2:52pm The Best of British Events Foundation Stakes (Listed Race

THE BEST OF BRITISH EVENTS FOUNDATION STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

One mile about two furlongs (9f abt 197yds), for three yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £52500. Penalty Value £29772.75. Owners Prize Money: Winner £23394; Second £9602; Third £4804; Fourth £2399; Fifth £1202; Sixth £599. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

No Horse Age Weight Draw

1 FOX TAL (GB) (18)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Maskunah (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

5 9-2 (6)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Form: 025333 D

Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good to firm ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 5 behind Hamish beaten 3/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing in the Group Three September Stakes at Kempton over 1m 4f earlier this month. Shouldn’t be far away. Official BHA Rating 109

2 HARROVIAN (GB) (13)

B g Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) - Alma Mater (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

5 9-2 (3)

Jockey: Frankie Dettori

Owner: HH Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed Racing Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Breeder: Miss K. Rausing Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star. Form: 02-0231 D

He has won four times at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. A winner at 7-2 at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Sinjaari by a head. Has improved again this year and can get involved. Official BHA Rating 109

3 MIGRATION (IRE) (32)

B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Caribbean Ace (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))

5 9-2 (4)

Jockey: William Buick

Owner: Gail Brown Racing (IX) Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough Breeder: Ms C. Peddie Sponsor: Shinco Racing Limited Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PURPLE hoop and diamond on cap. Form: 125/-411 CD

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Won on his latest outing when 3-1fav at York over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Sinjaari by a neck. Has also won here this season. Highly progressive type and has good claims. Official BHA Rating 106

4 TYSON FURY (GB) (11)

Ch c Iffraaj - Za Za Zoom (IRE) (Le Vie Dei Colori) Owner: Balasuriya,CookCunningham,Gowing,Spencer Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket Breeder: Scuderia Archi Romani Sponsor: Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd

4 9-2 (5)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Colours: WHITE, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap. Form: 01-4033

Successful twice at 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Third of 6 behind Title beaten 4 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Drops in trip but more is needed. Official BHA Rating 97

5 VICTORY CHIME (IRE) (11)

B g Campanologist (USA) - Patuca (Teofilo (IRE)) Owner: Mr A. Nevin Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: M. Downey & Kildaragh Stud Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd Colours: BLACK, WHITE chevron, sleeves and diamond on cap. Form: 200021 CD

Has won ten races from 1m 2f to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. A winner at 3-1 at Chester over 1m 2f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Spirit Dancer by 3/4l. Faces a tougher task this time. Official BHA Rating 106

6 9-2 (8)

Jockey: Hector Crouch

6 WEST END CHARMER (IRE) (460)

B h Nathaniel (IRE) - Solar Midnight (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA))

5 9-2 (2)

Jockey: Joe Fanning

Owner: Mr Martin McHale Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder: Niarchos Family Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE hooped cap. Form: 1/401/13- D

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 14 behind Scarlet Dragon beaten 2l at 4-1fav on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to soft) in June last year. Unbeaten at this trip and not ruled out. Official BHA Rating 109

7 KING VEGA (GB) (15)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Moi Meme (Teofilo (IRE))

3 8-11 (1)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Owner: Apollo Racing & DTA Racing Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Fortescue Bloodstock Sponsor: Tote Colours: MAROON, DARK BLUE chevrons, MAROON cap, DARK BLUE star. Form: 220-251 CD

8 PEROTTO (GB) (25)

Ch g New Bay - Tschierschen (IRE) (Acclamation) Owner: Halcyon Thoroughbreds Trainer: Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury Breeder: China Horse Club International Ltd Sponsor: Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd Colours: PURPLE, WHITE chevron, striped sleeves. Form: 110435 C

He has won four times from 5f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Lavender’s Blue when fifth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) last month. Drops in grade and not dismissed on his first run at this trip. Official BHA Rating 110

3 8-11 (7)

Jockey: Jason Watson

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Hood worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min 3.00 secs Record Time: 2 min 2.81 secs BETTING FORECAST 11-4 Migration (IRE), 4-1 Perotto (GB), 9-2 Harrovian (GB), 11-2 Fox Tal (GB), 6-1 King Vega (GB), 8-1 Victory Chime (IRE), 10-1 West End Charmer (IRE), 33-1 Tyson Fury (GB)

Race Result

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Distances: 1-2 ........... 2-3 ........... 3-4 ........... Time: Min . Secs

2020 WINNER: ANNA NERIUM 5 8 11 Sean Levey 10-1 (Richard Hannon) 8 ran

R ace Summary

A strong race on paper, with most of the runners in good form and plenty still looking capable of better. KING VEGA has returned from a gelding operation looking much more polished, posting a good fifth in Group company before easily breaking his maiden here last time, and the three-year-old is taken to finally deliver on some of his early juvenile promise. Migration has proven progressive in handicaps this year and shouldn’t have any issues operating at this level, while Harrovian has also stepped up recently and cannot be dismissed. Win: King Vega Danger: Migration