Ascot 3rd October 2020

AU T U M N R AC I N G WEEKEND Saturday 3rd October 2020

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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME Welcome to day two of our October Racing Weekend featuring the £80,000 tote.co.uk Challenge Cup Handicap supported by a fascinating card including two Group Three and two Listed Races.

The recently launched UK Tote Group is a very welcome sponsor today and is also supporting The tote.co.uk Rous Stakes (Listed) and The tote.uk Cumberland Lodge Stakes (Group Three). The headline act today is undoubtedly in the latter, as 2019 St Leger winner, Logician, continues his belated resumption following a setback that ruled him out of the early season.

Our thanks go to the UK Tote Group today and I would encourage you to download their excellent new Placepot app which was launched this week.

Also sponsoring today is John Guest Racing, who have been with us at Ascot for 23 years and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support during these troubling times. John Guest Racing sponsor three races today, the highlight of which is the Group Three John Guest Racing Bengough Stakes over six furlongs, a race which may well provide runners in the Group One QIPCO British Champions Sprint later this month.

The aforementioned Logician will be running in the colours of Prince Khalid Abdullah today and tomorrow 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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TO DAY ’ S SPONSORS

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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 1.20pm The John Guest Racing British EBF Stakes (Listed Race)

This seven-furlong contest for three-year-old and upwards fillies and mares, which are E.B.F. eligible, 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 8st 12lb for three-year-olds and 9st for four-year-olds and upwards, before penalties are awarded to horses that have previously won above a certain level – 3lb for a Listed race success, 5lb for a Group 3 race victory or 7lb for a Group 1 or 2 success.

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2nd Race 1.55pm The tote.co.uk Rous Stakes (Listed Race)

The second race this afternoon is another Listed contest, although this particular event is to be run over five furlongs and is open to three-year-olds and upwards which have not won a Group 1 Pattern race after March 31st, 2020. Initially, the weights are set at 9st for colts and geldings and 8st 9lb for fillies, before penalties are incurred dependant on class of race won - 3lb for a Listed race success, 5lb for those successful in a Group 3 or 7lb for a Group 2 victory.

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3rd Race 2.30pm The tote.co.uk Cumberland Lodge Stakes (Group 3)

This race for three-year-olds and upwards, run over one mile and about four furlongs, 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.

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Initially, the weights are allocated on the basis of age and sex before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to lining up here – 3lb to Group 3 winners, 5lb for a Group 2 victory or 7lb to those successful in a Group 1.

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4th Race 3.05pm The tote.co.uk Challenge Cup (Heritage Handicap)

This race is a seven-furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from within a specific ratings band, but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Despite there being no rating restrictions, the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tends to make open handicaps very competitive races.

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5th Race 3.40pm The John Guest Racing Bengough Stakes (Group 3)

Like the 2.30pm race, this is a Group 3 contest for three-year-olds and upwards, although this particular event will be run over the shorter distance of six furlongs. The penalty structure and basis on which weight is allocated remains the same.

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6th Race 4.15pm The John Guest Racing Handicap Stakes

This is a five-furlong handicap race for three-year-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 Wglower 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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18 ESTIMATE (IRE) (50) B f Monsun (Ger) - Ebaziya (IRE) (Darshaan) Owner: Trainer: Breeder:

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

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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 by stamina influence and a half-sister to Enzeli (by Kahyasi), winner of this in 1999 - is replete with stamina.

Official BHA Rating 108

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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 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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R AC E 1 1.20PM T H E J O H N G U E S T R AC I N G B R I T I S H E B F S TA K E S ( C L A S S

1) RACE FINISH

( R E G I S T E R E D A S T H E O C TO B E R S TA K E S ) ( L I S T E D R AC E ) Seven furlongs (7f ) (1,400 metres) For three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

RACE START

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

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 42 for conditions of this race.

John Guest Racing 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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ONASSIS (IRE) (24)

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B f Dubawi (IRE) - Jacqueline Quest (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Owner: Triermore Stud & The Hon P. Stanley Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury Form: 1-14104 C D

Jockey Hayley Turner

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B f Teofilo (IRE) - Ethereal Sky (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Owner: Mr Robert Ng Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Colours: PURPLE, RED star and Breeder: Godolphin sleeves, RED cap, PURPLE star.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 0410-05 D

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HHHH Held up; won the Sandringham at Royal Ascot (1m, soft) on return and significantly better form since, including when winning a 1m Listed contest at Chantilly and fourth of 15 in 7f Group 3 at Doncaster on latest outing; place claims but she probably needs better still for the win.

Official BHA Rating 99

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Rob Hornby

HHHHH Pretty useful, including in the mud, last year in France and again when fifth of 12 in handicap at Chester (7f, good) three weeks ago on second run for this yard; good deal better is seemingly required if she’s to emulate Di Fede who won this for the same yard in 2018 and 2019 but this one finished strongly from the back at 50-1 in that latest start, which looked promising.

Official BHA Rating 91

L A P I DA RY ( 2 2 )

B f Kodiac - Carved Emerald (Pivotal) Owner: Andrew Knott & Wetumpka Racing Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage Breeder: Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds Sponsor: Tote

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Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 0 Colours: RED, WHITE sleeves, RED stars, RED cap, WHITE star.

Form: 0-00202

HH Two front-running wins last summer and runner-up on two of her last three starts, but all of that form leaves her with a great deal to find here.

Official BHA Rating 77

Ch f Bated Breath - Affluent (Oasis Dream) Owner: H.H. SH Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: D. J. and Mrs Deer Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited

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Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12 Colours: RED, WHITE armlets, striped cap.

Form: 112212- C D

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HHHH Exemplary record last season, when her three wins included the Albany at Royal Ascot (good to soft; unraced on worse) and the Rockfel at Newmarket while her three seconds included in the Group 1 Moyglare Stud and the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf; missed the 1000 Guineas with a setback but has a great chance here if resuming in the form shown last season.

Official BHA Rating 110 B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Mango Lady (Dalakhani (IRE)) Owner: Mr Salah Fustok Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: Chris Wall, Newmarket Colours: TERRACOTTA, BLACK cap.

Breeder: Deerfield Farm Form: 2-11 CD Sponsor: Tote

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HHHH Absent for a year after promising 2yo debut but won Sandown maiden in August and C&D handicap (again 7f on good) nearly five weeks later; withdrawn when ground was soft in late August; this race demands a good deal more but she’s made impressive headway thus far and looks capable of better.

Official BHA Rating 91

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Pat Cosgrave

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B f Helmet (AUS) - Secret Insider (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Owner: Gail Brown Racing (A) Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PURPLE hoop Breeder: Alvediston Stud & Partners and diamond on cap.

Sponsor: Alvediston Stud Form: 4-44110 D

Silvestre De Sousa

HH Sported cheekpieces over 7f on last three starts, landing two handicaps at Sandown on good to firm before well held when 25-1 in a Group 3 at Doncaster; showed promise earlier on good to soft; even the best form of those two wins suggests this will be a stiff task.

Official BHA Rating 90

H E LV E Z I A ( I R E ) ( 3 5 )

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B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Dame d’Honneur (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Owner: Westerberg Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Colours: MAROON, ROYAL BLUE hoop, Breeder: E. Mulhern, J. Flynn & Mrs M. Haughey sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd D Form: 3013

Richard Kingscote

HH Won easily in a maiden at Chepstow in August; respectable third on handicap debut at Newmarket (again 7f on soft) two weeks later but she needs to leave that form a long way behind for a prominent finish today.

Official BHA Rating 82

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B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Quiet Protest (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Owner: Mr A. Davis Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: Henry Candy, Wantage Colours: GREY, WHITE epaulets, WHITE and Breeder: Equity Growth Partners Ltd GREY halved sleeves, MAROON cap, WHITE star.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 453-020

David Probert

HHH Third in last year’s Group 3 Cornwallis (5f, good to soft) and good second in Listed race at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) this August; place chance on that form but she never threatened in Group 3 when upped to 7f at Doncaster on latest outing, keeping on but about 2l behind Onassis.

Official BHA Rating 97

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B f Dubawi (IRE) - Joyeuse (Oasis Dream) Owner: Mr K. Abdullah Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

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Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12 Colours: GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

Form: 11-1205

HHHH Unraced on softer than good; excellent, neck second in 7f Listed race at Haydock (good to firm) in June and respectable fifth in Listed race at Newbury (7f) 15 days ago; while the Haydock run is clearly her best, even that latest display gives her each-way claims.

Official BHA Rating 102 Draw

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Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Layla Jamil (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Owner: Godolphin Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE. Breeder: Grangemore Stud Form: 1-1 D Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

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HHHH Game winner of a maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last August on sole start as 2yo; did not need to improve to make all in a novice race at Catterick (7f, good) when next seen two weeks ago but she dominated and has potential for top yard.

Official BHA Rating 88

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B f Oasis Dream - Midnight Thoughts (USA) (Henrythenavigator (USA)) Owner: Apple Tree Stud Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN star, Breeder: Appletree Stud striped sleeves.

Sponsor: Apple Tree Stud Form: 121063 D

Cieren Fallon

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B f Camacho - Thanks (IRE) (Kheleyf (USA)) Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Mrs E. Thompson

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HHHH Made a very bright start to this season in 1m handicaps; tried three 1m Listed races since and latest third of 15 at Newmarket (tongue tied first time) was career-best form; all turf starts on good ground; she needs to find extra to win this but has a place chance.

Official BHA Rating 98

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Daniel Tudhope

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12 Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, YELLOW cap.

Form: 1-21 D

HHHH Won debut at Newmarket (7f, heavy) last November, pipped at Thirsk (6f, good) on reappearance and improved for easy odds-on win in Catterick novice (7f, heavy) in August; her sights are raised considerably but the best may well not yet have been seen from her.

Official BHA Rating 91

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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: DI FEDE (IRE) 4 9 0 Silvestre De Sousa 7-4 (Ralph Beckett) 12 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

3-1 Daahyeh, 6-1 Tomorrow’s Dream (FR), 13-2 Onassis (IRE), Jovial, With Thanks (IRE), 9-1 Leafhopper (IRE), 10-1 Double Or Bubble (IRE), 12-1 Gypsy Whisper, 16-1 Helvezia (IRE), 18-1 Jouska, 22-1 Elegant Light, 25-1 Lapidary

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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

R AC E 2 1.55PM T H E TOT E .CO.U K R O U S S TA K E S RACE FINISH

( C L A S S 1 ) ( L I S T E D R AC E ) Five furlongs (5f ) (1,000 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

RACE START

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £35000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15596; Second £6402; Third £3203; Fourth £1600; Fifth £802; Sixth £399. (Penalty Value £19848.50) A SS See page 42 for conditions of this race.

tote 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.

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B g Equiano (FR) - Joyeaux (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Owner: Doug Graham,Ian Davison,Alan Drysdale 1 Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevrons, Breeder: Redgate BStock & Peter Bottowley BStock WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars and cap.

Sponsor: Denton Hall Racing Ltd Form: 600123 CD BF

Jockey Connor Beasley

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MOSS GILL (IRE) (24)

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Sharaarah (IRE) (Oasis Dream) Owner: G Van Cutsem, J & S Bethell Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: James Bethell, Middleham Colours: MAUVE, YELLOW sash.

Breeder: Camas Park & Lynch Bages Form: 0-16136 D Sponsor: Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing

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HHHH Back to his best with good efforts at Beverley (5f) and then York (6f) in late summer before very respectable third at Doncaster (5f; led) last time when not quite at his very best on that quick return to action; has had 24 days to recover since and has big chance of repeating last year’s win in this (on soft) if back in peak form.

Official BHA Rating 109

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Daniel Tudhope

HHH Won a Listed race at York in July and similar form when 3l third in Group 1 Nunthorpe at the same track in August; either piece of form would make him a strong contender here but he does go well particularly well at York and wasn’t in the same form at Doncaster last time, so there is a slight doubt about him here; versatile as regards ground. Official BHA Rating 109

TA R B O O S H ( 2 4 )

B g Bahamian Bounty - Mullein (Oasis Dream) Owner: The Guys & Dolls & Sandfield Racing Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow Breeder: Landmark Racing Limited Sponsor: Bedding Heaven Ltd

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Graham Lee

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 3 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE hoops, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, PINK cap, ROYAL BLUE stars.

Form: 045351 D

4 A L JA DY ( F R ) ( 1 1 )

B g Bated Breath - No Truth (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mrs J. Morley Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld

Draw

HHH Well suited by a flat track, with best RPRs coming at York and Doncaster, the latter track being the scene of back-to-form Listed win last time; versatile as regards ground and a contender if - and it is clearly an ‘if’ - showing his form at this track.

Official BHA Rating 107

9

Charles Bishop

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 0 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star.

D Form: 131011

5

MAKANAH (24)

B g Mayson - Diane’s Choice (Komaite (USA)) Owner: Axom LXXI Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton Breeder: Y. E. Mullin & Theobalds Stud Sponsor: Axom Ltd

Draw

HHHH Useful 6f handicapper but has found improvement for recent drop to 5f, making it two from two at this trip with good latest win in useful conditions event at Beverley (good; previous win was on soft); reapplied cheekpieces worn last time are left off here; in the mix on that form and could well have further improvement in him at 5f; shortlisted. Official BHA Rating 107

1

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 0 Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE diamonds, WHITE cap, DARK BLUE diamonds.

Form: 0-14240 D

HH Useful handicapper but form is a notch below what will be needed to win this and others preferred; versatile as regards ground (yet to win on slower than good to soft but has run well on soft).

Official BHA Rating 103

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Paul Mulrennan

2 T I S M A RV E L LO US (1 4 )

Draw

6

6

B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Mythicism (Oasis Dream) Owner: Miss J. Deadman & Mr S. Barrow Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE spots Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd on sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited Form: 4-44012 CD

Adam Kirby

HHHH Not quite at his best when fourth to Dakota Gold on soft in this last year and confidence in his chance will be diminished if there’s been a lot of rain; overall has a good record at this track and has been close to his very smart best with two good efforts lately since back from a short break, so a contender, ground permitting.

Official BHA Rating 107

A L R AYA ( 2 6 )

B f Siyouni (FR) - Fig Roll (Bahamian Bounty) Owner: H.H. SH Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Breeder: Ed’s Stud Ltd Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited

Draw

7

5

David Egan

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 9 Colours: RED, WHITE armlets, striped cap.

Form: 1-42203 D

HHH Best form this season when close second to Moss Gill in Listed race at York in July but not so good twice since, last time behind Tis Marvellous on good to soft at Leicester; very best form is on good ground and significant rain would be a concern; others appeal more.

Official BHA Rating 102

GLAMOROUS ANNA (14)

Draw

8

B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Go Glamorous (IRE) (Elnadim (USA)) Owner: Robert & Nina Bailey Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 Trainer: Christopher Mason, Caerwent Colours: RED, BLACK star, Breeder: Mr Robert & Mrs Nina Bailey WHITE sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Chepstow Garden Centre Form: 621164 D

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William Cox

9

9

HAREEM QUEEN (IRE) (119)

Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Dulcian (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: Mr John Dance Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 9 Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Colours: WHITE, MAROON and Breeder: Corduff Stud PURPLE striped sleeves.

Sponsor: Vertem Asset Management Form: 12-3110 D

Draw

HHH Back-to-back handicap wins at Windsor and Goodwood in July and seemed to excel herself when fourth in a Group 3 at Newbury (led) last time; bit more needed even if repeating that improved form here; has twice been withdrawn when the ground has been soft.

Official BHA Rating 100

11

Richard Kingscote

HH Progressive 5f handicapper on the AW last winter before successful step up to Listed company at Lingfield in February; needs to find more on that form here and has been off since down-the-field run back from a break on second start on turf at Newmarket in June; has yet to prove she’s as effective on grass.

Official BHA Rating 95 Draw

10 LAST EMPIRE (15)

B f Pivotal - Final Dynasty (Komaite (USA)) Owner: Clipper Logistics Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Breeder: Mrs G. S. Rees and Douglas McMahon

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 Colours: GREY. Form: 40-6022 BF

4

Tom Eaves

9

11 MAID IN INDIA (IRE) (20)

Draw

HHH All three wins came at 6f in summer 6f; career-best form when second to Dakota Gold in Listed race at Beverley (5f, soft) on penultimate start but needs a bit more aided by only a 1lb pull now; not quite so good last time. Official BHA Rating 99

10

Br m Bated Breath - Indian Maiden (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Owner: Mr Con Harrington Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 9 Trainer: Eric Alston, Preston Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE hollow box, Breeder: C. F. Harrington check cap.

Form: 01-3004 D

Jamie Spencer

1 2 M AY G O L D ( 1 5 )

B m Mayson - Spanish Gold (Vettori (IRE)) Owner: Farleigh Racing Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Farleigh Court Racing Partnership Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management

Draw

HHHHH Has had problems with her eyes, which may help explain up-and-down look to her form; beat Dakota Gold in a Group 3 at Newbury last season and either that form or her last-time-out fourth in a Group 1 at The Curragh (good) would give her a good chance; has won on soft/heavy; big player if again in top form.

Official BHA Rating 107

12

Hayley Turner

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 9 Colours: MAUVE, LIGHT BLUE cross belts.

Form: 1650-30 D

H Useful handicapper at her best but not near peak form in two starts this season; sixth in this last year; not easily fancied here.

Official BHA Rating 94

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13 PEGGIE SUE (15)

B m Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Aunt Minnie (Night Shift (USA)) Owner: West Racing Partnership Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 9 Trainer: Adam West, Epsom Colours: RED, large BLACK spots, Breeder: Sean Gollogly armlets and cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 414230 D

8

Robert Havlin

1 4 S TA R I N T H E M A K I N G ( 1 5 ) B f Muhaarar - Lonely Ahead (USA) (Rahy (USA)) Owner: Mr A D Spence & Mr M B Spence Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Timeform

Draw

HH Useful handicapper who has won over as far as 6f and (at 5f) on soft but is very speedy and an easy 5f on a sound surface is probably her optimum combination; either way, she has plenty to find here and others are preferred.

Official BHA Rating 88

13

Hector Crouch

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 9 Colours: RED, WHITE sleeves, BLUE and WHITE striped cap.

Form: 245015

HH Useful handicapper who was back to winning ways at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) on penultimate start before respectable run in Listed race at Ayr (5.5f) last time; plenty more needed to be involved here, dropped back to a bare 5f. Official BHA Rating 90

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

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 2019: DAKOTA GOLD 5 9 3 Connor Beasley 15-8 (Michael Dods) 11 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

10-3 Maid In India (IRE), 7-1 Dakota Gold, Last Empire, 8-1 Aljady (FR), Tis Marvellous, 9-1 Tarboosh, 10-1 Al Raya, 12-1 Moss Gill (IRE), 14-1 Makanah, Star In The Making, 22-1 Glamorous Anna, Hareem Queen (IRE), Maygold, Peggie Sue

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Record collection

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 2.30PM T H E TOT E .CO.U K C U M B E R L A N D L O D G E S TA K E S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 1) (GROUP 3) 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 £55000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £24508; Second £10060; Third £5033; Fourth £2514; Fifth £1260; Sixth £627. (Penalty Value £31190.50) A SS See page 43 for conditions of this race.

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A LO U N A K ( F R ) ( 3 5 )

B h Camelot - Awe Struck (Rail Link) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: East Bloodstock Ltd & SCEA des Prairies Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd

Draw Draw

No Horse

4

Jockey Rob Hornby

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 2 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

Form: 5-62556 BF

2

AWAY H E G O E S ( I R E ) ( 2 1 )

B g Farhh - Island Babe (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Owner: Mr Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket Colours: GREY, WHITE seams, Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited ROYAL BLUE sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Dubai Racing Club Form: 1-63251 D

Draw

HHH Group 3 winner when trained in Germany; career-best form when runner-up in Group 2 over C&D (soft) in June on second start for this trainer but less good three times since and something to prove all told; Silvestre De Sousa jumps ship for Morando.

Official BHA Rating 112

8

Pat Dobbs

3

DESERT ENCOUNTER (IRE) (14)

Draw

HH Lightly raced and progressive handicapper who produced a career best when winning easily in handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good) last time following respectable run when well-held fifth in a Group 2 at Deauville (1m2f, heavy); has the potential to make an impact at this level but probably next year rather than right now; good bit more needed. Official BHA Rating 103

1

B g Halling (USA) - La Chicana (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Owner: Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE sleeves, Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, DARK BLUE star.

Form: 603232 CD

Adam Kirby

4 EUCHEN GLEN (14)

Draw

HHH Stable stalwart who hasn’t quite refound best form as an 8yo this time round; however, latest second in small-field Group 3 at Newbury was best effort of 2020 and still makes him one of the likelier candidates here; worth considering, though significant rain (won on soft in his younger days but seems to prefer it quicker these days) would be a concern.

Official BHA Rating 111

7

B g Authorized (IRE) - Jabbara (IRE) (Kingmambo (USA)) Owner: Mr W. M. Johnstone Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE stars, Breeder: W. M. Johnstone halved sleeves.

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing Form: 065514 C D

Paul Mulrennan

5

LO G I C I A N ( 2 3 )

Gr c Frankel - Scuffle (Daylami (IRE)) Owner: Mr K. Abdullah Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

Draw

HH Has done connections proud and, following a two-year absence prior to this season, has been back to his very best lately, notably when winning major 1m6f handicap at Haydock (soft; used to be effective on fast ground) last month; however, sound latest front-running fourth in Listed race at Ayr (1m2f) confirms that he has plenty on his plate in this company.

Official BHA Rating 107

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 2 Colours: GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

Form: 11111-1 D

6

HHHHH Had serious stomach condition last winter, necessitating two months in intensive care; unbeaten in six starts, notably decisive win in last season’s St Leger, and won well from useful rival in a match at Doncaster (1m2f) last month on first run since; that provided strong clue that the ability is intact; will be hard to beat here if showing that 2019 form; his full brother, Collide, is a Listed winner on soft.

Official BHA Rating 118

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Robert Havlin

3 MORANDO (FR) (21)

Draw

6

3

Gr g Kendargent (FR) - Moranda (FR) (Indian Rocket) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, Breeder: Guy Pariente Holding SPRL striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd Form: 021-042 CD

Silvestre De Sousa

7

HIGHLAND CHIEF (IRE) (20)

Draw

HHHH Best run of this 7yo’s season when second in Listed race at Chester (around 1m4f, good) last time; more needed on that form here but forecast rain is a big plus as he is best with plenty of give, as when a 6l winner on soft in this last year; respected.

Official BHA Rating 110

5

B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Pink Symphony (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 10 Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved Breeder: Mrs Fitri Hay sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and PINK quartered cap.

Sponsor: JMH Group Form: 6-10225 C

David Probert

HHH Good middle-distance 3yo who won a big handicap at 1m2f here (soft) in June and has since run very well when second in a couple of 1m4f Group races at Goodwood and York; bit below that level in French Group 1 latest; needs to find more even on peak form to be a win contender here.

Official BHA Rating 109

L I T I G AT O R ( I R E ) ( 4 3 )

Draw

8

B c Elzaam (AUS) - Lady Elsie (Singspiel (IRE)) Owner: Mr Mohamed Khalid Abdulrahim Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Ms Mary Kennedy

2

John Egan

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 10 Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE and BLACK check sleeves and cap.

Form: 4-21231 D

HH Forecast rain is a plus as he has won on heavy and very soft ground in France this year, last time in a handicap at Clairefontaine; tough task on stable debut upped in grade and probably best watched.

Official BHA Rating 92

Hood worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn 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 2019: MORANDO (FR) 6 9 5 Silvestre De Sousa 2-1 (Andrew Balding) 7 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

9-4 Logician, 3-1 Morando (FR), 9-2 Desert Encounter (IRE), 15-2 Alounak (FR), 9-1 Away He Goes (IRE), 11-1 Litigator (IRE), 14-1 Highland Chief (IRE), 16-1 Euchen Glen

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R AC E 4 3.05PM T H E TOT E .CO.U K CHALLENGE CUP RACE FINISH

( C L A S S 2 H E R I TA G E H A N D I C A P ) Seven furlongs (7f ) (1,400 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

RACE START

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £80000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £38848; Second £12984; Third £6488; Fourth £3248; Fifth £1624; Sixth £808. (Penalty Value £49800) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 12 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS See page 43 for conditions of this race.

tote 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

Draw

RAISING SAND (108)

B g Oasis Dream - Balalaika (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 22 & Partner Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Meon Valley Stud Sponsor: Tote

Draw

1

11

Jockey Saffie Osborne (7)

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 10 Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star.

Form: 31300-0 CD

HHH Best efforts on good to soft or soft; long history of splendid runs in these 7f/1m handicaps here, including winning this in 2018 but he did not shine in it last year; eighth in the Hunt Cup in June was fair enough on good going but, even assuming he gets his ground this time, a return to peak form is required to win; 7lb claimer, who’s among the winners, is enlisted.

Official BHA Rating 107

KYNREN (IRE) (14)

Draw

2

B g Clodovil (IRE) - Art of Gold (Excellent Art) Owner: Elliott Brothers & Peacock & Partner Trainer: David Barron, Thirsk Breeder: Rathasker Stud Sponsor: Ebac Ltd

3

William Carver (5)

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 8 Colours: LIGHT BLUE and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE star.

Form: 216-005 CD

HHHH Landed a gamble in this race (4lb higher today) on soft last year, to dispatch reputation as a gallant loser; Hunt Cup this June was a rare disappointment here but he did vastly better after wind surgery when fifth of 24 in the Ayr Gold Cup back at 6f, which puts him back into each-way calculations.

Official BHA Rating 105

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H EY J O N E SY ( I R E ) (1 4 )

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Fikrah (Medicean) Owner: Pallister Racing Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Breeder: Ms Alice Fitzgerald Sponsor: Kevin Ryan Racing Limited

5

Tom Eaves

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 6 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW star, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star.

Form: 00-0100 C

Official BHA Rating 103

4 ORBAAN (29)

Draw

3

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Contradict (Raven’s Pass (USA)) Owner: JCG Chua & CK Ong Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: DARK GREEN and PINK Breeder: Nawara Stud Limited (quartered), GREY sleeves.

Sponsor: Andrews Bowen Ltd Form: 014004

8

Jamie Spencer

5

B LOW N BY W I N D (1 3 )

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Discourse (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Colours: SILVER, tassel on cap.

Breeder: Godolphin Form: 200454 C D Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Draw

HH York winner (1m, good to soft) in July on second start for this yard; ran respectably on three of four starts since, taking fourth of eight over 1m here last time, but he needs a return to peak form and reverting to 7f is not sure to help; hooded last two starts but not today.

Official BHA Rating 103

9

HH Returned from lockdown in June with a 7f win at Newmarket; rather in and out since and has developed a tendency to miss the break, but he’s a bit too well handicapped for the doubters to rest easily; testing ground shouldn’t bother him.

Official BHA Rating 102 (-1)

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Silvestre De Sousa

6

GREENSIDE (70)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Katrina (IRE) (Ela-Mana-Mou) Owner: Clayton, Frost, Kebell & Turner Horse Age: 9 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Henry Candy, Wantage Colours: RED, WHITE diamond, Breeder: Lordship Stud WHITE sleeves, RED spots.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 452-013 D

Draw

4 17

Marco Ghiani (5)

HHHH Close second to Kynren in this race (soft) last year off 7lb lower under Marco Ghiani; narrow win at Haydock (again 7f on soft) in July was a career best at the age of nine and he wasn’t discredited on sole start since; like last year, he’s back from a break; each-way hopes.

Official BHA Rating 101

ROPEY GUEST (37)

Draw

7

B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Hadeeya (Oratorio (IRE)) Owner: John Guest Racing Trainer: George Margarson, Newmarket Breeder: Mrs S. Hamilton & Kirtlington Stud Ltd

16

Tom Queally

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 4 Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Form: 332-431 D

HH Useful for most of 2yo career and good fourth in the Group 3 Jersey over C&D (soft) on his reappearance but it wasn’t until latest start, when long odds on in an AW novice, that he actually got off the mark; no ground worries but this mark for his handicap debut (14th start) looks a bit steep.

Official BHA Rating 103

BLUE MIST (28)

Ch g Makfi - Namaskar (Dansili) Owner: Mr K. Abdullah Trainer: Roger Charlton, Beckhampton Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

Draw

8

2

Pat Dobbs

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 3 Colours: GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

Form: 36-2010 CD BF

HHH Two wins from six attempts on this straight course, notably in emphatic style for career-best form in July (7f, good to firm); ran creditably on good to soft here last term but needs to be back at that peak level (below form here sole start since) to hold a winning chance off this 5lb higher mark.

Official BHA Rating 100

K I N G OT TO K A R ( F R ) ( 2 1)

Draw

9

B g Motivator - Treasure (FR) (Anabaa (USA)) Owner: Mrs Susan Roy Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Colours: MAUVE. Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras Du Quesnay Form: 35-5055 D Sponsor: Charlie Fellowes Racing, UK Meds Direct Limited

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Richard Kingscote

3

HHH Raced on only soft or good to soft until his encouraging fifth of 12 at Doncaster (1m, good) three weeks ago, in which he travelled easily off the pace in a second-time visor until his path was blocked over a furlong out; that suggested a possible upturn in fortunes but this is his first over this short a trip since 2yo debut.

Official BHA Rating 100 Draw

10 RIVER NYMPH (48)

12

B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Little Nymph (Emperor Fountain) Owner: Mr Trevor Fox Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 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: 21-3011 CD

Adam Kirby

HHHH Well beaten on second start this term but progressive otherwise as 3yo, on last two outings winning over C&D (good) and at Newbury (7f, soft); did it smoothly on both occasions and, although latest 11lb rise takes that into account, such a progressive 3yo has to be firmly in calculations.

Official BHA Rating 101 Draw

11 WISE COUNSEL (14)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Noozhah (Singspiel (IRE)) Owner: Clipper Logistics Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Colours: GREY. Breeder: South Acre Bloodstock Form: 101-300 D

4

Daniel Tudhope

0

HHHH Can hang but is not uncooperative; better than bare result over C&D four weeks ago and he shaped as if in good form when never-nearer eighth in the 6f Ayr Gold Cup with cheekpieces on two weeks ago; suited by good/good to soft; may be capable of a bit extra and is worth a second look.

Official BHA Rating 97 Draw

12 REVICH (IRE) (28)

B g Requinto (IRE) - Kathleen Rafferty (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) Owner: Middleham Park LXVII & Phil Cunningham Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket Colours: LIGHT BLUE, Breeder: Mr T. Jones ORANGE epaulets.

Sponsor: Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd, Rebel Racing Ltd Form: 3-65115 D

10

Paul Mulrennan

0

HHH The visor for last three starts has had a positive response with two wins with contrasting tactics at Chester (about 7f, good to soft) before his good fifth of 16 over C&D (good); also ran creditably on soft at this meeting last year; needs a bit extra but he’s respected as an in-form candidate.

Official BHA Rating 97

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1 3 JAC K ’ S P O I N T ( 2 2 )

Draw

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B g Slade Power (IRE) - Electra Star (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: Mr C. L. A. Edginton Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: William Muir, Lambourn Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, Breeder: G. R. Bailey Ltd DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW spots.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 205063 D

Martin Dwyer

1 4 YO U N G F I R E ( F R ) ( 1 4 )

Draw

HHH Sometimes front-runner, including when winning over 7f at Newmarket on reappearance and 66-1 second in the Buckingham Palace over C&D (good to soft; bit more to prove on soft) next time; back near that form at Sandown on latest start and some return may again be possible.

Official BHA Rating 97

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B g Fuisse (FR) - Young Majesty (USA) (Maria’s Mon (USA)) Owner: Mr Evan M. Sutherland Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 13 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: WHITE, RED inverted triangle, Breeder: Mr Cyril Morange hooped sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Andrews Bowen Ltd Form: 044010 D

David Probert

15 KIMIFIVE (IRE) (13)

Draw

HHHHH Extricated himself from a tight spot to win with great authority at Haydock (7f, soft; 6lb higher today) one month ago; never quite got into it two weeks ago in the Ayr Gold Cup when visored on his first attempt at 6f, but that’s forgivable and he’s very interesting on the Haydock display.

Official BHA Rating 96

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Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Appletreemagic (IRE) (Indian Danehill (IRE)) Owner: Mr Richard J. Gurr Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: Joseph Tuite, Lambourn Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, Breeder: Miss Annmarie Burke RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap.

Sponsor: Tuite Racing Limited Form: 262045 D

Tyler Heard (7)

16 SHELIR (IRE) (14)

Draw

HHH Didn’t quite deliver when he ran in three of these hot C&D handicaps last season; close fourth in a lesser 6f contest here on penultimate start was up with his best form and he was pipped in the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood two months ago, but his 3-36 strike-rate makes others look more potent.

Official BHA Rating 95 (-1)

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B or Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Shelina (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Owner: Akela Construction Ltd Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, Breeder: H. H. The Aga Khan’s Studs SC diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap.

Sponsor: Akela Plant Hire Ltd Form: 605613 D

Cieren Fallon

17 ADMIRALITY (14)

Draw

HHH Ran in two of these good C&D handicaps this summer, shaping well in fifth on first occasion; failed to live up to that until his sights were lowered for a Thirsk win a month ago but front-running third at Ayr (also 1m on good to soft) two weeks ago was also good; back into a hot race today.

Official BHA Rating 95

18

B g Mount Nelson - Dialma (USA) (Songandaprayer (USA)) Owner: Middleham Park Ventura Racing& Salthouse Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 10 Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets, Breeder: Newsells Park Stud ORANGE cap.

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing Form: 562222 D

Rowan Scott

18 GABRIAL THE WIRE (14)

Draw

HHH 3-35 overall but he has been runner-up on last four starts, over 7f on first three occasions and in the Ayr Silver Cup on latest; acts on good to soft (bit more to prove on soft); back up 3lb and in such a hot race, he does not seem the most likely winner.

Official BHA Rating 93

1

B g Garswood - Nightunderthestars (Observatory (USA)) Owner: Dr Marwan Koukash Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 9 Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Colours: GREY, BEIGE star, GREY sleeves, Breeder: Mr S. Emmet and Miss R. Emmet BEIGE stars and stars on cap.

Sponsor: Euromatech Form: 514000 D

Graham Lee

HH All handicap wins at about 7f; while good initial record this term included an encouraging fifth in Silver Wokingham on his first visit here, he’s been well held of late; lots to prove if the ground is softer than good.

Official BHA Rating 92

Visor worn by No. 9, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 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 Stewards Note: KING OTTOKAR: Following its run on 12/9/2020 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

JACK’S POINT: Following its run on 11/9/2020 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

2019: KYNREN (IRE) 5 9 2 Ben Curtis 11-4 (David Barron) 17 ran 2 8 R A C I N G PA G E S

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15-2 Blue Mist, Admirality, 8-1 River Nymph, 9-1 Greenside, Shelir (IRE), 11-1 Kynren (IRE), 12-1 Revich (IRE), Jack’s Point, 14-1 Blown By Wind, Ropey Guest, King Ottokar (FR), Wise Counsel, 16-1 Raising Sand, Kimifive (IRE), 18-1 Hey Jonesy (IRE), Orbaan, 20-1 Young Fire (FR), 22-1 Gabrial The Wire

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R AC E 5 3.40PM T H E J O H N G U E S T R AC I N G B E N G O U G H S TA K E S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 1) (GROUP 3) Six furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For three yrs old and upwards

RACE START

STALLS: STANDS SIDE

Total race value £55000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £24508; Second £10060; Third £5033; Fourth £2514; Fifth £1260; Sixth £627. (Penalty Value £31190.50) A SS See page 43 for conditions of this race.

John Guest Racing 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.

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D U B A I S TAT I O N ( 6 4 )

Draw Draw

No Horse

B c Brazen Beau (AUS) - Princess Guest (IRE) (Iffraaj) Owner: Ahmad AlShaikh & Co Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Breeder: Hall of Fame Stud epaulets.

Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd Form: 00-1035 D

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Jockey Jamie Spencer

HH Smart colt who won a 6f Group 3 on Newcastle AW in June and was a sound third at Deauville next time; drop to 5f was possibly against him last time; ran to his then form on soft once as a 2yo, so some rain shouldn’t be an issue, but he has a bit to find on these terms.

Official BHA Rating 108

BRANDO (28)

Draw

2

4

Ch g Pivotal - Argent du Bois (USA) (Silver Hawk (USA)) Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE and YELLOW halved Breeder: Car Colston Hall Stud sleeves, YELLOW and PURPLE quartered cap.

Sponsor: Kevin Ryan Racing Limited Form: 4-52660 D

Tom Eaves

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B R E AT H TA K I N G L O O K ( 2 1 )

B m Bated Breath - Love Your Looks (Iffraaj) Owner: Mr J. W. Parry Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Breeder: Ellis Stud and Bellow Hill Stud

Draw

HHH Formerly high class (Group 1 winner back in 2017) but not quite the force of old as an 8yo this season; has some fine runs to his name here in the past and rain a plus if anything but bit to prove on 2020 form despite the ease in grade.

Official BHA Rating 109

3

Pat Cosgrave

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 2 Colours: RED, PINK star and sleeves, ORANGE cap.

Form: 024210 D

4 CAPE BYRON (350)

Draw

HHH Raced too freely up front at 7f (stays that trip) last time and can be excused that; plenty of her form, including Group 3 win at Deauville (6f, heavy) the time before last, gives her an each-way shout and she’s versatile as regards ground.

Official BHA Rating 108

6

Ch g Shamardal (USA) - Reem Three (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, large BLACK spots Breeder: Darley and spots on cap.

Form: 110310- CD

David Egan

5

RAUCOUS (7)

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Shyrl (Acclamation) Owner: Mr T. W. Morley Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Breeder: Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld

Draw

HHHH Off since down the field in a Group 1 here last October; fitness/wellbeing therefore has to be taken on trust but he won the Victoria Cup (7f) on last season’s reappearance and enhanced good course record when winning this decisively (on soft) later on last year, so leading contender if all’s well.

Official BHA Rating 113

7

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 2 Colours: ORANGE and PURPLE (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap.

Form: 314-421 D

HH Very useful sprinter who was back to winning ways on Chelmsford AW (6f) last time; has run well in this in 2016 (third) and 2019 (fourth) but needs a career best to be a win contender and a minor place is probably the best-case scenario; ground seems to be immaterial.

Official BHA Rating 105

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Alistair Rawlinson

5 SNAZZY JAZZY (IRE) (34)

Draw

6

B h Red Jazz (USA) - Bulrushes (Byron) Owner: Mrs Olive Shaw Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Breeder: Bluegate Stud Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited

9

Adam Kirby

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 2 Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE seams and sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: 10-4235 D

HHHH Below-par last time and now sports cheekpieces; running well in defeat at 6f-7f previously but more needed to mix it with the best of these; however, he’s particularly well suited by plenty of give, so conditions would play to his strengths if the rain has really bucketed down; not ruled out.

Official BHA Rating 107

THE TIN MAN (28)

Draw

7

B g Equiano (FR) - Persario (Bishop of Cashel) Owner: Fred Archer Racing - Ormonde Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket Breeder: Mrs Elizabeth Grundy Sponsor: Pegasus Stables LLP

2

Daniel Tudhope

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 2 Colours: DARK BLUE, MAROON epaulets, striped sleeves.

Form: 020-026 CD

HHHHH Not quite the force he was and it’s now over two years since last win; however, ran pretty well from disadvantaged far-side track position last time and showed with his second at Newbury the time before that he can still be a major player at this level; has two Group 1 wins to his name over C&D and ground is immaterial, so worth close consideration.

Official BHA Rating 112

T I N TO (1 4 )

Draw

8

5

B g Compton Place - Amirah (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Owner: D M James & Steve Jenkins Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED stars, Breeder: Llety Farms EMERALD GREEN sleeves.

Form: 030056 CD

Paul Mulrennan

HH Late closer off a generous pace when good third in 5f Group 3 at Sandown in July and might have been a touch flattered there; C&D (soft) handicap winner last October; even a repeat of that Sandown form would need improving upon and he’s been less good since.

Official BHA Rating 100

BRAD THE BRIEF (35)

Draw

9

B g Dutch Art - Kenzadargent (FR) (Kendargent (FR)) Owner: Chasemore Farm Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas Colours: PEA GREEN, MAUVE cap.

Breeder: Chasemore Farm Form: 11-1301 D Sponsor: Chasemore Farm LLP

1

Richard Kingscote

HHH Career-best form when winning a Listed race at Newmarket (6f, soft) last time; fair bit more needed here but he is now five from eight and there could be more to come from this 3yo, so not discounted.

Official BHA Rating 104

Draw

10 KURIOUS (20)

B f Kuroshio (AUS) - Easy To Imagine (USA) (Cozzene (USA)) Owner: Hot To Trot Racing VI Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 13 Trainer: Henry Candy, Wantage Colours: MAROON, BEIGE braces, Breeder: Mrs B. A. Matthews BEIGE cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 011-050

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David Probert

HH All three wins have been over 5f at Sandown, including Listed (soft) and Group 3 (good to firm) wins in summer 2019; even a return to that form would need improving upon and she still needs to prove stamina for 6f on third attempt at the trip.

Official BHA Rating 103

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 8.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

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: BREATHTAKING LOOK: Following its run on 12/9/2020 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

2019: CAPE BYRON 5 9 2 Andrea Atzeni 13-8 (Roger Varian) 10 ran

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R AC E 6 4 .1 5 P M T H E J O H N G U E S T R AC I N G H A N D I C A P S TA K E S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 3) Five furlongs (5f ) (1,000 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS See page 43 for conditions of this race.

John Guest Racing 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

Draw

R AY O N G ( 1 4 )

B c Mayson - Lydiate (IRE) (Acclamation) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Houghton Bloodstock UK Ltd Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd

Draw

1

3

Jockey Silvestre De Sousa

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 11 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

Form: 20-0100 D

2

ARECIBO (FR) (14)

Draw

HH Seventh of 21 over C&D at the Royal meeting before winning narrowly at Pontefract; subsequent defeats have been over 6f so returning to 5f the right move, but he’s giving weight all round and the stable is quiet at the moment. Official BHA Rating 97

9

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Oceanique (USA) (Forest Wildcat (USA)) Owner: Mr George Turner & Clipper Logistics Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 7 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: RED, GREY star, RED sleeves, Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere GREY stars, RED cap, GREY star.

Sponsor: Highcrest Form: 544240 D

Daniel Tudhope

3

CELSIUS (IRE) (28)

Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Grecian Artisan (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Owner: J. Collins, C. Fahy & S. Piper Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Tom Clover, Newmarket Colours: RED, YELLOW spots, Breeder: Owenstown Stud sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 102032 D

Draw

HHHHH Plenty of good runs in defeat this season at about 5f and unlucky not to be closer than seventh in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, good to soft), where he found trouble in running; certainly seemed no worse for this first-time headgear combination there; big player with a repeat; all ground comes alike.

Official BHA Rating 93

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Martin Dwyer

4 O R VA R ( I R E ) ( 1 1 )

Draw

HHHH Made successful return at Haydock in June (5f, good) and that was five wins in seven starts; progress has rather stalled, but he did well to be second over C&D four weeks ago after another slow start; thereabouts with anything similar, though usual tongue-tie is left at home (effective in a hood).

Official BHA Rating 91

13

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Roskeen (IRE) (Grand Lodge (USA)) Owner: Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE striped sleeves, Breeder: Mr David Harrison DARK BLUE and YELLOW hooped cap.

Sponsor: Taylor’s Properties Form: 005102 D

Pat Dobbs

5

R O YA L C O N T E X T ( I R E ) ( 6 )

Draw

HHH Ran well at the weights in a small-field conditions event at Beverley recently, a race he won two years earlier; running solidly in handicaps prior to that and can see him making the frame.

Official BHA Rating 89

1

B g Acclamation - Out of Context (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington Colours: DARK BLUE and PINK diabolo, Breeder: Elwick Stud chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, DARK BLUE diamond.

Sponsor: Elwick Stud Form: 13-2100 D

HHH Struggling in good-ground handicaps of late; rain will help matters but this is much stronger than the Haydock 5f race (soft) in which he edged home off 4lb lower in July; drawn on the wing as well.

Official BHA Rating 89

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Paul Mulrennan

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H A N SO LO B E RG E R ( I R E ) ( 2 1)

Draw

6 15

B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Dreamaway (IRE) (Oasis Dream) Owner: Mrs B. Berresford Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Chris Wall, Newmarket Colours: PINK and ROYAL BLUE diabolo, Breeder: Irish National Stud chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, ROYAL BLUE diamonds.

Form: 123030 D

Sebastian Woods (5)

HHHH Unplaced in the Portland over further but all his handicap wins have come over a bare 5f and he had previously run a cracker under his big weight on soft at Newmarket; well beaten in this 12 months ago but was placed here in August, one of several sound efforts this year; interesting under a 5lb claimer this time.

Official BHA Rating 88

E Q U I TAT I O N ( 1 6 )

Draw

7

16

B g Equiano (FR) - Sakhee’s Song (IRE) (Sakhee (USA)) Owner: Mr A Lyons & Mr T W Morley Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Colours: ORANGE and PURPLE (quartered), Breeder: Newsells Park Stud EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 062003 C

Marco Ghiani (5)

HHH Runner-up over C&D in July but all four wins have been at 6f, over which he ran well behind a couple of 3yos at Yarmouth last time; perhaps placed again.

Official BHA Rating 87

OPEN WIDE (USA) (19)

Draw

8

B or Br g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Nunavik (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Owner: George Materna & John McInerney Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: Moyglare Stud epaulets and armlets, PINK cap.

Sponsor: Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables Form: 0-05006 D

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Charles Bishop

HH Former Stewards’ Cup runner-up but this year has been a struggle and rain not welcomed for one who steers clear of soft ground.

Official BHA Rating 87

TAW N Y P O R T ( 2 7 5 )

Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Tawaasul (Haafhd) Owner: Mrs J. Morley Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Breeder: Mrs D. O’Brien Sponsor: Tote

Draw

9

6

Richard Kingscote

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 1 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star.

Form: 00101-1 D

HH Bang in form on the AW when last seen, securing back-to-back 5f wins at Southwell and Chelmsford; rated 12lb lower on grass despite six turf wins to his name, though his two defeats here include this race last year.

Official BHA Rating 87

Draw

1 0 D AV E D E X T E R ( 2 8 )

8

B g Stimulation (IRE) - Blue Crest (FR) (Verglas (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Philip Snow & Partners I Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 1 Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Colours: LIGHT BLUE, Breeder: Llety Farms MAUVE epaulets, armlets and cap.

Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd Form: 00-0150 D

Rob Hornby

HH Chepstow winner on favoured soft ground in July but has become a hard horse to read and last two efforts both disappointing; cheekpieces did little last time and he now goes in blinkers, so risks attached.

Official BHA Rating 87

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

Draw

1 1 B E YO N D E Q UA L ( 7 )

5

David Egan

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 13 Colours: GREY, MAROON chevron, MAROON and GREY halved sleeves.

Form: 5-25053

12 MIGHTY SPIRIT (IRE) (12)

B f Acclamation - Majestic Alexander (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE)) Owner: Mr John Dance Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Colours: WHITE, MAROON and Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud PURPLE striped sleeves.

Sponsor: Vertem Asset Management Form: 1-50033 D

Draw

HHH Continues to edge down the weights but again his keen-going tendencies ultimately found him out when having nothing more to give late on at Haydock last week (6f, good); not had much racing over the bare 5f and it’s worth another go; handles all ground.

Official BHA Rating 85

14

Jamie Spencer

HHHH Has only won one of her 14 starts but she was fifth in a C&D handicap at the Royal meeting and that was the last time she had some give underfoot; rain would therefore bring her into it and few ride this straight course better than Jamie Spencer.

Official BHA Rating 84

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1 3 T E R U N T U M S TA R ( F R ) ( 2 4 )

Ch g Dutch Art - Seralia (Royal Academy (USA)) Owner: Mrs Emma Jepson Trainer: David C. Griffiths, Bawtry Breeder: Petra Bloodstock Agency

Draw

6 12

Alistair Rawlinson

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 8 12 Colours: PINK, MAUVE stars, MAUVE sleeves, PINK stars and cap.

Form: 000500 D

1 4 Z I G Z AG Z YG GY ( I R E ) ( 3 6 )

Draw

HH 6lb beneath last winning mark; there were signs of a revival when fifth at York in July but since then he’s finished down the field in the Stewards’ Cup and back over 5f at Doncaster; probably best to look elsewhere.

Official BHA Rating 84

7

B g The Carbon Unit (USA) - Dancing Cosmos (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Owner: Thistle Bloodstock Limited Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Colours: BLACK, RED epaulets, Breeder: Thistle Bloodstock Limited YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED star.

Sponsor: Long Contracts Dmcc Form: 26-6105 D

Rowan Scott

15 SAAHEQ (9)

Draw

HHH Recent win came over 6f on soft at Hamilton and, not surprisingly, he was doing his best work late over 5f at Newmarket the last time; this stiff track will help kept to 5f, but he may find a few too good; stable debut.

Official BHA Rating 84

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B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Brevity (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Owner: Coombelands Racing Syndicate Horse Age: 6 Weight: 8 8 Trainer: Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW Breeder: Cliveden Stud Ltd diabolo, hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Sponsor: Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables Form: 002403 D

Saffie Osborne (7)

1 6 S E C R E T I N T H E PA R K ( 1 1 )

Draw

HHH 7lb higher than when beaten under 2l in this last year for Mick Appleby; yet to win for his current yard but latest Kempton effort was positive and he’s better at 5f than 6f; not dismissed in a hurry.

Official BHA Rating 80

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Ch g Sakhee’s Secret - Lark In The Park (IRE) (Grand Lodge (USA)) Owner: Mia Racing Horse Age: 10 Weight: 8 6 Trainer: Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley Colours: PURPLE and RED (halved), PURPLE Breeder: Mia Racing sleeves, RED and PURPLE quartered cap.

Form: 220605 CD

Tom Eaves

1 7 P E T TO C H S I D E (1 0)

Draw

HH Slow start did for him at Beverley last time when facing a tough task at the weights anyway; has been hit and miss this summer; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Official BHA Rating 78

18

B g Refuse To Bend (IRE) - Clear Impression (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) Owner: Mr P. Cook Horse Age: 11 Weight: 8 3 Trainer: John Bridger, Liphook Colours: MAROON and GREY stripes, Breeder: New Hall Stud GREY sleeves.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 613231 CD

Tyler Heard (7)

18 SCALE FORCE (258)

Draw

HHH Admirable veteran who was winning for a seventh time at Goodwood when beating four rivals there recently off only 3lb lower; won the same race 12 months ago en route to finishing well beaten in this; probably vulnerable.

Official BHA Rating 75

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Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Alectrona (FR) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Owner: William A Robinson & John Moynihan Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 2 Trainer: Gay Kelleway, Newmarket Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, Breeder: Owen O’Brien RED sleeves, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Concept Financial Management Form: 0432-45 D

H 5f novice winner on the Fibresand but has yet to win a handicap and it’s asking plenty to put that right in a race this competitive.

Official BHA Rating 70

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William Cox (3)

6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 16.

Visor worn by No. 18. Blinkers, Eyeshields worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 13.

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: ARECIBO: Following its run on 19/9/2020 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

DAVE DEXTER: Following its run on 5/9/2020 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly on the run-in.

SECRETINTHEPARK: Following its run on 22/9/2020 it was reported that the horse lost ground at the start.

SCALE FORCE: Following its run on 19/1/2020 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

2019: PENDLETON 3 8 12 Callum Rodriguez 6-1 (Michael Dods) 17 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

11-2 Tawny Port, 7-1 Celsius (IRE), 8-1 Orvar (IRE), 10-1 Han Solo Berger (IRE), Pettochside, 11-1 Arecibo (FR), Equitation, Dave Dexter, 12-1 Beyond Equal, Mighty Spirit (IRE), 14-1 Rayong, Royal Context (IRE), Saaheq, 16-1 Open Wide (USA), 22-1 Zig Zag Zyggy (IRE), Secretinthepark, 33-1 Teruntum Star (FR), 50-1 Scale Force

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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 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) William Barlow (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Steve Drowne, Thomas Evetts, 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 1.20 - THE JOHN GUEST RACING BRITISH EBF STAKES (CLASS 1) (Registered as the October Stakes) (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, the fourth £2144, the fifth £1076 and the sixth £540. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, September 28th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 12lb; 4-y-o and up 9st Penalties, after March 31st, 2020, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb. John Guest Racing has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable lad/lass in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £10000 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 John Guest Racing. 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. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £13500 towards the prize money for this race. 25 entries at £200. - Closed September 28th, 2020.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £17824; Second £7316; Third £3660; Fourth £1828; Fifth £916; Sixth £456.

(Penalty Value £22684) A SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.55 - THE tote.co.uk ROUS STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £19848 to the winning horse The second to receive £7525, the third £3766, the fourth £1876, the fifth £941 and the sixth £472. for three yrs old and upwards, which have not won a Group 1 Pattern race after March 31st, 2020. Enter by noon, September 28th and pay £175 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 9lb Penalties, after March 31st, 2020, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 2 race 7lb. tote.co.uk will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a £200 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 24 entries at £175. - Closed September 28th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15596; Second £6402; Third £3203; Fourth £1600; Fifth £802; Sixth £399. (Penalty Value £19848.50) A SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. 42 TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Third Race 2.30 - THE tote.co.uk CUMBERLAND LODGE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £31190 to the winning horse The second to receive £11825, the third £5918, the fourth £2948, the fifth £1479 and the sixth £742. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 28th and pay £550 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

October 1st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 10lb; fillies 8st 7lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after March 31st, 2020, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. tote.co.uk have generously sponsored this race and 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. 14 entries at £550. - Closed September 28th, 2020. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £24508; Second £10060; Third £5033; Fourth £2514; Fifth £1260; Sixth £627. (Penalty Value £31190.50) A SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.05 - THE tote.co.uk CHALLENGE CUP (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £49800 to the winning horse The second to receive £14912, the third £7456, the fourth £3728, the fifth £1864 and the sixth £936. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 15th and pay £120 stake, Confirm by noon, September 28th and pay £280, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 1st. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 19th, 2020, a winner of a race 6lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. tote.co.uk has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a cash prize of £200 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on October 1st and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on October 1st. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of tote. co.uk. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 52 entries, 24 at £120, 28 at £400. - Closed September 15th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £38848; Second £12984; Third £6488; Fourth £3248; Fifth £1624; Sixth £808. (Penalty Value £49800) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 12 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.40 - THE JOHN GUEST RACING BENGOUGH STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £31190 to the winning horse The second to receive £11825, the third £5918, the fourth £2948, the fifth £1479 and the sixth £742. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 28th and pay £550 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

October 1st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after March 31st, 2020, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. JOHN GUEST RACING LTD has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a £200 cash prize to the lad or girl responsible for 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 JOHN GUEST RACING. 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. 19 entries at £550. - Closed September 28th, 2020.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £24508; Second £10060; Third £5033; Fourth £2514; Fifth £1260; Sixth £627.

(Penalty Value £31190.50) A SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.15 - THE JOHN GUEST RACING 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. October 1st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after September 26th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. John Guest Racing has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a £100 cash prize 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 John Guest Racing. 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. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £1500 towards the prize money for this race. 32 entries at £60. - Closed September 28th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6077; Second £2014; Third £1007; Fourth £503. (Penalty Value £7762.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. R AC E C O N D I T I O N S

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KYNREN ( front cover)

Winner of the 2019 bet365 Challenge Cup Jockey: Ben Curtis

Trainer: David Barron

Owner: Elliott Brothers & Peacock & Partner Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Ascot Racecourse Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX +44 (0)344 346 3000 ascot.co.uk @Ascot