York Racecard - Friday 7th October

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Welcome to York for the Finale Meeting of our 2022 season. A raceday with seven fascinating races, record prize money, and a market open to all stand side racegoers, located on the ground floor of the Ebor Stand with lots of ideas for Christmas present ideas (see page 46). I hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable and successful day.

It has been a tremendous year on the track so far, with some of the very best racehorses and jockeys in the world having competed at York and gone on to further glory elsewhere. Whether it was Alpinista winning the Yorkshire Oaks and then the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe for Kirsten Rausing and the trainer- jockey combination of Sir Mark Prescott and Luke Morris; or local heroine Highfield Princess landing a Group One sprint double in Yorkshire and Ireland for John Quinn, Jason Hart and owner, John Fairley. You can read a little more about York form as it tracks into autumn on p26-27. The likes of Baaeed, Trawlerman and Quickthorn carry strong Knavesmire runs into QIPCO British Champions Day next weekend. We will then hope to see York form taken to the Breeders’ Cup, Melbourne Cup and possibly Japan Cup in the weeks ahead. I hope you have enjoyed an action-packed season to date and thank you for your support.

The 3.15pm is a brand-new race offering connections of two-year-olds a chance for a £100,000 prize as the British European Breeders’ Fund have backed the final to a valuable series for juveniles. York Racecourse is proud to be staging the inaugural Colts and Geldings Final, which has drawn a suitably strong field. Another horse to have won at the Ebor Festival and then landed a subsequent big prize in Ireland is Streets of Gold, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton. Shouldvebeenaring similarly won a big pot at Ebor and then followed up with Listed success at Ripon. What a race we have in store.

This afternoon’s feature handicap is the £100,000 William Hill backed stayers race for three-year-olds over 14 furlongs. Top weight is Dark Moon Rising for local trainer Kevin Ryan, an early win would help narrow the gap in the Charles Clinkard Top Trainer Championship where Hambleton Lodge sit three behind Karl Burke. A strong showing could see connections interested in a return for the Sky Bet Ebor on Saturday 26 August 2023 over the same trip

The fifth race today celebrates Copper Knight, currently the joint winningmost horse on the Knavesmire in the modern era, alongside Dakota Gold and the recently retired Stradivarius. Since the Denham family first raced their favourite here at York, he has already won on six occasions from twenty starts. Trained by reigning leading trainer at York, Tim Easterby, the first win was on his Knavesmire debut back in May 2017. You can see a plaque in his honour on the pre parade ring side of the Weighing Room, you’ll notice we have just said “winningmost”, as he may well not be done with the six-timer, he runs in his own race today.

The meeting will also see the conclusion of the season long contest to be top jockey at York. In the Living North-sponsored contest, Danny Tudhope and Clifford Lee sit tied on seven winners apiece. It would be a fourth title for the former yet a debut success for Clifford who is engaged at Newmarket in today’s Group One, creating a window of opportunity for Danny. Others will retain hopes that they may mount a late charge. Please see p44 for the story so far.

We have some top class racing today, made possible by both your support and the backing of our partners and sponsors; William Hill, Parsonage Country House Hotel, the connections of Copper Knight, European Breeders’ Fund and it being a Friday, one final visit for this year from the team at Irish Thoroughbred Marketing.

Thank you for your support.

I hope you thoroughly enjoy the racing.

William Derby, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course: York Racecourse

Welcome

The Most

the Team

Countryside Market

Corner

To Bet & How

Racing

Newmarket Away Racing

Winners

The Race to be Charles Clinkard

Away Racing: Newmarket 3:00

The Race to be Living North Top Jockey

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Racing: Newmarket 3:35 48-49

Racing: Newmarket 4:10

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this afternoon’s sponsors.

Parsonage Hotel

First Race 2.05pm

The Parsonage Hotel and Cloisters Spa Nursery (Handicap) 5f Pages 31-33

William Hill

Second Race - 2.40pm

The William Hill Autumn Mile Stakes (Handicap) 1m Pages 37-40

European Breeders’ Fund

Third Race 3.15pm

The British EBF £100,000 2YO Series Final 7f Pages 45-47

William Hill

Fourth Race - 3.50pm

The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Stakes (Heritage Handicap) 1m 6f Pages 51-54

Copper Knight

Fifth Race 4.20pm

The Copper Knight Winning Most Horse At York Stakes (Handicap) - 5f Pages 59-62

William Hill

Sixth Race 5.00pm

The William Hill Lengthen Your Odds EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) 6f Pages 65-68

IRE

Seventh Race 5.35pm

The IRE Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Stakes (Handicap) -7f Pages 71-74

European Breeders’ Fund

Races 3,6 today and their season long support

All races covered by

Races 2, 3 & 4 covered by

A G IDE T PL CES

T EAT & DRIN

ROBERTO LAWN AND BAR

SPECIALIST FOOD

series of counters and

& chips, Yorkshire

Cornish Pasties,

Bell's Yorkshire

Greek street

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THE FOOD COUR

EBOR STAND

4 bars & 2 buffets spread over Ground, floors. Try Eat Between Our Races, ground floor serving

ECLIPSE RESTAURANT (5t

An informal hot food option and popular advanced book packages.

We hope we have somewhere to cater for all tastes and Harrogate for fish, The Wensleydale Creamery for cheese). recycle 10 tonnes of glass on a raceday None of the restaurants, are popular at busy times so we’d suggest going early Enjoy

County Stand

The Gimcrack Restaurant offers a three-course meal for £33.50, Afternoon Tea offered for £12.50.

The Edwardian Weighing Room, John Carr Terrace. Bustling informal lawns and terraces near the parade ring. Try Ged Bell’s local beef burgers or the new BBQ boxes. Or toast the last hurrah of summer with a jug of Pimm’s or try our craft ales.

The Princess Mary Bar (near County Stand entrance). Buzzy café serving boxed seafood platters and sandwiches. Ayala Champagne by the glass. Try Eat Between Our Races bistro, which is on the ground floor serving pulled meat/veggie sandwiches, beefburgers, thai curry & rice (vegan option) salads, as well as scrummy cakes.

The Eclipse Restaurant (5th floor Ebor Stand) Home to our advanced booked meal deals.

The Champagne Pavilion & Moët Rosé Roof Terrace; downstairs offers premium beers, artisan gin, Fever-tree tonics and a wide range of the finest champagnes, whilst the Terrace also offers Moët Rosé, vintage wines, premium beers,

THE VOLTIGEUR RESTAURANT (Knavesmire Stand 3rd Floor)

UK’s foremost ‘Dine & View’ restaurant package.

STAND

range of

and

ALCOHOL RACE

SHOP

hot meal, or

served in cafeteria style.

OURT hot/cold ffee

PREMIERRACINGLOUNGE

A reserved lounge with allocated seats.

SOLD OUT today, visit yorkracecourse.co.uk for future days

GIMCRACK RESTAURANT (1st Floor)

Main County Stand dining room, luxury three-course meal for £33.50 & Afternoon Tea @ £12.50

MELROSE CLUB LOUNGE

Great views of racing, Yorkshire platter, and an account bar SOLD OUT today, visit yorkracecourse.co.uk for future days

PARADE RING RESTAURANT

Situated on the top floor of the Weighing Room, provides a fine dining experience.

SOLD OUT this afternoon.

CHAMPAGNE PAVILION & MOËT ROSÉ ROOF TERRACE

Plenty of fizz plus wines and premium beers to accompany that view upstairs

HOL FREE VIEWING

VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BAR

ound, First & Fifth es, which is on the & scrummy cakes.

th Floor) home to our packages.

EDWARDIAN WEIGHING ROOM

Heritage over a craft ale. Collection point for County Stand Picnic Platters.

PRINCESS MARY SEAFOOD BAR

JOHN CARR TERRACE

Georgian stand with modern canopy; full service bar and Ged Bell's local beef burgers & new BBQ boxes.

COUNTY STAND

FOOD & DRINK FREE ZONES

Enjoy a sustaining seafood or salad box perhaps accompanied by a glass of chilled Ayala Champagne

& PADDOCK

ENCLOSURE MD

RACING AREA

SEAFOOD OPTION

ESPECIALLY WELCOME

MEAL DEAL LOCATIONMD

budgets. We source many products locally, (e.g. Bleiker's Smoke House in You may notice that our sandwich packaging is biodegradable and that we restaurants, bistros and buffets mentioned below requires pre-booking although many Enjoy your food and do let us know how we can keep improving.

Grandstand & Paddock

1731 Pie Shop offers a range of homemade pies, including vegetarian option, as well as sandwiches and Powersalad boxes.

The Roberto Champagne Bar with its giant outdoor screen. House Champagne is available here at by the glass or pick up a jug of Pimm’s. This is also the Collection Point for Grandstand & Paddock Picnic Platters.

If the weather plays its part then visit the Southern Terraces, an outside seating area with easy access to betting, bars, tasty treats and toilets. Here a large number of kiosks and specialist mobile vendors offer gourmet British beefburgers, Greek street food, noodle pots, Whitby scampi, fish & chips and specialist coffees. If the sun comes out, or just as a treat, try our locally produced luxury ice creams.

Theakston Best is available in the refurbished Theakston Bar

TRIPS TO THE START

Racegoers

CHILDREN

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Baby-Changing facilities are available in a purpose-built facility on the ground floors of both Knavesmire & Ebor stands.

We welcome children in our main restaurants, and in the Gimcrack Restaurant wewelcome

We welcome children in our main restaurants, and in the Gimcrack Restaurant we offer a half price option for under 12s. Wherever you can buy food we also can provide juice for children.

Our Parent and Toddler room, situated opposite the main Ebor Stand entrance in the Library Rooms, allows parents and children some quiet time away. A microwave is provided to warm bottles and televisions provide coverage of racing.

CASH MACHINES & CASHBACK

Cash machines are available at the northern end of the racecourse by the Frankel statue, the ground floor of both Ebor & Knavesmire Stands and a further machine is sited adjacent to the entrance to the Gimcrack Stand. Please note there is a charge for this service. If you place a minimum bet of £5 at a tote window, you can request £50 in cash back from your card.

RACING TV ZONE

Racing action from further afield can be followed in the William Hill Retail SP Shops around the course. There are also racecourse televisions around the grandstands that show racing from other racecourses on the Data and Away Racing channel. For this meeting the Roberto Lawn big screen will operate as a dedicated Racing TV Zone, showing live action from Newmarket and York.

NEED A QUIET MOMENT?

Seek out one of the chaplains, they offer a friendly ear and can find a quiet spot for a chat.

STOP THE CLOCK

Check out the Official race time as soon as they cross the line, the digital timing clock at the Winning Post has been supported

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you a

ENCLOSURE TRANSFERS

Simply pay the difference between your admission price and the price point below.

County Stand full price: £32 Grandstand & Paddock full price: £19

Transfers are available from the Racecourse Office.

RETAIL THERAPY

Feel in need of some retail therapy? Why not visit one of our retail partners. Blue Rider Gallery equestrian art specialists. (opposite the Princess Mary bar) Conversation Pieces equestrian prints. (by entrance to Gimcrack Stand)

DISABLED RACEGOERS

Facilities such as disabled toilets and viewing platforms for racing and music stage are clearly signed. Our raceday stewards will be pleased to offer directions and assistance. The Racecourse Office Team will also be happy to help and can provide an access guide and map. Rachel Crabtree is a senior member of the team with special responsibility in this area.

FREE WIFI

1) Search and select yorkracecourse

2) Enter your own email address and home postcode to register

3) You’ll be directed to our home page featuring our partners for today, then just surf away.

Given the nature of any WiFi network there will be peaks of demand by both time and location some websites will not be available.

SHUTTLE BUS

A limited shuttle bus service to York station will collect from Knavesmire Road, at the northern end of the racecourse, it will operate whilst there are enough customers to make a bus viable. The service is provided by a commercial operator. A return service operates on raceday mornings.

TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE PICK-UP POINT

There is a taxi pick up point at the Northern end of the racecourse adjacent to Campleshon Road. Private Hire vehicles will meet pre-booked customers, also at the Northern End.

WHERE CAN I PLACE A BET

The tote will be pleased to take your bet at their many windows or look out for a passing courier. Remember to try the small stake-big payout bets such as the Jackpot, Placepot or Trifecta.

The William Hill Betting Shops around the course offers a full SP service, so bets on racing and the wider sporting world. The colour of the main betting ring returns, set in front of the Knavesmire Stand, take on the challenge. Contactless payment is available for all the above options. Good luck.

BAR CLOSING TIMES

Bars will remain open up to an hour after the last race. The serving of drinks in hospitality areas, will be as specified in your booking details. Have an enjoyable time with us but please respect our neighbours and the wider city as you leave the racecourse.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

York Racecourse always strives to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control. We have employed professionally-trained and experienced stewards. In the event of a situation which requires a partial or full evacuation of the stands, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will usher you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and quietly. If we are unable to re-occupy the stands, you may be invited to return to your car or coach. Departure from car and coach parks will be under the direction of the Police. The foregoing is a precautionary tale.

A RACECOURSE

FOR ALL

We want the racecourse to offer both a welcome and an enjoyable day to all our racegoers and in delivering that we recognise that some may need additional assistance from us.

The first thing to say, please just ask for help, if the team don’t have an instant answer, then they know someone who will. The team in the Racecourse Reception (behind the Ebor Stand) act as the link to the rest of the team, as needed.

FAQS

Is there disabled and blue badge parking?

Yes, I hope you found it. All our car parks have designated spaces near their front row.

Can I get help with getting to/from the car park, taxi rank or shuttle buses?

Yes, there is a complimentary buggy service to all these points, ask at racecourse reception or next time you arrive just call 01904 620911. Thank you for your patience as the buggies can only transfer 4 people at a time and it’s a big site.

Can I bring a wheelchair?

Yes, if you need to; but we also offer complimentary hire, again from Racecourse Reception (see told you they were the hub). As we hope you’ll appreciate, there are only so many wheelchairs on site, if you need to reserve in advance then call 01904 620911.

Can I bring somebody to help?

Yes, we appreciate that will come in various forms, we hope our “carer comes free” scheme is a help, before your next visit check it out online at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk or just ask the team today.

Are there wheelchair viewing platforms?

Yes, in all stand side area and Stands easiest thing to do is to ask our Stewards, though a map is available from, you guessed it, Racecourse Reception. Please use these in the spirit intended, with carers being prepared to step aside to allow space for those who need the view the most.

What about toilets and are they part of the Radar scheme?

Yes they are, all the permanent toilet blocks have a disabled capability, please ask for directions or check that map from you know where.

Are their wheelchair height food and drink counters?

Yes there are but not as many as we’d like, please ask a member of the team to assist you.

Wheelchair height betting?

Yes, there are some Tote counters set at a reduced height though a better plan might be to use the courier service that operates in areas such as the main Champagne Lawns; the Tote team themselves are always willing to help.

There was one more thing? Please ask, we value your feedback so we can keep improving in this area.

Examples of viewing platforms both around the Parade Ring and trackside

A left-handed track which joins the straight course just under five furlongs from home. Races of seven furlongs start on a spur which joins the main circuit at a tangent after two furlongs.

Top Course Trainers

LEADING TRAINERS AT YORK (2017-2022) WITH RUNNERS:

R FAHEY (36 wins from 510 runners, 7%) runs MASTER ZOFFANY (2.40), VINTAGE CLARETS and SHOW ME SHOW ME (4.25), BROOKLYN NINE NINE (5.00).

T EASTERBY (32 wins from 491 runners, 7%) runs CRUYFF TURN (2.40), SPIRIT OF APPLAUSE and TYRONE’S POPPY (3.15), ZIMMERMAN (3.50), MATTICE, COPPER KNIGHT and COUNT D’ORSAY (4.25), TASEVER (5.00), GARDEN OASIS and DEVILWALA (5.35).

W HAGGAS (30 wins from 195 runners, 15%) runs SUBSTANTIAL (2.40), NATHANAEL GREENE and POST IMPRESSIONIST (3.50).

C & M JOHNSTON (26 wins from 226 runners, 12%) runs FLAMBOROUGH and PONS AELIUS (3.50). D O’MEARA (24 wins from 380 runners, 6%) runs NOT FOR PROFIT (2.05), TAMMANI and YOUNG FIRE and BOPEDRO (2.40), ALLIGATOR ALLEY and NOMADIC EMPIRE (4.25), CONCERT BOY (5.00).

Trainers In Form

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

A BALDING (13 wins from 69 runners, 19%) runs CAROLUS MAGNUS (2.40), NEANDRA (3.50).

R VARIAN (10 wins from 49 runners, 20%) runs RUSSET GOLD (2.05), AIMERIC (3.50), ALMATY STAR (5.00).

T EASTERBY (10 wins from 95 runners, 11%) runners listed above.

C & M JOHNSTON (9 wins from 89 runners, 10%) runners listed above. R BECKETT (9 wins from 53 runners, 17%) runs THE GADGET MAN (3.50), GUESS (5.35).

Top Course Jockeys

LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2017-2022) WITH RIDES:

DANIEL TUDHOPE (34 wins from 289 rides, 12%) rides BOPEDRO (2.40), STREETS OF GOLD (3.15), ZAIN NIGHTS (3.50), ALLIGATOR ALLEY (4.25), HOBSON POINT (5.00), COMMANDMENT (5.35). DAVID ALLAN (19 wins from 221 rides, 9%) rides CRUYFF TURN (2.40), TYRONE’S POPPY (3.15), ZIMMERMAN (3.50), MATTICE (4.25), TASEVER (5.00), GARDEN OASIS (5.35). CONNOR BEASLEY (18 wins from 100 rides, 18%) rides LEGEND OF XANADU (3.15), MOSTLY SUNNY (3.50). PAUL HANAGAN (14 wins from 189 rides, 7%) rides EY UP IT’S MAGGIE (4.25), BROOKLYN NINE NINE (5.00), FLASH THE DASH (5.35). JASON HART (13 wins from 132 rides, 10%) rides EMPIRESTATEOFMIND (2.40), COUNT D’ORSAY (4.25), FIELD OF VIEW (5.00), DEVILWALA (5.35).

Jockeys In Form

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: JASON HART (8 wins from 54 rides, 15%) rides listed above. PAUL MULRENNAN (8 wins from 51 rides, 16%) rides NORTHERN EXPRESS (2.40), HOUGOUMONT (3.15), PROJECT BLACK (5.00), YAASER (5.35). JACK MITCHELL (5 wins from 27 rides, 19%) rides RUSSET GOLD (2.05), CORSICAN CAPER (3.15), AIMERIC (3.50), ALMATY STAR (5.00). GRAHAM LEE (4 wins from 33 rides, 12%) rides WHAT’S THE STORY (2.40), GLORY FIGHTER (4.25), SHAQUILLE (5.00), RUSSCO (5.35). DAVID ALLAN (4 wins from 43 rides, 9%) rides listed above.

Weight Watcher

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 2.40 BROKEN SPEAR (won off 85 down 3lb to 82); DASHING ROGER (won off 99 down 6lb to 93); 4.25 COPPER KNIGHT (won off 100 down 4lb to 96); Ey Up It’s Maggie (won off 85 down 4lb to 81); ZARGUN (won off 92 down 5lb to 87); JAWWAAL (won off 94 down 12lb to 82); 5.35 TOP SECRET (won off 82 down 5lb to 77); GARDEN OASIS (won off 85 down 8lb to 77); QUEEN’S SARGENT (won off 86 down 8lb to 78); MUNTADAB (won off 85 down 10lb to 75).

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 5th October.

A message from Mr Malih L Al Basti

As one of the largest suppliers of horse feeds, bedding and supplements in the GCC region, Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai strive to supply premium products at a fair price.

Our support for horse racing around the world is well documented. New Zealand, the USA, Ireland, the UK, France and the UAE are all countries that we support and from where we source superb products.

We are delighted to attach our name to the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gr2 Dante Stakes, the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gr2 Middleton Stakes and in August at the Ebor meeting, the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gr2 Gimcrack Stakes.

We wish the York Racecourse committee, all owners, trainers and jockeys the very best of luck throughout the 2022 season and look forward to some great racing on the Knavesmire.

Malih L Al Basti Owner & Founder

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai.

Countryside Market Stalls

On the Ground Floor of the Ebor Stand

Fashion & Lifestyle

Darcy and Wolf

Distinctive handcrafted designer jewellery created from pearls, semi-precious stones and silver.

Annabel Shaw

Italian leather and fashion handbags and luxury scarves.

The Injured Jockey’s Fund

Founded in 1964, since then the Fund has spent more than £18m in helping over 1000 jockeys and their families

Miller & Olive

A small West Yorkshire based business making bespoke gifts and home/ occasion decor.

Distincive Pets

Gifts for pets and their owners including healthy treats, drying coats, home accessories and hoodies.

Maisie Turner Designs

Inspired by nature and the Great British countryside, Maisie is a watercolour artist who loves to play with colour and texture and produces prints, cards and other products.

Angela Stubbs Photographer

Angela Stubbs Photography is all about a personal service (and professional results) that is unique, no two photographic sessions are the same as no two subjects are the same. High quality results, best materials, relaxed environment and value for money.

Manth Jewellery

Handcrafted unisex jewellery made in a home workshop with love and care. Made from 100% recycled 925 Sterling silver and 9ct gold.

Treats and bottles for home time

Potions Cauldron

A magical drinks Emporium for Wizards of all ages.

Ainsty Ales

Ainsty Ales is an award-winning Independent Brewery & Taproom that serves up the taste of the York & Ainsty Wapentake, using traditional brewing methods with only the finest ingredients to create award-winning craft beers in cask, keg, bottle & can.

(Please note the Countryside Market is open to all racegoers in County Stand and Grandstand & Paddock)

CORNER P U Z Z L E

GUESS WHO?

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WHO AM I?

Can you identify the horse, owner, trainer or jockey who has enjoyed big race success at York in the past from the clues provided?

1. Born in 2000, I was crowned Champion Apprentice in 2018. My first major victory came aboard Gifted Master in the Steward’s Cup at Goodwood. Bonus point if you know who trains him. This season I’ve ridden 67 winners, which has included two at York.

2. Sired by Royal Palace, I began my racing career in 1976 and ran twice as a juvenile. I placed twice before being put away for the winter.

I recorded my first win in the Pretty Polly Stakes before taking arguably my biggest victory of all at Epsom in the Oaks. I then took my chances over the Knavesmire but was unsuited by the slower pace and finished third.

Later in the year she tasted more classic success in the St Leger at Doncaster.

RACING CHALLENGE

1. A hit song for Hue and Cry

2. The spiritual home of Gordon Banks, Pat Jennings, Peter Schmeichel, Dino Zoff

3. An iconic 2009 track by Alicia Keys

4. Home of the novelist, playwright and politician Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton

5. An Australian designer brand or the man considered responsible for driving the USA into World War 1?

6. A lighthouse built in 1806 so understandably now a Listed building

7. The Fighting Quaker, a key lieutenant to George Washington

8. Napoleon famously preferred his Generals, like this man, to be lucky rather than good

9. A US comedy show that has garnered Golden Globes and Emmys aplenty

10. The father of The Little Mermaid

WHERE CAN I PLACE A B T

There are various points and different ways to bet here at York.

1. Place a bet with the tote. 2. You can go to the betting ring. 3. Use a William Hill Retail SP Betting Shop. With over 300 tote betting points located around the course, there is always one nearby. The main betting ring is situated in front of the Knavesmire Stand with an additional ring in Course Enclosure and sometimes a third set of bookies on Bustardthorpe Lawn.There are three William Hill Retail SP betting shops at York; one at the southern end of the stands, the second on the ground floor of the Knavesmire Stand and the third being the refurbished shop on the ground floor of the Melrose Stand. In addition, racegoers in the Clocktower Enclosure will find a William Hill Retail SP facility underneath the clock tower.

PLACING YOUR BET WITH A BOOKMAKER

Shop around for the best odds against your selection. When you have decided on where to place your bet, state the number of your chosen horse and the stake, for example “number 4, £2 win”. Listen to the bookmaker repeat the number of the horse and the stake to his/ her clerk and hand your stake to the bookmaker. You will then be given an itemised receipt that gives details of the bet and shows potential winnings. You should keep this ticket safe.

COLLECTING YOUR WINNINGS

If your selection wins (or, in the case of a place bet, is placed), hand the ticket back to the bookmaker for settlement. NEVER destroy your ticket until after the “Weighed In” announcement has been made. There may still be a stewards enquiry and the first past the post, or placed horses, may be disqualified. On rare occasions even the horse coming fourth has been awarded the race. You may bet with confidence with any bookmaker as they have all been approved by the Administration Of Gambling On Tracks Limited, which administers the betting rings at each of Britain’s 59 racecourses. The AGT also offers a full late pay service, in case a bookmaker leaves the course before you have collected your winnings. Late Pay Claims should be sent to Administration Of Gambling On Tracks Limited, 3a, Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambs, PE27 4WY.

WAYS TO BET STRAIGHT Win Only

EACH WAY A bookmaker taking each way bets will display the terms on which he/ she accepts such bets on the top of his/her board. This is a bet for your selection to win or be placed

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners all on to win

• 3 or 4 runners all on to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms. This must be at 1/5 odds a place 1,2

• 5 7 runners (inclusive) 1/4 odds a place 1,2

• 8 or more runners 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4

• Handicaps with 22 or more runners 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4

AWAY BETTING

Many bookmakers will also take bets at the other race meetings today.

They offer a comprehensive service, including bets settled TAX FREE at Starting Price (S.P.)

BETTING WITHOUT THE FAVOURITE

At reduced odds you can back a horse and collect if it wins or runs second to the horse nominated by the bookmaker as favourite.

STRAIGHT FORECAST

Name the first and second in the correct order

In the unlikely event of a dispute with a bookmaker, please call upon the assistance of the AGT Betting Ring Manager. Their office is located near the Theakston Bar to the South of the main Betting Ring.

How to Read the Racecard

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horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name No. of days since last ran age

Barons Selection

weight st-lbs kg draw

2 Baaeed (GB) (21) 4 9-8 (60.8) (6)

B c Sea The Stars (IRE) Aghareed (USA)

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Form: 111-111

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Has won nine races at 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Won on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood over 1m (good to firm) last month, beating Modern Games by 1 3/4l. An exceptional colt and very much the one to beat. Official BHA Rating 128 SP: 4-11

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dam

Probable coloursireSP of horse

= bay

= brown

= chesnut

= grey

= roan

Official BHA Ratings

sex of horse

c=colt male horse up to age 5

h=horse

g=gelding f=filly female horse up to age 5 m=mare

previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

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

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

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

Racing Post Standard Times is an independent assessment based on how long it should take a 90-rated horse to win on Good To Firm ground at York Race tactics, rail movements, and wind direction are amongst the many factors to also affect the time for each specific race.

Non-runner

Ground The Trainer states the ground is not suitable for this horse, the official going has changed since the time of declaration. Vet The Trainer states the horse is subject to a Veterinary Certificate. Self Certificate The trainer has advised the authorities that the horse is not able to race today.

You must be 18 or over to place a bet

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

RLEZ-VOUS

R CING?

ESSENTIAL RACING PHRASES FOR THE BEGINNER

It could be easy to be put off by the weird and wonderful words and phrases banded around the racecourse, but in fact, its all part of the fun.

Like a tourist in a foreign country, the novice racegoer soon picks up enough of the language to get by, and then rapidly becomes fluent.

The following terms will provide any newcomer, keen to enhance their language skills, with just enough of the jargon to sound like a ‘local’:

RACING SPEAK ENGLISH

ALLOWANCE:

AMATEUR:

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

(Rider) on racecards, their names are usually prefixed by Mr, Mrs, etc. To indicate their amateur licence holder status.

ANTE-POST:..........................Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place.

APPRENTICE:........................Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.

BACKWARD:

Young horse which needs time to mature.

CLERK OF THE COURSE:...Official in charge of running the racing programme, at York it is William Derby.

CLERK OF THE SCALES:....Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation, Wayne Burnell is in charge of things today.

COLOURS:..............................The racing silks worn by the jockeys.

Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old.

owner and trainer of a racehorse

which tends to run well at a particular course

of a horse

length of a race.

unmarked point 240 yards from the winning post.

a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn two days before a flat race.

FILLY:

FURLONG:

GOING:

JOLLY:

JUDGE:

JUVENILE:

horse up to four years old.

Horse of either sex from its birth until 1 January the following year.

yards (one eighth of a mile).

of the course conditions under foot.

of four inches in which a horse’s height is

at the shoulder

term for the horse with the shortest odds (the favourite)

responsible for declaring finishing order and distances between horses. Michael Roberts is in the hot seat this afternoon.

old horse

horses in

British EBF £100,000 2YO Series Final at

piece of ground

has not yet won a race

and over

ODDS

PACE:

PHOTO FINISH:

RACEDAY CLERK

THE COURSE:.................

bet’s

SHORT

SPREAD

PLATE:

SP/STARTING

STEWARDS

TIC-TAC:

UNDER STARTERS’

IN THE SKY:..............

WEIGH OUT/WEIGH

YEARLING:

which

camp against another

of rules during a race.

less than the stake

wins you £1 so you get

close to the leaders.

the handicap weight of a

has won since the weights were

photo device which determines

distance in a close finish.

worn by horse for racing.

key contact for racing professionals

in

the racing Anthea Leigh fills the role

her Clerking tweets @YorkClerk.

horse that doesn’t stay the minimum

five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps.

of a horse

a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof

price of a horse at which bets are

the betting shops.

of men and women

seeing rules are adhered to into

race’s

method

when the race is about to start.

listen out for Mark Johnson

before and after race to

has been carried.

either sex from 1 January to 31

the year following its birth.

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Race 1 1.50 5f

1 Clearpoint (GB) 9-3

2 Crispy Cat (GB) 9-3

3 Prince of Pillo (IRE) 9-3

4 Remarkable Force (IRE) 9-3

5 Rogue Spirit (GB) 9-3

6 Rumstar (GB) 9-3

7 Squealer (IRE) 9-3

8 Wodao (FR) 9-3

9 Lady Hamana (AUS) 9-0

10 Lost Angel (IRE) 9-0

11 Maylandsea (GB) 9-0

12 Miss Attitude (GB) 9-0

Race 2 2.25 7f

1 Believing (IRE) 9-2

2 Crystallium (GB) 9-2

3 Immortal Beauty (IRE) 9-2

4 Lose Yourself (IRE) 9-2

5 Midnight Mile (IRE) 9-2

6 Queen Olly (IRE) 9-2

7 Rage of Bamby (IRE) 9-2

8 Red N Blue Candy (USA) 9-2

9 Small Oasis (GB) 9-2

10 Tagline (GB) 9-2

11 Youngest (GB) 9-2

NEWMARKET

Race 6 4.45

7f

1 Chorus Line (GB) 9-2

2 Dream of Love (IRE) 9-2

3 Hey Lyla (GB) 9-2

4 Leonine (GB) 9-2

5 Love Is A Rose (GB) 9-2

6 Mubhijah (GB) 9-2

7 Nigiri (IRE) 9-2

8 Risotto (IRE) 9-2

9 Sonemos (IRE) 9-2

Race 7 5.15

7f

1 Alvescot (GB) 9-2

2 Eastern Charm (IRE) 9-2

3 Gareeb (IRE) 9-2

4 Roadway (USA) 9-2

5 Silvretta (GB) 9-2

6 Streetstorm (GB) 9-2

7 Sumo Sam (GB) 9-2

8 Tamaluk (IRE) 9-2

9 Whispering Words (IRE) 9-2

Race 8 5.50 1m 2f

1 Achelois (IRE) 9-5

2 By Starlight (IRE) 9-5

3 Creative Flair (IRE) 9-5

4 State Occasion (GB) 9-5

5 Sweet Believer (IRE) 9-5

6 Via Sistina (IRE) 9-5

7 Ville de Grace (GB) 9-5

8 Darmoiselle (GB) 9-1

9 Kawida (GB) 9-1

Mukaddamah (GB) 9-1

11 Peripatetic (GB) 9-1

12 Rogue Millennium (IRE) 9-1

13 Rousay (IRE) 9-1

Shaara (GB) 9-1

Race 1 1.00 2m 7f 131y

Art Approval (FR) 11-4

Flash Collonges (FR) 11-4

Press Your Luck (IRE) 11-4

Race 2 1.35 2m 7f 131y

Cloth Cap (IRE) 12-0

Broken Quest (IRE) 11-10

Some Chaos (IRE) 11-8

Forgot To Ask (IRE) 11-2

The Mighty Don (IRE) 11-2

Innisfree Lad (IRE) 11-0

Al Roc (FR) 10-4

Race 3 2.10 2m 3f 100y

Accidental Rebel (GB) 11-0

Deeper Blue (FR) 11-0

Hector Javilex (FR) 11-0

Outlaw Peter (IRE) 11-0

Presentandcounting (IRE) 11-0

Quid Pro Quo (IRE) 11-0

Scipion (IRE) 11-0

Legionar (GER) 10-12

Gentle Connections (GB) 10-7

CHEPSTOW

Race 4 2.50 2m 11y

1 Collectors Item (IRE) 11-0

2 Diamond River (IRE) 11-0

Gladiatus (FR) 11-0

Hugos New Horse (FR) 11-0

5 Jet Marshall (IRE) 11-0

6 Marty Byrde (GB) 11-0

7 Separate Ways (IRE) 11-0

8 Alkhattaaf (GB) 10-13

9 Dan Daly (IRE) 10-13

Getaway Tom (IRE) 10-13

11 Prince Ali (GB) 10-13

12 Tonto Foley (IRE) 10-13

13 Weaver’s Answer (GB) 10-13

Race 5 3.25 2m 3f 100y

Dancingontheedge (FR)11-0

Desert Fortune (IRE) 11-0

Fancy Your Chances (IRE) 11-0

Presenting A Queen (GB) 11-0

Sister Sophie (GB) 11-0

Campsie Linn (IRE) 10-12

Copper Vale (IRE) 10-12

Race 6 4.00 2m 11y

1 See The Sea (IRE) 12-0

2 Nina The Terrier (IRE) 11-13

3 Monsieur Lecoq (FR) 11-8

4 Holly (FR) 11-7

5 Just The Man (FR) 11-4

6 Sonigino (FR) 11-1

Race 7 4.35 2m 7f 131y

1 Favori de Sivola (FR) 11-11

2 Powerful Position (IRE) 11-9

3 Manothepeople (IRE) 11-8

4 Len Brennan (IRE) 11-5

5 Galop du Bosc (FR) 11-2

TO WHERE...?

An honourable second in the G2 Weatherbys

Hamilton Lonsdale Cup became pole position on Town Moor with victory in the G2 Doncaster Cup for Coltrane The Juddmonte owned Chaldean backed up Tattersalls Acomb success in the Champagne Stakes during Leger week.

Locally trained by David O’Meara Summerghand proved the inaugural winner of the £100,000 Sky Bet Constantine on Ebor Day. Leading rider Danny Tudhope kept the good times rolling a month later when winning the Ayr Gold Cup in his home country.

Remarkable “rags to riches” filly, Highfield Princess has focused on the latter since July adding a third Group One at The Curragh, after G1 Coolmore Nunthorpe glory Owner John Fairley and trainer John Quinn are said to be plotting the defence of her many titles for 2023. After Streets Of Gold the richest nursery in Britain on the opening day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival, Eve Johnson Houghton’s star also obliged in the valuable Sales race on day 2 of Irish Champions Weekend.

Alpinista took the Arc for Kirsten Rausing, Sir Mark Prescott and Luke Morris, so franking a fine win the G1 Yorkshire Oaks. The Platinum Queen went one better in the G1 Abbaye after a fine second in the G1 Coolmore Nunthorpe The progressive profile of the G2 Sky Bet City of York was confirmed as Kinross won the G1 Foret in Paris after his Knavesmire victory

The racing world keenly awaits the return of superstar Baaeed to the track. those fortunate to see the see the Shadwell hero win the Juddmonte International will understand the bookmaker’s view about Sheila Hissa and trainer William Haggas charge ahead of the Qipco British Champion Stakes. Amongst a host of stars, Trawlerman could convert Sky Bet Ebor glory into Pattern race triumph in the Long Distance Cup.

1st

The Parsonage Hotel And Cloisters Spa Nursery Stakes

Five Furlongs About 89 Yards 1,000 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

A competitive handicap for 2yo horses, run over Five and a half furlongs.

Designed for close competition, the handicapper is the independent assessor who rates horses on past performance seeking to get them crossing the line together, by handing out differing weights.

The best on past performance will be the highest rated, Looking for Lynda, here and so will carry more weight.

Listen to the Punters Panel at 1.15pm to hear the expert’s view.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: JOSIES KID

Trainer: Alice Haynes

Jockey: Kieran O’Neill

Age/Weight: 2-8-4

Runners: 12 SP: 13/2

It was a fine ride from Kieran O’Neill who timed his run to perfection to lead inside the final furlong before running on well in the closing stages.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Race Average Time: 1m 6.06s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 2.70s Course Record: 1m 3.20s by The Art Of Racing (09-Sep-12)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

KNAVESMIRE TIP

Leading course trainer (17-22): D O’Meara (24 wins from 380 runners, 6%) runs NOT FOR PROFIT Trainer-in-form

RUSSET GOLD Fancy That:

runs LOOKING FOR LYNDA today. Longest

Carluke,

miles.

MATCH

The

Hotel And Cloisters Spa Nursery Stakes

1 Looking For Lynda (IRE) (21)

Ch c Unfortunately (IRE) Designated

Owner: Mr D Bardsley & Mrs E Burke

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

9-9 (61.2) (5)

Jockey: Sam James

Form: 646140 D

Breeder: Springfield House Stud&Hollymount Stud

Foaled 17 Mar Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Beaten 13l behind Prince Of Pillo when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Ayr over 5f (good) last month. Has won at Musselburgh and Nottingham this term. Eased in class and sets a good standard on official ratings. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 13-2

2 Russet Gold (GB) (54)

Ch c Al Kazeem Affluent

Owner: Mr D. J. Deer

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

9-1 (57.6) (1)

Jockey: Jack Mitchell

Form: 501 D

Breeder: D. J. and Mrs Deer

Foaled 14 Apr Won on his latest outing when 11-8fav at Pontefract over 5f (good to firm) in August, beating Talha by 5l, his first success from three starts. That form has been boosted since but the handicapper hasn’t taken any chances with his introductory mark. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 10-3

3 Havana By The Sea (IRE) (23)

B f Havana Grey Made of Talent

Owner: Mrs Wendy Burdett & Mr Matthew Embleton

Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold

8-7 (54.0) (2)

Jockey: William Pyle (7)

Form: 451 D

Breeder: Thomas Hassett

Foaled 20 Feb. Won on her latest outing when 5-4fav at Beverley over 5f (soft) last month, beating Oahu by 1l, her first success from three starts. Has vital experience of this course and talented apprentice takes a handy 7lb off her back. Good chance.

Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 11-2

4 Match Play (GB) (18)

B c Dandy Man (IRE) Corazon Canarias (FR)

8-4 (52.6) (4)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Owner: Clipper Logistics

Breeder: Branton Court Stud

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 641420 D

Foaled 20 Feb. A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 14l behind Beauty Crescent when eighth of 9 at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month. Can make the running, which is always a handy asset at this course, and he’s highly respected now he’s eased in grade. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 9-1

5 Betweenthesticks (GB) (6)

B g Captain Gerrard (IRE) Jollyhockeysticks (in 6lb ex)

Owner: The Wilsley Partnership

Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley

8-4 (52.6) (8)

Jockey: Rose Dawes (7)

Form: 225121 D

Breeder: J. P. Coggan

Foaled 29 Mar Successful twice at 5f on soft ground and on the all-weather Won at Wolverhampton over 5f earlier this month, beating Overnight Oats by 1l Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success. Faces his toughest test in what is his 14th run of the season. Official BHA Rating 70 (+5) SP: 7-1

6 Not For Profit (IRE) (23)

B c Profitable (IRE) Poole Belle (IRE)

Owner: Mr Lyn Rutherford & Mr David Barlow

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

8-3 (52.2) (9)

Jockey: Franny Norton

Form: 610153 D

Breeder: Sir E. J. Loder

Foaled 27 Mar Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Third of 5 behind Delirious Dream beaten 1 1/4l last time out at Yarmouth over 6f (good) last month. Has won at Ripon and Hamilton this season. May be suited by the slight drop in trip and dangerous to underestimate. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 12-1

7 Shine’s Ambition (IRE) (10)

B

Foaled

Kessaar

Owner:

Trainer:

Queenie Rooney (GB)

8-3 (52.2)

Jockey: Sean Davis

Form:

Breeder: Mr Andrew Duncan

Jockey:

Breeder:

FIRST RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

Saturday 9th July

Friday 8th July

Friday 22nd July

Saturday 23rd July

Wednesday 17th Saturday 20th August

The Sky Bet Ebor Festival results were

Team Ryan. Bergerac gave

day victory under an

Eaves ride

Sunday 4th September

Kevin Ryan

the

after Secret Angel

won

Karl

FINISH

day two,

Pattern

Saturday 11th June

A dominant performance by the favourite Cold Case meant four winners separated the local trainers heading into July

KB: 6 KR: 2

Friday 13th May

While unlucky for some, it was a day to remember for team Spigot Lodge who successfully trained a memorable three-timer on the final day. Hambleton Lodge answered with a winner of their own, to keep them two behind the Burke team.

KB: 4 KR: 2

Thursday 12th May Karl Burke quickly bounced back with Last Crusader The Clipper Logistics owned threeyear-old won the Listed Westow by 2 1/4 lengths.

KB: 1 KR: 1

Sunday 22nd May

The good times kept on rolling for the early leader as we headed into Sky Bet Sunday Series. Eilean Dubh made it five winners in May.

KB: 5 KR: 2

Wednesday 11th May

It was Kevin Ryan who found himself ahead after proceedings on Day One of our Dante Festival as Thunder Moor showed blistering early pace to take victory in our final race

KB: 0 KR: 1

Play for your free daily chance to win

The William Hill Autumn Mile About One Mile (1,500 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Still a handicap this time for 4yo+ horses over a mile and rated 81-110

Need some help? Look further for the letter “C”, which shows that the horse has won at York or “D” which denotes a win over this distance; see how Cruyff Turn is one to offer both aspects of form.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: SHELIR

Trainer: David O’Meara Jockey: Jason Watson Age/Weight: 5-9-6

Runners: 20 SP: 14/1

Shelir made all in a fine win for trainer David O’Meara. The five-year-old went two lengths clear when three furlongs out before going clear inside the final furlong.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Race Average Time: 1m 39.12s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 35.80s Course record: 1m 34.81s by Concer Un (22-Aug-96)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

KNAVESMIRE TIP

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Fahey (36 wins from 510 runners, 7%) runs MASTER ZOFFANY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (13 wins from 69 runners, 19%) runs CAROLUS MAGNUS Weight Watcher: DASHING ROGER

his rating is now down 6lb to 93.

Kingsclere,

miles.

The William Hill

Mile

1 Cruyff Turn (GB) (50)

Ch g Dutch Art Provenance

Owner: Aberdeen Park & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

5 9-9 (61.2) (13)

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 601060 CD

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Blue For You when last of 18 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in August. Should not be underestimated this afternoon.

Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 22-1

2 Percy’s Lad (GB) (16)

Ch g Sir Percy Victory Garden

4 9-8 (60.8) (12)

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Owner: Mr Alan Kerr

Breeder: Genesis Green Stud Ltd

Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn Form: 120510 D

Winner of five races at 1m on good to firm and good ground Beaten 5l behind Vafortino at 12-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good to soft) last month. Has already had a productive season but he could be vulnerable today.

Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 33-1

3 Bopedro (FR) (35)

B g Pedro The Great (USA) Breizh Touch (FR)

Owner: Mr Lee Bond

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

6 9-8 (60.8) (11)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 500403 D

Breeder: Mr Daniel Cherdo

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 7 behind Dubai Mirage beaten 4 1/2l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good) last month. Has an each-way chance in a race of this nature. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 16-1

4 What’s The Story (GB) (20)

B g Harbour Watch (IRE) Spring Fashion (IRE)

Owner: Weldspec Glasgow Limited

Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

8 9-6 (59.9) (7)

Jockey: Graham Lee

Form: 002162 CD

Breeder: Mrs Liz Nelson MBE

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Gweedore when second of 14 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Ayr over 1m (good) last month. That was an encouraging effort, but this is tougher Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 10-1

5 Empirestateofmind (IRE) (26)

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) Adore

Owner: Mr Ross Harmon

Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

4 9-5 (59.4) (5)

Jockey: Jason Hart

Form: 402122 D Breeder: The Kathryn Stud

Winner of five races at 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1/2l by Atrium when second of 16 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (soft) last month. It would be no surprise to see him go well once again today. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 17-2

6 Lion Tower (IRE) (26)

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) Memorial (AUS)

5 9-4 (59.0) (20)

Jockey: Sam James

Owner: Hornby Hornets

Breeder: Godolphin

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton Form: 100100 C D

Has won eight races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Asjad at 16-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (soft) last month. Needs to

some improvement and a wide draw doesn’t help his chances. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 33-1

7 Redarna (GB)

Ch g Aqlaam Curtains

Owner: Graham Lund and Dianne Sayer

Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Has won 13

B

Winner

9-4 (59.0) (16)

Jockey: Neil Callan

Form: 103224 D

Breeder: A. H. Bennett

Fire

Fuisse (FR) Young Majesty

Owner: Mr Evan M. Sutherland

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Jockey: Jason Watson

Form: 500030 D

Breeder: Mr Cyril Morange

eighth

9 Northern Express (IRE) (50) 4 9-4 (59.0) (8)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) Hint of A Tint (IRE)

Owner: Sekura Group

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 261240 C

Breeder: Mrs Sue Ann Foley

He has won four times at 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft Beaten 5l behind Blue For You at 6-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in August. A winner here in June and his subsequent form has been largely encouraging. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 16-1

10 Dashing Roger (GB) (26)

B g Fast Company (IRE) Croeso Cusan

Owner: Mr Ron Spore

Trainer: William Stone, West Wickham

5 9-3 (58.5) (17)

Jockey: Nicola Currie

Form: 100-000 D

Breeder: Mr Richard Evans

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Atrium at 33-1 when 11th of 16 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (soft) last month. Hard to recommend on his form so far this year Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 100-1

11 Helm Rock (GB) (14)

B g Pivotal Nibbling (IRE)

Owner: Capture The Moment Vii

Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn

4 9-3 (58.5) (1)

Jockey: Dylan Hogan

Form: 311601 D

Breeder: Mrs James Wigan

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. A winner at 8-1 at Haydock over 1m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Vintage Choice by 3/4l. A progressive gelding who may have more to offer Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 14-1

12 Isla Kai (IRE) (30)

B g Awtaad (IRE) Sidney Girl

Owner: Martin Webb Racing

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

4 9-2 (58.1) (9)

Jockey: Faye McManoman (3)

Form: 464500 D

Breeder: Helen Lyons

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 16l behind Mujtaba at 9-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good) last month. A watching brief is advised based on his last couple of performances.

Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 25-1

13 Arthur’s Realm (IRE) (26)

B g Camelot Morning Line (FR)

Owner: Paul Turner and King for a Day Trainer: Ed Dunlop, Newmarket

4 9-1 (57.6) (4)

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt

Form: 130423 D

Breeder: Newstead Breeding

Third of 16 behind Atrium beaten 1 1/2l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (soft) last month. Has made the frame on his last couple of starts and could do so once again.

He has won three times at 1m on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather

Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 9-1

14 Carolus Magnus (IRE) (13)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) Izola

Owner: Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds III

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

4 8-12 (56.2) (10)

Jockey: Hayley Turner

Form: 203330 D

Breeder: Peter & Hugh McCutcheon

10l behind Majestic at 14-1 when 19th of 28 on his latest outing at Newmarket

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground.

1m 1f (good) last month.

La Trinidad (GB)

B g Bated Breath High Drama (IRE)

Owner: Mrs D. W. Davenport

Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

B

He

Owner:

better marks. Official BHA Rating 88

8-11 (55.8)

22-1

Jockey: Sean Davis

Breeder:

Jockey:

Form:

Breeder:

17 Master Zoffany (IRE) (68)

B g Zoffany (IRE) Dufoof (IRE)

Owner: Let’s Go Racing 2

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

4 8-10 (55.3) (3)

Jockey: Barry McHugh

Form: 4102-05 D

Breeder: Roundhill Stud

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 3l behind Fools Rush In when fifth of 13 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m (good to soft) in July Has only had two starts so far this year and that could help his chances today. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 22-1

18 Perseverants (FR) (81)

B c Zoffany (IRE) Perle Rare (USA)

Owner: Ryan , Chappell & Dixon

Trainer: Scott Dixon, Rolleston

4 8-10 (55.3) (18)

Jockey: Dale Swift

Form: 6-05223 D

Breeder: Haras d’Etreham et al

Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 10 behind Diva Du Dancing beaten 1 1/2l at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Vichy over 7f (soft) in July Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with C Ferland in France. Best watched. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 25-1

19 Substantial (GB) (16)

B or Br g Siyouni (FR) Sentaril

Owner: Lael Stable

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

4 8-7 (54.0) (19)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Form: 2-12102

Breeder: Roy & Gretchen Jackson

Successful twice at 7f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a head by Vafortino when second of 12 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Haydock and Kempton this season. Unexposed and another with strong form claims. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 11-1

20 Broken Spear (GB) (69)

B g Pastoral Pursuits My Pretty Girl

6 8-6 (53.5) (15)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Owner: Morecool Racing

Breeder: Heather Raw

Trainer: Tony Coyle, Norton Form: 650045 C

He has won four times from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 2l behind Danzan when fifth of 10 at 22-1 on his

BHA Rating

OF DECLARED

The British EBF £100,000 2yo Series Final (Colts And Geldings)

About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

A new and valuable race, limited just to 2yo colts and geldings who are European Breeders’ Fund eligible This new series seeks to reward those younger horses of real potential who missed out on the usual programme of Pattern races, perhaps due to an niggling injury All the runners have finished in the top six of an extensive programme of Maiden and Novice races backed by the EBF All would start from a 9st weight however previous success adds weight at varying amounts depending on the grade of the race won; that explains the burden carried by three-time winner, Shouldvebeenaring. To add a layer of competition (or for some complexity) a runner’s weight can be lowerd (an allowance) based on having been bought comparatively chealy at a recognised auction, so the market was deemed as an assessment of their quality and hence potential. The most expensive being categorised as Band A, the next group as Band B and so on. If you must know, the Band As went for above £50,000 descending in roughly £20,000 bands thereafter Any horse in from a lower Band racing in opposition to one from a higher Band benefits from an allowance (see Corsican Caper here)

All a bit much? Then go for the alternative “P” for “pin” rather than “pedigree”.

RACE COURSE

HOLDER: DUTCH CONNECTION

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

No corresponding race last year Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 22.90s Course Record: 1m 22.32s by Dutch Connection (20-Aug-14)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

KNAVESMIRE TIP

Leading course

runners,

runs SPIRIT OF APPLAUSE & TYRONE’S POPPY Trainer-in-form

1 Shouldvebeenaring (GB) (20) (2lb) 9-7 (60.3) (12)

Gr c Havana Grey Lady Estella (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XVIII

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Form: 41114 C

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Foaled 13 Apr He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Sakheer when fourth of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury over 6f (good) last month. Won here in August. Solid chance down in class. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 6-1

2 Chillhi (IRE) (35) (4lb)

B c Churchill (IRE) Hi Katriona (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. Boyle

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

9-5 (59.4) (10)

Form: 6101 D Breeder: Mr John Webb

Foaled 30 Apr Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav at Newcastle over 1m last month, beating Hernan Cortes by 1 1/2l. He still looks to be improving and could be dangerous to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 22-1

3 Knebworth (GB) (29) (4lb)

B c Awtaad (IRE) Stereophonic (IRE)

Owner: Blake, Coombs, Dellar, Giles & Merritt

Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

9-5 (59.4) (8)

Form: 100100

Breeder: Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud

Foaled 8 Mar He has won three times from 5f to 6f on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Cold Case at 66-1 when 10th of 15 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to soft) last month. Has struggled when upped in class recently. Others are preferred. Official BHA Rating 85

4 Streets of Gold (IRE) (26) (4lb)

B c Havana Gold (IRE) Truly Honoured

Owner: J Allison & G C Stevens

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

SP: 40-1

9-5 (59.4) (13)

Form: 1111 C

Breeder: Vimal & Gillian Khosla

Foaled 19 Jan. He has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing when 11-8fav at Curragh over 6f (soft) last month, beating Tostado by 1l. A winner at this venue the time before and this unbeaten colt holds major claims. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 9-4

5 Coco Jack (IRE) (13) (6lb)

Bl g Wings of Eagles (FR) Bright Morning (USA)

Owner: MPR,Croxford, Kelly, McPhee &Stephenson

Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket

9-3 (58.5) (7)

Form: 113412 D

Breeder: Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd

Foaled 20 Apr. He has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten a short head by Tyrone’s Poppy when second of 9 at 15-2 on his latest run at Chester over 7f (good to soft) last month. This consistent gelding should run well. Official BHA Rating 96

6 Hougoumont (GB) (22) (6lb)

Ch c Rajasinghe (IRE) New Road Side

Owner: Morecool Racing & Andy Barnes

Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

SP: 11-2

9-3 (58.5) (3)

Form: 211

Breeder: Morecool Racing

Foaled 3 May. Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 11-4 at Pontefract over

(good) on his latest outing

this

month, beating

14-1

by a short head. He is certainly heading in the right

Mulrennan Victor Santos

Sean Levey Skye Downham

Ben Robinson Kayleigh Rayner

Finley Marsh Bhawani Parmar

Daniel Tudhope Daniel Currie

Daniel Muscutt Levi Bedford

9 Defence of Fort (IRE) (48) (4lb) 8-13 (56.7) (2)

Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) Signs And Signals (IRE)

Owner: Mr Man Bun Lee and Miss Sally Wall

Trainer: Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

Form: 14 D

Breeder: Awbeg Stud

Foaled 27 Feb. A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 9l behind Silver Knott when fourth of 6 at 4-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Fasig-Tipton Night Of The Stars Solario Stakes at Sandown over 7f (good) in August. Unexposed and hard to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 17-2

10 Spirit of Applause (GB) (13) (4lb) 8-13 (56.7) (11)

B g Charm Spirit (IRE) Accolade

Owner: Mr S A Heley & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Form: 2221

Breeder: S Von Schilcher & Catridge Farm Stud

Foaled 28 Apr Won on his latest outing when 8-15fav at Ripon over 6f (good) last month, beating Destined by 1/2l, his first success from four starts. Chased home a smart sort over this trip the time before. He could surprise a few. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 28-1

11 Mahalik (IRE) (9) (6lb)

B g The Gurkha (IRE) Divisme (USA)

Owner: Mr Faihan Faisal Almandeel

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

8-11 (55.8) (6)

Form: 03051 D

Breeder: Divisme Partnership

Foaled 12 Mar A winner at 9-1 at Catterick over 7f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Waiting All Night by 3/4l, his first success from five starts. This is a whole lot tougher and he could struggle to land a blow. Official BHA Rating 71 (+5) SP: 66-1

12 Wan’em (IRE) (7) (6lb)

B g Free Eagle (IRE) Hightime Girl

Owner: Mr Faihan Faisal Almandeel

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

8-11 (55.8) (4)

Form: 132 D BF

Breeder: Brickfield Stud Ltd & Ringfort Stud

Foaled 17 Apr A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 3/4l by Bulldog Spirit when second of 4 at 4-9fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month. Hasn’t really kicked on since his debut success. Others hold more obvious claims. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 25-1

13 Corsican Caper (IRE) (24) (4lb)

Gr c Fast Company (IRE) Kanshe (IRE)

Owner: Mr G.R.Smith

Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Sam James

8-10 (55.3) (1)

Form: 43 BF Breeder: Forenaghts Stud Farm Ltd

Foaled 21 Feb. Placed once in two starts. Third of 8 behind Dance Havana beaten 1l at 15-8fav on his latest outing at Yarmouth over 1m 1f (good to soft) last month. That was a step in the right direction, but upped in grade here and likely to find things tough. Official BHA Rating

worn by

SP: 100-1

Neil Callan

Duran Fentiman Rob Dodsworth

Pierre-Louis Jamin

Jack Mitchell Meredith Charter

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Jockey:

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Jockey:

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Jockey:

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The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

One Mile, Five Furlongs Abt 188 Yards (2,700 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Getting the hang of handicaps? Your vital statistics for this race are; 3yo, rated 0-105, going one mile and three quarters. Dark Moon Rising has the top load.

The most valuable race of the day, take notes as these horses will be hoping to develop into the top stayers of the future so maybe contesting “Cup” races or the Ebor over course and distance, in the years ahead.

If you are looking for a tip then perhaps follow the racecourse tipster, Baron Ferdinand, who has marked his selections with a red bi plane

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: SURREY GOLD Trainer: Hughie Morrison Jockey: Sean Levey Age/Weight: 3-8-10 Runners: 13 SP: 9/2 Hughie Morrison and Sean Levey teamed up for a half-length victory with Surrey Gold. Market favourite Mahrajaan was unable to justify the support, finishing third.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Race Average Time: 3m 3.97s Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 57s Course Record: 2m 51.89s by Tuning (19-Aug-98)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

KNAVESMIRE

Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (32 wins from 491 runners, 7%) runs ZIMMERMAN Trainer-in-form (last 14

A Balding (13 wins from 69 runners, 19%) runs NEANDRA Fancy That: R Beckett won this race in 2017 and 2020. The stable runs THE GADGET MAN today. Longest Traveller:

trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles. NOTE:

including 5th October

The

1 Dark Moon Rising (IRE) (20)

B c Night of Thunder (IRE) Al Nassa (USA)

Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

9-9 (61.2) (5)

Form: 144550

Breeder: Mr N. Al Habtoor

Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Royal Champion at 16-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Ayr over 1m 2f (good) last month. He has been highly tried this season and the application of blinkers might aid his cause Official BHA Rating 96

2 Aimeric (GB) (20)

B c Frankel Aris (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

SP: 25-1

9-5 (59.4) (10)

Form: 24101

Breeder: D. Farrington And Canning Downs

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 5f on good ground Won on his latest outing when 11-4fav at Ayr over 1m 5f (good) last month, beating Heights Of Abraham by a short head. Has also won at Chester this season. The switch to more patient tactics may have done the trick last time Official BHA Rating 92

3 Adjuvant (IRE) (34)

B g New Bay Levanto (IRE)

Owner: Mr A. C. Bound

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

SP: 13-2

9-4 (59.0) (12)

Form: 341035

Breeder: John O’Connor

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 1 1/2l behind Inverness when fifth of 12 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 6f last month. A repeat of his Melrose third would give him a squeak. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 8-1

4 Nathanael Greene (GB) (97)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) My Special J’s (USA)

Owner: Isa Salman Al Khalifa

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

9-3 (58.5) (1)

Form: 03-1421 D

Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 6f on good to firm and soft ground. A winner at 6-1 at Haydock over 1m 6f (soft) on his latest outing in July, beating Giavellotto by 1/2l. He remains open to progression over this trip despite an 8lb rise from the handicapper Official BHA Rating 90

5 The Gadget Man (GB) (22)

B g Jack Hobbs Kallisha

Owner: D & J Newell

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

SP: 11-2

9-3 (58.5) (11)

Form: 2-50311 D

Breeder: Derek & Judith Newell

Successful at 1m 6f and 2m on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 6-4fav at Yarmouth over 1m 6f (good) last month, beating Traila by a short head. Has also won at Chester this season. Capable of further improvement in his bid for a hat-trick of victories. Official BHA Rating 90

6 Zain Nights (GB) (14)

B g Decorated Knight Missy O’ Gwaun (IRE)

Owner: Mr Asaad Al Banwan

Trainer: Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton

Successful

B

Owner:

SP: 12-1 Hector Crouch Joel Belbin

9-2 (58.1) (14)

Form: 221032

Breeder: Blue Diamond

Tom Eaves Charlotte Allday

Jack Mitchell

Dylan Hogan Shan Ali

Cieren Fallon

Adam

9 Neandra (GER) (57)

Gr f Jukebox Jury (IRE) Noble Rose (GER)

Owner: DJT Racing & Partner

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

8-11 (55.8) (9)

Form: 3-1310 BF

Breeder: Gestut Etzean

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Merlin’s Beard at 11-8fav when eighth of 13 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 4f in August. Her sole run on turf thus far wasn’t without promise, but she has something to find. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 25-1

10 Zimmerman (GB) (6)

8-9 (54.9) (6)

Ch g Poet’s Voice Cresta Gold (in 6lb ex)

Owner: Linkenholt Racing & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Form: 004011 D

Breeder: P. T. Tellwright

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 4-1fav at Redcar over 1m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Carrigillihy by 3/4l. Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success, but isn’t one to discount. Official BHA Rating 76 (+4) SP: 20-1

11 Mostly Sunny (IRE) (22)

Ch g Zarak (FR) Belle Above All

Owner: Desk Till Dawn and Wetumpka Racing

Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage

8-6 (53.5) (7)

Form: 33100

Breeder: Mrs D. J. James

A winner at 1m 4f on good to soft ground. Beaten 4l behind True Courage at 14-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f last month. Best watched on what he has achieved to date in handicap company. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 50-1

12 Pons Aelius (IRE) (21)

B c Galileo (IRE) Laugh Out Loud

Owner: Susan and John Waterworth

Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham

8-5 (53.1) (8)

Form: 212232 BF

Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury

He has won three times at 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Smart Champion when second of 9 at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Kempton over 2m last month. A consistent individual who stays particularly well. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 11-1

13 Flamborough (GB) (14)

Ch g Farhh Strictly Lambada

Owner: Kingsley Park 25 The Originals

Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham

8-4 (52.6) (13)

Form: 265-025

Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

Franny Norton

Placed twice in six starts. Finished 1/2l behind Double Cherry when fifth of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 6f (good to soft) last month. He appears to have a bit more to offer after his first attempt over this

BHA

La Francaise

Ch f Postponed (IRE) Alamode

Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

on her latest outing when 5-4fav

SP: 20-1

Form: 04643

Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

Hayley Turner Kea Taylor

David Allan

Connor Beasley

Drive freely with Autohorn

The Denham family first ran Copper Knight at York back in 2017 when he won the first of his six races. It was an assertive performance over then stable mate Rasheeq and was very much a sign of things to come.

He had further success at York before taking his most prestigious prize at the track. The John Smith’s City Walls Stakes 2019, his first Listed success. His superb sixth victory came at last year’s Ebor Festival.

A plaque has been erected in his honour on the pre-parade ring side of the weighing room, where it reads ‘winning most’, as he may well not be done with winning at York just yet!

At this year’s Dante Festival both the Michael Dods trained Dakota Gold and the mighty Stradivarius joined Copper Knight with a record equalling sixth win, will Copper Knight go one better today?

5th

The Copper KnightWinning Most Horse At York Stakes

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Still a handicap, this time for 3yo+ horses over five furlongs.

“Offer a chance for everyone” is a good maxim for those planning races and in this contest the upper rating of 95 means that these are still quality horses but they won’t have their spotlight stolen by a real superstar

Need some help? If you want to talk York form, then Copper Knight has it in spades being the joint winningmost horse here, will today mark a magnificent seven?

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: ILLUSIONIST

Trainer: Grant Tuer

Jockey: Sam James Age/Weight: 4-8-10 Runners: 19 SP: 11/1

Illusionist found just enough to fend off the danger from Zargun, winning by a neck to take the honours. It wasn’t a fluent start but the four-year-old soon improved to secure the victory.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Race Average Time: 59.55s Racing Post Standard Time: 57.50s Course record: 55.90s by Battaash (23-Aug-19)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Fahey (36 wins from 510 runners, 7%) runs SHOW ME SHOW ME and VINTAGE CLARETS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (10 wins from 95 runners, 11%) runs COPPER KNIGHT, COUNT D’ORSAY & MATTICE Weight Watcher: JAWWAAL won off a handicap mark of 94, his rating is now down 12lb to 82.

Fancy That: T Easterby won this race in 2017 and 2018. The stable runs COPPER KNIGHT, COUNT D’ORSAY & MATTICE today. Longest Traveller: KIMNGRACE

KNAVESMIRE TIP

The

Winning Most Horse At York Stakes

1 Copper Knight (IRE) (13)

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) Mystic Dream

Owner: Ventura Racing (Copper) & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

8 9-10 (61.7) (15)

Jockey: Sean Kirrane (3)

Form: 410000 CD

Breeder: Wardstown Stud Ltd

Has won 12 races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 14l behind Equality at 28-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good to soft) last month. Handicapper has given him a chance, but hard to be confident. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 12-1

2 Bedford Flyer (IRE) (17)

B g Clodovil (IRE) Nafa (IRE)

Owner: RP Racing Ltd

Trainer: Les Eyre, Beverley

4 9-8 (60.8) (9)

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds

Form: 20-2006 CD

Breeder: Maurice Burns

He has won four times at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 13l behind Judicial when last of 6 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good) last month. Another who is coming down the weights, but suspect he might need even more respite. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 40-1

3 Nomadic Empire (IRE) (13)

B g Kodiac Beatify (IRE)

Owner: AlMohamediya Racing

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

4 9-6 (59.9) (4)

Jockey: Jason Watson

Form: 004543 C D

Breeder: Al Mohamediya Breeding

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 14 behind Equality beaten 6l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good to soft) last month. Has been running well in defeat lately and certainly looks capable of making the frame Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 10-1

4 Alligator Alley (GB) (34)

B g Kingman Overturned

Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

5 9-6 (59.9) (5)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 004014 CD BF

Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud

He has won three times at 5f on good to firm ground Finished 2 1/4l behind Look Out Louis when fourth of 8 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good to firm) last month. That was another good run and he should be on the premises again off the same mark. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 11-1

5 Vintage Clarets (GB) (20)

3 9-3 (58.5) (17)

B g Ardad (IRE) Enchanted Princess Jockey: Tony Hamilton

Owner: Mr A Tattersall & Partner

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Form: 050010 D

Breeder: M. E. Broughton

He has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 13l behind Dusky Lord at 18-1 when 23rd of 25 on his latest outing at Ayr over 6f (good) last month. Suspect the handicapper has him where he wants him now, so others make more appeal. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 33-1

6 Zargun (GER) (20)

B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) Zenaat

7 9-1 (57.6) (12)

Jockey: Dale Swift

Owner: Sexy Six Partnership

Breeder: Gestut Karlshof

Trainer: Scott Dixon, Rolleston Form: 000000 D

He has won three times from 5f to 1m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Dusky Lord at 40-1 when seventh of 25 on his latest outing at Ayr over 6f (good) last month. Not impossible

see him making the frame, but others preferred for the win. Official BHA Rating

7 Count d’Orsay (IRE)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) Deira (USA)

Jockey:

SP: 33-1

B

Parisiac

Jockey:

Breeder:

9 Good Earth (IRE) (9)

B g Acclamation Madhatten (IRE)

Owner: Mrs H. Lloyd-Herrington

Trainer: Michael Herrington, Willoughton

5 9-0 (57.2) (3)

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Form: 232645 C D

Breeder: Stall Parthenaue

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Finished 4 1/2l behind Fantasy Master when fifth of 16 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 6f (good to firm) last month Definite place claims.

Official BHA Rating 86 (-1) SP: 14-1

10 Kimngrace (IRE) (36)

B f Profitable (IRE) Estonia

Owner: P Cook and A Whelan

Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

3 8-13 (56.7) (16)

Jockey: Neil Callan

Form: 125226

Breeder: Colin Kennedy

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Vintage Clarets when sixth of 12 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Windsor over 5f (good) last month. Progressive, but will need another big step forward to take this. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 16-1

11 Mattice (GB) (21)

B g Mattmu Ice Mayden

Owner: Mr B Valentine & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

3 8-11 (55.8) (10)

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 621243 D

Breeder: Bearstone Stud Limited

Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 24 behind Danzan beaten 1l at 12-1 on his latest outing at Ayr over 6f (good) last month. Has won at Doncaster and Redcar this season. 2lb rise unlikely to prevent another bold showing. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 17-2

12 Catch Cunningham (IRE) (13)

B g Kodiac Faithful Duchess (IRE)

Owner: Mr Steve Ryan

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

3 8-10 (55.3) (6)

Jockey: Oisin McSweeney (5)

Form: 000312 CD Breeder: Mr Darren Curley

Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1 3/4l by Leodis Dream when second of 12 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Ripon over 5f (good) last month. This is tougher, but he can’t be ruled out in his current form. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 9-1

13 Jawwaal (GB) (15)

Ch g Bahamian Bounty Avenbury

Owner: Sekura Group

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

7 8-10 (55.3) (13)

Jockey: Paige Hopper (7)

Form: 000006 D

Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 1/2l behind Ginger Jam when sixth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 5f (good) last month. Weighted to win, but been out of form for a while now.

Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 33-1

14 Show Me Show Me (GB) (13)

B g Showcasing Springing Baroness

Owner: Ontoawinner 8 and Partner 4

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

5 8-9 (54.9) (11)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 335142 D

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

He has won four times at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 3 1/2l by Equality when second of 14 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good to soft) last month. Solid claims off the same mark and should go well.

Official BHA

15 Ey Up It’s Maggie (GB) (6)

B f Equiano (FR) Velvet Jaguar

Owner: Mrs M. Lingwood

Trainer: Tony Coyle, Norton

She

Kape Moss

B

Successful

Equiano

Owner: Eclipse

Trainer: David Loughnane,

SP: 10-1

8-9 (54.9) (18)

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

Form: 465020

Breeder: Dr A. Gillespie

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Form:

Breeder: John Harrod & Ellie Harrod

Jockey:

NUMBER OF DECLARED

PROBABLE

Mattice (GB),

Me Show Me (GB), 11-1 Alligator Alley (GB), 12-1 Copper Knight (IRE),

Earth (IRE), 16-1 Kimngrace (IRE), 20-1 Ey Up It’s Maggie (GB), 25-1 Kape Moss (GB),

(GB), Zargun (GER), Jawwaal (GB), 40-1 Bedford Flyer (IRE), 50-1 Glory Fighter (GB),

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY

LIFETIME IN RACING

Racing Welfare's BRIAN PAUL

OB unit manager at RaceTech

Brian has worked at RaceTech for rising 50 years and was nominated by Kate Hills on behalf of the whole team, who said: “Brian is a highly respected leader and true team player. Always behind the scenes, Brian is one of the unsung heroes who always goes the extra mile in order to deliver at the highest level.”

CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN!!

An honourable mention to our own Karen Dunbar who was “highly commended” by the panel for her 40+ years of service in the York Bookings Team.

6th Race 5.00

The William Hill Lengthen Your Odds EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Race six is a novice race so limited to 2yos, run over six furlongs. At this stage in their career there is a natural difference between the colts and fillies with the former expected to start from a higher weight to deliver a fair contest. Beyond that, it is level weights, except if you have won already which then generates a weight penalty; see how both Shaquille and Hoof it Hoof it shoulder a heavier burden than their peers.

To encourage the breeding industry and to create competition, it is also limited to horses who’s sire (father) was a stallion whose progeny (children) were bought at one or more sales for a median (average) price depending on what age they were purchased. It means that the market has judged their genes to be of a similar standard, so today may show up a bargain. If you don’t want to concern yourself with that complexity, then it is probably “favourite colours “ time

NEW RACE COURSE RECORD HOLDER: TIGGY WIGGY

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

No corresponding race last year Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 10.20s Course Record: 1m 8.90s by Tiggy Wiggy (21-Aug-14)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

KNAVESMIRE TIP

The

Novice Stakes

Lengthen

1 Shaquille (GB) (51)

B c Charm Spirit (IRE) Magic (IRE)

Owner: Hughes, Rawlings, O’Shaughnessy

Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

9-10 (61.7) (9)

Jockey: Graham Lee

Form: 10 C

Breeder: Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen

Foaled 24 Apr Dam unraced. A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 12l behind Chaldean at 11-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) in August. Drops in both trip and grade and should not be dismissed in a first-time hood.

Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 8-1

2 Hoof It Hoof It (IRE) (39)

B f Prince of Lir (IRE) So Devoted (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing LIV

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

9-5 (59.4) (8)

Jockey: Alec Voikhansky (7)

Form: U0516 D

Breeder: Patrick F. Kelly

Foaled 4 Feb. A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 14l behind Shouldvebeenaring when last of 6 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) in August. This looks a more suitable task and she is capable of bouncing back today.

Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 8-1

3 Almaty Star (IRE) (14)

B c Kodiac Sante (IRE)

Owner: Mr Nurlan Bizakov

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

9-4 (59.0) (6)

Jockey: Jack Mitchell

Form: 3

Breeder: Gigginstown House Stud

Foaled 21 Mar. Dam won at 7f. Third of 12 behind Kerdos beaten 1 3/4l at 7-2 on his racecourse debut at Haydock over 6f (good to soft) last month. That was a pleasing start to his racing career and he is entitled to improve given the stable he represents.

Official BHA Rating SP: 4-1

4 Bailey Gate (IRE) (35)

Ch c Shamardal (USA) Castleacre

Owner: Mr Saeed Manana

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

9-4 (59.0) (5)

Jockey: Sean Levey

Form: 02424

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Foaled 20 Apr Placed twice in five starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Theme Park when fourth of 12 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Kempton over 7f last month. Interesting on his return to turf and a slightly reduced trip could see him further into contention.

Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 13-2

5 Brooklyn Nine Nine (IRE) (17)

B g No Nay Never (USA) Mamba Noire (FR)

9-4 (59.0) (3)

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

Owner: R. A. Fahey and Partner

Breeder: Powerstown Stud Ltd

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: 2

Foaled 28 Apr Dam won at 5f Beaten 1l by Squealer when second of 9 at 5-1 on his racecourse debut at Beverley over 5f (good) last month. He kept on late during that contest, meaning a stiffer stamina test could aid his cause, and he should not be taken lightly

Official BHA Rating SP: 15-2

6 Concert Boy (IRE) (19)

B c Kodiac Perfect Fun

Owner: Windmill House Thoroughbred Limited 1

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

9-4 (59.0) (2)

Jockey: Jason Watson

Form: 3

Breeder: Mrs O. M. E. McKeever

Foaled 23 Apr Full brother to Absolute Blast, won four times between 1m and 1m 2f Third of 6 behind dead-heaters Installation and Queenie Rooney beaten 3l at 12-1 on his racecourse debut at Hamilton over 5f (good to soft) last month. Needs to improve

Official BHA Rating SP: 25-1

7 Field of View (IRE) (-)

B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) Sunset Dazzle (IRE)

Foaled

Foaled

(59.0) (10)

Jockey: Jason Hart

Owner: Highfield Partners

B

Owner:

Trainer:

Breeder: Funcheon Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: John Quinn, Malton Form:

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form:

Breeder: South Acre Bloodstock

9 Justwatchmestrugle (GB) (-)

B g Bated Breath Commence

Owner: Mrs Wendy Burdett

Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold

9-4 (59.0) (7)

Jockey: William Pyle (7)

Form:

Breeder: Hungerford Park Breeding

Foaled 28 Mar Dam an unraced half-sister to Epidemic, won three times between 1m and 1m 2f He has been gelded for his racecourse bow and has also had wind surgery so, with that in mind, it is easier to side with others. Official BHA Rating SP: 100-1

10 Project Black (GB) (-)

B c Showcasing Dot Hill

9-4 (59.0) (13)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton Form: Breeder: Llety Farms

Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited

Foaled 5 Feb. Half-brother to Union Rose, won eight times at 5f and 6f and was runner-up in a Listed contest at Sandown over 5f He is also a half-brother to the Group 3-placed Lady Aria and his dam is related to some smart types. Merits consideration. Official BHA Rating SP: 33-1

11 Road To The East (GB) (61)

Ch c Pivotal War Effort (USA)

9-4 (59.0) (11)

Jockey: Sam James

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Form: 0

Foaled 15 May. Half-brother to Yousini, won four times at 5f and 1m including a Group 2 race. Beaten 15l behind Charyn at 15-2 when 9th of 12 on his racecourse debut at Haydock over 6f (good) in August. He will need to step forward to threaten some of these Official BHA Rating SP: 33-1

12 Tasever (GB) (-)

B c Tasleet Forever Excel (IRE)

9-4 (59.0) (12)

Jockey: David Allan

Owner: Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces

Breeder: Wayne Clifford

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form:

Foaled 29 Feb. Half-brother to Manila Scouse, won at 5f His dam is a half-sister to Listed winner and Group 2-placed Royal Confidence. He faces some classy opposition for his racecourse bow and could find a few too good. Official BHA Rating SP: 66-1

13 My Roxanne (IRE) (17)

B f James Garfield (IRE) Magic Motif (USA)

8-13 (56.7) (14)

Jockey: Ben Robinson

Owner: Mr P. Boyle

Breeder: Rathbarry Stud

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Form: 0

Foaled 4 Mar Half-sister to First Link, won three times at 7f and 1m. Beaten 8l behind Chasseral at 40-1 when 10th of 11 on her racecourse debut at Newcastle over 6f last month. Has plenty to find to mount a challenge on her turf bow and others are preferred. Official BHA

14 Nwaira (IRE)

B f No Nay Never (USA) Zee Zee Gee

SP: 66-1

(56.7)

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: Breeder: Brittas House Stud

Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah

Foaled 9 May. Half-sister to Federal, won twice

winner Izzi Top,

classy

Group

runner-up Farzeen. Her dam was a half-sister dual Group

Dante Festival

Sky Bet Ebor Festival

The IRE Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Stakes About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

A farewell handicap open to horses 3 years plus, over seven furlongs.

Connections can reduce the weight carried by their contender by choosing to use an apprentice jockey; the level of the reduction depends on the past success of that apprentice. You can see this reflected in the bracketed figure after the rider’s name See how Muntadab benefits from Jonny Peate’s 5lb claim.

If you win this race you can claim bragging rights until we do it all for one last time, at 1.30pm tomorrow afternoon.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: UGO GREGORY Trainer: Tim Easterby Jockey: Lewis Edmunds Age/Weight: 5-9-7 Runners: 20 SP: 9/1

There was another narrow victory in the final race of the day with Ugo Gregory beating Admirality by a head. Ugo Gregory found enough inside the final furlong to fend off the danger from Roger Fell’s gelding.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Race Average Time: 1m 27.07s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 22.90s Course Record: 1m 21s by Shine So Bright (24-Aug-19)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (32 wins from 491 runners, 7%) runs DEVILWALA and GARDEN OASIS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (10 wins from 95 runners, 11%) runs DEVILWALA and GARDEN OASIS Weight Watcher: MUNTADAB won off a handicap mark of 85, his rating is now down 10lb to 75. Longest Traveller: YANIFER trained by

Bethell, Arnold,

miles.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

The

It Pays To Buy Irish Stakes

1 Yaaser (IRE) (14)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) Urjuwaan

Owner: Michele Craig and David D Smith

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

4 9-9 (61.2) (15)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 114034 D

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 7l behind Helm Rock when fourth of 14 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good to soft) last month. No reason why he can’t go well here. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 18-1

2 Yanifer (GB) (13)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) Fondie (IRE)

Owner: Mr T Arnott and Mr W Bethell

Trainer: Harriet Bethell, Arnold

4 9-9 (61.2) (2)

Jockey: Oisin McSweeney (5)

Form: 031102 D

Breeder: Daniel Hunt

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 3/4l by Ffion when second of 12 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 7f (good to soft) last month. Bold run that day and he is clearly in good heart.

Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 9-1

3 Royal Musketeer (GB) (13)

B g Acclamation Queen’s Pearl (IRE)

Owner: S and S Racing

Trainer: Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley

4 9-8 (60.8) (18)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Form: 510356 D

Breeder: Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Ffion when sixth of 12 on his latest outing at Chester over 7f (good to soft) last month. Hard to see him reversing that form with the runner-up Yanifer here. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 50-1

4 Global Spirit (GB) (22)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) Centime

Owner: Swales & Fell

Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

7 9-8 (60.8) (6)

Jockey: Sean Davis

Form: 621030 CD

Breeder: Car Colston Hall Stud

Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft Well beaten at behind Raising Sand when last of 14 at Newcastle over 1m last month. Has won twice at Pontefract this season albeit off lower marks. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 40-1

5 King Triton (IRE) (30)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) Nada

Owner: Mr Edward J. Ware

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

4 9-7 (60.3) (17)

Jockey: Hayley Turner

Form: 134-300

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten 14l behind Mujtaba at 33-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f last month. Dropped 4lb by the handicapper and he could be of interest Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 33-1

6 Queen’s Sargent (FR) (62)

Gr g Kendargent (FR) Queen’s Conquer

Owner: Mr Dave Stone

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

Winner of six races at

B

ground

behind

7 9-7 (60.3) (13)

Jockey: Laura Coughlan (5)

Form: 15-0000 D

Breeder: Mr Pierre Paul Richou

at

when seventh

his

Coulsty (IRE) Russian Spirit Jockey: Graham Lee

Owner: Colin and Kay Taylor

Trainer: Donald

Jockey:

9 Garden Oasis (GB) (14)

B g Excelebration (IRE) Queen Arabella

Owner: Mr T. A. Scothern & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

7 9-6 (59.9) (16)

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 301000 C

Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 9l behind Helm Rock at 40-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good to soft) last month. Stable won this last year and he should not be completely discounted. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 25-1

10 Liamarty Dreams (GB) (20)

B g Oasis Dream Heavenly Verse

Owner: Mr Liam Kelly & Mrs E Burke

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

3 9-6 (59.9) (4)

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin (3)

Form: 021636 D

Breeder: Whitwell Bldstock & Magnolia Bldstock

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 3l behind Abduction when sixth of 13 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Ayr over 7f (good) last month. Has won at Chester and Haydock this season off lower marks but this looks a tougher ask. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 22-1

11 Top Secret (GB) (20)

Ch g Anjaal Just Devine (IRE)

Owner: Carmel Stud

Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

5 9-6 (59.9) (14)

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds

Form: 200050 D

Breeder: Carmel Stud

Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 9l behind Rainbow Fire at 15-2 when 13th of 19 on his latest outing at Newbury over 7f (good) last month. He is well handicapped on the pick of his form. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 14-1

12 As If By Chance (GB) (24)

B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) Citron

Owner: Ms Sara Hattersley And Miss Tracey Mann

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

4 9-6 (59.9) (20)

Jockey: Faye McManoman (3)

Form: 300320

Breeder: Bearstone Stud

He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 10l behind It Just Takes Time at 6-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Redcar over 6f last month. Has won at Thirsk and Nottingham this season but is yet to win over this trip

Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 18-1

13 Commandment (IRE) (22)

3 9-5 (59.4) (9)

B f Acclamation Heavenly Note Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Owner: St Albans Bloodstock Limited

Trainer: Ed Dunlop, Newmarket

Form: 213345

Breeder: Glencoole Stud

Successful twice at 6f on good and soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind International Girl when fifth of 8 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good) last month when failing to get a clear run. Yet to prove this is her trip and she needs to find more. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 16-1

14 Flash The Dash (IRE) (22)

B g Estidhkaar (IRE) Anamarka

Owner: Mr P. S. Sutherland

Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

A

Br

Dandy Man (IRE) New Magic (IRE)

Owner: Homecroft Wealth Racing & Partners

Trainer:

3 9-5 (59.4) (7)

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

Form: U-66460 D

Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

Jockey: Dale Swift

17 Muntadab (IRE) (44)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) Chibola (ARG)

Owner: Swales & Fell

Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

10 9-4 (59.0) (19)

Jockey: Jonny Peate (5)

Form: 000062 D

Breeder: Mrs James Wigan

Has won 15 races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/2l by Bicep when second of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good to soft) in August. That was an encouraging effort.

Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 12-1

18 Dreams of Thunder (IRE) (63) 3 9-4 (59.0) (10)

B f Night of Thunder (IRE) Militate

Owner: The Cool Silk Partnership

Trainer: Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Form: 023-124

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 5l behind True Jem when fourth of 6 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Haydock over 6f (good to soft) in August. Lightly-raced filly who is well worth a try at this new trip off 1lb lower in the handicap

19 Guess (IRE) (20)

B g Elzaam (AUS) Singapore Secret (IRE)

Owner: Mr R.A.Pegum & Partner 1

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 25-1

3 9-4 (59.0) (5)

Jockey: Hector Crouch

Form: 04105 D

Breeder: Tony Cleary

A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Astral Beau when fifth of 12 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month. That was his first start after being gelded and he remains open to progression on just his sixth start.

BHA Rating

20 Shark Two One (GB) (20)

B g Adaay (IRE) Touching (IRE)

Owner: New Vision Bloodstock and Miss J R Macey

Trainer: Jessica Macey, Doncaster

Successful twice at 6f on good and soft

behind Equiano

SP: 12-1

4 9-4 (59.0) (1)

Jockey: Stefano Cherchi (3)

Form: 026053

Breeder: Killashee House Limited

his latest outing

The Small Print

An A-Z of information for racegoers

Abandoned Racing

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges and tickets purchased will only be paid in the following circumstances. a) before the first race 100% refund. b) before the completion of three races 50% refund. c) therafter no refund applies. Refunds cannot be made on racedays. To obtain a refund, racegoers who purchased their admission on the day should send the ticket they were given on entrance with their full name and address to: York Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX within 30 days.Racegoers who booked in advance direct with the track and so paid by card will receive an automatic refund. A similar process will apply for those who paid in advance by cheque. Please visit the racecourse website www.yorkracecourse.co.uk for more information.

Alcohol And Public Order

The Racecourse takes its responsibilities under Licensing Laws very seriously and puts in place training and measures to exceed these obligations. Racegoers are urged to drink responsibly. Alcohol cannot be brought into the stands side enclosures. York Racecourse reserves the right to expel any person found to be drunk or behaving in a disorderly manner.

The “Challenge 25” initiative will be in operation to ensure that only those aged 18 and over are served with alcohol. Thank you for your support of this obligation.

Cameras

Please feel free to take a souvenir photo of your day. However we would remind you that the preparation and performance of the sport must be ensured, so please note:1. Kindly refrain from flash photography. 2. Avoid taking photos in restricted areas used by the sporting professionals i.e. Saddling Boxes, Stables, Unsaddling Boxes & Weighing Room. 3. Respect the privacy of others.

Cigarettes and e-cigarettes

The current smoking legislation regarding smoking in public places applies at the racecourse. The use of e-cigarettes is permitted, however they will be treated the same as tobacco products.

Common Courtesy/Entry Conditions

All persons visiting York Racecourse are admitted subject to Racecourse Regulations and the Rules of Racing. The Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or remove from the racecourse any person refusing to comply with the Rules and Regulations or whose presence is a source of danger or annoyance to others. A full set of entry rules can be viewed at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk.

Dogs

Racegoers are requested to leave their pets including all dogs at home. Guide and Assistance dogs are welcome.

First Aid

There are first aid posts in the Edwardian Weighing Room, other such buildings have been designated as isolation rooms, should they be required.

Dress Standards

Most racegoers like to make racing at York a special occasion and choose to dress accordingly. Gentlemen in the County Stand are required to wear a jacket, collared shirt and tie. It has always been the case that shorts and t-shirts have been welcome in Grandstand and Paddock. All racegoers are reminded that the removal of shirts is not encouraged and that basic decency and not causing offence to fellow racegoers by clothing choices, is required. York Racecourse reserves the right to refuse or, to require anyone to leave who does not observe the above code.

Drugs

A zero tolerance policy on drug abuse is in force, be warned, North Yorkshire Police and our own team are watching with some canine help, sniffing.

Litter

Racegoers are requested to place all litter in the receptacles provided. If you do not need your racecard please place it in a bin as you leave the racecourse.

Noise

So that the horses have the best chance to perform and so your fellow racegoers have the opportunity to enjoy them please do not cause any distractions; the waving of flags or banners, use of radios or making of sudden noises are examples of things to avoid. Racegoers are reminded of Public Health England advice that shouting increases the risk of the spread of diseases, so to consider wearing your face covering when part of a cheering crowd.

Parade Ring

For safety reasons children under the age of twelve are not permitted into the Parade Ring or Unsaddling Enclosure.

Photo Finishes And Stewards’ Enquiries/Objections

In any race where Photo Finish has been called by the Judge, this information will be displayed on the Giant Screen. An announcement will also be broadcast. Race Results and Photographs will also be displayed on the York Racecourse television monitors.

Radios and Mobile Telephones

The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse.

Track Safety

For your own safety and the welfare of the horses, jockeys and stable staff please keep off the track. Anyone trespassing on the track: Will be liable to arrest and prosecution Will be ejected immediately Will be banned from all future York race meetings May face a nationwide racecourse ban

Race Conditions

FIRST RACE 2.05 The Parsonage Hotel And Cloisters Spa Nursery Stakes (Class 3 Handicap)

(CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9180 to the winning horse

The second to receive £4309, the third £2155 and the fourth £1077. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, October 1st and pay £85 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 5th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 24th, 2022, for each race won 6lb PARSONAGE HOTEL AND CLOISTERS

SPA has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 16 entries at £85 Closed October 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £7254; Second £3626; Third £1814; Fourth £906 Penalty Value: £9180 SS

For race details see page 31.

SECOND RACE 2.40 The William Hill Autumn Mile (Class 2 Handicap)

(CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12885 to the winning horse

The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 24th, 2022, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 33 entries, 1 at £25 and 32 at £125 Closed October 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318 Penalty Value: £12885 Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS

For race details see page 37.

THIRD RACE 3.15 - The British EBF £100,000 2yo Series Final (Class 2) (Colts And Geldings) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £50960 to the winning horse The second to receive £23890, the third £11960, the fourth £5970, the fifth £2990, the sixth £1480, the seventh £750 and the eighth £370. for two yrs old colts and geldings only, which are E.B.F eligible, and which were placed in the first six on at least one occasion in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race in the current Flat Season.. Enter by noon, October 1st and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 5th. Weights: 9st each Penalties, a winner of a Class 4 to Class 6 race 3lb Of a Class 2 or Class 3 race 6lb Of 2 races or of a Class 1 race 9lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) (Penalties not cumulative) Allowances: Band B from Band A 2lb Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances cumulative) THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £50000 towards the prize money for this race. ELIMINATION: The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Administration Code in this race, with respect to the elimination of horses from this race. Runners in this race will be reduced by the elimination of those horses which, in the opinion of the BHA Handicapper, have the lowest Handicap Rating or, if they do not qualify for an official rating under the Rules of Racing, have the lowest assessment made by the BHA Handicapper from their performances on the racecourse so far. Form will be taken into account up to and including the day prior to closing. NOTE: Being entered or Declared to Run in an abandoned qualifying race will not make the horse eligible to enter the Final. For the purpose of future qualification and penalties, this race will be treated as a Conditions race. 22 entries at £400 Closed October 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £40160; Second £20080; Third £10040; Fourth £5020; Fifth £2510; Sixth £1250; Seventh £630; Eighth £310 Penalty Value: £50960 A SS

For race details see page 45.

FOURTH RACE 3.50 The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (Heritage Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for three yrs old only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, October 1st and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 5th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 24th, 2022, for each race won 6lb WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £20000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 23 entries at £500 Closed October 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270 Penalty Value: £51540 SS

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FIFTH RACE 4.25 The Copper Knight Winning Most Horse At York Stakes (Class 3 Handicap) (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10800 to the winning horse The second to receive £5070, the third £2536 and the fourth £1268. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 24th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb THE CONNECTIONS OF COPPER KNIGHT have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 31 entries, 1 at £20 and 30 at £100 Closed October 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £8534; Second £4266; Third £2134; Fourth £1066 Penalty Value: £10800 SS For race details see page 59

SIXTH RACE 5.00 The William Hill Lengthen Your Odds EBF Novice Stakes (Class 3) (GBB Race) (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8100 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1902 and the fourth £951 for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, October 1st and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 5th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 6lb Of 2 races 10lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have also kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. The European Breeders’ Fund support 146 Flat races each year across Yorkshire; boosting prize money by over £434500 Each year, the British EBF contributes up to £1.925million to Flat and National Hunt racing nationwide 33 entries at £75. Closed October 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800 Penalty Value: £8100 SS For race details see page 65.

SEVENTH RACE 5.35 The IRE Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8316 to the winning horse The second to receive £3903, the third £1952, the fourth £976, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 5th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 24th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 37 entries, 1 at £15 and 36 at £75. Closed October 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £6571; Second £3285; Third £1643; Fourth £821; Fifth £240; Sixth £240 Penalty Value: £8316 Weights lowered 5lbs. 29 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS

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