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Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder inc Pacemaker October 2010

£4.95 | October 2010 | Issue 74

Incorporating

Legacy of a legend Galileo one of many stars shining for the great Northern Dancer

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Plus ■ Chris Wall on the reality of training in a recession ■ Jilly Cooper: ‘I think jockeys are incredibly sexy’ ■ Annemarie O’Brien’s success at Carriganog Stud

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LEADING SIRES IN EUROPE IN 2008 In order of Prize Money £ GALILEO 1 MONTJEU 2 DANEHILL DANCER 3

Hyperion Promotions.

5,424,628 3,851,081 3,262,287

LEADING SIRES IN EU

In order of Prize M

1 2 3

oney £

ROPE IN 2010

GALILEO OASIS DREAM DANEHILL DAN CER

4,787,689 3,213,590 2,920,172

Hyperion Promot ions, 12/09/10.

STALLIONS FOR 2010 • AD VALOREM • AUSSIE RULES • DANEHILL DANCER • DUKE OF MARMALADE • DYLAN THOMAS • EXCELLENT ART • FASTNET ROCK • • FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND • GALILEO • HIGH CHAPARRAL • HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR • HURRICANE RUN • IVAN DENISOVICH • MASTERCRAFTSMAN • • MONTJEU • ORATORIO • PEINTRE CELEBRE • ROCK OF GIBRALTAR • STRATEGIC PRINCE • YEATS •

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17 August, York International Stakes-Gr.1

RIP VAN WINKLE

Also won Sussexen e Stakes-Gr.1 & Qus-Gr.1 Elizabeth II Stake ros in 2009 and Ty Stakes-Gr.3 at 2 years.

29 August, Curragh Moyglare Stud Stakes-Gr.1

MISTY FOR ME

4 Sept, Leopardstown Irish Champion Stakes-Gr.1

CAPE BLANCO

Also won Irish Derby-Gr.1, and unbeaten t Group 2 winner a 2 years.

11 Sept, Curragh Irish St. Leger-Gr.1

SANS FRONTIERES

Contact: Coolmore Stud, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Tel: 353-52-6131298. Fax: 353-52-6131382.

Christy Grassick, David O’Loughlin, Eddie Fitzpatrick, Tim Corballis, Maurice Moloney, Gerry Aherne or Mathieu Alex.

Tom Gaffney, David Magnier, Joe Hernon or Cathal Murphy: 353-25-31966/31689. Kevin Buckley (UK Rep.) 44-7827-795156.

E-mail: sales@coolmore.ie Web site: www.coolmore.com

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THE AGA KHAN STUDS Success Breeds Success

Leading Young Sire

AZAMOUR His 2010 successes include ELEANORA DUSE (left), winner of the Gr.2 Blandford Stakes; the unbeaten 2yo NATIVE KHAN, winner of the Gr.3 Solario Stakes “travelled like a high class individual, still cruising when looking for a run between rivals over 1f out.”

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Consistent Sire of Group 1 Winners

DALAKHANI His 2010 Group successes include CHINESE WHITE (left), winner of the Gr.1 Pretty Polly Stakes; DUNCAN, winner of the Gr.2 Prix Foy; GOLDWAKI, winner of the Gr.3 Prix du Lys; SHEMIYLA winner of the Gr.3 Prix Allez France and DEEM, winner of the Gr.3 Ballanchine.

Classic Racehorse, Classic Sire

SINNDAR Sire of ROSANARA (left), winner of the Gr.1 Prix Marcel Boussac and 2nd Gr.1 Prix de Diane, 2010; YOUMZAIN, dual Gr.1 winner and Gr.1 placed 16 times, and the Gr.1 Irish Oaks and Gr.1 Prix Vermeille winner SHAWANDA. Sire of over 50% 3yo winners to runners in 2010.

(Hyperion Promotions to 15/9/2010).

Their 2010 yearlings are selling this autumn at major European sales Check out their credentials on www.agakhanstuds.com/news Pat Downes (Manager) or Julie White, Gilltown Stud. Tel: +353 45 481216. E-mail: pat.downes@agakhanstuds.com Georges Rimaud (Manager), Haras de Bonneval. Tel: +33 2 31 48 18 60. E-mail: georges.rimaud@agakhanstuds.com

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Incorporating

Legacy of a legend Galileo one of many stars shining for the great Northern Dancer

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Plus ■ Chris Wall on the reality of training in a recession ■ Jilly Cooper: ‘I think jockeys are incredibly sexy’ ■ Annemarie O’Brien’s success at Carriganog Stud

Cover: Galileo at stud Photo: Courtesy of Coolmore

EDWARD ROSENTHAL

Paying homage to a true icon of the Turf Y

ou do not have to be a student of thoroughbred breeding to appreciate the impact Northern Dancer has had on this sport. His name is mentioned so often in reference to a big race winner that it could be thought he appears in the pedigree of every racehorse alive today.

That’s not true, but his impact has been immense, nowhere more so than at Coolmore Stud, the Irish powerhouse founded by John Magnier, Robert Sangster and Vincent O’Brien in the 1970s.

Through his sons Sadler’s Wells and Danzig, Northern Dancer, who died 20 years ago, helped to establish a dynasty that today looms largest in the bloodstock world, with the first-named assuming his own legendary status having secured 14 sires’ titles and 72 individual top level winners.

“Sadler’s Wells was the most unbelievable stallion we could ever wish for,” John Magnier tells Julian Muscat (pages 38-44).

“He brought Coolmore to a completely different level. We have a lot to be grateful to him for and are delighted to have four of his very best sons (including Galileo, this month’s cover star, High Chaparral, Montjeu and Yeats) standing here.”

The progeny of Sadler’s Wells’s sons will soon be appearing at Tattersalls’ October Yearling Sale – also in attendance will be Newmarket trainer Chris Wall, although how full his order book will be remains to be seen.

Our Big Interview subject explains how the recession has affected his business, why he didn’t put his training prices up this year and what cuts to prize-money will mean for his owners.

“The important point is that prize-money permeates down,” Wall says (pages 46-51). “From the owner to the trainer, down to the stable staff. It affects everyone’s ability to pay and I don’t think the people who say ‘prize-money is not important’ understand how it all fits together.

“Some owners can afford to have horses in training even if their return is zero, but it doesn’t half help if they get

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something back. And if they cover their costs, they are more likely to own another horse and remain in racing.”

One person who has decided not to continue as an owner is Laura Thompson, who reveals in this month’s issue that she retired her sprinter earlier this year (page 19).

Laura’s columns over the past six months have certainly prompted plenty of responses from this magazine’s readership, most, it must be said, in strong agreement with her views, on issues such as Racing For Change’s agenda for modernisation.

She signs off for the season with a message about the dangers of trying to attract a new audience to racing at the expense of those who have passionately followed the sport for years, highlighting the racecourses’ fondness for arranging live music on racedays in order to get more people through the gate, a policy which recently made leading trainer Barry Hills bring a premature end to his afternoon at Newbury.

Mr Hills may be no fan of Westlife, yet it was not their performance in Berkshire that sent him scurrying for the car park, rather the make-up of the audience who had gathered to hear the boy band croak their way through a succession of old hits.

“In a sensible world, people would worry when a respected senior trainer is made to feel so uncomfortable within his own field of work,” says our columnist on the matter.

Yet others would say that Newbury should be commended in being proactive and trying to attract new participants at a time when racing, suffering from a huge prize-money deficit, rapidly declining share of the betting market and aging fan base, badly needs revitalising.

Whether or not you agree with her views, Laura’s passion for racing shines through in her writing and her supporters can rest easy in the knowledge that she will continue to contribute to this publication. November’s new columnist has a tough act to follow but doubtless he will rise to the challenge.

“Northern Dancer

is mentioned so often you may think he appears in every pedigree today

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CONTENTS OCTOBER 2010

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NEWS & VIEWS

FEATURES

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News Focus Prize-money agreements in place

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Changes News round-up

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ROA Leader

The Great Owner/Breeders

Tony Morris Laura Thompson Pop goes my sport

112 Your Say Internet betting charge idea

INTERNATIONAL SCENE 23

View From Ireland Ben McElroy’s career curve

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Continental Tales Matthias Barth strikes

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Going Global Developments in China

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The Big Interview Newmarket trainer Chris Wall

Bloodstock special Featuring sales previews, reviews and an exclusive interview with Annemarie O’Brien

TBA Leader

Maktoum spending cut back

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COVER STORY Northern Dancer A legend’s Coolmore legacy

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New charter a positive step

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Lionel Holliday remembered

Tote sale back on the agenda

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Talking To...

Author and owner Jilly Cooper

The Big Picture William Buick lands his first Classic on Arctic Cosmos

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The statue of Caerleon at Coolmore’s world-famous stud in Ireland (pages 38-44)

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FORUM 68

ROA Forum Launch of Racing United

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BBM Focus Turkish racing and breeding on the up

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LEADING THE FIELD IN BLOODSTOCK INSURANCE

The Next Generation Tattersalls the next educational stop

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TBA Forum Welcome to the new NH Committee members

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Vet Forum

TO STAY

Harbinger’s injury is an all-too-common one

DATA BOOK 90

Caulfield Files

AHEAD OF THE FIELD

Balidaress stallion family influence

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European Pattern

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107 Global Stakes Results

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NEWS Stories from the racing world

Purses pledge for extra fixtures in 2011 Horsemen’s Group agreements with tracks guarantees an additional £3m in prize-money The Horsemen’s Group has reached agreements with racecourse groups and a number of individual tracks regarding prizemoney for the 2011 season.

Following the initial fixture list being drawn up by the BHA, a number of additional fixtures – previously known as BHA fixtures – were requested by the racecourses. The Horsemen’s Group’s successful negotiations have resulted in racecourses’ executive and sponsorship contributions to prize-money set to previous levels and agreements reached for extra prize-money relating to the new fixtures.

The rationale behind the Horsemen’s initiative was to ensure that British racing provided the very best racing programme it could, with the aim of maximising the very low levy yield forecast for 2011. The Horsemen believe the addition of over 160 fixtures will enable bookmakers to maximise their profits from the sport, underpinning future levy yields.

Two other aims were paramount in the decision to support additional fixtures. The first was to ensure that racecourse revenues were maximised, and the second, to guarantee that the Horsemen’s constituent members received a greater share of the revenues generated by racing in these difficult times.

The combined additional prize-money which the Horsemen’s constituent members will now share in 2011 is in excess of £3 million. This is in addition to the prize-money provided by the racecourses via their executive and sponsorship contributions and the Levy Board’s basic daily rate.

Alan Morcombe, Chief Executive of the

Signed-up courses The following racecourse groups and independent racecourses have signed prize-money agreements with the Horsemen.

It is important to recognise that certain major racecourses are not part of this initiative as they have no requirement for additional fixtures in 2011. No adverse conclusions should be drawn from their exclusion from the list of participating tracks.

Jockey Club Racecourses Aintree, Carlisle, Cheltenham, Epsom, Exeter, Haydock, Huntingdon, Kempton, Market Rasen, Newmarket, Nottingham, Sandown, Warwick, Wincanton Northern Racing Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Fontwell, Hereford, Newcastle, Sedgefield, Uttoxeter, Yarmouth Arena Leisure Doncaster, Folkestone, Lingfield Park, Windsor, Southwell, Wolverhampton, Worcester Other Bangor-on-Dee, Chester, Ffos Las, Leicester, Ludlow, Perth, Salisbury, Stratford-on-Avon, Taunton, Wetherby Horsemen’s Group, said: “British racing is in the midst of a financial crisis brought about by a reducing levy yield which has declined sharply in recent years.

“It is to the credit of the racecourses entering into the prize-money agreements that even in this poor financial environment, they have worked hard to find extra funding for prize-money.

“We believe the additional fixtures agreed as part of the prize-money agreements will enable British racing to enter 2011 with the best possible chance of achieving its many goals. We continue to work hard in providing a great racing programme, maximising the disappointingly low levy yield and supporting racecourse revenues. The Horsemen’s Group’s members are a foundation stone of the success of British racing and it is our intention to become much more involved in the structure and financial planning of the sport in future.

“The majority of racecourses agree with our philosophy and we look forward to working with them to ensure that the sport flourishes.

Regardless, we cannot continue to work within the financial structure currently sustaining racing and will work hard to ensure that significant change is brought about so that the sport can move forward.

He added: “Sadly, regardless of the support we are receiving from the racecourses, 2011 will be a year of real hardship for many of the Horsemen’s members as the drop in the levy yield is so great its losses cannot be completely recovered through any other short-term mechanism. I hope that during the on-going levy process, real advances are made to ensure that the levy returns to a level that is appropriate, and that 2012 becomes a year where the whole industry can start to rebuild on a stronger financial footing.”

Minimum prize-money: a balancing act for the Horsemen’s Group Despite the Horsemen’s Group’s progress with racecourses on prize-money agreements for 2011, the level at which next year’s minimum prize-money values are to be set remains a work in progress.

“It is probable that the BHA’s existing minimum values will remain in place for the first quarter of next year,” warned ROA Chief Executive, Michael Harris (pictured).

“However, the Horsemen’s Group has

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produced its own minimum prize-money tariff. This sets values higher than the BHA’s minimum values, but further work needs to be done before it is implemented.

“While we recognise the need to keep prize-money as high as possible at all levels we must also ensure the race programme is protected so there are adequate races in each class to cater for the whole range of abilities in the horse population. We are keen that racecourses should not be encouraged to ‘dumb down’ their programmes for the

purpose of meeting stipulated prize-money levels, yet the Horsemen’s Group cannot lower its aspirations in this crucial area. At a time when the collapse in the levy has devastated prize-money, the stance taken by the Horsemen’s Group is fundamental to the commercial stability of the industry.

“The Horsemen’s Group will now be talking to racecourses and assessing their ability to meet the levels of its tariff. It will also ensure that its members are widely consulted.”

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GEORGE SELWYN

Going public is right move for Betfair says co-founder

Andrew Black: “float had to happen”

Betfair co-founder Andrew Black has revealed his support for the company’s proposed £1.5 billion flotation on the Stock Exchange.

Having raised concerns in this magazine two years ago at the prospect of such a move for the betting exchange, which he said led to “the undoing of many good companies,” he now feels the time is right for flotation.

“It has to happen sooner or later, the question is how long do you wait?” Black said. “I’m all for the float. I voted for it and am 100% behind the decision.

“As much as anything, it’s about the company’s 600 shareholders – we have an obligation to them. Many have been sitting on their investment for ten years and haven’t been allowed to collect.

“The £1.5b figure is not new – that was the valuation when SoftBank took a large shareholding in 2006.”

Despite his backing for the move, Black will no longer be involved in any decisions regarding the future of the company he started in 1999.

“I have decided to stand down from the business; I knew years ago that I never wanted to be on the board of a public company. I’m just not cut out for it.

“Although I’m under no obligation to work with Betfair, I hope to continue my association with the company on an unpaid basis as and when required.

“I hope the business will continue to grow – Betfair has done well in Australia and America could be very interesting if the cards fall the right way.”

Breeders’ Cup ends agreement with EBF The European Breeders’ Fund (EBF) has expressed its disappointment at the termination of the cross-registration agreement with Breeders’ Cup (BC), which has been in place since 1995.

Under the terms of the original agreement, any EBF-eligible foal could be nominated to run in the Breeders’ Cup for a payment of $500, while the same arrangement stood for American-bred horses to compete in races only open to EBF-eligible horses in Europe.

Changes to the Breeders’ Cup format mean that stallion owners will now have to make a payment of 50% of a stallion’s nomination fee, guaranteeing automatic Breeders’ Cup eligibility for any of the stallion’s progeny.

A statement released by the EBF, which pledged to continue its sponsorship of more than 1,200 races in Europe each year, said: “In general terms, the BC and EBF will be operating completely separately, but under similar terms.

“The EBF is very conscious of the large number of US-sired youngstock imported each year to race in Europe – very different to the traffic in the opposite direction.

“We know that it is highly unlikely that the whole of a crop by a US-based sire will ever be imported to Europe, but details of the 990 Breeders’ Cup-sired yearlings of 2010 that have already been nominated to the EBF at $500 by May 1, 2010 make interesting reading. The 990 are the progeny of no less than 132 individual BC sires.

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“Three of those sires have had over 41 yearlings nominated; three have had between 31 and 40 nominated; eight have between 21 and 30 nominated; and four have between 15 and 20 nominated.

“It might make some sense for some of those stallions to be nominated to the EBF in 2011 at a rate yet to be ratified, thus providing the breeders, who used those stallions, with significant savings, as the progeny will be automatically eligible for the EBF programme which involves around 1,200 races confined to EBF-eligible horses.”

A statement released by the Breeders’ Cup said that the changes to its nominations procedure had been made “to broaden international participation in its racing

Greg Avioli: international runners vital

programmes and increase the number of the world’s best horses eligible to participate in its year-end championships.”

The statement continued: “In 2009, only 1,200 foals from a total European crop of 18,000 foals were nominated to the Breeders’ Cup. “The lack of international foal nominations has impacted the number of top horses that participate in the Breeders’ Cup each year because substantial late nomination fees, ranging from $100,000 to $200,000, are required for all non-nominated horses to gain entry into the championships. Many owners find these fees a sufficient deterrent.”

Breeders’ Cup President and Chief Executive, Greg Avioli, said: “Over the past few years, less than 2% of all international thoroughbreds have been eligible to run in our championships.

“We believe the new changes to expand international eligibility along with the additional incentives for challenge winners and North American breeders should ensure we continue to draw the best fields in the world to racing’s premier event.”

Newmarket handler Jeremy Noseda, who enjoyed success at the 2004 Breeders’ Cup with Wilko, supports the new scheme.

“This programme should lead to more of the top European runners being campaigned towards the Breeders’ Cup. It will help the Breeders’ Cup keep pace with major invitational events around the world,” he said.

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NEWS In association with

Changes – R a c i n g ’ s n e w s i n a n u t s h e l l PEOPLE AND BUSINESS Tote Anthea Morshead Brightwells Anthony Cosgriff Caroline Beaumont Neptune Investment Management Racing United Breeders’ Cup Cathy Gannon Richard Hamel Pertemps Handicap Hurdle Phar Lap Lisa Cropp

Government to seek bidders this autumn in an open market sale Named as assistant clerk of the course to William Derby at York for the 2011 season, replacing James Hutchinson Will stage sales race at Ascot in September 2011; graduates of the company’s Ascot auctions will be eligible for the seven-furlong two-year-old contest Australian trainer arrives in Britain to continue career, with jumps racing under a cloud down under Moves from the BHA’s Disciplinary Department to become Office Manager and PA to Managing Director Rupert Trevelyan at Epsom Expand sponsorship portfolio with a series of six novice hurdles leading up to the Grade 1 they support at the Cheltenham Festival The name for the ‘campaign for a fair levy’, launched by the BHA, Racecourse Association and Horsemen’s Group (see page 68) Will do away with foal nomination fees for horses sired in foreign countries other than Canada Enjoys first Pattern success aboard the David Evans-trained Dingle View in the Group 3 Round Tower Stakes at the Curragh Western Canada-based jockey rides 1,000th winner of career on Party Prospector at Hastings racecourse Seven new qualifiers are added to the series this season in the build-up to the Cheltenham Festival final Legend’s skeleton, on display at the Melbourne Museum, is expected to attract 350,000 visitors in run-up to 150th Melbourne Cup New Zealand’s former champion jockey applies to resurrect her career after drug ban – Australian authority Racing Victoria will consider her application

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Makfi Canford Cliffs Harbinger Sariska Prince Flori Take The Points Pure Clan Closing Argument Kingmambo Lord Shanakill Midshipman Equiano

2,000 Guineas and Prix Jacques le Marois victor to stand at David Redvers’s Tweenhills Stud in Gloucestershire next year Brilliant miler, winner of this year’s Irish 2,000 Guineas, St James’s Palace Stakes and Sussex Stakes, to retire to Coolmore Stud in Ireland in 2012 Top-rated racehorse in the world after his King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes victory is purchased by Teruya Yoshida’s Shadai Farm in Japan Last year’s dual Oaks heroine is retired by owner/breeder Lady Bamford after refusing to race in the Yorkshire Oaks and Prix Vermeille Group 1-winning son of Lando is retired aged seven; he will stand first season at Gestut Ohlerweiherhof near Karlsruhe Dual US Grade 1 scorer is retired after suffering leg injury and will head to stud Five-year-old daughter of Pure Prize is retired and sold; she won two Grade 1s and chased home Midday in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf Leading second-crop sire is switched from Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms to stand at Ro Parra’s Millennium Farms in Kentucky Lane’s End Stud owner Will Farish reveals that the hugely successful stallion, a three-time Group 1 winner, has probably covered his last mare Son of Speightstown, a Group 1 winner at three who landed the Group 2 Betfair Cup at Goodwood in July, is retired to stand at the Irish National Stud US champion two-year-old and Breeders’ Cup winner is retired and will stand at Darley’s Jonabell Farm in Kentucky next year Two-time winner of the Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot is retired aged five due to a setback that ruled him out of the Prix de l’Abbaye

PEOPLE OBITUARIES

AGE

Ted Bartholomew Eddie Dunn Jessica Charles-Jones Ian Cameron Frank Dever Paddy McGinley Lord McIntosh Peter Meenan Roger Wheeler Peter Doyle John Kluge Noble Threewitt

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Celtic Swing Le Glorieux Goldneyev Lomitas Hadif Greinton Horus

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Chantilly-based trainer who achieved three top five finishes in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe with former claimer Card King President of Taunton racecourse who also served as Director and Chairman Rider left paralysed by a fall at Southwell in 1988; she rode 14 winners during her career Father of Primer Minister David Cameron who had horses with John Dunlop and co-owned Italian Group 1 winner Hello Trained around 150 winners after riding career finished and later managed the Northern Racing School Chairman of Downpatrick racecourse President of gambling charity Gamcare and instrumental in the successful steering of the new Gambling Act through parliament in 2005 County Mayo bookmaker Stallion master who owned Manor Farm Stud near Marlborough, where he stood Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner Dancing Spree Long-time racing manager to former leading owner Jim Joel Owned Morven Stud, Virginia, and Grade 1 winners Unaccounted For and Buy The Firm; he was one of the richest men in the US, with $7 billion California-based trainer who sent out more than 2,000 winners in a 75-year career and saw Phar Lap and Seabiscuit in action in the 1930s Top-class colt, winner of the Racing Post Trophy and French Derby, who sired globetrotting sprinter Takeover Target and top miler Six Perfections Washington International and Japan Cup winner of 1987 who is the damsire of dual World Hurdle winner Big Buck’s Sire of Group 2 winners Gold Away and Dananeyev who was latterly based at Haras de Mirande in France German stallion put down at Gestüt Fahrhof was one of Monty Roberts’s most famous patients and a three-time Group 1-winning son of Niniski 1988 Cornwallis Stakes winner who stood at Valor Farm, Texas Triple Grade 1 winner in the US having previously raced in France, who is damsire of South American champions Naraingang and Taimazov Put David Pipe on the map as a trainer of point-to-pointers and went on to win a series of valuable staying handicap chases

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Tweenhills Times

Tweenhills Farm & Stud Tweenhills Racing David Redvers Bloodstock

OCTOBER 2010

MAKFI TO STAND AT TWEENHILLS This September was, without a doubt, the most exciting ever for Tweenhills Farm & Stud with the announcement that Makfi, the comfortable winner of the 2,000 Guineas (Gr.1) and Prix Jacques le Marois (Gr.1), will stand at the stud in 2011.

Makfi has comprehensively outclassed the best milers of a generation on good to firm and soft ground and has nothing left to prove having beaten Goldikova, Canford Cliffs, Paco Boy, Dick Turpin et al.

A son of Dubawi, Makfi will continue to run for owner Mathieu Offenstadt and partners until after the Breeders’ Cup Mile, his ultimate goal before retiring to stud.

David Redvers, stud manager, said: “It was a dream come true to agree a deal to acquire a horse of Makfi’s calibre. Few other racehorses retire with such credentials as a sire. Not only does he have an exemplary race record, but also a marvellous temperament, electric acceleration and stunning conformation. With his sire Dubawi on fire and a majestic dam line, you have the complete package.

“I am incredibly grateful to my clients the Al Thani family for investing so seriously in our Industry at a time when shrewd investment is so badly required. My clients and I are thrilled to be involved with Makfi and to be part of the ongoing fairytale so beautifully crafted by trainer Mikel Delzangles and his team.”

Makfi destroys the opposition in the 2,000 Guineas (Gr.1) prior to landing the Prix Jacques le Marois (Gr.1)

owner PROFILE PARADISE REVISTED Trainer Peter Winkworth was understandably delighted when Tropical Paradise gained her second Group 3 win when landing the Supreme Stakes at Goodwood, following her game victory in the Oak Tree Stakes (Gr.3) at Glorious Goodwood. A €42,000 purchase

by David Redvers, she has now won six races and nearly £120,000.

A DREAM START Book 2 Lot 1262 – Dubawi half-sister to Gr.3 winning 2yo Dingle View (purchased for 9,500gns as a foal)

TATTERSALLS DEBUT The finishing touches are now underway on the first consignment to sell under the Tweenhills Farm & Stud name in recent years at the Tattersalls Yearling Sale.

The potential stars include both homebreds and pinhooks, such as full-brothers to the Group horses Khawatim and Mabait in Book 1, as well as a half-sister to Queen Mary (Gr.2) winner Elletelle, and a full-sister to the Stakes winner Massive. In Book 2, a Dubawi half-sister to the smart Group 3 winning two-year-old filly Dingle View will be offered.

Dever Dream delivered a devastating turn of foot to comfortably land the Sceptre Stakes (L) at the Doncaster St Leger Meeting. Her win represented a dream start to racehorse ownership for Pearl Bloodstock as she is their sixth winner and first Stakes winner, from only ten runners in their first season.

Dever Dream comfortably wins the Sceptre Stakes (L) at Doncaster for Pearl Bloodstock

Richard Roberts How and when did you first get involved in racing?

My parents had racehorses, although I didn’t pursue racing until having a quarter share in a racehorse with my cousin about five years ago.

How did you first hear of David Redvers?

Through Ralph Beckett who trains all my horses, and also buys them with the help of David.

What horses do you currently own?

Several two-year-olds including two £10,000 Racing Post Yearling Bonus winners; Chevise, a bargain buy at £5,000 from Doncaster, and Malice Or Mischief who cost just €10,000 from Goffs. I primarily sell them on at the end of their two-year-old career but I do also own the four-time winner Olynard.

Most rewarding moment?

Notorize winning on his racecourse debut at Goodwood last year at 20/1.

It thrilled me to bits as it was so unexpected.

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ROA LEADER

PAUL DIXON President Racehorse Owners Association

Time to take the Tote lock, stock and barrel Racing should acquire the whole of the business from an open market sale

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acing must not let the opportunity to acquire the Tote slip through its fingers again. I do not believe the problems of illegal state aid and the government’s insistence of getting value for the taxpayer from a sell-off are insurmountable.

It is, of course, a very debatable point whether the taxpayer should receive any of the proceeds since the government has never put a penny into the Tote, so why should they expect to receive anything from its disposal?

By the same token, how can the government claim ownership of the Tote and by what measure is it theirs to sell?

Putting those points aside, racing clearly has to work with the government to find a way through. It is my understanding that government wants a clear-cut sale of the whole business and then wishes to divorce itself entirely from the Tote.

This could simply be achieved by selling the Tote to racing but, if this is not part of a full open market sale, then it will attract illegal state aid challenges that could see us in the law courts for years.

An open market sale would not be good for racing unless there were strings attached. It is possible that it could become a condition of any sale that the pool betting side of the business, with an inbuilt exclusive pool betting licence, would be gifted to racing.

But, even if this appealed to government, it would be fraught with difficulties. How, for instance, would racing promote pool betting without the money to do so? Then there is the little matter of what the Tote currently contributes to racing in sponsorship and payments to racecourse amounting to over £10 million. The last thing racing needs is a further decline in income.

A better solution for racing would be to acquire the whole business. It is often said that ownership of betting shops would not sit comfortably within racing, yet a structure could easily be found that satisfied any potential conflict. At least then racing could rely on

existing Tote profits. Most of us share the same vision for pool betting but we have to be practical about how it might be achieved. As things are, a stand-alone pool betting business would be a pretty weak foundation.

We must not defer from the compelling argument that racing does have a strong moral claim to the ownership of the Tote and therefore has every right to expect a substantial markdown on any sale to reflect its part of that ownership.

When the whole privatisation process began more than a decade ago, the Tote was to be gifted to racing.

Then, after European state aid concerns were raised, it moved from racing paying half price to full price. Last year the Labour government then said it would return half of any sale price back to racing.

On this basis, racing should be part of the open market sale secure in the knowledge that it needs to find only half of that market value and that the terms of the sale will keep the exclusive pool betting licence intact for at least seven years.

By all means let the market be tested but the Tote cannot be seen to have the same starting position as any outside buyer. With that achieved, the Tote would be in a position to borrow the required amount and fund the interest payments though existing cash flows.

Of course, challengers would crawl out of the woodwork with their state aid objections. But I believe that, with some clever legal footwork, ownership of the Tote could be put under the auspices of a trust that would circumvent legal objections. The board of the trust would be made up of Tote and horseracing industry representatives.

What would be in this for government? It would certainly get the support of the whole racing industry but, surely even more important for them, it would ensure the Wigan-based business stayed intact, securing jobs and giving the Tote staff a security they have not had for many years.

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TBA LEADER

KIRSTEN RAUSING Chairman Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association

New charter a welcome step in battle over levy Breeding industry will back new campaign aimed at protecting sport’s income

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ndustry funding issues featured strongly on the recent TBA Board meeting agenda. Whilst the board have taken steps to ensure that in-house the TBA finances are as robust as we can expect, given the reductions in income from membership and sales levy, on a wider scale British racing is collectively addressing the levy situation through its Racing United Charter (see page 68). The TBA has signed up to the charter, which seeks to raise awareness of government’s need to close the loopholes in the levy system. We must all support this work and time is of the essence with an October 31 deadline.

A PR campaign has already successfully started, with coverage in many national newspapers, followed by regional events and active lobbying at the various political party conferences. The breeding industry has pledged to support this through the sales season.

This is our best opportunity to highlight the damage caused by the betting industry’s failure to support racing’s efforts, which aims to ensure that racing’s justifiable return from the levy in 2011 is between £130 million and £150m. Can I, therefore, encourage you to ‘do your bit’ – please sign up for the charter on www.racingunited.co.uk Racing United’s support for this initiative will endorse the strong message that the various elements are working together in the campaign. The British breeding industry is a leader in demonstrating self-help and, with this in mind, I urge everyone attending forthcoming bloodstock sales, whether British or overseas, breeders/vendors or purchasers, to get behind this campaign during October.

It would not be over-optimistic to state that, if successful, we can hope to see an upturn in sales prices and a renewed confidence in our industry.

On this upbeat note, the Horsemen’s Group have also been particularly active in securing prize-money agreements with individual racecourses and racecourse groups, relating to new fixtures. Whilst this success alone will not fill the hole in the levy, it has secured new

additional investment in prize-money in excess of £3m in 2011, which must benefit both commercial breeders and owner/breeders, whilst also underpinning future levy yields.

It was also heartening to hear that the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Jeremy Hunt, stated that whilst the government has no desire to keep the Tote as part of the public sector, they are looking at a way to “transition the Tote out of the public sector” in a way that maintains the support the Tote has always given to racing, as quickly as possible. Just how this will work in practice is for DCMS to decide, but if racing is united in its response we can take a positive view on this development.

The Keeneland September Sales Books 1 and 2 results were generally held to be better than predicted and provided some degree of encouragement for European vendors ahead of October’s sales.

However, fears of a shortage of domestic orders, coupled with the uncertainty of the degree to which the Maktoum families will participate, means there will be a strong need for new investment.

Recent inward investment in British stud farms illustrates the attraction of British racing and breeding to overseas participants, yet whether this view will sustain the 2,229 lots at Tattersalls Yearling Sales is probably one dose of optimism too far. The market has corrected itself and British and Irish foals crops are now at a more realistic rate of production. The likelihood of future foal production at 2008 levels is hopefully behind us.

In closing, on behalf of the TBA Board and members, I wish to offer my best wishes to BBM Chairman Gavin Pritchard-Gordon, who retires at the end of this month.

Gavin has been with the TBA and latterly the BBM for over 14 years, during which time he has seen both the TBA membership and breeders’ profile grow.

He has proved a much liked ambassador for British bloodstock and leaves a team of energetic, devoted individuals, who are the better for his positive influence.

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THE MAN YOU CAN’T IGNORE COMMENT

Tony Morris October is when track championships are decided and the state of the bloodstock market defined – crucial to that will be Maktoum spending at Tattersalls’ Yearling Sale

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OR racing and for the breeding industry, October is the most consequential month of the year in Europe. Traditionally, this is the time when championships are decided on the racecourse – exemplified by the staging of 19 Group 1 events, from the Middle Park and Cheveley Park Stakes on the first to the Criterium International on October 31 – while Tattersalls provide the setting for the three yearling sales which best illustrate the state of the market at every level.

At the time of writing, consignors – particularly those with stock to offer in the prestige Part 1 auction – are understandably concerned over the lack of involvement at earlier sales this year of Sheikh Mohammed, normally the keenest investor in the market.

His spending at Deauville was well down on previous years, while at Keeneland, where in 2009 he purchased seven in the $500,000plus range, he bought none at that level this time around.

While it seems unlikely that he will show no interest in the proceedings at Newmarket, it is to be expected that his expenditure will be lower than usual. His breeding operation has made strong commitments to the young stallions on the Darley roster, most notably the upwardly mobile Dubawi and Shamardal, a fact which should not have gone unnoticed by others who used those horses in 2008, and it will come as no surprise if he finds that he has no need to invest heavily in their stock this autumn.

Will other buyers step in?

If that turns out to be the case, will there be other buyers to fill the void? That is what consignors must hope, and events at Goffs – traditionally patronised more extensively by Sheikh Hamdan than by his brother – at the end of September will be carefully scrutinised for developments in that regard.

Thus far in 2010 the Shadwell operation has been active, if not quite as busy as in some recent years, so there are grounds

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for believing that it will continue to be involved, allowing for a measure of breederoptimism.

Of course, what we have known for decades is that the Maktoum market dominance is a mixed blessing. The family’s natural acquisitiveness and huge resources have undoubtedly proved a disincentive to potential investors who recognise the futility of trying to compete, and in theory a scalingdown of Maktoum expenditure should encourage others to become involved.

But these are uncertain times in world economies and it would be wishful thinking

“Sheikh Mohammed has sent many of his broodmares to young Darley sires; he has no need to invest heavily in their stock” to assume that Tattersalls will see a significant amount of new money in the marketplace.

Those with long memories will recall 1992, also a period of global economic recession, when the Maktoums, for reasons never properly explained, opted to boycott yearling sales in England. They had been active at Kill, where aggregate and average actually rose, but their non-participation at Newmarket led to disastrous consequences for business.

Far from inspiring others to become involved, their absence simply caused a slump. The average at the Houghton Sale

(equivalent to today’s Part 1) dropped from 74,095gns to 44,708gns, the median from 50,000gns to 27,000gns. Aggregate and average both plummeted by around 50% at the subsequent second tier auction a week or so later.

Effectively, the market of 1992 reverted to the levels of a decade earlier and Tattersalls entered into panic mode, announcing that its 1993 Houghton Sale would be staged at Fairyhouse, citing the much more advantageous rate of VAT charged in the Irish Republic (2.3% as against 17.5% in England) as the prime reason for the switch.

Eventually there was a change of heart over the proposed move and the sale was staged at Newmarket, this time with Maktoum involvement, but four years were to pass before the business returned to something like the level established in 1991.

So what can we expect at Tattersalls this month? It is really anybody’s guess, with the scale of Maktoum involvement a crucial factor. It is reasonable to suppose that an attractively-bred correct individual is not going to be undersold, but it is also on the cards that many expensively-bred yearlings who do not come in the required package will not cover their production costs. As ever, thoroughbred breeding is all about gambling – and not knowing the odds when the investment is made.

Harbinger has it in the bag We know rather more about what to expect on the racecourse this month – not the results, but what they will determine. It seems inconceivable that anything will happen to upstage Harbinger’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes performance and prevent his coronation as both Racehorse of the Year and Champion Older Horse; the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is surely going to indicate that if he had made it to Longchamp, he would have repeated his dominance there.

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remain up for grabs and October, the defining month of the campaign, will settle the issues. This, of course, is as it has been for decades, in some cases for over a century; what happens, or sometimes what does not happen, in the series of long-established major events that decorate the last full month of the European Flat season enables us to make definitive judgements of the performers and performances that we have seen throughout the year.

Anyone who follows racing seriously has to be familiar with the time-honoured schedule and cannot help but recognise the logic of an autumn programme which has long been in place and continues to work to the satisfaction of all the partners in the European Pattern. If racing truly needs what the marketing men call a narrative – a moot point in all conscience – there may be a case for tinkering with the opening of the turf Flat season, which can only kick off indifferently and uninterestingly while the Grand National remains in the future, but there is already a fabulous final chapter, featuring particularly the wonderful Arc weekend and the two Newmarket fixtures with their historic end-ofterm events.

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made it to the Arc he would surely have repeated his King George dominance”

By the time these words appear in print, a scandalous move to rob Newmarket of the centrepiece of its hugely successful Champions’ Day, arguably the most important race in the HQ calendar, may well have been rubber-stamped. The Champion Stakes, unique in the world as a top-level inter-age contest over a straight mile-and-aquarter, will have been transferred to Ascot, a completely different and much less demanding course.

The proposal has been roundly condemned by public and professionals alike, but the protests have fallen on deaf ears. Not the least surprising aspect of this is that Newmarket seems to have accepted the decision without demur. At a time when the Save Historic Newmarket Action Group is striving so hard to preserve the town’s heritage, and the National Horseracing Museum is seeking to redevelop and raise the profile of the sport in the town, it seems unthinkable that the racecourse has done precisely nothing to preserve one of its most precious assets.

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LAURA THOMPSON COMMENT

Our columnist signs off with a heartfelt plea to racing’s modernisers: do not alienate your most loyal customers in the pursuit of increased gates and profits

Can we have our sport back, please?

Pop concerts at racecourses are seen as a way to attract new racing fans but some, like Barry Hills (above), are not convinced

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his rather odd 2010 season is moving towards its end. I wonder how you will remember it? To me, it will always be the season in which Flat racing decided that Westlife fans were more important than Barry Hills. I refer, of course, to the day of the Geoffrey Freer at Newbury. Sane people avoided it, knowing that the racecourse would be stuffed to the gills with overexcited women revved up to swoon at an ageing boy band. Luckless trainers were obliged to attend.

As it happened, Hills left Newbury early because, as he later explained, he could no longer stand the relentless proximity of a crowd with no interest whatsoever in racing.

In a sensible world, people would worry when a respected senior trainer is made to feel so uncomfortable within his own field of work. They would wonder if there might not be something in the Laura Thompson equation of marketing, which states that for every new person attracted to a racecourse, a loyalist is liable to be alienated.

But naturally there was no such reaction.

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venerable Mr Hills directly but there was a strong implication, in some quarters, that he should lighten up. In other words, the views of people who work like demons to get the show on the road, without whom there wouldn’t actually be any race meetings to market to the masses, are of less importance than those of people who go racing once, on a whim, to watch a band.

This is quite mad, really. You cannot run a sport, or indeed anything else, by putting at its heart people who don’t value it. Yet that, in brief, has become the defining philosophy of racing: that is what the 2010 season has been all about for this observer.

Which partly explains why, having retired my beloved sprinter this year, I find myself strangely relieved to be out of the game. Is this for me any more, I wonder? Do I want to chuck money away in order to bankroll a sport that regards ‘purists’ as obstacles in the road to populism? Can I stand being told, by people on six-figure salaries, that derisory levels of prize-money do not deter anyone from owning racehorses?

Actually, they do – although that isn’t quite the point. Worse than the pathetic purses is the blithe assumption that this issue doesn’t really matter, that owners do not naturally deserve more consideration.

Perhaps it would help if we all wore ‘I love Westlife’ T-shirts.

I know, of course, that racing can do perfectly well without me, someone who has had just one horse run in her sole ownership. Nevertheless my desire to quit the scene – which surely comes from the same place as Hills’s desire to flee Newbury racecourse – is not without significance, because nothing ever brought me greater pleasure than owning that horse.

The knee-weakening, almost sickeningly delightful moment when I realised that he was about to achieve his first win. The hattrick that he pulled off in the space of a fortnight. The sight of my father’s old colours fluttering up the Rowley Mile.

Happiness beyond measure. Yet what have those proud, sweet, silly moments to do with what racing is in danger of becoming? Very little. How I wish we could stop trying to remake this sport in the image of the modern world, because it doesn't work and the desperation is starting to show.

Stage pop concerts, for the money, but please let’s give up on the idea that we can attract proper racegoers via any means other than racing itself. It was Celtic Swing, for heaven’s sake, who lured me in, when his arrogant young image was splashed across the news pages after the 1994 Racing Post Trophy. His recent death reminded me of the innocent joy that he gave me, by introducing me to what then seemed a bright new world.

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THE GREAT OWNER/BREEDERS

By JEREMY EARLY

LIONEL HOLLIDAY Arc winner a posthumous

tribute to fiery patron of the Turf

Anxious connections attend to Hethersett after he was brought down in the Derby

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ionel Holliday had a fearsome reputation for being both decisive and quick-tempered, which may explain why he sacked two fine trainers, Geoffrey Brooke and Humphrey Cottrill, in the 1950s.

Yet whatever question marks might have hung over Holliday’s ability to get on easily with people, his reputation as one of the great British owner/breeders is beyond dispute.

That judgement is based not just on the fact that he bred one of the best colts of the century in Vaguely Noble. The 1968 Arc winner was to some extent icing on a cake that had seen Holliday become champion owner in 1956, 1961 and 1962, and champion breeder in 1954, 1956 and 1962.

His best horses included Classic winners Hethersett (St Leger 1962), Neasham Belle (Oaks 1951) and Night Off (1,000 Guineas 1965), plus cracking sprinters Dumbarnie,

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“If Holliday had

wanted a perfect monument to his judgement as a breeder, Vaguely Noble provided it” Galivanter and Gratitude, top-flight middledistance colt Narrator (Coronation Cup, Champion Stakes), Pirate King (St James’s Palace Stakes), None Nicer (Yorkshire Oaks), Pushful (Timeform Gold Cup) and very speedy juvenile fillies Bride Elect and Pharsalia.

A millionaire based on receipts from dye and chemical works in Huddersfield, Holliday’s initial interest was in jumpers but in the postwar period it was Flat horses all the way.

His broodmare band of around 50, based at Cleaboy Stud in Ireland, which was purchased in 1914, was among the largest for any British owner. Holliday also used his home base of Copgrove Hall Stud in Yorkshire and Sandwich Stud in Newmarket, bought in 1958.

He purchased mares from various top breeders, including Lord Rosebery (Blue Peter’s half-sister Springtime), Marcel Boussac (Tsianina, third dam of Night Off and fourth dam of top sprinter Blue Cashmere) and Catherine Macdonald-Buchanan (Vaguely Noble’s grandam Belle Sauvage).

But it was the purchase of Lost Soul for 4,000gns as an in-foal five-year-old in 1936 that provided the cornerstone of the stud.

Dumbarnie was Lost Soul’s best runner but she had seven fillies, several of whom did Holliday proud at stud, if not on the racecourse.

Phase was the most productive of these, getting nine winners. She was mated seven times with Holliday’s favourite sire Nearco, the resultant foals including three mentioned above – Narrator, Neasham Belle and None Nicer – plus Oaks runner-up Netherton Maid.

In case you were wondering, it is not coincidence that this quartet all had names beginning with ‘N’, since Holliday invariably borrowed the first letter of the sire’s name for horses he bred.

Neasham Belle did not cut much ice at stud but Netherton Maid did, getting Bride Elect, Pirate King, who besides his Royal Ascot victory twice ran second in the Eclipse Stakes, and good middle-distance stayer Chatsworth. Bride Elect’s foals were led by Hethersett, the best colt in the 1962 Derby but brought down in a melée five furlongs out.

Hethersett readily won the St Leger and in a sadly short career at Sandwich Stud he got a Derby winner, Blakeney in 1969.

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“The purchase of

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The 1951 Oaks winner Neasham Belle was one of three Classic winners for Holliday

her reserve at auction. She traced to Springtime.

Holliday died in 1965, the year Vaguely Noble was foaled. The success of the colt – he won the Observer Gold Cup by seven lengths on his final start at two for Holliday’s son Brook – could hardly have been forecast before he reached the racecourse.

His sire Vienna was not a great stallion and

although the dam Noble Lassie (out of Belle Sauvage) had won the Lancashire Oaks in 1959 and there was an Oaks winner, Brulette, further back the family seemingly was not exceptional.

This was typical of Holliday though – he did his own thing, without being worried about commercial considerations and he had the virtue of persevering in commitment to any line he had selected to join his broodmare band.

If Holliday had wanted a perfect monument to his judgement as a breeder, Vaguely Noble provided it, since despite not being entered in any of the 1968 Classics and finishing only third in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud the colt destroyed a first-rate field in the Arc, dishing out a three-length drubbing to Sir Ivor.

Sadly that triumph was not achieved in the Holliday colours, since Vaguely Noble had been sold for a world record sum of 136,000gns at the December Sales in 1967. Indeed, although the empire was continued in a lesser key by Brook Holliday, who bred such top horses as Highest Hopes (Prix Vermeille) and three from the Lost Soul line in good miler Royal Prerogative and Middle Park Stakes winners Hittite Glory and Tudenham, the bulk of the breeding operation, including 20 mares, was dispersed at auction in 1966.

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Vaguely Noble is still a factor in the pedigrees of major winners and is likely to continue in that position for a while to come thanks to Coolmore’s promising young sire Oratorio, whose dam was by the Arc winner.

Vaguely Noble’s dam Noble Lassie also features in the bottom line of the pedigree of Coronation Stakes winner Lillie Langtry.

Lillie Langtry is trained by Aidan O’Brien and Coolmore have done pretty well out of the old Holliday lines. Racing Post Trophy winner Saratoga Springs had Bride Elect as his third dam and champion filly Alexandrova, plus Classic runner-up Golden Sword, similarly trace to Lost Soul.

The recent Lost Soul credit list also includes Alexandrova’s halfsister Magical Romance (Cheveley Park Stakes), high-class miler Indian Lodge and Miss Terrible, who notched seven Group 1 races in a row in Argentina, where she was a champion in 2002 and 2003.

The latest big winners from the line – and surely not the last – are Gallions Reach, successful in the Group 1 Arc Zabeel Stakes in New Zealand in 2008, and the top German three-year-old colt of 2009, Wiener Walzer, whose tally includes the Deutsches Derby.

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By LEO POWELL, MANAGING EDITOR OF THE IRISH FIELD

McElroy’s career on upward curve

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Pathfork and Longhunter latest chapter in success story of US-based County Kildare man

Pathfork (left) beats Casamento in the National Stakes; inset Ben McElroy

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en McElroy may not be a household name in this part of the world – but he should be. The County Kildare native has a very strong CV and is highly regarded in the US, where he plies his trade successfully.

Last year and this he has burst on to the scene in Irish racing following success for a number of horses he has been associated with. He had a field day at the Curragh on September 11 when Halling colt Longhunter captured the Listed The Irish Field Blenheim Stakes over six furlongs, only for that victory to be eclipsed half an hour later when Pathfork put himself to the forefront of European juveniles with his win in the Group 1 Vincent O’Brien National Stakes.

Both colts are owned by the Silverton Hill Partnership, the racing name for Kentucky couple Tommy and Bonnie Hamilton, and were recommended by McElroy. Longhunter is trained by Kevin Prendergast, while Pathfork provided trainer Jessica Harrington and rider Fran Berry with their first Group 1 win.

However, the start of this fairytale Irish angle began a year or two ago. McElroy went to the sales at Keeneland and bought a filly by Rock Hard Ten for €95,000. Sent to be trained by Harrington, more famously associated with topclass jumpers like Moscow Flyer, the filly won a Listed race on her debut last year. She was snapped up by Godolphin for more than €1

million and her syndicate of owners went back to the sales. Last autumn they invested €100,000 in a Mr Greeley filly, subsequently named Laughing Lashes. She has become another star performer, winning the Group 2 Debutante Stakes and running second in the Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes.

She races in the colours of the McElroy Syndicate, which includes champion jockey Ruby Walsh, Punchestown managers Dick O’Sullivan and Richie Galway (who is married to Jessica Harrington’s daughter Emma), Horse Racing Ireland’s PR manager Tamso Doyle and Gabriel Duignan, husband of Coolmore America’s Ashling Cross.

McElroy went to school with Galway and Tamso Doyle’s husband David Cox and so this partnership has roots. They have now struck oil twice and Harrington rates Laughing Lashes very highly.

First venturing to the USA as a working student in 1995, Ben came back to Ireland to complete his degree in Equine Science. In 1997 he moved back to the US and joined Vinery. He travelled with shuttle sires to Australia, became the Yearling Manager and quickly ascended to the role of Farm Manager. In 2005 he became General Manager. He was quickly building a solid reputation for success.

This led, in December 2006, to the decision to go out on his own. He started McElroy Equine and the story has continued apace.

Owner Sir Robert Ogden’s first Group 1 success arrived in The Irish Field St Leger, courtesy of Sans Frontieres. The Jeremy Noseda-trained four-year-old beat six-yearold mare Profound Beauty and both winner and runner-up are being considered for the Emirates Melbourne Cup on the first Tuesday in November.

The Irish Field St Leger is established as the last major European trial for Melbourne and this year’s race attracted six older horses and a pair of three-year-olds. The race was opened up to older horses in 1983 and the quality of the race has skyrocketed since.

While Ogden was on hand to enjoy his

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success, there was great pride, if a little disappointment, for connections of Profound Beauty. The daughter of Danehill has been in tremendous form this season and winning at the Curragh would have been a wonderful celebration of the 100th birthday of Moyglare Stud’s founder Walter Haefner. He reached that milestone two days after the race.

Among the also-rans was nine-year-old Pop Rock, a former top-class performer in his native Japan and a horse who narrowly missed out on winning both the Japan Cup and the Melbourne Cup. He was tailed off and connections did the honourable thing in retiring him.

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Ogden breaks Group 1 duck at the Curragh

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Ex-jumpers shine in follow-on careers his new career, while there was huge interest in Beef Or Salmon as his former trainer Michael Hourigan was in the plate.

There is a great crossover in Ireland of people involved in racing and breeding who also take an interest in the sport horse sector.

In the case of the retraining of former racehorses, this has brought an added dimension and thousands of people lined the showing ring at the RDS to witness this class.

There was a further additional draw at the show with daily demonstrations by the renowned ‘horse whisperer’ Monty Roberts.

The man who pinhooked dual Arc winner Alleged, Roberts gained widespread coverage for his performances. When interviewed on national radio during the week of the show, he gave much credit to one lady, whom he claims

was largely responsible for the prominence he has attained.

Who was that lady? None other than the Queen.

Michael Hourigan and Beef Or Salmon

News in Brief voluntary contribution of about €1 million annually until last year.

Paddy Power later revealed that it made profits of €52.5m for the first half of 2010, up 50% on the same period last year and ahead of market expectations.

Galway festival crowds stood up well

In the current economic climate it is encouraging to relate a success story. Galway stages a seven-day festival of racing each summer, with two National Hunt races, the Galway Plate and the Galway Hurdle, being the week’s highlights. At the end of the feast of racing, the racecourse revealed that crowds had grown from 143,141 in 2009 to 150,767 this year. Betting could not match this but came very close. The Tote took in €5.77 million compared to €5.87m a year earlier.

The betting ring saw €13.1m change hands, down about €100,000 from 2009.

Betfair and Paddy Power bookmakers have both been in the news recently. Betfair plans to open a Dublin Operations office in early 2011 and is to shortly start recruiting for up to 70 jobs. Currently Betfair contributes nothing to Irish racing, though it did make a

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Irish racing does not face as great a difficulty as its UK counterparts according to the 2011 fixtures list, which was announced in early September. The number of meetings falls by just ten to 335, though the number of days on which racing will take place goes up by three to 267. The Flat season will start at the Curragh on Sunday, March 10 and run until Friday, December 16, when the curtain falls at Dundalk.

A major change takes place over jumps due to the late date of Easter. Consequently, the traditional Easter Festival of racing at Fairyhouse, including the Ladbrokes Irish Grand National, runs from April 24 to 26, forcing Punchestown to race from May 3 to 7 when the jumps season will officially end.

Two major award ceremonies were held during August and September. Dominick Vallely was the toast of the North when the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association in that part of the country staged their annual prize-giving. Vallely bred the Grand National winner Don’t Push It. Joining him on the

podium was Channel 4’s Lesley Graham.

The evening also honoured the breeders of Grade 1 winners Go Native and Weapon’s Amnesty, while the ITBA’s chairman Dean Harron won two awards, including one for the Footstepsinthesand colt Steinbeck.

In August the dozen winners in the Connolly’s Red Mills/The Irish Field Breeder of the Month competition were given their trophies and waited to learn which of them was to be named the Breeder of the Year.

An emotional Peter Reynolds stepped forward to accept the award on behalf of Ballymacoll Stud, breeders of Conduit. In its 50th year of ownership by the Sobell and Weinstock families, Ballymacoll joins Barronstown Stud, Jim Bolger, Lodge Park Stud and Ling Tsui as winners of the Breeder of the Year accolade.

Dominick Vallely bred Don’t Push It

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In an exciting finish, War Of Attrition got the nod over Hardy Eustace, with the unknown Firecatcher keeping Beef Or Salmon out of third spot. No, it’s alright, you didn’t miss out on some important horserace for veterans.

The event was the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing racehorse to riding horse show class at the Dublin Horse Show. This is the most important show of the year in Ireland, drawing thousands of spectators to the Royal Dublin Society’s showgrounds in the city.

Well-known point-to-point rider and successful on the racetrack internationally, Clare McMahon had the mount on War Of Attrition, who has taken to his new role with enthusiasm after being retired from racing at this year’s Punchestown Festival.

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Barth anxious to keep hold of Vanjura Turkish triumph the latest milestone for German-based breeder on the up

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Vanjura ran out an easy winner of the Istanbul Trophy at Veliefendi racecourse

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he Turkish International Racing Festival in early September again provided rich pickings for Western European visitors, with three of its four top prizes being exported.

Pressing, flag-bearer of American-based owner Gary Tanaka’s global string, landed his third Topkapi Trophy for the Michael Jarvis stable and picked up £238,938 for his efforts.

But the two other overseas successes were heart-warming victories for a pair of less seasoned travellers.

Lincolnshire trainer James Given saddled Indian Days to beat some better-fancied compatriots in a British 1-2-3-4 in the £270,796 Bosphorus Cup. Owned by Ascot resident David Fish, who is Executive Chairman of United Biscuits, Indian Days may clock up some more air miles via a December raid on the Hong Kong International Races.

And the £173,008 Istanbul Trophy witnessed a famous victory for Germany’s Matthias Barth, who bred the easy winner,

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Vanjura, before leasing her to his fellow Berliners, Sven and Katrin Goldmann.

Barth, 40, is a small breeder swimming against the tide of German racing’s ongoing financial difficulties. He was serving in the East German army when the wall came down and soon after became fascinated by the goings-on at his local racecourse, Hoppegarten.

A career in banking with Deutsche Bank financed his hobby and it was not long before he got involved in ownership and, later, breeding. He now has three mares. Vecchia Romagna (by Salse) is based at the 300-yearold former royal/state stud, Gestut Graditz, near Leipzig.

Vecchia Romagna is the dam of the first high-class horse Barth bred, Voodoo Lounge (by Turfkonig), who finished fifth in the 1998 German 1,000 Guineas. He has retained two of her daughters, Vumanji (by Dashing Blade) and Venia Legendi (by Zinaad), and they are housed at Gestut Evershorst, near Hanover, where Areion, Vanjura’s sire, is based.

Vanjura fared two places worse than her grandmother in the German Guineas, but that is one of only three defeats in her first ten races. Barth officiates as judge at both Hoppegarten and Bad Doberan racecourses, and in May had the thrill of adjudicating his own filly to be the winner of the Berlin venue’s only Group 2 event, the Diana-Trial.

Even before raceday, Barth was on tenterhooks during his visit to the Turkish capital as 24 hours beforehand Vanjura’s yearling half-brother Velayati (by Sholokhov) went through the ring at Baden-Baden.

Having listened to the proceedings by phone, Barth was pleased with the €64,000 price he realised, and said: “He has been bought by Stall d’Angelo, who won BadenBaden’s big two-year-old race with Nice Danon a few hours earlier, so he is sure to go to a good trainer and be given every chance to do well.”

Barth is all too aware of the challenges facing the sport in his homeland but is full of praise for the new management at Hoppegarten, headed by London-based financier Gerhard Schöningh.

“There is a lot of competition for the weekend leisure spend in Berlin and Hoppegarten is now home to just 150 horses, having had 1,200 before World War Two,” he said. “Its location also does not help as it is about an hour’s drive from the centre of old West Berlin.

“But facilities there are very good, including a good restaurant, and a recent policy change, charging more for admission in an attempt to make it more exclusive, seems to be working.”

It also has the advantage of being base to the rising star among Germany’s trainers, Roland Dzubasz. Having started out in 1996 with low graded horses, he has made relentless progress to reach the top five in the trainers’ championship. And he sprang to wider prominence when Antara scored a sparkling eight-length victory in last October’s Group 3 Preis der Deutschen Einheit.

Antara has thrived since her subsequent sale to Godolphin, leaving Barth dreading calls from acquisitive bloodstock agents.

“As a hands-on breeder I develop an emotional attachment to my horses and I really do not want to sell Vanjura,” he asserted.

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Globetrotting Dansant doing Keller proud

Owner Barbara Keller has unbounded enthusiasm for international racing and is fuelling this ardour via her adventurous campaigning of the Gerard Butler-trained Dansant.

The Dansili six-year-old has won six Listed races and recent visits to Deauville and Veliefendi meant he has run in six countries, including America, where he finished sixth in last year’s Santa Anita Handicap.

“I originally bought him to run in the Melbourne Cup but every time I was ready to send him to be trained in Australia, Gerard would win another race with him,” she explained.

“He chipped bones in both front knees in last year’s Geoffrey Freer, then had a bad attack of colic and nearly died in January when we were getting him ready for a second visit to Dubai.

“I wouldn’t have the heart to take him away from Gerard now and he won’t run on turf again – I need to scour the programme book to find suitable all-weather races for him.”

Though a resident of St Moritz, where for ten years she helped organise the unique White

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Dansant (right) flies the flag for Keller

Turf meeting on the frozen lake racecourse, Keller is a familiar face among the racing communities of Britain, Ireland and Australia.

“In 1979 I was one of the first European girls to go to Australia, where I worked for Bart Cummings at the same time as [future trainers]

William Jarvis and Charles O’Brien,” she recalled.

“I was the regular exercise rider of the dual Caulfield Cup winner Ming Dynasty, and Bart won the Melbourne Cup with Hyperno while I was there – I will always remember drinking champagne out of the cup when he brought it back to the yard the evening after the race.”

She then went to college in Britain but was hardly a model student. “I spent more time in Epsom riding out for Brian Swift and Geoff Lewis than I did in the classroom,” she joked.

Her time in Ireland was largely spent at Cleaboy Stud in County Westmeath, owned by her late husband Patrick Clarke.

Now back in Switzerland, she also has horses in Ireland with John Oxx and Germany with Christian von der Recke, including Tarkheena Prince, a Listed winner on the Flat who is set to go jumping. Before Dansant her previous British winner was the von der Recke-trained Translucid, who crossed the North Sea to win a novice hurdle and two novice chases.

Her grey colours with black seams will surely continue to grace Europe’s top venues for years.

Austrian ace’s Amico bound for Abbaye

Amico Fritz, who less than 15 months ago was a long-priced winner in claiming company, is set to bid to become only the fourth hometrained winner in the last 30 renewals of France’s top sprint, the Prix de l’Abbaye, at Longchamp on October 3.

Yet, though the son of Fasliyev is trained by Alex Pantall, he should really be regarded as representing Austria, as that is the nationality of his owner/breeder Alexandre Pereira.

Pereira hails from Vienna and had his enthusiasm for racing fired by the exploits of one of his relatives, Count Paul Marveldt, who managed Ballylea Stud in County Wicklow, Ireland, with great success to produce a number of top class horses, most notably the 1977 Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Pampapaul.

“To me, Paul moving from Austria to win a major Classic race was like someone from Namibia winning the downhill skiing at Kitzbühel,” Pereira mused.

In 1987 he acquired his first horse, Ballylea Girl, and sent her to Paul Kelleway. Almost a quarter of a century later and Pereira’s yellow and blue silks have taken part in a rich variety of races. His most durable horse was Galtee, who ran 65 times in 11 countries and won the Czech St Leger and Stockholm Stora Pris. His

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classiest was a homebred, the dual Group winner Komtur, fourth behind Lando and Monsun in a vintage German Derby in 1993.

He calls Amico Fritz a “beautiful parting gift” from the multiple winner-producing mare Arctic Appeal, as he was her last foal. An incredibly tough son of Fasliyev who has run 22 times in the last year and a half, he fulfilled an ambition of his owner in running at Royal Ascot, but trumped that by taking Germany’s

most prestigious sprint, the Goldene Peitsche.

Pereira has three broodmares, split between his niece, Lorli Higgins, in County Kildare in Ireland, and Ralf Ernst’s Gestut Eulenberger Hof, near Heidelberg in Germany.

Pereira lives in Zurich, where he is director of the Opera House. But in 2012 he will be moving back to Austria to take up the job as manager of what he calls ‘the Epsom Derby of classical music’ – the Salzburg Festival.

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China continues to excite

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Major racing nations intent on maintaining watching brief

The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s investment in China’s Conghua equestrian centre will ease capacity constraints at Sha Tin (above) and therefore help in its refurbishment

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espite uncertainty about what the Chinese government might allow regarding gambling, major racing jurisdictions continue to jockey for position in anticipation of the eventual return of commercial horseracing to the world’s most populous nation.

While Australian authorities were preparing for an ‘equine mission’ to China in October, the Hong Kong Jockey Club was outlining its commitment to help build a massive training and equestrian centre at Conghua, near Guangzhou, a city of more than ten million people.

As Beijing Today reported, investors in the £66.8 million centre, which will sprawl over an area equal to nearly 200 football fields and will be the site of the equestrian portion of the 16th Asian Games in November, “are expecting...to jump-start horseracing on the mainland.”

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is also investing in the centre to free up space so that renovations of its existing facilities, a key part of an extensive master plan for the future, can proceed.

“As well as extending our training capabilities and overcoming current capacity constraints, this important project will enable us to put a

comprehensive refurbishment of our 30-yearold Sha Tin stabling and training facilities under way, upgrading them to world-class standards,” said Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges of the Conghua centre.

The Australian mission, which follows earlier forays into China by Australian sale companies and breeders, will give a variety of equine businesses the chance to learn about potential for new commerce.

“This mission will examine in detail the growth and potential of equine activities in China, the emerging horseracing industry, engage with a range of players in the industry and showcase the Australian equine industry’s reputation for excellence and innovation as a potential partner for Chinese horse sports,” stated a promotional brochure.

Organized by the Aushorse marketing organization and Austrade, the mission is set to begin at the Shanghai World Expo and then travel to a racing venue about an hour away before continuing on to Beijing.

A number of nations, including Ireland, Germany, the US, Canada, Russia, Argentina, Spain and Australia have also reportedly expressed interest in the China International Horse Fair to be conducted in Shanghai in late September under the auspices of the China Horse Industry Association. CHIA is in charge of registration and management of thoroughbreds to comply with the International Stud Book Committee rules, as well as developing standards for racecourses.

Earlier this year, an investment group associated with Meydan in Dubai announced plans to help construct a racecourse and equestrian facilities in Tianjin, China, over the next ten years.

Nathan Tinkler, the Australian-based investor who has spent millions on thoroughbreds over the past few years as he bids to become a force not only in his homeland but around the world, has scored his first major international success.

Queen Of The Creek, a Theatrical filly purchased for $140,000 at the 2008 Keeneland September yearling sale, defeated nine rivals to win the second division of the Riskaverse Stakes at Saratoga on September 2.

The victory was the fourth in seven starts for the filly, who is out of the Lear Fan mare Miasma, grandam of dual American Classic winner Big Brown. Tom Proctor, who saddled One Dreamer to win the 1994 Breeders’ Cup Distaff, trains Queen Of The Creek, who runs in the names of Tinkler and Kentucky breeder

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Tinkler’s first notable winner on international stage

Saratoga winner Queen Of The Creek

Timothy B Turney. The filly was third in the American 1,000 Guineas at Arlington Park in May and has earned $160,762.

Tinkler went on a buying spree in 2008, with other international purchases including

five yearlings and a foal in Japan, and five additional yearlings at Keeneland for a grand total of about £1,314,550. Altogether, he said recently, he has about 250 horses in training and another 150 youngsters being prepped.

So far, the only other winner for Tinkler from the Japanese and American purchases has been Shamardal filly Akinoshirabe, who was bred by Darley Japan and captured a maiden at Newcastle in May under the tutelage of Luca Cumani. Akinoshirabe’s third dam is the blue hen mare Fall Aspen.

Cumani also trains Nabari, a Japanese-bred filly by Symboli Kris S. out of a granddaughter of American champion Winning Colors, for Tinkler. Unplaced in four starts in Britain this year, Nabari raced in a handicap at Brighton on September 1.

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More signs of US industry under siege following two years of the largest declines in turnover for at least the last two decades.

Wagering provides most of the revenue and prize-money in American racing.

In August, perhaps the most prime month of racing in the United States, total betting on US racing fell by 8.03% compared to the same month in 2009. Wagering was reported to be $1.12 billion (about £727 million) in August, compared to $1.22b in the same period of 2009, which also represented a steep decline from the previous year.

Prize-money disbursed in the US declined by nearly $9m in August versus what owners received last year.

For 2010 to date, wagering is lagging by $637.75m, down 7.27% from the same stage

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Just prior to breeders taking the 4,857 catalogued horses to the world’s largest yearling sale at Keeneland in September, key statistics were released showing the racing and breeding business in North America is continuing to shrink alarmingly.

The Jockey Club projected that, based on reports of mares bred this spring, the 2011 crop of registered foals will number 27,000, which would be the lowest figure since 1973 and a 10% decline from the 30,000 estimated for 2010. In comparison, the 1990 foal crop in North America totaled 44,143, and crops had been even higher in the 1980s.

On the heels of those numbers came a report that wagering, number of racing days and total purses are continuing to plummet

The shenanigans at Santa Anita reflect the divisions within American racing

in 2009, and prize-money has fallen by more than $37.5m, or 5.15%.

The number of racing days has declined by 277 to 3,838. That is a drop of 6.73%.

Since the US is the world’s most active racing and breeding nation, such declines on the back of steep reductions in virtually every category over the past two years, including roughly $500m in sales of thoroughbreds at public auction from 2007 to 2009, are signs of an industry under siege.

However, there is no nationally directed or supported movement under way to address the erosions in the business. If anything, the American industry is more divided than ever, as indicated by the recent decision by the owners of Santa Anita Park to convert the troubled racetrack surface back to dirt.

Just a few months ago, Breeders’ Cup Ltd was considering making Santa Anita the permanent host of the Cup event, partly based on the fact it offered a synthetic racing surface that appealed to international horsemen.

Santa Anita also terminated its agreement with the Oak Tree Racing Association, which had conducted its autumn meeting at the track for the past 41 years and hosted the last two Breeders’ Cups. Oak Tree will run its 2010 dates at Hollywood Park, a track slated to be replaced with commercial and residential structures some time after 2011.

The acquisition of Harbinger by the Yoshida family is just the latest headline about the Japanese breeding industry, which has been aiming for years to attain a higher profile on the international scene.

While Harbinger lassoed global attention, another unfolding development in Japan also bears watching. Darley Japan has boosted its already imposing broodmare band by more than 30%, adding 34 to the roster that numbered 100 at the end of the 2009 breeding season. And with that firepower, Sheikh Mohammed’s Asian headquarters dispatched 59 of the well-bred group to shuttler Commands, Darley’s Australian-based stallion who ranked as fifth leading sire in Australia at the end of the 2009-10 southern hemisphere racing season.

That is a firm statement that Darley is trying to boost the career of 14-year-old Commands in the most lucrative racing jurisdiction in the world, while believing the stallion can promote its fledgling venture in Japan. Commands, a brother to Australian champion and sire

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Danewin, and from the prolific female family of champions and sires Octagonal and Mouawad, has sired five Group 1 winners and 31 overall stakes winners up to September 5.

“He has an impressive strike-rate of winners to runners, so we hope the son of Danehill will greatly benefit our racing and breeding programme in Japan,” said Darley Japan’s Director of Stallion Operations Shane Horan (pictured). “The plan is for Commands to return to Japan for the 2011 northern hemisphere season.”

Darley Japan also bred 17 of its mares to Storming Home, the promising son of Machiavellian.

First-year stallions Pyro, an American Grade 1 winner by Pulpit, and Deep Sky, a Japanese-bred Classic winner by Agnes Tachyon, received 14 and 13 of the operation’s mares, and 2007 Japanese Horse of the Year Admire Moon gained ten mares.

While about 90% of the Darley mares were bred to home stallions, Darley Japan did send some of its band to proven Japanese stallions, like 2009 leading sire Manhattan Cafe, Neo Universe, Stay Gold and Tanino Gimlet. Darley Japan also supported two-time Breeders’ Cup Turf winner Conduit, who stood his first season at Big Red Farm.

Ever since it began to take shape earlier this decade – the operation had 40 mares and was still developing farm sites in 2005 – Darley Japan has focused on rapid growth with quality.

“Our broodmare band is really starting to come together with plenty of black type performers and impressive pedigrees,” Horan said. “We are happy with our mare numbers and our focus is to keep quality high. We have nine stallions and keep an eye out for suitable prospects.”

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JILLY COOPER

Superwoman with HORSE MANIA! You may be familiar with Jilly Cooper’s novels, but not her involvement in racing. Until now...

Words Tim Richards • Photos George Selwyn

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hat is it about the horseracing world that excites you?

As a child I used to collect cigarette cards of Airborne and Tudor Minstrel and Lovely Cottage, and loved horses. Now it’s just the horses. I don’t like watching people run, but I love watching horses gallop and the whole story about getting them to the racecourse.

You were at this year’s Derby...

It was alcoholic, so my memory’s quite hazy!

It was a day off from the book and a treat. The view from the Investec Stand is beautiful; looking down on the herbaceous border of hats and coloured parasols, the green course, then the gypsy jollity and buses in the centre with the smouldering woods beyond. It broke my heart when I discovered after that Aidan O’Brien and all sorts of my heroes were in the same dining room and I hadn’t said hello. I went on telly and said I thought Workforce would win, which was a complete fluke.

How does it compare with Cheltenham Gold Cup day?

The Flat is more business and social climbing. I adore Gold Cup day; you can’t move an inch and it’s terribly exciting and rumbustious.

You get Guinness spilt all over you so you have to wear a Guinness-coloured dress!

Those amazing horses Denman and

Kauto Star make it so exciting, then there’s Imperial Commander who kept yawning every time Nigel Twiston-Davies stroked him. I think Nigel taught him to yawn every time Denman or Kauto Star’s name was mentioned!

You first visited Royal Ascot in 1981.

How has it changed in 30 years?

It’s shaming; I haven’t returned since 1981, but not for any deliberate reason. I have been invited back and long to go back, but haven’t for various reasons. There’s all this rubbish about it being posh, which it isn’t.

Your new book Jump! was published last month. After the success of Polo and Riders you turn your attention to jump racing. What’s the tale?

A widowed granny is left penniless in the Cotswolds. One night she stumbles across a

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filly in the woods that has been badly treated. She nurses it back to health to such effect it becomes a brilliant racehorse, but she can’t afford to keep it so she forms a syndicate. The little horse loves her racing and becomes the ‘Peoples Pony’, always accompanied to the races by a goat.

Is it another ‘bonk-buster’?

There’s a bit of equine sex. They jump over the rails and have a go. In the syndicate there’s a gay vicar, a lovely tree surgeon, some old people, young girls, a very handsome actor and everybody gets off with everybody.

Your books are renowned for being racy. Is this a result of your experience in racing?

I think they ‘get about’ in racing more than they

do in the book. I have heard all sorts of naughty stories about racing. I think jockeys are incredibly sexy – they’re like Jack Russells, aren’t they?

Is racing full of cad-like Rupert Campbell-Blacks?

Yes, I think it probably is. But I have invented a new breed called the ‘Check Republic’. They all wear checks at the races and they all have these wonderful gimlet eyes; you see all sorts of beautiful people at the races, a particular breed of chauvinistic male and wonderful women who look like racehorses.

There are a lot of Ruperts on the racecourse!

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Your research took you to the stables of Martin Pipe, Nicky Henderson, Charlie Mann and many others. What did you make of those visits?

I love trainers. Martin Pipe is a darling. He, his wife Carole and son David have a fantastic setup. I stroked Our Vic and it says on his box: “You haven’t lived until you’ve had a lick from Our Vic”. Martin is so naughty. David was spouting about the new intake of horses when suddenly Martin rode across the area where the horses were being paraded. Nicky, who trains Monty’s Salvo for us, is different. He is obsessive. I went round evening stables with him and he examined every whisker, every fetlock; all very military and you have to keep up with him. He’s a terrific professional and great fun. I was on the gallops with him and got excited when I spotted a stocking wrapped

With fellow owners in Newbury’s winners’ enclosure following Island Flyer’s victory

round some gear and thought, ‘What’s been going on here?’, only to discover it was a tongue tie! Charlie Mann I’ve known for ages. I saw him win the Pardubice with It’s A Snip and anyone who wins the Pardubice is pretty good.

I love going to his stables, all his horses are incredibly relaxed and he gives a wonderful party on his open days.

Did you go into ownership to help you research the book?

No, I went to have lunch with Richard Phillips and met Di Arbuthnot, who is in charge of Retraining of Racehorses; she introduced me to Henry Ponsonby. Henry is the way to heaven really because he said I must join one of his syndicates and it has been hysterical fun. When Monty’s Salvo finished second at Worcester one of the syndicate was so overwhelmed he fainted and we threw buckets of water over him instead of the horse. The Ladies Syndicate is like a huge schoolgirl outing, full of gorgeous, funny, larky women. When Island Flyer won at Newbury we ran to the winners’ enclosure, hung over the rails and screamed like little schoolgirls. I can recommend anyone who wants fun in their life to join a syndicate. You meet lovely people and go on wonderful jaunts.

The books you write appeal to people from all backgrounds and classes. How can racing do the same?

Does it not? I think it does appeal to everybody, right across the social strata. A good horse or a beloved horse will always bring in the crowds.

And the man that empties your dustbin can show just as much interest as The Queen in the 2.30 at Newmarket.

Are women under-represented in racing?

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book, is ridden by a wonderful girl. But jump racing is not a sport for girls, it’s too rough and tumble. Jump jockeys are so brave but spend so much time in hospital. I’m sure they get off with the nurses! On the Flat Hayley Turner is a wonderful rider and there are many others. But I think there is a slight prejudice against women riders. Women trainers are doing very well, the likes of Venetia Williams and Emma Lavelle.

“I adored George

Washington; his end was heartbreaking” Do you prefer Flat or jumps?

I am getting slightly seduced by the Flat. I think I might do my next book about the Flat. I am fascinated by the George Washington story and his only foal Date With Destiny. I adored George Washington when he was racing, but what a tragic end in the Breeders’ Cup. I wrote to Aidan O’Brien saying how heartbroken I was and he replied immediately with a great big photo of George Washington. I also wrote to John Oxx saying how much joy Sea The Stars had brought and straight away back came a lovely letter and photo. You wouldn’t get that in many sports.

Trainers are very well mannered in the main.

Have you done any riding?

I did a bit of showjumping as a child. I was very homesick when at school and my housemistress arranged for me to ride racehorses on Salisbury Plain. I was terrified. When I was 14 I was showing off on a friend’s pony, crashed through the parallel bars and dislocated my arm. After that I was so frightened I couldn’t get back on.

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You describe yourself as a ‘73-year-old groupie’. Can you elaborate on that?

I think the miracle of racing is being able to sit by the paddock and see Paul Nicholls, Aidan O’Brien and Sir Michael Stoute close up. In how many sports can you be so close to the stars?

Do you have a favourite horse?

Spot Thedifference, that wonderful crosscountry chaser, was my most heroic horse. He collapsed after a race at Cheltenham and the entire crowd went black, their heads down as they tried not to cry. It was ghastly, but then this noble old horse got up to terrific cheers. It was very moving. That’s what I love about racing, the way we feel about these horses.

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What is the best thing about your life?

Being me and loving my family and dogs and cats Can you describe yourself in five words?

Untidy, duplicitous, dog-loving drip What keeps you awake at night?

Worrying about money and the next chapter Who would be your four ideal dinner party guests?

AP and Chanelle McCoy, Richard Phillips and Sea The Stars What luxury would you take to a desert island?

My greyhound Feather and tamed wild cat Feral

As a member of the ROA do you have any inclination for racing politics?

No. But I’d like to kick the bookies up the arse to get them to give more money to racing. There is also too much racing. But all the courses are trying to keep going and it’s a bit like saying to a village Post Office “close down”.

In charge of Racing For Change for a day, what would you do?

Stable staff should receive more recognition.

They work incredibly hard in all weathers and when others are celebrating with champagne they are in the box on the way home. I would raise the profile of stable lads and lasses. I am not sure about these beauty parades on Ladies Days. A lot turn up with virtually no clothes on and they are blue with cold. No pain without gain! Also, bookies should give more to racing.

They really are pigs the way they refuse to give any more; they’re killing the golden goose.

What else niggles you about racing?

Too much use of the whip. I hate seeing horses being hit again and again, and this should be tempered. The occasional smack is all right, but no more than that.

Compare the excitement you get from racing with the buzz you get from completing a successful novel...

I am always relieved to get the story in on time and it is heaven if the publisher or agent rings to say: “Well done, we like it.” Having said that, when you win a race there is nothing to match it; it’s the biggest thrill in the world. Island Flyer winning at Newbury really was heaven.

What do you do when not writing?

I have this lovely greyhound, Feather, who is like a racehorse in suddenly taking off and galloping round the field. I adore him and love taking him out. He was rescued from Ireland, where he was found in a muzzle he’d been

wearing, apparently for weeks, and was skin and bone. I love walking among wild flowers in the Gloucestershire countryside, and I read a lot.

Do you support racing charities?

I am knee-deep in Parkinson charities (my husband, Leo, has Parkinson’s Disease) and greyhound charities. But I love Greatwood, the

“Bookies are pigs for

refusing to give racing more money” Rehabilitation of Racehorses and ILPH, and I ought to do more for the Injured Jockeys Fund.

It is wonderful rescuing horses and greyhounds when they have finished racing, because there is always another life or discipline for them.

Greyhounds make fantastic companions.

You’ve kissed Sean Connery, interviewed Margaret Thatcher and walked with Richard Dunwoody.

Which was the most memorable?

All three, wildly! I interviewed Mrs Thatcher twice and she was wonderful. She was an amazing woman, though not very interested in horses.

Your first column for The Sunday Times colour magazine appeared in 1969.

What is the key to remaining so popular after 40 years?

I often think of what Charles Clore used to say: “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” I am very, very slow and everything I have published is written about 15 times. Also I’m terribly nosey and I love gossip. I harbour this deep curiosity.

People pay me for it, which is wonderful!

FAVOURITES Book The Maltese Cat, a short story

by Rudyard Kipling Drink Vodka with squeezed grapefruit, orange juice and ice Holiday The Breeders’ Cup Journey Walking through our local Toadsmoor Valley Meal Shellfish Relaxing at home with grandchildren (from left) Lysander, Jago and Acer

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Northern light still BURNS BRIGHT It is 20 years since Northern Dancer died and was buried at Windfields Farm, but his influence is as strong as ever and nowhere more so in Europe than at Coolmore Stud Words Julian Muscat

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wenty years have passed since he died, and 49 since he was foaled, yet Northern Dancer’s legend has some way to run.

The great sire has bequeathed a treasure chest of nostalgia, most recently when the last yearlings by his dominant American grandson, Storm Cat, went through the auction ring at Keeneland. We also have before us the last two-year-old crop of his sensational stallion son Sadler’s Wells.

Everywhere you look, both in Europe and North America, Northern Dancer’s imprint is indelible. And no outfit has done more to promote his cause than Coolmore Stud, which has reaped untold financial riches in the process. Every one of the 20 stallions Coolmore stood in Ireland this year is a male-line descendent of this 20th-century phenomenon.

One son of Northern Dancer at Coolmore, though, stands head, shoulders and hind quarters above the rest. The aforementioned

“Sadler’s Wells was

Sadler’s Wells, with his 14 sires’ championships, has 72 individual Group 1 winners to date. By such numbers did this tough and resolute racehorse allow Coolmore to achieve a prominence so restlessly desired by its founder John Magnier.

Magnier himself makes no bones about it.

“Sadler’s Wells was the most unbelievable stallion we could ever have wished for,” he says. “He brought Coolmore to a completely different level. We have a lot to be grateful to him for and are delighted to have four of his very best sons standing here.”

That quartet embraces High Chaparral, Yeats, Galileo and Montjeu – the latter two already firmly established among the European elite. And the potent line shows no signs of abating.

Galileo’s sons, Rip Van Winkle and Cape Blanco, are poised to pick up his mantle while Montjeu, already represented at Coolmore by Hurricane Run, has another high-profile stallion prospect in Fame And Glory. And of course, there’s St Nicholas Abbey.

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the most unbelievable stallion we could ever have wished for” Sadler’s Wells, at the age of 29, is still Coolmore’s star attraction even in retirement

virtues of another of Northern Dancer’s male lines: that of Danzig through his son Danehill. No fewer than nine stallions from the class of 2010 are sons of Danehill, while a tenth, Strategic Prince, is by his son Dansili.

Here, too, Magnier acknowledges the debt.

“Danehill was a phenomenal stallion,” he says. “For depth of quality his last few crops, conceived before his untimely death, were quite amazing. And we are greatly looking forward to seeing the progeny of his last great sons, Dylan Thomas and Duke Of Marmalade, on the racecourse over the coming seasons.”

Danehill was bred and raced by Khalid Abdullah, from whom he was bought in 1989 by Coolmore in tandem with an Australian partnership headed by John Messara of Arrowfield Stud. As Magnier recalls, his stallion appeal was obvious. “He was a Group 1 sprinter by Danzig who only just failed to last out the mile of the Guineas,” he says. “And of course, he was from the

family of Northern Dancer.”

Danehill and his clan are well on the way to dispelling a firmly-held belief of Federico Tesio, the influential Italian who bred Ribot and Northern Dancer’s grandsire, Nearco.

Tesio maintained that no sire line could retain its potency beyond three generations.

Yet Danehill, the third successive champion sire from his male line, is represented at Coolmore by the outstanding Danehill Dancer – himself sire of Choisir, whose own son, Starspangledbanner, is the champion sprinter-elect. And so it goes on.

Sadler’s Wells and Danehill may vie for supremacy but it was the early success of the former that helped Coolmore to buy the latter. In 1989, when Danehill won the Haydock Sprint Cup, Sadler’s Wells’s first crop of three-year-olds, headed by Old Vic and In The Wings, ran riot on the racecourse.

From that moment his prowess was assured, as were the vast income streams he would generate. And for Coolmore, Sadler’s

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The four-time Ascot Gold Cup winner Yeats is a recent recruit to the stallion ranks

“They would comb American sales grounds for the best of Northern Dancer’s progeny”

Hurling championship.

An equally significant aspect of the Sadler’s Wells legacy has been its role in financing the accumulation of one of the finest broodmare

bands in existence. Hard though it is to believe, Coolmore had few top-class mares of its own when Sangster started ploughing a lone furrow 20 years ago.

There was certainly no herd of the blue-bloods that are now dispersed annually among the Coolmore syndicate’s trainers, headed by Aidan O’Brien. Indeed, the syndicate did not win its first Cartier Award until 1999, when it collected three with Fasliyev, Stravinsky and Montjeu. It has since won a further 22.

Today’s homebreds originate from a tribe of 150 mares based in Europe and America.

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In the mid-1980s the stud we recognise today as a world leader was constrained by huge cashflow problems.

In quick succession it had suffered the premature death of Golden Fleece, significant fertility problems with El Gran Senor and the non-payment of $14 million over the sale of Storm Bird to Robert Hefner, an oilman from Oklahoma who went spectacularly bust in 1984 – the year Sadler’s Wells went to stud.

That’s when everything changed.

Over the next two decades Sadler’s Wells annually generated seven-figure income streams. The money has been well spent.

Coolmore Stud in Tipperary, the original 300 acres of which were bought by Magnier, Vincent O’Brien and Robert Sangster in the early 1970s, now extends to 3,000 acres.

Coolmore owns as much land again in the vicinity, and that’s not including separate tracts in the south, among them Castlehyde and Grange – the latter where Magnier’s father, Michael, stood successful jump sires.

Coolmore today is big business. The land is divided into separate units of around 150 acres, each run by individuals who report to the farm’s manager, Eddie Fitzpatrick. There are over 100 permanent boarding mares and their progeny. In busy times up to 800 mares will populate the farm.

Some 2,000 head of cattle are monitored by 25 permanent farm hands, while staff levels in peak times, including those at Ballydoyle, rise to 500. And Coolmore’s reputation as the home of champions extends to its staff, one of whom, Declan Fanning, plays for the victorious Tipperary team that recently won the All-Ireland

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The mares’ graveyard at Coolmore, where the dams of Montjeu, Mozart, Generous and Sunday Silence are among those buried

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Although much providence on the part of many has governed Coolmore’s successful affiliation with Northern Dancer, the three characters central to the love affair are beyond dispute.

Vincent O’Brien’s pedigree knowledge, together with his all-embracing eye for a yearling, was backed up by John Magnier’s intuitive understanding of the stallion business. And Robert Sangster insisted that their annual raids on the Kentucky sales must result in the partnership returning with each and every yearling they coveted.

They were truly mind-blowing shopping trips. At its peak, in the mid-1980s bloodstock boom, the outlay would reach $20 million.

However, Sadler’s Wells never passed through the auction ring. He was bred by Sangster’s Swettenham Stud after his dam, Fairy Bridge, was bought by the late bloodstock agent and bon viveur, Billy McDonald. Yet as Magnier recalls, the story of how Sadler’s Wells came to be owes more to smiling fate than the partners’ collective wisdom.

“One morning during the July Sales at Keeneland,” Magnier says, “I was on the way to breakfast through the bar at the old Hyatt Hotel when I spotted Billy’s catalogue in the trash can.

“Inside the catalogue was a pass-out slip for a filly that he’d bought the day before.

Billy paid $40,000 for her and there wasn’t a lot of her. But as luck would have it, she turned out to be Fairy Bridge, who went on to become [Ireland’s] champion two-yearold filly.”

It remains unclear how and why McDonald’s catalogue ended up in the bin.

Nor was his purchase of Fairy Bridge governed by assiduous pre-sale assessment of the diminutive filly. McDonald did things his own way – particularly during rounds of yearling inspections at the big Kentucky stud farms.

“I learnt afterwards that when we visited Claiborne Farm, Billy gave a $100 bill to Gus Kock, the yearling manager,” Magnier says.

“Gus was obviously a turned-on guy and Billy wanted to find out his pick of the draft.

He told Billy that a little Bold Reason filly was the fastest in the paddock, so it was $100 well spent.”

After her racing career Fairy Bridge was

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Robert Sangster and Vincent O’Brien, who founded Coolmore with John Magnier

bred frequently to Northern Dancer.

“In those days Vincent O’Brien was instrumental in all the mating decisions,” Magnier continues. “Fairy Bridge deserved to visit a top-class stallion and in Vincent’s view Northern Dancer was the best

“As luck would have

it, Fairy Bridge’s first visit to Northern Dancer resulted in Sadler’s Wells” stallion in the world. Again, as luck would have it, her first visit resulted in Sadler’s Wells.”

There was an added attraction in the mating of Fairy Bridge to Northern Dancer.

“Fairy Bridge’s dam had already produced

Nureyev [to Northern Dancer],” Magnier reflects.

“We liked Nureyev a lot at the July yearling sale but we didn’t manage to secure him (he was bought by Stavros Niarchos for a then-record $1.3 million). And Nureyev had already proved himself a brilliant twoyear-old in France. He went on to finish first (was subsequently disqualified) in the 2,000 Guineas not long after Sadler’s Wells was conceived.”

A three-parts brother to Sadler’s Wells, Nureyev was one more son of Northern Dancer to excel at stud. This uncommon combination of racing and stallion prowess in his sons is what drove the cost of an annual breeding right to Northern Dancer towards $1m – sometimes with no guarantee.

As the recent Keeneland yearling sale demonstrated, no such iconic stallion resides in America today. A graphic illustration of how highly-prized Northern Dancer’s blood was came at Keeneland in 1984, when his 12 yearlings sold for an average $3,446,667. He was worth his weight in gold many times over.

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A simple tribute: the names of Sadler’s Wells’s 72 Group 1 winners. Right: John Magnier with Aidan O’Brien

vast majority are never destined for auction.

“Quality control is very important,” says David O’Loughlin, Director of Sales at Coolmore. “Otherwise it can get out of hand very quickly and you end up with too many bad horses. If the weanlings don’t reach a certain level, we don’t really want them.”

As O’Loughlin drives around the farm he reels off the young horses that once grazed the paddocks. Galileo and Imagine: both foaled and reared at Coolmore, both sent to O’Brien, both dispatched to Epsom in June 2001 to win the Derby and Oaks respectively. And of course, both by Sadler’s Wells.

Magnier himself is particularly involved in mating the mares. “He always takes in everyone’s opinion,” O’Loughlin says, “and then he’ll decide for himself. He has always been a great student of pedigrees.”

That, intrinsically, is how Magnier and his father-in-law, Vincent O’Brien, made the whole thing possible. Backed by Sangster’s resources, they would comb American sales grounds for the best of Northern Dancer’s progeny with one abiding rule. They would only buy yearlings with a stallion’s pedigree.

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Europe’s shrine to the little stallion who transformed the thoroughbred business” visitors to Ballydoyle, where O’Brien trained him for Charles Engelhard. And the wisdom of pursuing Northern Dancer is manifest in other bronzes commissioned by Coolmore to commemorate its champion sires. Be My Guest, Caerleon, Danehill and Sadler’s Wells are all from his male line.

So much so that Coolmore is Europe’s shrine to the little stallion who transformed the thoroughbred business. Sadler’s Wells, now 29, remains healthy and well, his iconic presence a reminder to all at the farm whose lives he has enriched immeasurably.

Coolmore’s General Manager, Christy Grassick, was there when Sadler’s Wells walked through the gates to take up stallion duties in 1984. “It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have been involved with him throughout his career at stud,” Grassick reflects.

“He has always been a gentleman of a horse, a joy to deal with, and he is still in magnificent shape considering his advancing years. It will be a sad day for everyone here when he finally passes.”

And his legacy? “He is without doubt the best sire ever to stand in Europe,” Grassick replies. “I suspect his like will never be seen again. That said, Galileo and Montjeu have sired five of the last six Irish Derby winners.

And both sired Epsom Derby winners at earlier stages in their careers than Sadler’s Wells did.”

One final glance at Coolmore’s roster emphasises another extraordinary detail. By his sons and grandsons, Northern Dancer enabled Europe – with Coolmore at the helm – to seize the balance of stallion power from North America. If you’d suggested as much to any Kentucky native 25 years ago, you’d have been dismissed as plain insane. >>

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Northern Dancer’s impact on Coolmore in Ireland STORM BIRD Storm Cat – GIANT’S CAUSEWAY – FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND Nureyev PEINTRE CELEBRE Polar Falcon – Pivotal – EXCELLENT ART SADLER’S WELLS POWERSCOURT YEATS HIGH CHAPARRAL GALILEO Rip Van Winkle Cape Blanco MONTJEU HURRICANE RUN Fame And Glory St Nicholas Abbey Jan Vermeer Danzig AD VALOREM DANEHILL AUSSIE RULES ROCK OF GIBRALTAR This family tree contains ORATORIO every active Coolmore sire DUKE OF MARMALADE standing in Ireland, with current Coolmore sires in DYLAN THOMAS bold capitals and Coolmore HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR sire prospects in italics IVAN DENISOVICH FASTNET ROCK DANEHILL DANCER MASTERCRAFTSMAN CHOISIR Starspangledbanner Dansili STRATEGIC PRINCE Zoffany

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Sadler’s Wells never was for sale.

A decade of preparation by Magnier came to fruition 26 years ago, when Sadler’s Wells made the short journey from Ballydoyle to Coolmore and started covering at a fee of Ir£125,000. At the time Magnier turned to Sangster and said: “This fellow will sire Classic winners for years to come. That’s not said in hope, that’s a promise.”

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THE BIG INTERVIEW CHRIS WALL

Survival of the FITTEST Recession, prize-money, levy. Recurring words in our business, but just what is it like to be a trainer right now? Newmarket’s Chris Wall explains how it works at the sharp end Words Edward Rosenthal • Photos George Selwyn

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ow long have you been training and what is the biggest change you have seen in that time?

I started training in 1987, so this is our 24th season. In that time the fixture list has expanded greatly and overall there are far more opportunities for horses now, although there used to be many more conditions races.

More recently there has been an influx of foreign staff. The number of people who want to be owners has grown and has remained fairly steady, luckily for us!

What number of horses do you need in your stable to remain a viable business?

When I started I was told that to really make a go of it you needed 25-30 horses – that was over 20 years ago. Today it’s probably around 30 horses to start being a profitable operation. I actually started with 18 and now we have 58 horses; our maximum intake is 60 at any one time.

How much do you charge in training fees?

We have a pricing structure depending on the type of work a horse is in – we have a breaking-in rate and a resting rate, up to a full training fee. The basic rate varies between £38 and £48 per day but then there are other charges on top of that, including vet, transport, blacksmith and

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entry costs. Overall, it would cost between £20,000 and £25,000 all in to have one horse in training for a year. Some of the bigger stables would charge up to £60 per day (basic rate) but they would have higher staff costs than us.

Do you put your prices up every year?

We have to address our pricing structure every year, depending on what our costs are going to be. Feed and bedding can fluctuate but we know roughly what our costs are.

“Today you need

around 30 horses to start being profitable” There has been a steady increase in costs year on year, like with most things.

Sometimes you bear the rises and don’t pass on the extra costs; at the moment I think everyone is trying to hold their prices and that’s what we have done. You have to be competitive; when you train for small owners they’re looking for value and there is always someone down the road who will do the job for less than you, so you have to find a medium where you’re not running at a

loss and are doing everything right for the horse. We run our operation as a business and look at our figures all the time.

To what extent does prize-money play an important part in your stable’s finances?

I don’t factor the prize-money in to our calculations for what we need to charge, because it can vary so much from year to year.

It’s the icing on the cake and the prize-money we receive is used to invest in the yard. Relying on prize-money to subsidise the business is not a very good basis on which to operate.

Levy cuts have forced prize-money to be slashed for next year. What impact will this have?

It will affect owners most of all, as they are not going to get the return on their investment. When you’re trying to offset some of your costs with some success on the racecourse, it will become increasingly difficult to make ends meet.

Trainers are also affected because their percentage of prize-money will be reduced and there are some trainers who factor prizemoney in to their business models. If owners are struggling, you have to be careful with your pricing structure and need to remain competitive. You also need to be careful about the number of people you employ and how much you pay them, so the staff start to feel the squeeze. Staff receive a percentage of THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER

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THE BIG INTERVIEW

Bernard and Jane Westley, owners of Premio Loco, watching their pride and joy at the races with Chris and Carole Wall

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the prize-money and that figure will go down, so they are going to be worse off. The important point here is that prize-money permeates down, from the owner to the trainer, down to the stable staff. It affects everyone’s ability to pay and I don’t think the people who say ‘prize-money is not important’ understand how it all fits together.

We know that for the majority of people, owning a racehorse is a hobby, for which they set aside x amount. Some owners can afford to have horses in training even if their return is zero, but it doesn’t half help if they get something back. And if they cover their costs, they are more likely to own another horse and to remain in racing. If they can’t, and the costs keep going up, they will either cut back or drop out altogether.

it to persuade owners to stay in racing with such poor returns?

That’s the economics of racing at an ordinary level. She may be a long way off covering her training costs but the horse has made a contribution. She races for an owner/breeder so there’s more to it than winning money; she’s a well-related filly who has added to her value and helped her dam’s future progeny.

“I lost three owners

stakeholders. The Horsemen’s Group is going to be an increasingly significant player in racing politics. You will see more commercial deals – direct agreements – between the racecourses and the Horsemen’s Group; everything will be on a much more commercial footing, as it is in the US. It will make racing unite, which must be a good thing. You can always find dissident voices but as an entity the Horsemen’s Group is working very well and the good thing is that it has come together very quickly. It will play a much more important role in which direction racing goes.

Should the prize-money cuts be made at the top or bottom tier of racing?

It’s difficult to know. We are big players in a global industry and must protect the top end.

People want to come here and compete in our best races; if we let the prize-money slip it’s not worth their while coming here. If our top end becomes uncompetitive the big owners and breeders will go elsewhere. And if that happens British racing will go on the skids very quickly.

But I can see the argument from the bottom end as well, where there are lots of people trying to make a living, employing staff.

There’s no clear-cut way to do it.

Aleqa has had a good year but probably covered only one third of what it has cost to keep her in training this year, not allowing for the fact that she was in training most of last year and didn’t win a bean! Some tracks put on disappointing purses and increasingly a lot of trainers will be saying to owners ‘it is not worth my sending a horse to this course’, because even if they win they could end up out of pocket.

A number of trainers have quit in the last two years citing financial difficulties – how many owners have you lost as a result of the recession?

As a direct result of the recession I have lost three owners and four horses. But that has been balanced out by the fact that we have gained three new owners along the way.

Personally, I haven’t suffered greatly in the recession, other than our profit margin has been low and we have had fewer orders at the sales. During the previous recession, in the 1990s, we didn’t go into it in such a good position and we came out of it very badly – in fact we were lucky to keep going.

The Horsemen’s Group intends to agree minimum prize-money levels with racecourses for certain fixtures.

Is this the right way forward?

Yes; the racecourses have traditionally held sway but now the power in racing is increasingly going towards racing’s main

How many staff do you employ and is it easy to find the right kind of staff?

We have 23 full-time staff, mostly rider/grooms plus head lads and my wife Carole, who does all the office work. The one thing about training racehorses is that this is a labour intensive business. We cannot cut it down to

Aleqa has run eight times this year, with two wins and two places. Yet she has won only £7,700. How difficult is

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the bare bones, otherwise the horses will suffer.

So you have to keep your costs at an acceptable level. We do that by having a core of experienced staff, but we also take a steady flow of students from the racing schools.

At our level it is difficult to find experienced staff for the simple reason that, although we pay well above the minimum rates, we cannot compete with the big stables. So I know the trainees that I take on and spend two or three years developing will then move on to a bigger yard.

Why the huge growth in foreign staff?

Racing expanded very quickly about 12 years ago and there was a shortage of experienced British staff. Young people did not want to come into racing; it wasn’t a very sexy occupation. So we had to look elsewhere. But I think the recession will make British youngsters more willing to work in racing and we’ll be less reliant on imported staff, which must be good for the future. At present we have two staff members from Eastern Europe and two from India.

Do owners expect more from you now than when you began training?

Obviously the way in which we communicate with people has changed dramatically in 20 years. Now we have mobile technology, texts, emails…when I started training you either rang owners up or wrote them a letter! I think owners expect to be kept in touch more now.

Stable star Premio Loco has earned over £162,000 this season. How important is a horse like that to your training operation?

He is immensely important, not so much for the money he wins, but just for the fact that he’s a high-profile horse who gets you mentioned in the right context. Horses like him are commonplace in the bigger operations but for the smaller stables it’s a massive help.

Premio Loco is the ideal marketing tool for us and it’s free.

Syndication is now a popular way to share the cost of racehorse ownership – roughly what percentage of your horses are syndicate-owned?

We have 18 horses – about a third of our string – owned by syndicates/partnerships. It makes for more administration but hasn’t increased our costs.

In the last recession, the person who had two or three horses cut back to have one. The person who had one horse went into partnership with someone else who was in the same boat, i.e. could no longer afford outright ownership. Most people are reluctant to drop out of racing altogether; they want to stay involved. That shows their commitment to the sport.

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Premio Loco is “immensely important” for the exposure he gives the Wall stable

Is your website (chriswallracing.co.uk) a useful marketing tool?

The website has definitely helped. It’s created a lot more interest in the yard and the owners like to see the gallops reports we post on there.

Do the pros of 48-hour declarations outweigh the cons?

They have created a real problem and it’s advertised every day by the sheer number of non-runners. Trainers backed it with the promise that it would raise a lot of money for

Should very lowly-rated horses be allowed to race in Britain?

Racing is a pyramid and there will always be many more horses at the bottom than the top.

They have to be catered for, to an extent, but there must be a minimum level below which a horse should not be in training.

British racing. Money has started to flow through but it’s not enough to compensate for the hassle it has caused British racing. We would like it to go back to 24-hour decs.

Is the BHA taking our sport in the right direction?

By and large, yes. They have addressed where racing should go and they have a plan for the future. The Racing For Change initiative has a lot of very good ideas – and some daffy ones.

On the whole they are trying to make us a modern sport attractive to a modern audience.

A lot of the criticism levelled at the BHA has been made by people who are not aware of everything that they are doing. Some people have a very blinkered vision of what the BHA does and what they think it should be achieving. The simple fact is that the BHA runs racing, but the big decisions that have to be made, for example over funding, are not theirs to make. REL has not been let loose to take off but it should start to function better now.

The 2011 fixture list has not been cut dramatically. Is this good or bad?

There was a good reason for having more fixtures – more horses coming into training required more opportunities. And more fixtures created more betting, which in turn created more levy. But we now have so many fixtures: prize-money is spread too thinly.

Cutting the number of fixtures should happen but I don’t know what the right number should be and I’m not sure anyone else does.

Are you optimistic about the future?

We haven’t seen the end of the recession yet, not by a long way, and like other industries I think we’re in for a bumpy ride. I can see racecourses and studs closing, which will be sad, and trainers and owners leaving the sport.

But at the end of the recession we’ll be a leaner, meaner and more efficient industry. Racing has been here as an organised sport for 300 years and has adapted many times, so it can do the same again.

“Trainers would like

to go back to 24-hour declarations”

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BREEDERS’ DIGEST

By EMMA BERRY, Bloodstock Editor

Our extended bloodstock coverage this month includes:

• Ta t t e r s a l l s O c t o b e r S a l e p r e v i e w • Focus on Goffs Orby Sale

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• Changes afoot at Arqana’s October Sale

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• Sales Circuit from DBS, Keeneland and BBAG

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Autumn brings new beginnings T

he idea that the best racing in Britain at this time of the year can be packaged into a one-day finale at Ascot is at best risible and at worst will take something special away from many who enjoy, year after year, what is already a successful day at Newmarket.

But those same people who love racing, and its annual rituals and traditions, know that the autumn is about much more than Champions’ Day. Along with the Arc meeting and the Breeders’ Cup there are countless other days from which the ink is still drying on the opening chapters of stories of future champions.

Take, for example, Saturday, September 18.

A cracking day in Britain highlighted by the Ayr Gold Cup and the Mill Reef Stakes, with solid supporting races for each of those features. But across the channel, Longchamp’s card opened with a mile contest for unraced two-year-old colts and geldings, followed by the same for fillies. Whether or not we’ve witnessed future champions in the winners of those two races remains to be seen, but the successful debutants are each related to champions and that alone is enough for them to warrant comment.

Maxios, a Monsun half-brother to the 2004 Arc winner Bago from the family of Machiavellian and Northern Dancer, took the Prix de Fontenoy by four lengths. Half an hour later, Galikova, Goldikova’s half-sister by Galileo, obliged in the Prix de la Cascade. The preceding day at Newmarket, all 112 runners on the eight-race card had been juveniles, with Khawlah, a close relation to Sea The Stars, being the pick of the winners on breeding.

Another feature of that particular weekend was the continued rise of Darley’s young stallion Dubawi. His daughter Khor Sheed added the valuable Tattersalls Millions Fillies’ Auction

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Stakes to her success in the Listed Empress Stakes in June, while the following day Dubawi was responsible for a hat-trick of Group 3 winners in Astrophysical Jet, Prince Bishop and Majestic Dubawi.

The continued success of Dubai Millennium’s best son will doubtless be pleasing one of the sport’s newest and increasingly high-profile investors, Sheikh Fahad Al Thani of Qatar, whose Pearl Bloodstock operation purchased Dubawi’s Classic winner Makfi last month to stand at Tweenhills Stud. Even in straitened times, David Redvers’s team will not need an enormous marketing budget for Makfi. Indeed, his book is probably already half-full even before he has run his last race.

For Redvers, whose stud has suffered reversals with the deaths of Ishiguru and Lucky Story, the signing of Makfi is an enormous boost. The stallion master and bloodstock agent has lamented the difficulty faced by small studs in securing appealing stallion prospects, but this is not a problem for Coolmore. The stud’s pool of stallion prospects via its Ballydoyle racing wing has seemingly bottomless depths, with this year’s most likely additions to the roster being

Fame And Glory and Rip Van Winkle, while the outstanding miler Canford Cliffs is a rare outside purchase. One other way in which Canford Cliffs will stand out when he eventually arrives at Coolmore is that he will be the only one of the stud’s Irish-based stallions whose male line does not trace back to Northern Dancer.

The great Canadian sire’s influence in Europe, predominantly through the lush green pastures of Tipperary, is examined in our feature earlier in this issue. His most successful living son, Sadler’s Wells, has outlasted many of his own descendants, the best of which, his 72 Group 1 winners, are commemorated simply but rather movingly on wooden nameplates along an ordinary stretch of post-and-rails fencing.

This understated tribute is rather like the old boy himself, who is led out of his paddock to be admired, a familiar ritual through which he stands patiently and politely, ears pricked. Now 29, Sadler’s Wells can hardly be expected to prance about on his hindlegs but one suspects he never resorted to such theatrics anyway.

Those 72 names on a fence say it all: they set the mark against which all other stallions must be judged. Almost all will be found wanting.

David and Laura Redvers with Sheikh Fahad Al Thani of Pearl Bloodstock in Deauville

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TATTERSALLS OCTOBER YEARLING SALE PREVIEW

By the BOOK Despite consisting of just three books, there are more yearlings catalogued for this year’s Tattersalls October Sale than there were for the last four-book sale in 2008, but among the quantity is guaranteed quality Words Carl Evans WHEN AND WHERE Book 1 October 5 – 7 Book 2 October 11 – 14 Book 3 October 14 – 16 Park Paddocks, Newmarket

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here is something fundamentally sound about Tattersalls’ October Sale. A three-part event, it is the

biggest, oldest and most prestigious auction of yearlings in Europe, and combines British heritage with international business. All the usual paraphernalia required by a 21st century company turning over millions of pounds is in situ, but a sense of history permeates the venue, seeps through the yards and paddocks, and centres on the grand sales ring. You cannot hear the hoof beats of Classic winners that have passed this way, but you might believe you can.

Whether there is a champion among this year’s 2,229 catalogued horses can only be guessed, but it will contain many future stakes winners, some at the top level. Authorized (400,000gns), Sir Percy (16,000gns), Motivator (75,000gns) and High Chaparral (270,000gns) all appeared at the October Sales, then became Derby winners during the current decade, and each one was signed for by a different buyer, so, while there are no guarantees in bloodstock, if you want a potential stallion prospect this auction has form.

The horses are the stars, but the 2010 event is no less fascinating for the human interest angles that will have such a bearing. What will be the Maktoum family’s involvement,

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particularly at Book 1, where blood is blue and each sumptuous pedigree is shackled by significant costs in bringing that horse to market? The Maktoums’ absence at Doncaster and reduced spending at Arqana is now on record, which could encourage other buyers – domestic and foreign – to get stuck in. Sheikh Hamdan invested at Keeneland, as did his brother Sheikh Mohammed, although not on a grand scale.

Will Sir Robert Ogden or Andrew Tinkler, so active at recent sales, keep playing the market, and what about Qatar’s Sheikh Fahad Al Thani, who recently sanctioned the purchase of Makfi to stand at Tweenhills Stud in Gloucestershire?

Then there is the Peter Doyle/Richard Hannon axis, leading buyers at Doncaster’s Premier Sale following a stellar year at the races – and wouldn’t it be good if the effervescent Julie Wood bags a yearling or two, even if there are

The colt described by this door card sold for 550,000gns in 2009. Named Sam Lord’s Castle, he is entered for the Dewhurst with his former next door neighbour, Zoffany

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no more George Washingtons?

Somehow racing and bloodstock keeps finding people like Wood – and at every level of the market. Some might merely own a share in a racehorse, others a whole string, but they appear despite diminishing returns from levy income, falling prize-money and fixture reductions, allied to general belt-tightening on both sides of the Irish Sea. These optimistic souls will be at the October Sale, but how deep will be their pockets, how strong their desire for battle? And, given that the sale has shot up by 260 yearlings this year, and Book 2 stretches into a fourth day, how much will the numbers dilute the prices, if at all?

Tattersalls Director Jimmy George finds a positive in the congestion. “The number of yearlings that have been offered to us are a vote of confidence in the October Sale,” he said.

“The way the market is at the moment suggests there is value out there and when that is allied to incentives, such as the Tattersalls Millions (eight valuable races open to Book 1 entrants only) and the Racing Post Yearling Bonus Scheme, it is a good time to get into racehorse ownership.”

It is said yearling and foal pinhookers from Britain and Ireland will not be spending so heavily in the US this autumn, but what about American buyers coming this way? George said: “There are 275 yearlings in Book 1 who were produced by stallions responsible for Grade 1 winners in the US and 26 are by sires based in America. We believe there’s plenty to appeal to buyers from across the Atlantic.”

And Maktoum involvement? George plays a safety first shot when asked if he has a hot line to Dubai. “The Maktoum family have been wonderful supporters for many years. They have bought a great number of their best horses at Tattersalls and we very much hope that this success continues for years to come.”

Those sentiments are echoed by many of the consignors we have spoken to for our preview, which include some established names alongside Brightwalton Stud and Parks Farm Stud, both selling at the October sale for the first time.

BALLYLINCH STUD Where: Co. Kilkenny The boss: Managed since 1988 by John O’Connor (left) Notable October Sale moment: In 2008 Ballylinch’s colt by Montjeu out of Danaskaya sold to Peter Doyle Bloodstock for 650,000gns, the jointTHOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER

top price that year. Called Berling, he races for owner Benny Andersson from John Dunlop’s stable.

Key elements to this year’s sale: O’Connor said: “The catalogues look strong, but Book 2 is big, and history shows it is hard to maintain demand in very big catalogues. Elements that cannot be quantified at this stage include the likely purchasing strategy for the various Arab elements, be that Darley, Shadwell or Rabbah, and the effect falling prize-money has on UKbased owners and trainers.”

The Ballylinch draft: Seven in Book 1, nine in Book 2, including a total of seven by resident first-crop sire Lawman, whose yearlings were well received at Arqana.

O’Connor said: “No horse gets a uniform crop, but Lawman’s are consistently very good – that has been the view of buyers.”

Law and order: Double Group 1 winner Lillie Langtry (Coronation and Matron Stakes) is a wonderful advert for Ballylinch’s Hurricane Run filly (Lot 1155) in Book 2, while O’Connor says of two Book 1 colts by Lawman: “Kiltubber’s yearling (Lot 338) has had two good updates since the catalogue. His three-year-old half-brother Fox Hunt won at Windsor on his debut for Mark Johnston’s stable and his two-year-old half-sister Anam Allta, who we retained and sent to Dermot Weld, won at the Curragh.

“Mood Indigo’s son (Lot 445), a halfbrother to Group 3 winner Luminous Eyes, is an exceptional model.”

HIGHCLERE STUD Where: Berkshire Managed: For past 16 years by Lady Carolyn Warren (pictured) Notable October Sale moments: Leading consignor at Book 1 for past three years and achieved the double in 2009, when top vendor at Book 2.

Many six-figure horses over the years and one, a Gone West colt out of Myth To Reality, made a million in 2007.

Key elements to this year’s sale: Warren said: “A huge factor this year will be what the Maktoum family decide to do. The market at Doncaster was strong without them and new people are coming in, but no-one can pretend they don’t make a huge difference.

When setting reserves we give clients as much information as we can, but they make the final decision.”

The Highclere draft: 28 in Book 1, 27 in Book 2. “At Book 1 that’s one horse more

than last year, but the figures vary depending on whether a breeder retains fillies and sells colts, and what their mares produce in a season. We’ve had success at the sale and that means that people have asked us to consign their horses.”

A model colt: “That question is like asking a parent to name their favourite child,” said Warren, who cannot help mentioning a Dansili colt (Lot 443) out of Model Queen and therefore a half-brother to this year’s Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest winner Regal Parade. Warren added: “In terms of sires we have a good spread, with horses [in Book 1] by new stallions Authorized, Dutch Art, Manduro and Teofilo, and by proven performers who have enjoyed great results this year.”

NEWSELLS PARK STUD Where: Hertfordshire In charge: Owned by the Jacobs family and managed by Julian Dollar (pictured) Notable October Sale moments: After a sticky start has become a leading consignor and gained 725,000gns for a Danehill Dancer filly in 2007, 300,000gns one year later for a Pivotal colt and 475,000gns last year for a son of Galileo.

Factors that will govern this year’s sale: Dollar said: “Numbers – they will play a big part, especially in Book 2. Demand – we don’t know who is going to buy at the top level, an area that was okay at Deauville, but down at Baden-Baden, where the lower and middle market was strong. All the big buyers will be at Tattersalls and the Maktoums are horsemen who love horses, so I’m sure they will be purchasing. In addition you have Sir Robert Ogden and Andrew Tinkler, plus clients of Charlie Gordon-Watson and David Redvers (Sheikh Fahad Al Thani), so I reckon Book 1 has a better chance of doing well than most sales.”

The Newsells Park draft (has bonus appeal): 14 in Book 1, 11 in Book 2. Buyers of a Newsells horse from Books 1 and 2 (plus Arqana and DBS Premier) who subsequently wins are in the running for a £10,000 payback. They must register with the stud at the sales.

Ready to take flight: Three colts in Book 1 are out of mares who raced for the Jacobs family, including a first foal of homebred Maroussies Wings (Lot 414), while Book 2 contains two colts by stallions connected to

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the stud, namely late resident Osorio (Lot 1041) and former team member Black Sam Bellamy (Lot 1357). The latter pair may not have commercial pedigrees, but they bring a touch of poignancy to the occasion.

Likely Book 1 bests, according to Dollar, include: “An unbelievable colt by Danehill Dancer out of Holy Nola (Lot 296), who has produced a Grade 2 winner in the United States, and there are a couple of cracking Pivotals who are half-brothers to [Sun Chariot winner] Spinning Queen out of Our Queen Of Kings (Lot 485) and to [Breeders’ Cup heroine] Lahudood out of Rahayeb (Lot 532).”

Hopes and aspirations: “Our horse in Book 1 (Lot 276) is by Manduro out of Glorosia (winner of the Group 1 Fillies’ Mile), who sadly died this year giving birth.

Her yearling is a big horse, very correct and with a wonderful outlook. We’re looking forward to presenting him. We offer him on behalf of Highbank Stud in West Yorkshire and we also have a Rock Of Gibraltar colt (Lot 1337) for the same clients in Book 2. At that sale we’re pinhooking a Notnowcato colt out of Violet (Lot 704) who cost 25,000gns in November. A month later his half-sister, Starlarks, was second in a Grade 1 in the States.”

COONEEN STUD Where: Co. Tipperary Proprietors: Gerry and Maura O’Sullevan (pictured) Notable October Sale moments: Selling at Book 1 for third year, having consigned Group 2-placed Black Spirit (Black Minnaloushe) in 2008 and a 95,000gns Galileo filly (unraced) last year. Also in 2009 they pinhooked an Exceed And Excel colt whose value rose at Book 2 from €22,000 to 90,000gns.

Key elements to this year’s sale: Gerry O’Sullevan said: “The market held up without the Maktoums buying at Doncaster, but comparing that sale to Book 1 is chalk and cheese. There’s no way Book 1 is going to survive without their participation – I’m sure they will buy, but to a lesser degree.

That’s worrying because foals were 25% more expensive last November, while a lot of the homebreds are by stallions who were 80 grand-plus three years ago. Book 1 is the cream, the boutique sale with Derby and tenfurlong pedigrees, and those yearlings were conceived pre-recession. It’s going to be tough for breeders and pinhookers. I’m cautiously optimistic for Book 2, but Book 1 is hard to judge.”

The Cooneen draft: One in Book 1, three in Book 2. O’Sullevan said: “We had a fourth horse in Book 2, but he was in on the final day and we felt we had to redirect him to Goffs. Book 2 is a huge catalogue and by that final day a lot of money will have been spent and orders filled.”

BRIGHTWALTON STUD Where: near Lambourn The bosses: Jeffrey and Phoebe Hobby (above) bought the land in 2001 after selling Hillwood Stud, which had been founded by his father, John Notable October Sale moment: 2010 marks Brightwalton’s debut under its own name, although the Hobbys consigned through Trickledown Stud last year and Jeffrey Hobby has a long association with sales from his days at Hillwood Stud.

Key elements to this year’s sale: Jeffrey Hobby said: “Tattersalls is usually particular about where it places horses, but it has increased Book 2 by 20% and seems to have relaxed and widened the parameters. The market has held up quite well at early yearling sales and I do think there’s more optimism in the economy.” Of racing finances, which link to activity at the sales, Hobby said: “Utter, shambolic chaos. Why can’t we get the Tote for racing and why are the exchanges not contributing more?

There’s a lack of steel and determination.”

The Brightwalton draft: One in Book 1, seven in Book 2, including a couple of pinhooks. Hobby said: “They were bought to create cash flow, bolster our Book 2 draft and create a bit of publicity for the stud if selling well.”

Names to note: “Our Dalakhani filly (Lot 444) in Book 1 is from a cracking family and out of a half-sister to Magadan. We retained the mare’s Motivator filly, Mia Madonna, who was second on her debut.

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Brian [Meehan] knows it would help if she wins before the October Sale. In Book 2 we have a couple of interesting pinhooks, namely an Oratorio colt (Lot 1391) who is a half-brother to Night Magic (winner of the German Oaks and more recently the Grosser Preis Von Baden) and a longstriding son of Rail Link (Lot 1573).

“We also have a Singspiel ‘he’ that was meant to be a ‘she’. He (Lot 1312) is out of May Light, a daughter of our foundation mare Lighted Lamp, and I wanted to breed my own Dar Re Mi, but we got a very nice colt instead. I’ve now sent May Light, who is 19, to Authorized, again hoping for a filly to continue the line.”

PARKS FARM STUD Where: Halstead, Essex Proprietors: Bob and Pauline Scott (pictured) established the business in 2002 Notable October Sale moments: Selling at Book 1 for first time.

Key elements to this year’s sale: Pauline Scott said: “The big sales races (Tattersalls Millions) attached to Book 1 and the yearling bonuses are making a difference. I thought my horses might get lost in Book 1 and would be better in Book 2, but the fact they are in Book 1 suggests they are good on conformation and pedigree, and being eligible for the sales races must help. You don’t have to pay the earth to get a good horse and this could be a good year to be a buyer.”

The Parks Farm draft: Three in Book 1, none in Book 2. Scott said: “You can never tell from sale to sale how the market will react, but we’re not afraid to take them home and put them into training. We’re breeders, but we love racing.”

A big boy now: “I’m very fond of a Galileo colt (Lot 22) out of Winds Of Time, who is therefore a half-brother to The Paddyman, who we bred and retained. He was second in Goodwood’s Richmond Stakes this summer.

Winds Of Time is happy to feed her offspring, but she wants nothing more to do with them, and as a foal the Galileo was a forlorn little chap. I used to give him hugs in the field. Having grown into a teenager he doesn’t want them now, but his mum was no slouch and he’s a smashing individual.”

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CONTINUES TO DELIVER Through difficult times, the loyalty of vendors has helped Ireland’s flagship auction house to maintain a key position in the market Words Edward Prosser • Photos George Selwyn

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t has been a rollercoaster decade for Goffs, whose fortunes have fluctuated with those of the Celtic Tiger.

Company turnover rocketed by 83% from €69.6 million in 2004 to €127.5m in 2007 and a key contributor was Goffs’ revamped premier yearling sale, with the Million races attached, as racehorses became must-have accessories in a country awash with disposable income. But Ireland’s economy – and Goffs’ business – plummeted as rapidly as it rose and the company’s €49.1m turnover last year was its lowest since 1999.

The Million races have gone but the Orby Sale has continued to deliver some outstanding results on the track, via the likes of Cape Blanco, New Approach, Bethrah and top two-year-old King Torus. Along with a good spread of buyers, Goffs has a loyal band of vendors – some very

Two of Kirsten Rausing’s early Goffs selections helped her to buy Lanwades

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longstanding and others newer on the scene.

Kilcarn Stud and Staffordstown have between them topped ten of the last 20 Orby/Million sales and Staffordstown’s owner Kirsten Rausing has been selling at Goffs since it moved to Kill in 1975. She recalls a couple of early buying forays which provided a foundation to her future breeding operation.

“I purchased a yearling filly by Huntercombe, called Roda Haxan in 1975 for Ir1,500gns,” she recalled. “She was very fast but did not stay five furlongs! Later on she became a commercially very successful broodmare.

“The following year I bought Sushila (for Ir12,000gns) as a yearling and she was a good runner in France when trained by Georges Bridgland. She became an important foundation mare for me and, of course, the dam of Petoski.

Together, these two mares more than financed my purchase of Lanwades.”

Rausing splits her draft between Goffs and Tattersalls, while Pat O’Kelly of Kilcarn Stud solely supports Ireland’s main sales company.

“We’ve been selling there a long time and my father always said that if we were living and breeding in the country then we should support Goffs,” said O’Kelly. “I remember he made a speech when Goffs had to leave Ballsbridge and said that the ball was at our feet and we should kick it to the right place.”

Both Staffordstown and Kilcarn feature among the following vendors to note this year.

HAWTHORN VILLA STUD Paddy Twomey, 32, based at Golden in County Tipperary, sold Canford Cliffs’s sire Tagula for Ir11,000gns as a foal at Goffs and has consigned several high-priced yearlings, including a €300,000 Indian Ridge colt in 2008.

He said: “Pedigree is expected at the Orby and you need the individual to match to go well.

“You want yearlings to stand out whatever sale they go to and the Orby has done really well recently selling good racehorses who often haven’t cost a lot of money.

“I’ve a nice even bunch of horses this year, some bred and some bought. I’m a big fan of Teofilo and have two nice colts by him.”

JOCKEY HALL STUD Curragh-based Jacqueline Norris consigns principally for clients and her flagbearer this season has been Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine Bethrah, sold for €160,000 as a yearling at Goffs.

“She was the first horse I did for William Kennedy and is out of his first mare,” said Norris, who also offered top juvenile Dunboyne Express for breeder John Connaughton at Tattersalls last year when he failed to reach his reserve.

“This year I have only fillies in the Orby’s first part and pedigree is very important with them to get people to your door. But they then have to do what it says on the tin, for instance if a filly’s pedigree suggests she should be a twoyear-old type, then she should look like that.”

KILCARN STUD Founded in 1943 by Major Ned O’Kelly and now run by his daughter Pat, County Meath-based Kilcarn Stud sold eight Orby saletoppers between 1990 and 2003, headed by Balestrini, who made Ir£2.1m in 2001.

Stars sold at Goffs in the past couple of decades include Second Empire, Echo Of Light, Marju and Snurge.

“We now sell all our yearlings at Goffs,” said Pat O’Kelly. “We used to take them to Newmarket as well, but it’s preferable to sell in your own country and not do all the travelling.”

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This year’s draft includes the now-retired Welsh Love’s last foal, a Holy Roman Emperor colt, and a filly that O’Kelly loves.

She said: “I’d be very prejudiced towards the family so the Dubawi filly out of Spirit Of Tara comes to my mind straight away. Spirit Of Tara got into foal to Sea The Stars this year but we had a few frights along the way.”

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MOGEELY STUD Over the past three years, Mark Gittins and family have acquired a 30-strong broodmare band for their Mogeely Stud, offering their first Orby draft this year.

Seven mares are in America, with the remainder at Mogeely in County Cork, while pre-training takes place at Castlefarm Stud in County Kildare.

“We don’t want to race 30 two-year-olds every season and although we will be keeping many of them to run, we’ll still sell some of our nicest yearlings each year and bring some revenue in,” said Gittins.

“We’ve got the only Authorized colt at Goffs and hope he’ll stand out a bit because we thought there might be quite a lot by the sire at Tattersalls (there are 52 in books 1 and 2).”

MOUNT COOTE STUD Bloodstock agent Luke Lillingston has taken over, from father Alan, the running of his family’s famous farm at Kilmallock in County Limerick.

A long-standing consignor at Goffs, topping the 1987 sale when De Rivera was bought by Khalid Abdullah for Ir780,000gns, Mount Coote sold Elmaamul a year later and more recently has consigned the likes of three-time Group 1 winner Lush Lashes and Breeders’ Cup Marathon scorer Muhannak.

“I genuinely think we’ve got our best draft for years going to Goffs and some really nice horses on the first couple of days,” said Lillingston.

STAFFORDSTOWN Kirsten Rausing’s County Meath farm, bought in 1990, complements her Lanwades Stud outside Newmarket.

Her famous ‘A’ family has twice broken the filly’s record price at Goffs, when Albarouche made €2.3m in 2006 and Jane Eyre realised €2.4m a year later.

“We try to divide our yearlings evenly between Goffs and Tattersalls, both in terms of numbers and quality,” said Rausing. “Also, as my yearlings now tend to be from similar family backgrounds, we split those.”

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Aidan and Annemarie O’Brien bred Rock Of Gibraltar with Joe Crowley

Aidan O’Brien’s achievements as a trainer scarcely need an introduction but perhaps less well known has been the great run that he and his wife Annemarie have been enjoying as breeders.

Together with Annemarie’s father Joe Crowley, their Carriganog Stud at Piltown in County Kilkenny made an immediate glittering impact with seventime Group 1 winner Rock Of Gibraltar and more recently has been responsible for the likes of last year’s Dewhurst Stakes winner Beethoven and this season’s leading juvenile King Torus.

Add in other black type performers such as Sweeter Still, Cheshire Oaks winner Perfect Truth, Irish Oaks third Lady Lupus, Adored, Psalm, Hebridean, Mystical Lady and Queen Titi, and it is an impressive record from a 20-strong broodmare band that has not cost fortunes to acquire.

The O’Briens of course have access to the cream of Coolmore’s stallion power, but given that King’s Torus’s grandam Dajarra was picked up for Ir£15,000 and

Rock Of Gibraltar’s mother Offshore Boom cost Ir11,000gns, they have produced some admirable results.

“The mares you’d really love to get cost fortunes, so if we like a mare’s pedigree and think we could do something different, such as trying other stallions, then we might take a chance with her,” said Annemarie O’Brien.

“From having trained so many horses, Aidan would have an opinion on what breeding works with which mares. So he might take a view that a mare who has not produced much so far might work better going to a different stallion.”

Joe Crowley built up a reputation as a great horseman, both as a trainer and breeder, and his children were well grounded in the business.

“We were always brought up with mares and foals about the place, and we were taken out of school to go and help at the sales at Newmarket and Goffs and lead up,” recalled O’Brien.

“We’ve really continued the stud from dad and he is still a great help to us keeping an eye on all the stock. He was the first person to buy a couple of mares for us, including Offshore Boom.”

Carriganog’s draft at this year’s Orby Sale includes a colt by Beethoven and King Torus’s sire Oratorio, two Holy Roman Emperor fillies and a trio from Dylan Thomas’s first crop, all the products of Ballydoyle-trained stallions.

“The three Dylan Thomases are really nice – they are big, strong, racy and athletic,” she continued. “It’s very satisfying to have known the stallions and then we are lucky that we have the extra option that if they don’t sell we can train them.”

Carriganog also looks set to be represented at the November Foal Sale at Goffs and, from a practical point of view, the O’Briens find selling at Kill easier than travelling abroad.

“For a lot of people involved in the sales, that’s what they do for three months, but we can’t really do that as we’re so busy with everything else,” she said. “So it’s easier for us to take our horses to Goffs and that’s where we’ve sold our yearlings in the past.

“We sell some as foals and some as yearlings; it’s just a case of whatever is most suitable for the horse at the time.”

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ARQANA OCTOBER YEARLING SALE

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Revised October format aimed at helping buyers WHEN: Monday, October 18 to Thursday, October 21 WHERE: Elie de Brignac Complex, Avenue Hocquart de Turtot, Deauville

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rqana’s flagship August Sale provided a lower-key start to the European sales season than had been anticipated.

Though not disastrous, results failed to live up to the previously high figures recorded even through the early days of recession and the sale’s clash with Ramadan was one of the factors that led to seriously reduced participation by the Maktoum family.

Not only is Arqana’s Elie de Brignac sales complex undergoing a major structural revamp but its sales, in keeping with almost every other thoroughbred auction company, have also been restructured in order to cope with a greater number of horses on the market and increased interest from overseas purchasers. Arqana’s traditional three-day October sale has now been extended to run over four days, with an extra half-day session scheduled for the Thursday and the sale split into two distinct parts.

The first two days offer a range of yearlings by international sires, including Oasis Dream, Dalakhani, Monsun and Montjeu, while the later part of the sale has stronger domestic representation, including four of the last crop of yearlings by the 1988 Derby winner Kahyasi.

“It has always been popular but the standard of horses available is now much higher and we’ve seen some good horses come from the sale recently,” said Arqana’s British-based representative Freddy Powell. “More and more people are coming from abroad, and I think with the new format of part one and part two it will help people if they have to be at the sale for only two days.”

The October catalogue is the largest ever for the sale in its current format, containing 548 yearlings, 94% of which are eligible for French premiums. The more select early session will give way to a second phase that includes some National Hunt pedigrees, as has traditionally been the case at Deauville in October and which naturally attract a different group of buyers.

“This year’s yearlings represent the biggest ever foal crop in France so we had no choice but to increase the size of the sale,” commented Powell. “There’s a fair chance that we’ll be back to three days next year. We’re not yet seeing the effect of the increase of British and Irish breeders keeping mares in France.

“On the Wednesday there are around 30 very nice yearlings with good pedigrees for jumping – all French-bred.”

Powell also counters that the earlier part of the sale caters for vendors with well-bred yearlings who will have benefited from being

Arqana graduate Liliside (noseband) suffered disqualification after her Classic ‘win’

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given more time to mature, rather than being sent to the relatively early sale in August.

He said: “Of the yearlings in the October catalogue, 23% are out of black type mares and 37% of the mares with yearlings in part one of the sale have produced black type horses – both those figures are higher than the Monday of the August sale.

“Part one of the October sale definitely falls between the Sunday and Monday of the August sale. That helps people who want to take a little more time with a horse with a very nice pedigree.”

Recent graduates of the October sale include Liliside, who was first past the post in the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches before becoming the second filly this season to lose a Classic to Special Duty, and Natagora, winner of the 1,000 Guineas in 2008 after being purchased by Patrick Barbe for €30,000. Eoghan O’Neill, who recently relocated his training operation to France, has long supported the October sale and reaped benefits this season when Broox, an €18,000 purchase in 2009, won the Group 3 Prix d’Arenberg and finished runner-up in the Group 2 Prix Robert Papin.

“For foreign buyers, the main point is that the new format of the October sale should help them because they can start seeing horses on the Sunday and not have to be away for too long,” Powell reiterated. “We want to make it easier for the bigger buyers at a very busy time.”

Making things easier for buyers extends to Arqana’s provision of an on-site masseuse throughout the sale, an innovation that is certain to find favour with weary bloodstock agents.

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By EDWARD PROSSER, MICHELE MACDONALD AND TINA RAU

‘A real traditional Donny sale’ Debate over date continues but British season registers an encouraging start in Yorkshire

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he unconventional message from Doncaster’s Premier Yearling Sale was ‘turnover down, trade up’.

Not only was there a complete absence of Maktoum purchasing but there was a distinct shortage of buyers from anywhere outside Britain or Ireland. Despite this, many vendors were pleasantly stunned by the level of demand, resulting in figures broadly on a par with 2009.

There was a definite top-end barrier and no lot made more than £120,000, but horses were genuinely changing hands and agent Bobby O’Ryan described the two-day auction as “the strongest sale I’ve been to for a very long time”.

While Dubai money may have been absent, two of the newer Flat investors – Sir Robert Ogden and Andrew Tinkler – made hay and between them bought 15 lots for £1,056,000, 11% of the sale turnover Ogden’s Racing Manager Barry Simpson said: “I think the Maktoums’ absence encouraged more people to bid because they knew they had a realistic chance of buying a nice horse that they might not have got in the past. There were new people buying and competition was very strong. I thought we might have got the horses we bought for less money.”

No agent was more active than Peter Doyle, who bought 28 lots for £1.226 million, 12.8% of the total turnover.

Doyle, who also felt the Maktoum absence may have encouraged some buyers, said: “The vast majority of ours were for Richard Hannon, with the odd one going to Kevin Ryan, Amanda Perrett and Marcus Tregoning.

There were a few people we didn’t manage to get horses for so we’ll be going in again at the other sales.

“We were lucky because we’ve had a good year and had a few extra new clients but we always buy at Doncaster. Our good old clients like Julie Wood, who bought five, all turned up.

“It was a real traditional Donny sale, like the old days with good trade and, although there were a few trainers from Ireland buying, it was nearly all local money. There was a real buzz and they were a good bunch of well-selected horses.

“If the likes of Angus Gold or John Ferguson and the boys don’t turn up to make the horses dearer, I think it will give other people confidence to buy. They were sensibly-priced at Doncaster and most of the English and Irish agents were having a good go.”

Not since 2002, when there were no sixfigure lots, has it taken as little as £120,000 to top this sale and of the three who shared top billing, only one was produced by a British-based stud.

That was a Kyllachy half-sister to Richard Fahey’s leading juvenile Wootton Bassett, bred in Hertfordshire at Melba and Colin Bryce’s Laundry Cottage Stud. The filly was consigned through Furnace Mill Stud and will be trained

Bryan Smart assesses his subsequent purchase, a Monsieur Bond colt from Jamie Railton’s consignment who was the second top lot at the Festival Sale at £44,000

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by Bryan Smart for Andrew Tinkler, having been bought through agent Dwayne Woods.

Several buyers and vendors feel that the Premier Yearling Sale – this year in the penultimate week of August – would benefit from being held slightly later and possibly even returning to its old slot in St Leger week.

But, although a move to a week later is a distinct possibility, a clash with the race week, when the one-night Festival Yearling Sale took place this year, is not on the cards.

“We won’t definitely be moving and will discuss whether or not to change the date by the end of September,” said DBS Managing Director Henry Beeby. “We actually got very little feedback about the sale’s date but people did say don’t go back to Leger race week. That week makes it a three-tiered sale and it goes on very late into the evening, which always annoys people. It worked well for a long period of time but that time is now past.

“We also don’t want to clash with the Keeneland September Sale. People interested in that have to leave Europe a week early to get round all the horses and there are a whole load of things we’ll look at, including when Arqana and York will be.”

With the Maktoum brothers returning to buying action at Keeneland this year once Ramadan had finished, holding the Premier Yearling Sale a week later would pretty much avoid that clash next year. Ramadan is due to finish on Tuesday, August 30 in 2011, when it would again overlap with Deauville. In 2012, Ramadan takes place from July 20 to August 19.

Meanwhile, the Festival Yearling Sale looks set to continue next year after being reduced in size to less than half what it was in its first – and still most successful – year in 2007.

There were only a fraction of the potential buyers seen a fortnight earlier at the Premier Sale and, with the smaller catalogue, the average and median bounced back above last year’s figures, although perhaps tellingly, despite the smaller numbers, the 67% clearance rate was lower than in 2009.

Over 10% of the sale’s £649,300 aggregate was provided by a filly who would not have been out of place in the Premier Sale, a Royal Applause half-sister to Kyllachy.

The final produce of Anne Wright of Wheelersland Stud’s prolific mare Pretty Poppy, the filly was yet another bought by the Doyle/Wood/Hannon team when making £65,000. >>

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DBS Premier Yearling Sale Top ten lots Sex Pedigree

Vendor

f

Kyllachy-Balladonia (Primo Dominie)

Laundry Cottage Stud/Furnace Mill Stud

Price (£)

120,000

Dwayne Woods

Buyer

c

Le Vie Dei Colori- Broadways Millie (Imperial Ballet)

Rathbarry Stud

120,000

Sir Robert Ogden

c

Elusive City-Ice Box (Pivotal)

Hawthorn Villa Stud

120,000

Sir Robert Ogden

c

Oratorio- Primissima (Second Set)

Manister House Stud

110,000

Sir Robert Ogden

c

Elusive Quality- Sweet And Careless (Hennessy)

Grove Stud

105,000

Hugo Merry Bloodstock

f

Oasis Dream-Carafe (Selkirk)

Highclere Stud

105,000

David Redvers Bloodstock

c

Kodiac-Florida City (Pennekamp)

Lynn Lodge Stud

105,000

Sir Robert Ogden

c

Exceed And Excel-Hill Welcome (Most Welcome) Denniff Farms

95,000

Dwayne Woods

c

Dylan Thomas-Statua (Statoblest)

Newsells Park Stud

90,000

Demi O’Byrne

c

Choisir-Masai Queen (Mujadil)

Owenstown Stud

88,000

Peter Doyle Bloodstock

Top five buyers Bought

Aggregate (£)

Average (£)

1

Peter Doyle Bloodstock

28

1,226,000

43,785

2

Sir Robert Ogden

6

600,000

100,000

3

BBA Ireland

20

511,500

25,575

4

Dwayne Woods

9

456,000

50,666

5

McKeever Bloodstock

13

435,000

33,461

Top five vendors Aggregate (£)

Average (£)

1

Rathbarry Stud

Sold

14

470,000

33,571

2

Highclere Stud

10

385,000

38,500

3

Trickledown Stud

16

349,000

21,812

4

Catridge Farm Stud

17

339,000

19,941

5

Grove Stud

11

334,000

30,363

Five-year tale Year

Average (£)

Median (£)

Top Price (£)

2010

Catalogued Offered

465

441

Sold

357

Clearance (%) Aggregate (£)

80.9

9,578,000

26,826

20,000

120,000

2009

495

465

369

79.4

9,609,500

26,042

20,000

200,000

2008

500

474

401

84.6

13,493,500

33,649

26,000

220,000

2007

500

467

417

89.3

15,759,030

37,791

29,400

194,250

2006

525

486

447

91.9

14,924,700

33,389

26,250

288,750

DBS St Leger Festival Yearling Sale Top lots Sex Pedigree

Vendor

Price (£)

Buyer

f

Royal Applause-Pretty Poppy (Song)

Wheelersland Stud

65,000

c

Monsieur Bond-Tibesti (Machiavellian)

Jamie Railton

44,000

Bryan Smart

c

Cockney Rebel-Gibraltar Bay (Cape Cross)

N Hughes/National Stud

32,000

Bobby O’Ryan

c

Kheleyf-Royal Lady (Royal Academy)

Harefield Lodge Stud

28,000

Bobby O’Ryan

c

Iceman-Mi Amor (Alzao)

Ballyhane

25,000

R O’Sheen Bloodstock

Peter Doyle Bloodstock

Four-year tale Year

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Average (£)

Median (£)

Top Price (£)

2010

Catalogued Offered

96

91

Sold

61

Clearance (%) Aggregate (£)

67

649,300

10,644

8,000

65,000

2009

165

146

102

69.8

836,200

8,198

6,000

24,000

2008

161

143

104

72.7

1,244,600

11,697

10,000

50,000

2007

210

189

143

75.7

2,260,456

15,807

10,763

52,500

Maktoums return to the fray at Keeneland Keeneland September Yearling Sale Books 1 & 2

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itted with a new gown in the form of two select evening sessions and given a prolonged Book 2 dance card, the Keeneland September yearling sale showed signs of regaining some of its former glory as the grande dame of thoroughbred soirées.

Drawing many of the world’s top buyers and hundreds of curious onlookers quaffing cocktails, the sale exploded into life early when Hip 14 walked into the ring.

The son of A P Indy out of Zenyatta’s Grade 1-winning half-sister Balance ignited a bidding war involving John Magnier and trainer Bob Baffert’s client Kaleem Shah, but it was Benjamin Leon Jr who emerged as the winner at $4.2 million. The price for the colt, bred by John and Jerry Amerman, and offered by Mill Ridge Sales, was the highest here since 2006.

“We, my family and [trainer] Todd Pletcher thought he was the very best horse in the sale and we did not want to let him go,” said Leon, who was attending his first thoroughbred auction. “He’s got the depth and pedigree to become a superstar. He’s just about perfect.”

Boosted by the standout colt as well as by deliberately arranged smaller sessions in Book 1, average and median prices zoomed compared to the 2009 sale. With 127 yearlings sold for $44,305,000 in the first two sessions, the average reached $348,858 and median was $285,000.

As Keeneland Director of Sales Geoffrey Russell reflected, “there was electricity in the air,” a current that had been missing over the last two years as the darkness of the global financial crisis gripped the pavilion.

Yet the final figures at the end of the extended Book 2, which comprised four sessions over which 1,301 yearlings were arranged alphabetically by dam, showed some critical indicators fell for the third consecutive year.

Aggregate reached $141,987,500 for 941 horses sold, compared to $150,942,000 for 1,196 yearlings sold through the first six sessions in 2009, a decline of 5.9%. Only three yearlings drew bids of at least $1m this year, compared to four in 2009, 18 in 2008 and 32 in 2007.

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As has been the case since the early 1980s, the Maktoum family played a tremendous role in the outcome at Keeneland, although in a very different fashion. With Sheikh Mohammed skipping the sale for the first time in about a decade, he was also figuratively much less visible, buying 13 horses for a total of $2,755,000 through John Ferguson, who was the fourth leading buyer through the first six sessions. For Keeneland and sellers, however, that amount was a relative pittance. From 2002 through 2009, Ferguson was the leading buyer annually, spending $214,250,000 over that time and averaging $26,781,250 per sale.

Sheikh Hamdan, who attended the auction for the first time since 2006 after Keeneland pushed back the opening day to avoid conflicting with Ramadan, and his Shadwell Estate Company picked up some of the slack, topping all buyers with 22 yearlings for a total of $8,230,000.

“We’ve bought some very, very nice horses,” said Rick Nichols, General Manager of Shadwell Farm in Lexington. “Sheikh Hamdan was very pleased and he’s really enjoyed himself.”

Many of the Shadwell acquisitions, which featured a Bernardini colt who is a half-brother to Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Status, and three yearlings each by Street Cry and Dynaformer, will be headed to Europe to race.

While many notable buyers based in Britain, France and Ireland were in

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The $4.2m A P Indy sale-topping colt

attendance, they did not seem as active as in the past. Other than Shadwell, only four clearly European buyers ranked in the top 30, although an undisclosed buyer listed only as ‘Flag Lake # 2’ purchased the second top lot, a $2,050,000 colt by Distorted Humor out of a daughter of the great Miesque, to race overseas, according to agent Mike Ryan.

David Redvers was the leading European buyer, and 12th among all buyers, with 11 yearlings for $1,835,000.

“It was so bad at Keeneland last year that a lot of us flooded over here because we thought there would be value, but there is nothing like the number of Europeans who used to be here,” said Redvers, adding that the only reason he attended was that his client, Sheikh Fahad Al Thani of the ruling family of Qatar, wanted to buy.

Sheikh Fahad picked out some of the acquisitions and said all will probably race in Europe. “The quality of horses here is just as good as it is in Europe,” Sheikh Fahad declared.

While many Europeans, including Charlie Gordon-Watson, who bought three for $1,425,000 including a Mr. Greeley filly out of 1,000 Guineas winner Sleepytime, indicated pedigrees and soundness can be lacking at Keeneland in comparison with sales at home, other global buyers voiced no such qualms.

Agents representing buyers in Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Russia and other countries were active.

At the end of the first six days, Russell said Keeneland was heartened by results.

“The select sessions on Sunday and Monday evening created a momentum that carried through Book 2 sessions,” he said. “The clearance rate so far is 70%, which is very good.

“That means horses are being traded, which was one of our main goals with this new format.

Another goal was to bring in a wide mix of buyers. We’re succeeding in that, too.”

No ordinary man would, or could, walk into a thoroughbred auction for the first time, parry with one of the world’s most powerful owners and risk $4.2 million to secure the highest priced yearling sold anywhere on the globe so far this year.

When Benjamin Leon Jr did just that at the Keeneland September sale, he left consignors, rival bidders, journalists and just about everyone else connected to the business wondering who he is and what his plans are for racing and breeding.

First and foremost, he declared jovially while seated in the middle of the pavilion, he wants to enjoy the horses.

“I’m thrilled and so is my wife and my family, that we were able to get him,” Leon said of the sale-topping A P Indy colt.

“We’re having a lot of fun. This is my first thoroughbred sale and it’s been kind of nice to make it count.”

In many ways, Leon is a typical American success story. Now 65, he went to the United States from Cuba at the age of 16 and took a job as a dishwasher following Fidel Castro’s rise to power and his family’s business losses in the aftermath. Eventually, he teamed with his father, an accountant, to establish a medical care system focused primarily on THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER

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No ordinary man at helm of Besilu Stables

Benjamin Leon Jr signs for his top lot

serving Hispanics. They built the business into what is today a more than 2,000employee, Miami-based operation called Leon Medical Centers.

“My goal is to serve as many millions of people around the country as we can,” Leon has said. “I’m not concerned about money. It’s the legacy I want to leave behind.”

During the same year, Leon acquired tracts of the former Silverleaf Farms in Micanopy, Florida, for about $25m as a base for his prized Paso Fino herd of horses, which he calls the Besilu Collection. A passionate

breeder and owner, Leon began riding Paso Finos as a youngster and rekindled his interest in the 1980s after calling an end to a softball career that enshrined him in the National Softball Hall of Fame.

Moving up to thoroughbreds was an idea Leon contemplated for years before gradually buying a few well bred horses in 2009 and then jumping in with a huge splash at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select sale in August.

Speaking by phone with trainer Todd Pletcher, he authorised the Saratoga saletopping $1.2m bid on a son of A P Indy out of champion female sprinter Maryfield in the name of Besilu Stables.

But that was relatively small change compared to what he would do at Keeneland, when he was seated next to Pletcher’s father and mother, JJ and Joan Pletcher, with the record-breaking trainer standing nearby.

Leon currently has four two-year-olds in training and owns four broodmares. At Keeneland he also bought a $450,000 Pulpit filly and a $410,000 daughter of Bernardini.

“Our plans are to have a small herd of quality thoroughbred horses and become breeders and raise horses and enjoy it – enjoy it to the utmost,” Leon said. “That’s what life is all about. We only live once, don’t we?”

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BBAG September Yearling Sale Despite a comparatively strong catalogue, trepidation reigned among the consignors at Iffezheim’s BBAG complex before the start of the yearling sales at the beginning of September. What with the sobering results from Deauville and the spending reluctance of the Maktoum family at public auction (both Darley and Shadwell had been active as buyers at the top end of the BBAG spectre in previous years), things seemed all but rosy.

While those worries were not unfounded, the results read somewhat better than feared when the dust had settled after two days of selling. The average had remained almost on a par with the previous year, at €26,748, and there was an increase in the median from

€15,000 in 2009 to €20,000 in 2010 – a sign of a surprisingly healthy middle segment of the market, supported largely from within Germany. There were, however, a definite lack of bidders and buyers at the higher end of the market; neither of the Maktoum operations even tried to make their mark on the result sheet, while other notable absentees, all active in the six-figure bracket in previous years, included Gestüt Schlenderhan/Baron von Ullmann, Blandford Bloodstock and the Russian investors of R&B International.

Consequently it came as no surprise that the top price of the sale was down considerably, from €240,000 in 2009 (and €480,000 in 2008) to €170,000 – outlaid by Dirk Eisele from BBA Germany for a well-made son of Galileo from the Gestüt Wittekindshof consignment out of the German champion three-year-old Elle

Danzig. The second top price, a Manduro three-quarter brother to the German champion three-year-old trio of Samum, Salve Regina and Schiaparelli (all by Monsun), was knocked down to Borje Olsson at €150,000.

The buyer of the third and fourth top-priced lots – a Dylan Thomas colt at €120,000 and a Pivotal full-sister to Irresistible for €110,000 – was Sylvain Vidal from Haras de la Cauviniere, acting as usual on behalf of Gérard AugustinNormand. The young Frenchman, who has become a familiar sight at sales grounds around Europe, was a first-time buyer at Baden-Baden but made sure his presence was felt, signing for ten yearlings for a total of €587,000, thus making him a significant contributor to those all-important average and median figures, which, all factors considered, held up well given the economic climate.

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hile Deauville’s and Doncaster’s flagship yearling sales were notable for the Maktoum brothers’ reticence to spend, a figure better known in jumping circles was making much more of a mark.

Yorkshireman Sir Robert Ogden, famed as owner of chasers such as See More Business and Voy Por Ustedes, ended up leading buyer at both sales as he expands his Flat team.

While Ogden is no stranger to running horses on the level – he was represented in the 1982 Derby by Florida Pearl’s subsequent sire Florida Son – he is set to have his biggest ever Flat squad in 2011.

Ogden bought eight yearlings for €1.83 million in France and a further six for £600,000 at Doncaster, and looks set to be active at the forthcoming top-level yearling sales.

“Sir Robert has got 26 Flat horses in Britain and Ireland and those numbers will increase,” said Racing Manager Barry Simpson.

“We’ll sell some three-year-olds this autumn to make room for the two-year-olds and, while there’s nothing set in stone, I think Sir Robert will have at least 40 Flat horses next year.”

At the same time, Ogden – who at his height had around 60 jumpers in training – is set to gradually ease out of the National Hunt game.

“There are 12 for jumping and once they have run their course they won’t be replaced,” said Simpson. “The only possibility is that one of the Flat horses might progress to be a jumper.”

The principal reason for the change in emphasis is that Ogden, 74, now spends late October until early May abroad.

Barry Simpson: “numbers will increase”

“Sir Robert is back during the summer and that’s when he wants to go racing and see some action,” continued Simpson.

His new foray into the Flat began successfully when, shopping for a runner at the 2005 US breeze-ups for Royal Ascot when held at York, he bought subsequent Albany Stakes winner La Chunga.

A year later when Royal Ascot returned home he landed the Albany again with Sander Camillo and he has since looked for more classically-bred three-year-old types in Europe, including recent Irish St Leger winner Sans Frontières (a 450,000gns yearling) – the owner’s first Group 1 victor – and the Dermot Weld-trained Olympiad, at 650,000gns the second dearest yearling at Tattersalls last year.

“The idea is to get a good cross-section of horses and we looked for more precocious types at Deauville and certainly did the same at Doncaster, where we very much left it to our trainers to choose the horses they’d like to train,” added Simpson.

Ogden’s Flat trainers are Sir Michael

Stoute, Jeremy Noseda, Weld, Brian Meehan, Richard Hannon, Richard Fahey, Tom Dascombe and David Wachman, and there will be new names added to the team for 2011 once the yearlings, currently at their owner’s Sicklinghall Stud near Wetherby, head into training.

Simpson said: “Sir Robert likes to spread horses around and doesn’t want more than six to eight with any trainer at any time. One or two have been allocated to their trainers from Doncaster but the idea was to get everything back to the stud to get them relaxed and out of the sales environment before sending them to be broken in October. Sir Robert will allocate them then and there will be new trainers next year.”

At Deauville, the Ogden team worked with agents such as John Warren, Peter Doyle, Anthony Stroud and Hubert Barbe, and there will again be several advisors helping to whittle down the big catalogues at Tattersalls and Goffs as the owner bids to find more top-level winners.

“Sir Robert’s main objective is to compete at the top-end of this game,” Simpson said. ”He likes to be competitive. He is a very graceful loser but like all of us gets a lot of pleasure out of winning.”

Ogden has five mares at home but there are no plans to enlarge the breeding side of the business, Simpson saying: “Sir Robert breeds for the fun and pleasure of racing, it’s not a commercial thing. It’s low-key and there are no plans to expand that.

“With breeding horses you don’t have a choice with what you are going to get – you don’t know whether it will be a colt or filly, or whether it will have the right conformation.

You can be more selective going to the sales.”

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Charter party seek fair return BHA, RCA and Horsemen’s Group launch campaign to boost racing’s finances after levy fall The horseracing industry has launched a campaign calling on the government and the Levy Board to secure a fair return from the betting industry, after an unacceptable fall in the funding of the sport.

‘The Racing United: Campaign for a Fair Levy’ is based around a new charter urging the closure of clear loopholes that exist in the current levy system, which has allowed funding for racing to drop by more than a third in two years, from £115 million in 2008 to just £75m in 2010.

Bookmakers are increasingly basing their online and telephone businesses offshore to avoid paying levy, in addition to exploiting threshold rules originally set up to exempt only small independent high street bookmakers, while betting exchanges, which did not exist when the levy was introduced, are also not providing British racing with a fair return.

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The Racing United Charter We the undersigned support British Horseracing. Racing contributes £3.4bn to the UK economy, directly and indirectly funds 100,000 jobs, and contributes significantly to the social and cultural life of the nation.

The betting industry enjoys more than £1bn a year in gross win from the right to take bets on British Horseracing. We support a fair return from all areas of the betting industry to Racing.

The Horserace Betting Levy is the current mechanism by which the betting industry is supposed to provide this fair return. Payments to Racing through the Levy have dropped by a third in two years from £115m to just £75m as a result of the majority of the betting industry exploiting loopholes in the system.

We, the undersigned, call upon the Horserace Betting Levy Board and the Government to take swift and appropriate action to: 1. Close loopholes in the Levy system by: a) No longer permitting the offshore betting industry to avoid its Levy obligations b) Ensuring betting exchanges and their bookmaker (business) users pay a fair commercial return to British Racing c) Scrapping threshold rules that currently exempt more than 60% of betting shops from paying the full rate of Levy d) Including payments for customers in Britain placing bets on overseas racing 2. Ensure thĂƚ ZĂĐŝŶŐ͛Ɛ ƌĞƚƵƌŶ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ >ĞǀLJ ŝŶ ϮϬϭϭ ŝƐ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ άϭϯϬŵ ĂŶĚ άϭϱϬŵ ʹ Racing has built a strong case backed by extensive legal and economic analysis Racing has been committed, over the past few years, to modernising the Levy to address the loopholes above, but the betting industry has thus far failed to support our efforts. If the betting industry continues to oppose this vital modernisation we are committed to the suitable replacement of the Levy with the creation of a modern market in which betting operators wanting to offer a bet must enter into enforceable contracts for the right to do so.

Alan Morcombe: levy impact far-reaching

Furthermore, no levy is received from bets being placed in Britain on overseas racing, despite this being standard in several other parts of the world.

The charter has been launched jointly by the British Horseracing Authority, the Horsemen’s Group and the Racecourse Association. It is available for signing online at www.racingunited.co.uk.

Alan Morcombe, Chief Executive of the Horsemen’s Group, said: “The launch marks British racing’s determination to ensure that, through the 50th levy scheme, bookmakers make an appropriate contribution to the sport which underpins their profits.

“For most people, the importance of the

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Initial signatories: Paul Roy, Chairman, British Horseracing Authority Ian Barlow, Chairman, Racecourse Association Paul Dixon, President, Racehorse Owners Association Kirsten Rausing, Chairman, Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Rupert Arnold, Chief Executive, National Trainers Foundation Kevin Darley, Chief Executive, Professional Jockeys Association Jim Cornelius, Chief Executive, National Association of Stable Staff http://www.racingunited.co.uk/

levy is symbolised by each raceday, but it has a far reaching but all too often hidden impact too. A proper return from betting through the levy is critical in securing the future of the

thousands of people employed in communities up and down the country who make British racing a truly world class product.”

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Diary dates and reminders

Buyer-in beware: how tracks’ auction rates compare can be found on the ROA website

Out of pocket after seller win The ROA was recently contacted by a member regarding commission charged by a racecourse when a horse is ‘bought in’ following a selling race. Their four-year-old mare ran in a selling hurdle race earlier in the year to gain some confidence and went on to win the race by nine lengths. The race was sponsored and the owners received a bottle of champagne and a sticky toffee pudding.

The mare was bought in by her trainer at the subsequent auction for £8,800. The net prize-money, after trainer/jockey/stable deductions was £1,486. The travelling, entry and jockey fees totalled £302. After the racecourse deducted 20% commission on the auction for the horse being bought in, the owners’ total costs were £2,062.

Mike Swinglehurst, who owns the mare with his wife Glenda, said: “We were astonished to find that after winning a race we sustained losses on the day of £576, largely made up of the commission levied by the racecourse on the auction.

“Of course, as all owners know, the overall deficit is much greater when training and the numerous BHA fees are factored into the equation.”

The racecourse in question in fact offered owners a better split of commission than some, many of whom take 50% commission over the selling price. There are courses who offer lower rates and a table showing a list of courses with the rate of commission charged at recent fixtures can be accessed at www.racehorseowners.net

Appearance money races The following races in October will offer appearance money as a consequence of 48-hour declarations for Flat races. These payments are split so that 80% goes to the owner, 8% to the trainer, 6% to the rider and 6% to stable staff. The appearance money is split equally between the runners, except where stated.

Oct

Racecourse

Race

£

7

Newbury

The Be Wiser Apprentice Handicap Stakes, (Class 5) 2m, 4yo+

100 per runner

7

Newbury

The Newvoicemedia Handicap Stakes (Class 5) 1m, 3yo

100 per runner

8

York

The Garbutt & Elliott Conditions Stakes (Class 3) 1m2f, 3yo+

3,200

9

York

Coral EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 2) 7f, 2yo

3,200

15

Newmarket

The Houghton Conditions Stakes (Class 2) 1m, 2yo

5,542

18

Pontefract

The Totepool Silver Tankard Stakes (Class 1, Listed) 1m 2yo

1,800

27

Musselburgh

The Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Willie Park Trophy H’cap Stakes (Class 2) 2m, 3yo+

1,400

29

Newmarket

The NGK Spark Plugs Conditions Stakes (Class 3) 6f

5,542

30

Newmarket

The bet365 08000 322365 Zetland Conditions Stakes (Class 2) 1m 2f

5,542

Race details will be updated on the ROA website, at www.racehorseowners.net

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Paddy Power Gold Cup day One of the first highlights of the jump season is Cheltenham’s Open weekend and once again the ROA will have a marquee for members and guests on Paddy Power Gold Cup day, Saturday November 13, on the 50th anniversary of this historic race.

The ROA marquee is well-located and serves as a convenient base for the day, with hot and cold food to purchase, Tote betting, a cash bar and TV screens to view the action.

As well as top class racing, the meeting offers a great atmosphere, with 80 trade stands in The Open Shopping Village.

Marquee badges are priced at £25 for members and £28 for guests. Marquee badges will not be available on the day, but can be booked in advance by calling the ROA office on 020 7152 0200 or purchased online at the ROA shop at www.racehorseowners.net. Please book early, as places will be limited.

Racecourse admission badges should be purchased from Cheltenham racecourse on 0844 579 3003. Club entry is £27 in advance, or £30 on the day. Those aged 18 to 24 can buy tickets at a reduced rate on arrival with proof of age.

Under 18s are admitted free to the racecourse on all three days of The Open meeting.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 ROA/Sportingbet.com Horseracing Awards at the London Hilton, Park Lane. One of racing’s principal social events of the year.

Racecourse Badge Scheme for Owners Please ensure you apply/reapply to join the Racecourse Badge Scheme for Owners for 2011.

The Scheme runs on the calendar year from January 1, so even if you are on this year’s scheme you do need to apply for your card to be reactivated to work beyond December 31. Contact the ROA on 020 7152 0200 or email info@roa.co.uk for details.

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League table has Ascot on top

Ascot runners earned £5,364 on average

A recently-published league table showing average prize-money per runner and per race at all British racecourses offers owners some interesting statistics. The table covers fixtures for the rolling year from September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010.

The best performer, based on average prizemoney per runner, is Ascot, which offers £5,364. In second position is Aintree, paying an average of £4,450 per runner, while third on the list is Cheltenham, whose figure is £4,158 per runner. The overall average per runner for all courses is a relatively paltry £1,124.

Bottom of the overall list are Catterick Bridge, Worcester and Wolverhampton, who respectively paid averages of £429, £433 and £457 per runner. Wolverhampton had the

Racing Post Yearling Bonus Scheme boosted The following maiden races in October have been added as new Racing Post Yearling Bonus maidens. These are additional opportunities to win the £10,000 bonus as a result of rolled over funds from contests where the bonus was not won, for example where the winning horse was not registered.

Day

Racecourse

Race

1

Newmarket

Haafhd EBF Maiden (Class 4) 7f

2

Redcar

EBF Maiden (Class 4) 7f

2

Wolverhampton

EBF Median Auction Maiden (Class 5) 5f 216y

4

Warwick

For All Your Outdoor Events Mdn Auc (Class 5) 7f 26y

4

Windsor

EBF MDN (Class 4) 1m 67y

5

Catterick

European Breeders’ Fund (EBF) (M) (Class 5) 5f

5

Leicester

EBF Ladbrokes Maiden Fillies (Class 4) 7f 9y

6

Kempton

EBF Maiden (Class 5) 5f

6

Nottingham

EBF Maiden (Class 4) 1m 75y

7

Newbury

Ariella (M) (Class 4) 1m

8

Musselburgh

EBF Maiden (Class 5) 7f 30y

8

York

E.B.F. BETFAIR (EBF) (M) (Class 3) 6f

9

York

CORAL.CO.UK EBF (EBF) (M) (Class 2) 7f

10

Goodwood

Blue Square Median Auction (Class 5) 6f

11

Kempton

Spreadex 10th Anniversary EBF (M F) (Class 4) 6f

11

Salisbury

Bathwick Tyres Maiden Auction (Class 5) 1m

12

Leicester

E.B.F. Soar (EBF) (M) (Class 4) 1m 60y

12

Newcastle

European Breeders’ Fund (EBF) (M C G ) (Class 5) 1m

15

Redcar

European Breeders’ Fund (EBF) (M F) (Class 5) 6f

16

Catterick

Bet totepool At totesport.com (M Med) (Class 6) 7f

25

Leicester

Hoby (M F Med) (Class 6) 5f 218y

27

Musselburgh

European Breeders’ Fund (EBF) (M) (Class 4) 1m

greatest number of fixtures and 7,210 runners in the period. The second busiest course was Kempton, with 7,050 runners chasing an average of £683. Third in terms of number of fixtures was Lingfield Park, which offered an average of £627 to 6,087 runners.

ROA Chief Executive Michael Harris said: “Average prize-money per runner is an interesting way to look at a racecourse’s prizemoney performance. It provides owners with a different form of assessment. Across-the-board, the more runners there are, the more difficult it is to win prize-money, at least in theory, so owners can see from this which racecourses provide the best value.”

The full prize-money table appears at www.racehorseowners.net

Wands is Listed king July’s winners in the ROA/Totesport ownersponsorship scheme included King Of Wands, who landed the Listed Coral Marathon Stakes at Sandown for owner Robin Geffen. The son of Galileo went on to run a fine third behind Opinion Poll and Samuel in the Group 2 Lonsdale Cup at York. To see the full list of July’s winners go to www.racehorseowners.net.

William Buick scores on King Of Wands

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Mujood magic

From left to right: Paul Dixon and Allegra Hindes, Eve Johnson Houghton, Linda Norden of Eden Racing, Peter Jones, Bob Norden of Eden Racing

The annual ROA Speed Bonus – which this year amounted to £14,400 – was won by Mujood, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton and owned by Eden Racing.

The other Eden Racing owners who were not at Goodwood on September 12 are Richard Maynard, Michael Allingham and Gaie Johnson Houghton.

In Brief Fundraiser at Fontwell For a fantastic day of VIP hospitality and exhilarating racing, look no further than the Fontwell Park Race Day, held on November 5 in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital children’s charity.

Tables of ten cost £2,000 and include a champagne reception, three-course lunch, afternoon tea and complimentary bar throughout, all hosted within the new Premier Grandstand. With exclusive live and silent auction prizes up for grabs, plus seven races and special guests, this is an event not to be missed. There are a number of advertising and sponsorship opportunities available, including having your colours in the souvenir programme.

For further details please email specialevents@gosh.org or visit the website www.gosh.org/fontwell-park

Fontwell: helping children’s charity

Armbands at Newbury Owners of runners at Newbury’s Armed Forces Raceday on October 23 are advised that jockeys will be asked to wear Royal British Legion armbands during racing. Winners on the day will be led in by two members of the Household Cavalry Regiment.

BHA Toolbox Members who attended the German trip were impressed with the city and organisers

ROA’s exclusive Baden-Baden weekend proves a big success The ROA’s weekend trip to Baden-Baden in Germany on September 3-5 for the Group 1 Grosser Preis von Baden, which was operated specially by Horse Racing Abroad, proved to be very popular among the guests who attended.

The tour included five-star accommodation, reserved seats at the racecourse to view the action and the opportunity to visit the BBAG yearling sales.

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ROA member Kay Russell said: “The ROA trip was a wonderful way to spend a weekend.

We stayed in a stunning location in an outstanding city. There was fabulous racing, beautiful yearlings and, most of all, terrific company, whilst enjoying the odd glass or two of Riesling! Horse Racing Abroad’s arrangements were excellent and, all in all, I couldn’t recommend it more highly.”

The BHA website has a Toolbox section offering a repository of useful online content such as updates on weather, going, ratings, non-runners and podcasts, amongst other information. See http://www.britishhorseracing.com/toolbox

Photo finish images available Low-resolution versions of photo finishes for a small number of racecourses are uploaded on the British Horseracing Authority website at www.britishhorseracing.com/goracing/ photofinishes. Images are uploaded weekly. They can be purchased by visiting www.eventimage.tv

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Racecourse League Table Ptn Racecourse

Racecourse ownership

Exec + Sponsors (£)

1 Cheltenham JCR 2,937,435 2 Aintree JCR 1,561,334 3 Ascot I 4,025,190 4 York I 2,208,131 5 Chester I 603,026 6 Epsom Downs JCR 1,244,185 7 Goodwood I 1,357,554 8 Haydock Park JCR 1,281,070 9 Hamilton Park I 265,022 10 Sandown Park JCR 1,104,323 11 Musselburgh I 359,524 12 Newmarket** JCR 3,266,806 13 Ripon I 271,354 14 Beverley I 256,596 15 Ayr I 585,847 16 Cartmel I 65,224 17 Doncaster Arena 1,193,558 18 Newbury I 1,019,394 19 Thirsk I 182,558 20 Windsor Arena 270,364 21 Salisbury I 226,991 22 Newton Abbot I 155,851 23 Bath North 163,345 24 Stratford-on-Avon I 203,382 25 Pontefract I 207,305 26 Yarmouth North 175,104 27 Wetherby I 162,175 28 Fakenham I 81,720 29 Chepstow North 256,851 30 Newcastle North 295,938 31 Carlisle JCR 170,271 32 Perth I 128,592 33 Kelso I 130,681 34 Leicester I 258,430 35 Ffos Las North 208,315 36 Bangor-On-Dee I 146,768 37 Ludlow I 122,165 38 Nottingham JCR 124,655 39 Lingfield Park Arena 586,875 40 Exeter JCR 103,366 41 Catterick Bridge I 110,797 42 Market Rasen JCR 127,810 43 Warwick JCR 118,215 44 Brighton North 75,518 45 Redcar I 102,645 46 Wincanton* JCR 84,570 47 Fontwell Park North 85,465 48 Hexham I 56,678 49 Huntingdon JCR 77,419 50 Kempton Park JCR 511,207 51 Folkestone Arena 65,764 52 Taunton I 49,316 53 Uttoxeter North 84,359 54 Towcester I 41,404 55 Sedgefield North 29,958 56 Plumpton I 25,085 57 Hereford North 19,405 58 WolverhamptonArena 88,205 59 Southwell Arena 55,740 60 Worcester Arena 11,373 Total 29,788,207

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% of Total

Levy Board (£)

51.3 1,949,380 49.5 1,118,160 43.8 2,857,680 43.8 1,538,910 40.4 757,070 40.0 983,570 36.9 1,766,672 36.6 1,669,762 34.1 427,720 32.8 1,789,572 31.9 643,280 31.7 3,438,114 31.1 477,370 30.8 465,280 30.2 1,046,370 27.1 151,740 27.1 2,040,107 25.8 2,197,970 24.9 409,290 24.9 662,030 24.6 554,570 23.8 489,860 23.5 454,510 23.5 576,000 22.7 607,450 22.5 485,850 22.4 480,220 22.0 289,980 21.8 751,950 21.5 875,740 21.0 555,470 20.5 453,860 20.3 461,790 20.1 845,650 19.6 754,380 18.4 594,860 18.4 494,680 16.6 460,080 15.4 2,736,120 14.0 557,963 13.9 599,290 13.8 709,270 13.1 663,040 12.7 455,650 12.6 474,870 11.1 585,900 10.6 637,180 10.6 420,890 10.6 564,920 10.6 3,677,165 10.4 502,100 10.4 365,010 8.5 751,260 7.4 464,120 6.3 388,380 4.3 513,850 4.2 373,890 2.7 2,799,372 2.4 2,063,750 2.0 449,800 28.0 57,330,737

% of Total

Owners (£)

34.1 806,759 35.4 476,088 31.1 2,239,499 30.5 1,255,474 50.7 84,922 31.7 856,503 48.0 512,691 47.7 460,906 55.0 57,088 53.1 439,457 57.0 96,673 33.3 3,468,829 54.7 94,007 55.9 60,615 54.0 265,918 63.0 24,036 46.3 1,068,561 55.7 583,349 55.8 78,242 61.0 108,239 60.0 77,494 74.7 5,180 65.3 63,831 66.7 70,317 66.6 53,433 62.5 86,326 66.4 57,830 78.0 0 63.8 126,251 63.5 170,923 68.4 79,170 72.3 41,108 71.7 46,526 65.7 122,834 71.0 87,275 74.8 38,035 74.5 46,865 61.3 96,115 71.6 301,532 75.7 71,323 74.9 62,072 76.6 83,742 73.5 101,074 76.9 53,256 58.1 220,431 76.8 75,885 79.2 81,617 78.7 47,455 77.1 78,902 76.3 443,555 79.7 60,376 76.8 37,730 76.0 130,327 83.1 53,242 81.4 53,699 89.0 32,430 81.0 60,854 84.8 290,701 87.9 177,346 77.4 69,535 53.9 16,894,453

% of Total

Total 2009/10 (£)

Total 2008/9 (£)

14.1 5,722,574 5,648,836 15.1 3,155,582 3,419,742 24.4 9,194,369 10,432,231 24.9 5,040,015 4,521,243 5.7 1,493,518 1,509,447 27.6 3,107,258 2,920,370 13.9 3,676,917 3,811,988 13.2 3,500,238 3,394,970 7.3 778,330 877,859 13.0 3,369,352 3,797,302 8.6 1,127,977 1,473,001 33.6 10,318,749 10,879,055 10.8 872,731 848,205 7.3 832,841 887,150 13.7 1,939,135 2,111,076 10.0 241,000 219,400 24.3 4,404,226 4,750,289 14.8 3,944,713 3,771,057 10.7 732,940 713,845 10.0 1,085,633 1,237,704 8.4 923,755 933,581 0.8 655,591 640,615 9.2 696,286 721,750 8.1 863,699 919,693 5.9 912,688 1,024,934 11.1 777,780 832,586 8.0 723,225 1,002,143 0 371,700 410,759 10.7 1,178,352 1,221,523 12.4 1,379,401 1,421,908 9.8 812,411 830,065 6.6 627,560 616,866 7.2 644,497 582,606 9.5 1,287,914 1,232,353 8.2 1,061,970 213,000 4.8 795,563 694,016 7.1 663,710 683,970 12.8 750,850 832,700 7.9 3,819,927 4,142,780 9.7 736,652 811,036 7.8 799,659 768,636 9.0 926,322 902,571 11.2 902,329 867,208 9.0 592,324 629,127 27.0 816,846 877,300 10.0 762,855 1,074,057 10.2 804,262 943,892 8.9 534,823 429,400 10.8 732,741 778,299 9.2 4,821,677 4,907,535 9.6 629,740 817,494 7.9 475,306 595,326 13.2 988,446 1,040,323 9.5 558,766 618,000 11.3 477,037 521,600 5.6 577,365 506,813 13.2 461,449 567,885 8.8 3,299,778 2,906,495 7.6 2,347,836 2,352,965 12.0 581,208 650,909 15.9 106,312,397 111,197,465

% total Up/ 2008/9 down

49.2 49.3 44.4 46.4 31.3 44.8 32.3 30.4 27.0 27.9 27.4 26.6 25.2 21.1 22.8 14.4 29.7 20.2 20.1 20.6 21.3 4.0 21.4 20.1 21.5 17.4 21.7 22.5 14.4 17.6 17.1 11.1 5.8 18.7 37.5 13.4 11.0 13.1 15.6 4.9 7.4 13.7 3.4 8.3 14.3 16.2 9.6 0.7 14.4 15.0 5.4 5.6 10.0 2.0 13.7 1.4 6.7 -1.0 2.1 1.1 25.7

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In order of racecourses’ percentage contributions to overall prize-money Figures relate to prize-money for the 12-month period September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010

EXPLANATION This table sets out the three main contributors to prizemoney with percentages of the total: 1 Racecourses’ executive and sponsorship; 2 Levy Board; 3 Owners.

A small additional contribution is also made by the Divided Race Fund and the BHA Development Fund. The order is taken from the percentage in the second column of figures. This shows how much each racecourse has contributed to prize-money, expressed as a percentage of their overall prize-money.

The arrows at the end of each line are based on a comparison between the percentages for the two rolling year periods.

If a racecourse has improved its position by this criteria it receives a green ‘up’ arrow.

If the year-on-year percentage has decreased it receives a red ‘down’ arrow.

Note: All of the figures are produced on an ‘as originally programmed’ basis, i.e. where any transferred fixtures were originally programmed rather than where the fixtures have actually taken place. However, any transferred BHA ‘National’ fixtures and ‘Regional’ fixtures are attributed to the courses where the fixtures have actually taken place. *Wincanton’s Gold Standard annual renewal was granted as analysis showed that a spate of abandonments had caused its decline below the required 15% threshold. Taking the abandonments into account, Wincanton’s figure is comfortably above the threshold.

RACECOURSE OWNERSHIP KEY JCR Jockey Club Racecourses

North Northern Racing Ltd Arena Arena Leisure Ltd I Independently owned racecourse Gold Standard Award (**July Course)

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focus s INFO BBM GB COM s WWW BBM GB COM BRITISH BLOODSTOCK MARKETING BUSY IN TURKEY

BRITISH-TRAINED runners have stamped their authority on Turkey’s International Racing Festival in recent years, and now with recent high-profile investment in British bloodstock by Turkish owners, the expanding Turkish breeding and racing industry is one of key importance.

The purchase of Kingwood Stud by Mehmet Kurt and the success in Britain of his fellow Turkish owner Ibrahim Araci with the Group 3 Solario Stakes victor Native Khan highlights this, and further investment by Turkish owners is expected at the sales this autumn.

British Bloodstock Marketing was present at Veliefendi racecourse in Istanbul on September 4-5 for the International Racing Festival to meet with Turkish owners and breeders during two exciting days of racing.

The high point of this year’s raid was undoubtedly the third consecutive victory of the Michael Jarvis-trained Pressing in the Group 2 Topkapi Trophy on Sunday afternoon.

The seven-year-old son of Soviet Star has made the race his own, and came home to a rousing reception from an enthusiastic crowd after defeating fellow British-trained runners Dream Eater (Andrew Balding), who was also runner-up last year, and Mabait (Luca Cumani).

Also on target was the James Given-trained Indian Days (GB) in Sunday’s other Group 2 contest, the Bosphorus

Cup. The race saw another British-trained 1-2-3 with Sri Putra (Michael Jarvis) taking second place ahead of Buzzword (Mahmood Al Zarooni).

Saturday’s international races saw Cutlass Bay (Saeed bin Suroor) finish second in the Group 2 Anatolia Trophy, while Kinky Afro (Stan Moore) finished third in the Istanbul 2010 Capital of Culture Trophy.

While in Turkey BBM also visited the two studs owned by the Turkish Jockey Club. The TJK has invested significantly in stallions, notably this January when it secured five high-profile stallions including the Coolmore trio Powerscourt, Dehere, and Lion Heart.

Powerscourt and fellow new American recruit Yonaguska are among the stallions at the 1,200-acre Bursa Karacabey stud, around five hours from Istanbul and home to around 900 horses.

The TJK’s second stud farm is on around 70 acres at Izmit, around two hours from Istanbul. The stud stands 21 stallions, 13 of which are privately owned, and among the TJK-owned stallions are Lion Heart and Dehere, as well as Divine Light and Unaccounted For, a very successful sire in Turkey.

In between the two stud visits there was also an opportunity to sample racing at Bursa’s Orhangazi racecourse, featuring a mixture of thoroughbred and Arab racing.

RACING POST YEARLING BONUS SCHEME CONTINUES TO EXCEL

AT A time when the economy means a cautious approach to investment, the Racing Post Yearling Bonus Scheme has proved an extremely valuable boost for those investing at the yearling sales.

Up until September 12, a total of 158 winners have earned their connections an additional £10,000. Since Primo Lady, bought for just £5,000 at DBS’s Festival sale, triumphed at Lingfield on March 29 to become the first RPYBS winner, horses in 11 countries have earned the bonuses, including winners in Italy, Spain, Poland, and Scandinavia.

Sorbon, a son of Cacique purchased for 9,000gns at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 2, became the first winner in the Czech Republic when winning in Prague on August 29, while Marked By Zorro became the first winner in Norway when winning on September 2.

All yearlings catalogued in a yearling or mixed sale in Britain and Ireland between August 1 and December 10 2010 are eligible for next year’s scheme, provided small registration fees are paid by the vendor and owner.

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BBM LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL FACT PACKS

BBM has recently launched the BBM Yearling Sale Fact Packs on its website, a new service aimed at overseas visitors to the British sales.

The five-page fact packs are full of useful information for clients making a trip to British sales, and are available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, and Czech.

Easy to download from BBM’s website at www.bbm.gb.com, the fact packs include information on sales dates, the bonus schemes and sales races available to graduates of the British yearling sales, successful graduates, and handy information regarding travel to the three British sales companies.

Other useful information in the fact packs includes a full list of the British yearling sales, highlighting key graduates, information on how BBM can assist visitors to the sales, and a handy dictionary of translated key words.

Royal Ascot winner Strong Suit (red cap) is among the winners of the Racing Post Yearling Bonus Scheme

BBM plans to expand on the service in the future, adding additional languages to those already available, and also providing a similar information service for the breeding stock and breeze-up sales.

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By GINA BRYCE

Be there...

OCTOBER 3 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Longchamp Who will follow the brilliant Zarkava and the extraordinary Sea The Stars to become the next Arc winner? Oh and there’s the small matter of another six Group 1 races on the card…

OCTOBER 12 NGC Introduction to the Sales, Tattersalls, Newmarket Europe’s premier yearling sale always creates a buzz in Newmarket. Don’t miss out on the TBA Next Generation Committee’s introduction to the sales evening.

OCTOBER 16 Champions Day, Newmarket A fantastic card to mark the wind-down of the season at HQ, headed by the Champion Stakes, with the Dewhurst Stakes, Cesarewitch and Jockey Club Cup among the supporting races.

NOVEMBER 12-14 Open Meeting, Cheltenham Swap the summer dresses for faux fur and tweed and head to jump racing’s spiritual home to sample the winter game at its very best.

Talking Point – Tina Rau Bloodstock agent

“Maybe not necessarily unfashionable, but they have certainly become less obvious. While the majority of yesteryear’s super-sires (Northern Dancer/Storm Cat/AP Indy/Kingmambo/Seeking The Gold/Gone West) used to stand in America, today they’re dead or in retirement. There are still a good bunch of American sires out there, but when you have Galileo, Oasis Dream, Montjeu, Dansili and Shamardal at your doorstep, why venture across the pond?”

Ed Sackville Kern Lillingston

“I believe that people are most comfortable with what they are familiar with.

As a result it is hardly surprising that the likes of Sadler’s Wells, Danehill, Green Desert and all their sons and grandsons are so popular in Europe. Nevertheless, when one looks at Classic winners Makfi (from the Seeking The

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ne thing is for sure and that is that the drama of the sales arena can be equally as intriguing to newcomers as their first trip to the races. It is this experience that the Next Generation Committee hopes can add to the allure of the sport for the younger generations.

As a follow-up to the well-received Plantation Stud Day, members of the NGC are hosting a similar initiative at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sales with the aim once again of capturing the imagination of young people with the hope of securing future investment in the racing and breeding industries.

The day at Plantation Stud and Newmarket racecourse saw attendees experience the inner workings of a training yard and a stud farm; the ‘Introduction to the Sales’ event aims to add a further piece to the jigsaw. The objective

Tattersalls: focus of the next NGC visit

will be to engage people in the excitement of the sales arena while demystifying everything from the antiquated practice of selling in

“Have US sires gone out of fashion in the European bloodstock market?”

Gold/Mr Prospector sire line) and Snow Fairy (from the Roberto sire line), I think breeders fail to appreciate the value of American-based bloodlines, particularly when these horses were bought for 26,000gns and €1,800.

“The importance of American bloodlines is furthered by some of this year’s leading juveniles; Pathfork is a son of Distorted Humor, Strong Suit a son of Rahy and Laughing Lashes a daughter of Mr Greeley.”

Tim Kent DBS “There is no doubt that horses by American sires have been extremely popular in the past, but if you look at the success of American sires in Europe and compare them with their European peers, the European stallions would have the edge and this may be starting to show at the sales. We are also told that many of the breeze-up vendors have focused their buying in Europe because of the attraction of the Racing Post Yearling Bonus to purchasers at the breezeup sales and this will help to strengthen the demand for European sires.”

Mark McStay Darley nominations

“In general, the trend of the top European racehorses being purchased by Kentucky studs, which was quite common in the 1970s and 80s, has ceased to a large extent. Therefore, there are fewer sires standing in the United States with appeal to our market. Also, I think that many European breeze-up buyers and yearling buyers in general are focusing on horses eligible for yearling bonuses or French-bred premiums, and as a result may be shopping slightly less in the United States.

“From a Darley point of view, we are fortunate that we have three sires standing at Jonabell in Kentucky who have distinct appeal to European breeders and the market over here. Street Cry, Elusive Quality and Medaglia d’Oro have all sired Group 1 winners in Europe, as well as having sired Classic winners in the United States. The market in Europe has been very positive towards their offspring at the sales in recent years as a result.”

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guineas to the factors that bloodstock agents and trainers feel determine a yearling’s future potential on the track.

The event, which will take place on Tuesday, October 12, will involve informal talks on how to read a catalogue and what is involved in sales preparation, in addition to giving the chance to view some yearlings from the Whitsbury Manor Stud consignment before seeing how they fare in the sales ring.

The inevitable move to the bar for drinks and socialising will also be preceded by a talk on the important veterinary aspects of the sales process and an insight into what characteristics can contribute to a horse’s future performance on the track.

Moving racing up the list of priorities in young people’s hectic lifestyles may feel like more of a two-mile slog than the sharp fivefurlong dash we would hope for, but positive interest already expressed in racehorse ownership and syndicates by those that have attended the first event will hopefully prove it is worth having the stamina to help make a small difference. For more information on the NGC event contact Lesley@thetba.com.

WHAT’S HOT William Buick As if four Group 1s weren’t enough, he’s thrown in a Classic for good measure.

Iffraaj Cruising to top first-season sire honours.

A steal for those who snapped him up last year for a measly €6,000.

David Redvers Requests to make the hot column were plentiful but top marks go to Redvers for securing Makfi for the British stallion market.

WHAT’S NOT Orlando See “Gap Yah At The Races” on YouTube to make up your own mind.

John McCririck in his white Y-fronts Bring back censorship.

Maiden races worth less than £1,500 for the winner Not much left for the winning owner once they’ve paid transport costs, riding fees, etc.

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Q&A NICK ATTENBOROUGH, Consumer PR Director of Racing For Change, tells us about plans for attracting young people

How has RFC gone about attracting more young people to the sport?

We are working closely with universities and have a website focusing on novice racegoers which will go live in mid-September. We are focused on communication channels such as Facebook and Twitter, and the opportunity it gives people to share their experiences of going racing. We are also targeting other areas such as young farmers’ clubs.

Do you think RFC understands what young people want from racing?

We have been careful to ensure the people driving this objective are of the younger age group themselves. The team employed on the website are all in their 20s and 30s. We are also looking to young people in the industry to act as a sounding board. The NGC has been a valuable resource. We recently created a viral email campaign on YouTube called Gap Yah At The Races. The original Gap Yah video clip became a phenomenon so we have tried to use the concept to do something similar in racing. It has reached 3,000-4,000 so far.

What other initiatives are there?

Through lovetheraces.com we are aiming to simplify the sport and help people to understand the technicalities. We are also working closely with racecourses to introduce jockeys to people, to see and get up close to the horses, to simplify a racecard. Starting in freshers’ week, we will be rolling out racing clubs at many universities and will be focusing on organising trips to the races, getting people behind the scenes on the gallops and in the stables, and also organising talks within the unis. We also have plans to support a student racing magazine.

When will we see tangible results?

The problem we had was when we wanted to launch the campaign in March and April, students were entering into exams before breaking up for summer holidays. We have had to wait for the new term and target in particular the jumps season. Plans therefore will best be judged after Christmas.

What do you think Gap Yah At The Races will actually achieve?

The concept was to create a humorous clip that would encourage people to submit their own versions and do a better job than the Gap Yah guy which has been made deliberately achievable. It is designed to create content for discussion and hopefully people sharing their experiences of going racing.

Do you think staging concerts or other activities outside racing is the right way to attract young people?

I think you have to find a reason to get people onto the racecourse in the first place. Whether it is free entry, Ladies’ Day or a music concert, there needs to be an incentive. Racecourses need to get people through the gate for their business and everyone should be in support of that, as the money will ultimately feed back to prize-money.

Does Orlando from the Gap Yah campaign create the right image?

I think he is deliberately a caricature who we all hope we don’t have to spend a long journey with. He is a character we dread but I don’t think people will take it seriously as a character we wish to attract to racing. He is there rather so people can laugh at his inability to understand what goes on and his focus on drinking. It is just fun and hopefully encourages people to create better versions of their experiences at the races.

How are you going about targeting young professionals?

With the young professionals it is more about encouraging the first taste of ownership when people are beginning to have disposable income they could invest in racing. We are keen to support ownership and are looking to do something at the Autumn Yearling Sales to support ownership syndicates. We have run features in publications like Zoo magazine and Love It!, and also have plans to run an event in one of the national newspapers.

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Woolf is deserving winner The September winner of the TBA Stud Staff Award is Sophie Woolf, stud groom at James and Anita Wigan’s Rushbrooke Stud in Suffolk.

Having come to the stud with no prior experience of the thoroughbred breeding industry, Woolf worked her way up to the position of stud groom and is now responsible for foaling, organising coverings, breaking yearlings and managing foal and yearling sales preparation. In particular, Wigan cites her brilliance as a teacher of students, her gift for feeding and talent at preparing yearlings, which has been commended by Bill Dwan of the Castlebridge Consignment.

In addition, she has the added responsibility of ‘patching up’ fillies on box rest and returning them to training in good shape.

Nothing is too much trouble for Woolf, whose friendly, loyal and dedicated approach is valued greatly by the Wigans and all of the above makes her a most deserving winner of the September Stud Staff Award.

By happy coincidence, prior to this presentation taking place at Newmarket, Rushbrooke Stud’s homebred Havant won the second race that day, division two of the EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes. Havant was foaled, reared and backed by Woolf, demonstrating the close involvement that stud staff have in producing racehorses.

Caroline Turnbull, Education and Employment Manager at the TBA (left), presents Sophie Woolf of Rushbrooke Stud with her Stud Staff Award at the July Course

TBA Stud Farming Course The TBA Annual Stud Farming Course takes place at the British Racing School in Newmarket, from Tuesday, December 7 to Thursday, December 9. This well-respected residential course boasts a programme of lectures and visits covering a wide range of stud management topics, delivered by leading veterinary and industry experts.

The first day includes management of the broodmare, preventive medicine and disease control, with emphasis on the HBLB Codes of Practice. Day two concentrates on nutrition and grassland management, pedigrees and sales preparation. The final day looks at foaling, foal care and management of growth defects and angular limb deformities. Delegates will have the opportunity to get to know each other better over a course dinner on the first evening and visits to Newmarket Equine Hospital, Lanwades Stud and the British Racing School are included.

There will be opportunities to question lecturers throughout the three days and a

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comprehensive handbook of course notes is provided as a useful reference source for delegates to take away with them. The course is designed to appeal to a range of delegates, from stud staff to managers and owners; the continuing changes in stud management and veterinary medicine mean that previous delegates can return to update their knowledge.

The 2009 course received very positive feedback from delegates, including Sara Cumani (Fittocks Stud), who described the course as “excellent” and an opportunity to “cover what you think you might know and learn a bit more about it all”. Also in favour of the course is Mark Zipfel of Shadwell Estates, who commented that it “includes everything you need to know”.

The fee is £385 for TBA members and £525 for non-members (including lunches and course dinner, but not accommodation or other meals). For further information contact Christine Standley at the TBA on 01638 661321, or email Christine@thetba.co.uk

TBA National Hunt Stallion Parade This showcase of British-based National Hunt stallions will be held on Friday, November 12, on Countryside Raceday at Cheltenham racecourse.

Members will have the opportunity to see some of the top jumps sires parade in the paddock and afterwards meet the stallions’ connections in the TBA Stallion Parade marquee, where nominations to all the stallions parading, which have been kindly donated by their connections, will be offered for sale by silent auction.

The funds raised will be used to support the TBA’s National Hunt initiatives. If you are unable to attend but wish to place a bid for one of the nominations, please contact Pauline at Stanstead House.

Members can gain free entry to Cheltenham racecourse on the day by showing their TBA membership card.

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Diary dates and reminders THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 Lingfield Park racecourse TBA members are invited to the inaugural Breeders’ Day in association with the TBA, which features two Listed races, the Fleur de Lys Fillies’ Stakes and the River Eden Fillies’ Stakes. All TBA members are invited free of charge to an exclusive suite with a cash bar and complimentary buffet lunch. Please RSVP by Friday, October 22 to nicky.adams@lingfieldpark.co.uk or call 01342 831718 as places will be limited.

Touring Newmarket’s National Stud, where Mill Reef’s statue adorns the stallion yard

Newmarket tour is a great success for the Pony Club Following up the link established with the Pony Club by the TBA Education and Employment Committee, the South Oxfordshire Hunt Branch of the Pony Club visited Newmarket on August 19, to receive a taste of the breeding and racing industry.

First stop for the group was Newmarket Heath, where John Taylor, Manager of Newmarket’s training grounds, gave a whistle-stop tour of both Racecourse side and Bury side of the Heath. As is frequently the case it was quite a revelation for the young people and their parents to see just how well Newmarket is geared towards the racehorse, and there was much excitement at seeing the strings of horses moving about the town.

Moving on to the British Racing School, Recruitment Co-ordinator Aimee HockleyRighton showed the group around the extensive facilities at the school and gave a brief insight into the training on offer, and the

subsequent career options. Final stop was the National Stud, where a tour included a close look at stallions Cockney Rebel and Pastoral Pursuits, together with the opportunity to meet mares and foals. Finishing up in the lecture theatre, Training Director Tabbi Smith gave a brief outline of careers in stud work.

Accompanied throughout the day by Caroline Turnbull and Regional Representative Derek Christopher, there were plenty of opportunities for questions to be answered about breeding, racing and the industry in general. Feedback was very positive and it seems that a few seeds have been sown for the future among the young visitors, which was the ultimate objective of the day.

Our thanks go to Jockey Club Estates, the British Racing School and the National Stud for helping to facilitate the visit, and we look forward to continuing to develop the relationship further on a regional basis.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 NH Stallion Parade, Cheltenham Held at Cheltenham racecourse, this is an opportunity for members to view a number of top class National Hunt stallions at one venue. There is free entry to Cheltenham for members on production of their TBA membership card. For further details contact Pauline Stoddart at the TBA.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Cheltenham Breeders’ Club, Paddy Power Gold Cup Day Now in its 11th year, the Cheltenham Breeders’ Club is exclusive to members of the TBA. Free entry to Cheltenham on Paddy Power Gold Cup Day and use of the Club marquee for Cheltenham Breeders’ Club members.

DECEMBER 7–9 TBA Stud Farming Course This annual three-day course takes place at the British Racing School in Newmarket and features presentations from prominent equine veterinary surgeons and industry experts, together with visits to a leading Newmarket stud farm and veterinary hospital. The course provides a unique opportunity to update knowledge formally and informally through meeting other delegates. See opposite page for further information.

BHA HEALTH AND SAFETY SEMINARS These will be held on the following dates: Tuesday, November 30 – BHA Health and Safety Seminar in Lambourn, and Monday, February 14, 2011 in Newmarket.

For further information contact Caroline Turnbull at the TBA.

TBA NEW MEMBERS C Brooks Esq, London. Mrs J A Chapman, Ipswich. P M Cunningham, Essex.

Eds Stud Ltd, Cheshire. S Kimberley Esq, North Yorkshire. J Laughton Esq, Cheshire.

M West Esq, Wiltshire. Mrs I Williams, Cambridgeshire.

South Oxfordshire Hunt branch members are shown the British Racing School horses

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New members for the TBA National Hunt Committee

Simon Sweeting

Bryan Mayoh

Ian Williams

The TBA National Hunt Committee has recruited three new members to its ranks during the summer. Removal of the requirement for an election has provided the flexibility to appoint members who possess specialist skills and knowledge, while maintaining the important balance between commercial breeders, owner/breeders, mare and stallion owners.

Simon Sweeting needs no introduction as the owner/manager of Overbury Stud, home of leading British National Hunt sire Kayf Tara. He has leased Overbury Stud from the Bossom family since 2000 and now stands five stallions, including newcomer for 2011 Schiaparelli.

He was brought up on a National Hunt stallion stud, rode in point-to-points and has a degree in land management. He came to Overbury via Newmarket and California, having been assistant trainer to Luca Cumani, Henry Cecil and Bobby Frankel in the USA. North Yorkshire jumps breeder Bryan Mayoh and his wife Sandra expanded their jumping interests after his retirement from a full-time business career ten years ago and recent highlights include the achievements of Grade 2 winner Kornati Kid. Bryan Mayoh has applied his statistical analysis skills to National Hunt breeding and specialises in researching pedigree and performance factors. He has been instrumental in the TBA’s campaign to retain the Breeders’ Prize Scheme for 2011 and is also

directly involved in formulating the 2011 National Hunt scheme, based on the decisions made by the National Hunt Committee over the last few months.

Following the retirement from the committee of trainer Jim Old, the TBA approached the National Trainers’ Federation to suggest a suitable member to join the breeding committee and Ian Williams was the obvious choice. He grew up with jump racing as his father Billy trained from the family home in Devon.

After studying business and accountancy, Ian Williams collectively spent nine years assisting Jenny Pitman, Martin Pipe and Francois Doumen. This gave him the essential experience and knowledge to begin training.

Based in the Midlands, he trains a team of 70 and has enjoyed Grade 1 success at home and in France, with Brewster in the Challow Hurdle and Batman Senora in the Prix La Haye Jousselin at Auteuil. As a member of the National Hunt Breeding Committee, his experiences of racing in both the UK and France will be of great benefit.

TBA National Hunt Committee Chairman Robert Waley-Cohen, who was also recently appointed Chairman of Cheltenham, from May 2011, said: “British National Hunt breeders have always faced enormous challenges, not least because our foal production figures are by far the lowest of the three main National Hunt-producing

countries. However, despite these numerical disadvantages, British-breds continue to win at the highest level and our commercial breeders are some of the most successful in the business. Through the work of this committee we will seek to support our members by maintaining and creating the most suitable environment for the breeding of National Hunt horses in Great Britain.”

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TBA Nomination Agreements Copyright of the TBA, the 2011 October 1 Nomination Agreements are now available for purchase at £1.50, plus VAT, from Stanstead House.

For those studs in the UK whose stallions attract larger books of mares, a licence fee of £100 per year can be purchased, together with a payment of 75p per nomination agreement.

The fact that the agreements are used by all the major studs is testimony to the fact they have stood the test of time, giving both the vendor and purchaser peace of mind.

The agreements were reviewed and amended in 2010; all previous editions are superseded by the 2010 edition.

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SPECIAL MERIT/BREEDER OF THE MONTH

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AUGUST 2010

Sponsored by Blue Chip Feed Ltd

Words Alan Yuill Walker

SPECIAL MERIT AWARD

Trevor Harris Danehill Dancer filly out of a half-sister to Sixties Icon whose dam Love Divine won the Oaks – both Classic winners bred by the Harris’s. “Unfortunately, Swiss Lake slipped the foal she was carrying by Holy Roman Emperor last November,� said Harris. “She has now been certified in foal to Dansili and is carrying a filly. To maintain the sequence we have named her current yearling Swiss Spirit.�

Swiss Diva won two Pattern sprints at Deauville in August

Swiss Diva’s two victories at Deauville in August more than paid for ownerbreeder Trevor Harris’s travelling expenses and just for good measure he has also earned the month’s Special Merit award.

First his homebred filly won the Listed Prix du Circle, then she made all to score by three lengths in the Group 3 Prix De Meautry. She was to complete the hat-trick the following month in a Longchamp Group 3.

The four-year-old daughter of Pivotal was bred and reared at Trevor and Elizabeth Harris’s Lordship Stud, Newmarket, opposite Egerton House Stables, where she is trained by David Elsworth. At one time, Lordship and Egerton were owned by whisky heiress Lady Macdonald-Buchanan and were run in conjunction with her Lavington Stud in Sussex. The previous owner and founder of Lordship was Lord St Davids, the breeder of My Prince, a great sire of jumpers, Gold Cup hero Foxhunter, a leading broodmare sire, and Feola, a famous foundation mare at the Royal Studs.

The Harris’s bought Lordship Stud in 1998, since when the Egerton property has changed hands on a number of occasions – the establishment now accommodates two trainers, Elsworth and Gerard Butler.

Coincidentally, the former trained Swiss Diva’s maternal grandsire Indian Ridge, and the latter trained her dam Swiss Lake.

Swiss Lake was a smart two-year-old, winning Listed races at Newbury and Bath, and finishing runner-up in the Group 2 Flying Childers Stakes.

Her dam Blue Iris also excelled as a juvenile and she was the first to win the Weatherbys’ Super Sprint and Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy – strange as it may seem, the next dam Bo’ Babbity was by Strong Gale.

Both mother and daughter were exported to the USA. Blue Iris went there after realising 36,000gns at the 1997 Newmarket December Sales and Swiss Lake, who had been foaled in America, continued her racing career in California, being runner-up in a couple of stakes races at Del Mar. “We bought her as a maiden mare at Keeneland in January 2004, putting her in foal to Mr Greeley, and then bringing her to Lordship later that year,� said Trevor Harris. “She has been a good mare for us and her first four offspring have all won as two-year-olds, two of them earning black type.�

The first two are Swiss Franc, who was placed in the Coventry Stakes, July Stakes and Gimcrack Stakes, and Swiss Diva. Next come Swiss Cross (by Cape Cross) and Swiss Dream (by Oasis Dream). The former was sold as a yearling for 100,000gns and is trained by Butler.

Swiss Lake also has a yearling colt by Invincible Spirit, one of two Lordship yearlings in Tattersalls’ October Sale (Book I). The other is a

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Shadwell Sheikh Hamdan’s company landed this award by virtue of Makfi’s victory in the Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois. The operation wins six sacks of Blue Chip Original feed balancer and some Blue Chip clothing.

Much has been written about how present connections acquired Makfi when he was culled for 26,000gns at last year’s Tattersalls’ Autumn Sale.

He is scheduled to stand at Tweenhills Farm and Stud next year.

The son of Dubawi is out of a half-sister to Shadwell stallion Alhaarth, who stands at Derrinstown Stud in Ireland, from the immediate family of Dubawi’s Dalham Hall Stud companion, Authorized.

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Breeders’ Prizes Flat HBLB Breeders’ Prizes worth £512 or more Breeder

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Darara Annabelle Ja Seasonal Blossom Sarah Georgina Mary Read Crodelle Model Queen Irresistible Sempre Sorriso Bombazine Crystal Cavern On The Brink Simianna Al Persian Al Awaalah Masrora Zacheta Frangy Averami Ladywell Blaise Kahyasi Moll

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Granham Farm & P Hearson Bloodstock John James Giles W Pritchard-Gordon (Farming) Ltd Whitsbury Manor Stud

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Pausanias Kyllachy Star Suzy Wong Orientalist

Kyllachy Kyllachy Auction House Haafhd

The Strand Jaljuli Dance Flower Oriental Queen

Middle Park Stud Ltd Mr C P E Brooks Stratford Place Stud I M Cage & C J Cage Farmers Hill Stud Mrs C R D Wilson Minster Stud The Rt Hon Lord Rothschild Meon Valley Stud Ken Lock Racing Lady Juliet Tadgell D J Brown Mr J Patton P Bossom & Bloomsbury Stud Genesis Green Stud Ltd Redmyre Bloodstock & S Hillen A S Reid Plantation Stud Kincorth Investments Inc Kirtlington Stud Ltd & C M Budgett J Breslin Mr & Mrs Kevan Watts Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd Llety Stud

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See the new table of breeders’ prizes effective as from August 2 on the TBA website, www.thetba.co.uk

BAHAMIAN BOUNTY STOP PRESS: 24th August 2010 – Congratulations to Broughton Bloodstock, breeder of Bahamian Bounty – Broughtons Revival (Pivotal) colt realised £80,000 DBS Premier Yearling Sale.

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VET FORUM: THE EXPERT VIEW

By JAMES TATE BVMS MRCVS

Condylar fractures: a common problem Harbinger’s recent career-ending injury is an all too familiar affliction for racehorses

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ondylar fractures are one of the most common types of injury suffered by the thoroughbred racehorse. They are fractures of the lower cannon bone that extend into the fetlock joint and there are two types – outside or ‘lateral’ condylar fractures and inside or ‘medial’ condylar fractures. Unfortunately, no horse is immune to this injury, including the mighty Harbinger.

Fractures of the cannon bone are the most common fracture of the racehorse, accounting for 23.4% of the 111 fractures in a study reported by Ely et al. in the Equine Veterinary Journal in 2009. By far the most widely seen type of cannon bone fracture is the ‘condylar fracture’, of which the front legs are more often affected than the hind legs.

Outside or ‘lateral’ condylar fractures are seen more frequently than inside or ‘medial’ condylar fractures. In fact, severe, displaced, lateral condylar fractures are the most common cause of equine fatality on the racecourse (Parkin et al. Equine Veterinary Journal 2005).

How do these fractures present themselves?

Harbinger was hailed as the best horse in the world after an incredible 11-length victory in the 2010 Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. However, he subsequently suffered a condylar fracture of his near fore fetlock at exercise, which forced his premature retirement. The injury was repaired via surgery using two screws and he is now being prepared to take up stallion duties next year

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These injuries can happen as a result of longterm fetlock joint problems or they can occur completely out of the blue. There is usually a specific time when the fracture becomes apparent, for example, a severe displaced condylar fracture is usually found either during or shortly after exercising or racing, whereas a non-displaced ‘stress’ condylar fracture may be found at evening stables or even the day after it actually occurred.

Harbinger seemed to be fine immediately after a routine piece of work on the grass but was found to be lame when walking back to the yard, which is a common scenario with this type of injury.

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Diagnosis The diagnosis of a condylar fracture is usually straightforward as x-rays will clearly show even a minimally displaced fracture.

However, there are occasions when a condylar fracture is suspected but not seen on x-ray. Sometimes taking extra views of the fetlock can highlight the fracture, but on other occasions it is impossible to see the fracture on x-ray at the time of injury. This leaves the veterinary surgeon with two options. First, he can continue to x-ray the fetlock because although the fracture may have been too small to see at the time of injury, as time goes by and the fracture remodels before healing, it may become visible on x-ray. Second, the vet can arrange for the horse to undergo nuclear scintigraphy (‘bone scanning’) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), where any fracture, however small, should be detectable.

A horse with increased joint fluid in its fetlock – a sign of a joint problem

Clinical examination Unsurprisingly, the severity of the fracture determines the level of lameness seen and the amount of swelling associated with the fetlock joint and lower cannon bone. As the fracture extends into the fetlock, there is usually an increased amount of joint fluid and the fetlock is sore to manipulate and flex.

Generally, the more severe the fracture the easier it is to diagnose clinically, with displaced condylar fractures having obvious swelling on either the outside or inside of the fetlock joint depending on the location of the injury.

With an outside or lateral condylar fracture of the right fore fetlock, there is often swelling on the side of the fracture as well as increased joint fluid.

Whether the fracture requires surgical repair using screws or whether it will be managed conservatively with rest, stopping any movement in the horse’s fetlock is vital to prevent further displacement of the injury.

Any horse with a suspected condylar fracture found on the gallops or on the racecourse should have the limb immobilised, usually by means of a ‘Robert Jones’ bandage, and be carefully transported via horsebox to the nearest x-ray facility.

A ‘Robert Jones’ bandage is a thick, solid bandage made up of three layers of cotton wool and cotton bandage with a durable external layer on the outside. Splints can also be used in conjunction with the bandage as necessary and full limb casts are also occasionally used, particularly after surgery.

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Treatment The treatment of a condylar fracture depends on the severity of the injury. Obviously, a tiny stress fracture can be treated with conservative management, consisting of a period of box rest, and a ‘Robert Jones’ bandage may not even be necessary, whereas a significantly displaced fracture requires repair with screws in order to attempt to maintain the athletic status of the horse.

Minimally displaced condylar fractures can be treated either conservatively or with surgery.

Condylar fractures tend to heal well whether they are repaired via surgery or not; however, there are two main advantages of surgery. First, fracture repair with screws usually ensures a speedier recovery, and second, the actual repair is often improved.

The main problem with condylar fractures is not the injury to the cannon bone itself but the damage to the fetlock joint surface. As the fracture extends into the fetlock joint, any displacement here can result in an irregularity in the joint surface and so cause fetlock joint problems in the future.

For this reason, condylar fractures are usually repaired under the guidance of arthroscopy (‘keyhole surgery’) to make sure that the fractured pieces of bone are screwed tightly together and the horse is left with a smooth joint surface.

Recently, there has been a move by a few veterinary surgeons to repair condylar fractures with screws while the horse is under standing sedation. However, whilst it is wise to avoid general anaesthesia with horses as much as possible, there is a good reason why a general anaesthetic might be preferable. Surgeons operating under general anaesthesia are able to tighten the screws whilst viewing the fracture in the joint via arthroscopy and so know exactly how far to tighten the screws. In contrast, surgeons repairing condylar fractures under standing sedation are effectively tightening the screws ‘blind’ as they cannot be guided by arthroscopy.

A horse with a condylar fracture arriving at a veterinary x-ray facility. Horses with suspected condylar fractures should have the injured limb immobilised using a Robert Jones bandage

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Prognosis

On the left is a specialised flexed view of a left fore fetlock highlighting a medial condylar fracture which was not visible on any other view. On the right is another specialised flexed x-ray of a right fore fetlock showing a ‘stress’ lateral condylar fracture

Unsurprisingly, the prognosis for a successful return to racing depends on the severity of the injury. Condylar fractures can be fatal if they are severely displaced or, as in the case of Eight Belles, a horse suffers more than one fracture at the same time. Most condylar fractures will heal, whether or not surgery is performed, and there are numerous examples of horses who have recovered to race very successfully.

However, some do not perform to the same level following recovery from this type of fracture and therefore those who have already proven their worth are often retired.

There are numerous examples of champions who have been retired following condylar fractures, including Singspiel, Charismatic, Afleet Alex and most recently Harbinger.

Complications

On the left is an image of a condylar fracture showing up as a ‘hot spot’ on a bone scan (nuclear scintigraphy). On the right is an MRI image of a lateral condylar fracture in a right fore fetlock, which was not detectable on x-ray

X-ray images of a left hind lateral condylar fracture healing under conservative management. Note how the fracture line in the middle x-ray has become wider as the bone either side of the fracture remodels to heal the injury

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There are several complications that can occur in the recovery of a horse from a condylar fracture. First, horses can suffer from fetlock joint problems as a result of the injury. As the fracture involves the joint surface, osteoarthritic changes can develop at the injury site, which means that the horse is never quite as sound as it was before the injury.

This is why many veterinary surgeons recommend surgery on even a minimally displaced condylar fracture, as these problems are less likely to occur in horses who have had their fracture repaired using screws guided by arthroscopy.

Second, fractures do not always heal as well as anticipated and there are a minority of injuries that heal slowly or even re-fracture when full training is resumed. In fact, even the surgical repair of a condylar fracture does not guarantee perfect healing and complications can occur.

In some horses the healing process is not aggressive enough and so they suffer refractures despite having screws, whilst in other horses the healing process can become too aggressive and an excessive amount of new bone starts to form around the screw heads, necessitating their removal.

Finally, any enforced rest period, such as that associated with a condylar fracture, can cause problems. If a horse is out of work for a prolonged period of time, particularly if it is box rested for a while, then the horse’s skeleton becomes ‘soft’ and the recovery can be littered with niggling bony problems, such as sore shins, splints or tibial stress fractures.

Whilst all of these usually settle relatively quickly, they can greatly elongate the time in which the horse recovers from the injury and returns to the racecourse.

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Conclusion

A condylar fracture being repaired under the guidance of arthroscopy (‘keyhole surgery’) at Newmarket Equine Hospital, where Harbinger underwent his operation

In summary, the recent injury to Harbinger has focussed the public’s attention on one of the most common types of injury in the thoroughbred racehorse – the condylar fracture.

No horse is immune to this type of fracture and so it should always be considered as a possible diagnosis for any horse that is lame following a piece of work or a race, particularly when there is filling and soreness associated with the fetlock joint or lower cannon bone.

Each individual injury should be considered on its merits with regard to the necessity for surgery, determining the correct recovery regime and predicting the prognosis for a successful return to racing. Whilst horses like Eight Belles warn of the possible catastrophic consequences of this type of injury, it is possible to make a full and speedy recovery from less severe condylar fractures. However, some horses do not perform to the same level following recovery from condylar fractures and therefore those who have already proven their worth are often retired.

Unfortunately, the racing world will not get the chance to see Harbinger again, so we will now have to wait for his offspring.

An x-ray of a horse who suffered a condylar ‘re-fracture’ despite having had the original injury repaired using four screws

X-rays and arthroscopic images of a horse who has had a lateral ‘ondylar fracture in its fetlock joint repaired using screws inserted under arthroscopic guidance. Note the smooth joint surface after fracture repair (bottom right)

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Some horses can develop excessive amounts of new bone associated with the screws. Following the x-ray above, the horse in question had its screws removed

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CAULFIELD FILES ANDREW CAULFIELD REPORTS ON THE BLOODSTOCK WORLD

The increasingly influential stallion family of Balidaress Iffraaj the latest young star to emerge from a dynasty that includes Cape Cross and Diktat

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“It is worth noting that the female line traces back to Pretty Polly”

hardly fail to be impressed by his physique.

Standing nearly 16.2 hands, he combines size and scope with plenty of quality.

The most significant connection between the aforementioned stallions is that Iffraaj, Diktat and Cape Cross are all members of the same outstanding female line. Iffraaj’s dam, the Nureyev mare Pastorale, was a three-parts sister to Arvola, the dam of Diktat, and Pastorale and Arvola were themselves half-sisters to Cape Cross. Diktat, of course, is responsible for Dream Ahead, the winner of the Prix Morny, so

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by Giant’s Causeway, Montjeu and Dubai Millennium, raced only once at two, when seventh in a maiden. And Cape Cross, 2003’s champion first-crop sire in Britain and Ireland, had a record very similar to that of Iffraaj, with an identical Timeform rating of 88p earned with a maiden victory on the second of two starts.

There are other links between this handful of horses. Iffraaj’s career, like Invincible Spirit’s, was interrupted by injury at three. Fortunately, Iffraaj bounced back to earn a Timeform rating of 123 at four, when he became a Group 2 winner. He did even better at five, raising his rating to 127 with a pair of Group 2 victories, following an unlucky second, beaten a head, in the July Cup. Injury ruled out a possible bid for the Breeders’ Cup Mile, which meant that Iffraaj retired to Kildangan without that all-important Group 1 win. On the plus side, breeders could

Iffraaj combines size, scope and quality

this family is exerting a strong influence on the two-year-old scene in 2010.

It isn’t hard to explain why these three stallions have excelled as sires of juveniles. For a start, Cape Cross and the dams of Iffraaj and Diktat are all out of Park Appeal, a highly accomplished filly who ended an unbeaten juvenile campaign with a four-length victory in the Cheveley Park Stakes – a race also won by Park Appeal’s half-sister Desirable.

To this can be added the fact that Zafonic, Warning and Green Desert, the respective sires of Iffraaj, Diktat and Cape Cross, were all successful two-year-olds who matured quickly enough to enjoy Group success over six furlongs in their first season. Iffraaj also had a talented sister called Kareymah, who was unbeaten in three two-year-old races in 1998. They included the Group 3 Prix du Calvados, but the filly died before she could race again.

The question now is whether Iffraaj can follow in the footsteps of Cape Cross by becoming more than just a prolific sire of twoyear-olds. At the time of writing Iffraaj was still awaiting his first stakes winner, but he has underlined his potential by siring the admirably tough Wootton Bassett. Unbeaten in four starts, this progressive colt boosted his prize-money total to nearly £350,000 with his victory in the Weatherbys Insurance £300,000 2-Y-O Stakes.

Interestingly, two of Iffraaj’s best winners are out of non-winning daughters of Desert Prince, a son of Green Desert, and two others are out of granddaughters of Danehill. Iffraaj won’t lack suitable mates from the Danzig line.

The other question to ask is why three prominent stallions have emerged from the same family, which has become known as the Balidaress family. While the concept of the bottom line of a pedigree being more influential than all the other lines rather defies logic, in this instance it is worth noting that the female line traces back to the legendary Pretty Polly, this being the Molly Desmond-Sarita-Sister Sarah branch of the family.

Sister Sarah’s descendants include Nearctic, sire of Northern Dancer, Great Nephew, a dual champion sire in Britain, and Northern Taste, a ten-time champion sire in Japan.

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Generation game prevails this summer

“Makfi’s pedigree

suggests that this male line handles very soft ground better than most” The ground had been much softer at Deauville five days earlier, when the Prix Jacques le Marois fell to Makfi. He too became the third generation of his male line to win this hotly-contested Group 1 event, following in the footsteps of his sire Dubawi and grandsire Dubai Millennium.

Makfi’s victory over Dick Turpin and Canford Cliffs on good to firm ground in the 2,000 Guineas confirmed that he is a top performer irrespective of the ground, but his pedigree suggests that this male line handles very soft ground better than most.

The ground was also very soft in 1999 when Dubai Millennium contested the Jacques le Marois. He relished the conditions, making all to hand out a hefty

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The concept that there are horses for courses received a boost from the results of two Group 1 races in August.

When Sole Power won the Nunthorpe Stakes, the three-year-old was sent off at odds of 100-1 against the likes of Starspangledbanner, Equiano and Kingsgate Native. Yet anyone assessing the runners purely on pedigree would have had to take his chances more seriously, as the gelding represents the third generation of his male line to triumph in the race.

The sequence started in 1996, when Pivotal’s late lunge snatched victory by a short head. Then six years later Kyllachy defeated Malhub by half a length to become one of three Group 1 winners in Pivotal’s remarkable first crop. Now Sole Power has become the first European Group 1 winner for Kyllachy.

All three generations won the Nunthorpe on ground described as good to firm, which ties in with the fact that Pivotal’s offspring have won more races on good to firm ground than any other category, even though many are also very much at home on ground softer than good.

Sole Power (right) overturns favourite Starspangledbanner in the Nunthorpe

defeat to Slickly and Dansili. The ground was also soft when Dubai Millennium romped home six lengths clear in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.

The ground was no worse than good to soft when Dubawi proved too strong for the Deauville specialist Whipper, the Queen Anne winner Valixir and an injured Divine Proportions in the 2005 Marois.

However, his action suggested he too would have been at home in more testing conditions. Timeform described his action as short and choppy, having previously reported that Dubai Millennium had a short, unimpressive action.

The idea that everything happens in threes applied to Dubawi at Goodwood on September 7, when he achieved the rare feat of siring the first three – Titus Mills, Big Issue and Surrey Star – in a Listed race.

Indeed, Dubawi is busily notching up a series of notable achievements. When his daughter Astrophysical Jet won the Group 3 Goffs Flying Five in August (she followed up in a Group 3 at Newbury on September 18), her victory meant that Dubawi’s first crop have now won stakes races over five,

seven, eight, ten, 11 and 12 furlongs.

Dubawi, of course, was pretty versatile himself. Fast enough to win a six-furlong maiden as a juvenile, he later finished third in the Derby.

Dubawi’s sire Dubai Millennium raced exclusively over a mile and a quarter as a four-year-old, with spectacular results, and his dam Zomaradah also excelled over that distance. Dubawi, with his compact, muscular physique, was primarily a miler, however. It would be quite fair to attribute his versatility as a stallion largely to the variety of the mares he has been covering, but that doesn’t explain Astrophysical Jet’s speed.

Her dam, the Rainbow Quest mare Common Knowledge, is a sister to the dam of Ask. Her second dam, Highbrow, was by Shirley Heights, the stamina influence who is also the grandsire of Zomaradah.

It’s therefore anyone’s guess where Astrophysical Jet’s speed comes from, as the speediest horses in her pedigree – Blushing Groom, Mr Prospector, Fall Aspen, Red God and Queen’s Hussar – are back in the third or fourth generations.

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DATA BOOK STAKES RESULTS

European Pattern 212 PRIX DE CABOURG G3 DEAUVILLE. August 1. 2yo. 1200m.

1. PONTENUOVO (FR) 8-8 £35,398 ch f by Green Tune - Porlezza (Sicyos) O-Mme Erika Hilger B-P Hilger TR-Y de Nicolay 2. Captain Chop (FR) 8-11 £14,159 b c by Indian Rocket - Hatane Chope (Sin Kiang) O-Alain Chopard B-Alain Chopard TR-D Guillemin 3. Khawatim (GB) 8-11 £10,619 b c by Intikhab - Don’t Tell Mum (Dansili) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Baroness Bloodstock TR-J-C Rouget Margins 2, 0.5. Time 1:14.10. Going Good to soft.

Age 2

Starts 2

Wins 1

Places 1

Earned £39,646

Sire: GREEN TUNE. Sire of 30 Stakes winners. In 2010 - FUISSE Sillery G3, PONTENUOVO Sicyos G3, ZAGORA Mtoto G3, KING TUNE Crystal Glitters LR. 1st Dam: PORLEZZA by Sicyos. 6 wins at 2 to 5 in France, Prix Maurice de Gheest G1. Dam of 2 winners: 2006: PONTE DI LEGNO (f Sinndar) Winner at 2 in France.

2008: PONTENUOVO (f Green Tune) 1 win at 2 in France, Prix de Cabourg Jockey Club Turquie G3.

2009: Ponte Vespucci (f Anabaa) 2010: Pioneer Girl (f Anabaa) 2nd Dam: PUPSI by Matahawk. 5 wins at 4 and 5 in France. Dam of PORLEZZA (f Sicyos, see above), Ponte Brolla (f Highest Honor: 2nd Prix du Carrousel LR). Grandam of PONTE TRESA. Broodmare Sire: SICYOS. Sire of the dams of 15 Stakes winners. In 2010 - PONTENUOVO Green Tune G3, CRIOS Canyon Creek LR. The Green Tune/Sicyos cross has produced: PONTENUOVO G3, SYLVERTUNE LR. PONTENUOVO ch f 2008 Northern Dancer Flaming Page Val de Loir Green Valley Sly Pola Raise A Native Mr Prospector Gold Digger Northern Answer Ocean’s Answer South Ocean Northern Dancer Lyphard Goofed Habitat Sigy Satu Sea Hawk II Matahawk Carromata Bolkonski Poitevine Pola de Raggia Nijinsky Green Dancer GREEN TUNE ch 91 Soundings

Sicyos PORLEZZA ch 99 Pupsi

213 BALLYROAN S G3

2005: ROCK CRITIC (g Pivotal) 3 wins at 4 and 5.

2006: Majestic Silver (f Linamix) unraced.

2008: Sparkling View (f Danehill Dancer) unraced.

2010: (f Duke of Marmalade) 2nd Dam: IN ANTICIPATION by Sadler’s Wells. 2 wins at 3. Dam of IRRESISTIBLE JEWEL (f Danehill: Ribblesdale S G2, 2nd Prix de l’Opera G1), DIAMOND TRIM, Legal Jousting (c Indian Ridge: 2nd Tetrarch S G3, 3rd Fort Marcy H G3). Grandam of MAD ABOUT YOU. Broodmare Sire: HIGHEST HONOR. Sire of the dams of 36 Stakes winners. In 2010 - BETHRAH Marju G1, PROFOUND BEAUTY Danehill G3.

The Danehill/Highest Honor cross has produced: PROFOUND BEAUTY G3, Roskilde LR.f

Danzig Pas de Nom DANEHILL b 86 His Majesty Razyana Spring Adieu Kenmare Highest Honor High River DIAMOND TRIM b/br 98 Sadler’s Wells In Anticipation Aptostar

Nearctic Natalma Admiral’s Voyage Petitioner Ribot Flower Bowl Buckpasser Natalma Kalamoun Belle of Ireland Riverman Hairbrush Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge Fappiano Stark Drama

214 ROSE OF LANCASTER S G3 HAYDOCK PARK. August 7. 3yo+. 10f 95yds.

1. POET (GB) 5 9-3 £32,359 b h by Pivotal - Hyabella (Shirley Heights) O-HE Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan B-Meon Valley Stud TR-CG Cox 2. Class Is Class (IRE) 4 9-3 £12,266 b g by Montjeu - Hector’s Girl (Hector Protector) O-R Ahamad, P Scott B-P Scott, C Scott, Exors N Ahamad TR-Sir Michael Stoute 3. Distant Memories (IRE) 4 9-3 £6,139 b g by Falbrav - Amathia (Darshaan) O-Mrs Fitri Hay B-Kildaragh Stud TR-TP Tate Margins 1.75, 6. Time 2:17.31 (Slow 5.81).

Going Soft.

Age 2-5

Starts 17

Wins 5

Places 8

Earned £202,446

Sire: PIVOTAL. Sire of 82 SWs. In 2010 - BUZZWORD Danehill G1, NOORDHOEK FLYER Kris G2, SARISKA Muhtarram G2, EMERALD COMMANDER Sadler’s Wells G3, POET Shirley Heights G3, REGAL PARADE Kingmambo G3, SIX OF HEARTS Devil’s Bag G3, TURNING TOP Cadeaux Genereux G3, ENTANGLE Primo Dominie LR, FALLEN IDOL Brief Truce LR, FRATAZZ Local Suitor LR, PEARL BANKS Efisio LR, PRESCRIPTION Elmaamul LR, REBECCA ROLFE A P Indy LR, SEEHARN Green Desert LR, SETA Generous LR, SWISS DIVA Indian Ridge LR.

Age 3-6

Starts 19

Wins 9

Places 8

Earned £394,727

Sire: DANEHILL. Sire of 349 Stakes winners. In 2010 - ZIPPING Grand Lodge G1, PROFOUND BEAUTY Highest Honor G3.

1st Dam: DIAMOND TRIM by Highest Honor. 5 wins at 3 and 4, Finale S LR. Dam of 2 winners: 2004: PROFOUND BEAUTY (f Danehill) 9 wins, Ballyroan S G3 (twice), Curragh Cup G3, Saval Beg S LR, Challenge S LR (3 times), 2nd Curragh Cup G3, Noblesse S G3, 3rd Ballyroan S G3, Blue Wind S G3, Alleged S LR.

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1st Dam: HYABELLA by Shirley Heights. 3 wins at 3, Ben Marshall S LR, Atalanta S LR. Dam of 6 winners: 1993: Bello Carattere (c Caerleon). ran 3 times. Sire.

1994: SUMMER DANCE (f Sadler’s Wells) 1 win at 3.

1995: HYPERSPECTRA (f Rainbow Quest) Winner at 3. Dam of FRANCE (Tetrarch S G3, 2nd Irish 2000 Guineas G1) 1996: Captain Bligh (c Green Desert) 1997: Bahamian Chief (c Warning) unraced.

1999: Hothaifah (c Green Desert) 2 wins at 2 in France, 2nd Prix Eclipse G3.

2000: Ventura Highway (f Machiavellian) unraced.

Dam of ALESSANDRO VOLTA (Derby Trial G3) 2001: HIGH RESERVE (f Dr Fong) 2 wins 3-4.

2002: (f Benny The Dip). died as a foal.

2004: MONSOON WEDDING (f Monsun) 1 win at 3.

2005: POET (c Pivotal) Sold 250,000gns yearling at TAOC1. 5 wins at 3 to 5, Rose of Lancaster S G3, Kilternan S G3, Ruby S LR, 2nd Solonaway S G3, Trigo S LR, 3rd Desmond S G3, Feilden S LR, Steventon S LR. 2006: Askfornothing (c Cadeaux Genereux) 2009: (c Montjeu) 2010: (f Medicean) 2nd Dam: BELLA COLORA by Bellypha. 4 wins, Prix de l’Opera G2, 3rd 1000 Guineas G1. Dam of

Hail To Reason Roberto Bramalea DYNAFORMER b 85 His Majesty Andover Way On The Trail Mr Prospector Con Game DESERT GOLD ch 99 Storm Cat Desert Stormette Breezy Stories

POET b h 2005 Northern Dancer Special Jefferson Marie d’Argonne Mohair Caro Cozzene Ride The Trails Bustino Stufida Zerbinetta Never Bend Mill Reef Milan Mill Hardicanute Hardiemma Grand Cross Lyphard Bellypha Belga Jimmy Reppin Reprocolor Blue Queen

PIVOTAL ch 93 Fearless Revival

Shirley Heights HYABELLA b 88 Bella Colora

NEWMARKET. August 7. 2yof. 7f.

1. WHITE MOONSTONE (USA) 8-12 £22,708 b f by Dynaformer - Desert Gold (Seeking The Gold) O-Godolphin B-Stonerside Stable TR-Saeed bin Suroor 2. Crying Lightening (IRE) 8-12 £8,608 b f by Holy Roman Emperor - Auction Room (Chester House) O-J Barton, C Pizarro B-Paulyn Limited TR-PW Chapple-Hyam 3. Khor Sheed (GB) 8-12 £4,308 ch f by Dubawi - Princess Manila (Manila) O-Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum B-Card Bloodstock TR-LM Cumani Margins 1.25, 3.5. Time 1:27.02 (slow 3.92).

Going Good to soft.

Age 2

Starts 3

Wins 3

Places 0

HANNOVER. August 8. 3yo+. 1600m.

1. SEHREZAD (IRE) 5 9-6 £35,398 b h by Titus Livius - Trebles (Kenmare) O-Stall Phillip B-Acorn Stud TR-Andreas Lowe 2. Abbashiva (GER) 5 9-6 £13,717 b h by Tiger Hill - Abba (Goofalik) O-Gestut Brummerhof B-N Schuoler TR-T Mundry 3. Alianthus (GER) 5 9-6 £5,752 b h by Hernando - Allure (Konigsstuhl) O-Baron G Von Ullmann B-Gestut Karlshof TR-J Hirchberger Margins 0.75, 1.75. Time 1:36.88. Going Good.

Age 2-5

215 SWEET SOLERA S G3

Earned £73,952

Sire: DYNAFORMER. Sire of 99 Stakes winners. In 2010 - HARMONIOUS Storm Cat G1, AMERICAIN Arazi G2, DYNASLEW Seattle Slew G2, WHITE MOONSTONE Seeking The Gold G2, BEARPATH Unbridled’s Song G3, HAKA Mr Prospector G3, IT’S TEA TIME Storm Cat G3, LE GRAND CRU El Gran Senor G3, RAINBOW VIEW Nureyev G3, TEMPLE CITY Danzig G3, BUXTED Diesis LR, DYNA WALTZ Be My Guest LR, VERTIFORMER Rahy LR, DYNANTONIA Bertrando LR, TAX RULING Mr Prospector LR.

Starts 20

Wins 4

Places 12

2nd Dam: DESERT STORMETTE by Storm Cat. 1 win at 4 in USA. Own sister to DESERT STORMER. Dam of DESERT GOLD (f Seeking The Gold, see above) Broodmare Sire: SEEKING THE GOLD. Sire of the dams of 66 Stakes winners. In 2010 - BLAME Arch G1, WARRIOR’S REWARD Medaglia d’Oro G1, BATTLE PLAN Empire Maker G2, KAVANAGH Tiger Ridge G2, WHITE MOONSTONE Dynaformer G2, BIRDIE BIRDIE Brian’s Time G3, COYOTE LEGEND Gold Legend LR, GOLDEN MOKA Golden Missile LR, PEPPI KNOWS Stephen Got Even LR. The Dynaformer/Seeking The Gold cross has produced: RISKAVERSE G1, WHITE MOONSTONE G2, VACATION G3, Pick Six G2, Cable G3, Ea G3, Rescue Squad G3, Cognashene LR, Quarayed LR.

Earned £183,777

Sire: TITUS LIVIUS. Sire of 7 Stakes winners. In 2010 - SEHREZAD Kenmare G2.

1st Dam: TREBLES by Kenmare. Winner at 3 in France. Dam of 2 winners: 1999: Triple Glory (f Goldmark) 2000: LA BELLE DIMANCHE (f Titus Livius) 5 wins.

2001: Triage (f Mujadil) ran once.

2002: Shire (g Trans Island) 2003: Raven One (f Titus Livius) ran. Broodmare.

2005: SEHREZAD (c Titus Livius) Sold 4,389gns foal at GONO1, 14,000gns yearling at TADEY. 4 wins at 2 to 5, Grosser Preis der Mehl Mulhens Stiftung G2, Jaxx Pokal G3, Grosse Hessen Meile G3, 2nd Premio Ribot G2, Hamburger Meile G3 (twice), Fruhjahrspreis der Stadt Frankfurt Meile G3, 3rd Prix du Muguet G2, Oettingen-Rennen G2.

2007: (f Catcher In The Rye) 2008: (c Alamshar) 2nd Dam: Doubles by Damister. 6 wins, 3rd Grand Prix du Sud-Ouest LR. Broodmare Sire: KENMARE. Sire of the dams of 74 SWs. In 2010 - SAL GROSSO Our Emblem G1, JUKEBOX JURY Montjeu G2, SEHREZAD Titus Livius G2, HERE DE ANGELS Dehere G3.

SEHREZAD b h 2005 Mr Prospector

1st Dam: DESERT GOLD by Seeking The Gold. 6 wins in USA, Mariah’s Storm S, 2nd Gardenia H G3.

Dam of 2 winners: 2005: CONCHITA (f Cozzene) Winner at 3 in USA. Broodmare.

2006: Towanda (f Dynaformer) 2008: WHITE MOONSTONE (f Dynaformer) 3 wins at 2, Keepmoat May Hill S G2, germantb.com Sweet Solera S G3.

2009: (f Arch)

Turn-To Nothirdchance Nashua Rarelea Ribot Flower Bowl Olympia Golden Trail Raise A Native Gold Digger Buckpasser Broadway Storm Bird Terlingua Damascus New Tune

216 GROSSER PREIS DER MEHL-MUELHENS STIFTUNG G2

Nureyev

PROFOUND BEAUTY b m 2004 Northern Dancer

WHITE MOONSTONE b f 2008

Seeking The Gold

Broodmare Sire: SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. Sire of the dams of 175 SWs. In 2010 - FAME AND GLORY Montjeu G1, SANS FRONTIERES Galileo G2, AKDARENA Hernando G3, POET Pivotal G3, STOTSFOLD Barathea G3.

Polar Falcon

LEOPARDSTOWN. August 5. 3yo+. 12f.

1. PROFOUND BEAUTY (IRE) 6 9-9 £34,513 b m by Danehill - Diamond Trim (Highest Honor) O/B-Moyglare Stud Farm TR-DK Weld 2. Akzar (IRE) 3 8-12 £10,089 ch c by Selkirk - Alaiyda (Shahrastani) O/B-HH The Aga Khan TR-John M Oxx 3. Indiana Gal (IRE) 5 9-6 £4,779 b m by Intikhab - Genial Jenny (Danehill) O-TF Brennan B-Holborn Trust Co TR-Patrick Martin Margins 3, 5.5. Time 2:30.70 (fast 0.30).

Going Good to firm.

STAGECRAFT (c Sadler’s Wells: Prince of Wales’s S G2, Canadian Turf H G2, Budweiser Gulfstream Breeders’ Cup H G2, 2nd Eclipse S G1, 3rd Juddmonte International S G1, Irish Champion S G1), MULLINS BAY (c Machiavellian: Strensall S G3, 2nd Premio Ribot G2), HYABELLA (f Shirley Heights, see above), BALALAIKA (f Sadler’s Wells: Dahlia S LR).

Grandam of ALKAADHEM, YOUR OLD PAL, MAIDAAN.

Machiavellian Coup de Folie TITUS LIVIUS ch 93 Be My Guest Party Doll Midnight Lady Kalamoun Kenmare Belle of Ireland TREBLES b 94 Damister Doubles Obertura

Raise A Native Gold Digger Halo Raise The Standard Northern Dancer What A Treat Mill Reef Mia Pola Zeddaan Khairunissa Milesian Belle of The Ball Mr Prospector Batucada Roberto Out Ruled

217 PRIX MAURICE DE GHEEST G1 DEAUVILLE. August 8. 3yo+. 1300m.

1. REGAL PARADE (GB) 6 9-2 £126,416 ch g by Pivotal - Model Queen (Kingmambo) O-Dab Hand Racing B-Highclere Stud, Harry Herbert TR-D Nicholls 2. Joanna (IRE) 3 8-8 £50,575 b f by High Chaparral - Secrete Marina (Mujadil) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Giovanni Faldutto TR-J-C Rouget 3. High Standing (USA) 5 9-2 £25,288 bbr g by High Yield - Nena Maka (Selkirk) O-Tony Bloom B-Dr Melinda Blue TR-WJ Haggas

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Caulfield on Zoffany: “The Phoenix hero is the seventh Group 1 scorer from the first seven crops by Dansili. Three of them, including him, are out of mares by Mr Prospector-line stallions”

Margins Neck, 4. Time 1:16.80 (slow 1.80).

Going Good to soft.

Age 3-6

Starts 33

Wins 10

Places 10

Earned £577,552

Sire: PIVOTAL. Sire of 82 Stakes winners. In 2010 BUZZWORD Danehill G1, REGAL PARADE Kingmambo G1, NOORDHOEK FLYER Kris G2, SARISKA Muhtarram G2, EMERALD COMMANDER Sadler’s Wells G3, POET Shirley Heights G3, SIX OF HEARTS Devil’s Bag G3, TURNING TOP Cadeaux Genereux G3.

1st Dam: MODEL QUEEN by Kingmambo. Winner at 3. Dam of 4 winners: 2003: SISTER SYLVIA (f Fantastic Light) Winner at 3 in France. Broodmare.

2004: REGAL PARADE (g Pivotal) Sold 430,000gns yearling at TAOC1, 16,000gns 3yo at TAAUT. 10 wins 3-6, Betfred Sprint Cup G1, Prix Maurice de Gheest G1, Shadwell Hackwood S G3, Totepool City Plate LR, 2nd CGA Hungerford S G2, totesport.com Leicestershire S LR, 3rd Betfair Cup Lennox S G2.

2005: Mount Helicon (g Montjeu) 3 wins, 3rd Prix Michel Houyvet LR. 2006: Canyon Ranch (c Danehill Dancer) 2007: Hot Prospect (c Motivator) 2 wins at 2 and 3, 3rd totesport.com Derby Trial S G3.

2008: Convention (f Encosta de Lago) unraced.

2009: (c Dansili) 2010: (f Cape Cross) 2nd Dam: Model Bride by Blushing Groom. unraced.

Dam of ARABRIDE (f Unfuwain: Prix de la Calonne LR). Grandam of The Cheka.

Broodmare Sire: KINGMAMBO. Sire of the dams of 36 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MIDDAY Oasis Dream G1, REGAL PARADE Pivotal G1, DANZON Royal Academy G3, LIVE CONCERT Singspiel G3, EMPEROR CLAUDIUS Giant’s Causeway LR, GUILTY STRIKE Admire Vega LR. The Pivotal/Kingmambo cross has produced: REGAL PARADE G1, BRAZILIAN BRIDE G3, Safina LR. REGAL PARADE ch g 2004 Northern Dancer Special Jefferson Marie d’Argonne Mohair Caro Cozzene Ride The Trails Bustino Stufida Zerbinetta Raise A Native Mr Prospector Gold Digger Nureyev Miesque Pasadoble Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Right Tack Mofida Wold Lass Nureyev Polar Falcon PIVOTAL ch 93 Fearless Revival

Kingmambo MODEL QUEEN ch 98 Model Bride

The 2010 season is again proving a rewarding time for the famous family descending from Mofida, one of Juddmonte Farms’ foundation mares, with Midday, Manifest and the Frenchtrained Selkirk filly Announce all enjoying Group success for Juddmonte. However, not all the fillies from this prolific family can be retained and Model Queen, whose only success came in a 7.5-furlong maiden race at Beverley, was sold for 92,000gns at the end of her threeyear-old season.

With Kingmambo as her sire and a daughter of Mofida as her dam, Model Queen is a three-parts-sister to Midsummer, the dam of Midday.

Model Queen’s new owners, Highclere Stud, John Warren and Harry Herbert, have invested heavily in her, sending her to such as Fantastic Light, Pivotal, Montjeu (sire of her Listed-placed son Mount Helicon), Danehill Dancer and Motivator (sire of her smart 2010 three-year-old Hot

Prospect). Model Queen’s 2010 yearling colt by Dansili sells at Tattersalls on October 6.

Regal Parade, her son by Pivotal, was sold as a yearling for no less than 430,000gns. However, he was gelded before he made his debut and his price fell to 16,000gns when he came on the market again as a three-yearold. Regal Parade had won three times by then but his Timeform rating was accompanied by the squiggle which denotes unreliability. That squiggle is now ancient history, as Regal Parade has progressed so well that he recorded Gr1 victories in the 2009 Betfred Sprint Cup and 2010 Prix Maurice de Gheest.

Regal Parade is inbred 3 x 4 to the great stallion Nureyev, through Polar Falcon and Miesque. Other notable winners by Pivotal with Nureyev inbreeding include the German Oaks winner Silvester Lady, the juvenile Group winner Brazilian Bride and the Listed winner Caesarine.

218 PHOENIX SPRINT S G3 CURRAGH. August 8. 3yo+. 6f.

1. SNAEFELL (IRE) 6 9-7 £37,389 gr g by Danehill Dancer - Sovereign Grace (Standaan) O-Lady Clague B-Newberry Stud Farm TR-M Halford 2. Luisant (GB) 7 9-4 £10,929 ch g by Pivotal - La Legere (Lit de Justice) O-JA McCarthy B-Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd TR-JA Nash 3. Bewitched (IRE) 3 8-11 £5,177 gr f by Dansili - Abbatiale (Kaldoun) O-Mrs John Magnier B-JC Coude TR-Charles O’Brien Margins 0.75, head. Time 1:10.80 (fast 0.20).

Going Yielding.

Age 2-6

Starts 39

Wins 8

Places 18

Earned £293,745

Sire: DANEHILL DANCER. Sire of 116 Stakes winners. In 2010 - LILLIE LANGTRY Darshaan G1, CONTREDANSE Rahy G2, MEMORY Diesis G2, PLANTEUR Giant’s Causeway G2, AIR CHIEF MARSHAL Warning G3, REBEL SOLDIER Irish River G3, SNAEFELL Standaan G3.

1st Dam: Sovereign Grace by Standaan. Winner at 3, 2nd Tipperary Sprint LR. Dam of 5 winners: 1995: Kasimira (f Doyoun) unraced.

1996: Henry Hall (g Common Grounds) 10 wins, 2nd Field Marshal S LR. 1997: Minata (f Alzao) unraced.

1998: SUPER MILLENIUM (c Ridgewood Ben) 3 wins at 3 in Italy.

1999: Sassania (f Persian Bold). Broodmare.

2000: DAGANYA (f Danehill Dancer) 2 wins at 2 and 3, ISweet Mimosa S LR, 2nd Flying Five G2.

2002: HEMARIS (f Sri Pekan) 2 wins at 2 and 3.

2003: Tirawa (g Namid) 2004: SNAEFELL (g Danehill Dancer) 8 wins 2-6, Phoenix Sprint S G3 (twice), Renaissance S G3, Bud Light S LR, Woodlands S LR, 2nd Greenlands S G3, Sapphire S G3, Waterford Testimonial S LR, Belgrave S LR, Abergwaun S LR, 3rd Greenlands S G3, Belgrave S LR, Woodlands S LR, Naas Sprint S LR. 2005: Naias (f Namid) 2006: Simply Topping (f Exceed And Excel) 2008: Mosaicist (f Aussie Rules) unraced to date.

2nd Dam: Gay Nocturne by Lord Gayle. ran twice at 2. Dam of Vivo (g Shaadi: 2nd Oyster S LR, 3rd Blandford S G2), Sovereign Grace (see above).

Broodmare Sire: STANDAAN. Sire of the dams of 9 Stakes winners. In 2010 - SNAEFELL Danehill Dancer G3, DAUNTING LAD Latarmiss LR. The Danehill Dancer/Standaan cross has produced: DAGANYA G2, SNAEFELL G3.

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SNAEFELL gr g 2004 Danzig Danehill Razyana DANEHILL DANCER b 93 Sharpen Up Mira Adonde Lettre d’Amour Zeddaan Standaan Castania SOVEREIGN GRACE gr 89 Lord Gayle Gay Nocturne Pianissimo

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Atan Rocchetta Caro Lianga Grey Sovereign Vareta Orsini Chios Sir Gaylord Sticky Case Fortino II Whispering

219 PHOENIX S G1 CURRAGH. August 8. 2yoc&f. 6f.

1. ZOFFANY (IRE) 9-1 £102,655 b c by Dansili - Tyranny (Machiavellian) O-Michael Tabor B-Epona Bloodstock Ltd TR-AP O’Brien 2. Glor Na Mara (IRE) 9-1 £33,628 b c by Leroidesanimaux - Sister Angelina (Saint Ballado) O-Mrs JS Bolger B-JS Bolger TR-JS Bolger 3. Strong Suit (USA) 9-1 £15,929 ch c by Rahy - Helwa (Silver Hawk) O-Mrs J Wood B-McDowell Farm, Gainsborough Farm et al TR-R Hannon Margins 0.5, short head. Time 1:11.29 (slow 0.29).

Going Yielding.

Age 2

Starts 6

Wins 5

Places 0

Earned £176,536

Sire: DANSILI. Sire of 43 Stakes winners. In 2010 HARBINGER Bering G1, PROVISO Woodman G1, ZOFFANY Machiavellian G1, ICE BLUE Unfuwain G2, ILLUSTRIOUS BLUE Efisio G2, STRAWBERRYDAIQUIRI Travelling Victor G2, AVIATE Irish River G3, FAMOUS NAME Quest For Fame G3.

1st Dam: TYRANNY by Machiavellian. 2 wins at 3.

Dam of 1 winner: 2005: Danvers (f Cape Cross) ran twice.

2006: Good For Her (f Rock of Gibraltar) 2007: Queen of Mean (f Pivotal) unraced.

2008: ZOFFANY (c Dansili) Sold 220,000gns yearling at TAOC1. 5 wins at 2, Phoenix S G1, Tyros S G3, Golden Fleece S LR. 2009: (c Dr Fong) 2nd Dam: DUST DANCER by Suave Dancer. 4 wins at 3, Prix de la Nonette G3. Dam of SPOTLIGHT (f Dr Fong: Lake Placid H G2), Dusty Answer (f Zafonic: 2nd Swinley S LR). Grandam of Counterclaim.

Broodmare Sire: MACHIAVELLIAN. Sire of the dams of 64 Stakes winners. In 2010 - VICTOIRE PISA Neo Universe G1, ZOFFANY Dansili G1.

ZOFFANY b c 2008 Danzig Danehill Razyana DANSILI b 96 Kahyasi Hasili Kerali Mr Prospector Machiavellian Coup de Folie TYRANNY b 2000 Suave Dancer Dust Dancer Galaxie Dust

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Ile de Bourbon Kadissya High Line Sookera Raise A Native Gold Digger Halo Raise The Standard Green Dancer Suavite Blushing Groom High Galaxie

When Zoffany quickened between Strong Suit and Glor Na Mara to land the Phoenix Stakes (his fifth win in six starts), he became the seventh Gr1 winner from the first seven crops by Dansili. Interestingly, three of the seven – Zoffany, Proviso and Zambezi Sun – are out of mares by Mr Prospector line stallions and two others – Price Tag and Harbinger – have dams by stallions whose male lines respectively trace to Mr

Prospector’s sire Raise A Native and grandsire Native Dancer.

Zoffany’s broodmare sire is Machiavellian, whose pedigree has similarities to that of Dansili’s sire Danehill. Whereas Danehill was inbred 3 x 3 to Native Dancer’s daughter Natalma, Machiavellian was inbred to both of Natalma’s parents. Zoffany is also inbred 5 x 4 to Blushing Groom and 5 x 5 to Nijinsky. Triple Gr1 winner Proviso, Gr3 winner Sense Of Joy and the tough Famous Name are other Dansilis with two lines to both Blushing Groom and Nijinsky.

Zoffany’s dam Tyranny, a dual winner over seven furlongs at three, was sold for 230,000gns while carrying Zoffany. The Dansili colt recouped nearly all of his dam’s price as a yearling. Tyranny is a half-sister to Spotlight, a very useful performer at around nine furlongs in Britain and the USA. Their dam Dust Dancer was also well above average, as she showed with her win in the Gr3 Prix de la Nonette. Dust Dancer won at up to a mile and a half, so Zoffany should stay better than most Phoenix Stakes winners.

Dust Dancer was one of three stakes winners out of the Blushing Groom mare Galaxie Dust, who was at her best over six furlongs as a twoyear-old. The others were Zimzalabim, winner of the Austrian Derby and Slovenske Derby, and Bulaxie, a very useful winner from seven furlongs to a mile and a quarter.

220 DEBUTANTE S G2 CURRAGH. August 8. 2yof. 7f.

1. LAUGHING LASHES (USA) 8-12 £57,522 grro f by Mr Greeley - Adventure (Unbridled’s Song) O-McElroy Syndicate B-Runnymede Farm, Robert P Levy TR-Mrs John Harrington 2. Misty For Me (IRE) 8-12 £16,814 b f by Galileo - Butterfly Cove (Storm Cat) O-Michael Tabor B-March Thoroughbreds TR-AP O’Brien 3. Together (IRE) 8-12 £7,965 b f by Galileo - Shadow Song (Pennekamp) O-Derrick Smith B-Lynch Bages Ltd TR-AP O’Brien Margins 1, 3. Time 1:24.49 (slow 0.99).

Going Yielding.

Age 2

Starts 3

Wins 1

Places 2

Earned £68,548

Sire: MR GREELEY. Sire of 40 Stakes winners. In 2010 - LAUGHING LASHES Unbridled’s Song G2, MR GRUFF Clever Trick G3, GREELEY’S ROCKET American Chance LR. 1st Dam: ADVENTURE by Unbridled’s Song. 2 wins at 3 in USA. Dam of 2 winners: 2006: CAPTAIN ELLIS (g Five Star Day) Winner at 3.

2008: LAUGHING LASHES (f Mr Greeley) 1 win at 2, Debutante S G2, 2nd Silver Flash S G3.

2009: (f First Samurai) 2nd Dam: Palace Weekend by Seattle Dancer. unraced. Dam of PALACE EPISODE (c Machiavellian: Racing Post Trophy G1) Broodmare Sire: UNBRIDLED’S SONG. Sire of the dams of 27 Stakes winners. In 2010 - GENERAL QUARTERS Sky Mesa G1, ONCE WERE WILD Johannesburg G1, BRIGHTEXPECTATIONS More Than Ready G2, COFFEE BOY Yonaguska G2, LAUGHING LASHES Mr Greeley G2, BEARPATH Dynaformer G3, EIGHTYFIVEINAFIFTY Forest Camp G3, HOLD ME BACK Giant’s Causeway G3, KRYPTON Rock Hard Ten G3.

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DATA BOOK STAKES RESULTS

European Pattern LAUGHING LASHES gr/ro f 2008 Mr Prospector Gone West Secrettame MR GREELEY ch 92 Reviewer Long Legend Lianga Unbridled Unbridled’s Song Trolley Song ADVENTURE gr/ro 2001 Seattle Dancer Palace Weekend Royal Run

FAME AND GLORY b c 2006 Raise A Native Gold Digger Secretariat Tamerett Bold Ruler Broadway Dancer’s Image Leven Ones Fappiano Gana Facil Caro Lucky Spell Nijinsky My Charmer Wavering Monarch Kazadancoa

Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge MONTJEU b 96 Top Ville Floripedes Toute Cy Mill Reef Shirley Heights Hardiemma GRYADA b/br 93 Windwurf Grimpola Gondel

221 ROYAL WHIP S G2

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special High Top Sega Ville Tennyson Adele Toumignon Never Bend Milan Mill Hardicanute Grand Cross Kaiseradler Wiesenweihe Zank Goldhenne

222 SOVEREIGN S G3 SALISBURY. August 12. 3yo+. 8f.

1. SEA LORD (IRE) 3 8-7 £34,062 b c by Cape Cross - First Fleet (Woodman) O-Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum B-Darley TR-M Johnston 2. Poet’s Voice (GB) 3 8-7 £12,912 b c by Dubawi - Bright Tiara (Chief’s Crown) O-Godolphin B-Darley TR-Saeed bin Suroor 3. Secrecy (GB) 4 9-0 £6,462 b g by King’s Best - Wink (Salse) O-Godolphin B-Whatton Manor Stud TR-Saeed bin Suroor Margins Nose, 0.75. Time 1:41.82 (slow 0.32).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-4

Starts 14

Wins 9

Places Earned 3 £1,854,777

Sire: MONTJEU. Sire of 90 Stakes winners. In 2010 FAME AND GLORY Shirley Heights G1, TAVISTOCK Quest For Fame G1, WALL STREET Grand Lodge G1, JUKEBOX JURY Kenmare G2, GROWL Western Symphony G3, JAN VERMEER Pennekamp G3, CLASS IS CLASS Hector Protector LR, GREEN MOON Green Tune LR, MARIA ROYAL Zafonic LR, MONTJEE Star Way LR, OLD JOCK Dance Floor LR, BUDAPEST Doyoun LR, ERADICATE Indian Ridge LR, HURRICANE FLY Kenmare LR. 1st Dam: Gryada by Shirley Heights. 2 wins at 2, 3rd Premio Dormello G3. Own sister to Golan Heights.

Dam of 8 winners: 1998: Guaranda (f Acatenango) 2 wins at 3, 3rd EBF Upavon S LR. Dam of GRAVITATION (Lillie Langtry S G3) 1999: Grampian (c Selkirk) 4 wins at 2, 3 and 6, 2nd July S LR, Silver Cup H LR. 2001: GRAHAM ISLAND (g Acatenango) 2 wins at 3 and 4.

2002: GRYSKIRK (g Selkirk) Winner at 2.

2003: GAZE (f Galileo) 2 wins at 4 in Germany.

2005: YUMMY MUMMY (f Montjeu) Winner at 3.

2006: FAME AND GLORY (c Montjeu) Sold 190,000gns foal at TADEF. 9 wins 2-4, Tattersalls Gold Cup G1, Coronation Cup G1, Irish Derby G1, Criterium de Saint-Cloud G1, Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial S G2, Royal Whip S G2, Mooresbridge S G3, Ballysax S G3, 2nd Derby S G1, Irish Champion S G1, 3rd Alleged S LR. 2007: RAIN FOREST (c Sadler’s Wells) 2 wins at 3.

2010: (f Montjeu) 2nd Dam: GRIMPOLA by Windwurf. 2 wins in West Germany ARAG Schwarzgold-Rennen (1000 Guineas) G2. Own sister to GRIMBEAU. Dam of Golan Heights (g Shirley Heights: 2nd Parfetts Anniversary July Trophy S LR), Gryada (f Shirley Heights, see above). Grandam of GONBARDA, GLOBAL DREAM, GONFILIA, GONLARGO, GORLOR, Gondoro, Global Dancer, Global World.

Third dam of GOATHEMALA, GALANA.

Wins 7

Places 2

1st Dam: FIRST FLEET by Woodman. 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France, La Coupe des Pouliches de Marseille LR. Dam of 3 winners: 2003: BOTANY BAY (c Storm Cat) 3 wins at 4 and 5 in Canada.

2004: Kon Tiki (f Red Ransom). Broodmare.

2005: Battlecruiser (c Red Ransom) ran a few times.

2006: Sydney Cove (g Cape Cross) 2007: SEA LORD (c Cape Cross) 7 wins at 2 and 3, totesport.com Sovereign S G3.

2008: FRENCH NAVY (c Shamardal) Winner at 2 in France.

2009: (c Singspiel)

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Broodmare Sire: WOODMAN. Sire of the dams of 135 Stakes winners. In 2010 - BYWORD Peintre Celebre G1, KINSALE KING Yankee Victor G1, PROVISO Dansili G1, D’ FUNNYBONE D’Wildcat G2, ROTHESAY Fastnet Rock G2, AILALEA Pulpit G3, REDWOOD High Chaparral G3, SEA LORD Cape Cross G3, STRYKER Fastnet Rock G3, HERCULIAN PRINCE Yamanin Vital LR, HERMAN MUNSTER Traditionally LR, HIDDEN UNIVERSE Linamix LR, I’M SO LUCKY Zilzal LR, TORLUNDY Monarchos LR. The Cape Cross/Woodman cross has produced: HAZYVIEW G2, MUDAARAAH G3, SEA LORD G3.

SEA LORD b c 2007

Foreign Courier CAPE CROSS b/br 94 Ahonoora Park Appeal Balidaress Mr Prospector Woodman Playmate Nureyev Frankova Secret Asset

2nd Dam: Salvinaxia by Linamix. 1 win at 2 in France, 3rd Criterium d’Evry LR. Dam of VIA MILANO. Grandam of CHANTILLY CREME. Broodmare Sire: SINGSPIEL. Sire of the dams of 7 Stakes winners. In 2010 - LIBRANNO Librettist G2, COSMO NEMO SHIN Zenno Rob Roy G3, DEBUSSY Diesis G3, VIA MEDICI Medicean G3.

VIA MEDICI ch f 2007

Earned £70,353

Mr Prospector Machiavellian

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Lorenzaccio Helen Nichols Balidar Innocence Raise A Native Gold Digger Buckpasser Intriguing Northern Dancer Special Graustark Numbered Account

MEDICEAN ch 97 Storm Bird Mystic Goddess Rose Goddess In The Wings

1st Dam: HACHITA by Gone West. 2 wins at 2 and 3. Dam of 1 winner: 2007: ANNOUNCE (f Selkirk) 3 wins at 3 in France, Prix Minerve G3, Prix de Thiberville LR. 2008: (c Azamour) 2009: (c Rail Link)

Singspiel Glorious Song VIA MILANO b 2001 Linamix Salvinaxia Salve

2nd Dam: CHOICE SPIRIT by Danzig. 2 wins at 3 in France Prix de la Calonne LR. Broodmare Sire: GONE WEST. Sire of the dams of 64 SWs. In 2010 - DANDO AMOR Thunder Gulch G2, ANNOUNCE Selkirk G3, BONNY AND CLYDE Auguri G3, EVADING TEMPETE Dubai Destination G3, AWESOME FEATHER Awesome of Course LR, CROW’S NEST Mizzen Mast LR, LA VERITA Unbridled’s Song LR, MEXICAN ROSE Volksraad LR, THE RECTIFIER Langfuhr LR. The Selkirk/Gone West cross has produced: PIPEDREAMER G1, ANNOUNCE G3, Consul General G3.

ANNOUNCE ch f 2007 Atan Sharpen Up Rocchetta SELKIRK ch 88 Nebbiolo Annie Edge Friendly Court Mr Prospector Gone West Secrettame Danzig

2nd Dam: Frankova by Nureyev. Dam of FIRST FLEET (f Woodman, see above), Scottago (c Lear Fan: 3rd American Derby G2). Grandam of Reflect Times, I Am Neo, Hagino Lucere.

Danzig

Places 0

Sire: SELKIRK. Sire of 79 Stakes winners. In 2010 AKMAL Swain G2, ANNOUNCE Gone West G3, TRANQUIL TIGER Distant View G3, GARDENING LEAVE Caerleon LR.

HACHITA ch 2002

FIRST FLEET ch 98

The Montjeu/Shirley Heights cross has produced: ANTON CHEKHOV G1, FAME AND GLORY G1, MONTARE G1, Washington Irving G2, Red Peony G3.

Earned £224,316

Sire: CAPE CROSS. Sire of 62 Stakes winners. In 2010 - ABLE ONE Danehill G1, BEHKABAD Kris G1, CAPECOVER Zabeel G2, CROSSTHESTART Gold And Ivory G2, MEKONG MELODY Niniski G2, TREAT GENTLY In The Wings G2, CORSICA Persian Bold G3, SEA LORD Woodman G3, COLONIAL Mr Prospector LR, FIELD DAY Last Tycoon LR, LAAHEB Sadler’s Wells LR, RECHARGE Robellino LR.

Green Desert

Broodmare Sire: SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. Sire of the dams of 175 Stakes winners. In 2010 - FAME AND GLORY Montjeu G1, SANS FRONTIERES Galileo G2, AKDARENA Hernando G3, POET Pivotal G3, STOTSFOLD Barathea G3, CAPE MARTIN Polish Precedent LR, OPINION POLL Halling LR, PROSPECT WELLS Sadler’s Wells LR, KHYBER KIM Mujahid LR.

Starts 3

2007: VIA MEDICI (f Medicean) Sold 43,417gns yearling at GOOY1. 4 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix de Lieurey G3, Prix des Lilas LR. 2008: FIFTH COMMANDMENT (f Holy Roman Emperor) 3 wins at 2.

2009: (f Lawman)

Coup de Folie

CURRAGH. August 8. 3yo+. 10f.

Starts 14

DEAUVILLE. August 12. 3yof. 2500m.

1. ANNOUNCE (GB) 8-9 £35,398 ch f by Selkirk - Hachita (Gone West) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-A Fabre 2. Shamanova (IRE) 8-9 £14,159 b f by Danehill Dancer - Shamadara (Kahyasi) O-HH The Aga Khan B-HH The Aga Khan’s Studs SC TR-A de Royer-Dupre 3. Middle Club (GB) 8-9 £10,619 b f by Fantastic Light - Anna Oleanda (Old Vic) O-RJ McCreery B-Stowell Hill Ltd TR-R Hannon Margins Neck, 1.5. Time 2:46.80 (slow 9.30).

Going Good to soft.

Age 3

1. FAME AND GLORY (GB) 4 9-12 £53,097 b c by Montjeu - Gryada (Shirley Heights) O-Derrick Smith B-Ptarmigan Bloodstock Limited TR-AP O’Brien 2. Dixie Music (IRE) 4 9-9 £16,814 b c by Montjeu - Dixielake (Lake Coniston) O-Mrs John Magnier B-Lynch Bages Ltd TR-AP O’Brien 3. Grand Admiral (USA) 4 9-9 £7,965 b c by Giant’s Causeway - Myth (Ogygian) O-Mrs John Magnier B-Commonwealth TR-AP O’Brien Margins 3.5, 1.25. Time 2:06.62 (slow 1.62).

Going Good.

Age 2-3

223 PRIX MINERVE G3

Choice Spirit Zaizafon

Native Dancer Mixed Marriage Rockefella Chambiges Yellow God Novara Be Friendly No Court Raise A Native Gold Digger Secretariat Tamerett Northern Dancer Pas de Nom The Minstrel Mofida

Raise A Native Gold Digger Halo Raise The Standard Northern Dancer South Ocean Sassafras Cocarde Sadler’s Wells High Hawk Halo Ballade Mendez Lunadix Sallust Renee Martin

225 DESMOND S G3 LEOPARDSTOWN. August 12. 3yo+. 8f.

1. BEETHOVEN (IRE) 3 9-7 £34,513 b c by Oratorio - Queen Titi (Sadler’s Wells) O-M Tabor, D Smith, Mrs J Magnier B-Whisperview Trading Ltd TR-AP O’Brien 2. Dandy Boy (ITY) 4 9-7 £10,089 b c by Danetime - Fleet of Light (Spectrum) O-ML Al Basti B-Razza Emiliana TR-D Marnane 3. Emulous (GB) 3 8-11 £4,779 b f by Dansili - Aspiring Diva (Distant View) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-DK Weld Margins 0.75, 1.75. Time 1:39.52.

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-3

Starts 14

Wins 3

Places 7

Earned £350,006

Sire: ORATORIO. Sire of 7 Stakes winners. In 2010 BANCHEE Spectacularphantom G1, KING TORUS Mujadil G2, BEETHOVEN Sadler’s Wells G3, LOLLY FOR DOLLY Chester House G3.

1st Dam: QUEEN TITI by Sadler’s Wells. 2 wins, Garnet S LR. Own sister to PSALM. Dam of 1 winner: 2007: BEETHOVEN (c Oratorio) 3 wins at 2 and 3, Dewhurst S G1, Desmond S G3, 3rd O’Brien National S G1, Anglesey S G3.

2010: (c Holy Roman Emperor) 2nd Dam: Litani River by Irish River. 3rd Prix Soya LR. Own sister to OR VISION. Dam of PSALM (f Sadler’s Wells: Concorde S G3), QUEEN TITI.

224 PRIX DE LIEUREY G3 DEAUVILLE. August 12. 3yof. 1600m.

1. VIA MEDICI (IRE) 8-11 £35,398 ch f by Medicean - Via Milano (Singspiel) O-SCEA Haras de Saint Pair B-6c Racing Ltd TR-F Rohaut 2. Field Day (IRE) 8-11 £14,159 br f by Cape Cross - Naval Affair (Last Tycoon) O/B-Ballymacoll Stud TR-BJ Meehan 3. Rockatella (IRE) 8-11 £10,619 b f by Rock of Gibraltar - Patrimony (Cadeaux Genereux) O-Stall H2O B-Ennistown Stud TR-W Hefter Margins 1, short neck. Time 1:41.30.

Going Good to soft.

Broodmare Sire: SADLER’S WELLS. Sire of the dams of 233 Stakes winners. In 2010 CAMPANOLOGIST Kingmambo G1, CHINESE WHITE Dalakhani G1, WORKFORCE King’s Best G1, APPROVE Oasis Dream G2, BANKABLE Medicean G2, MEISHO BELUGA French Deputy G2, ZARIUS Zabeel G2, BALETTI Gulch G3, BEETHOVEN Oratorio G3, CAT JUNIOR Storm Cat G3, DEEM Dalakhani G3, ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL Elusive Quality G3, EMERALD COMMANDER Pivotal G3, POSAVINA Tiger Hill G3.

BEETHOVEN b c 2007 Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Razyana Spring Adieu Vienna Vaguely Noble Noble Lassie Alydar Montage Katonka Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Riverman Irish River Irish Star Raise A Native Luv Luvin’ Ringing Bells Danzig

Age 2-3

Starts 6

Wins 4

Places 0

Earned £77,387

Danehill ORATORIO b 2002

Sire: MEDICEAN. Sire of 20 Stakes winners. In 2010 - AL SHEMALI Generous G1, BANKABLE Sadler’s Wells G2, VIA MEDICI Singspiel G3, MARIE DE MEDICI Caerleon LR, MR MEDICI Platini LR, VIRGINIA HALL Pursuit of Love LR, TRENCHANT Lomond LR.

Mahrah

Sadler’s Wells QUEEN TITI b 2002

1st Dam: VIA MILANO by Singspiel. 3 wins at 2 in France, Prix des Reservoirs G3. Dam of 2 winners: 2006: (c Tiger Hill)

Litani River

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226 PRIX GONTAUT-BIRON G3 DEAUVILLE. August 14. 4yo+. 2000m.

1. VISION D’ETAT (FR) 5 8-10 £35,398 b h by Chichicastenango - Uberaba (Garde Royale) O-J Detre B-Gaetan Gilles TR-E Libaud 2. Budai (GER) 4 8-9 £14,159 b c by Dai Jin - Bejaria (Konigsstuhl) O-PT Stable B-Gestut Schlenderhan TR-W Hickst 3. Cirrus des Aigles (FR) 4 8-9 £10,619 b g by Even Top - Taille de Guepe (Septieme Ciel) O-JCA Dupouy B-Y Lelimouzin, B Deschamps TR-Mme C Barande-Barbe Margins 1, 1.5. Time 2:12.10 (slow 7.60).

Going Very soft.

Age 2-5

Starts 15

Wins 10

Places Earned 2 £2,341,158

Sire: CHICHICASTENANGO. Sire of 4 Stakes winners. In 2010 - BLEK Exit To Nowhere G2, VISION D’ETAT Garde Royale G3.

1st Dam: UBERABA by Garde Royale. 4 wins over jumps in France. Dam of 5 winners: 1994: Guatemala (f Synefos) unraced.

1995: Horse Pistol (g Synefos) 1996: DIANA LA BELLE (f Synefos) Winner at 3.

1998: Miss Canon (f Cadoudal). Broodmare.

1999: ROYAL AWAY (g Cadoudal) 2 wins.

2000: BRONNSA (f Kadalko) Winner over jumps.

2002: MILAN DEUX MILLE (g Double Bed) 5 wins.

2005: VISION D’ETAT (c Chichicastenango) 10 wins 2-5, Prince of Wales’s S G1, Prix du Jockey Club G1, Prix Ganay G1, Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup G1, Prix Niel G2, Prix Gontaut-Biron G3, 2nd Prix Foy G2, 3rd Prix d’Harcourt G2.

2006: Nataba (f Chichicastenango) unraced.

2008: Affaire d’Etat (c Chichicastenango) unraced.

Broodmare Sire: GARDE ROYALE. Sire of the dams of 27 Stakes winners. In 2010 - VISION D’ETAT Chichicastenango G3.

1993: Pareo Bleu (c Steinlen) 1994: PEINTRE CELEBRE (c Nureyev) Champion 3yo in Europe in 1997. 5 wins, Grand Prix de Paris G1, Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe G1, Prix du Jockey Club G1. Sire.

1995: Pine Chip (f Nureyev). Dam of POUVOIR ABSOLU (Prix Lord Seymour LR, Prix Rene Bedel LR, Prix de la Porte de Madrid LR, 2nd Grand Prix de Deauville G2), Perfect Murder (3rd Grand Prix de Clairefontaine LR) 1996: Peace Signal (f Time For A Change) Dam of PAINTER’S DREAM (Allez France H LR).

1997: Pyramid Lake (f Broad Brush) unraced. Dam of Pyramid Love (2nd Doubledogdare S G3), Pyrana (3rd Locust Grove H G3).

1999: Pierre Bonnard (c Danzig) 2 wins at 5 and 6 in France, 3rd Grand Prix de Compiegne LR. 2000: PEINTURE ROSE (f Storm Cat) 2 wins at 3 in France, Prix Ceres LR. 2002: Peinture Ancienne (f Seeking The Gold) unraced.

2003: POINTILLISTE (c Giant’s Causeway) 5 wins, Prix de Barbeville G3, 2nd Prix Vicomtesse Vigier G2.

2004: Peintre du Roi (g El Prado) unplaced.

2006: PEINTURE RARE (f Sadler’s Wells) 2 wins, Prix de Pomone G2, 2nd Prix de Royallieu G2, Prix Minerve G3.

2008: Peinture Abstraite (f Holy Roman Emperor) unraced to date.

2nd Dam: PETROLEUSE by Habitat. 2 wins at 2 and 3 Princess Elizabeth S G3. Dam of PEINTURE BLEUE, PROVINS (c Chief’s Crown: William P Kyne H G3, 2nd San Luis Rey S G1), PARME (c Blushing Groom: Prix Andre Baboin G3), Chateau Royal (c Personal Hope: 2nd Gladness S G3, Tetrarch S G3).

Grandam of POLICY MAKER, PUSHKIN, PLACE ROUGE. Third dam of PLANTEUR.

VISION D’ETAT b h 2005

PEINTURE RARE b f 2006

Kaldoun Mossma CHICHICASTENANGO gr 98 Antheus Smala Small Partie Mill Reef Garde Royale Royal Way UBERABA b/br 86 Montevideo Ile d’Amour Old England

Caro Katana Tip Moss Ticma Northern Dancer Apachee Fabulous Dancer Summer Parties Never Bend Milan Mill Sicambre Right Away Honeyway Fair Nicolle Wild Risk Folie Douce

Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma SADLER’S WELLS b 81 Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Raise A Native Alydar Sweet Tooth PEINTURE BLEUE ch 87 Habitat Petroleuse Plencia

227 PRIX DE POMONE G2

Nearco Lady Angela Native Dancer Almahmoud Hail To Reason Lalun Forli Thong Native Dancer Raise You On-And-On Plum Cake Sir Gaylord Little Hut Le Haar Petite Saguenay

228 GEOFFREY FREER S G3

DEAUVILLE. August 14. 3yo+f&m. 2500m.

NEWBURY. August 14. 3yo+. 13f 61yds.

1. PEINTURE RARE (IRE) 4 9-4 £65,575 b f by Sadler’s Wells - Peinture Bleue (Alydar) O-Ecurie Wildenstein B-Dayton Investments Ltd TR-E Lellouche 2. High Heeled (IRE) 4 9-4 £25,310 b f by High Chaparral - Uncharted Haven (Turtle Island) O-G Strawbridge, J Wigan B-Ballylinch Stud TR-JHM Gosden 3. Burn The Breeze (IRE) 5 9-4 £12,080 b m by Beat Hollow - Madiyla (Darshaan) O-Duchess of Bedford B-Bloomsbury Stud TR-Mlle H Van Zuylen Margins 1, Nose. Time 2:53.10 (slow 15.60).

Going Very soft.

1. SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) 4 9-8 £32,359 ch c by Galileo - Llia (Shirley Heights) O-Sir Robert Ogden B-The Lavington Stud TR-J Noseda 2. Laaheb (GB) 4 9-4 £12,266 b g by Cape Cross - Maskunah (Sadler’s Wells) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Darley TR-MA Jarvis 3. Saptapadi (IRE) 4 9-4 £6,139 ch g by Indian Ridge - Olympienne (Sadler’s Wells) O/B-Ballymacoll Stud TR-Sir Michael Stoute Margins 2.25, 1.25. Time 2:52.22 (slow 3.72).

Going Good to soft.

Age 3-4

Starts 8

Wins 2

Places 3

Earned £131,016

Sire: SADLER’S WELLS. Sire of 318 Stakes winners.

In 2010 - PEINTURE RARE Alydar G2, BULLET TRAIN Danehill G3, CHANGING SKIES Silver Hawk G3, PRECIOUS GEM Danehill G3, TACTIC Darshaan G3.

1st Dam: PEINTURE BLEUE by Alydar. 3 wins at 3 in France, USA, Long Island H G2. Dam of 5 winners:

Broodmare Sire: SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. Sire of the dams of 175 Stakes winners. In 2010 - FAME AND GLORY Montjeu G1, SANS FRONTIERES Galileo G1, OPINION POLL Halling G2, AKDARENA Hernando G3, POET Pivotal G3, STOTSFOLD Barathea G3.

SANS FRONTIERES ch c 2006

Age 2-4

Starts 8

Wins 3

Places 3

Earned £128,141

Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 74 SWs. In 2010 - CAPE BLANCO Presidium G1, MAHBOOBA Red Ransom G1, MISTY FOR ME Storm Cat G1, RIP VAN WINKLE Stravinsky G1, SANS FRONTIERES Shirley Heights G1, KITE WOOD Mark of Esteem G2, LINTON Centaine G2, MIDAS TOUCH Darshaan G2, LILY OF THE VALLEY Pennekamp G3, MIKHAIL GLINKA Mark of Esteem G3, TOGETHER Pennekamp G3.

1st Dam: Llia by Shirley Heights. Winner at 2, 3rd Madagans Pretty Polly S LR. Dam of 6 winners:

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Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Mr Prospector Miswaki Hopespringseternal Lombard Allegretta Anatevka Never Bend Mill Reef Milan Mill Hardicanute Hardiemma Grand Cross Bold Lad Persian Bold Relkarunner Busted Etoile des Galles Welsh Star Northern Dancer

Sadler’s Wells GALILEO b 98 Urban Sea

Shirley Heights LLIA b 92

The Chichicastenango/Garde Royale cross has produced: VISION D’ETAT G1, CHICHI CREASY G3.

BINIOU, Indian Days, Irish Cat, Roscoff, ENNEMI D’ETAT, SANS LIMITES, Cyberko. Fourth dam of King David.

Broodmare Sire: PRIOLO. Sire of the dams of 15 Stakes winners. In 2010 - SHAKESPEAREAN Shamardal G2.

SHAKESPEAREAN b c 2007

Llyn Gwynant

229 HUNGERFORD S G2 NEWBURY. August 14. 3yo+. 7f.

1. SHAKESPEAREAN (IRE) 3 8-11 £51,093 b c by Shamardal - Paimpolaise (Priolo) O-Godolphin B-Mrs H Owen TR-Saeed bin Suroor 2. Cat Junior (USA) 5 9-3 £19,368 bbr h by Storm Cat - Luna Wells (Sadler’s Wells) O-Roldvale Limited B-March Thoroughbreds TR-BJ Meehan 3. Ouqba (GB) 4 9-3 £9,693 b c by Red Ransom - Dancing Mirage (Machiavellian) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Highclere Stud TR-BW Hills Margins 1.5, 0.5. Time 1:26.38 (slow 3.38).

Going Good to soft.

Age 2-3

Starts 10

Wins 5

Places Earned 1 £1,079,664

Sire: SHAMARDAL. Sire of 15 Stakes winners. In 2010 - FAINT PERFUME Zabeel G1, LOPE DE VEGA Vettori G1, SHAKESPEAREAN Priolo G2, ZAZOU Lomitas G2, DUNBOYNE EXPRESS Polish Precedent G3.

1st Dam: Paimpolaise by Priolo. Dam of 1 winner: 2004: (c Barathea) 2005: Jebel Musa (f Rock of Gibraltar) unplaced.

2006: Pearlitas Passion (f High Chaparral) unplaced.

2007: SHAKESPEAREAN (c Shamardal) Sold 56,021gns yearling at GOOY1. 5 wins at 2 and 3, Hungerford S G2, Solario S G3, Surrey S LR, 3rd Superlative S G2.

2008: (f Shamardal) 2009: (c Acclamation) 2010: (c Acclamation) 2nd Dam: Basilea by Frere Basile. Dam of PONTAVEN (f Try My Best: Prix de Saint-Georges G3, 2nd Dubai Poule d’Essai des Pouliches G1), ALBACORA (f Fairy King: Prix Herod LR), Labbasea (g Last Tycoon: 3rd Prix du Ranelagh LR). Grandam of SAINTE MARINE, JOSR ALGARHOUD, CAP COZ, HAMMIYA, TRAOU MAD, GOUDENKO. Third dam of

Storm Bird Terlingua Rahy Mariah’s Storm Immense Mr Prospector Machiavellian Coup de Folie Troy Helen Street Waterway Northern Dancer Sovereign Dancer Bold Princess Irish River Primevere Spring Is Sprung Djakao Frere Basile Pola Up Spirits Gay Apparel Brief Attire Storm Cat

Giant’s Causeway SHAMARDAL b 2002 Helsinki

Priolo

2nd Dam: LLYN GWYNANT by Persian Bold. 5 wins, Desmond S G3, Matron S G3, 4th Ciga Prix de l’Opera G2. Dam of GUEST CONNECTIONS (g Zafonic: Premio Primi Passi G3), LADY OF THE LAKE (f Caerleon: George Stubbs Rated S. H LR), Llia (see above). Grandam of Coventina.

Broodmare Sire: ALYDAR. Sire of the dams of 135 Stakes winners. In 2010 - GIO PONTI Tale of The Cat G1, A LITTLE WARM Stormin Fever G2, PEINTURE RARE Sadler’s Wells G2.

The Sadler’s Wells/Alydar cross has produced: PEINTURE RARE G2, ALLUREMENT G3, DOUBLE LEAF G3, Boldini G1.

Smadoun

1997: DILSAA (g Night Shift) 3 wins.

1998: Effie (f Royal Academy) unraced. Broodmare.

1999: KOOTENAY (f Selkirk) 4 wins, Masaka S LR, Princess Elizabeth S LR, Premio Coolmore LR, 2nd Premio Dormello G3, 3rd Falmouth S G2.

Dam of Kelowna (3rd HBPA. S LR) 2000: JAY GEE’S CHOICE (g Barathea) 4 wins 2-4.

2001: GRETNA (f Groom Dancer) Winner at 3.

2005: KING FINGAL (g King’s Best) 3 wins 3-5.

2006: SANS FRONTIERES (c Galileo) Sold 450,000gns yearling at TAOC1. 3 wins at 2 and 4, Irish Field Irish St Leger G1, Princess of Wales’s S G2, CGA Geoffrey Freer S G3, 2nd Craven S G3, 3rd Dante S G2.

2007: Hellenio (g Cape Cross) 2009: (c Cape Cross) 2010: (c Montjeu)

PAIMPOLAISE b 98 Basilea

230 PRIX GUILLAUME D’ORNANO G2 DEAUVILLE. August 15. 3yo. 2000m.

1. SCALO (GB) 9-2 £65,575 b c by Lando - Sky Dancing (Exit To Nowhere) O-Gestut Ittlingen B-Gestut Ittlingen TR-A Wohler 2. Wealthy (IRE) 8-11 £25,310 b c by Refuse To Bend - Enrich (Dynaformer) O-Godolphin SNC B-Darley Stud Management Co Ltd TR-A Fabre 3. Black Spirit (USA) 8-11 £12,080 b c by Black Minnaloushe - L’Extra Honor (Hero’s Honor) O-AD Spence B-Arundel Farm LLC TR-CG Cox Margins 2, 1.5. Time 2:13.00 (slow 8.50).

Going Very soft.

Age 2-3

Starts 6

Wins 4

Places 0

Earned £127,143

Sire: LANDO. Sire of 24 Stakes winners. In 2010 SCALO Exit To Nowhere G2.

1st Dam: SKY DANCING by Exit To Nowhere. 5 wins at 2 and 4 in Germany, Italy, Premio Buontalenta LR. Dam of 4 winners: 2003: SEXY LADY (f Danehill Dancer) 4 wins at 3 in France, Germany, Prix Chloe G3. Broodmare.

2004: Sky Express (c Lando) unraced.

2005: Scolari (c Monsun) 5 wins at 4 and 5 in France, Germany, 2nd Grosser Preis der Dortmunder Wirtschaft G3.

2006: SKYLOR (c Sakhee) 3 wins at 4 in Germany.

2007: SCALO (c Lando) 4 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Germany, Prix Guillaume d’Ornano G2, Fruhjahrspreis des Bankhauses Metzler G3, onextwo.com Bavarian Classic G3.

2008: Stromberg (c Medicean) unraced to date.

2009: (f Lomitas) 2010: (c Dalakhani) 2nd Dam: Saquiace by Sagace. 4 wins at 3 and 4 in France, 2nd Grand Prix de Villeurbanne LR. Dam of SKY DANCING (f Exit To Nowhere, see above), Starla (f Lando: 3rd Bremer Stuten Meile LR).

Grandam of WHAT’S UP PUSSYCAT. Broodmare Sire: EXIT TO NOWHERE. Sire of the dams of 22 Stakes winners. In 2010 - BLEK Chichicastenango G2, SCALO Lando G2, DARIOLE Highest Honor G3, EKIN Mujahid LR, INVINCIBLE SON Orpen LR, BANJAXED GIRL King’s Theatre LR, MAGIC MAMBO Hernando LR. SCALO b c 2007 Surumu Acatenango Aggravate LANDO b 90 Sharpman Laurea Licata Irish River Exit To Nowhere Coup de Folie SKY DANCING b 97 Sagace Saquiace Laquiola

Literat Surama Aggressor Raven Locks Sharpen Up Miss Manon Dschingis Khan Liberty Riverman Irish Star Halo Raise The Standard Luthier Seneca Lyphard Kalila

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DATA BOOK STAKES RESULTS

European Pattern 231 PRIX JACQUES LE MAROIS G1 DEAUVILLE. August 15. 3yo+c&f. 1600m.

1. MAKFI (GB) 3 8-11 £303,398 b c by Dubawi - Dhelaal (Green Desert) O-Mathieu Offenstadt B-Shadwell Estate Co Ltd TR-M Delzangles 2. Goldikova (IRE) 5 9-1 £121,381 b m by Anabaa - Born Gold (Blushing Groom) O/B-Wertheimer et Frere TR-F Head 3. Paco Boy (IRE) 5 9-4 £60,690 b h by Desert Style - Tappen Zee (Sandhurst Prince) O-The Calvera Partnership No 2 B-Mrs Joan Browne TR-R Hannon Margins 2.5, neck. Time 1:39.40. Going Very soft.

Age 2-3

Starts 5

Wins 4

Places 0

Earned £577,526

Sire: DUBAWI. Sire of 13 Stakes winners. In 2010 HAPPY ARCHER Jeune G1, MAKFI Green Desert G1, IRISH FIELD Hernando G2, MONTEROSSO Barathea G2, WORTHADD Rahy G2, ANNA SALAI Caerleon G3, CELLARMASTER Sound Reason G3.

1st Dam: Dhelaal by Green Desert. unraced. Dam of 1 winner: 2007: MAKFI (c Dubawi) Sold 26,000gns 2yo at TAAUT. 4 wins, 2000 Guineas G1, Prix Jacques Le Marois G1, Prix Djebel G3.

2008: Jadhwah (f Nayef) unraced to date.

2009: (c Medicean) 2nd Dam: Irish Valley by Irish River. ran on the flat in France at 2 and 3. Dam of ALHAARTH (c Unfuwain: Dewhurst S G1, 3rd Irish Champion S G1, Sussex S G1), GREEN POLA (f Nijinsky: Prix du Calvados G3).

Grandam of AQALEEM, CAPE LIZBURNE.

Well Rounded (f Reset3rd Hill-Smith S LR).

2001: Rosa Raisa (f Rainbow Quest) Broodmare.

2002: Roundel (f Kingmambo) Died in 2010.

2003: MELODIC SCORE (c Kingmambo) Winner at 4 in UAE. 2004: Peace Bell (f Kingmambo). Broodmare.

2005: CAMPANOLOGIST (c Kingmambo) 9 wins 2-5, Rheinland-Pokal G1, Deutschland Preis G1, King Edward VII S G2, Dubai City of Gold S G2, Winter Hill S G3, Mill Feilden S LR, 2nd Hardwicke S G2, York S G2, Cumberland Lodge S G3, Rose of Lancaster S G3, 3rd Gran Premio di Milano G1, Derby Trial G3, Arc Trial G3.

2006: SONG CYCLE (c Cherokee Run) 3 wins at 2 to 4 in USA. 2007: Holy Music (c Holy Bull) unraced to date.

2008: Glorious Success (f Successful Appeal) 2010: (f Giant’s Causeway) 2nd Dam: GLORIOUS SONG by Halo. Champion older mare in Canada and USA in 1980. 17 wins, Spinster S G1, La Canada S G1, Santa Margarita Invitational H G1, Top Flight H G1, 2nd Marlboro Cup H G1, Amory L Haskell H G1, Beldame S G1, Santa Margarita Invitational H G1. Own sister to SAINT BALLADO and DEVIL’S BAG. Dam of SINGSPIEL (c In The Wings: International S G1, Coronation Cup G1, Canadian International S G1, Japan Cup G1, 2nd Coronation Cup G1, Eclipse S G1, Grand Prix de Paris G1, Breeders’ Cup Turf G1), RAHY (c Blushing Groom: Bel Air H G2, 2nd Middle Park S G1), RAKEEN (c Northern Dancer: Allen Snijman S G2, 3rd Rothmans July H G1). Grandam of MEZZO SOPRANO, DANON CHANTILLY, EMIRATES TO DUBAI. Broodmare Sire: SADLER’S WELLS. See race 225.

1st Dam: SARAH GEORGINA by Persian Bold.

Winner at 2, (retired due to an accident). Dam of 6 winners: 1991: Soolaimon (f Shareef Dancer). Dam of Reduit (2nd Criterium de Saint-Cloud G1) 1992: LORD JIM (g Kahyasi) 7 wins, Challenge Race LR, 3rd Betty Barclay Oleander-Rennen G3, Bristol Novices’ Hurdle G2.

1993: (f Thatching). died.

1994: INTELLECTUELLE (f Caerleon) Winner at 2 in France. Dam of Strike One (3rd Coolmore Winter Cup LR). Grandam of Cavaliere (2nd Prix Fille de l’Air G3) 1995: Night Owl (f Night Shift). Broodmare.

1997: AUDACIEUSE (f Rainbow Quest) 3 wins at 3 in France, Prix de Flore G3. Broodmare.

2000: Fritz (c Peintre Celebre) unraced.

2001: GIRONDE (g Sadler’s Wells) 2 wins.

2002: Red Sans (g Rainbow Quest) 2003: Nouvelle Lune (f Fantastic Light) unraced.

Broodmare.

2005: Son of Sarah (c Oasis Dream) 2006: SIGNELLA (f Selkirk) Winner at 3. Broodmare.

2008: WAITER’S DREAM (c Oasis Dream) Sold 85,000gns yearling at TAOC2. 2 wins at 2, Sportingbet.com Acomb S G3.

2009: (c Val Royal) 2nd Dam: DANCE BY NIGHT by Northfields. 2 wins at 2, unraced at 3 years due to an accident. Dam of DANSEUSE DU SOIR (f Thatching: Dubai Poule d’Essai des Pouliches G1, Prix de la Foret G1, 3rd P. Fresnay-le-Buffard Jacques Le Marois G1), DANA SPRINGS (f Aragon: Upavon Fillies’ S LR, Piaget d’Or LR), DON CORLEONE (c Caerleon: Robert Sice Memorial July Trophy S LR, 2nd Westminster Taxi Insurance Gordon S G3, 3rd Tripleprint Geoffrey Freer S G2), Danseuse du Nord (f Kahyasi: 3rd Prix de Malleret G2), Circus Dance (c Sadler’s Wells: 3rd Emirates Airline Prix du Jockey Club G1). Grandam of SCINTILLO, JUMBAJUKIBA. Third dam of DANZON, Montecito, Saucy Brown, La Reine Mambo.

1988: DARIYOUN (c Shahrastani) 7 wins, Prix Lord Seymour LR, Prix Scaramouche LR, Gran Premio de Madrid LR, 2nd Prix de Lutece G3, Prix d’Hedouville G3, 3rd Prix du Cadran G1. Sire.

1989: DARDISTAN (c Alleged) 5 wins at 3 to 5.

1990: DARDJINI (g Nijinsky) 7 wins, New Stand H. Hurdle G3, 3rd Europe Champion Hurdle G1, Denny Gold Medal Novice Chase G1.

1991: DARARITA (f Halo) Winner at 3 in France. Dam of DARASIM (Goodwood Cup G2, Prix Kergorlay G2, 3rd Gold Cup G1, Prix du Cadran G1).

1992: Dariyani (c Doyoun) unraced.

1993: DARAZARI (c Sadler’s Wells) 3 wins, Ranvet S G1, 3rd Chipping Norton S G1. Sire.

1995: Kilimanjaro (c Shirley Heights) Winner at 2, 2nd King Edward VII S G2. Sire.

1996: Rhagaas (c Sadler’s Wells) Winner at 2, 2nd Prix de Lutece G3, 3rd Prix du Jockey Club G1.

1999: DIAGHILEV (g Sadler’s Wells) Champion older horse in Hong Kong in 2003-04. 4 wins, Queen Elizabeth II Cup G1.

2004: Evita (f Selkirk). Broodmare.

2005: DAR RE MI (f Singspiel) 6 wins, Pretty Polly S G1, Yorkshire Oaks G1, Sheema Classic G1, 2nd Yorkshire Oaks G1, Prix Vermeille G1, 3rd Breeders’ Cup Turf G1.

2007: REWILDING (c Tiger Hill) Sold 500,000gns yearling at TAOC1. 3 wins, Great Voltigeur S G2, Cocked Hat S LR, 2nd Prix Noailles G2, 3rd Derby S G1.

2nd Dam: Delsy by Abdos. 1 win at 3 in France, 3rd Prix de Pomone G3. Dam of DARSHAAN (c Shirley Heights: Prix du Jockey Club G1), DARARA (f Top Ville, see above), DALARA (f Doyoun: Prix de Royallieu G2, 3rd Prix Royal Oak G1), DARAYDAN (g Kahyasi: George Stubbs Rated S. H LR), DABARA (f Shardari: Prix de Thiberville LR), Dalal (c Labus: 3rd Grand Prix de Vichy G3). Grandam of DALIAPOUR, COURTEOUS, DALAMPOUR, SCRIPTWRITER, HERON ISLAND, DAROMANN, DABTIYA.

The Dubawi/Green Desert cross has produced: MAKFI G1, Dubawi Gold LR. See race 33 in the June issue

The Kingmambo/Sadler’s Wells cross has produced: CAMPANOLOGIST G1, DIVINE PROPORTIONS G1, EL CONDOR PASA G1, HENRYTHENAVIGATOR G1, QUEEN CLEOPATRA G1, THEWAYYOUARE G1, VIRGINIA WATERS G1, AKAREM G3, AMBOBO LR, Ershaad G1, You’ll Be Mine G1, Shahin G2.

See race 181 in the September issue

Broodmare Sire: PERSIAN BOLD. Sire of the dams of 76 SWs. In 2010 - CORSICA Cape Cross G3, WAITER’S DREAM Oasis Dream G3, CARIOCA Rakti LR, EUSTACHIONE Desert Prince LR.

Broodmare Sire: TOP VILLE. Sire of the dams of 84 Stakes winners. In 2010 - DAR RE MI Singspiel G1, REWILDING Tiger Hill G2, ALPACCO Desert King LR, BELLA AMICA Black Sam Bellamy LR.

MAKFI b c 2007

CAMPANOLOGIST b h 2005

WAITER’S DREAM b c 2008

REWILDING b c 2007

Broodmare Sire: GREEN DESERT. Sire of the dams of 69 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MAKFI Dubawi G1, KATICI PRINCESS Noverre G3.

Mr Prospector Con Game Shareef Dancer Colorado Dancer Fall Aspen Shirley Heights Deploy Slightly Dangerous Dancing Brave Jawaher High Tern Northern Dancer Danzig Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Foreign Courier Courtly Dee Riverman Irish River Irish Star Val de Loir Green Valley Sly Pola Seeking The Gold

Dubai Millennium DUBAWI b 2002 Zomaradah

Green Desert DHELAAL b 2002 Irish Valley

Native Dancer Raise You Nashua Gold Digger Sequence Northern Dancer Nureyev Special Prove Out Pasadoble Santa Quilla Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Hail To Reason Halo Cosmah Herbager Ballade Miss Swapsco

Danzig

Raise A Native Mr Prospector KINGMAMBO b 90 Miesque

Sadler’s Wells RING OF MUSIC b 93 Glorious Song

232 RHEINLAND-POKAL G1

Green Desert Foreign Courier OASIS DREAM b 2000 Dancing Brave Hope Bahamian Bold Lad Persian Bold Relkarunner SARAH GEORGINA b 87 Northfields Dance By Night Elvina

233 ACOMB S G3

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Lyphard Navajo Princess Mill Reef Sorbus Bold Ruler Barn Pride Relko Running Blue Northern Dancer Little Hut Dancer’s Image Relicia

Danzig Danehill Razyana TIGER HILL b 95 Appiani II The Filly Tigress Silver High Top Top Ville Sega Ville DARARA b 83 Abdos Delsy Kelty

234 GREAT VOLTIGEUR S G2

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Herbager Angela Rucellai St Chad Templeogue Derring-Do Camenae Charlottesville La Sega Arbar Pretty Lady Venture Marilla

235 INTERNATIONAL S G1

COLOGNE. August 15. 3yo+. 2400m.

YORK. August 17. 2yo. 7f.

YORK. August 17. 3yoc&g. 12f.

YORK. August 17. 3yo+. 10f 88yds.

1. CAMPANOLOGIST (USA) 5 9-6 £88,496 b h by Kingmambo - Ring of Music (Sadler’s Wells) O-Godolphin B-Darley TR-Saeed bin Suroor 2. Appel Au Maitre (FR) 6 9-6 £29,204 ch h by Starborough - Rotina (Crystal Glitters) O-Stall Perlen B-G & Mme G Forien TR-Wido Neuroth 3. Zazou (GER) 3 8-10 £13,274 b c by Shamardal - Zaza Top (Lomitas) O-WH Sport International B-Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof TR-M Hofer Margins 3.5, short head. Time 2:40.81. Going Soft.

1. WAITER’S DREAM (GB) 9-0 £29,630 b c by Oasis Dream - Sarah Georgina (Persian Bold) O-RP Foden B-Ridgecourt Stud TR-BJ Meehan 2. Silvertrees (IRE) 9-0 £11,205 b g by Footstepsinthesand - Kingsridge (King’s Theatre) O-Mrs I Gibson B-Ben Sangster TR-GA Swinbank 3. Timothy T (GB) 9-0 £5,600 bl g by Pastoral Pursuits - Point Perfect (Dansili) O-Op Centre B-Susan Cole, Lesley McGrath TR-M Botti Margins 4.5, 1. Time 1:24.82 (slow 1.32).

Going Good.

1. RIP VAN WINKLE (IRE) 4 9-5 £393,700 b c by Galileo - Looking Back (Stravinsky) O-Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, D Smith B-Roberto Brogi TR-AP O’Brien 2. Twice Over (GB) 5 9-5 £149,241 bbr h by Observatory - Double Crossed (Caerleon) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-HRA Cecil 3. Byword (GB) 4 9-5 £74,690 ch c by Peintre Celebre - Binche (Woodman) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-A Fabre Margins 0.5, 0.75. Time 2:08.58 (slow 1.08).

Going Good.

Age 2-5

Age 2

1. REWILDING (GB) 8-12 £82,964 b c by Tiger Hill - Darara (Top Ville) O-Godolphin B-Watership Down Stud TR-Mahmood Al Zarooni 2. Midas Touch (GB) 9-1 £31,374 b c by Galileo - Approach (Darshaan) O-Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, D Smith, Denford Stud B-Belgrave Bloodstock Ltd TR-AP O’Brien 3. Joshua Tree (IRE) 8-12 £15,680 b c by Montjeu - Madeira Mist (Grand Lodge) O-D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor B-Castlemartin Stud, Skymarc Farm TR-AP O’Brien Margins 4, 2.25. Time 2:28.93 (fast 1.07).

Going Good.

Starts 24

Wins 9

Places 10

Earned £636,971

Sire: KINGMAMBO. Sire of 79 Stakes winners. In 2010 - CAMPANOLOGIST Sadler’s Wells G1, ALEXANDROS King of Kings G3, KING OF DIXIE Dixieland Band LR. 1st Dam: Ring of Music by Sadler’s Wells. unraced.

Dam of 3 winners: 1999: Dubai Soprano (f Zafonic) unraced. Dam of Isobel Baillie (f Lomitas: 2 wins at 3 in France, 3rd Prix Madame Jean Couturie LR) 2000: Armilla (f Rainbow Quest) unraced. Dam of

96

Starts 4

Wins 2

Places 1

Earned £36,208

Sire: OASIS DREAM. Sire of 33 Stakes winners. In 2010 - LADY JANE DIGBY Niniski G1, MIDDAY Kingmambo G1, QUERARI Acatenango G1, TUSCAN EVENING Suave Dancer G1, APPROVE Sadler’s Wells G2, FROZEN POWER Royal Academy G2, ALTA FEDELTA Luge G3, MAIN AIM Selkirk G3, RAINFALL Barathea G3, SANDBAR Hernando G3, SRI PUTRA In The Wings G3, WAITER’S DREAM Persian Bold G3, FIELD OF DREAM Selkirk LR, KEREDARI Doyoun LR, RAIN DELAYED Shareef Dancer LR, THAI HAKU Linamix LR.

Age 2-3

Starts 6

Wins 3

Places 3

Earned £298,511

Sire: TIGER HILL. Sire of 30 Stakes winners. In 2010 - EYE OF THE TIGER Surumu G2, REWILDING Top Ville G2, ABBASHIVA Goofalik G3, POSAVINA Sadler’s Wells G3, INTIGRA Local Suitor LR, YABIGORSE Mukaddamah LR, YOUNG TIGER Trempolino LR. 1st Dam: DARARA by Top Ville. 3 wins at 3 in France, Prix Vermeille G1. Dam of 10 winners:

Age 2-4

Starts 12

Wins 5

Places Earned 4 £1,018,103

Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 72 Stakes winners. In 2010 CAPE BLANCO Presidium G1, MAHBOOBA Red Ransom G1, RIP VAN WINKLE Stravinsky G1, KITE WOOD Mark of Esteem G2, LINTON Centaine G2, MIDAS TOUCH Darshaan G2, SANS FRONTIERES Shirley Heights G2, LILY OF THE VALLEY Pennekamp G3, MIKHAIL GLINKA Mark of Esteem G3, TOGETHER Pennekamp G3, CIMA DE TRIOMPHE Danehill LR, KING OF WANDS Rainbow Quest LR, SOUTH EASTER Nureyev LR, EPPURSIMUOVE Soviet Star LR.

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Caulfield on Dream Ahead: “His great-grandam Dervaig made a winning debut at Thirsk but ultimately looked nothing out of the ordinary and was exported to Trinidad” (pg 99)

1st Dam: Looking Back by Stravinsky. 2 wins at 2 and 3 in Italy, 2nd Premio Gino Mantovani LR. Dam of 2 winners: 2006: RIP VAN WINKLE (c Galileo) Sold 109,395gns yearling at SGSEP. Champion 3yo miler in Europe in 2009. 5 wins, International S G1, Queen Elizabeth II S G1, Sussex S G1, Tyros S G3, 2nd Eclipse S G1, Sussex S G1.

2007: LE VIE INFINITE (c Le Vie Dei Colori) 2 wins at 3 in Italy, Premio Tullio Righett LR. 2008: La Grande Elisa (f Ad Valorem) unraced.

2010: (f Galileo) 2nd Dam: MUSTIQUE DREAM by Don’t Forget Me. 2 wins at 3. Dam of Looking Back (see above).

Broodmare Sire: STRAVINSKY. Sire of the dams of 3 Stakes winners. In 2010 - RIP VAN WINKLE Galileo G1, LE VIE INFINITE Le Vie Dei Colori LR, SMOULDER Traditionally LR. The Galileo/Stravinsky cross has produced: RIP VAN WINKLE G1, Sea Galleon G1.

RIP VAN WINKLE b c 2006 Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Mr Prospector Miswaki Hopespringseternal Lombard Allegretta Anatevka Northern Dancer Nureyev Special Blushing Groom Fire The Groom Prospector’s Fire Ahonoora Don’t Forget Me African Doll Shareef Dancer Jamaican Punch House Tie

236 LONSDALE CUP G2

GALILEO b 98 Urban Sea

Stravinsky LOOKING BACK b 2001 Mustique Dream

Rip Van Winkle’s late thrust to defeat Twice Over and Byword in the Juddmonte International wasn’t the only blow he landed against the sponsor, Khalid Abdullah. Rip Van Winkle’s prize-money of nearly £400,000 also helped his sire Galileo achieve what looks an unassailable lead in the race to become 2010’s champion sire.

The admirably versatile Rip Van Winkle has shown very good form at up to a mile and a half, but the form of his fourth in the 2009 Derby isn’t on a par with his best efforts over a mile or a mile and a quarter. This ties in with his pedigree. His broodmare sire Stravinsky was a champion sprinter and his dam Looking Back was runner-up in a Listed race over 7.5 furlongs in Milan at two. Looking Back’s second foal, Le Vie Infinite, is a Listed winner over a mile in Italy.

Rip Van Winkle’s second dam, Mustique Dream, was a winning miler with a rating of 87 and his third dam, Jamaican Punch, was a twice-raced maiden. The comparatively modest achievements of Rip Van Winkle’s first three dams supports the view that he owes his talent partly to the fact that he is inbred 3 x 4 x 5 to Northern Dancer, 4 x 4 to Special and 4 x 5 to Mr Prospector. The great Sadler’s Wells appears in the second generation, with his three-partsbrother Nureyev in the third. This is significant, as Galileo sired the Group winners Incanto Dream and South Easter from his first eight foals out of Nureyev mares. Jamaican Punch was a half-sister to Tea House, dam of the Gr1-winning filly Danish and the very smart colts Ace and Hawkeye, and to Twine, who did similarly well with Alderbrook and Restructure.

Starts 14

Wins 6

Places Earned 7 £1,371,380

YORK. August 18. 3yo+. 16f 88yds.

YORK. August 18. 2yoc&g. 6f.

Sire: OASIS DREAM. See race 237.

1. OPINION POLL (IRE) 4 9-1 £79,478 b c by Halling - Ahead (Shirley Heights) O-Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum B-Darley TR-MA Jarvis 2. Samuel (GB) 6 9-1 £30,128 ch g by Sakhee - Dolores (Danehill) O/B-Normandie Stud Ltd TR-JHM Gosden 3. King of Wands (GB) 4 9-1 £15,078 b c by Galileo - Maid To Treasure (Rainbow Quest) O-RJH Geffen B-Normandie Stud Ltd TR-JHM Gosden Margins 0.5, 0.75. Time 3:34.84 (slow 4.84).

Going Good.

1. APPROVE (IRE) 9-1 £89,963 b c by Oasis Dream - Wyola (Sadler’s Wells) O-Highclere Thoroughbred Racing (Bahram) B-Abbeville And Meadow Court TR-WJ Haggas 2. Crown Prosecutor (IRE) 8-12 £34,021 b c by Exceed And Excel - Miss Brief (Brief Truce) O-Sangster Families B-Edmond Kent, Richard Kent TR-BJ Meehan 3. Sir Reginald (GB) 8-12 £17,003 b c by Compton Place - Clincher Club (Polish Patriot) O-J McGrath B-J Green And Sons TR-RA Fahey Margins 0.75, 2.5. Time 1:11.67 (slow 1.07).

Going Good.

1st Dam: Midsummer by Kingmambo. Winner at 3, 2nd Oaks Trial LR. Dam of 1 winner: 2005: Spring Season (f Dansili) ran once. Broodmare.

2006: MIDDAY (f Oasis Dream). 6 wins, Nassau S G1 (twice), Yorkshire Oaks G1, Breeders’ Cup f&m Turf G1, Oaks Trial LR, 2nd Oaks S G1, Middleton S G2, 3rd Irish Oaks G1, Prix de l’Opera G1.

2008: Midsummer Sun (c Monsun) unraced to date.

2009: (f Oasis Dream) 2010: (f Pivotal)

Age 2-4

Age 2

Starts 11

Wins 6

Places 3

Earned £199,902

Sire: HALLING. Sire of 47 Stakes winners. In 2010 CUTLASS BAY Danzig G1, OPINION POLL Shirley Heights G2, EASTERN ARIA Danzig G3, HOLBERG Assert LR.

Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells

Age 2-4

237 GIMCRACK S G2

1st Dam: Ahead by Shirley Heights. Winner at 3, 2nd Godolphin S LR, 3rd Princess Royal S G3, 3rd La Prevoyante Invitational H G2. Own sister to CRIQUETTE. Dam of 7 winners: 1992: Smart Alec (g Diesis) 5 wins, 2nd Earl of Sefton S G3, 2nd P. Univers de Dirickx-P du Point du Jour LR, Prix Jacques Bremont LR. 1994: (g Green Desert). died at 3 years.

1995: Winsome (f Kris) 2 wins at 3 in France, 2nd Prix Petite Etoile LR. Broodmare.

1996: HORATIA (f Machiavellian) 4 wins at 3 and 4 at home, USA, Vinery Matchmaker S G3, 3rd Long Island H G2. Dam of Fontley (f Sadler’s Wells: 3 wins at 2 and 3, 2nd The Coral Distaff LR) 1997: Isadora (f Sadler’s Wells) Winner at 3, 2nd Sodexo Harvest S LR, 2nd Premio Giovanni Falck LR. Dam of Impressionism (f Elusive Quality: 2 wins at 3 in France, 2nd Prix Ceres LR) 1999: Capitano Corelli (c Sadler’s Wells) 3 wins at 3 and 4, 2nd Premio Federico Tesio G3.

2002: Politicize (c Machiavellian) ran on the flat in Kazakhstan.

2005: GOLDEN ERA (f Machiavellian) 3 wins at 3 in France.

2006: OPINION POLL (c Halling) 6 wins at 2 to 4 at home, France, Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale Cup G2, Totepool Further Flight S LR, Prix La Moskowa LR, 3rd The Coral Marathon Esher S LR, Wheb Group Tapster S LR. 2nd Dam: GHISLAINE by Icecapade. 1 win at 3.

Dam of MARKOFDISTINCTION (c Known Fact: Queen Elizabeth II S G1, 3rd Swettenham Stud Sussex S G1, 4th General Accident 2000 Guineas G1), CRIQUETTE (f Shirley Heights: Radley S LR), Ahead (f Shirley Heights, see above). Grandam of FLYING CLOUD, SALSELON, CAPTAIN WEBB, Tipsy, Candice, Open Offer. Third dam of LAVEROCK, Topka.

Broodmare Sire: SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. Sire of the dams of 175 Stakes winners. In 2010 - FAME AND GLORY Montjeu G1, OPINION POLL Halling G2, SANS FRONTIERES Galileo G2, AKDARENA Hernando G3, POET Pivotal G3, STOTSFOLD Barathea G3, CAPE MARTIN Polish Precedent LR, PROSPECT WELLS Sadler’s Wells LR, KHYBER KIM Mujahid LR. The Halling/Shirley Heights cross has produced: OPINION POLL G2, NEVER GREEN LR.

Starts 7

Wins 3

Places 4

Earned £164,164

Sire: OASIS DREAM. Sire of 33 Stakes winners. In 2010 - LADY JANE DIGBY Niniski G1, MIDDAY Kingmambo G1, QUERARI Acatenango G1, TUSCAN EVENING Suave Dancer G1, APPROVE Sadler’s Wells G2, FROZEN POWER Royal Academy G2, ALTA FEDELTA Luge G3, MAIN AIM Selkirk G3, RAINFALL Barathea G3, SANDBAR Hernando G3, SRI PUTRA In The Wings G3, WAITER’S DREAM Persian Bold G3.

1st Dam: Wyola by Sadler’s Wells. Dam of 1 winner: 2007: The Tito Angel (c Rock of Gibraltar) 2008: APPROVE (c Oasis Dream) Sold 36,414gns foal, 65,000gns yearling. 3 wins at 2, Gimcrack S G2, Norfolk S G2, 3rd Prix Robert Papin G2.

2009: (c Cape Cross) 2nd Dam: Rubies From Burma by Forty Niner. 3 wins at 3, 3rd Belgrave S LR. Dam of Alo Pura (f Anabaa: 3rd Nayef Shadwell Jebel Ali Sprint LR (twice)), Ivory Gala (f Galileo: 2nd Prix Joubert LR)

Sharpen Up Doubly Sure HALLING ch 91 Green Dancer Dance Machine Never A Lady Mill Reef Shirley Heights Hardiemma AHEAD b/ro 87 Icecapade Ghislaine

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Atan Rocchetta Reliance II Soft Angels Nijinsky Green Valley Pontifex Camogie Never Bend Milan Mill Hardicanute Grand Cross Nearctic Shenanigans Roberto Cambrienne

Broodmare Sire: KINGMAMBO. Sire of the dams of 36 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MIDDAY Oasis Dream G1, REGAL PARADE Pivotal G1, DANZON Royal Academy G3, LIVE CONCERT Singspiel G3.

See race 207 in the September issue MIDDAY b f 2006 Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier OASIS DREAM b 2000

Broodmare Sire: SADLER’S WELLS. Sire of the dams of 233 Stakes winners. In 2010 - CAMPANOLOGIST Kingmambo G1, CHINESE WHITE Dalakhani G1, WORKFORCE King’s Best G1, APPROVE Oasis Dream G2, BANKABLE Medicean G2, MEISHO BELUGA French Deputy G2, ZARIUS Zabeel G2, BALETTI Gulch G3, BEETHOVEN Oratorio G3, CAT JUNIOR Storm Cat G3, DEEM Dalakhani G3, ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL Elusive Quality G3, EMERALD COMMANDER Pivotal G3, POSAVINA Tiger Hill G3, A CHANCE TO DREAM Volksraad LR, ALSACE LORRAINE Giant’s Causeway LR, CIVIL WAR War Emblem LR, KILO ALPHA King’s Best LR, LAAHEB Cape Cross LR, MOE GREEN Xaar LR, OCEAN AND BEYOND Kingsalsa LR, PRINCIPAL ROLE Empire Maker LR, TIMEPIECE Zamindar LR, FRENCH OPERA Bering LR. The Oasis Dream/Sadler’s Wells cross has produced: APPROVE G2, Address Unknown G2, Rudolf Valentino G3.

APPROVE b c 2008 Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Foreign Courier Courtly Dee OASIS DREAM b 2000 Lyphard Dancing Brave Navajo Princess Hope Mill Reef Bahamian Sorbus Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Sadler’s Wells Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special WYOLA b 2001 Mr Prospector Forty Niner File Rubies From Burma Far North Perfect Example Bold Example Danzig

Green Desert

OPINION POLL b c 2006 Diesis

2nd Dam: Modena by Roberto. unraced. Dam of ELMAAMUL (c Diesis: Eclipse S G1, Phoenix Champion S G1, 2nd Juddmonte International S G1, 3rd Derby S G1), REAMS OF VERSE (f Nureyev: Fillies’ Mile S G1, Oaks S G1), MANIFEST (c Rainbow Quest: Yorkshire Cup G2), MODERN DAY (c Dayjur: King’s Cup H G3, 3rd Drill Hall S G2), MODERNISE (c Known Fact: Ascot H G3), HIGH WALDEN (f El Gran Senor: Matiara S LR, 2nd Santa Ana H G2), MODESTA (f Sadler’s Wells: Lady Godiva Fillies’ S LR), NOVELLARA (f Sadler’s Wells: Noel Murless S LR), Midsummer (). Grandam of CONFRONT, MANY VOLUMES, CHASING STARS. Third dam of ZACINTO.

238 YORKSHIRE OAKS G1 YORK. August 19. 3yo+f&m. 12f.

1. MIDDAY (GB) 4 9-7 £175,987 b f by Oasis Dream - Midsummer (Kingmambo) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-HRA Cecil 2. Snow Fairy (IRE) 3 8-11 £66,712 b f by Intikhab - Woodland Dream (Charnwood Forest) O-Anamoine Ltd B-Windflower Overseas Holdings Inc TR-EAL Dunlop 3. Eleanora Duse (IRE) 3 8-11 £33,387 b f by Azamour - Drama Class (Caerleon) O/B-Ballymacoll Stud TR-Sir Michael Stoute Margins 3, 2. Time 2:30.53 (slow 0.53). Going Good.

Dancing Brave Hope Bahamian Mr Prospector Kingmambo Miesque MIDSUMMER ch 2000 Roberto Modena Mofida

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Lyphard Navajo Princess Mill Reef Sorbus Raise A Native Gold Digger Nureyev Pasadoble Hail To Reason Bramalea Right Tack Wold Lass

239 LOWTHER S G2 YORK. August 19. 2yof. 6f.

1. HOORAY (GB) 8-12 £56,770 b f by Invincible Spirit - Hypnotize (Machiavellian) O/B-Cheveley Park Stud TR-Sir Mark Prescott 2. Margot Did (IRE) 8-12 £21,520 b f by Exceed And Excel - Special Dancer (Shareef Dancer) O-T Redman, P Philipps B-N Hartery TR-MLW Bell 3. Rimth (GB) 8-12 £10,770 b f by Oasis Dream - Dorelia (Efisio) O-Denford Stud B-Belgrave Bloodstock Ltd TR-PFI Cole Margins 0.75, 2.25. Time 1:10.14 (fast 0.46).

Going Good.

See race 268 later in this issue

240 STRENSALL S G3 YORK. August 20. 3yo+. 8f 208yds.

1. RIO DE LA PLATA (USA) 5 9-5 £48,255 ch h by Rahy - Express Way (Ahmad) O-Godolphin B-Jose de Camargo et al TR-S bin Suroor 2. Rainbow Peak (IRE) 4 9-5 £18,292 b g by Hernando - Celtic Fling (Lion Cavern) O-PD Savill B-PD Savill TR-MA Jarvis 3. Kings Gambit (SAF) 6 9-5 £9,155 ch g by Silvano - Lady Brompton (Al Mufti) O-Mrs Fitri Hay B-Danika Stud TR-TP Tate Margins Neck, 0.75. Time 1:49.04 (fast 1.76).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2-5

Starts 17

Wins 6

Places 6

Earned £428,955

Sire: RAHY. Sire of 75 Stakes winners. In 2010 STRONG SUIT Silver Hawk G2, RAHYSTRADA Deputy Minister G3, RIO DE LA PLATA Ahmad G3.

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DATA BOOK STAKES RESULTS

European Pattern 1st Dam: Express Way by Ahmad. Dam of 5 winners: 1998: EL EXPRESIVO (c Candy Stripes) 7 wins at 2 to 7 in Argentina, Gran Premio Raul y Raul E Chevalier G1.

1999: ELFY (f Equalize) Winner at 3 in Argentina.

2000: EGIPCIA (f Equalize) Winner at 3 in Argentina.

2002: Epsilon (c Acceptable) 2 wins, 2nd Clasico Provincia de Buenos Aires G2.

2004: Lightly Expressed (f Fantastic Light) unraced.

2005: RIO DE LA PLATA (c Rahy) Sold 170,000gns 2yo at TAAPR. 6 wins, Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere G1, Vintage S G2, Strensall S G3, Pomfret S LR, 2nd National S G1, Poule d’Essai des Poulains G1, Joel S G3, 3rd Prix Jean Prat G1.

2006: Explorer Club (c Southern Halo) unraced.

2007: Ejekutor (c Southern Halo) unraced to date.

2009: (f Rahy) 2010: (f Street Cry) Broodmare Sire: AHMAD. Sire of the dams of 47 SWs. In 2010 - RIO DE LA PLATA Rahy G3.

RIO DE LA PLATA ch h 2005 Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride RAHY ch 85 Halo Glorious Song Ballade Good Manners Ahmad Azyade EXPRESS WAY br 93 Hawk II Escaline Escolastica

Nasrullah Spring Run Wild Risk Aimee Hail To Reason Cosmah Herbager Miss Swapsco Nashua Fun House Churrinche Zeilah Earldom Witeh Great Host Empiric

241 NUNTHORPE S G1 YORK. August 20. 2yo+. 5f.

1. SOLE POWER (GB) 3 9-9 £136,248 b g by Kyllachy - Demerger (Distant View) O-Mrs S Power B-G Russell TR-Edward Lynam 2. Starspangledbanner (AUS) 4 9-11 £51,648 ch c by Choisir - Gold Anthem (Made of Gold) O-M Tabor, D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, Ms Massey B-Emily Krstina (Aust) Pty Ltd TR-AP O’Brien 3. Piccadilly Filly (IRE) 3 9-6 £25,848 ch f by Exceed And Excel - Tortue (Turtle Island) O-The Ultimate Racing Fraternity B-Stock Vale Ltd TR-EJ Creighton Margins 1.25, 1.25. Time 0:57.14 (fast 0.76).

Going Good.

Age 2-3

Starts 12

Wins 3

Places 5

Earned £199,342

Sire: KYLLACHY. Sire of 10 Stakes winners. In 2010 - SOLE POWER Distant View G1.

1st Dam: Demerger by Distant View. unraced. Dam of 2 winners: 2002: Cornus (g Inchinor) 15 wins, 2nd Cornwallis S G3.

2003: Be My Charm (f Polish Precedent). Broodmare.

2007: SOLE POWER (g Kyllachy) Sold 30,476gns yearling. 3 wins at 2 and 3, Nunthorpe S G1, 2nd Grangecon Stud S LR. 2008: (f Royal Applause) 2009: (f Dutch Art) 2nd Dam: MERIDA by Warning. 2 wins at 3 and 4 in France, USA. Grandam of PENCIL HILL. Broodmare Sire: DISTANT VIEW. Sire of the dams of 9 SWs. In 2010 - SOLE POWER Kyllachy G1, SPECIAL DUTY Hennessy G1, AFLEET EXPRESS Afleet Alex G3, TRANQUIL TIGER Selkirk G3.

SOLE POWER b g 2007 Nureyev Marie d’Argonne Cozzene Fearless Revival Stufida Sing Sing Song Intent Crooner Moonlight Serenade March Moonlight Raise A Native Mr Prospector Gold Digger Irish River Seven Springs La Trinite Known Fact Warning Slightly Dangerous Laser Light Metair Treatisan Polar Falcon Pivotal KYLLACHY b 98 Pretty Poppy

Distant View DEMERGER b 97 Merida

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In the 1960s, the Duke of Norfolk sent his Red God filly Ruby Laser to Aureole. This was quite an odd combination as Aureole sired three winners of the St Leger, whereas Ruby Laser made her name as a very smart five-furlong specialist. Surprisingly, Ruby Laser’s speed totally dominated Aureole’s considerable stamina, with their son Laser Light gaining his best win at the expense of Raffingora in the King George Stakes over five furlongs.

With his mixed bloodlines, Laser Light was equipped to sire a wide range of performers, as demonstrated by two mares who became members of the Juddmonte broodmare band.

One, the Prix Ganay winner Infra Green, was a middle-distance performer, while the other, Metair, was a game and consistent sprinter who achieved Timeform ratings of 118 at two and 112 at three.

Metair’s legacy included her greatgrandson Auction House, winner of the Champagne Stakes at two, but arguably her finest achievement as a broodmare was her Sharpen Up colt Fine Edge. As a three-year-old this fast colt crossed the line second to Soba in the King George Stakes and third behind Habibti and Soba in the Nunthorpe (then the William Hill Sprint Championship). It therefore isn’t so surprising that a grand-daughter of Metair, the unraced Demerger, should produce a winner of the Nunthorpe, even if that winner, Sole Power, started at 100-1.

Sole Power’s dam is by the top miler Distant View. With Mr Prospector as his sire and Irish River as the sire of his dam, Distant View had two celebrated broodmare sires in his pedigree and he too is doing very well in this role. In addition to Sole Power, his daughters have been represented in 2010 by the dual Guineas winner Special Duty, the Travers Stakes winner Afleet Express and the smart Tranquil Tiger.

242 FUTURITY S G2 CURRAGH. August 21. 2yo. 7f.

Starts 2

Wins 2

Places 0

2nd Dam: IMPERFECT CIRCLE by Riverman. 2 wins at 2 and 3, Firth of Clyde S LR, 2nd Cheveley Park S G1. Dam of SPINNING WORLD (c Nureyev: Irish 2000 Guineas G1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp G1, Prix Jacques Le Marois G1 (twice), Breeders’ Cup Mile G1, 2nd Poule d’Essai des Poulains G1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp G1, Breeders’ Cup Mile G1), VISIONS OF CLARITY (see above), Rangoon Ruby (f Kingmambo: 3rd Prix de Ris-Orangis G3). Grandam of Sagara. Third dam of Bet On The Blue.

Broodmare Sire: SADLER’S WELLS. Sire of the dams of 237 Stakes winners. In 2010 - CAMPANOLOGIST Kingmambo G1, CHINESE WHITE Dalakhani G1, PATHFORK Distorted Humor G1, WORKFORCE King’s Best G1, APPROVE Oasis Dream G2, BANKABLE Medicean G2, EMERALD COMMANDER Pivotal G2, MEISHO BELUGA French Deputy G2, ZARIUS Zabeel G2, BALETTI Gulch G3, BEETHOVEN Oratorio G3, CAT JUNIOR Storm Cat G3, DEEM Dalakhani G3, ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL Elusive Quality G3, LAAHEB Cape Cross G3, POSAVINA Tiger Hill G3.

PATHFORK b c 2008 Raise A Native Gold Digger Tom Rolfe File Continue DISTORTED HUMOR ch 93 Northern Dancer Danzig Pas de Nom Danzig’s Beauty Mr Leader Sweetest Chant Gay Sonnet Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Sadler’s Wells Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special VISIONS OF CLARITY b 2000 Never Bend Riverman River Lady Imperfect Circle Northfields Aviance Minnie Hauk Mr Prospector

Forty Niner

243 PRIX DU CALVADOS G3 DEAUVILLE. August 21. 3yof. 1400m.

1. MAMBIA (GB) 8-9 £35,398 ch f by Aldebaran - Algoa (Common Grounds) O-Raymond Luce B-SCEA Haras du Ma TR-J Boisnard 2. Miss Fifty (IRE) 8-9 £14,159 b f by Whipper - Annatto (Mister Baileys) O-Mme Barbara Suter B-Old Carhue Stud TR-U Suter 3. Fork Handles (GB) 8-9 £10,619 b f by Doyen - Natalie Jay (Ballacashtal) O-MR Channon B-Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd TR-MR Channon Margins 1.5, 1.5. Time 1:24.00. Going Good to soft.

Age 2

1. PATHFORK (USA) 9-1 £53,097 b c by Distorted Humor - Visions of Clarity (Sadler’s Wells) O-Silverton Hill Partnership B-Flaxman Holdings Ltd TR-Mrs John Harrington 2. Glor Na Mara (IRE) 9-1 £16,814 b c by Leroidesanimaux - Sister Angelina (Saint Ballado) O-Mrs JS Bolger B-JS Bolger TR-JS Bolger 3. Samuel Morse (IRE) 9-1 £7,965 bbr c by Danehill Dancer - Eliza (Mt Livermore) O-Michael Tabor B-Strategy Bloodstock TR-AP O’Brien Margins 1.5, 2.5. Time 1:23.45 (fast 0.05).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2

2005: PSI (g Hernando) Winner at 3 in France.

2006: Flock of Doves (f Kingmambo) unraced.

2007: Lotus Sutra (f Kingmambo) unraced to date.

2008: PATHFORK (c Distorted Humor) 2 wins at 2, National S G1, Futurity S G2.

2009: (f Kingmambo) 2010: (c Lemon Drop Kid)

Earned £62,562

Sire: DISTORTED HUMOR. Sire of 64 Stakes winners. In 2010 - DROSSELMEYER Moscow Ballet G1, PATHFORK Sadler’s Wells G1, COLIZEO Dixieland Band G3, ENDORSEMENT A P Indy G3, RADHARCNAFARRAIGE Storm Bird G3.

1st Dam: VISIONS OF CLARITY by Sadler’s Wells.

2 wins at 3 in France, Prix de Bagatelle LR. Dam of 2 winners:

Starts 6

Wins 4

Places 2

Earned £87,964

MAMBIA ch f 2008 Raise A Native Mr Prospector Gold Digger ALDEBARAN b 98 Private Account Chimes of Freedom Aviance Kris Common Grounds Sweetly ALGOA b 98 Nureyev Atlantic Blue Hail Atlantis

244 SOLARIO S G3 SANDOWN PARK. August 21. 2yo. 7f 16yds.

1. NATIVE KHAN (FR) 9-0 £21,289 gr c by Azamour - Viva Maria (Kendor) O-VI Araci B-A & G Forien TR-EAL Dunlop 2. Measuring Time (GB) 9-0 £8,070 b c by Dubai Destination - Inchberry (Barathea) O/B-Woodcote Stud Ltd TR-R Hannon 3. Surrey Star (IRE) 9-0 £4,039 b c by Dubawi - Turning Light (Fantastic Light) O-M Vickers B-Anima Negra Gmbh & Co Kg TR-RA Teal Margins 0.5, 0.5. Time 1:29.19 (slow 2.19).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2

Starts 2

Wins 2

Places 0

1st Dam: VIVA MARIA by Kendor. Winner at 2. Own sister to WELCOME MILLENIUM. Dam of 3 winners: 2004: ART MILITAIRE (g Victory Note) 4 wins.

2006: Caipirinia (f Hawk Wing) 2 wins, 3rd Prix Delahante LR. 2007: De Viso (c Sinndar) 2008: NATIVE KHAN (c Azamour) Sold 64,724gns yearling, 180,000gns 2yo. Solario S G3.

2nd Dam: TAMBURA by Kaldoun. 1 win at 2. Own sister to FLORESTA. Dam of XIMB (c Septieme Ciel: Prix du Haras de la Huderie LR, 3rd Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere), WELCOME MILLENIUM (f Kendor: Criterium du Bequet LR, 2nd Prix d’Aumale G3, Prix des Reservoirs G3), VERBA (f Anabaa: Prix Altipan LR, 2nd Chartwell S G3). Grandam of PINSON. Broodmare Sire: KENDOR. Sire of the dams of 34 SWs. In 2010 - CHARMING WOMAN Invincible Spirit G3, LADY SPRINGBANK Choisir G3, MARCHAND D’OR Marchand de Sable G3, NATIVE KHAN Azamour G3.

NATIVE KHAN gr c 2008 Northern Dancer Night Shift Ciboulette Lear Fan Asmara Anaza Kenmare

1st Dam: ALGOA by Common Grounds. 2 wins at 3 in France. Dam of 4 winners: 2003: Algericas (f Definite Article) unraced.

Broodmare.

2004: DROUOT (g Danetime) 2 wins.

2005: LA GALERNA (f Hernando) 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Spain.

2006: ACANDI (c Orpen) Winner at 2 in France.

2008: MAMBIA (f Aldebaran) Sold 32,362gns yearling. 4 wins at 2, Prix du Calvados G3, Prix des Jouvenceaux et des Jouvencelles LR. 2009: (c Dr Fong) 2nd Dam: Atlantic Blue by Nureyev. unraced. Dam of ATLANDO (g Hernando: San Luis Obispo H G2), INCANTO DREAM (c Galileo: Prix Maurice de Nieuil G2, 2nd Qatar Prix du Cadran G1) Broodmare Sire: COMMON GROUNDS. Sire of the dams of 30 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MAMBIA Aldebaran G3, MERACUS Kheleyf LR, MISTER MANANNAN Desert Style LR.

Earned £31,003

Sire: AZAMOUR. Sire of 4 Stakes winners. In 2010 AZMEEL King’s Best G3, NATIVE KHAN Kendor G3, PUNCHER CLYNCH Rainbow Quest G3, ELEANORA DUSE Caerleon LR.

AZAMOUR b 2001

Sire: ALDEBARAN. Sire of 6 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MAMBIA Common Grounds G3, TAQARUB Honor Grades G3.

Native Dancer Raise You Nashua Sequence Damascus Numbered Account Northfields Minnie Hauk Sharpen Up Doubly Sure Lyphard Sweet And Lovely II Northern Dancer Special Seattle Slew Flippers

Kendor Belle Mecene VIVA MARIA gr 99 Kaldoun Tambura Belle du Bresil

Nearctic Natalma Chop Chop Windy Answer Roberto Wac Darshaan Azaarika Kalamoun Belle of Ireland Gay Mecene Djaka Belle Caro Katana Akarad White Face

245 PRIX MORNY G1 DEAUVILLE. August 22. 2yoc&f. 1200m.

1. DREAM AHEAD (USA) 9-0 £176,982 bbr c by Diktat - Land of Dreams (Cadeaux Genereux) O-Khalifa Dasmal B-Darley TR-DM Simcock 2. Tin Horse (IRE) 9-0 £70,805 gr c by Sakhee - Joyeuse Entree (Kendor) O-Marquesa De Moratalla B-Marquise de Moratalla TR-D Guillemin 3. Pontenuovo (FR) 9-0 £35,403 ch f by Green Tune - Porlezza (Sicyos) O-Mme E Hilger B-P Hilger TR-Y de Nicolay

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Caulfield on Stacelita: “There were only 49 foals in her sire Monsun’s 2006 crop but three have become Group winners and another six have been Group-placed; Stacelita leads the way”

Margins 1.5, neck. Time 1:09.60. Going Good.

Age 2

Starts 2

Wins 2

Places 0

Earned £180,544

Sire: DIKTAT. Sire of 19 Stakes winners. In 2010 DREAM AHEAD Cadeaux Genereux G1, CONTAT Robellino G3, SKINS GAME Akarad LR, TOOLAIN Machiavellian LR. 1st Dam: LAND OF DREAMS by Cadeaux Genereux.

3 wins, Flying Childers S G2. Dam of 4 winners: 2001: INTO THE DARK (g Rainbow Quest) 5 wins, Doonside Cup LR, James Seymour S LR, 2nd Arc Trial G3.

2002: ONLY MAKE BELIEVE (c Selkirk) Winner at 2.

2003: Dream Shared (f Fantastic Light). Broodmare.

2005: WILLIAM BLAKE (g Rainbow Quest) 4 wins.

2006: Idle Tears (f Selkirk) 2007: Queenofthefairies (f Pivotal) unraced to date.

2008: DREAM AHEAD (c Diktat) Sold 7,275gns yearling at KESEP, 34,285gns 2yo at DNAPR. 2 wins, Prix Morny G1.

2009: (c Street Sense) 2nd Dam: SAHARA STAR by Green Desert. 2 wins, Molecomb S G3, 3rd Lowther S G2. Dam of LAND OF DREAMS (see above), Just A Poser (c Darshaan: 3rd Prix La Rochette G3). Grandam of Say No Now. Broodmare Sire: CADEAUX GENEREUX. Sire of the dams of 29 Stakes winners. In 2010 - DREAM AHEAD Diktat G1, TURNING TOP Pivotal G3.

The Diktat/Cadeaux Genereux cross has produced: DREAM AHEAD G1, RAJEEM G1.

DREAM AHEAD b/br c 2008 In Reality Tamerett Roberto Slightly Dangerous Where You Lead DIKTAT br 95 Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge Arvola Ahonoora Park Appeal Balidaress Balidar Young Generation Brig O’Doon Cadeaux Genereux Sharpen Up Smarten Up L’Anguissola LAND OF DREAMS b 95 Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier Sahara Star Star Appeal Vaigly Star Dervaig Known Fact

Warning

In 1969 a filly named Dervaig made a winning debut over five furlongs at Thirsk but she ultimately looked to be nothing out of the ordinary and was exported to Trinidad. Although she seemed destined for obscurity, she did so well as a sprinter in the Caribbean that she was repatriated and she left a rich legacy of speed.

Mated to the miler Great Nephew (sire of two Derby winners), she produced the high-class sprinter Vaigly Great, while a mating with the Arc winner Star Appeal produced another very good sprinter in Vaigly Star. Both Vaigly Great and Vaigly Star were second in the July Cup. Vaigly Star also succeeded in passing on a good measure of her speed, with her Sadler’s Wells colt Yalaietanee proving himself one of his sire’s faster sons by winning the Greenham Stakes. An earlier mating between Vaigly Star and the July Cup winner Green Desert had looked sure to produce something very fleet of foot, and so it proved, with the resultant filly, Sahara Star, winning the Gr3 Molecomb Stakes.

Mated to a wide range of stallions, Sahara Star enjoyed her finest moment with the champion sprinter Cadeaux Genereux. Their daughter Land Of Dreams won the Gr2 Flying Childers Stakes at two and the Gr3

King George Stakes at three to prove herself best at five furlongs.

Now Land Of Dreams has produced Dream Ahead, who showed impressive speed to land the Prix Morny. The question now is how far this unbeaten son of Diktat will stay.

Land Of Dreams has produced a couple of middle-distance winners, including Into The Dark, to Rainbow Quest, who shared the same second dam, Where You Lead, as Diktat’s sire Warning. Diktat did his winning at up to seven furlongs, so will his son stay a mile?

246 PRIX KERGORLAY G2 DEAUVILLE. August 22. 3yo+. 3000m.

1. AMERICAIN (USA) 5 9-4 £65,575 bbr h by Dynaformer - America (Arazi) O-Gerard Thomas Ryan B-Wertheimer et Frere TR-A de Royer-Dupre 2. Manighar (FR) 4 9-6 £25,310 gr g by Linamix - Mintly Fresh (Rubiano) O-OTI Racing, The Hon Earle Mack B-Haras De Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Scea TR-LM Cumani 3. Blek (FR) 5 9-6 £12,080 gr h by Chichicastenango - Exande (Exit To Nowhere) O/B-Alain Maubert TR-E Lellouche Margins Short neck, 2.5. Time 3:13.20 (slow 1.70).

Going Good.

Age 2-5

Starts 18

Wins 6

Places 6

Earned £261,406

Sire: DYNAFORMER. Sire of 99 Stakes winners. In 2010 - HARMONIOUS Storm Cat G1, AMERICAIN Arazi G2, BEARPATH Unbridled’s Song G3, DYNASLEW Seattle Slew G3, HAKA Mr Prospector G3, IT’S TEA TIME Storm Cat G3, LE GRAND CRU El Gran Senor G3, RAINBOW VIEW Nureyev G3, TEMPLE CITY Danzig G3, WHITE MOONSTONE Seeking The Gold G3.

1st Dam: AMERICA by Arazi. 4 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix de Malleret G2. Dam of 4 winners: 2002: GREEN WEST (c Gone West) 1 win at 4 in USA. 2004: Spycrawler (c Red Ransom) Winner at 2 in France, 3rd Prix Noailles G2.

2005: AMERICAIN (c Dynaformer) 6 wins at 2 to 5, 2010 in France, Prix Vicomtesse Vigier G2, Prix Kergorlay G2, Prix de l’Avre LR, Prix du Carrousel LR, 2nd Prix de Lutece G3, Prix Michel Houyvet LR, Prix Right Royal LR, 3rd Criterium du Fonds Europeen de L’Elevage LR. 2007: Amarak (c War Chant) Winner at 3 in France, 3rd Prix Michel Houyvet LR. 2008: Allemand (c Red Ransom) unraced to date.

2009: Last Born (f Monsun) 2nd Dam: Green Rosy by Green Dancer. 1 win at 3 in France, 3rd Prix Denisy LR. Own sister to BIG SINK HOPE. Dam of MAJORIEN (c Machiavellian: Prix du Conseil de Paris G2, 2nd Grand Criterium G1, Charles Whittingham H G1), AMERICA (see above), ROSE INDIEN (f Crystal Glitters: Hopeful S LR).

Grandam of WEDDING NIGHT, SALTY SEA. Third dam of SILVER GRECIAN, CHOOSE YOUR MOMENT, CICEROLE. Broodmare Sire: ARAZI. Sire of the dams of 22 SWs. In 2010 - AMERICAIN Dynaformer G2, BRIBON Mark of Esteem G2, UNZIP ME City Zip G3.

AMERICAIN b/br h 2005 Turn-To Nothirdchance Nashua Bramalea Rarelea Ribot His Majesty Flower Bowl Olympia On The Trail Golden Trail Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Northern Dancer Danseur Fabuleux Fabuleux Jane Nijinsky Green Dancer Green Valley Cornish Prince Round The Rosie Rosayya Hail To Reason Roberto DYNAFORMER b 85 Andover Way

Arazi AMERICA ch 97 Green Rosy

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247 PRIX JEAN ROMANET G1 DEAUVILLE. August 22. 4yo+f&m. 2000m.

1. STACELITA (FR) 4 9-0 £126,416 bl f by Monsun - Soignee (Dashing Blade) O-Martin S Schwartz B-J-P H Dubois TR-J-C Rouget 2. Antara (GER) 4 9-0 £50,575 b f by Platini - Auenpracht (General Assembly) O-Godolphin B-T Gehrig TR-Saeed bin Suroor 3. Board Meeting (IRE) 4 9-0 £25,288 b f by Anabaa - Bright Moon (Alysheba) O-Ecurie Wildenstein B-Dayton Investments Ltd TR-E Lellouche Margins Head, 1. Time 2:09.30 (slow 4.80).

Going Good.

Age 2-4

Starts 11

Wins 8

Places Earned 2 £1,008,440

Sire: MONSUN. Sire of 72 Stakes winners. In 2010 STACELITA Dashing Blade G1, TERTULLUS Be My Guest G3, AIR TROOPER Old Vic LR, MISS EUROPA Rahy LR. 1st Dam: SOIGNEE by Dashing Blade. 2 wins at 2 in Germany, Kronimus Rennen LR, 2nd Prix des Reservoirs G3. Dam of 2 winners: 2006: STACELITA (f Monsun) Champion 3yo filly in France in 2009. 8 wins, Prix de Diane G1, Prix Saint-Alary G1, Prix Vermeille G1, Prix Jean Romanet G1, La Coupe G3, Prix Rose de Mai LR, 2nd Nassau S G1.

2007: SANDY GIRL (f Footstepsinthesand) 3 wins at 3 in France.

2008: Suertez (f Shamardal) unraced to date.

2009: (f Aragorn) 2nd Dam: Suivez by Fioravanti. 2 wins, 2nd Kronimus Rennen LR, Festa Rennen LR. Dam of SIMOUN (g Monsun: Idee Hansa-Preis G2, Grosser Mercedes-Benz Preis G2), SHINING (c Surumu: Preis der Landwirtschaft LR), SOUDAINE (f Monsun: Preis der Hotellerie Baden-Baden LR, 3rd Grosser Preis der Helaba Hessen Pokal G3), SOIGNEE (see above). Grandam of SUESTADO. Broodmare Sire: DASHING BLADE. Sire of the dams of 26 Stakes winners. In 2010 - STACELITA Monsun G1, BARSHIBA Barathea G2, KALI Areion G2, EARLSALSA Kingsalsa LR. The Monsun/Dashing Blade cross has produced: STACELITA G1, NOBLE STELLA G2, FOREMAN LR, Soberania G1, Prairie Moonlight LR. STACELITA bl f 2006 Dschingis Khan Konigsstuhl Konigskronung MONSUN br 90 Surumu Mosella Monasia Elegant Air Dashing Blade Sharp Castan SOIGNEE b 2002 Fioravanti Suivez Sea Symphony

Tamerlane Donna Diana Tiepoletto Kronung Literat Surama Authi Monacensia Shirley Heights Elegant Tern Sharpen Up Sultry One Northern Dancer Pitasia Faraway Son Southern Seas

There were only 49 foals in Monsun’s 2006 crop but three have become Group winners and another six have been Group-placed, with that grand filly Stacelita leading the way.

Although Midday rallied to deny the French filly victory in the Nassau Stakes, Stacelita bounced back to record her fourth career Gr1 victory with a game display in the Prix Jean Romanet.

Although essentially German-bred, Stacelita was foaled in France and her first two dams are daughters of Dashing Blade, a Gr1 winner in Britain, Ireland and Italy, and the well-travelled Fioravanti.

A $2,300,000 yearling, Fioravanti won both his juvenile starts to earn a

Timeform rating of 115p. The son of Northern Dancer maintained his unbeaten record on his three-year-old debut but then trailed home in three Gr1 ventures, prompting a switch to the States, where he won twice on turf.

Fioravanti retired to Haras du Logis in 1989, as a six-year-old, but proved to be sub-fertile and was returned to the racecourse for one race as an eight-year-old. From only seven foals, he sired the fast filly Wixon, the Listed winner Miss Celli and Suivez, who was runner-up in Listed races at two and three in Germany.

Suivez was a very well-connected filly, from a family which provided Daniel Wildenstein with several highclass performers. Suivez’s dam Sea Symphony was a half-sister to the champion American turf horse Steinlen, to the very smart Seurat and to the dams of the Irish Derby winner Zagreb and the French Derby runnerup Super Celebre. Suivez maintained the family’s high standards, becoming the dam of four stakes winners in Germany, including two by Monsun the dual Gr2 winner Simoun and the Group-placed filly Soudaine. Now two of Suivez’s daughters have produced stakes winners to Monsun, the very useful two-year-old Soignee being the dam of Stacelita.

248 PRIX DE LA NONETTE G3 DEAUVILLE. August 22. 3yof. 2000m.

1. LILY OF THE VALLEY (FR) 9-0 £35,398 b f by Galileo - Pennegale (Pennekamp) O-Bernard Barsi B-Dunmore Stud Limited TR-J-C Rouget 2. Contredanse (IRE) 9-0 £14,159 bl f by Danehill Dancer - Ahdaab (Rahy) O-S Stuckey B-Ahdaab Syndicate TR-LM Cumani 3. Zagora (FR) 9-0 £10,619 ch f by Green Tune - Zaneton (Mtoto) O-Martin S Schwartz B-E Puerari, Oceanic Bloodstock TR-J-C Rouget Margins Head, head. Time 2:11.80 (slow 7.30).

Going Good.

Age 2-3

Starts 8

Wins 6

Places 0

Earned £130,516

Sire: GALILEO. See race 235.

1st Dam: Pennegale by Pennekamp. Dam of 2 winners: 2004: CALBUCO (c Kendor) 12 wins in France, Prix Servanne LR, Prix Cor de Chasse LR. 2005: Mulled Wine (f Night Shift) unraced.

Broodmare.

2007: LILY OF THE VALLEY (f Galileo) Sold 98,039gns yearling at ARAUG. 6 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix Chloe G3, Darley Prix de la Nonette G3, Prix Volterra LR. 2008: Cerences (c Oratorio) unraced to date.

2009: (f Holy Roman Emperor) 2010: (f Holy Roman Emperor) 2nd Dam: GALE WARNING by Last Tycoon. 1 win at 2 in France. Dam of COMMON SPIRIT (c Common Grounds: Tyros S LR), Hurricane Spirit (c Invincible Spirit: 2nd betdirectuk.com Spring Cup LR), IN THE HIGH GRASS (g In The Wings: Shamrock H. Chase G3, 3rd Ulster Bank H. Chase G2). Grandam of HILL OF FIRE. Broodmare Sire: PENNEKAMP. Sire of the dams of 4 Stakes winners. In 2010 - JAN VERMEER Montjeu G3, LILY OF THE VALLEY Galileo G3, TOGETHER Galileo G3.

The Galileo/Pennekamp cross has produced: TOGETHER G2, LILY OF THE VALLEY G3.

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DATA BOOK STAKES RESULTS

European Pattern LILY OF THE VALLEY b f 2007 Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta Bering Pennekamp Coral Dance PENNEGALE b 98 Last Tycoon Gale Warning Gay Apparel

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special Mr Prospector Hopespringseternal Lombard Anatevka Arctic Tern Beaune Green Dancer Carvinia Try My Best Mill Princess Up Spirits Brief Attire

249 WALTHER J JACOBS-STUTENPREIS G3 BREMEN. August 22. 3yo+f&m. 2200m.

1. OVAMBO QUEEN (GER) 4 9-5 £28,319 b f by Kalatos - Oxalaguna (Lagunas) O-Dr HH Leimbach B-Gestut Rietberg TR-Dr A Bolte 2. Superstition (FR) 3 8-10 £9,735 b f by Kutub - Secada (Saint Andrews) O-R Plersch B-Gestut Eulenberger Hof TR-A de Royer-Dupre 3. Tech Exceed (GER) 3 8-10 £4,867 f by Exceed And Excel - Technik (Nebos) O/B-Gestut Wittekindshof TR-A Wohler Margins Neck, 1.25. Time 2:18.52.

Going Good.

Age 2-3

Starts 6

Wins 3

Places 2

Earned £47,625

Sire: KALATOS. Sire of 3 Stakes winners. In 2010 OVAMBO QUEEN Lagunas G3, PALERMO Goofalik LR. 1st Dam: OXALAGUNA by Lagunas. 2 wins at 3 in Germany. Own sister to OXALAGU. Dam of 4 winners: 2002: Odoaker (c King’s Theatre) 2003: ODAWAR (c Sendawar) 6 wins at 3, 5 and 6 in Austria.

2004: OZZIA (f Zinaad) 3 wins.

2006: OMINA (f Mutamam) Winner at 4 in Germany.

2007: OVAMBO QUEEN (f Kalatos) 3 wins at 3 in Germany, Walther J Jacobs Stutenpreis G3, EBF Festa Rennen LR, 3rd HH Sheikh H.bin Rashid Al Maktoum-Trophy G3.

2nd Dam: OXALIS by Ashmore. 3 wins at 2 to 4 in Germany. Dam of OXALAGU (c Lagunas: G.DallmayrPreis Bayerisches Zuchtrennen G1, 2nd Premio Roma - Trofeo After Eight G1, 3rd G.Dallmayr-Preis Bayerisches Zuchtrennen G1)

Age 3-4

Starts 9

Wins 4

Places 3

Earned £59,151

1995: (c Seeking The Gold) 1996: GOLD TIARA (f Seeking The Gold) 9 wins at 2 to 4 in Japan, Procyon S LR, Unicorn S LR, Sirius S LR, Mile Championship Nambu Hai LR, Kakitsubata Kinen LR. Broodmare.

1997: QUEEN’S PARK (f Relaunch) 4 wins at 2 to 4 in USA, Jack Hardy S. Dam of GEMSWICK PARK (f Speightstown: 3 wins at 2 and 3 in Canada, USA, Old Hat S G3, 3rd Frizette S G1), Sheraton Park (f Cozzene: 3 wins at 4 in Canada, 3rd River Memories S LR), Queen’s College (f Carson City: Winner in Canada, 2nd Shady Well S LR) 1998: Keiai Bright (c Petionville) ran on the flat in Japan.

1999: BEST BOOT (f Storm Boot) Winner at 3 in USA. Dam of Mozu (c Special Week: Winner at 2 in Japan, 2nd Sapporo Nisai S LR) 2002: SWAN NEBULA (f Seeking The Gold) 2 wins at 2. Broodmare.

2003: Catherinette (f Seeking The Gold) unraced.

2005: THE WORLD (f Dubai Destination) Winner at 3 in France. Broodmare.

2006: Wedding Gown (f Dubai Destination) 2007: POET’S VOICE (c Dubawi) 3 wins at 2 and 3, DFS Champagne S G2, totesport.com Celebration Mile S G2, 2nd totesport.com Sovereign S G3, 3rd Watch Races on Racing UK Acomb S G3.

2008: Patroness (f Dubawi) unraced to date.

2001: SUMMER FLASH (f Belong To Me) 2 wins in USA. Broodmare.

2002: OGDEN DUNES (c Swain) Winner at 3 in USA. 2003: STEVIE WONDERBOY (c Stephen Got Even) Champion 2yo colt in U.S.A. in 2005. 3 wins at 2 in USA, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile G1. Sire.

2004: Queen Joanne (f Mr Greeley) 3 wins at 3 and 4 in USA, 2nd Pebbles S LR. 2006: (f Birdstone) 2007: (c Unbridled’s Song) 2008: THEYSKENS’ THEORY (f Bernardini) 2 wins at 2, Prestige S G3.

THEYSKENS’ THEORY b f 2008

2nd Dam: BRIGIDA by Priamos. 4 wins in West Germany Schwarzgold-Rennen (1000 Guineas) G3.

Dam of BUENO (c Lombard: Allianz-Pokal LR, Preis des Casino Baden-Baden LR, 4th Spreti-Rennen G3), Bahia Blanca (f Dalsaan: 4th ARAG SchwarzgoldRennen (1000 Guineas) G2), Brazzaville (f Windwurf: 3rd Berberis Rennen LR). Grandam of BESTEN DANK, BACCARA, SIMPLY BRAVE, Belle Brava, Byron, Ballata. Third dam of BOCCASSINI, Boccalino, Bergum.

2nd Dam: EXPRESSIVE DANCE by Riva Ridge.

12 wins in USA Comely S G3, Bewitch S G3, Ballerina S G3, 2nd Alcibiades S G2, 4th Acorn S G1, Selima S G1. Dam of CHIEF HONCHO (c Chief’s Crown: Brooklyn H G1, 2nd Jockey Club Gold Cup S G1, Brooklyn H G1, Suburban H G1, Whitney S G1, 3rd Philip H Iselin H G1, Gulfstream Park H G1, Whitney S G1), Wooden Dance (g Woodman: 3rd Primal H). Grandam of AMERICAN CHANCE, OPHIDIAN, Our Colors, Juke, Flexible Princess.

Third dam of HAKA, Kelly’s Olympics, On Safari, Minutesandtouches.

Broodmare Sire: KONIGSSTUHL. Sire of the dams of 52 Stakes winners. In 2010 - BUDAI Dai Jin G3, ILLO Tertullian LR.

Broodmare Sire: CHIEF’S CROWN. Sire of the dams of 46 Stakes winners. In 2010 - POET’S VOICE Dubawi G2.

BUDAI b c 2006

POET’S VOICE b c 2007

Sire: DAI JIN. Sire of 5 Stakes winners. In 2010 BUDAI Konigsstuhl G3, NORDERNEY Bluebird G3.

1st Dam: BEJARIA by Konigsstuhl. 2 wins at 3 in Germany. Dam of 9 winners: 1994: BRIONI (f Kings Lake) 3 wins at 3 and 4 in Germany.

1995: BALIAN (c Last Tycoon) 5 wins at 2, 3 and 5 in Germany.

1996: BERNARDON (g Suave Dancer) 12 wins, Grosser Eurocar Meile G2.

1997: BASALIOS (c Sternkoenig) 4 wins at 2 to 4 in France, Germany, P. der MM Management 3yo Fruhjahrszucht LR. 1998: BIG BATTLE (c Brief Truce) 5 wins at 4, 7 and 8 in Germany.

1999: BATANG (g Grand Lodge) 4 wins.

2000: BELLACOOLA (f Lomitas) Winner at 3 in Germany. Broodmare.

2001: BELOS (g Acatenango) Winner over hurdles.

2003: Bona Dea (f Tertullian) ran once and ran on the flat in France, Germany.

2005: Bravada (f Dai Jin) 2006: BUDAI (c Dai Jin) 4 wins at 3 and 4 in France, Germany, Preis der Sparkassen Finanzgruppe G3, G.P. de Compiegne Etapi du Defi du Galop LR, 2nd Prix Gontaut-Biron-Hong Kong Jockey Club G3.

2008: Best Man (c Dai Jin) unraced to date.

Nureyev Peintre Celebre Peinture Bleue DAI JIN b 2000 Shirley Heights Dawlah Urjwan Dschingis Khan Konigsstuhl Konigskronung BEJARIA b 89 Priamos

Broodmare Sire: LAGUNAS. Sire of the dams of 22 Stakes winners. In 2010 - OVAMBO QUEEN Kalatos G3, TWIST MAGIC Winged Love LR.

Brigida Brisbane

Northern Dancer Special Alydar Petroleuse Mill Reef Hardiemma Seattle Slew White Star Line Tamerlane Donna Diana Tiepoletto Kronung Birkhahn Palazzo Dhaulagiri Bellina

Mr Prospector Con Game Shareef Dancer Colorado Dancer Fall Aspen DUBAWI b 2002 Shirley Heights Deploy Slightly Dangerous Zomaradah Dancing Brave Jawaher High Tern Northern Dancer Danzig Pas de Nom Chief’s Crown Secretariat Six Crowns Chris Evert BRIGHT TIARA ch 89 First Landing Riva Ridge Iberia Expressive Dance Native Dancer Exclusive Dancer Exclusive

Bold Reasoning Prime Abord Elevation Raise Your Skirts Strings Attached Rocket Mister Rock’s Marchinka Luciano Kandia Kronungsgabe Nijinsky Ile de Bourbon Roseliere Literat Liranga Love In Luthier Ashmore Almyre Frontal Observanz Ordensweihe

KALATOS ch 92 Kardia

Lagunas OXALAGUNA b 97 Oxalis

250 PREIS DER SPARKASSENFINANZGRUPPE G3 BADEN-BADEN. August 28. 4yo+. 2000m.

1. BUDAI (GER) 4 9-0 £28,319 b c by Dai Jin - Bejaria (Konigsstuhl) O-PT Stable B-Gestut Schlenderhan TR-W Hickst 2. Scolari (GB) 5 8-11 £9,735 b h by Monsun - Sky Dancing (Exit To Nowhere) O-Gestut Ittlingen B-Gestut Ittlingen TR-T Mundry 3. Liang Kay (GER) 5 9-2 £4,867 b h by Dai Jin - Linton Bay (Funambule) O-Stall Emina B-Frau I Zimmermann TR-U Ostmann Margins 0.75, head. Time 2:07.50. Going Soft.

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252 PRESTIGE S G3 GOODWOOD. August 28. 2yof. 7f.

1. THEYSKENS’ THEORY (USA) 9-0 £22,708 b f by Bernardini - Heat Lightning (Summer Squall) O-Andrew Rosen B-AR Enterprises LLC TR-BJ Meehan 2. Cochabamba (IRE) 9-0 £8,608 ch f by Hurricane Run - Bolivia (Distant View) O-The Rat Racers B-Shortgrove Manor Stud TR-RA Teal 3. Cape Dollar (IRE) 9-0 £4,308 b f by Cape Cross - Green Dollar (Kingmambo) O-Saeed Suhail B-Rabbah Bdstk TR-Sir M Stoute Margins 1.25, 0.5. Time 1:28.90 (slow 4.70).

Going Soft.

Age 2-3

Age 2

Wins 3

Places 4

Earned £149,822

Sire: DUBAWI. Sire of 14 Stakes winners. In 2010 HAPPY ARCHER Jeune G1, MAKFI Green Desert G1, IRISH FIELD Hernando G2, MONTEROSSO Barathea G2, POET’S VOICE Chief’s Crown G2, WORTHADD Rahy G2, ANNA SALAI Caerleon G3, ASTROPHYSICAL JET Rainbow Quest G3, CELLARMASTER Sound Reason G3.

1st Dam: BRIGHT TIARA by Chief’s Crown. Winner at 2. Sister to CHIEF HONCHO. Dam of 6 winners:

BERNARDINI b 2003 Cara Rafaela

Summer Squall HEAT LIGHTNING b 93 Mystical Mood

253 WINTER HILL S G3

Starts 3

Wins 2

Places 0

WINDSOR. August 28. 3yo+. 10f 7yds.

1. DISTANT MEMORIES (IRE) 4 9-0 £36,901 b g by Falbrav - Amathia (Darshaan) O-Mrs Fitri Hay B-Kildaragh Stud TR-TP Tate 2. Hot Prospect (GB) 3 8-6 £13,988 b c by Motivator - Model Queen (Kingmambo) O-AD Spence B-Highclere Stud, HMH Management TR-MA Jarvis 3. Flying Cloud (IRE) 4 8-11 £7,001 b f by Storming Home - Criquette (Shirley Heights) O-Godolphin B-Gainsborough Stud Management Co Ltd TR-Saeed bin Suroor Margins 0.5, 0.5. Time 2:08.75 (slow 2.45).

Going Soft.

Age 2-4

GOODWOOD. August 28. 3yo+. 8f.

1. POET’S VOICE (GB) 3 8-9 £56,770 b c by Dubawi - Bright Tiara (Chief’s Crown) O-Godolphin B-Darley TR-Saeed bin Suroor 2. Main Aim (GB) 5 9-1 £21,520 b h by Oasis Dream - Orford Ness (Selkirk) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-Sir Michael Stoute 3. Summer Fete (IRE) 4 8-12 £10,770 gr f by Pivotal - Tamarillo (Daylami) O-HE Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed B-Darley TR-B Smart Margins 4.5, 6. Time 1:39.22 (slow 2.22).

Going Soft.

Starts 9

Bold Reasoning My Charmer Secretariat Weekend Surprise Lassie Dear Fappiano Quiet American Demure Spectacular Bid Oil Fable Northern Fable Northern Dancer Storm Bird South Ocean Secretariat Weekend Surprise Lassie Dear Hail To Reason Roberto Bramalea Night Invader Mystery Mood Moaning Low

Seattle Slew A P Indy

Seeking The Gold

251 CELEBRATION MILE G2

Super Concorde

Broodmare Sire: SUMMER SQUALL. Sire of the dams of 20 Stakes winners. In 2010 - THEYSKENS’ THEORY Bernardini G3, WINSLOW HOMER Unbridled’s Song G3, SUMMER LINE Tenpins LR, TIDAL DANCE Pleasant Tap LR.

Dubai Millennium

OVAMBO QUEEN b f 2007 Big Shuffle

2nd Dam: MYSTICAL MOOD by Roberto. 3 wins in USA Schuylerville S G3, 2nd Frizette S G1, 3rd Matron S G1, 4th Spinaway S G1. Dam of FAIR JUDGMENT (c Alleged: Pacemaker International S G2, Citation H G2, 4th Swettenham Stud Sussex S G1), LINDA COQUETA (f Rubiano: Delicada S, 3rd Chapel Belle S LR, Truly Bound S LR). Grandam of DAKE, GIGI’S MAGIC, CLEVER TISH, WOOD SPRITE, Capo, Maximus C, Alfarabi. Third dam of AILALEA, SPRITELY, Sea of Trees, Tricky Mon, Senor Fuego.

Earned £27,241

Sire: BERNARDINI. Sire of 1 Stakes winners. In 2010 - THEYSKENS’ THEORY Summer Squall G3.

1st Dam: Heat Lightning by Summer Squall. Dam of 8 winners: 1998: GAME CALLED (c Miswaki) 7 wins in USA. 1999: OUR IMPERIAL BAY (g Smart Strike) 3 wins at 3 and 5.

2000: SUMMER SCENE (f Belong To Me) Winner at 2 in USA. Broodmare.

Starts 12

Wins 5

Places 5

Earned £102,820

Sire: FALBRAV. Sire of 8 Stakes winners. In 2010 DISTANT MEMORIES Darshaan G3, ONE CARAT Pistolet Bleu G3, FANUNALTER Desert Prince LR. 1st Dam: AMATHIA by Darshaan. 3 wins, Prix Casimir Delamarre LR, 2nd Prix Andre Baboin G3.

Dam of 1 winner: 2006: DISTANT MEMORIES (g Falbrav) Sold 48,261gns yearling at GOOY1. 5 wins, Winter Hill S G3, 2nd Trigo S LR, Steventon S LR, 3rd Rose of Lancaster S G3.

2007: Breeze of July (f Cape Cross) unraced.

2008: Mohedian Lady (f Hurricane Run) unraced.

2nd Dam: Zivania by Shernazar. 4 wins at 2, 2nd Diamond S LR, Oaks Trial LR, Hotel Conrad Silver Race LR. Dam of IVAN LUIS (c Lycius: Premio Ellington G2, 3rd Gran Criterium G1, Gran Premio del Jockey Club G1, Premio Presidente della Repubblica G1), STAGELIGHT (c Montjeu: UAE 2000 Guineas G3), ZERO PROBLEMO (c Priolo: G. P. der Stadtsparkasse Dortmund LR, 2nd Premio Emilio Turati G2), AMATHIA (see above), HATHRAH (f Linamix: Masaka S LR, 2nd May Hill S G2, 3rd 1000 Guineas G1), Von Jawlensky (c Montjeu: 2nd Lenebane S LR), Viscaria (f Barathea: 3rd Prix Panacee LR).

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Caulfield on Misty For Me: “She has every right to be precocious, as her dam is by Storm Cat, many-time champion sire of two-year-olds, out of the dam of outstanding juvenile Fasliyev”

Broodmare Sire: DARSHAAN. Sire of the dams of 155 Stakes winners. In 2010 - LILLIE LANGTRY Danehill Dancer G1, SARAFINA Refuse To Bend G1, MIDAS TOUCH Galileo G2, DISTANT MEMORIES Falbrav G3, GLASS HARMONIUM Verglas G3, GRACE O’MALLEY Refuse To Bend G3, TACTIC Sadler’s Wells G3.

DISTANT MEMORIES b g 2006 Northern Dancer Fairy King Fairy Bridge FALBRAV b 98 Slewpy Gift of The Night Little Nana Shirley Heights Darshaan Delsy AMATHIA b 99 Shernazar Zivania Maresca

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special Seattle Slew Rare Bouquet Lithiot Nenana Road Mill Reef Hardiemma Abdos Kelty Busted Sharmeen Mill Reef Caprera

254 SUPREME S G3 GOODWOOD. August 29. 3yo+. 7f.

1. TROPICAL PARADISE (IRE) 4 9-1 £32,359 gr f by Verglas - Ladylishandra (Mujadil) O-S Lovelace, R Muddle B-George E McMahon TR-P Winkworth 2. First City (GB) 4 8-11 £12,266 b f by Diktat - City Maiden (Carson City) O-Saeed Misleh B-Darley TR-DM Simcock 3. Himalya (IRE) 4 9-0 £6,139 b g by Danehill Dancer - Lady Miletrian (Barathea) O-Ms G Khosla B-Lodge Park Stud TR-J Noseda Margins 1.25, 0.75. Time 1:28.34 (slow 4.14).

Going Good to soft.

Age 2-4

Starts 14

Wins 6

Places 5

Earned £119,080

Sire: VERGLAS. Sire of 25 Stakes winners. In 2010 GLASS HARMONIUM Darshaan G3, TROPICAL PARADISE Mujadil G3.

1st Dam: LADYLISHANDRA by Mujadil. Winner at 2.

Dam of 2 winners: 2003: Prince Duval (g Desert Prince) 2004: NICOMEDIA (f Key of Luck) 2 wins at 3.

2006: TROPICAL PARADISE (f Verglas) Sold 23,644gns foal at GONO1, 27,026gns yearling at TISEP. 6 wins at 2 to 4, Oak Tree S G3, Supreme S G3, 3rd Pipalong S LR. 2008: Grey Speedfit (c Verglas) unraced to date.

2009: (f Elusive City) 2010: (f Footstepsinthesand) Broodmare Sire: MUJADIL. Sire of the dams of 15 SW. In 2010 - JOANNA High Chaparral G2, KING TORUS Oratorio G2, TROPICAL PARADISE Verglas G3.

TROPICAL PARADISE gr f 2006 Kenmare Highest Honor High River VERGLAS gr 94 Secreto Rahaam Fager’s Glory Storm Bird Mujadil Vallee Secrete LADYLISHANDRA b 98 Red Sunset Mevlana Dance Partner

Kalamoun Belle of Ireland Riverman Hairbrush Northern Dancer Betty’s Secret Mr Prospector Street’s Glory Northern Dancer South Ocean Secretariat Midou Red God Centre Piece Graustark Dinner Partner

255 MOYGLARE STUD S G1 CURRAGH. August 29. 2yof. 7f.

1. MISTY FOR ME (IRE) 8-12 £120,619 b f by Galileo - Butterfly Cove (Storm Cat) O-Michael Tabor B-March Thoroughbreds TR-AP O’Brien 2. Laughing Lashes (USA) 8-12 £39,513 grro f by Mr Greeley - Adventure (Unbridled’s Song) O-McElroy Syndicate B-Runnymede Farm, Robert P Levy TR-Mrs John Harrington 3. Kissable (IRE) 8-12 £18,717 b f by Danehill Dancer - Kitty O’Shea (Sadler’s Wells) O-Lady O’Reilly B-Star Bdstk TR-K Prendergast

Margins 1, neck. Time 1:124.56 (slow 1.06).

Going Good to firm.

Age 2

Starts 3

Wins 1

Places 1

Earned £27,500

Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 73 Stakes winners. In 2010 CAPE BLANCO Presidium G1, MAHBOOBA Red Ransom G1, MISTY FOR ME Storm Cat G1, RIP VAN WINKLE Stravinsky G1, KITE WOOD Mark of Esteem G2, LINTON Centaine G2, MIDAS TOUCH Darshaan G2, SANS FRONTIERES Shirley Heights G2, LILY OF THE VALLEY Pennekamp G3, MIKHAIL GLINKA Mark of Esteem G3, TOGETHER Pennekamp G3, CIMA DE TRIOMPHE Danehill LR, KING OF WANDS Rainbow Quest LR, SOUTH EASTER Nureyev LR, EPPURSIMUOVE Soviet Star LR. 1st Dam: Butterfly Cove by Storm Cat. unraced. Own sister to KAMARINSKAYA. Dam of 2 winners: 2005: Showcall (f Kingmambo) ran once. Broodmare.

2006: Pedasus (g Fusaichi Pegasus) 2007: COME TOUCH THE SUN (f Fusaichi Pegasus) Winner at 3 in USA. 2008: MISTY FOR ME (f Galileo) 1 win at 2, Moyglare Stud S G1, 2nd Debutante S G2.

2009: (f Galileo) 2010: (f Galileo) 2nd Dam: Mr P’s Princess by Mr Prospector. unraced. Own sister to Excavate. Dam of FASLIYEV (c Nureyev: Heinz 57 Phoenix S G1, Prix Morny G1), KAMARINSKAYA (f Storm Cat: Dimitrova 1000 Guineas Trial S G3), Maderno (g Nureyev: 3rd Lane’s End Greenham S G3) Broodmare Sire: STORM CAT. Sire of the dams of 99 Stakes winners. In 2010 - HARMONIOUS Dynaformer G1, MISTY FOR ME Galileo G1, SIDNEY’S CANDY Candy Ride G1, CITY TO CITY City Zip G2, MAQAASID Green Desert G2, AMERICAN LION Tiznow G3, EL CABALLO El Corredor G3, IT’S TEA TIME Dynaformer G3, KHANCORD KID Lemon Drop Kid G3, RED SPADA Taiki Shuttle G3, SNOW TOP MOUNTAIN Najran G3.

MISTY FOR ME b f 2008 Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta Storm Bird Storm Cat Terlingua BUTTERFLY COVE b/br 2001 Mr Prospector Mr P’s Princess Anne Campbell

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Special Mr Prospector Hopespringseternal Lombard Anatevka Northern Dancer South Ocean Secretariat Crimson Saint Raise A Native Gold Digger Never Bend Repercussion

Considering that Galileo’s first five crops, sired at fees no higher than €60,000, have so far produced 34 Group winners, high hopes are inevitably held of his sixth crop. This was sired at a fee of €150,000, following the exploits of such as Teofilo, Red Rocks and Sixties Icon in 2006. This sixth crop has made a bright start in 2010, with the fillies Together and Misty For Me becoming its first two Group winners.

Misty For Me established herself as one of Galileo’s most precocious daughters with her game victory in the Moyglare Stud Stakes. She has every right to be precocious as her dam, the unraced Butterfly Cove, is by Storm Cat, a many-times champion sire of two-year-olds, out of Mr P’s Princess, dam of the outstanding 1999 twoyear-old Fasliyev. Butterfly Cove’s sister Kamarinskaya won the Gr3 Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial before being sold for $2.2 million as a three-year-old.

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Misty For Me’s third dam Anne Campbell was once voted Kentucky Broodmare of the Year during a long and distinguished career. She produced two sons who raced with distinction in the USA. Her second foal, the triple Gr1 winner Desert Wine, finished second in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. Remarkably another of her sons, Menifee, matched these achievements 16 years later before winning the Gr1 Haskell Invitational Handicap. Menifee was by Storm Cat’s son Harlan.

Anne Campbell visited some of Kentucky’s top sires. Her 1985 mating with Nureyev resulted in Arsaan, a $700,000 yearling who became a Listed winner, and she visited Mr Prospector in 1987 before being sold for $725,000 at the Hermitage Farm dispersal. The Mr Prospector colt, called Excavate, sold for $1,100,000 as a yearling. Misty For Me’s second dam, Mr P’s Princess, never raced after costing $240,000 as a foal.

256 GOLDENE PEITSCHE G2 BADEN-BADEN. August 29. 3yo+. 1200m.

1. AMICO FRITZ (GER) 4 9-4 £35,398 b c by Fasliyev - Arctic Appeal (Ahonoora) O/B-Alexandre Pereira TR-H-A Pantall 2. Contat (GER) 7 9-4 £13,717 b h by Diktat - Conga (Robellino) O-Stall Sunny B-Klaus Laakman TR-P Vovcenko 3. Gilt Edge Girl (GB) 4 9-1 £5,752 ch f by Monsieur Bond - Tahara (Caerleon) O-Wood Street Syndicate, V Harper, CJ Harper B-Whitsbury Manor Stud TR-CG Cox Margins 0.5, 0.75. Time 1:11.83. Going Soft.

Age 3-4

Starts 21

Wins 7

Places 6

257 GRAND PRIX DE DEAUVILLE G2 DEAUVILLE. August 29. 3yo+. 2500m.

1. MARINOUS (FR) 4 9-3 £100,885 bl c by Numerous - Marende (Panoramic) O-Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi B-David, Julien And Virginie Elias de Proenca TR-F Head 2. Redwood (GB) 4 9-3 £38,938 b c by High Chaparral - Arum Lily (Woodman) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-BW Hills 3. La Boum (GER) 7 9-0 £18,584 bbr m by Monsun - La Bouche (In The Wings) O-E Trussardi B-Gestut Karlshof TR-R Collet Margins 0.5, 0.5. Time 2:46.80 (slow 9.30).

Going Soft.

Age 2-4

Starts 18

Wins 4

Earned £321,244

Sire: NUMEROUS. Sire of 54 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MARINOUS Panoramic G2, HUNG PARLIAMENT Theatrical LR. 1st Dam: MARENDE by Panoramic. 9 wins at 4 to 6 in France. Dam of 5 winners: 2001: MAREND (g Green Tune) 7 wins in France, Grand Prix de Deauville G2.

2002: MARABAA (g Lord of Men) 4 wins 5-6.

2004: MARIOLO (g Victory Note) 2 wins at 4.

2005: MARENDINIO (c Trempolino) 2 wins 4-5.

2006: MARINOUS (c Numerous) Sold 45,045gns yearling at ARAUG, 97,087gns 3yo. 4 wins, Grand Prix de Deauville G2, Grand Prix du Nord LR, 3rd Prix de Reux LR, Prix Turenne LR. 2007: Marendabaa (c Anabaa) Broodmare Sire: PANORAMIC. Sire of the dams of 4 SWs. In 2010 - MARINOUS Numerous G2.

MARINOUS bl c 2006 Raise A Native Mr Prospector Gold Digger NUMEROUS b 91 Nijinsky Number Special

Earned £154,272

Rainbow Quest Panoramic Immense

Sire: FASLIYEV. Sire of 33 Stakes winners. In 2010 AMICO FRITZ Ahonoora G2.

Places 13

MARENDE b 93 Kaldoun Belle d’Aho Algue Noire

Native Dancer Raise You Nashua Sequence Northern Dancer Flaming Page Forli Thong Blushing Groom I Will Follow Roberto Imsodear Caro Katana Tiffauges Pen Du

1st Dam: ARCTIC APPEAL by Ahonoora. 3 wins at 2 and 3. Dam of 5 winners: 1995: Anna Bolena (f Goofalik) unraced.

1996: Snowbound (f In The Wings) unraced.

1999: Arlekinada (f Lycius) 3 wins, 3rd G. Preis der Stadtsparkasse Dusseldorf LR. 2000: ARLECCHINA (f Mtoto) 3 wins, Grosser Hoppegartener 3yo Stutenpreis LR, 3rd Premio Sergio Cumani G3, Premio Carlo Chiesa G3, Grosser Preis der Dortmunder Wirtschaft G3, Fahrhofer Stutenpreis G3. Broodmare.

2001: ARTICO (c Lando) 4 wins at 3 to 5 in Italy.

2002: (c Lando). died.

2003: ANEMOS (c Lando) 3 wins at 4 in Germany.

2004: Artic World (f Spinning World) 2006: AMICO FRITZ (c Fasliyev) 7 wins, Goldene Peitsche G2, Benazet Rennen G3, 3rd Silberne Peitsche des Gerling Quartiers G3.

1. SWISS DIVA (GB) 4 8-11 £35,398 br f by Pivotal - Swiss Lake (Indian Ridge) O/B-Lordship Stud TR-DRC Elsworth 2. Kachgai (IRE) 7 9-1 £14,159 b g by Kaldounevees - Toujours Juste (Always Fair) O-Mme Henri Devin B-Henri Devin TR-Y de Nicolay 3. Tiza (SAF) 8 9-1 £10,619 b g by Goldkeeper - Mamushka (Elliodor) O-JC Seroul B-Daytona Stud (Pty) Ltd TR-A de Royer-Dupre Margins 3, head. Time 1:11.90. Going Soft.

2nd Dam: ARITA by Kronzeuge. 2 wins, Festa Rennen LR. Own sister to AUGUSTINUS.

Age 2-4

Broodmare Sire: AHONOORA. Sire of the dams of 78 Stakes winners. In 2010 - AMICO FRITZ Fasliyev G2, VIJAY MONARCH Diffident LR.

Sire: PIVOTAL. Sire of 82 Stakes winners. In 2010 BUZZWORD Danehill G1, REGAL PARADE Kingmambo G1, NOORDHOEK FLYER Kris G2, SARISKA Muhtarram G2, EMERALD COMMANDER Sadler’s Wells G3, POET Shirley Heights G3, SIX OF HEARTS Devil’s Bag G3, SWISS DIVA Indian Ridge G3, TURNING TOP Cadeaux Genereux G3.

AMICO FRITZ b c 2006 Northern Dancer Nureyev Special FASLIYEV b 97 Mr Prospector Mr P’s Princess Anne Campbell Lorenzaccio Ahonoora Helen Nichols ARCTIC APPEAL b 89 Kronzeuge Arita Akita

Nearctic Natalma Forli Thong Raise A Native Gold Digger Never Bend Repercussion Klairon Phoenissa Martial Quaker Girl Neckar Kaiserkrone Pantheon Aralina

258 PRIX DE MEAUTRY G3 DEAUVILLE. August 29. 3yo+. 1200m.

Starts 16

Wins 5

Places 9

Earned £166,603

1st Dam: SWISS LAKE by Indian Ridge. 3 wins at 2 and 3, St Hugh’s S LR, EBF Lansdown S LR, 2nd Polypipe Flying Childers S G2. Dam of 4 winners: 2005: Swiss Franc (g Mr Greeley) Winner at 2, 2nd Coventry S G2.

2006: SWISS DIVA (f Pivotal) 5 wins at 2 to 4 at home, France, Prix de Meautry- Lucien Barriere G3, Prix du Cercle LR, 2nd bet365 Hopeful S LR, ITBA Feeds EBF Sweet Mimosa S LR. 2007: SWISS CROSS (g Cape Cross) Winner at 2.

2008: SWISS DREAM (f Oasis Dream) Winner at 2.

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DATA BOOK STAKES RESULTS

European Pattern ASTROPHYSICAL JET b f 2007

2009: Swiss Spirit (c Invincible Spirit)

Mr Prospector Con Game Shareef Dancer Colorado Dancer Fall Aspen DUBAWI b 2002 Shirley Heights Deploy Slightly Dangerous Zomaradah Dancing Brave Jawaher High Tern Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Rainbow Quest Herbager I Will Follow Where You Lead COMMON KNOWLEDGE b 2000 Mill Reef Shirley Heights Hardiemma Highbrow Queen’s Hussar Highclere Highlight Seeking The Gold

2nd Dam: Blue Iris by Petong. 5 wins at 2 to 4, 2nd J.R.A. Nakayama Rous S LR. Dam of SWISS LAKE (f Indian Ridge, see above), Dubai Princess (f Dubai Destination: 2nd EBF Bosra Sham Fillies’ S LR) Broodmare Sire: INDIAN RIDGE. Sire of the dams of 41 Stakes winners. In 2010 - CALMING INFLUENCE King’s Best G2, CAT BY THE TALE Tale of The Cat G2, KINGSGATE NATIVE Mujadil G2, SWISS DIVA Pivotal G3.

The Pivotal/Indian Ridge cross has produced: HALFWAY TO HEAVEN G1, SWISS DIVA G3.

SWISS DIVA br f 2006 Northern Dancer Special Jefferson Marie d’Argonne Mohair Caro Cozzene Ride The Trails Bustino Stufida Zerbinetta Lorenzaccio Ahonoora Helen Nichols Swing Easy Hillbrow Golden City Mansingh Petong Iridium Strong Gale Bo’ Babbity Get Ready

Dubai Millennium

260 ROUND TOWER S G3

Nureyev Polar Falcon PIVOTAL ch 93 Fearless Revival

Indian Ridge SWISS LAKE br/b 99 Blue Iris

259 FLYING FIVE S G3 CURRAGH. August 29. 3yo+. 5f.

Starts 8

Wins 2

Places 3

Earned £42,183

Sire: DUBAWI. Sire of 14 Stakes winners. In 2010 HAPPY ARCHER Jeune G1, MAKFI Green Desert G1, IRISH FIELD Hernando G2, MONTEROSSO Barathea G2, POET’S VOICE Chief’s Crown G2, WORTHADD Rahy G2, ANNA SALAI Caerleon G3, ASTROPHYSICAL JET Rainbow Quest G3, CELLARMASTER Sound Reason G3, AFSARE Fairy King LR, DUBASE Bahri LR, GOLDEN MILLENNIUM Eagle Eyed LR, KHOR SHEED Manila LR.

Starts 6

Wins 3

Places 2

Earned £26,769

Sire: MUJADIL. Sire of 26 Stakes winners. In 2010 KINGSGATE NATIVE Indian Ridge G2, DINGLE VIEW Titus Livius G3.

1st Dam: Livius Lady by Titus Livius. unraced. Dam of 2 winners: 2005: Vhujon (g Mujadil) 7 wins at 2 to 5, 2010, 2nd Two Year Old Trophy LR. 2006: Jhinga Palak (f Fath) ran a few times.

2007: (c Kheleyf) 2008: DINGLE VIEW (f Mujadil) Sold 5,000gns foal at TADEF, 18,492gns yearling at TISEP. 3 wins at 2, Round Tower S G3, 3rd Prix de la Vallee d’Auge LR. 2009: (f Dubawi) 2010: (c Iffraaj) Broodmare Sire: TITUS LIVIUS. Sire of the dams of 1 SW. In 2010 - DINGLE VIEW Mujadil G3.

The Mujadil/Titus Livius cross has produced: DINGLE VIEW G3, Vhujon LR. DINGLE VIEW b f 2008 Nearctic Natalma New Providence South Ocean Shining Sun MUJADIL b 88 Bold Ruler Secretariat Somethingroyal Vallee Secrete Saint Crespin III Midou Midget II Mr Prospector Machiavellian Coup de Folie Titus Livius Be My Guest Party Doll Midnight Lady LIVIUS LADY b 2001 Petong Paris House Foudroyer Gitchee Gumee Rose Hot Grove Lady Bennington Honey Buzzard Northern Dancer

Storm Bird

1st Dam: Common Knowledge by Rainbow Quest. unraced. Dam of 2 winners: 2004: Raise Your Spirits (f Generous) unraced.

2005: COIN OF THE REALM (g Galileo) 3 wins at 3 to 5.

2006: Manoeuvre (f Galileo) unraced. Broodmare.

2007: ASTROPHYSICAL JET (f Dubawi) Sold 42,000gns yearling at TAOC2. 2 wins at 2 and 3, Goffs Flying Five S G3, 2nd Betfred Cecil Frail S LR, 3rd Audi King George S G2, Laundry Cottage Stud Firth of Clyde S G3.

2009: (f Rock of Gibraltar) 2010: (f Kheleyf) 2nd Dam: Highbrow by Shirley Heights. 1 win at 2, 2nd Ribblesdale S G2. Dam of BLUEPRINT (c Generous: Sagitta Jockey Club S G2, San Luis Rey H G2, Sunset H G2, 3rd San Juan Capistrano Invitational H G1), FAIRY GODMOTHER (f Fairy King: Ballymacoll Stud S LR, 2nd Weatherbys Earl of Sefton S G3). Grandam of ASK, Kingdom of Fife, Four Winds.

Broodmare Sire: RAINBOW QUEST. Sire of the dams of 116 Stakes winners. In 2010 - PLUMANIA Anabaa G1, ASTROPHYSICAL JET Dubawi G3, ELUSIVE WAVE Elusive City G3, PUNCHER CLYNCH Azamour G3, BRUSCO Rock of Gibraltar LR, KING OF WANDS Galileo LR, MOONLIGHT RED Kheleyf LR, ROSES FOR THE LADY Sadler’s Wells LR, AURORAS ENCORE Second Empire LR, EBADIYAN Daylami LR.

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1st Dam: Multicolour Wave by Rainbow Quest. Dam of 5 winners: 2003: Million Waves (f Mull of Kintyre) Winner at 2, 2nd Gerrardstown House Stud Silken Glider S LR. Broodmare.

2004: MILLION SPIRITS (f Invincible Spirit) 2 wins at 2 and 3. Broodmare.

2005: PHOTOPHORE (f Clodovil) 2 wins at 3 in France. Broodmare.

2006: ELUSIVE WAVE (f Elusive City) Sold 12,869gns yearling at GOOY2, 462,184gns 2yo at ARARC. 6 wins at 2 to 4 at home, France, Poule d’Essai des Pouliches G1, Prix du Calvados G3, Prix Quincey - Lucien Barriere G3, Prix Imprudence G3, Prix Roland de Chambure LR, 2nd Total Prix Marcel Boussac G1, Prix Rothschild G1, 3rd Prix Rothschild G1.

2007: WEALDMORE WAVE (c Oratorio) Winner at 2.

2008: Aussiwave (c Aussie Rules) unraced to date.

2010: (f Raven’s Pass) 2nd Dam: ECHOES by Niniski. 2 wins at 2 and 4 in France Prix Corrida G3, 3rd Ciga Prix de Royallieu G2. Grandam of LANGS LASH.

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe G1, 3rd Prix Vermeille G1.

Dam of CARNEGIE (c Sadler’s Wells: Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud G1, Forte Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe G1, 3rd Breeders’ Cup Turf G1), ANTISAAR (c Northern Dancer: Prix Guillaume d’Ornano G2), LAKE ERIE (c Kings Lake: St Simon S G3, 2nd Crowthers Yorkshire Cup G2), HONFLEUR (f Sadler’s Wells: Prix Michel Houyvet LR), Wayne County (c Sadler’s Wells: 2nd Lanes End John Porter S G3). Grandam of YAHRAB, MY RENEE, Creekview, La Mouline.

Broodmare Sire: ENTREPRENEUR. Sire of the dams of 5 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MY KEEPSAKE Keeper G1, OBAMA RULE Danehill Dancer G3, ROYAL MENANTIE Kendor LR. OBAMA RULE b f 2007 Danzig Danehill Razyana DANEHILL DANCER b 93 Sharpen Up Mira Adonde Lettre d’Amour Sadler’s Wells Entrepreneur Exclusive Order MENNETOU b 2001 Riverman Detroit Derna II

Broodmare Sire: RAINBOW QUEST. See race 259 ELUSIVE WAVE b f 2006 Mr Prospector Secrettame Hero’s Honor Ivory Wand ELUSIVE CITY b 2000 Danzig Dayjur Gold Beauty Star of Paris Native Charger Liturgism Cult Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Rainbow Quest Herbager I Will Follow Where You Lead MULTICOLOUR WAVE b 98 Nijinsky Niniski Virginia Hills Echoes Round Table Equal Honor Bold Honor

261 PRIX QUINCEY G3 DEAUVILLE. August 29. 3yo+. 1600m.

1. ELUSIVE WAVE (IRE) 4 8-13 £35,398 b f by Elusive City - Multicolour Wave (Rainbow Quest) O-Martin S Schwartz B-Pier House Stud TR-J-C Rouget 2. Vertigineux (FR) 6 9-2 £14,159 bbr h by Nombre Premier - Very Gold (Goldneyev) O/B-Mme C & P Dufreche TR-Mme C Dufreche 3. Arasin (IRE) 3 8-10 £10,619 ch c by Footstepsinthesand - Arazena (Woodman) O-Ecurie J-L Bouchard B-Darpat SI, C Laffon-Parias TR-P Bary Margins 1.5, 0.5. Time 1:41.10. Going Soft.

Age 2-4

Starts 13

Wins 6

Places 5

Earned £511,327

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Atan Rocchetta Caro Lianga Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge Exclusive Native Bonavista Never Bend River Lady Sunny Boy III Miss Barberie

263 OETTINGEN-RENNEN G2

Gone West

Age 2

1. ASTROPHYSICAL JET (GB) 3 8-12 £36,239 b f by Dubawi - Common Knowledge (Rainbow Quest) O-Ladas B-Grangecon Stud TR-ES McMahon 2. Tax Free (IRE) 8 9-3 £10,593 b g by Tagula - Grandel (Owington) O-Ian Hewitson B-Denis & Mrs Teresa Bergin TR-D Nicholls 3. Santo Padre (IRE) 6 9-3 £5,018 b g by Elnadim - Tshusick (Dancing Brave) O-Victor Partnership B-Victor Stud Bloodstock, Brendan Cummins TR-David Marnane Margins 2, head. Time 0:58.56 (fast 0.74).

Going Good.

Age 2-3

CURRAGH. August 29. 2yo. 6f.

1. DINGLE VIEW (IRE) 8-12 £34,513 b f by Mujadil - Livius Lady (Titus Livius) O-Mrs IM Folkes B-Robert Berns TR-PD Evans 2. Glor Na Mara (IRE) 9-1 £10,089 b c by Leroidesanimaux - Sister Angelina (Saint Ballado) O-Mrs JS Bolger B-JS Bolger TR-JS Bolger 3. Big Issue (IRE) 9-1 £4,779 b c by Dubawi - Improvise (Lend A Hand) O-Malih L Al Basti B-Tinnakill Bloodstock, P Lawlor TR-R Hannon Margins Head, 2. Time 1:12.89 (slow 1.89).

Going Good.

Sire: ELUSIVE CITY. Sire of 8 Stakes winners. In 2010 - RETURNTOSENDER Marauding G2, ELUSIVE WAVE Rainbow Quest G3, MISTER HUGHIE Stepneyev LR, VIJAY DAMINI Woodborough LR.

Elusive Quality

Touch of Greatness

262 DANCE DESIGN S G3

BADEN-BADEN. August 31. 3yo+. 1600m.

1. EMERALD COMMANDER (IRE) 3 8-10 £35,398 b c by Pivotal - Brigitta (Sadler’s Wells) O-Godolphin B-Grangecon Stud TR-Saeed bin Suroor 2. Earl of Fire (GER) 5 9-2 £13,717 ch g by Areion - Evry (Torgos) O-Frau M Haller B-Frau M Haller TR-W Baltromei 3. Fabiana (GB) 4 8-13 £5,752 ch f by Ashkalani - Fox Croft (Bustino) O-Stall Molenhof B-Mrs R Pease TR-Andreas Lowe Margins 2.5, 0.75. Time 1:39.54. Going Soft.

Age 2-3

Starts 9

Wins 4

Places 4

Earned £175,173

CURRAGH. August 29. 3yo+f&m. 9f.

1. OBAMA RULE (IRE) 3 8-12 £40,265 b f by Danehill Dancer - Mennetou (Entrepreneur) O-Noel O’Callaghan B-Swettenham Stud TR-Ms Joanna Morgan 2. Shareen (IRE) 3 8-12 £11,770 b f by Bahri - Sharesha (Ashkalani) O-HH The Aga Khan B-HH The Aga Khan’s Studs SC TR-John M Oxx 3. Miss Laa di Da (GB) 3 8-12 £5,575 ch f by Dr Fong - Tatterdemalion (Galileo) O-Peter B Kelly B-The Duke of Devonshire TR-Noel Meade Margins 1, head. Time 1:56.09 (slow 5.59).

Going Good to firm.

Age 3

Starts 2

Wins 0

Places 1

Earned £1,487

Sire: DANEHILL DANCER. Sire of 118 Stakes winners. In 2010 - LILLIE LANGTRY Darshaan G1, CONTREDANSE Rahy G2, MEMORY Diesis G2, PLANTEUR Giant’s Causeway G2, AIR CHIEF MARSHAL Warning G3, OBAMA RULE Entrepreneur G3, REBEL SOLDIER Irish River G3, SNAEFELL Standaan G3, HEN NIGHT Green Desert LR, LADY ECLAIR Explodent LR, LATIN LOVE Be My Guest LR, MONTE ALTO Perugino LR, NEWS ALERT Brief Truce LR, NOURIYA King’s Best LR, SAMUEL MORSE Mt Livermore LR, SANJUAN Last Tycoon LR, SUPER SATIN Rock City LR, THE MIKADO Rigoletto LR, URAMAZIN Acatenango LR. 1st Dam: Mennetou by Entrepreneur. unraced. Dam of 1 winner: 2006: Capeability (g Cape Cross) 2007: OBAMA RULE (f Danehill Dancer) 170,000gns foal at TADEF. Dance Design S G3.

2008: Peach Bloom (f Cape Cross) unraced to date.

2009: (c Araafa) 2010: (f Zamindar) 2nd Dam: DETROIT by Riverman. Champion 3yr old filly in Europe in 1980. 8 wins at 3 and 4 in France

Sire: PIVOTAL. Sire of 82 Stakes winners. In 2010 BUZZWORD Danehill G1, REGAL PARADE Kingmambo G1, EMERALD COMMANDER Sadler’s Wells G2, NOORDHOEK FLYER Kris G2, SARISKA Muhtarram G2, POET Shirley Heights G3, SIX OF HEARTS Devil’s Bag G3, SWISS DIVA Indian Ridge G3, TURNING TOP Cadeaux Genereux G3, ENTANGLE Primo Dominie LR, FALLEN IDOL Brief Truce LR, FRATAZZ Local Suitor LR, PEARL BANKS Efisio LR, PRESCRIPTION Elmaamul LR, REBECCA ROLFE A P Indy LR, SEEHARN Green Desert LR, SETA Generous LR. 1st Dam: BRIGITTA by Sadler’s Wells. 2 wins at 3 in France. Own sister to COMMANDER COLLINS. Dam of 2 winners: 2003: Moondreamer (f Danehill). Broodmare.

2004: Electronic (g Danehill) 2005: ALBARAARI (f Green Desert) Winner at 2.

2006: Pagan Force (c Green Desert) 2007: EMERALD COMMANDER (c Pivotal) Sold 40,000gns yearling at TAOC1, 68,571gns 2yo at DNAPR. 4 wins at 2 and 3, OettingenRennen G2, Prix Daphnis G3, Ascendant S LR, 2nd Criterium International G1, Acomb S G3, 3rd Prix Paul de Moussac G3.

2008: Turmalin (f Dalakhani) unraced to date.

2009: (f Invincible Spirit) 2nd Dam: KANMARY by Kenmare. 1 win at 2 in France Prix du Bois G3, 3rd Prix Robert Papin G1. Dam of LIT DE JUSTICE (c El Gran Senor: Breeders’ Cup Sprint G1, 3rd Breeders’ Cup Sprint G1), COMMANDER COLLINS (c Sadler’s Wells: Racing Post Trophy S G1), CITY LEADER (c Fasliyev: Juddmonte Royal Lodge S G2, 2nd Racing Post Trophy G1), COLONEL COLLINS (c El Gran Senor: Washington Singer S LR, 2nd Craven S G3, 3rd Ever Ready Derby S G1, Budweiser Irish Derby G1, Madagans 2000 Guineas G1), Captain Collins (c El Gran Senor: 3rd Thomas Lonsdale Gallagher Beeswing S G3, 3rd San Simeon H G3). Grandam of SPURUSON, FLYING ENTERPRISE. Third dam of Fordee.

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Caulfield on Markab: “The Haydock Park Sprint Cup winner was sold for 33,000gns at Doncaster at four and didn’t contest a Group race until his final start as a six-year-old” (pg 104)

Broodmare Sire: SADLER’S WELLS. Sire of the dams of 235 Stakes winners. In 2010 - CAMPANOLOGIST Kingmambo G1, CHINESE WHITE Dalakhani G1, WORKFORCE King’s Best G1, APPROVE Oasis Dream G2, BANKABLE Medicean G2, EMERALD COMMANDER Pivotal G2, MEISHO BELUGA French Deputy G2, PATHFORK Distorted Humor G2, ZARIUS Zabeel G2, BALETTI Gulch G3, BEETHOVEN Oratorio G3, CAT JUNIOR Storm Cat G3, DEEM Dalakhani G3, ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL Elusive Quality G3, POSAVINA Tiger Hill G3.

ELLE SHADOW b f 2007 Storm Cat Giant’s Causeway Mariah’s Storm SHAMARDAL b 2002 Machiavellian Helsinki Helen Street Danzig Roi Danzig Gdynia ELLE DANZIG b 95 Teotepec

The Pivotal/Sadler’s Wells cross has produced: EMERALD COMMANDER G1, Deep Winter LR, Pipette LR. EMERALD COMMANDER b c 2007 Northern Dancer Special Jefferson Marie d’Argonne Mohair Caro Cozzene Ride The Trails Bustino Stufida Zerbinetta Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Kalamoun Kenmare Belle of Ireland Djakao Djallybrook Hollybrook

Elegie Elektra

265 ZUKUNFTS-RENNEN G3

Nureyev Polar Falcon PIVOTAL ch 93 Fearless Revival

Sadler’s Wells BRIGITTA b 97 Kanmary

264 BELMONDO-PREIS G3 BADEN-BADEN. September 1. 3yo. 2000m.

1. ELLE SHADOW (IRE) 8-10 £28,319 b f by Shamardal - Elle Danzig (Roi Danzig) O/B-Gestut Wittekindshof TR-P Schiergen 2. Empire Storm (GER) 9-0 £9,735 b c by Storming Home - Emy Coasting (El Gran Senor) O-Frau M Sohl B-Hannes K Gutschow TR-A Wohler 3. Neatico (GER) 9-2 £4,867 b c by Medicean - Nicola Bella (Sadler’s Wells) O/B-Gestut Ittlingen TR-P Schiergen Margins 2, 1. Time 2:06.26. Going Soft.

Age 2-3

Starts 6

Wins 2

Places 4

Earned £130,553

Sire: SHAMARDAL. Sire of 15 Stakes winners. In 2010 - FAINT PERFUME Zabeel G1, LOPE DE VEGA Vettori G1, SHAKESPEAREAN Priolo G2, ZAZOU Lomitas G2, DUNBOYNE EXPRESS Polish Precedent G3, ELLE SHADOW Roi Danzig G3, FEMINA FASHION Jeune LR, GINGERBREAD MAN Hurricane Sky LR, HAPPY HIPPY Soviet Lad LR, SHAMILLION Redoute’s Choice LR, SIYAADAH Lahib LR. 1st Dam: ELLE DANZIG by Roi Danzig. Champion 3yr old filly in Germany in 1998, Champion older mare in Germany in 1999 and 2000. 12 wins, Premio Roma G1 (twice), Grosser Dallmayr-Preis G1, 2nd Premio Presidente della Repubblica G1. Dam of 6 winners: 2002: EL STAR (c Soviet Star) 4 wins at 4 and 5.

2003: Elle Galante (f Galileo) 3 wins at 3, 3rd Prix Belle de Nuit LR. 2004: EL COMODIN (c Monsun) 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Germany, Prix Pelleas LR. 2005: ELLE GALA (f Galileo) 3 wins, Nereide-Rennen LR. 2006: EL DJANGO (c Sadler’s Wells) Winner at 4.

2007: ELLE SHADOW (f Shamardal) 2 wins at 2 and 3 in Germany, Belmondo-Preis G3, GP der Sparkasse Mulheim Berberis Rennen LR, 2nd Henkel Preis der Diana (Oaks) G1, Preis der Winterkonigin G3, HH Sheikh H.bin Rashid Al Maktoum-Trophy G3, 3rd Diana Trial G2.

2008: Lyric Street (c Hurricane Run) unraced to date.

2009: El Galoppier (c Galileo) 2010: Elle Same (f Samum) 2nd Dam: ELEGIE by Teotepec. 3 wins. Dam of ELLE DANZIG (see above), El Society (c Law Society: 2nd Herbst-Preis der Dreijahrigen LR), Eurydike (f Anfield: 2nd Preis der Jahrlingsauktion LR). Grandam of EMPORIO, Expensive Dream, Evening Set, Evening Master, Estefania, Eroica.

Broodmare Sire: ROI DANZIG. Sire of the dams of 9 Stakes winners. In 2010 - ELLE SHADOW Shamardal G3, LEUCI LAMPS Hawk Wing LR.

Storm Bird Terlingua Rahy Immense Mr Prospector Coup de Folie Troy Waterway Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Classicist Sea Hawk II Tout Sweet Twenty Orsini Egina

BADEN-BADEN. September 3. 2yo. 1400m.

1. NICE DANON (GB) 9-2 £28,319 gr c by Sakhee - Miss Universe (Warning) O-Stall D’Angelo B-Stratford Place Stud TR-A Wohler 2. Salona (GER) 8-13 £9,735 ch f by Lord of England - Selana (Lomitas) O-Stall Lucky Owner B-Klaus Hoffman TR-J-P Carvalho 3. Fort Hastings (IRE) 9-2 £4,867 b c by Aragorn - Peaceful Love (Dashing Blade) O-Mario Hofer Gmbh, Stall Steigenberger B-Manfred Hofer TR-M Hofer Margins 0.5, 2.5. Time 1:26.90. Going Good.

Age 2

Starts 2

Wins 1

Places 0

Earned £2,655

Sire: SAKHEE. Sire of 8 SW. In 2010 - PRESVIS Never So Bold G2, NICE DANON Warning G3.

1st Dam: Miss Universe by Warning. Winner at 2, 3rd Solario S G3. Dam of 6 winners: 2001: DAY TO REMEMBER (g Daylami) 4 wins.

2002: TASDEED (c Cadeaux Genereux) Winner at 2.

2003: (c Royal Applause) 2004: WORLDLY (g Selkirk) 5 wins, La Jolla H G2.

2005: Comeback Queen (f Nayef) Winner at 2, 2nd Masaka S LR. 2006: DONATIVUM (g Cadeaux Genereux) 4 wins, Prix de Saint Patrick LR, Breeders’ Cup Juv Turf LR, 3rd Challenge S G2.

2007: Orion The Hunter (g Starcraft) unraced to date.

2008: NICE DANON (c Sakhee) Sold 87,840gns yearling at ARAUG. Zukunfts Rennen G3.

2009: (f Nayef) 2nd Dam: REINE D’BEAUTE by Caerleon. 2 wins at 4. Dam of SILVER SIGN (c Shirley Heights: Herold Rennen LR), Miss Universe (f Warning, see above) Broodmare Sire: WARNING. Sire of the dams of 41 Stakes winners. In 2010 - AIR CHIEF MARSHAL Danehill Dancer G3, NICE DANON Sakhee G3.

NICE DANON gr c 2008 Never Bend River Lady Nijinsky Wasnah Highest Trump Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge Ribot Tobira Celeste Heavenly Body In Reality Known Fact Tamerett Roberto Slightly Dangerous Where You Lead Nijinsky Caerleon Foreseer Kalamoun As You Desire Me Royal Saint

Margins 9, 0.5. Time 2:05.24 (slow 1.24).

Going Good.

Age 2-3

SAKHEE b 97 Thawakib

Warning MISS UNIVERSE gr 96 Reine d’Beaute

266 KILTERNAN S G3

Wins 2

Places 0

Earned £20,474

Sire: GIANT’S CAUSEWAY. Sire of 78 Stakes winners. In 2010 - ESKENDEREYA Seattle Slew G1, RITE OF PASSAGE Kris S G1, NEKO BAY Rubiano G2, AWAIT THE DAWN Dixieland Band G3, CONNEMARA Mr Leader G3, HOLD ME BACK Unbridled’s Song G3.

1st Dam: Valentine Band by Dixieland Band. Winner at 3, 2nd Middleton S LR. Dam of 3 winners: 2003: Dream Vision (f Distant View) unraced.

2004: Card Shop (f Chester House) 2005: PUTNEY BRIDGE (g Mizzen Mast) 5 wins, Prix Jacques Laffitte LR, 2nd La Coupe de MaisonsLaffitte G3, 3rd Criterium de Saint-Cloud G1.

2006: SPRUCE (g Maria’s Mon) 4 wins at 4.

2007: AWAIT THE DAWN (c Giant’s Causeway) 2 wins at 2 and 3, Kilternan S G3.

2008: Searing Heat (c Empire Maker) unraced.

2009: (c Mizzen Mast) 2nd Dam: Shirley Valentine by Shirley Heights. 1 win at 3, 3rd Galtres S LR. Own sister to Deploy.

Dam of MEMORISE (c Lyphard: Waterford Crystal World Sports Cup G3, 3rd Geoffrey Freer S G2), MULTIPLEX (c Danehill: Prix La Rochette G3), Sparkling Water (g Woodman: 2nd Victor Chandler Chester Vase G3), Fully Invested (f Irish River: 3rd Cantor Index Good Luck A. Harrison Trial LR), Valentine Band (f Dixieland Band, see above).

Grandam of Fully Funded, Gainful.

Broodmare Sire: DIXIELAND BAND. Sire of the dams of 106 Stakes winners. In 2010 - COMPARI Redattore G2, MISS AMAZING Amazing Again G2, STRIKE A DEAL Smart Strike G2, AWAIT THE DAWN Giant’s Causeway G3, AXION Sunday Silence G3, COLIZEO Distorted Humor G3, GOLDEN ITIZ Tiznow G3.

Giant’s Causeway/Dixieland Band cross has produced: FIRST SAMURAI G1, AWAIT THE DAWN G3.

AWAIT THE DAWN b c 2007 Northern Dancer South Ocean Secretariat Terlingua Crimson Saint GIANT’S CAUSEWAY ch 97 Blushing Groom Rahy Glorious Song Mariah’s Storm Roberto Immense Imsodear Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Dixieland Band Delta Judge Mississippi Mud Sand Buggy VALENTINE BAND b 97 Mill Reef Shirley Heights Hardiemma Shirley Valentine Roberto Slightly Dangerous Where You Lead Storm Bird

Storm Cat

267 SEPTEMBER S G3

Riverman

Bahri

Starts 3

KEMPTON PARK. September 4. 3yo+. 12f.

1. LAAHEB (GB) 4 9-4 £34,062 b g by Cape Cross - Maskunah (Sadler’s Wells) O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Darley TR-MA Jarvis 2. Holberg (UAE) 4 9-4 £12,912 b c by Halling - Sweet Willa (Assert) O-Godolphin B-Darley TR-Saeed bin Suroor 3. Classic Punch (IRE) 7 9-4 £6,462 b g by Mozart - Rum Cay (Our Native) O-The Classic Bunch B-Granham Farm TR-DRC Elsworth Margins 3.5, 2.25. Time 2:30.74 (fast 0.26).

Going Standard.

Age 3-4

Starts 11

Wins 6

Places 4

Earned £134,636

LEOPARDSTOWN. September 4. 3yo+. 10f.

1. AWAIT THE DAWN (USA) 3 9-1 £34,513 b c by Giant’s Causeway - Valentine Band (Dixieland Band) O-Michael Tabor B-Juddmonte Farms TR-AP O’Brien 2. South Easter (IRE) 4 9-8 £10,089 ch c by Galileo - Dance Treat (Nureyev) O-Markus Jooste, Bernard Kantor B-Tarworth Bloodstock Investments Ltd TR-WJ Haggas 3. Nanton (USA) 8 9-8 £4,779 gr g by Spinning World - Grab The Green (Cozzene) O-JS Morrison B-SH & Mrs Rogers TR-JS Goldie

THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER INC PACEMAKER

Sire: CAPE CROSS. Sire of 62 Stakes winners. In 2010 - ABLE ONE Danehill G1, BEHKABAD Kris G1, CAPECOVER Zabeel G2, CROSSTHESTART Gold And Ivory G2, MEKONG MELODY Niniski G2, TREAT GENTLY In The Wings G2, CORSICA Persian Bold G3, LAAHEB Sadler’s Wells G3, SEA LORD Woodman G3.

1st Dam: Maskunah by Sadler’s Wells. unraced. Dam of 3 winners: 2002: Mutabilis (g Anabaa) ran once over hurdles.

2003: My (f King’s Best) ran a few times. Broodmare.

2004: Guarantia (f Selkirk) Winner at 3, 3rd Finnforest Oh So Sharp S LR. Broodmare.

2005: Skycruiser (g Dubai Destination) 2006: LAAHEB (g Cape Cross) Sold 200,000gns yearling at TAOC1. 6 wins at 3 and 4, September S G3, Fred Archer S LR, James Seymour S LR, 2nd Geoffrey Freer S G3, Festival S LR, 3rd Gordon Richards S G3.

2007: TITLE FIGHT (g Pivotal) Winner at 3 in Greece.

2008: Saadiah (f Dubai Destination) unraced to date.

2009: (c Cape Cross) 2nd Dam: LUCAYAN PRINCESS by High Line. 2 wins, Sweet Solera S LR. Dam of LUSO (c Salse: Derby Italiano G1, Aral-Pokal G1 (twice), Deutschland Preis G1, 2nd Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud G1, Prix Ganay G1, Gran Premio del Jockey Club G1, Gran Premio di Milano G1 (twice), Aral-Pokal G1, Grosser Preis von Baden G1, Europa Preis G1), WARRSAN (c Caerleon: Coronation Cup G1 (twice), Preis von Baden G1 (twice), 2nd Eclipse S G1, Gran Premio di Milano G1, 3rd Gran Premio del Jockey Club G1, Credit Suisse Private Banking Pokal G1, Hong Kong Vase G1), NEEDLE GUN (c Sure Blade: Gallinule S G2, 2nd St James’s Palace S G1, Derby Italiano G1, Premio Presidente della Repubblica G1 (3 times), 3rd Premio Roma G1), CLOUD CASTLE (f In The Wings: Nell Gwyn S G3, 2nd Prix Vermeille G1, 3rd Yorkshire Oaks G1), Luana (f Shaadi: 3rd Bentinck S LR).

Grandam of BLUE MONDAY, HATTAN, QUEEN’S BEST, TASTAHIL, REVERIE SOLITAIRE, NIDEEB. Broodmare Sire: SADLER’S WELLS. See race 263.

The Cape Cross/Sadler’s Wells cross has produced: LAAHEB G3, MANYRIVERSTOCROSS LR, Cedarberg G2, Caucus G3.

LAAHEB b g 2006 Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Foreign Courier Courtly Dee CAPE CROSS b/br 94 Lorenzaccio Ahonoora Helen Nichols Park Appeal Balidar Balidaress Innocence Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Sadler’s Wells Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special MASKUNAH b 97 High Hat High Line Time Call Lucayan Princess Sir Gaylord Gay France Sweet And Lovely II Danzig

Green Desert

268 SIRENIA S G3 KEMPTON PARK. September 4. 2yo. 6f.

1. HOORAY (GB) 9-2 £22,708 b f by Invincible Spirit - Hypnotize (Machiavellian) O/B-Cheveley Park Stud TR-Sir Mark Prescott 2. Reckless Reward (IRE) 9-0 £8,608 ch c by Choisir - Champagne Toni (Second Empire) O-WP Drew B-Ken Carroll TR-R Hannon 3. Signs In The Sand (GB) 9-0 £4,308 b c by Cape Cross - Gonfilia (Big Shuffle) O-Godolphin B-Darley TR-Saeed bin Suroor Margins 3.75, 6. Time 1:11.50. Going Standard.

Age 2

Starts 6

Wins 3

Places 1

Earned £90,961

Sire: INVINCIBLE SPIRIT. Sire of 40 Stakes winners. In 2010 - YOSEI Fuji Kiseki G1, ALLIED POWERS High Line G2, HOORAY Machiavellian G2, CHARMING WOMAN Kendor G3, GLAMOROUS SPIRIT Air Express G3, KARGALI Last Tycoon G3, ZEBEDEE Cozzene G3.

1st Dam: HYPNOTIZE by Machiavellian. 2 wins at 2, Milcars Star S LR. Dam of 5 winners: 2002: HYPNOTIC (g Lomitas) 7 wins, Criterium de l’Ouest LR. 2003: MACEDON (g Dansili) 2 wins at 3.

2004: Rhapsodize (f Halling) unraced. Broodmare.

2005: HIP (f Pivotal) Winner at 2. Broodmare.

2007: NOTORIZE (c Hernando) Winner at 2.

2008: HOORAY (f Invincible Spirit) 3 wins at 2, Lowther S G2, Sirenia S G3, 3rd Cherry Hinton S G2.

2009: (f Pivotal) 2nd Dam: BELLE ET DELUREE by The Minstrel. 2 wins. Dam of DAZZLE (f Gone West: Cherry Hinton S G2, 3rd 1000 Guineas G1), FANTASIZE (f Groom

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European Pattern Dancer: Swinley S LR), HYPNOTIZE, Baschar (c Starcraft: 3rd Union-Rennen G2), Enchant (f Lion Cavern: 3rd Lupe S LR). Grandam of DANEHURST, HUMOURESQUE.

CAPE BLANCO ch c 2007 Sadler’s Wells GALILEO b 98

Broodmare Sire: MACHIAVELLIAN. Sire of the dams of 65 SWs. In 2010 - VICTOIRE PISA Neo Universe G1, ZOFFANY Dansili G1, HOORAY Invincible Spirit G2, ANGEL’S PURSUIT Pastoral Pursuits LR, KURT Intikhab LR, SACHA Keeper LR, SNOW WATCH Verglas LR, SPIRIT OF FORTUNE Invincible Spirit LR, TOOLAIN Diktat LR, RUN HERAMBA Taiki Shuttle LR.

Nearctic Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Mr Prospector Miswaki Hopespringseternal Lombard Allegretta Anatevka Secretariat General Assembly Exclusive Dancer Reliance II Doubly Sure Soft Angels Round Table Artaius Stylish Pattern Petingo Foudre Lighted Lamp Northern Dancer

Urban Sea

Presidium LAUREL DELIGHT ch 90 Foudroyer

The Invincible Spirit/Machiavellian cross has produced: CONQUEST G2, HOORAY G2, SPIRIT OF FORTUNE LR. HOORAY b f 2008

270 MATRON S G1

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Green Desert Sir Ivor Foreign Courier Courtly Dee INVINCIBLE SPIRIT b 97 Sharpen Up Kris Doubly Sure Rafha Artaius Eljazzi Border Bounty Raise A Native Mr Prospector Gold Digger Machiavellian Halo Coup de Folie Raise The Standard HYPNOTIZE b 97 Northern Dancer The Minstrel Fleur Belle Et Deluree Stop The Music Sophisticated Girl Close Control Danzig

269 IRISH CHAMPION S G1

LEOPARDSTOWN. September 4. 3yo+f&m. 8f.

1. LILLIE LANGTRY (IRE) 3 8-12 £115,044 bbr f by Danehill Dancer - Hoity Toity (Darshaan) O-Michael Tabor B-KB Lynch TR-AP O’Brien 2. Spacious (GB) 5 9-3 £33,628 b m by Nayef - Palatial (Green Desert) O/B-Cheveley Park Stud TR-JR Fanshawe 3. Music Show (IRE) 3 8-12 £15,929 b f by Noverre - Dreamboat (Mr Prospector) O-Jaber Abdullah B-Darley TR-MR Channon Margins Neck, 1.25. Time 1:39.68 (slow 1.18).

Going Good.

Age 2-3

Starts 10

Wins 4

Places 3

Earned £773,758

LEOPARDSTOWN. September 4. 3yo+. 10f.

Age 2-3

Starts 7

Wins 5

Places Earned 1 £1,059,193

Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 74 Stakes winners. In 2010 CAPE BLANCO Presidium G1, MAHBOOBA Red Ransom G1, MISTY FOR ME Storm Cat G1, RIP VAN WINKLE Stravinsky G1, KITE WOOD Mark of Esteem G2, LINTON Centaine G2, MIDAS TOUCH Darshaan G2, SANS FRONTIERES Shirley Heights G2, LILY OF THE VALLEY Pennekamp G3, MIKHAIL GLINKA Mark of Esteem G3, TOGETHER Pennekamp G3.

1st Dam: LAUREL DELIGHT by Presidium. 4 wins at 2, 4 and 6 inc. Anthony Fawcett Memorial Handicap, York. Dam of 4 winners: 1995: LAUREL PLEASURE (f Selkirk) 2 wins.

1998: SPASSKY (c Emperor Jones) 7 wins 3-7.

1999: MR O’BRIEN (g Mukaddamah) 8 wins at 3 to 5 in USA, Kelso Breeders’ Cup H G2, Aregent Dixie S G2, 2nd United Nations S G1, 3rd Manhattan H G1.

2000: Koh Tao (f Turtle Island). Broodmare.

2002: Forest Delight (f Shinko Forest) ran a few times.

2003: Laurel Lassie (f Shinko Forest) unplaced.

2005: Safari Time (f Danetime). died at 3 years.

2007: CAPE BLANCO (c Galileo) Sold 231,092gns yearling at GOOY1. 5 wins at 2 and 3, Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby G1, Tatts Millions Irish Champion S G1, Galileo EBF Futurity G2, Dante S G2, Tyros S G3, 2nd King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S G1.

2008: Laurelei (f Oratorio) unraced to date.

2009: (c Oratorio) 2nd Dam: Foudroyer by Artaius. ran twice at 3. Dam of PARIS HOUSE (c Petong: Flying Childers S G2, United Breweries Group Temple S G2, 2nd Keeneland Nunthorpe S G1 (twice)). Grandam of POLISH MAGIC. Broodmare Sire: PRESIDIUM. Sire of the dams of 3 SWs. In 2010 - CAPE BLANCO Galileo G1.

See race 148 in the August issue

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Age 3-7

Starts 30

1st Dam: Hoity Toity by Darshaan. Dam of 1 winner: 2005: Song of Freedom (g Montjeu) unraced.

2006: Lady Hawkfield (f Hawk Wing) ran once.

2007: LILLIE LANGTRY (f Danehill Dancer) Sold 70,000gns foa, 230,000gns yearling. 4 wins at 2 and 3, Coronation S G1, Matron S G1, Debutante S G2, Coolmore Stud Sprint S G3, 2nd Albany S G3, 3rd Moyglare Stud S G1.

2009: (f Hurricane Run) 2010: (c Duke of Marmalade) 2nd Dam: Hiwaayati by Shadeed. unraced. Dam of Sweet Emotion (f Bering: 2nd EBF Insulpak Swinley S LR). Grandam of WINGED CUPID. Broodmare Sire: DARSHAAN. Sire of the dams of 155 SWs. In 2010 - LILLIE LANGTRY Danehill Dancer G1, SARAFINA Refuse To Bend G1, MIDAS TOUCH Galileo G2, DISTANT MEMORIES Falbrav G3, GLASS HARMONIUM Verglas G3, GRACE O’MALLEY Refuse To Bend G3, TACTIC Sadler’s Wells G3.

The Danehill Dancer/Darshaan cross has produced: LILLIE LANGTRY G1, JALMIRA LR, Glitter Baby LR, Shendaya LR. See race 135 in the August issue LILLIE LANGTRY b/br f 2007 Danzig Danehill Razyana DANEHILL DANCER b 93 Sharpen Up Mira Adonde Lettre d’Amour Shirley Heights Darshaan Delsy HOITY TOITY br 2000 Shadeed Hiwaayati Alathea

Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Atan Rocchetta Caro Lianga Mill Reef Hardiemma Abdos Kelty Nijinsky Continual Lorenzaccio Vive La Reine

271 BETFRED SPRINT CUP G1 HAYDOCK PARK. September 4. 3yo+. 6f.

1. MARKAB (GB) 7 9-3 £163,810 b g by Green Desert - Hawafiz (Nashwan) O-Tight Lines Partnership B-Shadwell Estate Co Ltd TR-H Candy 2. Lady of The Desert (USA) 3 8-12 £62,096 ch f by Rahy - Queen’s Logic (Grand Lodge) O-Jaber Abdullah B-Rabbah TR-BJ Meehan 3. Genki (IRE) 6 9-3 £31,077 ch g by Shinko Forest - Emma’s Star (Darshaan) O-Ms Gillian Khosla B-Rathbarry Stud TR-R Charlton

Wins 8

Places 10

Earned £380,159

Sire: GREEN DESERT. Sire of 94 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MARKAB Nashwan G1, MAQAASID Storm Cat G2.

1st Dam: HAWAFIZ by Nashwan. 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France. Dam of 3 winners: 2003: MARKAB (g Green Desert) Sold 33,000gns 4yo at DNLNC. 8 wins at 3 to 7, 2010 at home, France, Betfred Sprint Cup G1, Greenlands S G3, 2nd King’s Stand S G1.

2004: RAML (f In The Wings) Winner at 4 in France.

2005: Deraaya (f Mujahid) 2006: Anan (c Cape Cross) 2007: NAABEGHA (g Muhtathir) Winner at 3 in France.

2nd Dam: Taghareed by Shadeed. 1 win at 2, 2nd Columbus Sweet Solera S LR. Dam of Rahn (g Elmaamul: 3rd Ballysax S LR) Broodmare Sire: NASHWAN. Sire of the dams of 40 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MARKAB Green Desert G1, SIR HARRY ORMESHER Sir Harry Lewis LR. The Green Desert/Nashwan cross has produced: MARKAB G1, Ego LR. MARKAB b g 2003 Nearctic Natalma Admiral’s Voyage Pas de Nom Petitioner Sir Gaylord Sir Ivor Attica Never Bend Courtly Dee Tulle Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Bustino Height of Fashion Highclere Nijinsky Shadeed Continual Habitat Alghuzaylah Asian Princess

Taghareed, was beaten only half a length in the Sweet Solera Stakes over seven furlongs at two, and Markab’s dam Hawafiz was a fairly useful winner from seven furlongs to a mile in France. The late-maturing Markab also started his racing career in France, winning over a mile on his second start at three. He was sold for 33,000gns at Doncaster at four and didn’t contest a stakes race until his final start as a six-year-old.

272 PRIX DE LUTECE G3 LONGCHAMP. September 5. 3yo. 3000m.

1. BRIGANTIN (USA) 8-9 £35,398 ch c by Cozzene - Banyu Dewi (Poliglote) O-Mme Andre Fabre B-Team Valor, Mme A Fabre, Denali Stud And Partners TR-A Fabre 2. Shamanova (IRE) 8-8 £14,159 b f by Danehill Dancer - Shamadara (Kahyasi) O-HH The Aga Khan B-HH The Aga Khan’s Studs SC TR-A de Royer-Dupre 3. Permit (GB) 8-9 £10,619 b c by Dansili - Cochin (Swain) O-K Abdullah B-Millsec Ltd TR-A Fabre Margins 0.75, 4. Time 3:10.22 (fast 1.18).

Going Good.

Northern Dancer Danzig

Sire: DANEHILL DANCER. See race 262.

1. CAPE BLANCO (IRE) 3 9-0 £384,513 ch c by Galileo - Laurel Delight (Presidium) O-Derrick Smith B-Jack Ronan, Des Vere Hunt TR-AP O’Brien 2. Rip Van Winkle (IRE) 4 9-7 £125,664 b c by Galileo - Looking Back (Stravinsky) O-Mrs John Magnier B-Roberto Brogi TR-AP O’Brien 3. Twice Over (GB) 5 9-7 £59,292 bbr h by Observatory - Double Crossed (Caerleon) O-K Abdullah B-Juddmonte Farms TR-HRA Cecil Margins 5.5, short head. Time 2:03.89 (fast 0.11).

Going Good.

Margins 1.25, 1. Time 1:09.40 (fast 2.00).

Going Good to firm.

GREEN DESERT b 83 Foreign Courier

Nashwan HAWAFIZ ch 98 Taghareed

The influence of the great Danzig on the Sprint Cup at Haydock almost rivals the considerable impact he has exerted on the July Cup. Three of Danzig’s sons – Green Desert, Danehill and Dayjur – won this Gr1 prize, which has also fallen to five of his grandsons: Sheikh Albadou, Iktamal, Tamarisk, Invincible Spirit and Markab. With the exception of Iktamal, the grandsons were all sired by Green Desert, whose speed proved the dominant factor in his matings with the dams of his four Sprint Cup winners, who were respectively daughters of Welsh Pageant, Vaguely Noble, Kris and Nashwan.

Markab was bred by Shadwell and the gelding’s third dam, Alghuzaylah, dates back to the time when Sheikh Hamdan was first becoming involved in bloodstock. Bought for 330,000 Irish guineas as a yearling – the second-highest price for a yearling filly in 1982 – Alghuzaylah subsequently showed fair form at up to a mile. Her high price reflected the fact that she was a half-sister to the top French filly Pitasia, who gained Gr1 victories in the Prix Robert Papin and Criterium des Pouliches.

Alghuzaylah added to Habitat’s reputation as a broodmare sire by producing four black-type horses, headed by Zaahi, a Slew o’Gold colt who won the Diomed Stakes before being beaten a short head in the St James’s Palace Stakes. Markab’s second dam, the Shadeed mare

Age 2-3

Starts 8

Wins 3

Places 3

Earned £82,829

Sire: COZZENE. Sire of 67 Stakes winners. In 2010 - WINDWARD ISLANDS Assert G2, BRIGANTIN Poliglote G3.

1st Dam: BANYU DEWI by Poliglote. 3 wins, Kronimus Rennen LR, 2nd Preis der Winterkonigin G3, 3rd Long Island H G2. Dam of 2 winners: 2006: BANERJI (c Gulch) 2 wins at 2 and 3 in France.

2007: BRIGANTIN (c Cozzene) 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix de Lutece G3, 2nd Eme Derby du Midi LR, Coupe des Trois Ans LR. 2008: Nobel Winner (c Grand Slam) unraced to date.

2nd Dam: Bennetta by Top Ville. unraced. Dam of BANYUMANIK (c Perugino: Grosser Preis der Dortmunder Wirtschaft G3 (twice), Jaguar-Meile G3, 2nd Grosser Eurocar Meile G2), BELLA AMICA (f Black Sam Bellamy: Premio Paolo Mezzanotte LR), BANYU DEWI (see above), Borobudur (g Mister Rock’s: 3rd Steher Cup LR, Mulheim Stehercup LR).

Grandam of BALI’S GUEST, BEIRAMAR, Bolivia.

Broodmare Sire: POLIGLOTE. Sire of the dams of 5 SWs. In 2010 - CATCH THE MAD Catcher In The Rye G1, BRIGANTIN Cozzene G3, DANNY WELLS Forever Buck G3, RAVENEL Touch Down LR. BRIGANTIN ch c 2007 Fortino II Caro Chambord COZZENE gr 80 Prince John Ride The Trails Wildwook Sadler’s Wells Poliglote Alexandrie BANYU DEWI b 99 Top Ville Bennetta Indigene

Grey Sovereign Ranavalo III Chamossaire Life Hill Princequillo Not Afraid Sir Gaylord Blue Canoe Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge Val de L’Orne Apachee High Top Sega Ville Hard To Beat Indienne

273 GROSSER MERCEDES-BENZ G1 BADEN-BADEN. September 5. 3yo+. 2400m.

1. NIGHT MAGIC (GER) 4 9-3 £132,743 b f by Sholokhov - Night Woman (Monsun) O-Stall Salzburg B-Gestut Etzean TR-W Figge 2. Quijano (GER) 8 9-6 £53,097 ch g by Acatenango - Quila (Unfuwain) O/B-Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof TR-P Schiergen 3. Cavalryman (GB) 4 9-6 £22,124 b c by Halling - Silversword (Highest Honor) O-Godolphin B-Darley TR-Saeed bin Suroor Margins 1.75, 1.75. Time 2:32.73. Going Good.

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Caulfield on Fuisse: “His dam Funny Feerie spent her 19-race career over jumps, winning three 18-furlong races over hurdles, in addition to twice finishing second in steeplechases”

Age 2-4

Starts 13

Wins 5

Places 5

Earned £421,912

Sire: SHOLOKHOV. Sire of 6 Stakes winners. In 2010 - NIGHT MAGIC Monsun G1.

1st Dam: Night Woman by Monsun. 4 wins, 2nd Frankfurter der Mehl Mulhens Stiftung LR. Dam of 4 winners: 2005: Night Prince (c Dashing Blade) 3 wins, 2nd Dallmayr Prodomo Trophy LR. 2006: NIGHT MAGIC (f Sholokhov) 27,670gns yearling, 739,713gns 3yo. 5 wins, Grosser Preis von Baden G1, Henkel Preis der Diana G1, Grosser Preis der Hauptstadtregion G2, G P der Jungheinrich Gabelstapler G3, 2nd Premio Lydia Tesio G1, Grosser Dallmayr Bayerisches Zuchtrennen G1, 3rd Diana Trial G2, Fruhjahrspreis des Bankhauses Metzler G3, Junioren Preis LR. 2007: NIGHT FASHION (f Sholokhov) Winner at 3.

2008: NIGHT OF DUBAI (f Lord of England) Winner at 2 in Germany.

2009: Night Flash (c Oratorio) 2010: Night Wish (c Sholokhov) 2nd Dam: NOVEKA by Kalaglow. 3 wins. Dam of Night Woman (f Monsun, see above) Broodmare Sire: MONSUN. Sire of the dams of 8 Stakes winners. In 2010 - NIGHT MAGIC Sholokhov G1, TRES ROCK DANON Rock of Gibraltar G3.

The Sholokhov/Monsun cross has produced: NIGHT MAGIC G1, ADOLFINA G3.

NIGHT MAGIC b f 2006 Sadler’s Wells SHOLOKHOV b 99 La Meilleure

Monsun NIGHT WOMAN gr 98 Noveka

Nearctic Northern Dancer Natalma Bold Reason Fairy Bridge Special Sir Gaylord Lord Gayle Sticky Case Home Guard Gradille Gradiva Dschingis Khan Konigsstuhl Konigskronung Surumu Mosella Monasia Kalamoun Kalaglow Rossitor Northfields Novelle Nigeria

The 2010 Preis von Baden attracted Wiener Walzer and Night Magic, winners respectively of the 2009 German Derby and German Oaks.

Both looked to have a difficult task against the 2009 Arc third Cavalryman, but the patiently-ridden Night Magic quickened much the best of the seven runners to score decisively.

Night Magic is a fine advertisement for her sire Sholokhov. This son of Sadler’s Wells landed the Gran Criterium in Italy at two for Aidan O’Brien but he was often employed as a pacemaker at the start of his second season.

Despite being sent off at 200-1 in the Irish Derby, Sholokhov showed that he was an extremely smart performer in his own right by hanging onto second place behind High Chaparral. He again set a strong pace, this time for Hawk Wing, when the pair finished first and second in the Eclipse.

After finishing last as O’Brien’s sole representative in the St Leger, he was sold to join Michael Jarvis. A disappointing effort on his first start for his new trainer proved to be his final appearance and Sholokhov made his stud debut at €5,000 at Gestut Etzean in 2004.

Sholokhov boasts a fine pedigree, one of his half-sisters being the dam

of the Irish Derby winner Soldier Of Fortune and another being the second dam of Dewhurst winner Intense Focus.

Sholokhov is also adding significantly to the family’s reputation.

His first crop of 52 foals produced five stakes winners (three in Germany and two in France) and Night Magic is a member of his second crop.

Like Sholokhov’s Gr3 winner Peace Royale, Night Magic is out of a daughter of Monsun. Her dam Night Woman was a talented granddaughter of the 1983 Preis der Diana winner Novelle, a half-sister to German champion juvenile filly in Night Music.

274 PRIX DU MOULIN DE LONGCHAMP G1 LONGCHAMP. September 5. 3yo+. 1600m.

1. FUISSE (FR) 4 9-2 £227,549 bl c by Green Tune - Funny Feerie (Sillery) O-Haras Du Quesnay B-Alec & Ghislaine Head TR-Mme C Head-Maarek 2. Rio De La Plata (USA) 5 9-2 £91,035 ch h by Rahy - Express Way (Ahmad) O-Godolphin B-Jose de Camargo, Robert N Clay et al TR-Saeed bin Suroor 3. Siyouni (FR) 3 8-11 £45,518 b c by Pivotal - Sichilla (Danehill) O-HH The Aga Khan B-Haras De Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Scea TR-A de Royer-Dupre Margins Head, head. Time 1:37.83. Going Good.

Age 2-4

Starts 13

Wins 7

Places 6

Earned £769,047

Sire: GREEN TUNE. Sire of 30 Stakes winners. In 2010 - FUISSE Sillery G1, PONTENUOVO Sicyos G3, ZAGORA Mtoto G3, KING TUNE Crystal Glitters LR. 1st Dam: FUNNY FEERIE by Sillery. 3 wins over jumps in France, Prix Finot Hurdle (fillies) LR, Prix Christian de Tredern H Hurdle LR. Dam of 5 winners: 2002: FREJUS (g Mansonnien) Winner over jumps in France.

2003: FIRST FEERIE (f Turgeon) 3 wins.

2004: FUNNY LINE (f Emperor Jones) Winner at 3 in France.

2005: FULL OF GOLD (c Gold Away) 4 wins at 2 to 4 in France, Criterium de Saint-Cloud G1.

2006: FUISSE (c Green Tune) 7 wins at 2 to 4 in France, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp G1, Prix du Chemin de Fer du Nord G3, Prix Messidor G3, Prix de Pontarme LR, Prix Montretout LR, 2nd Prix du Jockey Club G1, Prix Thomas Bryon G3, 3rd Prix Francois Mathet LR, Prix Jacques Laffitte LR. 2007: Flagstaff (c Numerous) 2008: Finella (f Kingsalsa) unraced to date.

2009: Francastel (c Gold Away) 2010: (f Anabaa) Broodmare Sire: SILLERY. Sire of the dams of 13 Stakes winners. In 2010 - FUISSE Green Tune G1, GULENGUL Unaccounted For LR, ZALIAPOUR Daliapour LR. The Green Tune/Sillery cross has produced: FUISSE G1, POLYGREEN G3.

FUISSE bl c 2006 Northern Dancer Flaming Page Val de Loir Green Valley Sly Pola Raise A Native Mr Prospector Gold Digger Northern Answer Ocean’s Answer South Ocean Red God Blushing Groom Runaway Bride Bellypha Silvermine Sevres Riverman Irish River Irish Star Lyphard Messenie Mediterranee Nijinsky Green Dancer GREEN TUNE ch 91 Soundings

Sillery FUNNY FEERIE b 95 Funny Pearl

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Producing two Gr1 winners is a remarkable achievement for any mare.

However, such an achievement is surely made all the more remarkable when the mare in question – Funny Feerie - spent her 19-race career entirely over jumps, winning three 18furlong races over hurdles, in addition to twice finishing second in steeplechases.

When the strapping Fuisse ranged alongside Rio De La Plata and Siyouni in the Prix du Moulin it wasn’t hard to believe that the son of the in-form Green Tune is out of a winning jumper.

Indeed, his second dam Funny Pearl also did most of her racing over jumps, winning three hurdle races and a steeplechase at distances up to nearly two and a half miles.

When Full Of Gold, Funny Feerie’s previous Gr1-winning son, annexed the 2007 Criterium de Saint-Cloud, the question was inevitably posed about the source of his talent.

The answer appeared to be his very intricate pedigree, which featured 3 x 3 inbreeding to Blushing Groom and 4 x 4 x 5 inbreeding to Riverman.

However, that theory may need revision in the wake of Fuisse’s exploits. His pedigree is less intricate and shifts the emphasis onto Funny Feerie’s own bloodlines. The daughter of the Prix Jean Prat winner Sillery is inbred 4 x 3 to Lyphard and 4 x 3 to Riverman.

Riverman and Lyphard both achieved two champion sire titles during their years at Haras d’Etreham in north-west France, before becoming similarly successful after their move to Gainesway Farm in Kentucky.

Riverman’s final figure was 128 stakes winners and Lyphard wasn’t far behind, with 115. Lyphard and Riverman were destined to be paired in plenty of pedigrees. Lyphard had Gr1 and Gr.3 winners among his 18 foals out of Riverman mares, while Riverman sired ten stakes winners from 37 foals out of Lyphard mares.

For details of Green Tune, see Caulfield Files from the September issue of this magazine.

275 PRIX LA ROCHETTE G3 LONGCHAMP. September 5. 2yo. 1400m.

1. MY NAME IS BOND (FR) 8-11 £35,398 b c by Monsieur Bond - Lady Oriande (Makbul) O-Daniel-Yves Treves B-Lord Huntingdon TR-J-C Rouget 2. Hung Parliament (FR) 8-11 £14,159 b c by Numerous - Sensational Mover (Theatrical) O-The Tipperary Partners B-Team Hogdala AB TR-Tom Dascombe 3. Maiguri (IRE) 8-11 £10,619 ch c by Panis - Zanada (Sinndar) O/B-Ecurie Jarlan TR-C Baillet Margins 1.5, head. Time 1:20.50. Going Good.

Age 2

Starts 5

Wins 3

Places 2

2007: RUTHIE BABE (f Exceed And Excel) 1 win at 2.

2008: MY NAME IS BOND (c Monsieur Bond) Sold 35,136gns yearling at AROCT. 3 wins, Prix La Rochette G3, Criterium du Bequet LR. 2009: (f Multiplex) 2010: (f Multiplex) 2nd Dam: LADY ROXANNE by Cyrano de Bergerac. 2 wins at 5 and 6. Sister to CYRANO STORME. Dam of STRIKING AMBITION (c Makbul: Goldene Peitsche G2, 2nd Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp G1).

Broodmare Sire: MAKBUL. Sire of the dams of 2 Stakes winners. In 2010 - MY NAME IS BOND Monsieur Bond G3.

MY NAME IS BOND b c 2008

MONSIEUR BOND ch 2000 Musical Essence

Makbul LADY ORIANDE b 2001 Lady Roxanne

276 PRIX DU PIN G3 LONGCHAMP. September 5. 3yo+. 1400m.

1. SAHPRESA (USA) 5 8-11 £35,398 b m by Sahm - Sorpresa (Pleasant Tap) O/B-Douglas Owen McIntyre TR-Rod Collet 2. Dalghar (FR) 4 9-5 £14,159 gr c by Anabaa - Daltawa (Miswaki) O-HH The Aga Khan B-HH The Aga Khan’s Studs SC TR-A de Royer-Dupre 3. Evaporation (FR) 3 8-8 £10,619 b f by Red Ransom - Polygreen (Green Tune) O-Wertheimer et Frere B-Wertheimer et Frere TR-C Laffon-Parias Margins 1.5, 1. Time 1:19.67. Going Good.

Age 3-5

Starts 12

Places 6

Earned £450,485

1st Dam: SORPRESA by Pleasant Tap. 3 wins in USA. Dam of 3 winners: 2002: MONFILS MONFILS (g Sahm) 6 wins.

2003: MIOFILIO MIOFILIO (g Dayjur) 3 wins.

2005: SAHPRESA (f Sahm) 5 wins at 3 to 5 at home, France, Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot S G1, Prix du Pin G3, Prix Coronation LR, Prix Montretout LR, 2nd Prix du Chemin de Fer du Nord G3, Prix Quincey - Lucien Barriere G3, 3rd Mile Championship G1.

2007: Fils d’Albert (c Albert the Great) unraced to date.

2008: Pleasant Albert (c Albert the Great) unraced to date.

2nd Dam: DUBIOUSLY by Jolie Jo. 2 wins in USA Proud Sister S. Dam of FIVE POINTER (c Fly So Free: Hanshin Shogai Spring Steeplechase LR) Broodmare Sire: PLEASANT TAP. Sire of the dams of 14 Stakes winners. In 2010 - PLEASANT PRINCE Indy King G3, SAHPRESA Sahm G3, NAY’S TAP Northern Afleet LR. SAHPRESA b m 2005 Native Dancer Raise You Nashua Gold Digger Sequence Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge Artaius Flame of Tara Welsh Flame His Majesty Pleasant Colony Sun Colony Stage Door Johnny Never Knock Never Hula Round Table Jolie Jo Jolie Deja Olden Times Skeptic Lady Mysterious Lady Raise A Native Mr Prospector SAHM b/br 94 Salsabil

Pleasant Tap

1st Dam: Lady Oriande by Makbul. Own sister to STRIKING AMBITION. Dam of 2 winners:

Wins 5

Sire: SAHM. Sire of 9 Stakes winners. In 2010 SAHPRESA Pleasant Tap G3, MARAM Quest For Fame LR.

Earned £72,611

Sire: MONSIEUR BOND. Sire of 2 Stakes winners.

In 2010 - GILT EDGE GIRL Caerleon G3.

Danzig Razyana Sharpen Up Mira Adonde Lettre d’Amour Sing Sing Song Intent Charlottesville Effervescence II Vareta Northern Dancer Fairy King Fairy Bridge Royal And Regal Royaltess Devil’s Drink Bold Lad Cyrano de Bergerac Miss St Cyr Bay Express Red Lory Powderhall Danehill

Danehill Dancer

SORPRESA b/br 96 Dubiously

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DATA BOOK LISTINGS OF EVERY WORLDWIDE GROUP OR GRADED STAKES WINNER

Global Stakes Results Date Grade Argentina 29/08 G1 16/08 G1 07/08 G1 28/08 G2 22/08 G2 14/08 G2 13/08 G2 08/08 G2 27/08 G3 24/08 G3 21/08 G3 19/08 G3 17/08 G3 11/08 G3 10/08 G3

Race

Dist

Horse

Gran Premio Seleccion de Potrancas Gran Premio General San Martin Gran Premio Clasico dos Mil Guineas Clasico La Mission Clasico Pippermint Clasico General Luis Maria Campos Clasico General Pueyrredon Clasico Miguel Cane Clasico Mexico Clasico Manuel F y Emilio Gnecco Clasico Ricardo P Sauze Clasico Jose Pedro Ramirez Clasico Jose de San Martin Clasico Ocurrencia Clasico Diego White

10.0f 9.0f 8.0f 10.0f 5.0f 8.0f 15.0f 8.0f 5.0f 8.0f 8.0f 8.5f 8.0f 5.0f 8.5f

Maldivas (ARG) Cocho (ARG) Anaerobio (ARG) Ollagua (ARG) Scrabble (ARG) Studentessa (ARG) Life Of Victory (ARG) Es Corino (ARG) Tristeza Cat (ARG) Intense Look (ARG) Bouclette Gulch (ARG) Le Miracle (ARG) Cafrune (ARG) La Liz (ARG) Stripestar (ARG)

Maldivas is improving fast. This was only her third race but the standard at La Plata – the capital city of the province of Buenos Aires – tends to be some way behind that at Palermo and San Isidro. Her real test will probably come on October 29 in the GP Seleccion (Oaks), again over ten furlongs on dirt, at Palermo.

Jorge Ricardo lost touch with Russell Baze – now past 11,000 wins – after the twin misfortunes of a Australia 28/08 28/08 21/08 14/08 28/08 28/08 21/08 21/08 14/08 14/08 14/08 07/08 07/08 07/08 31/07

G1 G2 G2 G2 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3

Toohey's New Golden Rose Stakes Z Bloodstock Memsie Stakes 100 Club Warwick Stakes Ks Enviro J J Liston Stakes Bowemans Concorde Stakes H D F McNeil Stakes Stevco Up And Coming Stakes Fernwood Silver Shadow Stakes Smithfield RSL Run to the Rose Handicap Spring Gully Spring Stakes Dunlite Generators WW Cockram Stakes Jim Beam Missile Stakes Aurie's Star Handicap Mta San Domenico Stakes Bletchingly Stakes

Trainer Rick Hore-Lacy broke a six-year Group 1 drought when Toorak Toff Brazil 14/08 29/08 02/09 29/08 28/08

G1 G2 G3 G3 G3

serious race fall followed by chemotherapy. He has not lost his tremendous will to win, however, and was seen at his very best on Cocho.

He soon set up a lead of two or three lengths and maintained it most of the way. Lingote de Oro (Orpen), who was odds-on to win his fourth consecutive Group 1, produced a powerful run down the outside in the straight. But Cocho had also quickened. Lingote de Oro reached

7.0f 7.0f 7.0f 7.0f 5.5f 6.0f 6.0f 6.0f 6.5f 6.0f 6.0f 6.0f 6.0f 5.0f 6.0f

thrust down the outside to get up close home in the first top level event of the

G. P. Barao de Piracicaba (1000 Guineas) Grande Premio Duque de Caxias Grande Premio Protetora do Turfe Grande Premio Paulo Jose da Costa G.P.Adhemar de Faria e R.Gabizo de Faria

Parapatibum gave apprentice Marcos Ribeiro his first Group 1 win with a one and a half-length defeat of Pura Classe.

The two come from different stables but

Toorak Toff (AUS) So You Think (NZ) Metal Bender (NZ) Shoot Out (AUS) Reward For Effort (AUS) Sistine Angel (AUS) Blackball (AUS) Parables (AUS) Squamosa (AUS) Rebel Raider (AUS) Rhythm In Paris (AUS) Love Conquers All (AUS) Elusive Touch (AUS) Obsequious (AUS) Shoot Out (AUS)

8.0f 10.0f 11.0f 9.5f 5.0f

Parapatibum (BRZ) Mee (BRZ) Siga Gold (BRZ) Fantastic Eyes (BRZ) Desejado Thunder (BRZ)

were both bred and are still owned by Haras Old Friends. Parapatibum won her first two races but then finished fifth behind Pura Classe in a Group 1 on the

Age

Sex

3 4 3 5 4 3 8 3 4 4 4 3 4 6 3

F C C M C F H C F F F C C M F

Sire

Dam

Broodmare Sire

Pure Prize (USA) Sunray Spirit (USA) Catcher In The Rye (IRE) Pure Prize (USA) Sebi Halo (ARG) High Yield (USA) Incurable Optimist (USA) Espaciado (ARG) Easing Along (USA) Halo Sunshine (USA) Thunder Gulch (USA) Russian Blue (IRE) Colonial Affair (USA) Bernstein (USA) Equal Stripes (ARG)

Magic Wand (CHI) Carleata (ARG) Potra Anala (ARG) Open Secrets (USA) Tres Lunas (ARG) Student Body Pres (USA) La Gran Portada (ARG) Potricorina (ARG) Lagrimas De Oro (ARG) Intense Stripes (ARG) Bouclette Champ (ARG) La Magie (ARG) Ipacarai (ARG) La Marlene (ARG) Night of Stars (ARG)

Golden Voyager (USA) Careafolie Potrillon (ARG) West By West (USA) Triplicador (ARG) Mr Leader (USA) Hidden Prize (USA) Potrillazo (ARG) Contested Bid (USA) Candy Stripes (USA) Ski Champ (USA) Luhuk (USA) Interprete (ARG) Rainbow Corner (GB) Engrillado (ARG)

second halfway through the final furlong but he could never threaten the winner, who beat him by one and a half lengths. This was only the seventh race for this promising fouryear-old, whose third to Flesh For Fantasy in the Clasico Peru (Group 2) on July 23 had been his first attempt in Pattern company. Cocho seems sure to win more big prizes. The only note of caution is that all his seven races have been on dirt.

3 4 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 5 5 4 5 3 4

C C G G C F C F C H M C H F G

Show A Heart (AUS) High Chaparral (IRE) Danasinga (AUS) High Chaparral (IRE) Exceed And Excel (AUS) Testa Rossa (AUS) Canny Lad (AUS) Lonhro (AUS) Not A Single Doubt (AUS) Reset (AUS) Bianconi (USA) Mossman (AUS) Elusive Quality (USA) Lonhro (AUS) High Chaparral (IRE)

Orong (AUS) Triassic (NZ) Jacqwin (AUS) Pentamerous (NZ) Miss Prospect (AUS) Famous Painter (AUS) Excommunicate (AUS) Fairytales (AUS) Class Success (AUS) Picholine (AUS) Rhythm In The Skye (AUS) She's A Meanie (NZ) Shelbourne Lass (AUS) Sycophant (AUS) Pentamerous (NZ)

new season, the Tooheys New Golden Rose at Rosehill. Toorak Toff will now be

3 4 4 3 3

F F C F C

Nedawi (GB) Romarin (BRZ) Siga Bravo (BRZ) Dancer Man (BRZ) Durban Thunder (BRZ)

That switch did not harm Anaerobio. Third to Paulinho in the GP Estrellas Juvenile (Group 1) at Palermo on June 26, he tried turf for the first time and won the Classic by three-quarters of a length from extreme outsider Iluminado (Body Glove). He is now a Group 1 winner on both surfaces, having claimed the GP Montevideo at Palermo on May 1.

Anaerobio has won half his eight races, but not yet two on the bounce.

aimed at the Caulfied Guineas on October 9.

Miss Kin (BRZ) Dash Dance (CAN) Road Gold (BRZ) Outra Mais (BRZ) Glorious Magee (BRZ)

final weekend of the season (June 26).

It did not matter to backers as they were coupled as the odds-on favourite in both races. Equitana set a strong

Grand Lodge (USA) Tights (USA) Bluebird (USA) Pentire (GB) Rory's Jester (AUS) Peintre Celebre (USA) Grand Lodge (USA) Night Shift (USA) Success Express (USA) Dehere (USA) Arctic Rhythm (CAN) Prince Salieri (AUS) Brocco (USA) Commands (AUS) Pentire (GB)

Laramie (ARG) Green Dancer (USA) Amanheceu (BRZ) Stuka (USA) Spend A Buck (USA)

pace and was clear for a long way.

Ribeiro squeezed through on the rail to lead approaching the final furlong, while Pura Classe ran on up the outside.

Canada 29/08 22/08 21/08 08/08 02/08

G2 G2 G3 G3 G3

Play the King Stakes Sky Classic Stakes Canadian Derby Seagram Cup Stakes Royal North Stakes

7.0f 10.0f 11.0f 8.5f 6.0f

Smokey Fire (CAN) Marsh Side (USA) No Hesitation (USA) Sand Cove (CAN) Unzip Me (USA)

5 7 3 5 4

G H C H F

Smoke Glacken (USA) Gone West (USA) Siberian Summer (USA) Bold Executive (CAN) City Zip (USA)

Destroy (CAN) Colonial Play (USA) Fancee Bargain (USA) Mythical Status (CAN) Escape With Me (USA)

Housebuster (USA) Pleasant Colony (USA) Candi's Gold (USA) Mythical Ruler (USA) Arazi (USA)

Chile 28/08 14/08 13/08 01/09 12/08 07/08

G1 G2 G2 G3 G3 G3

Premio Mil Guineas (1000 Guineas) Premio Domingo Segundo Herrera Martinez Copa de Oro - Carlos Hirmas A Premio Valparaiso Sporting Club SA Premio Carlos Allende Navarro P.Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme

8.0f 7.5f 10.0f 11.0f 7.5f 10.0f

Ocean Quest (CHI) Ashtar (CHI) Casablanca Star (CHI) Va Rapido (CHI) Bonny And Clyde (CHI) Shackleton (CHI)

3 3 5 6 4 5

F C H H F H

Ocean Terrace (USA) Merchant of Venice (USA) Dushyantor (USA) Hardy (USA) Auguri (CHI) Monthir (USA)

Boundless Quest (USA) Mey (CHI) Granate (CHI) Varsoviana (CHI) Boundless Quest (USA) Golden Rule (CHI)

Gone West (USA) Hussonet (USA) Golden Voyager (USA) Midnight Mine (USA) Gone West (USA) Edgy Diplomat (USA)

Ocean Terrace was a $700,000 yearling and won three out of five races, including the El Camino Real Derby (Grade 3) at Golden Gate Fields in 2000. That earned him a place at stud in Kentucky but it lasted one year before

he was relegated to Oklahoma at a $2,000 fee. A shuttle agreement with Chile has proved more successful.

There were two Group 1 winners in his first crop – three-year-olds of 2009-10 – and Ocean Quest added to their

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number at the first opportunity of the new season. Guillermo Pontigo sent her to the front entering the straight and drove her clear to score by three and three-quarter lengths and a nose from Gazzeta and Tao Mina. Gazzeta, who

started favourite, had brushed with her rival and carried her wide early in the straight and was demoted to third.

Ocean Quest races for breeder Haras El Sheik, the farm which is her sire’s southern hemisphere home.

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DATA BOOK LISTINGS OF EVERY WORLDWIDE GROUP OR GRADED STAKES WINNER

Global Stakes Results >>

Date Japan 22/08 29/08 29/08 15/08 15/08 08/08 08/08 Norway 22/08

Grade Race

Dist

Horse

Age

Sex

Sire

Dam

Broodmare Sire

G2 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3

Sapporo Kinen Niigata Kinen Keeneland Cup Hokkaido Shimbun Hai Queen Stakes TV Nishinippon Corp.Sho Kitakyushu Kinen Hakodate Nisai Stakes Sekiya Kinen

10.0f 10.0f 6.0f 9.0f 6.0f 6.0f 8.0f

Earnestly (JPN) Narita Crystal (JPN) One Carat (JPN) Apricot Fizz (JPN) Melissa (JPN) Magical Pocket (JPN) Let's Go Kirishima (JPN)

5 4 4 3 6 2 5

H C F F M C H

Grass Wonder (USA) Special Week (JPN) Falbrav (IRE) Jungle Pocket (JPN) White Muzzle (GB) Jungle Pocket (JPN) Mejiro Ryan (JPN)

Lettre d'Amour (JPN) Precious Lover (JPN) Baldwina (FR) Manhattan Fizz (JPN) Stormy Run (JPN) Azwah (USA) Marushin Amon (JPN)

Tony Bin Pentire (GB) Pistolet Bleu (IRE) Sunday Silence (USA) Tony Bin Danzig (USA) Baillamont (USA)

G3

Marit Sveaas Minnelop

9.0f

Touch of Hawk (FR)

4

C

Hawk Wing (USA)

Touch of Class (GER)

Be My Guest (USA)

Mudgway Partsworld Stakes Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate Aussie Browne's Pharmacies Winter Cup

7.0f 6.0f 8.0f

Keep The Peace (NZ) Bulginbaah (NZ) Propel (NZ)

4 10 8

F G G

Keeper (AUS) Starjo (NZ) Lord Ballina (AUS)

Peace of Mind (NZ) Lady Tristimus (NZ) Proposing (NZ)

Wild Rampage (AUS) Tristimus (NZ) Super Imposing (NZ)

New Zealand 28/08 G1 14/08 G3 07/08 G3

Keep The Peace, last season’s Oaks winner who is part-owned by legendary Peru 29/07 22/08 15/08

G2 G3 G3

Australian jockey Mick Dittman, took the first Group 1 of the season, holding off

Wall Street by a nose in the Mudgway Partsworld Stakes. A week later and

her handler Shaune Ritchie was voted Trainer Of The Year for 2009-10.

Clasico Independencia Clasico Comercio Clasico Santorin

12.0f 11.5f 15.0f

Interoceanico (PER) Rumbo Norte (CHI) Dushanbe (PER)

5 5 7

H H H

Privately Held (USA) Riyadian (GB) Riyadian (GB)

India Brava (USA) Mirurgia (CHI) Stage Exit (IRE)

Fast Gold (USA) Winning (USA) In The Wings

South Africa 14/08 G3 07/08 G3

Champagne Stakes Final Fling Stakes

6.0f 9.0f

Katici Princess (IRE) A Daughters Legacy (SAF)

5 5

M M

Noverre (USA) Windrush (USA)

Just A Mirage (GB) Mississippi Masala (SAF)

Green Desert (USA) Elliodor (FR)

United States 29/08 G1 28/08 G1 28/08 G1 28/08 G1 28/08 G1 28/08 G1 21/08 G1 21/08 G1 21/08 G1 21/08 G1 21/08 G1 14/08 G1 08/08 G1 07/08 G1 07/08 G1 07/08 G1 29/08 G2 29/08 G2 28/08 G2 28/08 G2 27/08 G2 16/08 G2 15/08 G2 15/08 G2 14/08 G2 13/08 G2 08/08 G2 08/08 G2 07/08 G2 02/08 G2 28/08 G3 22/08 G3 22/08 G3 22/08 G3 21/08 G3 21/08 G3 14/08 G3 14/08 G3 06/08 G3

Personal Ensign Stakes Travers Stakes King's Bishop Stakes TVG Pacific Classic Stakes Ballerina Stakes Pat O'Brien Stakes Secretariat Stakes Arlington Million Stakes Betfair TVG Alabama Stakes Del Mar Oaks Beverly D Stakes Sword Dancer Invitational Stakes Alfred G Vanderbilt Handicap Whitney Handicap Test Stakes Clement L Hirsch Stakes Del Mar Handicap Molly Pitcher Stakes Ballston Spa Stakes Del Mar Mile Handicap Bernard Baruch Handicap Saratoga Special Stakes Adirondack Stakes John C Mabee Stakes La Jolla Handicap Nat.Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes Best Pal Stakes Honorable Miss Handicap West Virginia Derby Amsterdam Stakes Victory Ride Stakes Woodford Reserve Lake Placid Stakes Rancho Bernardo Handicap Longacres Mile Handicap Philip H Iselin Stakes Stars and Stripes Turf Handicap Monmouth Oaks Gardenia Handicap Sorrento Stakes

10.0f 10.0f 7.0f 10.0f 7.0f 7.0f 10.0f 10.0f 10.0f 9.0f 9.5f 12.0f 6.0f 9.0f 7.0f 8.5f 11.0f 8.5f 8.5f 8.0f 9.0f 6.5f 6.5f 9.0f 8.5f 9.0f 6.5f 6.0f 9.0f 6.5f 6.0f 9.0f 6.5f 8.0f 9.0f 13.0f 8.5f 8.0f 6.5f

Persistently (USA) Afleet Express (USA) Discreetly Mine (USA) Richard's Kid (USA) Rightly So (USA) El Brujo (CAN) Paddy O'Prado (USA) Debussy (IRE) Blind Luck (USA) Evening Jewel (USA) Eclair de Lune (GER) Telling (USA) Majesticperfection (USA) Blame (USA) Champagne d'Oro (USA) Zenyatta (USA) Champ Pegasus (USA) Just Jenda (USA) Dynaslew (USA) Enriched (USA) Get Stormy (USA) Kantharos (USA) Position Limit (USA) Wasted Tears (USA) Sidney's Candy (USA) Interactif (USA) J P's Gusto (USA) Secret Gypsy (USA) Concord Point (USA) Discreetly Mine (USA) Rapport (USA) It's Tea Time (USA) Sweet August Moon (USA) Noosa Beach (USA) Duke of Mischief (USA) Memorial Maniac (USA) No Such Word (USA) Direct Line (USA) Wickedly Perfect (USA)

4 3 3 5 4 4 3 4 3 3 4 6 4 4 3 6 4 4 4 5 4 2 2 5 3 3 2 5 3 3 3 3 5 4 4 5 3 4 2

F C C H F G C C F F F H C C F M C F F G C C F M C C C M C C F F M G C G F F F

Smoke Glacken (USA) Afleet Alex (USA) Mineshaft (USA) Lemon Drop Kid (USA) Read the Footnotes (USA) Candy Ride (ARG) El Prado (IRE) Diesis Pollard's Vision (USA) Northern Afleet (USA) Marchand de Sable (USA) A P Indy (USA) Harlan's Holiday (USA) Arch (USA) Medaglia d'Oro (USA) Street Cry (IRE) Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) Menifee (USA) Dynaformer (USA) High Brite (USA) Stormy Atlantic (USA) Lion Heart (USA) Bellamy Road (USA) Najran (USA) Candy Ride (ARG) Broken Vow (USA) Successful Appeal (USA) Sea of Secrets (USA) Tapit (USA) Mineshaft (USA) Songandaprayer (USA) Dynaformer (USA) Malibu Moon (USA) Harbor The Gold (USA) Graeme Hall (USA) Lear Fan (USA) Canadian Frontier (USA) Tiznow (USA) Congrats (USA)

Just Reward (USA) Expanse (USA) Pretty Discreet (USA) Tough Broad (USA) Fit Right In (USA) Enchanted Spell (USA) Fun House (USA) Opera Comique (FR) Lucky One (USA) Jewel of the Night (USA) Elegante (GER) Well Chosen (USA) Act So Noble (USA) Liable (USA) Champagne Glow (USA) Vertigineux (USA) Salt Champ (ARG) Liberty School (USA) Slews Final Answer (USA) Li'l Ms Leonard (USA) Foolish Gal (USA) Contessa Halo (USA) Payable On Demand (USA) Wishes And Roses (USA) Fair Exchange (USA) Broad Pennant (USA) Call Her Magic (USA) Miss Utada (USA) Harve de Grace (USA) Pretty Discreet (USA) Irene's Talkin (USA) Prof McGonagall (USA) Silent Academy (USA) Julia Rose (USA) My Lady Amelia (USA) Enlightening (USA) Muskoka Ice (USA) Irene's Talkin (USA) Wickedly Wise (USA)

Deputy Minister (CAN) Distant View (USA) Private Account (USA) Broad Brush (USA) Out of Place (USA) Devil's Bag (USA) Prized (USA) Singspiel (IRE) Best of Luck (USA) Giant's Causeway (USA) Acatenango (GER) Deputy Minister (CAN) Wavering Monarch (USA) Seeking The Gold (USA) Saratoga Six (USA) Kris S (USA) Salt Lake (USA) Pine Bluff (USA) Seattle Slew (USA) Nostalgia's Star (USA) Kiri's Clown (USA) Southern Halo (USA) Out of Place (USA) Greinton Storm Cat (USA) Broad Brush (USA) Caller I D (USA) Rahy (USA) Boston Harbor (USA) Private Account (USA) At The Threshold (USA) Storm Cat (USA) Royal Academy (USA) Basket Weave (USA) Real Courage (USA) Cozzene (USA) It's Freezing (USA) At The Threshold (USA) Tactical Cat (USA)

The fillies Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta continue to dominate the US scene and fingers remain firmly crossed that they clash in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Rachel Alexandra suffered her third reverse of the year in the Personal Ensign Stakes but ran her heart out nonetheless as she took part in a cutthroat speed duel with Life At Ten and pulled clear in the stretch only to get mugged close home. The beneficiary was Persistently who, like the eponymous Personal Ensign, is trained by Shug McGaughey for ownerbreeder Ogden Phipps. It was a bad few days for Rachel Alexandra’s ownertrainer combination of Jess Jackson and Steve Asmussen as soon after their

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brilliant juvenile Kantharos, runaway winner of the Saratoga Special, suffered a career-ending injury.

Zenyatta just keeps rolling on and she made it 18 straight wins in the Clement L Hirsch Stakes. She is set to have her penultimate start in the Lady’s Secret Stakes at Hollywood on October 2 before defending her Breeders’ Cup crown.

Quality Road will take her on in her swansong. He lost his perfect 2010 record when collared late by Blame, who was receiving 5lb, in the Whitney Handicap, before regaining the winning thread with a dominant near five-length score in the Woodward Stakes.

The top three-year-old Classic

contender is the Preakness Stakes winner Lookin At Lucky, but he missed the Travers Stakes because of a high temperature and in his absence the Saratoga showpiece was for the first time in 12 years won by a horse, Afleet Express, who had not contested any of the Triple Crown races. Afleet Express beat the Belmont Stakes runner-up, Fly Down, by a nose in the closest finish in the race’s 141-year history.

The other summer blockbuster, the Pacific Classic, was won for the second consecutive year by 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic sixth Richard’s Kid. He beat 2008 Racing Post Trophy winner Crowded House (who was having his first start for Ben Cecil having left Brian

Meehan) by three-quarters of a length.

On turf, Gio Ponti, who chased home Zenyatta in last term’s Classic, suffered a surprise defeat when bidding for a second Arlington Million. His jockey, Ramon Dominguez, seemed to have matters under control as he came around the outside to take a clear advantage inside the final furlong. But the British raider Debussy, who has always shown loads of ability yet is often unwilling to put it to good use, suddenly sprouted wings down the inside and finished too fast for Gio Ponti to have time to react. Tazeez, like the winner trained by John Gosden, was third, two places in front of Luca Cumani’s Summit Surge.

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In the Arlington supporting races, another transatlantic shipper, the Michael Bell-trained Wigmore Hall, found the Kentucky Derby third Paddy O’Prado a length and a quarter too classy in the Secretariat Stakes, while former French-trained Eclair de Lune landed a popular triumph for his owner, the racetrack’s supremo, Richard Duchossois, in the Beverly D Stakes that is named after his late wife.

The month’s other turf feature again fell to the 2009 winner, Telling, who had not managed a first-three finish in the meantime.

The clash between two top threeyear-old fillies in the Alabama Stakes went the way of Kentucky Oaks heroine

Blind Luck, with Devil May Care only fourth. The winner remains on target for the Breeders’ Cup Ladies Classic, while Devil May Care may bid to redeem her reputation in the Beldame Stakes on October 2.

Evening Jewel, who has twice been beaten a nose by Blind Luck, including in the Kentucky Oaks, plundered a third Grade 1 in the Del Mar Oaks, run on turf.

Champagne d’Oro, who was 11th in the Oaks, has gone on to excel in Grade 1 company, her Test Stakes win making it two victories and a second since that Churchill Downs thumping.

In the sprint division Discreetly Mine shot to the head of the standings

Horse

Born

Sire

Stands/Stood

Danehill Dancer (IRE) Pivotal (GB) Giant’s Causeway (USA) Oasis Dream (GB) Galileo (IRE) Elusive Quality (USA) Distorted Humor (USA) Zabeel (NZ) Bernstein (USA) Dubawi (IRE) Dynaformer (USA) Invincible Spirit (IRE) Montjeu (IRE) Street Cry (IRE) Cape Cross (IRE)

1993 1993 1997 2000 1998 1993 1993 1986 1997 2002 1985 1997 1996 1998 1994

Danehill (USA) Polar Falcon (USA) Storm Cat (USA) Green Desert (USA) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Gone West (USA) Forty Niner (USA) Sir Tristram Storm Cat (USA) Dubai Millennium (GB) Roberto (USA) Green Desert (USA) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Machiavellian (USA) Green Desert (USA)

IRE AUS UK USA AUS UK IRE AUS USA AUS USA NZ USA ARG IRE UK AUS USA IRE NZ IRE NZ USA AUS IRE NZ

with a length and a quarter King’s Bishop Stakes win to follow up his much easier Amsterdam Stakes score earlier in the month.

His opponents in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint could include El Brujo, who made the running for the first time in his career before edging out the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Sprint second, Crown Of Thorns, in the Pat O’Brien Stakes.

Another Sprint possible is Here Comes Ben, who won the sevenfurlong Forego Stakes. But trainer Charles Lopresti warned that Here Comes Ben may instead step up in trip for the Dirt Mile.

Big Drama was second in the Forego, a slot he also filled four weeks

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earlier behind Majesticperfection in the Alfred G Vanderbilt Handicap.

Sadly, Majesticperfection has since suffered a broken cannon bone.

The two-year-old division has yet to take shape, but trainer Richard Dutrow has the Breeders’ Cup in mind for his unbeaten twice-raced Three Chimneys Hopeful Stakes winner Boys At Tosconova.

Among the girls, John Sadler has talked up a Breeders’ Cup challenge for his last-to-first Darley Debutante winner Tell A Kelly, while R Heat Lightning, the least-fancied of trainer Todd Pletcher’s four runners, also stormed through from the rear to lift the Spinaway Stakes by four lengths.

Five sires notched three new black type winners during the month – Danehill Dancer, Dubawi, Dynaformer, Galileo and Giant’s Causeway. With six in the 15-19 range, the standings are so close that Danehill Dancer can hardly be viewed as a certainty to stay in front.

He leads Giant’s Causeway and Galileo in number of black type horses.

Oasis Dream had a quieter month

than usual in terms of additional BTWs, with only one, but he still heads the table in number of Group winners with 12. His margin, though, is narrow since Galileo has moved on to 11.

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DATA BOOK STAKES RESULTS EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN STALLION STATISTICS

Leading sires 2010 by stakes winners to runners Name

Dubawi Oasis Dream Pivotal Sadler's Wells Areion Pastoral Pursuits Galileo Azamour Dansili Mujadil Hernando Danehill Dancer Invincible Spirit Pentire Shamardal Selkirk Intikhab Halling Giant's Causeway Desert Style Monsun Doyen Dalakhani Cape Cross Street Cry Rainbow Quest Oratorio Zamindar Whipper Motivator American Post Footstepsinthesand Tiger Hill Highest Honor Peintre Celebre Panis Rock Of Gibraltar Medicean Green Tune Anabaa High Chaparral Montjeu Monsieur Bond Marju Observatory

YOF

2002 2000 1993 1981 1995 2001 1998 2001 1996 1988 1990 1993 1997 1992 2002 1988 1994 1991 1997 1992 1990 2000 2000 1994 1998 1981 2002 1994 2001 2002 2001 2002 1995 1983 1994 1998 1999 1997 1991 1992 1999 1996 2000 1988 1997

Sire

Rnrs

Wnrs

%WR

Races

AWD

Earnings (£)

SH

%

SW

%

Dubai Millennium Green Desert Polar Falcon Northern Dancer Big Shuffle Bahamian Bounty Sadler's Wells Night Shift Danehill Storm Bird Niniski Danehill Green Desert Be My Guest Giant's Causeway Sharpen Up Red Ransom Diesis Storm Cat Green Desert Konigsstuhl Sadler's Wells Darshaan Green Desert Machiavellian Blushing Groom Danehill Gone West Miesque's Son Montjeu Bering Giant's Causeway Danehill Kenmare Nureyev Miswaki Danehill Machiavellian Green Dancer Danzig Sadler's Wells Sadler's Wells Danehill Dancer Last Tycoon Distant View

121 187 176 115 65 52 189 67 175 55 76 248 229 60 102 103 113 93 95 73 99 50 76 178 51 52 107 54 82 55 56 112 142 57 86 61 183 154 94 96 128 197 66 100 68

68 79 86 34 30 19 70 36 74 16 32 87 87 23 53 38 46 37 33 21 43 16 17 66 17 20 32 13 33 21 23 45 54 22 31 15 71 54 28 34 35 54 22 32 24

56.2 42.3 48.9 29.6 46.2 36.5 37.0 53.7 42.3 29.1 42.1 35.1 38.0 38.3 52.0 36.9 40.7 39.8 34.7 28.8 43.4 32.0 22.4 37.1 33.3 38.5 29.9 24.1 40.2 38.2 41.1 40.2 38.0 38.6 36.1 24.6 38.8 35.1 29.8 35.4 27.3 27.4 33.3 32.0 35.3

107 122 119 45 43 29 104 48 115 27 46 130 120 36 79 57 74 52 41 32 61 23 24 108 21 33 46 19 49 31 36 59 78 38 43 26 104 88 43 47 45 74 35 50 26

8.8 7.7 8.4 12.0 7.9 6.7 10.7 10.6 9.4 7.2 11.2 8.9 7.6 10.3 8.5 9.7 8.5 11.4 9.6 7.6 11.4 9.5 10.7 9.4 9.5 11.7 8.0 8.7 7.8 11.4 9.2 8.1 10.3 10.2 10.8 8.9 9.3 8.7 9.7 9.5 10.1 11.5 7.0 8.0 9.9

2,339,101 2,668,045 2,138,266 886,887 627,013 302,455 4,429,844 658,458 2,567,262 355,170 705,300 2,694,160 1,611,332 286,215 2,020,879 785,788 1,237,086 908,701 860,004 592,200 952,751 311,900 649,670 1,936,408 249,033 593,912 612,215 271,359 600,343 366,955 533,815 913,899 1,015,237 604,313 1,004,547 560,496 1,424,500 1,047,496 1,203,305 1,574,815 1,148,497 1,883,233 321,672 708,247 868,047

19 26 24 15 7 5 29 6 18 3 9 27 16 3 8 9 11 7 12 3 13 5 7 16 4 5 6 3 6 9 4 12 8 2 5 2 14 12 5 5 10 22 4 6 5

15.7 13.9 13.6 13.0 10.8 9.6 15.3 9.0 10.3 5.5 11.8 10.9 7.0 5.0 7.8 8.7 9.7 7.5 12.6 4.1 13.1 10.0 9.2 9.0 7.8 9.6 5.6 5.6 7.3 16.4 7.1 10.7 5.6 3.5 5.8 3.3 7.7 7.8 5.3 5.2 7.8 11.2 6.1 6.0 7.4

10 15 14 9 5 4 12 4 10 3 4 13 12 3 5 5 5 4 4 3 4 2 3 7 2 2 4 2 3 2 2 4 5 2 3 2 6 5 3 3 4 6 2 3 2

8.3 8.0 8.0 7.8 7.7 7.7 6.4 6.0 5.7 5.5 5.3 5.2 5.2 5.0 4.9 4.9 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.9

Pastoral in pursuit of terrific performance The earnings table shows Galileo so far clear of fellow Coolmore inmate Danehill Dancer that the championship surely will be over well before ‘the fat lady sings’, but that’s not the case in terms of ratio of stakes winners to runners.

There are still no stallions within hailing distance of the 10% mark but, in what has been a banner year for him, Dubawi has jumped from fifth to first.

Arguably the most notable performance, however, comes from Pastoral Pursuits at the National Stud.

Like Dubawi, his first crop is three and he has only just reached the 50runner benchmark for inclusion in the table, but with four stakes winners he looks a force to reckon with.

The quartet consists of Summer Stakes winner Rose Blossom and three Listed scorers, Angel’s Pursuit, Marine Commando and Terra di Tuffi.

They are all speedsters, just as Pastoral Pursuits was, and few of his runners have pretensions to staying beyond a mile.

Leading sires of two-year-olds 2010 by earnings Name

Invincible Spirit *Iffraaj Oasis Dream Exceed And Excel Galileo Danehill Dancer Dubawi Dansili

YOF

1997 2001 2000 2000 1998 1993 2002 1996 *Holy Roman Emperor 2004 Oratorio 2002 Diktat 1995 Footstepsinthesand 2002 Indian Rocket 1994 Kheleyf 2001 Elusive City 2000 Verglas 1994 One Cool Cat 2001 Compton Place 1994 Avonbridge 2000 Acclamation 1999 Choisir 1999 *Aussie Rules 2003 High Yield 1997 Intikhab 1994 Panis 1998 Shamardal 2002 *Indesatchel 2002 Statue Of Liberty 2000 Royal Applause 1993 Iron Mask 1998 *Librettist 2002 Monsieur Bond 2000 Distorted Humor 1993 Sakhee 1997 *Kodiac 2001 Mr Greeley 1992 Johannesburg 1999 Green Tune 1991 Mujadil 1988 Street Cry 1998

Sire

Rnrs

Wnrs

%WR

Races

AWD

Earnings (£)

Top horse

Earned (£)

Green Desert Zafonic Green Desert Danehill Sadler's Wells Danehill Dubai Millennium Danehill Danehill Danehill Warning Giant's Causeway Indian Ridge Green Desert Elusive Quality Highest Honor Storm Cat Indian Ridge Averti Royal Applause Danehill Dancer Danehill Storm Cat Red Ransom Miswaki Giant's Causeway Danehill Dancer Storm Cat Waajib Danzig Danzig Danehill Dancer Forty Niner Bahri Danehill Gone West Hennessy Green Dancer Storm Bird Machiavellian

67 52 38 51 25 44 40 37 44 46 30 40 22 46 34 51 30 38 31 52 28 30 21 19 18 28 24 23 47 19 35 29 4 9 35 13 23 14 19 21

25 28 15 22 12 14 18 14 18 10 6 16 7 13 14 16 14 13 9 15 9 6 5 10 3 13 6 6 11 5 6 7 2 5 15 3 8 3 5 9

37.3 53.9 39.5 43.1 48.0 31.8 45.0 37.8 40.9 21.7 20.0 40.0 31.8 28.3 41.2 31.4 46.7 34.2 29.0 28.9 32.1 20.0 23.8 52.6 16.7 46.4 25.0 26.1 23.4 26.3 17.1 24.1 50.0 55.6 42.9 23.1 34.8 21.4 26.3 42.9

38 38 21 32 15 19 20 19 25 15 8 19 9 21 20 21 18 17 14 21 11 11 7 16 6 17 8 10 14 8 10 9 4 7 19 3 11 3 10 11

5.7 6.5 6.0 5.6 7.2 6.5 6.3 6.5 6.1 6.4 5.8 6.0 5.4 6.2 6.1 6.4 5.8 5.9 5.6 5.7 5.6 5.9 6.8 6.4 6.5 6.7 5.8 5.5 6.2 6.7 5.8 5.9 6.5 6.2 5.8 6.4 6.4 5.5 5.8 6.5

516,164 440,293 382,407 358,383 348,590 343,320 338,877 331,136 281,475 266,077 257,193 256,338 247,672 234,733 208,301 204,791 204,766 203,363 189,956 185,702 174,446 173,486 167,277 166,446 164,593 161,235 160,675 160,357 152,832 149,983 149,829 141,611 140,145 139,696 135,282 134,599 133,284 132,482 126,554 123,896

Zebedee Wootton Bassett Approve Klammer Misty For Me Memory Irish Field Zoffany High Award King Torus Dream Ahead Formosina Captain Chop Meracus Chiswick Bey Snow Watch Lone Cat Arneb Temple Meads Lightening Thief Reckless Reward Chinese Wall Pinielde Paris To Peking Maiguri Dunboyne Express Galtymore Lad Miss Liberty Royal Exchange Keratiya Libranno My Name Is Bond Radharcnafarraige Tin Horse Bathwick Bear Laughing Lashes Cisneros Pontenuovo Dingle View Zaidan

117,403 154,196 164,163 75,868 148,119 85,119 88,593 176,536 35,518 92,373 180,544 59,202 51,770 55,389 47,632 39,447 39,513 30,237 116,695 25,765 49,261 54,867 44,071 47,628 69,558 42,323 76,700 51,239 32,378 48,938 90,336 72,611 76,235 100,496 32,573 108,062 25,438 75,049 61,282 32,237

First-season title is Iffraaj’s to lose Invincible Spirit had a marvellous month, virtually doubling his prizemoney thanks to Hooray and Zebedee, and notching nine winners.

Iffraaj did at least as well though, and the first-season sires’ title looks in the bag in terms of numbers and quite possibly earnings too, though that may depend on how sales races pan out.

The Kildangan Stud resident also had nine scorers and with 28 on target from 52 runners has a fine percentage.

Wootton Bassett has contributed mightily to the tally with his victories at York and Doncaster. So far there are no stakes winners but several have been placed and it is early days.

Others to have had a good month include Dansili (seven winners) and Compton Place, Danehill Dancer, Dubawi, Galileo and One Cool Cat (five each). Misty For Me boosted Galileo but Danehill Dancer’s progeny didn’t earn that much, dropping him from second to sixth.

* first-season sire; all statistics to September 5

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OVERSEAS WINNERS for full list see www.ownerbreeder.co.uk Breeder 6c Racing 6C Stallions Ltd Airlie Stud Airlie Stud Balding, P. Bamford, Lady Barronstown Stud Blackburn, Mrs M. J. Blenheim Bloodstock Brady, P. Brady, P. Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd Carter, R. J. & S. A. Century Farms Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Chevington Stud Chevington Stud Citadel Stud Clark & A. L. & Mrs Penfold, D. B. Cliveden Stud Ltd Cooke, B. Cullen, Miss N. Cullinan, J. Darley Darley Darley Darley Darley Darling, George Dayton Investments Ltd Dayton Investments Ltd De Vere Hunt, R. Deerforest Stud Devin, Henry Dunne, F. Ermyn Lodge Stud Limited Ferris, B. Foxlea Farm & Stud Giles W. Pritchard-Gordon (Farming) Ltd Giles W. Pritchard-Gordon (Farming) Ltd Glending Bloodstock Grangecon Stud Hanly, Eoin and Stephanie Hascombe & Valiant Studs Helshaw Grange Stud Ltd Highclere Stud & Harry Herbert Instone, R. A. J. C. S. Wilson Bloodstock & Mrs E. M. Burke J. C. S. Wilson Bloodstock & Mrs E. M. Burke Jones, J. P. Juddmonte Farms Inc Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Ltd. Kennedy, P. Kilfrush Stud Kilfrush Stud Kilfrush Stud Kilfrush Stud Lagasse & Pontchartrain Stud, M. Lawn Stud Lisselan Farms Ltd Llety Stud Lordship Stud Lynn Lodge Stud Mason, P. A. Maye, C. McDonnell, D. McElroy, J. Meon Valley Stud Minch Bloodstock Mulhern & John Flynn, Ms E. Murphy, Miss J. Murphy, Sean Nataf, Mr P. Nataf, Mr P. New England Stud, Myriad & Elite Bloodstock O'Brien, Mrs A. M. O'Brien, S. O'Connor, J. O'Flynn, C. Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd Pier House Stud Quinn, K. Rathasker Stud Rathasker Stud Rathbarry Stud Rathbarry Stud Rausing, Miss K. Redmyre Bloodstock & Stuart McPhee Robinson, G. and Mrs Rockhart Trading Ltd Rockwell Bloodstock Round Hill Stud Shadwell Estate Company Limited Shadwell Estate Company Limited Shadwell Estate Company Limited St Clare Hall Stud St Clare Hall Stud Star Pointe Ltd Swettenham Stud Tally-Ho Stud Thurso Limited Tower Bloodstock Wardstown Stud Ltd Wardstown Stud Ltd West Lodge Stud

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Sire Medicean (GB) Machiavellian (USA) Hernando (FR) King's Best (USA) Bahamian Bounty (GB) King's Best (USA) Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) Pivotal (GB) Singspiel (IRE) Marju (IRE) Marju (IRE) Tobougg (IRE) Bertolini (USA) Singspiel (IRE) Sadler's Wells (USA) Spectrum (IRE) Singspiel (IRE) Cape Cross (IRE) Barathea (IRE) Exceed And Excel (AUS) Hawk Wing (USA) Shinko Forest (IRE) Fath (USA) Singspiel (IRE) Tiger Hill (IRE) Shamardal (USA) Shamardal (USA) Diesis Trans Island (GB) Peintre Celebre (USA) Sadler's Wells (USA) Oratorio (IRE) Dr Fong (USA) Kaldounevees (FR) Diktat (GB) Exceed And Excel (AUS) Titus Livius (FR) Compton Place (GB) Auction House (USA) Auction House (USA) Nayef (USA) Pivotal (GB) Kheleyf (USA) Montjeu (IRE) Needwood Blade (GB) Pivotal (GB) American Post (GB) Pastoral Pursuits (GB) Pastoral Pursuits (GB) Le Vie Dei Colori (GB) Storm Cat (USA) Dansili (GB) Beat Hollow (GB) Dansili (GB) Dansili (GB) Selkirk (USA) Refuse To Bend (IRE) King's Best (USA) Dansili (GB) Pivotal (GB) Act One (GB) Elusive City (USA) Fantastic Light (USA) Golan (IRE) Auction House (USA) Pivotal (GB) Fasliyev (USA) Point Given (USA) High Chaparral (IRE) Xaar (GB) Okawango (USA) Haafhd (GB) Golan (IRE) Danehill Dancer (IRE) Shamardal (USA) Xaar (GB) In The Wings High Chaparral (IRE) Grand Lodge (USA) Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) Captain Rio (GB) Verglas (IRE) Barathea (IRE) Dubai Destination (USA) Domedriver (IRE) Elusive City (USA) Clodovil (IRE) Trans Island (GB) Clodovil (IRE) Le Vie Dei Colori (GB) Le Vie Dei Colori (GB) Hernando (FR) Ishiguru (USA) Starborough (GB) Footstepsinthesand (GB) Sadler's Wells (USA) Noverre (USA) Pivotal (GB) Mujahid (USA) Dubawi (IRE) Red Ransom (USA) Halling (USA) Fantastic Light (USA) Sadler's Wells (USA) Danetime (IRE) Dubawi (IRE) Hawk Wing (USA) Tobougg (IRE) Medecis (GB) Arkadian Hero (USA)

Age/sex 3f 9h 5h 5m 7h 4g 3c 6m 6m 4g 4g 3g 2f 4f 3f 8g 4f 2c 9g 4c 5h 3c 4f 4f 3c 2c 2c 4c 5m 3f 4f 3f 3f 7g 3f 2c 8h 2f 4f 4f 5m 3c 2c 4f 4c 6g 2f 2f 2f 3f 3f 5h 3f 2f 5m 3f 2c 3c 2f 2f 6h 3c 4f 3f 3c 4f 3c 2f 5h 7g 5h 4c 6m 2f 3f 6h 6g 3c 6h 5m 3c 3f 4f 3c 4c 4f 2f 3f 2f 3f 3f 2c 6g 5h 3c 4g 2f 3f 7g 3c 2c 8g 3g 5m 5m 3c 4g 6m 5h 7g

Dam Via Milano (FR) Wellspring (IRE) Veronica Cooper (IRE) Kournikova (SAF) Trina's Pet (GB) Sheppard's Watch (GB) Butterfly Blue (IRE) Eveningperformance (GB) Tapas En Bal (FR) Castlerahan (IRE) Castlerahan (IRE) Miss Grimm (USA) Lavender Dancer (GB) Reine de Neige (GB) Doctor's Glory (USA) Cerita (IRE) Omara (USA) Perugina (FR) Pink Cristal (GB) Franglais (GER) Crimphill (IRE) Chaste (GB) Despondent (IRE) Genovefa (USA) Wajd (USA) First Fleet (USA) First Fleet (USA) Opera Comique (FR) Meranie Girl (IRE) Sarabande (USA) Peinture Bleue (USA) Tidal Reach (USA) Divine Secret (GB) Toujours Juste (FR) Yazmin (IRE) Aymara (GB) Wheatsheaf Lady (IRE) Alchimie (IRE) Love Letters (GB) Love Letters (GB) Much Commended (GB) Brigitta (IRE) Miss Progressive (IRE) Ingozi (GB) Polish Girl (GB) Model Queen (USA) Saristar (GB) Daring Destiny (GB) Daring Destiny (GB) Brockton Saga (IRE) Hasili (IRE) Sing For Fame (USA) Mooring (GB) Quest To Peak (USA) Binche (USA) Hachita (USA) Zayana (IRE) Albacora (IRE) Truly A Dream (IRE) Side Of Paradise (IRE) Settler (GB) Firm Friend (IRE) Katy Nowaitee (GB) Amazonian (CAN) Lady-Love (GB) Swiss Lake (USA) Miss Megs (IRE) Cozy B J (USA) Eilanden (IRE) Magic Touch (GB) My Darling Dodo (IRE) Colorvista Thermopylae (GB) Virginia Rose (IRE) Oregon Trail (USA) Summer Dreams (IRE) Aptostar (USA) Mare Aux Fees (GB) Lalindi (IRE) Beltisaal (FR) St Bride's Bay (GB) Remedy (GB) Vintage Escape (IRE) Abime (USA) Abime (USA) Multicolour Wave (IRE) Najaaba (USA) Provacatrice (USA) Titus Wood (IRE) Red Letter (GB) Red Letter (GB) Kaldounya (GB) Crofters Ceilidh (GB) Our Poppet (IRE) Intizaa (USA) Sabria (USA) Million All Day (IRE) Filfilah (GB) Midway Lady (USA) Dhelaal (GB) Snake Dancer (IRE) Coigach (GB) Umlilo (GB) Magnificient Style (USA) Tuhfah (GB) North East Bay (USA) Mona Stella (USA) Snowy Owl (USA) Changi (IRE) Lyna (GB)

Ctry Fr Usa Fr Fr Ity Fr Usa Fr Usa Aus Aus Mac Nor Swe Nor Fr Fr Fr Usa Can Aus Spa Spa Fr Fr Fr Fr Usa Fr Fr Fr Fr Ity Fr Fr Fr Hun Ity Fr Fr Gny Gny Ity Usa Aus Fr Fr Gny Fr Spa Fr Usa Fr Fr Usa Fr Spa Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Usa Fr Usa Fr Swe Gny Spa Swe Usa Gny Aus Fr Can Usa Fr Fr Usa Usa Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Nor Spa Ity Fr Fr Ity Mac Hun Fr Sin Ity Fr Spa Fr Fr Fr Usa Usa Fr Fr Mac Ity Ity Den

Date 12/8/10 31/7/10 11/8/10 29/8/10 18/8/10 24/8/10 13/8/10 11/8/10 27/8/10 24/8/10 01/9/10 13/8/10 22/8/10 08/8/10 22/8/10 27/8/10 11/8/10 13/8/10 06/8/10 22/8/10 14/8/10 22/8/10 20/8/10 22/8/10 28/8/10 10/8/10 30/8/10 21/8/10 19/8/10 03/9/10 14/8/10 01/9/10 01/9/10 21/8/10 19/8/10 21/8/10 28/8/10 13/8/10 14/8/10 31/8/10 22/8/10 31/8/10 15/8/10 04/8/10 25/8/10 08/8/10 13/8/10 31/8/10 12/8/10 29/8/10 01/9/10 29/7/10 10/8/10 10/8/10 31/7/10 12/8/10 29/8/10 25/8/10 22/8/10 21/8/10 08/8/10 18/8/10 21/8/10 19/8/10 29/7/10 29/8/10 05/8/10 21/8/10 15/8/10 15/8/10 19/8/10 28/8/10 21/8/10 26/8/10 21/8/10 08/8/10 28/8/10 15/8/10 06/8/10 07/8/10 10/8/10 17/8/10 21/8/10 23/8/10 26/8/10 29/8/10 12/8/10 26/8/10 03/9/10 09/8/10 23/8/10 01/9/10 28/8/10 15/8/10 17/8/10 15/8/10 13/8/10 19/8/10 22/8/10 15/8/10 26/8/10 22/8/10 15/8/10 09/8/10 08/8/10 13/8/10 06/8/10 12/8/10 21/8/10 07/8/10

Racecourse Deauville Calder La Teste De Buch Vittel Varese Clairefontaine Presque Isle Downs La Teste De Buch Del Mar Hawkesbury Warwick Farm Taipa Ovrevoll Jagersro Ovrevoll Deauville La Teste De Buch Clairefontaine Saratoga Northlands Park Rosehill San Sebastian Sanlucar De Barrameda L'Isle-Sur-Sorgue Clairefontaine Deauville Deauville Arlington International Clairefontaine Saint-Cloud Deauville Longchamp Milan Deauville Le Lion D'Angers Deauville Budapest Naples Moulins Deauville Dusseldorf Baden-Baden Livorno Saratoga Canterbury Deauville Clairefontaine Baden-Baden Deauville San Sebastian Longchamp Del Mar Deauville Deauville Saratoga Deauville San Sebastian Saint-Malo Deauville Deauville Deauville Deauville Monmouth Park Clairefontaine Santa Rosa Deauville Jagersro Bad Doberan San Sebastian Goteborg Del Mar Baden-Baden Moonee Valley Deauville Woodbine Santa Rosa Clairefontaine Deauville Monmouth Park Delaware Park Deauville Clairefontaine Deauville Clairefontaine Deauville Deauville Ovrevoll San Sebastian Rome Clairefontaine Clairefontaine Milan Taipa Budapest Vichy Kranji Naples Clairefontaine San Sebastian Deauville Deauville Deauville Del Mar Saratoga Deauville Clairefontaine Taipa Livorno Varese Aalborg

Distance 1m 1m1f 1m4f 1m4f 1m 1m 6f 4f110y 1m3f 1m 1m 6f 6f187y 1m143y 1m4f 1m4f 1m 1m 1m5f 6f 1m2f 6f 1m 1m2f110y 1m6f110y 1m 1m 1m2f 1m 1m2f110y 1m4f110y 1m 1m 6f110y 1m3f110y 1m 6f 5f 1m 7f110y 7f 1m 7f110y 1m 1m6f 6f110y 1m 6f 6f110y 1m 1m2f110y 1m 1m1f110y 1m 1m1f 1m4f110y 6f 1m4f55y 7f110y 6f110y 1m4f110y 5f110y 1m3f 1m1f 1m 6f 5f 6f 1m3f 1m 1m 1m 7f130y 7f110y 1m 1m 1m4f 1m7f 1m 7f 1m1f110y 1m1f 5f 1m 1m4f 1m 5f187y 1m2f 5f 1m3f 1m4f 1m 7f110y 5f 1m1f 1m1f110y 7f 1m1f 1m 1m 7f110y 2m 1m1f 1m4f 1m1f110y 1m1f 1m 1m1f165y 7f110y 1m1f

Prize-money (£) 35,398 (Gr3) 5,667 7,080 7,965 5,265 7,522 5,556 7,080 29,231 (L) 9,750 9,750 10,955 10,695 25,974 (L) 21,390 (L) 6,637 7,080 7,743 25,926 5,012 23,333 7,965 5,310 5,310 9,292 10,619 15,044 359,259 (Gr1) 7,522 10,619 65,575 (Gr2) 7,965 7,522 14,602 8,850 53,982 (L) 6,234 7,522 7,522 11,504 15,929 (L) 35,398 (Gr2) 21,061 (L) 25,926 9,750 126,416 (Gr1) 11,062 10,619 (L) 11,062 13,274 24,336 (L) 7,037 10,619 10,619 185,185 (Gr1) 35,398 (Gr3) 5,310 5,310 12,832 15,044 23,009 (L) 15,044 33,951 (L) £9,735 £8,025 35,398 (Gr3) 6,493 5,310 7,965 5,194 5,926 6,195 23,722 10,619 20,118 20,216 19,965 24,336 (L) 20,370 18,519 7,965 11,062 12,389 10,619 11,504 35,398 (Gr3) 10,695 7,965 8,274 7,965 11,062 5,641 12,673 7,087 6,195 17,693 6,017 24,124 24,779 303,398 (Gr1) 10,619 12,389 21,111 25,926 10,177 10,619 12,673 7,522 7,522 6,085

Prizes of £5,000 are shown above

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YOUR SAY

Internet transaction fee can help to fund racing ALASTAIR STEWART Former Senior Judge at The Jockey Club and BHA

A charge on each bet, paid by both sides, would make up for levy losses

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or a number of years, I have been concerned that racing was not receiving a fair return from internet betting. The levy was amended in 2001 so that bookmakers paid 10% of gross profits, rather than turnover, and this included exchanges, the first of which had started trading in June of the previous year.

This initially increased the levy paid. The problem was that exchanges were not bookmakers, but for purposes of the levy were treated as if they were, to the financial detriment of racing.

We now have a situation where the bookmakers’ contribution to the levy is in decline, firstly because they are losing business to the exchanges, secondly because many have moved their internet and telephone businesses abroad, reducing threshold payments at home, and thirdly because the public now has far more choice on which sports to bet on.

Internet betting has attracted a new, younger player and some smaller bookmakers are closing down and setting up on the exchanges, where costs are minimal compared to a shop.

Levy lost through these developments is not made up by the transfer of business and betting trade to internet outlets, as the levy scheme has not allowed for the technical and IT advances over that time.

The levy scheme has been described as “unbelievably complicated” and “no longer fit for purpose”. The question is how to overcome these two challenges.

One idea is that for internet betting, of every sort, there should be a very small fee for every transaction on British racing (and it should apply internationally). At present, if I win on an exchange, I pay commission and from that the exchange pays levy. If I bet from abroad and win, I still pay commission, but the exchange pays no levy if their international business is registered abroad. If either bet loses, no levy is payable.

With the solution that I have proposed, whether the punter is in Togo or Tooting, he would pay a small transaction fee, which would benefit the levy.

My suggestion is a fee of 5p. To the recreational punter this is an irrelevance. To the regular punter, it will be a small cost to take into account. To the

bookmaking business, some taking, it is reported, 1,000 bets an hour, this is a cost – but still probably less than the cost of running a shop. It also captures bookmakers who use the exchanges to lay or place bets to stabilise their own cash businesses. This scheme should apply to all internet business, whether an exchange, spread betting site or bookmaker’s internet site, at home or abroad. Bookmakers, too, accepting bets through these medium would pay 5p to take a bet.

Their cash businesses, through shops or on the racecourse, continue to pay levy through the 10% scheme. Legislation is needed to allow this to occur and to tidy up the various avoidance methods employed by some. There has never been a better time.

It is difficult to establish up-to-date transaction numbers and turnover figures from exchanges, and estimates vary from five to 12 million transactions per day on one exchange, with 2280% of that business on British horseracing. Using the median of those figures, it is possible to estimate that this scheme could produce £60 million in levy from Betfair. Betfair has two and a half million clients, so the average cost of this scheme to them would be £2 a month.

If all other exchanges and internet betting sites produced the same amount, another £60m, and add to that a reduced contribution from the bookmakers’ traditional cash business (because they have lost their internet and telephone business to the new scheme), the total would be in excess of the £130150m that ‘racing’ calculates is a fair return. The 5p fee is chosen to raise the amount the BHA seeks, based on the estimated figures above, but there is no reason that if there was an under-estimation it could not be reduced, or indeed raised to meet the target figure. The Levy Board should set the figure annually.

One of the best points of this scheme is its simplicity.

It should be perfectly feasible, as every transaction on a computer is traceable, to make the avoidance of levy payment impossible. Racing remains the one sports betting medium in which the punter funds the sport.

Not enough is returned to racing through internet sites and this scheme redresses that balance.

“It is possible to

estimate that this scheme could produce £60 million in levy from Betfair

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Headliners: ARCHIPENKO

First crop foals in 2011

GR.1 WINNING LEADING INTERNATIONAL MILER AND ONE OF THE BEST BRED HORSES AT STUD

By Kingmambo out of a Stakes winning 3⁄4 sister to Nureyev and 1⁄2 sister to Champion 2-y-o Fairy Bridge (dam of Sadler’s Wells).

Half brother to the dam of Blame (leading Older Horse in USA, 2010).

HERNANDO TRIPLE CLASSIC SIRE AND SIRE OF 5 INDIVIDUAL GR.1 WINNERS TO DATE His 2010 successes include Group/Stakes winners AKDARENA, GITANO HERNANDO, RAINBOW PEAK, AMARE and HARRIS TWEED.

SELKIRK CHAMPION AND CLASSIC SIRE OF 12 INDIVIDUAL GR.1 WINNERS TO DATE His 2010 successes include Group/Stakes winners AKMAL, ANNOUNCE, TRANQUIL TIGER, CITYSCAPE, GARDENING LEAVE and the Gr.1 placed DARYAKANA.

SIR PERCY UNBEATEN CHAMPION 2-Y-O AND CLASSIC WINNING CHAMPION 3-Y-O The only horse in the last 18 years to have had the speed to win over 6f as a 2-y-o and the class to win the Derby at 3.

First crop yearlings have already made up to £40,000 (to 20/9/10)

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No stallion has ever hit 30 first-crop winners as quickly as the amazing IFFRAAJ. And what winners they are: the three-time winning Stakes horse and = C100k+ earner King David; G2 filly Musharakaat; unbeaten Italian rising-star Stay Alive; and best of all Wootton Bassett, winner of all his four races and ÂŁ350,000 and rated right up with the best in Europe by Timeform.

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