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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME Welcome to the first day of the Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Racing Weekend. We would like to extend our grateful thanks to Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% for their continued sponsorship of this exciting weekend, including four races on today’s card, which has seen a number of future stars emerge in recent years. The opening Peroni Azzurro 0.0% Handicap often throws up contenders for the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot while last year on this day we saw Miss Rascal break her maiden before going on to run well in the Queen Mary Stakes. Glenfinnan also took the Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Italy Handicap before running well in the Wokingham Stakes over the same course and distance, so there should be plenty of pointers for the Royal Meeting. As well as Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%, we would like to extend our thanks to Juddmonte, British EBF, and Palmer & Co Champagne for their generous sponsorship support. We also celebrate the 20th anniversary of Motivator’s Derby win at Epsom, a truly unforgettable day for the Royal Ascot Racing Club and its members, with the fifth race on today’s card named in his honour. Earlier this week, Ascot Racecourse Supports celebrated the annual Racing Together Community Week with a company litter pick in the local area. This forms part of our wider corporate volunteering week which takes place in September. We are also delighted to welcome the Riding a Dream Academy who will receive a £1,000 cheque as the winners of our Bet With Ascot Donation Box scheme for the 2024/25 Jumps Season. Tomorrow, on the final day of the Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Racing Weekend, the feature race is the historic £100,000 Schweppes Victoria Cup. We hope to see you back here again. Yours sincerely,

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

WELCOME

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

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LO CA L S C H O O L S A RT CO M P E T I T I O N View this year’s winning entries

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

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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 4 0 - 4 2

1st Race 1. 50pm The Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Handicap Stakes

5th Race 4.00pm The Motivator 20th Derby Anniversary Handicap Stakes

Today’s opener is a seven furlong handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 0 to 105. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

This contest is another race over six furlongs. However, this is for three-year-olds only which have been rated from 63 to 82. Like most handicaps on the Flat, this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is. This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage.

PAG E S 2 4 - 2 6

6th Race 4.35pm The Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Style Handicap Stakes

2nd Race 2.20pm The Juddmonte British EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes

This race is a five furlong maiden stakes for two-year-old fillies only, which are EBF eligible . Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory and most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts. Previous experience can count for a lot when searching for the winner but well-bred or precocious juveniles are more than capable of landing the prize at the first time of asking. PAG E S 3 0 - 3 2

3rd Race 2.55pm The Palmer & Co. Champagne Maiden Fillies’ Stakes

This one mile and two furlong contest is for ﬁllies aged three and is another maiden stakes - a race for horses that have yet to record a racecourse victory. There are many reasons horses may not win as a two-year-old, stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season, whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career.

PAG E S 4 6 - 4 8

Our penultimate race is a one mile handicap for three-year-olds which have been rated from 66 to 85. Like all handicaps on today’s card, this means that should a horse rated 75 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70. PAG E S 5 0 - 51

7th Race 5.10pm The Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Apprentice Handicap Stakes

Our ﬁnale is a two mile apprentice handicap for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 70 would have to carry 5lb more than a horse rated 65.

PAG E S 3 6 - 3 8

4th Race 3.25pm The Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Italy Handicap Stakes

The fourth race is a handicap over six furlongs for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95. Once a horse has qualiﬁed for a handicap rating it is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb.

CONTENTS

CAR PARK 1

PRE-PARADE R ING

CAR PARK 2

K EY TO SY M B O L S Entry Point

Ascot Shop

Cash Machine

LK Bennett Boutique

Cloakroom & Left Luggage

Peroni Perfect Pace Booth 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. 4

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Soft Play Ascot Racecourse Supports Sensory Room Sunﬂower Lawn

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TO CAR PARK 6

CAR PARK 3

Picnic Lawns Concourse Level Level 4

Wristbands 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. 5

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ASCOT SHOP Visit the Ascot Shop to browse exclusive collections, on-the-day essentials and perfect gifts and mementos from your day at Ascot.

LK BENNETT BOUTIQUE Introducing LK Bennett’s exclusive Royal Ascot Collection, designed by their London studio. Discover limited-edition dresses and modern tailored suits for any enclosure— and wherever you go next. Did you forget your sunglasses or need a comfortable pair of ﬂats? Stay raceday ready with LK Bennett. ASCOT SUPPORTS SENSORY ROOM For u16s with neuro-diverse conditions who need a calm space. To speak with one of our sensory room assistants and/or to check the room is attended, simply call 07974 417253.

O F F T H E T R AC K

SOFT PLAY Little ones can climb, crawl and have plenty of fun in our soft play area.

See the map on pages 4-5 for locations.

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

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WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK King Edward VII Enclosure

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

Casual Dining HORSEWALK INN

CAVIAR HOUSE

The menu features a delicious burger with classic toppings, spicy piri piri chicken, Moroccan spiced falafel or scampi & chips. Open 11.30-15.30.

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

On The Go

Bar

LAVAZZA ON 4

BIT AND BRIDLE COCKTAIL BAR

Serving coffees presented by Lavazza, assorted teas and a range of sandwiches, pastries and cakes.

Select from a range of cocktails or Ascot signature serves specially developed for the Flat season. Enjoy a Royal Ascot Blush or one of our delectable alcohol-free options.

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WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK Queen Anne Enclosure

King Edward VII Enclosure racegoers are also welcome to visit the Queen Anne Enclosure, where these outlets and more can be found.

On The Go

FRONT RUNNER GRILL

PIZZA & CO

Enjoy a selection of smashed 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.

Treat yourself to a delicious pizza made with authentic Italian dough and a choice of toppings. Located on the Concourse close to Grandstand Entrance D.

Bar LAVAZZA TIERRA

THE SCHWEPPES FOUNTAIN HOUSE

Serving coffees by Lavazza, assorted teas and a range of sandwiches and cakes from its location on the Grandstand Concourse

Schweppes has long been synonymous with timeless British elegance and to celebrate the brand’s partnership with Ascot, indulge in the Ascot Spritz— crafted with the new Schweppes Tropical Soda.

If you have an allergy or intolerance, please speak to a member of our catering team before you order or purchase any food or drink. W H E R E T O E AT A N D D R I N K 9

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3 KYPRIOS (IRE) (34)

Ryan Moore

Ch h Galileo (IRE) - Polished Gem (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

Owner: Moyglare/Magnier/Tabor/Smith/Westerberg Horse Age: 6 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Form: 11/22-11 CD Sponsor: TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive Flat winner in Ireland and has improved with each run over hurdles, sticking to the task behind an easy winner at Newbury 4 weeks ago. Can go well on handicap debut if cutting out the mistakes. TFRHHHHH Oﬃcial BHA Rating 117

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1. Owner’s silks (illustration) 2. Colour of horse B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey Ro = Roan 3. Horse’s number on saddle cloth 4. Sex of horse c = colt f = ﬁlly g = gelding h = horse m = mare 5. 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. Previous performances / = Denotes new season – = Denotes new year B = Brought down F = Fell P = Pulled up U = Unseated rider 18. Timeform Star Rating 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) 1 0 H O W T O R E A D T H E R A C I N G PA G E S

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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.

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

RACES 1, 4, 6, 7

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RACE 2

Juddmonte is pleased to be focusing its sponsorship on those races with restricted conditions, which can be used to funnel prize money to the smaller owners and breeders who need it most. Douglas Erskine Crum, CEO Juddmonte: “In its third year of running, Juddmonte is delighted to continue to support the BHA’s initiative to kick-start a long-term plan to enhance prize money substantially for developmental races. These high prize money developmental races directly support owners and breeders in areas that can be overlooked and thereby support our UK breeding industry.” 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

RACE 3

Founded in 1947 and historically established in Reims, Palmer & Co is solidly rooted in the greatest terroirs of the Montagne de Reims with over 200 hectares of vineyards classiﬁed as Premier and Grand Crus. Dominated by the freshness and purity of Chardonnay, the Palmer & Co style seduces by its precision and elegance. The signiﬁcant proportion of reserve wines and the prolonged ageing give it a rare fullness and maturity. Recognized throughout the world for the excellence of its wines, Palmer & Co is one of the top-quality references of Champagne today. In 2023, Champagne Palmer integrated its environmental dimension in its articles of association and officially became a “mission-driven company”, an important step for a House committed to its region and to the planet.

RACE 5

The Royal Ascot Racing Club famously owned Motivator, the brilliant colt who stormed to victory in the 2005 Epsom Derby. His triumph remains a deﬁning moment in the Club’s proud history. To mark the 20th anniversary, the Club celebrates its enduring legacy with a special sponsored race at Ascot.

In addition, Ascot would like to thank all our 2025 race sponsors: • Ascot Underwriting Ltd

• Darley

• Grundon Waste Management

• bet365

• Dentakay

• John Guest Racing Ltd

• Betfair

• European Breeders Fund

• Juddmonte

• BetMGM

• Eventmasters

• Naas Racecourse

• Byrne Group Plc

• GL events

• Victoria Racing Club

• Carey Group Plc A S C OT S P O N S O R S

ROYAL ASCOT LOCAL SCHOOLS ART COMPETITION

We are delighted to announce the winners of our annual Royal Ascot Local Schools Art Competition which saw pupils aged 4-14 from a record 35 local schools send in 1,710 entries. Over 4,000 online votes were received and winning students won cash prizes of £1,000 for their school, as well as Amazon vouchers to spend on themselves. Since 2018, this community project has provided children and schools in the local area with an opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the Ascot Heath Tunnel, creating a colourful walkway for both Royal Ascot visitors and local residents.

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R AC E 1 1.50PM THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0% H A N D I C A P S TA K E S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 2) Seven furlongs (7f ) (1,400 metres) For three year olds

RACE START STALLS: CENTRE

Advertised Total Prize Fund £45000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £18284, 2nd £9144, 3rd £4572, 4th £2286, 5th £1143, 6th £572. (Penalty Value £23193) SS See page 54 for conditions of this race.

No Horse

COLUMNIST (GB) (285)

Draw

Jockey

Draw

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

Oisin Orr

B g Ardad (IRE) - Sand And Deliver (Royal Applause) Owner: Wathnan Racing Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: 1343Breeder: Peter Balding Sponsor: Damsa Holding Company W.L.L

S TA R A N T H E M ( I R E ) ( 1 9 5 )

B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Ihtifal (Dansili) Owner: The Stargazers Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Form: 21043Breeder: P. Moloney Ltd Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive Chester winner before a much-improved when edged out (third) in a tight finish in the Coventry at Royal Ascot. Perhaps unsuited by the drop back to 6f at Deauville on his final outing of the year and he’s respected sent handicapping after 9 months off. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

Finley Marsh

TIMEFORM VIEW Bath maiden winner last spring. Useful form at Group 2 level since, signing off for the season with a 2 1/2 lengths fourth of 6 to Powerful Glory in Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, soft). 7f is worth a go but opening mark doesn’t take any chances and he sports a first-time hood. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

SHOUT (IRE) (28)

Draw

B g Advertise - Poppet’s Promise (Bated Breath) Owner: Gail Brown Racing (XVII) Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Form: 5131-2 Breeder: Kildaragh Stud Sponsor: Tattersalls

Robert Havlin

4 B R AV E M I S S I O N ( G B ) ( 2 4 5 )

B c Frankel - Bravo Sierra (Siyouni (FR)) Owner: Juddmonte Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise when winning Salisbury novice in July and ran out an impressive winner on nursery debut at Doncaster on his final outing last year. Plenty to like about his second at Newbury (7f, good) on return and he’s a player in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

Rossa Ryan

Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 11 Form: 521D Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

HUMAM (IRE) (21)

B c Kodiac - Her Honour (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Owner: Al Shaqab Racing & Partner Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 7 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Form: 32-1126 D Breeder: Peter & Hugh McCutcheon Sponsor: Haras du Bouquetot

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel colt who showed beneﬁt of debut experience when runner-up at Doncaster (7f) in August and he displayed a good turn of foot when going one place better in a Kempton novice (7f) a month later. Has plenty of scope and type to go on improving in handicaps as a 3-y-o. TFRHHHHI Oﬃcial BHA Rating 91

Jason Watson

PHILANTHROPIST (GB) (31)

B g Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Noble Cause (Showcasing) Owner: Fred Archer Racing - Atholl Daisy Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 6 Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket Form: 021-1 D Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud Sponsor: Pegasus Stables LLP

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort narrowly denied the hat-trick (having been very strong in the betting) when second in a 6f Southwell handicap in March and ran another sound race when sixth of 14 at Newcastle (6f, 11/2) 21 days ago. Proving consistent but perhaps vulnerable to less exposed rivals. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 87

6 Jack Doughty (3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up where he left oﬀ in the autumn when winning 10-runner handicap (4/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 31 days ago. 4lb rise looks about right back on turf and he’s respected on his hat-trick bid. TFRHHHHI Oﬃcial BHA Rating 86

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V I CTO RY SO U N D ( I R E ) ( 2 1 0)

B g Churchill (IRE) - Darajaat (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Owner: Teme Valley & Aura Racing Weight: 8 6 Horse Age: 3 Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Form: 51602- D Breeder: RJB Bloodstock Sponsor: Wishanger Estates Ltd

Draw

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Silvestre De Sousa

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 7f Haydock maiden last June and ended last season with a respectable second in 1m Kempton novice on final 2-y-o start. Off 7 months ahead of this reappearance (gelded) and handicap debut. Opening mark looks stiff enough. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 86

POWER FIZZ (IRE) (6)

B c Wootton Bassett - Cristal Fizz (IRE) (Power) Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Horse Age: 3 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Form: 05-112 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Draw

Weight: 8 D

4 Adam Farragher

MASTER TECHNICIAN (IRE) (21)

Gr c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lady Allegra (IRE) (Canford Cliffs (IRE)) Owner: Middleham Park Racing CII Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 Trainer: Rod Millman, Cullompton Form: 141-312 D Breeder: AN Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Tattersalls

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the odds on the back of a breathing operation at Newcastle in January and produced a big career best when following up in a 9-runner handicap at the Craven Meeting last month. Ran at least as well when beaten narrowly at TFRHHHHH Oﬃcial BHA Rating 86 (+4) Goodwood last week and he’s the one to beat from this unchanged mark.

Hollie Doyle

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a fine winter, off the mark at Musselburgh in November before a pair of all-weather wins at Lingfield and Wolverhampton. Another good effort down at 6f when runner-up at Newcastle 3 weeks ago and the return to further should suit, so he’s another player. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 84 Draw

10 KAMEEL (GB) (44)

B g Twilight Son - Estournel (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Mr Naser Buresli Horse Age: 3 Trainer: John Butler, Newmarket Form: 1-15 Breeder: Naser Ebrahim Buresli

Weight: 8 D

Tyler Heard

TIMEFORM VIEW Won maiden/novice events over 7f at Newcastle this winter and ran about as well as could’ve been expected sent handicapping when fifth at Kempton (1m) in March. Something to find here from out of the weights. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 79 Hood worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 7.

2024: ARCTIC THUNDER (IRE) 3 8 12 David Probert 10-1 (Andrew Balding) 5 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm (08/05/25)

11-4 Power Fizz (IRE), 7-2 Brave Mission (GB), 5-1 Philanthropist (GB), 7-1 Shout (IRE), 8-1 Master Technician (IRE), 10-1 Humam (IRE), 16-1 Columnist (GB), Star Anthem (IRE), 18-1 Victory Sound (IRE), 40-1 Kameel (GB)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

POWER FIZZ has a progressive proﬁle and can regain the winning thread here, his mark unchanged from when coming out of the wrong side of a photo ﬁnish at Goodwood last week. Philanthropist showed a tidy turn of foot to make a winning comeback at Southwell and is another player bidding for the hat-trick, whilst Ralph Beckett’s Brave Mission appeals as a potential improver now handicapping. 1. POWER FIZZ (IRE)

2. PHILANTHROPIST

3. BRAVE MISSION

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Trainer: Ralph Beckett

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Jockey: Rossa Ryan

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1.50PM THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0% H A N D I C A P S TA K E S (CLASS 2)

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COLUMNIST

Trainer: Richard Fahey

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Jockey: Oisin Orr

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2 STAR ANTHEM ABILITY

Trainer: Clive Cox

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Jockey: Finley Marsh

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84% Results (oldest on the left)

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford

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Jockey: Robert Havlin

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4 BRAVE MISSION ABILITY

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

91% Results (oldest on the left)

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

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93% Results (oldest on the left)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

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Jockey: Jason Watson

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6 PHILANTHROPIST ABILITY

Trainer: James Fanshawe

89% Results (oldest on the left)

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Jockey: Jack Doughty

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7 VICTORY SOUND ABILITY

Trainer: Charles Hills

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Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa COURSE

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8 POWER FIZZ ABILITY

Trainer: William Haggas

JOCKEY

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Jockey: Adam Farragher COURSE

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Trainer: Rod Millman

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GROUND

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Jockey: Hollie Doyle

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Juddmonte high-value restricted 2YO development races 2025 Date

Course

Sex

Distance

26 April

Leicester

Maiden

All

09 May

Ascot

Maiden

Fillies

16 May

Newmarket

Novice

All

19 May

Windsor

Maiden

All

23 May

Pontefract

Maiden

All

06 June

Bath

Maiden

All

13 June

York

Novice

Fillies

25 June

Salisbury

Novice

All

10 July

Newbury

Novice

Fillies

12 July

Ascot

Novice

All

19 July

Newmarket

Maiden

Fillies

16 August

Ripon

Novice

All

22 August

Goodwood

Novice

Fillies

01 September

Windsor

Novice

All

05 September

Ascot

Novice

All

15 September

Kempton

Novice/Maiden

All

24 September

Goodwood

Novice/Maiden

All

10f

13 October

Kempton

Novice/Maiden

Fillies

15 October

Kempton

Novice/Maiden

Fillies

06 November

Chelmsford

Novice/Maiden

All

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R AC E 2 2.20PM T H E J U D D M O N T E B R I T I S H E B F R E ST R I C T E D M A I D E N F I L L I E S’ STA K E S ( C L A S S 2 ) ( F O R H O R S E S I N BA N D S B , C A N D D ) RACE FINISH

( E B F R E ST R I C T E D R AC E Q UA L I F I E R ) ( G B B R AC E ) Five furlongs (5f ) (1,000 metres) For maiden two year old ﬁllies

RACE START STALLS: CENTRE

Advertised Total Prize Fund £30000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £12801, 2nd £6399, 3rd £3201, 4th £1599. (Penalty Value £16200) A SS See page 54 for conditions of this race.

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

HARLEQUIN ANGEL (IRE) (-)

Gr f Space Blues (IRE) - Wrong Answer (Verglas (IRE)) Owner: Harlequin Direct Ltd Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket Form: Breeder: Ballyhimikin Stud & Skymarc Farm Sponsor: Henbrandt Ltd

Draw Draw

No Horse

Jockey Jonny Peate

MARYLENE DU SERRE (IRE) (-)

B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Waleah (GER) (Zoffany (IRE)) Owner: Paul Hancock Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket Form: Breeder: Thierry Lohest & Thierry Storme Sponsor: Fairlawns Racing Ltd

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 10. 40,000 gns yearling, Space Blues ﬁlly. Half-sister to several winners, including 7f winner Internationalangel and 5f-6f winner Farook, both useful. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Shouldn’t lack for speed if pedigree is any guide. TFRHHIII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Jim Crowley

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 14. €40,000 yearling (private sale), Gleneagles ﬁlly. Dam, German maiden, half-sister to useful 11f winner (stayed 1 1/2m) Walkaway. TFRHHIII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

RUBY’S ANGEL (IRE) (24)

Draw

B f Starman - Angel Meadow (Mayson) Owner: Roudee Racing 18 Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Jason Hart

Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2 Form: 2 BF Sponsor: Roudee Racing Limited

S AY I DA H H A R D S P U N ( G B ) ( - )

B f Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Illies Memories (IRE) (Hard Spun (USA)) Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn Form: Breeder: Mickley Stud & Whiterose Bloodstock

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. 15/8, second of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) on debut 24 days ago. Sets a solid standard with prospect of plenty more to come given she was a shade green. Very much the one to beat. TFRHHHHH Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

4 Billy Loughnane

SIOUX PERFECT (IRE) (23)

B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Perfecimperfection (IRE) (Camelot) Owner: Jayar Investments Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Form: 5 BF Breeder: Shane & Michael O’Brien Sponsor: Archie Watson Racing Ltd

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 17. 12,000 gns foal, 62,000 gns yearling, Ubettabelieveit ﬁlly. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Yonkers out of smart 5f/6f winner Anne of Kiev. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Hollie Doyle

SIPI (GB) (-)

Ch f Kameko (USA) - Rutherford (IRE) (Dutch Art) Owner: Jastar Capital Limited Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket Form: Breeder: S. D. Knipe and S. Davies Sponsor: Jastar Capital Limited

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 5/4 but could manage only fifth of 12 in novice at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on debut 23 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve given she was clearly thought capable of much better. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 14. 37,000 gns foal, £38,000 2-y-o, Kameko ﬁlly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 6f-7f winner King Cuan and 2-y-o 5f winner Ernest Rutherford. Dam 7f/7.6f winner. Newcomer for in-form yard. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

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Kieran Shoemark

2 SOCIETY KISS (GB) (-)

B f A’Ali (IRE) - One Kiss (Sayif (IRE)) Owner: Mr Clarence Bennie Robinson Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: Llety Farms

Weight: 9 Horse Age: 2 Form: Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd

Draw

Hector Crouch

S TA R D I N I A ( I R E ) ( 1 3 )

B f Starman - Sardinia Sunset (IRE) (Gutaifan (IRE)) Owner: Amo Racing Limited Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Raphael Freire, Newmarket Form: 2 BF Breeder: Amo Racing Limited Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 8. 68,000 gns yearling, 55,000 gns 2-y-o, A’ali ﬁlly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 5f-6f winner Just A Spark and 6f winner Heart of Darkness. Newcomer for excellent stable. TFRHHHHI Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

David Egan

SUPREME DIAMOND (IRE) (-)

B f Supremacy (IRE) - Tencaratrubieslace (FR) (Siyouni (FR)) Owner: Angelica Spence, A D Spence & I Madueke Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Form: Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be sharp and produced a promising first effort when second of 15 in maiden (11/4) at Leicester (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Open to progress. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

Rossa Ryan

10 SOUTHERN SPIRIT (GB) (-) (2lb)

Gr f A’Ali (IRE) - Angel of The South (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Owner: Whitcoombe Park Racing Weight: 9 0 Horse Age: 2 Trainer: Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn Form: Breeder: Childwickbury Stud Sponsor: Pump Technology Limited

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 17. €45,000 yearling, Supremacy ﬁlly. Half-sister to useful 6f winner Sayidah Dariyan. TFRHHHHI Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Trevor Whelan

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Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Fragrant Storm (Frankel) Owner: Mr Michael Payton Horse Age: 2 Weight: 9 Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Form: 5 Breeder: Golden Farm Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Kingsclere Stud

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 18. £9,000 yearling, A’ali ﬁlly. Half-sister to 2 winners, including 2-y-o 5f winner Forager. Dam 5f and (at 2 yrs) 6f winner out of useful Italian performer up to 11f Oeuvre d’Art. TFRHHIII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Jason Watson

1 2 CA N YO U H E A RT H E D R U M S (G B ) ( 3 5 ) ( 4 l b)

Ch f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Dawreya (IRE) (Acclamation) Owner: Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton Horse Age: 2 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Form: 2 BF Breeder: Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of stamina in her pedigree and was getting the hang of things late when ﬁfth of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (5f, good to soft, 15/2) on debut 24 days ago, considerately handled. Should progress but has work to do with Ruby’s Angel. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

12 Charles Bishop

13 JUSTICE TWICE (IRE) (17) (4lb)

B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Second Life (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: Al Jasra Racing Horse Age: 2 Trainer: Hilal Kobeissi, Newmarket Form: 02 Breeder: Mr A. Al-Mulla

Weight: 8

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Heavily backed when second of 9 in novice at Bath (5f, good to ﬁrm, 6/5) on debut 35 days ago, headed close home having travelled smoothly. Open to progress. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Silvestre De Sousa

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on debut run when second of 6 in maiden at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to ﬁrm, 9/2) 17 days ago. Form nothing to get excited by, though. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

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2 2024: MISS RASCAL 2 9 2 Tom Marquand 5-6 (Paul & Oliver Cole) 6 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm (08/05/25)

2-1 Ruby’s Angel (IRE), 9-2 Supreme Diamond (IRE), 11-2 Society Kiss (GB), 6-1 Stardinia (IRE), 8-1 Canyouhearthedrums (GB), Storm Flag (IRE), 12-1 Sayidah Hard Spun (GB), 14-1 Sipi (GB), 16-1 Justice Twice (IRE), Sioux Perfect (IRE), 33-1 Harlequin Angel (IRE), Marylene du Serre (IRE), 100-1 Southern Spirit (GB)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

RUBY’S ANGEL showed plenty to work on when second at Newmarket 3 weeks ago and with that race working out quite nicely, she should take some stopping with improvement forthcoming. Stardinia also displayed enough on her debut to make her of interest, with Supreme Dimaond and Society Kiss perhaps the pick of the newcomers. 1. RUBY’S ANGEL (IRE)

2. STARDINIA (IRE)

3. SUPREME DIAMOND (IRE)

RACING POST SMART VIEW – HIGHEST RANKED HORSE

3 RUBY’S ANGEL ABILITY

Trainer: Hugo Palmer

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R AC E 3 2.55PM T H E PA L M E R & C O . C H A M PA G N E M A I D E N F I L L I E S ’ S TA K E S RACE FINISH

( C L A S S 4 ) ( G B B R AC E ) One mile about two furlongs (9f abt 212yds) (Approx. 2,000 metres) For maiden three year old ﬁllies

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

Advertised Total Prize Fund £15000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £6401, 2nd £3200, 3rd £1601, 4th £800. (Penalty Value £8100) SS See page 55 for conditions of this race.

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Draw

BEREZKA (GB) (-)

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Across The Floor (Oasis Dream) Owner: Juddmonte Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Harry Charlton, Beckhampton Form: Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

Draw

No Horse

Jockey Trevor Whelan

CA P E F LO RA (G B ) (1 69)

B f Kingman - Waldlied (New Approach (IRE)) Owner: Lordship Stud & Newsells Park Stud Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Form: 0Breeder: Newsells Park Stud & Lordship Stud Sponsor: Newsells Park Stud Limited

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Nathaniel ﬁlly. Half-sister to useful 1m/9f winner Acanella and 9f/1 1/4m winner Alzir. Dam once-raced half-sister to high-class 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Flintshire. Market often a good guide to yard’s newcomers. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Robert Havlin

TIMEFORM VIEW 260,000 gns yearling, Kingman ﬁlly. Sister to 1m/9f winner Equitize. Dam, 1 1/2m winner (including Prix de Malleret), closely related to Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe/Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud winner Waldgeist. 9/2, green when seventh of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton in November. Hooded. Will improve. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

EL BUDOOR (GB) (-)

B f Kingman - Enbihaar (IRE) (Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Horse Age: 3 Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Form: Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Draw

Weight: 9

Jim Crowley

4 G O O D O L D D AY S ( I R E ) ( - )

B f Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Important Time (IRE) (Oasis Dream) Owner: Godolphin Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Form: Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman ﬁlly. Dam, 11f-16.2f winner (won Lillie Langtry Stakes/Lonsdale Cup), half-sister to smart 7f/1m winner Silent Attack. Likely type. TFRHHHHI Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

Kieran Shoemark

HONOUR WHIM (GB) (169)

B f Mohaather - Whims of Desire (Nathaniel (IRE)) Owner: Muir Racing Partnership - Ripon Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn Form: 30Breeder: Mr P Newell & Kirtlington Park Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Teofilo filly. Sister to very smart winner up to 1 1/2m Nations Pride, won Arlington Million, and half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Making History. Dam 8.5f/9f winner. Interesting newcomer. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

7 Lewis Edmunds

TIMEFORM VIEW Remote third of 6 in novice at Newbury (8f, heavy, 11/1) on debut in October but went backwards at Wolverhampton following month. TFRHIIII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

KO KO B L U E ( G B ) ( 1 9 6 )

Ch f Kameko (USA) - Katalea (Mr Greeley (USA)) Owner: D’Arcy, Moody, Corps Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn Form: U400Breeder: Corps Commerce Ltd Sponsor: Burnhill Kitchens

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with one standout eﬀort and doesn’t look the most straightforward. TFRHIIII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 67

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Hollie Doyle

3 LITTLE DORRIT (GB) (-)

B f Camelot - Eartha Kitt (Pivotal) Owner: Chasemore Farm Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Chasemore Farm

Draw

Silvestre De Sousa

Weight: 9 2 Horse Age: 3 Form: Sponsor: Chasemore Farm LLP

N U PTOW N G I R L (G B ) ( 30)

B f Mohaather - Blue Geranium (IRE) (Dansili) Owner: Mr H. Frost Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Form: 6-0 Breeder: Miss K. J. Keir Sponsor: Wishanger Estates Ltd

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Camelot ﬁlly. Half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Noble Style. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs) out of Queen Mary Stakes winner Ceiling Kitty. Wears hood. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

10 Jason Watson

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in novices at Kempton 7 months apart. TFRHHIII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

SPIRITED STYLE (GB) (-)

Draw

B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Wild Illusion (Dubawi (IRE)) Owner: Godolphin Weight: 9 Horse Age: 3 Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Form: Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

4 Dougie Costello

TIMEFORM VIEW Sea The Stars ﬁlly. Dam, winner up to 1 1/4m (2-y-o 1m winner) who stayed 1 1/2m and won Nassau Stakes, Prix Marcel Boussac and Prix de l’Opera, sister to high-class winner up to 2m Yibir. Newcomers from yard often fancied. TFRHHHHH Oﬃcial BHA Rating B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Waldnah (New Approach (IRE)) Owner: Paul & Sally Flatt, Childwickbury Stud Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Form: 6Breeder: Newsells Park Stud Sponsor: Childwickbury Stud

Draw

1 0 W O N D E R S TA R ( G B ) ( 1 9 6 )

Cieren Fallon

TIMEFORM VIEW 200,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1m Wanees and 9f winner Condor Pasa. 3/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at Doncaster (8f, soft) on debut, considerately handled. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Should have more to offer. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating Hood worn first time by No. 2, 7.

Stewards Note: CAPE FLORA: Following its run on 21/11/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. 2024: NAKHEEL (FR) 3 9 2 Pat Dobbs 7-1 (Owen Burrows) 6 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm (08/05/25)

6-4 Spirited Style (GB), 9-2 El Budoor (GB), Good Old Days (IRE), 11-2 Berezka (GB), 15-2 Little Dorrit (GB), Wonder Star (GB), 14-1 Cape Flora (GB), 66-1 Honour Whim (GB), 100- 1 Koko Blue (GB), Nuptown Girl (GB)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

Charlie Appleby has an excellent record with 3-y-o newcomers so SPIRITED STYLE could be the answer in what could be an informative maiden. The Gosden stable holds a 3-strong hand with El Budoor making the most appeal before market clues, while Wonder Star can be expected to leave her autumn debut run well behind. 2. EL BUDOOR

1. SPIRITED STYLE

3. WONDER STAR

RACING POST SMART VIEW – HIGHEST RANKED HORSE

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Trainer: Roger Varian

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Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa GROUND DRAW

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R AC E 4 3.25PM THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0% I TA LY H A N D I C A P S TA K E S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 3) Six furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For four year olds and upwards

RACE START STALLS: CENTRE

Advertised Total Prize Fund £20000. Owners Prize Money: 1st £8534, 2nd £4266, 3rd £2134, 4th £1066. (Penalty Value £10800) SS See page 55 for conditions of this race.

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

WO O L H A M PTO N ( I R E ) (1 9)

Draw Draw

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8 Oliver Searle (5)

B m Camacho - Mary Thomas (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE)) Owner: Mr David Klein Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Rod Millman, Cullompton Form: 10610-0 C D Breeder: Cavalier Bloodstock & James Lombard Sponsor: Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Signs & Safety Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to run a bad race here (Ascot form figures read 13216616) but appears to be at his best over the minimum trip and, moreover, he has never won off a mark this high. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 95

GET IT (GB) (63)

Draw

B g Twilight Son - Pine Ridge (Elusive City (USA)) Owner: MyRacehorse & Partners Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 Trainer: George Baker, Epsom Form: 000464 D Breeder: Wood Hall Stud Sponsor: Vortex Shipbroking

Pat Cosgrave

OV E R T H E B L U E S ( I R E ) ( 1 9 )

B f Bungle Inthejungle - Fast Jazz (IRE) (Frozen Power (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Barbara M. Keller Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Form: 12550-0 D Breeder: Kilnamoragh Stud Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times in 2024, the highlight of which was his victory in the Stewards’ Cup at Glorious Goodwood. Well held ﬁnal 2 starts of last season, though, and he hasn’t threatened in several appearances in Bahrain since the turn of the year. TFRHHIII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 93

Shane Gray

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form in Ireland last year and though nearer last than first in a Bath listed race on recent return/debut for new yard, a line can be put through that (wasn’t knocked about after encountering traffic problems). Still, she will need to produce a career-best if she’s to take this. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 92 B g Ardad (IRE) - Dora’s Sister (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Owner: Mr S Mizon, Mr L Baker & Partners Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket Form: 0056-11 D Breeder: Mickley Stud & Tim & Miranda Johnson Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing

Draw

4 DORNEY LAKE (GB) (13)

Kieran Shoemark

AKKADIAN THUNDER (GB) (13)

Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Akhania (Dalakhani (IRE)) Owner: Windmill House Racing & Rasio Cymru Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Form: 10203-0 Breeder: Sam Sangster Sponsor: GAIN Equine Nutrition

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t go on following a couple of early-season wins for the Gosdens last year but, having been gelded during the winter, he has got back on track for new connections this spring, bagging 6f handicaps at Yarmouth and Doncaster. Remains on a feasible mark and he’s high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHI Oﬃcial BHA Rating 91

Jason Watson

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Doncaster last term and performed with credit both visits to this track in 2024. First run over this trip on his recent reappearance at Leicester was eye-catching, leaving the impression that he could have a good 6f prize in him this season. TFRHHHHH Oﬃcial BHA Rating 91

WA R M S P E L L ( I R E ) ( 4 0 )

B g Mehmas (IRE) - My Better Half (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) Owner: Gentech Products, R Prince & Partner Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 Trainer: Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster Form: 216/50-2 Breeder: Noel & Jill Finegan

Draw

7 Billy Loughnane

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Newbury on second 2-y-o start and, though he struggled both outings last terms, his reappearance/yard debut second at Doncaster (7f, good) in March represented a step firmly back in the right direction. 2lb rise fair and no reason to think he won’t be equally effective back at 6f. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 89

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KO D I L I O N ( I R E ) ( 1 3 )

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Moulane Lady (IRE) (Lilbourne Lad (IRE)) Owner: Mrs J M Hadley & Mrs E Cash Racing Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 0 Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Form: 3242-62 C D Breeder: Dick Foley Sponsor: Premier Steak House

Draw

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Frederick Larson

P H OTOSY N T H E S I S ( I R E ) ( 2 8)

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged 6f Catterick maiden and 7f handicap here during a productive 2024 campaign for Charlie Fellowes. Beaten just 1/2-length by Dorney Lake on second run for this yard at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) recently and, now 2lb better off with that rival, he should have a part to play. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 86

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Inﬂorescence (IRE) (Camacho) Owner: The Rogues Gallery Horse Age: 4 Weight: 8 13 Trainer: Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket Form: 53/161-3 D Breeder: Tom & Ellen Kinsella Sponsor: Eco Rider, UK Packaging Supplies Ltd

Robert Havlin

ROHAAN (IRE) (12)

B g Mayson - Vive Les Rouges (Acclamation) Owner: Banks, Evans and Partner Horse Age: 7 Weight: 8 12 Trainer: David Evans, Abergavenny Form: 202002 CD BF Breeder: Liam Phelan Sponsor: Emma Evans Racing Ltd

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 of his 4 starts for Tom Clover and proved that all his ability remains intact following a 14-month absence (gelded in the interim) when a close third on debut for new yard at Newbury (6f, good). Each-way claims oﬀ the same mark. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 85

Rossa Ryan

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time smart sprinter who boasts a good record here (5-time C&D winner from 13 appearances at Ascot) and he has hit the crossbar 3 times on the AW this year. On the downside, he doesn’t look quite as good as he once was and latest success was back in October 2023. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 84 (+1) Gr g Havana Grey - Kendamara (FR) (Kendargent (FR)) Owner: Mrs J. Morley Horse Age: 5 Weight: 8 Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Form: 50305-0 D Breeder: Awbeg Stud Unlimited Sponsor: Tote

Draw

10 EMINENCY (IRE) (24)

1 Jack Doughty (3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame on handful of occasions last season and shaped as though he’d come on for the run when mid-field on his reappearance at Kempton (first start following a wind op). However, he has still yet to add to the Windsor novice he won on the second start of this 2-y-o campaign. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 78 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.

Stewards Note: OVER THE BLUES: Following its run on 20/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was hampered throughout. AKKADIAN THUNDER: Following its run on 26/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. 2024: GLENFINNAN (IRE) 4 9 5 Connor Beasley 8-1 (Michael Dods) 9 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm (08/05/25)

3-1 Akkadian Thunder (GB), 4-1 Dorney Lake (GB), 6-1 Kodi Lion (IRE), 7-1 Photosynthesis (IRE), Rohaan (IRE), Warm Spell (IRE), 9-1 Get It (GB), 10-1 Over The Blues (IRE), 16-1 Eminency (IRE) 25-1 Woolhampton (IRE)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

AKKADIAN THUNDER caught the eye on a number of occasions last season and did so once again on his ﬁrst crack at this trip when returning to action at Leicester recently. He is on a good mark and shades preference ahead of the hat-trick seeking Dorney Lake, who got the better of Kodi Lion at Doncaster last time and is taken to uphold that form, despite meeting that rival on 2lb worse terms here. Warm Spell also enters calculations. 1. AKKADIAN THUNDER

2. DORNEY LAKE

3. KODI LION (IRE)

R A C I N G PA G E S

4 RACING POST SMART VIEW – HIGHEST RANKED HORSE

4 DORNEY LAKE ABILITY

Trainer: Michael Bell

TRAINER

JOCKEY DISTANCE

R E S U LT

1 2 3 4

Results (oldest on the left)

0 5 6 - 1 1

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark COURSE

GROUND

D I S TA N C E TIME

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R AC E 5 4.00PM T H E M O T I VAT O R 20TH DERBY ANNIVERSARY H A N D I C A P S TA K E S ( C L A S S 4 )

RACE FINISH

Six furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For three year olds

RACE START STALLS: CENTRE

Advertised Total Prize Fund £15650. Owners Prize Money: 1st £6462, 2nd £3232, 3rd £1615, 4th £808, 5th £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20) SS See page 55 for conditions of this race.

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

WHEELS OF FIRE (IRE) (12)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Azagba (FR) (Deportivo) Owner: Al Shaqab Racing & Partner Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Form: 3315-62 Breeder: C. Marnane Sponsor: Haras du Bouquetot

Draw Draw

No Horse

Jockey Pat Dobbs

COROLLA POINT (IRE) (14)

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Platinum Coast (USA) (Speightstown (USA)) Owner: Godolphin Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Form: 1-4 Breeder: Mr & Mrs Reddy Coﬀey Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Made most of good opportunity when off the mark in 7-runner Lingfield novice (5f) in August. Lightly raced since, fitter for return when chasing home an impressive winner in 13-runner handicap at Southwell (6f) 12 days ago. Appeals for each-way purposes back on turf. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 82

15 Dougie Costello

MOLLIE FOSTER (IRE) (223)

B f Acclamation - Dutch Dream (GER) (Dutch Art) Owner: Kennet Valley Syndicates XV Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 9 Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Form: 21022- D Breeder: Kildaragh Stud Sponsor: Enborne Vineyards Limited

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive recruit from the breeze-ups who made a winning start in a Yarmouth novice (5.2f) in October. Solid return to action when fourth of 13 in novice at Doncaster (6f, good) 14 days ago, coming from further back than the trio that beat him. Remains with potential now handicapping. TFRHHHHI Oﬃcial BHA Rating 82

12 Hector Crouch

4 HUCKLESBROOK (GB) (212) B g Aclaim (IRE) - Tumblewind (Captain Rio) Owner: Rae and Carol Borras Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 8 Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn Form: 04521- D Breeder: Hellwood Stud Farm Sponsor: Borras Construction Ltd

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form as a juvenile, winning 5-runner Haydock novice (6f) in July. Respectable efforts on 2 of her 3 starts thereafter, runner-up in valuable Sales’ race at the Curragh (6f) in September. Returns with yard going great guns and confidence behind her in the betting would look significant. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 82

Jack Mitchell

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort who built on his previous promise with a hood ﬁtted when winning 11-runner nursery at Kempton (6f) in October, leading 1f out and having bit in hand. Gelded ahead of return and manner of that display suggests there could be more to come as a 3-y-o. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 81

I MAXIMUS (GB) (28)

Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Rosie’s Premiere (IRE) (Showcasing) Owner: G Doyle, K Lawrence, P Merritt & F Young Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn Form: 320-14 D Breeder: The Rosie’s Premiere Partnership Sponsor: Agetur (UK) Ltd

Draw

Finley Marsh

TIMEFORM VIEW Gelded prior to return and well backed, improved after 6 months off when dead-heating for first in 8-runner maiden at Chelmsford (6f) in March. Possibly stretched by the increase in trip when fourth of 9 on handicap debut at Newbury (7f) since and return to sprinting looks a plus. Blinkers go on. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 80

KINIRO (GB) (21)

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Indignant (Gold Away (IRE)) Owner: Beckhampton Racing Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: Harry Charlton, Beckhampton Form: 04-123 D Breeder: Theakston Stud Sponsor: Tattersalls

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Lingfield maiden scorer (6f) who has finished placed both starts in handicaps since, latterly when 1 1/2 lengths third of 10 to Vocal Legend at Lingfield (6f) 21 days ago. 3lb better off with that rival now and unlikely we’ve yet to see the best of him yet. Turf debut. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 80

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Trevor Whelan

TUCO SALAMANCA (IRE) (21)

B g Belardo (IRE) - Espoir Et Bonheur (IRE) (Dansili) Owner: Pompey Ventures 5 Horse Age: 3 Trainer: Ollie Sangster, Marlborough Form: 0-11144 Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd Sponsor: Tote

Weight: 9

Draw

5 16

Nicola Currie

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the hat-trick in a 7f Newcastle handicap in March. Excuses on account of quick turnaround next start and, tongue tied, looked unlucky not to go very close when fourth in 3-y-o handicap on AW Finals Day at Newcastle (6f) 21 days ago. Unexposed as a sprinter and this mark clearly within range. TFRHHHHH Oﬃcial BHA Rating 79

MORTE POINT (GB) (156)

B g Due Diligence (USA) - Cross My Heart (Sakhee’s Secret) Owner: Muir Racing Partnership - Windsor Horse Age: 3 Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn Form: 130Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud Sponsor: Tote

Weight: 9 D

Draw

9 Lewis Edmunds

TIMEFORM VIEW Came from last to first when making a winning debut in a Salisbury maiden (6f) last July. Seen in action only twice since, shaping as if needing the run after 4 months off when eighth of 9 in nursery at Kempton (6f) in December. Feasible to think he could have more to offer as a 3-y-o. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 79

COUL ANGEL (IRE) (21)

B c Coulsty (IRE) - Iamnoangel (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Owner: RP Racing Ltd Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Form: 4-31510 D Breeder: Mr James Waldron Sponsor: Hallco 1766 Ltd

Draw

4 Billy Loughnane

10 SOUTH SHORE ISLAND (IRE) (10)

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Has some strong form on AW to his name and he showed a good attitude when doubling his tally at Southwell (6f) in March. Never looked like following up when eighth of 10 to Vocal Legend in handicap at Lingfield (6f) 21 days ago but he’s not one to write off now making turf debut. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 79

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Faithful Duchess (IRE) (Bachelor Duke (USA)) Owner: South Shore Island Partnership Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 6 Trainer: Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Form: 65320-4 Breeder: Mr Darren Curley Sponsor: Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables

Robert Havlin

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fairly useful form in maidens without success for Michael O’Callaghan in Ireland last summer. Oﬀ 7 months/gelded, never remotely threatened when fourth of 8 in maiden at Brighton (6f) 10 days ago and this should reveal more. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 79 (-2) B g Zoustar (AUS) - Laurel Wreath (Hot Streak (IRE)) Owner: The M Team Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Form: 14040- D Breeder: Diomed Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd

Draw

11 PRIAPOS (IRE) (181)

Rossa Ryan

1 2 VO CA L L E G E N D ( I R E ) ( 2 1 )

B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Hay Chewed (IRE) (Camacho) Owner: Teme Valley & The Parmar Family Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Form: 62-211 D Breeder: Grangemore Stud & Yeomanstown Stud Sponsor: Wishanger Estates Ltd

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame clear signs of greenness to make a winning debut at Windsor (6f) last June. Consistent rather than progressive in handful of starts thereafter but surprise where he not capable of better as a 3-y-o given the stable TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 78 he represents.

Jason Watson

1 3 U P T H E PA C E ( I R E ) ( 1 8 4 )

B c Sands of Mali (FR) - Sunday Smart (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE)) Owner: Up the Racing Team 5 Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Upper Lambourn Form: 435130Breeder: Andrew Collins Sponsor: Entire Recycling Ltd

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Dark Angel colt who continues to go the right way, improving on the form showed when winning a maiden at Southwell (6f) when following up in 10-runner handicap (3/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 21 days ago, leading final strides. Appeals as the type to progress further back on turf. Claims. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 78

Kieran Shoemark

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make a winning nursery debut at Salisbury (7f) in September, showing a decisive turn of foot. Good third at Goodwood (7f, heavy) next time but absent since coming home last of 7 in nursery at Kempton (7f) 6 months ago. Others make greater appeal. TFRHHIII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 76 B or Br g Time Test - Quaint (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE)) Owner: Caveat Emptor Partnership Horse Age: 3 Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage Form: 001Breeder: Caveat Emptor Partnership Sponsor: Tote

Weight: 9 D

Draw

14 ICONIC TIME S (GB) (170)

Cieren Fallon

TIMEFORM VIEW Good-topped gelding who displayed race-by-race progress as a juvenile, transformed under a change of tactics when making all in 8-runner novice at Kempton (6f) in November. Still low-mileage but that wasn’t a strong piece of form and more needed now handicapping. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 75

R A C I N G PA G E S

1 5 L E T S B E AT S E P S I S ( G B ) ( 2 2 )

B g Expert Eye - Lady Morpheus (Morpheus) Owner: Mr P. B. Moorhead Weight: 8 9 Horse Age: 3 Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham Form: 334-0 Breeder: Patrick Moorhead Sponsor: Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Draw

5 1

Hollie Doyle

16 AZUINTHEJUNGLE (GB) (7) Ch g Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - Kashtan (Sakhee’s Secret) Owner: D P Van Der Hoeven & D G Pryde Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton Form: 4055-22 Breeder: Auroras Encore 2 Ltd Sponsor: Alexanders York

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t kick on as expected from his promising debut third in a C&D maiden in 2 subsequent runs last summer and never threatened after 8 months oﬀ when last of 9 on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good, 33/1) 22 days ago. TFRHHIII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 68 Needs to step up plenty on that returned to sprinting.

Faye McManoman

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who has returned an improved model, stepping forward on his reappearance run when again finding only one too good in 5-runner handicap at Musselburgh (5f) 7 days ago. However, this rates a much TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 62 tougher assignment from 1lb out of the weights. Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 2, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4, 8.

Stewards Note: TUCO SALAMANCA: Following its run on 18/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. COUL ANGEL: Following its run on 18/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. 2024: JIMMY SPEAKING 3 9 5 Lewis Edmunds 10-3 (Chris Dwyer) 12 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm (08/05/25)

9-2 Tuco Salamanca (IRE), 5-1 Corolla Point (IRE), Vocal Legend (IRE), 11-2 Kiniro (GB), 8-1 I Maximus (GB), Wheels of Fire (IRE), 10-1 Mollie Foster (IRE), Priapos (IRE), 12-1 Coul Angel (IRE), 16-1 Hucklesbrook (GB), Iconic Times (GB), 25-1 Azuinthejungle (GB), Up The Pace (IRE), 33-1 South Shore Island (IRE), 40-1 Morte Point (GB), 50-1 Letsbeatsepsis (GB)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

Already a 3-time winner on all-weather since the turn of the year, TUCO SALAMANCA looked extremely unlucky not to go very close when fourth on Finals Day at Newcastle (6f) 3 weeks ago, getting no sort of run before finishing with a flourish. Clearly still on a workable mark and still unexposed as a sprinter, he earns the vote in the hope he can confirm his recent improvement back on turf. Corolla Point, Vocal Legend and Kiniro are a trio of others with plenty to recommend them, too. 1. TUCO SALAMANCA (IRE)

2. COROLLA POINT (IRE)

3. VOCAL LEGEND (IRE)

RACING POST SMART VIEW – HIGHEST RANKED HORSE

1 WHEELS OF FIRE ABILITY

Trainer: Richard Hannon

TRAINER

R E S U LT

1 2 3 4 4 2 R A C I N G PA G E S

Results (oldest on the left)

3 1 5 - 6 2

Jockey: Pat Dobbs

JOCKEY

COURSE

DISTANCE

GROUND

D I S TA N C E TIME

Smart View Score

89%

EQUINE AND HUMAN WELFARE AT ASCOT RACECOURSE

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as well as a repositioned tulip tree, which sits to the south of the oval. Equine misting fans were also installed to aid with post-race cooling of horses. 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 at all meetings 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. Further information on safety and welfare in horse racing can be found at horsepwr.co.uk E Q U I N E A N D H U M A N W E L FA R E 4 3

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LONGINES BOUTIQUES 411 OXFORD ST 6 JAMES ST, COVENT GARDEN

THE LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

Record Times 5f (2yo)

No Nay Never - 58.80 seconds - 2013 Norfolk Stakes

Miss Andretti - 57.44 seconds - 2007 King’s Stand Stakes

6f (2yo)

Rajasinghe - 1 min 12.39 seconds - 2017 Coventry Stakes

Blue Point - 1 min 11.05 seconds - 2017 Pavilion Stakes

7f (2yo)

Pinatubo - 1 min 25.73 seconds - 2019 Chesham Stakes

Galician - 1 min 24.28 seconds - 2013 International

1m round (2yo)

Joshua Tree - 1 min 39.55 seconds - 2009 Royal Lodge Stakes

1m round

Alpha Centauri - 1 min 35.89 seconds - 2018 Coronation Stakes

1m straight

Ribchester - 1 min 36.60 seconds - 2017 Queen Anne Stakes

1m 2f

The Fugue - 2 mins 1.90 seconds - 2014 Prince of Wales’s Stakes

1m 4f

Novellist - 2 mins 24.60 seconds - 2013 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes

1m 6f

Illinois – 3 mins 0.57 seconds – 2024 Queen’s Vase

Mizzou - 3 mins 24.12 seconds - 2015 Sagaro Stakes

2m 4f

Rite of Passage - 4 mins 16.92 secs - 2010 Gold Cup

2m 51/2 f

Pallasator - 4 mins 45.24 secs - 2018 Queen Alexandra Stakes

Longines, The Official Timekeeper of Ascot Racecourse, are generously offering one of their watches to the connections – owner, trainer, jockey and groom – of a horse which breaks a track record here during the 2025 Flat season. These will be indicated in yellow as the season progresses.

R AC E 6 4.35PM THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0% S T Y L E H A N D I C A P S TA K E S RACE FINISH

(CLASS 4) Straight Mile (8f ) (1,600 metres) For three year olds

RACE START STALLS: CENTRE

Advertised Total Prize Fund £15650. Owners Prize Money: 1st £6462, 2nd £3232, 3rd £1615, 4th £808, 5th £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20) SS See page 55 for conditions of this race.

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

No Horse

Draw

THE TRICKSTER (FR) (24)

Draw

B c Persian King (IRE) - Much Obliged (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Owner: Eco-Power Racing Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 11 Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton Form: 11-2 D Breeder: Yeguada Centurion SLU Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Eco Power Racing

Jockey Jason Hart

F E A R N OT ( I R E ) ( 2 2 )

B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Alsindi (IRE) (Acclamation) Owner: Mr J Goddard Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 8 Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Form: 123 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of novices (around 9f) at Beverley and Redcar novice last autumn and he resumed with a very good second of 5 in 10f Newmarket handicap 24 days ago, despite going freely. Has more to oﬀer so a likely player. TFRHHHHI Oﬃcial BHA Rating 87

Rossa Ryan

TIMEFORM VIEW Invincible Spirit colt made a winning start in 7f Wolverhampton novice in March and has advanced his form since, third of 10 on his handicap bow at Newmarket (8f, good) 22 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 84

T R E M O LO (G B ) (1 3 )

B or Br g Bated Breath - Harmonica (Pivotal) Owner: Elite Racing Club Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: Harry Charlton, Beckhampton Form: 431-5 BF Breeder: Elite Racing Club Sponsor: Elite Racing Club

Draw

Finley Marsh

TIMEFORM VIEW Son of Bated Breath ended 2024 with an impressive win in 7f Southwell novice. Returned after 5 months off with a solid fifth of 11 in 1m Haydock handicap so needs considering off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 83 B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Arabian Maiden (New Approach (IRE)) Owner: Gaelic Bloodstock Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham Form: 2530-1 Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud Sponsor: Tote

Draw

4 I AM ME (IRE) (26)

Callum Rodriguez

BULLETIN (IRE) (17)

B g Advertise - Mountrice Lady (IRE) (Acclamation) Owner: Whitcoombe Park Racing Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 4 Trainer: Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn Form: 423-12 D Breeder: Dan O’Loughlin Sponsor: Pump Technology Limited

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden for Donnacha O’Brien at 2yrs and took his form up a level on his yard/handicap debut when winning at Musselburgh (9f, good) 26 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 5lb weights rise. TFRHHHHI Oﬃcial BHA Rating 81

David Egan

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved this spring sent into handicaps, scoring at Southwell (1m) before an excellent second of 13 on his turf debut at Epsom (8.5f) 17 days ago. Weighted to go well again. TFRHHHHH Oﬃcial BHA Rating 80

NIMINY PIMINY (FR) (35)

Draw

Ch f Siyouni (FR) - Geisha Girl (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Simon Marsh & Hon Mrs Peter Stanley Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: Ollie Sangster, Marlborough Form: 1-1 D Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Tattersalls

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising son of Siyouni who went 2-2 when cosily landing the odds in 9-runner novice at Southwell (7f) 35 days ago. Has more to oﬀer now stepping into handicap company. Not without interest. TFRHHHHI Oﬃcial BHA Rating 80

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Trevor Whelan

6 T R OY S TO RY ( G B ) ( 1 8 4 )

Draw

B g Ulysses (IRE) - Dainty’s Daughter (Cape Cross (IRE)) Owner: HP Racing Troy Story Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 2 Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Form: 0432Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud Sponsor: Tattersalls, Goodwin Racing Ltd

Kieran Shoemark

PA N A M A B L A C K ( I R E ) ( 2 2 )

B c Tamayuz - Positive Vibration (IRE) (Canford Cliffs (IRE)) Owner: Mr B. J. Meehan Horse Age: 3 Weight: 9 Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton Form: 4-32216 D Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd Sponsor: Sirecam Europe

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden who signed oﬀ for 2024 with a good second of 7 in nursery at Kempton (7f) in November. Open to progress up to 1m on his return so this son of Ulysses is one to consider. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 78

6 Billy Loughnane

ARCTURUS FLAME (IRE) (30)

B c Too Darn Hot - Kitty Love (USA) (Kitten’s Joy (USA)) Owner: Landforce Group Ltd Horse Age: 3 Trainer: Darryll Holland, Newmarket Form: 405-1 Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

Weight: 8 D

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Got oﬀ the mark in good style at Southwell in February but only sixth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 22 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 77

Jason Watson

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a major step forward in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces on his handicap bow when going in at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 30 days ago. Tongue strap back on now and can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 73 Draw

1 0 S I M P LY B L U E ( G B ) ( 2 2 )

Br g Blue Point (IRE) - So Hi Society (IRE) (Society Rock (IRE)) Owner: Mr D. R. Passant Horse Age: 3 Weight: 8 Trainer: David Loughnane, Tern Hill Form: 0226-0 Breeder: Highview Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Greenhous Limited

10 Laura Pearson

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 6f juvenile maiden last summer. Off 9 months and shaped as if the run was needed when eighth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 22 days ago. Hood goes on now and can take a step forward. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 73 Hood worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7.

2024: THE ICE PHOENIX (IRE) 3 9 4 Billy Loughnane 4-1 (Charles Hills) 11 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm (08/05/25)

10-3 Niminy Piminy (FR), The Trickster (FR), 9-2 I Am Me (IRE), 6-1 Bulletin (IRE), 13-2 Tremolo (GB), 8-1 Fearnot (IRE), 11-1 Troy Story (GB), 16-1 Arcturus Flame (IRE), 25-1 Panama Black (IRE), 33-1 Simply Blue (GB)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

A number of these bring potential but it could pay to side with BULLETIN, who is on the up since going handicapping and still looks on a handy mark despite being raised 3lb for his excellent recent Epsom second. The Trickster is feared most on the back of a promising reappearance Newmarket second, with improving pair Niminy Piminy and Troy Story also ﬁrmly in the picture in an intriguing contest. 1. BULLETIN (IRE)

2. THE TRICKSTER (FR)

3. NIMINY PIMINY (FR)

RACING POST SMART VIEW – HIGHEST RANKED HORSE

2 FEARNOT ABILITY

Results (oldest on the left)

Trainer: Clive Cox

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

JOCKEY

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DISTANCE

GROUND

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R AC E 7 5 .1 0 P M THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0% A P P R E N T I C E H A N D I C A P S TA K E S RACE FINISH

( C L A S S 4 ) ( G B B P L U S R AC E ) About two miles (15f 209yds) (Approx. 3,200 metres) For four year olds and upwards

RACE START STALLS: INSIDE

Advertised Total Prize Fund £15650. Owners Prize Money: 1st £6678, 2nd £3338, 3rd £1670, 4th £834. (Penalty Value £8450.99) A SS See page 55 for conditions of this race.

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

RO GU E TO R N A D O (G B ) ( 2 1)

Draw Draw

No Horse

B g Cracksman - Sortita (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Owner: The Rogues Gallery Horse Age: 5 Weight: 10 0 Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket Form: 33-1432 Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Sponsor: Eco Rider, UK Packaging Supplies Ltd

Jockey Fred Daly (7)

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in March. 8/1, good second of 14 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (2m, AW) on Good Friday. Likely to be in the thick of things back on turf. TFRHHHHI Oﬃcial BHA Rating 80

LUNAR POWER (IRE) (211)

Draw

Ch g Power - Dusty Moon (Dr Fong (USA)) Owner: The Thick As Thieves Syndicate Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Grange Stud

7 Charlie Maggs (3)

Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 11 Form: 02/0/050D

TIMEFORM VIEW Struffling on AW when last seen in the autumn and a watching brief is advised on this first outing for 7 months. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 77

ORCHESTRA (FR) (18)

Draw

B g Golden Horn - Optica (FR) (Hernando (FR)) Owner: Mr Lee Craze Horse Age: 5 Weight: 9 7 Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Form: 34/0-241 D Breeder: S.C. Ecurie Ades-Hazan & Pvp Racing Sponsor: Dunraven Group of Companies

Luke Catton

4 PONCHO (FR) (21)

B g Motivator - Strelkita (FR) (Dr Fong (USA)) Owner: Mr Steven Packham & Mr Gary Moore Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 5 Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham Form: 21-6433 D Breeder: Alain Louis-Dreyfus Sponsor: KM Elite Products Ltd

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over hurdles in November and went in on the Flat at Kempton (2m) 18 days ago. The front 2 came clear at Kempton so a 3lb rise could prove lenient. TFRHHHHH Oﬃcial BHA Rating 73

Jack Dace (7)

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Lingfield in December. Creditable third of 14 in handicap (8/1) at Lingfield (2m, AW) on Good Friday but the reopposing Rogue Tornado was ahead in second. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 71

LITTLE PETER (GB) (13)

B g Mukhadram - Sweet Child O’Mine (Singspiel (IRE)) Owner: Mr John Berry Horse Age: 7 Weight: 9 Trainer: John Berry, Newmarket Form: 01255-5 D Breeder: EERC

Draw

Harry Burns

RUSSIAN RUMOUR (IRE) (196)

B m Make Believe - Russian Rave (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Owner: Fillies First Horse Age: 8 Weight: 9 3 Trainer: Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn Form: 600215- D Breeder: John O’Connor Sponsor: Pump Technology Limited

Draw

TIMEFORM VIEW AW winner at Newcastle (2m) last autumn. Fourth in a 2m Huntingdon maiden hurdle on return in March but could only manage ﬁfth of 6 back on the Flat at Ripon 13 days ago. TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 71

TIMEFORM VIEW Won on 2024 reappearance and this thorough stayer got her head back in front at Bath (17f) in October. Returns to action with her stable enjoying a good spell. Enters the reckoning. TFRHHHHI Oﬃcial BHA Rating 69

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Olivia Tubb (5)

GOLDEN FLAME (IRE) (9)

B g Golden Horn - Flame of Gibraltar (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Owner: Howell Mcadam Faulkner Weight: 9 2 Horse Age: 7 Trainer: Thomas Faulkner, Devauden Form: 0-02042 Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Valley Water Services Ltd

Draw

7 1

Jack Doughty

TIMEFORM VIEW Nineteen runs since last win in 2021 but he has been in form on AW this year, ﬁnishing 3 lengths TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 68 second at Southwell (16.5f) last week.

TO BY TO P S (G B ) (6)

Draw

B g Siyouni (FR) - Kiss Me Not (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mr Paul Goonan Horse Age: 4 Trainer: Dylan Cunha, Newmarket Form: 606113 Breeder: Ecurie Monceaux/Rifa Mustang

Weight: 8 D BF

4 Morgan Cole (3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained back-to-back 2m wins at Southwell and Nottingham this spring. Not seen to best eﬀect when TFRHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating 62 7 lengths third at Thirsk last weekend and treated as if still in form. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 6.

Stewards Note: RUSSIAN RUMOUR: Following its run on 25/10/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its right-hind shoe. 2024: BAILEYS KHELSTAR (FR) 4 9 5 Archie Young 11-10 (Charlie Johnston) 7 ran

BETTING FORECAST: Correct as of 4.00pm (08/05/25)

5-2 Orchestra (FR), 3-1 Rogue Tornado (GB), 4-1 Poncho (FR), 6-1 Golden Flame (IRE), 7-1 Russian Rumour (IRE), 8-1 Toby Tops (GB), 14-1 Little Peter (GB), 50-1 Lunar Power (IRE)

TIMEFORM SUMMARY

ORCHESTRA may have got oﬀ lightly with just a 3lb rise for Kempton given he and the second were well clear of the rest. James Owen’s Rogue Tornado arrives on the back of a good spell on the Flat and is second choice ahead of Russian Rumour for in-form Jonathan Portman. 1. ORCHESTRA (FR)

2. ROGUE TORNADO

3. RUSSIAN RUMOUR (IRE)

RACING POST SMART VIEW – HIGHEST RANKED HORSE

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Trainer: Thomas Faulkner

TRAINER

R E S U LT

1 2 3 4

Results (oldest on the left)

- 0 2 0 4 2

Jockey: Jack Doughty

JOCKEY

COURSE

DISTANCE

DRAW

Smart View Score

84%

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.50 - THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0% HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23193 to the winning horse, the second to receive £10876, the third £5440, the fourth £2718, the fifth £1359 and the sixth £679. For three-year-olds only, rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 78 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £225 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher or £45 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £180 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each race won 6lb. Peroni Nastro Azzurro has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Peroni Nastro Azzurro. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 13 entries, at £225. Closed May 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money: Winner £18284, Second £9144, Third £4572, Fourth £2286, Fifth £1143, Sixth £572. (Penalty Value £23193) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.20 - THE JUDDMONTE BRITISH EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 2) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £16200 to the winning horse, the second to receive £7605, the third £3804 and the fourth £1902. For maiden two-year-old fillies only, which are E.B.F. eligible and which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, May 3rd and pay £150 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb, Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Juddmonte has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. The Trustees of the E.B.F. have kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2025 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 24 September, 2025, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and

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geldings only) at York on 10 October, 2025. Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a final. 19 entries at £150. Closed May 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money: Winner £12801, Second £6399, Third £3201, Fourth £1599. (Penalty Value £16200) A SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.Third Race 2.55 - THE PALMER & CO. CHAMPAGNE MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8100 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3802, the third £1902 and the fourth £951. For maiden three year old fillies only. Enter by noon, May 3rd and pay £75 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. Palmer & Co. Champagne have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Palmer & Co. Champagne. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 14 entries at £75. Closed May 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6401, Second £3200, Third £1601, Fourth £800. (Penalty Value £8100) SS SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.25 - THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0% ITALY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10800 to the winning horse, the second to receive £5070, the third £2536 and the fourth £1268. For four-year-olds and upwards, rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher or £20 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each race won: 4yo to 6yo 5lb, 7yo and up 4lb. Peroni Nastro Azzurro has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Peroni Nastro Azzurro. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 16 entries, at £100. Closed May 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money: Winner £8534, Second £4266, Third £2134, Fourth £1066. (Penalty Value £10800) SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.00 - THE MOTIVATOR 20TH DERBY ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8191 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3843, the third £1920, the fourth £960 and the fifth £478. For three-year-olds only, rated 63-82 (also open to such horses rated 83 and 84; such horses rated 62 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £72 stake if the horse is rated 63 or higher or £15 stake if the horse is rated 62 or lower with £57 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each race won 6lb. Ascot Racecourse has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 29 entries, at £72. Closed May 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6462, Second £3232, Third £1615, Fourth £808, Fifth £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20) SS SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.35 - THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0% STYLE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8191 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3843, the third £1920, the fourth £960 and the fifth £478. For three-year-olds only, rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £72 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher or £15 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £57 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each race won 6lb. Peroni Nastro Azzurro have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Peroni Nastro Azzurro. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 25 entries, at £72. Closed May 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6462, Second £3232, Third £1615, Fourth £808, Fifth £404. (Penalty Value £8191.20) SS SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.10 - THE PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0% APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8450 to the winning horse, the second to receive £3967, the third £1984 and the fourth £992. For four-year-olds and upwards, rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £72 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher or £15 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £57 extra if the horse is declared to run. Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb, 4-y-o 8st 8lb. Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st, 4-y-o 9st 13lb. Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each race won: 4yo to 6yo 5lb, 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 6th, 2025, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb, Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb, Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). Peroni Nastro Azzurro has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Peroni Nastro Azzurro. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 13 entries, 1 at £15 and 12 at £72. Closed May 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money: Winner £6678, Second £3338, Third £1670, Fourth £834. (Penalty Value £8450.99) A SS SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.

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Winner of the 2024 Peroni Nastro Azzurro “Live Every Moment” Handicap Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Michael Dods Owner: Csk Services Ltd Breeder: Newstead Breeding

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