Epsom Downs Racecard - Sunday 1st October

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SUNDAY 1 OCTOBER

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Race Conditions can be found on page 47

Epsom Downs Racecourse Committee

Brian Finch (Chairman)

Clare Balding

Alex Frost

Andy Hornby

Katie Kershaw

Simon Philip

General Manager

Tom Sammes

Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course

Andrew Cooper

Operations Manager

Michael Hatch

Regional Estates Manager

Craig Williamson

Deputy Estates Manager

Ashley Critcher

Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager

Amy Bone

Commentator

Tony Ennis

Betting Ring Managers

Andrew Boardley

Stewards

Tony McGlone (Chief Steward)

Adam Barker (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Daniel Andrews

Josie Brown-Smith

Cody Watkins

Starters

Robert Supple, James Stenning

Judge

Jane Green

Clerk Of The Scales

Paul Champion

Veterinary Officer

Amy Hawthorn

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, C.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

Peter Double, Kelly McSorley, Sarah Collins

TODAY’S RACING

EPSOM DOWNS

RACECARD EXPLAINED

2 AUGUSTE RODIN (IRE) (28) 2111-01 BF 3 9-2 (10)

Br c Deep Impact (JPN) - Rhododendron (IRE)

M Tabor/D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/ Westerberg

Coolmore

Ryan Moore

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

He haswonthreetimes from 7fto 1m onvarying ground.Well beaten behind Chaldeanwhen 12th of14 on his latest outing inthe Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m last month. A high-class juvenile, it would be no surprise were he to bounceback. OfficialBHARating117

Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance.These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form

figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. JOCKEYS

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls

BETTING EXPLAINED

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

QATARPRIXJEAN-LUCLAGARDERE (GRANDCRITERIUM)(GROUP1)

(Class)7f 2yoOnly Winner€223,009

Trainer:RFahey(UK)

2022:Belbek813,MickaelBarzalona (AFabre),drawn(3),8ran.

BETTING FORECAST: 11-4 Unquestionable, 3 Beauvatier, 6 Zabiari, 8 Native American, Rosallion, 10HenryAdams,12Evade,14Jayarebe,16Others.

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 2023 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 has top spot with 17 winners, followed by Michael Attwater on 16 and Simon Dow on 15 winners.

Standings as of 29 September 2023.

The presentation for the winning trainer will be made at the Epsom Trainers Association Ball in November. The Sir David Prosser Trophy championship for 2023 runs from 5th November 2022 to 4th November 2023.

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

QATARPRIXMARCELBOUSSACCRITERIUMDESPOULICHES (FILLIES’GROUP1)

()1m 2yoOnly Winner€223,009

Trainer:APO’Brien(IRE)

(30)(D2)8-11.....................................................................................................................

Trainer:CFerland

2022:BlueRoseCen811,AurelienLemaitre (ChrHead),drawn(5),12ran.

BETTING FORECAST: 2 Opera Singer, 3 Darnation, 6 Ribaltagaia, Rose Bloom, 10 Les Pavots, 12 Julica, 14Zandy,16Freville,25Others.

SSIONATE ABOUT SP SPORT

THEBETFRED‘PASSIONATEABOUTSPORT’ NURSERYHANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS4)

for two yrs old x Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): E J-Houghton (6 wins from 43 runners, 14%) runs MERCIAN WARRIOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (15 wins from 77 runners, 19%) runs SENNOCKIAN LONGESTTRAVELLER: BARG trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 259 miles.

colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 REDNBLUE SOVEREIGN (IRE) (38) 562310 CD 9-11 (9)

Br B c Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Mille Tank (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Alistair Rawlinson J

O Sideways Racing Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

B E. Phelan Route Agency Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerinAugust.Seventeenthof20innursery(22/1)atYork(7f,goodtofirm)38daysagosoneeds tobounceback.

TFRHHHII BHA82

2 PINK SATIN (GB) (26) 1324 BF 9-11 (6)

Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Pink Symphony (Montjeu (IRE)) Mohammed Tabti (5) J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B Mrs Fitri Hay JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced sort who scored at Windsor in June. Not discredited when fourth of 5 in nursery (11/8) atGoodwood(6f,goodtofirm)26daysago Tonguestrapon1sttimeandinthemix.

TFRHHHII BHA82

3 EBT’S GUARD (GB) (9) 65232 9-9 (1)

Br B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Whims of Desire (Nathaniel (IRE)) Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr Jayant Pindolia William Muir &

Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Ffos Las in September. 4/1, ninth of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago. Needstoreturntoform.

6 BARG (IRE) (38) 31400

Br B c Soldier’s Call - Forever More (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Sam James J

O Ahmad Bintouq & E Burke

R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Robert John Moyles KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinner.Winnerat Ripon inJune. Cheekpieces on for1sttime, sixteenth of20 in nursery (22/1)atYork(7f,goodtofirm)38daysago Headgearisleftoffnowwithabittoprove

7 MERCIAN WARRIOR (IRE) (21) 352

TFRHHIII BHA79

9-8 (3)

Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Loquacity (Diktat) Charles Bishop J

O The Buckingham Partnership II Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B Mr Conor McCormack

ABM Catering Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW15/2,muchimprovedwhensecondof12inminoreventattheCurragh(6.3f,goodtosoft)21daysago. Willstay7f Startsoffinhandicapsonalenientmarkandtheonetobeat.

8 RATING (IRE) (29) 630052

Br Ch f Profitable (IRE) - Savoy Showgirl (IRE) (Kyllachy)

O Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen

B Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud

TFRHHHHH BHA79

9-5 (7)

Billy Loughnane J

Brian Meehan, Manton T

Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW16/1,goodsecondof9innurseryatSandown(7f,goodtosoft)29daysago.Needsconsideringdespite takinga2lbrise.

TFRHHHHI BHA76

10

(IRE) (21) 23265

Br Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Lady Gorgeous (Compton Place)

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2.

Stewards Note:

CRIMSON SPIRIT: Following its run on 13/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was slow away and never travelled.

THE SMILING WOLF: Following its run on 7/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the track.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Mercian Warrior (IRE), 11-2 Ebt’s Guard (GB), 15-2 Rating (IRE), Mr Baloo (IRE), 9-1 Pink Satin (GB), Crimson Spirit (GB), 14-1 The Smiling Wolf (GB), 18-1 Rednblue Sovereign (IRE), Sennockian (IRE), 22-1 Barg (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A few with chances but MERCIAN WARRIOR looks to have got in lightly for his nursery bow on the back of a fine recent Curragh second so earns a confident vote Sandown runner-up Rating heads the list of dangers, although Salisbury-scorer Mr Baloo and in-form maiden Ebt’s Guard can have a say too.

REVIEW OF 2023FAREWELL FRANKIE

As the 2023 season draws to a close at Epsom Downs Racecourse this afternoon, it has been another year to remember

There was added significance at The Spring Meeting in April when a 52ft by 23ft artwork on the side of the Duchess Stand, depicting Frankie Dettori in the colours of his 2015 Derby winner Golden Horn, was unveiled

Dettori, who had previously announced that 2023 would be his last year in the saddle, had no idea the bespoke and unique mural had been commissioned by The Jockey Club and created by leading street art specialist MurWalls He was left speechless when it was unveiled

He said: “It was a big surprise! I was quite embarrassed when I first saw it, actually I love it It is amazing, I’m gobsmacked really. Marc and the team at MurWalls have done a great job

“It’s the young me and the older me It was my biggest thrill in my racing career - the Derby in 2015 on Golden Horn I’m glad it is there forever now. It looks great

“I have mixed feelings It’s the end of an era, and it’s nice to be recognised with something as big as this Epsom is a special place for me I’ve had some great memories, lots of nice winners

“To be honoured with something like this at one of the most famous racetracks in the world is quite something.”

Frankie was out of luck in his attempt to win a third Betfred Derby as his mount, the 4-1 Favourite Arrest, could only muster 10th The winner, Auguste Rodin, handed his trainer Aidan O’Brien a record-extending ninth success in the premier Classic.

Sired by leading Japanese stallion Deep Impact and out of 2017 Oaks runner-up Rhododendron, Auguste Rodin came out on top after wearing down King Of Steel in the final furlong to win by half a length in the hands of Ryan Moore, who was riding his third Derby winner.

Even if Frankie couldn’t end his riding days at Epsom Downs with a dream third Betfred Derby winner, he did enjoy a Group One double 24 hours earlier on Ladies Day courtesy of Soul Sister in the Betfred Oaks and Emily Upjohn in the DahlBury Coronation Cup Both horses were trained by John and Thady Gosden

The 52 year old Italian also recorded a victory on his very last ride at Epsom Downs when Prosperous Voyage landed Group Three Princess Elizabeth Stakes on Derby Day.

Dettori said afterwards: “I feel good I’m relaxed. I’m a bit disappointed about the Derby, but to finish on a winner after over 30 years riding here is brilliant

“I’m going to enjoy it and I’m going to eat a bit of grass from the winner’s enclosure I think I own it!”

QATARARABIANWORLDCUP (ARABGROUP1)

()1m2f 4yoplus Winner€442,478

3152-8

4-9-1. CSoumillon

(366)(B)4-9-1

(105)4-8-10

Trainer:JMieulle

(43)(D3)4-8-10.....................................................................................................................

Trainer:TFourcy

2022:LadyPrincess(A)6811,JimCrowley (TFourcy),drawn(12),16ran.

BETTING FORECAST: 5-4 Al Ghadeer, 5-2 Ch’ezza, 8 Moshrif, 14 Al Doha, First Classs, Rajeh, 16HadiDeCarrere,Mezown,20Others.

THE BETFRED DERBY ‘WILD CARD’

EBF CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for two yrs old x Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016. (PenaltyValue £10308)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (16 wins from 102 runners, 16%) runs SAYEDATY SADATY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (15 wins from 77 runners, 19%) runs TRUE WISDOM

FANCYTHAT: A Balding won this race in 2013 and 2022. The stable runs SAYEDATY SADATY today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: GOLDEN WEST trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 259 miles.

colours no horse st-lb

1 GOLDEN WEST (GB) (47) 1

Br Ch c Masar (IRE) - Gwendolyn (GER) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Sam James J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW35,000gnsfoal,90,000gnsyearling.Half-brothertoFrench11/4mwinnerGarencieres.DoncasterGroup1 entryandhemadetheperfectstartin1mNewcastlenovice(3/1)7weeksago,seeingthingsoutreallywell.

2 SAYEDATY SADATY (IRE) (32) 20U1

(1)

Br B c Anodin (IRE) - Bell Su River (Galileo (IRE)) Kevin Stott J

O Ahmad Al Shaikh Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Mr Thomas Lines

TIMEFORMVIEWLooks fairlyuseful but alsowayward, crashing out earlyatWindsorbefore opening his account in 1m Kemptonevent32daysago,hangingbadlyleftwhenincontrolover1fout.Group1entry

3 VICTORIOUS STREET (USA) (24) 4

(2)

Br B c Street Sense (USA) - Gold Serenade (USA) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA)) William Buick J

O Sheikh Hamed Dalmook Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Lewis Thoroughbred Breeding

TIMEFORMVIEW€370,3702-y-o,StreetSensecolt.Half-brothertowinnerPharaoh’sProphecy.15/2,showedplentyofabilityin messyraceondebutatHaydock(1m)lastmonth,lookinggreenandalsomeetingtrouble.Group1entry

4 TRUE WISDOM (IRE) (44) 01

HHHHI BHA-

8-12 (3)

Br B f Le Havre (IRE) - Dalkova (Galileo (IRE)) Joe Fanning J

O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWStartedoutinausefulClass2GloriousGoodwoodmaiden(7f,soft)andleftthatformwellbehindasshemade allin1mNewmarketcontestonbetterground44daysago Willfindithardertodominateagainstthesecolts.

BHA-

4 2022: NDAAWI 2 9 3 David Probert 10-3 (Andrew Balding) 5 ran Stewards Note:

VICTORIOUS STREET: Following its run on 7/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Golden West (GB), 11-4 Sayedaty Sadaty (IRE), 7-2 Victorious Street (USA), 9-2 True Wisdom (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

GOLDEN WEST made the perfect start at Newcastle 7 weeks ago and looks sure to improve so he’s taken to remain unbeaten. Victorious Street might be the danger ahead of the wayward-looking Sayedaty Sadaty and the filly True Wisdom.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOLDEN WEST 2.VICTORIOUS STREET (USA) 3.SAYEDATY SADATY (IRE)

2023 SEASON STATS

THE LEADING TRAINERS, JOCKEYS, HORSES AND OWNERS AS IT STANDS GOING INTO THE FINAL FIXTURE

LEADING HORSES

REDREDROBIN (4 RUNS) 2

DAPHNE MAY (2 RUNS) 2

NEW HEIGHTS (2 RUNS) 2

LETHAL TOUCH (2 RUNS) 2

LEADING OWENER

TREVOR & RUTH MILNER 3 (LETHALTOUCH X 2 AND G’DAAY)

LEADING TRAINERS

JONATHAN PORTMAN 4

1 x 3 place and 1 x 4th place (9 runs)

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN 4

2 x 4th place (8 runs)

LEADING JOCKEYS

CALLUM SHEPHERD 4

4 x 2nd place and 2 x 4th place (13 rides)

FRANKIE DETTORI 4

QATARPRIXDEL’ARCDE TRIOMPHE(GROUP1)

1m4f 3yoplus WinnerE2,787,611

(12) Runs:7

Wins:5(S,G)

Trainer:FrauSSteinberg(GER)

Places:1 €541,860

Owner:Liberty2021

15 -38211

CONTINUOUS(15)(D)3-8-12

RLMoore (7)

Runs:7

Trainer:APO’Brien(IRE)

Wins:4(S,F,G)

Places:2 €683,723

Owner:Smith/Magnier/Tabor

BETTING FORECAST: 3 Ace Impact, 5 Hukum, 11-2 Continuous, 6 Westover, 7 Feed The Flame, 10FantasticMoon,12ThroughSevenSeas,BayBridge,20Others.

Three-year-olds have enjoyed plenty of success in Europe’s most distinguished middle-distance contest overtheyears,withthe unbeaten ACEIMPACT fanciedto make his mark like recent greats such as Enable, Treve and SeaThe Stars.The son ofCracksman looked a colt ofthe highest orderwhen landing the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly in June and won a shade cosily in the Prix Guillaume d’Ornano at Deauville last time out. Dual Group 1 winnerHukum displayed guts when denying Westover inthe King George atAscot inJulyandisfearedmost,aheadofthehat-trickseekingStLegerwinnerContinuous Win:ACEIMPACT

Eachway:Hukum

The Apprentice Jockey’s Derby, run over the full Derby course and distance, was inaugurated in 2003.

THE APPRENTICE JOCKEYS’ DERBY

The race gives a once-a-year opportunity for apprentice jockey’s to win the unique jockeys’ Derby and attracts some of the best young jockey’s in Britian.

The race forms part of a series of ‘Derbys’ run afterThe Betfred Derby in June.

Past ten winners oftheApprenticeJockeys’ Derby:

YEAR JOCKEY HORSE TRAINER

2013 Oisin Murphy Omar Khayyam Andrew Balding

2014 Jordan Nason Majestic Sun Peter Chapple-Hyam

2015 Paddy Bradley Leah Freya Pat Phelan

2016 Hector Crouch Guns Of Leros Gary Moore

2017 Hector Crouch Whinging Willie Gary Moore

2018 ABANDONED

2019 Rhys Clutterbuck King Of The Sand Gary Moore

2020 NO RACE

2021 Georgia Dobie Going Gone Jim Boyle

2022 Owen Lewis Saratoga Gold Charles Hills

TODAY’S JOCKEYS

Morgan Cole

Benoit de la Sayette

Billy Loughnane

Rose Dawes

Connor Planas

Jack Kearney

Callum Hutchinson

THEBETFREDPLAYFRED’S5MILLION APPRENTICES’DERBYHANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381, 6th £191. (PenaltyValue £7731)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (16 wins from 102 runners, 16%) runs SCINTILLANTE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (10 wins from 71 runners, 14%) runs SCINTILLANTE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: BUG BOY trained by A Newcombe, Barnstaple, 196 miles.

1

WHIPMASTER (IRE) (17) 016520

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Birdie Queen (Pastoral Pursuits)

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved last season, completing 4-timerin the first halfofthe year Took advantage ofa falling mark when resumingwinningwaysatWindsorinJuneandwentclosetherepenultimatestart.Failedtosettlenexttime.

2 GLENISTER (IRE) (24) 111212 D

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Sistine (Dubai Destination (USA)) Morgan Cole (3) J O

Racing Club Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

B Elite Racing Club Elite Racing Club S TIMEFORM VIEW Typical improver for shrewd yard, making it 4 wins this term at Newcastle (12.5f).

Wolverhamptonsinceandmaystillhavemoretooffer

3 FORCEFUL SPEED (IRE) (12) 215-511

Br Ch g New Bay - Praden (USA) (Munnings (USA))

B Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatDoncasterinApril.Easytoexcuselatestrunandwassecondinthislastyearoff1lbhigher. Considered.

6 SCINTILLANTE (GB) (43) 3-52146 D

Br Gr c Roaring Lion (USA) - Freesia (IRE) (Dansili)

O Mr Philip Fox & Partner

B Grundy Bloodstock SRL Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedhisaccountatChesterinJulyandwouldprobablyhavebeensecond(finishedfourth)hadhenot beencheckedinhisrunatAscot(12f)nexttime.SawhisprogresscometoahaltatNewburysince. TFRHHHII BHA79

7 BUG BOY (IRE) (52) 054161 CD

7 8-13 (6)

Br B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Velvetina (IRE) (Barathea (IRE)) Connor Planas J

O Dr S. P. Hargreaves

B Windflower Overseas

Tony Newcombe, Barnstaple T

TIMEFORM VIEW As good as ever when scoring over C&D in July and quickly resumed winning ways in good style at Brighton52daysago Mustberespected.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

TFRHHHHI BHA68

2022: SARATOGA GOLD 4 10 2 Owen Lewis 5-2 (Charles Hills) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5.

Stewards Note:

THEWHIPMASTER: Following its run on 14/9/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4

Forceful Speed (IRE), 9-2

Glenister (IRE), 5-1 Bug Boy (IRE), 7-1

Scintillante (GB), 8-1 The Whipmaster (IRE), 17-2

Dundory (IRE), 14-1 Ravens Ark (GB)

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Progressive 3-y-o FORCEFUL SPEED is taken to complete the hat-trick up in trip Glenister is another who has improved this season and rates the main threat ahead of the in-form Bug Boy.

PRIXDEL’OPERALONGINES (FILLIES’&MARES’GROUP1)

1m2f 3yoplus Winner€278,761

Trainer:HGrewe(GER)

(21)(BF)3-8-11

Trainer:APO’Brien(IRE)

12 -11145 BLUEROSECEN(21)(BF,C4,D)3-8-11.............................................................................................

Trainer:ChrHead

2022:PlaceDuCarrousel3811,MickaelBarzalona (AFabre),drawn(8),16ran.

BETTING FORECAST: 9-4 Blue Rose Cen, 11-2 Jannah Rose, 7 Al Husn, Jackie Oh, Lumiere Rock, 8 Rogue Millennium, 14 Muskoka, 20 State Occasion, Darkaniya, Excellent Truth, Crown Princesse, 25StayAlert.

STANLEY WOOTTON 1895 -1986

Australian-born Stanley Wootton arrived in Epsom as a boy in 1906 with his racehorse trainer father Richard and the rest of his family.

He first took out a training licence in Epsom in 1915 before serving in the Battle of the Somme, earning the Military Cross.

His entire training career took place in Epsom, finally retiring in 1962. Not only did he train numerous big race winners on the flat and over jumps, he was also renowned as a great mentor of apprentice jockeys, including Charlie Smirke and Frenchie Nicholson.

In 1926 Wootton purchased the Six Mile Hill gallops on Walton Downs from the Epsom Grand Stand Association for £35,000, and at the same time took a lease on the Winter/Epsom Downs gallops in the centre of the racecourse.

In 1967 Wootton gave the gallops at Epsom to the Horserace Betting Levy Board on a 999 year lease, thus helping to secure the long term future of the training industry at Epsom

THE STANLEYWOOTTON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508, 6th £254. (PenaltyValue £10308)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (16 wins from 102 runners, 16%) runs BIZARRE LAW

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (15 wins from 77 runners, 19%) runs AUSTRIAN THEORY

WEIGHTWATCHER: SOTO SIZZLER won off a handicap mark of 99, his rating is now down 6lb to 93

LONGESTTRAVELLER: AUSTRIAN THEORY trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

J O Mr I. J. Heseltine

B D. A. Yardy

M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW12/1,turnedinhisbesteffortoftheseasonwhensecondof4inhandicapatGoodwoodonpenultimate outingbutfailedtobackitupatSouthwelllasttime.Goeswellatthistrack,sonotaforlornhope.

3 TERWADA (IRE) (38) 34110

Br B c Tamayuz - Bethrah (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) Hector Crouch J

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWQuicklyreachedausefullevel,winningNottinghamnoviceinJuneandfollowingupinhandicapontheJulyCourse here4weekslater(both1m).NotdisgracedwhensixthatYorksince.Engaged3.40NewmarketSat.

HHHHI BHA95

4 AUSTRIAN THEORY (IRE) (10) 040004 C 4 9-9 (6)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Cedar Sea (IRE) (Persian Bold) Joe Fanning J

O Dr J. Walker Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd and P.A Byrne Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredover8.5fhereinJuneandhasgivenhisrunningmoreoftenthannotsince,creditablefourthat Ayr10daysago Likelytogiveagoodaccountforallthathe’svulnerabletobetter-treatedrivals. TFRHHHII BHA90

5 NAXOS (GB) (24) 12-1022 BF

3 9-8 (7)

Br Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Ecureuil (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) William Buick J

O Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd SBK, George Boughey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileagesortwhoscoredatNewcastleinAprilandenhancedasolidAWrecordwhenrunner-upat Wolverhamptonlasttime.Provenonturfturfandstillgoingtherightway,socouldgoonebetter

6 BURGLAR (GB) (37) 131002 D

TFRHHHHH BHA93

3 9-5 (3)

Br Ch c Cracksman - Hidden Hope (Daylami (IRE)) Benoit de la Sayette J

O Mr A. E. Oppenheimer John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWLooked good prospect when winning at Lingfield on debut and wasn’t hard pressed to land at Redcar on handicapbowinMay.HoodappliedwhensecondinhandicapatNewmarket(10f,goodtofirm)37daysago

7 BIZARRE LAW (GB) (106) 44-3643

TFRHHHHI BHA90

4 9-1 (2)

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Bizzarria (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) David Probert J

O Apollo Racing & Opulence T/Breds

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Opulence Thoroughbreds S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeanencouragingreturntoactionafter7monthsoffwhenthirdatKemptonandbackontrackwhen thirdatChester106daysago Notseensincebutcheekpiecesofferhopeofabiggerperformance.

TFRHHHHI BHA82

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: JEWEL IN MY CROWN 4 9 10 Callum Shepherd 4-1 (Rae Guest) 7 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Hood worn by No 5, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Naxos (GB), 4-1 Burglar (GB), 9-2 Bizarre Law (GB), 13-2

Terwada (IRE), Austrian Theory (IRE), 12-1

Percy Shelley (GB), Soto Sizzler (GB)

NAXOS is on the up and might get his own way in front, so he’s preferred to Terwada (engaged Newmarket Saturday) who shaped nicely in a competitive event at York last time. Burglar is another one with potential and a case can be made for all of the remainder

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PRIXDEL’ABBAYEDELONGCHAMP LONGINES(GROUP1)

5f 2yoplus Winner€195,133

Trainer:CCox(UK)

Trainer:EWalker(UK)

Trainer:CCox(UK)

Places:6 €171,252

Owner:HotToTrotRacingV

17 2-9152

WHITELAVENDER(58)(CD)5-9-7

CLee (6)

Runs:16

Trainer:KRBurke(UK)

Wins:3(S,GS,G)

Places:5 €246,178

Owner:MmeBmKeller

18 321765

PERDIKA(9)(D)3-9-7

MBarzalona (1) Runs:18

Trainer:GBoughey

Wins:6(S,A,G)

Places:4 €125,140

Owner:MmeSNicholls

19 223125

HIGHFIELDPRINCESS(21)(BF,D3)6-9-7............................................................................................

JHart (14) Runs:37

Wins:13(S,F,A,GS,G)

Trainer:JJQuinn(UK)

Places:13 €1,605,444

Owner:TrainersHouseEnterprise

2022:ThePlatinumQueen284,HollieDoyle (RFahey),drawn(7),19ran.

BETTING FORECAST: 5-2 Highfield Princess, 6 Coeur De Pierre, 8 Rogue Lightning, Moss Tucker, 10ArtPower,14GetAhead,Equality,16WhiteLavender,Dramatised,Ponntos,Equilateral,20Others.

GOOD LUCK HUKUM

This year sees Epsom Downs’ Season Finale take place on the same day as Europe’s most valuable all-aged race – the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in France.

Staged over a mile and a half, there is a strong link between the French Group One and the three Group One races staged over the same distance at Epsom Downs

Indeed, the last time the Season Finale and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe took place on the same day in 2017, it was the great Enable who came out on top in Paris Enable became the first Oaks winner to go on to Arc success in the same season and went on to annex the Arc again in 2018

Two horses fly the flag for Epsom Downs in the 2023 Arc – Hukum and Westover.

Hukum won the Group One Dahlbury Coronation Cup impressively at The Derby Festival in 2022 and is unbeaten in two starts in 2023

Shadwell’s homebred six year old will be bidding to follow in the footsteps of Tantieme, Nuccio, Ballymoss, Exbury, Mill Reef and Rainbow Quest – all of whom won both the Arc and Coronation Cup during their careers

Westover has very good form at Epsom Downs, coming home a fastfinishing third in the 2022 Derby and runner-up in this year’s Dahlbury Coronation Cup He will be attempting to improve on his sixth in last year’s Arc behind Alpinista, who herself won at Epsom Downs on her debut back in 2019

ARC WINNERS WHO ALSO WON THE DERBY

Golden Horn (2015), Workforce (2010), Sea The Stars (2009), Sinndar (2000), Lammtarra (1995), Mill Reef (1971), Sea-Bird (1965)

ARC WINNERS WHO ALSO WON THE OAKS

Enable (2017, 2018)

ARC WINNERS WHO ALSO WON THE CORONATION CUP

Tantieme (1951), Nuccio (1952), Ballymoss (1958), Exbury (1963), Mill Reef (1971) and Rainbow Quest (1985)

NB: All won the Coronation Cup and Arc in the same season expect Mill Reef, who won the Arc as a three year old in 1971 and the Coronation Cup as a four year old in 1972

THEEPSOM-HOMEOFGROUP1WINNERS NOVICESTAKES(CLASS4)(GBBRACE)

for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (PenaltyValue £5400)

FIFTH RACE 4.35

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): G L Moore (11 wins from 55 runners, 20%) runs SOIGNEUX BELL

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Varian (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs STRONG IMPACT

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: LETSBEFRANK trained by J Butler, ATOUCH OF SILVER trained by J Parr, STRONG IMPACT trained by R Varian, all Newmarket, 83 miles.

1 SOIGNEUX BELL (FR) (143) 1

Br B g Muhtathir - Marble Game (FR) (Orpen (USA))

O Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited

B Mme Victoria Libaud

TIMEFORMVIEW13/1,won8-runner11.4fmaidenatAngersforLudovicGadbininMay.Shouldimprovefornewyardand

2 MARTIN SPIRIT (IRE) (1214) 63//-

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Tribune Libre (IRE) (Nayef (USA))

O Mrs E. Lucey-Butler

B Skymarc Farm Inc and Ecurie Des Monceaux

TIMEFORMVIEWFairformin2racesonFlatinFrancein2020 Modestmaidenhandicaphurdlernowadaysandplentyon hisplatehere.

3 LETSBEFRANK (IRE) (-)

3 9-4 (3)

Br B g Frankel - Miss Polaris (Polar Falcon (USA)) Dylan Hogan J

O Newtown Anner Stud Farm John Butler, Newmarket T

B Newtown Anner Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to several winners, including high-class 1m-1 1/2m winner Fascinating Rock for owners. Belateddebutbutafascinatingnewcomerforyardthathadawinnerfirsttimeoutearlierthisweek.

4 ATOUCH OF SILVER (GB) (111) 0

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 8-13 (1)

Br Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Astromagick (Rainbow Quest (USA)) Alice Bond (7) J

O Mr M. Gates Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

B Mystic Meg Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed abilityat huge odds on debut atWindsoroverthistrip inJune,virtuallydetached but good headwayoutwide2fout.Likelytoimprove,probablymoresowhenuppedindistance.

5 INSTINCT (GB) (303) 60-

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 8-13 (4)

Br B f Territories (IRE) - Oriental Romance (IRE) (Elusive City (USA)) William Carson J

O Mr David Botterill & Mr Patrick Moorhead Adam West, Epsom T

B D. R. Botterill Patrick Moorhead Antiques S

TIMEFORMVIEWJustmodestformandheldinacoupleof6fNewcastleeventsattheendoflastyear.Hashadabreathing operationaheadofthisfirststartforlocalnewyardbuthardtofancyuppedmarkedlyintrip

6 STRONG IMPACT (IRE) (16) 5-222

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 8-13 (2)

Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Cascella (IRE) (Iffraaj) Jack Mitchell J

O ED BABINGTON, JAMES BARNETT & PARTNER Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Phillistown House Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedwhilestillshowingsignsofgreennessbackfrom3monthsoffwhensecondagainonhandicap debutatSandownoverthistriprecently Shecansurelywinaraceandsurprisingifitisn’tthisone. TFRHHHHH BHA81

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: NOBEL (IRE) 3 9 11 Cieren Fallon 6-4 (Andrew Balding) 7 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.

Stewards Note:

STRONG IMPACT: Following its run on 15/9/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green.

ProbableS.P’s: 4-11 Strong Impact (IRE), 9-2 Soigneux Bell (FR), 12-1 Letsbefrank (IRE), 66-1 Martin Spirit (IRE), 200-1 A Touch of Silver (GB), Instinct (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

STRONG IMPACT ran a cracker back from 3 months off in a Sandown handicap recently and it will be disappointing if she can’t get the job done here. French-winner Soigneux Bell looks the danger starting out for Gary Moore, although the well-bred Letsbefrank is an intriguing newcomer

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STRONG IMPACT (IRE) 2.SOIGNEUX BELL (FR) 3.LETSBEFRANK (IRE)

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min, 5.60 secs

Record Time: 2 min, 3.50 secs - Crossbowl - 7th June 1967, Good

EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered

3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd

8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

QATARPRIXDELAFORET (GROUP1)

()7f 3yoplus Winner€195,133

1 3-7311 KINROSS(36)(CD)6-9-2

Trainer:RBeckett(UK)

2 17-131 FANG(21)(CD2)5-9-2

Trainer:JCRouget

3 000390 POGO(36)(D5)7-9-2

Trainer:CHills(UK)

4 162303 NATIONALSERVICE(21)(V,D)6-9-2.

Trainer:JReynier

€168,171

5 611311 KINGGOLD(56)(CD3)6-9-2.........................................................................................................CSoumillon

Trainer:NCaullery

6 /12226 TOPGEAR(28)(D)4-9-2

Trainer:FChappet

-23134 BREIZHSKY(21)(BF,CD)3-8-13

Trainer:AGBotti

(22)(D)3-8-13

€255,963

Trainer:CLaffon-Parias

(35)3-8-10

Trainer:C&YLerner

2022:Kinross592,FrankieDettori17-10(RBeckett),drawn(9),10ran.

BETTING FORECAST: 10-11 Kinross, 5 Sauterne, 10 Cachet, 12 Shouldvebeenaring, Fang, King Gold, 20HappyRomance,Dabawa,BreizhSky,25Others.

THE BETFRED NIFTY 50 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381, 6th £191. (PenaltyValue £7731)

SIXTH RACE 5.10

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): G L Moore

(11 wins from 55 runners, 20%) runs OJ LIFESTYLE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (15 wins from 77 runners, 19%) runs HI CLARE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: HI CLARE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

colours no horse

1 OTTOMAN PRINCE (IRE) (59) 12-150

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Byzantium (Dutch Art)

O Baxter, Charnley, Jones & Prosser Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

B Oxford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1 surprise on debut at Chelmsford (7f) last autumn before earning second career win on return at WolverhamptoninMay.Earlydaysbuthedidn’tappeartotaketothetrackwhenmid-fieldatGoodwood.

2 OJ LIFESTYLE (IRE) (24) 152-404

Br B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Vetlana (IRE) (Vale of York (IRE)) Jason Watson

O Mr Omar Jackson Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Newbury maiden winner on second start last summer but hasn’t fired in 3 starts handicapping this seasonandhassomethingtofindwithtonguestrapapplied.

3 FREEDOM DAY (IRE) (15) 64-1030

9-5 (7)

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Pioneer Spirit (Galileo (IRE)) Jack Garritty J

O SYPS (UK) Ltd Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Lady Bamford Mark Walford Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenmakingsuccessfulreturnin1mRedcarnoviceduringthespring.Notdisgracedinabetterracethan heneedcontestwhenninthinhandicapatDoncaster(8f,goodtosoft)15daysagobutmarkstilllooksstiff TFRHHHII BHA81

4 CHEALAMY (GB) (45) 051240

9-4 (5)

Br Gr f Siyouni (FR) - Carnachy (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Hector Crouch J

O Turf Club 2022 James Ferguson, Newmarket T

B St Albans Bloodstock Ltd James Ferguson Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatNewbury(8f)inJuneandmadetheframeoffhighermarksonnext2starts.Hastoshrug offabelow-pareffortatWindsorlasttimebutisn’tcompletelydiscountedwithcheekpiecesapplied.

5 FLY ZONE (GB) (22) 0-2332

HHHII BHA80

(1)

Br B g Expert Eye - Lilyfire (USA) (First Defence (USA)) William Buick J

O Juddmonte Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced all 4 starts in maiden/novice companythis season, not improving with experience and looking atouch labouredwhensecondinminorevent(11/4)atWolverhampton(8.6f)22daysago Openingmarkisworkable.

6 OVERNIGHT OATS (GB) (17) 311202

HHHII BHA78

(8)

Br B g Muhaarar - Integral (Dalakhani (IRE)) Lewis Edmunds J

O Wedgwell Partners William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatCarlisle(6.9f)inJulyanddisplayedabrilliantattitudewhenfollowingupatSandown(7f) laterthatmonth.SecondtoShotofLoveinhandicapatthisC&D(goodtofirm)17daysago

7 HI CLARE (IRE) (34) 312502 D

(2)

Br B f Kodiac - Shemda (IRE) (Dutch Art) Joe Fanning J

O Paul & Clare Rooney

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasheldherformwellonbalancesincescoringatPontefract(1m)inJune,asgoodaseverunderachange oftacticswhensecondof10inhandicapatthisC&D(good,11/1)34daysago Soundplaceclaimsagain. TFRHHHHI BHA74

8 SHOT OF LOVE (GB) (17) 120031 CD 8-7 (3)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Dufay (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

O B & M Pallets Ltd

B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd

Joanna Mason J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B & M Pallets Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSupplementedJune’sWetherbysuccessbymakingalloverC&D(goodtofirm)17daysagoby1/2length fromOvernightOats,settlingbetterthanoftenthecase.Likelytogowellagainfrom3lbhighermark. TFRHHHHI BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: NEWPURSUIT(IRE) 3 9 7 Benoit de la Sayette 2-1 (Kevin Philippart de Foy) 8 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1, 4. Hood worn by No 6. Hood, Blinkers worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 5.

Stewards Note:

CHEALAMY: Following its run on 17/8/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered brief interference.

FLY ZONE: Following its run on 9/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Fly Zone (GB), 9-2 Overnight Oats (GB), 5-1 Hi Clare (IRE), Shot of Love (GB), 10-1 Ottoman Prince (IRE), Chealamy (GB), 16-1 Freedom Day (IRE), 33-1 Oj Lifestyle (IRE) PLAY

OVERNIGHT OATS finished just behind Shot of Love over C&D last month but the Muir & Grassick gelding is slightly better off at the weights this time and is narrowly fancied to turn the tables Shot of Love made full use of an uncontested lead on that occasion but is clearly in top form and should prove a stern rival forthe selection once more, whilst Hi Clare also ran well over C&D last time and merits respect.

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STANDARD & RECORD TIME

QATARGRANDHANDICAP DESFLYERSPRESENTEPARRMC

6f101yds 3yoplus Winner€39,027

(61)(D)5-9-6

(56)(V,C)6-9-5

(24)(D3)4-8-13

(20)(BF,D)3-8-12

(52)(D)3-8-11

€184,473

946263

Trainer:EDMonfort

(24)(V,C,D2)4-8-6

Trainer:HPantall

(94)4-8-5...............................................................................................................EddyHardouin (15)

15 3-9800

Runs:14

Trainer:MBrasme

Wins:1(GS)

Places:3 €45,935

Owner:AvataraSA

DROITDEPAROLE(15)(C,D)7-8-4 CPacaut (12)

16 315744

Runs:64

Trainer:MBoutin

Wins:9(S,A,GS,G)

Places:17 €163,746

Owner:MlleLBaudouin

17 424006

MUBAALEGH(22)(D4)9-8-2............................................................................................................

ACrastus (17)

Runs:47

Trainer:JToux

Wins:7(A,GS,G)

Places:10 €178,849

Owner:JvToux

18 932437

SASSICA(38)4-8-0

MVelon (1) Runs:18

Wins:1(GS)

Places:7 €45,698

Owner:RennstallNeuenhagen 2022:Nocorrespondingrace.

Trainer:ASuborics(GER)

BETTING FORECAST: 4 Tremblant, 5 Apax, 6 White Platin, 8 Lanaken, 10 Amedras, Ozan, 12 Pedrito, 16Raysteve,DroitDeParole,Cirano,PurestTime,Sassica,DeepHope,20Others.

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THE EPSOM DOWNS SEASON FINALE HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381, 6th £191. (PenaltyValue £7731)

FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Boyle

(18 wins from 145 runners, 12%) runs MARLAY PARK & SECRET STRENGTH

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden

(7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs BRESSON

FANCYTHAT: J Boyle won this race in 2015 and 2022.

The stable runs MARLAY PARK & SECRET STRENGTH today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: LITTLE BOY BLUE trained by W G M Turner, Sherborne, 118 miles.

FARASI LANE (IRE) (24) 531022 D

B g Belardo (IRE) - No Such Zone (Oasis Dream)

O M Webber, M T Ward & Schiff Family

Wicklow Bloodstock Ireland Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatAscotinJulyandarrivesonthebackofacoupleofcreditableeffortsinsecond,runningon wellatWolverhamptononlatest.Shouldmakehispresencefeltagain.

2 BRESSON (GB) (22) 125-500

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Shutter Speed (Dansili)

Farms Inc Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuljuvenileatupto7f Shapedasifretainingallhisabilitywhen4lengthsfifthof13in7fGoodwood handicaponreappearance.Hasproducedacoupleofmodesteffortssubsequently,though.

3 MARLAY PARK (GB) (17) 653441 CD 5 9-12 (8)

Br B or Br g Cable Bay (IRE) - Lovers’ Vows (Dubawi (IRE))

(3) J

O Inside Track Racing Club Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeabletypewhoaddedtoaterrificC&DrecordwhenbeatingSecretStrength17daysago.Anotherbig effortseemsassuredifthepaceissolid.

4 MAXI BOY (GB) (25) 2-40326

6 9-12 (1)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Lavender And Lace (Barathea (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J

O Amo Racing Limited Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Al-Baha Bloodstock Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’twon forawhile and latest effort at Kemptonwas ratheruninspiring. Mark is a handyone but othersmakemoreappeal.

5 MAN OF EDEN (GB) (23) 423335 BF 3 9-10 (6)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Longing To Dance (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) William Buick J

O Mr D. J. Deer Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton T

B D. J. and Mrs Deer Oakgrove Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWAWmaidenwinneronyarddebutinJanuary.Hasdrawnablankinhandicapssincebuttherehavebeen severalgoodeffortsandhewasn’tseentobesteffectatAscotlasttime.Worthconsidering. TFRHHHHH BHA83

6 LITTLE BOY BLUE (GB) (16) 136420 D

8 9-10 (7)

Br Gr g Hellvelyn - Dusty Dazzler (IRE) (Titus Livius (FR)) Shariq Mohd (7) J

O Mrs Tracy Turner Bill Turner, Sherborne T

B Mrs P. A. Turner

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a good attitude to edge out an in-form rival at Chepstow in June and posted several solid efforts subsequently FoundrunofformcomingtoanendatChesterlasttimebutnosurpriseifhe’sbackonhisgame.

7 BOWMAN (IRE) (17) 04500-0 CD

TFRHHHII BHA81

5 9-8 (5)

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Jo Bo Bo (IRE) (Whipper (USA)) William Carson J

O Mrs P. J. Sheen

Laura Mongan, Epsom T B Dubois Holdings Ltd Arthur Wait Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonoutofformandwasdownthefieldoverC&Donreturn.Couldstripfitterforthatand hismarkhasbecomeveryappealing.

8 SECRET STRENGTH (IRE) (17) 100352 D

TFRHHHII BHA79

4 9-4 (3)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Midnight Destiny (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Luke Catton (5) J

O The BeeGeeZ Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Austin Lyons Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Newbury in June and back on track when a staying-on second to Marley Park over C&D lasttime.Up2lbforthat,sounlikelytoreverseform.

TFRHHHII BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: MARLAY PARK 4 9 12 Benoit de la Sayette 10-3 (Jim Boyle) 12 ran

Blinkers worn by No 5. Visor worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 6, 7, 8.

Stewards Note:

SECRETSTRENGTH: Following its run on 14/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run 1.5f out.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Man of Eden (GB), 7-2 Marlay Park (GB), 9-2 Farasi Lane (IRE), 7-1 Secret Strength (IRE), 12-1 Bresson (GB), 14-1 Maxi Boy (GB), 16-1 Little Boy Blue (GB), Bowman (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

MAN OF EDEN has shaped as if ahead of his mark on more than one occasion and, having had excuses at Ascot last time, he’s worth a chance to belatedly put it all together Course-specialist Marlay Park is an obvious threat and Farasi Lane should go well again.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAN OF EDEN 2.MARLAY PARK 3.FARASI LANE (IRE)

1m2f 3yoplus Winner€39,027

15 135170

ALKHAMSIN(21)(D)6-8-5

RMangione (14)

Runs:44

16 911608

(8)

Wins:5(S,GS,G)

Places:15 €113,351

Trainer:MmeHMartinez Owner:MmeHMennessierMartinez

LIGHTWAKEUP(24)(B,C)5-8-2.

Runs:41

Trainer:HBoujardine

Wins:7(S,A,G)

Places:8 €97,688

Owner:HBoujardine

MVelon

17 165348

BLACKLIVESMATTER(21)(B,C)4-8-0...............................................................................

EddyHardouin (7)

Runs:27

Wins:2(G)

Places:3 €56,696

Owner:Pat Barbe 2022:Nocorrespondingrace.

Trainer:SKobayashi

BETTING FORECAST: 5 Bemer, 6 Moneyman, Everillo, 7 Lovely Diamond, 8 Bakhchisaray, Dawn Intello, 12Azka,Bevan,TheLaureate,14Others.

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.15 - THE BETFRED ‘PASSIONATE ABOUT SPORT’ NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, September 25th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 29th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each race won 6lb BETFRED has generously sponsoredthisrace 19entriesat£60 -ClosedSeptember25th,2023.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.50 -THE BETFRED 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 and the fourth £1208. for two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not won a Class 1 race in 2023. Enter by noon, September 25th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 29th. 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. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 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, will receive an automatic entry at the initial entry stage to the Betfred Derby at Epsom Downs on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible forthe Betfred Derby after any stages that follow the initial entry stage, the owner shall be liable to meet all payments due thereafter Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the 2024 Betfred 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 2024 Betfred Derby. 8 entries at £100 - Closed September 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016. (PenaltyValue £10308) A SS

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Third Race 3.25 - THE BETFRED PLAY FRED’S 5 MILLION APPRENTICES’ DERBY HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse

The second to receive £3625, the third £1813, the fourth £906, the fifth £453 and the sixth £226. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake ifthe horse is rated 66 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, 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 28th, 2023, 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) BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 19 entries at £75. - Closed September 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6095; Second £3048;Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191. (PenaltyValue £7731) A SS

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Fourth Race 4.00 - 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 ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 14 entries at £100 - Closed September 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (PenaltyValue £10308) SS

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Fifth Race 4.35 - THE EPSOM - HOME OF GROUP 1 WINNERS 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 25th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 29th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 8lb; fillies 9st 3lb 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) 12 entries at £50 - Closed September 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (PenaltyValue £5400) SS

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Sixth Race 5.10 - THE BETFRED NIFTY 50 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse The second to receive £3625, the third £1813, the fourth £906, the fifth £453 and the sixth £226. 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) £75 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 29th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each race won 6lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 18 entries at £75. - Closed September 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191. (PenaltyValue £7731) SS

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Seventh Race 5.45 - THE EPSOM DOWNS SEASON FINALE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse The second to receive £3625, the third £1813, the fourth £906, the fifth £453 and the sixth £226. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 23rd, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 15 entries at £75. - Closed September 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191. (PenaltyValue £7731) SS

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ABANDONED RACING

Epsom Downs may abandon racing:1. where so directed by the BHA, the police or emergency services or their respective servants or agents; or 2. in any emergency or other exceptional circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Epsom Downs. In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges or tickets will only be paid in the following circumstances: (a) Abandonment before completion of the first race –FULL REFUND (b) Abandonment before the completion of the third or feature race, whichever is later

50% REFUND REFUNDS CANNOT BE MADE ON RACEDAYS

To obtain a refund racegoers should follow the procedure below: (a) If you purchased your tickets/badges/car park labels in advance via the ticket hotline, internet, post, or at the Racecourse then you will receive an automatic refund to the card by which you paid or by cheque if original payment was by cheque or cash

(b) If you purchased your tickets/badges/ car park labels at Epsom Downs on the day, please send your tickets/badges with the details and your name & address to: Ticket Refunds, Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5LQ. A refund will be made by cheque, please allow at least four weeks for requests to be processed. No refunds will be given for badges or tickets that are purchased and not required or used other than if racing is abandoned.

ALCOHOL

Please would racegoers kindly note that the bringing of your own alcoholic drink into the Racecourse is strictly prohibited. For your own enjoyment and to avoid disappointment please observe this restriction. Please respect our neighbours when leaving the racecourse. No alcohol is to be taken off site.

CROSSING THE COURSE

If you wish to cross the course for any reason, please ensure that there are no horses nearby You should not start crossing once the commentator has indicated that the horses are coming out on to the course before the start of a race or until the last horse has passed after the end of the race

DRESS CODES AT EPSOM DOWNS

At Epsom Downs Racecourse we believe racing should be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. And one thing is certainly true, the more relaxed and comfortable we feel, the more likely we are to have a great time. So that’s why we’ve created one very simple piece of guidance, to come “dressed to feel your best”. Whatever your tastes, the most important thing when choosing your outfit is, of course, comfort and confidence. So wear what feels right for you and will keep you feeling your best from start to finish, whatever the weather.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In the event of an emergency please be guided by our safety stewards and by the messages you will see and hear around the racecourse. We advise that you keep your personal belongings with you at all times

In the event of an evacuation please do not attempt to regain access to buildings to collect your personal belongings

If a total evacuation of the racecourse becomes necessary we will keep you updated on developments via our Public Address system The Racecourse would be grateful if you would observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The emergency exits from the bars onto the Grandstand steppings are painted yellow and we would request that you do not stop whilst in this area. We would also request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing ramp and that parents keep a close eye on all children and prevent them from climbing the running rails and getting on to the actual racecourse. We would also like to remind racegoers that the first aid room is located at the Entrance Pavilion

HBLB CONTRIBUTION PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £68,636 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December 2023.

LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY

All lost and found property is dealt with at the Queen’s Stand Security Desk or Entrance Pavilion All property found should be handed into one of these areas, and all enquiries about lost property should be made here also

RACEHORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE

The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to

IMPORTANT NOTICES

British Horseracing. All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority. The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation. The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards. In addition Epsom Downs Racecourse employs three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team Qualified paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital.

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