Haydock Park Racecard – Saturday 9th September

Betfair Sprint Cup Day at Haydock Park has finally arrived – and the whole team is delighted that you have joined us!

Today marks one of the biggest events in our fixture list and is a date that we look forward to all summer long.

Ran over six furlongs and worth £400,000, the Group One Betfair Sprint Cup attracts some of the most exciting sprinters from across England and Ireland to Merseyside. The legendary Tin Man won the race back in 2018, while last year’s renewal saw Minzaal emerge victorious

This year we welcome the mighty Shaquille to Haydock Park, fresh from his last win at Newmarket in the July Cup earlier this summer While the Julie Camacho-trained three-year-old is set to go off favourite, he’ll face stiff competition from the likes of Mill Stream and Believing, both of whom were supplemented for a chance in the race earlier this week

A further seven top-quality races will also take place throughout the afternoon, culminating with the Her Highness Sheikha Bint Mubarak Cup, a race for Arabian horses. This unique race offers something really different and I highly recommend that you stick around to watch the action unfold

Betfair are supporting all of the races on today’s main card, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank them and their team for their ongoing partnership with the racecourse. We wish them all a wonderful day with us.

It’s hard to believe that after today, we have just three more fixtures on the flat before the end of this year’s season It’s certainly been one to remember and we are proud to host so many top-class events here at Haydock Park

As always, I’d like to thank you all for joining us today – we wish you a wonderful afternoon and very much look forward to the next time we see you.

Warm wishes,

Molly Dingwall General Manager

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NORTH WEST SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Regional Director North West

Dickon White

Finance Director - West

Roy Barker

General Manager

Molly Dingwall

Regional Head of Operations –

North West

Stephen Mansfield

Regional Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course – Haydock Park

Kirkland Tellwright

Regional Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course – Aintree

Sulekha Varma

Communications Lead – West

Grant Rowley

Regional General Manager – Catering

Lee Dennan

Head of Hospitality – West

Claire Leonard

Head of Conference and Events – West

Charlotte Jones

Sales Service Manager

Lucy McCaffrey

Marketing Manager

James Rennard

Owners Liaison Manager

Vikki Mason

Head Groundsman

Stephen Fyles

Catering General Manager

Stuart Griffin

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Dickon White

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Kirkland Tellwright

Chairman

Nick Bannister

Committee Members

Christopher Clay, Tim Crutchley, Rosie Curran, Graham Dagnall, Conor McGinn MP, Gary Middlebrook, Simon Raine

Stewards

Greg Pearson (Chief Steward)

Caroline Robinson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Tom Evetts, Nathan Green, Helen Kinsella, Robert McCarthy

Starters

Stuart Turner, Seamus O’Neill

Judge

Nick Bostock

Clerk Of The Scales

Michael Roberts

Veterinary Officer

Graham Potts

Veterinary Surgeons

Dr Kate Sumner, Dr Sue Taylor & Dr Richard Owen

Medical Officers

Dr John Edwards, Dr Mike Unwin & Dr John Murray

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Melanie Swarbrick, Lisa Cook, Joanna Vickers, Louise Neale, Joe O’Gorman, Jane Southam

Betting Ring Managers

Darren Irving

Commentator

Stewart Machin

Raceday Presenter

Gordon Brown

Handicapper

Stewart Copeland

HAYDOCK PARK RACECOURSE

2 CENTENARY STAND GROUND FLOOR

- THE WINNING POST, SANDON BAR LANCASTER SUITE, CHASERS BAR

PADDOCK

3

FIRST FLOOR

PREMIER LOUNGE

HORSESHOE SUITE, WINE RACK

COOLE’S KITCHEN

SECOND FLOORHARRY’S BISTRO PREMIER SUITE

TOMMY WHITTLE STAND GROUND FLOOR

JUBILEE SUITE, BAR CHAMPAGNE, BAR

KAUTO STAR

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

FOURTH FLOOR

KAUTO

HOSPITALITY BOXES 1-11

LEVERHULME ROOMS 1-3

HOSPITALITY BOXES 12-22 DAVIES ROOMS 1-2

HOSPITALITY BOXES 23-29 THE BOARDROOM

Haydock Park has made substantial practical changes to our facilities to ensure we follow all mandatory disability requirements, which include the following:

Inclusion of induction loops installed in suites and bars

Braille being included on the majority of our signage

Improvements to disabled viewing areas

Suite doors being widened

Lowering of betting facilities to improve access

Viewing balconies improved for wheelchair access

The introduction of a disabled lift

Changes to existing lifts to allow wheelchair operation

Increasing disabled car parking access

Widening car parking spaces and installing appropriate signage

Additional centrally located disabled toilets

Modification of existing toilets to allow ambulant disabled access (including widening cubicles, installation of grab rails, lengthening mirrors, adjusting flush mechanisms, adjustments to door locking facilities and washbasin and handles)

Refuge areas constructed in case of fire (including the installation of a 2-way communication system with the on-site control room to each point)

Additional Evac chairs

Changes to health and safety procedures to protect disabled persons

Changes in admissions policy in respect of disabled persons (i.e., allowing carers in free of charge)

ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES

Accessible viewing facilities are located:

Makerfield Stand

First floor, Final Furlong Bar

Centenary Stand

First floor, Horseshoe Suite

Tommy Whittle Stand

First floor, Kauto Star Suite

Accessible toilet facilities can be located in:

Grandstand and Paddock

Ground floor by Sprint Cup Bar

Makerfield Stand

Ground floor by Sports Bar

Centenary Stand

Ground floor by Guinness Bar, first floor in Horseshoe Bar and second floor in the Premier Suite

Tommy Whittle Stand

Ground floor in Jubilee suite, first floor in Kauto Star suite, second floor in private boxes, third floor in private boxes and fourth floor in private boxes

Lowered Service Counters

Lowered service counters are available in the Be Friendly, Grandstand and Paddock, Centenary and Tommy Whittle stands and in the betting facilities

Induction Loops

Induction Loops are available in the Be Friendly, Grandstand and Paddock, Centenary and Tommy Whittle stands

NEED TO KNOW MORE

Want to know about Racing Language, Hints & Tips, New to Racing, Betting information and much, much more visit our website below or scan our QR code.

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CATERING FACILITIES

PREMIER LOUNGE

Premier Lounge

Full bar and freshly made dishes of the day including pizza, salads, sharing platters

Premier Bar Full Bar

COUNTY STAND

Sandon Suite

Full Bar, including Draught Carling and Worthington’s

Horseshoe Suite

Full Bar, including Draught Carling and Worthington’s

Coolies Bar & Grill

Selection of deli offers

The Moët Champagne Bar

Wine & Champagne

Jubilee Bar

Full Bar, including Draught Carling and Worthington’s

Paddock Club Full Bar

The Wine Rack Full Bar

BE FRIENDLY STAND

Be Friendly Café Open

Be Friendly Bar Open

GRANDSTAND AND PADDOCK

The Makerfield Lawn

The Potting Sheds Full Bar

Sprint Cup Bar/The Weighed Inn

Full bar / Hot and cold beverages /

Selection of award winning

great north pies

Sports Bar Full Bar

Final Furlong Bar Full Bar

Oaks Bar Full Bar

Cue Card Bar Full Bar

PADDOCK

NEW: Gin Garden Bar Full Bar

Paddock Club Full Bar

Paddock Coffee

Serving a selection of seasonal coffees

RACECARD EXPLAINED

7 MINZAAL (IRE) (27) 23-3012

4 9-5 (7)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Pardoven (IRE) Jim Crowley Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Owen Burrows,

TIMEFORMVIEWHadafewoftoday’srivalsbehindwhenwinningastrongrenewaloftheGroup3HackwoodatNewburyinJuly Betteredthat whensecondtoNunthorpewinnerHighfieldPrincessinPrixMauricedeGheestatDeauville.Bigplayer.

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

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

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

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

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

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

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

d = Disqualified

Bold form

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

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

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

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

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

5. JOCKEYS

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

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)

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

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

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

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

Lambourn Ringfort Stud Sponsor

CODE OF CONDUCT

As part of our joint commitment to each other and the communities in which we operate, all racegoers should be aware of the Code of Conduct and observe the following whilst at our Racecourse.

For the safety of other racegoers and racecourse staff, please consider wearing a face covering in busy indoor areas or outside where social distancing cannot be maintained.

If you feel you may be experiencing any of the recognised symptoms of Covid-19, please put on a face covering and speak to a member of staff in a well ventilated area. It is best to travel home if it is safe to do so

Regularly wash your hands, use hand sanitiser and avoid touching your face and dispose of any used tissues appropriately.

Familiarise yourself with your entry point and the location of amenities within the racecourse.

We are operating a cashless event. On-course bookmakers/pool betting operators may accept cash

Enjoy the vast amounts of space around the racecourse and avoid congregating in busy areas (for example, along the rail or by the Winning Post).

Make sure all walkways, corridors and doorways etc are clear before you walk through.

Follow all signage and the instructions of staff, officials or any emergency service personnel present at the racecourse.

Make sure other members of your group have read and understood these guidelines.

Thank you so much for your continued support and co-operation

We hope you have a wonderful day with us

ANNUAL MEMBERS NEWSLETTER

Betfair Sprint Cup Day is here again and welcome to all our members on the highlight of the flat season here at Haydock Park.

Today, Shaquille bids to complete a threesome of Group 1 victories following wins in the Commonwealth Cup and July Cup There are many challengers abound, headed by Saint Lawrence and Regional for the upwardly mobile Ed Bethell yard who is enjoying a stellar season.The race has been won by some superstars of the sprinting division prior to today with Be Friendly, Green Desert (1986), Danehill (1989), Dayjur (1990), Dream Ahead (2011) and Harry Angel (2017) Even the mighty Lochsong has been beaten in this contest 30 years ago

The supporting card is also festooned with quality the Betfair Ascendant stakes was won by none other than subsequent King George hero Pyledriver previously We also have Group 3 action in the Superior Mile and two exceptionally competitive 14 furlong handicaps for your enjoyment.

We also have the Be Friendly Handicap. The race is named after the inaugural winner of the Sprint Cup, back when it was run in November Richard Fahey actually trained his first winner in this race 32 years ago

It gives me great pleasure to announce that two viewing boxes are available high up in the County Stand which give a wonderful vista of the racecourse, as well as your exclusive seating area and designated zone within the Grandstand. I am delighted to tell you that work is already underway in formulating the Annual Badgeholder package for 2024 and details will follow in due course.

Haydock Park in the latter half of the year is always an exciting place to be We race again in just 20 days’ time, and it is just 11 weeks until our National Hunt highlight of the year, the Betfair Chase

Iwishyouallanenjoyableandsuccessfulafternoons racing

STEPHEN DARBYSHIRE Annual Members Representative

THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE SUPERIOR MILE

STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Dascombe (30 wins from 233 runners, 13%) runs MISTY GREY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (13 wins from 59 runners, 22%) runs CHINDIT

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: ZOOLOGY trained by H Eustace, SIR BUSKER trained by W Knight, LIGHT INFANTRY trained by D M Simcock & REGAL REALITY trained by Sir M Stoute - all Newmarket, 191 miles.

TIMEFORMVIEWAddedaListedracetohistallyonhisreappearanceinMayandexcelledhimselfwhenrunner-upinthe Lockingeherelaterthatmonth.Notinquitethesameformsincebutreturntothistripwillsuit.

4

INFANTRY (FR) (27) 6-30233

Br Ch c Fast Company (IRE) - Lights On Me

O

& Light Infantry Partnership

B Barbara Moser

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice at Group 1 level in France last summer and consistent in good companythis time around,againplacedinPrixJacquesleMaroisatDeauvillelasttime.Shouldtakeallthebeating.

5 MISTY GREY (IRE) (21) 43-0405

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Chinese White (IRE)

O Barbara & Alick Richmond

B Skymarc Farm

TIMEFORMVIEWCreditableeffortsbothstartspriortolatest(whenraceprobablycametoosoon)inHungerfordStakes atNewbury Hasabittofind,though,particularlygivenhe’smoreeffectiveonAW

6 POINT LYNAS (IRE) (16) 162202 D

Br B g Iffraaj - Initially

O Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatNewcastleinMarchandhascontinuedingoodnick,findingonlyonetoogoodinacompetitive handicapatYorklasttime.Needstouphisgameifhe’stocompeteinthishighergrade,though.

7 SIR BUSKER (IRE) (168) 513-200 D

Br B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Street Kitty (IRE) Ben Curtis J

O Kennet Valley Syndicates XI Racing William Knight, Newmarket T

B Ms Ann Foley Oakman Group PLC S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartsortwhowasoutofsortswhenlastseeninDubai5monthsago.Claimsonhisbestformandmay needtherun.

8 ZOOLOGY (GB) (77) 10-142

Br B c Zoustar (AUS) - Peach Melba

3 9-0 (7)

Fallon J

O Qatar Racing and Ciaron Maher Bloodstock Harry Eustace, Newmarket

LIGHT INFANTRY is highly likeable and ran up to his best when third in a French Group 1 last time so, down in grade, he’s very much the one to beat. Chindit could pose a threat and there’s scope for further improvement from Zoology

TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR

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Kindly Sponsored by

THE GETDAILYREWARDSWITH BETFAIR HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £40630, 2nd £20320, 3rd £10160, 4th £5080, 5th £2540, 6th £1270. (PenaltyValue £51540)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): W Haggas (46 wins from 186 runners, 25%) runs LORDSHIP & NAQEEB

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (15 wins from 47 runners, 32%) runs DAVIDEO

FANCYTHAT: A Balding won this race in 2016 and 2019 The stable runs THE GOAT today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: DENMARK trained by A O’Brien, Ireland.

colours no horse

1 DENMARK (GB) (14) 12-52

Br B c Camelot - Board Meeting (IRE) James Doyle

O D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg

B Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedfollowingdebutmaidensuccessatNaas(1m)13monthsagoandproducedhisbesteffortyet(blinkered)whenfinishingclearsecond toMiddleEarthinlastmonth’sMelroseHandicap(13.8f)atYork.Hastoenterthereckoningfrom5lbhighermarkonthatevidence.

2 NAQEEB (IRE) (17) 3221

Br B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Aghareed (USA)

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSuperbly-bredcolt(closelyrelatedtotop-classpairBaaeedandHukum).EdgedoutlateonbysubsequentMelrosewinnerMiddleEarthonthirdstartat Newmarket(12f)inJulyanddulywentoneplacebetterwhenrouting8rivalsatKempton(12f)17daysago

3 DAVIDEO (GB) (14) 02-1010

(8)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Here To Eternity (USA) Rob Hornby J

O Al Shaqab Racing & Valmont Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Miss K. Rausing R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCruciallysettledbetterthanhedidatRoyalAscotwhenseeingoffanext-time-outwinneratNewmarket(12f)inJuly. Trailedinlastof13intheMelroseatYorksubsequentlythough,andhe’llneedtoleavethatwellbehindtofeature. TFRHHHII BHA99

4 LORDSHIP (GER) (14) 221114 CD BF

Br Ch g Lord of England (GER) - La Caldera

O Ian & Christine Beard & Family

9-2 (5)

Adam Farragher (3) J

William Haggas, Newmarket T

B R. Lerner Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedatarateofknotsinmiddledistancehandicapsthissummer,completingquick-firehat-trick(allunderthisrider)over C&DinJulyWinningrunendedwhenfourthintheMelroseatYorksincebutemergedwithcreditgivenhemissedthebreak.

S

TIMEFORMVIEWCracksmancoltwhoregisteredawide-marginsuccesstacklingheavygroundforthefirsttimeatGoodwood(12f)lastmonth.Couldn’t replicatethatbackonmuchfastergroundwhenbehindacoupleoftheseintheMelroseandconditionsonthequickersideagainhere.

6 EDGE OF DARKNESS (IRE) (14) 3-61110

Br Ch g Australia - Forces of Darkness (IRE)

O Kingsley Park 30

HHHII BHA93

(3)

Andrew Breslin (3) J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B C. O. P. Hanbury Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTypicalimproving3-y-oforthisyard,postingacareer-besteffortwhencompletinghat-trickofhandicapvictoriesatNewmarket(12f)on penultimatestartlastmonth.StruggledupinclassintheMelrose(13.8f)latestandheneedstopulloutmoretocomeoutontophere.

TFRHHIII BHA84

7 FRENCH INVASION (IRE) (15) 113002 8-3 (2)

Br B c Le Havre (IRE) - Jumooh Joe Fanning J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Sunderland Holdings Inc The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORMVIEWTakingwinnerondebutatKemptoninJanuarybeforefollowingupunderapenaltyatLingfieldamonthlater.Neverfiredfirst2startsonturfthis summerbutrightbackontrackwhensecondatNewmarket(12f,goodtofirm)15daysago Certainlyhasthephysiqueforbetterstill.Upintrip TFRHHHII BHA82

8 BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS (GER) (15) 60-1212 BF 8-2 (1)

Br B g Protectionist (GER) - Batya (IRE)

O Middleham Park Racing XXXV

Luke Morris J

Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T

B Gestut Am Schlossgarten Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWTypicalimprovingstayinghandicapperforthisyardwhodoubledhistallyatNewbury(12f)inJuneandlookedincontrolbeforegoingmarkedly rightfinalfurlongwhensecondatFfosLas(12f,soft)2weeksago Thisunderstandablytougherbutunlikelyhe’sfinishedimproving.

TFRHHHHI BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: INVERNESS (IRE) 3 9 7 Kieran Shoemark 6-1 (Charles Hills)

Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Stewards Note:

DAVIDEO: Following its run on 26/8/2023 it was reported that the horse missed the break.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Naqeeb (IRE), 7-2 Denmark (GB), 11-2 Lordship (GER), 15-2 Blindedbythelights (GER), 17-2 Davideo (GB), 11-1 The Goat (GB), 14-1 French Invasion (IRE), 22-1 Edge of Darkness (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The impeccably bred NAQEEB wasn’t extended when bolting up at Kempton 17 days ago and,with his overall form readingverywell (runner-up behind Middle Earth on penultimate start) he’s fancied to make a bold bid now his sights are set on handicaps/upped in trip Denmark and Lordship, who both made the frame in the highly-competitive Melrose Handicap at York 2 weeks ago, are others expected to play lead roles.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NAQEEB (IRE) 2.DENMARK 3.LORDSHIP (GER)

TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2023

THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE

OLD BOROUGH CUP

HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 2)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £40630, 2nd £20320, 3rd £10160, 4th £5080, 5th £2540, 6th £1270. (PenaltyValue £51540)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): W Haggas (46 wins from 186 runners, 25%) runs POST IMPRESSIONIST

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (12 wins from 51 runners, 24%) runs POST IMPRESSIONIST

WEIGHTWATCHER: GET SHIRTY won off a handicap mark of 105, his rating is now down 5lb to 100

LONGESTTRAVELLER: CAIUS CHORISTER trained by D Menuisier, Pulborough, 232 miles.

B g Muhaarar - Prudenzia (IRE)

(GB) (36) 210-030

(GER) - Selenography

& Mr Ian Dale

3 GET SHIRTY (IRE) (14) 060050 C D

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Soccer Mom (GER)

O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

du Mont Dit Mont

TIMEFORMVIEWHadexcellent2022,withwinsinCopperHorseatRoyalAscotandOldNewtonCuphere.Hasyettohit topforminBritainthistermthoughsoothersarepreferred.

4 CAIUS CHORISTER (FR) (14) 0-22056 4

Br B f Golden Horn - Corpus Chorister (FR)

O Mr Clive Washbourn

B Clive Washbourn Shinco Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRapidimproverinhandicapslastyear,winning5inarow.Hasyettoscorethistermbutcomeshereon thebackofagoodsixthof22inEboratYork14daysago Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA99

5 EUCHEN GLEN (GB) (14) 040034 CD 10 9-4 (10)

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Jabbara (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWSeveralbigwinsinhislongcareer,includinginthiseventin2020.Postedanothersolideffortwhenfourth of22inEboratYorklasttimesoneedsconsidering.

Br B g New Bay - Levanto (IRE)

O Mr A. C. Bound Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B John O’Connor Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentsortwhowonatNewmarket(13/4m)inMay.Rarebelow-parrunwhenthirteenthof22inEbor atYork14daysagoandnosurprisetoseehimgetbackontrack.

7 SEA KING (GB) (13) 0440-21

Br Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Pamona (IRE)

O Mr Neil Boyden

TFRHHHII BHA97

4 9-2 (8)

Luke Morris J

Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T

B Highclere Stud AJN Steelstock Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyraced4-y-owhocomeshereonthebackofacareer-bestwinin4-runnerhandicapatGoodwood (12f,soft)13daysago,alwaysholdingon.Onefortheshortlist.

8 AZTEC EMPIRE (IRE) (17)

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Azanara (IRE)

O Isa Salman Al Khalifa

B Elysian Bloodstock Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA95

4 9-0 (13)

James Doyle J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWPairofall-weatherwinsatupto2matKemptonthiswinterandhascontinuedontheuponturf,necksecond of14toForzaOrtaatYork(2m)17daysagodespitenotenjoyingaclearrun.Playerdespitea3lbrise.

TFRHHHHH BHA93

POST IMPRESSIONIST (IRE) (14) 31-0000 D 4 9-0 (11)

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Island Remede

O Mr R. A. Green

B Mrs David Egan

Marquand J

Frisby Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in 2022 who got back on track when ninth of 22 in Ebor at York 14 days ago Needsconsideringoffa2lblowermark.

10 MR CURIOSITY (GB) (15) 0-53154 D

Br B g Frankel - Our Obsession (IRE)

O The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Ripon in July and in good form since, fourth of 14 in handicap at York (11.8f,goodtofirm)15daysago.Notdismissed.

11 FORZA ORTA (IRE) (17) 3-50021

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Follow A Star (IRE)

O Highbank Stud

B Highbank Stud LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysin14-runnerhandicapatYork(16.2f,goodtofirm)17daysagobyneckfromAztec Empire,alwaysholdingon.Up4lbbutheoughttobeintheshake-up.

12 NOLTON CROSS (IRE) (28) 603636

Br Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - Pandora’s Box (IRE)

O Middleham Park Racing XCII

B Lynch Bages Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Three AW wins earlier in the year and has shown he’s as effective on turf with creditable efforts

competitivehandicapsinrecentweeks,sixthatAscotlatest.Notoutofthings.

13 HALIPHON (GB) (17) 005020 D

Br B g Showcasing - Harem Lady (FR)

B Haras D’Etreham & Eric de Chambure

thoughwhententhof14toForzaOrtaatYork(2m)17daysago Needstogetbackontrack.

15 DARK ISLAND (GB) (2) 5-53220

4 8-2 (6)

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Western Pearl Mia Nicholls (7) J

O Mr Donald M. Kerr Heather Main, Wantage T

B Mr & Mrs N. Welby Caribtours Ltd. S

TIMEFORMVIEWGoodsecondoverthistripatSandownlastmonthbutapooreffortatWolverhamptononThursday. Toughracetobouncebackin.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2022: ISLAND BRAVE (IRE) 8 8 11 Gina Mangan 15-2 (Heather Main) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 13.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Aztec Empire (IRE), 15-2 Sea King (GB), Forza Orta (IRE), 17-2 Caius Chorister (FR), 10-1 Post Impressionist (IRE), 12-1 Adjuvant (IRE), Mr Curiosity (GB), 14-1 Euchen Glen (GB), 20-1 Tritonic (GB), 22-1 Get Shirty (IRE), 25-1 Haliphon (GB), 28-1 Nolton Cross (IRE), 33-1 Dark Island (GB), 50-1 La Pulga (IRE), 100-1 Enemy (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

AZTEC EMPIRE has yet to score on turf but ran a crackerwhen just edged out by Forza Orta at York last time having suffered a troubled passage and can reverse the placings on 1lb better terms. Kevin Ryan’s 5-y-o is also at the top of his game and feared most, although a solid case can also be made for Sea King, Caius Chorister and Nolton Cross in a highly competitive Old Borough Cup

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FOURTH RACE

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): W Haggas (46 wins from 186 runners, 25%) runs SACRED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (15 wins from 47 runners, 32%) runs LEZOO LONGESTTRAVELLER: THE ANTARCTIC trained by A O’Brien, Ireland.

1

(IRE) (14) 403406 D

Br Br c Muhaarar - Shimah (USA)

RACING

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerontheAW,completing6fhat-trickinListedcompanyatLingfieldinFebruary Ranhisbestraceonturfwhenthird inKing’sStandatRoyalAscotbuthehadnoexcusesbehindLezooatNewmarketlasttimeandhasamountaintoclimbhere.

2 GARRUS (IRE) (13) 0-01422 D

Br Gr g Acclamation - Queen of Power (IRE)

O Mrs Susan Roy

B Mrs Max Morris Stonegate Homes S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartgeldingwhotooktheAbernantStakesatNewmarket(6f,goodtosoft)onsecondstartthisyearRunner-upinFrenchGroup3sthe lasttwice,latterlychasinghomeMillStreamatDeauville,buthe’s0-6atthehighestlevelandlikelytocomeupshortoncemore.

3 KHAADEM (IRE) (15) 603150 D

Br Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - White Daffodil (IRE)

O Mrs Fitri Hay

B Yeomanstown Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenscoringtwiceinGroupcompanylastyearandproducedaclearcareer-bestwhenedgingoutSacredintheQueen ElizabethIIJubileeStakesatRoyalAscotinJune.However,putinhisplacebothsubsequentstartsandsimilarscenariolikelyhere.

4 REGIONAL (GB) (15) 305-115 CD

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Favulusa

O Future Champions Racing Regional

B Razza del Sole Societa Agricola SRL

TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyraced5-y-owhohasraisedhisgamethisseason,landingaYorkhandicapandListedracehere(bothat5f)priortofinishing acreditablefifthintheNunthorpe.Returntothistripisunlikelytoposeaproblemandhe’sinwithaneach-waysqueak.

5 ROHAAN (IRE) (9) 000006 CD BF

Br B g Mayson - Vive Les Rouges

9-5 (2)

O Mr Kieran McCabe & Mr Paul Byrne David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Liam Phelan

Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartonhisdayandwasafinethirdinthisracelastyearpriortolandingaGroup3atAscot.Hasn’thitthesameheights thistimeround,though,anditwouldbesomethingofasurprisewerehetoresumewinningwaysinthiscontest. TFRHIIII BHA102

6 RUN TO FREEDOM (GB) (56) 42-4102 D 5 9-5 (15)

Br B h Muhaarar - Twilight Mistress TrevorWhelan J

O Mr Godfrey Wilson Henry Candy, Wantage T

B Mrs C. R. D. Wilson Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWTookasizeablestepforwardwhenrunner-upintheBritishChampionsSprintatAscotonfinalstartof2022.Performedtoasimilarlevelwhen secondtoShaquilleatNewmarket(6f,goodtosoft)lasttime,despitelookinglessthanstraightforward,andhe’saliveeach-waycandidate TFRHHHII BHA116

7 SAINT LAWRENCE (IRE) (34) 00-6013 D 5 9-5 (14)

Br B g Al Kazeem - Affluent Luke Morris J

O Mr D. J. Deer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B D. J. and Mrs Deer Oakgrove Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWSnappedalonglosingrunwithblinkersrefittedwhenaccountingfor26rivalsintheWokinghamatRoyalAscot.ClosethirdinthePrix MauricedeGheestatDeauville(6.5f,soft)since,justbehindSpycatcher,andareproductionofthatwouldputhiminthepicture.

HHHII BHA109

8 SPYCATCHER (IRE) (34) 0-14212 D 5 9-5 (4)

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Damask (IRE)

O Highclere T’BredRacing-Adriana Zaefferer

B Tally-Ho Stud

Joe Fanning J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedperformerthisseason,winnerofaThirskminoreventonreturnandaGroup3atDeauvilleinJuly.Wentdownallgunsblazing whenjusttouchedoffinthePrixMauricedeGheestbackatthelattercourse(6.5f,soft)lasttimeandshouldmakehispresencefelt.

TFRHHHII BHA110

TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldintheC&DSandyLaneStakesonreturninMaybuthasn’tlookedbacksince,successfulinListedandGroup3company(bothover 6fonslowgroundatDeauville)thelasttwice

Br B c Havana Grey - Stellarta

O Vincent and Russell Ward

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Pump Technology Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive2-y-olastterm,culminatinginaGroup3successover5fatNewmarket.Besteffortsofarthisseasonwhenfifthof13 toShaquilleintheCommonwealthCupatRoyalAscotbutit’shardtoenvisagehimturningthetablesonthatrivalhere.

followingupintheJulyCupatNewmarket,despiteagainforfeitinggroundatthestart.6-6atthistripandhe’shardtooppose.

Gr c Havana Grey - Lady Estella (IRE)

TalentedcoltwhowasagoodsecondintheC&DSandyLaneStakesinMay.Hasfailedtomatchthatlevel offormin4subsequentstarts,though,andhewasalmost7lengthsadriftofShaquilleatRoyalAscot.

THE ANTARCTIC (IRE) (77) 132-310 D

Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Anna Law (IRE)

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tdomuchwrongat2yrsandbuiltonreappearanceeffortwhenmakingallinabig-fieldNaasGroup3(6f,goodtofirm)inMay. However,hewasoutwiththewashingintheJerseyStakesatRoyalAscotthefollowingmonthandhasbeenabsentsince.

14 SACRED (GB) (14) 612-125

5 9-2 (7)

Br B m Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Sacre Caroline (USA) Tom Marquand J

O Cheveley Park Stud

William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartmarewhomadewinningreturninaGroup3atLingfieldinMaybeforegoingdownnarrowlytoKhaademintheQueenElizabethIIJubileeatRoyal Ascot.Notinthesameformbackfromashortbreakover7fatYorkrecentlybutcapableofaboldshowifrespondingwelltofirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA113

15 BELIEVING (IRE) (20) 3-51101 D

3 9-0 (17)

Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Misfortunate (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Highclere T’bred Racing - Jane Addams

George Boughey, Newmarket T

B M. Mullen & Cloneymore Farm HighclereThoroughbred Racing Ltd, HighclereThoroughbred Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulfillywhogotbackontrackfollowingablipinFrancewhenarrivinglateonthescenetolandalistedraceatPontefract(6f,good) lastmonth.Wonwithabitmoreinhandthanthemarginofvictorywouldimplythatdaybutthisisamuchtougherassignment.

16 LEZOO (GB) (14) 211-001 D

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Roger Sez (IRE)

O Marc Chan & Andrew Rosen Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Chasemore Farm R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon4ofher5startsat2yrs,signingoffwithvictoryintheCheveleyParkatNewmarket

presentcampaignandbackontrackwithaListedsuccessreturnedtoNewmarket(6f,good)afortnightago.Placepossibilities. TFRHHHII BHA112

17

SWINGALONG (IRE) (57) 14-3031 D

Br Ch f Showcasing - Pilates (IRE)

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

B Mountarmstrong Stud

3 9-0 (18)

Clifford Lee J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORMVIEWGroup2winnerasajuvenileandputinafineshiftwhenthirdtoShaquilleintheCommonwealthCupatRoyalAscot(6f, goodtofirm)inJune.BackonthescoresheetatalowerlevelatYorklasttimebutlikelytofindafewtoogoodhere. TFRHHIII BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 18

2022: MINZAAL (IRE) 4 9 5 Jim Crowley 7-2 (Owen Burrows) 12 ran

Hood worn by No 11. Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 14, 15.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 14.

Stewards Note:

ANNAF: Following its run on 26/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

THEANTARCTIC: Following its run on 24/6/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Sacred (GB), 14-1 Spycatcher (IRE), 16-1 Run To Freedom (GB), 18-1 Saint Lawrence (IRE), Lezoo (GB), 22-1 Regional (GB), Believing (IRE), 33-1 Swingalong (IRE), 40-1 Garrus (IRE), Khaadem (IRE), 66-1

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Shaquille (GB), 11-1 Mill Stream (IRE), 12-1

Rohaan (IRE), Shouldvebeenaring (GB), 80-1 The Antarctic (IRE), 150-1 Annaf (IRE), 200-1 Rumstar (GB), 500-1 Happy Romance (IRE)

A Group 1 hat-trick beckons for SHAQUILLE, who has come a long way in a relatively short space of time and his big-race victories at Royal Ascot and Newmarket were all the more meritorious given his antics at the start He appears to be versatile both ground and tactics-wise andthere could easilybe moreto come fromthis colt.The progressive Mill Stream gets the nod ahead of Spycatcher, Saint Lawrence and Sacred for forecast purposes.

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Easterby (24 wins from 313 runners, 8%) runs COPPER KNIGHT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (5 wins from 54 runners, 9%) runs ALLIGATOR ALLEY

FANCYTHAT: T Easterby won this race in 2013 and 2020 The stable runs COPPER KNIGHT today.

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: ARECIBO trained by R Cowell & HARRY BROWN trained by D M Simcock - all Newmarket, 191 miles.

1 RAASEL (GB) (36) 305403 CD

Br Ch g Showcasing - Dubai Affair

O The Horse Watchers

FIFTH RACE 4.10

TIMEFORMVIEWYettoscorethistermbutarrivesonbackofcrackingthirdinKingGeorgeStakesatGoodwood(5f,soft) lastmonthandmustentercalculationsbackinhandicapcompany.

2 ALLIGATOR ALLEY (GB) (9) 003321 D

Br B g Kingman - Overturned

O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

B Whatton Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on good second at York (5.4f) when taking 13-runner

Nunthorpelasttime.Otherspreferred.

4 JM JUNGLE (IRE) (17) 242113 CD 3 8-13 (6)

Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - The Shrew Jason Hart J

O MPS Racing Ltd & The Ayrshire Tradesmen

Quinn, Malton T

B Lodge Park Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyingacrackingseason,shapingwellonafewoccasionsbeforescoringoverC&DandGloriousGoodwoodin recentmonths.Betterthaneverwhenthirdof20inYorkhandicap(5.4f)latestandlookssuretogowellagain.

5 ARECIBO (FR) (9) 030053 D

TFRHHHHH BHA93

8 8-13 (5)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Oceanique (USA) Marco Ghiani J

O Mr R. Moore Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Wertheimer et Frere World Cargo Solutions Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWAcquittedhimselfwellindefeatonseveraloccasionsthisyear,latestwhen21/2lengthsthirdof13toAlligator AlleyinhandicapatNewcastle(5f,12/1)9daysago Othersmoreappealingforwinpurposes,though.

TFRHHHII BHA92

6 DEMOCRACY DILEMMA (IRE) (37) 105316 D BF3 8-13 (7)

Br B g Cotai Glory - Majestic Alexander (IRE) Neil Callan J

O Mr K. McCabe David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUppedhisgamethisyear,winning3handicapsoverthissortoftrip.Below-formsixthof11atGoodwood lastmonthbutlikelywasn’tseentobesteffectandmeritsconsiderationhere.

TFRHHHII BHA93

7 MONDAMMEJ (GB) (14) 254000 CD 6 8-12 (8)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE)

O Mrs C. Brittain

B Chasemore Farm

Cam Hardie J

Antony Brittain, Warthill T

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulgeldingbutisonalengthylosingrunandhasbeenbelowforminrecentoutings. TFRHIIII BHA91

8 HARRY BROWN (GB) (56) 311300 D 3 8-7 (11)

Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Sarshampla (IRE)

Luke Morris J

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum David Simcock, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 6 runs this year and ran respectably, from 4lb out of the weights, when eighth of 15 in handicapatAscot(5f,soft)56daysago Notoutofthings.

TFRHHHII BHA87

Hadaproductive2022,winning4times(includingthiseventfrom9lbhigher),buthasbarelythreatened thisyearandisnowtriedinfirst-timevisor.2lboutofthehandicap.

Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonback-to-backhandicapsoverthistripinJulyandreturnedtoformwhencreditablefifthof20inhandicap atYork(5.4f,goodtofirm,14/1)17daysago.Willfindthistougherfrom4lboutoftheweights,though.

TFRHHIII BHA82

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: LOOK OUT LOUIS 6 9 2 Barry McHugh 11-1 (Julie Camacho) 8 ran

Visor worn first time by No 11. Visor worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Jm Jungle (IRE), 6-1 Alligator Alley (GB), 7-1 Raasel (GB), 8-1 Lihou (GB), 9-1 Arecibo (FR), 10-1 Democracy Dilemma (IRE), 12-1 Harry Brown (GB), 14-1 Ventura Express (GB), Copper Knight (IRE), 28-1 Tees Spirit (GB), 33-1 Look Out Louis (GB), 50-1 Mondammej (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

JM JUNGLE is very much a sprinter in form and arrives on the back of a career-best effort at York. He can land his third victory of the season. Alligator Alley and Lihou head the list of dangers.

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for two yrs old x Total prize fund £40500

Owners Prize Money 1st £18047, 2nd £7407, 3rd £3706, 4th £1851, 5th £927, 6th £462. (PenaltyValue £22967.55)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): W Haggas (46 wins from 186 runners, 25%) runs REMAADD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (15 wins from 47 runners, 32%) runs MACDUFF LONGESTTRAVELLER: PORTLAND trained by A O’Brien, Ireland.

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1 AL MUSMAK (IRE) (42) 12 9-4 (6)

Br B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Parton Ben Curtis J

O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWDidwelltocatchanexperiencedrivaltomakeasuccessfulstartatAscotinJulyandbuiltonthatpromise whensecondinListedeventthere(7f)lasttime.Willstay1mandopentofurtherimprovement.

TFRHHHHI BHA103

2 HOT FUSS (IRE) (17) 4514 9-4 (5)

Br B c Calyx - Natural Bloom (IRE) Liam Keniry J

O Keith, David & Stephen Trowbridge

Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

B Sir Robert Ogden Route Agency Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonreturntocalmerwaterswhensuccessfulinaSalisburynovice(7f)inJulyandranaboutas wellascouldbeexpectedbackupingradeintheAcombStakesatYorksubsequently

TFRHHHII BHA95

3 MACDUFF (GB) (29) 1 9-4 (3)

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Present Tense Rossa Ryan J

O Juddmonte Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sea The Stars colt who overcame inexperience to make a winning start in 7f maiden at Newmarket 29daysago,quickeningtoleadclosehome.Typetomakeabove-averageimprovement.

4 PORTLAND (IRE) (21) 3413

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-4 (1)

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Zagitova (IRE) James Doyle J

O Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier

B Coolmore

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformtogetoffthemarkonnurserydebutatGalwayinAugustandranatleastaswell indefeatwhenthirdof5inFuturityStakesattheCurragh(7f,goodtosoft)3weeksago Shouldstay1m.

5 REMAADD (IRE) (13) 21 D

Br B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Oojooba

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

B Godolphin

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-4 (4)

Tom Marquand J

William Haggas, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmeddebutpromiseinspadeswhenwinning8-runnermaidenatGoodwood(8f,soft)13daysago, plentyinhand Willgoonimproving.

6 MARCELLA (GER) (34) 01

Br B f Areion (GER) - Maria (GER)

O DahlBury Racing

B Gestut Gorlsdorf

TFRHHHHI BHA-

8-13 (2)

Jamie Spencer J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut form well behind to win 5-runner minor event (18/1) at Chester (7f, heavy) 34 days ago, suitedbylongertrip Thisdemandsplentymore,though.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

TFRHHIII BHA-

2022: NAVAL POWER 2 9 7 William Buick 1-3 (Charlie Appleby) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Al Musmak (IRE), 3-1

Macduff (GB), 9-2

Remaadd (IRE), 11-2

Portland (IRE), 12-1 Hot Fuss (IRE), 22-1 Marcella (GER)

PLAY SMARTER

MACDUFF got the idea just in the nick of time on his Newmarket debut and is expected to leave the bare form well behind now stepping up in grade, so is narrowly preferred to Al Musmak, who posted an excellent effort at this level at Ascot in July, which is supported by the time figure. Remaadd got off the mark with loads in hand at Goodwood recently and can’t be taken lightly, either

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MACDUFF 2.AL MUSMAK (IRE) 3.REMAADD (IRE)

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Owners Prize Money 1st £8258, 2nd £4130, 3rd £2064, 4th £1032, 5th £516. (PenaltyValue £10468)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Easterby (24 wins from 313 runners, 8%) runs GARDEN OASIS

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs TELE RED

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: WAR CHANT trained by R Guest & PEARL EYE trained by D Holland - all Newmarket, 191 miles.

1 ZOZIMUS (IRE) (7) 634562 D

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Comment

O The Horse Watchers 3

B Grange Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulatbestinIreland.Notatthatlevelsofarthisyearforcurrentconnectionshavingmissedthewholeof2022,butbesteffortofthe seasonoffreducedmarkwhensecondatBeverleylastweek,unluckynottofinishcloseraftermeetingtrouble.Onetobearinmind.

2 BAILEYSGUTFEELING (IRE) (12) 136605

Br B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Baileys Pursuit Cam Hardie J

O Muk 1 Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny T

B Mr Niall Radford Radnor Hills S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonaLeicestersellerinJune(finalstartforKevinPhilippartdeFoy) Mixedrecordsince,respectablefifth of7inhandicapatChepstow(7.1f,good,16/1)12daysago.

3 TELE RED (GB) (11) 301132 CD 6 9-11 (8)

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Hardy Blue (IRE)

Feilden (7) J

O Mr John Kenny K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Mr & Mrs J. Kenny KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW In top form this summer, scoring over C&D before following up at York. Good placed efforts at Pontefract/Riponsinceandanotherboldshowlikely.

4 PUB CRAWL (IRE) (335) 245263-

TFRHHHHI BHA77

4 9-9 (7)

Br B g Noble Mission - Water Hole (IRE) Cieren Fallon J

O SendEmOn Tjade Collier, Wilsden T

B Lynn Lodge Stud Airdale Chemicals Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenbutlargelyconsistentandwasunluckynottofinishcloserthirdof5inhandicapatSouthwell(12.1f,15/8)when lastseen11monthsago(soldfromMichaelBell57,000gnsafter).Significantlydownintrip.Tonguestraponfor1sttime.

5 PEARL EYE (GB) (13) 132131 CD

3 9-8 (2)

Br B c Expert Eye - Treat Gently Ben Curtis J

O Mr R. Nugent Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Andrew Davis

TIMEFORMVIEWWontwice herethis season and recordedthird success ofcampaign at Beverley2weeks ago, all out. Mostlikeabletypewhowillcontinuetogiveagoodaccount.

6 GARDEN OASIS (GB) (12) 164000 C D

TFRHHHHI BHA79

8 9-8 (12)

Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Queen Arabella David Allan J

O Mr T. A. Scothern & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Meon Valley Stud Electrical Discount UK S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner atAyr inJune but has matched that form just once in a handful ofruns since. Dipped below winningmarkatleast.

7 PRINCESS NIYLA (GB) (15) 36-102 D

TFRHHHII BHA74

3 9-6 (10)

Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Coillte Cailin (IRE) Tom Marquand J

O Sustainable Building Services UK Ltd

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Mr Peter Moran Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise at second attempt when making winning return from 7 months off in a Chester novice (7.6f) in July Goodsecondof5inhandicapatGoodwood(8f,good)15daysagodespiteneverlookingcomfortableonthetrack.Candobetteragain.

8 JUMEIRAH KING (GB) (33) 23-4262

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER)

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Gestut Gorlsdorf

TFRHHHHI BHA77

3 9-6 (3)

Clifford Lee J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformwhenplaced3timesatupto11/4minFrance.Muchbetterforyarddebutwhensecond of5inhandicap(8/1)atAyr(10f,good)33daysagoandmaydobetterstill.

TFRHHHII BHA77

atWolverhampton.Changedyards/geldedafterandresumedwinningwaysatNewbury11daysago,comingfromlast.Cangowellagain.

13

CHANT (IRE) (30) 251110 D

Br B g War Command (USA) - Fanci That (IRE)

B

Victoria Markowiak Keystone Law S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrivingsortwhocompletedhat-trickinreadyfashionatBath(1m).Winningrunendedintamefashion offinflatedmarkatSalisburysince,however.Headgearon.

TFRHHHII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: ALAZWAR (IRE) 4 10 0 Hollie Doyle 9-4 (Archie Watson) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 13. Visor worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6.

Stewards Note:

ZOZIMUS: Following its run on 2/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered 1.5 furlongs out.

PRINCESS NIYLA: Following its run on 25/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green on the top bend.

WAR CHANT: Following its run on 10/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Pearl Eye (GB), 11-2 Tele Red (GB), 13-2 King’s Code (GB), 7-1 Zozimus (IRE), 11-1 Princess Niyla (GB), 12-1 Royal Musketeer (GB), 14-1 Jumeirah King (GB), 16-1 Garden Oasis (GB), 20-1 War Chant (IRE), 22-1 Arranmore (GB), 33-1 Baileysgutfeeling (IRE), Pub Crawl (IRE), 150-1 Berkshire Phantom (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

KING’S CODE took his form to another level when making a winning start forthis yard at Newbury 11 days ago and the manner of victory suggests he’s still on a nice mark up only 3lb Fellow 3-y-o Pearl Eye is proving most likeable so rates a big threat, with the thriving Tele Red the pick of the older horses.

TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR

Find out more about today’s race sponsor at betfair.com

VETS SCREEN POLICY

We have agreed with our vets that the screen should be erected, whenever a horse requires veterinary treatment on the course. This does not reflect the severity of an injury, but does help to provide a calm environment, in which the vet is better able to treat the horse.

Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse.

The Arabian Racing Organisation was thrilled to welcome the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival, under the banner of the HHSheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Cup as the new sponsor of the ARO Cup in 2021. It is fitting that all the previous winners, Aghsaan and Shomoos Athbah, and dual winner, Bayan Athbah were all mares.

With an increacesd prize fund of £20,000 this year, it was also the first Arabian pattern race to be run at Haydock Park and ARO is delighted to have the opportunity to introduce international Arabian racing to anew audience though the Sheikh Mansoor Festival’s feature race in the UK.

The Sheikh Mansoor Festival has played asignificant role in the promotion of Arabian racing and breeding around the world since it began in 2009, aiming to continue the efforts made by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to preserve heritage sports and equestrian sport in particular.

Sponsoring more than 150 races in 2023, the Festival supports awide variety of contests from the grassroots to the highest level, which culminates in the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown, a Group 1PA run in Abu Dhabi in December, one of the world's most valuable Arabian races on turf.

Lara Sawaya, Executive Director of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival, said: “The Festival is delighted to support the Arabian Racing Organisation through the sponsorship of their existing programme of Wathba Stallions Cup races and looks forward to returning to Haydock Park for the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Cup.”

HH SHEIKHA FATIMA BINT

MUBARAK CUP (Group 3PA)

for Four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20,000 Owners Prize Money 1st £11,342, 2nd £4,300., 3rd £2,152, 4th £1,072, 5th £538, 6th £270

colours no horse

1 PARAMER ANGEL (GB) (43) 003-16-0

Br Gr g Parador (FR) - Angel Picamer (GB) (Amer (SA)) Cam Hardie J

O Mrs D Thomas Mrs D Thomas T

B Mrs Zelda Angel

Maidenandnovicewinneroverthistripongoodin2019,beatingAbiyahAthbah,andwononseasonaldebutlastyearover 1m2f Six lengths behind that one in a Group 2PA sprint when they last met and well beaten on reappearance this term. Conditionstosuit,butwillneedtostripfitterheretofeature.(R15W3P5)(OR68)

2 UPSTART CROW (GB) (43) 000/-1111

6 9-0 ( 3 )

Br B g Al Jakbar (FR) - Merwah (GB) (Bengali D’Albret (FR)) Miss Teagan Padgett J

O Mrs L Reeves James Owen T

B John Elliott

Progressivefornewstableafterayearofftostrengthenupandhaswonfouronthebounce,threeofwhichwereattoday’s distanceandallforstableamateurwhokeepstheride.Half-brotherwonatthislevelinSwedenandhadplentyofgoodblack typeformintheUK.Couldimproveagainafterashortbreak.(R7W4P0)(OR82)

3 ABIYAHATHBAH (GB) (25) 43032-242

9 8-10 ( 6 )

Br Gr m Jaafer ASF (GB) - Burning Fancy (US) (Burning Sand (US)) Mohammed Tabti J

O Dilmun Racing

B Athbah Stud

Mr P J Hammersley T

Consistent,likeablemarewhowassecondinthislastyear,andthirdtheyearbefore Thoughusefulongood,aswhensecond overthisdistanceonherreturn(Lujain4th),quickgroundbringsoutthebestinher.Suretobethereaboutsagain,drying groundadefiniteplus.(R25W3P17)(OR95)

4 LUJAIN (GB) (43) 331-455

4 8-10 ( 5 )

Br Ch f Mahabb (AE) - Tawaazun (FR) (Monsieur Al Maury (FR)) David Allan J

O John Elliott and Teresa Kinsey Mr Philip Collington T

B Shadwell Estate Company Ltd HD

Thirdto subsequent dual Groupwinner, before scoring overthis distance on quick lastyear. Faireffort on return, (Abiyah Athbah 2nd) also at this trip, but lacked speed in Group 2PA sprint next and looked awkward on easier ground behind UpstartCrowlatest.Chance,withfirst-timehoodapplied. (R6W1P3)(OR74)

5 MAYFAIR (GB) (6) 63-526341

Br Gr f Al Tair (GB) - Dolfina D’Ibos (FR) (Mahabb (AE))

O James Owen Racing Club

4 8-10 ( 4 )

Marco Ghiani J

James Owen T

B James Owen & James Owen Racing Ltd VIS

Makesquickreappearanceafterwinningoveranextended5fatBrightonwithvisorsreapplied.Placedthreetimesatthistrip, toLujainlastseasonandtwice behind UpstartCrowthis. Seems suitedbyanyground,needstoimprove again but could sneakaplaceifthingswentherway.(R9W1P4)(OR62)

6 THAYDAH ATHBAH (FR) (40) 111

4 8-10 ( 2 )

Br B f AF Albahar (AE) - Djanet Monlau (FR) (Dormane (FR)) Tadhg O’Shea J

O Athbah Racing Mr Philip Collington T

B Athbah Stud

Big,unfurnishedfilly,whowonhermaidenover7.5finBelgiuminFebruaryontheAW.Followedupinanoviceonquickground at Windsor for today’s jockey over this distance, winning eased down and most recently scored in a conditions event in Ostendover1m1fonsoft.Half-sisterwonthisin2018.(R3W3P0)(OR95)

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Fav Thaydah Athbah (FR), 5-2 Upstart Crow (GB), 3-1 Abiyah Athbah (GB), 6-1 Lujain (GB), 13-2 Mayfair (GB), 11-1 Paramer Angel (GB)

Trainer Phil Collington has dominated this event since its inception, winning all four running’s with fillies or mares. He looks to have another useful type in THAYDAH ATHBAH though unlike his previous winners, this is her first outing in Group company. Upstart Crow is still on the upgrade, and could exploit any chinks in her armour, whilst further drying of the ground would help Abiyah Athbah maintain her excellent placed record in this race

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HBLB PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £776,829 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December 2023

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RACEHORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE

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

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.50 - THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE SUPERIOR MILE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £42532 to the winning horse The second to receive £16125, the third £8070 the fourth £4020 the fifth £2017 and the sixth £1012. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 4th and pay £750 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st 2lb Penalties, after March 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. Betfair has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair 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. 17 entries at £750 - Closed September 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £33420; Second £13718; Third £6863; Fourth £3428; Fifth £1718; Sixth £855. (PenaltyValue £42532.50) A SS

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Second Race2.25 -THEGETDAILYREWARDSWITH BETFAIR HANDICAPSTAKES(CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510 forthree yrs old only Enter by noon, September 4th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 2nd, 2023, 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 9lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Betfair has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £20000 towards the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair 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. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 17 entries at £500 - Closed September 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (PenaltyValue £51540) SS

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Third Race 3.00 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE OLD BOROUGH CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, September 4th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 2nd, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Betfair has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible forthe best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair 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. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 24 entries at £500 - Closed September 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (PenaltyValue £51540) SS

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Fourth Race 3.35 - THE BETFAIR SPRINT CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £242106 to the winning horse The second to receive £91787, the third £45936, the fourth £22882, the fifth £11484 and the sixth £5763. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 11th and pay £2300 stake, Scratch by noon, August 22nd or pay £2600, Confirm by noon, September 4th and pay £1640, Supplementary Entry by noon, September 4th and pay £20000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st 2lb

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 midday of the confirmation stage. 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 confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher Horses which have not run will not be eligible.. Betfair have generously sponsored this race Mementos will be presented to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee responsible for the winning horse. A prize of £100 will be presented to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. A Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until August 1st, 2024 In addition, a £100 prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair 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 17 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R18 and R19 The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded ofthe provisions of paragraph 41 ofthe Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners. The Racecourse Executive will pay a travel allowance of £400 to any reserve that travels to the course on the day prior to this race, but which subsequently fails to take the place of a declared runner For the avoidance of doubt, such payments will only be made to any such reserve which would reasonably be expected to travel on the day prior to the race and thus, for which it would be necessary to begin the journey to the course before the deadline for a reserve to replace a non-runner has passed, i.e., 1.00 p.m. on Friday, September 8th. Trainers seeking to claim this allowance must seek prior confirmation from the Racecourse Executive before commencing the journey. Elimination from this race will be as provided for by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration ofJockey section ofthe Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries) 44 entries, 13 at £2300, 8 at £4900, 21 at £6540, 2 at £20000 - Closed July 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £190236; Second £78084; Third £39063; Fourth £19510; Fifth £9776; Sixth £4867. (PenaltyValue £242106.33) A SS

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Fifth Race 4.10 - THE BETFAIR BE FRIENDLY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £33501 to the winning horse The second to receive £15710, the third £7858, the fourth £3926, the fifth £1963 and the sixth £981. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £325 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £65 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £260 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after September 2nd, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Betfair have generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £100 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Additionally, a perpetual Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until August 1st, 2024 PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 22 entries, 2 at £65 and 20 at £325. - Closed September 4th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £26410; Second £13208; Third £6604; Fourth £3302; Fifth £1651; Sixth £826. (PenaltyValue £33501) SS

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Sixth Race 4.45 - THE BETFAIR DAILYTIPS ON BETTING.BETFAIR ASCENDANT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22967 to the winning horse The second to receive £8707, the third £4357, the fourth £2170, the fifth £1089 and the sixth £546. for two yrs old only Enter by noon, September 4th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb Betfair has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 16 entries at £200 - Closed September 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £18047; Second £7407; Third £3706; Fourth £1851; Fifth £927; Sixth £462. (PenaltyValue £22967.55) A SS

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Seventh Race 5.15 -THE EXTRAPLACESANYDAYWITH BETFAIR HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10468 to the winning horse The second to receive £4912, the third £2454, the fourth £1228 and the fifth £612. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 2nd, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Betfair have generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £100 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 31 entries, 1 at £20 and 30 at £100 - Closed September 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516. (PenaltyValue £10468) SS

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EIGHTH RACE 5.45 -HH SHEIKHA FATIMA BINT MUBARAK CUP (Group 3PA) (Formally listed as the ARO Cup International Stakes) For Purebred Arabians, 4yo+. Race Sponsor: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival Total Prize Fund: £20,000 £11,342.00 to the winner, £4,300.00 to the second, £2,152.00 to the third, £1,072.00 to the fourth, £538.00 to the fifth, £270.00 to the sixth. Weights: 4yo+ horses, colts & geldings 9st (57.2kg); fillies & mares 8st10lb (55.3kg) Penalties - after 1st Jan 2022, winner of a Group 1PA (or equivalent) 7lb

Of a Group 2PA (or equivalent) 5lb Of a Group 3PA (or equivalent) 3lb Allowances - fillies & mares 4lb

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