Ascot Racecard - Saturday 6th August

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP AND CONCERT Saturday 6th August 2022 OFFICIAL PROGRAMME £3.50

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20 - 24 JUNE 2023*

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Team Spirit at its Best I am delighted to welcome you to Ascot for the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup. This exci�ng renewal of what has become one of the most thrilling days in the global racing calendar will see a talented line-up of world class jockeys in a points-based compe��on with four riders on each team represen�ng Europe, Great Britain and Ireland, Rest of the World and the Ladies team.

Over the years, this world premier international jockeys’ competition has maintained its position as one of Ascot’s best attended fixtures outside of the Royal Meeting.

Meanwhile, the off-track entertainment is every bit as appealing with a two-hour post-racing live concert on the Old Paddock Lawn to be headlined by Grammy Award-winning trio Clean Bandit and a performance by mul�-pla�num selling group The Hoosiers. This promises to be a party to remember.

Despite the challenges over the past couple of years, Dubai Duty Free has con�nued to operate its retail business at Dubai Interna�onal Airport and we recently reopened our retail opera�on in Al Maktoum Interna�onal. In December 2021 we marked our 38th anniversary and recorded annual sales of US$976 million, an increase of 40% over the previous year. A key component of our success has been our commitment to inves�ng in and developing the retail offer, which included the opening of luxury bou�ques; a Chris�an Dior in Concourse A and B, a Louis Vui�on retail outlet in Concourse B and a Car�er bou�que also in Concourse B. I am very proud of the great efforts made by our team of staff and managers in the past couple of years and I am very grateful to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Avia�on Authority and Chairman of Dubai Duty Free, for his ongoing support of our opera�on.

As part of our ongoing promo�on of Dubai, we have successfully u�lised sports sponsorship to promote the city as a leading business and leisure des�na�on. In addi�on to our sponsorship of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, we are looking forward to the Dubai Duty Free Interna�onal Weekend taking place at the historic Newbury Racecourse from 16th – 17th September, which marks the season finale of our horse racing sponsorship this year.

Finally, may I take this opportunity to wish the connec�ons and riders of all the horses taking part today every success and thank you for choosing to come to Ascot and share in this unique racing occasion.

I wish you all a pleasant day of racing and stay safe.

COLM McLOUGHLIN

Execu�ve Vice Chairman & CEO Dubai Duty Free

CONTENTS 01 W E LC O M E F R O M DUBAI DUTY FREE 04-05 F I N D I N G YO U R WAY A R O U N D 06-07 A S H O R T H I S TO RY

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W H E R E TO E AT A N D D R I N K Your guide to refreshments at Ascot

08 USEFUL INFORMATION 09 H OW TO R E A D T H E R AC I N G PAG E S 18-25 MEET THE TEAMS 27

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O F F T H E T R AC K Your guide to today’s activities away from the track

H OW T H E S H E R GA R C U P WO R K S 29 T H E S C O R I N G SYST E M 32-38 AWAY R AC I N G 94 - 9 5 TODAY’S OFFICIALS & R AC E C O N D I T I O N S 96

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C O M I N G U P AT A S C OT Your guide to upcoming events at Ascot

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

PAG E S 4 4 - 4 6

PAG E S 72 - 74

1st Race 1.00pm The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Curtain Raiser Classified Stakes (GBB Race)

5th Race 3.20pm The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Challenge (Handicap)

This race is a one mile and nearly two furlongs classified stakes for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 90. Unlike in a handicap when a horses 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 rival.

PAG E S 52 - 5 4

2nd Race 1.35pm The Dubai Duty Free Full of Surprises Classified Stakes (GBB Race)

This race is a seven furlongs classified stakes for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 90 and the same conditions apply as the previous race.

PAG E S 6 0 - 62

3rd Race 2.10pm The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Dash (Handicap)

This is a five furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 86 to 105. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them.

This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 105 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 100.

PAG E S 6 6 - 6 8

4th Race 2.45pm The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Stayers (Handicap)

This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95. Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 95 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 90.

PAG E S 78 - 8 0

6th Race 3.55pm The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Mile (Handicap)

This is a one mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 81 to 100.

Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 100 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

PAG E S 8 4 - 8 6

7th Race 4.30pm The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Handicap)

This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 76 to 95. Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 95 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 90.

PAG E S 8 8 - 9 0

8th Race 5.05pm The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Sprint (Handicap)

This is a six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 81 to 100. Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 100 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

This is a two miles handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 81 to 100.

Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 100 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

CONTENTS

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TO CAR PARK 1

PICNIC AREA

THE CONCERT AREA STAGE

CAR PARK 2

K EY TO SY M B O L S Entry Point

Ascot Shop

Cash Machine

Taxi Drop Off Point

Cloakroom and Left Luggage

Accessible Concert Viewing

Grandstand Entrances First Aid Point Toilets and Baby Changing Accessibility Toilets Parent & Baby Room

VIP Concert Viewing Food & Drink Fairground Rides Facepainting

King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are invited to enjoy facilities on Level 4 of the Grandstand.

TO CAR PARKS 5&6

CAR PARK 3

Memberships At Ascot Stand Queen Anne Enclosure Picnic Areas Winning Post Enclosure (King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers allowed)

Picnic Area for King Edward VII and Winning Post Enclosures

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 bore 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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A S H O RT H I STO RY

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 just failed to emulate in 2021 and 2022 having won the race three times between 2018 and 2020.

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 Platinum 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 The Queen 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.

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. Re-named again in 2022 as the Platinum Jubilee Stakes, the race became one of two contests at Royal Ascot worth £1 million in prize money and victory went to Godolphin’s Naval Crown.

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 12 winners at the Royal Meeting, including Campanelle who was successful twice in 2020 and 2021. In 2022, the world’s best sprinter, Nature Strip, travelled over from Australia and produced a brilliant performance to win the King’s Stand Stakes.

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 eight-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 - more recently - the remarkable mare Enable, who in July 2020 made history by becoming the first horse to win three renewals of this prestigious prize.

A S H O RT H I STO RY

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USEFUL INFORMATION CLOAKROOM There are cloakroom facilities available at Ticket Office West. Any additional cloakrooms in operation will be marked on the map within this racecard.

BABY CHANGING FACILITIES These are located in the male and female toilets at the following locations: Grandstand Entrance A – all levels Grandstand Entrance B – all levels except 3 and 5 Grandstand Entrance C – all levels except 6 Grandstand Entrance D – all levels There are also baby changing facilities next to the Boxholders’ Entrance.

PARENT AND BABY ROOM There is a parent and baby room located next to the Boxholders’ Entrance.

LOST CHILD POLICY Free wristbands are available from all entrances for children and vulnerable racegoers to aid with a lost child/person. If this situation does arise, racegoers are encouraged to contact the nearest steward who will assist them to the Main Reception in the Queen Anne Building.

OVER 18 WRISTBANDS Ascot operates a strict over 18+ policy for the purchase of alcohol. Racegoers over 18 can collect an 18+ wristband from any racecard kiosk with photographic proof of age.

PHOTOGRAPHY Racegoers are permitted to take photographs for personal use but photography for publication or commercial purposes is only permitted by Ascot accredited photographers.

PAYMENT METHODS We accept cash, card and Apple Pay across the site, however, not all outlets will take all payment methods, each outlet will be signed as to what payment methods are accepted.

CASHPOINTS There are cashpoint machines located on the Grandstand Concourse, close to Grandstand Entrances B and C.

SMOKING AREAS Smoking is only permitted in external areas.

CAR PARKS Please note that car parks close at 9pm and are not open overnight.

LOCAL TAXIS Ascot Cars – 01344 297297, Cedar Cars – 01344 872777

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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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RYAN MOORE

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.

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.

BF = Finished beaten favourite on their previous run.

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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 of 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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WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK King Edward VII Enclosure

Please note that the following outlets are located on Level 4 and are exclusively available to King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers.

Casual Dining HORSEWALK INN

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CAVIAR AND PRUNIER SEAFOOD BAR

PB

There are four delicious dishes available alongside plant-based variations. Choose from classic mac ‘n’ cheese, crispy beer battered cod goujons, truffle burger or a crisp caesar salad – all available for £13.50.

Choose from shrimp cocktail, Balik tartar or Scottish smoked salmon among other seafood dishes, accompanied by a selection of Champagnes and fine wines.

On The Go

Bar

Serving teas and coffees presented by Lavazza, the official coffee of Ascot, alongside a range of sandwiches, soups, Belgian chocolate cake and millionaire’s shortbread.

A range of summer cocktails have been developed specially for the Flat season here at Ascot. Enjoy the Royal Ascot Blush or one of our delectable non-alcoholic cocktails.

LAVAZZA ON 4

Plant-based

PB

Free from Dairy

1 0 W H E R E T O E AT A N D D R I N K PB

BIT AND BRIDLE COCKTAIL BAR

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Free from Gluten

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Winning Post Enclosure

Please note that the following outlets are only available to Winning Post and King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers.

On The Go MAI TAIKO

LAVAZZA TIERRA

Serving an exciting range of Japanese fusion food including sushi selection boxes, chicken teriyaki, and a selection of gyozas.

Serving gourmet hot chocolate and coffee by Lavazza, alongside tea, cake and sandwiches, from its location on the Grandstand Concourse.

Bar

Casual Dining

SHERGAR

THE SMOKEHOUSE

Named after one of the greatest racehorses of the 1980s, the Shergar Bar serves wines, Champagne and a full range of Peroni beers and ciders. Located on the Concourse near Grandstand Entrance A.

Enjoy delicious burgers at this seated restaurant overlooking the Old Paddock.

Choose from the Smokehouse burger, the grilled peri peri chicken burger or the mushroom burger. Prices from £14.

PB

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WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK Queen Anne Enclosure

King Edward VII and Winning Post Enclosure racegoers are also welcome to visit the Queen Anne Enclosure.

On The Go MRS B’S

PIZZA & CO

PB

Choose from chicken katsu curry or sweet and sour chicken on a bed of rice or try a delicious katsu chicken burger or plant-based katsu southern fried burger with crisp slaw.

FRONT RUNNER GRILL

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Choose from a range of delicious pizza made in authentic wood fired ovens. Located on the Concourse close to Grandstand Entrance D.

Bar FG FD

PB

Located on the concourse, close to the Parade Ring and with great access to trackside. Enjoy a selection of gourmet burgers at one of Ascot’s most popular eateries.

PA L L M A L L B A R

Located next to the Bandstand Lawn, the Pall Mall Bar specialises in Champagne where Moët & Chandon, the Official Champagne of Ascot Racecourse, is served. The Pall Mall Bar also offers Pimm’s on draught and a selection of wines.

The following outlets next to the Bandstand Lawn also cater for special dietary requirements: Mac n Cheese FG , Tic Tac Tacos FG , Wrapped Up FG FD PB 1 2 W H E R E T O E AT A N D D R I N K

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ASCOT FLAT SEASON 2022 LEADING PARTICIPANTS Updated after each meeting, the table below highlights the leading jockeys, trainers and owners at Ascot in the current Flat season.

All information correct prior to racing on Friday 5th August

JOCKEYS

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RYAN MOORE

2

DANIEL TUDHOPE

2

WILLIAM BUICK

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HOLLIE DOYLE

5

JAMES MCDONALD

8 44 WINS: 6 RIDES: 25 WINS: 6 RIDES: 40 WINS: 5 RIDES: 32 WINS: 3 RIDES: 10 WINS: RIDES:

STRIKE-RATE:

18%

STRIKE-RATE:

24%

STRIKE-RATE:

15%

STRIKE-RATE:

16%

STRIKE-RATE:

30%

TRAINERS WINS: 9 STRIKE-RATE: RUNNERS: 33 27%

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CHARLIE APPLEBY

2

AIDAN O'BRIEN

2

WILLIAM HAGGAS

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ANDREW BALDING

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KEVIN WINS: 3 PHILIPPART DE FOY RUNNERS: 9

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2 0 2 2 L E A D I N G PA R T I C I PA N T S

WINS: 5 STRIKE-RATE: RUNNERS: 24 21% WINS: 5 STRIKE-RATE: RUNNERS: 29 17%

WINS: 4 STRIKE-RATE: RUNNERS: 45 9% STRIKE-RATE:

33%

OWNERS

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GODOLPHIN

WINS: 11 STRIKE-RATE: RUNNERS: 49 22%

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3 SHEIKH ABDULLAH WINS: ALMALEK ALSABAH RUNNERS: 8

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3 SHADWELL ESTATE WINS: COMPANY LTD RUNNERS: 18

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CLIPPER LOGISTICS

WINS: 2 RUNNERS: 8

STRIKE-RATE:

38%

STRIKE-RATE:

17%

STRIKE-RATE:

25%

COURSE SPECIALIST JUAN WINS: DE MONTALBAN RUNS:

2 3

STRIKE-RATE:

67%

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OFF THE TRACK OPENING CEREMONY Cheer on the four teams competing today as the jockeys – representing Europe, Great Britain & Ireland, the Ladies and the Rest of the World – are introduced to racegoers in the Parade Ring at 12.30pm.

TEAM BASEBALL CAPS Choose your team and collect a free baseball hat on arrival at the course. These will be given out near entrances on a first-come, first-served basis so make sure you collect one early.

CLOSING CEREMONY After the last race the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup will be presented to the winning team in the Parade Ring alongside the Silver Saddle Award for the leading jockey.

FAIRGROUND RIDES Enjoy free fairground rides on the Lawns, perfect for teenagers and adults seeking an adrenaline thrill.

GLITTER FACE PAINTERS Make sure you visit the glitter face painters on the Queen Anne Lawn to ensure you are concert ready.

ASCOT SHOP Visit the Ascot Shop for a stylish range of exclusive collections from luxury brands, on the day essentials and perfect gifts and mementos from your day at Ascot.

Find us inside on the Concourse near Grandstand Entrance B or outside next to the Parade Ring.

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OFF THE TRACK

MEMBERSHIPS AT ASCOT Find out more about our exciting stable of Memberships by visiting the team inside the Grandstand Concourse. Today only, racegoers can enjoy an exclusive offer of £89 for the flexible Queen Anne Membership, saving £10 on the standard price.

POST RACING CONCERT

Enjoy an unforgettable summer evening with live performances from Clean Bandit, The Hoosiers, Samm Henshaw and Marvin Hulmes.

SAMM HENSHAW 5.45PM - 6.30PM

THE HOOSIERS 6.45PM - 7.30PM

MARVIN HULMES 6.30PM - 6.45PM & 7.30PM - 7.45PM

CLEAN BANDIT 7.45PM – 8.45PM

OFF THE TRACK

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H AY L E Y T U R N E R (C) 39 years old

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

• The all-time leading rider at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup. Won the Alistair Haggis “Silver Saddle” in 2018 and 2019.

• Shared Britain’s Champion Apprentice title with Saleem Golam in 2005.

• In 2008, she became the first woman to ride 100 British winners in a calendar year.

• The first female rider to win a domestic G1 outright on Dream Ahead in the 2011 July Cup at Newmarket, one of three G1 wins for the jockey.

• Retired from race-riding at the end of the 2015 season before making a comeback in 2018.

• Registered the first of three Royal Ascot victories on Thanks Be in the 2019 Sandringham Handicap, making her just the second woman to ride a winner at the Royal Meeting after Gay Kelleway in 1987.

APPEARANCES

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WINS

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POINTS

304

E M M A - J AY N E W I L S O N

40 years old

• The winning-most female jockey of all time in Canada, with more than 1,700 career wins.

• Burst onto the scene as an apprentice in 2005 when landing the riding title at Woodbine. At its 167-day meet, she partnered 175 winners, becoming the first female to take the title in the racecourse’s 50-year history.

• Won both the Sovereign Award and Eclipse Award for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey in 2005.

• First G1 success came aboard Mike Fox in Canada’s oldest race, the Queen’s Plate, in June 2007.

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

APPEARANCES

6

WINS

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POINTS

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J OA N N A M A S O N 32 years old

• Competed successfully as an amateur for 14 years before riding her first winner as a professional at Newcastle on December 31, 2020.

• Rode out her claim in May this year at Catterick and reached the milestone of 100 career winners the following month at Redcar.

• Shared the Amateur Lady Jockeys’ Flat Championship with Serena Brotherton in 2015 and 2017.

• Granddaughter of Classic-winning trainer Mick Easterby.

• Has a Masters degree in sports nutrition.

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

APPEARANCES DEBUT

WINS

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POINTS

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NICOLA CURRIE

29 years old

• Clinched the Alistair Haggis “Silver Saddle” on her Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup debut in 2021 with two winners and a third.

• Entered the racing industry at 19 with a background in show jumping, initially working in her native Scotland for Jump trainer Lucinda Russell, before moving to Lambourn to pursue a career on the Flat • There was exactly two years between her first winner at Kempton Park on December 20, 2016, aged 23, and her 100th success at Southwell on the same date in 2018.

• Lifted the 2018/19 All-Weather Champion Apprentice title with 30 winners.

• Biggest wins to date have come at Ascot, taking valuable heritage handicaps on Raising Sand in 2018 and 2019

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

APPEARANCES

1

WINS

2

POINTS

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F R A N K I E D E T T O R I (C) 51 years old

• Champion jockey in Britain in 1994, 1995 and 2004.

• Transcended the sport on September 28, 1996, when he rode all seven winners at Ascot at odds of 25,051/1.

• Has enjoyed big-race winners across Europe and beyond, including Australia, the Far East, North America, and the Middle East.

• Reached the milestone of 3,000 British winners at Newmarket in August 2016.

• Has ridden 21 British Classic winners, including Derby victors Authorized and Golden Horn.

• Most successful current jockey at Royal Ascot with 77 wins.

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

APPEARANCES

10

WINS

2

POINTS

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A N TO N I O F R E S U

30 years old

• Italy’s champion apprentice in 2013, also finishing second overall in the jockeys’ championship that year.

• Moved to England in 2014, where he rode 17 winners over three seasons.

• Big break came in late 2016 when leading Dubaibased trainer Erwan Charpy asked him to ride for the stable.

• Has since established himself as one of the top riders in the UAE, finishing second to Tadgh O’Shea in the last two championships.

• Enjoyed first G1 triumph aboard Zenden in the 2021 Dubai Golden Shaheen on Dubai World Cup Night.

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

APPEARANCES DEBUT

WINS

0

POINTS

0

JOSE-LUIS MARTINEZ

51 years old

• Nine-time champion jockey in Spain.

• Started riding professionally in 1986.

• Closing in on 1,200 career wins, spread across Spain, Italy, France, Dubai, Morocco, Germany and Denmark.

• Has won 12 Spanish Classics, including the Triple Crown in 1995 and 2014.

• Two-time winner of Spain’s most prestigious race, the San Sebastian Gold Cup, most recently on the Ed Dunlop-trained Amazing Red in 2019.

• Enjoyed his first G2 success on Rodaballo in Germany’s Oettingen Rennen last September.

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

APPEARANCES DEBUT

WINS

0

POINTS

0

RENE PIECHULEK

35 years old

• Sprang to prominence last autumn when winning Europe’s most prestigious race, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, aboard 72/1 outsider Torquator Tasso.

• Started apprenticeship with no previous experience of racehorses, aged 16, and turned professional in 2007.

• Rode the John Hills-trained Rotation to victory in the 2007 Dutch St Leger.

• Registered first G1 win on Sunny Queen in the 2020 Grosser Preis Von Bayern, in which Torquator Tasso finished second.

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

APPEARANCES DEBUT

WINS

0

POINTS

0

C H R I S T O P H E L E M A I R E (C) 43 years old

• French rider who has been riding at the top level globally for almost two decades.

• Leading jockey in Japan for the last five years, becoming the first foreign rider to take the title in 2017.

• Ended calendar year 2018 with 215 Japanese wins, bettering Yutake Take’s record of 212.

• Dual Classic winner in Britain, winning the 2008 1,000 Guineas on Natagora and the 2010 2,000 Guineas on Makfi.

• International wins include Dunaden in the 2011 Melbourne Cup as well as G1 success in Dubai, Hong Kong and the USA. • Two Royal Ascot winners, notably Chineur in the 2005 King’s Stand Stakes.

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

APPEARANCES

1

WINS

0

POINTS

20

K E R R I N M C E VOY

41 years old

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

• Still an apprentice when becoming the second youngest jockey to win the Melbourne Cup on Brew in 2000, a race he won again on Almandin in 2016 and Cross Counter in 2018.

• Has since ridden over 2,000 winners in Australia and registered his 80th Australian G1 victory aboard Huetor in May this year.

• Rode 10 G1 winners in Europe during five-year stint as Godolphin’s number two rider, including Rule Of Law in the 2004 St Leger.

• Three Royal Ascot winners, headed by Shamardal in the 2005 St James’s Palace Stakes.

APPEARANCES

2

WINS

1

POINTS

57

JASON COLLETT 31 years old

• Coming off his best season in Australia with 122 winners, including three G1 victories.

• Started career in New Zealand before moving to Australia in 2011 to ride as an apprentice for compatriot Chris Waller.

• Enjoyed first G1 victory on the Waller-trained Invicibella in the 2019 Tattersall’s Tiara at Eagle Farm.

• Rode outstanding racemare Winx five times early in her career, including wins at Warwick Farm and Rosehill.

• Son of trainer Richard Collett. Partner Clare Cunningham also trains.

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

APPEARANCES DEBUT

WINS

0

POINTS

0

TA K E S H I YO KOYA M A

23 years old

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

• Japanese rider whose career took off in 2021 with five G1 victories, including on Efforia in the Japanese 2,000 Guineas and Titleholder in the Japanese St Leger.

• Ended the year in style when guiding Efforia to victory in Japan’s premier weight-for-age race, the Arima Kinen, at Nakayama on Boxing Day. • From a family steeped in racing – grandfather Tomio and father Norihiro were G1-winning jockeys, as is his older brother Kazuo.

• Registered 13 wins in his debut season in 2017 and achieved his first century in 2021 with 104 successes.

APPEARANCES DEBUT

WINS

0

POINTS

0

J A M I E S P E N C E R (C) 42 years old

• Burst on to the scene as a 17yo by winning the 1998 Irish 1,000 Guineas on Tarascon.

• Champion jockey in Ireland in 2004.

• Champion jockey in Britain in 2005 and again in 2007, when he shared the title with Seb Sanders.

• 2,000th career winner in Britain came at the 2017 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup aboard Stake Acclaim.

• Has ridden five Classic winners in Ireland and two in Britain, most recently on Phoenix Of Spain in the 2019 Irish 2,000 Guineas.

• 26 Royal Ascot winners.

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

APPEARANCES

6

WINS

5

POINTS

145

NEIL CALLAN 44 years old

• Irish-born rider who was Britain’s champion apprentice in 1999.

• Runner-up in the British jockeys’ championship in 2005 and 2007.

• Enjoyed first G1 winner on Amadeus Wolf in the 2005 Middle Park Stakes.

• Rode full-time in Hong Kong for seven years from 2014, racking up 282 winners and more than £30m in prize money.

• Fifth Royal Ascot winner and first since 2013 came on Rising Star in this year’s Kensington Palace Handicap.

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

APPEARANCES

2

WINS

1

POINTS

46

KIERAN SHOEMARK 26 years old

• Celebrated first G1 winner on Lady Bowthorpe in the 2021 Nassau Stakes.

• Has spoken candidly about addiction after being banned for six months in November 2018 following a positive test for cocaine.

• Tasted Royal Ascot success on Atty Perse in the 2017 King George V Handicap.

• Part of a titanic tussle with David Egan for the 2017 apprentice championship, ultimately going down by one winner.

• Grandfather, father and brother were all Jump jockeys.

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

APPEARANCES DEBUT

WINS

0

POINTS

0

DA N I E L T U D H O P E 36 years old

• Runner-up in the 2019 British jockeys’ championship.

• Born in Scotland, he had no racing background and had not considered a career in the sport until it was suggested by a careers advisor.

• First winner came at Pisa, Italy, in October 2003.

• Enjoyed first G1 triumph aboard G Force in the 2014 Haydock Sprint Cup. • Notched up his 1,000th British career success at Thirsk in June 2019.

• 10 Royal Ascot winners, including four apiece in 2019 and 2022.

DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP RECORD

APPEARANCES

1

WINS

0

POINTS

0

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HOW THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP WORKS

The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is the world’s premier international jockeys’ competition where four teams: Great Britain & Ireland, the Ladies, Europe and the Rest of the World battle it out to win the coveted Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup. The eight races offer free entry and are limited to 10 runners, with either two or three horses racing for each team. Subject to full fields, each jockey has five rides across the afternoon.

Points are awarded on a 15, 10, 7, 5, 3 basis to the first five horses home. If there is a non-runner which cannot be replaced by a reserve (two for each race) 4 points will be awarded both to the team and jockey missing out on the ride. If a dead-heat occurs in a race, the points for the two places are added together, divided by two and shared between the two jockeys/teams.

The team with the highest total after race eight lifts the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup while the jockey amassing the most individual points will take home an additional £3,000 plus the Alistair Haggis “Silver Saddle” Trophy.

One jockey will receive the Dubai Duty Free Ride Of The Day Award.

If there is a tie for the Team or Silver Saddle competitions, there will be a countback on the number of winners and the team/jockey with the most winners will be adjudged the winner overall; if they are still level, then second places will be counted, then if necessary third places and then if necessary fourth places. If they are still level, there will be joint winners.

Ascot Racecourse will distribute £25,000 in stable bonuses to the leading yards on the day, split between the trainer and staff. This will be awarded to the top three yards based on points accumulated in the competition with £12,500 for first place, £7,500 to the second and £5,000 to the third.

For each race there will also be £200 to the Best Turned Out and £200 to the staff member responsible for the winning horse with £100 to staff members responsible for 2nd to 5th placed horses.

This is the 21st edition of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot. The event was first staged at Ascot in 2000.

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TEAM COLOURS

Frankie Dettori

Rene Piechulek

Antonio Fresu

Jose-Luis Martinez

Hayley Turner

Joanna Mason

Nicola Currie

Emma-Jayne Wilson

Christophe Lemaire

Takeshi Yokoyama

Kerrin McEvoy

Jason Collett

Jamie Spencer

Daniel Tudhope

Neil Callan

Kieran Shoemark

Ascot Racecourse and Dubai Duty Free would like to thank all today’s owners, ITV Racing, Sky Sports Racing and the Racehorse Owners Association who are supporting the unique event that is the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup. The Great Britain & Ireland team are wearing green and black, with the Ladies in

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cerise and black, the Rest of the World in yellow and black and Europe in light blue and black.

Each rider has an individual cap colour to enable commentators, officials, racegoers and viewers at home to identify the individual jockeys.

To all owners, good luck and thank you.

THE SCORING SYSTEM Points are awarded to the first five horses home in each of the eight races 1st place……15 3rd place……7 5th place……3

2nd place……10 4th place……5

There are 40 points available per race – a total of 240 points for all eight races, plus 4 points for non-runners (see below).

DEAD-HEAT In the event of a dead-heat, each horse will receive an equal share of the aggregrate number of points for that finishing position and the subsequent finishing position.

NON-RUNNERS Horses may be declared as a non-runner up to 45 minutes before each race. In this event, the place on that team will be taken Team Europe Race 1 - 1.00pm

by one of the two reserve horses in racecard order. If no reserves are available, the team represented by the non-runner and the individual jockey will automatically be awarded four extra points.

If you want to bet on the team competition, Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle or an individual jockey in each race, Bet With Ascot are offering betting on these markets or you can visit the Betfred shop on the Concourse in the Grandstand.

MAKE A NOTE OF THE SCORES The latest scoreboard will be shown on the big screens throughout the day across the racecourse and there is also a permanent scoreboard by the Parade Ring. If you would prefer to keep note of the scores yourself, simply fill out the chart below.

Team Ladies

Team ROW

Team GB & Ireland

Classified

Running total Race 2 - 1.35pm

Classified

Running total Race 3 - 2.10pm

Dash

Running total Race 4 - 2.45pm

Stayers

Running total Race 5 - 3.20pm

Challenge

Running total Race 6 - 3.55pm

Mile

Running total Race 7 - 4.30pm

Classic

Running total Race 8 - 5.05pm

Sprint

GRAND TOTAL

T H E S C O R I N G SYST E M 2 9

REMEMBERING SHERGAR Shergar’s name is etched in racing folklore as much for his headline-grabbing disappearance as for his exceptional performances on the racecourse, the most scintillating of those being his recordbreaking victory in the 1981 Derby and imperious triumph in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot the following month.

Infamously kidnapped following his retirement to stud in Ireland, the Aga Khan’s colt was one of the finest Derby winners of the 20th century and without argument the best racehorse of his generation with a lofty Timeform rating of 140.

Trained by Sir Michael Stoute in Newmarket, Shergar won impressively on his first start as a two-year-old before finishing second to the more experienced Beldale Flutter on his only other outing in what is now the Vertem Futurity Trophy.

Having been rated 31st among his peers in the 1980 European Free Handicap (now World Thoroughbred Rankings), Shergar commenced his Classic season as a 33/1 ante-post chance for the Derby.

Those odds tumbled after a 10-length victory in Sandown’s Classic Trial which was followed by a 12-length demolition of the field in the Chester Vase.

With the Epsom Classic in the bag, Shergar went to The Curragh and added the Irish Derby, before routing his elders in Britain’s premier all-age middle-distance contest, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

The stage was set for an autumn hurrah in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp but in an unexpected twist, connections decided to take in the St Leger at Doncaster. The extended mile and three quarters of the world’s oldest Classic proved beyond Shergar’s stamina reserves and he could fare no better than fourth.

That defeat was to be Shergar’s final race.

Valued at £10 million (a huge amount then so one can only begin to imagine what his modern day value would have been), the colt retired to the Aga Khan’s Ballymany Stud in Ireland, but on February 8, 1983, hooded gunmen seized the stallion.

A £2 million ransom was demanded and refused.

Shergar’s fate remains a mystery, but he is remembered in many ways around the world, including today at Ascot, with the world’s premier jockeys’ competition honouring the greatest racehorse of the 1980s.

Shergar lined up at Epsom as the 10/11 favourite for Derby glory. He did not disappoint his supporters as he once again accelerated away from his rivals to register a stunning 10-length success - the widest winning margin in the long history of the race.

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EIGHT RACES. FOUR TEAMS. ONE WINNER.

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PICK THE WINNER FOR A CHANCE TO JOIN THE CELEBRATION.

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AWAY RACING FROM NEWMARKET, REDCAR AND HAYDOCK PARK NEWMARKET Race 1 1.20

Race 3 2.30 7f

1 BRIGHT DIAMOND (IRE) 9-2 K. R. Burke Clifford Lee Form: Probable S.P.: 6-1

2 CABRAKAN (IRE)ER 9-10 NN Richard Hannon -RU N Form: N 130, Probable S.P.: 4-1 O

2 ELEGANT CHARM (IRE) 9-2 Charlie Appleby James Doyle Form: Probable S.P.: 9-4 3 JALAPA (GB) Ralph Beckett Form:

3 FEARLESS BAY (IRE) 9-6 Ed Dunlop James Doyle Form: 513, Probable S.P.: 5-2

9-2

Rob Hornby Probable S.P.: 15-2

4 DARK MYSTERY (IRE) 9-3 Ian Williams David Egan Form: 300, Probable S.P.: 9-1

4 LIBERALIST (GB) 9-2 Michael Bell David Egan Form: Probable S.P.: 16-1 5 MAGICAL SUNSET (IRE) 9-2 R NE Richard Hannon UN R Form: ON Probable S.P.: 9-2 N 6 PRIMARY PROCESS (IRE) 9-2 George Scott Callum Shepherd Form: Probable S.P.: 25-1

5 MASHKUUR (IRE) 9-2 Jane Chapple-Hyam Tyler Heard (3) Form: 602, Probable S.P.: 9-2

Race 4 3.05

2 DARAMETHOS (IRE) 9-5 John & Thady Gosden Benoit de la Sayette (3) Form: 430-, Probable S.P.: 8-1 3 FALLING SHADOW (IRE) 9-5 Charlie Appleby James Doyle Form: D-10, Probable S.P.: 5-2

7f

1 KILLYBEGS WARRIOR (IRE) 9-9 Charlie & Mark Johnston James Doyle Form: 13, Probable S.P.: 11-8

4 WONDER ELMOSSMAN (IRE) 9-0 J. S. Moore John Egan Form: 532, Probable S.P.: 8-1

2 TARLO (IRE) 9-0 Simon & Ed Crisford David Egan Form: 024, Probable S.P.: 10-3 3 KODI DANCER (IRE) 8-2 K. R. Burke Jimmy Quinn Form: 012, Probable S.P.: 13-8

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1m 2f

1 KENZAI WARRIOR (USA) 10-2 Roger Teal Sean Levey Form: 206, Probable S.P.: 5-1

7 RIVER NAVER (FR) 9-2 William Haggas Cieren Fallon Form: Probable S.P.: 5-1

Race 2 1.55

1m 4f

1 MADAME AMBASSADOR (GB) 9-10 Charlie & Mark Johnston Richard Kingscote Form: 236, Probable S.P.: 11-4

Fallon

5 WHITEFEATHERSFALL (IRE) 8-13 Charlie & Mark Johnston Cieren Form: 4-10,

Probable S.P.: 12-1

6 NIGHT OF LUXURY (GB) 8-11 Saeed bin Suroor David Egan Form: 141, Probable S.P.: 3-1

Race 5 3.40

7f

1 ALSEYOOB (IRE) 9-2 Ismail Mohammed Sean Levey Form: 1, Probable S.P.: 6-1

Race 6 4.20

7f

1 AL RUFAA (FR) 10-0 John & Thady Gosden Benoit de la Sayette (3) Form: 200, Probable S.P.: 11-2

2 DANDY ALYS (IRE) 9-2 Ralph Beckett Rob Hornby Form: 021, Probable S.P.: 14-1

2 TYPHOON TEN (IRE) 9-12 Richard Hannon Sean Levey Form: 00-0, Probable S.P.: 16-1

3 DIVINA GRACE (IRE) 9-2 Rae Guest Callum Shepherd Form: 21, Probable S.P.: 16-1

3 ROPEY GUEST (GB) 9-10 George Margarson Tom Queally Form: 220, Probable S.P.: 9-2

Cieren Fallon Probable S.P.: 25-1

9-2

4 STAR OF ORION (IRE) 9-10 Ralph Beckett Rob Hornby Form: 000, Probable S.P.: 15-2

5 IVORY MADONNA (IRE) 9-2 Richard Spencer Richard Kingscote Form: 332, Probable S.P.: 11-2

5 MITROSONFIRE (GB) 9-2 William Muir & Chris Grassick P. J. McDonald Form: 436, Probable S.P.: 4-1

6 LADY ALARA (IRE) 9-2 Charles Hills P. J. McDonald Form: 13, Probable S.P.: 15-2

6 LOVE DE VEGA (IRE) 8-11 Charlie & Mark Johnston Richard Kingscote Form: 21-1, Probable S.P.: 9-4

4 INANNA (IRE) S. P. C. Woods Form: 15,

7 LAKOTA SIOUX (IRE) 9-2 Charlie & Mark Johnston James Doyle Form: 313, Probable S.P.: 7-2 8 MOTTISFONT (IRE) 9-2 Hughie Morrison George Rooke Form: 1, Probable S.P.: 16-1 9 NOVAKAI (GB) K. R. Burke Form: 1,

9-2

Clifford Lee Probable S.P.: 9-2

Race 7 4.51 1 TUSCAN (IRE) Charles Hills Form: 204,

1m

9-10

P. J. McDonald Probable S.P.: 6-1

2 BAY OF HONOUR (IRE) 9-3 Charlie Appleby James Doyle Form: 1-15, Probable S.P.: 3-1 3 SPINAROUND (IRE) 9-3 John & Thady Gosden Benoit de la Sayette (3) Form: 106, Probable S.P.: 13-2 4 CROUPIER (IRE) 8-12 Simon & Ed Crisford Harry Burns (5) Form: 412-, Probable S.P.: 9-2 5 GALIAC (GB) 8-11 ER NN Grassick William Muir &RU Chris N 332, Probable S.P.: Form: N O 6 POINT LYNAS (IRE) 8-9 Edward Bethell Rob Hornby Form: 031, Probable S.P.: 2-1

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Race 1

REDCAR 1.42

5f 217y

1 BOJINK (IRE) 8-13 George Boughey Connor Planas (7) Form: 456, Probable S.P.: 15-8

11 STREETSCAPE (GB) 9-5 David & Nicola BarronTony Hamilton Form: 0, Probable S.P.: 66-1

2 BARA LACHA (GB) 8-11 David O’Meara Jason Watson Form: 344, Probable S.P.: 13-8

12 CARLTON AND CO (GB) 9-2 Michael & David Easterby Cam Hardie Form: 26, Probable S.P.: 10-3

3 GOLDEN ALBA (IRE) 8-11 Craig Lidster William Pyle (7) Form: 00, Probable S.P.: 40-1

13 DOLLY GRAY (GB) 9-2 David Loughnane Sam James Form: 0, Probable S.P.: 20-1

4 NAUGHTY TED (GB) 8-11 Liam Bailey Sam James Form: 640, Probable S.P.: 11-2 5 THIAGO (GB) Antony Brittain Form: 005,

Race 2 2.17

Race 3 2.52

7f 219y

8-4

1 QUEEN’S SARGENT (FR) 10-4 Michael Dods Laura Coughlan (5) Form: 000, Probable S.P.: 25-1

7f

2 HATHLOOL (IRE) R 10-4 E Michael Appleby NN RU N Probable S.P.: Form: 310, NO

Cam Hardie Probable S.P.: 8-1

1 DUBAI JEANIUS (IRE) 9-11 Michael Herrington Tom Eaves Form: 0, Probable S.P.: 300-1

3 A BOY NAMED IVY (IRE) 10-1 Michael Dods David Nolan Form: 400, Probable S.P.: 10-1

2 DAN DE MAN CAN (GB) 9-7 Julie Camacho Callum Rodriguez Form: Probable S.P.: 8-1

4 DULLA BHATTI (GB) 9-12 Michael Dods Tom Eaves Form: 520, Probable S.P.: 14-1

3 DECONTRACTE (GB) 9-7 Michael & David Easterby Shane Gray Form: 0-0, Probable S.P.: 150-1

5 STAR SHIELD (GB) 9-11 David O’Meara Jason Watson Form: 561, Probable S.P.: 5-1

4 GARLOGIE (GB) 9-7 Ewan Whillans Oisin Orr Form: 6, Probable S.P.: 66-1

6 MILLIONAIRE WALTZ (GB) 9-11 Ben Haslam Paul Hanagan Form: 210, Probable S.P.: 10-1

5 GOLD SPLASH (GB) 9-7 Tom Clover Connor Planas (7) Form: 03, Probable S.P.: 9-1

7 DIAMONDONTHEHILL (GB) 9-8 Michael Dods Callum Rodriguez Form: 026, Probable S.P.: 10-1

6 ICE SHADOW (IRE) 9-7 Alan Brown Dale Swift Form: 03, Probable S.P.: 6-1

8 PARK STREET (GB) 9-8 Tina Jackson Phil Dennis Form: 231-, Probable S.P.: 12-1

7 IRISH APPROACH (IRE) 9-7 David O’Meara Jason Watson Form: 62, Probable S.P.: 9-2

9 WAR DEFENDER (GB) 9-8 Tim Easterby Sean Kirrane (3) Form: 450, Probable S.P.: 9-1

8 JOEYREMY (IRE) 9-7 Michael Dods Phil Dennis Form: 24-6, Probable S.P.: 6-1

10 GIVE IT SOME TEDDY (GB) 9-8 Tim Easterby Duran Fentiman Form: 044, Probable S.P.: 11-2

9-5

11 SWINGING EDDIE (GB) 9-3 Grant Tuer Oisin Orr Form: 105, Probable S.P.: 12-1

9 DARKER (GB) David O’Meara Form: 0, 34

10 FINBAR’S LAD (GB) 9-5 Eric Alston James Sullivan Form: 0-, Probable S.P.: 66-1

David Nolan Probable S.P.: 33-1

12 TASHGHEEL (IRE) 9-1 Grant Tuer Sam James Form: 040, Probable S.P.: 14-1

Race 4 3.27

7f

1 VOLATILE ANALYST (USA) 10-2 Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez Form: 100, Probable S.P.: 15-2 2 AZANO (GB) David O’Meara Form: 051,

9-13

Jason Watson Probable S.P.: 11-2

3 SCOTTISH SUMMIT (IRE) 9-6 Geoffrey Harker Shane Gray Form: 356, Probable S.P.: 15-2 4 LION TOWER (IRE) 9-5 Grant Tuer Sam James Form: 100, Probable S.P.: 17-2 5 GOLDEN VOICE (GB) 9-2 William Haggas Stevie Donohoe Form: 211, Probable S.P.: 10-11

Race 5 4.02

5f

1 ACONCAGUA MOUNTAIN (IRE) 9-7 Iain Jardine Sam James Form: 000, Probable S.P.: 11-1 2 CUPPACOCO (GB) 9-7 Ann Duffield Shane Gray Form: 302, Probable S.P.: 9-2 3 EXCESSABLE (GB) 9-7 Tim Easterby Brandon Wilkie (7) Form: 535, Probable S.P.: 13-2 4 HARD SOLUTION (GB) 9-7 David O’Meara Jason Watson Form: 643, Probable S.P.: 11-2 5 KOROPICK (IRE) 9-7 Colin Teague Paul Hanagan Form: 453, Probable S.P.: 12-1 6 LITTLEMISSATTITUDE (GB) 9-7 Derek Shaw James Sullivan Form: 000, Probable S.P.: 50-1 7 MRS BAGERRAN (IRE) 9-7 Tracy Waggott Dale Swift Form: 340, Probable S.P.: 11-1 8 NEWGATE ANGEL (GB) 9-7 Tony Coyle Kieran Schofield (5) Form: 006, Probable S.P.: 14-1

9 PACOPASH (GB) 9-7 Rebecca Menzies Paula Muir (3) Form: 000, Probable S.P.: 28-1 10 QAARAAT (GB) 9-7 Antony Brittain Cam Hardie Form: 056, Probable S.P.: 10-1 11 STROXX (IRE) Liam Bailey Form: 330,

9-7

David Nolan Probable S.P.: 12-1

12 BY MOONLIGHT (GB) 9-4 Michael Herrington Tom Eaves Form: 400, Probable S.P.: 66-1 13 GALA BELLA (GB) 9-4 Michael Appleby Oisin Orr Form: 600, Probable S.P.: 16-1

Race 6 4.35

7f 219y

1 TIDEWELL (GB) 9-11 David Thompson Oisin McSweeney (5) Form: 02-5, Probable S.P.: 15-2 2 PURPLE ICE (IRE) 9-11 Michael Dods Tom Eaves Form: 205, Probable S.P.: 9-2 3 JAZZ SAMBA (IRE) 9-8 Michael & David Easterby Shane Gray Form: 246, Probable S.P.: 14-1 4 RED ASTAIRE (GB) 9-8 Tim Easterby Duran Fentiman Form: 0-30, Probable S.P.: 10-1 5 LADY XENIA (GB) 9-7 Craig Lidster Paul Hanagan Form: 00-4, Probable S.P.: 7-1 6 RAVENGLASS (IRE) 9-6 Richard Fahey Oisin Orr Form: 032, Probable S.P.: 5-2 7 STRIPZEE (GB) Tim Easterby Form: 160,

9-6

Sean Kirrane (3) Probable S.P.: 12-1

8 VAN ZANT (GB) 9-0 Ruth Carr James Sullivan Form: 050, Probable S.P.: 22-1 9 PREMIERSHIP (GB) 8-4 Tracy Waggott Andrew Elliott Form: 300, Probable S.P.: 25-1

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Race 7 5.10

1m 5f 218y

1 GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) 10-4 David O’Meara Shane Gray Form: 031, Probable S.P.: 11-4 2 JACK YEATS (IRE) 10-0 Stuart Coltherd Paula Muir (3) Form: 0-35, Probable S.P.: 18-1 3 RED DEREK (GB) 10-0 Lisa Williamson Andrew Elliott Form: 252, Probable S.P.: 14-1 4 DESERT QUEST (IRE) 10-0 Ewan Whillans Aiden Brookes (7) Form: 061, Probable S.P.: 11-1 5 TAXMEIFYOUCAN (IRE) 9-13 Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez Form: 332, Probable S.P.: 9-1 6 BOUNCING BOBBY (IRE) 9-10 Martin Todhunter David Nolan Form: 234, Probable S.P.: 10-1 7 NATALEENA (IRE) 9-9 Ben Haslam Paul Hanagan Form: 404, Probable S.P.: 20-1 8 OVERSTATE (GB) 9-7 Tom Clover Connor Planas (7) Form: 413, Probable S.P.: 6-1 9 PROPHESISE (IRE) 9-5 Tim Easterby Sean Kirrane (3) Form: 422, Probable S.P.: 10-1 10 CORNELL (GB) 9-1 John Davies Sam James Form: 5-00, Probable S.P.: 33-1 11 PENELOPEBLUEYES (IRE) 8-9 Adrian Keatley Cam Hardie Form: 536, Probable S.P.: 50-1 12 TARBAT NESS (GB) 8-4 John Berry James Sullivan Form: 054, Probable S.P.: 28-1

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HAYDOCK PARK Race 1 1.50 1m 37y

1 NUVOLARI (GB) 9-10 Eve Johnson HoughtonDavid Probert Form: 404, Probable S.P.: 13-2 2 DELOREAN (IRE) 9-7 Ralph Beckett Pat Dobbs Form: 2-33, Probable S.P.: 10-3 3 MY MATE TED (IRE) 9-7 Roger Teal Jim Crowley Form: 2-56, Probable S.P.: 12-1 4 LET’S FLY AGAIN (GB) 9-6 Clive Cox Adam Kirby Form: 461, Probable S.P.: 9-2 5 PIFFLE (IRE) Ed Walker Form: 0-04,

9-5

Saffie Osborne (3) Probable S.P.: 16-1

6 FORWARD FLIGHT (IRE) 9-5 Alan King Tom Marquand Form: 5-10, Probable S.P.: 14-1 7 YELLOW BEAR (GB) 9-3 Declan Carroll Harrison Shaw Form: 105, Probable S.P.: 20-1 8 NINE DRAGONS (IRE) 9-2 Tom Dascombe Silvestre De Sousa Form: 002, Probable S.P.: 15-2 9 ALVEDISTON (IRE) 8-7 Jane Chapple-HyamRoyston Ffrench Form: 030, Probable S.P.: 16-1 10 BRUNELLO BREEZE (GB) 8-6 Tom Tate Graham Lee Form: 0-35, Probable S.P.: 25-1

Race 2 2.25

1m 37y

1 YOUNG FIRE (FR) 10-0 David O’Meara David Probert Form: 450, Probable S.P.: 7-1 2 FAME AND ACCLAIM (IRE) 9-10 Les Eyre Lewis Edmunds Form: 610, Probable S.P.: 11-1 3 ELECTRICAL STORM (GB) 9-9 Saeed bin Suroor Andrea Atzeni Form: 2/-13, Probable S.P.: 2-1

8 PASSION AND GLORY (IRE) 9-7 Saeed bin Suroor Louis Steward Form: 051, Probable S.P.: 8-1 9 PETER THE GREAT (GB) 9-7 John & Thady Gosden Robert Havlin Form: 211, Probable S.P.: 12-1 10ROYAL CHAMPION (IRE) 9-7 Roger Varian Andrea Atzeni Form: 0-41, Probable S.P.: 9-1

Race 4 3.35

1m 37y

9-4

4 MR MCCANN (IRE) 9-9 Hugo Palmer Tom Marquand Form: 540, Probable S.P.: 10-1

1 AURIA (GB) Andrew Balding Form: 0-60,

5 GIOIA CIECA (USA) 9-8 Keith Dalgleish Graham Lee Form: 000, Probable S.P.: 22-1

2 DON’T TELL CLAIRE (GB) 9-4 Daniel & Claire Kubler Liam Keniry Form: 500, Probable S.P.: 33-1

6 LA TRINIDAD (GB) 9-6 Roger Fell Ben Curtis Form: 403, Probable S.P.: 9-2

3 ISOLA ROSSA (GB) 9-4 James Fanshawe Pat Dobbs Form: 136, Probable S.P.: 33-1

7 DUTCH DECOY (GB) 9-4 Charlie & Mark Johnston Oliver Stammers (3) Form: 114, Probable S.P.: 9-2

4 MISS MARBLE (GB)R 9-4 E Simon & Ed Crisford NN U N-R Probable S.P.: 11-1 Form: 015, NO 5 RANDOM HARVEST (IRE) 9-4 Ed Walker Saffie Osborne Form: 213, Probable S.P.: 20-1

Race 3 3.00 1 ANMAAT (IRE) Owen Burrows Form: 12-1,

1m 2f 100y

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Jim Crowley Probable S.P.: 11-2

2 BRENTFORD HOPE (GB) 9-7 Richard Hughes Pat Dobbs Form: 3-50, Probable S.P.: 33-1 3 CERTAIN LAD (GB) 9-7 Mick Channon Ben Curtis Form: 200, Probable S.P.: 28-1 4 FOXES TALES (IRE) 9-7 Andrew Balding David Probert Form: 464, Probable S.P.: 22-1 5 GROCER JACK (GER) 9-7 William Haggas Tom Marquand Form: 541, Probable S.P.: 15-8 6 INTELLOGENT (IRE) 9-7 Jane Chapple-Hyam Adam Kirby Form: 323, Probable S.P.: 13-2 7 MARIE’S DIAMOND (IRE) 9-7 Roger Fell Silvestre De Sousa Form: 402, Probable S.P.: 66-1

David Probert Probable S.P.: 25-1

6 RISING STAR (GB) 9-4 Marco Botti Andrea Atzeni Form: 514, Probable S.P.: 14-1 7 SUNSET BAY (GB) 9-4 Ed Walker Tom Marquand Form: 000-, Probable S.P.: 33-1 8 OSCULA (IRE) 9-2 George Boughey Ben Curtis Form: 321, Probable S.P.: 9-4 9 CRENELLE (GB) 8-11 John & Thady Gosden Robert Havlin Form: 133, Probable S.P.: 11-2 10 FLORAL SPLENDOUR (GB) 8-11 James Tate Jim Crowley Form: 1, Probable S.P.: 25-1 11 MIDHEAVEN (IRE) 8-11 David O’Meara Pierre-Louis Jamin Form: 465, Probable S.P.: 33-1 12 THUNDERSHOWER (IRE) 8-11 John & Thady Gosden Martin Harley Form: 511, Probable S.P.: 5-1 37

Race 5 4.10

1m 2f 100y

1 COME ON JOHN (IRE) 9-9 Roger Fell Ben Curtis Form: 540, Probable S.P.: 14-1

1 FLATLEY (GB) Adrian Wintle Form: 425,

7f 37y

10-2

David Probert Probable S.P.: 6-1

Jim Crowley Probable S.P.: 9-2

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2 VERREAUX EAGLE (IRE) 10-1 Ed Dunlop Ben Curtis Form: 344, Probable S.P.: 6-1

3 BENJAMIN BEAR (IRE) 9-7 Alan King Martin Harley Form: 201, Probable S.P.: 11-2

3 NEWTON JACK (GB) 10-1 Stuart Kittow Taylor Fisher (7) Form: 300, Probable S.P.: 33-1

4 GLITTERING CHOICE (GB) 9-6 Hugo Palmer Tom Marquand Form: 0-25, Probable S.P.: 7-1

4 DARK SWANSONG (IRE) 9-11 Clive Cox Adam Kirby Form: 026, Probable S.P.: 11-2

5 SAMUEL SPADE (GER) 9-5 David O’Meara Adam Kirby Form: 205, Probable S.P.: 11-1

5 STAR ZINC (IRE) Charlie Fellowes Form: 4-54,

6 JUBILEE GIRL (GB) 9-4 K. R. Burke Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) Form: 544, Probable S.P.: 9-1

6 LIANGEL HOPE (IRE) 9-6 Christopher Mason Mollie Phillips (5) Form: 451, Probable S.P.: 9-2

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7 ABOVE IT ALL (IRE) 9-3 Ed Walker Tom Marquand Form: 542, Probable S.P.: 7-2

2 PLAYDAY (GB) Ralph Beckett Form: 501,

7 TESSY LAD (IRE) Richard Hughes Form: 621,

Pat Dobbs Probable S.P.: 5-1

8 FERGIE TIME (IRE) 9-2 Keith Dalgleish Graham Lee Form: 233, Probable S.P.: 11-2 9 WABA DABA DO (IRE) 9-1 Michael & David Easterby Harrison Shaw Form: 4P0, Probable S.P.: 33-1

Race 6 4.40

7f 37y

1 ELDRICKJONES (IRE) 9-9 Roger Fell Ben Curtis Form: 400, Probable S.P.: 16-1 2 WHITEBEAM (GB) 9-6 Harry & Roger CharltonDavid Probert Form: 311, Probable S.P.: 9-4 3 THUNDER LEGEND (IRE) 8-13 William Haggas Tom Marquand Form: 323, Probable S.P.: 9-4 4 ZERO CARBON (FR) 8-12 Richard Hughes Pat Dobbs Form: 111, Probable S.P.: 3-1 5 LIAMARTY DREAMS (GB) 8-10 K. R. Burke Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) Form: 216, Probable S.P.: 8-1

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Race 7 5.15

9-9

Andrea Atzeni Probable S.P.: 5-1

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THE ALISTAIR HAGGIS SILVER SADDLE

BY CLOSE FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, MIKE VINCE Nicola Currie, winner of last year’s Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle.

If I came down from the commentary gantry at the end of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup and wanted to speak to Alistair, I knew exactly where to look - he’d be watching the Closing Ceremony in the quietest corner he could find, well away from the spotlight.

When the QIPCO British Champion Series started it came as no surprise to hear Alistair was on the team as PR Manager. Rod Street, the CEO of that organisation, knew his work was peerless and that he held the respect of the media.

That was Alistair. A man who would, and often did work morning, noon and night to make sure a project was successful, and then be positively the last person to step forward and accept the acclaim that was rightly due.

Quite simply the hand of Haggis was always the seal of success.

Alistair loved racing, loved racing people and loved Ascot Racecourse. He had some of the finest PR skills I have ever come across in anyone I have dealt with in any sport, and his tireless work with his colleagues at the International Racing Bureau with trainers and jockeys is quite simply a cornerstone of why the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup has become what it is today.

It became tradition for there to be a production meeting in the days ahead of the Shergar Cup, in “Studio 6” we used to call it (though in reality a local restaurant), where we would talk through plans for the day.

The rest of us would then head home but for Alistair it was straight back to work. I still have some of the 3am emails he sent with answers to any issues.

Devoted to his beloved Arsenal, Ali thrilled us all when marriage to Nim led to the arrival of son Alfie, on whom he doted. That such happiness should have been followed after such a short time by the cruelty of his illness and inevitable passing from Motor Neurone Disease in 2014 has been hard for his friends and family to bear.

Being able to say you were a friend of Alistair Haggis will always be something to cherish, and I’ll admit before my days work in the commentary box is done this afternoon, my eyes will go skywards.

It was an appropriate gesture by Ascot and Dubai Duty Free in 2015 to have the Silver Saddle named in Alistair’s honour, and it is wonderful we can welcome his family to the place he called ‘home’ for so many happy years to present the trophy.

THE ALISTAIR HAGGIS SILVER SADDLE

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CHARITY IN THE SPOTLIGHT - SMART WORKS READING Smart Works helps some of the most vulnerable women in society, who are referred to them via job centres, prisons, refuges, mental health charities and other support services. The women they see want a job but lack the confidence to succeed at interview.

Since 2021, Ascot Racecourse Supports has been supporting and promoting the work of Smart Works Reading. Following our initial grant fund to help the Reading Branch enlist a Service Delivery Manager to manage enquiries as well as offer dressing and coaching sessions, we have since donated race naming rights and hosted a pop-up fashion sale to fundraise for the charity.

Today, the charity will be our nominated bucket collectors, so please donate if you are able.

Smart Works Reading, one of seven Smart Works centres throughout the UK, opened its doors in 2015 and since then, has helped over 1,500 women in need. They moved to a bigger centre last year to meet their ambition to help even more unemployed women in Berkshire. Their service is delivered primarily by a team of more than 70 volunteers and in 2021 the charity was honoured to win the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

SHE GOT THE JOB! Smart Works Reading is a charity that supports disadvantaged women in Berkshire into employment via their free job interview, dressing and preparation service. They provide a two-stage consultation at their facility in central Reading. Clients are given an interview-ready outfit to keep, followed by a one-to-one coaching session with an HR professional to help them excel at interview.

Last year, almost three quarters of their clients went on to get a job, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.

Client Rosie* was from a low-income background, suffered from anxiety and was a domestic abuse survivor. She came to Smart Works with very low-self-esteem and was worried about looking for a new job after experiencing workplace bullying in her last role. With support, she secured a job in the public sector.

Rosie said: “Liz, Jane, Jo and Joyce made me feel worthy of being put forward for interview and made me feel good about myself and my skills. The lovely ladies made my experience so fun and amazing. They really went the extra mile.” *Not the client’s real name. Client is not pictured.

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R AC E 1 1.00PM THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP C U R TA I N R A I S E R C L A S S I F I E D S TA K E S RACE FINISH

( C L A S S 3 ) ( G B B R AC E ) One mile abt two furlongs (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres) for three yrs old and upwards Total race value £50000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20020; Second £10010; Third £5005; Fourth £2500; Fifth £1250; Sixth £625; Seventh £315; Eighth £155; Ninth £80; Tenth £40. (Penalty Value £25405) SS

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

See page 94 for conditions of this race.

Dubai Duty Free 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.

CA R O L U S M AG N U S ( I R E ) ( 2 1 )

Draw Draw

No Horse

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B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Izola (Beat Hollow) Owner: Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds III Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Peter & Hugh McCutcheon checked sleeves, RED cap.

Sponsor: Oakman Group PLC Form: 1-52033

Jockey Jason Collett

HHH Stable has a great record at this meeting and this 4yo is nothing if not consistent; tough mark doesn’t matter in this classified event but he didn’t convince stamina-wise when trying this trip for the first time at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm; behind Adjourn) on latest outing.

Official BHA Rating 88

C I V I L L AW ( I R E ) ( 3 8 )

Draw

2

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Tribune (FR) (Grand Slam (USA)) Owner: D Bassom & P Cardosi Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn Colours: LIGHT BLUE, Breeder: Ecurie Des Monceaux BLACK triangular panel.

Sponsor: Chartplan(2004) Ltd Form: 121000 D

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Frankie Dettori

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3

HMS PRESIDENT (IRE) (7)

Draw

HH Most wins and peak form have come on AW surfaces and he’s probably a more potent threat over slightly shorter distances than this; also below par the last twice, so it’s not hard to turn elsewhere.

Official BHA Rating 86

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B g Excelebration (IRE) - Dance Hall Girl (IRE) (Dansili) Owner: HP Racing HMS President Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular Breeder: Skymarc Farm panel, checked sleeves, BEIGE cap.

Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited Form: 044100 D

Kieran Shoemark

4 H U M A N I TA R I A N ( U S A ) ( 3 0 )

Draw

HH Won a five-runner 1m4f handicap at Goodwood in June and had excuses next time; however, he finished nearer last than first back there (again 1m6f; trip no excuse) last week and, dropped back in distance, he’s vulnerable to sharper types.

Official BHA Rating 89

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B g Noble Mission - Sharbat (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Owner: Craft Thoroughbreds and Partners Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: W. S. Farish checked sleeves, DARK BLUE cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 0-00S00 D

Jose-Luis Martinez

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P I STO L E T TO ( USA ) (1 2 )

Draw

HH Very useful on his day for the Gosden yard but lightly raced and a long way below best since winning at Newbury in the autumn of 2020; no positives to take out of this year, albeit in some strong handicaps.

Official BHA Rating 89

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B g War Front (USA) - Lerici (USA) (Woodman (USA)) Owner: J A Thompson & S Russell Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: John Ryan, Newmarket Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Tada Nobutaka stars on sleeves, PURPLE cap.

Sponsor: Russell Developments Form: 540645 D

HH Thoroughly exposed and hasn’t been all that threatening in his last four runs on the turf; looks up against it.

Official BHA Rating 87

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Nicola Currie

1 ADJOURN (GB) (21)

Draw

6

2

Ch g Postponed (IRE) - Micaela’s Moon (USA) (Malibu Moon (USA)) Owner: Never Say Die & Australian Bloodstock Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Tactful Finance Limited stars on sleeves, WHITE cap.

Form: 25-431 D

Kerrin McEvoy

HHHH Close up in all five starts and, by some margin, it was a career-best RPR when opening his account in a 1m2f handicap at Doncaster (good to firm) three weeks ago; has good chance on these terms and gives the impression there’s more to come from him.

Official BHA Rating 89

A M A N ZO E ( I R E ) ( 1 6)

Draw

7

3

B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Starship (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: The Starship Partnership II Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Mr Des Scott hooped sleeves, GREY cap.

Sponsor: Ashford Stud Form: 0-41211 D

Joanna Mason

HHHHH Form figures of 1211 since handicapping and she improved again for the step up to 1m2f when comfortably accounting for her three rivals at Sandown (good); big form chance on that and she’s clearly on the up.

Official BHA Rating 90

AT H E B Y ( G B ) ( 1 5 )

Draw

8

8

B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Meet Marhaba (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) Owner: Mr Bryan Hirst Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel.

Breeder: Ahmad Al Shaikh Form: 054103

Hayley Turner

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B L E N H E I M B OY ( I R E ) ( 2 8 )

B c Churchill (IRE) - Abhasana (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Colours: EMERALD GREEN, Breeder: Kildaragh Stud BLACK triangular panel.

Sponsor: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Form: 61-1003

Draw

HH Tongue tied first time, never-dangerous third over 1m at Newmarket on latest start, looking in trouble for much of that race; perhaps the return of cheekpieces will benefit him but, even so, these terms are not beneficial. Official BHA Rating 79

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Jamie Spencer

HHH Both wins were on softer than good but his York third on good to firm last time is up with his best form and, after only seven runs, there could be some improvement lurking over a new trip he should stay on breeding.

Official BHA Rating 89

Draw

1 0 VA L U E T H E O R Y ( I R E ) ( 1 0 )

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Ch f Gleneagles (IRE) - Venetian Beauty (USA) (Lear Fan (USA)) Owner: Dr J. Walker Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel.

Breeder: Chris & James McHale Form: 6-06533 Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Christophe Lemaire

HHHH Placed in the Group 3 Sweet Solera Stakes on this day 12 months ago; 0-5 in handicaps this season but it was an excellent effort to finish third over this trip at Glorious Goodwood when faring best of the prominent racers; considered.

Official BHA Rating 88 Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 8.

Stewards Note: CAROLUS MAGNUS: Following its run on 16/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

ATHEBY: Following its run on 22/7/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout.

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In December 2021, British Racing partnered with Blue Light Tickets to offer a free trip to the races to all those working in the emergency services, NHS and social care sector.

The scheme launched earlier this year with all 59 British Racecourses offering 2022 fixtures in a show of gratitude to the workers while the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket, Suffolk has been offering free visits throughout the year.

The initiative is operated by Blue Light Tickets, the sister company of Blue Light Card, to offer those working in the emergency services, NHS and social care sectors a great day out as a gesture of thanks for their efforts in working throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Via the Racecourse Association, the representative body of all British Racecourses, and Racing Together, British Racing’s community engagement arm, racecourses have donated over 35,000 complimentary tickets for Blue Light Tickets members to redeem in 2022.

Like many other sectors, British Horseracing requires the blue light community to facilitate its 365-day-per-year operation, from being on-call to help an injured rider on the gallops or providing additional security and reassurance at busy racedays. The sport has always acknowledged its gratitude to frontline workers, however, given the events of the past few years it is fitting that a further nod of thanks is offered to the millions that continue to go above and beyond to keep our communities safe.

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Tom Dalby, Chief Executive of Blue Light Card, said: “The past few years have truly highlighted the amazing contribution the emergency services, NHS and social sector provide, and the integral part the community plays in keeping the UK on its feet.

“We’re thrilled that all 59 British Racecourses and the National Horseracing Museum have partnered with us, to show their support and appreciation for the blue light community.

We hope Blue Light Ticket members take full advantage of the thousands of complimentary tickets to enjoy a well-deserved day off, with a day at the races or trip to the museum.”

Emergency service, NHS and social care workers can now find tickets and sign up to Blue Light Tickets at bluelighttickets.co.uk At Ascot, we are delighted to be able to offer 100 Queen Anne Enclosure tickets on certain racedays throughout the year. All the included racing fixtures for the rest of 2022 can be found at bluelighttickets.co.uk/category/sport

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R AC E 2 1.35PM THE DUBAI DUTY FREE FULL OF S U R P R I S E S C L A S S I F I E D S TA K E S RACE FINISH

( C L A S S 3 ) ( G B B R AC E ) Seven furlongs (7f ) (1,400 metres) for three yrs old and upwards Total race value £50000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19285; Second £7350; Third £3360; Fourth £2625; Fifth £2310; Sixth £1680; Seventh £1365; Eighth £1050. (Penalty Value £24590) SS

RACE START STALLS: CENTRE

See page 94 for conditions of this race.

Dubai Duty Free 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.

ORBAAN (GB) (8)

Draw Draw

No Horse

1

5

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Contradict (Raven’s Pass (USA)) Owner: Mr J. C. G. Chua Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 3 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK Breeder: Nawara Stud Limited triangular panel, stars on sleeves, MAUVE cap.

Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition Form: 032201

Jockey Neil Callan

2

BOWMAN (IRE) (10)

Draw

HHHH Closely matched with Gweedore on Ayr form in early July; the cards dropped perfectly in major 1m handicap at Goodwood last week (well drawn, got the breaks) but he scored decisively all the same; gets into this 0-90 event despite now having a mark of 95; has to be feared, for all that he’s conceding 5lb all round.

Official BHA Rating 95

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B g Lawman (FR) - Jo Bo Bo (IRE) (Whipper (USA)) Owner: Mrs P. J. Sheen Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: Laura Mongan, Epsom Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Dubois Holdings Ltd stars on sleeves, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Arthur Wait Ltd Form: 502120 D

Kerrin McEvoy

3

CRAZY LUCK (GB) (11)

Draw

HH Showed career-best form in Epsom handicaps in June, including 80-1 win on Oaks day (made all); swallowed up in big field at Goodwood last week; bit to prove on first Ascot run, having raced only at sharp/downhill tracks for current yard.

Official BHA Rating 89

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B f Twilight Son - Suerte Loca (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Owner: Crown Connoisseurs Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: Rod Millman, Cullompton Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel.

Breeder: Kirtlington Stud & Mr C. Budgett Form: 622110 D Sponsor: Palace Roofline Ltd, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

Hayley Turner

4 D I V I N E M AG I C ( G B ) ( 1 4 ) B f Farhh - Magika (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: Les Boyer Partnership Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket Breeder: Wattlefield Stud Ltd & Partner Sponsor: Marco Botti Ltd

Draw

HHHH Got no sort of run at Goodwood last week when bidding for a 6f hat-trick; better than ever otherwise this term and remains of interest; now goes back up in trip on a stiff track but she’s 1-1 over 7f (2yo maiden win); shortlisted.

Official BHA Rating 86

2

Takeshi Yokoyama

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 12 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap.

Form: 50-3312 D

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E P S O M FA I T H F U L L ( G B ) ( 2 9 )

Draw

HHHHH In-form filly; got up close home at Leicester (good to soft) on penultimate start, then produced another strong finish at Newmarket (good to firm) where she almost collared a rival who got first run; well suited by a stiff 7f and commands respect.

Official BHA Rating 89

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B m Coach House (IRE) - La Fortunata (Lucky Story (USA)) Owner: Epsom Racegoers No.2 Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: Pat Phelan, Epsom Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular Breeder: Mr James Patton panel, hooped sleeves, MAROON cap.

Sponsor: Ede’s (UK) Ltd Form: 111501 CD

HHH Produced a career-best performance in 6f handicap here (on fast ground) last month, taking strike-rate to a respectable 8-22; major contender on these terms, provided she’s as effective over a stiff 7f; her 7f wins have come on easy AW courses.

Official BHA Rating 90

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Rene Piechulek

2 GWEEDORE (GB) (7)

B g Epaulette (AUS) - Ares Choix (Choisir (AUS)) Owner: Lamont Racing Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels Breeder: D. R. Tucker Sponsor: Lamont Racing

Draw

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8

Emma-Jayne Wilson

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 12 Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, checked sleeves, ORANGE cap.

Form: 652210 D

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STO N E S O L D I E R (G B ) ( 3 5 )

Ch g Mayson - La Adelita (IRE) (Anabaa (USA)) Owner: The Cool Silk Partnership Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Laundry Cottage Stud Farm Sponsor: Tote

Draw

HHHH Raced mainly on good/softer; successful eight times in Scotland during the last two years, most recently at Ayr (penultimate start) where he beat Orbaan who has since landed a major handicap at Goodwood; interesting on that useful form.

Official BHA Rating 89

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Jamie Spencer

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 12 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel.

Form: 4-25140 D

HH Has a record of 6-13 on AW compared to just 2-17 on turf; below par in Haydock handicap (Class 2) returned to this sphere five weeks ago; drops back in grade but the percentage call is to oppose him; unproven on good to firm ground.

Official BHA Rating 88

TA D R E E B ( I R E ) ( 7 8 )

B c Oasis Dream - Wake Up Call (Noverre (USA)) Owner: Canisbay Bloodstock Trainer: Michael Attwater, Epsom Breeder: Laundry Cottage Stud Farm Sponsor: Fleetwood Developments Ltd

Draw

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Antonio Fresu

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 12 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, PINK cap.

Form: 411606 D

HH Won twice on grass for the Johnston yard and twice on Polytrack for current stable; form dipped sharply when returned to turf in the spring and he now comes back from 11-week absence; on 2022 evidence, others are preferred.

Official BHA Rating 86 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7.

Stewards Note: CRAZY LUCK: Following its run on 26/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

GWEEDORE: Following its run on 30/7/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

2021:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR:

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BETTING FORECAST:

2-1 Orbaan (GB), 4-1 Epsom Faithfull (GB), 5-1 Divine Magic (GB), 6-1 Crazy Luck (GB), Gweedore (GB), 14-1 Bowman (IRE), Stone Soldier (GB), 16-1 Tadreeb (IRE)

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(CLASS 2 HANDICAP) Five furlongs (5f ) (1,000 metres) for three yrs old and upwards Total race value £75000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £28928; Second £11025; Third £5040; Fourth £3938; Fifth £3465; Sixth £2520; Seventh £2048; Eighth £1575; Ninth £1103; Tenth £788. (Penalty Value £36885) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

RACE START STALLS: CENTRE

See page 94 for conditions of this race.

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L A M PA N G ( I R E ) ( 7 )

Draw Draw

No Horse

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6

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Black Mascara (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 2 Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel.

Breeder: Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd Form: 00-1010 Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd

Jockey Christophe Lemaire

2

H U R R I CA N E I VO R ( I R E ) ( 1 4 )

Draw

HHHH As good as ever this year, winning at Ayr (6f, good) and Pontefract (6f, good to firm) and having no luck in running in the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood last Saturday; better than the result on both his outings at Ascot and he’s probably just as effective at 5f as 6f; high on the list.

Official BHA Rating 104

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B g Ivawood (IRE) - Quickstep Queen (Royal Applause) Owner: Mrs Fiona Carmichael Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 2 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: J. & P. McLoughney hooped sleeves, MAROON cap.

Sponsor: Fine & Country Jersey Ltd Form: 110-000 D

Rene Piechulek

3

ARECIBO (FR) (35)

Draw

HH In great form last autumn, winning the Portland over 5.6f and a Newbury Group 3 over 5f, but has struggled badly since, beating just one rival in four outings; didn’t go with any fluency when well beaten over C&D two weeks ago and today’s blinkers will need to have a transformative effect.

Official BHA Rating 104

3

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Oceanique (USA) (Forest Wildcat (USA)) Owner: Mr T. W. Morley Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 1 Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere triangular panel, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.

Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld Form: 43-0300 D

Daniel Tudhope

4 JUDICIAL (IRE) (42)

B g Iffraaj - Marlinka (Marju (IRE)) Owner: Elite Racing Club Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton Breeder: Elite Racing Club Sponsor: Elite Racing Club

Draw

HHHH Career highlight when second in last year’s Group 1 King’s Stand over this C&D; not quite at his best this season but he was beaten less than 2l in a Sandown Group 3 last time and now drops into a handicap for the first time in a while; a leading contender with conditions in his favour.

Official BHA Rating 103

10

Frankie Dettori

Horse Age: 10 Weight: 10 0 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel.

Form: 325-200 D

5

K I N G O F S TA R S ( I R E ) ( 1 4 )

Draw

HH Veteran whose AW performances this year have got worse with each run (well held in Newcastle Group 3 on latest); he was last of ten in the 2019 King’s Stand on his only Ascot outing and arrives here with something to prove, although the red-hot form of his stable is certainly a plus.

Official BHA Rating 102

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Gr g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Glowing Star (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE)) Owner: Mr William Esdaile Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 11 Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Churchtown House Stud & Liam Butler hooped sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap.

Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd Form: 640202 D

HHHH Five wins since joining Mick Appleby in autumn 2020 and posted a season’s best when 1l second of ten over C&D (good to firm) two weeks ago; up 3lb but likely to give it another good go from the front.

Official BHA Rating 99

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Takeshi Yokoyama

3 M A N AC CA N ( G B ) ( 2 1 )

Draw

6

Ch c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Shyrl (Acclamation) Owner: Mr G. Smith-Bernal Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 10 Trainer: John Ryan, Newmarket Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular Breeder: Al-Baha Bloodstock panel.

Form: 164-052

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Hayley Turner

HHHHH 3yo with a progressive profile, following a close fifth of 27 over C&D at the Royal meeting (good to firm) with a good second of 11 at Chester (wore tongue-strap, retained today) three weeks ago; tactically versatile, still relatively low mileage and might be the answer.

Official BHA Rating 101

BLUE DE VEGA (GER) (36)

Draw

7

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Burning Heights (GER) (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Mrs J. Morley Horse Age: 9 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular Breeder: Gestut Ammerland panel, hooped sleeves, GREY cap.

Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld Form: 40-1500 CD

2

Joanna Mason

HH 9yo who showed he retains plenty of ability with 50-1 win at Newbury (5f, good) on reappearance, but he has run poorly on all three starts since and needs to rediscover his spark; stablemate of Arecibo and Dubai Station. Official BHA Rating 97

D U B A I S TAT I O N ( G B ) ( 1 3 )

Draw

8

1

B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Princess Guest (IRE) (Iffraaj) Owner: Middleham Park, Michael Watt & K Dasmal Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK Breeder: Hall of Fame Stud triangular panel, checked sleeves, BEIGE cap.

Sponsor: Al Basti Equiworld Form: 22-6105 D

Kieran Shoemark

HHH Best effort this season when winning at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in May but he was only fifth of 11 over the same C&D last time, with a poor run in the Wokingham sandwiched in between; others appeal more for the win but dropping back to 5f should be no inconvenience and he’s not ruled out entirely.

Official BHA Rating 97

C O U N T D ’ O R S AY ( I R E ) ( 2 1 )

Draw

9

11

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Deira (USA) (Green Desert (USA)) Owner: Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Corrin Stud checked sleeves, DARK BLUE cap.

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud Form: 203654 D

Jose-Luis Martinez

1 0 R E A DY F R E D D I E G O ( I R E ) ( 8 )

Draw

HHH On a 25-race losing sequence but he’s holding his form well, fifth in a big field over C&D (good to firm) two runs ago and suffering a slipped saddle when fourth at Chester last time; each-way claims.

Official BHA Rating 94

5

B g Swiss Spirit - Barbieri (IRE) (Encosta de Lago (AUS)) Owner: Ownaracehorse Ltd, Keates and West Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: Ollie Pears, Malton Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular Breeder: Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey panel, stars on sleeves, MAUVE cap.

Form: 102610 D

Neil Callan

HH Has won twice over 5f this year (both good to firm), most recently at Hamilton in June, but he has also bombed out completely three times, including at Musselburgh eight days ago; up in grade and others appeal more. Official BHA Rating 94

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D US KY LO R D (G B ) (1 1)

B g Twilight Son - Petit Trianon (Dansili) Owner: THE DUSKY LORD PARTNERSHIP Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Select Bloodstock Sponsor: Tattersalls

RESERVE

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 Colours: Form: 40-1042 D

2

HHHH Reserve; lightly raced 4yo who made a winning return at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in May and ran right up to his best when second of 15 at Goodwood (5f, good) last week; edging up the weights but likely to give another good account of himself; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

Official BHA Rating 90

12R

M O K A AT I L ( G B ) ( 7 )

Br g Lethal Force (IRE) - Moonlit Garden (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Owner: Midtech Horse Age: 7 Weight: 8 Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Colours: Breeder: Biddestone Stud Form: 613440 D Sponsor: Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd

RESERVE

11

HH Reserve; excels over 5f at Epsom, and after winning there in April he was a creditable fourth in the Dash in June; however, he was last of 12 at Goodwood last week and has been unplaced on all five runs at Ascot; opposable.

Official BHA Rating 85

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3 Blinkers worn first time by No. 2, 11. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 8, 10.

Stewards Note: LAMPANG: Following its run on 30/7/2022 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.

ARECIBO: Following its run on 2/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered in the last furlong.

COUNT D’ORSAY: Following its run on 16/7/2022 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped at the off.

MOKAATIL: Following its run on 30/7/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

2021: TIS MARVELLOUS 7 9 13 Kevin Stott 9-2 (Clive Cox) 10 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

4-1 Arecibo (FR), 11-2 King of Stars (IRE), 7-1 Manaccan (GB), 15-2 Count d’Orsay (IRE), 17-2 Dusky Lord (GB), 9-1 Lampang (IRE), Hurricane Ivor (IRE), 10-1 Judicial (IRE), 11-1 Dubai Station (GB), 12-1 Blue de Vega (GER), Ready Freddie Go (IRE), 25-1 Mokaatil (GB)

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R AC E 4 2.45PM THE DUBAI DUTY FREE S H E R G A R C U P S TAY E R S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 2 HANDICAP) About two miles (15f 209yds) (3,100 metres) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £75000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £28928; Second £11025; Third £5040; Fourth £3938; Fifth £3465; Sixth £2520; Seventh £2048; Eighth £1575; Ninth £1103; Tenth £788. (Penalty Value £36885) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

See page 95 for conditions of this race.

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R O C K E AG L E ( G B ) ( 2 1 )

Draw Draw

No Horse

1

10

Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Highland Shot (Selkirk (USA)) Owner: Mr J. C. Smith Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 2 Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Littleton Stud stars on sleeves, WHITE cap.

Form: 322-602 D

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy

2

RED VERDON (USA) (25)

Draw

HHHH Very reliable; absent 421 days before this season and tongue tied on last two starts when eighth at Royal Ascot (2m4f) and second at Newbury (2m; Going Gone last of six); should run well again.

Official BHA Rating 99

2

Ch g Lemon Drop Kid (USA) - Porto Marmay (IRE) (Choisir (AUS)) Owner: The Hon R J Arculli Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 1 Trainer: Ed Dunlop, Newmarket Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Liberty Road Stables stars on sleeves, PINK cap.

Sponsor: Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd Form: 540002 D

Antonio Fresu

3

I S L A N D B R AV E ( I R E ) ( 4 2 )

Draw

HH Veteran who retains a great deal of his ability and was runner-up in the first and latest of his seven starts this season, latterly when switching to this headgear and ridden more prominently than usual; his most recent wins have been in small fields and, although well capable of figuring late on, he’s probably placed at best today.

Official BHA Rating 98

3

B h Zebedee - Tip the Scale (USA) (Valiant Nature (USA)) Owner: Mr Donald M. Kerr Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud checked sleeves, DARK BLUE cap.

Sponsor: Caribtours Ltd. Form: 050000 CD

Jose-Luis Martinez

4 THRONE HALL (GB) (9)

B g Kingman - Appearance (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: J Allison & Partner Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Sponsor: Archie Watson Racing Ltd

Draw

HHH Versatile tactically; C&D winner two years ago and creditable fourth in this race last year; has not made a serious impact this year but ran respectably at the Royal meeting and in the Northumberland Plate on last two outings and has been dropped 3lb since; case can be made.

Official BHA Rating 95

9

Emma-Jayne Wilson

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 12 Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, checked sleeves, ORANGE cap.

Form: 002232

5

GOING GONE (IRE) (21)

Draw

HHH Races prominently and can lead; ran with credit on his last four starts, on last two occasions in small fields over 1m6f; his two runs at Ascot (2021 and 2022) don’t make great reading and he is unraced beyond 1m6f.

Official BHA Rating 95

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B g Le Havre (IRE) - Sea The Sun (GER) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Owner: Taylor & O’Dwyer Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: Jim Boyle, Epsom Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc. hooped sleeves, MAROON cap.

Sponsor: Jim Boyle Racing Form: 61-1346 BF

HHH Often front-runner; all three wins at 1m4f; stoutly bred and, having been below form on both attempts at 1m6f, he produced career-best form when coming from behind for fourth of 19 over 2m4f at Royal Ascot on penultimate outing; raced freely with those tactics at Newbury (first 2m run) on latest start, running disappointingly behind Rock Eagle; mixed messages. Official BHA Rating 95

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6

THEMAXWECAN (IRE) (7)

B g Maxios - Psychometry (FR) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Mr Douglas Livingston Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham Colours: EMERALD GREEN, Breeder: Niarchos Family BLACK triangular panel.

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd Form: 0-04000 CD

Draw

4 5

Jamie Spencer

HH C&D winner in July 2019; well handicapped judged on plenty of 2021 form, including two wins, but he’s been less competitive this term; tried various headgear recently; can’t be ruled out completely.

Official BHA Rating 92

M A K E M Y D AY ( I R E ) ( 8 )

Draw

7

B g Galileo (IRE) - Posset (Oasis Dream) Owner: Mr Steven Packham Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Breeder: Sahara Group Holdings Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd

4

Daniel Tudhope

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 8 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.

Form: 61/-2200

HHHH Runner-up over 2m here and at Goodwood on first two starts this season; well held twice since over 2m4f but he didn’t have the run of the race at Royal Ascot and appeared to be running well until hampered over 2f out at Glorious Goodwood; the latter race also suggested that 2m4f may have stretched him; returns to 2m as a major each-way player.

Official BHA Rating 91

GOLDEN FLAME (IRE) (7)

Draw

8

8

B c Golden Horn - Flame of Gibraltar (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 8 Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Godolphin checked sleeves, RED cap.

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd Form: 020060

Jason Collett

HH Usually front-runner; scored three times in 2021; clear best effort this term when beaten narrowly at Haydock in May (2m); interesting on that effort and his run here next time was forgivable over 2m4f, but he’s not a solid contender on 2022 evidence.

Official BHA Rating 91

MOLIWOOD (GB) (31)

B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Shalwa (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: J Sarkar, D Sarkar, O Sarkar & D Sarkar Trainer: Dylan Cunha, Newmarket Breeder: Essafinaat UK Ltd Sponsor: Far Westfield Farm

Draw

9

7

Kieran Shoemark

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 5 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, checked sleeves, BEIGE cap.

Form: 4-14066 D BF

1 0 S U P E R S U P E R JAC K ( G B ) ( 8 )

Draw

HH Three wins last year and another this January, three of them on AW; below form on his last two AW starts and ran a shocker at Newmarket in between; back to his last winning mark but has something to prove on this first run since sold out of Marco Botti’s for 42,000gns one month ago.

Official BHA Rating 88

11

Ch g Harbour Watch (IRE) - La Palma (Sinndar (IRE)) Owner: Mr L. R. Turland Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: L. R. Turland stars on sleeves, PURPLE cap.

Sponsor: bresbet ltd Form: 2-11232 CD BF

Nicola Currie

HHHHH Held up these days and sometimes meets trouble in running, including last time; steadily progressive in the last year or so, including five wins and the latest was from Make My Day over C&D in May; beaten less than a length since at York (2m), Salisbury (1m6f) and Glorious Goodwood (2m4f); still looks capable of better, so hugely respected. Official BHA Rating 86

11R

RED FORCE ONE (GB) (14)

Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dusty Red (Teofilo (IRE)) Owner: The Yorkshire Puddings Horse Age: 7 Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Colours: Breeder: K. A. Bartlett & J. M. Beever Form: 322111 Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

Weight: 8

RESERVE

11

D

HHH Reserve; sank to a career-low mark in May and has rediscovered winning ways recently at Musselburgh, Redcar and York; the latter was something of an eyeopener when he went in by 8l, for which he’s been raised 10lb, but he had even better form as recently as April 2021; up in grade but needs a second look in this bid for a four-timer.

Official BHA Rating 80

12R

M U K H A M AG I C ( G B ) ( 9 )

B g Mukhadram - Sweet Lemon (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE)) Owner: J Moynihan,R Mortlock & W Robinson Horse Age: 6 Trainer: Gay Kelleway, Newmarket Colours: Breeder: Alvediston Stud Form: 014121

Weight: 8

RESERVE

11

D

HHH Reserve; Yarmouth in May saw him end a lengthy losing run and he’s scored again at Chelmsford (made all) in June and Nottingham nine days ago; position 9lb out of the handicap is a big negative but last week’s win was by 7l and some earlier form (2020 and early 2021) still reads well, including his third in the 2020 Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot; not impossible.

Official BHA Rating 71

R A C I N G PA G E S

67

4 Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 7, 11.

Stewards Note: GOING GONE: Following its run on 16/7/2022 it was reported that the horsev resented the fast ground.

MAKE MY DAY: Following its run on 29/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a loose horse.

2021: JUST HUBERT (IRE) 5 9 2 Nicola Currie 11-1 (William Muir & Chris Grassick 10 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

3-1 Super Superjack (GB), 6-1 Rock Eagle (GB), 7-1 Make My Day (IRE), Red Force One (GB), 9-1 Going Gone (IRE), 10-1 Red Verdon (USA), Throne Hall (GB), Mukha Magic (GB), 12-1 Island Brave (IRE), 14-1 Themaxwecan (IRE), 16-1 Golden Flame (IRE), 20-1 Moliwood (GB)

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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 4 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

1m 6f

3 mins 0.89 secs by Kew Gardens age 3 wt 9-0 good to firm 20/06/18

2m

3 mins 24.12 secs 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 51/2 f

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

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These will be indicated in yellow as the season progresses.

R AC E 5 3.20PM THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP CHALLENGE RACE FINISH

(CLASS 2 HANDICAP) One mile about four furlongs, swinley (11f abt 211yds) (2,300 metres) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £75000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £28928; Second £11025; Third £5040; Fourth £3938; Fifth £3465; Sixth £2520; Seventh £2048; Eighth £1575; Ninth £1103; Tenth £788. (Penalty Value £36885) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

See page 95 for conditions of this race.

Dubai Duty Free 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.

ANGEL POWER (GB) (43)

Draw Draw

No Horse

1

3

Gr m Lope de Vega (IRE) - Burning Rules (IRE) (Aussie Rules (USA)) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 2 Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel.

Breeder: Mrs James Wigan Form: 20-3306 Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd

Jockey Hayley Turner

2

CHARGING THUNDER (GB) (21)

Draw

HH Close third of four in 1m2f Listed event on reappearance but not so good in her three runs since; 1m was a possible excuse at Royal Ascot (sole race here) and her only start since was in a Group 3, but she has a fair bit to prove in first-time headgear on this first venture beyond 10.5f.

Official BHA Rating 97

4

B g War Command (USA) - Storming Sioux (Storming Home) Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 2 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Elwick Stud hooped sleeves, MAROON cap.

Sponsor: Elwick Stud Form: 221511 D

Rene Piechulek

3

O N E S M O OT H O P E R ATO R ( U S A ) ( 4 2 )

Draw

HHHH Kicked off 2022 with three seconds and, with cheekpieces enlisted, he’s won at Pontefract, Ayr and Newmarket in three of his four starts since; those wins came in small fields (1m4f, 1m5f and 1m6f, by a neck last time) but he’s a rising force and it’s hard to rule out further progress.

Official BHA Rating 97

11

Br g Dialed In (USA) - Sueno d’Oro (USA) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA)) Owner: Mr P. Boyle Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 0 Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Triple D Partners Llc hooped sleeves, GREY cap.

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited Form: 222360

Joanna Mason

4 PRIDE OF PRIORY (GB) (14)

Draw

HHH Improved at 1m3f-2m on AW in December-April; tried cheekpieces on turf debut in Listed race at York (1m6f) in June after nearly two months off, which was an improved effort on the figures but he came last of six; work to do on all other form and suffered a heavy defeat from wide draw in Northumberland Plate six weeks ago but the return to 1m4f is quite interesting.

Official BHA Rating 95

5

B g Pivotal - Millennium Star (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Owner: Mr T. J. W. Bridge Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 11 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK Breeder: Fittocks Stud triangular panel, checked sleeves, BEIGE cap.

Sponsor: Tattersalls Form: 11-0011 D

Kieran Shoemark

5

PRETTY SWEET (IRE) (7)

B f Iffraaj - Majenta (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) Owner: Middleham Park XLI & Bedson Investments Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket Breeder: Kenilworth House Stud Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

Draw

HHHHH Ended 2021 with two turf wins and sprang back to life in winning AW handicaps at Kempton (1m3f) in June and Newcastle (1m4f) two weeks ago; mounted strong finishes for those last two wins, latterly after he was forced to switch just under 2f out, and there’s a good chance he is better than his latest 5lb rise.

Official BHA Rating 92

10

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 9 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, checked sleeves, RED cap.

Form: 1-30054 D

HH Has run in ten handicaps, winning one last December; wore cheekpieces on last three starts; last two were creditable efforts over C&D and in Listed race at Newmarket (25-1) but she does not look the best handicapped.

Official BHA Rating 90

7 2 R A C I N G PA G E S

Jason Collett

6

D A N E H I L L KO D I A C ( I R E ) ( 2 1 )

B g Kodiac - Meadow (Green Desert (USA)) Owner: J Davies and Govier and Brown Trainer: Joe Tickle, Tiverton Breeder: Rathbarry Stud

Draw

5 2

Christophe Lemaire

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 9 9 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel.

Form: 522//-600 CD

7

THE WHIPMASTER (IRE) (15)

Draw

HH Smart in 2017, 2018 and 2019; almost nothing to write home about in his light career since, the one exception being his sixth of 16 over C&D this May (7lb lower today) but he did little on either run since.

Official BHA Rating 90

8

Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Birdie Queen (Pastoral Pursuits) Owner: The Golf Partnership Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular Breeder: The Golf Partnership panel, stars on sleeves, PINK cap.

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd BF Form: 611112

Antonio Fresu

HHHH Won three races at 1m2f in May and raised his game again when comfortably obliging in five-runner 11.4f race at Windsor on penultimate outing; had a second crack at 1m4f two weeks ago and although outstayed by the winner, he finished a long way clear of the third, so that too was improved form; raised 1lb since, he’s one for the shortlist. Official BHA Rating 90

S TAT E O F B L I S S ( I R E ) ( 5 0 )

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Crystal Valkyrie (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) Owner: Barbara & Alick Richmond Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham Colours: LIGHT BLUE, Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury BLACK triangular panel.

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd Form: 501050 CD

Draw

8

1

Frankie Dettori

8

9

S O U T H E R N VOYAG E ( F R ) ( 2 9 )

Draw

HHH Won well in the C&D Classic on this card last August off 2lb lower; mixed results since include modest shows in two further C&D races (including at the Royal meeting on latest outing) along with his Ripon win in April; others look more solid.

Official BHA Rating 89

9

B g Wootton Bassett - Blue Blue Sea (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Clipper Logistics Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 8 Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Skymarc Farm Inc stars on sleeves, MAUVE cap.

Form: 41110-0 CD BF

Neil Callan

HH Won last July/September in his first two handicaps (1m4f, good/good to firm) before major backward steps at Newmarket in October and York four weeks ago; gelded before that latest start, in which he started favourite but ran too poorly to have any confidence placed in him today.

Official BHA Rating 89 Draw

1 0 C E LT I C A R T ( F R ) ( 4 5 )

12

Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Irish Song (FR) (Singspiel (IRE)) Owner: Exors of the late Mr J.P. Carrington Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 8 Trainer: Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Mr Peter Anastasiou hooped sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap.

Sponsor: Brendon Powerwashers Form: 2-13136 D

Takeshi Yokoyama

HHH Often leads; had his ups and downs on turf for previous yard but in good form for this one on AW last winter; last of six at Salisbury in June latest but he might have come on since that run (it was his first for 107 days) and 1m6f may have been too far; case can be made.

Official BHA Rating 89

11R

FAY L A Q ( G B ) ( 1 4 )

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Danedream (GER) (Lomitas) Owner: BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Colours: Breeder: Teruya Yoshida Form: 040-456 D Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

RESERVE

6

HH Reserve; rather lost his way for William Haggas last year; first two runs this year showed that significant ability remained for new connections but he then suffered a heavy defeat when 50-1 at Newcastle two weeks ago; no win since 2019 but he’s now 20lb below his peak mark.

Official BHA Rating 87

12R

B A D C O M PA N Y ( G B ) ( 2 )

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Clearing (Sleeping Indian) Owner: The Clean Sweep Partnership Horse Age: 5 Trainer: Jim Boyle, Epsom Colours: Breeder: Paddock Space Form: 415432 Sponsor: Tote

Weight: 9

RESERVE

4

HHH Reserve; front-runner; won at Newmarket in May; runner-up in 1m2f amateurs’ race at Sandown on Thursday but there is something for him to prove over this new trip, having been upped to 11.4f when third of five at Windsor 12 days ago.

Official BHA Rating 85

R A C I N G PA G E S

73

5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 11, 12.

2021: GRAPHITE (FR) 7 9 5 David Egan 18-1 (T J Kent) 10 ran

R E S U LT D I S TA N C E

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BETTING FORECAST:

7-2 Pride of Priory (GB), 4-1 Charging Thunder (GB), The Whipmaster (IRE), 8-1 Pretty Sweet (IRE), 9-1 Southern Voyage (FR), 10-1 Onesmoothoperator (USA), Celtic Art (FR), Bad Company (GB), 14-1 Angel Power (GB), 16-1 State of Bliss (IRE), 33-1 Faylaq (GB), 40-1 Danehill Kodiac (IRE)

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R AC E 6 3.55PM THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP MILE RACE FINISH

(CLASS 2 HANDICAP) Old mile (7f abt 213yds) (1,500 metres) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £75000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £28928; Second £11025; Third £5040; Fourth £3938; Fifth £3465; Sixth £2520; Seventh £2048; Eighth £1575; Ninth £1103; Tenth £788. (Penalty Value £36885) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

See page 95 for conditions of this race.

Dubai Duty Free 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

SHELIR (IRE) (29)

Draw

1

7

B or Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Shelina (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 2 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel.

Breeder: H. H. The Aga Khan’s Studs SC Form: 02010-5 D Sponsor: Akela Plant Hire Ltd

Jockey Christophe Lemaire

HHH All four wins on good or slower ground but also acts on good to firm; below best in first-time hood (refitted cheekpieces today) on reappearance but ended last season in good front-running form at 1m, with a clear York win and a useful fourth in a valuable handicap on the straight course here; solid chance on those runs.

Official BHA Rating 102

G R E AT G A D I A N ( G E R ) ( 2 8 )

Draw

2

4

B g Siyouni (FR) - Goathemala (GER) (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)) Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 1 Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof stars on sleeves, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd Form: 50-1100 D

Kerrin McEvoy

3

BOPEDRO (FR) (14)

B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Breizh Touch (FR) (Country Reel (USA)) Owner: Mr Lee Bond Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 1 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Colours: EMERALD GREEN, Breeder: Mr Daniel Cherdo BLACK triangular panel.

Sponsor: Bravopak Form: 36-5004 D

Draw

H Nothing special about his turf form in the autumn; showed his mettle over 1m2f on AW in the spring but was well beaten in the Hunt Cup at the Royal meeting and he never threatened when returned to 1m2f at York in July; sights are lowered but he has something to prove.

Official BHA Rating 101

6

Jamie Spencer

HHHH Six wins in France and Ireland at up to 1m, including on good to firm; has run good races on the straight 1m here on last two starts, finishing strongly into fourth on debut for this yard 14 days ago; probably dependent on a strong pace to bring stamina into play but can give a good account.

Official BHA Rating 101 Draw

4 L E X I N GTO N DA S H ( F R ) ( 3 1 )

2

B g Siyouni (FR) - Mythical Border (USA) (Johannesburg (USA)) Owner: Rockview Stables/E. Cleary/D. Lavelle Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 0 Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Al Shahania Stud stars on sleeves, PINK cap.

Form: 0300-01

Antonio Fresu

HH Suited by good or quicker ground; had some good results at 6f-7f for Richard Hannon and was back near his best when winning over the latter trip at Fairyhouse in July on second start for new stable; worth a go at 1m but it is his first attempt.

Official BHA Rating 100

ISLA KAI (IRE) (28) Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel.

Form: 2-40464 CD BF

Draw

5

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Sidney Girl (Azamour (IRE)) Owner: Martin Webb Racing Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton Breeder: Helen Lyons Sponsor: WJ Ltd

10

11

HHH Has proved a solid front-runner in warm 1m handicaps this year, including when sixth in the Hunt Cup (good to firm) on the straight course here in June; needs to get across from his wide draw if he wants to lead again but likely to give it a good shot if he can.

Official BHA Rating 97

7 8 R A C I N G PA G E S

Frankie Dettori

6 M O N TA S S I B ( G B ) ( 2 8 )

Draw

6

Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Felwah (Aqlaam) Owner: Somerville Lodge Limited Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

11

Daniel Tudhope

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 11 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.

Form: 1/-1154 BF

HHHHH Has run some cracking races in top 7f handicaps since impressing on handicap debut at Goodwood (soft) in May but connections are hinting that 1m is more his trip now; his two recent defeats were on good to firm but he missed a Goodwood race last week on that surface; remains of great interest under Danny Tudhope who won on him on debut.

Official BHA Rating 97

R E DA R N A ( G B ) ( 2 2 )

Ch g Aqlaam - Curtains (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: Graham Lund and Dianne Sayer Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith Breeder: A. H. Bennett Sponsor: G Lund Ltd

Draw

7

8

Neil Callan

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 8 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, MAUVE cap.

Form: 06-1032 C D

8

IMPERIAL SANDS (IRE) (60)

Draw

HH Winner of his only start here, over 7f in 2019, but has shown better form since; closely matched with Shelir on their Ayr run last July (1m, good to firm) but although holding his form well since making a winning reappearance at Thirsk in April, he looks to have his share of weight at present.

Official BHA Rating 94

12

B g Footstepsinthesand - Hadrienne (Pour Moi (IRE)) Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIII & Partner Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Charel Bloodstock stars on sleeves, PURPLE cap.

Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd Form: 126206 D

Nicola Currie

9

VIA SERENDIPITY (GB) (28)

Draw

H Hasn’t had much racing but best form at 1m on AW in early 2022; has had serious off days on last two starts, on turf in May and back on Polytrack in June (first-time cheekpieces, retained); one to be cautious about.

Official BHA Rating 92

3

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mambo Light (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Owner: J Soiza and D Lovatt Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Mr R. Shaykhutdinov hooped sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap.

Sponsor: UK Meds Direct Limited Form: 6-04100 CD

Takeshi Yokoyama

HHHH Just 1lb above his winning mark from Sandown in June (1m, good to firm) and can have excuses made for two subsequent defeats; this is much more his track than York last month, having won this race in 2018 and on the straight 1m at this meeting in 2020; big run can be anticipated.

Official BHA Rating 92 Draw

1 0 J U N G L E C OV E ( I R E ) ( 1 4 )

5

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Purple Glow (IRE) (Orientate (USA)) Owner: Mrs J. Harrington Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: W. Maxwell Ervine checked sleeves, ORANGE cap.

Form: 243012 D

Emma-Jayne Wilson

HH Not obviously ahead of his mark but was in good form in July, winning over 1m2f at Leopardstown (good) and only just failing to follow up at Gowran (1m1f, good to firm); needs more on balance of 1m form.

Official BHA Rating 92

1 1 R P O W E R O F DA R K N E S S ( G B ) ( 1 4 )

B g Power - Summers Lease (Pivotal) Owner: Mr R. C. C. Villers Trainer: Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury Breeder: Mrs C. R. Philipson & Lofts Hall Stud Sponsor: Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 Colours: Form: 1650-30 CD

RESERVE

5

HHH Reserve; below best in his two starts this year but he took time to recapture form in 2021 and this race will probably have been the aim, having won it in 2019 (yard also successful in 2012); handicapped to play a part but regular headgear is still missing.

Official BHA Rating 91

12R

C OA S E ( G B ) ( 1 4 )

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Sharnberry (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: Mr D Hassan & Jerry Stevens Horse Age: 5 Trainer: Michael Wigham, Newmarket Colours: Breeder: St Albans Bloodstock LLP Form: 142300 Sponsor: Pandora X Ltd

RESERVE Weight: 8

11

D

HH Reserve; tight between him and Via Serendipity on their Sandown form in April (1m, good to firm) but, although a steady performer, he needs a lot to go right if he’s to win off his current mark.

Official BHA Rating 83

R A C I N G PA G E S

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6 Hood worn by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7, 8.

2021: DASHING ROGER 4 9 11 Cieren Fallon 5-1 (William Stone) 10 ran

R E S U LT ST

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TIME

TH

BETTING FORECAST:

5-2 Montassib (GB), 9-2 Bopedro (FR), 11-2 Via Serendipity (GB), 7-1 Shelir (IRE), 9-1 Isla Kai (IRE), 12-1 Lexington Dash (FR), Redarna (GB), Power of Darkness (GB), Coase (GB), 14-1 Jungle Cove (IRE), 16-1 Greatgadian (GER), 20-1 Imperial Sands (IRE)

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R AC E 7 4.30PM THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP CLASSIC RACE FINISH

(CLASS 3 HANDICAP) One mile about four furlongs, swinley (11f abt 211yds) (2,300 metres) for three yrs old Total race value £75000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £28928; Second £11025; Third £5040; Fourth £3938; Fifth £3465; Sixth £2520; Seventh £2048; Eighth £1575; Ninth £1103; Tenth £788. (Penalty Value £36885) SS

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

See page 95 for conditions of this race.

Dubai Duty Free 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.

S U PA G I R L ( I R E ) ( 2 0 )

Draw Draw

No Horse

1

Ch f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Mighty Girl (FR) (Makfi) Owner: J.G Hennessy/C Acheson/Mrs J Horse Age: 3 Weight: 10 2 Harrington Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland panel.

Breeder: Butlersgrove Stud Form: 514013

2

Jockey Christophe Lemaire

2

A P P R OAC H A B I L I T Y ( G B ) ( 1 0)

Draw

HHHH All three wins were over 1m2f this season and she has never raced over this far but the way she rallied to stay involved in a tight finish at the Curragh last time gives hope; considered.

Official BHA Rating 93

9

Ch c New Approach (IRE) - Posterity (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Owner: Brian Yeardley & Partner Horse Age: 3 Weight: 10 0 Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel.

Breeder: Merry Fox Stud Limited Form: 23-0256 Sponsor: Brian Yeardley Continental Ltd, Johnston Racing Ltd

Hayley Turner

3

FRANZ STRAUSS (GB) (16)

B or Br c Golden Horn - Favulusa (Dansili) Owner: Godolphin Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Breeder: Razza del Sole Societa Agricola SRL Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Draw

HHH Sole win (seven starts) was debut; handicaps this term have been a mixed bag but second at Pontefract shows he stays 1m4f, he ran respectably at Goodwood latest and stable has won the last two editions of this race.

Official BHA Rating 91

10

Jose-Luis Martinez

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 10 0 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, checked sleeves, DARK BLUE cap.

Form: 1-4302

4 SHEER ROCKS (GB) (8)

Ch c Iffraaj - Paradise Cove (Harbour Watch (IRE)) Owner: Anthony Pye-Jeary and David Ian Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 11 Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd triangular panel.

Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited Form: 1-05314

Draw

HHH An unexposed handicap debutant in first-time cheekpieces when he started 20-1 at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) and made most, but he raced a bit freely and faded into 11th of 19; that was his best form at the time and he improved on it when close second of three at Newmarket (1m6f, good) 16 days ago; may have more to offer.

Official BHA Rating 91

1

Frankie Dettori

5

HAMAKI (IRE) (37)

B g Churchill (IRE) - Sarawati (IRE) (Haafhd) Owner: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Pigeon Park Stud Sponsor: Ptarmigan Media Limited

Draw

HHHHH Won both 2yo starts and a five-runner 1m2f handicap at Chester last month; fourth of 12 at Goodwood (1m3f) eight days ago was encouraging, making late headway after interference leaving the stalls; 1m4f beckons and he has more to give.

Official BHA Rating 88

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 10 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel.

Form: 6110-31

7

HHH Scored over 6f/7f last August; had gelding/wind operations after final 2yo start and resumed progress this June with his close third at Sandown (1m1f, good to firm) and win at Haydock (1m2f, soft); raised 5lb and more is required of him but 1m4f now looks worth a go and he’s on the up.

Official BHA Rating 87

8 4 R A C I N G PA G E S

Jamie Spencer

6

BERKSHIRE BREEZE (IRE) (28)

Draw

7 6

B c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Bright And Shining (IRE) (Camelot) Owner: Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 8 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd panel, hooped sleeves, GREY cap.

Sponsor: Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd, Solo Refinish Solutions Ltd Form: 2-43322 BF

Joanna Mason

HHHH In the frame in all six starts, without a win but he went down by just a head on handicap debut here (1m6f, good to firm) on latest start and that looks good form.

Official BHA Rating 85

P U B C R AW L ( I R E ) ( 1 2 )

Draw

7

11

B g Noble Mission - Water Hole (IRE) (Oasis Dream) Owner: Mrs I. Corbani & Mrs E. O’Leary Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud panel, checked sleeves, RED cap.

Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing Form: 225022

Jason Collett

HHH Yet to win after eight attempts but he has been banging at the door; tried this sort of trip in five-runner races at Newmarket and Windsor on last two outings, making it four seconds from six starts this term; needs extra.

Official BHA Rating 79

CHARLES ST (GB) (16) 8 ER N N Weight: 9 2 D RU N HH Flashes his tail under pressure; won 1m4fN AWO maiden in January (second start) and consistent form in defeat since; last five starts were in handicaps and he needs to find extra in today’s first-time headgear.

Official BHA Rating 79 B g Outstrip - Under The Rainbow (Fantastic Light (USA)) Owner: The Charles St Partnership Horse Age: 3 Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket Form: 222423 Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Sponsor: George Boughey, SBK

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Draw

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B f Camelot - Dream Approach (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) Owner: Fishdance Ltd Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular Breeder: Fishdance panel, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.

Sponsor: Fishdance Ltd Form: 0335

Daniel Tudhope

10 SHARP COMBO (IRE) (8)

Draw

HHH Fifth of six on handicap debut at Newbury (1m5f, good to firm; 9-2) last time looked underwhelming but actually yielded her highest rating; still needs improvement despite 3lb fall but the promise of her staying-on third in 1m2f maiden here on second start is not yet forgotten.

Official BHA Rating 79

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B g Bated Breath - Combination (FR) (Dashing Blade) Owner: Kingsley Park 26 Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 13 Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Kildaragh Stud & M. Downey checked sleeves, ORANGE cap.

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd Form: 32-0245

Emma-Jayne Wilson

1 1 WO OT TO N ’S U N ( F R ) (1 2 )

Draw

HHH Sole win was AW maiden last June; handicaps on last six starts, never over this far but his never-nearer fifth of 12 at Goodwood (1m3f; pipped for fourth by Sheer Rocks) eight days ago suggests it is worth a go.

Official BHA Rating 76

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B g Wootton Bassett - Sous Le Soleil (USA) (Tizway (USA)) Owner: Mr Steve Bradley Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 13 Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Mr Herve Viallon hooped sleeves, MAROON cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 5-10432

Rene Piechulek

HHH Resumed with Doncaster win and has registered minor honours in recent starts, gelded before his never-nearer second of nine at Ayr last time; kept to 1m2f this term but there’s stamina on the dam’s side and this trip could spark something positive.

Official BHA Rating 76 Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: SHEER ROCKS: Following its run on 29/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was impeded leaving the stalls.

2021: STATE OF BLISS (IRE) 3 9 10 Nicola Currie 9-2 (Mark Johnston) 8 ran

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5-1 Hamaki (IRE), 11-2 Franz Strauss (GB), Berkshire Breeze (IRE), 13-2 Supagirl (IRE), 15-2 Dancing Tango (IRE), 8-1 Sheer Rocks (GB), Pub Crawl (IRE), 9-1 Charles St (GB), 10-1 Approachability (GB), 14-1 Sharp Combo (IRE)

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Glasses are subsequently washed and returned to the racecourse.

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R AC E 8 5.05PM THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP SPRINT RACE FINISH

(CLASS 2 HANDICAP) Six furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) for three yrs old Total race value £75000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £28928; Second £11025; Third £5040; Fourth £3938; Fifth £3465; Sixth £2520; Seventh £2048; Eighth £1575; Ninth £1103; Tenth £788. (Penalty Value £36885) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

RACE START STALLS: CENTRE

See page 95 for conditions of this race.

Dubai Duty Free 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.

C O R A ZO N ( I R E ) ( 1 4 )

B f Markaz (IRE) - Disko (IRE) (Kodiac) Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 44 & Partner Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket Breeder: Cooneen Stud Sponsor: Tattersalls

Draw Draw

No Horse

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Jockey Antonio Fresu

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 10 2 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, PINK cap.

Form: 1130-05

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TO L S TOY ( I R E ) ( 3 4 )

B g Kingman - War And Peace (Frankel) Owner: Mr N Boyden and Mr C Harrold Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Breeder: Sir Robert Ogden Sponsor: Ajn Steelstock Ltd

Draw

HH Progressive over 5f as 2yo and inconclusive 6f form when upped in class and fading in Group 1 Cheveley Park at Newmarket in September; looked to be coming to hand on second start this year, when hampered over 5f here (good to firm) 14 days ago; now needs to show 6f is her trip.

Official BHA Rating 99

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Jason Collett

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 13 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, checked sleeves, RED cap.

Form: 041-021 D

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ADMIRAL D (IRE) (30)

Draw

HHH Two 6f novice wins on good to soft/soft; improved form when ready AW winner on final start for the Gosdens in July; sold 70,000gns since; fascinating to see how he goes for much respected new yard.

Official BHA Rating 96

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B g Ardad (IRE) - Derval (IRE) (One Cool Cat (USA)) Owner: Five Go Mad In Malton Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 12 Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud hooped sleeves, GREY cap.

Sponsor: Richard Fahey Racing Form: 051-062 D

Joanna Mason

4 S PA N G L E D M A C ( I R E ) ( 1 6 )

Draw

HHHHH His two Irish wins were at about 6f on soft and yielding but he acts well on good to firm; had difficult task as it turned out when coming from off the pace to take an honourable second to well-treated one at Newmarket last month (6f); has gone back up 2lb but has a sound chance on form.

Official BHA Rating 95

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B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Intermittent (Cacique (IRE)) Owner: Mr Adrian McAlpine Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 11 Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Intermittent Partnership stars on sleeves, PURPLE cap.

Sponsor: George Boughey, SBK Form: 331111 D

Nicola Currie

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ROMANTIC TIME (GB) (14)

B f Time Test - Percy’s Romance (Sir Percy) Owner: Mrs Denis Haynes Trainer: William Stone, West Wickham Breeder: Wretham Stud

Draw

HHHH Found some lesser races at 7f and 6f in July but no doubting his authority when bringing up the four-timer back over 6f at Yarmouth 16 days ago (good to firm); up 6lb; no surprise if he copes with the rise in class.

Official BHA Rating 94

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Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 6 Colours: CERISE, BLACK triangular panel, checked sleeves, ORANGE cap.

Form: 604024 D

HH Best 2yo form when winning Group 3 for fillies at Salisbury in September (6f, good to firm); has been running with great credit in handicaps of late but needs something special to win off her current mark.

Official BHA Rating 89

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Emma-Jayne Wilson

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B f Adaay (IRE) - Asia Minor (IRE) (Pivotal) Owner: The 2 Under Partnership Trainer: Harry Dunlop, Upper Lambourn Breeder: W. H. R. John and Partners Sponsor: CLASS1PERSONNEL

Draw

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Neil Callan

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 5 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, MAUVE cap.

Form: 553311 D

HHHH Has had a fair amount of racing already but never better than at Goodwood 11 days ago (6f, good) when impressively overcoming problems in running; up 5lb on a very different track but thriving.

Official BHA Rating 88

RAZEYNA (IRE) (30)

Draw

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B f Kodiac - Deleyla (Acclamation) Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Godolphin

2

Jose-Luis Martinez

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 3 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triangular panel, checked sleeves, DARK BLUE cap.

D Form: 1331

HHH Made a winning debut over 7f in April but the stiff 6f at Carlisle suited when winning with a bit more in hand than the narrow margin on handicap debut in July (good to firm); up 4lb against more formidable rivals but an unexposed one from this yard has to be treated seriously.

Official BHA Rating 86

STERLING KNIGHT (GB) (5)

Draw

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B g Camelot - Sterling Sound (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Owner: Mr Paul Turner Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Ed Dunlop, Newmarket Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, Breeder: Fiona Gordon hooped sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap.

Sponsor: Tattersalls Form: 411033 CD

Takeshi Yokoyama

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Draw

HH Won consecutive 6f handicaps in the spring (good to firm/good), most recently over C&D; this mark might not be beyond him judged on the way he finished when third at Windsor on Monday but the company might be.

Official BHA Rating 86

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B g Bungle Inthejungle - Grandmas Dream (Kyllachy) Owner: Great Western Racing Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Rod Millman, Cullompton Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK triangular Breeder: Rathasker Stud panel, checked sleeves, BEIGE cap.

Sponsor: Rod Millman Racing Ltd Form: 004016 D

Kieran Shoemark

H Added to 2yo wins at 5f when getting up late over extended 5f at Bath in June (good to firm) but he failed to find much back over 6f at Windsor last month and has been left on the same mark; tough call.

Official BHA Rating 85

B g Haatef (USA) - Balm (Oasis Dream) Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XLVI Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Castlegrove Stud Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd

Draw

10 TWELFTH KNIGHT (IRE) (7)

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Kerrin McEvoy

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 1 Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triangular panel, stars on sleeves, WHITE cap.

Form: 212103 D

H Often leads; mildly progressive at 6f earlier in the summer but was well held at Newmarket in July and a subsequent third at Doncaster suggests improvement is needed to match his rise in the weights.

Official BHA Rating 84

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CONFLICT (IRE) (14)

B c No Nay Never (USA) - Sound of Guns (Acclamation) Owner: Qatar Racing, M Detampel & D Howden Horse Age: 3 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Colours: Breeder: Ballylinch Stud Form: 5-221 Sponsor: Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd

RESERVE

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HHH Reserve; £220,000 2yo; useful pedigree; has raced in novice and maiden races, making all to beat his two rivals in good style at Salisbury 14 days ago (6f, firm); unexposed but this is a difficult start to handicap career.

Official BHA Rating 79

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 10.

Stewards Note: ROMANTIC TIME: Following its run on 23/7/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout.

2021: MITROSONFIRE 3 8 13 Joe Fanning 17-2 (William Muir & Chris Grassick 9 ran

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BETTING FORECAST:

9-2 Razeyna (IRE), 6-1 Tolstoy (IRE), Admiral D (IRE), Sterling Knight (GB), 13-2 Adaay In Asia (GB), 8-1 Spangled Mac (IRE), 9-1 Romantic Time (GB), Twelfth Knight (IRE), 10-1 Corazon (IRE), 16-1 Amazonian Dream (IRE)

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COMING UP AT ASCOT SEPTEMBER RACING WEEKEND F R I D AY 2 N D S E P T E M B E R & S AT U R D AY 3 R D S E P T E M B E R Make the most of the late summer sun with two days of fantastic Flat racing.

The opening day gets underway with two potentially informative two-year-old races that have produced Group-level performers in recent years, followed by two valuable Class 2 handicaps.

Saturday features seven competitive contests including the Lavazza Stakes, a valuable Heritage Handicap run over a mile-and a- half. A memorable renewal of which was won by Chalk Stream for Her Majesty The Queen in 2021.

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Friday features the Listed Noel Murless Stakes alongside some competitive handicaps while Saturday’s highlights include two Group 3 contests and the fiercely competitive Peroni Italia Challenge Cup over 7 furlongs.

Beer tastes best outdoors watching premium sport with friends and family and Ascot delivers this with pride. This year we are celebrating 15 years as one of the largest beer festivals in the South East with over 160 different beers, lagers, real ales, ciders and perries. Our craft beer bar returns and, as a new addition, Peroni Nastro Azzurro will become a main feature of the day.

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After racing the Ascot Round Table joins forces with the racecourse to produce what has been described by many as the “best firework display in Berkshire”. The magnitude of the display will not disappoint as guests can enjoy this breathtaking pyro-musical show with over 20,000 fireworks launched from the centre of the track.

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Sir Francis Brooke Bt. (Chairman and Her Majesty’s Representative) Felicity Barnard Lady Celina Carter Vivien Currie MBE Ian McGregor CVO Harry Morley Jonathan Parker Lisa Perrin Nick Smith Alastair Warwick Christopher Collard (Company Secretary) Simon Cowley (Chief Steward) Allan Hepworth (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Milly Bersey Josie Brown Guy Upton

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Starters Robert Supple Sophia Upton Clerk of the Scales Chris Hill Judge Nick Bostock

Felicity Barnard Vivien Currie MBE Ian McGregor CVO Jonathan Parker Nick Smith Alastair Warwick Christopher Collard (Company Secretary)

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 Felicity Barnard Vivien Currie MBE (Executive Chair) Ian McGregor CVO Nigel Payne Nick Smith Alastair Warwick Christopher Collard (Company Secretary)

Veterinary Officer Naomi Mellor Veterinary Surgeons Simon Knapp, LVO, BVetMed, BSc, MRCVS, Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS, Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS Director of Racing and Public Affairs Nick Smith Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course Chris Stickels Designated Safeguarding Lead Alastair Warwick

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.00 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP CURTAIN RAISER CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25405 to the winning horse The second to receive £11900, the third £5945, the fourth £2970, the fifth £1485, the sixth £745, the seventh £385, the eighth £195, the ninth £105 and the tenth £50. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-90. Free Entry by noon, August 1st, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 4lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb Penalties, after July 30th, 2022, 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. DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer and jockey will be presented with a memento. In addition, Dubai Duty Free will award a prize of £100 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 Dubai Duty Free. 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. This race will be restricted to 10 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid Appearance Money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 6th. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2nd. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this Race. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 4th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots. All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks.

Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar. Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published on 26 July, 2022 (updated from the original version appearing in the Racing Calendar), on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 23 entries at £0. - Closed August 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20020; Second £10010; Third £5005; Fourth £2500; Fifth £1250; Sixth £625; Seventh £315; Eighth £155; Ninth £80; Tenth £40. (Penalty Value £25405) SS SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.35 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE FULL OF SURPRISES CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £24590 to the winning horse The second to receive £8610, the third £3935, the fourth £3070, the fifth £2705, the sixth £1970, the seventh £1600 and the eighth £1230. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-90. Free Entry by noon, August 1st, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 6lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb Penalties, after July 30th, 2022, 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. DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer and jockey will be presented with a memento. In addition, Dubai Duty Free will award a prize of £200 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 Dubai Duty Free. 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. This race will be restricted to 10 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid Appearance Money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 6th. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2nd. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this Race. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 4th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots. All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks. Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar. Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published on 26 July, 2022 (updated from the original version appearing in the Racing Calendar), on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered.

26 entries at £0. - Closed August 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19285; Second £7350; Third £3360; Fourth £2625; Fifth £2310; Sixth £1680; Seventh £1365; Eighth £1050.

(Penalty Value £24590) SS SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE.

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Third Race 2.10 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP DASH (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36885 to the winning horse The second to receive £12915, the third £5902, the fourth £4605, the fifth £4057, the sixth £2955, the seventh £2400, the eighth £1845, the ninth £1290 and the tenth £922. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 8lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 13lb Penalties, after July 30th, 2022, for each race won 3lb. DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer and jockey will be presented with a memento. In addition, Dubai Duty Free will award a prize of £200 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 Dubai Duty Free. 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. This race will be restricted to 10 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid Appearance Money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 6th. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2nd. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this Race.

The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 4th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots. All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks. Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar. Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published on 26 July, 2022 (updated from the original version appearing in the Racing Calendar), on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 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. 22 entries, at £0. Closed August 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £28928; Second £11025; Third £5040; Fourth £3938; Fifth £3465; Sixth £2520; Seventh £2048; Eighth £1575; Ninth £1103; Tenth £788. (Penalty Value £36885) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.45 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP STAYERS (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36885 to the winning horse The second to receive £12915, the third £5902, the fourth £4605, the fifth £4057, the sixth £2955, the seventh £2400, the eighth £1845, the ninth £1290 and the tenth £922. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 10st 2lb Penalties, after July 30th, 2022, for each race won 3lb. DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer and jockey will be presented with a memento. In addition, Dubai Duty Free will award a prize of £200 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 Dubai Duty Free. 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. This race will be restricted to 10 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid Appearance Money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 6th.

Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2nd. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this Race. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 4th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots.

All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks. Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar. Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published on 26 July, 2022 (updated from the original version appearing in the Racing Calendar), on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 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. 27 entries, at £0. - Closed August 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £28928; Second £11025; Third £5040; Fourth £3938; Fifth £3465; Sixth £2520; Seventh £2048; Eighth £1575; Ninth £1103; Tenth £788. (Penalty Value £36885) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 66 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.20 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP CHALLENGE (Class 2 Handicap) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36885 to the winning horse The second to receive £12915, the third £5902, the fourth £4605, the fifth £4057, the sixth £2955, the seventh £2400, the eighth £1845, the ninth £1290 and the tenth £922. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 10st 2lb Penalties, after July 30th, 2022, for each race won 3lb. DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer and jockey will be presented with a memento. In addition, Dubai Duty Free will award a prize of £200 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 Dubai Duty Free. 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. This race will be restricted to 10 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid Appearance Money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 6th.

Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2nd. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this Race. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 4th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots.

All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks. Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar. Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published on 26 July, 2022 (updated from the original version appearing in the Racing Calendar), on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 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. 26 entries, at £0. - Closed August 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £28928; Second £11025; Third £5040; Fourth £3938; Fifth £3465; Sixth £2520; Seventh £2048; Eighth £1575; Ninth £1103; Tenth £788. (Penalty Value £36885) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 72 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.55 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP MILE (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36885 to the winning horse The second to receive £12915, the third £5902, the fourth £4605, the fifth £4057, the sixth £2955, the seventh £2400, the eighth £1845, the ninth £1290 and the tenth £922. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 10st 2lb Penalties, after July 30th, 2022, for each race won 3lb. DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer and jockey will be presented with a memento. In addition, Dubai Duty Free will present a prize of £200 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 Dubai Duty Free. 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. This race will be restricted to 10 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid Appearance Money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 6th.

Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2nd. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this Race. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 4th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots.

All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks. Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar. Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published on 26 July, 2022 (updated from the original version appearing in the Racing Calendar), on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 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. 28 entries, at £0. - Closed August 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £28928; Second £11025; Third £5040; Fourth £3938; Fifth £3465; Sixth £2520; Seventh £2048; Eighth £1575; Ninth £1103; Tenth £788. (Penalty Value £36885) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 78 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.30 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP CLASSIC (CLASS 3 HANDICAP) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36885 to the winning horse The second to receive £12915, the third £5902, the fourth £4605, the fifth £4057, the sixth £2955, the seventh £2400, the eighth £1845, the ninth £1290 and the tenth £922. for three yrs old only, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 10st 2lb Penalties, after July 30th, 2022, for each race won 3lb. DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer and jockey will be presented with a memento. In addition, Dubai Duty Free will award a prize of £200 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 Dubai Duty Free. 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. This race will be restricted to 10 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid Appearance Money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 6th. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2nd. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this Race. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 4th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots. All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks. Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar. Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published on 26 July, 2022 (updated from the original version appearing in the Racing Calendar), on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 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. 20 entries, at £0. - Closed August 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £28928; Second £11025; Third £5040; Fourth £3938; Fifth £3465; Sixth £2520; Seventh £2048; Eighth £1575; Ninth £1103; Tenth £788. (Penalty Value £36885) SS SEE PAGE 84 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 5.05 - THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP SPRINT (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36885 to the winning horse The second to receive £12915, the third £5902, the fourth £4605, the fifth £4057, the sixth £2955, the seventh £2400, the eighth £1845, the ninth £1290 and the tenth £922. for three yrs old only, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 10st 2lb Penalties, after July 30th, 2022, for each race won 3lb. DUBAI DUTY FREE has generously sponsored this race and the winning owner, trainer and jockey will be presented with a memento. In addition, Dubai Duty Free will award a prize of £200 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 Dubai Duty Free. 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. This race will be restricted to 10 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated R11 and R12. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. The reserves will be required to travel to the racecourse and will each be paid Appearance Money of £500, unless they are required to run, in which case no payment will be made. Reserves can be substituted for non-runners up until 45 minutes before the advertised race time on Saturday, August 6th. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4th. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Race Entry Code, such that where nineteen or fewer entries have been received at the Calendar Office by the time of entry or as provided for in the Race Entry Code, this race shall be subject to re-opening entry procedure which shall operate up to 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2nd. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Stakes and Prize Money Code for the purposes of this Race. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the Ascot Racecourse Executive to stage a special ‘Draw’ to take place on Thursday, August 4th, at which horses will be allocated jockeys by a series of ballots. All jockeys participating in this race will carry their names on the back of their silks. Additional information relating to this race is included at the beginning of this day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar. Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published on 26 July, 2022 (updated from the original version appearing in the Racing Calendar), on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 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. 22 entries, at £0. - Closed August 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £28928; Second £11025; Third £5040; Fourth £3938; Fifth £3465; Sixth £2520; Seventh £2048; Eighth £1575; Ninth £1103; Tenth £788. (Penalty Value £36885) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 88 FOR THIS RACE.

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