Ascot Racecard - 26-07-2020

QIPCO KING GEORGE DIAMOND WEEKEND Sunday 26th July 2020

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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME Welcome to the second day of QIPCO King George Diamond Weekend.

Our thanks go to QIPCO for their title sponsorship of the meeting, The King George VI And Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes and the QIPCO British Champions Series, which yesterday’s memorable race forms part of.

We are particularly grateful today to our Official Bookmaker, Betfred, who are sponsoring the full card, which uniquely takes place on Sunday this year to form an exciting double-header for TV audiences with York.

The Betfred Valiant Stakes, over a mile for three-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares, is the feature race on the card and I am delighted that it has been promoted to Group 3 status this year, reflecting the quality on display in recent years.

It is very much a day for the females today as we also stage the Group 3 Princess Margaret Betfred Stakes over six furlongs for two-year-old fillies.

In this race Caroline Dale, who ran so well in The Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot when finishing third, will be bidding to build on that performance over an extra furlong this afternoon.

Whilst we are unable to welcome the public today, it was announced this week that pilot sporting events with limited crowds would now begin and that includes the final day of Glorious Goodwood next Saturday. We remain unsure as to when our first race meeting open to the public will be or what format that will take but we will continue to update our website with the latest information.

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy an excellent day’s racing on television.

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. Her Majesty’s Representative & Chairman

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R AC I N G PAG E S Your guide to all of today’s races

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1st Race 12.45pm The Betfred Mobile Handicap Stakes

5th Race 3.05pm The Betfred Valiant Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3)

This is a one mile and two furlong handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 66 to 85. In a handicap, the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

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2nd Race 1.20pm The Betfred.com Fillies’ Handicap Stakes This is a five furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares which have been rated from 66 to 85. A horse’s official rating dictates the weights to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms, a horse rated 85 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80.

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3rd Race 1.55pm The Play Nifty Fifty Exclusively At Betfred Handicap Stakes

This is a five furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 86 to 105.

Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty, which is based on the age of the horse in this race.

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4th Race 2.30pm The Betfred ‘Fred’s Pushes’ Handicap Stakes

This is a one mile and four furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 86 to 105. Like all handicaps on today’s card, this means that should a horse rated 105 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 100.

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This one mile race for three-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares is a Group 3 contest – a race which can only bettered by a Group 1 or 2. Many of the runners will have already posted form well above average and some may use this as a stepping-stone to even greater things. Three-year-olds receive a weight allowance before penalties for previous wins are allotted.

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6th Race 3.40pm The Princess Margaret Betfred Stakes (Group 3)

This six furlong race for two-year-old fillies is another Group 3 contest. Group 3 winners must carry 3lb extra, with the penalty for a Group 1 or 2 victory set at 5lb.

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7th Race 4.15pm The Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap Stakes

This is a seven furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 71 to 90. Like all handicaps on today’s card, this means that should a horse rated 90 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 85.

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8th Race 4.50pm The Betfred Still Treble Odds On Lucky 15’s Handicap Stakes

This is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85. Like all handicaps on today’s card, this means that should a horse rated 85 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80.

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A SHORT HISTORY ASCOT’S BEGINNINGS Few sporting venues can match the rich heritage and history of Ascot Racecourse.

Over the past 300 years, Ascot has established itself as a national institution; with Royal Ascot becoming the centrepiece of the British social calendar and the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world.

THE FIRST RACECOURSE The racecourse was laid out by William Lowen, assisted by a team including a carpenter, a painter, and a racing administrator. The first permanent building was erected around 1794 by a local Windsor builder. Holding 1,650 people, it was used for almost fifty years.

It was Queen Anne in 1711 who first saw the potential for a racecourse at Ascot (in those days called East Cote). Whilst out riding near Windsor Castle she came upon an area of open heath that looked, in her words, “ideal for horses to gallop at full stretch”.

In 1813, Parliament passed an Act of Enclosure, which ensured that Ascot Heath would be kept and used as a racecourse for the public in the future. Racing at Ascot was now secure.

THE FIRST RACE MEETING The first race meeting ever held at Ascot took place later that year, on Saturday 11th August. The inaugural event was Her Majesty’s Plate, worth 100 guineas and open to any horse, mare or gelding over six years of age. Each horse was required to carry a weight of 12 stone and the seven runners were all English Hunters, rather different to the speedy thoroughbreds that race on the Flat today.

The nature of the contest also bears little resemblance to modern day racing at Ascot.

That race consisted of three separate heats, each four miles long – about the length of today’s Grand National course. The winning horse would have required tremendous stamina, but sadly there is no record of who claimed that first Plate.

Queen Anne’s gift to racing, founding the Royal Racecourse, is marked by the tradition of opening Royal Ascot with The Queen Anne Stakes.

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ROYAL ASCOT The precise origins of the Royal Meeting are unclear, as the event evolved from the first four-day meeting that took place in 1768.

The meeting as it’s known today only really started to take shape with the introduction of The Gold Cup in 1807. Royal Ascot was the only race meeting held at Ascot until 1939.

The Gold Cup remains the feature race of the third day of Royal Ascot, traditionally the busiest day of the week, when high fashion and exquisite millinery take centre stage alongside Flat racing’s most elite stayers.

In 2009, Yeats, ridden by Johnny Murtagh and trained by Aidan O’Brien, won his fourth consecutive Gold Cup – a magnificent achievement, and one that Stradivarius could emulate next year.

MANAGING ASCOT Although founded by a Queen and located on Crown property, the administration of Ascot is handled on behalf of the Crown by a representative appointed by the Monarch. Up until 1901, the racecourse was managed on the Sovereign’s behalf by the Master of the Royal Buckhounds. In 1901, Lord Churchill was appointed as His Majesty’s Representative, responsible for running the course and determining entrance to the Royal Enclosure.

The Ascot Authority was established in 1913 by an Act of Parliament, with His Majesty’s Representative becoming Senior Trustee.

Today, as Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited, Ascot has a formal board chaired by Sir Francis Brooke Bt., who also serves as Her Majesty’s Representative at Ascot.

As an owner and breeder of racehorses, Her Majesty The Queen takes a keen interest in the races, and has had great success with her own horses over the years. The jockeys riding Her Majesty’s horses can be identified by The Queen’s racing colours: purple body with gold braid, scarlet sleeves, and black velvet cap with gold fringe – the same as those of King Edward VII and George IV as Prince Regent.

During Royal Ascot, The Queen traditionally presents The Gold Cup and The Diamond Jubilee Stakes. New versions of these trophies are made each year and presented to the winners to keep.

Ascot Racecourse closed for a £200 million redevelopment in 2004, and was reopened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on 20th June 2006.

HIGHLIGHTS AT ASCOT SINCE 2006 There have been several landmark occasions since Ascot Racecourse reopened in 2006 and none more memorable than two special Gold Cup days - when Yeats completed his four-timer of Gold Cup wins in 2009 and when The Queen herself won the stayers’ championship with Estimate in 2013.

In 2011, Ascot celebrated its tercentenary and staged the inaugural QIPCO British Champions Day, now the culmination of the European elite Flat racing season.

The great Frankel won The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Champions Day in 2011, and the curtain came down on the career of officially the best horse of all time when he won The Champion Stakes a year later. Sir Henry Cecil’s pride and joy won five of his 14 races at Ascot in all.

2012 also saw Ascot at the heart of the country’s celebrations to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, with The Golden Jubilee Stakes renamed The Diamond Jubilee Stakes and won by the great Australian mare, Black Caviar.

Ascot has continued to cement its reputation as Europe’s premier destination for the best horses in the world. In recent years it is the Americans who have had most success, with Tepin’s win in the 2016 Queen Anne Stakes and Lady Aurelia’s King’s Stand Stakes victory the following year being notable highlights.

The latter filly was trained by Wesley Ward, who has now saddled 11 winners at the Royal Meeting.

It is not just international horses which Ascot is known for, of course. Jockeys also come from all over the world to ride here - perhaps most notably at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, a unique fixture in the global racing calendar which each year sees many of world’s top jockeys compete for points to lift racing’s ultimate team prize, with four teams battling it out across a thrilling six-race contest.

Whilst the grandeur of Royal Ascot takes centre stage in June, Ascot’s premier summer race actually takes place in July. As Europe’s midsummer middle-distance showpiece, The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes has seen many champions crowned, including legends Mill Reef, Dancing Brave, Nashwan, Galileo and Enable. There have been three dual winners to date - Dahlia, Swain and most recently Enable, who in July 2019 became the first horse to regain her King George crown when prevailing in an epic dual with the gallant Crystal Ocean, two years after first landing the prestigious prize.

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Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 11 Colours: PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe.

Form: 0/1133-1 C

The Queen Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket His Higness The Aga Khan’s Studs S. C.

BET WITH ASCOT VIEW HHHHH Lightly raced filly who won the 2m Queen’s Vase at this meeting last year and was back to winning ways on reappearance last month, again over this 2m when taking a Group 3 decisively; a touch more is needed but open to further progress and pedigree Official BHA Rating 108 by stamina influence and a half-sister to Enzeli (by Kahyasi), winner of this in 1999 - is replete with stamina.

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1. Owner’s Silks (illustration) 2. Colour of horse B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey Ro = Roan 3. Horse’s Number on saddle cloth 4. Sex of horse c = colt f = filly g = gelding h = horse m = mare 5. Sire (Father) 6. Horse’s name 7. Dam (Mother) 8. Damsire (Grandfather) 9. Birthplace of horse (if not Great Britain) 10. Number of days since last ran 11. Draw 12. Form Guide 13. Racing Post star rating 14. Owner(s) 15. Trainer and location of training establishment 16. Breeder 17. Age of horse 18. Owner’s Colours (description) 19. Previous performances / = Denotes new season – = Denotes new year B = Brought down F = Fell P = Pulled Up U = Unseated rider 20. Form details C = Course winner D = Distance winner CD = Has won a race over the same distance at Ascot before.

C D = Has at won a race at Ascot before but over a different distance. They have also won over today’s trip at another course.

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21. Weight (stones/pounds) 22. Official BHA Rating The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and 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-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed.

Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

23. Jockey’s name and photo If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight.

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11:30DRAWS 2:3 AM 6:300PM PM

NUMBERS JUST GOT BIGGER AND BETTER The Nifty Fifty numbers 1-50. 6 number draw only. Betting with Befred numbers is fixed odds betting on the results of the draw. Betfred rules apply.

R AC E 1 12.45PM THE BETFRED MOBILE H A N D I C A P S TA K E S (CLASS 4)

RACE FINISH

One mile abt two furlongs (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres) For three yrs old

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

Total race value £8000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4051; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £5175.20) SS See page 46 for conditions of this race.

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B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Shama’s Song (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Owner: Mr Saeed Manana Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: WHITE, RED sash, Breeder: Anthony Kirwan RED and WHITE striped cap.

Form: 65226-0

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Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Pat Dobbs

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2 H OT S U M M E R ( 2 0) B c Hot Streak (IRE) - Lahqa (IRE) (Tamayuz) Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: D. R. Tucker

Draw

HH 0-6 since debut win, ended 2019 with a heavy defeat (9.4f) and started 2020 with another; not proven beyond 1m and has first crack at 1m2f; blinkers enlisted; confidence in him is dented.

Official BHA Rating 87

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Sean Levey

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 7 Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, YELLOW cap.

Form: 242-21

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HHH Had to work hard to oblige at 2-7 in novice at Windsor last time but his second over the same C&D (both 1m on good to firm) was better form; chance on that and, despite parents, he’s been shaping as if he will stay 1m2f.

Official BHA Rating 85

Ch c Gleneagles (IRE) - Euphrasia (IRE) (Windsor Knot (IRE)) Owner: Mr P. K. Siu Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Colours: RED and BLACK stripes, Breeder: Sonessa Bloodstock Ltd RED sleeves.

Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management Form: 23-13 BF

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Oisin Murphy

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B c Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Dayatthespa (USA) (City Zip (USA)) Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 4 Maktoum Colours: SILVER, tassel on cap.

Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket Form: 0-41 D Breeder: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC

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HHHH Upped to 1m4f on his handicap debut when winning a three-runner race at Goodwood (good) last month; creditable third of six at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) three weeks later, where the closing stages suggested he is worth a go at 1m2f; considered.

Official BHA Rating 83

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Robert Havlin

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HHHHH Beaten favourite on first two starts but there was improvement and he won a Chelmsford novice (1m2f, AW) on third outing in galloping style suggesting he would be capable of more progress; one to note on handicap debut.

Official BHA Rating 82

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Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Luce (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Owner: Ballylinch Stud Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ORANGE epaulets Breeder: Ballygallon Stud Ltd and armlets, ORANGE cap, WHITE star.

Form: 31 D

HHHH Twice withdrawn (February and June) after trouble at the stalls; plenty of promise finishing well in her two AW races and the latter brought her a 1m2f novice win at Chelmsford in tidy style; capable of better, which is needed though on this handicap/turf debut.

Official BHA Rating 78

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1 B g Oasis Dream - Ananas (Nayef (USA)) Owner: The Queen Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: The Queen

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Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 13 Colours: PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe.

Form: 031-33

HHH Off the mark in 1m Lingfield novice (AW) on final 2yo start; good third of nine on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (1m) Official BHA Rating 77 but not so good when trying 1m2f at Newmarket two weeks later; bit to prove in headgear first time.

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B g Zoffany (IRE) - Millestan (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Owner: D B Clark & A R Bentall Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 8 Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Colours: WHITE, RED triple diamond.

Breeder: Bugley Stud (Millestan) Partnership Form: 030-5 Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited

Hollie Doyle

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B g Due Diligence (USA) - Miss Meticulous (Bahamian Bounty) Owner: The LAM Partnership Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 7 Trainer: John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh Colours: PINK, BLACK armlets, Breeder: Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd BLACK cap.

Sponsor: Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd Form: 6-10

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HH Hooded when showing promise on turf/Polytrack at two but, having been gelded, went without the headgear when an underwhelming fifth at Wolverhampton on seasonal/handicap debut; twice withdrawn since due to unsuitable ground; others are more convincing, including at the trip; entered 7:30 Doncaster Saturday.

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Cieren Fallon (3)

HH Left sole 2yo run way behind to win Newbury novice (1m, good) at 200-1 on reappearance, making virtually all; 50-1 for handicap debut at Doncaster (1m) 17 days later and finished last of 13, so there is ammunition for the doubters; not bred for this far.

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Gr c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Moon Empress (FR) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) Owner: Mr C. L. A. Edginton Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 5 Trainer: William Muir, Lambourn Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, Breeder: Foursome Thoroughbreds DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW spots.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 605-431 D

David Egan

HHH Front-runner on all three starts this term, benefiting from a drop to 1m2f when he won 13-runner handicap at Windsor (good to firm) last time; up 4lb and others might have a bit too much potential for him.

Official BHA Rating 69

Blinkers worn first time by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6.

Record Time: 2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14 Median Time: 2 mins 7.70 secs 2019:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR.

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BETTING FORECAST: 5/2 Tenbury Wells, 7/2 Lady Sansa, 5/1 Hot Summer, 6/1 Bright Eyed Eagle, 7/1 Molinari, 9/1 Fruition, 14/1 Zambezi Magic, 20/1 Wild Thunder, 25/1 Intercessor

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O F F I C I A L PA R T N E R S A N D S U P P L I E R S 1 3

Outstanding First Northern Hemisphere Foals

Colt out of dual Gr.1 winner La Collina

Filly out of Gr.3 winner Lightening Quick

Colt out of Gr.3 winning 2YO sprinter La Rioja

Filly out of Sudu Queen

Colt out of Stakes placed 2YO sprinter White Bullet

Colt out of Dream Of Joy

“I’m excited about Zoustar but I’m even more excited about him now that I’ve seen his foals. We foaled 9 here and they are a cracking bunch. Scopey, muscled and with a good walk they should go down very well at the sales.”

The Hon. Peter Stanley, New England Stud

“We have 4 Zoustar foals on the farm.

They all have great presence, good movers and are good-looking foals. I think these Zoustar’s are what every breeder hopes for and when they see them they’re going to sell very well.”

David Cox, Baroda Stud

“Our Zoustar colt has inherited his sire’s imposing physicality. Loads of bone and muscle with a great outlook. At 71kg birth weight this precocious fellow is exactly what we were hoping from the mating.”

Dr Pat Sells, Chasemore Farm

R AC E 2 1.20PM T H E B E T F R E D.CO M F I L L I E S ’ H A N D I C A P S TA K E S (CLASS 4)

RACE FINISH

Five furlongs (5f ) (1,000 metres) For three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

RACE START

STALLS: CENTRE

Total race value £8000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4051; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £5175.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS See page 46 for conditions of this race.

Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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1 SHE CAN BOOGIE (IRE) (3) B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Disko (IRE) (Kodiac) Owner: Mike Nolan & Partner Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas Breeder: Cooneen Stud Sponsor: Ideal Recruit

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Jockey Jane Elliott

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 12 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED inverted triangle, RED cap.

Form: 030-005 D

HHH Three wins as a 2yo and she carried on the good work last spring, running away with a Chester conditions event in May; has not been seeing things out this season, including when fifth of eight at Pontefract on Thursday, and could prove vulnerable late on once again.

Official BHA Rating 83

B f Dutch Art - Cloud’s End (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: Manor Farm Stud & John Rose Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Breeder: Manor Farm Stud (Rutland) Sponsor: Manor Farm Stud (Rutland)

Draw

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Oisin Murphy

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 11 Colours: EMERALD GREEN and PRIMROSE (quartered), FLAME sleeves, FLAME and WHITE check cap.

Form: 100-100 D

HH Made a winning debut last summer before two heavy defeats; things have followed a similar path this time round, with her 40-1 Haydock success followed by two runs where she hasn’t beaten a rival; cheekpieces enlisted; comes with risks.

Official BHA Rating 86

B m Acclamation - Poppy Seed (Bold Edge) Owner: Lady Whent Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne Breeder: Lady Whent

Draw

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Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 10 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, LIGHT BLUE chevron, diamonds on sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Form: 2111-32 D BF

4 S E E N T H E LY T E ( I R E ) ( 2 1 ) B m Kodiac - Highest Praise (Acclamation) Owner: Boys Of Buckley Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton Breeder: Highest Praise Syndicate Sponsor: Alexanders York

Draw

HHHH Did very well in handicaps for this yard last summer, winning four times and rising 19lb in the weights; held twice off this mark this year but she’s still run to a good level (bore the brunt of the wind when picked off by Seen The Lyte latest); should be in the thick of it once again; all wins on good or faster but has run well on good to soft.

Official BHA Rating 81

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Faye McManoman (5)

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 10 Colours: BLACK, LIGHT BLUE hoop and armlets, LIGHT BLUE cap, BLACK star.

Form: 340-021 D

5 D I L I G E N T L A DY ( 1 6 ) B f Due Diligence (USA) - Lady Filly (Atraf ) Owner: Mrs M. S. Teversham Trainer: Michael Attwater, Epsom Breeder: Mrs Monica Teversham

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 7 Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sash, YELLOW cap.

Form: 413 D BF

Draw

HHHH Got the better of Rose Hip in a Doncaster handicap three weeks ago but was favoured by getting cover in a race run into a headwind; 4lb worse off with that rival and things may not pan out quite so smoothly today.

Official BHA Rating 81

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HHH From a prolific and speedy family; had excuses first time out then was impressive in winning by 5l at Windsor (5f, good), making all; failed to build on it when odds-on for Bath novice 16 days ago and might face competition for the lead here; more needed on handicap debut.

Official BHA Rating 82

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Rossa Ryan

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6 CHITRA (17)

B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Persian Star (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn Colours: GREY, ROYAL BLUE seams, Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Oakmere Homes Form: 500352 D

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Adam McNamara

HHHHH Won four times last season and she wasn’t far off her very best when chasing home a well-handicapped rival at Chepstow 17 days ago (5f, soft); 1lb higher today but set to be involved once again.

Official BHA Rating 77

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Gr m Lethal Force (IRE) - Heliograph (Ishiguru (USA)) Owner: The Secretly Hopeful Partnership Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 13 Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Colours: EMERALD GREEN and PURPLE (quartered), Breeder: Park Farm Racing WHITE and PURPLE striped sleeves, PURPLE cap.

Sponsor: Warden Developments Limited Form: 5451-04 D

Jim Crowley

HH Wins have come at Class 6 and Class 5 level; didn’t run badly at Leicester 19 days ago (6f, good to soft) but others are more appealing this time.

Official BHA Rating 70

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 4.

Record Time: 57.44 secs by Miss Andretti age 6 wt 9-1 good to firm, 19/06/07 Median Time: 1 min 0.70 secs Stewards Note: ISHVARA: Following its run on 15/7/2020 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

2019: TEXTING 3 8 11 Gerald Mosse 13-8F (Mohamed Moubarak) 7 ran

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BETTING FORECAST: 100/30 Rose Hip, 7/2 Seen The Lyte, 4/1 Chitra, 11/2 She Can Boogie, 6/1 Diligent Lady, Ishvara, 14/1 Lethal Angel.

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5f (2yo)

58.80 secs by No Nay Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/13

5f (3yo+)

57.44 secs by Miss Andretti age 6 wt 9-1 good to firm, 19/06/07

6f (2yo)

1 min 12.39 secs by Rajasinghe age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/17

6f (3yo+)

1 min 11.05 secs by Blue Point age 3 wt 9-1 good to firm, 03/05/17

7f (2yo)

1 min 25.73 secs by Pinatubo age 2 wt 9-3 good, 22/06/19

7f (3yo+)

1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 3 wt 8-11 good to firm, 27/07/13

1m round (2yo)

1 min 39.55 secs by Joshua Tree age 2 wt 8-12 good, 26/09/09

1m round (3yo+)

1 min 35.89 secs by Alpha Centauri age 3 wt 9-0 good to firm, 22/06/18

1m straight (3yo+)

1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17

1m 2f

2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14

1m 4f

2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13

2m

3m 24.12s by Mizzou age 4 wt 8-12 good to firm, 29/04/15

2m 4f

4 mins 16.92 secs by Rite of Passage age 6 wt 9-2 good to firm, 17/06/10

2m 51/2f

4 mins 45.24 secs by Pallasator age 9 wt 9-2 good to firm, 23/06/18

The current records are as listed above.

R AC E 3 1.55PM T H E P L AY N I F T Y F I F T Y E XC L U S I V E LY AT B E T F R E D H A N D I C A P S TA K E S ( C L A S S 2 )

RACE FINISH

Five furlongs (5f ) (1,000 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

RACE START

STALLS: CENTRE

Total race value £20000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10128; Second £3356; Third £1678; Fourth £838. (Penalty Value £12938) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS See page 47 for conditions of this race.

Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

No Horse

1 MUBAALEGH (288)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Poppet’s Passion (Clodovil (IRE)) Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 10 Trainer: Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury Colours: ROYAL BLUE, Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

Form: 1/22010- D

Draw Draw

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Jockey Jim Crowley

2 M AG I C J ( U S A ) ( 1 0)

Draw

HHH Four-time winner when trained by John Hammond in France, beaten only 3l in Listed event (5f, very soft) when last seen in October; not the easiest to assess on his stable debut.

Official BHA Rating 97

Ch c Scat Daddy (USA) - Miss Lamour (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA)) Owner: Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Ed Vaughan, Newmarket Colours: WHITE, ORANGE stars on Breeder: Helen K. Groves Revokable Trust sleeves, WHITE cap, ORANGE star.

Sponsor: Phoenix Fund Investment LLC Form: 033-221 D

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Oisin Murphy

3 M O U N TA I N P E A K ( 1 5 ) B g Swiss Spirit - Nolas Lolly (IRE) (Lomitas) Owner: Ebury Racing Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Mrs Hugh Maitland-Jones Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management

Draw

HHHH Had often left the impression there was a big run in him and with cheekpieces fitted he finally delivered it at Sandown ten days ago, travelling with his usual gusto and scooting clear of Konchek; 8lb higher as a result but still has potential; unraced on turf slower than good.

Official BHA Rating 96

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Ryan Moore

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 8 Colours: PURPLE, PINK epaulets, PINK and PURPLE quartered cap.

Form: 002-312 CD

4 BOMB PROOF (IRE) (33)

Draw

HHHH Has a C&D win on his CV and he’s been better than ever this summer, winning a Class 3 at Haydock before finishing second over C&D 15 days ago (good); Ryan Moore booked today and he’s respected on the proviso that the ground doesn’t get any slower than good.

Official BHA Rating 95

1

Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Chantaleen (FR) (Falco (USA)) Owner: Mr C Fox & Mr B Wilson Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 7 Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket Colours: DARK BLUE and ORANGE diabolo, DARK BLUE sleeves, Breeder: Michael O’Mahony ORANGE armlets, ORANGE cap, DARK BLUE diamond.

Sponsor: Pegasus Stables LLP Form: 1-1 D

George Wood

5 KO N C H E K ( 1 0 )

Bl g Lethal Force (IRE) - Soar (Danzero (AUS)) Owner: AlMohamediya Racing Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

Draw

HHH Looked a smart prospect when winning a York novice on his debut for Jeremy Noseda in May 2019; off the track for 405 days prior to making winning start for James Fanshawe at Beverley 33 days ago, only having to be pushed out to beat a subsequent Official BHA Rating 98 winner; handicapper has taken no chances but he’s still seriously respected.

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 7 Colours: RED, GOLD braid, WHITE sleeves and cap with GOLD tassel.

Form: 040-032 D

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HHH Yet to add to his debut win in 14 subsequent attempts; good placed efforts on his last two starts but he was left for dead

by Magic J at Sandown ten days ago and could prove vulnerable for win purposes.

Official BHA Rating 94

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Adam Kirby

3 Draw

6 A P LO M B ( I R E ) (1 5 )

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B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mickleberry (IRE) (Desert Style (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Fiona Carmichael Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT GREEN stars, Breeder: Anglia Bloodstock Ltd & Mr C. Humber PURPLE cap, LIGHT GREEN star.

Sponsor: Fine & Country Jersey Ltd Form: 420-504

Tom Marquand

HHH Made promising seasonal return at Newmarket before finishing seventh at Royal Ascot and then fourth in a C&D handicap 15 days ago (never nearer); rain would aid his cause and he’s certainly got the raw ability to play a part off this mark.

Official BHA Rating 93

Ch g Camacho - Nigella (Band On The Run) Owner: Over The Moon Racing Trainer: Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster Breeder: Mrs J. McMahon Sponsor: TMC Distribution Ltd

Draw

7 EL HOMBRE (17)

7

Hollie Doyle

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 3 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE star and star on cap.

Form: 454145 D

8 S T R E E T PA R A D E ( 1 5 ) B g Swiss Spirit - Jollification (IRE) (Acclamation) Owner: Mr T. W. Morley Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Breeder: Mr Julian Pittam Sponsor: Tote

Draw

HHHHH Met trouble in running at Newmarket 17 days ago on a rare turf run, doing more than enough to think he’s still in top form; has since changed hands for 25,000gns and could well make an immediate return on that investment. Official BHA Rating 90

8

Sean Levey

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 2 Colours: ORANGE and PURPLE (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap.

Form: 2-52400 D

9 E Q U I TAT I O N ( 1 7 )

Draw

HH Three wins on fast turf; has not threatened in two good handicaps this summer, including behind a few of these over C&D 15 days ago (poorly drawn); cheekpieces added now but others appeal more.

Official BHA Rating 89

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B g Equiano (FR) - Sakhee’s Song (IRE) (Sakhee (USA)) Owner: Mr A Lyons & Mr T W Morley Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Colours: ORANGE and PURPLE (quartered), Breeder: Newsells Park Stud EMERALD GREEN sleeves, ORANGE cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 6410-06 C

Marco Ghiani (5)

1 0 B L U E D E V E G A ( G E R ) ( 1 0 )

Draw

HHH Won a big-field 6f handicap here last September off just 2lb lower (good to firm); has not hit top form so far this year and others appeal more.

Official BHA Rating 89

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B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Burning Heights (GER) (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Mrs J. Morley Horse Age: 7 Weight: 8 10 Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK sleeves, Breeder: Gestut Ammerland YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star.

Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld Form: 50-0354 CD

Rossa Ryan

1 1 TO N E T H E BA RO N E (1 5 )

Draw

HHH Behind Mountain Peak at Haydock and Magic J at Sandown; fully effective at this track but others preferred for win purposes; engaged 12.30 Newmarket Saturday.

Official BHA Rating 83

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - A Huge Dream (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE)) Owner: Mr B Piper and Partner Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 10 Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Colours: LIGHT GREEN, RED disc, Breeder: ORS Bloodstock & Stanley House Stud RED cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 20-1110 D

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Harry Bentley

HHH Two wins on turf last summer and his form has really taken off on the AW this year, winning twice at Chelmsford in February before impressing back at that track last month; down the field in Class 2 over C&D 15 days ago (not well drawn); too soon to write him off at this level.

Official BHA Rating 83

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8, 9, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Record Time: 57.44 secs by Miss Andretti age 6 wt 9-1 good to firm, 19/06/07 Median Time: 1 min 0.70 secs Stewards Note: EL HOMBRE: Following its run on 9/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

2019: ONLY SPOOFING (IRE) 5 8 1 Kieran O’Neill 5-1 (Jedd O’Keeffe) 14 ran

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BETTING FORECAST: 9/4 Magic J, 9/2 Mountain Peak, 11/2 Bomb Proof, 8/1 Aplomb, 10/1 Mubaalegh, 12/1 El Hombre, Konchek, Tone The Barone, 16/1 Blue De Vega, Equitation, 25/1 Street Parade

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R AC E 4 2.30PM THE BETFRED ‘FRED’S PUSHES’ H A N D I C A P S TA K E S (CLASS 2)

RACE FINISH

One mile about four furlongs, Swinley (11f abt 211yds) (2,300 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

Total race value £20000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10128; Second £3356; Third £1678; Fourth £838. (Penalty Value £12938) Weights lowered 2lb. SS See page 47 for conditions of this race.

Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

No Horse

1 DA S H O F S P I C E ( 1 6 ) Br g Teofilo (IRE) - Dashiba (Dashing Blade) Owner: Mr J. C. Smith Trainer: David Elsworth, Newmarket Breeder: Littleton Stud

Draw Draw

4

Jockey Silvestre De Sousa

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 10 Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Form: 22110/-0 CD

HHH Can front-run; rapid progress in April-June 2018, culminating in C&D Royal Ascot win (just 2lb higher today); absent for two years before well beaten at Newmarket (40-1) 16 days ago but he was still on the premises 2f out and it’s possible he will be a different proposition this time.

Official BHA Rating 100

B g Dutch Art - Angelic Note (IRE) (Excellent Art) Owner: Peter Taplin & Susan Bunney Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: B. V. Sangster Sponsor: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

Draw

2 KO E M A N ( 1 5 0 )

5

John Egan

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 9 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK sash, BLACK cap.

Form: 21-0520 CD

3 ALMANIA (IRE) (39)

Draw

HHH Bled from the nose in February in Dubai and unraced since, withdrawn because of soft ground at the Royal meeting here last month; this is the scene of several good runs, including a win at this meeting in 2018, but others now look better handicapped.

Official BHA Rating 99

1

B g Australia - Sent From Heaven (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) Owner: Australian Bloodstock Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE horseshoe, Breeder: Triermore Stud BLACK and WHITE checked sleeves, checked cap.

Form: 54563-3

Ryan Moore

4 P ROT ECT E D GU E ST ( 37)

Draw

HHHHH Reliable for Sir Michael Stoute last season, albeit without winning; very good third of 16 from the rear at Royal Ascot (1m6f) on debut for new yard last month, for which he’s gone up 2lb; a win could now be on its way. Official BHA Rating 99

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B g Helmet (AUS) - Reem Star (Green Tune (USA)) Owner: John Guest Racing Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 8 Trainer: George Margarson, Newmarket Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Form: 5122-50

Tom Queally

5 DA L H O R R I S G L E ( 2 8 )

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Dalvina (Grand Lodge (USA)) Owner: St Albans Bloodstock Limited Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 8 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: BRONZE. Breeder: St Albans Bloodstock Ltd Form: 1/1155-4

Draw

HH Can look awkward under pressure, as when never-dangerous seventh of 14 at Royal Ascot last time; this race is a lot less competitive Official BHA Rating 98 and he went close over C&D last September but others are preferred.

2

HHH Tried two Group 3 events last summer after his novice and handicap wins; not seen for ten months before a fair reappearance in handicap at Newmarket four weeks ago dominated by a well-backed stablemate; goes back up from 1m2f and might still have potential.

Official BHA Rating 98

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Oisin Murphy

4 Draw

6 COUNTRY (15)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Birjand (Green Desert (USA)) Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.

Breeder: Godolphin Form: 1140-31 D

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Tom Marquand

HHHH Completed a hat-trick (1m-1m2f) during his 3yo campaign and got back on the winning trail in tidy style up against the rail over 1m4f at Newmarket on latest outing; 4lb rise far from rules him out.

Official BHA Rating 95

Ch g Kheleyf (USA) - Tessie (Tiger Hill (IRE)) Owner: Mr Mervyn Ayers Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Breeder: Executive Bloodlines

Draw

7 JEREMIAH (21)

7

Jim Crowley

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 3 Colours: PINK, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

Form: 3201/-00 D

HH Best efforts on AW or when ground was softer than good; went up 5lb, however, for finishing eighth in a Group 3 on reappearance, which proved too much when back to a handicap at Haydock last time; back down 2lb but balance of form suggests that others are better off; blinkers replace the cheekpieces of last four starts.

Official BHA Rating 93 Draw

8 M A N DA R I N ( G E R ) ( 3 3 8 )

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Margarita (GER) (Lomitas) Owner: Sohi & Sohi Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: David Loughnane, Tern Hill Colours: RED, large WHITE spots, Breeder: Dr K. Schulte BLACK cap.

Sponsor: Dave Loughnane Racing Form: 221130- D

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Thomas Greatrex (3)

HHH Authoritative wins at Windsor and Newmarket last summer before a strong finish when close third in 1m4f Shergar Cup race here; lame in his only subsequent start (August) and this is his first run since leaving Ian Williams (same owners); interesting to see his market strength.

Official BHA Rating 92 Draw

9 SAM COOKE (IRE) (16)

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Saturday Girl (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Owner: Chelsea Thoroughbreds - Wonderful World Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: Mr R. J. C. Wilmot-Smith sleeves, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Oliver Brown Form: 221/1-5 D BF

3

Harry Bentley

HHHH Much improved for the step up to an extended 1m4f when readily landing a handicap at Chester’s May meeting (soft) on his 2019 reappearance; absent since until creditable fifth of 13 at Newmarket (soft) 16 days ago, for which he started favourite; that could bring him on and he is one to take seriously, assuming the ground is suitable. Official BHA Rating 92 Blinkers worn first time by No. 7.

Record Time: 2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13 Median Time: 2 mins 32.60 secs Stewards Note: MANDARIN: Following its run on 23/8/2019 it was reported that the horse was lame.

2019: SEXTANT 4 9 12 Ryan Moore 5-4F (Sir Michael Stoute) 6 ran

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R AC E 5 3.05PM T H E B E T F R E D VA L I A N T F I L L I E S ’ S TA K E S (CLASS 1) (GROUP 3)

RACE FINISH

Old mile (7f abt 213yds) (1,500 metres) For three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

Total race value £40000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17824; Second £7316; Third £3660; Fourth £1828; Fifth £916; Sixth £456. (Penalty Value £22684) A SS See page 47 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

1 AG I N C O U R T ( I R E ) ( 1 6 )

Draw

Jockey

Draw

Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Ryan Moore

B m Declaration of War (USA) - El Diamante (FR) (Royal Applause) Owner: Sir Robert Ogden Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: MAUVE and PINK check, Breeder: Sir Robert Ogden WHITE sleeves, PINK cap.

Sponsor: Ogden Safety Systems Ltd Form: 321-025 D

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2 BILLESDON BROOK (16) Ch m Champs Elysees - Coplow (Manduro (GER)) Owner: Mrs R. J. McCreery Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Stowell Hill Partners Sponsor: European Bloodstock News, Stowell Hill Partners

Draw

HHHH Listed winner who has been largely progressive; ground too soft in the Falmouth on latest outing (behind Billesdon Brook); went very close in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes over the straight 1m at Royal Ascot and has major claims on that career-best form.

Official BHA Rating 109

11

Sean Levey

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 3 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK collar, cuffs and cap.

Form: 10-2022 D

HHHH Won the 1,000 Guineas in 2018 and Sun Chariot in 2019; close second in another Group 1 back at Newmarket (soft) on latest start, returning to peak RPR of 116; leading player if she’s in the same form again but that’s not guaranteed back away from Newmarket.

Official BHA Rating 115

Ch f Farhh - Zee Zee Gee (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Helena Springfield Ltd Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Meon Valley Stud Sponsor: Meon Valley Stud

Draw

3 FA R Z E E N ( 2 2 )

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David Egan

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3 Colours: BLACK, WHITE spots, BLACK sleeves, WHITE cap.

Form: 1160-43

4 ICONIC CHOICE (19)

Draw

HHH Useful 7f form includes two Listed efforts this season, close behind a below-par Billesdon Brook at Chelmsford latest; pedigree suggests this return to 1m is a possible source of improvement.

Official BHA Rating 92

8

Ch f Sixties Icon - Adorable Choice (IRE) (Choisir (AUS)) Owner: Mr John Brown Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas Colours: YELLOW, ORANGE triple diamond, Breeder: Mr John Brown diamonds on sleeves, YELLOW cap, ORANGE diamond.

Sponsor: Ideal Recruit Form: 505-042 D

Jim Crowley

5 L A DY B OW T H O R P E ( 1 9 )

Draw

HH Steadily back to form this term, runner-up in Pontefract Listed race (1m) most recently; has something to find with Agincourt on Royal Ascot running and last success came in 2018; others preferred.

Official BHA Rating 99

4

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Maglietta Fina (IRE) (Verglas (IRE)) Owner: Ms E. L. Banks Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: William Jarvis, Newmarket Colours: PURPLE, ORANGE stars, EMERALD Breeder: Scuderia Archi Romani GREEN sleeves, PURPLE armlets, ORANGE cap.

Sponsor: GB Helicopters Form: 122-164 D

HH Not far behind Iconic Choice upped to Listed grade at Pontefract, seeming to show improved form; however, she’s potentially flattered by that effort and has more on her plate in this field anyway.

Official BHA Rating 95

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Kieran Shoemark

5 Draw

6 LO O K A RO U N D ( 2 9)

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B f Kingman - Magic America (USA) (High Yield (USA)) Owner: Mr George Strawbridge Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop.

Breeder: George Strawbridge Form: 4023-63

Oisin Murphy

7 M I S S O C O N N O R ( I R E ) ( 2 74 )

Draw

HHH Unraced on slow ground; Listed winner at Sandown exactly two years ago and finished second (peak effort) in this race in 2019, so this looks to be her ideal time of the season; big run may be on the way.

Official BHA Rating 100

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Br m Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Magadar (USA) (Lujain (USA)) Owner: Lael Stable Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cross belts, Breeder: Kilnamoragh Stud EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap.

Form: 1111- D

Tom Marquand

HHHH Unbeaten in four starts, all at about 1m on softer than good, in her first season last year; debut win came in Ireland then progressed nicely for current stable, winning Haydock Listed event and French Group 3 the last twice (both on heavy going); Official BHA Rating 108 highly respected if the ground eases.

Draw

8 V I VA G L O R I A ( G E R ) ( 4 3 )

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Gr m Reliable Man - Vive La Reine (GER) (Big Shuffle (USA)) Owner: Ms Catherine Hains Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket Colours: BROWN, WHITE four leaf clover Breeder: Gestut Auenquelle and trim, quartered cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 0226-60 D

John Egan

9 L OV E A N D T H U N D E R ( I R E ) ( 2 2 )

Draw

HH Had several pieces of Listed form in Germany; not disgraced against some of these opponents at Kempton (1m, AW) on British debut and was unsuited by drop to 7f next time; however, faces a tough task on ratings. Official BHA Rating 96

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B f Siyouni (FR) - Pretty Paper (IRE) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA)) Owner: John Gunther & Tanya Gunther Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 9 Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket Colours: DARK GREEN and MAROON Breeder: Papillon Stables Sarl (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 2-16 D

Robert Havlin

1 0 S H I M M E R I N G ( I R E ) ( 4 9 )

B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Crysdal (Dalakhani (IRE)) Owner: Lord Lloyd Webber Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 9 Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket Colours: PINK, GREY sash.

Breeder: Watership Down Stud Form: 31-0 D

Draw

HHHH Close second on sole French start then went one better at Newbury (1m, good) on British debut; steady pace and/or idiosyncratic track against her in Group 3 at Epsom since, form which has been boosted by a couple of fillies; still unexposed.

Official BHA Rating 96

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Martin Harley

11 STYLISTIQUE (31) B f Dansili - Sleek (Oasis Dream) Owner: Miss Yvonne Jacques Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Carisbrooke Stud Sponsor: Carisbrooke Stud

Draw

HHHHH 2yo promise on AW included a Lingfield win (1m); had a lot to find in the 1,000 Guineas and made no impact; sights are lowered to a more realistic level this time and, like stablemate Love And Thunder, she’s a thrice-raced filly who still has more to offer.

Official BHA Rating 90

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Hollie Doyle

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 9 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT BLUE and PINK diabolo on sleeves.

Form: 4220-10

HHH One of the main form contenders on her second in last year’s Rockfel but hasn’t confirmed that effort since, including when off the mark in Newbury novice two starts ago; a lot will depend on whether she benefits from going beyond 7f for the first time.

Official BHA Rating 104 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Record Time: 1 min 35.89 secs by Alpha Centauri age 3 wt 9-0 good to firm, 22/06/18 Median Time: 1 min 40.60 secs Stewards Note: LOVE AND THUNDER: Following its run on 4/7/2020 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

2019: DUNEFLOWER (IRE) 3 8 9 Kieran O’Neill 11-1 (John Gosden) 8 ran

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BETTING FORECAST: 5/2 Billesdon Brook, 7/2 Miss O Connor, 9/2 Agincourt, 10/1 Look Around, Shimmering, Stylistique, 12/1 Farzeen, Love And Thunder, 14/1 Iconic Choice, 20/1 Lady Bowthorpe, 25/1 Viva Gloria.

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R AC E 6 3.40PM THE PRINCESS MARGARET B E T F R E D S TA K E S (CLASS 1) (GROUP 3)

RACE FINISH

Six furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For two yrs old fillies

RACE START

STALLS: CENTRE

Total race value £30000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13368; Second £5487; Third £2745; Fourth £1371; Fifth £687; Sixth £342. (Penalty Value £17013) A SS See page 47 for conditions of this race.

Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

No Horse

1 CA R O L I N E DA L E ( 2 0)

B f Lethal Force (IRE) - Stepping Out (IRE) (Tagula (IRE)) Owner: Janet Lowe 1 Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: David Loughnane, Tern Hill Colours: EMERALD GREEN, Breeder: The Lowe Family BLACK armlets, BLACK cap.

Sponsor: Dave Loughnane Racing Form: 231

Draw Draw

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Jockey Hollie Doyle

2 C H O C O YA ( 1 1 )

Draw

Foaled 13.3.2018. HHHH Has something to find on her novice form, including all-the-way win over 5f at Windsor last time (close second over 6f on debut); however, ran very well (100-1 third) in the 5f Queen Mary at Royal Ascot and holds strong claims if backing up that effort returned to Group level.

Official BHA Rating 96

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Ch f Sepoy (AUS) - Silver Games (IRE) (Verglas (IRE)) Owner: Mr Christopher Wright Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW sleeves, Breeder: Stratford Place Stud ROYAL BLUE armlets and star on YELLOW cap.

Sponsor: Stratford Place Stud Form: 62

Tom Marquand

3 HALA HALA HALA (IRE) (16)

Draw

Foaled 9.3.2018. HH Narrowly beaten at Kempton (AW) dropped to 6f on second start; however, looks held by Caroline Dale on a line through the winner and faces a tough task on bare figures upped in class.

Official BHA Rating 77

B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Hala Hala (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Owner: Mr Sultan Ali Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Colours: DARK BLUE, ORANGE star Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock and star on cap.

Form: 15 D

6

Oisin Murphy

4 ISABELLA GILES (IRE) (18)

Draw

Foaled 1.3.2018. HHH Made a winning debut at Thirsk (6f, good) then shaped better than bare result suggests when behind Santosha in Group 2 at Newmarket on ground that was possibly softer than ideal (faded then eased towards finish); still very much unexposed.

Official BHA Rating 89

B f Belardo (IRE) - Majestic Dubawi (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: Paul & Clare Rooney Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Colours: DARK BLUE and YELLOW Breeder: Ballylinch Stud (quartered), striped sleeves.

Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited Form: 11 D

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Adam Kirby

5 MORE BEAUTIFUL (USA) (36)

B f War Front (USA) - Maybe (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Colours: DARK BLUE. Breeder: Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt Form: 10 BF

Draw

Foaled 3.3.2018. HHHHH Has justified favouritism in 6f contests at Leicester (good) and Newbury (good to soft), knuckling down well for pressure both times; will be up to this level if taking after her dam, who was a 2yo 6f Group 3 winner; interesting contender.

Official BHA Rating 85

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Foaled 22.4.2018. HHHH Half-sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Saxon Warrior; recorded a comfortable success at Naas (5f, good to firm) on debut; didn’t live up to market expectations in the Queen Mary (nearly 3l behind Caroline Dale) but looks ready for a crack at 6f and retains major potential for all-conquering yard.

Official BHA Rating -

3 4 R A C I N G PA G E S

Ryan Moore

6 B f Oasis Dream - Zamoura (Azamour (IRE)) Owner: Ms A. Gigliola da Silva Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket Breeder: D. J. and Mrs Deer Sponsor: Tote

Draw

6 O N M Y WAY ( 4 8 )

1

John Egan

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Colours: BLACK, GREY star, hooped sleeves and star on cap.

Form: 1 D

Foaled 6.2.2018. HHH Went into a clear lead before halfway and wasn’t for catching at Chelmsford (6f, AW) on debut almost seven weeks ago; nice prospect for Jane Chapple-Hyam but swims in deeper waters this time.

Official BHA Rating -

Draw

7 SA N TOS H A ( I R E ) (1 6)

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B f Coulsty (IRE) - Princess Zoffany (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE)) Owner: Ms S. Lynas Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: David Loughnane, Tern Hill Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK epaulets, Breeder: Mr Paddy Murray WHITE and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap, WHITE star.

Sponsor: Dave Loughnane Racing Form: 13 D

Thomas Greatrex

Foaled 6.5.2018. HHHH Stablemate of Caroline Dale; has completely outperformed her 50-1 odds in both runs, winning at Lingfield (6f, good) then close third in Group 2 at Newmarket (6f, soft); will rightly start at shorter odds this time as the latter effort gives her leading claims, provided she’s able to confirm it.

Official BHA Rating 101

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Record Time: 1 min 12.39 secs by Rajasinghe age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/17 Median Time: 1 min 13.70 secs 2019: UNDER THE STARS (IRE) 2 9 0 P J McDonald 25-1 (James Tate) 9 ran 0

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BETTING FORECAST: 6/4 More Beautiful, 4/1 Caroline Dale, Santosha, 8/1 Hala Hala Hala, Isabella Giles, 14/1 On My Way, 25/1 Chocoya

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R AC E 7 4 .1 5 P M THE BETFRED SUPPORTS JAC K B E R RY H O U S E H A N D I C A P S TA K E S ( C L A S S

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RACE FINISH

Seven furlongs (7f ) (1,400 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

RACE START

STALLS: CENTRE

Total race value £12000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) SS See page 47 for conditions of this race.

Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

No Horse

1 M U S TA R R I D ( I R E ) ( 2 2 )

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B g Elzaam (AUS) - Symbol of Peace (IRE) (Desert Sun) Owner: Mr A. Dale Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 0 Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK seams, halved Breeder: John Malone sleeves, LIGHT BLUE and BLACK hooped cap.

Form: 0210-50 D

Jockey Hollie Doyle

2 WA L H A A N ( I R E ) ( 1 9 )

Draw

HHH Not in top form judged on 2020 efforts and doesn’t look especially well treated, having gained both handicap wins off 6lb lower; drops back to 7f for first time since last July; vulnerable.

Official BHA Rating 90

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Back In The Frame (Dutch Art) Owner: Allwins Stables Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 0 Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Colours: PURPLE, WHITE epaulets, Breeder: B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy striped sleeves and star on cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 1/234-05 D

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Martin Harley

3 WA R G L O R Y ( I R E ) ( 8 )

Draw

HHH Lightly raced 4yo; comfortably held in two races (1m/6f), including the Royal Hunt Cup, for new stable but this return to 7f Official BHA Rating 90 may have a positive effect; his two French wins came at this trip.

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Attracted To You (IRE) (Hurricane Run (IRE)) Owner: Mr Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: BLACK, YELLOW and BLACK Breeder: Pier House Stud halved sleeves, YELLOW cap, BLACK star.

Sponsor: 8.3 Blanc Form: 110-000 D

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Thore Hammer Hansen (3)

4 AC E S ( I R E ) ( 5 0)

Draw

HHH Respectable eighth in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot but below par in two subsequent runs; strike-rate on turf is now 1-29 and he’s much more productive on AW (7-19).

Official BHA Rating 88

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Cute Ass (IRE) (Fath (USA)) Owner: Mr Paul Wildes Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 11 Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Colours: RED, WHITE spots, Breeder: Viscountess Brookeborough WHITE sleeves, RED spots, RED cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 00014-0 D

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David Egan

5 SUN POWER (FR) (28)

Draw

HH Last season’s win came in an above-average claimer; still well treated on 2018 handicap form but needs to put a below-par reappearance effort behind him; one of three runners for Ian Williams.

Official BHA Rating 87

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B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sparkling Smile (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 8 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped Breeder: Seven Hills Bloodstock NH Ltd sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd Form: 235-400

HHHHH Should benefit from this drop back in trip/class with hood fitted (can take a good hold); well treated on ast summer’s Listed form, including two good efforts over C&D, and looks interesting back here.

Official BHA Rating 91

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Silvestre De Sousa

7 Draw

6 ZIGGLE POPS (38)

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Ch c Zoffany (IRE) - Loch Ma Naire (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Sullivan B’stock/ Merriebelle Irish Farm Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 8 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: RED, PINK hoop and armlets.

Breeder: St Albans Bloodstock Ltd Form: 3410-10 D Sponsor: Tote

Sean Levey

HHH 7f winner on fast turf ground and Polytrack; unable to show his stuff over 1m on soft going in the Britannia last time; may have more to offer back down in trip and grade.

Official BHA Rating 91

Ch f Zoffany (IRE) - Make Up (Kyllachy) Owner: Adams and Baker Trainer: George Baker, Chiddingfold Breeder: Mr Christopher Richard Hirst Sponsor: Seaton Gifts

Draw

7 ADELANTE (FR) (50)

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George Rooke (5)

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 6 Colours: PURPLE, RED stars, hooped sleeves and cap.

Form: 400-550 D

HH Sole win came off a 10lb lower mark on Tapeta; has bits of Listed form (on the continent) on turf but looks unlikely to reproduce it, judged on her AW performances this year.

Official BHA Rating 82

Draw

8 LOV E D R E A M S ( I R E ) ( 1 3 )

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B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Kimola (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Owner: Mr A. Potts Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: Michael Blake, Trowbridge Colours: DARK GREEN, ORANGE stripe Breeder: John O’Connor and armlets.

Sponsor: Racing For A Cause Form: 1053-30 D

Megan Nicholls (3)

9 R O C K B OY G R E Y ( I R E ) ( 1 8 )

Draw

HH Useful on his day for Mark Johnston but last win came at claiming level and current mark reflects a decline in his form; placed then well held for new stable this term.

Official BHA Rating 82

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Encore View (Oasis Dream) Owner: The Likely Lads Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud WHITE and BLACK halved sleeves.

Sponsor: DML Racing Form: 213242

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Oisin Murphy

HHHH Dual 6f winner on AW; close second over same trip at Newbury (good to soft) on latest outing; shapes as if he’ll be as effective back at 7f and enters calculations with Oisin Murphy booked.

Official BHA Rating 82

Draw

1 0 C A M PA R I ( 2 1 )

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B g Due Diligence (USA) - Spritzeria (Bigstone (IRE)) Owner: D.MacAuliffe, Anoj Don & Partner Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Roger Charlton, Beckhampton Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE Breeder: Jeremy Green and Sons epaulets, striped sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: CLASS1PERSONNEL Form: 044-12

Ryan Moore

11 TIGER CRUSADE (FR) (21)

B c No Nay Never (USA) - Folle Allure (FR) (Poliglote) Owner: Sun Bloodstock SARL & Partners Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, RED star, Breeder: Dominique Ades-Hazan & Lily Ades striped sleeves, RED cap.

Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld Form: 31-1 D

Draw

HHHH Unexposed 3yo who won well at Chepstow (1m maiden) on reappearance then almost followed up in Sandown handicap Official BHA Rating 86 (7f, good to firm), finishing strongly; open to further progress and has to be feared.

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Jim Crowley

12 RIVER NYMPH (36)

Draw

HHHH Improving colt who knuckled down well in Doncaster handicap (7f, good) three weeks ago, following up his Yarmouth novice win last autumn; has an attractive profile and commands respect up 6lb.

Official BHA Rating 86

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B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Little Nymph (Emperor Fountain) Owner: Mr Trevor Fox Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Colours: BLACK, YELLOW and WHITE striped Breeder: Mr T. H. S. Fox sleeves, BLACK and WHITE quartered cap.

Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited Form: 321-30

Adam Kirby

HHH Has a consistent record over 6f, most recently third at Lingfield (AW) on handicap debut; form dipped significantly when upped to 7f at Newmarket last time; has a question to answer.

Official BHA Rating 84

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7 Ch c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Peeress (Pivotal) Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud

Draw

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1

Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 9 Colours: RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Form: 31- D

HHHH Absent since winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; second start) nine months ago; open to further improvement for respected connections and looks the type to do well in handicaps this season; firmly of interest.

Official BHA Rating 78

Hood worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9.

Record Time: 1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 3 wt 8-11 good to firm, 27/07/13 Median Time: 1 min 27.50 secs 2019:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR.

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BETTING FORECAST: 7/2 Kinsman, Tiger Crusade, 9/2 Campari, 6/1 Rock Boy Grey, 10/1 Sun Power, Ziggle Pops, 12/1 River Nymph, 20/1 Mustarrid, Walhaan, War Glory, 25/1 Aces, Adelante, Love Dreams.

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R AC E 8 4.50PM THE BETFRED TREBLE ODDS ON LUCKY 15’S H A N D I C A P S TA K E S ( C L A S S 4 )

RACE FINISH

One mile, Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ) (1,600 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

RACE START

STALLS: CENTRE

Total race value £8000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4051; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £5175.20) SS See page 47 for conditions of this race.

Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

No Horse

1 R E PA U P O ( U S A ) ( 1 7 )

B g Quality Road (USA) - No Matter What (USA) (Nureyev (USA)) Owner: Mr George Strawbridge Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 2 Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket Colours: WHITE, Breeder: George Strawbridge Jr EMERALD GREEN hoop.

Form: 122/-10 C D

Draw Draw

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Jockey Cieren Fallon (3)

HHH Returned from long absence at Newmarket (1m, good) last month and made winning handicap debut in four-runner race; that form isn’t particularly strong and he was then well beaten at York (1m2f, good to soft) but the ground provides an excuse Official BHA Rating 86 and this well-bred 4yo retains potential for his top yard if it’s a sound surface.

Ch g Havana Gold (IRE) - Yensi (Doyen (IRE)) Owner: John Livock & Nat Lacy Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Newmarket Breeder: W. Hennessey Sponsor: Pol Roger Ltd

Draw

2 S I G LO S I X ( 2 9)

6

Harry Bentley

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 2 Colours: DARK BLUE, GREY hoop, GREY cap.

Form: 1300-60 D

3 BAROSSA RED (IRE) (22)

Ch g Tamayuz - I Hearyou Knocking (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Another Bottle Racing 2 Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 0 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: LIGHT BLUE, Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd DARK BLUE braces and armlets.

Sponsor: Aarrhus Developments Form: 2212-63 D

Draw

HH Won twice last summer (7f/1m, good to firm) and is on a competitive mark on his best form, but he wasn’t at the very top of his game on his final two runs last term and it’s been the same story on both outings this year.

Official BHA Rating 86

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William Carver (5)

4 DIVINE MESSENGER (50)

B g Firebreak - Resentful Angel (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Miss Emma L. Owen Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 0 Trainer: Emma Owen, Nether Winchendon Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW Breeder: Mr P. J. J. Eddery braces, BLACK sleeves and cap.

Form: 126-232 D

Draw

HHH Won at Haydock (1m, heavy) last September and back to form with good third over same C&D (soft) last time; showed promise on good/good to firm in 2018 (2yo) but unraced on such ground since and may need plenty of rain.

Official BHA Rating 84

9

Tom Queally

5 S TA R S H I E L D ( 7 ) Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Perfect Star (Act One) Owner: Middleham Park Racing XXIX Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 13 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Form: 6-04225 CD

Draw

HH Ran well to be placed on AW (1m) on his three starts this year but remains on a career-high mark and needs something extra now back on turf, on which he’s unproven (tailed off on sole grass start on debut in 2017).

Official BHA Rating 84

3

HHH Consistent hold-up horse who was runner-up twice in a row (1m, soft/good to firm) before solid fifth of 17 at York last Sunday when the race wasn’t run to suit; won over C&D last July on sole course visit; respected. Official BHA Rating 83

4 2 R A C I N G PA G E S

Jim Crowley

8 Draw

6 EJTILAAB (IRE) (30)

B g Slade Power (IRE) - Miranda Frost (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Owner: Mr Paul Wildes Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 13 Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Colours: RED, WHITE spots, Breeder: Tom & Cathy Burns WHITE sleeves, RED spots, RED cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 1-6

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David Egan

7 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (IRE) (32)

Draw

HH Won Doncaster maiden (6f, good to firm) last June on sole start for Roger Varian and changed hands for 35,000gns in October; too soon to write him off but he got upset in the stalls at Newcastle last month (withdrawn) and the same thing then happened at Newmarket where he was slowly away and well beaten (saddle reportedly slipped); probably best watched for now.

Official BHA Rating 83 B g Sir Percy - Sliabh Luachra (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Owner: Quantum Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn Colours: PINK, large WHITE spots.

Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd Form: 021-1 D Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

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Tom Marquand

8 S E A VO I C E ( 4 4 )

Draw

HHHH Off mark for Andrew Balding at third attempt, in Chester novice (7f, soft) last September, and followed up on last month’s stable/handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good); up 6lb but open to further progress.

Official BHA Rating 87

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B c Poet’s Voice - Always Like This (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Owner: Promenade Bloodstock Limited Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT GREEN Breeder: Promenade Bloodstock Limited cross belts, hooped sleeves, striped cap.

Sponsor: Far Westfield Farm Form: 012-0

Rossa Ryan

9 A J A X TAV E R N ( 2 6 )

Draw

HH Won Chepstow novice (7f, good to soft) last September and good second in Newbury novice (1m, heavy) next time; remains lightly raced and may have needed last month’s handicap/seasonal debut at Newbury (1m, good) but he’s got something to prove after that heavy defeat.

Official BHA Rating 87

11

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Gimme Some Lovin (IRE) (Desert Style (IRE)) Owner: Christopher Wright & Miss Emily Asprey Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW Breeder: Stratford Place Stud & Willow Bloodstock sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets and star on YELLOW cap.

Sponsor: Stratford Place Stud Form: 1-63

Pat Dobbs

1 0 R I S K TA K E R ( I R E ) ( 2 2 )

Draw

HHHH Made winning debut on New Year’s Eve (7f, AW) and improved for last month’s reappearance when very close third on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m, good to firm); retains same mark today and holds likeable claims. Official BHA Rating 81

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - What A Treasure (IRE) (Cadeaux Genereux) Owner: Paul & Clare Rooney Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Colours: DARK BLUE and YELLOW Breeder: Pier House Stud (quartered), striped sleeves.

Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited Form: 45-61

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Adam Kirby

11 MARS LANDING (IRE) (18)

Draw

HHH Took big step forward with easy win at Haydock (7f, soft) three weeks ago on second handicap start; a 9lb rise won’t necessarily prevent a follow-up and it’s too early in his career to pigeonhole him as a soft-ground specialist, but in the absence of recent rain he’ll have a question to answer.

Official BHA Rating 80

5

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Psychometry (FR) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Niarchos Family Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE Breeder: Niarchos Family cross belts, striped sleeves, WHITE cap.

Form: 020-2

Ryan Moore

12 MAKRAM (IRE) (141)

Draw

HHHHH Best 2yo run came behind subsequent Group 1 winner Palace Pier at Sandown (7f, good) and he was an eyecatching second on recent handicap/seasonal debut at Newbury (1m, good to soft), travelling well but not getting a clear run until it was too late; this unexposed 3yo is a major player up 3lb.

Official BHA Rating 80

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B g Make Believe - Spontaneous (IRE) (Sinndar (IRE)) Owner: Mr M. Al-Qatami & Mr K. M. Al-Mudhaf Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: Roger Charlton, Beckhampton Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ROYAL BLUE cap, Breeder: Frank Dunne RED star.

Form: 210

Oisin Murphy

HHH Won Lingfield novice (7f, AW) in February on second start and retains potential despite disappointing at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; no surprise if he gets back on track with a big run on handicap debut.

Official BHA Rating 76

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8 Hood worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.

Record Time: 1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17 Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs Stewards Note: REPAUPO: Following its run on 9/7/2020 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface.

EJTILAAB: Following its run on 26/6/2020 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped early-on.

MAKRAM: Following its run on 7/3/2020 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

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BETTING FORECAST: 7/2 Mars Landing, 6/1 Ajax Tavern, 13/2 Risk Taker, 7/1 Makram, Strait Of Hormuz, 8/1 Repaupo, 11/1 Barossa Red, 12/1 Siglo Six, Star Shield, 16/1 Divine Messenger, Sea Voice, 20/1 Ejtilaab

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S T E WA R D S

Doctors Roger Goulds, Peter Johnson, Ramy Saker, Guy Mitchell Commentator Alan Howes Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers Vincent McKevitt, Stuart Shilston, Steve Fox, Christopher Maiden, Lisa Cook, Sarah Collins Veterinary Officer Amy Hawthorn

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. (Chairman and Her Majesty’s Representative) Lady Celina Carter Guy Davison Guy Henderson Ian McGregor CVO Harry Morley Juliet Slot Nick Smith Alastair Warwick Shaun Parker (Chief Steward) David Jones (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Sam Angell, Steve Drowne, Chris Hill, Cody Watkins

OFFICIALS

Starters James Stenning Steven Avis Clerks of the Scales Robert Cuthbert Leigh O’Brien Judge Guy Lewis

Guy Henderson (Chief Executive Officer) Ian McGregor CVO Jonathan Parker Juliet Slot Nick Smith Alastair Warwick

A S C OT R AC E C O U R S E BETTING & GAMING L I M I T E D B OA R D Guy Henderson (Executive Chairman) Alastair Warwick (Managing Director) Ian McGregor CVO Nigel Payne Juliet Slot Nick Smith

Veterinary Surgeons Svend Kold, DrMedVet, CUEW, RFP, MRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics) Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS Simon Knapp LVO, BVetMed, BSc, MRCVS Jamie Knapp Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS Director of Racing and Public Affairs Nick Smith Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course Chris Stickels

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.45 - THE BETFRED MOBILE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5175 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £384. for three yrs old only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.

July 24th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2020, for each race won 6lb. Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 25 entries at £40. - Closed July 20th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4051; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £5175.20) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.20 - THE betfred.com FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5175 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £384. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £40. - Closed July 20th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4051; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £5175.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

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Third Race 1.55 - THE PLAY NIFTY FIFTY EXCLUSIVELY AT BETFRED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12938 to the winning horse The second to receive £3850, the third £1924 and the fourth £962. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfred. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2200 towards the prize money for this race. 17 entries at £100. - Closed July 20th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10128; Second £3356; Third £1678; Fourth £838. (Penalty Value £12938) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.30 - THE BETFRED ‘FRED’S PUSHES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12938 to the winning horse The second to receive £3850, the third £1924 and the fourth £962. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 3lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfred. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 19 entries at £100. - Closed July 20th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10128; Second £3356; Third £1678; Fourth £838. (Penalty Value £12938) Weights lowered 2lb. SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.05 - THE BETFRED VALIANT FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22684 to the winning horse The second to receive £8600, the third £4304, the fourth £2144, the fifth £1076 and the sixth £540. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, July 20th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 9lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 3lb Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfred. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Royal Hunt Cup Course. 13 entries at £400. - Closed July 20th, 2020. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £17824; Second £7316; Third £3660; Fourth £1828; Fifth £916; Sixth £456. (Penalty Value £22684) A SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.40 - THE PRINCESS MARGARET BETFRED STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17013 to the winning horse The second to receive £6450, the third £3228, the fourth £1608, the fifth £807 and the sixth £405. for two yrs old fillies only. Enter by noon, July 20th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Weights: 9st each Penalties, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 5lb. Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfred. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code.

15 entries at £300. - Closed July 20th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13368; Second £5487; Third £2745; Fourth £1371; Fifth £687; Sixth £342. (Penalty Value £17013) A SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.15 - THE BETFRED SUPPORTS JACK BERRY HOUSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7762 to the winning horse The second to receive £2310, the third £1154 and the fourth £577. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 46 entries at £60. - Closed July 20th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 4.50 - THE BETFRED TREBLE ODDS ON LUCKY 15’S HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5175 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £384. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 1lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Betfred will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 28 entries at £40. - Closed July 20th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4051; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £5175.20) SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

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UNDER THE STARS ( front cover)

Winner of the 2019 Princess Margaret Keeneland Stakes Jockey: P J McDonald

Trainer: James Tate

Owner: Saeed Manana Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

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