Ascot Racecard - Saturday 17th February

B E T FA I R A S C O T C H A S E R A C E D AY Saturday 17th February 2024 O F F I C I A L P R O G R A M M E £ 5 .0 0

EAR

ANCES

FR

WI T

JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST FAMILY RACEDAY OF THE YEAR, WHERE RACING FAVOURITES MEET FAMILY FAVOURITES. TAKE PART IN OUR FURLONG FRIENDS TRAIL , ENJOY ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS, FACE PAINTING, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND SO MUCH MORE.

SUNDAY 24 TH MARCH TICKETS FROM £30. VISIT ASCOT.COM FOR TICKETS *Kids (under 18) go free with a full paying adult.

M

H

PP

O

KIDS GO FREE*

A

SPRING FAMILY RACEDAY

CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME Welcome to the Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday, our first meeting of 2024 after the Clarence House Chase Raceday in January was sadly abandoned due to frost.

This is therefore our first Premier Raceday, part of a two-year pilot of changes across the sport with the ambition of increasing engagement among new and existing customers as well as improving revenues for all areas of the industry. As a result, with central support and increased executive contribution, we have been able to increase total prize money to a record £458,650 across the seven races today, up 6.5% from last year.

That includes £175,000 for the Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase. We are hugely grateful to Betfair for their continued support of this top-level race as their sponsorship is now in its 16th year, having started in 2009. It looks set to be another high-class renewal, headed by L’Homme Presse representing Venetia Williams. She won the race with Teeton Mill in 1999 who then went on to run in the Gold Cup at the Cheltenham Festival. After 25 years it is exciting for the yard to have another Gold Cup contender.

Paul Nicholls bids for a record-breaking fifth win in the race with last year’s second Pic D’Orhy while multiple Grade 1 winner Ahoy Senor adds further depth as he travels down from Scotland for Lucinda Russell and Sail Away completes a strong field of four.

Our thanks also go to Sodexo Live! for their support of the Reynoldstown Chase, often a key pointer for the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase or the National Hunt Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Off the track, we are delighted to be presenting a cheque to the Injured Jockeys Fund for £38,440 which was raised through our IJF Ambassadors Programme across 2023 racedays. IJF Trustees, Tom Scudamore and Juliet Redfern, alongside IJF Ambassador, David Crosse, will be on hand to present trophies and accept the cheque in conjunction with the Injured Jockeys Fund Ambassadors Programme Swinley Handicap Chase.

Our next raceday is the very popular Spring Family Raceday on Sunday 24th March as we conclude our 2023/24 Jumps season. We hope to see you and your families then.

Yours sincerely,

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. His Majesty’s Representative & Chairman WELCOME

1

CONTENTS 01 W E LC O M E 04-05 F I N D I N G YO U R WAY A R O U N D 08 H OW TO R E A D T H E R AC I N G PAG E S

06-07

W H E R E TO E AT A N D D R I N K

11

Your guide to refreshments at Ascot

TO DAY ’ S R AC E SPONSORS 12 S LT H 23 THOROUGHBRED I N D U S T RY E M P LOY E E AWA R D S 31

09

J O C K E YS S U P P O RT I N G J O C K E YS O F F T H E T R AC K Your guide to today’s activities away from the track

36 MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH CONNECTION VIEW 41 W E LC O M I N G B OX 4 K I D S 54-55 TODAY’S OFFICIALS & R AC E C O N D I T I O N S 56

52-53 2

CONTENTS

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

14-50

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

PAG E S 1 4 - 1 6

PAG E S 3 2 - 3 4

1st Race 1. 15pm The Ascot Shop Novices’ Hurdle Race

4th Race 3.00pm The Injured Jockeys Fund Ambassadors Programme Swinley Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Today’s opener is a novice race. These tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences, allowing them to compete against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race under the respective code prior to the official start of the season, which is towards the end of April. This particular contest is a novices’ hurdle for horses aged five and upwards, run over two miles and about three furlongs.

PAG E S 2 0 - 2 1

2nd Race 1.50pm The Sodexo Live! Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Our first of two graded races, the Grade 2 Reynoldstown race is a high-class contest and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top-notch horses lining up, and possibly some Cheltenham Festival contenders. Initially the weights in this three mile steeple chase for novices aged five and upwards are allocated on the basis of age and sex, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here. These range from 3lb for winners of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap chase, to 5lb for victory in a Class 1 weight-for-age chase.

PAG E S 2 4 - 2 7

3rd Race 2.25pm The Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Handicap Hurdle Race

This handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards is run over two miles and about three furlongs.

In a handicap, the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating, which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher-rated horses to carry more weight than a lower-rated rival.

As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale, whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

Premier handicaps are the best handicaps on offer and can only be bettered by graded contests. Many of the five-year-olds and upwards in this three mile chase will be using this race as a springboard to possibly even better things. Even though it’s called a premium handicap, it’s still a handicap meaning that the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official rating. There is no handicap limit in this race which usually makes it ultra-competitive.

PAG E S 3 8 - 3 9

5th Race 3.36pm The Betfair Ascot Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

The feature race this afternoon is a Grade 1 steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards to be run over two miles and five furlongs. Grade 1 races are the equivalent of the Premier League in football - quite simply there is no higher level, so these races usually attract the crème de la crème from Britain and Ireland and occasionally France.

There are no penalties in a Grade 1 race so the weights are allocated on the basis of age and sex.

PAG E S 4 2 - 4 4

6th Race 4.10pm The Ascot Racecourse Supports Box4Kids Handicap Hurdle Race

Our penultimate race is a handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards rated from 0-125 and is run over two miles and about seven and a half furlongs.

To qualify for a handicap rating, horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms, a horse rated 125 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 120.

PAG E S 4 8 - 5 0

7th Race 4.10pm The British EBF Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

Our finale is a National Hunt Flat Race - or ‘bumper’, as they are more commonly referred to - this is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles.

Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time, only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race (or an Irish or French equivalent) are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the Flat, over hurdles or in steeple chases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry. This particular contest is restricted to fillies and mares aged four, five and six, which are E.B.F. eligible, and will be run over around two miles.

CONTENTS

3

CAR PARK 1

P R E- PA RA D E R I NG

CAR PARK 2

K EY TO SY M B O L S Entry Point

Ascot Shop

Cash Machine

LK Bennett Boutique

Cloakroom & Left Luggage

Taxi Drop Off Point

Grandstand Entrances First Aid Point Toilets & Baby Changing Parent & Baby Room King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are invited to enjoy facilities on Level 4 of the Grandstand.

Sunflower Lawn Memberships at Ascot Information Concourse Level Level 4

MA IN REC E PTIO N

TO CAR PARK 6

CAR PARK 3

Invades Student Area

Wristbands

Invades Student Entrance

Lost Child/Person 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.

Over 18 Wristbands Ascot operates a strict over 18+ policy for the purchase of alcohol or betting. Racegoers over 18 can collect an 18+ wristband from any entrance or the information desk on the Grandstand Concourse with photographic proof of age.

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

Bars V

Choose from the Ascot Burger with bacon and smoked applewood cheese, classic battered haddock or bangers and mash. Plant-based variations available.

On The Go

FRANKEL BAR

Named after Frankel, who won five times at Ascot and was unbeaten in his fourteen-race career, this bar serves a selection of Champagne, wine, beer and spirits with alcoholic-free options also on offer.

LAVAZZA ON 4 V

BIT AND BRIDLE COCKTAIL BAR

Serving coffees presented by Lavazza, assorted teas and gourmet hot chocolate alongside soup, a range of sandwiches and cakes.

Select from a delightful range of warming winter cocktails specially developed for the Jumps season here at Ascot. Alcohol-free options available.

Dairy Free DF Free from Gluten FG Plant-based PB Vegetarian 6 W H E R E T O E AT A N D D R I N K PB

V

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK Queen Anne Enclosure

King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are welcome to visit these outlets located on the Grandstand Concourse.

On The Go MRS B’S KITCHEN

THE DELI

Build your perfect roast dinner in a Yorkshire pudding. Choose from slow roasted beef, lemon and thyme chicken or cauliflower cheese.

Serving a range of hand carved hot sandwiches on delicious fresh bread and a selection of hot drinks. Vegetarian options available.

FRONT RUNNER GRILL

Enjoy a selection of gourmet burgers at one of Ascot’s most popular eateries, find us on the Concourse, a stone’s throw from the Parade Ring with great access to trackside.

V

Bar

CHOISIR

This bar, named after the Australian sprinter who won two races in four days at Royal Ascot, serves a range of Champagne, beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks. Alcohol-free options also available.

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

7

HOW TO READ THE RACING PAGES 1

234

5 6

7

8

9

10

1 DASHEL DRASHER(23)

B g Passing Glance - So Long (Nomadic Way (USA)) Owner: Mrs B Tully And R Lock Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Colours:PURPLE, YELLOW STAR, Breeder: Mrs C C Scott RED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP. Sponsor: Brendon Powerwashers Form: 2U1-311 CD Posted front-running wins in graduation chase and Class 2 handicap over C&D (heavy/soft) the last twice, despite tending to jump left; gamely beat Bennys King last time; has an attractive profile, given that he’s unbeaten at Ascot (3-3) and looks open to further progress.

Official BHA Rating 158

11

12 13

14

15

16

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. Horse’s name 6. Sire (Father) 7. Dam (Mother) 8. Damsire (Grandfather) 9. Birthplace of horse (if not Great Britain) 10. Number of days since last run 11. Form guide 12. Horse’s sponsor details 13. Breeder 14. Trainer(s) 15. Owner(s) 16. Age of horse 17. Owner’s colours (description) 18. Previous performances / = Denotes new season – = Denotes new year B = Brought down F = Fell P = Pulled up U = Unseated rider 19. Form details C = Course winner D = Distance winner CD = Has won a race over the same distance at Ascot before.

C D = 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.

20. Weight (stones/pounds) 8

H O W T O R E A D T H E R A C I N G PA G E S

17 18

19

20

21

Matt Griffiths

22

21. 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.

22. 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.

OFF THE TRACK BETFAIR SCARVES

SOFT PLAY

Betfair representatives are once again distributing their distinctive yellow scarves at entrances to the racecourse. Ensure you collect early as numbers are limited.

Little ones can have plenty of fun in our soft play area, located trackside on the Concourse Level of the Grandstand, close to Entrance B.

ASCOT SHOP

MEMBERSHIPS AT ASCOT

Visit the Ascot Shop, located in the Grandstand near Entrance B, to browse a stylish range of exclusive collections, on-the-day essentials and perfect gifts and mementoes from your day at Ascot.

Discover our exciting stable of Memberships in the Grandstand today. The Queen Anne Membership offers one day of Royal Ascot and two Ascot Racedays* for just £99. *Selected days available.

LK BENNETT BOUTIQUE Discover LK Bennett’s new season styles full of mood-boosting hues for occasions big and small. Find us next to the Parade Ring.

OFF THE TRACK

9

OFFICIAL PARTNERS, SPONSORS & SUPPLIERS O F F I C I A L PA R T N E R S

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS

10

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

RACE 1

From the racecourse to your home, the Ascot Shop offers a wide range of onthe-day essentials, gifts, and mementos. Discover the latest products from our Autumn/Winter collection today (Located near Entrance B, in the Grandstand Concourse). Shop online at ascot.com/shopping-and-collections

RACE 2

Sodexo Live! supports some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic music, cultural and sporting events, plus conference centres, by delivering world class hospitality and food services. We help deliver globally recognised live events with a proven track record of creating exceptional moments that bring people together. We create exceptional moments and lasting memories for guests every time they visit the venues we serve. uk.sodexo.com/industry/sodexo-live.html

RACE 3

The Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards are British racing’s annual celebration of the people who make a positive difference to the lives of the industry’s thoroughbreds, people, and local communities. Organised by the British Horseracing Authority and sponsored by Godolphin, in partnership with the Racing Post, Racing TV and Ascot Racecourse Supports the awards recognise the hard work, skill and dedication of people from across the racing and breeding industry, with this year marking the 20th anniversary. Watch the awards ceremony live and for free at Thoroughbredawards.co.uk when the winners will be revealed from 6.50pm on Monday 26 February 2024.

RACE 4

The Injured Jockeys Fund provides support to jockeys past and present who are injured, unable to ride or in need of help. This year marks the charity’s 60th Anniversary and since being founded in 1964, the fund has helped thousands of jockeys and their families and has paid out over £20 million in charitable assistance. The IJF Ascot Ambassador Programme provides finedining guests with an informative insight from former jockeys on racedays and over £167,000 has been raised to help the rehabilitation and care of many jockeys and beneficiaries.

RACE 5

Betfair is very proud to sponsor the Betfair Ascot Chase today. Betfair was born to create a fairer betting place, putting the control back into punters hands.

Not only is fair in our name, it’s in our nature too, which is why we’re offering a £10 free bet when you bet £10 worth of multiples today & every Saturday until Cheltenham. You’ll also get the best odds on the Betfair Exchange, we had best odds on 96% of runners in 2023! How fair is that? We hope you enjoy the racing!

RACE 6

The Barrie Wells Trust is a charity founded and funded by Barrie Wells MBE which runs the Box4Kids initiative. The charity is unique in that it does not ask for any monetary donations, simply the kind donation of executive boxes.

Box4Kids invites seriously ill and disabled children to enjoy a sporting or entertainment event in the luxury of an executive box, giving them a VIP experience to remember. The Trust collaborates with over 250 sports clubs, entertainment venues and boxholders who kindly donate their boxes. To date, over 17,000 children and their families have enjoyed a Box4Kids experience.

To find out more, contact info@barriewells.org

RACE 7

The European Breeders’ Fund was established in 1983 and is funded predominantly by contributions from stallion owners. In Great Britain, the British EBF have provided over £40,000,000 of additional prize money to the racing industry. ebfstallions.com

In addition, Ascot would like to thank all our 2024 race sponsors:

• A1R Services Ltd

• European Breeders Fund

• Ascot Underwriting

• GL events

• bet365

• John Guest Racing Ltd

• Betfair

• Juddmonte

• BetMGM

• McGee Group

• Carey Group Plc

• Naas Racecourse

• Darley

• Troy Asset Management A S C OT S P O N S O R S

11

STRENGTH & LEARNING THROUGH HORSES – ONE YEAR OF SUPPORT Strength & Learning Through Horses (SLTH) is a charity offering equine assisted therapy and horsemanship programmes for young people suffering from mental health issues.

At the start of 2023, Ascot Racecourse Supports co-sponsored the build of an arena at the charity’s new site in Barnet which is hoped to become London’s first equine therapy centre. It has been the space in which 360 young people aged between 6 and 25, with 43% from ethnically diverse backgrounds, have been able to make life-changing connections with its special horses. We also took jockeys Hayley Turner and Ashleigh Wicheard, ambassadors for Ascot Racecourse Supports and SLTH respectively, to compete against students in an obstacle course race!

During the past year, the charity has doubled the capacity of its therapeutic education programme – a hybrid model of education within a therapeutic framework. This supports young people who are referred to the charity in mental health crisis and are unable to engage in a group and/or build friendships.

Family Work After a hugely successful three-year pilot, the charity successfully secured continuation funding for its Parent and Young People Project. This work supports parents in developing an awareness of their child’s emotional needs and responses and is particularly successfully in engaging hard to reach groups and young people who have refused family work offered by other services.

“The progress that *Peter* has made is amazing. In the six months he has been coming to SLTH he has become a different child. He will often talk about the sessions and uses them to make sense of his feelings.

He is now confident enough to join a group, which six months ago he would not even have considered doing.” Parent of current student

12

Recent achievements include an “Innovation in Mental Health Award” for an outreach project within Warren Court, a secure NHS mental health service, ex-racehorse “Dreamisi” and staff member, Matt Bannon, reaching the final of the Retraining of Racehorses 2024 Community Impact Award and numerous award nominations.

Next Steps In 2024, the charity will be responding to demand for a professional training programme for students who express an interest in securing a professional equestrian qualification and/or applying for work.

Phase Two of the build is to replace the derelict stables with a purpose-built stable yard and barn. Costs are estimated at £700K and will require the charity to continue to fundraise.

If you are interested in the charity’s work or would like to donate visit: strengthandlearningthroughhorses.org

STRENGTH & LEARNING THROUGH HORSES

WILL YOU HAVE THE LUCK OF THE DRAW?

£10 BETTING BUNDLE 5 BETS RANDOMLY SELECTED

BY US, FOR YOU

HEAD TO A BET WITH ASCOT KIOSK TO TRY YOUR LUCK. MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE THE FIRST RACE.

R AC E 1 1 .1 5 P M T H E AS COT S H O P N OV I C E S ’ H U R D L E R AC E ( C L A S S 2 ) ( G B B R AC E )

RACE FINISH

RACE START

Two miles about three and a half furlongs (2m 3f 58yds) (Approx. 3,845 metres) for novice five year olds and upwards Advertised Total Prize Fund £25000. Owners Prize Money: Winner £9938, Second £4968, Third £2485, Fourth £1243, Fifth £620, Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) A See page 54 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

1

I DY WO O D ( F R ) ( 2 6 )

B g Coastal Path - Highest Card (FR) (Alberto Giacometti (IRE)) Owner: Mr Erik Penser & Mr G Lennart Perlhagen Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Colours: ORANGE, BLACK hoop, Breeder: SCEA Bertwood Stables WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Betvictor Form: 21-1321

Jockey Jonathan Burke

He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-6fav at Plumpton over 2m 4f (soft) last month, beating Diplomatic Ash by 1 1/4l. Has also won at Fontwell this season.

Official BHA Rating 126

2

I N T H E WAT E R S I D E ( F R ) ( 2 7 )

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Vared (FR) (Denham Red (FR)) Owner: McNeill Family & G C Stevens Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, Breeder: Haras de la Rousseliere SCEA MAROON sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions Form: 11-141 D

Harry Cobden

He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground.

Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-1fav at Lingfield over 2m 3f (soft) last month, beating He’s A Latchico by 2 1/4l. Has also won at Aintree this season.

Official BHA Rating 128

3

BU C KSY D E S E P E I R E S ( F R ) ( 27)

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Maline des Epeires (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) Owner: Tina Taylor Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Colours: DOUGLAS TARTAN, RED cap.

Breeder: Marie-Francoise Morenvillez & Dominique Form: F2-124F D Sponsor: Faucets Limited

Charlie Deutsch

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Fell when 16-1 at Lingfield over 2m 3f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Inthewaterside last month on his latest outing.

Official BHA Rating 124

4

THEYSEEKHIMTHERE (IRE) (42)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Wild Spell (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Owner: BadJams 5 Syndicate Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE sleeves.

Breeder: Anita Acheson & Liam Cosgrave Form: 0-104 D Sponsor: 1Account Ltd

James Bowen

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on soft ground. Finished 15l behind Lord Of Thunder when fourth of 5 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.

Official BHA Rating 117

5

CASUAL OBSERVER (IRE) (42)

B g Pillar Coral - Oulart Star (IRE) (Gold Well) Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Casual Ob Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury Colours: RED, WHITE chevron, ROYAL Breeder: Paddy Fortune & Anna McCarthy BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Olive Print & Graphics Form: 2-42

Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from three starts. Beaten 8l by Lord Of Thunder when second of 5 at 16-1 on his hurdling debut at Wincanton over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.

Official BHA Rating -

14

R A C I N G PA G E S

Paul O’Brien

1 6

JUVENTUS DE BRION (FR) (58)

B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Reunion A Brion (FR) (Dark Moondancer) Owner: Mr T. C. McKeever Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE spots, Breeder: MR G. Chaignon & Mr J. P. Vallee Lambert LIGHT BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets.

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 3

Harry Skelton

Dam won on the flat at 1m 4f and over hurdles at 2m 3f. Third of 16 behind Alcedo beaten 6l at 11-2 on his racecourse debut at Exeter over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.

Official BHA Rating -

7

NOBLE DON (IRE) (36)

Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Pops Choice (IRE) (Beneficial) Owner: Rupert Frost & John Murray Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green Colours: BEIGE, ORANGE star, sleeves Breeder: Patrick Cronin and cap.

Sponsor: Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd Form: 3F-20

Lilly Pinchin

Placed in a point-to-point from four starts. Beaten 18l behind Speed Davis at 20-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating -

8

O F F I C E R O F S TAT E ( G B ) ( 2 5 )

B g Golden Horn - Queen Consort (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Owner: State of Play & G L Moore Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, Breeder: Godolphin chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap.

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form: 50

Tom Cannon

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Into The Park when eighth of 16 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating -

9

P H A N TO M O F T H E P O I N T S ( I R E ) ( 6 8 )

B g Mount Nelson - Swing Bowler (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Jo Tracey,K Alexander, P&S Bryceland Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington Breeder: Mr Kenneth Alexander Sponsor: W & S Recycling

Jack Tudor

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2 Colours: BLACK, LIGHT GREEN star, armlets and star on cap.

Form: UP322

Placed in a hurdle race and two NH flat races from five starts. Beaten a neck by Florida Dreams when second of 15 at 11-1 on his hurdling debut at Ayr over 2m (soft) in December last year.

Official BHA Rating -

10 PIC ROC (IRE) (37)

Ch g Mount Nelson - South Africa (FR) (Turtle Bowl (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Emma Kendall Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW sleeves, Breeder: Mr Cian O’Doherty DARK BLUE and RED striped cap.

Sponsor: Fitzdares Form: 532-52

Ben Jones

Placed in a hurdle race and two NH flat races from five starts. Beaten 3/4l by Hasthing when second of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating -

1 1 V I N C E N ZO ( F R ) ( 3 5 )

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sweet Nano (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Owner: Walters Plant Hire Ltd Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Sam Thomas, Cardiff Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE diabolo, Breeder: MME Henri Devin hooped sleeves and cap.

Form: 42-32

Sam Twiston-Davies

Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from four starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by Diamond Ri when second of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 3f (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 127

Stewards Note: THEYSEEKHIMTHERE: Following its run on 6/1/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe.

2023: SPRINGWELL BAY 6 11 7 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 3-1 (Jonjo O’Neill) 7 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.30pm 16/02/24)

7-2 Inthewaterside (FR), 4-1 Vincenzo (FR), 11-2 Phantomofthepoints (IRE), 15-2 Idy Wood (FR), 8-1 Bucksy des Epeires (FR), 14-1 Juventus de Brion (FR), Pic Roc (IRE), 18-1 Casual Observer (IRE), 33-1 Theyseekhimthere (IRE), 40-1 Officer of State (GB), 150-1 Noble Don (IRE) R A C I N G PA G E S

15

1 RACE SUMMARY

INTHEWATERSIDE may have disappointed here on his penultimate start, but stepping back up to this sort of trip had a huge part to play in him scoring on his handicap debut at Lingfield’s Winter Million fixture. Conditions should be in his favour once more and Paul Nicholls’ six-year-old is preferred to recent Plumpton winner Idy Wood, as well as Phantomofthepoints, who was narrowly denied at Ayr on his hurdling debut. Bucksy Des Epeires and Vincenzo are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

RACE PREDICTOR Inthewaterside

Phantomofthepoints

Bucksy Des Epeires

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

ST ND

TIME

RD TH

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

T H E P E R F EC T M E M E N TO The Ascot Shop offers a stylish range of exclusive collections from luxury brands, on the day essentials, and perfect gifts and mementos from the world’s finest racecourse.

Visit the Ascot Shop today

16

R A C I N G PA G E S

2023 HI G HLI G HTS

ROYA L AS COT

Local school children watching the Royal Procession from a dedicated viewing area on the Heath.

£57K

RAISED FOR THE ARMED FORCES IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR CONCESSIONAIRES AND PARTNERS

£250K

RAISED FOR CHARITY VIA THE BRITANNIA STAKES INITIATIVE RUN WITH THE BGC

ROYAL ASCOT FASHION DESIGN COMPETITION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LK BENNETT WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME 200 GUESTS FROM 25 CHARITIES INVITED TO TRIAL PRE-ROYAL ASCOT LUNCH

DEDICATED AREA FOR LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN TO WATCH THE ROYAL PROCESSION

To learn more about our charity & community programme, visit: ascot.com/ascot-racecourse-supports

We make Live mean more.

Creating exceptional moments that bring people together

R AC E 2 1.50PM T H E S O D E XO L I V E ! R E Y N O L D S T O W N N OV I C E S ’ S T E E P L E C H A S E ( C L A S S 1 ) ( G R A D E 2 ) ( G B B R AC E )

RACE FINISH

RACE START

About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) (Approx. 4,775metres) for novice five year olds and upwards Advertised Total Prize Fund £75000. Owners Prize Money: Winner £32685, Second £13418, Third £6713, Fourth £3353, Fifth £1680. (Penalty Value £42712.50) A See page 54 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

1

B R AV E K I N G D O M ( F R ) ( 5 9 )

B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - New Foundation (IRE) (College Chapel) Owner: Graeme Moore, Kate & Andrew Brooks Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED braces, WHITE sleeves, Breeder: Dr V. Michel Guiot RED armlets, LIGHT BLUE and RED quartered cap.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 1/131/-11

Jockey Harry Cobden

Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 7f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 15-8 in a chase at Newbury over 2m 7f (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Pulling Stumps by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Plumpton this season.

Official BHA Rating 138

2

HENRY’S FRIEND (IRE) (19)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Easter Bonnie (IRE) (Milan) Owner: Elizabeth and Oliver Troup Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW stars, Breeder: Otto Daniel Kueres DARK BLUE sleeves, check cap.

Sponsor: Fitzdares Form: 410-511

Ben Jones

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 3f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft.

Won on his latest outing in a chase when 7-4fav at Hereford over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month, beating Deeper Blue by 1 1/2l. Has also won at Newbury this season.

Official BHA Rating 134

3

KILBEG KING (IRE) (53)

Sam

Twiston-Davies B g Doyen (IRE) - Prayuwin Drummer (IRE) (Presenting) Owner: M.R.Chapman, E.Jones & H.Kingston Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Colours: RED and LIGHT BLUE check, LIGHT BLUE Breeder: Gerard O’Gorman and RED hooped sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, RED star.

Sponsor: Geegeez.co.uk Form: 121-333 D

Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 6 behind Il Est Francais beaten 14l at 28-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton over 3m (good) in December last year.

Official BHA Rating 142

4

THE KING OF RYHOPE (GB) (35)

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Eleven Fifty Nine (Midnight Legend) Owner: Spectre Racing - The King Of Ryhope Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, Breeder: Mr M. Rowe & Mr B. Wright hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 133-133 D

Harry Skelton

He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good to soft ground.

Third of 4 behind Colonel Harry beaten 21l at 17-2 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 William Hill Towton Novices’ Chase at Wetherby over 2m 3f (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 134

5

A P P L E AWAY ( I R E ) ( 3 5 )

B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Dr A Day (IRE) (Dr Massini (IRE)) Owner: Old Gold Racing 14 Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 9 Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Colours: OLD GOLD, WHITE chevron, Breeder: Terence Leonard WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Old Gold Racing 14, Retraining of Racehorses Form: 111-312 D

Winner of four hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 14l by Grey Dawning when second of 5 at 4-1 on her latest outing in the Grade 2 TrustATrader Hampton Novices’ Chase at Warwick over 3m (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 141

2 0 R A C I N G PA G E S

Derek Fox

2 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

2023: OSCAR ELITE (IRE) 8 11 2 Harry Cobden 6-1 (Joe Tizzard) 3 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.30pm 16/02/24)

6-4 Apple Away (IRE), 3-1 Kilbeg King (IRE), 4-1 Brave Kingdom (FR), 8-1 Henry’s Friend (IRE), 25-1 The King of Ryhope (GB)

RACE SUMMARY

It could pay to take a chance on the progressive HENRY’S FRIEND, who was value for more than the winning margin when scoring at Hereford last month and the step up in trip is bound to eke out further improvement. No match for high-class novice Grey Dawning at Warwick, Grade 1-winning novice hurdler Apple Away should give a bold sight here, along with the hat-trick-seeking Brave Kingdom, who has done nothing wrong in his chasing career so far.

RACE PREDICTOR Henry’s Friend

Brave Kingdom

Apple Away

R E S U LT ST

D I S TA N C E

ND RD

TIME

TH

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

R A C I N G PA G E S

21

The Longines Master Collection

THE BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE FINALISTS AT THE 2024 #THOROUGHBREDAWARDSGB The Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards are British racing’s annual celebration of the people who make a positive difference to the lives of the industry’s thoroughbreds, people and local communities.

Organised by the British Horseracing Authority and sponsored by Godolphin, in partnership with the Racing Post, Racing TV and Ascot Racecourse Supports, the awards recognise the hard work, skill and dedication of people from across the racing and breeding industry, with this year marking the 20th anniversary.

This year more than 180 award nominations were received from across the racing and breeding industry, with the judging panel selecting a 10-person shortlist in each of the six categories before confirming the final three people for each category.

The 18 award finalists will take part in a final round of judging on Monday 26 February at Ascot Racecourse, with the winners and the overall Employee of the Year announced at the evening ceremony hosted by ITV Racing’s Ed Chamberlin and attended by guest of honour Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

Each individual winner and runner-up will receive a share of the £128,500 prize money, with £30,000 awarded to the overall Employee of the Year together with their yard or stud.

Watch the awards ceremony live and for free at Thoroughbredawards.co.uk when the winners will be revealed. From 6.50pm on Monday 26 February.

Sarah Guest, 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards - Employee of the Year

T H O R O U G H B R E D I N D U S T R Y E M P L O Y E E AWA R D S 2 3

R AC E 3 2.25PM THE THOROUGHBRED INDUSTRY E M P L OY E E AWA R D S H A N D I C A P H U R D L E R AC E ( C L A S S 2 ) ( G B B R A C E )

RACE FINISH

RACE START

Two miles about three and a half furlongs (2m 3f 58yds) (Approx. 3,845 metres) for four year olds and upwards Advertised Total Prize Fund £50000. Owners Prize Money: Winner £19875, Second £9935, Third £4970, Fourth £2485, Fifth £1240, Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 1lb and Paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

See page 55 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

1

L E M I LOS (G B ) (8 6)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Banjaxed Girl (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Owner: The Jolly Good Partnership Horse Age: 9 Weight: 12 0 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: DARK BLUE, ORANGE disc, Breeder: Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm armlets and cap.

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 4/1120-3 D BF

Jockey Charlie Todd

Winner of two hurdle races and five chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy.

Third of 5 behind Itchy Feet beaten 17l at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 7f (good to soft) in November last year.

Official BHA Rating 146

2

RARE EDITION (IRE) (35)

B g Califet (FR) - Quaspia (FR) (Fragrant Mix (IRE)) Owner: Pay The Bill Syndicate Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Colours: PURPLE, WHITE hoops, Breeder: Kenilworth House Stud PURPLE sleeves, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Merribelle Stable LLC Form: 12P0-31

Harry Cobden

Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft.

Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 11-8fav at Kempton over 2m (good to soft) last month, beating Fransham by 2 1/2l.

Official BHA Rating 139

3

J AY J AY R E I L LY ( I R E ) ( 3 5 )

B g Fame And Glory - Garden City (IRE) (Shernazar) Owner: Mr John J Reilly Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 7 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE seams, WHITE Breeder: Patrick Fennessy sleeves, DARK GREEN armlets, ORANGE cap.

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 1-23501 D

Harry Skelton

Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground.

A winner at 33-1 in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Nemean Lion by 1 1/4l.

Official BHA Rating 139

4 HYLAND (FR) (78)

Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Medine (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Owner: The Ten From Seven Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 3 Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Colours: BLACK, WHITE hoops, WHITE sleeves, Breeder: Mr Denis Parreau Delhote BLACK stars, LIGHT GREEN cap.

Sponsor: Unibet Form: 320-113

Nico de Boinville

He has won four hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Third of 12 behind Ed Keeper beaten 8l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 3m (good to soft) in December last year. Has won at Cheltenham and Warwick this season. Official BHA Rating 135

5

SA N TOS B LU E (G B ) ( 3 5 )

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maybe Plenty (Overbury (IRE)) Owner: Mr N. Sutton Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK stars, PINK and Breeder: Nick Sutton & Adam Waugh ROYAL BLUE diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 13-2021 D

Winner of four hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground.

Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 15-8fav at Wetherby over 2m 4f (soft) last month, beating Foster’sisland by 2 1/4l.

Official BHA Rating 133

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

Mr Ben Sutton (7)

3 6

S OA R I N G G LO RY ( I R E ) ( 5 2 )

B g Fame And Glory - Hapeney (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Owner: Mr P. Hickey Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 0 Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Colours: MAROON, WHITE hoop, Breeder: A. V. Bloodstock diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap.

Sponsor: Wasdell Group Form: 0-35255 C

Kevin Brogan

Winner of three hurdle races and two NH flat races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 18l behind Aurigny Mill when fifth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.

Official BHA Rating 132

7

RAMBO T (IRE) (49)

B g Ocovango - Biddy’s Boru (IRE) (Brian Boru) Owner: Mpb Contractors Limited Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Gavin Dower

Fergus Gregory

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 0 Colours: YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond and armlets, EMERALD GREEN cap, YELLOW diamonds.

Form: U-01361 D

He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 6f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1fav at Newbury over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year, beating Irish Hill by 9l. Has also won at Newton Abbot this season.

Official BHA Rating 132

8

T E D DY B L U E ( G E R ) ( 3 5 )

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER) (Iffraaj) Owner: Hale Sargent Evans Clifton Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 13 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: LIGHT GREEN, ORANGE sleeves Breeder: Gestut Gorlsdorf and cap.

Sponsor: Oberon Investments Limited Form: 1-2U006

Tom Cannon

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 13l behind Jay Jay Reilly when sixth of 19 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 131

9

MONVIEL (IRE) (85)

Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Mont Doree (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Owner: Dr V. M. G. Ferguson Horse Age: 7 Weight: 10 10 Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK epaulets, Breeder: Michael Fennessy armlets and cap.

Sponsor: Boodle Hatfield LLP Form: 0/155-24 C BF

Paul O’Brien

He has won three hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m on good to soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 6-5fav behind Supreme Gift when last of 4 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 3f (good) in November last year.

Official BHA Rating 128

10 ISSAM (FR) (22)

B g Nicaron (GER) - Venus de Re (FR) (Network (GER)) Owner: Lady Gibbings Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 8 Trainer: Tom Symonds, Hentland Colours: DARK BLUE, RED seams, Breeder: Yvon Madiot, Herve Tison & Pauline Tison WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Gun Dog Gin Ltd Form: 221-312 D BF

Jordan Nailor

Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 4f to 2m 2f on good to soft and soft ground.

Beaten 2 1/2l by Havaila when second of 9 at 10-3jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m 4f (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 126

11 OSTEND (IRE) (207)

B g Marcel (IRE) - Mahaatheer (IRE) (Daylami (IRE)) Owner: Jamie Rocke, Andy Lewis & Partners Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 8 Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE seams, Breeder: Framont Ltd RED and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, RED cap.

Sponsor: J J Rocke General Builders Ltd Form: 5P521-5 D

Jonathan Burke

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good - yielding ground. Finished 11l behind Influential Lady when fifth of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ballinrobe over 2m 1f (good) in July last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.

Official BHA Rating 126

12 IRISH HILL (GER) (35)

Gr g Kingston Hill - Irresistable (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Owner: Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 8 Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 7 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN Breeder: Gestut Hachtsee Cross of Lorraine and sleeves.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 00-4020 CD

Freddie Gingell (5)

Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 18l behind Jay Jay Reilly at 18-1 when 9th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 125

R A C I N G PA G E S

25

3 1 3 M OT H I L L ( I R E ) ( 3 5 ) B g Golden Horn - Jilnaar (IRE) (Dansili) Owner: Mr J. Gray Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Joe Anderson (5)

Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 5 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE chevrons on sleeves.

Form: 42-2110

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 17l behind Jay Jay Reilly at 11-1 when eighth of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Sedgefield and Uttoxeter this season. Official BHA Rating 123

14 BAD (FR) (57)

Ben Jones

Gr g Morandi (FR) - Love Over Gold (FR) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Owner: Mr D. P. Howden Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 4 Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton Colours: EMERALD GREEN, Breeder: Mr Hugues Rousseau LIGHT GREEN epaulets.

Sponsor: Fitzdares Form: 106-323

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on heavy ground. Third of 14 behind Titan Discovery beaten 6l at 5-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good to soft) in December last year. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time..

Official BHA Rating 122

15 IN THE AIR (FR) (59)

B g Coastal Path - Sably (FR) (Marchand de Sable (USA)) Owner: Mr O. S. Harris Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 3 Trainer: Adam West, Epsom Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, Breeder: Mr Charles Magnien striped sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: 62-12PP D

Lee Edwards

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up 2 out when 6-1 at Newbury over 2m (soft) in a chase won by Etalon in December last year on his latest NH outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.

Official BHA Rating 121

16 ARQOOB (IRE) (35)

B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Via Ballycroy (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Owner: Little Staughton Farms Ltd Horse Age: 6 Weight: 10 2 Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK seams, Breeder: Rollx Syndicate striped sleeves, PINK cap.

Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP, GB Helicopters Form: 23-3153

Alice Stevens (5)

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good and soft ground. Third of 6 behind Rare Edition beaten 2 3/4l at 5-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m (good to soft) last month. Runs from 2lb out of handicap.

Official BHA Rating 118 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13, 14, 15. Blinkers worn by No. 12.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 14.

Stewards Note: TEDDY BLUE: Following its run on 13/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

MONVIEL: Following its run on 24/11/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.

ARQOOB: Following its run on 13/1/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

2023: IRISH HILL (GER) 5 10 13 Harry Cobden 10-3 (Paul Nicholls) 12 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.30pm 16/02/24)

6-1 Rare Edition (IRE), 7-1 Bad (FR), Monviel (IRE), 8-1 Irish Hill (GER), 9-1 Rambo T (IRE), 11-1 Teddy Blue (GER), 12-1 Hyland (FR), 14-1 Jay Jay Reilly (IRE), 16-1 Issam (FR), Santos Blue (GB) 18-1 Soaring Glory (IRE), 20-1 Mothill (IRE), 25-1 Arqoob (IRE), 33-1 Le Milos (GB), 40-1 Ostend(IRE), 50-1 In The Air (FR)

R E S U LT ST

D I S TA N C E

ND RD TH

2 6 R A C I N G PA G E S

TIME

3 RACE SUMMARY

RARE EDITION has only had the one go at this distance, when turned over at odds-on in the Sidney Banks last year, but it shouldn’t be a problem and he could still be ahead of his mark on the back of a comfortable success at Kempton last month. Rambo T did it easily at Newbury, while course winner Monviel returns to hurdles after a spell over the larger obstacles.

Last year’s winner Irish Hill and the improving Bad are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

RACE PREDICTOR Rare Edition

Rambo T

Monviel

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

STEP INTO ASCOT'S JUMPS SEASON

WHERE TRADITION MEETS THRILL Explore the Lookbook today ascot.com/jumps-lookbook

#AscotLooks

R A C I N G PA G E S

27

The International Sire Sensation

The fastest 2000 Guineas winner in history

Gr.1 winning son of pivotal

w

Outstanding first foals sold for up to 145,000gns

Colt out of Golden Spell

Colt out of Bella Nouf

Sold for 145,000gns to Good Will Bloodstock

Sold for 100,000gns to David Howden

“I absolutely loved the Kameko’s and ended up buying four!

The colt out of Golden Spell was a standout at the sale.”

“They were strikingly similar with a lot of strength and good walks.

There was plenty of judges going around the sales saying they liked the Kameko’s.”

Michael Fitzpatrick, Kilminfoyle House Stud

Joe Foley, Ballyhane Stud

Don’t miss his first yearlings selling this autumn!

w

QUEEN ANNE MEMBERSHIP

AT T E N D R OYA L A S C OT A N D T WO A S C OT R AC E DAY S F O R J U ST £9 9 * Visit Ascot.com/memberships *Exclusions Apply

JOCKEYS SUPPORTING JOCKEYS The Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) provides support to jockeys past and present who are injured, unable to ride or in need of help. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Fund and since being founded in 1964 the charity has helped thousands of jockeys and their families and has paid out over £20 million in charitable assistance.

The IJF Ascot Ambassador Programme has been set up to provide fine-dining guests with an informative insight from former jockeys on racedays. The programme has resulted in over £167,000 being raised to date to help the rehabilitation and care of many jockeys and beneficiaries.

Money raised has helped contribute towards equipping the IJF’s rehabilitation and fitness centres in Oaksey House, Peter O’Sullevan House, Jack Berry House and recently the newly opened Southwest Taunton Hub. The Ascot Ambassador programme has helped fund aqua rehabilitation equipment for the hydrotherapy pools and gym equipment. Additional equipment that is vital for ‘return to ride’ fitness assessments and injury prevention has also been purchased.

The programme has also provided over 1,800 injury management, physiotherapy and rehabilitation sessions via our centres.

“We are very grateful to Ascot and the racing public for their kind generosity via this fantastic initiative, raising vital funds for the Injured Jockeys Fund. We are sincerely grateful for the support which helps jockeys past and present.”

Lisa Hancock CEO, Injured Jockeys Fund

In recognition of this hugely successful programme, we have donated race naming rights to our 3.00pm race, “ The Injured Jockeys Fund Ambassadors Programme Swinley Handicap Steeple Chase.”

Donations can be made using the QR code and are gratefully received.

INJURED JOCKEYS FUND

31

R AC E 4 3.00PM T H E I N J U R E D J O C K EYS F U N D A M BA S SA D O R S P R O G R A M M E SW I N L EY H A N D I CA P ST E E P L E C H A S E RACE FINISH

(C L A S S 1 ) ( P R E M I E R H A N D I CA P) (G B B R AC E )

RACE START

About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) (Approx. 4,775metres) for five year olds and upwards Advertised Total Prize Fund £100000. Owners Prize Money: Winner £43580, Second £17890, Third £8950, Fourth £4470, Fifth £2240, Sixth £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) See page 55 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

1

THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE (IRE) (63)

B g Shantou (USA) - Didinas (FR) (Kaldou Star) Owner: McNeill Family Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Breeder: James Dunne Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions

Jockey Harry Cobden

Horse Age: 9 Weight: 12 0 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, MAROON sleeves and cap.

Form: U604-22 D

Has won four hurdle races, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1 1/4l by Broadway Boy when second of 8 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (soft) in December last year.

Official BHA Rating 152

2

V I CT TO R I N O ( F R ) ( 2 1)

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Victtorie (FR) (Vettori (IRE)) Owner: Martians Racing Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 8 Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE check, Breeder: Jean-Paul & Marie-Odile Deshayes striped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Sponsor: Faucets Limited, Spillers Horse Feeds Form: 504-110 CD

Charlie Deutsch

He has won four chases from 2m 1f to 3m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Ga Law when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month. Has won twice at Ascot this season.

Official BHA Rating 146

3

SHAN BLUE (IRE) (56)

B g Shantou (USA) - Lady Roberta (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Owner: Mr Colm Donlon Horse Age: 10 Weight: 11 5 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), Breeder: Desmond Amond ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW spots, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 62/P-PP3 D

Harry Skelton

Winner of a hurdle race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good to soft and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Third of 7 behind Triple Trade beaten 3/4l at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 3f (good) in December last year.

Official BHA Rating 143

4 IRON BRIDGE* (IRE) (52) B g Milan - Chit Chat (Bob Back (USA)) Owner: Hemmings Racing Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: Sean Murphy Sponsor: Trust Inns Limited

Kevin Brogan

Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 2 Colours: EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap.

Form: 5122-P2

Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 3f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 34l by Nassalam when second of 19 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 3m 7f (heavy) in December last year.

Official BHA Rating 140

5

R E V E L S H I L L ( I R E ) ( 2 94 )

B g Mahler - Chlolo Supreme (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Owner: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Revels Hil Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 13 Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe Colours: RED, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: Mrs Kay Cottrell sleeves, YELLOW stars, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Olive Print & Graphics Form: 1/24323- D

He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 16 behind Kitty’s Light beaten 8l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 3m 5f (good to soft) in April last year.

Official BHA Rating 137

3 2 R A C I N G PA G E S

Jonathan Burke

4 6

B A L LYG R I F I N C O T TAG E ( I R E ) ( 9 8 )

B g Stowaway - Long Long Time (IRE) (Dr Massini (IRE)) Owner: Friends From Insurance Horse Age: 9 Weight: 10 13 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: WHITE, RED triple diamond, Breeder: Crossogue Stud & G. Felisati diamonds on sleeves and cap.

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 4/1PP-3P D

Charlie Todd

Winner of a hurdle race, a chase and three point-to-points from 2m 6f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Pulled up 3 out when 25-1 at Wincanton over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Blackjack Magic in November last year on his latest outing.

Official BHA Rating 137

7

RAPPER (GB) (35)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Bling Noir (FR) (Moscow Society (USA)) Owner: The Home Farm Partnership Horse Age: 10 Weight: 10 13 Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow Colours: BLACK, GOLD braid, Breeder: Mr George Stanners sleeves and cap Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd Form: 15P-P4P

Stan Sheppard

Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 5f to 3m 2f on good and soft ground.

Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Warwick over 3m 5f (soft) in a chase won by My Silver Lining last month on his latest outing.

Official BHA Rating 137

8

D O YO U R J O B ( I R E ) ( 5 3 )

B g Fame And Glory - Full of Birds (FR) (Epervier Bleu) Owner: Mr Mark Dunphy Horse Age: 10 Weight: 10 11 Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star, BLACK sleeves, Breeder: Mrs C. J. Berry ORANGE stars, BLACK cap, ORANGE star.

Sponsor: Merribelle Stable Llc, Tote Form: 55-0001 D

Lilly Pinchin

Winner of two hurdle races, four chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. A winner at 10-3 in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 3f (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Our Jet by 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today.

Official BHA Rating 135

9

LARRY (GB) (26)

B g Midnight Legend - Gaspaisie (FR) (Beyssac (FR)) Owner: Galloping On The South Downs Partnership Horse Age: 11 Weight: 10 10 Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Colours: MAUVE and BLACK (quartered), Breeder: Cotley Hill Stud MAUVE sleeves, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Form: 023-401 CD

Tom Cannon

Has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and five chases from 2m 2f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 11-4 in a chase at Plumpton over 3m 2f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Jacamar by a neck.

Official BHA Rating 134

1 0 T O R N A N D F R AY E D ( F R ) ( 4 7 )

Sam

Twiston-Davies B g Califet (FR) - Chic Et Zen (FR) (Chichicastenango (FR)) Owner: Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie Horse Age: 10 Weight: 10 8 Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW stars, striped Breeder: S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery sleeves, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW striped cap.

Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited Form: 2P1/-F65

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 18-1 when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (heavy) last month..

Official BHA Rating 132 Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9.

Stewards Note: THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE: Following its run on 16/12/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

VICTTORINO: Following its run on 27/1/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

2023: CAP DU NORD (FR) 10 10 8 Jack Tudor 11-2 (Christian Williams) 14 ran *First Preference 3.15 Haydock: Iron Bridge

BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.30pm 16/02/24)

7-2 Victtorino (FR), 4-1 Threeunderthrufive (IRE), 11-2 Iron Bridge (IRE), 7-1 Shan Blue (IRE), 17-2 Revels Hill (IRE), 11-1 Do Your Job (IRE), 12-1 Larry (GB), 14-1 Torn And Frayed (FR), 22-1 Ballygrifincottage (IRE), 25-1 Rapper (GB)

R A C I N G PA G E S

33

4 RACE SUMMARY

REVELS HILL has threatened to land a race of this nature, as evidenced by his third in the corresponding event from this mark 12 months ago. He travelled strongly into contention in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown when last seen, before weakening late on, so he might be worth chancing now dropped in trip on his comeback. Threeunderthrufive appeals as a likely candidate having occupied the runner-up berth on his last two starts, while others to note include Shan Blue and Victtorino.

RACE PREDICTOR Revels Hill

Threeunderthrufive

Shan Blue

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

ST ND

TIME

RD TH

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

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

LONGINES DOLCEVITA × YVY

MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH CONNECTION CREW Connection Crew are a social enterprise who provide trusted crew to build exceptional experiences and places.

To find out more, visit: Linked In: @connection-crew-cic Instagram: @connectioncrewcic Facebook: @ConnectionCrew Twitter: @ConnectionCrew We’re proud to celebrate the positive social impact achieved through our work with Connection Crew!

Over the last 12 months we’ve generated 390 hours of work for people who’ve been affected by homelessness or who face barriers to work.

By using their environmentally-sound crew, we’ve also helped offset 1,788.9 kilos of carbon at the same time.

By working with Connection Crew, we’re helping reach and support people furthest from the job market to access training, mentoring and employment opportunities. And in a year marked with continued turbulence with many households under pressure from the rising cost of living, the need for a sustained living wage income is critical.

36 CONNECTION CREW

R AC E 5 3.36PM T H E B E T FA I R A S C O T STEEPLE CHASE ( C L A S S 1 ) ( G R A D E 1 ) ( G B B R AC E )

RACE FINISH

RACE START

Two miles about five furlongs (2m 5f 8yds) (Approx. 4,205 metres) for five year olds and upwards, Advertised Total Prize Fund £175000. Owners Prize Money: Winner £76265, Second £31308, Third £15663, Fourth £7823. (Penalty Value £99662.50) A See page 55 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

1

A H OY S E N O R ( I R E ) ( 2 1 )

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dara Supreme (IRE) (Darazari (IRE)) Owner: Wymer & Russell Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Colours: RED, BLACK epaulets and Breeder: Mr D.P. Constable armlets, BLACK cap, RED star.

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Form: 1F2-PP4

Jockey Derek Fox

Winner of two hurdle races, four chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 10l behind Capodanno when fourth of 6 at 10-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Paddy Power Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 163

2

L’ H O M M E P R E S S E ( F R ) ( 2 7 )

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Romance Turgot (FR) (Bateau Rouge) Owner: DFA Racing (Pink & Edwards) Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE sleeves, DARK Breeder: Mr Bernard Camp GREEN seams, WHITE cap, DARK GREEN star.

Sponsor: Faucets Limited Form: 113/1U-1 CD

Charlie Deutsch

Has won a hurdle race and seven chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft.

Won on his latest outing in a chase when 8-11fav at Lingfield over 2m 6f (soft) last month, beating Protektorat by 2 1/4l.

Official BHA Rating 170

3

PIC D’ORHY (FR) (35)

B g Turgeon (USA) - Rose Candy (FR) (Roli Abi (FR)) Owner: Mrs Johnny de la Hey Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK hoops, Breeder: Mr J. Contou Carrere & Mr Y. Broca armlets and cap.

Sponsor: Morson Group Form: 1121-12 CD BF

Harry Cobden

Has won four hurdle races and eight chases from 1m 7f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft.

Beaten 1 3/4l by Banbridge when second of 5 at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Coral Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 162

4 S A I L AWAY ( F R ) ( 2 1 )

Gr g Martaline - Baraka du Berlais (FR) (Bonnet Rouge (FR)) Owner: Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Horse Age: 8 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE hoops and Breeder: S.A.R.L. Phoenix Eventing armlets, hooped cap.

Sponsor: John Cotton (Group) Ltd Form: 121-564

Harry Skelton

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 3m on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Annual Invictus when fourth of 18 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 3m (good) last month.

Official BHA Rating 142 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4.

Stewards Note: AHOY SENOR: Following its run on 27/1/2024 it was reported that the jockey’s right stirrup leather snapped.

PIC D’ORHY: Following its run on 13/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

2023: SHISHKIN (IRE) 9 11 10 Nico de Boinville 2-1 (Nicky Henderson) 6 ran

3 8 R A C I N G PA G E S

5 BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.30pm 16/02/24)

4-5 L’homme Presse (FR), 9-4 Pic D’orhy (FR), 11-2 Ahoy Senor (IRE), 50-1 Sail Away (FR)

RACE SUMMARY

L’HOMME PRESSE returned from over a year off with a more comfortable victory than the margin would suggest at Lingfield. Venetia Williams’ stable star holds all the aces providing this doesn’t come too soon and he is expected to repel the likely challenge of Pic D’Orhy, who found only Ryanair favourite Banbridge too strong in the Silviniaco Conti at Kempton. Ahoy Senor suffered tack issues but still showed more enthusiasm when fourth in the Cotswold Chase and he should not be underestimated. Official ratings would suggest Sail Away has it all to do.

RACE PREDICTOR L’Homme Presse

Pic D’Orhy

Ahoy Senor

R E S U LT ST

D I S TA N C E

ND RD

TIME

TH

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

RETURN YOUR RE-CUP Ascot bars now use RE-CUP reusable glasses Please return to any bar or use the RE-CUP return bins

THE RACE IS ON TO REDUCE PLASTIC WASTE

R A C I N G PA G E S

39

WELCOMING BOX4KIDS

Today we are delighted to welcome beneficiaries of The Barrie Wells Trust, a charity founded and funded by Barrie Wells MBE who runs the Box4Kids initiative. The charity is unique in that it does not ask for any monetary donations, just simply the kind donation of executive boxes.

Box4Kids invites seriously ill and disabled children to enjoy a sporting or entertainment event in the luxury of an executive box.

Comfortable and safe, a box is an ideal environment for a child who normally is not able to attend sporting or entertainment events due to their illness or disability. Most importantly, it’s the perfect way to make a child feel special for the day, giving them a VIP experience to remember.

The Trust collaborates with over 250 sports clubs, entertainment venues and boxholders who kindly donate their boxes. To date, over 17,000 children and their families have enjoyed a Box4Kids experience. The Trust have a network of over 201 hospitals, hospices, and charities across the UK including Great Ormond Street, Royal Manchester

Children’s, Great North Children’s and Alder Hey who nominate children to attend.

Getting involved is easy. Whether you’re a business, a club, event venue or an individual, Box4kids invites you to donate your box and aims to make it as simple as possible. Just choose an event you’d like to donate your box for and its team does the rest, from organising logistics, inviting children from local hospitals for the day and hosting them with their families.

If you are interested in donating your executive box, or would like to find out more about the Trust and Box4Kids, you can contact the team directly at info@barriewells.org or via the office on 01524 590600.

Our 4.10pm race has been named “The Ascot Racecourse Supports Box4Kids Handicap Hurdle Race” and the children have the honour of judging the best turned out horse.

B OX 4 K I D S

41

R AC E 6 4 .1 0 P M T H E A S C O T R AC E C O U R S E S U P P O R T S B OX 4 K I D S H A N D I C A P H U R D L E R AC E ( C L A S S 3 ) ( C H A L L E N G E R STAY E R S H U R D L E S E R I E S Q UA L I F I E R )

RACE FINISH

RACE START

Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 118yds) (Approx. 4,745 metres) for four year olds and upwards Advertised Total Prize Fund £18650. Owners Prize Money: Winner £7533, Second £3765, Third £1884,Fourth £942, Fifth £470. (Penalty Value £9849.06) See page 55 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

1

HURRICANE HARVEY (GB) (43)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Camp Fire (IRE) (Lahib (USA)) Owner: Dr Richard and Anne Rowland Horse Age: 10 Weight: 12 1 Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Colours: PINK, BLACK star, PINK sleeves, Breeder: Mr J. L. Skinner BLACK stars, PINK cap, BLACK star.

Sponsor: Bresbet Form: 02-3043 D

Jockey Jack Hogan (3)

Winner of four hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on good to soft and soft ground.

Third of 5 behind Saint Davy beaten 31l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 3m (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 126

2

SUPREME GIFT (IRE) (19)

B g Getaway (GER) - Prairie Call (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Owner: Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington Horse Age: 7 Weight: 12 1 Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow Colours: RED, EMERALD GREEN and Breeder: Imelda Harney RED striped sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.

Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd Form: 04-314P C D

Alice Stevens (5)

Winner of three hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up 2 out when 8-1 at Hereford over 2m 5f (good to soft) in a chase won by Henry’s Friend last month on his latest outing.

Official BHA Rating 126

3

FA I R F R O N T I E R E S ( I R E ) ( 5 3 )

Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cappawhite Lass (IRE) (Oscar Schindler (IRE)) Owner: The Front Ears Horse Age: 9 Weight: 12 0 Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Colours: ROYAL BLUE and ORANGE stripes, ROYAL Breeder: Tim Coughlan BLUE sleeves, ORANGE and ROYAL BLUE striped cap.

Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd Form: 5116/-PF

David Bass

He has won three hurdle races from 2m 5f to 2m 7f on good to soft and soft ground. Fell having jumped the last when 7-1 at Wetherby over 2m 5f (soft) in a hurdle race won by The Four Sixes in December last year on his latest outing.

Official BHA Rating 125

4 LO U P D E M AU L D E ( F R ) ( 2 3 )

B g Loup Breton (IRE) - Onolita Saulaie (FR) (Nononito (FR)) Owner: Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Horse Age: 7 Weight: 12 0 Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon Colours: EMERALD GREEN, Breeder: S.C.E.A. De Maulde et al BLACK cross belts and armlets.

Form: 12140-2

Toby Wynne (3)

He has won four hurdle races from 3m 1f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 4l by Beachcomber when second of 13 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 125

5

M T F U G I PA R K * ( I R E ) ( 2 5 )

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - The Real Athlete (IRE) (Presenting) Owner: Tanzanite Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 12 Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Colours: ROYAL BLUE, GOLD braids, collar, Breeder: Vincent and Jimmy Lawler cuffs, armlets and cap, ROYAL BLUE tassel Sponsor: Wasdell Group Form: 1-11 D

He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on good to soft and heavy ground.

Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-4fav at Leicester over 2m 4f (heavy) last month, beating Alcedo by 1/2l. Has also won at Ffos Las this season.

Official BHA Rating 123

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

Kevin Brogan

6 6

HONOR GREY (IRE) (482)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Rose Island (Jupiter Island) Owner: Mr & Mrs J Tuttiett Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton Colours: PINK and MAUVE stripes, Breeder: R. McCarthy hooped cap.

Sponsor: Fitzdares Form: 5011/31- D

Ben Jones

He has won three hurdle races from 3m to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) on his latest outing in October ‘22, beating Glimpse Of Gala by 3/4l.

Official BHA Rating 121

7

D O N ’ T R I G H T LY K N O W * ( G B ) ( 2 5 )

Ch m Malinas (GER) - Thebelloftheball (Classic Cliche (IRE)) Owner: Mr J. P. Selby Horse Age: 9 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BROWN spots on Breeder: J. P. Selby sleeves, BROWN cap, LIGHT BLUE spots.

Form: 0/2/-1232

Miss Chloe Emsley (7)

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 2m 7f on good to soft ground. Beaten 1l

by Gaye Legacy when second of 16 at 14-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 3m (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 121

8

COCO MADEMOISELLE (IRE) (36)

B or Br m Doyen (IRE) - Towermore Lass (IRE) (Presenting) Owner: Mr Garry Wilson Horse Age: 6 Weight: 11 10 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE stripe, ORANGE sleeves, Breeder: Mrs L. Mohammed DARK BLUE stars, ORANGE cap, DARK BLUE star.

Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 611-212 D BF

Harry Skelton

She has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 2l by Springtime Promise when second of 11 at 1-3fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 121

9

ASTRONOMIC VIEW (GB) (42)

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Winter Scene (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Owner: Mr D. V. Gardner Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 4 Trainer: Susan Gardner, Longdown Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW sash, Breeder: Mrs C. L. Alers-Hankey ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, hooped cap.

Sponsor: Woodhayes Stud Form: 3-53222 BF

Lucy Gardner

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 6l

by Rare Clouds when second of 7 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 5f (heavy) last month.

Official BHA Rating 115

10 EXMOOR FOREST (IRE) (17)

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Horner Vale (IRE) (Vinnie Roe (IRE)) Owner: West Country Hillbillies 2 Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Nigel Hawke, Tiverton Colours: MAUVE, WHITE sash, hooped Breeder: P. M. Prior-Wandesforde sleeves, WHITE cap.

Sponsor: Junction 24 Ltd Form: 34-1PP4

Miss Ella Herbison (7)

A winner of a hurdle race at 3m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Wrappedupinmay when fourth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 113

1 1 H AVA I L A ( I R E ) ( 2 2 ) Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Waila (Notnowcato) Owner: Havaila Partnership Trainer: Anthony Charlton, Warminster Breeder: Southcourt Stud

Harry Cobden

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 1 Colours: DARK GREEN, PINK epaulets.

Form: 6231-61

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 10-3jt-fav at Sandown over 2m 4f (soft) last month, beating Issam by 2 1/2l.

Official BHA Rating 112

12 SPORTING MIKE (IRE) (64)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Kates The Boss (IRE) (Coroner (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 1 Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton Colours: DARK BLUE, RED stripe, RED and Breeder: Declan Phelan DARK BLUE diabolo on sleeves, RED cap.

Sponsor: Fitzdares Form: 0432-60 D

Beau Morgan (5)

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Prairie Wolf when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.

Official BHA Rating 112

R A C I N G PA G E S

43

6 13 CROSSING THE BAR (IRE) (20)

B g Poet’s Voice - Ship’s Biscuit (Tiger Hill (IRE)) Owner: Salvo & Alex Giannini Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Breeder: Philip Newton

Joe Anderson (5)

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 11 0 Colours: YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN star, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, YELLOW cap, EMERALD GREEN star.

Form: 556450

He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on good and soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Jaytee at 17-2 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (good) last month.

Official BHA Rating 111

1 4 RA R E C LO U DS (G B ) (4 2 )

B g Cloudings (IRE) - Rare Vintage (IRE) (Germany (USA)) Owner: Rupert Martin Horse Age: 10 Weight: 10 13 Trainer: Simon Earle, Warminster Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW Breeder: Wood Farm Stud diamonds.

Sponsor: Lillycombe Sporting Club Ltd Form: 44-2331

James Bowen

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on good and heavy ground. A winner at 15-2 in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 5f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Astronomic View by 6l.

Official BHA Rating 110

1 5 I ’ M A S TA R M A N ( G B ) ( 2 6 )

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Strathtay (Pivotal) Owner: Mr Mark Rimell Trainer: Mark Rimell, Witney Breeder: Mrs M. R. T. Rimell

Charlie Deutsch

Horse Age: 11 Weight: 10 7 Colours: BLACK and RED stripes, hooped sleeves, quartered cap.

Form: PP2441

He has won three hurdle races from 2m 6f to 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 3m 1f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Flemen’s Tipple by 1 1/4l.

Official BHA Rating 104 Visor worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 12, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 13, 15.

2023: THOMAS MOR (IRE) 6 12 0 Tom O’Brien 10-3 (David Pipe) 12 ran *First Preference 4.25 Haydock: Mt Fugi Park, Don’t Rightly Know

BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.30pm 16/02/24)

5-1 Mt Fugi Park (IRE), 13-2 Coco Mademoiselle (IRE), 17-2 Loup de Maulde (FR), 10-1 Havaila (IRE), Rare Clouds (GB), 11-1 Honor Grey (IRE), 12-1 Astronomic V iew (GB), 14-1 Don’t Rightly Know (GB), 18-1 I’m A Starman (GB), 20-1 Hurricane Harvey (GB), 25-1 Fair Frontieres (IRE), 33-1 Supreme Gift ( IRE), 4 0-1 C rossing T he Bar (IRE), 50-1 Sporting Mike (IRE), 66-1 Exmoor Forest (IRE)

RACE SUMMARY

LOUP DE MAULDE returned from a 281-day break to finish second in a Pertemps qualifier at Huntingdon and has only been put up 2lb. Robbie Llewellyn’s gelding may have been let off lightly and has cheekpieces reapplied, so he shades the vote. Coco Mademoiselle failed to land the odds in a novice hurdle, also at Huntingdon, but her Lingfield victory prior to that suggests she could be capable off a mark of 121. Last-time-out winners Havaila and Rare Clouds are other alternatives.

RACE PREDICTOR Loup De Maulde

Coco Mademoiselle

Havaila

R E S U LT ST

D I S TA N C E

ND RD TH

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

TIME

2023 HI G HLI G HTS

CH A R I T Y

Beneficiaries from The Not Forgotten charity presenting trophies at the November Racing Weekend in tandem with donated race naming rights.

OVER

5,000

RACEDAY TICKETS DONATED TO CHARITY / COMMUNITY WITH OVER

2,500

DONATED TO BLUE LIGHT TICKETS

£90K

LAUNCHED IMPACT FUND TO SUPPORT MULTI-YEAR CHARITY PROJECTS

16

RACE TITLES

DONATED TO CHARITY

To learn more about our charity & community programme, visit: ascot.com/ascot-racecourse-supports

EQUINE AND HUMAN WELFARE AT ASCOT RACECOURSE

The safety and welfare of horses and jockeys is paramount throughout the year at Ascot.

In recent years we have invested significantly to improve our facilities on and off the track to ensure we provide the very best care and attention for all participants.

Nowhere is this better demonstrated than in the changes made to the racing surface itself during the redevelopment in 2006. The key elements of the project were to camber the home and old paddock bends and to remove the road crossings over the track, replacing them with underpasses.

Further improvements to equine welfare provision were made as part of a £700,000 project to create an enhanced unsaddling area in 2016. Increased in size to accommodate large field races more comfortably, the Unsaddling Enclosure Lawn also has equine misting fans to aid with post-race cooling of horses.

For Jumps racing, we introduced one-fit padded hurdles at the start of the 2018 season, becoming the first Grade 1 track to do so. Vets generally find fewer superficial injuries with horses running over padded hurdles compared to the traditional birch hurdle.

At the start of the 2022/23 season, the wood and vinyl padding on the take-off boards, guard rails and top boards for all chase fences and hurdles were switched from orange to white.

This was part of an industry-wide project following research from Exeter University that showed white provides increased contrast and visibility for horses, leading to improved jumping performance.

Four specifically qualified equine vets are on duty every raceday, dedicated to the welfare of all the horses. During each race, vets follow the runners by car and can respond to and attend a casualty generally within a minute – as fast as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties.

Ascot’s two permanent veterinary boxes are supplemented with an X-Ray machine for every meeting to assist with swift diagnosis before administration of treatment on site or any movement necessary to equine hospitals.

There are two equine ambulances on course at all times and three ambulances for any incidents involving injuries to jockeys. The jockeys’ facilities at Ascot include a medical treatment room, rest rooms and a dedicated room for physiotherapy.

E Q U I N E A N D H U M A N W E L FA R E AT A S C O T 4 6

YARDS OPEN FROM 9.00am

THE PETER O’SULLEVAN

2024 LAMBOURN

OPEN DAY GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 29th

A Grea t Family Day Ou t

SOME OF OUR MAIN ATTRACTIONS • Celebrity Show Jumping • Derby Hoppers Celebrity Racing • All Steps Formation Riding • Dog Show • Schooling over Fences & Hurdles • Parade of Equine Heroes

AND MUCH MORE! ENTRANCE £15 (£10 from 1.00pm) | Children Under 12 FREE | FREE Car Parking OUTSIDE CHANCE BAR from 12 noon. Tradestands open from 10.00am.

This programme may be liable to change. Proceeds to Lambourn Valley Housing Trust and local charities.

ADVANCE TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION

www.lambournopenday.com

Like Us @lambournopenday

R AC E 7 4.45PM THE BRITISH EBF MARES’ OPEN N AT I O N A L H U N T F L AT R A C E ( C L A S S 2 ) ( C AT E G O R Y 1 E L I M I N AT I O N ) ( G B B R AC E )

RACE FINISH

RACE START

About two miles (1m 7f 152yds) (Approx. 3,165 metres) for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares Advertised Total Prize Fund £15000. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6260, Second £3131, Third £1565, Fourth £783. (Penalty Value £8169) A See page 55 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

1

ANNO POWER (IRE) (89)

B m Affinisea (IRE) - Anno Whyte (IRE) (Stowaway) Owner: Pat & Edward Dolan-Abrahams Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe Colours: YELLOW, BLACK stars on sleeves, Breeder: Ronnie O’Neill YELLOW cap, BLACK star.

Sponsor: Grosvenor Sport Form: 2 BF

Jockey Jonathan Burke

Half-sister to Lecky Watson, won over hurdles at 2m 7f. Beaten 2 1/4l by Dunskay when second of 12 at 11-4jt-fav on her racecourse debut at Exeter over 2m 1f (good to soft) in November last year.

She is wearing a hood for the first time.

Official BHA Rating -

2

BARRA BLUE (GB) (-)

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Arrucian (Medicean) Owner: Mr J. C. S. Wilson Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Breeder: Grove Farm Stud Sponsor: Bresbet

Dam a lightly raced maiden.

3

Connor Brace

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED star, BEIGE sleeves, RED cap.

Form:

Official BHA Rating -

B R I E R Y B U T T E R F LY ( G B ) ( - )

B m Getaway (GER) - Briery Belle (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Owner: Mrs H Plumbly J Trafford K Deane S Holme Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow Colours: RED, WHITE spots and sleeves, Breeder: Simon and Helen Plumbly BLACK cap.

Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd Form:

Alice Stevens

Dam won twice in chases at 2m 4f and twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and 2m 5f.

Official BHA Rating -

4 HIT FOR SIXTY (GB) (-) Ch m Jack Hobbs - Over Sixty (Overbury (IRE)) Owner: Mr & Mrs Christopher Harris Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder: Old Rectory Stud Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

Tom Cannon

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK cross belts, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap.

Form:

Half-sister to Cheddleton, won twice in chases at 2m, twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f and in NH flat race at 2m..

Official BHA Rating -

5

KHUTULUN KHAN (IRE) (-)

B m Milan - Peggy Cullen (IRE) (Presenting) Owner: Ms E. L. Banks Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket Breeder: Killian Traynor Sponsor: GB Helicopters

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Colours: PURPLE, ORANGE stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PURPLE armlets, ORANGE cap.

Form:

Half-sister to Rathvinden, won six times in chases between 2m 2f and 4m, twice in NH flat races at 2m and 2m 2f and over hurdles at 2m including a Grade 2 race.

Official BHA Rating -

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

Nico de Boinville

7 6

L A DY JAG O ( I R E ) ( 4 3 )

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Clara Mc Cloud (IRE) (Cloudings (IRE)) Owner: Mr Robert Kirkland Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Colours: RED, BLACK armlets.

Breeder: D. Condon Form: 1-03 Sponsor: Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

Harry Skelton

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Third of 9 behind Bellas Bridge beaten 6l at 11-2 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Ludlow over 2m (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating -

7

M O E T AT U P T O N ( I R E ) ( 3 1 5 )

B m Mahler - Brook Style (IRE) (Alderbrook) Owner: Mrs Jane Organ Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Breeder: J. Mulcahy

Sam Twiston-Davies

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, LIGHT BLUE chevron, chevrons on sleeves.

Form: P-

Pulled up when 5-1fav at Kimble over 3m in a point-to-point race won by Paper Mill in April last year on her racecourse debut. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with F A Hutsby.

Official BHA Rating -

8

R E A LTA L I AT H ( I R E ) ( 6 1 )

Gr m Kingston Hill - Crowning Virtue (IRE) (Jimble (FR)) Owner: Glassex Holdings Ltd Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Trainer: Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW check, Breeder: David Russell ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Sponsor: 1Account Ltd Form: 13 BF

James Bowen

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Third of 11 behind Lady D’arbanville beaten 8l at 9-4fav on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Plumpton over 2m 2f (good to soft) in December last year.

Official BHA Rating -

9

R OA R I N G H O M E ( G B ) ( 4 3 )

B m Jack Hobbs - Koolala (IRE) (Kayf Tara) Owner: Joanna Wellesley & Nicola Turner Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow Breeder: Marston Stud Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd

Stan Sheppard

Horse Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK star, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap.

Form: 2

Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 6f and in NH flat race at 2m. Beaten 2 3/4l by Bellas Bridge when second of 9 at 9-1 on her racecourse debut at Ludlow over 2m (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating -

10 NALA THE LIONESS (GB) (18)

B f Roaring Lion (USA) - Rive Gauche (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Owner: Mrs Elaine M. Burke Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 4 Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED seams, Breeder: Humber Bloodstock striped sleeves, RED cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd Form: 22 BF

Harry Cobden

Placed in two NH flat races from two starts. Beaten a neck by Not Now Nathaniel when second of 12 at 10-11fav on her latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Newcastle over 2m last month.

Official BHA Rating -

11 SURREY NEMESIS (GB) (20) B f Linda’s Lad - Narla (Nayef (USA)) Owner: All Seasons Racing Trainer: Adam West, Epsom Breeder: Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill

Lee Edwards

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 10 4 Colours: ROYAL BLUE and RED diamonds, BLACK sleeves, BROWN cap, RED diamond.

Form: 00

Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Tom Doniphon when 11th of 12 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (soft) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time..

Official BHA Rating Hood worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11.

2023: POLITACUS (IRE) 5 10 13 Liam Harrison 15-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 14 ran

BETTING FORECAST: (correct as of 12.30pm 16/02/24)

4-1 Anno Power (IRE), 9-2 Nala The Lioness (GB), 8-1 Roaring Home (GB), 10-1 Barra Blue (GB), Hit For Sixty (GB), Lady Jago (IRE), Realta Liath (IRE), 14-1 Moet At Upton (IRE), 16-1 Khutulun Khan (IRE), 22-1 Briery Butterfly (GB), 300-1 Surrey Nemesis (GB)

R A C I N G PA G E S

49

7 RACE SUMMARY

ANNO POWER shaped with plenty of promise on her debut at Exeter when second behind a subsequent winner and she would have learned a great deal from the experience. Harry Fry’s mare goes in a first-time hood and could prove very hard to beat with normal improvement. Roaring Home had Lady Jago a place behind when runner-up at Ludlow and is expected to confirm that form to have a say, while any market support for Khutulun Khan with Nico de Boinville booked should also be noted.

RACE PREDICTOR Anno Power

Roaring Home

Khutulun Khan

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

ST ND

TIME

RD TH

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

5 0 R A C I N G PA G E S

COMING UP AT ASCOT S P R I N G FA M I LY RACEDAY S U N D AY 2 4 t h M A R C H The final fixture of Ascot’s Jumps season, and our first family raceday of 2024, combines exhilarating Jumps racing and countryside-themed attractions to ensure plenty of action both on and off the track.

There are animals to encounter, roaming entertainers to meet and arts and crafts skills to learn. But that’s not all; follow our Furlong Friends trail, sit-back and watch a cinema screening or maybe even get your face painted. And no wondrous day would be complete without a visit from The Gruffalo himself – have your camera at the ready for the opportunity to meet-and-greet.

Tickets from £30 per person Under 18s go free Group rates available

ROYA L AS COT T R IAL S DAY W E D N E S D AY 1 s t M AY Ascot’s inaugural meeting of the 2024 Flat season is a top-class affair which provides an important opportunity for horses to gain valuable experience at the track ahead of the Royal Meeting in June. Off the track, this is a leisurely day to socialise, have a flutter and sample the bars and restaurants on offer.

Tickets from £20 Under 18s go free Group rates available

52 COMING UP AT ASCOT

PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0% MAY RACING WEEKEND

18th-22nd JUNE Royal Ascot

12th & 13th JULY Summer Mile Weekend

JUL

Tickets from £20 per person Under 18s go free Group rates available

10th & 11th MAY Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% May Racing Weekend JUN

Several competitive handicaps make up the card on Friday, promising a fantastic afternoon’s racing, while on Saturday the highlight is The Victoria Cup, a valuable seven-furlong heritage handicap that tends to attract proven course specialists and interesting, less exposed youngsters alike.

1st MAY Royal Ascot Trials Day

MAY

An action-packed couple of days with the perfect combination of thrilling racing and an atmosphere made for socialising.

24th MARCH Spring Family Raceday

MAR

1 0 t h & 1 1 t h M AY

2024 FIXTURES

26th & 27th JULY QIPCO King George Weekend 10th AUGUST Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup

AUG

6th & 7th SEPTEMBER September Racing Weekend

SEP

4th & 5th OCTOBER Autumn Racing Weekend and Beer Festival

OCT

19th OCTOBER QIPCO British Champions Day NOV

2nd NOVEMBER Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday 22nd & 23rd NOVEMBER November Racing Weekend

Book at ascot.com Or call 0344 346 3000 COMING UP AT ASCOT 53

DEC

20th & 21st DECEMBER Howden Christmas Racing Weekend

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

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. (Chairman and His Majesty’s Representative) Felicity Barnard Lady Celina Carter Ian McGregor CVO Harry Morley Jonathan Parker Lisa Perrin Nick Smith LVO Alastair Warwick

S T E WA R D S

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward) William Barlow (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Josie Brown-Smith Simon Kirk Gwen Thomas Cody Watkins Richard Westropp

OFFICIALS

Starters James Stenning William Jardine Clerk of the Scales Robert Cuthbert Judge Emily Jones

A S C OT R AC E C O U R S E L I M I T E D B OA R D Felicity Barnard Ian McGregor CVO Jonathan Parker Nick Smith LVO Neil Theuma Alastair Warwick

A S C OT R AC E C O U R S E BETTING & GAMING L I M I T E D B OA R D Felicity Barnard Christopher Collard Ian McGregor CVO Nigel Payne Nick Smith LVO Alastair Warwick

COMPANY SECRETARY Christopher Collard

Doctors Dr Roger Goulds Dr Guy Mitchell Dr Peter Johnson Dr Ramy Saker Commentator Simon Holt Betting Ring Manager Andrew Boardley Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers Kelly Corke Peter Double Sarah Collins Carol Leggett Darren Stone

Veterinary Officer Amy Hawthorn Veterinary Surgeons Simon Knapp BVSc, MRCVS Martin Watson, BVSc, MRCVS, Andrew Hamilton, LVO BSc, BVetMed, MRCVS Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course Chris Stickels Designated Safeguarding Lead Ian McGregor CVO

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.15 - THE ASCOT SHOP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse, the second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. For novice five-year-olds and upwards.

Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £125 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Weights: 11st 2lb each, mares allowed 7lb. Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race, 5lb, of two hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race, 8lb. Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £125.

Closed February 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £9938, Second £4968, Third £2485, Fourth £1243, Fifth £620, Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.50 - THE SODEXO LIVE! REYNOLDSTOWN NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42712 to the winning horse, the second to receive £16027, the third £8025, the fourth £3997 and the fifth £2010. For novice five-year-olds and upwards. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £375 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 10lb, 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb, mares allowed 7lb. Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase, 3lb, of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb. SODEXO has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse.

All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Sodexo. 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. 7 entries at £375. Closed February 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £32685, Second £13418, Third £6713, Fourth £3353, Fifth £1680. (Penalty Value £42712.50) A SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

5 4 T O D AY ’ S O F F I C I A L S

Third Race 2.25 - THE THOROUGHBRED INDUSTRY EMPLOYEE AWARDS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse, the second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. For four-year-olds and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower, with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Penalties, after February 10th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 6lb. . ASCOT will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a £200 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 32 entries, 9 at £50 and 23 at £250. Closed February 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £19875, Second £9935, Third £4970, Fourth £2485, Fifth £1240, Sixth £620.

(Penalty Value £26015). Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.00 - THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME SWINLEY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse, the second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340. For five-year-olds and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower, with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Penalties, after February 10th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb. Ascot Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £200 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 17 entries, 3 at £100 and 14 at £500. Closed February 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £43580, Second £17890, Third £8950, Fourth £4470, Fifth £2240, Sixth £1120.

(Penalty Value £56950).

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.36 - THE BETFAIR ASCOT STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £99662 to the winning horse, the second to receive £37397, the third £18725 and the fourth £9327. For five-year-olds and upwards which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £875 stake, supplementary entry by noon, February 14th and pay £5000 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lb, 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb, mares allowed 7lb. BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair. 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. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Horses will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day. 5 entries at £875. Closed February 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £76265, Second £31308, Third £15663, Fourth £7823. (Penalty Value £99662.50) SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.10 - THE ASCOT RACECOURSE SUPPORTS Box4Kids HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9849 to the winning horse, the second to receive £4531, the third £2265, the fourth £1133 and the fifth £565. For four-year-olds and upwards, rated 0-125 (also open to horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £86 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher or £17 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower, with £69 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Penalties, after February 10th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. ASCOT will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 30th March, 2024. 29 entries, at £86. Closed February 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £7533, Second £3765, Third £1884, Fourth £942, Fifth £470. (Penalty Value £9849.06) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.45 - THE BRITISH EBF MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. For four, five and six year old fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible and have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £75 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb, 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb. Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb, of 2 races 7lb. ASCOT will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 14 entries at £75. Closed February 12th, 2024. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6260, Second £3131, Third £1565, Fourth £783. (Penalty Value £8169) A SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE.

R AC E C O N D I T I O N S

55

GENERAL INFORMATION We hope you have enjoyed your day at Ascot and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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

CONTACT INFORMATION If you need to speak to a member of the team please call 0344 346 3000 or email enquiries@ascot.com

LOST PROPERTY For lost property enquiries please call 0344 346 3000 (Monday to Friday) or email a full description of the lost item and any indication of when and where it was lost to lost.property@ascot.com

FEEDBACK We would welcome and appreciate all feedback from your day at Ascot. If you would like to share your experience, please email feedback@ascot.com

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

Our official photographers are: Getty Images – gettyimages.co.uk Megan Ridgewell - meganrosephotography.photoshelter.com

HORSE WELFARE At all meetings there is a team of specially qualified vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses.

During each race vets follow the horse by car and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties. It is standard practise for screens to be fixed around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This does not reflect the severity of an injury, just allows the vet some privacy and the patient a calm environment in which to recover. Please do not always assume the worst if you see screens around a fallen horse.

ABANDONMENT POLICY In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on entrance money and car parks will only be made in the following circumstances: a) Abandonment before the running of the first race – full refund. b) Abandonment before the third or feature race, whichever is later – 50% refund In the event of an abandonment, please apply to the Ticketing Team in writing within three days for a refund.

HBLB The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £320,049 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 22nd March 2024.

56

THERE’S YOU YOU, YOU, THEN THERE’S

18-22 JUNE 2024 BOOK NOW AT ASCOT.COM

SHISHKIN ( front cover)

Winner of the 2023 Betfair Ascot Chase Jockey: Nico de Boinville Trainer: Nicky Henderson Owner: Mrs J Donnelly Breeder: C J & E B Bennett

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