Epsom Downs Racecard - Sunday 25th September

FIRST RACE Pages

1:40pm

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation Handicap (Class 4) 10-11

SECOND RACE

2:15pm

The Derby ‘Wild Card’ EBF Conditions Stakes (Class 2) (GBB Race) 12-13

THIRD RACE

2:50pm

The Stanley Wootton Handicap (Class 3) 16-17

FOURTH RACE

3:25pm

The Darby Dennis Apprentices’ Derby Handicap (Class 4) 20-21

FIFTH RACE

4:00pm

The Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Novice Stakes (Class 4) (GBB Race) 22-23

SIXTH RACE

4:30pm

The Henry Dorling Handicap (Class 4) 26-27

SEVENTH RACE

5:05pm

The Epsom Downs Season Finale Handicap (Class 4) 28-29

EPSOM DOWNS RACECOURSE WELCOMES YOU

Welcome to Epsom Downs for our Season Finale, our last meeting of 2022

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors for today, the Federation of Bloodstock Agents for their generous support. The last of our ‘Derby’s’ take place today, the Darby Dennis Apprentices’ Derby Handicap at 3.25pm. This race is limited to jockeys who have not ridden more than 95 winners and is run over the full Derby course of 1 mile and 4 furlongs. This year we are delighted to re-name the race after Darby Dennis, who is sadly leaving the Epsom Downs Committee after 12 years.

The second race on today’s card is the Derby ‘Wild Card’ EBF Conditions Stakes. This is a chance for a two year old to win a ‘Wild Card’ entry into the 2023 Derby on Saturday 3rd June 2023

Looking back, it has been an excellent 2022 season, from the Cazoo Derby in June, won by Desert Crown giving jockey Richard Kingscote his first win in the Classic, to our Thursday music nights which took a trip through the decades We’ve enjoyed welcoming racegoers to all our various meetings and hope you’ve enjoyed your time with us

With our season drawing to a close we are looking ahead to the 2023 Season, with the highlight of our year, Ladies Day on Friday 2nd June, followed by the Derby on Saturday 3rd June. You can sign up to be the first to know when tickets are on sale via our website, or book your hospitality spaces now.

I do hope you have a very enjoyable afternoon with us, and I wish all the horses and their connections the very best of luck

Simon Durrant General Manager, Epsom Downs Racecourse

Welcome to Epsom Downs Racecourse.

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Epsom Downs Racecourse Committee

Brian Finch (Chairman)

Clare Balding

Darby Dennis

Alex Frost

Katie Kershaw

Simon Philip General Manager

Simon Durrant

Regional Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course

Andrew Cooper Regional Head of Operations

Stuart Dorn

Regional Estates Manager

Craig Williamson

Deputy Estates Manager

Ashley Critcher

Race

Stewards

Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)

Adam Barker (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Catherine Nash (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Kelly O’Boyle

Steve Drowne

Stephanie Swanney

Starters

Robert Supple James Stenning

Judge

Jane Green

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford Veterinary Officer

Lucinda Tyler

Veterinary Surgeons

Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager

Amy Bone

Commentator

Simon Holt

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Simon Knapp, L.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S. Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S Luke Hepburn, B.Sc., BVSc, M.R.C.V.S.

Medical Officers

Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Mark Gorvin, Dr Graeme Robertson, Dr Rizwan Ghani

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Darren Stone Thomas McKevitt

Stuart Shilston Executive on FSC and PEFC certified paper. (01372) Jockey Club

1. FORM

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D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

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EXPERT VIEW

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SIR DAVID PROSSER TROPHY

TO BE AWARDED TO MOST SUCCESSFUL EPSOM TRAINER

The Sir David Prosser Trophy celebrates the achievements of the most successful Epsom-based trainer from the 2022 racing season. The trophy was named in Sir David Prosser’s honour on his retirement from the non-executive board of Epsom Downs in 2013. Sir David made an enormous contribution to the development of the racecourse over many years and remained a loyal supporter of Epsom Downs and the local training community until his passing in March 2020.

Adam West leads the way with 26 winners so far. Jim Boyle has raced into second place after 6 recent winners bringing his season total to 20, closely followed by Michael Attwater with 18 wins.

Standings as of 22nd September 2022.

Trainer Number of wins

Adam West 26

Jim Boyle 20

Michael Attwater 18

Brett Johnson 13

Simon Dow 8

Pat Phelan

Roger Ingram 6

Laura Mongan

Mark Pattinson 3

Lee Carter 1

The presentation for the winning trainer will be made at the Epsom Trainers Association Ball in November. The Sir David Prosser Trophy championship for 2022 runs from 5th November 2021 to 4th November 2022.

Epsom Downs is home to nearly 180 horses in training. These horses have access to six miles and 250 acres of top quality training surface along the Surrey Downs. We are very proud of the training grounds here on Epsom Downs. Racing is part of our heritage and we want to ensure that we keep the Downs as a prestigious training ground and encourage further business from trainers and owners in the future.

For more information on the trainers and training facilities at Epsom Downs please visit: www.jockeyclubestates.co.uk/epsom

THE JOCKEY CLUB WELCOMES THE RIO FERDINAND FOUNDATION TO EPSOM DOWNS RACECOURSE

“Day in, day out we work with community centres, education providers and a whole host of industries with the goal of helping young people realise their true potential and it’s fantastic that we’re now able to do the same in horseracing through this collaboration with The Jockey Club.”

The Jockey Club the largest employer in British horseracing announced in June 2022 that it has teamed up with the charity to give young people from some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities the chance to learn more about the sport as a pastime and an industry they can work in

Today’s visit is designed to educate 16 to 24 year olds about the sport as part of a series of racecourse visits and open days, with The Jockey Club showcasing the wide variety of employment which horseracing offers, from sales and IT through to turf management and operational roles.

Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United footballer who played 81 times for England, is founder of the youth and community development charity.

He said: “I’m really excited that we’re going to be working with The Jockey Club to demonstrate to so many young people everything horseracing has to offer, both as a career path and a sport.

“Ten years ago we set up the Rio Ferdinand Foundation with the aim of supporting and empowering 16 to 24 year olds from some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities, whilst also tackling racism and inequality head on

“Ever since then we’ve helped thousands of young people through education and employment, opening their eyes to the opportunities that are out there and helping them make the most of the skills and talent they have

Nevin Truesdale, Chief Executive of The Jockey Club, added: “We want young people and people from all backgrounds to look on horseracing as a sport and an industry which is full of opportunities for them

“My colleagues across The Jockey Club come from a significant range of backgrounds and this initiative will help highlight that it’s not essential to want to work directly with animals or to have a racing background to have a career in the sport.

“We’re just as passionate about the work the Rio Ferdinand Foundation is doing in the community as those who have helped make it the huge success it is today.”

Other partners involved in the #NotBoxed initiative investing in young people's skills and future pathways include Warner Music UK, The Gym Group, multi-media entertainment brand KISS and the Guinness Partnership and their suppliers in the construction industry

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME THE RIO FERDINAND FOUNDATION TO EPSOM DOWNS TODAY AS PART OF THE EXCITING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE JOCKEY CLUB AND THE RIO FERDINAND FOUNDATION #NOTBOXED PROGRAMME.

1 WHISTLE AND FLUTE (IRE) (24) 000136 (2)

Br B c Dandy Man (IRE) Maria Ormani (IRE) (Roderic O’Connor (IRE)) Cieren Fallon J

O The Woodway 20 Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B Ballyhane Abm Catering Limited S

TIMEFORM win in looks starts

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2 BENACRE (IRE) (38) 120 CD 9-9 (4)

Br B c Australia Sent From Heaven (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) Jason Hart J

O Susan and John Waterworth Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T B C. O. P. Hanbury Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start C&D in July and was runner-up a penalty at Beverley in HHHHI BHA

3 OUT OF SHADOWS (GB) (18) 1236 9-9 (3)

Br B c Outstrip Capla Ishtar (IRE) (Moohaajim (IRE)) Benoit de la Sayette (3) J

O Mr Manfredini & Milan Racing Club Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Mrs Lucie Botti Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningdebutatBrightoninJuneandbetterformindefeatsince,includingwhensixthof9onnursery debut (22/1) at Doncaster (7f, good) 18 days ago, slowly away Cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA80

4 LOOK BACK SMILING (IRE) (17) 13 BF 9-6 (7)

Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) Portico (Pivotal) David Probert J

O Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Coole House Farm Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fast Company gelding. Won 11-runner maiden at Pontefract (6f, good) on debut 36 days ago, getting the hang of things up the straightandjustholdingon.OnlythirdunderapenaltyatChepstowsincebutremainswithpotentialswitchedtoanursery TFRHHHHI BHA77

5 MAJESTIC NEWLAW

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Look Back Smiling (IRE), Daydream Dancer (IRE), 5-1 Majestic Newlaw (GB), 6-1 Benacre (IRE), Hunkpapa (IRE), 9-1 Out of Shadows (GB), 12-1 Whistle And Flute (IRE), 22-1 Chourmo (GB)

HUNKPAPA clearly up to winning a on his placed efforts at Kempton and Catterick C&D at York’s Ebor in calmer

Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 21.00 secs Time: 1 min, 21.30 secs Red Peony 29th July 2004, Good to Firm

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Br Ch c Australia Portrait of A Lady (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Jason Hart J

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T

B Fargo Bloodstock Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to several winners and knew his job when making a successful debut in 8-runner maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm, 13/2) 47 days ago, responding well. Open to improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA

4 DESFONDADO (IRE) (23) 65

Australian-born StanleyWootton arrived in Epsom as aboy in 1906 with his racehorse trainer father Richardand the rest of his family.

He firsttook out atraining licenceinEpsom in 1915 beforeserving in the Battle of the Somme,earning the Military Cross.

His entiretraining career took placeinEpsom, finally retiring in 1962.

Not only did he train numerous big race winners on the flatand over jumps, he wasalso renowned as agreat mentor of apprentice jockeys, including Charlie Smirkeand Frenchie Nicholson.

In 1926 Woottonpurchased the Six Mile Hill gallops on Walton Downs from the Epsom Grand Stand Association for£35,000,and at the same time took alease on the Winter/Epsom Downs gallops in the centreofthe racecourse

In 1967Wootton gave the gallops at Epsom to the Horserace Betting Levy Boardona999 year lease,thus helping to securethe long term future of the trainingindustry at Epsom.

1926-2022

Racing and royalty have been intertwined throughout the sport’s history, but never as closely and as intimately as during the lifetime of Queen Elizabeth II. Only her great grandfather, Edward VII, comes close to matching her level of enthusiasm.

Horses and in particular, racehorses were her passion, ranking closely behind “country, Commonwealth and family,” as Brough Scott put it in a programme about her wide-ranging equine interests. Within the racing and bloodstock worlds she was greatly respected as an instinctive horsewoman with a superb depth of knowledge of all aspects of the industry, and through the obvious delight she took in victories on the track, the wider public glimpsed what Sir Peter O’Sullevan called “the very human being” her racing friends knew her to be.

On becoming Queen in 1952, she inherited the Royal Studs and her father’s bloodstock interests, but she had already tasted success as an owner she had her first runner when she was 23 in October 1949, when Astrakhan, given to her as a foal as a wedding present by the Aga Khan, finished second at Ascot. In April the following year the filly became the then Princess Elizabeth’s first winner, at Hurst Park, and the only one to carry her own registered silks of scarlet, purple hooped sleeves and black cap, rather than the royal colours. The Queen enjoyed over 500 winners as an owner

As Queen, significant success on the racecourse came quickly; King George VI had bred a colt called Aureole, runner-up in the Derby in her coronation year of 1953, and the following year winner of Ascot’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes named after her parents and the Coronation Cup at Epsom. The Queen was champion owner in 1953 and again in 1957 and, after being sent to stud at Wolferton, Aureole was leading sire in 1960 and 1961.

The first of The Queen’s five British Classic winners arrived in 1957, when the Noel Murless-trained Carrozza, whom she had leased from The National Stud, took the Oaks by a short-head under Lester Piggott. A year later her home-bred Pall Mall, trained by Cecil Boyd-Rochfort and ridden by Doug Smith, won the 2000 Guineas.

While the Royal colours were carried to victory by plenty of good horses in the 1960s, including the 1961 Coronation Stakes winner Aiming High and Hopeful Venture, who took the 1968 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, it wasn’t until 1974 that The Queen enjoyed further Classic triumph with Highclere like Aureole, a descendant of the outstanding broodmare Feola, bought and raced by George V. Highclere, trained by Major Dick Hern and ridden by Joe Mercer, won the 1000 Guineas by a short-head from Polygamy, and then the Prix de Diane the French Oaks by two lengths.

In 1977, the year of her silver jubilee, Major Hern handled a second Classic winner for The Queen when Dunfermline scored in The Oaks, staying on strongly to win by three-quarters of a length under Willie Carson, who later that season rode her to beat Alleged and Lester Piggott in the St Leger. She was the champion three-year-old filly in Europe that year

Although The Queen enjoyed many more successes in major races, including 23 Royal Ascot winners headed by Estimate in the 2013 Gold Cup, of whom there is a huge sculpture at Sandringham House the Derby continued to elude her In 2011 all the pre-race publicity surrounded the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Carlton House, given to her by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed. The colt was sent off the 5/2 favourite for the world’s most famous Flat race under Ryan Moore but could only finish third.

Undoubtedly a source of great pleasure to The Queen and her primary leisure activity, her racing and breeding operation was, however, also a commercial one, and in 1982 the top-class filly Height Of Fashion a daughter of Highclere was sold to Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum for £1.2million and went on to produce the 1989 2000 Guineas, Derby and Coral-Eclipse winner, Nashwan and four-time G1 scorer Nayef.

Flat racing and breeding was The Queen’s love, but she appreciated Jump racing as well. She and her mother Queen Elizabeth shared the ownership of Monaveen, who gave her a first winner over fences at Fontwell in October 1949, and she inherited her mother’s jumps horses on the Queen Mother’s death in 2001. She continued to own a handful of horses under that code, and scored a first winner at Cheltenham with the Nicky Henderson-trained Sunshade in April 2019.

John Warren was her bloodstock and racing advisor from 2001, when he took over from his father-in-law, The Queen’s childhood friend Lord Carnarvon, who had held the reins since 1969.

She took great joy in spending time with her horses, at the Royal Studs and at their training yards, to which she was a relaxed and frequent visitor Her horses are foaled at Sandringham, and go as yearlings to Polhampton Stud near Newbury before joining one of her trainers, who recently included Sir Michael Stoute, John & Thady Gosden, Richard Hannon, Andrew Balding, Michael Bell, Harry & Roger Charlton, William Haggas, Clive Cox, Nicky Henderson, Jamie Snowden and Gai Waterhouse in Australia.

She was a patron of both The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association. The Queen also received two of the most prestigious awards in racing, taking the Cartier Millennium Award of Merit in 2000, and the Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust Award in 2002

The Queen’s involvement in the horse world stretched far beyond racing. As well as thoroughbreds, she bred Highland ponies, Cleveland Bays, polo ponies and sports horses including Doublet, who carried her daughter Princess Anne to victory in the 1971 European Eventing Championships.

Br Ch g Mayson Lady Sylvia (Haafhd)

Owen Lewis (5) J

O Mr David J. Keast Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B David J. Keast Stonegate Homes S

TIMEFORM Has taken his form up a notch since the blinkers went on and arrives on a hat-trick after wins at Newbury and over C&D last month. Up another 5lb but he’s expected to be there. SWORD BEACH (IRE) (24) 01165-0 9-13 (6)

Br Ch g Ivawood (IRE) Sleeping Princess (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) George Bass J

O HP Racing Sword Beach & Ptnr

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Colin Kennedy Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Windsor scorer in 2021 but he’s yet to fire in two runs this term, last of 10 in handicap there 24 days ago. Plenty more is needed. HHIII BHA82 RAVENS ARK (GB) (29) 142033 D 9-13 (3)

Br Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) Wonderful Desert (Green Desert (USA)) Pierre-Louis Jamin J

O Beachview Corporation Ltd Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B Meon Valley Stud Bridgend Hotel, Ark Build PLC S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Lingfield in May and largely in good nick since, third of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (14f) 29 days ago Ought to be competitive again. TFRHHHII BHA82

4 BARN OWL (GB) (35) 13-0000 9-11 (8)

Br B c 5lb

DECLARED 9 2021: GOING GONE (IRE) 3 9 1 Georgia Dobie 11-2 (Jim Boyle) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 1, 2, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 6.

Stewards Note: BARN OWL: Following its run on 21/8/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Saratoga Gold (GB), 7-2 Tartan Chief (GB), 11-2 Dundory (IRE), Eloso (IRE), 10-1 Ravens Ark (GB), 14-1 Amalfi Bay (GB), 18-1 Captain Haddock (IRE), 25-1 Sword Beach (IRE), 66-1 Barn Owl (GB)

SARATOGA GOLD hasn’t looked back since the blinkers went on and can boast C&D winning form too so is fancied to complete a quick hat-trick. Eloso also his own hat-trick Tartan Chief is another who can a big a very

Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min, 36.00 secs Time: 2 min, 31.33 secs Workforce 5th June 2010, Good to Firm

PLAY SMARTER

1 DUKEMAN (IRE) (23) 31 9-11 (7)

Br B c Kingman She’s Mine (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Andrea Atzeni J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Mr V. I. Araci

TIMEFORM VIEW 500,000 gns yearling by Kingman. Confirmed debut promise when seeing off a useful rival to win 3-runner minor event at Newcastle earlier this month. Should improve further

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2 NOBEL (IRE) (291) 1- 9-11 (3)

Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) Starlet (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Cieren Fallon J

O Qatar Racing Limited Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Lord Halifax Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Knew his job well when making a winning debut in 10-runner minor event at Kempton (8f, 3/1) on debut, travelling well and scoring with plenty in hand. Returns from 9-month break but he looks potentially useful.

3 MYTHICAL HERO (IRE) (135)

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5 9-9 (5)

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) Flamenco Lily (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Charlie Bennett J

O Cusden & Parker Adam West Epsom T

B E. Ryan Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler for Ms Margaret Mullins fell on chase debut at Kilbeggan last time. First Flat run (placed in bumper) comes in strong-looking event and can’t be fancied on yard debut. TFRHIIII BHA

4 CHANTICO (GB) (10) 3 3 9-4 (2)

Br B g Kingman Deuce Again (Dubawi (IRE))

Raul Da Silva J

O KHK Racing Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Meon Valley Stud Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman gelding shaped with promise when third of 10 in maiden at Pontefract (8f, good) on debut 10 days ago, showing his inexperience but keeping on without being unduly punished. Likely to improve for this longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA

5 IMPERIAL CULT (IRE) (13)

3 9-4 (6)

2022 AT EPSOM DOWNS

From breath-taking performances to poignant successes, the 2022 campaign at Epsom Downs has been one to remember ahead of the curtain coming down on what has been another fantastic season of racing at the world-famous venue on Sunday 25th September,

Back where it all began in April the Listed Cazoo Blue Riband Trial, which is the first recognised trial for the Cazoo Derby, served up a thriller with the Charlie Appleby trained Nahanni edging out Grand Alliance and Zain Sarinda in a pulsating threeway finish

It was then on to The Cazoo Derby, which formed part of the official celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The Royal party, which included The Princess Royal, was greeted by the amazing sight of 40 jockeys, past and present, wearing the Royal silks and forming a guard of honour For the first time since 2019 capacity crowds were welcomed back for the two-day meeting, which got underway with a minute’s applause for nine-times Derby winning rider Lester Piggott who sadly passed away aged 86 on May 29

One man who will remember the meeting more than most is trainer Owen Burrows who secured his first Group One victory with Hukum in the DahlBury Coronation Cup.

The son of 2009 Derby hero Sea The Stars finally gained the top level success he had long threatened when defeating last year’s Coronation Cup hero Pyledriver by a resounding four and a quarter lengths.

Moments of drama often come in the biggest races and this year’s Cazoo Oaks was no exception.

All eyes were focused on impressive Musidora winner Emily Upjohn, however after making a slow start the 6-4 favourite was unable to quite reel in Tuesday, who provided trainer Aidan O’Brien with a record-breaking 41st British Classic success

Outside of the Group One prizes a special mention goes to Epsom based trainer Laura Mongan who finally celebrated a winner at her home town track after Bowman sprung an 80-1 surprise in the Cazoo Derby Festival Handicap

The decibel levels increased 24 hours later as the roof was raised following the emphatic success of Desert Crown in the 2022 Cazoo Derby, which was a sixth in the world’s most famous Flat race for Sir Michael Stoute and a first for winning rider Richard Kingscote.

Entering the mile and a half contest with a perfect record after following up his debut success at Nottingham with victory in the Dante Stakes at York the son of was sent off the 5-2 favourite to add to that tally which he proceeded to do in the manner of a high-class colt

Moving strongly into contention under Kingscote, who was having just his second ride in the race, Desert Crown moved through the gears in impressive fashion before crossing the line two and a half lengths clear of Hoo Ya Mal to the delight of the majority packed in the stands.

After the buzz of the Derby it was the turn of the female amateur riders to enjoy a moment centre stage over the very same course and distance in the Coral “Get Closer To The Action” Ladies’ Derby Handicap which was claimed by Becky Smith and Miss Mulligan.

Bank Holiday Monday in August saw the turn of the gentleman amateur riders receive their chance of ‘Derby’ success in the Garden Cider Amateurs’ Derby Handicap, which this year was won by Daniel Kyne aboard the Charlie Hillstrained Saratoga Gold.

While the victory provided a first win under rules for Kyne it also proved to be a poignant success for the triumphant rider whose brother, and former jockey, Jamie Kyne died in a flat fire in September 2009

It was then on to the Bohle Jump Jockeys Derby Handicap, which fittingly was run in weather more likely to be found at a midwinter card at Wincanton than an autumn afternoon at the iconic Surrey venue.

Having endured several luckless spins around the track during a brief stint as a flat jockey Brendan Powell was not to be denied a first winner on this occasion when teaming up with local trainer Jim Boyle to strike gold with Bad Company.

And that brings us to this afternoon’s meeting which while will bring an end to racing at the track in 2022 could potentially unearth a Classic contender for next year in the Derby ‘Wild Card’ EBF Conditions Stakes, so it is a case of watch this space.

3 RAWYAAN (GB) (35) 15-0100 9-8 (7)

Br Gr g Markaz (IRE) Rathaath (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

Pat Cosgrave J

O Highclere T’Bred Racing & Mr C Norman George Baker Chiddingfold T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatGoodwood(1m)inJune.40/1,lastof14inhandicapatSandown(1m,good)35daysago. Visor needs to have positive effect now. TFRHHHII BHA84

4 NUVOLARI (GB) (24) 640425 C BF 9-8 (2)

Br B c Time Test Luang Prabang (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Rob Hornby J

O Mick and Janice Mariscotti Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B Des Thurlby Abm Catering Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landeda7fnovicehereon debut12monthsago Improvedeffortswithouttastingsuccess since,runner-upatHaydock(1m)prior 53

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: LARADO (FR) 3 8 9 Theodore Ladd 14-1 (Michael Appleby) 8 ran

Visor worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 4, 8.

Stewards Note: TRIBAL WISDOM: Following its run on 15/8/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too free and green.

RAWYAAN: Following its run on 21/8/2022 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly

NOBLE MARK: Following its run on 4/8/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

AR EL BEE: Following its run on 10/6/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too free

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Tribal Wisdom (IRE), 9-2 Wodeton (FR), 11-2 New Pursuit (IRE), 6-1 Tickets (GB), 7-1 Noble Mark (IRE), 15-2 Nuvolari (GB), 16-1 Rawyaan (GB), Ar El Bee (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

This looks wide-open but WODETON is one who has already fully confirmed his effectiveness around here and, with the step back up in trip expected to suit on the back of a good third over 7f here 4 weeks ago, he could be the way to go There doesn’t appear to be a massive amount of pace on though, and Tribal Wisdom may prove difficult to dislodge if granted his own way on the front end back from a break/now handicapping. Tickets completes the shortlist.

1 ESTEEM (IRE) (36) 134313 10-0 (7)

Br B g Kodiac Baltic Belle (IRE) (Redback)

O Caveat Emptor Partnership

Rob Hornby J

John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh T

B Tally-Ho Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM

2 MARLAY PARK (GB) (17) 421552 CD 9-12 (4)

Br B or Br g Cable Bay (IRE) Lovers’ Vows (Dubawi (IRE)) Benoit de la Sayette (3) J

O Inside Track Racing Club

B Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd

Jim Boyle, Epsom T

Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORM that

3 MACS DILEMMA (IRE) (27) 213314 D 9-12 (2)

Br B g Coulsty (IRE) Ohsosecret (Sakhee’s Secret)

Gina Mangan (5) J

O Hannah Jones John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T

B Mrs Oonagh McKeever Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up his fifth win of the season at Chepstow in August but wasn’t at his best there last time. Likely to be back on his game

4 HODLER (GER) (17) 156131 CD

Br B g (GER)) (5) £13000 3rd £1323, 4th £661, 5th £240, 6th Boyle from 122 runners, 15%) GOSNAY HODLER MARLAY PARK & OTAGO Boyle (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs GOSNAY HODLER MARLAY PARK & OTAGO MACS DILEMMA by J G O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn, 133 miles.

TFRHHHII BHA80

3 9-11 (5)

9 AMATHUS (IRE) (34) 655130 D

Br B g Anjaal Effige (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE))

5 8-13 (12)

Cieren Fallon J

O Mr David Henery Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T

B Mr P. Turley Tote S

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TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatBrightoninAugustbutfailedtobeatarival(possiblyamiss)therelasttime,whichleaves him with something to prove

10 WHISTLEDOWN (GB) (13) 512221 CD 3 8-13 (8)

Br Gr f Gregorian (IRE) El Che (Winker Watson)

O Norman Court Stud & Partner

B P Taplin & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

George Bass (3) J

Mick Channon, West Ilsley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Has proven consistent since the hood came off and produced a career best back down at 6f at Brighton recently. Has won here before and a bold showing seems likely.

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11 MAJOR GATSBY (IRE) (41) 121214 D 3 8-12 (9)

Br Gr g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) Monteamiata (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA)) Luke Morris J

O Mr & Mrs RJ Manning Bill Turner Sherborne T

B Kildaragh Stud R Jm Design & Build S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has already won four times this year, including at Brighton in June. Not discredited back from a short break at Windsor last time and may strip fitter for it.

12 OTAGO (GB) (13) 446452 CD

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5 8-12 (1)

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) Spinning Top (Alzao (USA)) Charlie Bennett J

O Mr P and Mrs L Rowe and Mr John Turner Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B The Queen Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 12/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good) 13 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race Merits consideration.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2021: SIR OLIVER (IRE) 4 9 4 Stefano Cherchi 8-1 (Chris Dwyer) 9 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 8. Visor worn by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6, 9.

Stewards Note: MARLAY PARK: Following its run on 8/9/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

KIT GABRIEL: Following its run on 13/9/2022 it was reported that the horse was upset pre-race and slow away AMATHUS: Following its run on 22/8/2022 it was reported that the horse moved poorly

WHISTLEDOWN: Following its run on 12/9/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Hodler (GER), 7-1 Marlay Park (GB), 15-2 Whistledown (GB), 9-1 Otago (GB), 10-1 Global Esteem (IRE), 12-1 Macs Dilemma (IRE), Kit Gabriel (IRE), Rich Waters (IRE), 14-1 Sir Titan (GB), 16-1 Major Gatsby (IRE), 22-1 Amathus (IRE), 50-1 Gosnay Gold (FR)

First Race 1.40 THE RIO FERDINAND FOUNDATION NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6156 to the winning horse The second to receive £2889, the third £1445, the fourth £722, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300 for two yrs old only, Rated 0-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, September 20th and pay £57 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 17th, 2022, for each race won 6lb 15 entries at £57. Closed September 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4864; Second £2432; Third £1216; Fourth £608; Fifth £240; Sixth £240 (Penalty Value £6156) SS

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Second Race 2.15 THE DERBY ‘WILD CARD’ EBF CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208 and the fifth £604. for two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not won a Class 1 race in 2022 Enter by noon, September 20th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 9lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 or Class 4 race 3lb Of a Class 2 race 5lb Allowances: Horses which have never run 4lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race The winning horse in this race if not a gelding or already entered, will receive an automatic entry to the Derby at Epsom Downs on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the Derby after the subsequent scratching stages on March 7th and May 19th, and confirmation stage on May 29th 2023 , the owner will be liable to meet the corresponding yearling (first entry) payments of £1100, £3400 and £2800 respectively Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the 2023 Derby and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Ballotting Procedures of the Race Administration Code In the event of a dead-heat, both horses, if qualified as above will receive an automatic entry to the 2023 Derby. 10 entries at £100 Closed September 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508. (Penalty Value £10308) A SS

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Third Race 2.50 - THE STANLEY WOOTTON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208, the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 17th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 17 entries at £100 Closed September 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (Penalty Value £10308) SS

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Fourth Race 3.25 THE DARBY DENNIS APPRENTICES’ DERBY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6156 to the winning horse The second to receive £2889, the third £1445, the fourth £722, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £57 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 2lb; 3-y-o 8st 9lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 17th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to September 22nd, 2022, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). 18 entries, 1 at £11 and 17 at £57. Closed September 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4864; Second £2432; Third £1216; Fourth £608; Fifth £240; Sixth £240 (Penalty Value £6156) A SS

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Fifth Race 4.00 - THE FEDERATION OF BLOODSTOCK AGENTS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 20th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 9lb; fillies 9st 4lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). THE FEDERATION OF BLOODSTOCK AGENTS has generously sponsored this race 15 entries at £50 Closed September 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS

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Sixth Race 4.30 THE HENRY DORLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7236 to the winning horse The second to receive £3396, the third £1699 the fourth £849, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300 for three yrs old only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £67 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £54 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 17th, 2022, for each race won 6lb 19 entries at £67. Closed September 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5718; Second £2858; Third £1430; Fourth £714; Fifth £240; Sixth £240 (Penalty Value £7236) SS

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Seventh Race 5.05 - THE EPSOM DOWNS SEASON FINALE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6696 to the winning horse The second to receive £3143, the third £1572, the fourth £786, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £62 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £50 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 17th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 20 entries at £62 Closed September 20th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5291; Second £2645; Third £1323; Fourth £661; Fifth £240; Sixth £240 (Penalty Value £6696) SS

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