Doncaster St Leger Festival - St Leger Day, Saturday 12th September 2020

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2020 has undoubtedly been a challenging year and, although the Pertemps St Leger will be run behind closed doors, whoever wins the 244th running of the World’s oldest Classic will be adding their names to a prestigious roll of honour and making history.

Doncaster racecourse has been home to the St Leger since 1778, and has seen some legendary horses win the historic race through the decades. Today will be no different. Will Pyledriver follow in the footsteps of Logician under Frankie Dettori and achieve the Great Voltigeur and Leger double?

Only 14 horses in history have achieved such a feat. Or can Irish Derby and Queen’s Vase winner, Santiago, provide Aidan O’Brien with a 7th win in the big race… we will, of course, find out.

The feature race today is undoubtedly the Pertemps St Leger Stakes at 3:35pm, but the Champagne Stakes, Doncaster’s Group 2 feature for two-year olds, is also one to watch at 1pm. Previous Champagne Stakes winners include Too Darn Hot, who went on to achieve three Group 1 wins, and, of course, Flying Dutchman who was nearly undefeated winning all but one of his 15 career races. Will we see a future champion grace the turf this afternoon?

Although crowds won’t be present today, I’d like to welcome all the owners who are allowed to attend today’s St Leger and wish them all an enjoyable afternoon with us.

I am also delighted to welcome back Pertemps as sponsors of the prestigious St Leger. Pertemps return to sponsor the St Leger having previously partnered the event between 1995-1998. We are incredibly grateful for their support during what has been a difficult year and look forward to working together in the future. Thanks goes to each of today’s race sponsors.

I hope you enjoy watching the 244th running of the St Leger and hope to welcome you back safely soon.

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Today’s Races THE RUNNING ORDER

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WE’VE GOT RACES THROUGHOUT THE DAY With approximately 35 minute intervals between each race, there’s plenty of time for you to pick your favourite.

1:15PM /

1:50PM /

2:25PM /

SKY SPORTS RACING HD VIRGIN 535 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) - 1m

THE BET 365 CHAMPAGNE STAKES (GROUP 1) (GROUP 2) - 7f 6y

THE BET 365 PORTLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) - 51 143y

FIRST RACE

SECOND RACE

THIRD RACE

The feature race for two year olds, will a future champion grace the turf this afternoon?

3:00PM /

3:35PM /

4:05PM /

THE BET 365 PARK STAKES (GROUP 2) - 7f 6y

PERTEMPS ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 1), (BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES) - 1m 6 115Y

THE MATTHEW CLARK NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) - 1m

FOURTH RACE FIFTH RACE

The 244th running of the World’s oldest Classic

5:10PM /

SEVENTH RACE

THE MAGNERS DARK FRUIT CIDER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS2) - 1m 3F 197y

SIXTH RACE

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YOUR RACECARD

form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year Bold type shows All-Weather form C=course winner D=distance winner CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite

No. of days since last ran

colour graphic

horse’s name birthplace horse’s of horse saddlecloth if not number GreatBritain

3 Br

LOGICIAN

(24)

age

3

1111

Gr c Frankel - Scuffle (Daylami (IRE)) Mr K. Abdullah Juddmonte Farms Ltd

weight st-lbs

9-1

Frankie Dettori

draw

(4)

John Gosden, Newmarket Juddmonte Farms Inc

TIMEFORMVIEWHighly-progressive colt who showed another jolt of improvement when extending unbeaten record to 4 when easily accounting for his rivals in GreatVoltigeur at York. Should stay and massive player. TFRHHHHH BHA115 KEY

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

Star Ratings Explained Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: 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.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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FIRST RACE 1.15 ONE MILE, STRAIGHT COURSE (8F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY SPORT RACING HD VIRGIN 535 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Total race value £40000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £19424, 2nd £6492, 3rd £3244, 4th £1624, 5th £812, 6th £404. (Penalty Value £24900) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): R Fahey (30 wins from 407 runners, 7%) runs ANOTHER TOUCH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Gosden (13 wins from 38 runners, 34%) runs MAGICAL MORNING LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIOCLES OF ROME trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 212 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MATTHEW FLINDERS has a progressive profile and there’s every chance the best is still yet to come from Ed Walker’s 3-y-o, so he makes plenty of appeal. Aweedram arrives in top form and ought to be in the shake up again on first start for his new yard, while Magical Morning retains potential now returning to 1m.

1-2-3: 1.MATTHEW FLINDERS 2.AWEEDRAM (IRE) 3.MAGICAL MORNING KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

horse

KING OTTOKAR (FR) (14) 435-505

B g Motivator - Treasure (FR) Mrs Susan Roy E.A.R.L. Haras Du Quesnay

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

Draw

4

9-10

(2)

Martin Harley Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Charlie Fellowes Racing, UK Meds Direct Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed smart form last season, but has yet to fire this year, not putting up much of a fight in a first-time visor at Windsor 2 weeks ago. Drops in class now but would prefer easier conditions.TFRHHHII BHA102

2 Br

TESTON (FR) (27) 123-120 CD

Ch g Rio de La Plata (USA) - Tianshan (FR) Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Dr Georges Sandor

5

9-9

Silvestre De Sousa Ivan Furtado, Newark CLASS1PERSONNEL

(7)

TIMEFORM VIEW Bettered his French form on first start for new yard to win 12-runner handicap over C&D in June. Just as good when second in Listed race at Nantes in July but ran below form at Deauville last time. TFRHHHII BHA101

3 Br

ANOTHER TOUCH (23) 11-1400 D

B g Arcano (IRE) - Alsalwa (IRE) Nicholas Wrigley & Kevin Hart Shadwell Estate Company Limited

7

9-6

(10)

Jamie Spencer Richard Fahey, Malton Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed 1m AW hat-trick at Newcastle in January. Not at his best at Wolverhampton next 2 starts but shaped as if retaining ability in a top handicap at York 23 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA98

4 Br

FIRMAMENT (23) 040610 D

8

B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Heaven Sent Gallop Racing Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

9-4

Daniel Tudhope David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Andrews Bowen Ltd

(4)

TIMEFORM VIEW Registered his third win at York when pouncing late in 7f handicap in July. Found himself a little outclassed in a better contest next time, though, so needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA96

5 Br

MAGICAL MORNING (44) 6-1150 CD

B c Muhaarar - The Lark Lady Bamford Lady Bamford

3

9-0

Frankie Dettori John Gosden, Newmarket

(9)

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 1m novice at Yarmouth on return in June and followed up under a penalty over C&D. Ran below expectations at Newmarket and Goodwood subsequently but retains some potential now back at 1m. TFRHHHHI BHA97

6 Br

MISTY GREY (IRE) (7) 26020-0

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Chinese White (IRE) Barbara & Alick Richmond Skymarc Farm

3

8-13

Joe Fanning Mark Johnston, Middleham Johnston Racing Ltd

(3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran as well as he ever has from a stiff opening mark when seventh of 10 on handicap debut/return at Kempton (8f, 50/1) last week. Others look better treated, though.TFRHHHII BHA96

7 Br

AWEEDRAM (IRE) (27) 034-622 D

Ch g Mukhadram - Invitee Curzon House Partnership Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd

4

8-11

Ray Dawson (5) Kevin Frost, Newark Kevin Frost Racing

(5)

TIMEFORM VIEW Kicked off 2019 with two 1m handicap wins and back to that sort of form when runner-up at Haydock and Newbury the last twice. Ought to be thereabouts again if backing those efforts up for new yard.

TFRHHHHI BHA89

10

8 Br

MATTHEW FLINDERS (21) 3124 C BF

B c Siyouni (FR) - Cascata (IRE) Mr S. Stuckey Stuart Stuckey

3

8-9

Tom Marquand Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Farm Cove Thoroughbreds

(1)

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on a promising debut when opening account with little fuss here (10f) in June and has improved further since, beaten only in the dying strides on Sandown handicap bow latest. Retains potential. TFRHHHHH BHA92

Br

OVERWRITE (IRE) (13) 024263 D

Ro c Zebedee - Negotiate Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Mrs H. M. Smith & James Murtagh

3

8-9

Andrea Atzeni Mark Johnston, Middleham Johnston Racing Ltd

(8)

TIMEFORM VIEW First past the post at Newbury (1m) three starts back (demoted to second for impeding rival). Poor draw/wide trip against him at York and again shaped as if still in good form at Goodwood since. TFRHHHII BHA92

10 Br

DIOCLES OF ROME (IRE) (28) 60200-5 C

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Serisia (FR) Mrs Philip Snow & Partners Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd

5

8-9

(12)

Harry Bentley Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down R M Beckett Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in May 2019. Operating below his best last autumn but shaped as if retaining all his ability when fifth in 11-runner contest here (7f) on return 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA87

11 Br

SANDRET (IRE) (41) 214-005 C

B g Zebedee - Sava Sunset (IRE) Mrs C Barclay & Ben Haslam Racing Synd Tally-Ho Stud

4

8-7

(11)

Cam Hardie Ben Haslam, Middleham Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who is in better heart than his recent form figures would suggest, left poorly placed when fifth of 9 at Newcastle (10.2f) last time. Back down in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA85

12 Br

LA TRINIDAD (22) 511033 C D

B g Bated Breath - High Drama (IRE) Mrs D. W. Davenport Exors of the Late Mr O. J. Williams

3

8-5

James Sullivan Roger Fell, Nawton

(6)

TIMEFORM VIEW Immediate improved switched to handicaps, successful at Beverley and here (7f) in June. Found a bit more progress upped in trip when third at York last time, though was helped by the run of the race.TFRHHHII BHA88 2019: QAYSAR (FR) 4 9 10 Pat Dobbs 13-8 (Richard Hannon) 3 ran Visor worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Stewards Note: MAGICAL MORNING: Following its run on 30/7/2020 it was reported that the horse resented the step up in trip.

MISTY GREY: Following its run on 5/9/2020 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Matthew Flinders, 13-2 Aweedram (IRE), 8-1 Magical Morning, 17-2 King Ottokar (FR), 10-1 La Trinidad, 11-1 Overwrite (IRE), 14-1 Diocles of Rome (IRE), 16-1 Sandret (IRE), 18-1 Firmament, 20-1 Teston (FR), 22-1 Misty Grey (IRE), 25-1 Another Touch

RECORD TIMES Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 36.00 secs Record Time: 1 min 34.95 secs - Quick Wit 18th July 2013, Firm

POSITION OF STALLS Straight Course: Centre Round Course: Inside

ABBREVIATIONS BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner. D - Distance Winner.

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Roll of Honour Year

Horse

Age Weight Trainer

Jockey

SP

2019 Threat

2

9-3

Richard Hannon Pat Dobbs

6/5F

2018 Too Darn Hot

2

9-0

John Gosden

Frankie Dettori

4/11F

2017 Seahenge

2

9-0

A P O’Brien

Donnacha O’Brien 8/1

2016 Rivet

2

9-0

William Haggas Andrea Atzeni

7/4F

2015 Emotionless

2

9-0

Charlie Appleby William Buick

8/13F

2014 Estidhkaar

2

9-3

Richard Hannon Paul Hanagan

10/11F

2013 Outstrip

2

8-12

Charlie Appleby Mickael Barzalona 13/8J

2012 Toronado

2

8-12

Richard Hannon Sr. Richard Hughes 11/4

2011

2

8-12

Richard Hannon Sr. Richard Hughes 7/1

2

8-12

Saeed bin Suroor Frankie Dettori

Trumpet Major

2010 Saamidd

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SECOND RACE 1.50 ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 6YDS) FOR TWO YRS OLD COLTS AND GELDINGS

THE bet365 CHAMPAGNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Total race value £60000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £27984, 2nd £11436, 3rd £5718, 4th £2862. (Penalty Value £35520) A SS

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): R Varian (41 wins from 165 runners, 25%) runs SAINT LAWRENCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J P O’Brien (16 wins from 50 runners, 32%) runs STATE OF REST FANCY THAT: R Hannon won this race in 2014 and 2019. The stable runs CHINDIT today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: STATE OF REST trained by J P O’Brien, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY CHINDIT has looked well above-average in winning both his starts to date and can improve again to give his yard successive wins in this event. Emphatic debut scorer Albasheer is the clear danger, though Mujbar is hard to rule out after routing a reasonable novice field at Newmarket on his latest appearance.

1-2-3: 1.CHINDIT (IRE) 2.ALBASHEER (IRE) 3.MUJBAR KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

horse

st lb

Draw

ALBASHEER (IRE) (49) 1 CD

9-0

(5)

Ch c Shamardal (USA) - Mutebah (IRE) Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Jim Crowley Owen Burrows, Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Shamardal colt who looked something out of the ordinary when surging away from a subsequent winner in a C&D novice on debut. Loads more to come and makes plenty of appeal.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 Br

BROXI (IRE) (24) 03113 D

9-0

B or Br c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Own Gift Weldspec Glasgow Limited Golden Vale Stud

Shane Gray Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Weldspec Baku Limited

(2)

TIMEFORM VIEW Has quickly upped his game, winning brace of 7f events at Musselburgh in July and emerged with credit when third in the face of a stiff task tackling the Group 3 Acomb. This requires a lot more. TFRHHIII BHA98

3 Br

CHINDIT (IRE) (49) 11 CD

B c Wootton Bassett - Always A Dream Mr Michael Pescod J. C. Bloodstock & R. Mahon

9-0

Pat Dobbs Richard Hannon, Marlborough Chibley Farm Partnership

(7)

TIMEFORMVIEWJustified support over C&D on debut, then ran out an impressive winner of a Listed event (that’s proving strong form) at Ascot 49 days ago. Sets the standard with more to come, so excellent claims.

TFRHHHHH BHA107

4 Br

DEVIOUS COMPANY (IRE) (20) 112220 D

B c Fast Company (IRE) - Seren Devious Mr Russell Jones Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd

9-0

Richard Kingscote Tom Dascombe, Malpas Ideal Recruit

(6)

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly developed into a smart performer and already runner-up twice in pattern company.

Unable to add to tally in sales races the last twice but return to this trip will suit.

TFRHHHII BHA106

5 Br

MUJBAR (15) 01 D

9-0

B c Muhaarar - Madany (IRE) Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Dane O’Neill Charles Hills, Lambourn

(1)

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred colt who left an underwhelming debut firmly behind him when powering away TFRHHHHI BHAto land a Newmarket novice by a wide margin 15 days ago. Worth a try at this level.

6 Br

SAINT LAWRENCE (IRE) (28) 41441 D

B c Al Kazeem - Affluent Mr D. J. Deer D. J. and Mrs Deer

9-0

Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian, Newmarket Oakgrove Stud

(4)

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth in the Superlative Stakes at Newmarket on his third outing and resumed progress to land a Listed event at Newbury last month. Likely to come up short back in this grade, however. TFRHHHII BHA98

7 Br

STATE OF REST (IRE) (20) 1254

B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Repose (USA) Long Wait Two Partnership Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd

9-0

Shane Crosse Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

(3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt who wasn’t seen to best effect when fourth in a sales race at Naas 20 days ago but lacks the potential of a few rivals here.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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2019: THREAT (IRE) 2 9 3 Pat Dobbs 6-5 (Richard Hannon) 5 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Chindit (IRE), 11-4 Albasheer (IRE), 13-2 Mujbar, 11-1 Saint Lawrence (IRE), 12-1 Devious Company (IRE), 25-1 State of Rest (IRE), 66-1 Broxi (IRE)

RECORD TIMES RACE TWO

Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 22.50 secs Record Time: 1 min 22.78 secs - Basateen (IRE) 24th July 2014, Good

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The bet365 Portland Handicap

Oxted, 2019

Roll of Honour Year

Horse

2019 Oxted

Age Weight Trainer

Jockey

SP

3

9-4

Roger Teal

Cieren Fallon

14/1

2018 A Momentofmadness 5

9-4

Charles Hills

William Buick

25/1

2017 Spring Loaded

5

8-9

Paul D’Arcy

Joey Haynes

12/1

2016 Captain Colby

4

9-0

Ed Walker

William Buick

6/1J

2015 Steps

7

9-7

Roger Varian

Louis Stewart

12/1

2014 Muthmir

3/1F

4

9-7

William Haggas Paul Hanagan

2013 Angels Will Fall 4

9-2

Charles Hills

Robert Winston 16/1

2012 Doc Hay

5

8-11

David O’Meara

Daniel Tudhope 20/1

Nocturnal Affair 5

9-5

David Marnane Neil Callan

14/1

9-4

David Barron

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THIRD RACE 2.25 FIVE FURLONGS ABOUT 143 YARDS (5F ABT 143YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE bet365 PORTLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Total race value £50000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £24280, 2nd £8115, 3rd £4055, 4th £2030, 5th £1015, 6th £505. (Penalty Value £31125) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): R Hannon (31 wins from 291 runners, 11%) runs WEDDING DATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (14 wins from 107 runners, 13%) runs WEDDING DATE FANCY THAT: C Hills won this race in 2013 and 2018. The stable runs A MOMENTOFMADNESS today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SOLDIER’S MINUTE trained by K Dalgleish, Carluke, 231 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A cracking renewal of the Portland Handicap and preference is for A MOMENTOFMADNESS who won this race in 2018 and found only the subsequent July Cup winner Oxted too good 12 months ago. He has come down in the weights since and will take the beating if building on his encouraging third at Goodwood last time. Meraas, Soldier’s Minute and Justanotherbottle are also well worth considering.

1-2-3: 1.A MOMENTOFMADNESS 2.MERAAS 3.SOLDIER’S MINUTE KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

horse

DANZENO (7) 33-0323 D

B g Denounce - Danzanora Mr Clive Wragg A. M. Wragg

Sponsor age

st lb

Draw

9

9-10

(4)

Ray Dawson (5) Michael Appleby, Oakham Trade Access Panels Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Unlucky not to finish closer when two lengths third to Count d’Orsay at Haydock last time, running on after having to be switched. Holding his form at the age of nine so should give a good account. TFRHHHII BHA103

2 Br

BARBILL (IRE) (23) 600-101 D

4

B g Zebedee - Fiuise (IRE) Mrs Susan Bunney Epona Bloodstock Ltd

9-7

Tom Marquand Mick Channon, West Ilsley Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

(6)

TIMEFORM VIEW Won two of his three starts this term, with his only defeat coming when down the field in the Stewards’ Cup. Well on top at the finish when resuming winning ways at Chester and remains fairly treated. TFRHHHII BHA100

3 Br

MERAAS (21) 110166 D

3

B c Oasis Dream - Rehn’s Nest (IRE) Mr Salem Bel Obaida Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

9-7

Joe Fanning Mark Johnston, Middleham Johnston Racing Ltd

(8)

TIMEFORM VIEW Not seen to best effect when racing away from principals and only sixth at York last time, but had been progressive earlier in the season, winning three times. Very much one for the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA102

4 Br

ORNATE (22) 030630

7

B g Bahamian Bounty - Adorn Kings Road Racing Partnership Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

9-6

(16)

Phil Dennis David C. Griffiths, Bawtry Inurface Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer on his day, third to Battaash in the King George Stakes at Goodwood on his penultimate start. On a good mark if reproducing that form, but he isn’t the easiest to predict. TFRHHHII BHA99

5 Br

SOLDIER’S MINUTE (24) 3-42032 D

5

B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Hadba (IRE) Weldspec Glasgow Limited Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

9-6

(22)

Shane Gray Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Weldspec Baku Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran right up to his best when one and a quarter lengths second to Acclaim The Nation at York last time. Only 1lb higher here and his yard are back among the winners so is well worth considering. TFRHHHII BHA99

6 Br

MOUNTAIN PEAK (40) 2-31241 D

B g Swiss Spirit - Nolas Lolly (IRE) Ebury Racing Mrs Hugh Maitland-Jones

5

9-6

(19)

Andrea Atzeni Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn ABM Catering Facilities Management

TIMEFORM VIEW Goes particularly well at Haydock, making it 3/3 at that track when winning by a neck from Makanah last time. Career-high mark to contend with now, but he is clearly thriving at present.

TFRHHHII BHA99

7 Br

JUSTANOTHERBOTTLE (IRE) (24) 100-030 CD

Ch g Intense Focus (USA) - Duchess K (IRE) Mr Steve Ryan & Mr M J Tedham John O’Connor

6

9-5

Kevin Stott Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Bee Health Ltd

(9)

TIMEFORM VIEW Possibly needed the run after eight weeks off when down the field behind Acclaim The Nation at York, weakening in the final furlong. Needs to take a step forward but still early days with this yard.

TFRHHHII BHA98

20

8 Br

JAWWAAL (24) 000-110 C BF

5

Ch g Bahamian Bounty - Avenbury Sekura Group Biddestone Stud Ltd

9-5

(21)

Callum Rodriguez Michael Dods, Darlington Sekura Trade Frames Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made perfect start to 2020 when recording back-to-back wins here and at Ascot. Not disgraced when tenth to Acclaim The Nation at York last time, finding test too much. Best form has come over bare 5f. TFRHHHII BHA98

9 Br

KONCHEK (34) 0-03231

4

Bl g Lethal Force (IRE) - Soar AlMohamediya Racing Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

9-4

Adam Kirby Clive Cox, Hungerford

(1)

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended long losing run at Salisbury (by half a length from Encore d’Or) last time. This much tougher, though, and he doesn’t look an obvious candidate to follow up given his modest career strike rate. TFRHHHII BHA97

10 Br

WENTWORTH FALLS (37) 5-42140 CD

8

Gr g Dansili - Strawberry Morn (CAN) The Fall Guys Club Newsells Park Stud

9-1

(11)

Connor Beasley Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who goes well at this track, notably finishing third and fifth in the last two renewals of this race. Regained the winning thread here in June but looks in handicapper’s grip now.

TFRHHHII BHA94

Br

ARECIBO (FR) (12) 505442 D

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Oceanique (USA) Mr George Turner & Clipper Logistics Wertheimer et Frere

5

9-0

(14)

Daniel Tudhope David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Highcrest

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win for this yard but has run several good races, including when fourth in this race 12 months ago.

6lb lower now so has solid place claims if bouncing back from modest Sandown run last time.

TFRHHHII BHA93

12 Br

STONE OF DESTINY (20) 0-46002 D

B g Acclamation - Irishstone (IRE) King Power Racing Co Ltd Biddestone Stud

5

9-0

(18)

Silvestre De Sousa Andrew Balding, Kingsclere King Power International Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to form when two and a quarter lengths second to Blue de Vega at Sandown last time. In-and-out profile suggests he is far from certain to be in the same form, however, so others appeal more.

TFRHHHII BHA93

13 Br

A MOMENTOFMADNESS (46) 2-00003 CD

B g Elnadim (USA) - Royal Blush Tony Wechsler & Ann Plummer D. R. Tucker

7

8-12

(10)

Dane O’Neill Charles Hills, Lambourn Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race in 2018 and finished second 12 months ago. Took a step back in right direction when third to Only Spoofing at Goodwood last time so big player now well handicapped again.

TFRHHHHH BHA91

14 Br

ORVAR (IRE) (23) 5-30051 C D

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Roskeen (IRE) Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd Mr David Harrison

7

8-11

(20)

Pat Dobbs Paul Midgley, Westow Taylor’s Properties

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed previous promise when winning at Chester (by a head from Broken Spear) last time, staying on to lead close home. Only 3lb higher here and cannot be discounted at track that suits him well. TFRHHHII BHA90

15 Br

ROCK ON BAILEYS (33) 1-22405 D

Ch m Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Ring For Baileys G. R. Bailey Ltd (Baileys Horse Feeds) Petches Farm Ltd

5

8-10

(17)

Lewis Edmunds Amy Murphy, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since the restart but more promise than of late when fifth to Judicial in Listed race at Chester (6.1f) 33 days ago, though helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Must improve.

TFRHHHII BHA89

16 Br

HAN SOLO BERGER (IRE) (15) 612303 D

B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Dreamaway (IRE) Mrs B. Berresford Irish National Stud

5

8-10

George Wood Chris Wall, Newmarket

(7)

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Newmarket in July and has continued in form since, including when half a length third to Live In The Moment at the same venue last time. This is tougher though so others bit more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA89

17 Br

YIMOU (IRE) (7) 4-01336 D

5

B g Kodiac - Heroine Chic (IRE) Mr Andrew L. Cohen Alexander Bloodstock

8-8

(13)

George Downing Dean Ivory, Radlett Wood Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Rattled off a quick-fire hat-trick last summer and back to winning ways at Windsor (5f) in July. Solid efforts since so warrants respect once more.

TFRHHHII BHA87

18 Br

DEPUTISE (27) 445-340 D

4

B g Kodiac - Dolly Colman (IRE) Mr Glenn Simons & ID Heerowa Whitsbury Manor Stud

8-7

(15)

Cam Hardie Michael Wigham, Newmarket Pandora X Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times for William Haggas over 5f/6f at 2. Probably better on AW nowadays, and showed nothing back on turf when last of 19 at Ripon 27 days ago. Easily opposed. TFRHHIII BHA86

21

RACE THREE

11

19 Br

WEDDING DATE (9) 226020 D

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Fiancee (IRE) Middleham Park Racing CXIV Llety Farms

4

8-7

(12)

Theodore Ladd (3) Richard Hannon, Marlborough Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since her last win in 2019, and only eighth of 12 in handicap at Salisbury (6f) 9 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.

TFRHHIII BHA86

20 Br

SALUTI (IRE) (25) 5-03151 CD

B g Acclamation - Greek Easter (IRE) R Bradley & M Hammond J. Hanly

6

8-7

Harry Bentley Paul Midgley, Westow Industrial Racking Supplies Ltd

(3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran right up to his best when resuming winning ways at Beverley (by a nose from He’zanarab) last time. This demands more but he is in top form.

TFRHHHII BHA86

21 Br

ROYAL RESIDENCE (11) 0-00020 D

B g Epaulette (AUS) - Jubilant Queen Mr T. S. Ingham & Mrs Liz Ingham Genesis Green Stud & Mr P. Scott

5

8-6

Royston Ffrench Ann Duffield, Leyburn Sims Suzuki

(2)

TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since resumption, and below-form seventh of 15 in handicap (20/1) at Ripon (6f) 11 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

TFRHHIII BHA85

22 Br

GINGER JAM (31) 1-62601 D

Ch g Major Cadeaux - Day By Day Mr Walter Veti Bearstone Stud Ltd

5

8-5

Faye McManoman (5) Nigel Tinkler, Malton Alexanders York

(5)

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever when successful at Beverley last time, scoring with a bit in hand.

That appeals as strong form and a 4lb higher mark doesn’t look insurmountable. TFRHHHII BHA84 2019: OXTED 3 9 4 Cieren Fallon 14-1 (Roger Teal) 22 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 22 Visor worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 5.

Blinkers worn by No. 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 10, 11, 16.

Stewards Note: DANZENO: Following its run on 5/9/2020 it was reported that the horse denied a clear run towards finish.

Probable S.P’s: 9-1 Soldier’s Minute, 11-1 Jawwaal, 12-1 Arecibo (FR), A Momentofmadness, 14-1 Barbill (IRE), Konchek, 18-1 Danzeno, Mountain Peak, Orvar (IRE), Saluti (IRE), 22-1 Justanotherbottle (IRE), Wentworth Falls, Stone of Destiny, 25-1 Meraas, Ginger Jam, 33-1 Han Solo Berger (IRE), Yimou (IRE), 40-1 Wedding Date, Royal Residence, 50-1 Ornate, Rock On Baileys, 100-1 Deputise

RECORD TIMES Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 6.00 secs Record Time: 1 min 5.38 secs - Muthmir (IRE) 13th September 2014, Good

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Limato, 2015

Roll of Honour Year

Horse

Age Weight Trainer

Jockey

SP

2019 Sir Dancealot

5

9-7

David Elsworth Gerald Mosse

11/4

2018 Mustashry

5

9-4

Sir Michael Stoute Jim Crowley

5/2F

2017 Aclaim

4

9-4

Martyn Meade

2016 Breton Rock

6

9-4

David Simcock Andrea Atzeni

2015 Limato

3

9-0

Henry Candy

2014 Ansgar

6

9-4

Sabrina J Harty James Doyle

7/2

2013 Viztoria

3

8-11

Edward Lynam Wayne Lordan

7/2

2012 Libranno

4

9-4

Richard Hannon Sr. Kieren Fallon

16/1

2011

7

9-4

Chris Wall

George Baker

7

9-4

Clive Cox

Philip Robinson 16/1

Premio Loco

2010 Balthazar’s Gift

Oisin Murphy

Andrea Atzeni

3/1 7/2 9/2F

15/8F

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FOURTH RACE 3.00 ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 6YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE bet365 PARK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Total race value £80000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £35648, 2nd £14632, 3rd £7320, 4th £3656, 5th £1832, 6th £912. (Penalty Value £45368) A SS

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): R Varian (41 wins from 165 runners, 25%) runs MOLATHAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (14 wins from 107 runners, 13%) runs URBAN ICON LONGEST TRAVELLER: WICHITA trained by A P O’Brien, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

Things panned out perfectly for LIMATO when he landed the Criterion Stakes for the second year running on June’s reappearance, but that performance does confirm he’s still capable of very smart form despite his advancing years. A winner of this back in 2015, he looks the way to go, for all Wichita is a very dangerous opponent on his early-summer form. One Master also demands consideration.

1-2-3: 1.LIMATO (IRE) 2.WICHITA (IRE) 3.ONE MASTER KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

horse

LIMATO (IRE) (77) 41062-1 CD

B g Tagula (IRE) - Come April Mr Paul G. Jacobs Seamus Phelan

Sponsor age

st lb

Draw

8

9-4

(3)

Adam Kirby Henry Candy, Wantage Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran campaigner who was an impressive winner of this race back in 2015. Still capable of very smart form, as proved when landing the Criterion Stakes at Newmarket on his reappearance. Big player. TFRHHHHH BHA115

2 Br

MARIE’S DIAMOND (IRE) (34) 313006 D

B or Br c Footstepsinthesand - Sindiyma (IRE) Middleham Park Racing LXXXVI Mr Tony Ashley

4

9-4

Joe Fanning Mark Johnston, Middleham Johnston Racing Ltd

(1)

TIMEFORM VIEW Had the run of things when winning Newmarket Listed race and similar story when third in Queen Anne at Royal Ascot. Must cast aside a heavy defeat in the Sovereign Stakes a month ago. TFRHHIII BHA112

3 Br

SHINE SO BRIGHT (56) 145-033 D

Gr c Oasis Dream - Alla Speranza King Power Racing Co Ltd Miss K. Rausing

4

9-4

Silvestre De Sousa Andrew Balding, Kingsclere King Power International Co Ltd

(5)

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Newmarket Free Handicap along with the Group 2 City of York Stakes in 2019. Went off too hard when fourth of 5 in this a year ago and arrives on the back of a brace of solid efforts. TFRHHHII BHA110

4 Br

URBAN ICON (14) 102526 D

4

B c Cityscape - Fauran (IRE) Mr Michael Pescod Minster Stud

9-4

Pat Dobbs Richard Hannon, Marlborough Chibley Farm Partnership

(7)

TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who produced a very smart performance under top weight when runner-up in Golden Mile handicap at Goodwood in July. Slowly-run race may have been a factor behind a below-par run latest. TFRHHIII BHA110

5 Br

BREATHTAKING LOOK (13) 202421 CD

B m Bated Breath - Love Your Looks Mr J. W. Parry Ellis Stud and Bellow Hill Stud

5

9-1

Andrea Atzeni Stuart Williams, Newmarket

(4)

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at first attempt in Group company over C&D last September and right back to very best when impressive winner of a Group 3 on heavy ground at Deauville a fortnight ago (6f).

TFRHHHII BHA108

6 Br

ONE MASTER (21) 12-6412 D BF

B m Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Enticing (IRE) Lael Stable Lael Stables

6

9-1

Tom Marquand William Haggas, Newmarket

(8)

TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile mare who is effective between 6f and 1m but is at her very best over 7f. Did well to win the Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood on her penultimate start and another sound effort at York since. TFRHHHHI BHA112

7 Br

MOLATHAM (62) 2114-15 CD

Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Cantal Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

3

9-0

Jim Crowley Roger Varian, Newmarket

(6)

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked an exciting prospect when winning a Listed contest over C&D last season (Wichita was among those in behind) and produced a smart performance to win the Jersey Stakes. Fifth in Group 1 latest. TFRHHHII BHA111

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8 Br

WICHITA (IRE) (34) 13-2350 D

B c No Nay Never (USA) - Lumiere Noire (FR) Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor W. Maxwell Ervine

3

9-0

Frankie Dettori Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

(2)

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on 2-y-o form to finish runner-up in the 2000 Guineas. Matched that form when third at Royal Ascot but disappointing in the Sussex Stakes/Prix Maurice de Gheest. Claims if bouncing back. TFRHHHHI BHA118 2019: SIR DANCEALOT (IRE) 5 9 7 Gerald Mosse 11-4 (David Elsworth) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Limato (IRE), 10-3 One Master, 9-2 Wichita (IRE), 7-1 Molatham, 11-1 Breathtaking Look, 18-1 Shine So Bright, 20-1 Urban Icon, 22-1 Marie’s Diamond (IRE)

RECORD TIMES Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 22.50 secs Record Time: 1 min 21.81 secs - Signor Peltro 10th May 2009, Good to Firm

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The Story of Yorkshire’s only Classic THE ST LEGER IS THE WORLD’S OLDEST CLASSIC Most impactfully on 3 September when Prime Minster Neville Chamberlain broadcast to the nation that Great Britain was at war, the St Leger was cancelled.

The outbreak of World War 2 made the St Leger the only British Classic to have missed a year since its’ inaugural running.

St Leger is a racing festival with a lot of history, and the longest roll of honour in racing rtsman Named after local spo o lived Anthony St. Leger, wh caster at Park Hill near Don The first running of the St Leger was back in 1776 at Cantley Common, before the event was moved to Doncaster in 1778, where it has called home ever since.

However; wartime disruption, resulted in the St Leger being transferred to Newmarket in World War 1, and again in (1942-1944), the event also resided in Thirsk (1940), Manchester (1941), and York (1945).

Let’s look back at some of the fierce rivalries and successes in the prestigious St Leger Stakes…

The story starts with a bay mare owned

by Lord Rockingham the event’s first organiser. None of the inaugural races 6 runners were formally named; until 1913 there was no requirement for three-year old British racehorses to have official names. It was only in 1828 in a British Racing Publication that the winner was named ‘Allabaculia’, a name thought to derive from the 18th century adventurer Ali Bay Kuli.

The St Leger Stakes is also the final leg of the English Triple Crown; which begins with the 2000 Guineas and continues with the Epsom Derby. Therefore; one of the St Leger’s most celebrated winners; is undoubtedly West Australia; who became the first horse horse to achieve the triple crown, galloping to glory in 1853, for trainer John Scott, who remains the race’s leading trainer, with a remarkable 16 victories.

Fast forward a few decades and in 1902 a filly named Sceptre was to enter the record books, winning not only the St Leger, but both the 1902 1000 and 2000 Guineas within 2 days of each other, and polishing it off with a victory in the Epsom Oaks, all in the same year. Sceptre became the only winner of four classics, a feat that still remains unchallenged.

In recent years the English Triple Crown has proved out of reach for many challengers.

Several horses have won the first two legs of the series but found the St Leger a step too far. A story too true for odds-onfavourite Camelot; a scintillating champion in the 2012 2000 Guineas and Derby but unable to claw back the lead of Godolphin’s Encke, so had to settle for second in the St Leger.

The most recent success was that of Nijinsky in 1970, who provided jockey Lester Piggott with a seventh win in the St Leger Stakes. Nijinsky not only won the English Triple Crown, but also celebrated victories in the Irish St Leger- an event inspired by Yorkshire’s Classic.

Fast forward to recent years, and Logician was a horse to behold in 2019 Fresh from victory in the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York’s Ebor Festival, Logician, stormed to victory in the St Leger Stakes, under Frankie Dettori to give the Italian a sixth St Leger title. Only 14 horses in history have achieved such a feat… and Logician did it in style achieving a race record for fastest winning time, in a staggering 3m 00.27s.

ROLL OF HONOUR THE LAST 25 WINNERS OF THE ST.LEGER WINNER

JOCKEY

TRAINER

OWNER

2019 Logician

L Dettori

J Gosden

K Abdullah

2018 Kew Gardens

R Moore

A P O’Brien

Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2017 Capri

R Moore

A P O’Brien

Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2016 Harbour Law

G Baker

L Mongan

Jackie Cornwell

2015 Simple Verse

A Atzeni

R Beckett

QRL, Sheikh Suhaim Al Thani & M Al Kubaisi

2014 Kingston Hill

A Atzeni

R Varian

Paul Smith

2013 Leading Light

J O’Brien

A P O’Brien

Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2012 Enke

M Barzalona

M Al Zarooni

Godolphin

2011 Masked Marvel

W Buick

J Gosden

Mr B. E. Nielson

2010 Artic Cosmos

W Buick

J Gosden

Rachel Hood & Robin Geffen

2009 Mastery

T Durcan

S bin Suroor

Godolphin

2008 Conduit

L Dettori

Sir M Stoute

Ballymacoll Stud

2007 Lucarno

J Fortune

J Gosden

George Strawbridge

2006 Sixties Icon

L Dettori

J Noseda

Mrs Susan Roy

2005 Scorpion

L Dettori

A P O'Brien

Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2004 Rule of Law

K McEvoy

S bin Suroor

Godolphin

2003 Brian Boru

JP Spencer

A P O'Brien

Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2002 Bollin Eric

K Darley

T Easterby

N Westbrook

2001 Milan

MJ Kinane

A P O'Brien

Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2000 Millenary

T Quinn

J Dunlop

LN Jones

1999 Mutafaweq

R Hills

S bin Suroor

Godolphin

1998 Nedawi

J Reid

S bin Suroor

Godolphin

1997 Silver Patriarch P Eddery

J Dunlop

P Winfield

1996 Shantou

L Dettori

J Gosden

Sheikh Mohammed

1995 Classic Cliche

L Dettori

S bin Suroor

Sheikh Mohammed

1994 Moonax

P Eddery

B Hills

Sheikh Mohammed

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FIFTH RACE 3.35 ONE MILE, SIX FURLONGS ABT 115 YARDS (14F ABT 115YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD COLTS AND FILLIES

THE PERTEMPS ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Total race value £350000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £155960, 2nd £64015, 3rd £32025, 4th £15995, 5th £8015, 6th £3990. (Penalty Value £198485) A SS

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): M Johnston (23 wins from 177 runners, 13%) runs SUBJECTIVIST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J P O’Brien (16 wins from 50 runners, 32%) runs GALILEO CHROME LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SANTIAGO & DAWN PATROL & MYTHICAL trained by A P O’Brien, GALILEO CHROME trained by J P O’Brien, SUNCHART trained by Andrew Slattery, all Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

An interesting renewal of the final Classic of the season and the highlyprogressive HUKUM gets the vote. He looked a bona-fide Group 1 performer in the Geoffrey Freer at Newbury and this test should suit. Pyledriver defied a penalty in great style in the Great Voltigeur at York and is a big danger, while Irish Derby winner Santiago holds solid claims for a yard that has won this 6 times.

1-2-3: 1.HUKUM (IRE) 2.PYLEDRIVER 3.SANTIAGO (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

horse

st lb

Draw

BERKSHIRE ROCCO (FR) (24) 413-224

9-1

(8)

Ch c Sir Percy - Sunny Again Andrea Atzeni Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Seserve S A G L Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd, Solo Refinish Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in the Lingfield Derby Trial (behind English King) and Queen’s Vase (behind Santaigo) at Royal Ascot. Good fourth to Pyledriver in Great Voltigeur since and step back up in trip will suit. TFRHHIII BHA108

2 Br

DAWN PATROL (IRE) (30) 4-2313 BF

B c Galileo (IRE) - Gwynn (IRE) Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Lynch Bages Ltd

9-1

(10)

Padraig Beggy Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when 5 lengths third to Santiago in Irish Derby before landing odds in maiden at Naas.

However, was a bit disappointing in Listed race at Leopardstown and may not be straightforward. TFRHHIII BHA106

3

ENGLISH KING (FR) (44) 01-154 BF

9-1

(11)

NNER ON-RU N TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive when seeing off Berkshire Rocco in Lingfield Derby Trial. Undone by how things Br

B c Camelot - Platonic Mr B. E. Nielsen S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al

Non Runner Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

panned out in the Derby but was unable to land a blow in Group 3 at Goodwood.

4 Br

GALILEO CHROME (IRE) (14) 5-111

B c Australia - Curious Mind Galileo Chrome Partnership Mr Mohamed Ali Meddeb

TFRIIIII BHA111

9-1

(12)

Tom Marquand Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive colt who has won all 3 starts this season, notably a heavy-ground Listed race at Navan (by five lengths) last time, where he relished the step up to 13f. Commands plenty of respect. TFRHHHHI BHA110

5 Br

HUKUM (IRE) (28) 31-11

B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghareed (USA) Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Shadwell Estate Company Limited

9-1

Jim Crowley Owen Burrows, Lambourn

(1)

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly-progressive colt who followed up his Royal Ascot handicap win with a smooth display in Geoffrey Freer at Newbury, a performance that marked him out as a Group 1 performer. Leading contender. TFRHHHHH BHA114

6 Br

MOHICAN HEIGHTS (IRE) (70) 11-30

Ch c Australia - Mohican Princess Sun Bloodstock SARL Kevin J. Molloy

9-1

Jamie Spencer David Simcock, Newmarket

(2)

TIMEFORM VIEW Won both starts at 2, notably 1m Salisbury Listed event. However, proved no match for Pyledriver in King Edward at Royal Ascot on return and made no impression in the Derby. TFRHHIII BHA104

7 Br

MYTHICAL (FR) (37) 143-503

B c Camelot - Inchmina Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith S.A.S. Clear Light

9-1

Emmet McNamara Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

(9)

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt who was a good third in the in Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown (12f, good to firm) last time but faces a tall order here. Up in trip.

TFRHIIII BHA104

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PYLEDRIVER (24) 10-2101

B c Harbour Watch (IRE) - La Pyle (FR) La Pyle Partnership Knox & Wells Limited & R. Devlin

9-1

Martin Dwyer William Muir, Lambourn The Print Consultancy Woking

(4)

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner of the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot and put Derby run firmly behind him when easily defying a penalty in Great Voltigeur at York. The one to beat if lasting out. TFRHHHHI BHA119

9 Br

SANTIAGO (IRE) (46) 221-113

B c Authorized (IRE) - Wadyhatta Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Lynch Bages Ltd

9-1

Frankie Dettori Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

(6)

TIMEFORMVIEW Relished the longer trip when beating Berkshire Rocco in Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot and followed up in Irish Derby only 8 days later. A bit keen when third in Goodwood Cup since. Sure to go well. TFRHHHHI BHA114

10 Br

SUBJECTIVIST (14) 321301

9-1

B c Teofilo (IRE) - Reckoning (IRE) Dr J. Walker Mascalls Stud

Joe Fanning Mark Johnston, Middleham Johnston Racing Ltd

(5)

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who had a busy campaign at 2 but has developed into a smart 3-y-o, making all in a Listed event at Hamilton and Group 3 at Goodwood. Stamina is assured and place claims. TFRHHHII BHA109

11 Br

SUNCHART (30) 21-5022

9-1

B c Teofilo (IRE) - Hometime Mr P. Garvey Newsells Park Stud

Andrew Slattery A. Slattery, Ireland

(7)

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form when runner-up last 2 starts, including when going close in a Listed race (14f) at Leopardstown (Dawn Patrol 1/2-length behind in third), but plenty to find with the principals here. TFRHIIII BHA105

12 Br

TYSON FURY (69) 1 C

9-1

Ch c Iffraaj - Za Za Zoom (IRE) Kieran Shoemark Balasuriya,CookCunningham,Gowing,Spencer Richard Spencer, Newmarket Scuderia Archi Romani Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

(3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a promising start when beating a couple of now-useful sorts in novice here (12f) in July, sweeping through late. Has more to offer but this is a very tall order on only his second career outing.

TFRHIIII BHA2019: LOGICIAN 3 9 1 Frankie Dettori 5-6 (John Gosden) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

RACE FIVE

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Pyledriver, 3-1 Santiago (IRE), 7-2 Hukum (IRE), 6-1 Galileo Chrome (IRE), 20-1 Subjectivist, 28-1 Dawn Patrol (IRE), 40-1 Mohican Heights (IRE), 50-1 Berkshire Rocco (FR), 100-1 Mythical (FR), Sunchart, 150-1 Tyson Fury

RECORD TIMES Racing Post Standard Time: 3 mins 3.00 secs Record Time: 3 mins 0.44 secs - Masked Marvel 10th September 2011, Good to Firm

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THE MATTHEW CLARK NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Total race value £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £9712, 2nd £3246, 3rd £1622, 4th £812, 5th £406, 6th £202. (Penalty Value £12450) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): R Varian (41 wins from 165 runners, 25%) runs LEGEND OF DUBAI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (14 wins from 107 runners, 13%) runs MARK OF THE MAN FANCY THAT: R Hannon won this race in 2015 and 2018. The stable runs MARK OF THE MAN today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PATIENT DREAM trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 212 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

LONE EAGLE was no more than workmanlike at Goodwood a fortnight ago, but he remains a good prospect, and this 500,000 gns Galileo colt ought to very competitive from his opening mark. Legend of Dubai is also well bred and he should be a factor, while 1m seems sure to suit Patient Dream.

1-2-3: 1.LONE EAGLE (IRE) 2.LEGEND OF DUBAI 3.PATIENT DREAM (FR) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

horse

st lb

Draw

MARK OF THE MAN (IRE) (23) 43116

9-7

(7)

B c Markaz (IRE) - Wishing Chair (USA) Exors of the Late Mrs J. K. Powell Pier House Stud

Dane O’Neill Richard Hannon, Marlborough Woodside Estates

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed sharply on third and fourth starts, following up his Chepstow success on his nursery debut at Goodwood (7f), going away at finish. Unlucky not to finish closer at York. 1m will suit. TFRHHHII BHA89

2

DINGLE (IRE) (7) 631 D

9-4

(2)

Non Runner ER Richard Hannon, Marlborough N N U R Old Oak Holdings Ltd NONTIMEFORM VIEW Good-looking colt who made a successful nursery debut switched to the AW at Br

B c Footstepsinthesand - Beal Ban (IRE) Michael Kerr-Dineen & Martin Hughes Natasha Newsome

Kempton a week ago. Up 4lb in a better race but he’s clearly going the right way. TFRHHHII BHA86

3 Br

LONE EAGLE (IRE) (15) 21 D

B c Galileo (IRE) - Modernstone Ballylinch Stud & Aquis Farm Ballylinch Stud

9-2

Silvestre De Sousa Martyn Meade, Manton Meyer Timber Ltd

(8)

TIMEFORMVIEW500,000 gns yearling, Galileo colt. First foal. Dam, 8.3f-1 1/2m winner, from family of Oaks winner Reams of Verse. Very promising debut before doing what was required at Goodwood 2 weeks ago.

TFRHHHHH BHA84

4 Br

LEGEND OF DUBAI (32) 32 BF

B c Dubawi (IRE) - Speedy Boarding Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Meon Valley Stud

9-1

Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian, Newmarket

(5)

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent pedigree and pleasing start when third of 15 in a novice at Newbury (7f) in July. Failed to and the odds at Haydock but it was still a promising run and his opening mark looks lenient. TFRHHHHI BHA83

5 Br

PATIENT DREAM (FR) (17) 41

B c Al Kazeem - Parnell’s Dream Mr and Mrs David Aykroyd Mr David Aykroyd & Mme Vimy Aykroyd

8-10

Harry Bentley Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down R M Beckett Ltd

(6)

TIMEFORM VIEW Good stamina-laden pedigree and he made a promising start in 7f York novice on debut in July, chasing home the subsequent Acomb winner. Looked uncomplicated when scoring at Lingfield and 1m will suit. TFRHHHHI BHA78

6 Br

BABINDI (21) 34

B or Br f Frankel - Bantu Sir P Vela Hon J Broughton Hon P Stanley New England Stud & Barton Stud

8-9

Tom Marquand William Haggas, Newmarket Somerville Lodge Ltd

(3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to smart winner up to 11f Banzari. Strong at the finish amidst inexperience both starts over 7f so far. 1m therefore sure to suit now tackling a nursery but opening mark demands more.

TFRHHHII BHA77

7 Br

STATE PATROL (IRE) (20) 340

B c Zoffany (IRE) - Mala Mala (IRE) Clipper Logistics Barronstown Stud and Mrs T. Stack

8-9

Kieran Shoemark Richard Fahey, Malton

(4)

TIMEFORM VIEW Has essentially failed to build on the promise of his York debut run in 2 subsequent starts and opening mark looks too high unless improving for 1m.

TFRHHIII BHA77

36

8 Br

TIME INTERVAL (43) 61

8-7

B g Adaay (IRE) - Kuriosa (IRE) P Inglett, S de Zoete and C Milln Northmore Stud

Richard Kingscote Roger Charlton, Beckhampton Tote

(1)

TIMEFORM VIEW Given a considerate ride starting out at Ascot in July and he confirmed that promise when winning 8-runner maiden at Lingfield 3 weeks later. No reason why he won’t improve again over 1m. TFRHHHII BHA75 2019: LUCANDER (IRE) 2 8 12 Rob Hornby 9-1 (Ralph Beckett) 5 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Stewards Note: BABINDI: Following its run on 22/8/2020 it was reported that the horse slipped leaving the stalls.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Legend of Dubai, 4-1 Lone Eagle (IRE), 13-2 Patient Dream (FR), 7-1 Dingle (IRE), Time Interval, 9-1 Mark of The Man (IRE), Babindi, 20-1 State Patrol (IRE)

RECORD TIMES Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 36.00 secs Record Time: 1 min 36.45 secs - Lilac Road 15th August 2020, Good to Firm

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ARABIAN RACE 4.40 ONE MILE, TWO FURLONGS OR THEREABOUTS. FOR PUREBRED ARABIANS, 4 YEARS OLD ONLY.

UAE PRESIDENT CUP (UK ARABIAN DERBY) GROUP 1PA The UAE President Cup are proud sponsors of Arabian Racing and have kindly sponsored this race. Penalty Value: £80,000. £40,000 to the winner, £16,000 to the second, £9,600 to the third, £6,400 to the fourth, £4,800 to the fifth, £3,200 to the sixth.

Weights: Colts & Geldings 9st Fillies 8st 10lb. Allowances - Fillies 4lb

RACE SUMMARY Sattam shaped really well on his debut last week but this is a big step up in grade. Alameen looks the best of the UK-based runners; he progressed with each run last season and won in Belgium beating a fair yardstick. He takes a step up in trip which should suit on pedigree.

Jugurtha De Monlau still looks a little bit raw but took his form to a new level when winning at Vichy last time out where he was strong through the line. He has the second highest rating in the field so has to be respected. French-trained runners have a fantastic record in this race, winning it thirteen times since the turn of the century. The selection is Hattal who won the French Arabian Derby when last seen. That was a career best effort and, for all he still looked as though the experience may well bring him on, a further repeat performance will make him tough to beat. He is exceptionally well bred, his Dam Mizzna and Grandam Unchainedd Melody were two of the best Arabian Mares of all time, and he looks to have inherited a bit of their star quality.

No

lb

Draw

1 ALAMEEN (40)

Horse

Age

4

st

9-0

(2)

2 GERKO DE TENELLE (FR) (325)

4

9-0

(5)

3 HATTAL (FR) (69)

4

9-0

(1)

4 JUGURTHA DE MONLAU (FR) (28)

4

9-0

(3)

5 SATTAM (FR) (7)

4

9-0

(4)

Ch c No Risk Al Maury (FR) - Aljawza (GB) Jockey: Jim Crowley Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin R Al Maktoum Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulettes, striped cap.

Trainer: Mr James Owen Form: 543-21 Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Extras: CP Fourth in a 7f Group 2 PA last year for today’s jockey (winner proved top-class since). Has made the most of limited opportunities to compete, running twice with credit in Belgium this summer, both over a mile on Turf. Was staying on well to win on latest, so step up in distance a positive. Chance. (R5 W1 P2) (OR 94)

Ch g Snoopi (FR) - Bella De Tenelle (FR) Jockey: Sophie Reed Owner: Mr & Mrs Plumb Colours: WHITE with BLUE star,WHITE sleeves, WHITE cap.

Trainer: Mrs Jayme Plumb Form: 00Breeder: M. Philippe Gayral Extras: From family of multiple winner and sire, Vert Olive. Raced twice in France around this trip last season finishing well behind each time. First run for new connections and UK debut, but needs to step up on what he has shown in France to feature and others preferred. (R2 W0 P0) (NOR)

Ch c Mahabb (AE) - Mizzna (FR) Jockey: Tadhg O'Shea Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management Colours: RED and GREEN checked, WHITE sleeves, RED and GREEN Trainer: Xavier Thomas-Demeaulte (FR) Form: 211 checked cap Breeder: Yas Horse Racing Management Extras: By leading sire out of a champion racemare. Runner-up on debut (Jugurtha De Monlau 3rd) and not beaten since, in three starts at this trip in France. Fastest winner of the French Arabian Derby (Gr 1PA) in nine years on latest (good to soft) and sets the standard here. (R3 W2 P1) (OR 115)

Ch c Al Mamun Monlau (FR) - Amina De Monlau (FR) Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa Owner: Mr Helal Alalawi Colours: GREEN jacket with LIGHT BLUE epaulettes, GREEN sleeves, Trainer: David Morisson (FR) Form: 02-331 GREEN cap.

Breeder: M & Mme Robert Bourdette Extras: TT From the family of 2016 winner, Lightning Bolt. Over five lengths behind Hattal over this trip in March giving plenty of weight away and much better off with that one today. Broke his maiden in a conditions event last month, but more required to reverse form with Hattal. (R5 W1 P3) (OR 98)

Gr g General (GB) - Al Basheq (FR) Jockey: Martin Dwyer Owner: James Owen Racing Club Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK sleeves with ROYAL BLUE spots, PINK cap.

Trainer: Mr James Owen Form: 2 Breeder: Haras De Victot Extras: Half-brother to two winners from family of Group 1 PA winners and sires Al Sakbe and Al Mouwaffak. Slowly away on debut last week, however made good headway at the finish to snatch second on the line. Open to plenty of improvement and could make the frame again. (R1 W0 P1) (OR 83)

1 40

6 LOOLWA (-)

4

8 - 10

(6)

Ch f Al Saoudi (FR) - Zormania (FR) Jockey: Dane O'Neill Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin R Al Maktoum Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulettes, BLACK cap.

Trainer: Mr Philip Collington Form: Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Extras: Sire a Group 1 PA winner from a mile to 1m4f. Dam won a 7f Group 2PA on her debut and has since produced three winners from 6f to 1m1f. Big ask on racecourse debut at this level, but reportedly training well at home and fillies’ allowance will help her chances. (R0 W0 P0) (NOR)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 (EXACTA) Probable Starting Prices 11-8 Fav HATTAL (FR), 3-1 JUGURTHA DE MONLAU (FR), 4-1 ALAMEEN, 7-1 SATTAM (FR), 9-1 LOOLWA, 10-1 GERKO DE TENELLE (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE 5.15 ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (11F ABT 197YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE MAGNERS DARK FRUIT CIDER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Total race value £35000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £16996, 2nd £5681, 3rd £2839, 4th £1421, 5th £711. (Penalty Value £21787.50) Weights raised 9lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): W Haggas (24 wins from 114 runners, 21%) runs AL MUFFRIH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (4 wins from 46 runners, 9%) runs AL MUFFRIH LONGEST TRAVELLER: AL MUFFRIH trained by W Haggas, AWAY HE GOES trained by I Mohammed, SPANISH ARCHER trained by J Fanshawe, MANKAYAN trained by C Fellowes, all Newmarket, 128 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

AL MUFFRIH looked ahead of his mark at Ripon last time and, having been given time to get over those exertions, he can reverse the form with Spanish Archer to land this tightly-knit handicap. The remaining trio all have a chance, though Mankayan looks the pick of them.

1-2-3: 1.AL MUFFRIH (IRE) 2.SPANISH ARCHER (FR) 3.MANKAYAN (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

SPANISH ARCHER (FR) (35) 324-510 C D

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Parcelle Perdue (FR) Fred Archer Racing - Iroquois Marquise Soledad de Moratalla

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

Draw

5

9-10

(2)

Daniel Muscutt James Fanshawe, Newmarket Pegasus Stables LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced his best effort yet when getting on top close home in a competitive Ripon in July, then not ideally placed in a strong Ascot handicap next time. Still one to bear in mind. TFRHHHHI BHA100

2 Br

AL MUFFRIH (IRE) (50) 510-032 BF

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Scarlet And Gold (IRE) Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Sunderland Holdings Inc

5

9-6

Tom Marquand William Haggas, Newmarket

(5)

TIMEFORM VIEW In top form this season and was rather unfortunate not to get the better of Spanish Archer at Ripon 50 days ago. Taken to go one better with cheekpieces applied. TFRHHHHH BHA96

3 Br

AWAY HE GOES (IRE) (28) 11-6325 D

B g Farhh - Island Babe (USA) Mr Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

4

9-5

Jim Crowley Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket Dubai Racing Club

(4)

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive last season and has worked his way back into form this term, fifth in a French Group 3 last time. Needs improvement having been put back up to 95 on the back of that effort.

TFRHHHII BHA95

4 Br

MANKAYAN (IRE) (29) 40-3122 CD BF

B g Intello (GER) - Angelic Note (IRE) Dahab Racing B. V. Sangster

4

9-0

Stevie Donohoe Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

(3)

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over C&D in July and has lost nothing in defeat at Ascot and Pontefract since, clear of the remainder when runner-up at the latter track 29 days ago. May do better still.

TFRHHHHI BHA90

5 Br

TORONTO (IRE) (9) 00-4552

3

B c Galileo (IRE) - Mrs Marsh Mr Alex Owen Coolmore

8-12

Andrea Atzeni James Given, Willoughton Crown Stage and Theatre Services Ltd

(1)

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort at up to 1 1/4m for Aidan O’Brien and posted a career best on just his second outing for his current stable when second at Haydock 9 days ago. One to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA96 2019: KITAABAAT 4 9 4 Andrea Atzeni 6-4 (David Simcock) 2 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Al Muffrih (IRE), 11-4 Mankayan (IRE), 9-2 Spanish Archer (FR), 13-2 Toronto (IRE), 7-1 Away He Goes (IRE)

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RACE SEVEN

Racing Post Standard Time: 2 mins 28.50 secs Record Time: 2 mins 27.48 secs - Swift Alhaarth (IRE) 10th September 2011, Good to Firm

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.15 - THE SKY SPORT RACING HD VIRGIN 535 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £24900 to the winning horse The second to receive £7456, the third £3728, the fourth £1864, the fifth £932 and the sixth £468. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 7th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 10th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 5th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. 25 entries at £200. - Closed September 7th, 2020.

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A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 16 entries at £600. - Closed September 7th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £27984; Second £11436; Third £5718; Fourth £2862. (Penalty Value £35520) A SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.25 - THE bet365 PORTLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £31125 to the winning horse The second to receive £9320, the third £4660, the fourth £2330, the fifth £1165 and the sixth £585. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 7th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 10th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 5th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. bet365 has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the wining Owners. A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 27 entries at £250. - Closed September 7th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £24280; Second £8115; Third £4055; Fourth £2030; Fifth £1015; Sixth £505. (Penalty Value £31125) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.00 - THE bet365 PARK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45368 to the winning horse The second to receive £17200, the third £8608, the fourth £4288, the fifth £2152 and the sixth £1080. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 7th and pay £800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 10th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 9st 1lb Penalties, after March 31st, 2020, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday 10 September and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Thursday 10 September. bet365 has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning Owners. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. 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. 15 entries at £800. - Closed September 7th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832; Sixth £912. (Penalty Value £45368) A SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.35 - THE PERTEMPS ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £198485 to the winning horse The second to receive £75250, the third £37660, the fourth £18760, the fifth £9415 and the sixth £4725. for three yrs old colts and fillies only. Enter by noon, September 7th and pay £4375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 10th. Weights: Colts 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at closing. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before entries close merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible.. Pertemps has generously sponsored this race, the prize money for which includes a trophy value £12500 for the winning owner. Pertemps will provide mementos for the winning trainer, jockey and groom and a £100 cash prize for the stable employee who, in their opinion, has prime responsibility for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Doncaster Racecourse will also present an embroidered jockey’s cap to the winning rider. A trophy will also be presented in memory of the late Major Dick Hern, CVO, CBE, to be held by the winning trainer until August 1st, 2021. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday 10 September and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Thursday 10 September. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Pertemps. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be led past the stands in no set order before cantering to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 15 entries at £4375. - Closed September 7th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £155960; Second £64015; Third £32025; Fourth £15995; Fifth £8015; Sixth £3990. (Penalty Value £198485) A SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.05 - THE MATTHEW CLARK NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12450 to the winning horse The second to receive £3728, the third £1864, the fourth £932, the fifth £466 and the sixth £234. for two yrs old only. Enter by noon, September 7th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 10th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 7lb Penalties, after September 5th, 2020, for each race won 6lb. Matthew Clark has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2310 towards the prize money for this race. 17 entries at £100. - Closed September 7th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9712; Second £3246; Third £1622; Fourth £812; Fifth £406; Sixth £202. (Penalty Value £12450) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.15 - THE MAGNERS DARK FRUIT CIDER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21787 to the winning horse The second to receive £6524, the third £3262, the fourth £1631 and the fifth £815. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 7th and pay £175 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 10th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 5th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Magners has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2750 towards the prize money for this race. 17 entries at £175. - Closed September 7th, 2020. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £16996; Second £5681; Third £2839; Fourth £1421; Fifth £711. (Penalty Value £21787.50) Weights raised 9lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

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