Ascot 2nd October 2020

AU T U M N R AC I N G WEEKEND Friday 2nd October 2020

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15– 19 JUNE 2021

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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME Welcome to the opening day of our October Racing Weekend featuring The TeenTech Noel Murless Stakes, a Listed Race over a mile and three-quarters for three-year olds.

As such, the Noel Murless has similar conditions to the final Classic of the season, The St Leger at Doncaster. This race acts as a springboard to potential Pattern staying races and some major long-distance handicaps for older horses next year.

Today, we are delighted to recognise with race titles, six local and national charities with whom we have been working this year; Berkshire Youth, TeenTech, Racing Welfare, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, the Charlie Waller Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support. More information can be found within these pages.

We race again tomorrow when the 2019 St Leger winner, Logician, continues his belated resumption in The tote.co.uk Cumberland Lodge Stakes following a setback that ruled him out of the early season.

Logician will be running in the colours of Prince Khalid Abdullah and on Sunday in Paris, the famous green, white and pink silks will be to the fore when Enable again bids for an unprecedented third victory in The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe having been a gallant runner-up last year.

Already a legend of the turf, with three wins in The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes here at Ascot amongst her phenomenal portfolio of victories, our very best wishes go to Prince Khalid, John Gosden and Frankie Dettori on what will almost certainly be the great mare’s final race.

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 1.55pm The Berkshire Youth Classified Stakes

4th Race 3.40pm The ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Gordon Carter Handicap Stakes

This race is a seven-furlong classified stakes for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 90. Unlike in a handicap when a horse’s rating reflects the weight that they will carry, the weights in this type of race are decided solely on the basis of age or sex. This means that the higher rated horses should, theoretically, hold an advantage, as they are not forced to concede weight to lower rated rivals.

This is a two-mile handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95.

To qualify for a handicap rating, horses must have run at least two times in a Flat race in Britain. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms, a horse rated 95 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 90.

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2nd Race 2.30pm The TeenTech Noel Murless Stakes (Listed Race)

5th Race 4.15pm The Charlie Waller Trust Novice Stakes

This three-year-old contest run over one mile and about six furlongs is a Listed race; a race that can only be bettered by a Group 1, 2 or 3. Many of the runners will have already shown themselves to be talented and this race provides a perfect medium for them to be tested against a better class of rival before making the jump into a Group race. Initially, the weights are set at 9st 1lb for colts and geldings and 8st 10lb for fillies before penalties are awarded to horses that have previously won above a certain level – 3lb for a Listed race victory or 5lb for a Pattern race success.

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3rd Race 3.05pm The Racing Welfare Handicap Stakes

This is a seven-furlong handicap race for threeyear-olds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95. 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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This contest is a novice stakes run over a distance of one mile about four furlongs. There are a variety of reasons why the three-year-olds and upwards in this race are still light on experience. Stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season, whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career.

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6th Race 4.50pm The Macmillan Cancer Support Handicap Stakes

This is a six-furlong handicap race for threeyear-olds 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 emaining unpenalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – 6lb in this race, as is usually the case.

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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

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.

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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 in rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

For novice steeple chasers, their 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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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 remarkable unbeaten run of 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.

While the grandeur of the Royal Meeting takes centre stage each June, Ascot is also renowned for hosting Europe’s premier midsummer middle-distance contest the following month.

The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes has been won by many of racing’s most distinguished champions including Nijinsky, Mill Reef, Dancing Brave, Nashwan, Galileo and - most recently - the remarkable mare Enable, who in July 2020 made history by becoming the first horse to win three renewals of this prestigious prize.

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TODAY’S SPONSORS Ascot would like to take this opportunity to thank today’s race sponsors for their generous support.

RACE 1

Ascot Racecourse Supports is a sponsor of Berkshire Youth (formerly Berkshire Association of Clubs for Young People), which has been serving the young people of Berkshire, delivering excellent and highly efficient youth support services for 80 years. Founded as Boys Clubs in 1940, they are the only Berkshire County Organisation of type to continue supporting youth work, youth leaders and young people across Berkshire and within the six unitary authorities. They have established working relations with 64 organisations and agencies across the county, including local alcohol prevention teams, the Youth Offending Service, the Police, local counsellors, community and church groups.

They deliver services at the community level both in their facilities and in local youth clubs. www.berkshireyouth.co.uk

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The Berkshire-based TeenTech charity was founded in 2008 and now reaches thousands of young people across the UK, helping them understand exciting opportunities in science, technology and engineering, and most importantly, their own potential to shine in those areas. They work with young people from the age of 8-19, with lively, highly interactive programmes which change perceptions and generate deep enthusiasm for learning. Ascot Racecourse has recently sponsored their “City of Tomorrow” programme, which will be delivered via virtual sessions in Slough primary and secondary schools this year. www. teentech.com

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Racing Welfare is the only charity that supports all of racing’s people including stud, stable and racecourse staff, alongside those working in associated professions - from their recruitment right through into retirement.

The charity provides a wide range of advice and guidance services, all of which are completely confidential and non-judgmental. Support is available for a wide range of life’s challenges, including physical health, mental health, bereavement, careers advice, housing, money advice, illness, addiction, relationships and retirement. Racing Welfare’s services are nationally accessible with offices in all of the main racing centres and roving Welfare Officers covering the whole of the country. www.racingwelfare.co.uk

RACE 4

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is the national charity of the British Army, providing a lifetime of support to soldiers, veterans and their families when they are in need. The Charity supports about 70,000 people in around 60 countries each year. This is done by awarding grants to individuals and families, and providing essential funding to around 90 charities and organisations that support the Army family. When the Charity hears of a person or family in need, it aims to respond within 48 hours. www.soldierscharity.org

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Charlie Waller Trust are a Berkshire-based charity who educate young people, and those with responsibility for them, throughout their journey from primary school age to the early years of their working lives, on the importance of mental health and wellbeing. They provide a wealth of consultancy, training, educational and practical resources and in 2019, delivered 729 sessions to 43,197 teachers, parents and pupils. Ascot Racecourse Supports is a proud supporter and provided funding to help the charity further expand their training programmes into primary schools in Berkshire. To find out more, visit: www.charliewaller.org

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Macmillan Cancer Support helps everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, providing physical, financial and emotional support. The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you are worried about money, work or treatment, or you just want to speak about whatever matters to you, their team will listen and try to help.

They can offer guidance and help you find the right information and support in your area. Macmillan Support Line: 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am-8pm.

To find out more, visit www.macmillan.org.uk.

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R AC E 1 1.55PM T H E B E R K S H I R E YO U T H C L A S S I F I E D S TA K E S (CLASS 3)

RACE FINISH

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

RACE START

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £12000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) SS See page 40 for conditions of this race.

Berkshire Youth 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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B g Foxwedge (AUS) - Twice Upon A Time (Primo Dominie) Owner: Mr Peter J. Skinner Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Dean Ivory, Radlett Colours: BLACK, WHITE sleeves, Breeder: Peter J. Skinner BLACK spots, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Sponsor: Dean Ivory Racing Ltd Form: 40-5631 D

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Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Ever Rigg (Dubai Destination (USA)) Owner: St Albans Bloodstock Limited Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket Colours: BRONZE. Breeder: St Albans Bloodstock Ltd Form: 2-52234 D Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld

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HHHH Multiple AW winner whose best turf performances have come with plenty of cut in the ground; conditions ideal when back to winning ways at Goodwood latest (1m1f, soft) and this tactically versatile sort is set to go well if forecast rain materialises.

Official BHA Rating 87

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Jamie Spencer

3 PRINCE OF HARTS (48) Br g Dalakhani (IRE) - Reaf (In The Wings) Owner: Mr T. W. Morley Trainer: Rod Millman, Cullompton Breeder: Harts Farm Stud Sponsor: Tote

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HHH Wore first-time cheekpieces when narrowly beaten in Class 2 Newcastle handicap in August (1m2f) and sat further off the pace than ideal when beaten at Chester/Chelmsford the next twice; might benefit from return to this trip (sole win for Luca Cumani came over a straight mile on turf) but proving expensive to follow; headgear left off.

Official BHA Rating 88 (-1)

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Rob Hornby

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3 Colours: ORANGE and PURPLE (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap.

Form: 51321-0 D

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HHHH Only one of the first six home to sit anywhere near the strong early pace when scoring for this yard at Windsor last autumn (1m, heavy) and subsequently changed hands for 170,000gns; well beaten in sole run for Stuart Williams this summer but back with Rod Millman (same owner) and no surprise to see him bounce back if the ground eases.

Official BHA Rating 90

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B c Zoffany (IRE) - Eurolink Raindance (IRE) (Alzao (USA)) Owner: Mr Corey Johnsen Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE hoops, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: A. G. Antoniades and LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.

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Hayley Turner

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HHHHH Three consecutive C&D runner-up efforts in Class 3 company, including by a head in this race 12 months ago, before last week’s mid-division effort in the Cambridgeshire; stable showing signs of emerging from difficult spell; likely thereabouts if first-time visor has positive effect.

Official BHA Rating 90

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B h Camelot - Mount McLeod (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Owner: Mr R Bruni & Partner Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket Colours: MAROON, ROYAL BLUE seams, DARK Breeder: Pier House Stud BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE and MAROON hooped cap.

Sponsor: Marco Botti Ltd Form: U32053 D

HHH Took record for this yard to 0-11 when hampered third of six at Yarmouth latest (1m2f, good to firm); return to this trip no problem but unraced on softer than good in Britain.

Official BHA Rating 89

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Stefano Cherchi (5)

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B g Excelebration (IRE) - Rebelline (IRE) (Robellino (USA)) Owner: Martin & Valerie Slade & Partner Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: DARK GREEN, RED diamond, Breeder: Skymarc Farm armlets and cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 011-353

Oisin Murphy

HHH Landed novice contests at Salisbury (6f, soft) and Epsom (7f, good to firm) last summer; three respectable efforts in defeat this term, finding only a couple too good over C&D latest (reportedly hung left-handed), and couldn’t rule out with Oisin Murphy up for the first time.

Official BHA Rating 89 Draw

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B g Zoffany (IRE) - Starship (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: The Starship Partnership Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: CERISE, WHITE hoop and Breeder: Mr Des Scott armlets, WHITE and CERISE hooped cap.

Form: 312 D BF

Tom Marquand

HHH Solid debut when 22-1 third at Newmarket (1m, good) and off the mark on fast ground at Yarmouth next time; reportedly hung right-handed when runner-up at Newbury latest (1m2f, soft) and others preferred.

Official BHA Rating 88

Visor worn first time by No. 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: WAIT FOREVER: Following its run on 17/9/2020 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

GROVE FERRY: Following its run on 4/9/2020 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

2019: SAWWAAH 4 9 3 Jim Crowley 9-1 (Owen Burrows) 10 ran

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BETTING FORECAST: 7-2 Tulfarris, 4-1 Prince of Harts, 5-1 Prejudice, 6-1 Badenscoth, Grove Ferry (IRE), Piranesi (IRE), 8-1 Wait Forever (IRE)

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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

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CREATING THE CITY OF TOMORROW Ascot Racecourse is delighted to announce its sponsorship of TeenTech’s “City of Tomorrow” programme, which will be delivered via virtual sessions in Slough primary and secondary schools this year.

The programme offers students the opportunity to design ideas for a safer, smarter, kinder City of Tomorrow, surfacing careers in the connected city, whilst increasing awareness of global sustainability goals, citizenship and their own talents. Students are asked to consider how physical spaces can provide better experiences for everyone and how they might play a part in the inclusive, digitally connected, city of the future.

The TeenTech Charity was founded in 2008 and now reaches thousands of young people across the UK, helping them understand exciting opportunities in science, technology and engineering, and most importantly, their own potential to shine in those areas. They work with young people from the age of 8-19, with lively, highly interactive programmes which change perceptions and generate deep enthusiasm for learning.

In celebration of this exciting collaboration, our 2.30pm race has been named The TeenTech Noel Murless Stakes.

To find out more, visit: www.teentech.com

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R AC E 2 2.30PM THE TEENTECH N O E L M U R L E S S S TA K E S ( C L A S S 1 ) ( L I S T E D R AC E )

RACE FINISH

One mile about six furlongs (14f abt 34yds) (2,800 metres) For three yrs old

RACE START

STALLS: CENTRE

Total race value £40000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17824; Second £7316; Third £3660; Fourth £1828. (Penalty Value £22684) A SS See page 40 for conditions of this race.

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1 BERKSHIRE ROCCO (FR) (20) Ch c Sir Percy - Sunny Again (Shirocco (GER)) Owner: Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Seserve S A G L Sponsor: Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd, Solo Refinish Solutions Ltd

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TeenTech 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.

Oisin Murphy

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Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Colours: RED, WHITE epaulets, diabolo on sleeves.

Form: 13-2242

2 WITHOUT A FIGHT (IRE) (29) B g Teofilo (IRE) - Khor Sheed (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Draw

HHHHH Hasn’t won this season but has shown top-notch form, finishing second in the Group 2 Queen’s Vase over C&D (soft) and beaten just a neck in the St Leger (14.5f, good) last time out; very much the one to beat today. Official BHA Rating 116

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Andrea Atzeni

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

Form: 3111

HHH Third on debut in June and 3-3 since (1m2f/11.6f, various ground), posting another easy win on handicap debut at Haydock last time; this is a much tougher test of his credentials, over a new trip too, but it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.

Official BHA Rating 100

Gr f Muhaarar - Almiranta (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Miss K. Rausing Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

Draw

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Harry Bentley

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 10 Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves and cap.

Form: 1262

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HHH Debut winner in June (1m2f, good) and solid form when beaten in Group 3/Listed races the next twice (good/good to soft), before fine second off top weight in Doncaster handicap (1m4f, good); half-sister Alyssa was a 14.5f Group 2 winner for yard and she’s an interesting contender now up in trip for trainer who has won two of the last four runnings of this race with fillies.

Official BHA Rating 102

B f Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Cape Victoria (Mount Nelson) Owner: Kingsclere Racing Club Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 10 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: BLACK, GOLD Cross and Breeder: Kingsclere Stud stripe on cap Sponsor: Kingsclere Stud Form: 0-44214 C

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Rob Hornby

HH Highly progressive in July, easily winning 2m handicap here (good to firm); may have been struck into, with soft ground another possible excuse, when tailed off in Goodwood Group 3 latest; retains potential but the other three runners possess better form; can flash her tail.

Official BHA Rating 91

Start moved so no corresponding times available.

Stewards Note: TABLE MOUNTAIN: Following its run on 29/8/2020 it was reported that the horse suffered a wounded right hind.

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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

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R AC E 3 3.05PM T H E R A C I N G W E L FA R E H A N D I C A P S TA K E S (CLASS 3)

RACE FINISH

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

RACE START

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £12000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) SS See page 41 for conditions of this race.

Racing Welfare 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 MERHOOB (IRE) (15)

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B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Lady Slippers (IRE) (Royal Academy (USA)) Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: John Ryan, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, Breeder: Airlie Stud WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.

Sponsor: McGladery Commercials Ltd Form: 3-14355 D

Jockey Darragh Keenan (3)

HH Won off this mark at Lingfield (6f, AW) in January and may have needed the run 15 days ago, his first since February; yard in good form but he has better strike-rate on AW than turf and this stiff 7f may stretch him.

Official BHA Rating 95

Ch g Iffraaj - Alabelle (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Manton Park Racing Trainer: Martyn Meade, Manton Breeder: Miss K. Rausing Sponsor: Meyer Timber Ltd

Draw

2 EBURY (21)

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Ray Dawson (5)

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 12 Colours: WHITE, BLACK disc, BLACK cap.

Form: 12-6604 C

3 RAAEQ (IRE) (21) B c Kingman - Jamaayel (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Draw

HHHHH Ran well over C&D at the Royal meeting and returned to form when fourth at Sandown (7f, good) latest, where he didn’t enjoy a clear run; versatile ground-wise and is a big player under Ray Dawson, who removes a valuable 5lb.

Official BHA Rating 95

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Jim Crowley

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 12 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

Form: 21-21 D

4 MISTER SNOWDON (22)

Draw

HHHH Made it two wins from four starts when landing Sandown handicap (1m, good) three weeks ago; up 6lb but did it nicely and this unexposed 3yo is open to further improvement; effective on good to soft, unraced on softer. Official BHA Rating 97

Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Welsh Cake (Fantastic Light (USA)) Owner: Mr M. J. Caddy Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 8 Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn Colours: WHITE, LIGHT GREEN stars, LIGHT Breeder: Horizon Bloodstock Limited GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars and stars on cap.

Sponsor: Richard Hughes Racing Ltd Form: 110220 D

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Shane Kelly

5 ARBALET (IRE) (13)

Draw

HHH Below-par when eighth at Doncaster (7f, good) last time but good second at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) the time before, when he had to wait for a run; this 3yo remains lightly raced and is not ruled out in first-time headgear; has twice been a non-runner because of unsuitable soft ground.

Official BHA Rating 93

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Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Miss Beatrix (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 7 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: BLACK, YELLOW, GREEN & RED Breeder: Ms Mags Durkan dartboard, WHITE sleeves, RED darts, RED cap.

Sponsor: Tiffin Sandwiches Limited Form: 000250 D

HHH On a long losing run and hasn’t shone last twice but is back over his optimum 7f trip today and is just 1lb higher than when a close second of 16 over C&D (good) three starts ago; best form is on good/good to firm ground. Official BHA Rating 90

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Josephine Gordon

3 Ch g Frankel - African Rose (Observatory (USA)) Owner: Morley, Reynolds, Watkins & Partner Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Sponsor: Tote

Draw

6 HERCULEAN (84)

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Sean Levey

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 6 Colours: YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN star, WHITE sleeves, YELLOW cap, EMERALD GREEN star.

Form: 3/5250-3 CD

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B g Excelebration (IRE) - Da’s Wish (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Owner: Mr Matthew Cottis Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Colours: YELLOW, YELLOW and Breeder: Rangefield Bloodstock DARK BLUE diabolo on sleeves.

Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management Form: 100004 D

Draw

HHH Best form for Roger Charlton was over 1m2f but ran a cracker when close third over 7f at Newmarket (soft) on stable/ seasonal debut in July; on that evidence today’s stiff 7f could be ideal; the tongue-tie adopted last time is retained; handles a variety of ground.

Official BHA Rating 89

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Hollie Doyle

8 HIERONYMUS (121) B g Dutch Art - Sleek (Oasis Dream) Owner: Mrs Pao, Mr Stafford & Mr Tucker Trainer: George Baker, Chiddingfold Breeder: Miss Y. Jacques Sponsor: Seaton Gifts

Draw

HHH Having dropped back down to his last winning mark (same today) he was a close fourth of 17 at Newbury (7f, good) last time; his mixed record this year means there are doubts about him producing another good run this afternoon, but he’s an each-way player if once more on a going day.

Official BHA Rating 87

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Nicola Currie

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 4 Colours: BLACK and PINK (quartered), BLACK sleeves, PINK armlets.

Form: 50-01D1 D

9 J U M A I R A B AY ( F R ) ( 2 2 )

Draw

HHH In tremendous form at Kempton (7f/1m, AW) this year and won by 4l there last time out in June, making virtually all back from a break; 10lb higher in a better race today and has to transfer his improvement back to turf, but he showed promise on grass early in his career and has to be respected.

Official BHA Rating 87

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B c Siyouni (FR) - Desert Sunrise (Green Desert (USA)) Owner: A & R Al Kamda Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE epaulets, YELLOW Breeder: S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

Sponsor: Varian Stable Limited Form: 5-23210 D

Andrea Atzeni

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HHH Mid-division in first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster (7f, good) last time and it’s hard to be overly confident on the back of that; however, the form of his near miss at York (7f, good to firm) in July reads well and he’s not written off, with blinkers now given a go; won his maiden on soft.

Official BHA Rating 89

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B g Compton Place - Altadena Lady (IRE) (Imperial Ballet (IRE)) Owner: Mr Peter Timmins Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Colours: BLACK, LIGHT BLUE epaulets Breeder: Lester Cullen & Whitsbury Manor Stud and armlets.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 301062 D

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1 1 LO R D O B E RO N (1 3 ) B g Mayson - Fairy Shoes (Kyllachy) Owner: Mr D J MacKay & Mrs E Burke Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Mrs Sheila Oakes Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd

Draw

HH Has won three times this year and neck second of eight at Newmarket (7f, good) last Saturday; same mark today but could be vulnerable against less-exposed rivals; best turf form on good/good to firm.

Official BHA Rating 86 (+3)

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Clifford Lee

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 2 Colours: YELLOW and EMERALD GREEN stripes, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: 20-0630 D

12 BREANSKI (13) B g Delegator - Jubilee (Selkirk (USA)) Owner: Quantum Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn Breeder: Mrs P. Good Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

Draw

HHH Not the force of old and soundly beaten in the Ayr Silver Cup last time; however, 6f on good to soft ground may have been too sharp and prior to that he was an encouraging third at Haydock (6f, soft); last win came over 7f and he could have a part to play if the ground is soft or heavy.

Official BHA Rating 85

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Oisin Murphy

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 2 Colours: PINK, large WHITE spots.

Form: 323633 CD BF

HHHH Has run well to finish third off this mark the last twice (6f, good/good to firm) and could build on those performances now back up to 7f, at which he’s achieved his last four wins (including C&D); goes on any ground.

Official BHA Rating 85

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13 TIGER CRUSADE (FR) (68)

B c No Nay Never (USA) - Folle Allure (FR) (Poliglote) Owner: Sun Bloodstock SARL & Partners Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, RED star, Breeder: Dominique Ades-Hazan & Lily Ades striped sleeves, RED cap.

Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld Form: 31-13 D BF

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Jamie Spencer

14 DIRTY RASCAL (IRE) (13)

B c Acclamation - Refusetolisten (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE)) Owner: Mr Charlie Rosier & Mrs Julia Rosier Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 13 Trainer: Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn Colours: YELLOW, PINK star and Breeder: Rosetown Bloodstock & E. McEvoy star on cap.

Sponsor: The Pheasant Inn Form: 000005 D

Draw

HHH Won on second 2yo start (6f, good) and belatedly followed up at Doncaster (7f, good) on handicap/seasonal debut, form that worked out well; solid third over C&D (good) last time out in July and, while he needs more today, that’s entirely possible from this lightly raced 3yo.

Official BHA Rating 87

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Tom Marquand

1 5 TA U R E A N S TA R ( I R E ) ( 3 7 3 ) B g Elnadim (USA) - Marhaba (Nayef (USA)) Owner: Mr Ian Moss Trainer: Luke Dace, Billingshurst Breeder: Denis McDonnell

Draw

HHH A struggle to get competitive this year until Newbury (7f, good) last time, when he went without headgear (same today) and finished a close fifth of 17; each-way possibilities if backing up that performance; wins have come on good to firmgood to soft.

Official BHA Rating 82

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Tyler Heard (7)

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 8 7 Colours: RED, WHITE sash, striped cap, BLUE sleeves.

Form: 5/00000- CD

H Dual course winner but he struggled in 2019 and makes his belated reappearance from 6lb out of the handicap; hard to fancy here, Official BHA Rating 70

Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.

Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 8, 11.

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 Adjusted Long Handicap Weight: Taurean Star 8-1 Stewards Note: ARBALET: Following its run on 19/9/2020 it was reported that the horse hung right handed under pressure.

2019: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

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Today would normally see us host ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, which holds its annual CAMRA Beer Festival bucket collection during the weekend. Since 2017, its representatives have managed to raise over £16,000 on site and so it is especially disappointing that, owning to current restrictions, we are unable to welcome them to Ascot again today.

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is the national charity of the British Army, providing a lifetime of support to soldiers, veterans and their families when they are in need.

The charity supports about 70,000 people in around 60 countries each year by awarding grants to individuals and families as well as providing essential funding to around 90 charities and organisations that support the Army family. When the charity hears of a person or family in need, it aims to respond within 48 hours.

In recognition of its hard work and contribution to servicemen worldwide, we have named our 3.40pm race The ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Gordon Carter Handicap Stakes.

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R AC E 4 3.40PM THE ABF THE SOLDIERS’ CHARIT Y GORDON CARTER H A N D I C A P S TA K E S ( C L A S S 3 )

RACE FINISH

About two miles (15f 209yds) (3,100 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 41 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

1 DA L H O R R I S G L E ( 6 8 )

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Dalvina (Grand Lodge (USA)) Owner: St Albans Bloodstock Limited Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 0 Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Colours: BRONZE. Breeder: St Albans Bloodstock Ltd Form: 1155-40

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ABF The Soldiers’ Charity 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.

Martin Harley

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2 CALLING THE WIND (IRE) (14)

Draw

HH Tried two Group 3 events last summer after his novice and handicap wins; made a fair reappearance, followed by a below-par run here in July, since which he has had wind surgery; not proven beyond 1m4f (tried 1m6f last August) but smart half-brother Dal Harraild won a 2m AW race; has left William Haggas but is in the same ownership. Official BHA Rating 95

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B g Authorized (IRE) - Al Jasrah (IRE) (Shirocco (GER)) Owner: Mrs J. A. Wakefield Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn Colours: PURPLE, WHITE sleeves, Breeder: Mount Brilliat Broodmares 11 Llc PURPLE stars, PURPLE cap, WHITE star.

Sponsor: Black Castle Sports Management Ltd Form: 124104 C

Pat Dobbs

3 ROCHESTER HOUSE (IRE) (13) Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Kalla (Monsun (GER)) Owner: John Brown & Megan Dennis Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder: Stall Ullmann Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Draw

HHH 40-1 winner here (1m6f) in July; raced freely and didn’t get home on soft ground at Haydock next time but he was back to his best when running-on fourth on a warm 1m4f race at Newbury two weeks ago; his two best turf runs were on good ground; not sure to get 2m but he’s of major interest.

Official BHA Rating 93

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Joe Fanning

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 11 Colours: RED, PURPLE sleeves, RED armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW star.

Form: 355200 D

4 N AT U R A L H I S T O R Y ( 2 1 )

Draw

HHH Ran a cracker when beaten a neck off this mark in a competitive event at Goodwood (2m5f, good) in July, but he hasn’t backed that up in two starts since; made the running on those three appearances but came from off the pace when running well at this year’s Royal Ascot (2m4f); runners from this yard can bounce back from poor runs.

Official BHA Rating 92

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B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Film Script (Unfuwain (USA)) Owner: The Queen Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 10 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET Breeder: The Queen sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe.

Form: 3/3612/-1

Oisin Murphy

5 M O N S I E U R L A M B R AY S ( 2 8 )

Draw

HHHHH Very few miles on the clock for a 5yo; runner-up at Haydock (1m6f, heavy) two years ago and not seen again until he battled his way to a win at Chester (1m4f, good) three weeks ago; back up 5lb and 2m is an interesting option for this long-striding sort who has some stamina in the pedigree.

Official BHA Rating 91

B g Champs Elysees - Windermere Island (Cadeaux Genereux) Owner: Mr Khalifa Dasmal Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Tom Clover, Newmarket Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN Breeder: Glebe Stud epaulets and armlets, hooped cap.

Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld Form: 3-21105 D

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HH Suited by switch from blinkers to visor and steps up in trip this term, winning on fast ground at Salisbury (1m6f) and York (2m) Official BHA Rating 90 in July; two lesser displays since and his tendency to hang left is a concern.

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Jack Mitchell

6 C’EST NO MOUR (GER) (15)

Draw

4 B g Champs Elysees - C’Est L’Amour (GER) (Whipper (USA)) Owner: Mr P. R. Hedger & P C F Racing Ltd Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Simon Hodgson, Hook Colours: RED, GOLD sleeves, Breeder: Graf u.Grafin v. Stauffenberg BROWN and GOLD quartered cap.

Form: 413123

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Tom Marquand

HHH Creditable fourth in this race two years ago on sole attempt at 2m; others finished more strongly that day but he’s been staying on well over 1m4f/1m6f in excellent campaign for his new trainer this season; considered.

Official BHA Rating 85

B g Cacique (IRE) - Pure Joy (Zamindar (USA)) Owner: Mr M. Channon Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Sponsor: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

Draw

7 BEHOLDEN (10)

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William Buick

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 9 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK seams, BLACK cap.

Form: 222 BF

HHHH Bumper winner; runner-up on all three starts under Flat rules, the latest when never nearer on the step up from 1m4f to 2m for handicap debut at Lingfield (AW) ten days ago; return to turf is not a great concern and he has more to offer in staying handicaps.

Official BHA Rating 75 (+1) Visor worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Record Time: 3m 24.12s by Mizzou age 4 wt 8-12 good to firm, 29/04/15 Median Time: 3 mins 33.30 secs 2019: LANDA BEACH (IRE) 3 8 10 David Probert 6-1 (Andrew Balding) 11 ran

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R AC E 5 4 .1 5 P M T H E C H A R L I E WA L L E R T R U S T N O V I C E S TA K E S (CLASS 3)

RACE FINISH

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

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

Total race value £12000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) SS See page 41 for conditions of this race.

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1 G R AT O T ( F R ) ( 3 7 )

Draw

Jockey

Draw

Charlie Waller Trust 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.

Shane Kelly

Br g Le Havre (IRE) - Absolute Lady (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Wetumpka Racing Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 8 Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage Colours: MAROON, WHITE stripe, Breeder: Franklin Finance S.A. halved sleeves.

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2 TYSON FURY (20) Ch c Iffraaj - Za Za Zoom (IRE) (Le Vie Dei Colori) Owner: Balasuriya,CookCunningham,Gowing,Spencer Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket Breeder: Scuderia Archi Romani Sponsor: Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

Draw

H Brother to French 1,000 and French Oaks winner La Cressonniere; left John Gosden’s for 10,000gns unraced in October 2018; Official BHA Rating form on good to soft at Ayr (1m2f) and Lingfield (11.6f) suggests he is best watched here.

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Kieran Shoemark

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 8 Colours: WHITE, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap.

Form: 10 D

3 CADEAU D’OR (FR) (21)

Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Hill of Grace (Desert Prince (IRE)) Owner: John And Anne Soul Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: YELLOW, RED hoops, Breeder: Framont Ltd & Meridian International DARK BLUE sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 5-3

Draw

HHHH Asserted late on in 1m4f novice at Doncaster (20-1) on debut; 40-1 and found the St Leger (1m6f, again on good) a tough task when next seen over two months later but, even if the form of bare result may be doubted, he showed enough to think he has a major chance today.

Official BHA Rating 103

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Oisin Murphy

4 D U C K A N D VA N I S H ( 1 5 ) B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Froglet (Shaamit (IRE)) Owner: Mr B. Haggas Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: J. B. Haggas Sponsor: BROOK TAVERNER

Draw

HHH Fair form in novice events at Sandown (1m, good) last September and Salisbury (1m2f, good) when next seen three weeks ago; stuck to his task very well in three-way photo last time, suggesting he will stay 1m4f; player.

Official BHA Rating 79 (-1)

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Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Colours: WHITE, RED braces, BLACK cap.

Form: 6-202 BF

5 GOLDEN RULES (59)

Draw

HHH Promise on good to soft as 2yo; fair form now on three of his four starts (had wind surgery after the other) and was reeled in only close home in a maiden on good ground at Pontefract two weeks ago; considered.

Official BHA Rating 75

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B c Golden Horn - Sinnamary (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mr A. E. Oppenheimer Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket Colours: BLACK and WHITE (halved), Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd sleeves reversed, RED cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 4

HHHHH Well bred; 9-2 in maiden at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) early last month, slowly away and checked leaving stalls, which left him with great deal to do but he made steady headway into fourth of 13 despite carrying head rather high; beaten about only 3l, that was fair form and he could be a big improver.

Official BHA Rating -

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Martin Harley

6 MADE FOR MINDS (IRE) (-)

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B g Australia - Rock of Ridd (IRE) (Antonius Pius (USA)) Owner: Bjarne Minde Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: WHITE and DARK BLUE stripes, Breeder: Mr B. Minde WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, RED spots.

Form:

Ryan Moore

HH €220,000 foal, €245,000 yearling; second foal; dam champion 3yo filly in Scandinavia (including 1m1f Listed win; stayed 1m4f), half-sister to Scandinavian champion older horse Bank Of Burden (1m1f-1m4f Group 3 winner); tongue tied for debut; from a top yard that also runs Duck And Vanish, he needs a market check.

Official BHA Rating Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6.

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: GRATOT: Following its run on 26/8/2020 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

CADEAU D’OR: Following its run on 11/9/2020 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

2019: CARAVAN OF HOPE (IRE) 3 9 5 Ryan Moore 5-6 (Hugo Palmer) 5 ran

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BETTING FORECAST: 7-4 Tyson Fury, 7-2 Duck And Vanish, 4-1 Made For Minds (IRE), 9-2 Golden Rules, 11-2 Cadeau d’Or (FR), 40-1 Gratot (FR)

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Elegance is an attitude Kate Winslet

Record collection

In recognition of the “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” fundraising event, organised annually

by Macmillan Cancer Support and held this year on 25th September, Ascot staff members recently came together for a week of sociallydistanced coffee mornings which raised over £1,000 for the charity’s Windsor & Ascot branch.

Macmillan Cancer Support helps everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, providing physical, financial and emotional support. The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you are worried about money, work or treatment, or you just want to speak about whatever matters to you, their team will listen listen and try to help. They can offer guidance and help you find the right information and support in your area.

The impact of the pandemic has had a catastrophic impact on Macmillan’s income and ability to fundraise, and with 98% of the charity’s income coming from the public, there is no better time to help.

We applaud the tremendous work that Macmillan nurses perform every day and have named our 4.50pm race today The Macmillan Cancer Support Handicap Stakes in their honour.

Macmillan Support Line: 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am-8pm www.macmillan.org.uk

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R AC E 6 4.50PM T H E M AC M I L L A N C A N C E R S U P P O R T H A N D I C A P S TA K E S (CLASS 2)

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

RACE START

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £25000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12140; Second £4058; Third £2028; Fourth £1015; Fifth £508; Sixth £253. (Penalty Value £15562.50) SS See page 45 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

1 P I STO L E T TO ( USA ) (48)

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Jockey

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Macmillan Cancer Support 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.

Tom Queally

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B c War Front (USA) - Lerici (USA) (Woodman (USA)) Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery & Mr Jon A Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 7 Thompson Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, Trainer: John Ryan, Newmarket WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.

Breeder: Tada Nobutaka Form: 42-3000

2 SOCIETY LION (27)

Draw

HH Group 3 runner-up for Aidan O’Brien last year and, having changed hands for 60,000gns, makes stable debut with trainer among the winners; needs to improve on what he’s shown so far this year, however.

Official BHA Rating 98

B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pavlosk (USA) (Arch (USA)) Owner: Mr K. Abdullah Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket Colours: GREEN, PINK sash and cap, Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd WHITE sleeves.

Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc Form: 1-42133

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Ryan Moore

3 D E S E R T S A FA R I ( I R E ) ( 1 2 )

B c Slade Power (IRE) - Risen Sun (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Colours: SILVER, tassel on cap.

Breeder: Godolphin Form: 2-35013 D BF Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Draw

HHHH Won at Glorious Goodwood (7f) and close third of 16 over that same trip here last time, when leading over 2f out; that suggests this first crack at 6f is well worth a go; has won heavy/good to firm.

Official BHA Rating 97 (-1)

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Joe Fanning

4 MUSICALITY (21)

Draw

HH Won in good style at Chelmsford (6f, AW) two starts ago and goes back up in trip after finishing third of six over 5f there last time; showed promise on turf last year but has to prove his current mark isn’t beyond him.

Official BHA Rating 94 (-1)

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B g Kyllachy - Allegro Viva (USA) (Distant View (USA)) Owner: Biddestone Racing XIII Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Colours: RED, PURPLE stars on sleeves, Breeder: J. Dance RED cap, PURPLE star.

Sponsor: Biddestone Stud Ltd Form: 21210 D

Andrea Atzeni

5 COLD FRONT (22)

Draw

HHH Runner-up on handicap debut at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in August then went one better at Newmarket (6f, soft); disappointing at Doncaster (6.5f, good) since but retains potential and no surprise to see him bounce back with a big run, especially if the ground is soft.

Official BHA Rating 94

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B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Cloud Line (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Lael Stable Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cross belts, Breeder: Lael Stables EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap.

Form: 2-22102

HHHH Won 7f maiden at Haydock in June and bounced back from handicap-debut defeat (1m) when second at Doncaster (7f) last month; showed good pace that day and this drop back to 6f could be just what he needs; effective on good-heavy ground, Official BHA Rating 93 unraced on faster.

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Tom Marquand

6 B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Kinematic (Kyllachy) Owner: The Queen Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: The Queen

Draw

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Oisin Murphy

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Colours: PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe.

Form: 21-20 BF

HHH Won valuable Doncaster sales race (6.5f, good to firm) on second 2yo start and reappeared with good second to subsequent Listed winner Starman in Doncaster novice (6f, good to firm) in August; midfield in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, good to soft) last time but Official BHA Rating 92 not written off given earlier promise.

Draw

7 ADDITIONAL (IRE) (75)

Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Aris (IRE) (Danroad (AUS)) Owner: Canning Downs & Partner Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Martyn Meade, Manton Colours: WHITE, MAROON hoop.

Breeder: D. Farrington And Canning Downs Form: 3100

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Rob Hornby

HH Runaway winner of Lingfield novice (7f, good) in June, his second start, and it’s too soon to write him off, but he’s been beaten a long way in Listed races the last twice (pulled hard latest) and has something to prove.

Official BHA Rating 91

B c Bated Breath - Kendal Mint (Kyllachy) Owner: Clipper Logistics Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket Breeder: Glebe Stud

Draw

8 FRESH (22)

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Kieran Shoemark

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 9 Colours: GREY. Form: 54214 D BF

HHH Made winning handicap debut at Kempton (6f, AW) in August and respectable fourth off this 7lb higher mark at Doncaster (6f, good) subsequently; could have more to come on just his sixth start, but such improvement is needed.

Official BHA Rating 86 Draw

9 M A N Y A S TA R ( I R E ) ( 1 6 )

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Many Hearts (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA)) Owner: Mrs Phoebe Hobby Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 9 Trainer: James Given, Willoughton Colours: TURQUOISE, NAVY BLUE Breeder: T. Stack collar and cuffs, PINK cap.

Sponsor: Brightwalton Stud Form: 20-1321 D

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David Probert

1 0 B U H T U R I ( I R E ) ( 2 1 )

Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Moon’s Whisper (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 9 Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Colours: ROYAL BLUE, Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

Form: 563-220 D

Draw

HH Made it two wins from four starts since being gelded when scoring by 2l at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) latest; has a progressive profile but a 6lb rise in this hotter race demands more; unraced on slow ground.

Official BHA Rating 86

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Jim Crowley

1 1 R O VA N I E M I ( I R E ) ( 6 8 )

B c Oasis Dream - Landmark (USA) (Arch (USA)) Owner: Sun Bloodstock SARL Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 5 Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, RED star, Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd striped sleeves, RED cap.

Form: 21-335

Draw

HH Went close on reappearance at Haydock (6f, good to soft) in June and enters calculations on that form, which has worked out well; however, soundly beaten when second of four at Newmarket next time, and only ninth at Chester three weeks ago; others are Official BHA Rating 86 more compelling.

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Harry Bentley

1 2 STO N E C I RC L E ( I R E ) (1 3 )

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HH 7f 2yo winner who has run fair races in defeat off this mark in his three handicaps this summer (7f/1m); however, today’s drop to 6f needs to prompt improvement.

Official BHA Rating 82

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Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Candlehill Girl (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: The Fitzrovians 3 Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 4 Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket Colours: CERISE, ETON BLUE sleeves, Breeder: Stephen Curran hooped cap.

Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing Form: 004605 D

Ray Dawson (5)

HH Won valuable 6.2f sales race in Ireland last September and is well handicapped on that form; however, no better than fourth across his six starts this year and others appeal more.

Official BHA Rating 81

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6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 12.

Record Time: 1 min 11.05 secs by Blue Point age 3 wt 9-1 good to firm, 03/05/17 Median Time: 1 min 13.70 secs Stewards Note: FRESH: Following its run on 10/9/2020 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

2019: TINTO 3 8 6 Marco Ghiani 16-1 (Amanda Perrett) 10 ran

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BETTING FORECAST: 9-2 Society Lion, 11-2 Cold Front, 7-1 Musicality, 15-2 King’s Lynn, 9-1 Fresh, Many A Star (IRE), 10-1 Desert Safari (IRE), 11-1 Additional (IRE), 12-1 Buhturi (IRE), Rovaniemi (IRE), Stone Circle (IRE), 18-1 Pistoletto (USA)

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eventmasters.co.uk

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Geotech Soil Stabilisation Ltd (Trading as GEOBIND®)

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TODAY’S OFFICIALS A S C OT A U T H O R I T Y (HOLDINGS) L I M I T E D B OA R D

A S C OT R AC E C O U R S E L I M I T E D B OA R D

S T E WA R D S

Doctors Peter Johnson, Ramy Saker, John Heathcock, Guy Mitchell Commentator Stewart Machin Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers Mel Baker Lisa Cook Steve Fox Jeremy Willis Christopher Maiden 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 Nick Smith Alastair Warwick

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward) John Paxman (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Steve Drowne, Graham Ford, Chris Hill, Cody Watkins

OFFICIALS

Starters Robert Supple James Stenning Clerk of the Scales Robert Cuthbert Judge Guy Lewis

Guy Henderson (Chief Executive Officer) Ian McGregor CVO Jonathan Parker 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 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 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 1.55 - THE BERKSHIRE YOUTH CLASSIFIED 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 0-90. Enter by noon, September 26th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th.

Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st; fillies 9st 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st 3lb Penalties, after September 19th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. Berkshire Youth has sponsored this race and 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. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. 19 entries at £60. - Closed September 26th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503.

(Penalty Value £7762.80) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.30 - THE TEENTECH NOEL MURLESS STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22684 to the winning horse The second to receive £8600, the third £4304 and the fourth £2144. for three yrs old only. Enter by noon, September 26th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb Penalties, after March 31st, 2020, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb. TeenTech has sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 7 entries at £200. - Closed September 26th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17824; Second £7316; Third £3660; Fourth £1828. (Penalty Value £22684) A SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. 40 TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Third Race 3.05 - THE RACING WELFARE 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 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 19th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. RACING WELFARE has sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £1500 towards the prize money for this race. 34 entries £60. - Closed September 26th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.40 - THE ABF THE SOLDIERS’ CHARITY GORDON CARTER 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 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. 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 5lb Penalties, after September 19th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. ABF THE SOLDIERS’ CHARITY will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2700 towards the prize money for this race. 15 entries at £60. - Closed September 26th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.15 - THE CHARLIE WALLER TRUST NOVICE 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 novice three yrs old and upwards.

Enter by noon, September 26th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 8lb; fillies 9st 3lb Penalties, a winner of a race 6lb Of 2 races 10lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Charlie Waller Trust has sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £6750 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 CHARLIE WALLER TRUST. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 13 entries at £60. - Closed September 26th, 2020. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.50 - THE MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4660, the third £2330, the fourth £1165, the fifth £582 and the sixth £292. for three yrs old only, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 85 and below). £125 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 30th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after September 19th, 2020, for each race won 6lb. MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT has sponsored this race and 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. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £3300 towards the prize money for this race. 15 entries at £125. - Closed September 26th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12140; Second £4058; Third £2028; Fourth £1015; Fifth £508; Sixth £253. (Penalty Value £15562.50) SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

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HEREBY ( front cover)

Winner of the 2019 Londonmetric Noel Murless Stakes Jockey: Harry Bentley

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

Owner: J H Richmond-Watson Breeder: Lawn Stud

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