Fifth Race 4.10PM

THE L’ORMARINS KING’S PLATE GLORIOUS STAKES (Group 3)

Class 1. One mile about four furlongs (11f abt 218yds), for four yrs old and upwards

Estimated Total Value: Total prize fund £100000. Penalty Value £56710.

Owners Prize Money: Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570; Fifth £2290; Sixth £1140. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

No Horse Age Weight Draw

1 HAMISH (GB) (20)

7 9-6 (3)

B g Motivator - Tweed (Sakhee (USA)) Jockey: Tom Marquand

Owner: Mr B. Haggas

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: J. B. Haggas

Sponsor: Brook Taverner

Colours: WHITE, RED braces, BLACK cap.

Form: 1212-11 D

Won eight races from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 4-9fav in the Group 3 John Smith’s Silver Cup at York over 1m 6f (good to soft) last month, beating Scriptwriter by a head. Hard to beat. Official BHA Rating 117

2 CANDLEFORD (IRE) (54)

B g Kingman - Dorcas Lane (Norse Dancer (IRE))

Owner: Barnane Stud

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Barnane Stud Ltd

5 9-3 (1)

Jockey: James Doyle

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and RED (halved), EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap.

Form: 00433-3 D BF

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Third of 4 behind Peripatetic beaten 3l at 6-4fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) in June. Usually runs his race but Hamish is the yard’s chief hope. Official BHA Rating 107

3

EPIC POET (IRE) (13)

4 9-3 (4)

B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Sagaciously (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Jockey: Sean Levey

Owner: White Birch Farm & Mr Brook Johnson

Trainer: Freddie & Martyn Meade, Manton

Breeder: George Kent

Sponsor: Hadleigh Property Group

Colours: DARK GREEN, LIGHT GREEN yoke and armlets, DARK GREEN cap.

Form: 31322-6

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good to soft ground. Finished 12l behind Al Aasy when last of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (good) last month. A Listed winner in France so capable of leaving that moderate British debut behind him. Official BHA Rating 104

4 HARD ONE TO PLEASE (IRE) (41)

Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Alyssum (IRE) (New Approach (IRE))

Owner: Vasby Hast AB

Trainer: Ms Annike Hansen, Norway

Breeder: Lodge Park Stud

4 9-3 (6)

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Colours: DARK GREEN and WHITE check, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN cap.

Form: 16111-3 D

Winner of four races between 1m-1m4f in Scandinavia, including a Group 3 at Bro Park last autumn. Third when 7/10fav behind Captain Chorus in a Listed race over 1m4f at Ovrevoll in June. Interesting runner but it will be surprising if he is good enough. Official BHA Rating 104

5 JACK DARCY (IRE) (20)

4 9-3 (2)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Pretty Face (Rainbow Quest (USA)) Jockey: Neil Callan

Owner: Gascoigne,Williams,Vincent,Burns,3D

Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe

Breeder: Bernard Cooke

Sponsor: 3D Trans Limited

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE stripes, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, quartered cap.

Form: 2540-55

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Oneforthegutter when fifth of 7 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. Solid fourth in the Gordon Stakes at this meeting last year but not at that level subsequently Official BHA Rating 101

6 TEUMESSIAS FOX (IRE) (20)

4 9-3

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Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Princess Serena (USA) (Unbridled’s Song (USA)) Jockey: Ryan Moore

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Roundhill Stud

Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star

Form: 00-1104 D

Won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 13l behind Hamish when fourth of 5 at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 John Smith’s Silver Cup Stakes at York over 1m 6f (good to soft) last month. Has to take that winner on again. Official BHA Rating 102

7 MIMIKYU (GB) (27)

4 9-0 (5)

B f Dubawi (IRE) - Montare (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Jockey: Frankie Dettori

Owner: Mr George Strawbridge

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: George Strawbridge

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop.

Form: 1010-23 D

She has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 8 behind Poptronic beaten 2 3/4l at 11-4 on her latest outing in the Group 2 bet365 Lancashire Oaks at Haydock over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. Quality filly who gets weight. Official BHA Rating 108

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.

Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min 34.30 secs Record Time: 2 min 31.39 secs

BETTING FORECAST EVENS Hamish (GB), 9-2 Candleford (IRE), 6-1 Mimikyu (GB), 14-1 Hard One To Please (IRE), 18-1 Epic Poet (IRE), Teumessias Fox (IRE), 22-1 Jack Darcy (IRE)

Race Result

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

2022 WINNER: REBEL’S ROMANCE (IRE) 4 9 3 William Buick 4-5 (Charlie Appleby) 8 ran STEWARDS NOTED:

JACK DARCY:Following its run on 15/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.