RACE 4 3.35

THE AL SHAQAB LOCKINGE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £350000

(For conditions of this race see page 63)

RACE FACTS:

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Hannon (53 wins from 463 runners, 11%) runs CHINDIT & LUSAIL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Appleby (10 wins from 39 runners, 26%) runs MODERN GAMES

Fancy That: R Hannon won this race in 2014 and 2015. The stable runs CHINDIT & LUSAIL today

Longest Traveller: TRIPLE TIME trained by K Ryan, Hambleton, 222 miles.

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES

COLOURS NO HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

1 BERKSHIRE SHADOW (GB) (43) 4 9 2 (7)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - AngelVision (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

J Oisin Murphy Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd No1 Fanclub Andrew Balding, Kingsclere 6364-11 C D

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited

S Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd, Solo Refinish Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart performer who made it 2 from 2 on the AW this year in valuable event at Newcastle 6 weeks ago but firmly up against it back at this level on return to turf.

2 CHECKANDCHALLENGE (GB) (15) 4 9 2 (2) BHA112

B or Br c Fast Company (IRE) - Likeable (Dalakhani (IRE))

Mr A. Hetherton

Br MeonValley Stud

J Andrea Atzeni

William Knight, Newmarket 20134-4 D

S William Knight Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart colt. Won a 1m Group 3 at Deauville last summer Good 2 1/2 lengths fourth in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot final 3-y-o start. Shaped as needing the run when 5 1/4 lengths fourth of 5 to Mutasaabeq at Newmarket on return but likely to find a few too good once again at this level.

3

CHINDIT (IRE) (17)

B h Wootton Bassett - Always A Dream (Oasis Dream)

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5 9 2 (6) BHA113

J Pat Dobbs

Mr Michael Pescod Richard Hannon, Marlborough 34160-1 C D

Br J. C. Bloodstock & R. Mahon

S Chibley Farm Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the Group 2 Summer Mile at Ascot last year and looked as good as ever when taking advantage of drop in class in Listed race there on return. Good third in this last season, albeit proving no match for Baaeed. Making the frame probably the best he can hope for once again.

4

JADOOMI (FR) (217)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - South Sister (Sakhee (USA))

Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

Br Elevage Du Moratalla et al

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5 9 2 (1) BHA115

J James Doyle

Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket 3/3/1113- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 5-y-o who made up for lost time last season, completing hat-trick in Group 2 Boomerang Stakes at Leopardstown (1m) in September, making all by 4 lengths Reportedly finished lame when excellent third in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on final start. Much respected. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/10/2022 it was reported that the horse finished lame.TFRHHHHI

5

JUMBY (IRE) (30)

B h New Bay - Sound of Guns (Acclamation)

Anthony Pye-Jeary and David Ian

Br Ballylinch Stud

5 9 2 (4) BHA109

Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

S ABM Catering Limited

J Charles Bishop

01065-5 C

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart performer at 6f/7f who gained a fifth career success in the Hungerford Stakes here (7f) in August. Failed to land a meaningful blow on his last 4 starts, however, typically slowly away at Newmarket on return. Plenty to find at this level with stamina not assured. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. TFRHIIII

6 LIGHT INFANTRY (FR) (15)

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

NeverSayDie & Light Infantry Partnership

Br Barbara Moser

4 9 2 (11) BHA119

J Jamie Spencer

David Simcock, Newmarket 1/0226-3 C

S David Simcock Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice at Group 1 level in France last summer, including pushing Inspiral close in the Prix Jacques le Marois. Claims on that form and should prove sharper for his comeback run at Newmarket (3 lengths behind the penalised Mutasaabeq). Not taken lightly

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7

LUSAIL (IRE) (17)

4 9 2 (9) BHA110

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Diaminda (IRE) (Diamond Green (FR)) J Ryan Moore

Al Shaqab Racing

Br Tally-Ho Stud

Richard Hannon, Marlborough 2305-64 BF

S Haras De Bouquetot

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual Group 2 winner over 6f at 2 yrs, including the Gimcrack atYork. Winless since for all he has proved consistent, length fourth of 5 to Chindit in Listed race at Ascot (8f, good) 17 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII

8 MODERN GAMES (IRE) (36)

4 9 2 (13) BHA121

Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Modern Ideals (New Approach (IRE)) J William Buick

Godolphin

Br Godolphin

Charlie Appleby, Newmarket 52121-2 D

S Emirates Fly Better

TIMEFORMVIEW Four-time international Grade/Group 1 winner, including 3 last season, namely French 2000 Guineas at Longchamp, Woodbine Mile in Canada and Breeders’ Cup Mile at Keeneland. Left with too much to do when runner-up in Grade 1 at Keeneland on return last month and good chance he can make amends here. TFRHHHHH

9

MUTASAABEQ (GB) (15)

5 9 2 (3) BHA120

Br h Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Ghanaati (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) J Jim Crowley

Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Charles Hills, Lambourn 23241-1 D

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited B

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart miler who is 2 from 2 in this headgear (made all), namely Joel Stakes on final 4-y-o start and bet 365 Mile on return, both Group 2s at Newmarket. Well worth another shot at this level. TFRHHHHI

10 MY PROSPERO (IRE) (217)

4 9 2 (12) BHA121

B c Iffraaj - My Titania (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) J Tom Marquand Sunderland Holding Inc. William Haggas, Newmarket 3/11313- CD

Br Sunderland Holding Inc. S Somerville Lodge Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class colt who signed off last season with an excellent second to Bay Bridge in the Champion Stakes at Ascot. Form pick on that effort and should make a better 4-y-o but this trip is short of his optimum.TFRHHHHI

11 THE WIZARD OF EYE (IRE) (7)

Ch c Galileo Gold - Prom Dress (Mount Nelson)

4 9 2 (8) BHA109

J Kieran Shoemark

O Humphrey A Favell R Humphrey J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn 5601-36 C D

Br M. Phelan

S Roy Humphrey Group CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt but will find this company far too demanding. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/5/2023 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly TFRHIIII

12 TRIPLETIME (IRE) (231)

4 9 2 (10) BHA107

B c Frankel - Reem Three (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) J Neil Callan

Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Kevin Ryan, Hambleton 3211/10- D

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive at 2 yrs and produced a smart performance when completing hat-trick in Group 3 at Haydock (1m) on belated return in September Excuses at Longchamp following month and remains unexposed, but this is a tough ask. TFRHHIII

13 LAUREL (GB) (40)

4 8 13 (5) BHA112

B f Kingman - Promising Lead (Danehill (USA)) J Frankie Dettori Juddmonte John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket 112-1 D Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd S Juddmonte Farms Inc

TIMEFORMVIEW Well-regarded filly who easily won her first 2 starts in novices before running a massive race on only her third career start when runner-up in Sun Chariot at Newmarket, just her lack of experience costing her victory. Comfortably landed odds in Listed race at Kempton on return and has more to come.

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13 (EXACTA)

Blinkers worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11.

2022: BAAEED 4 9 0 Jim Crowley 4-9 (William Haggas) 9 ran

Betting Forecast: 3-1 Modern Games (IRE), 9-2 Laurel (GB), 5-1 My Prospero (IRE), 15-2 Mutasaabeq (GB), 11-1 Jadoomi (FR), 12-1 Light Infantry (FR), 22-1 Chindit (IRE), 28-1 Checkandchallenge (GB), 40-1 Triple Time (IRE), 50-1 Berkshire Shadow (GB), 66-1 Lusail (IRE), 100-1 Jumby (IRE), 200-1 The Wizard of Eye (IRE)

Race Summary: A competitive renewal on ratings but MODERN GAMES is the only runner to have won at the highest level (4 times) and he was rather unlucky not to add to his tally at Keeneland 5 weeks ago. He looks the most solid option and can provide Godolphin with a ninth success. Exciting-filly Laurel has the most potential in the field so rates the biggest threat ahead of Mutasaabeq, who has responded very well to blinkers.

1-2-3: 1.MODERN GAMES (IRE) 2.LAUREL 3.MUTASAABEQ

An exceptional race made up of some of the world’s best milers. The two horses likely to head the market, Modern Games and Laurel, are the two selections. We are yet to see the latter’s limitations and she seems to be improving with every start. Modern Games is terrifically consistent, and if he arrives in full health he should be in the frame at the very least.

Bet Type: Reverse Exacta. Selections: Modern Games, Laurel

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The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £728,378 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.