Epsom Downs Derby 2020 by Weatherbys

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SOME RACES CAN ONLY BE WON TOGETHER The Investec Derby Day will be run this year, the 241st running of the event, a statement we weren’t sure we’d be able make as recently as a month ago. The race remains the world’s oldest continually run sporting event and success remains meaningful in these extraordinary circumstances. We know that community spirit is at the heart of this event. In these challenging times, we wanted to use this occasion to highlight that some races can only be won together. At Investec we are committed to living in society, not off it, and now more than ever, that really matters. Since April, we’ve used our network to create new supply chains for 18 food banks around the United Kingdom. We’re fully funding and supplying each centre with around 16,000 items per week. To learn more about our work with food banks or how the Investec Derby was made possible in just 35 days, please click here.

THE JOCKEY CLUB WELCOMES YOU

The 241st running of The Derby will be very different to those we have seen before. Thanks to the hard work of so many, we are pleased that we are able to hold this incredibly important race at Epsom Downs Racecourse today. Horses have just one chance to compete in the Investec Derby and the Investec Oaks. This year, for the first time in history, these races will be run on the same day. The culmination of careful breeding, three years of training and a dedicated team lead up to this moment. Running these Classics today, behind closed doors, enables these horses to have their chance while ensuring the industry can continue to breed future champions. Thank you for joining us from home today to celebrate the pinnacle of our sport. The teams at ITV Racing and Racing TV have done a superb job of bringing us fantastic coverage of the QIPCO Guineas Festival at Newmarket, Royal Ascot, and all of the Derby Trials across the country, but now it is time for Epsom Downs to take centre stage. To all of those watching today and wherever you may be, I hope you have a fantastic day. We look forward to welcoming you back to the home of the Greatest Flat Race in the World next year. Stay safe and best wishes,

Julia Budd Epsom Downs Racecourse Chairman

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TODAY’S

CONTENTS Welcome 01 Racing Safely Behind Closed Doors How to Enjoy Investec Derby Day from Home How to Read Your Racecard Today’s Top Tips Message Board

03 04-05 06 07 08-09

Investec Derby Day Raffle

A Derby in Extraordinary Times

1.50 - The Investec Woodcote EBF Stakes (Conditions Race) (Plus 10 Race) 13-15 The Queen and The Derby

16-17

2.25 - The Investec Surrey Stakes (Listed Race)

19-21

Nijinsky - 30 Years On

22-23

3.00 - The Investec Handicap

25-29

The Road to The Investec Oaks

The History of The Investec Oaks

32-33

The Investec Oaks Roll of Honour

34-35

Big Race Facts - The Investec Oaks

3.40 - The Investec Oaks (Group 1)

39-43

4.15 - The Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored by Investec) (Group 3)

45-47

The Road to The Investec Derby

The History of The Investec Derby

50-51

The Investec Derby Roll of Honour

52-53

Big Race Facts - The Investec Derby

4.55 - The Investec Derby (Group 1)

55-63

5.35 - The Investec Zebra Handicap

65-69

Race Conditions

Today’s Officials

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RACING SAFELY BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Following government approval, British racing resumed along with several other professional sports on 1st June, under strict guidelines and protocols established by the British Racing Authority (BHA) with Public Health England. Those attending will be required to travel directly to and from the fixtures, with the vast majority able to do this via car and without using public transport. Attendance at Epsom Downs is extremely limited only to those who are absolutely required to operate the meeting. This includes essential BHA and racecourse staff, medical personnel, vets, one trainer per yard, one racing groom per horse, jockeys, horsebox drivers and a limited number of media. From Saturday 4th July, a maximum of two owners (or their representatives) per horse running in the race meeting will be permitted to attend, subject to specific protocols - detailled on the BHA website. All attendees at Epsom Downs will have to pass a mandatory three-stage health screening. This includes: 1 - An online education module to ensure attendees have a baseline understanding of COVID-19. 2 - An online health questionnaire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; completed at least seven days prior to planned attendance. 3 - Screening/temperature checks on arrival at the racecourse. Everybody will also be required to have adequate photo ID to prove identity. If anybody fails the screening, they will not be allowed entry to the racecourse. As a non-contact sport taking place outdoors, the risk of virus transmissions are recognised to be lower. The vast majority of the race meeting can be run whilst maintaining social distancing guidelines and dedicated social distancing officers will be on site to ensure these guidelines are maintained at all times. There are a small number of situations where social distancing will not be able to be maintained, albeit very briefly, such as legging up or loading horses into the stalls. PPE and/or face coverings will be worn within the racecourse by personnel who are unable to maintain social distancing. This will include jockeys, stalls handlers, stable staff, trainers and veterinary teams. For more information on how racing at Epsom Downs and other racecourses is taking place safely, please visit the British Horseracing Authority website: https://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/covid-19-coronavirus-industry-guidance-and-updates/

ENJOYING INVESTEC DERBY DAY

FROM HOME

We’re sorry that we’re unable to invite the public to Epsom Downs Racecourse this year to celebrate Investec Derby Day all together. However, we are inviting everyone to enjoy the day from the safety of their own home with a Great British Garden Party pack to download and bring the sparkle of Epsom Downs Racecourse wherever you’re watching! The Great British Garden party pack contains recipes from The Jockey Club’s Head of Culinary, bunting to decorate the garden, bingo to play along whilst watching ITV Racing and so much more. This colourful pack also provides the opportunity to win an incredible prize from The Jockey Club’s sparkling wine partner, Coates & Seely. The prize includes a private tour of the vineyard with curated tastings of their incredible wines followed by a delicious locally sourced, and perfectly paired lunch. All we’re asking is for everyone to send in their at home setup, using #InvestecDerbyDay to the Epsom Downs Racecourse social channels. The Great British Garden Party is available to download from the Epsom Downs Racecourse website, alongside exclusive behind the scenes content and FAQs on how the day will be run. Don’t forget to spread the message to friends and family to get involved!

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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

YOUR QUICK AT-A-GLANCE GUIDE ON HOW TO READ TODAY’S RACECARD Sire Horse’s number on saddlecloth Horse’s Name

Dam

No of days since last race

Weight st-lb Age

Draw

ANTHONY VAN DYCK (IRE) (21) 3 9-0 (7)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Believe’n’succeed (AUS) Owner

Mrs John Magnier, Form Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt

11230-1

PINK. He has won four times from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Lingfield over 1m 4f (soft) last month, beating Pablo Escobarr by 2 1/4l. That was an impressive Seamie Heffernan display and he should not be underestimated. Official BHA Rating 118

Owner(s) colours and graphic

Breeder

Colour and sex horse B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chesnut Gr = Grey Ro = Roan

Trainer

Owner(s)

of c h g f m

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colt horse gelding filly mare

Form Jockey’s Name. Comment Previous Performances If there is a number next to the name, this / = denotes new indicates that the jockey season can claim that amount - = denotes new year in weight (lbs) off the Bold type indicates stated riding weight AWT Form

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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TODAY’S

TOP TIPS RACE ONE

Godolphin’s MODERN NEWS was a good winner on his racecourse debut at Newmarket, but found the step up to seven furlongs on soft ground in the Chesham at Royal Ascot a step too far. The return to six furlongs will suit and this son of Shamardal can get back to winning ways. Mutazawwed improved for the step up to six furlongs when winning last time out at Lingfield and could prove the main threat.

RACE TWO

SAFE VOYAGE was just touched off by last year’s winner of this race, Space Blues, on his seasonal reappearance at Haydock four weeks ago, but can gain compensation here in a grade where he has plenty of winning form. Daarik has disappointed twice on turf, including recently at Royal Ascot, and has to prove he’s as good on this surface, while Shine So Bright also has a disappointing effort at the Royal meeting to bounce back from.

RACE THREE

After bolting up by eight and a half lengths at Newmarket last week, DESERT ICON is surely well-in under a 6lb penalty for that success, so should run a big race again here under James Doyle. Perhaps You’re Hired, another wide-margin winner at Newmarket, will be the biggest threat after going up just 7lb for a 14-length demolition of his rivals that day. Caradoc and Ironclad can also get involved.

RACE FOUR

While 1000 Guineas victor, Love, is sure to be a warm order for Aidan O’Brien and the Coolmore team, FRANKLY DARLING was a deeply impressive winner of the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot and has already proven she stays the trip well. She could give John Gosden and Frankie Dettori their third winner of the Investec Oaks in the last four years. Ennistymon could once again chase her home.

RACE FIVE

Fooraat was a stylish seven-length winner at Chelmsford on her first run at three and will likely be involved at the business end here, while Cloak Of Spirits has run good races in the Group 1 1000 Guineas and Coronation Stakes this season and will appreciate this drop in class. However, LOVE AND THUNDER looked a real prospect when winning a decent Newbury maiden three weeks ago and could improve past them all.

RACE SIX

A fascinating Investec Derby with Lingfield Derby Trial winner, English King, and 2000 Guineas champion, Kameko, towards the head of the queue. However, given Aidan O’Brien’s incredible record in the race, perhaps it will pay to side with the unexposed VATICAN CITY, who flew home for second behind the brilliant Siskin in the Irish 2,000 Guineas. His stablemate, Russian Emperor, may also be in the shake-up after winning at Royal Ascot in good style.

RACE SEVEN

An extremely competitive handicap to close out Investec Derby Day and the seven-furlong contest can go to the Ian Williams-trained veteran, REPUTATION, who is back below his last winning mark and has winning course form to his name. Magical Wish shouldn’t be far away thanks to his rider’s 5lb claim, while Corazon Espinado should put up a good showing in defence of the crown he won in this race last year.

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A DERBY IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES Behind the scenes: How Epsom Downs staged the Investec Derby 2020 This year marks the 241st running of the Investec Derby, but not as we all know it. In these unprecedented times, one of the biggest events in the international horse racing calendar has been pulled together in just 35 days. You could be forgiven for thinking less crowds means less work, but that hasn’t been the case. Careful planning has gone on behind the scenes – from creating socially distanced spaces for jockeys to getting the track into peak condition. While there will be no vibrant atmosphere from the crowds, winning the Investec Derby is still the childhood dream of many horse racing professionals. It’s proof that a jockey and horse have what it takes to perform at the very highest level and victory remains prestigious. In this video, Simon Durrant, general manager of Epsom Downs Racecourse, Andrew Cooper, clerk of the course and head of racing at Epsom, and leading jockey Tom Marquand discuss the differences you will see at this year’s Investec Derby and the extensive preparation required to make it happen.

A DERBY IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES

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FIRST RACE

FIRST RACE 1.50 THE INVESTEC WOODCOTE EBF STAKES (CONDITIONS RACE) (PLUS 10 RACE) (CLASS 2) about SIX FURLONGS (6f abt 3yds)

for two yrs old

Total race value £20000 For conditions of this race see page 73 STALLS: OUTSIDE

RACE FACTS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): M Johnston (20 wins from 115 runners, 17%) runs MUTAZAWWED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Johnston (17 wins from 93 runners, 18%) runs MUTAZAWWED FANCY THAT: M Johnston won this race in 2011, 2015 and 2017. The stable runs MUTAZAWWED today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: INHALER trained by K Burke, Leyburn, 259 miles.

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

PINATUBO

Ridden by William Buick Owned by Godolphin Trained by Charlie Appleby

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY Charlie Appleby saddled Pinatubo to win this race 12 months ago and although Modern News isn't that calibre, he can better his effort in the Chesham dropped in both trip and class. Lingfield scorer Mutazawwed could well get his own way out in front and will be dangerous if so, but TWAASOL looks the one to beat for Owen Burrows and Martin Harley. There was a lot to like about his debut success at Windsor and he looks a Group performer in the making.

WIN: TWAASOL DANGER: MODERN NEWS

PRESENTATION

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5

(EXACTA)

Probable S.P.’s - 2-1 Twaasol, 9-4 Modern News, 7-2 Mutazawwed (IRE), 11-2 Inhaler, 10-1 Calcutta Cup (FR)

FIRST RACE 1.50

NO HORSE

WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

INHALER (7)

B c Elzaam (AUS) - Desire Owner Mr Abdulrazaq Mohamdi Trainer K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder Mr P. J. Baldwin

9-5 (5)

Form 12 Sponsored by KB Spigot Ltd

BLACK, RED epaulets, RED sleeves, BLACK armlets and star on RED cap. Foaled 8 Feb. Dam won three times at 7f. A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Toussarok when second of 6 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month. That was a fine effort giving weight away and he shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be underestimated. Official BHA Rating -

MODERN NEWS (16)

Ch c Shamardal (USA) - Modern Ideals Owner Godolphin Trainer Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder Godolphin

9-5 (2)

Form 15 D Sponsored by Emirates Fly Better

ROYAL BLUE. Foaled 11 Apr. Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 7l behind Battleground when fifth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (soft) last month. Stable won this last year with Pinatubo and he is a definite player. Official BHA Rating -

MUTAZAWWED (IRE) (15)

B c Muhaarar - Muteela Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Trainer Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Form 51 D Sponsored by Johnston Racing Ltd

TWAASOL (18)

B c Adaay (IRE) - Dolly Colman (IRE) Owner Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Trainer Owen Burrows, Lambourn Breeder Whitsbury Manor Stud

Form 1

CALCUTTA CUP (FR) (-)

Ch c Territories (IRE) - Lorient Owner Mrs Fitri Hay Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder Biddestone Stud

Jim Crowley

9-5 (1)

YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. Foaled 9 Mar. Half-brother to Deputise, won three times at 5f and 6f. A winner at 16-1 at Windsor over 6f (good) on his racecourse debut last month, beating Zamaani by 3/4l. Did well to win that day and every chance of doubling his tally. Official BHA Rating -

William Buick

9-5 (3)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap. Foaled 13 Mar. Dam won four times at 7f and 1m. Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Lingfield over 6f last month, beating Elected by 1/2l, his first success from two starts. Looks very straightforward and the likely pacesetter today. Solid chance. Official BHA Rating -

Ben Curtis

Martin Harley

9-0 (4)

Form Sponsored by JMH Group

PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap. Foaled 22 Apr. Cost 100,000 euros as a yearling. Faces no easy task conceding experience to these rivals, but his top trainer clearly thinks a fair bit of him and he does receive 5lb from the rest. Difficult to dismiss. Official BHA Rating -

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RECORD TIMES DISTANCE

TIME

HORSE

AGE

WGT GOING

DATE June 2, 1960

5f (3YO+) (Hand-timed)

53.6

Indigenous

9-5

Firm

5f (3YO+) (Electric-timed)

53.69

Stone Of Folca

8-12

Good/Firm June 2, 2012

6f (2YO)

1m 7.8

Showbrook

8-11

Good/Firm June 5, 1991

6f (3YO+)

1m 6.2

Watchable

8-11

Good/Firm June 1, 2019

7f (2YO)

1m 21.3

Red Peony

8-9

Good/Firm July 29, 2004

7f (3YO)

1m 20.1

Capistrano

8-7

Firm

1m 114yds (2YO)

1m 42.8

Nightstalker

8-5

Good/Firm Aug 30, 1988

June 7, 1972

1m 114yds (3YO)

1m 40.46

Zaaki

9-6

Good/Firm June 1, 2019

1m 2f 18yds

2m 3.5

Crossbow

7-13

Good

1m 4f 10yds

2m 31.3

Workforce

9-0

Good/Firm June 5, 2010

June 7, 1967

FIRST RACE

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THE QUEEN & THE DERBY Since first attending The Derby in 1946 as a Princess, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has only ever missed the race twice - while today’s renewal will be the third, The Queen and The Derby remain intrinsically linked. A keen rider since the age of six; by adulthood Elizabeth was an accomplished rider, and a few weeks after her 20th birthday, Princess Elizabeth accompanied her father, King George VI, to the Derby at Epsom. The Royal Family and Horseracing had always had a significant connection and within a few years, the future Queen regularly attended Epsom’s showpiece meeting - an association that would endure for more than 70 years. As The Queen, one of Elizabeth II’s first actions was the Coronation Honours List, in which Gordon Richards, Champion Jockey, was knighted. Her Majesty attended the Epsom Derby for the first time in the summer of 1953, and, fittingly, Gordon Richards was successful in his 28th and final attempt to win the world’s greatest Flat race. Riding Pinza, Richards succeeded where he had fallen short 27 times previously, ironically defeating Aureole, owned by none other than Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen’s arrival by motorcade through Tattenham Corner to the Queen’s Stand, with the raising of her Standard above the Queen’s Stand and the accompaniment of the Royal Corps of Signal band playing the National Anthem, has become a familiar sight to racegoers at Epsom Downs and one we are excited to see return in 2021. T: 01372 726 311 E: epsom@thejockeyclub.co.uk W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom

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Jockeys wearing the famous regal colours of purple, scarlet and gold braid have been successful in all of the British Classics, some multiple times, with just one exception: the Investec Derby. Although Willie Carson helped to win her the 1977 Investec Oaks on Dunfermline, Derby success as an owner still eludes her. However, at the age of 90, Her Majesty achieved a Derby first in 2016, when she finally got her hands on the trophy. While not the result of sporting victory; marking her 90th birthday, Her Majesty was invited to present the trophy to the winner. In a hotly contested race, the Aga Khan-owned and Dermot Weld-trained Harzand galloped to victory by a length and a half under Pat Smullen, winning the team both the Investec Derby crown and the honour of meeting the Queen. Epsom Downs Racecourse is already looking forward to the return of Her Majesty, along with the public, and they in turn hope to see her again both in 2021, and for many more years to come. Enharmonic and Frankie Dettori meet The Queen after winning the Diomed Stakes in 1993

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SECOND RACE 2.25 THE INVESTEC SURREY STAKES (LISTED RACE) (CLASS 1) about SEVEN FURLONGS (7f abt 3yds)

for three yrs old and upwards

STALLS: INSIDE

RACE FACTS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): M Johnston (20 wins from 115 runners, 17%) runs VALE OF KENT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Johnston (17 wins from 93 runners, 18%) runs VALE OF KENT LONGEST TRAVELLER: VALE OF KENT trained by M Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

SPACE BLUES

Ridden by James Doyle Owned by Godolphin Trained by Charlie Appleby

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY SAFE VOYAGE lost little in defeat when going down by a neck to the 2019 winner of this, Space Blues, at Haydock on his reappearance and that should set him up nicely for a tilt at this prize. John Quinn's consistent seven-year-old is a specialist at this distance and any rain would strengthen his case. Oh This Is Us has placed in the Group 3 Diomed Stakes (that is normally on this card) in both 2017 and 2019 and is respected, while Shine So Bright can leave his Diamond Jubilee disappointment in the past back up at 7f. Jack's Point has done well since the restart and could surprise now he's returned to his optimum trip.

WIN: SAFE VOYAGE DANGER: OH THIS IS US

PRESENTATION

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

(EXACTA)

Probable S.P.’s - 11-8 Safe Voyage (IRE), 9-2 Shine So Bright, 5-1 Daarik (IRE), 11-2 Oh This Is Us (IRE), 13-2 Vale of Kent (IRE), 14-1 Jack’s Point

SECOND RACE

Total race value £25500 For conditions of this race see page 73

SECOND RACE 2.25 NO HORSE

DAARIK (IRE) (18)

AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

B g Tamayuz - Whip And Win (FR) Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Form 01/12-10 D BF Trainer John Gosden, Newmarket Breeder Knocktoran & Ballantines Racing Stud Ltd

9-5 (6)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap. He has won three times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 17l behind Motakhayyel at 7-2fav when 19th of 23 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to soft) last month. Disappointing there, and despite some useful form before that, he has plenty to prove on turf. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/6/2020 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Official BHA Rating 104

JACK’S POINT (14)

B g Slade Power (IRE) - Electra Star Owner Mr C. L. A. Edginton Trainer William Muir, Lambourn Breeder G. R. Bailey Ltd

9-5 (1)

Form 300-120 D Sponsored by Tote

DARK BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW spots. Successful at 5f and 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Hey Jonesy at 10-1 when 10th of 22 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) last month. He has been in fine form since the restart and a return to 7f is a positive. Official BHA Rating 100

OH THIS IS US (IRE) (29)

B h Acclamation - Shamwari Lodge (IRE) Owner Team Wallop Form 130-545 D Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough Sponsored by Tote Breeder Herbertstown House Stud

SAFE VOYAGE (IRE) (27)

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Shishangaan (IRE) Owner Mr Ross Harmon Form 13343-2 D Trainer John Quinn, Malton Sponsored by JJ Quinn Racing Ltd Breeder Schneider Adolf

SHINE SO BRIGHT (14)

Gr c Oasis Dream - Alla Speranza Owner King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder Miss K. Rausing

Jason Hart

9-5 (4)

Form 16145-0 D Sponsored by King Power International Co Ltd

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 14l behind Hello Youmzain at 16-1 when last of 10 last time in the Group 1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Ascot over 6f last month. Could leave that disappointment in the past now back at this trip. Official BHA Rating 113

Ryan Moore

9-5 (2)

MAROON, MAUVE epaulets. Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Space Blues when second of 10 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f last month. Lost little in defeat there and is a specialist over this distance. Official BHA Rating 114

Martin Dwyer

9-5 (5)

PURPLE, WHITE hoops, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE stars, PURPLE cap. Has won 13 races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from firm to good and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Marie’s Diamond when fifth of 10 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m last month. Has made the podium on both outings at this venue and is respected. Official BHA Rating 106

Jim Crowley

VALE OF KENT (IRE) (7)

B g Kodiac - Red Vale (IRE) Owner Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Form 224-340 D BF Trainer Mark Johnston, Middleham Sponsored by Johnston Racing Ltd Breeder Stock Vale Ltd

9-5 (3)

SILVER, tassel on cap. Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from firm to good and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Limato at 5-2fav when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Betway Criterion Stakes at Newmarket over 7f last month. Foolish to completely rule out. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/6/2020 it was reported that the horse ran flat. Official BHA Rating 108

Silvestre De Sousa

Joe Fanning

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DID YOU KNOW?

The Derby course over 12 furlongs and 10 yards at Epsom Downs is in the rough shape of a horseshoe. From the start, 360 feet above sea level, there is a slight right-handed bend and a rise of 134 feet sweeping left until the top of the hill. A left-hand descent of 34 feet around Tattenham Corner leads into the cambered straight where there is a 50 feet drop until half a furlong out where the ground level rises by 10 feet.

DID YOU KNOW? The Investec Oaks was first run in 1779 when won by the Lord Derby-owned Bridget. The fillies’ Classic is a year older than the Investec Derby and takes its name from the Surrey mansion whose lease was passed on to Lord Derby by his uncle Johnny Burgoyne.

DID YOU KNOW? Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has enjoyed two victories in the Investec Oaks, courtesy of Carrozza in 1957 and Dunfermline in 1977.

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Result

50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

NIJINSKY

Derby Day, 1970. Anticipation filled the air and in Nijinsky, an unbeaten winner of the season’s first Classic - the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, the racing public had a star to get excited about. Highly impressive in winning the Guineas, Nijinsky went to post at Epsom an 11/8 favourite for the great trainer, Vincent O’Brien, but stamina doubts existed, as did some strong opposition from across the channel in the shape of Gyr, a highly-touted contender. However, unknown to almost all but trainer O’Brien, it was later revealed that the biggest opposition the son of Northern Dancer had had to face was from an attack of colic before the race. An anxious glut of phonecalls to English and Irish vets ensued, but as symptoms began to fade, so did the worry.

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Come the day, all was well - Nijinsky broke and travelled nicely, with the extra half-mile proving no problem at all as he came with a relentless surge under his rider, Lester Piggott, approaching the final furlong and quickly took two and a half lengths out of the French raider Gyr, galloping on powerfully to the line for a brilliant Derby success in a very fast time. Nijinsky is still rated as one of the greatest Derby winners of all-time and despite Piggott’s typical understated description of the performance; “A grand rise. A grand horse,” when it came to both the legendary trainer and jockey being asked who were their greatest horses of all-time, Nijinsky certainly made each shortlist. The English Triple Crown demands victories at a mile, a mile and a half and one mile six furlongs, in May, June and September, in the 2000 Guineas, The Derby and the St Leger. Nijinsky’s versatility and ability to maintain his form was what made him a rarity with a special place in the history of thoroughbred racing. Nijinsky’s St Leger success later that year cemented his place in the annals as the first horse since 1935 and Bahram to take the Triple Crown - a feat that has not been matched since and may never be matched again. Despite defeats in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and the Champion Stakes, the colt’s legacy was not dulled - he sired many big-race winners before his death in Kentucky in 1992 and if you ask people about Derby winners, most will remember the name Nijinsky.

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THIRD RACE 3.00 THE INVESTEC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) ONE MILE about TWO FURLONGS (10f abt 17yds)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total race value £25000 For conditions of this race see page 73 STALLS: INSIDE

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): M Johnston (20 wins from 115 runners, 17%) runs SKY DEFENDER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Johnston (17 wins from 93 runners, 18%) runs SKY DEFENDER LONGEST TRAVELLER: SUCELLUS trained by Roger Fell, Nawton, 266 miles.

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

MOUNTAIN ANGEL Ridden by Andrea Atzeni Trained by Roger Varian

Owned by Ziad A Galadari

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY Ironclad is lightly raced and worth a market check on his seasonal return, as is Caradoc, though with the benefit of a recent run to his name, easy Newmarket winner DESERT ICON rates the one to beat. William Haggas' four-year-old is potentially ahead of the handicapper now turned out under a penalty and is taken to register a swift double. Tinandali shaped encouragingly on his first start for David O'Meara and also makes plenty of appeal.

WIN: DESERT ICON DANGER: TINANDALI

PRESENTATION

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

(EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 13. Probable S.P.’s - 11-4 Desert Icon (FR), 11-2 Caradoc (IRE), 8-1 Tinandali (IRE), Ironclad, 10-1 Johnny Drama (IRE), You’re Hired, 12-1 Plantadream, 14-1 Certain Lad, Sky Defender, Breath Caught, 20-1 Sucellus, Mr Scaramanga, 25-1 Data Protection, Sherpa Trail (USA), 33-1 Wargrave (IRE), Dolphin Vista (IRE)

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RACE FACTS

THIRD RACE 3.00 NO HORSE

CERTAIN LAD (135)

B g Clodovil (IRE) - Chelsey Jayne (IRE) Owner Mr C. R. Hirst Trainer Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder Barry Walters

AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

4 9-10 (10) Form 421-134 D Sponsored by Tote

DARK BLUE, large WHITE spots, DARK BLUE and WHITE chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE and WHITE striped cap. Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 13l behind Ghaiyyath when fourth of 6 in the Group 3 Dubai Millennium Stakes at Meydan over 1m 2f (good) in February. Has place possibilities moving back into a handicap. Official BHA Rating 104

TINANDALI (IRE) (12)

Ben Curtis

9-8 (9)

B g Oasis Dream - Timarwa (IRE) Owner South Yorkshire Building Solutions Ltd Form 10160-2 D Trainer David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Sponsored by Breeder His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. South Yorkshire Building Solutions Ltd

DARK BLUE, BEIGE star, DARK BLUE sleeves, BEIGE stars, DARK BLUE cap, BEIGE star. Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 3/4l by Nicholas T when second of 9 at 7-1 on his first start for his new stable at Ayr over 1m 2f (good) last month. Likely has further improvement in the pipeline and could go well, despite a 2lb rise. Official BHA Rating 102

DESERT ICON (FR) (6)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Plume Rose Owner Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Trainer William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder Ecurie des Charmes

9-8 (7)

(in 6lb ex)

Form 1022-41 D

DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots. He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm ground. Won when 11-8fav at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Wait Forever by 9l. Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success but won with so much authority he could still follow up. Official BHA Rating 96

CARADOC (IRE) (231)

B g Camelot - Applause (IRE) Owner Mr P. K. Siu Trainer Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Breeder P & B Bloodstock

Form 141314- D Sponsored by ABM Catering Facilities Management

SKY DEFENDER (20)

B c Farhh - Al Mahmeyah Owner Mr Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer Trainer Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Oisin Murphy

9-5 (16)

Form 121424 D Sponsored by Johnston Racing Ltd

GREY, BROWN seams, BROWN cap. He has won four times from 7f to 1m 4f on firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Fifth Position when fourth of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good) last month. Others appear better treated at present. Official BHA Rating 99

James Doyle

9-6 (15)

RED and BLACK stripes, RED sleeves. He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 8l behind Crossed Baton when fourth of 6 at 6-4fav at Lingfield over 1m 2f in November last year. Capable sort on his day and worth a market check now returning from an absence. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/11/2019 it was reported that the horse hung left handed throughout. Official BHA Rating 100

Jim Crowley

WARGRAVE (IRE) (17)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Scream Blue Murder (IRE) Owner Mr P. Bowden Form 2020-10 D Trainer George Baker, Chiddingfold Sponsored by Breeder Orpendale, Drakenstein Stud Pty Ltd Seaton Gifts

9-5 (1)

DARK BLUE and WHITE (quartered), WHITE and BLACK halved sleeves. Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on yielding - soft ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Dark Vision when 22nd of 23 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good) last month. Will appreciate the return to 1m 2f but needs to leave his last run well behind. Official BHA Rating 99

Joe Fanning

Pat Cosgrave

NO HORSE

AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

JOHNNY DRAMA (IRE) (15) 5

9-3 (8)

B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Quelle Histoire (IRE) Owner King Power Racing Co Ltd Form 06202-0 D Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Sponsored by King Power International Co Ltd Breeder Knocktoran Stud & Maura Purcell

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Successful twice at 1m 2f on good and yielding - soft ground. Beaten 17l behind Scarlet Dragon at 11-1 when 11th of 14 at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time and could improve for this drop back in trip. Official BHA Rating 97

DOLPHIN VISTA (IRE) (15)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Fiordiligi Owner The BeeGeeZ Trainer Jim Boyle, Epsom Breeder Jim McDonald

Silvestre De Sousa

9-1 (14)

Form 410-440 D

MAUVE, BLACK epaulets, BLACK sleeves, MAUVE stars, BLACK cap, MAUVE star. Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Scarlet Dragon when last of 14 at Ascot over 1m 4f last month. Having his second start for his new stable but needs a 5lb drop in the ratings to spark improvement. Tom Marquand STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/6/2020 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Official BHA Rating 95

YOU’RE HIRED (20)

B g Dalakhani (IRE) - Heaven Sent Owner Mr George Materna Trainer Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Breeder Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

7 8-12 (5) Form 22240-1 D Sponsored by Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables

DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE epaulets and armlets, PINK cap. He has won four times from 7f to 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 3-1fav at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Scottish Summit by 14l. Has been raised 7lb since but very much respected with William Buick getting the leg up. Official BHA Rating 92

10 PLANTADREAM (17)

B g Planteur (IRE) - Phantom Ridge (IRE) Owner Mr H J Jarvis & Mrs P Jarvis Form 3-1210 Trainer John Best, Sittingbourne Sponsored by John Best Racing Breeder Mr & Mrs H. Jarvis

SUCELLUS (17)

B c Dansili - Primevere (IRE) Owner Nick Bradley Racing 21 Trainer Roger Fell, Nawton Breeder Hascombe and Valiant Studs

4 Form 2231-60 D Sponsored by Tattersalls

BREATH CAUGHT (22)

B g Bated Breath - Double Crossed Owner Amo Racing Limited Trainer Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Joey Haynes

8-8 (13)

WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star. Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Sir Busker at 40-1 when 14th of 22 at Ascot over 1m (good) last month. Rated only 1lb higher than when winning at Sandown in September, but competing in a higher grade today. Official BHA Rating 88

William Buick

5 8-12 (3)

WHITE, RED hoops, RED cap. Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Sir Busker at 20-1 when 12th of 22 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good) last month. Was progressive on the all-weather prior to that but needs to prove he’s as effective on turf and over 1m 2f. Official BHA Rating 92

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Jason Hart

8-7 (12)

Form 43000-4 Sponsored by Sports Invest UK Ltd

PURPLE, WHITE stars, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE stars, PURPLE cap. He has won three times from 7f to 1m 3f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Restorer when fourth of 9 at 11-2 at Newbury over 1m 2f (good) last month. Has been eased 1lb since but still needs to raise his game in order to figure. Official BHA Rating 87

Harry Bentley

NO HORSE

AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

IRONCLAD (334)

Br g Dubawi (IRE) - Heat Haze Owner Mr K. Abdullah Trainer Hugo Palmer, Newmarket Breeder Juddmonte Farms Ltd

8-6 (2)

Form 352114- D Sponsored by Juddmonte Farms Inc

GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves. Successful twice at 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Zuba when fourth of 6 at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f in August last year. Making his seasonal reappearance off the same mark and any market support for him would be interesting. Official BHA Rating 86

14 MR

SCARAMANGA (28)

B h Sir Percy - Lulla Owner Mr Robert Moss Trainer Simon Dow, Epsom Breeder Lordship Stud

8-4 (11)

Form 535-434 CD Sponsored by Simon Dow

BROWN, LIGHT BLUE seams and armlets, LIGHT BLUE and BROWN hooped cap. Winner of five races from 6f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Plantadream when fourth of 9 at 14-1 at Lingfield over 1m last month. Has winning track and trip form in the book but might find this company a bit too hot. Official BHA Rating 84

Andrea Atzeni

DATA PROTECTION (10)

David Egan

8-1 (6)

B g Foxwedge (AUS) - Midnight Sky Owner Muir Racing Partnership - Santa Anita Form 2130-36 C Trainer William Muir, Lambourn Sponsored by The Print Consultancy Woking Breeder Mr & Mrs J. Laws

RED, YELLOW epaulets, armlets and cap. Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 4l behind Global Spirit when sixth of 10 at 7-1 at Haydock over 1m (good) last month. 5lb higher than his last winning mark and could be vulnerable for win purposes. Official BHA Rating 81

16 SHERPA

John Egan

TRAIL (USA) (129) 4 8-0 (4)

Gr or Ro g Gio Ponti (USA) - Vapour Musing Owner Mrs T. Walker Form 1-10 Trainer Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Sponsored by ABM Catering Facilities Management Breeder James Moloney & Patrick Moloney

LIGHT BLUE, PINK seams, PINK cap. Successful twice at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Swiss Cheer at 8-1 when 10th of 14 at Kempton over 1m in February. One of the least exposed runners in the field but was held on his handicap debut at Kempton and needs to demonstrate marked improvement to figure. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 26/2/2020 it was reported that the horse was restless in the stalls. Official BHA Rating 80

Martin Dwyer

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LOVE The QIPCO 1000 Guineas Newmarket Sunday 7th June

GOLD WAND The MansionBet Maiden Fillies’ Stakes Newbury Thursday 11th June

An impressive winner of the first fillies’ Classic of the season, Love looks like a rock-solid favourite for the Investec Oaks. This half-sister to Flattering and Peach Tree bolted up over a mile at Newmarket, defeating Cloak Of Spirits and Quadrilateral, and while this daughter of Galileo has never raced over further than a mile, there’s certainly stamina in her pedigree and Aidan O’Brien has definitely helped fillies make this kind of step up before.

Despite the race only being a maiden, the winner, in the shape of the Roger Varian-trained Gold Wand, looks right out of the top drawer. She was beaten a neck on her two-year-old debut by Domino Darling, but came on plenty from two to three, illustrated as she galloped clear of two well-bred John Gosden-trained fillies in Portrush (half-sister to Enable) and Waldfabel. She’s short on experience, but she could be very high on class.

FRANKLY DARLING The Ribblesdale Stakes Royal Ascot Tuesday 16th June

ENNISTYMON The Ribblesdale Stakes Royal Ascot Tuesday 16th June

With this year’s Ribblesdale Stakes acting as an Oaks Trial of sorts, there was an extremely impressive victory recorded by Frankly Darling, who streaked clear in the colours of Anthony Oppenheimer. The John Gosden-trained filly defied inexperience to back up the impression of her five-length maiden win at Newcastle and could well become the trainer’s fourth Investec Oaks winner in seven years.

Another Aidan O’Brien-trained contender who holds significant claims here despite finishing second to Frankly Darling at Royal Ascot. She was beaten a length and a half despite having to wheel around the whole field from the back and she showed that she’s certainly got the stamina and class to play a hand in the Investec Oaks. Being trained by Aidan O’Brien and as a daughter of Galileo, she certainly fits the profile.

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THE HISTORY OF

THE INVESTEC OAKS The Oaks Stakes was first conceived at the May Meeting at Epsom Downs in 1778. The 12th Earl of Derby, who often acted as a Steward at the meeting, invited a party of friends to his house ‘The Oaks’, near Epsom. Since the race programme at the time consisted of races run in heats of two or four miles, it was proposed that a single race over one and a half miles for three-year-old fillies (carrying 8st 4lb) would add some spice to the meeting the following year. The inaugural running of the race was on Friday, 14 May, 1779 and was won by the Lord Derby-owned Bridget. In 1801, Eleanor became the first horse to win the Derby and triumph in the Oaks the very next day. The filly’s trainer, Mr Cox, died shortly before the Derby and his last words were recorded as “Depend on it, that Eleanor is a hell of a mare.” La Fleche took her place in the 1892 Oaks field seeking compensation for defeat in the Derby three days previously. Already successful in that season’s 1000 Guineas, Baron de Hirsch’s St Simon filly was the victim of a deplorable ride from her apparently insane jockey, George Barrett, and was beaten less than a length. She duly won the Oaks and secured the fillies’ Triple Crown with victory in the St Leger. T: 01372 726 311 E: epsom@thejockeyclub.co.uk W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom

Pretty Polly won all nine of her starts as a two-year-old and started the 1904 campaign with victory in the 1000 Guineas, before going on to triumph in both the Oaks - when the shortest-priced scorer at 8/100 - and the St Leger for the fillies’ Triple Crown. One of the greatest-ever fillies, Pretty Polly triumphed in 22 of her 24 starts and has had a lasting impact on the breed as a broodmare. Signorinetta became the third filly to complete the Derby-Oaks double in 1908, belying a starting price of 100/1 against the colts, while Fifinella was the last filly to manage the Classic double in 1916, when both races were held at Newmarket due to the First World War. Carrozza became the initial Classic winner for Her Majesty the Queen when successful in 1957, while winning jockey Lester Piggott returned to partner 1000 Guineas scorer Petite Etoile to victory two years later, a filly he would later describe as the best he ever rode. The Queen enjoyed a second Oaks success in her Silver Jubilee year of 1977, when Dunfermline triumphed before going on to win the St Leger. Oh So Sharp gave Sheikh Mohammed his initial Classic victory in the 1000 Guineas before going on to an emphatic six-length win in the Oaks in 1985. The outstanding filly completed the fillies’ Triple Crown when scoring in the St Leger and is the latest three-year-old to achieve the feat.

There was controversy in the 1989 Oaks when first-past-the-post Aliysa subsequently became the first British Classic winner to be disqualified following a positive dope test, with Snow Bride eventually promoted to first place. Aliysa’s owner, H. H. Aga Khan, subsequently withdrew from British racing for five years in protest at the amended result, against which he mounted a strong challenge.

The Hamdan Al Maktoum-owned Taghrooda led the field home in the 2014 Investec Oaks, that year run in memory of the late, great Sir Henry Cecil. She cemented her place in the history books with a superb display in the Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot the following month, becoming the first filly since 1976 to complete the Oaks-King George double in the same season.

Salsabil enjoyed a fantastic Classic campaign in 1990, winning the 1000 Guineas before turning the Oaks into a procession with a five-length victory. The John Dunlop-trained filly then beat the colts with a fine turn of foot in the Irish Derby.

That feat was repeated by 2017’s winner Enable, who subsequently went on to win the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in two consecutive years and took victory at the Breeders’ Cup as well. She takes her place, deservedly, alongside some of the very best to win this historic contest.

Kazzia, owned by Godolphin, became the latest filly to complete the 1000 Guineas-Oaks double when prevailing by half a length in 2002. The globe-trotting filly, Ouija Board, carried Lord Derby’s colours to a seven-length victory in the 2004 Oaks. The Earls of Derby have won the Classic on seven occasions. There were emotional scenes in the Winner’s Enclosure in 2007 when Light Shift gave Sir Henry Cecil a fantastic eighth victory in the Oaks and his first since Love Divine in 2000. The late Newmarket trainer’s other Oaks winners came through Oh So Sharp (1985), Diminuendo (1988), Snow Bride (1989), Lady Carla (1996), Reams Of Verse (1997) and Ramruma (1999).

In 2016, Minding became Aidan O’Brien’s sixth Oaks winner, and twenty years after he saddled his first with Shahtoush in 1998, Together Forever made it a magnificent seven. His other successes came courtesy of Imagine in 2001, Alexandrova in 2006, Was in 2012 and 2015’s winner, Qualify. After the John Gosden-trained Anapurna took last year’s renewal, holding off O’Brien’s Pink Dogwood, we move on to the 2020 renewal of this famous race - with plenty of high-class fillies in this year’s field, we’re sure to see another pulsating race, but only one can add her name to this already illustrious Roll of Honour.

THE INVESTEC OAKS ROLL OF HONOUR

2019 INVESTEC OAKS WINNER

ANAPURNA

Ridden by Frankie Dettori Trained by John Gosden Owned by Helena Springfield Ltd

2018

FOREVER TOGETHER Owner: Mr M Tabor, Mr D Smith & Mrs J Magnier Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

2017

ENABLE Owner: Khalid Abdullah

2016

Trainer: John Gosden

Jockey: L. Dettori

MINDING Owner: Mrs D Smith, Mrs John Magnier & M Tabor Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

2015

Jockey: D. O’Brien

Jockey: R. L. Moore

QUALIFY Owner: Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

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Jockey: C. O’Donoghue

2014

TAGHROODA Owner: Hamdan Al Maktoum

2013

Trainer: John Gosden

TALENT Owner: Mr J L Rowsell & Mr M H Dixon Trainer: Ralph Beckett

2012

Trainer: Michael Bell

Jockey: J. Spencer

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

Jockey: S. Sanders

Trainer: Sir Henry Cecil

Jockey: T. Durcan

LIGHT SHIFT Owner: Niarchos Family

2006

Jockey: R. L. Moore

LOOK HERE Owner: J H Richmond-Watson

2007

Trainer: Ed Dunlop

SARSIKA Owner: Lady Bamford

2008

Trainer: William Haggas Jockey: J. Murtagh

SNOW FAIRY Owner: Anamoine Limited

2009

ALEXANDROVA Owner: Mrs John Magnier, Mr M Tabor & Mr D Smith Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

2005

Jockey: K. Fallon

Trainer: Andrew Balding Jockey: M. Dwyer

Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor Jockey: L. Dettori

IMAGINE Owner: Mrs J. Magnier & Mrs D. Nagle

2000

Trainer: Ed Dunlop

KAZZIA Owner: Godolphin

2001

Jockey: R. Hills

CASUAL LOOK Owner: W S Farish III

2002

Trainer: Michael Jarvis

OUIJA BOARD Owner: Lord Derby

2003

Jockey: K. Fallon

ESWARAH Owner: Hamdan Al Maktoum

2004

Jockey: S. Heffernan

DANCING RAIN Owner: M J & L A Taylor

2010

Jockey: R. Hughes

WAS Owner: Mrs D Smith, Mrs John Magnier & M Tabor Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

2011

Jockey: P. Hanagan

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

Jockey: M.J. Kinane

Trainer: Sir Henry Cecil

Jockey: R. Quinn

LOVE DIVINE Owner: Lordship Stud

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BIG RACE FACTS

FOURTH RACE 3.40

THE INVESTEC OAKS (GROUP 1)

of the last

favourites were beaten

EIGHT of the last TWELVE winners were rated 102 or higher

1st

of the last winners had already won a race that season

F R A N K I E

D E T T O R I has won the Oaks

times

11 of the last 13

winners were 5/1 or bigger in the betting

of the last

winners ran in the last 33 days

TOP TRAINER

AIDAN O'BRIEN (SEVEN OAKS VICTORIES) RUNS LOVE, PASSION & ENNISTYMON

of the last

LEADING OWNER

winners won last time out

MR M. TABOR , MR D. SMITH & MRS J. MAGNIER (1 WIN FROM LAST 10) RUN LOVE

FOURTH RACE 3.40 THE INVESTEC OAKS (GROUP 1) (CLASS 1) ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (12f abt 6yds)

for three yrs old fillies

Total race value £250000 For conditions of this race see page 73 STALLS: CENTRE

RACE FACTS

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

ANAPURNA

Ridden by Frankie Dettori Owned by Helena Springfield Ltd Trained by John Gosden

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY Love was a very impressive winner of the 1000 Guineas last month and she has to be given the utmost respect once again. That said, the form was slightly let down by the placed horses at Royal Ascot and, while she is a likely stayer, she does have to prove herself over this trip. With that in mind, preference is for FRANKLY DARLING, who won the Ribblesdale impressively a couple of weeks ago. She will have to settle better than she did in the early stages of that contest, but she is still lightly raced and may have more to offer. Ennistymon has a similar profile to the selection, although she was beaten by Frankly Darling at Ascot, and it would be no surprise to see her in the mix at the finish.

WIN: FRANKLY DARLING

DANGER: LOVE

PRESENTATION

The Jockey Club is kindly awarding £250 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, a trophy to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey, and a memento to the winning racing groom.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

(EXACTA)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Probable S.P.’s - 11-10 Love (IRE), 15-8 Frankly Darling, 13-2 Ennistymon (IRE), 14-1 Gold Wand (IRE), 16-1 Passion (IRE), 25-1 Queen Daenerys (IRE), 33-1 Tiempo Vuela, 50-1 Bharani Star (GER)

FOURTH RACE

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): R Varian (11 wins from 32 runners, 34%) runs GOLD WAND and QUEEN DAENERYS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A P O’Brien (15 wins from 78 runners, 19%) runs ENNISTYMON, LOVE and PASSION FANCY THAT: J Gosden won this race in 2014, 2017 and 2019. The stable runs FRANKLY DARLING and TIEMPO VUELA today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PASSION, LOVE & ENNISTYMON trained by A P O’Brien, Ireland.

FOURTH RACE 3.40

NO HORSE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

BHARANI STAR (GER) (18) 9-0 (2)

Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bay of Islands (FR) Owner Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited Trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket Breeder Lars-Willhelm Baumgarten

Form 54-14 D Sponsored by Phoenix Fund Investment LLC

WHITE, ORANGE stars on sleeves, WHITE cap, ORANGE star. Oisin Murphy A winner at 1m 4f on good to soft ground. Finished 5l behind Frankly Darling when fourth of 11 at 100-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. Will do well to reverse that form this afternoon Official BHA Rating 99

ENNISTYMON (IRE) (18) 9-0 (4)

B f Galileo (IRE) - Lahinch (IRE) Owner Mrs E. M. Stockwell Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder Mrs Evie Stockwell

Form 0-12

MADONNA BLUE, BROWN cross belts, BLUE cap. Seamie Heffernan A winner at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Frankly Darling when second of 11 at 11-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. Has to take on the winner again but she has a solid each-way chance. Official BHA Rating 104

FRANKLY DARLING (18) 9-0 (3)

B f Frankel - Hidden Hope

Owner Mr A. E. Oppenheimer Trainer John Gosden, Newmarket Breeder Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

Form 2-11 D Sponsored by Tote

BLACK and WHITE (halved), sleeves reversed, RED cap. Frankie Dettori Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 11-8fav in the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month, beating Ennistymon by 1 3/4l. A proven stayer who has to be of interest. Official BHA Rating 110

GOLD WAND (IRE) (23) 9-0 (8)

B f Golden Horn - Los Ojitos (USA)

Owner Mr Mohamed Khalid Abdulrahim Trainer Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder Khalid Abdul Rahim

Form 2-1

PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE and BLACK check sleeves and cap. Andrea Atzeni Won for the first time from two starts on her latest outing when 8-11fav at Newbury over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Portrush by 1 1/2l. Looks to have a very bright future but this could be too competitive for her at this stage of her career. Official BHA Rating 89

LOVE (IRE) (27) 9-0 (5)

Ch f Galileo (IRE) - Pikaboo

Owner Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Form 11513-1 Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder Coolmore ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap. Ryan Moore She has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 4-1 in the Group 1 QIPCO 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Cloak Of Spirits by 4 1/2l. Strong form claims and has to be shortlisted. Official BHA Rating 116

1. BHARANI STAR (GER) (Breeder - Lars-Willhelm Baumgarten)

2. ENNISTYMON (IRE)

3. FRANKLY DARLING

(Breeder - Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd)

Sold by

4. GOLD WAND (IRE)

5. LOVE (IRE)

(Breeder - Coolmore)

GREEN DESERT (USA)

DUBAWI (IRE) BAY OF ISLANDS (FR) REMOTE ROMANCE (USA)

DUBAI MILLENNIUM (GB)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA) GALILEO (IRE) URBAN SEA (USA)

NORTHERN DANCER

DANEHILL DANCER (IRE) LAHINCH (IRE) DUBLAH (USA)

(Breeder - Mrs Evie Stockwell)

(Breeder - Khalid Abdul Rahim)

CAPE CROSS (IRE) SEA THE STARS (IRE) URBAN SEA (USA)

PARK APPEAL MISWAKI (USA) ALLEGRETTA

ZOMARADAH (GB) IRISH RIVER (FR) AVIANCE

FAIRY BRIDGE (USA) MISWAKI (USA) ALLEGRETTA DANEHILL (USA) MIRA ADONDE (USA) PRIVATE ACCOUNT (USA) SEPARATE CHECKS

GALILEO (IRE) FRANKEL (GB) KIND (IRE)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA)

DAYLAMI (IRE) HIDDEN HOPE (GB) NURYANA

DOYOUN

CAPE CROSS (IRE) GOLDEN HORN (GB) FLECHE D’OR (GB)

GREEN DESERT (USA)

MR GREELEY (USA) LOS OJITOS (USA) WARRIOR GIRL (USA)

URBAN SEA (USA) DANEHILL (USA) RAINBOW LAKE (GB)

DALTAWA (IRE) NUREYEV (USA) LORALANE

PARK APPEAL DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) NURYANA GONE WEST (USA) LONG LEGEND (USA) WAR CHANT (USA) CAREFREE CHEETAH (USA)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA) GALILEO (IRE) URBAN SEA (USA)

NORTHERN DANCER

PIVOTAL (GB) PIKABOO (GB) GLEAM OF LIGHT (IRE)

POLAR FALCON (USA)

FAIRY BRIDGE (USA) MISWAKI (USA) ALLEGRETTA

FEARLESS REVIVAL DANEHILL (USA) GOLD RUNNER

NO HORSE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

PASSION (IRE) (18) 9-0 (1)

B f Galileo (IRE) - Dialafara (FR)

Owner Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Form 510-43 Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud DARK BLUE. Padraig Beggy A winner at 1m on yielding ground. Third of 11 behind Frankly Darling beaten 4 1/2l at 13-2 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. Likely to find at least one or two too good this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 100

QUEEN DAENERYS (IRE) (27) 9-0 (6)

B f Frankel - Song to Remember (USA)

Owner H.H. SH Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Form 216-2 Trainer Roger Varian, Newmarket Sponsored by Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited Breeder Coolmore RED, WHITE armlets, striped cap. William Buick A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten 4l by Run Wild when second of 8 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) last month. May improve for the step up in trip but others appears to be safer picks. Official BHA Rating 103

TIEMPO VUELA (27) 9-0 (7)

B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Tempest Fugit (IRE) Owner A E Oppenheimer and Sophie Trainer John Gosden, Newmarket Breeder Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

Form 1-0 BF Sponsored by Tote

YELLOW, TURQUOISE cap. Martin Harley A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 19l behind Run Wild at 4-1fav when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) last month. Needs to take a big step forward and she does not inspire a lot of confidence based on all known form. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/6/2020 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Official BHA Rating -

Result 1st

2nd

Distance

3rd

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DID YOU KNOW? The great Pretty Polly was the shortest-priced winner of the Investec Oaks, scoring at 8/100 in 1904. The biggest shocks have been provided by Vespa (1833), Jet Ski Lady (1991) and Qualify in 2016 – all 50/1 shots.

Sold by

6. PASSION (IRE)

(Breeder - Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud)

7. QUEEN DAENERYS (IRE) (Breeder - Coolmore)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA) GALILEO (IRE) URBAN SEA (USA)

NORTHERN DANCER

ANABAA (USA) DIALAFARA (FR) DIAMILINA (FR)

DANZIG (USA)

GALILEO (IRE) FRANKEL (GB) KIND (IRE)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA)

STORM CAT (USA) SONG TO REMEMBER (USA) WEDDING RECEPTION (USA)

STORM BIRD (CAN)

SHAMARDAL (USA) LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) LADY VETTORI (GB)

8. TIEMPO VUELA

(Breeder - Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd)

HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) TEMPEST FUGIT (IRE) DIARY (IRE)

FAIRY BRIDGE (USA) MISWAKI (USA) ALLEGRETTA

BALBONELLA (FR) LINAMIX (FR) DIAMONAKA (FR)

URBAN SEA (USA) DANEHILL (USA) RAINBOW LAKE (GB)

TERLINGUA (USA) ROUND TABLE PRODANA NEVIESTA GIANT’S CAUSEWAY (USA) HELSINKI (GB) VETTORI (IRE) LADY GOLCONDA (FR) SADLER’S WELLS (USA) KASORA (IRE) GREEN DESERT (USA) DARRERY (GB)

HEAR JO FROM LIVERPOOL’S STORY

DID YOU KNOW?

The 2014 Investec Oaks was run in memory of Sir Henry Cecil, the great trainer who passed away on June 11, 2013 at the age of 70. Sir Henry’s 25 English Classic wins included eight Investec Oaks wins - Oh So Sharp (1985), Diminuendo (1988), Snow Bride (1989), Lady Carla (1996), Reams of Verse (1997), Ramruma (1999), Love Divine (2000) and Light Shift (2007).

FIFTH RACE 4.15 THE PRINCESS ELIZABETH STAKES (SPONSORED BY INVESTEC) (GROUP 3) (CLASS 1) ONE MILE about 113 YARDS (8f abt 113yds)

for three yrs old fillies

Total race value £40700 For conditions of this race see page 73 STALLS: INSIDE

RACE FACTS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): M Johnston (20 wins from 115 runners, 17%) runs ROSE OF KILDARE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Johnston (17 wins from 93 runners, 18%) runs ROSE OF KILDARE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROSE OF KILDARE trained by M Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

ANNA NERIUM

Ridden by Tom Marquand Owned by Mrs R J McCreery Trained by Richard Hannon

WIN: FOORAAT

DANGER: LOVE AND THUNDER

PRESENTATION

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

(EXACTA)

Probable S.P.’s - 7-4 Fooraat (IRE), 2-1 Cloak of Spirits (IRE), 7-1 Summer Romance (IRE), 15-2 Love And Thunder (IRE), 8-1 Rose of Kildare (IRE), 12-1 Onassis (IRE)

FIFTH RACE

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY Cloak Of Spirits sets the standard on her runner-up effort in the 1000 Guineas and the ground was probably soft enough for her when a shade disappointing in the Coronation Stakes last time. She's certainly not written off just yet, while Love And Thunder made an impressive stable debut for John Gosden at Newbury and looks a filly to follow. However, FOORAAT was mightily impressive scoring by seven lengths at Chelmsford last month and this potentially top-class Roger Varian inmate could take all the beating.

FIFTH RACE 4.15

NO HORSE

CLOAK OF SPIRITS (IRE) (14)

B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pivotique Owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Form 163-25 Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

9-0 (4)

YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap. A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 8l behind Alpine Star when fifth of 7 at 11-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes at Ascot over 1m (good) last month. A shade disappointing last time but respected on the form of her 1000 Guineas second. Official BHA Rating 109

FOORAAT (IRE) (26)

B f Dubawi (IRE) - Nahrain Owner Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Trainer Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder Godolphin

Form

9-0 (2)

1-1

YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather. A winner at 11-8 at Chelmsford City over 1m on her latest outing last month, beating Calatrava by 7l. That was a jaw-dropping performance and this step up in class might not be enough to anchor her. Official BHA Rating 100

LOVE AND THUNDER (IRE) (22)

B f Siyouni (FR) - Pretty Paper (IRE) Owner John Gunther & Tanya Gunther Trainer John Gosden, Newmarket Breeder Papillon Stables Sarl

Form 2-1 Sponsored by Tote

ONASSIS (IRE) (16)

B f Dubawi (IRE) - Jacqueline Quest (IRE) Owner Triermore Stud & The Hon P. Stanley Form Trainer Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Breeder C. O. P. Hanbury

20251-1

ROSE OF KILDARE (IRE) (13)

B f Make Believe - Cruck Realta Owner Kingsley Park 14 Trainer Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder Wansdyke Farms Ltd

SUMMER ROMANCE (IRE) (27)

Gr f Kingman - Serena’s Storm (IRE) Owner Godolphin Trainer Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder Roundhill Stud

Ryan Moore

9-0 (1)

Form 3411-03 Sponsored by Johnston Racing Ltd

ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN epaulets. Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 11 behind Lancade beaten 1 1/2l on her latest outing in the Group 2 German 1000 Guineas at Dusseldorf over 1m (good) last month. This tough filly should give a good account. Official BHA Rating 103

Frankie Dettori

9-0 (6)

PINK, ROYAL BLUE cap. Successful at 7f and 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 33-1 at Ascot over 1m (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Waliyak by 1 1/4l. There was certainly no fluke about that performance and she deserves a crack at this prize Official BHA Rating 87

David Egan

9-0 (5)

DARK GREEN and MAROON (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap. Won on her latest outing when 6-4fav at Newbury over 1m (good) last month, beating Coconut by 1 3/4l, her first success from two starts. Stylish in victory that day and this extra yardage shouldn’t bother her. Might not be too far away at the finish. Official BHA Rating -

Andrea Atzeni

Joe Fanning

9-0 (3)

Form 1163-0 Sponsored by Emirates Fly Better

ROYAL BLUE. Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Love at 22-1 when eighth of 15 on her latest outing in the Group 1 QIPCO 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good) last month. Smart juvenile and it looks too soon to be writing her off. Official BHA Rating 104

William Buick

Result 1st

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HEAR EDEL FROM BELFASTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STORY

Tagalie was a rare grey Derby winner. Only four of that hue have prevailed, the others being Gustavus (1821), Mahmoud (1936) and Airborne (1946). The latest grey to come close to victory was Silver Patriarch, a short-head runner-up to Benny The Dip in 1997, while Terimon was second in 1989.

DID YOU KNOW?

Workforce recorded the fastest winning time in the Derby in 2010. His 2 minutes 31.33 seconds was just under a second faster than the previous Derby record of 2 minutes 32.31 seconds set by Lammtarra in 1995. The 2001 winner Galileo is the third fastest Derby winner, coming home in 2 minutes 33.27 seconds.

DID YOU KNOW? Four fillies were successful in both the Investec Derby and the Investec Oaks Eleanor (1801), Blink Bonny (1857), Signorinetta (1908) and Fifinella (1916).

FIFTH RACE

DID YOU KNOW?

QIPCO British Champions Day Ascot Racecourse | Saturday 17th October

THE ROAD TO

THE INVESTEC DERBY

ENGLISH KING The Betsafe Derby Trial Stakes Lingfield Park Friday 5th June

KAMEKO The QIPCO 2000 Guineas Newmarket Saturday 6th June

Despite having just a Newcastle maiden win to his name at two, English King put in a stunning performance in Lingfield’s Derby Trial, the same race Anthony Van Dyck won before winning the Derby, to catapult him to ante-post favouritism. The Ed Walkertrained colt is the son of Camelot, the 2012 winner of this race, so perhaps a victory in the Derby is in his blood.

The winner of 2020’s first Classic, Kameko defeated a high-class field, including Pinatubo and Wichita, in great style in the 2000 Guineas and gives Qatar Racing, Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy a live chance in this year’s Investec Derby. While ten furlongs is likely to be this colt’s trip going forward, he may well stay 1m4f and he’ll be a real threat to all if he does.

PYLEDRIVER The King Edward VII Stakes Royal Ascot Tuesday 16th June

RUSSIAN EMPEROR The Hampton Court Stakes Royal Ascot Wednesday, June 17th

With Royal Ascot staged before the Investec Derby in what is an extraordinary year, the King Edward VII Stakes became, in effect, an Investec Derby trial and there was a poweful winner in the shape of Pyledriver, who stretched two lengths clear of the Aidan O’Brien-trained Arthur’s Kingdom. He will be William Muir’s first runner in the Derby and would be a fairytale winner for his Owner/ Breeders, Knox & Wells Limited and R Develin.

Another Royal Ascot ‘trial’, this time run over a mile and a quarter, the Hampton Court Stakes saw some smart participants from both sides of the Irish Sea take part. It was no surprise, therefore, to see the Aidan O’Brientrained colt, Russain Emperor, swoop round the outside and stay on strongly to defeat First Receiver. The son of Galileo is almost certain to stay an extra two furlongs on that evidence and will certainly be a big player.

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THE HISTORY OF

THE INVESTEC DERBY Today’s 241st running of the Derby is not only one of the most significant events in the racing calendar, but it is also one which is full of history and remarkable stories. The race was named after the 12th Earl of Derby and the first horse to win it was Diomed on the 4th May 1780. Lord Derby claimed his only triumph of his race just seven years later courtesy of a horse called Sir Peter Teazle.

further down the field that shocked eye witnesses when a militant women’s rights campaigner, Emily Davison, lost her life after stepping onto the course and colliding with Anmer at Tattenham Corner. The last century has provided some memorable horses, one of these was the last Triple Crown winner Nijinsky in 1970 who was rated 138 by Timeform, the second-highest for a winner of The Derby up to that time.

The Derby has been run at Epsom Downs every year except during both World Wars when the race was run at Newmarket, known to many as the ‘New Derby’. Two notable horses that won this prestigious race during those years were Gainsborough and Dante. The former won the Triple Crown - the 2000 Guineas, Derby and St Leger in 1918 - whilst Dante, who was trained in Middleham by Matthew Peacock, won eight of his 9 starts, and the Dante Stakes at York, a key trial for the race, is named in his honour. One of the most extraordinary events of the famous race was in 1913 when it featured a disqualified favourite and a 100/1 winner in Aboyeur who scored by a neck. However, it was what happened T: 01372 726 311 E: epsom@thejockeyclub.co.uk W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom

NIJINSKY AND LESTER PIGGOTT

Lester Piggott was on board that day and he still remains the leading Derby jockey, winning it nine times. The largest winning distance was set by Shergar in 1981 when winning by ten lengths, before he was stolen from Ballymany Stud in Ireland and was never found. Investec Bank became sponsors of the Derby in 2009, the year that Sea The Stars landed the spoils and became the first horse since Nashwan in 1989 to land the Guineas/Derby double.

SEA THE STARS

The powerful Coolmore operation dominated the race between 2011 and 2014 - Aidan O’Brien saddling three of those four champions in the shape of Camelot, Ruler Of The World and Australia.

The brilliant Golden Horn broke their dominance in 2015 before going on to win the Eclipse at Sandown Park, the Irish Champion Stakes and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Harzand’s triumph in 2016 made it five Derby champions in the colours of H. H. The Aga Khan since Shergar’s 1981 victory, but Coolmore were back in the winner’s enclosure in 2017 as Wings Of Eagles led home a 1-2 for trainer Aidan O’Brien, with his Cliffs Of Moher in second and the superb son of Frankel, Cracksman, trained by John Gosden, close up in third. Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin finally broke their Investec Derby duck in 2018 as Masar stormed to victory for trainer Charlie Appleby’s first Derby triumph, but Coolmore were back in charge last season as Anthony Van Dyck (above) came out on top of a blanket finish between his three stablemates; Japan, Broome and Sir Dragonet, as well as second-placed horse, Madhmoon. That gave Aidan O’Brien a recordequalling seven victories in the Investec Derby and with another strong hand, he could well become the winningmost trainer in Derby history this afternoon.

THE INVESTEC DERBY ROLL OF HONOUR

2019 INVESTEC DERBY WINNER

ANTHONY VAN DYCK

Ridden by Seamie Heffernan Trained by Aidan O’Brien Owned by Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

2018

MASAR Owner: Godolphin

2017

Trainer: Charlie Appleby Jockey: W. Buick

WINGS OF EAGLES Owner: Mrs D Smith, Mrs John Magnier & M Tabor Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

2016

HARZAND Owner: H. H. Aga Khan

2015

Jockey: P. Beggy

Trainer: Dermot Weld

Jockey: P. Smullen

Trainer: John Gosden

Jockey: L. Dettori

GOLDEN HORN Owner: A E Oppenheimer

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2014

AUSTRALIA Owner: D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/T Ah Khing Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

2013

RULER OF THE WORLD Owner: Mrs John Magnier, Mr M Tabor & Mr D Smith Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

2012

Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Jockey: R. L. Moore

SEA THE STARS Owner: Christopher Tsui

2008

Trainer: John Oxx

Jockey: M. J. Kinane

NEW APPROACH Owner: H.R.H Princess Haya Of Jordan Trainer: J. S Bolger

2007

Jockey: M. Barzalona

WORKFORCE Owner: K. Abdullah

2009

Jockey: J. O’Brien

POUR MOI Owner: Mrs John Magnier, M Tabor & D Smith Trainer: Andre Fabre

2010

Jockey: R. L. Moore

CAMELOT Owner: Mrs D Smith, Mrs John Magnier & M Tabor Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

2011

Jockey: J. O’Brien

Jockey: K. Manning

AUTHORIZED Owner: Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Trainer: Peter Chapple-Hyam Jockey: L. Dettori

2006

SIR PERCY Owner: A. E. Pakenham

2005

MOTIVATOR Owner: The Royal Ascot Racing Club

2004

Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Jockey: K. Fallon

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

Jockey: J. Murtagh

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

Jockey: M.J. Kinane

Trainer: John Oxx

Jockey: J. Murtagh

GALILEO Owner: Mrs J. Magnier & Mr M. Tabor

2000

Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Jockey: K. Fallon

HIGH CHAPARRAL Owner: Mr M. Tabor & Mrs J. Magnier

2001

Jockey: J. Murtagh

KRIS KIN Owner: Saeed Suhail

2002

Trainer: Michael Bell

NORTH LIGHT Owner: Ballymacoll Stud

2003

Trainer: Marcus Tregoning Jockey: M. Dwyer

SINNDAR Owner: H.H. Aga Khan

BIG RACE FACTS SIXTH RACE 4.55

THE INVESTEC DERBY (GROUP 1) winners had won a Group race previously

of the last

TWELVE of the last THIRTEEN winners were rated 109 or higher

1st

of the last

FRANKIE

DETTORI

R &

Y A

MOORE

winners have come from the first three in the betting have each won The Derby twice

All of the last 10

winners at least placed on their last run before The Derby.

of the last

winners ran in the last 35 days

TOP TRAINER

AIDAN O'BRIEN (SEVEN DERBY VICTORIES) RUNS AMHRAN NA BHFIANN, ARMORY, MOGUL, MYTHICAL, RUSSIAN EMPEROR, SERPENTINE & VATICAN CITY

of the last winners had at least 1 win in the same season.

LEADING OWNER

MR D. SMITH, MRS J. MAGNIER, MR M. TABOR (3 WINS FROM LAST 8) RUNS AMHRAN NA BHFIANN

SIXTH RACE 4.55 THE INVESTEC DERBY (GROUP 1) (CLASS 1) ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (12f abt 6yds)

for three yrs old colts and fillies

Total race value £500000 For conditions of this race see page 73 STALLS: CENTRE

RACE FACTS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): A Balding (13 wins from 87 runners, 15%) runs KAMEKO and KHALIFA SAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A P O’Brien (15 wins from 78 runners, 19%) runs AMHRAN NA BHFIANN, MOGUL, MYTHICAL, RUSSIAN EMPEROR, SERPENTINE and VATICAN CITY FANCY THAT: A P O’Brien won this race in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2019. The stable runs AMHRAN NA BHFIANN, MOGUL, MYTHICAL, RUSSIAN EMPEROR, SERPENTINE and VATICAN CITY today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOLD MAZE trained by Mrs J Harrington, VATICAN CITY, RUSSIAN EMPEROR, MYTHICAL, AMHRAN NA BHFIANN, MOGUL & SERPENTINE trained by A P O’Brien, all Ireland.

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

ANTHONY VAN DYCK

Ridden by Seamie Heffernan Owned by Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith Trained by Aidan O'Brien

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY Kameko is the one to beat on the back of his 2000 Guineas victory last month and if he sees out the trip then he should take plenty of stopping. That said, the extra half a mile today is a big concern and his pedigree does not offer much encouragement. With that in mind, the vote goes to ENGLISH KING, who barely had to come off the bridle to win the Derby Trial at Lingfield last month. The second from that contest only found subsequent Irish Derby winner Santiago too good in the Queen's Vase and this lightly-raced son of Camelot remains open to improvement. Mogul was disappointing in the King Edward VII but it would be no surprise to see him take a big step forward today, just like his full-brother Japan did when narrowly beaten in this race last year. Russian Emperor and Vatican City are others with valid form claims.

DANGER: KAMEKO

PRESENTATION

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

(EXACTA)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 14. Probable S.P.’s - 9-4 English King (FR), 7-2 Kameko (USA), 11-2 Mogul, 13-2 Russian Emperor (IRE), 8-1 Vatican City (IRE), 16-1 Highland Chief (IRE), Pyledriver, 20-1 Mohican Heights (IRE), 25-1 Khalifa Sat (IRE), Serpentine (IRE), 33-1 Emissary, Max Vega (IRE), Mythical (FR), Worthily (USA), 50-1 Amhran Na Bhfiann (IRE), Gold Maze

SIXTH RACE

WIN: ENGLISH KING

SIXTH RACE 4.55

NO HORSE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

AMHRAN NA BHFIANN (IRE) (25) 9-0 (5)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Alluring Park (IRE)

Owner Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Form 0-4 Trainer Aidan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Ireland Breeder Lodge Park Stud PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap. William Buick Unplaced in both starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Tiger Moth when fourth of 18 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. That form worked out well in the Irish Derby but this is likely to be too competitive for him. Official BHA Rating -

EMISSARY (20) 9-0 (4)

B c Kingman - Soviet Moon (IRE)

Owner Mr K. Abdullah Trainer Hugo Palmer, Newmarket Breeder Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd

Form 1-2 BF Sponsored by Juddmonte Farms Inc

GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves. Jim Crowley A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Khalifa Sat when second of 4 at evens fav on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 3f (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. May have to settle for a minor role this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 98

ENGLISH KING (FR) (29) 9-0 (1)

B c Camelot - Platonic

Owner Mr B. E. Nielsen Trainer Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Breeder S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al

Form 01-1 D

BLACK, YELLOW cap. Frankie Dettori Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 9-4jt-fav at Lingfield over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month, beating Berkshire Rocco by 2 3/4l. That was an impressive display and he merits the utmost respect. Official BHA Rating 112

GOLD MAZE (7) 9-0 (16)

B c Golden Horn - Astonishing (IRE) Owner The Long Wait Partnership Trainer Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Breeder Apple Tree Stud

Form 53-26 Sponsored by Jessica Harrington Racing

MAROON, YELLOW hoops, MAROON sleeves, YELLOW cap. David Egan Placed once in four starts. Finished 11l behind Santiago when sixth of 14 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month. A useful performer but he is hard to recommend. Official BHA Rating 103

HIGHLAND CHIEF (IRE) (16) 9-0 (13)

B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Pink Symphony Owner Mrs Fitri Hay Trainer Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe Breeder Mrs Fitri Hay

Form 136-1 Sponsored by JMH Group

PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap. Ben Curtis Successful at 5f and 1m 2f on soft ground. A winner at 20-1 at Ascot over 1m 2f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Tritonic by 1/2l. Defied a mark of 101 on that occasion but this requires another big step forward. Official BHA Rating 107

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1. AMHRAN NA BHFIANN (IRE) (Breeder - Lodge Park Stud)

INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE) KINGMAN (GB) ZENDA (GB)

2. EMISSARY

(Breeder - Juddmonte Farms (east) Ltd)

3. ENGLISH KING (FR)

(Breeder - S A S U Ecurie Des Monceaux Et Al)

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4. GOLD MAZE

(Breeder - Apple Tree Stud)

5. HIGHLAND CHIEF (IRE) (Breeder - Mrs Fitri Hay)

NORTHERN DANCER FAIRY BRIDGE (USA) MISWAKI (USA) ALLEGRETTA DANZIG (USA) FOREIGN COURIER (USA) AHONOORA MATCHER GREEN DESERT (USA) RAFHA ZAMINDAR (USA) HOPE (IRE)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA) SOVIET MOON (IRE) EVA LUNA (USA)

NORTHERN DANCER

MONTJEU (IRE) CAMELOT (GB) TARFAH (USA)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA)

ZAFONIC (USA) PLATONIC (GB) PUCE (GB)

GONE WEST (USA)

CAPE CROSS (IRE) GOLDEN HORN (GB) FLECHE D’OR (GB)

GREEN DESERT (USA)

FAIRY BRIDGE (USA) ALLEGED (USA) MEDIA LUNA

FLORIPEDES (FR) KINGMAMBO (USA) FICKLE (GB)

ZAIZAFON (USA) DARSHAAN SOUK (IRE)

PARK APPEAL DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) NURYANA

GALILEO (IRE) ASTONISHING (IRE) AMAZING KRISKEN (USA)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA)

GALILEO (IRE) GLENEAGLES (IRE) YOU’RESOTHRILLING (USA)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA)

MONTJEU (IRE) PINK SYMPHONY (GB) BLUE SYMPHONY (GB)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA)

URBAN SEA (USA) KRIS S (USA) MAGIC GLEAM (USA)

URBAN SEA (USA) STORM CAT (USA) MARIAH’S STORM (USA)

FLORIPEDES (FR) DARSHAAN BLUE DUSTER (USA)

NO HORSE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

KAMEKO (USA) (28) 9-0 (11)

B or Br c Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Sweeter Still (IRE) Owner Qatar Racing Limited Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder Calumet Farm

Form 1221-1 Sponsored by Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd

CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel. Oisin Murphy He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 10-1 in the Group 1 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Wichita by a neck. The trip is the only concern. Official BHA Rating 119

KHALIFA SAT (IRE) (20) 9-0 (14)

B c Free Eagle (IRE) - Thermopylae

Owner Ahmad Al Shaikh Form 61-1 Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder Declan Phelan & Irish National Stud WHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and star on cap. Tom Marquand Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on good and soft ground. A winner at 8-1 at Goodwood over 1m 3f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Emissary by a neck. An interesting prospect but he may be out of his depth in a race of this nature at the moment. Official BHA Rating 99

MAX VEGA (IRE) (31) 9-0 (7)

Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Paraphernalia (IRE) Owner The Pickford Hill Partnership Trainer Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder Tullpark Ltd

Form 211-5 Sponsored by MS Amlin

RED, BLACK stripe, striped sleeves. Harry Bentley Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 6l behind Berlin Tango when fifth of 9 at 10-3 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Classic Trial Stakes at Kempton over 1m 2f last month. Should stay well but others may have more speed than him. Official BHA Rating 110

MOGUL (18) 9-0 (2)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Shastye (IRE)

Owner Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Form 2114-4 BF Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder Newsells Park Stud ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap. Ryan Moore Successful twice at 1m on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Pyledriver when fourth of 6 at 10-11fav on his latest outing in the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. It is far too soon to be writing him off. Official BHA Rating 110

10 MOHICAN

HEIGHTS (IRE) (18) 9-0 (15)

Ch c Australia - Mohican Princess Owner Sun Bloodstock SARL Trainer David Simcock, Newmarket Breeder Kevin J. Molloy

Form 11-3

YELLOW, RED star, striped sleeves, RED cap. Andrea Atzeni Successful at 7f and 1m on good and good - yielding ground. Third of 6 behind Pyledriver beaten 4l at 4-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. That was an encouraging return to action; each-way claims. Official BHA Rating 104

6. KAMEKO (USA)

(Breeder - Calumet Farm)

7. KHALIFA SAT (IRE)

(Breeder - Declan Phelan & Irish National Stud)

8. MAX VEGA (IRE)

(Breeder - Tullpark Ltd)

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9. MOGUL

(Breeder - Newsells Park Stud)

10. MOHICAN HEIGHTS (IRE) (Breeder - Kevin J Molloy)

EL PRADO (IRE) KITTEN’S JOY (USA) KITTEN’S FIRST (USA)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA)

ROCK OF GIBRALTAR (IRE) SWEETER STILL (IRE) BELTISAAL (FR)

DANEHILL (USA)

HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) FREE EAGLE (IRE) POLISHED GEM (IRE)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA)

TENBY (GB) THERMOPYLAE (GB) TAMASSOS

CAERLEON (USA)

LADY CAPULET (USA) LEAR FAN (USA) THAT’S MY HON (USA)

OFFSHORE BOOM BELMEZ (USA) ITTISAAL

KASORA (IRE) DANEHILL (USA) TRUSTED PARTNER (USA)

SHINING WATER DANCE IN TIME (CAN) SALAMINA

SHAMARDAL (USA) LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) LADY VETTORI (GB)

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY (USA)

DALAKHANI (IRE) PARAPHERNALIA (IRE) VASSIANA (FR)

DARSHAAN

SADLER’S WELLS (USA) GALILEO (IRE) URBAN SEA (USA)

NORTHERN DANCER

DANEHILL (USA) SHASTYE (IRE) SAGANECA (USA)

DANZIG (USA)

GALILEO (IRE) AUSTRALIA (GB) OUIJA BOARD (GB)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA)

SHIRLEY HEIGHTS MOHICAN PRINCESS (GB) MOHICAN GIRL (GB)

MILL REEF (USA)

HELSINKI (GB) VETTORI (IRE) LADY GOLCONDA (FR)

DALTAWA (IRE) ANABAA (USA) VASSIA (USA)

FAIRY BRIDGE (USA) MISWAKI (USA) ALLEGRETTA

RAZYANA (USA) SAGACE (FR) HAGLETTE (USA)

URBAN SEA (USA) CAPE CROSS (IRE) SELECTION BOARD

HARDIEMMA DANCING BRAVE (USA) UNSUSPECTED

NO HORSE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

MYTHICAL (FR) (22) 9-0 (10)

B c Camelot - Inchmina

Owner Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Form 6143-5 BF Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder S.A.S. Clear Light PINK. James Doyle A winner at 1m on soft ground. Finished 13l behind Crossfirehurricane when fifth of 6 at 4-5fav on his latest outing in the Group 3 Coolmore Ten Sovereigns Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Will do well to be successful today. Official BHA Rating 106

PYLEDRIVER (18) 9-0 (3)

B c Harbour Watch (IRE) - La Pyle (FR) Owner La Pyle Partnership Trainer William Muir, Lambourn Breeder Knox & Wells Limited & R. Devlin

Form 1410-21 D Sponsored by The Print Consultancy Woking

EMERALD GREEN, WHITE disc and sleeves, RED cap. Martin Dwyer He has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from firm to soft. A winner at 18-1 in the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Arthur’s Kingdom by 2l. Should not be underestimated. Official BHA Rating 110

RUSSIAN EMPEROR (IRE) (17) 9-0 (6)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Atlantic Jewel (AUS) Owner Laurie Macri/Mrs Magnier et al Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder Coolmore, Lauri Macri & Partners

Form 3-121

DARK BLUE, RED stripe. Seamie Heffernan Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 10-3 in the Group 3 Hampton Court Stakes at Ascot over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating First Receiver by 1/2l. Capable of making the frame but does have to find some improvement. Official BHA Rating 111

14 SERPENTINE

(IRE) (7) 9-0 (12)

Ch c Galileo (IRE) - Remember When (IRE)

Owner Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Form 0-51 Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder Coolmore GREY. Emmet McNamara Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav at the Curragh over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Monument Valley by 9l, his first win from three starts. Has improved with every start to date but this is his first start outside of maiden company and others are much safer picks. Official BHA Rating -

VATICAN CITY (IRE) (22) 9-0 (8)

Ch c Galileo (IRE) - You’resothrilling (USA)

Owner Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Form 51-2 Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder Coolmore DARK BLUE. Padraig Beggy A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 1 3/4l by Siskin when second of 11 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh over 1m (good to firm) last month. Did not get the clearest of runs on that occasion but stamina is a big concern. Official BHA Rating 112

11. MYTHICAL (FR)

(Breeder - S A S Clear Light)

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12. PYLEDRIVER

(Breeder - Knox & Wells Limited & R Devlin)

MONTJEU (IRE) CAMELOT (GB) TARFAH (USA)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA)

CAPE CROSS (IRE) INCHMINA (GB) INCHENI (IRE)

GREEN DESERT (USA)

ACCLAMATION (GB) HARBOUR WATCH (IRE) GORBAND (USA)

ROYAL APPLAUSE (GB)

LE HAVRE (IRE) LA PYLE (FR) LIDANA (IRE) SADLER’S WELLS (USA) GALILEO (IRE) URBAN SEA (USA)

13. RUSSIAN EMPEROR (IRE)

(Breeder - Coolmore, Lauri Macri & Partners)

FASTNET ROCK (AUS) ATLANTIC JEWEL (AUS) REGARD (AUS) SADLER’S WELLS (USA) GALILEO (IRE) URBAN SEA (USA)

14. SERPENTINE (IRE) (Breeder - Coolmore)

15. VATICAN CITY (IRE) (Breeder - Coolmore)

DANEHILL DANCER (IRE) REMEMBER WHEN (IRE) LAGRION (USA)

FLORIPEDES (FR) KINGMAMBO (USA) FICKLE (GB)

PARK APPEAL NASHWAN (USA) INCHMURRIN

PRINCESS ATHENA WOODMAN (USA) SHEROOG (USA) NOVERRE (USA) MARIE RHEINBERG (GER) KING’S BEST (USA) LIDAKIYA (IRE) NORTHERN DANCER FAIRY BRIDGE (USA) MISWAKI (USA) ALLEGRETTA DANEHILL (USA) PICCADILLY CIRCUS (AUS) ZABEEL (NZ) NANSHAN (IRE) NORTHERN DANCER FAIRY BRIDGE (USA) MISWAKI (USA) ALLEGRETTA DANEHILL (USA) MIRA ADONDE (USA) DIESIS WRAP IT UP

SADLER’S WELLS (USA) GALILEO (IRE) URBAN SEA (USA)

NORTHERN DANCER

STORM CAT (USA) YOU’RESOTHRILLING (USA) MARIAH’S STORM (USA)

STORM BIRD (CAN)

FAIRY BRIDGE (USA) MISWAKI (USA) ALLEGRETTA

TERLINGUA (USA) RAHY (USA) IMMENSE (USA)

NO HORSE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

16 WORTHILY

(USA) (23) 9-0 (9)

B c Point of Entry (USA) - Vignette (USA) Owner Mr George Strawbridge Trainer John Gosden, Newmarket Breeder George Strawbridge Jr

Form 1

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop. Martin Harley Full brother to Corelli, won twice between 1m 1f and 1m 4f. A winner at 9-4 at Newbury over 1m 2f (good) on his racecourse debut last month, beating Choral Work by 2l. That was a promising performance but a watching brief is advised today. Official BHA Rating -

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SEVENTH RACE 5.35 THE INVESTEC ZEBRA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) about SEVEN FURLONGS (7f abt 3yds)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total race value £15000 For conditions of this race see page 73 STALLS: INSIDE

RACE FACTS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): A Balding (13 wins from 87 runners, 15%) runs STRAIGHT RIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (9 wins from 91 runners, 10%) runs MAGICAL WISH WEIGHTWATCHER: MUNTADAB won off a handicap mark of 103, his rating is now down 16lb to 87. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MUNTADAB trained by Roger Fell, Nawton, 266 miles.

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

CORAZON ESPINADO Ridden by Tom Marquand Owned by Robert Moss Trained by Simon Dow

EPSOM RACE SUMMARY Corazon Espinado took this from Hateya (second) and Alemaratalyoum (fourth) in a bunched finish 12 months ago and it would be no surprise to see all three finish thereabouts again following some useful appearances since the restart. However, preference is for MUNTADAB, who was denied by just a nose at Musselburgh earlier this week. Roger Fell has his string in good order at present and this 7f specialist can take advantage of his very lenient mark. Tintoretto appears the pick of Tom Ward's pair and the hat-trick seeker is another to note in the hands of Oisin Murphy.

WIN: MUNTADAB

DANGER: CORAZON ESPINADO

PRESENTATION

(EXACTA)

Hood worn by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 10. Hood, Blinkers worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 16. Probable S.P.’s - 9-2 Tintoretto (IRE), 6-1 Muntadab (IRE), 7-1 Count Otto (IRE), 10-1 Dream Today (IRE), Corazon Espinado (IRE), Knowing Glance (IRE), 12-1 Straight Right (FR), Hateya (IRE), Comin’ Through (AUS), 14-1 Magical Wish (IRE), Markazi (FR), Medieval (IRE), 16-1 Alemaratalyoum (IRE), 20-1 Dirty Rascal (IRE), Reputation (IRE)

SEVENTH RACE

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

SEVENTH RACE 5.35 NO HORSE

STRAIGHT RIGHT (FR) (18)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Sailor Moon (IRE) Owner King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder Erich Schmid

AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

9-7 (8)

Form 05-1000 D Sponsored by King Power International Co Ltd

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Motakhayyel at 50-1 when 12th of 23 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to soft) last month. Has been given a chance by the handicapper following a few disappointments, but faces a tough task. Official BHA Rating 95

HATEYA (IRE) (21)

B m Footstepsinthesand - Selfsame (USA) Owner Inside Track Racing Club Form 23-6546 CD Trainer Jim Boyle, Epsom Sponsored by Esaps Ltd Breeder Cuadra Altamira S. L.

9-7 (5)

WHITE, ORANGE and YELLOW striped sleeves and cap. She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 7l behind Mubtasimah when sixth of 9 at 16-1 last time at Newbury over 7f last month. Not beaten far in this last year and respected. Official BHA Rating 95

MAGICAL WISH (IRE) (14)

Br g Heeraat (IRE) - Tomintoul Magic (IRE) Owner Middleham Park Racing XXXV Form 0000-10 D Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough Sponsored by Middleham Park Racing Breeder Mrs B. McCullagh

Pat Cosgrave

9-7 (4)

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets. He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Chiefofchiefs at 28-1 when 12th of 19 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) last month. A winner on the all-weather before that and the return to 7f will suit. Official BHA Rating 95

Silvestre De Sousa

Thore Hammer Hansen (5)

ALEMARATALYOUM (IRE) (14) 6 9-5 (16)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Heart of Ice (IRE) Owner Mrs J. Morley Form 1365-04 D Trainer Stuart Williams, Newmarket Sponsored by Breeder Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG Tote

YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, BLACK cap, YELLOW star. Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Deep Intrigue when fourth of 6 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f last month. He is 1lb lower than when fourth in this last year. Official BHA Rating 93

BURIDAN (FR) (9)

B g Choisir (AUS) - Lady McKell (IRE) Owner Al Shaqab Racing Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder S.C.A. La Perrigne

Jason Hart

9-5 (13)

Form 21010-6 Sponsored by Haras De Bouquetot

NER

UN NON-R SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel.

Winner of five races at 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Barbill when sixth of 8 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 6f last month. Doubtful runner today. Official BHA Rating 93

DIRTY RASCAL (IRE) (14)

B c Acclamation - Refusetolisten (IRE) Owner Mr Charlie Rosier & Mrs Julia Rosier Trainer Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn Breeder Rosetown Bloodstock & E. McEvoy

9-4 (15)

Form 52315-0 D Sponsored by The Pheasant Inn

YELLOW, PINK star and star on cap. He has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 14l behind Chiefofchiefs at 40-1 when last of 19 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) last month. He Tom Marquand could be a little high in the ratings to play a major role here. Official BHA Rating 92

NO HORSE

AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY

COMIN’ THROUGH (AUS) (14) 7 9-2 (3)

B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Mica’s Pride (AUS) Owner Breen, Walsh, Horncastle, Kilburn & Gut Form 0006-63 D Trainer George Scott, Newmarket Sponsored by George Scott Racing Breeder Go Bloodstock

DARK BLUE, WHITE stripe, halved sleeves and star on cap. Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 2f on good ground. Third of 6 behind Deep Intrigue beaten 1l at 15-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month. He could build on that promising performance off the same mark. Official BHA Rating 90

REPUTATION (IRE) (295)

B g Royal Applause - Semaphore Owner Fulbeck Horse Syndicate Ltd Trainer Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd

9-1

(1)

Form 240000- C

ORANGE and EMERALD GREEN diabolo, halved sleeves, ORANGE cap, EMERALD GREEN diamond. Winner of five races at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 7l behind Enjazaat at 10-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f in September last year. Has done well here in the past and is interesting having his first run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 89

Harry Bentley

DREAM TODAY (IRE) (18)

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Macheera (IRE) Owner Melbourne 10 Racing Form Trainer Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn Breeder Ballylinch Stud

David Egan

9-1 (9)

226003 D

ORANGE, DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE diamonds, DARK BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE diamonds. Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground. Third of 10 behind Chairmanoftheboard beaten 4l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good) last month. He steps up in trip now off a 2lb lower mark Dougie Costello and has the potential to get involved at the finish. Official BHA Rating 89

(FR) (12)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Marasima (IRE) Owner The Markazi Partnership Trainer David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder S.C. H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs

9-0 (7)

Form 6016-04 D

EMERALD GREEN, BEIGE braces, striped sleeves, BEIGE cap. Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Glasses Up when fourth of 6 at 4-1 last time out at Ayr over 1m last month. He has won over this trip before and the booking of James Doyle catches the eye. Official BHA Rating 88

COUNT OTTO (IRE) (18)

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Dessert Flower Owner Count Otto Partnership Trainer Amanda Perrett, Pulborough Breeder Noel Finegan

5 8-13 (14)

(IRE) Form 524336 C Sponsored by Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables

EMERALD GREEN, RED stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves. Winner of five races at 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Chairmanoftheboard when sixth of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good) last month. Only beaten a neck at Newmarket before that and shortlisted here. Official BHA Rating 87

James Doyle

MUNTADAB (IRE) (3)

Jim Crowley

8 8-13 (6)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Chibola (ARG) Owner Fell & High Hopes Partnership Form 00-0322 D BF Trainer Roger Fell, Nawton Sponsored by Phoenix Fabrics Breeder Mrs James Wigan

PURPLE, WHITE diamond, hooped sleeves. Has won ten races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten a nose by Gabrial The Wire when second of 6 at 15-8fav on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f earlier this month. Looks to quickly gain some compensation. Official BHA Rating 87

Ben Curtis

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TINTORETTO (IRE) (24)

5 8-12 (10)

B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Fanacanta (IRE) Owner Whitehouse Stable Syndicate Form 560-511 D Trainer Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn Sponsored by The Pheasant Inn Breeder Highfort Stud

PINK, MAUVE stars, hooped sleeves, quartered cap. He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 3-1 at Kempton over 7f on his latest outing last month, beating May Sonic by 1 1/2l. Has thrived since joining Tom Ward and now goes in search of a hat-trick with Oisin Murphy booked. Official BHA Rating 86

14 CORAZON

ESPINADO (IRE) (28) 5 8-11 (12)

B h Iffraaj - Three Decades (IRE) Owner Mr Robert Moss Trainer Simon Dow, Epsom Breeder M. P. & R. J. Coleman

Form 42-1365 CD Sponsored by Simon Dow

BROWN, LIGHT BLUE seams and armlets, LIGHT BLUE and BROWN hooped cap. Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 1f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Lady Bowthorpe when fifth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m last month. Only 3lb higher than when winning this last year and considered. Official BHA Rating 85

Oisin Murphy

Andrea Atzeni

KNOWING GLANCE (IRE) (25) 5 8-7 (2)

B g Kodiac - Shaunaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Princess (IRE) Owner POSH JOHN 11 Trainer Richard Fahey, Malton Breeder Mrs B. Gardiner

Form

30-0113 D

GREY and ORANGE stripes, GREY sleeves, ORANGE stars, GREY cap, ORANGE star. He has won four times at 7f on good to firm and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind Godhead beaten 1l at 40-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f last month. That was a pleasing reappearance and could figure if transferring that form to turf. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/6/2020 it was reported that the horse hung left handed under pressure. Official BHA Rating 81

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(IRE) (271)

B g Kodiac - Quickstyx Owner Mrs Fitri Hay Trainer Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe Breeder Patrick Cassidy

Paddy Mathers

8-2 (11)

Form 462340- C D Sponsored by JMH Group

PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap. He has won three times from 6f to 1m on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Leader Writer when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m in October last year. Drops back in trip now off an ever-decreasing rating. Official BHA Rating 74

Joey Haynes

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race - 1.50 THE INVESTEC WOODCOTE EBF STAKES (CONDITIONS RACE) (CLASS 2) (PLUS 10 RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12450 to the winning horse The second to receive £3728, the third £1864, the fourth £932 and the fifth £466. for two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, June 29th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 2nd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 9lb Penalties, a winner of a race 5lb. INVESTEC has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of INVESTEC. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. 9 entries at £100. - Closed June 29th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9712; Second £3246; Third £1622; Fourth £812; Fifth £406. (Penalty Value £12450) A SS SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race - 2.25 THE INVESTEC SURREY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £14461 to the winning horse The second to receive £5482, the third £2743, the fourth £1366, the fifth £685 and the sixth £344. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 29th and pay £127 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 2nd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 6lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb. INVESTEC has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of INVESTEC. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 11 entries at £127. - Closed June 29th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11363; Second £4664; Third £2333; Fourth £1165; Fifth £584; Sixth £291. (Penalty Value £14461.05) A SS SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race - 3.00 THE INVESTEC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4660, the third £2330, the fourth £1165, the fifth £582 and the sixth £292. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 29th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 2nd. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after June 27th, 2020, for each race won 6lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. INVESTEC has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of INVESTEC. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 21 entries at £125. Closed June 29th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12140; Second £4058; Third £2028; Fourth £1015; Fifth £508; Sixth £253. (Penalty Value £15562.50) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race - 3.40 THE INVESTEC OAKS (CLASS 1) (Group 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £141775 to the winning horse The second to receive £53750, the third £26900, the fourth £13400, the fifth £6725 and the sixth £3375. for three yrs old fillies only. Enter by noon, June 29th and pay £5000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 2nd. Weights: 9st each NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at closing. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before entries close merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible.. INVESTEC has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of INVESTEC. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. (Please refer to the Special Notice published under Announcements on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site). 11 entries at £5000. - Closed June 29th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £111400; Second £45725; Third £22875; Fourth £11425; Fifth £5725; Sixth £2850. (Penalty Value £141775) A SS SEE PAGE 41 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race - 4.15 THE PRINCESS ELIZABETH STAKES (CLASS 1) (Sponsored by Investec) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23080 to the winning horse The second to receive £8750, the third £4379, the fourth £2181, the fifth £1094 and the sixth £549. for three yrs old fillies only. Enter by noon, June 29th and pay £407 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 2nd. Weights: 9st each Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. INVESTEC has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of INVESTEC. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 9 entries at £407. - Closed June 29th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £18136; Second £7444; Third £3724; Fourth £1860; Fifth £932; Sixth £464. (Penalty Value £23080.97) A SS SEE PAGE 47 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race - 4.55 THE INVESTEC DERBY (CLASS 1) (Group 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £283550 to the winning horse The second to receive £107500, the third £53800, the fourth £26800, the fifth £13450 and the sixth £6750. for three yrs old colts and fillies only. Enter by noon, June 29th and pay £10000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 2nd. Weights: Colts 9st; fillies 8st 11lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at closing. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before entries close merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible.. INVESTEC has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of INVESTEC. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. (Please refer to the Special Notice published under Announcements on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site). 17 entries at £10000. - Closed June 29th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £222800; Second £91450; Third £45750; Fourth £22850; Fifth £11450; Sixth £5700. (Penalty Value £283550) A SS SEE PAGE 57 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race - 5.35 THE INVESTEC ZEBRA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2796, the third £1398, the fourth £699, the fifth £349 and the sixth £175. for four 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). £75 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 2nd. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after June 27th, 2020, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. PLEASE NOTE: THE BHA HAS GIVEN PERMISSION FOR THE WINNING RIDER OF THE 2020 INVESTEC DERBY TO GIVE UP HIS/ HER RIDE IN THIS RACE SHOULD HE/SHE SO WISH. INVESTEC has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of INVESTEC. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 26 entries at £75. Closed June 29th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7284; Second £2435; Third £1217; Fourth £609; Fifth £305; Sixth £152. (Penalty Value £9337.50) SS SEE PAGE 67 FOR THIS RACE.

TODAY’S

OFFICIALS STEWARDS

Chief Steward: Shaun Parker Steward’s Panel Chair: John Paxman Sam Angell, Josie Brown, Cody Watkins, Richard Westropp

STARTERS

Robert Supple & James Stenning

JUDGE

Nick Bostock

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Graham Ford

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Mel Baker, Lisa Cook, Christopher Maiden, Vince McKevitt, Stuart Shilston, Darren Stone & Jeremy Willis

VETERINARY OFFICERS

Sally Taylor & Amy Hawthorn

VETERINARY SURGEONS

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. Svend Kold, Dr Med Vet, CUEW, RFP, M.R.C.V.S., RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery (Orthapaedics)

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen & Dr Peter Johnson

COMMENTATOR

Simon Holt

REGIONAL HEAD OF RACING & CLERK OF THE COURSE Andrew Cooper ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE COURSE

Daniel Cooper

OWNERS & TRAINERS LIAISON MANAGER

Amy Bone

REGIONAL ESTATES MANAGER Craig Williamson DEPUTY ESTATES MANAGER

Chris Youngs

REGIONAL HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Stuart Dorn

EPSOM DOWNS RACECOURSE COMMITTEE

Julia Budd (Chairman), Clare Balding, Darby Dennis, Alex Frost, Katie Kershaw, Simon Philip, Tim Syder

GENERAL MANAGER

Simon Durrant

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