Chester Racecard - Wednesday 4th May

MAY FESTIVAL CITY DAY

WEDNESDAY 4 MAY 2022 OFFICIAL RACECARD £5

A FAMILY STORY Yasmin and Amber Le Bon wear ASHOKA

CONTENTS

ON-COURSE BETTING & HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD page 6-7

CHESHIRE OAKS HISTORY page 34-35

CHESTER VASE HISTORY page 52-53

LAST YEAR’S CHESTER VASE page 49

TITLE SPONSORBOODLES page 20-21

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TODAY’S TIPS page 11

LAST YEAR’S WINNERS page 16-17

FACTS & STATISTICS page 8-9

IMPORTANT INFORMATION page 79

TODAY’S SPONSORS

Chester Race Company would like to thank the following for their generous sponsorship of today’s racing.

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TODAY’S RACING CITY DAY WEDNESDAY 4 MAY 2022

RACE TIMES

1.30pm

p26

2.05pm

p32

2.40pm

p42

3.10pm

p56

The ICM Stellar Sports The tote.co.uk Free The Weatherbys Bloodstock The Boodles Lily Agnes Conditions Chester Placepot Every Pro Cheshire Oaks Chester Vase Stakes Stakes (GBB Race) Day Handicap Stakes (for the Robert Sangster (Group 3) Memorial Cup) (Listed Race)

3.40pm

The Deepbridge Handicap Stakes

p62

4.15pm

p68

The Edinburgh Gin Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

4.45pm

p72

The Stephen Wade Handicap Stakes

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting

Jockeys

Charles Bishop

Tony Hamilton

Andrew Mullen

Hayley Turner

Paul Hanagan

Paul Mulrennan

Jason Watson

4.45

4.15

1.30, 2.05, 3.10, 4.15, 4.45

2.05

William Buick Neil Callan

3.40

2.40

2.40

Frankie Dettori 1.30

3.40

1.30, 2.40

David Egan

2.40, 3.10, 4.45

John Egan 3.40

Marco Ghiani 4.45

Trainers

2.40, 3.40, 4.15, 4.45 2.05

1.30, 4.45

Franny Norton 3.40, 4.45

Tom Marquand

2.40, 3.10, 3.40, 4.15, 4.45

James Doyle

Connor Murtagh

Rob Hornby

2.40, 4.15

George Downing

4.45

Robert Havlin

3.40

Shane Crosse

2.05

Laura Pearson 1.30, 4.15

Paddy Mathers

David Probert

2.40, 3.10, 4.15, 4.45

Faye McManoman

Callum Rodriguez

4.45

4.45

Jack Mitchell

Ben Sanderson

2.05

4.15

Ryan Moore

Kieran Schofield

2.05, 2.40, 3.10, 3.40

4.45

Luke Morris

Daniel Tudhope

1.30, 4.15, 4.45

1.30, 2.05, 2.40, 3.40

Charlie Appleby

Simon & Ed Crisford

Gay Kelleway

Joseph Parr

Andrew Balding

Keith Dalgleish

David Loughnane

Kevin Philippart de Foy

3.10, 4.15

2.05, 2.40, 3.10, 4.15

Ralph Beckett 2.40

Michael Bell 2.40, 3.10

Michael Blake 4.45

Marco Botti 3.40

2.40

1.30

4.45

1.30, 4.15, 4.45

Tim Easterby

Donald McCain

4.15

4.45

Harry Eustace

Phil McEntee

2.40

4.15, 4.45

David Evans

Martyn Meade

1.30, 3.40

3.40

Richard Fahey

Adrian Nicholls

2.05, 3.40, 4.45

1.30

George Boughey

Charlie Fellowes

Tony Carroll

John & Thady Gosden

Joseph Patrick O’Brien

William Haggas

David O’Meara

2.05, 3.40 2.05

Mick Channon 4.45

Tony Coyle

3.40, 4.45

Aidan O’Brien

2.40, 4.15

2.40, 3.10

2.40, 3.40, 4.15

2.40

2.40, 4.15

Charlie & Mark Johnston 4.45

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Hugo Palmer 1.30, 3.40

4.45

2.05

George Scott 4.45

Richard Spencer 3.40, 4.45

Nigel Tinkler 4.45

Adam West 2.05

Ian Williams 4.15, 4.45

S. P. C. Woods 3.10

CHAIR’S WELCOME WELCOME TO DAY ONE OF THE 2022 BOODLES MAY FESTIVAL - CITY DAY Good afternoon, I’m thrilled to be able to welcome you back to Chester Racecourse for a momentous day – the Boodles May Festival City Day! Not only does this fixture mark the beginning of our 2022 racing season here at the world’s oldest racecourse, it’s also the first day of our famous Boodles May Festival, which hasn’t been held with a crowd present since 2019.

Today’s racing is set to impress with 7 races on the card. The first race of the season will take to the track at 1:30pm with The ICM Stellar Sports Lily Agnes Conditions Stakes. Then at 3:10pm, the thrills will be taken to new heights as the iconic Boodles Chester Vase takes place with a phenomenal prize fund of £111,000. Finally, the day’s fun will close at 4:45pm with The Stephen Wade Handicap Stakes.

I’d like to extend a thank you to today’s sponsors. First, our title sponsor of the entire May Festival and one of Chester Racecourse’s longeststanding friends, Boodles. Additionally, our new partner Edinburgh Gin, who have this year taken title sponsorship of the Edinburgh Gin Garden enclosure – we’re so very excited to have you join us in this exciting new chapter for our businesses. The TOTE who are present across the racecourse today offering their gaming services. Deepbridge, a successful company who also call our historic city home. ICM Stellar Sports, who have been long-standing supporters of the racecourse. Weatherby’s, who play an instrumental role in British horseracing. Finally, LegatOwen whose Chartered Surveyors can be found across the North West. All of us at Chester Racecourse are grateful for your support.

Our next race meeting is tomorrow, as the Boodles May Festival hits its stride with Ladies Day, when the city of Chester is turned into an exhibition of the latest styles and trends. I hope you’ll join us tomorrow to celebrate the return of these iconic race meetings once again.

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Chester Racecourse Facilities Map

Information

Food Concessions

Chester Bet

Disabled Viewing Area

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Bookmakers

Track Crossing Point

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Pie

Betting Ring Manager

Medical/First Aid Point

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Wok

Racecard Point

Chester Members Lounge

Cash Machine

Owners & Trainers, Shareholders & Sponsors Viewing Platform

Toilets

Press Room

Disabled Toilets

Box Office & Pre-Paid Collections

Baby Changing Facilities

Lift

Gate Entrances

Bottle Bar 1

Bus Stop Bar

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Pimm’s Bar

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County Champagne Bar *

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Refuel†

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Accessibility, Jockeys, Press & ROA Reception

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Parade, Paddock Club & Directors Guests Reception Hospitality, Shareholders, Edinburgh Gin Garden & Winning Post

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Tattersalls Enclosure

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Dee Stand

County Concourse

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Open Course

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Shareholders, Owners & Trainers Pavilion

Restaurant 1539 & County Long Room

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Open Course & Paddock

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Paddock Rooms

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Drink Concessions

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County Boxes & Chester Members

Burger

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Enclosures 1

The White Horse

For holders of County Concourse badges or higher. †For holders of Winning Post and Owners & Trainers badges. ‡For holders of Winning Post badges. § For holders of County Long Room badges or higher.

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Pie

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Pizza Al Forno

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Burger Grill

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Food Concession

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Fish & Chips

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Pimm’s Bar

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Refill Champagne & Beer

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The Walls§

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Coffee Bar

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County Concourse Bar

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Dee Stand Bars

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County Bar

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Long Room Bar

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Refresh ‡

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Beer & Fizz

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Pavilion Bar

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Tattersalls Bars

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The Paddock Club

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Festival Village & Chalets

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County Boxes

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Parade

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Leverhulme Boxes

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1539 Restaurant & Bar

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Final Furlong Restaurant

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The Turf Restaurant

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Edinburgh Gin Garden

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Edinburgh Gin Garden Cabanas

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PL ACE A BET ON-COURSE WITH

AND RACECOURSE BOOKMANERS

HOW TO PLACE A BET WITH A RACECOURSE BOOKMAKER WAYS TO BET WIN ONLY The most common form of bet. You win if your horse is first past the post.

Example: £5 win at 8/1 would return £45 (8 x £5 = £40 + £5 stake) EACH WAY Backing a horse to win or be placed. This doubles your bet – for example: £5 each way = £5 to win and £5 for a place = £10 total stake.

STANDARD EACH WAY TERMS In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms.

Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win • 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2 • 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2 • 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3 • Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3 • Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4 • Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4 Some bookmakers also offer ‘betting without the favourite’, where you can back your selection at reduced odds to either win or finish second to the horse nominated by the bookmaker as favourite. You may bet with confidence with any bookmaker on course as they operate with Administration Of Gambling On Tracks Ltd. (AGT) approval.

In the unlikely event of a dispute with a bookmaker, please call upon the assistance of the AGT Betting Ring Manager, who can be found on the ground floor of the Grandstand Enclosure.

The AGT also offers a ‘late pay’ service in case the bookmaker leaves the course before you have collected your winnings.

Late pay claims should be sent to: AGT, 3A Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4WY.

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PLACING A BET Experiencing the buzz of the betting ring may be a little daunting at first, but you will soon find it is very easy to place a bet. Here are some guidelines for racegoers to follow: 1. Each bookmaker will be offering slightly different prices, so shop around for the best odds against your selection.

2. Call your bet clearly to the bookmaker by stating the name and / or number of your chosen horse and the stake.

3. Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his / her clerk and correct him immediately if any details are called wrongly.

4. Make sure you obtain a ticket from the bookmaker and keep it safe.

5. If your selection wins, hand the ticket back to the bookmaker for settlement. Never destroy or dispose of your ticket until after the “Weighed in” announcement has been made. Betting with the bookmaker is tax-free. Deductions are made only if a horse is withdrawn after the betting market has been formed.

Please check the minimum stake accepted by each bookmaker on his display board. Some bookmakers do not take sums under £5, especially in the main betting ring, but there will be others who are happy to accept £2 bets. Please tender the correct change when possible.

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Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing 2. Horse’s number on saddlecloth 3. Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay, Br - Brown, h - horse, Ch - Chesnut, c - colt, g - gelding, Gr - Grey, f - filly, m - mare, Ro - Roan (followed by Sire, Dam and Damsire) 4. Horse’s name 5. Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain 6. Number of day’s since horse last ran 7. Age of horse (when race not restricted to a single age group) 8. Weight of horse in Stones and Pounds 9. Draw 10. Owner’s Name(s) 11. Breeder 12. Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates All-Weather Track form / denotes new season - denotes new year

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C - The horse has won on this racecourse D - The horse has won over this distance CD - The horse has won over both this course and distance BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run 13. A guide to the horse’s recent form and star rating. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined across: HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

14. Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment 15. Jockey’s Name. 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

1. THE AVERAGE FLAT JOCKEY is below 5’6 (although there are exceptions) and weigh between 8 & 9st 2. JOCKEYS BOOTS They are mostly synthetic and can weigh as little as 300 grams 3. RACING SADDLE Weighs between 1 & 2lb 4. JOCKEYS WHIP A jockey’s whip is made from a core of light-weight carbon fibre surrounded by layers of air cushioned foam and light-weight leather. Usage of the whip is strictly controlled by the British Horseracing Authority Stewards who are present on raceday

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5. SILKS The silks that a jockey wears belong to the racehorse owner rather than the jockey. Each set is unique, such is the demand for certain designs that some colours can sell for thousands, or even tens of thousands of pounds

8. STRIDE LENGTH An average racehorses’ stride length is 20-21ft

6. BREATHING The horse’s lungs breath in and out 140 times per minute delivering 150 litres of air per second. At 10,000 litres per race, that is what a human breaths in a day

9. STRIDE FREQUENCY Between 130 and 140 strides per minute 10. AVERAGE SPEED 37.5 mph 11. HORSES WEIGHT A horses weight is approximately half a tonne

7. HEART CAPACITY Up to 240 beats per minute moving 60 pints of blood during a race. A racehorse’s heart weighs the equivalent of 4 bags of sugar (around 4 kgs)

12. FUEL CONSUMPTION A horse uses 35,000 calories per day, whereas a human adult male is advised to eat 2,500 8

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RACE 2

LIVE IN THE DREAM was hugely impressive when making all over a similar trip at Sandown recently and the speedy demands of this race should suit him down to the ground. From stall two and with Ryan Moore aboard, he could take some pegging back. Hellomydarlin steps down from Pattern company and, despite the widest draw of all, will likely make her presence felt, while Shamlaan certainly deserves a mention having won four of his last five starts.

RACE 3

Joseph O’Brien has his string in fine form at present and the County Kilkenny handler looks to have a cracking chance in this contest with ABOVE THE CURVE. The American Pharoah filly stepped up on a promising debut performance when readily beating the reopposing Thoughts Of June over 1m2f at Leopardstown four weeks ago, despite running green and hanging left, and there looks to be plenty more to come from her. Hello Jumeirah and Night Battle, who both made winning debuts on the all-weather, are feared most.

RACE 4

STAR OF LADY M made a big impression when beating Brocklesby runner-up Primrose Ridge on her debut at Redcar and she took a step forward when readily justify skinny odds at Ripon three weeks ago. The daughter of Havana Grey should have the speed for this test, is well drawn in stall two and could take some stopping in her bid to complete the hat-trick. Ocean Cloud also remains unbeaten after two starts and warrants respect, while the locally-trained Glorious Angel isn’t out of it either WIN: STAR OF LADY M DANGER: OCEAN CLOUD

NEW LONDON shot to prominence in the betting for the Derby when running out a comfortable winner at Newmarket under a penalty last month, having won at the same track on debut in October. The son of Dubawi is bred to stay well and the manner of his recent victory suggested the extra couple of furlongs may bring about further improvement. Changingoftheguard returned with success at Dundalk and has to enter the reckoning going up in trip, while Berkshire Rebel might prove best of the remaining pair.

RACE 5

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TODAY’S TOP TIPS

EVER GIVEN enjoyed a productive juvenile campaign, winning four of his eight starts which included a valuable sales race at York, and he has the ideal draw on his return to action. Auditor ran with credit when no match for an easy winner at Sandown and the step back up 6f is likely to be in his favour, while better is expected from Pocket The Profit, who may have found his latest effort at Newmarket a quick turnaround having won well at Pontefract the week before.

WIN: LIVE IN THE DREAM

WIN: ABOVE THE CURVE

WIN: NEW LONDON

RACE 6

WIN: EVER GIVEN

DANGER: HELLO JUMEIRAH

DANGER: CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD

DANGER: AUDITOR

This has the potential to turn into a head-to-head between the Godolphin-owned pair Honiton and SECRET STATE, with preference for the latter who only found one too good in the Wood Ditton last month. Charlie Appleby’s charge is bred to improve over further and he gets the vote ahead of Asean Legend, who is of interest on his first run for William Haggas, and Berkshire Breeze, who ran well at Newbury last time out.

WIN: SECRET STATE

RACE 7

DANGER: HELLOMYDARLIN

DANGER: ASEAN LEGEND

It usually pays to be handy around here and with a good draw in stall four, SMEATON’S LIGHT may be able to dictate this race from the front as he did at Leicester before being worn down late on. Gabrial The Wire loves it around here and must enter calculations along with the consistent yet frustrating Ffion, who placed on five of his eight outings on turf last season. Completing the shortlist are Big Narstie, Freedom And Wheat and Roman Dynasty.

WIN:SMEATON’S LIGHT

DANGER: GABRIAL THE WIRE

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RACING PHRASE BOOK ACCUMULATOR bet involving two or more selections in different races: winnings from one are placed on the next ALL WEATHER RACING flat racing which takes place on an artificial surface AMATEUR (rider) on racecards, their names are prefixed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc., to indicate their amateur status ANTE-POST betting (usually on the most important races) days, weeks and even months before the race is due to take place

CLAIMER of a race: a claiming race; of a jockey: an apprentice COLT male, ungelded horse up to four years old DAM mother of a horse DISTANCE the length of a race: 5 furlongs is the minimum and the 4 1⁄2 miles of the Grand National the longest. Also, the margin by which a horse wins or is beaten by the horse in front: this ranges from a short head to ‘by a distance’ (more than 30 lengths); a ‘length’ is measured from the horse’s nose to the start of its tail

APPRENTICE young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while he or she is learning the business of race-riding

EVENS or EVEN MONEY when your stake exactly equals your winnings - thus £5 at evens wins a further £5

FILLY female horse up to four years old FOAL horse of either sex from the time of its birth until 1 January the following year

BACKWARD used of a horse which needs time to mature

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DRAW for flat racing only, describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn randomly the day before shortly after the horses are declared to run

FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile)

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GELDING castrated horse GOING the description of conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Official BHA going reports progress as follows: Heavy - soft - good to soft - good - good to firm - firm - hard GREEN (of a horse) inexperienced HAND unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured, at the shoulder JOLLY betting parlance for the favourite in a race - the horse with the shortest odds

returned to you): thus a winning £2 bet at 2-1 on wins you £1 PADDOCK area of the racecourse incorporating the pre-parade ring, parade ring and winner’s enclosure PATTERN the elite races, divided in Flat racing into Groups One, Two, Three and Listed, and in jumping into Grades One, Two and Three PENALTY weight added to the allotted handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were originally published

SIRE father of a horse SPREAD A PLATE when a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from an animal’s hoof, this sometimes causes a delay while the horse is re-shod SPRINGER/STEAMER a horse which shortens dramatically in the betting SP/STARTING PRICE the official price of horse at which bets are settled in betting shops STEWARDS the panel of men and women - usually a total of four - who are responsible for seeing that the Rules of Racing are adhered to STEWARDS’ ENQUIRY enquiry by the stewards into the running of a race TIC-TAC the bookmaker’s method of relaying odds information on the racecourse, by means of hand signals

JUDGE official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners JUVENILE two-year-old horse MAIDEN horse which has not won a race MARE female horse five years and over MONKEY betting parlance for £500 OBJECTION complaint by one jockey against another regarding breach of rules during a race ODDS ON odds where the winnings are less than the stake (which is of course

PHOTO FINISH electronic photographic device which determines minimal distances in a close finish PLATE shoe worn by horse for racing PLATER horse which usually runs in selling races (selling ‘plates’) PONY betting parlance for £25 RULE 4 betting rule covering deductions made from winning bets if a horse is withdrawn after the betting market has been formed but before the ‘Under Starter’s Orders’ signal; the amount deducted depends on the price of the withdrawn horse

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WEIGH IN/WEIGH OUT weighing of jockey before and after a race to ensure that the correct weight has been carried; the announcement ‘weighed in’ signals that the result is official, and all bets can be settled YANKEE combination bet involving four selections in different races: six doubles, four trebles and one four-horse accumulator - eleven bets YEARLING horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

LAST YEAR’S WINNERS The first day of this years Boodles May Festival 2022, City Day, includes the Weatherbys Bloodstock Pro Cheshire Oaks and the Chester Vase, sponsored by Boodles. The two feature contests allow contenders for next month’s Oaks and Derby to gain valuable experience before heading to Epsom.

Held in high regard based off her juvenile campaign, Dubai Fountain didn’t disappoint in the Weatherbys ePassport Cheshire Oaks. The filly gained her first win of the season in good fashion, beating home her other 6 rivals to score by a length for Mark Johnston and Franny Norton. On her first start of the campaign, Dubai Fountain was very well-supported in the market, sent off at 13/8F. In a race that has been dominated in recent years

by John Gosden and Aidan O’Brien, it was incredible to see Mark Johnson pick up his second success in the race following his win with Good Morning Star in 2012. Dubai Fountain proved that she could potentially be a very smart middle-distance prospect to look out for throughout the season.

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display in the Cazoo Derby, he has ran well in Pattern company and now has an official BHA rating of 110.

The clear form pick judged on her fourth in the Fillies’ Mile, Franny Norton was keen to switch to switch her off at towards the rear but travelled well into the race.

Run at a slow pace throughout, Franny eventually made him move two furlongs out and albeit edging right, went on to score by one length. The Roger Variantrained Zeyaadah was unlucky back in second, having met trouble in-running, and made-up ground quickly as soon as she got a clear run. Despite not being as valuable as the Chesire Oaks, the pair did get some enjoyment on City Day as Alfaadhel landed the Boodles Maiden Stakes.

The traditional curtain-raiser of Boodles May Festival remains the ICM Stellar Sports Lily Agnes Conditions Stakes and trainer George Boughey got favourite backers off to a perfect start as Navello thrashed his other three rivals by six lengths. This victory made it three wins out of his four starts and completed his hat-trick in impressive style.

Aidan O’Brien also has an excellent record in the Chester Vase, landing seven of the past 10 renewals. However, this year we saw Youth Spirit come home in front for trainer Andrew Balding with Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore only managing with Sandhurst.

There was questions as to if this horse would stay this new trip but he clearly takes after his sire Camelot. Taking the step up in trip right in his stride, Tom Marquand gave the 15/2 shot a perfect ride and once he hit the front inside the final furlong, he wasn’t for catching. He saw off Sandhurst by one and three quarters lengths and although a disappointing

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The tote+ At tote.co.uk Handicap Stakes was also won by the favourite as David Allan rode Showalong to victory for Tim Easterby. Albeit coming the widest round the home bend and not finding a lot when hitting the front, he scored readily in the end, while Paws For Thought won the tote+ Pays You More At tote.co.uk Handicap Stakes for the jockey and trainer combination of Tom Dascombe and Richard Kingscote.

The opening day concluded with a shock 25-1 winner as 5lb claimer Kieran Schofieldrode did well to get Broken Spear up after being slowly into stride.

Tony Coyle’s in-mate benefitted for the reapplication of the cheekpieces, and he seemed to appreciate this trip, ending a long losing run.

2021 WINNERS

WHO WILL WIN THIS YEAR? NAVELLO ICM Stellar Sports Lily Agnes Conditions Stakes

YOUTH SPIRIT Boodles Chester Vase Stakes (Group 3)

PAWS FOR THOUGHT Deepbridge Handicap Stakes

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SHOWALONG tote.co.uk Free Chester Placepot Every Day Handicap Stakes

DUBAI FOUNTAIN Weatherbys Bloodstock Pro Cheshire Oaks (Listed Race)

ALFAADHEL Edinburgh Gin Maiden Stakes Stakes

BROKEN SPEAR Stephen Wade Handicap Stakes

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from the head office in Liverpool and flagship showroom in Bond Street. They are ably assisted by the next generation: Nicholas’s son Jody is Director of Precious gemstones, Jody’s cousin James Amos is Director of Marketing and Sustainability and Michael’s daughter, Honour, is the newly appointed Marketing Manager.

This year brings many exciting new developments for the brand. March saw Boodles come onboard as the lead sponsor for the Cheltenham Gold Cup and in May the second Boodles Garden will appear at the Chelsea Flower Show. In June Boodles will be a Pageant partner for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a momentous and historic event for the entire country.

Boodles high jewellery collection for the year, entitled Peace of Mined, sources diamonds directly from the world-famous Cullinan Mine, the same mine that produced two of the crown jewels’ most important diamonds. The perfect way to mark the occasion.

A LWAYS A S TO RY

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L IL Y AG N ES ST AKE S H IS TO R Y

TO music aficionados, Lily Agnès is a twenty-something singer-songwriter from London with a Spotify profile.

To students of the turf, however, Lily Agnes is a filly and broodmare of significant repute. One whose legacy still remains relevant today, more than 150 years on from her birth.

offspring, however, was Ormonde.

He won all 16 races he ran in during his career – including completing the Triple Crown 1886, with victories in the 2000 Guineas, Derby and St Leger – and was widely regarded as the ‘horse of the century’. His remarkable achievements are recognised here at Chester with the annual staging of Group 3 Ormonde Stakes, which takes place tomorrow.

Foaled in 1871 and a daughter of 2000 Guineas and Derby winner Macaroni, Lily Agnes won all six of her races as a two-year-old. Later, she went on to secure notable victories in the Northumberland Plate, Doncaster Cup (both in 1874) and The Ebor (1875) – all of which remain prestigious races today – and ended her racing career, aged five, having won 19 races at distances from five furlongs to three miles.

Lily Agnes arguably left an even greater imprint on the sport in the late-1800s as a mother of future champions.

Her daughter Farewell won the 1000 Guineas in 1885, while Ossory won both the St James’ Palace Stakes and the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot in 1888. Her most illustrious

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Lily Agnes died in 1899, aged 28. Said to have developed into a ‘roarer’ during her racing days, it’s thought she passed on this wind affliction to many of her offspring, including Ormonde, who developed issues with his breathing before his four-year-old season. Only then was the Shergar story beginning.

Following a modest first inauguration in 1950.

The Lily Agnes Stakes is a five-furlong sprint for two-year-old colts and fillies. It is typically won by a sharp, nimble and compact horse, often with previous race experience, and one adept at scooting around the tight turns that make Chester unique in

Its most notable graduate is Risky, the winner in 1993 for trainer Richard Hannon Snr and jockey Pat Eddery. After her success here, Risky stormed to a five-length victory in the Group 3 Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot two runs later under Walter Swinburn. She also won the valuable Super Sprint at Newbury and the Group 2 Molecomb Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, again with Swinburn in the saddle, and ended her two-year-old season with an impressive five wins and four second places from nine starts.

Previous Winners

Romantic Myth followed in Risky’s illustrious hoofprints in 2000 by also using her win in this race as a springboard to success in the Queen Mary Stakes, while Lucky Parkes, the heroine in 1992, was retired from racing just over four years later with a remarkable record of 17 individual victories. Like Lily Agnes, she enjoyed a successful second career as a broodmare. Her most talented progeny was Doctor Parkes, who went on to win 15 races in his own right.

1m 1.53s

2012

ALL FUR COAT

Franny Norton / Jo Hughes

1m 3.52s

2013

QUATUOR

Richard Kingscote / Tom Dascombe

1m 0.44s

2014

MUKHMAL

Paul Hanagan / Mark Johnston

2015

RAH RAH

Franny Norton / Mark Johnston

1m 2.31s

2016

COPPER KNIGHT

James Doyle / Hugo Palmer

1m 2.58s

2017

YOGI’S GIRL

John Egan / David Evans

1m 0.41

FACT FILE Conditions: 2-y-o only Race distance: 5f about 15yds Prize money: £31,047 total prize fund

2018

NO LIPPY

P J McDonald / Mark Johnston

1m 2.60s

2019

GREAT DAME

Daniel Tudhope / David O’Meara

1m 4.70s

2021

NAVELLO

Nicola Currie / George Boughey

1m 5.10s

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FIRST RACE 1.30 THE ICM STELLAR SPORTS LILY AGNES CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

5f 15y

for two yrs old Total race value £31047 Owners Prize Money. 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £419, 7th £400.

(Penalty Value £15462)

RACE DESCRIPTON

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This race is a five furlongs conditions stakes for two-year-olds only. The runners in this type of race are subject to specific conditions that often revolve around age or sex, or confine the race to horses that have yet to win above a particular level. In this instance, colts and geldings are allocated an initial weight of 9st 2lb, with fillies carrying 8st 11lb. There are then penalties given for wins at Class 3 level or above: 3lb for each Class 3 race won, 5lb for each Class 2 and 7lb for each Class 1. The penalties are cumulative and the maximum penalty is 9lb. colours

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horse

st-lb

Draw

1

DUNNINGTON LAD (IRE) (9) 51 D

9-4

(3)

Br Ch c Camacho - Streetlady (USA) O Chris Kiely Racing Limited B Grangemore Stud

David Evans, Abergavenny T Laura Williams G Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Camacho colt who proved much sharper for Newbury debut effort when running out a narrow winner of a Windsor novice (5f) 9 days ago, just holding on. Feasible to think he can do better still.

TFRHHHII BHA-

2

KING’S CROWN (IRE) (11) 23 BF

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Textured (IRE) O Mr Dave Stone B Mountarmstrong Stud

9-4

(6)

ABSOLUTELYFLAWLESS (GB) (17) 1 D

Br B f Ribchester (IRE) - Key Light (IRE) O David Lowe B Northmore Stud

8-13

(5)

Connor Murtagh

David Loughnane, Tern Hill T Steve Brookshaw G Dave Loughnane Racing, Galloways Bakers Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ribchester filly who appeals on paper and did well to overcome early greenness when running out good winner TFRHHHII BHAof a Southwell novice (5f) on debut 17 days ago, well on top finish. Looks sure to improve.

4

George Downing

Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T Clare Nicholls G Sts Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Starspangledbanner gelding. Fair form when runner-up on debut in a Thirsk maiden (5f) last month but not in quite the same TFRHHHII BHAform despite finishing placed at Pontefract subsequently. Needs to step up in this higher grade.

3

Jockey

GLORIOUS ANGEL (IRE) (18) 3

8-13

Br B f Cotai Glory - Angel Meadow O Roudee Racing B Tally-Ho Stud

(7)

Laura Pearson

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T G Naf, Roudee Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be sharp and showed promise when keeping on for third in an 8-runner Nottingham novice (5f) on debut 18 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA- James Doyle Another entitled to improve for that experience but widest draw to operate from not ideal.

5

OCEAN CLOUD (IRE) (16) 11 D

8-13

Br B f Camacho - Sea of Knowledge (IRE) O Miss Gay Kelleway B Linacre House Limited

(4)

Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T Bradley Furniss G

TIMEFORM VIEW Camacho filly who arrives bosting a 100% record, looking professional in landing back-to-back Kempton novice events (both at 5f) in recent weeks. Has to be worth a second look now tackling turf with further progress anticipated.

TFRHHHHI BHA- Luke Morris

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STAR OF LADY M (GB) (20) 11 D

Br Gr f Havana Grey - Abraj Dubai (USA) O Mr M. Madden B Whitsbury Manor Stud

8-13

(2)

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T G Legacy It Consultants Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising filly who tasted success on debut at Redcar (5f) and readily followed up at Ripon (5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago.

TFRHHHHH BHAHas a good draw to work from and expected to make a bold bid to maintain 100% record.

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ZEPHINA (GB) (9) 532

8-13

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Soho Susie (IRE) O Stuart Banks, Mark Windsor & R Kent B Litex Commerce

(1)

David Evans, Abergavenny T Cara Comperat G

TIMEFORM VIEW Zoustar filly who has progressed with each start to date, runner-up at Southwell (5f) 9 days ago, headed over 1f out but keeping on. Plum draw to operate from a plus but she does need to step up again to play a lead role here.

TFRHHHIIBHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

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Daniel Tudhope

William Buick

2021: NAVELLO 2 9 2 Nicola Currie 5-4 (George Boughey) 4 ran

Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Star of Lady M (GB), 10-3 Ocean Cloud (IRE), 13-2 Dunnington Lad (IRE), 7-1 Absolutelyflawless (GB), 8-1 Glorious Angel (IRE), 14-1 King’s Crown (IRE), Zephina (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

STAR OF LADY M and Ocean Cloud both arrive defending 100% records and could be the pair to focus on. The former impressed when winning readily a Ripon novice 3 weeks ago and narrowly gets the vote from stall 2. Dunnington Lad and Absolutelyflawless are others fancied to figure.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STAR OF LADY M 2.OCEAN CLOUD (IRE) 3.DUNNINGTON LAD (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 2.05 THE tote.co.uk FREE CHESTER PLACEPOT EVERY DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

5f 15y

for three yrs old Total race value £41000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £16252, 2nd £8128, 3rd £4064, 4th £2032, 5th £1016, 6th £508, 7th £400.

(Penalty Value £20616)

RACE DESCRIPTON This is a five furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 86 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. colours

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no

horse

st-lb

Draw

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HELLOMYDARLIN (IRE) (6) 202-324

9-9

(7)

Br B f Galileo Gold - Speed Freak O Nick Bradley Racing 48 B Tally-Ho Stud

George Boughey, Newmarket T Rachel Kelly G Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly who posted excellent second of 15 to White Lavender in Listed race at Bath last month. Not disgraced when third in a similar event at Chelmsford (6f) 6 days ago and she shouldn’t be underestimated on just her second handicap start.

TFRHHHII BHA100(-3)

2

NYMPHADORA (GB) (208) 104500- D

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Bewitchment O St Albans Bloodstock Limited B The Bewitchment Partnership

9-5

(1)

VINTAGE CLARETS (GB) (21) 36060-0 D

Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Enchanted Princess O Mr A Tattersall & Partner B M. E. Broughton

9-2

(3)

SHAMLAAN (IRE) (4) 2110-11 D

Br Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Streisand (IRE) O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah B Ken Carroll

9-2

(in 6lb ex)

(5)

Paul Hanagan

Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T Jordan Smith G Kpf Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful/progressive handicapper who boasts an excellent strike rate (4 wins from last 5 starts), latest in 6-runner event at Goodwood (5f) 4 days ago, edging ahead close home. Carries penalty and must have a major chance provided this doesn’t come too soon. TFRHHHHI BHA87 (+4)

5

Jason Watson

Richard Fahey, Malton T Tina Carr G Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful juvenile (third in Coventry at Royal Ascot) but ended last season with a couple of below-par efforts. Shaped as if needing the run when tenth on reappearance at Newmarket 3 weeks ago and he should be much closer to form here.

TFRHHIII BHA93

4

Daniel Tudhope

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T Macie Harris G

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise when accounting for 12 rivals in 5f Listed contest at York in last May. Limitations seemingly exposed in Group company since but she’s landed the plum draw for this handicap debut/reappearance.

TFRHHIII BHA96

3

Jockey

LIVE IN THE DREAM (IRE) (12) 304-641 D

Br Ch g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Approaching Autumn O Steve & Jolene de’Lemos B Miss Lorna Doyle

9-1

(2)

Adam West, Epsom T Shoshana Cooksley-Towner G Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut Wolverhampton winner back in August who showed much improved form to double his tally at Sandown 12 days ago, dominating from the front and readily going clear once asked. Clearly going the right way and an 8lb rise may not be enough to anchor him.

TFRHHHHH BHA92

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Ryan Moore

6

NAVELLO (GB) (25) 012-520 CD

Br B g Ivawood (IRE) - Caprella O Ms Fiona Carmichael & Mrs Evelyn Yates B Mrs E. Yates & Westward Bloodstock Ltd

8-12

(4)

George Boughey, Newmarket T Antonia Peck G

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner at this meeting last year who looked back to his best when runner-up at Wolverhampton on penultimate start. Not so good back on the turf at Thirsk since and needs to bounce back if he is to feature.

TFRHHIII BHA89

7

RESILIENCE (GB) (19) 255114 D

Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Calypso Choir O KHDRP B Littleton Stud

8-6

(6)

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T Iimran Khan Azeez G Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2 from 2 for his new yard in a matter of days at Kempton in March and shaped as if still in good form when finishing a running-on fourth at Lingfield 19 days ago, the race not going ideally for him (met trouble). Stall 6 not ideal but should continue to give a good account.

TFRHHHII BHA83

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

William Buick

Andrew Mullen

2021: SHOWALONG 3 8 12 David Allan 13-8 (Tim Easterby) 8 ran

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Live In The Dream (IRE), 7-2 Shamlaan (IRE), 15-2 Navello (GB), 8-1 Hellomydarlin (IRE), Nymphadora (GB), Resilience (GB), 14-1 Vintage Clarets (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

LIVE IN THE DREAM showed much improved form when bolting up at Sandown 12 days ago, able to dominate and putting things to bed in a matter of strides once asked. He’s been hit with an 8lb rise by the handicapper but is clearly heading the right way and, with the services of Ryan Moore to boot, he gets the verdict to follow up. Shamlaan is in the form of his life at present (4 wins from last 5 starts) so he shades the vote for second over Resilience.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LIVE IN THE DREAM (IRE) 2.SHAMLAAN (IRE) 3.RESILIENCE

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WEDNESDAY May 17, 2017 was the day Apple became the first company to see its value exceed $800billion.

At the same time, another global phenomenon was setting foot on the road to fame and fortune, more than 5,000 miles away from Apple’s California HQ, here at Chester.

the finish line, it would be as close as Alluringly ever got to Enable in three further jousts. Not that there was any shame in coming off second-best to the most talented filly of her generation. That victory here – in what was the only occasion Enable graced the Roodee – was the springboard to a stunning winning spree, which saw her rack up big-race victory after big-race victory during an unbeaten run of a dozen races over 27 months.

Not that anyone in attendance knew quite what a behemoth of the turf they were seeing when Enable stormed to victory under Frankie Dettori in the familiar green, pink and white silks of her pioneering owner-breeder Prince Khalid Abdullah.

Heck, after being beaten into third place on her seasonal return at Newbury three weeks earlier, Enable wasn’t even sent off favourite to win the 2017 Cheshire Oaks! That honour went to the Ballydoyle raider Alluringly, who emerged as Enable’s shadow from the final bend. Although she got to within one-and-three-quarter lengths of an eased-down Enable at

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They included a five-length rout of Rhododendron in the Epsom Oaks on her next start, three King Georges, two Arcs, two Yorkshire Oaks, the Irish Oaks, the Coral-Eclipse and a Breeders’ Cup Turf at Churchill Downs in Kentucky.

When she was eventually retired in the autumn of 2020, following her second unsuccessful attempt to win what would have been a record-setting third Arc, she did so having won 15 of her 19 races, 11 of them Group 1s, and amassing almost £11million in prize money.

If Enable remains the star pupil to graduate from the Cheshire Oaks, a raft of others have endorsed this Listed race’s status as a leading trial for Classic-class fillies since its inauguration in 1950.

Previous Winners

Shoot A Line used her victory in 1980, for Willie Carson and Major Dick Hern, as a stepping stone to a sensational summer of success, which also included wins in the 1980 Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot, the Irish Oaks, Yorkshire Oaks and Park Hill Stakes.

2:24.81

The Ribblesdale and Irish Oaks were also races which another Prince Khalid filly, Bolas,went on to win in 1994 following her victory here. The 2007 victor Light Shift also added Classic success to her CV by landing the Epsom Oaks on her very next start.

Light Shift was one of three Cheshire Oaks winners for the late, great Sir Henry Cecil, who was widely regarded among his peers for being the finest trainer of fillies. Yet even Cecil couldn’t get close to the seven victories achieved by Barry Hills, who, despite handing over the reins to his son Charlie in 2011, is still the winning-most trainer in the history of the Cheshire Oaks.

For how long remains to be seen, as it’s surely only a matter of time before Aidan O’Brien, who’s currently on six, draws level.

2011

WONDER OF WONDERS

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2012

GOOD MORNING STAR

Franny Norton / Mark Johnston

2:31.87

2013

BANOFFEE

Kieren Fallon / Hughie Morrison

2:23.77

2014 ANIPA

Andrea Atzeni / Roger Varian

2:25.48

2015

DIAMONDSANDRUBIES

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:30.30

2016

SOMEHOW

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:29.05

2017

ENABLE

Frankie Dettori / John Gosden 2:23.80

FACT FILE Conditions: 3-y-o fillies only Race distance: 1m 3f about 75 yards Prize money: £88,500 total prize fund

2018

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The Cheshire Oaks has formed part of the May Festival for many years and alongside the two Derby trials, has played a role in providing a similar Oaks-trial opportunity for 3-y-o fillies. Originally run at the same distance as the Chester Vase (the full 1m 4f 63yds), the race distance was reduced by half a furlong in 1987.

2019

MAGIC WAND

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:28.61

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MEHDAAYIH

Robert Havlin / John Gosden

2:31.51

2021

DUBAI FOUNTAIN

Franny Norton / Mark Johnston

2:32.72

Lupe, Dibidale, Shoot A Line, Light Shift, Bolas; some of the very best fillies of the modern era have won the Listed Weatherbys Bloodstock Pro Cheshire Oaks since the race was inaugurated in 1950.

Five years ago the contest was used as a springboard to stardom by one of the greatest of all time, as Enable strolled to a decisive victory before going on to complete the Anglo-Irish Oaks double and win nine more Group 1 races, including two Arcs and three King Georges.

Aidan O’Brien could match Barry Hills’ record of training seven winners with a filly who is aptly named for an Oaks aspirant, in Thoughts Of June.

The maiden daughter of her co-owner Coolmore’s late, great multiple champion sire Galileo – the source of two previous Cheshire Oaks winners in Perfect Truth and Magic Wand – was bred by her other co-owner Moyglare Stud Farm out of Del Mar Oaks heroine Discreet Marq, a daughter of Discreet Cat bought by the operation for a cool $2.4 million.

Enable sparked a fine spell of success for graduates of the Cheshire Oaks, which is run for the Robert Sangster Memorial Cup. Magic Wand and Forever Together, the winner and runner-up in 2018, both went on to score in Group 1 company, while Mehdaayih, Manuela De Vega and Fanny Logan, the first three home the following year, all went on to land Group races.

The race was not run in 2020, due to the Covid-19 crisis, but was back last year with the smart Dubai Fountain beating subsequent Hoppings Stakes winner and Nassau Stakes runner-up Zeyaadah into second, with future Irish Oaks third Nicest one place behind.

This year’s contest promises to be one of the highlights of the first day of the Chester May meeting once again, with ten beautifully bred fillies declared.

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Three of the last four Cheshire Oaks winners, Dubai Fountain, Mehdaayih and Enable, have been by stallion sons of Galileo – Teofilo, Frankel and Nathaniel respectively. The only runner in this year’s contest who falls into that category is the dual winner Typewriter, by Gleneagles.

The Andrew Balding-trained filly is out of On Location, a winning daughter of Street Cry and Grade 1 winner Film Maker, and was a bargain 26,000gns Tattersalls October Book 2 yearling purchase by Sackville Donald on behalf of owner Fitri Hay. Galileo also features as damsire of two of this year’s Cheshire Oaks runners, in the last-time-out winners Above The Curve and Makinmedoit.

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The Joseph O’Brien-trained Above The Curve is

by US Triple Crown hero American Pharoah out of Fabulous, a half-sister to ‘iron horse’ Giant’s Causeway. That makes her a full-sister to Group 3-placed Thinking Of You.

Father Time and Passage Of Time. The unbeaten filly is trained by Simon and Ed Crisford for Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

Like those two daughters of Kingman, the Queen’s homebred Improvise will be relying on his dam for the requisite stamina to see out the 11 and a half-furlong trip.

Makinmedoit, trained by Harry Eustace for Robert Levitt and Anthony Bromley, is by Derby and Arc victor Golden Horn out of Tranquil Star, a winning daughter of dual New Zealand Group 1 winner We Can Say It Now. Bred by Rabbah Bloodstock, she was bought by Highflyer Bloodstock for just 10,000gns at last year’s Tattersalls Guineas Breeze-Up Sale.

The Michael Bell-trained filly is by the speedy Iffraaj, best known for his sprinters and milers, out of dual middle-distance Listed winner Set To Music. It augurs well that her full-sister Eightsome Reel won over ten furlongs in a light career.

Golden Horn has two darts to throw at this year’s Cheshire Oaks, with Makinmedoit joined by paternal half-sister Hello Jumeirah. The unbeaten William Haggas-trained filly is out of Zubeida, an Authorized half-sister to Fillies’ Mile winner Teggiano.

Ralph Beckett’s representative Moon De Vega is

by Lope De Vega, whose stock the trainer has excelled with in recent years, having also sent out Antonia De Vega, Feliciana De Vega, Isabel De Urbina, Manuela De Vega and Max Vega to big-race success.

Another sire double handed in the contest is the brilliant miler and proven Group 1 sire Kingman, through Morning Poem and Night Battle.

She was bred by Montcastle Bloodstock out of Lunesque, a winning Azamour half-sister to high-class middle-distance performer Celimene.

Morning Poem, trained by John and Thady Gosden for owner and breeder Rebecca Phillips, should receive a good dash of stamina from her dam, the Noel Murless Stakes winner and Ascot Stakes third Mill Springs, who in turn is a daughter of Shirocco and Oaks third Mezzogiorno.

Completing the field is the Charlie Fellowestrained Wynter Wildes, a Tamayuz filly from the family of Group 1 performers Highest, Nayyir and Sky Hunter bought from Shadwell for just 15,000gns as an unraced two-year-old at the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale last year, as the late Sheikh Hamdan’s operation downsized its string.

Night Battle, a 475,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 yearling buy from breeder Mountarmstrong Stud, is the first foal out of Fine Time, an unraced Dansili full-sister to high-class pair

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The 2021 reneweal of the Weatherbys Bloodstock Pro Cheshire Oaks saw Dubai Fountain make it a second success in the race for Mark Johnston and Franny Norton.

Dubai Fountain had raced seven times as a two-year-old and showed plenty of ability, rounding off the season with a sound effort in the Fillies Mile at Newmarket where she finished fourth of the 10-strong field. An odds-on winner on debut over 7f at Doncaster, making all, connections clearly knew that they could potentially have a smart one on their hands. She then headed to Haydock and put a smile on many peoples faces as she maintained her unbeaten record with a minimum of fuss and, while she was left with a rather straightforward task when her market rival dropped out, the way she powered up away from the remainder underlines that she has tons of ability. She then proved

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herself to be a Pattern horse when placing in numerous group races before getting back to winning ways on her seasonal debut in the Weatherbys ePassport Cheshire Oaks.

Although Aidan O’Brien and John Gosden have shared the pride of winning this race over the last five years, you can never count of Mark Johnston’s runners around here and Dubai Fountain proved why she was the favourite for the race.

Ryan Moore had the pick of two horses but sided with the Donnacha O’Brien-trained Nicest, while Oisin Murphy picked up the ride on La Joconde for the master-trainer Aidan O’Brien. Ahandfulofsummers also

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came across from Ireland representing J A Stack and had the brilliant William Buick onboard. The home team featured Darlectable You from the all-powerful Gosden yard, while Quenelle D’Or and Zeyaadah made up the seven-runner field.

two furlongs from home and went on to score nicely by one length under Norton.

The horse to take from the race though was no doubt the runner-up who pulled a further 5 lengths ahead of Ryan Moore’s ride Nicest.

From her draw in stall three, Dubai Fountain took a keen hold under Franny Norton. He made up his mind early to keep his mount switched off, while James Doyle took advantage of the low draw in stall one to make the early pace, but made it a very steady one on Quenelle D’Or.

This daughter of Teofilo subsequently went on to contest the Cazoo Oaks where she was a modest twelfth, with Zeyaadah finishing behind her again. She was kept lightly raced for the rest of the season with her best effort coming in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot.

As they came around the final bend, Jim Crowley was travelling all over his rivals on the Roger Varian-trained Zeyaadah but found herself in traffic which ended up costing her the race. Depsite making up a lot of ground late on to put Dubai Fountain under pressure, this smart-filly was not for catching once she found herself in front

Zeyaadah kicked on after her poor performance in the Oaks. She went on to land the Hoppings Stakes at Newcastle and then ran a blinder behind the classy Dahlia Stakes winner Lady Bowthorpe.

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THIRD RACE 2.40 THE WEATHERBYS BLOODSTOCK PRO CHESHIRE OAKS (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (for the Robert Sangster Memorial Cup)

1m 3f 75y

for three yrs old fillies Total race value £88500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £38990, 2nd £16004, 3rd £8006, 4th £3999, 5th £2004, 6th £998, 7th £400, 8th £400.

(Penalty Value £49621.25)

RACE DESCRIPTON This one mile, three furlongs about 75 yards contest for three-year-old fillies is a Listed race; a race that can only be bettered by a Group 1, 2 or 3 race. Many of the runners in this race will have already shown themselves to be talented and this race provides a perfect medium for them to be tested against a better class of rival before making the jump into a Group race. Initially, the weights are set at 9st each before penalties are awarded to fillies that have previously won above a certain level – 3lb for a Listed race victory or 5lb for a Pattern race success. colours

no

horse

st-lb

Draw

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ABOVE THE CURVE (USA) (28) 3-1

9-2

(7)

Br B f American Pharoah (USA) - Fabulous (IRE) O Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt

3

Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T Shane Moloney G

TIMEFORM VIEW Superbly bred, and following an eye-catching debut at Leopardstown in the autumn, she made TFRHHHHI BHAa most impressive return to action back at that venue last month (10f). Lots more to come.

2

HELLO JUMEIRAH (GB) (26) 1 D

Br B f Golden Horn - Zubeida O Abdulla Belhabb B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Jockey

9-2

(9)

Shane Crosse

William Haggas, Newmarket T Riyaz Shaikh G

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam stayed well and she looked a superb prospect when a ready winner under merely hands and heels starting Tom out at Kempton a month ago. Very likely to leave the bare form of that trailing in its wake.

TFRHHHHI BHA- Marquand

3

IMPROVISE (FR) (243) 01-

9-2

Br B f Iffraaj - Set To Music (IRE) O The Queen B The Queen

(5)

Michael Bell, Newmarket T Shan Ali G

TIMEFORM VIEW All the better for debut experience when landing 6-rinner novice at Haydock in September (1m).

Trip should be in range and more to come as a 3-y-o but this is a tall order.

TFRHHHII BHA-

4

MAKINMEDOIT (IRE) (7) 022-1

9-2

Br B f Golden Horn - Tranquil Star (IRE) O Mr. R. M. Levitt and Mr A. Bromley B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

(3)

Harry Eustace, Newmarket T Georgina Menteth G

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive form at an ordinary level on the AW last year and didn’t need to improve to land the odds on reappearance at Brighton over 9.9f (tongue tied). Hard to see her getting involved at this level.

TFRHHIII BHA75 (+2)

5

David Egan

MOON DE VEGA (GB) (194) 551-

Br B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lunesque (IRE) O Regents Consulting B Montcastle Bloodstock Ltd

9-2

(1)

Hayley Turner

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T Beth Potts G R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Continued theme of race-by-race progress when landing 10-runer maiden at Doncaster (1m) in October.

Dam won over 11f so this trip should be within range but others bring better form to the table.

TFRHHHII BHA80

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MORNING POEM (GB) (16) 1-5 BF

Br B f Kingman - Mill Springs O Mrs R. Philipps B Mrs Rebecca Philipps

9-2

(10)

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T Lauren Hall G

TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman filly who overcame greenness and a tardy start to make a winning debut at Kempton in November (1m). Raced freely when disappointing over same C&D last month but she’s in the right hands.

TFRHHHII BHA80

7

NIGHT BATTLE (IRE) (28) 1

9-2

Br B f Kingman - Fine Time O H.H. SH Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa B MountArmstrong Stud

(6)

Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T Asia Szczesna G Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 475,000 gns Kingman filly from a talented family and she looked out of ordinary when coming from off the pace to land 7-runner maiden at Lingfield last month. Has the scope to do a lot better and she’s a fascinating contender.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

8

THOUGHTS OF JUNE (IRE) (28) 25-2

Br Gr f Galileo (IRE) - Discreet Marq (USA) O Moyglare Stud Farm/Mrs Magnier/ M Tabor B Moyglare Stud Farm

9-2

(8)

TYPEWRITER (IRE) (38) 4411-4 BF

Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - On Location (USA) O Mrs Fitri Hay B Castlefarm Stud

9-2

(4)

Ryan Moore

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T Rhys Fox G Jmh Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved form to get off the mark at Nottingham in August and took her form up a level when making a winning handicap debut back there a couple of months later. Shaped like a stayer on reappearance but lacks scope of some.

TFRHHIII BHA79

10 WYNTER WILDES (GB) (16) 4-52163 Br B f Tamayuz - Khazeena O Mr Paul Wildes B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

9-2

(2)

David Probert

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T Mikkel Mortensen G Wildes Hotel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at up to 1m, winning at Southwell in March but looks a social runner at this level upped markedly in trip.

TFRHIIII BHA62

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

James Doyle

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T Hazel Galloway G

TIMEFORM VIEW Surpassed 2-y-o form when second of 12 at Leopardstown a month ago. In top hands but no match for Above The Curve on the day and hard to see her reversing the form.

TFRHHHII BHA-

9

Frankie Dettori

Daniel Tudhope

2021: DUBAI FOUNTAIN (IRE) 3 9 0 Franny Norton 13-8 (Mark Johnston) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Above The Curve (USA), 4-1 Night Battle (IRE), 11-2 Hello Jumeirah (GB), 17-2 Morning Poem (GB), 9-1 Thoughts of June (IRE), 16-1 Moon de Vega (GB), 22-1 Improvise (FR), 28-1 Typewriter (IRE), 40-1 Makinmedoit (IRE), 300-1 Wynter Wildes (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Despite not obviously achieving a great deal in raw form, NIGHT BATTLE looked a smashing prospect when overcoming being held up in a steadily-run race at Lingfield on debut last month, and while she doesn’t yet hold an Oaks entry, she could be very smart. Above The Curve is also a filly of extreme interest for all her pedigree doesn’t scream middle distances, with Hello Jumeirah completing the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NIGHT BATTLE (IRE) 2.ABOVE THE CURVE (USA) 3.HELLO JUMEIRAH

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L AST Y E A R ’ S C HE S T E R V A S E Like many of the major races, Aidan O’Brien has an amazing record in this contest but Andrew Balding added his name to the history books as Tom Marquand rode Youth Spirit to victory.

Aidan O’Brien has won seven of the last 10 renewals Of the Chester Vase but couldn’t add another to his tally with Sandhurst. Wirko was sent off as the strong 6/4F for Godolphin but it wasn’t to be for the champion trainer/ jockey Charlie Appleby and Wlliam Buick on this occasion, while the other Godolphin runner, Law Of The Sea, was ridden by Frankie Dettori. Richard Hannon’s in-mate Fancy Man was officially the highest rated horse in the race with Sean Levey onboard and Oisin Murphy did the stearing on Pleasent Man for Roger Charlton. Stepping up in trip for the first time, it was unclear if Youth Spirit would stay this longer trip but took the step up in stride following in his sires footsteps.

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Law Of The Sea blew his chance coming out of stall eight slowly and never looked competitve following the mistake. Wirko set a steadily run race before trying to inject some pace four furlongs from home. The long time leader soon weakened two furlongs out and Tom Marquand picked up the pieces towards the finishing stages of the race on Youth Spirit, who scored comfortably by one and three quarter lengths. Ryan Moore had to settle for second pace on Sandhurst, while Fancy Man was a further length behind but pulled nicely away from the disappointing favourite.

With the winner booking his place in the Derby, he ended up finishing eighth in the race won by Adayar but has subsequently shown he is a top-class individual when third in the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York, before contesting the St Leger.

C H EST E R VAS E FA MO U S W I NNE R S

Ruler Of The World

As we celebrate another year of the Boodles May Festival, we look back at some of the most memorable winners of the Chester Vase who were successful on the Roodee before going on to Derby glory at Epsom.

Hyperion would then go on to win the Prince of Wales’s at Royal Ascot and he became a dual Classic winner with success in the St Leger.

In the early years of the Vase, the great Hyperion was successful on the Roodee in 1933.

Bred by Lord Derby, he was small in size but enjoyed a strong juvenile campaign as he broke the course record at Ascot in the New Stakes before landing the Dewhurst.

The colt had not grown much before his three-year-old season, which he began here at Chester with a two lengths victory in the Vase. That performance saw him start as favourite for the Derby and he landed the Classic in fine style, lowering the track record in the process.

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1980 and 1981 saw back-to-back winners of the Vase follow up in the Derby, with the American-bred Henbit gaining Classic glory at Epsom at the start of the decade. Trained

by Dick Hern, he won the Classic Trial at Sandown before arriving at Chester in May. It was a strong renewal of the Vase and he comfortably made all under Willie Carson, with the subsequent Leger winner Light Cavalry back in third. In his subsequent run at Epsom,

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Henbit provided the trainer and jockey combination with consecutive wins in the Derby after Troy had won a year earlier.

equivalent before getting the better of his elders in the King George at Ascot.

The following year we saw a spectacular performance in the Vase by one of the most famous horses in modern history.

The legendary Shergar had won the same Sandown race as Henbit by ten lengths to start off his three-year-old campaign and then was brought to Chester by trainer Michael Stoute. The colt delivered another emphatic victory as he won on the Roodee by twelve lengths, which saw him sent off as the odds-on favourite for the Derby.

Ridden by nineteen-year-old Walter Swinburn who was having his first experience of the Classic, he made his move around Tattenham Corner before pulling effortlessly clear of his rivals to record a ten lengths success eased down. The winning margin remains a record for the race and Shergar would go on to further Derby success in the Irish 51

In more recent times, leading Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has built up an excellent record in the Chester Vase as he targets his lightly-raced Derby candidates at the race to prepare them for Epsom. In 2013, Ruler Of The World had not run as a two-year-old and only made his debut a month prior to the May Festival. He won the Vase by an impressive six lengths and the experience of the Roodee track helped the son of Galileo progress to become a Derby winner on just his third career start.

C H EST E R VAS E H IS TO R Y

ONE legendary horse and one legendary trainer will forever be synonymous with the Boodles Chester Vase. Yet they share no connection, other than one was just about old enough to watch and appreciate the other’s extraordinary talents, and the dramatic twist in the tale which followed.

Aidan O’Brien hadn’t even enrolled for secondary school in his native Co Wexford when Shergar and romped away with the Chester Vase in 1981.

He had already won one Derby trial, the Guardian Newspaper Classic Trial at Sandown less than a fortnight earlier, by 10 lengths when he arrived on the Roodee just a week-and-a-half later as a red-hot 4-11 favourite for the Vase.

After another wide-margin win, this time by 12 lengths, Shergar was being proclaimed as the reincarnation of Pegasus, and was duly sent off as the odds-on favourite for the 1981 Derby at Epsom. Ridden by 19-year-old

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Walter Swinburn, who had replaced Lester Piggott as the horse’s regular jockey earlier that season, Shergar breezed his way into the record books with a 10-length triumph that remains the largest-winning margin by a Derby winner to this day. To put some context on Shergar’s performance, the horse he beat into a distant second, Glint Of Gold, went on to win a string of top races in four different countries, including six Group 1s!

Shergar subsequently won both the Irish Derby, with Piggott deputising for a suspended Swinburn, and the King George. But after a hugely disappointing display in the St Leger at Doncaster, where finished only fourth, he was ruled out of taking on Europe’s finest in the Prix de l’Arc De Triomphe at Longchamp in Paris, and instead retired to stand as a stallion at his owner-breeder HH Aga Khan’s private stud near the Curragh in Co Kildare.

Only then was the Shergar story beginning. Following a modest first

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season as a sire, Shergar was stolen from Ballymany Stud by an armed gang on the night of February 8, 1983, in what transpired into one of the most high-profile unsolved mysteries of the 20th Century.

Previous Winners

The thieves demanded a ransom of £2million, which was not paid. It was believed Shergar, who was valued at £10m, was taken by a reportedly cash-strapped IRA desperately seeking new funds. But no arrests were ever made and Shergar’s remains have never been found. O’Brien would have been only 13 at the time of Shergar’s disappearance. Yet almost a quarter of a century later, the master of Ballydoyle began laying the foundations for a remarkable era of domination of this prestigious Group 3 prize.

2012

His first strike with Soldier Of Fortune in 2007 coincided with the Vase’s 100th anniversary. A record eight further victories have followed, most notably in 2011 with Treasure Beach, who emulated Soldier Of Fortune by winning the Irish Derby, and in 2013 with Ruler Of The World, who conquered Epsom’s Derby the following month.

HANS HOLBEIN

2011

TREASURE BEACH

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:39.10

MICKDAAM

Tony Hamilton / Richard Fahey

2:50.01

2013

RULER OF THE WORLD

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:40.29

2014

ORCHESTRA

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:42.05

2015

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:45.50

2016

US ARMY RANGER

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:41.07

2017

VENICE BEACH

FACT FILE Conditions: 3-y-o colts and geldings only Race distance: 1m 4f about 63yds Prize money: £111,000 total prize fund

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:35.84

2018

YOUNG RASCAL

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The Chester Vase, which dates back to 1907, is one of the trial races for both the Epsom Derby and St Leger at Doncaster. Hyperion achieved the treble following victory here by going onto success in both Classics, while numerous horses have won one of the two Classic contests on the back of winning this race.

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:35.84

2019

SIR DRAGONET

Donnacha O’Brien / Aidan O’Brien

2:42.91

2021

YOUTH SPIRIT

Tom Marquand / Andrew Balding

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FOURTH RACE 3.10 THE BOODLES CHESTER VASE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

1m 4f 63y

for three yrs old colts and geldings Total race value £111000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £49016, 2nd £20119, 3rd £10065, 4th £5027, 5th £2519.

(Penalty Value £62381)

RACE DESCRIPTON This one mile, four furlongs about 63 yards race for three-year-old colts and gelldings is a Group 3 contest – a race which can only bettered by a Group 1 or 2. Many of the runners will have already posted form well above average and some may use this as a stepping-stone to even greater things. Initially the weights are set at 9st each before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to lining up here – 4lb to winners of a Group 1 or Group 2 race. colours

no

horse

st-lb

Draw

1

BERKSHIRE REBEL (IRE) (17) 135-3

9-2

(4)

Jockey

Br B c Sir Percy - Silicon Star (FR) Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T O Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd Ryan Gradwell G B Kildaragh Stud Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd, Solo Refinish Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Successful debut in 1m Goodwood maiden last August but his limitations have seemingly been exposed since, finishing last of 3 in 1 1/4m Newbury conditions event on his reappearance 17 days ago. Longer trip needs to spark improvement.

TFRHHIII BHA98

2

4

CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD (IRE) (33) 452-1

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Lady Lara (IRE) O Westerberg/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith B B. V. Sangster

9-2

(2)

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T David Cagney G

TIMEFORM VIEW Drew a blank in 3 outings over 1m on turf as a juvenile but made no mistake when stepped up to 1 1/4m at Dundalk on his AW reappearance.

Will need to improve to follow up in this company but stable’s outstanding record in this affords him plenty of respect.

TFRHHHHI BHA96

3

DILLIAN (IRE) (193) 416-

9-2

Br B c Camelot - Debdebdeb O Mr Dermot Hanafin B Dermot Hanafin

David Probert

(3)

Ryan Moore

Michael Bell, Newmarket T G M.I.S. Motorsport S

ER NN -RU N NOwho was beaten only 3 3/4 lengths into sixth behind El Bodegon in TIMEFORM VIEW 1 1/4m Pontefract novice winner last autumn Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud 19 days later. Bred to relish this longer trip at 3. NON RUNNER.

4

NEW LONDON (IRE) (21) 1-1

TFRIIIII BHA105

9-2

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Bright Beacon O Godolphin B Godolphin

(1)

Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T G Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over 1 1/4m at Newmarket on both starts 6 months apart, looking yet another really smart prospect for his stable when coming readily clear of another very promising sort at the Craven meeting 3 weeks ago. Will stay 1 1/2m. Hard to beat.

TFRHHHHH BHA99

5

SAVVY VICTORY (IRE) (29) 4232-1

Br B c New Bay - Highlands Queen (FR) O Mr. Julian Hui B Ballylinch Stud

9-2

(5)

William Buick

S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T Pavel Zivec G Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in some good 1m contests in 2021 and made no mistake in 1 1/4m Pontefract maiden on his reappearance Tom 29 days ago. Did that readily but a good chunk of improvement will be needed now stepping up significantly in class.

TFRHHIII BHA87 Marquand

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DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2021: YOUTH SPIRIT (IRE) 3 9 0 Tom Marquand 15-2 (Andrew Balding) 6 ran Probable S.P.’s: 4-9 New London (IRE), 7-2 Changingoftheguard (IRE), 12-1 Berkshire Rebel (IRE), 33-1 Savvy Victory (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Charlie Appleby 3-y-o colts have been carrying all before them this spring and NEW LONDON can show he’s a serious contender for Derby honours by stretching his unbeaten record to 3. Changingoftheguard looks the main threat, trying to add to his stable’s outstanding record in the race.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NEW LONDON (IRE) 2.CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD (IRE) 3.BERKSHIRE REBEL (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.40 THE DEEPBRIDGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

6f 17y

for three yrs old Total race value £26122 Owners Prize Money. 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635, 6th £416, 7th £400, 8th £400.

(Penalty Value £12885)

RACE DESCRIPTON This is a six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 76 to 95. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 95 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 90. colours

no

horse

st-lb

Draw

1

EVER GIVEN (IRE) (207) 114124- C D

9-11

(2)

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Lil’s Joy (IRE) O Dandy Boys B Rathbarry Stud

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T G Naf S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Enjoyed a highly productive 2-y-o campaign for Tom Dascombe, the highlight of which was his victory in a valuable sales race at the York Ebor meeting. Creditable fourth in Listed race when last seen in October and merits respect from a handy draw on debut for new yard.

TFRHHHHH BHA97

2

TOLSTOY (IRE) (21) 10041-0 D

Br B g Kingman - War And Peace O Lady Ogden B Sir Robert Ogden

9-8

(3)

5

GOLDEN WARRIOR (IRE) (19) 012-130 D

Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Jayla O Mr Abbas Alalawi & Partner B Austin Curran

9-5

(1)

POCKET THE PROFIT (GB) (21) 1110-14 D BF

Br B g Mayson - Musical Beat (IRE) O Mr Ed Babington B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

9-3

(7)

Neil Callan

George Boughey, Newmarket T Chelsie Butler G

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyedapurplepatchintheautumn,winningfournurserieswithinthespaceof14days.AddedtohistallyingoodstyleonreturnatPontefractand while he wasn’t able to follow up under a penalty at Newmarket next time, he needs taking seriously with Ryan Moore again aboard.

TFRHHHHI BHA89

5

Robert Havlin

Marco Botti, Newmarket T Kanwaraj Singh G Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice for Charles Hills at 2 yrs and successful at second attempt for this yard at Kempton (6f) in February. Clearly wasn’t 100% in a valuable Newcastle conditions race last time and each-way shout from the plum draw if able to bounce back.

TFRHHHII BHA91

4

Daniel Tudhope

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T Mahipal Singh Deora G Ogden Safety Systems Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Started and ended last season on a winning note, but he was put in his place on return/handicap debut at Newmarket (6f, good) and still looks plenty high enough in the weights, despite being eased 2lb.

TFRHHHII BHA94

3

Jockey

AUDITOR (GB) (12) 431-2

9-3

Br B c Profitable (IRE) - Crown (IRE) O Aquis Farm & Manton Park B R. F. and S. D. Knipe

(9)

Ryan Moore

Martyn Meade, Manton T Salvatore La Gioia & Dean Lockwood G

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off progressive 2-y-o campaign by winning a Windsor maiden in decisive fashion, and good start to this season when runner-up on handicap Tom debut at Sandown (5f, good). Entitled to come on for that and return to this trip shouldn’t be an issue, but wide draw complicates matters.

TFRHHHII BHA89 Marquand

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LUCKY MAN (IRE) (21) 3-23116 D

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Vastitas (IRE) O REBEL RACING PREMIER IV B Rathbarry Stud

9-1

(5)

Richard Spencer, Newmarket T Khalid Nawaz G Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has done very little wrong since going down the handicap route, registering the third of his three wins on the AW at Lingfield (6f) in March. However, found out off this mark returned to turf at Newmarket last time and may again find a few too good.

TFRHHIII BHA87

7

SELBY’S PRIDE (GB) (11) 5212-33 BF

8-12

Br B f Lethal Force (IRE) - Vibrant O Alison Johnson B W. P. S. Johnson

(8)

Tony Coyle, Norton T Kaine Wood G

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a 6f Ripon novice last summer and close third over the same C&D in a handicap 11 days ago.

However, now 2lb higher in a stronger race and she hasn’t been treated kindly by the draw.

TFRHHHII BHA84

8

RUSSELLINTHEBUSHES (IRE) (208) 202140- C

Br Ch f Bungle Inthejungle - Princess Banu O John Abbey & Mike Nolan B Rathasker Stud

8-6

(6)

BUCKSHAW VILLAGE (FR) (11) 4322-05

Br Ch c Birchwood (IRE) - Fammi Sognare (IRE) O Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges

8-4

(4)

John Egan

Richard Fahey, Malton T Joe Norris G

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty of abiity as a 2-y-o and testing conditions were perhaps to blame for his tame reappearance effort in the Pontefract handicap won

by Pocket The Profit. Back on track when fifth in a first-time tongue strap at Ripon (5f) recently and return to this trip will be in his favour.

TFRHHHII BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Paddy Mathers

David Evans, Abergavenny T Cara Comperat G Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close in a maiden for Tom Dascombe at this meeting last year and opened her account for present yard back here in September. Below par in a York nursery on final start of 2021, though, and she looks vulnerable.

TFRHHIII BHA78

9

Hayley Turner

Franny Norton

2021: PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) 3 9 0 Richard Kingscote 5-1 (Tom Dascombe) 10 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note: GOLDEN WARRIOR: Following its run on 15/4/2022 it was reported that the horse returned lame.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Ever Given (IRE), 6-1 Pocket The Profit (GB), 13-2 Auditor (GB), 7-1 Selby’s Pride (GB), 15-2 Tolstoy (IRE), 8-1 Golden Warrior (IRE), 10-1 Lucky Man (IRE), Buckshaw Village (FR), 16-1 Russellinthebushes (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Though conceding weight all round will not be easy, EVER GIVEN may well be equal to the task. This strong-travelling type did very little wrong last term and has been handed a favourable draw for his return to the Roodee (winner of a 7f nursery on sole previous visit here). Pocket The Profit is a big player judged on his reappearance success, but he could find things happening a shade too quickly round here from stall seven, unless the ground eases appreciably. Golden Warrior is third choice.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EVER GIVEN (IRE) 2.POCKET THE PROFIT 3.GOLDEN WARRIOR (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.15 THE EDINBURGH GIN MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

1m 2f 70y

for maiden three yrs old Total race value £23660 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9142, 2nd £4572, 3rd £2286, 4th £1143, 5th £572, 6th £414, 7th £400, 8th £400.

(Penalty Value £11596.50)

RACE DESCRIPTON This one mile, two furlongs about 70 yards contest for three-years-olds is a maiden stakes - a race for horses that have yet to record a racecourse victory. There are a variety of reasons why the older horses in this race could still be maidens. 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. colours

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st-lb

Draw

1

ASEAN LEGEND (IRE) (147) 222-

9-7

(4)

Br B c Australia - Queenscliff (IRE) O Mr Boniface Ho Ka Kui B Longfield Stud

Jockey

William Haggas, Newmarket T Adam Linhart G Somerville Lodge Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up all three starts for Hugo Palmer at 2 yrs, just touched off at Kempton (1m) when last seen in December. Bare form is Tom nothing to get excited about, but promises to be suited by this step up in trip and he’s a player on debut for new yard.

TFRHHHII BHA83 Marquand

2

BARNEY’S ANGEL (GB) (-)

9-7

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Highly Spiced O Ne-Chance B Al-Baha Bloodstock

(8)

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T G Lenat International Uk Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW £10,000 yearling, 36,000 gns 2-y-o. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Hyanna Ben and winner up to 9f Rainbow Black. Dam unraced. Probably best watched on debut.

TFRHIIII BHA- Sanderson (3)

3

BENEDICT WILDES (IRE) (28) 2430

Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Black Pearl (IRE) O Mr Paul Wildes B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd

9-7

(9)

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T Mikkel Mortensen G Wildes Hotel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed a fair level of ability when placed twice from three starts in novice events on the AW. Conditions may not have been ideal on handicap/turf debut at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft), but looks vulnerable all the same. Hood applied.

TFRHHIII BHA72

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BERKSHIRE BREEZE (IRE) (18) 2-4

9-7

(1)

Hayley Turner

Br B c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Bright And Shining (IRE) Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T O Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd Macie Harris G B Lynch Bages Ltd Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd, Solo Refinish Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well when runner-up in 1m Kempton novice on sole 2-y-o start. Built on that when fourth of 12 upped to 11f on recent reappearance at Newbury and he remains capable of better.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5

COMBATANTCOMMANDER (GB) (25) 0

Br B c Ulysses (IRE) - Finidaprest (IRE) O Mr M. J. Macleod B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

9-7

(6)

David Probert

Tim Easterby, Malton T Miss S Pugh G Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts S

TIMEFORM VIEW Trailed home last of 13 in 1m Thirsk novice on debut last month and he’s probably more one for the longer-term.

TFRHIIII BHA-

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Tony Hamilton

6

DERRYMORE BOY (IRE) (-)

9-7

Br B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Timeless Whisper (IRE) O Westshield Racing Club B Mr Shane O’Rourke

(5)

David Loughnane, Tern Hill T Evie Platt G Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f/7.4f winner Sweet Sounds and 6.3f winner Footstepsintime. Dam maiden.

Laura TFRHIIII BHA- Pearson (3) Will only be of interest here if the market vibes are notably upbeat.

7

DIRTY BARRY (USA) (18) 0

9-7

Br B g Blame (USA) - Cheer For Foxes (USA) O Michelle Hancox B Mr J. B. Lane Orem & Mr Micheal Orem

(7)

Phil McEntee, Newmarket T Jacob Mitchell G Back2Back Printwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to warm to on the back of a very low-key debut at Newbury (11f, good) last month.

TFRHIIII BHA-

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HONITON (IRE) (18) 0-3

9-7

Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Lacily (USA) O Godolphin B Godolphin

(3)

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T Marcus Fuller G Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Clearsignsofpromiseonsole2-y-ostartandagainwhenthirdina17-runnerNewburymaiden(1m,good)18daysago.Remainsopentoimprovement, particularly now upped in trip, and leading claims for a yard that has saddled the winner of this maiden five times since 2003.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

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SECRET STATE (IRE) (21) 2 BF

9-7

Br Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Jacqueline Quest (IRE) O Godolphin B C. O. P. Hanbury

(2)

Frankie Dettori

Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T G Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be useful and positive start to his career when second in a 13-runner Newmarket maiden (1m, good) three weeks ago. This step up in trip can be expected to unlock improvement and he’s every inch a major player. TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Luke Morris

William Buick

2021: ALFAADHEL (IRE) 3 9 5 Jim Crowley 4-1 (Roger Varian) 10 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-4 Secret State (IRE), 2-1 Honiton (IRE), 11-2 Asean Legend (IRE), 15-2 Berkshire Breeze (IRE), 22-1 Benedict Wildes (IRE), 50-1 Barney’s Angel (GB), 66-1 Derrymore Boy (IRE), 150-1 Combatantcommander (GB), 300-1 Dirty Barry (USA)

PLAY SMARTER

This looks destined for one of the Godolphin-owned colts, with HONITON marginally preferred to the equally promising Secret State. The selection finished hot on the heels of a couple of decent-looking types at Newbury, without being knocked about, and he is taken to enhance the Gosden yard’s good record in this maiden. Secret State is clear second choice ahead of Berkshire Breeze and Asean Legend.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HONITON (IRE) 2.SECRET STATE (IRE) 3.BERKSHIRE BREEZE (IRE)

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The Stephen Wade Handicap Stakes

Legat Owen, Chester based Chartered Surveyors, have sponsored this race in memory of their Partner Stephen Wade, who unexpectedly passed away aged only 54 years in December 2020.

Stephen was very well regarded throughout the local business community for his unrivalled expertise and sound advice on all commercial property matters.

He is sadly missed by family, friends and business colleagues. His wife Jan and children Becky, Tom and Lottie, are with us today and will form the winners presentation party for the Race.

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SEVENTH RACE 4.45 THE STEPHEN WADE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

7f 1y

for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £21591 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8289, 2nd £4145, 3rd £2073, 4th £1036, 5th £518, 6th £413, 7th £400, 8th £400.

(Penalty Value £10514.16) 11 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE DESCRIPTON This is a seven furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85.

Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty, which is based on the age of the horse in this race. colours

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1

ANIMAL INSTINCT (GB) (18) 3612-00 D

Br Ch g Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) - Alea Iacta O The JAM Partnership B Miss K. Rausing

age

st-lb

Draw

5

9-9

(10)

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T G

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Kempton (1m) in December. Below par on both starts this year, although his latter run was in the very competitive Spring Cup at Newbury.

TFRHHIII BHA85

2

OSTILIO (GB) (19) 150000 D

7

Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Reem Three O Michelle Hancox B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

9-8

(1)

David Egan

Phil McEntee, Newmarket T Ben Randles G Back2Back Printwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a long losing run dropped to a claimer at Lingfield in January (final run for Archie Watson), TFRHHIII BHA84 but below form back in handicaps for current yard since.

3

Jockey

PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) (179) 404400- CD 4

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Kitty Softpaws (IRE) O Mrs Carol Shaw B Ballyphilip Stud

9-8

(6)

Luke Morris

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T Ludo Gaubusseau G Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Successful over 6f at this meeting (soft) on his 2021 reappearance. Largely below that level for Tom Dascombe later Paul in the year but is well treated if reviving at the first time of asking for new trainer Donald McCain. Interesting runner.

TFRHHHHH BHA84 Mulrennan

4

BROKEN SPEAR (GB) (16) 41-6500 CD

6

Br B g Pastoral Pursuits - My Pretty Girl O Morecool Racing B Heather Raw

7

9-8

(5)

Tony Coyle, Norton T G

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this 12 months ago and added to his tally in a big field at Doncaster last November (both soft ground). Below par on both starts since a Kieran respectable fifth in the Lincoln in March but back to 1lb below last year’s mark and a dangerous one to discount. Any rain in his favour.

TFRHHHHI BHA84 Schofield (5)

5

ROUNDHAY PARK (GB) (21) 05015-0 CD

Br Ch g Mayson - Brave Mave O Leeds Plywood and Doors Ltd B Mr James Munroe

7

9-8

(12)

Nigel Tinkler, Malton T Helen Warrington G Leeds Plywood & Doors Ltd, Alexanders York S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner off 2lb lower last autumn. Beaten only 2 lengths when eighth of 12 on his 5f Beverley Faye reappearance 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Draw could have been kinder.

TFRHHIII BHA84 McManoman (3)

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FFION (GB) (201) 205323- D

5

Br B m Sepoy (AUS) - Exceedingly O Mr Alan Gray B Alan & Susie Gray

9-7

(11)

David Loughnane, Tern Hill T Sarah Taylor G Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Several good efforts in defeat last season, including second in 1m Royal Ascot handicap. Also runner-up over C&D in the autumn. Capable when fresh and player under Buick if stall 11 doesn’t prove too troublesome.

TFRHHHHI BHA83

7

BIG NARSTIE (FR) (10) 0464-63 D BF

Br B or Br g Cable Bay (IRE) - Granadilla O REBEL RACING PREMIER III B S.A. Stilvi Compania Financiera et al

4

9-7

(7)

Richard Spencer, Newmarket T Siobhan Webb G Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW AW maiden winner who was back to somewhere near his best when finishing a close-up sixth in a big-field Doncaster handicap (7f) on return in March. Not seen to best effect in small field when third of 4 at Wetherby since. Cheekpieces on first time.

TFRHHHII BHA83 (-1)

8

GOBI SUNSET (GB) (5) 0-23206 D

Br B g Oasis Dream - Dark Promise O Bruce & Susan Jones B Lordship Stud

5

9-7

(3)

Hayley Turner

Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T Jenni Lavelle G Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent on AW but yet to convince that he’s as good on turf (below form at Musselburgh and Newmarket last month), so others make more appeal despite him being handily drawn for a prominent racer.

TFRHHIII BHA83 (-1)

9

William Buick

GABRIAL THE WIRE (GB) (193) 060001- CD 6

Br B g Garswood - Nightunderthestars O Dr Marwan Koukash B Mr S. Emmet and Miss R. Emmet

9-6

(8)

Franny Norton

Richard Fahey, Malton T Jo Norris G Euromatech S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form out of blue to end 2021 wiith a 7f Doncaster success (heavy) in October. This former C&D scorer retains Connor handicapping scope after just a 2lb rise (scored off 5lb higher early last summer). Another to consider.

TFRHHHHI BHA82 Murtagh (3)

10 ROMAN DYNASTY (IRE) (144) 056526-

4

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Empress Ella (IRE) O Trevor and Ruth Milner B Yeomanstown Lodge Stud

9-5

(2)

Joseph Parr, Newmarket T William Pettis G Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW No win since debut but he did post some good efforts off higher marks last year. Has a handy inside drawn and capable of having a big say if primed after 5 months off.

TFRHHHHI BHA81

11

SMEATON’S LIGHT (IRE) (11) 25340-2

Br B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Clenaghcastle Lady (IRE) O Rory O’ Rourke and Partner B Mr D. McCarthy

4

9-5

(4)

David Probert

Mick Channon, West Ilsley T Noreen Mohammad G Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed Thirsk maiden on reappearance last season and underlined his capabilities when fresh when only narrowly denied in a 6f Leicester handicap on return 11 days ago. Below par sole previous attempt over 7f but this is a sharp test at it.

TFRHHHII BHA81

12 GOMETRA GINTY (IRE) (18) 21516-0 D Br B m Morpheus - Silver Cache (USA) O Ken McGarrity & Partner B Tally-Ho Stud

6

9-5

(9)

Charles Bishop

Keith Dalgleish, Carluke T Eilidh MacCrone G Nairn’S Oatcakes Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Eight wins from 30 starts but didn’t obviously shape as if her next success is imminent when last of 10 Callum on her Musselburgh return 18 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA81 Rodriguez

13 FREEDOM AND WHEAT (IRE) (33) 12/5-342 D Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Rustam O Racing For A Cause B Mr James Waldron

6

9-3

(14)

Michael Blake, Trowbridge T G Racing For A Cause, Drink & Food Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has run creditably on all 3 starts this year, including back on turf latest, but it’s hard to be too positive TFRHHIII BHA79 about his prospects here after being handed stall 14.

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7

14 MELLYS FLYER (GB) (15) 441-166 D Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Azhar O Investasurge Consulting Ltd B Mr S. Chappell

4

9-3

(13)

George Scott, Newmarket T Cheryl Powell G Investasurge Consulting Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back at Kempton (6f) 4 months apart but below par twice since. Has got a 7f turf win to Tom TFRHHIII BHA79 Marquand his name but his peak form has come on AW.

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2021: BROKEN SPEAR 5 9 2 Kieran Schofield 25-1 (Tony Coyle) 14 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 14. Visor worn by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 10, 12, 13.

Stewards Note: BROKEN SPEAR: Following its run on 18/4/2022 it was reported that the horse ran flat on this occasion.

ROMAN DYNASTY: Following its run on 11/12/2021 it was reported that the horse may benefit from a break.

MELLYS FLYER: Following its run on 19/4/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls.

Probable S.P.’s: 6-1 Gabrial The Wire (GB), 13-2 Ffion (GB), Smeaton’s Light (IRE), 10-1 Broken Spear (GB), Big Narstie (FR), Roman Dynasty (IRE), 11-1 Paws For Thought (IRE), 16-1 Gobi Sunset (GB), 18-1 Roundhay Park (GB), 22-1 Freedom And Wheat (IRE), 25-1 Animal Instinct (GB), Mellys Flyer (GB), 33-1 Ostilio (GB), 40-1 Gometra Ginty (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

PAWS FOR THOUGHT scored over 6f at this meeting on his 2021 reappearance so there’s reason to think new trainer Donald McCain will have primed him for his first outing since November and he’s 3lb lower than last year so he might be worth chancing. Last year’s winner Broken Spear, the Marwan Koukash-owned Gabrial The Wire and the returning Roman Dynasty head the dangers in an open finale.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) 2.BROKEN SPEAR 3.GABRIAL THE WIRE

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TO DA Y ’S OFF IC IAL S & RACE CO N DIT IO N S VETERINARY SURGEONS KATE SUMNER JOHN BURGESS JOHN SPENCER STUART PEARSON

WEDNESDAY 4TH MAY 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS IAN O’DOHERTY (Chair) LOUISE STEWART (Chief Executive Officer) JONATHON TURNER JOËLLE WARREN MBE CHARLES BARNETT CVO MARCO GARAVELLO (Finance Director) LISA HANCOCK

MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr JOHN EDWARDS (SENIOR) Dr IAN ROBERTS Dr JOHN BERRY Dr HYWEL HUGHES

STEWARDS ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward) JEREMY BARLOW (Stewards’ Panel Chair) JOSIE BROWN KELLY O’BOYLE GREG PEARSON

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS JEREMY WILLIS, MEL BAKER, MARTIN KNIGHT, MICHAEL TURNER, MELANIE SWARBRICK BETTING RING MANAGERS NEIL PATEMAN, PAUL HAYS, KEVIN EVANS

STARTERS STUART TURNER SEAMUS O’NEILL

COMMENTATOR JOHN HUNT

JUDGE MICHAEL ROBERTS

CLERK OF THE COURSE ANDREW TULLOCH

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First Race 1.30 - THE ICM STELLAR SPORTS LILY AGNES CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906, the sixth £500 and the seventh £500. for two yrs old only. Enter by noon, April 28th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Class 3 race won 3lb For each Class 2 race won 5lb For each Class 1 race won 7lb (Penalties cumulative and maximum penalty 9lb). ICM Stellar Sports have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ICM Stellar Sports. 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. 13 entries at £150. - Closed April 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £419; Seventh £400. (Penalty Value £15462) A SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.05 - THE tote.co.uk FREE CHESTER PLACEPOT EVERY DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208, the sixth £604 and the seventh £500. for three yrs old only, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 85 and below). £200 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd.

Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 23rd, 2022, for each race won 6lb. TOTE 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 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Tote. 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. 12 entries, 1 at £40 and 11 at £200. - Closed April 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508; Seventh £400. (Penalty Value £20616) SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.40 - THE WEATHERBYS BLOODSTOCK PRO CHESHIRE OAKS (CLASS 1) (for the Robert Sangster Memorial Cup) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £49621 to the winning horse The second to receive £18812, the third £9415, the fourth £4690, the fifth £2353, the sixth £1181, the seventh £500 and the eighth £500. for three yrs old fillies only. Enter by noon, April 28th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2021, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb. WEATHERBYS have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Weatherbys. 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.

18 entries at £400. - Closed April 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £38990; Second £16004; Third £8006; Fourth £3999; Fifth £2004; Sixth £998; Seventh £400; Eighth £400. (Penalty Value £49621.25) A SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.10 - THE BOODLES CHESTER VASE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £62381 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11836, the fourth £5896 and the fifth £2959. for three yrs old colts and geldings only. Enter by noon, April 28th and pay £1000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2021, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 4lb. BOODLES have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Boodles. 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. 11 entries at £1000. - Closed April 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £49016; Second £20119; Third £10065; Fourth £5027; Fifth £2519. (Penalty Value £62381) A SS SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.40 - THE DEEPBRIDGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755, the sixth £500, the seventh £500 and the eighth £500. for three yrs old only, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 23rd, 2022, for each race won 6lb. DEEPBRIDGE CAPITAL have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition they will award a cash prize to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Deepbridge Capital. 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. 18 entries, 1 at £25 and 17 at £125. - Closed April 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £416; Seventh £400; Eighth £400. (Penalty Value £12885) SS SEE PAGE 62 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.15 - THE EDINBURGH GIN MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11596 to the winning horse The second to receive £5438, the third £2720, the fourth £1359, the fifth £679, the sixth £500, the seventh £500 and the eighth £500. for maiden three yrs old. Enter by noon, April 28th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. EDINBURGH GIN will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. 19 entries at £100. Closed April 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9142; Second £4572; Third £2286; Fourth £1143; Fifth £572; Sixth £414; Seventh £400; Eighth £400. (Penalty Value £11596.50) SS SEE PAGE 68 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.45 - THE STEPHEN WADE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10514 to the winning horse The second to receive £4930, the third £2466, the fourth £1232, the fifth £616, the sixth £500, the seventh £500 and the eighth £500. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 2nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 23rd, 2022, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. LEGAT OWEN have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the handler of the horse adjudged to be the best turned out. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. 19 entries, at £100. - Closed April 28th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8289; Second £4145; Third £2073; Fourth £1036; Fifth £518; Sixth £413; Seventh £400; Eighth £400. (Penalty Value £10514.16) 11 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 72 FOR THIS RACE.

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