Newmarket Racecard - Saturday 6th May

The QIPCO Guineas Festival

SATURDAY 6TH MAY 2023

Official Racecard: £3.50

SPONSORS WELCOME

On behalf of my brothers and fellow directors of QIPCO, I am extremely proud to welcome you to another outstanding QIPCO Guineas Festival at Newmarket.

As you will know, my brothers and I share a passion for British horse racing and its rich history. We founded Qatar Racing in 2012 and base our extensive racing and breeding operations at Tweenhills in Gloucestershire. We began sponsorship of the QIPCO British Champions Series in 2011 and delight in the continued success of the worldrenowned and ground-breaking series, which commences with the QIPCO Guineas Festival this weekend and concludes on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot in October.

This weekend we also celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King Charles III Horse racing has enjoyed a special relationship with the Royal Family for over 350 years from the sport’s founding patron, King Charles ll through to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Now we wish His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen the greatest success as they take up the baton with their own racehorses including Saga, who runs here at Newmarket this Coronation weekend.

We truly recognise that young racegoers are the future of our sport and are proud to have launched ‘Club 26’ in conjunction with QIPCO

British Champions Series. Our aim is to bring 18 to 26-year-olds closer to the action on the finest 26 days of flat racing in Britain and to enthuse and educate them about this wonderful sport of Kings

The QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Fame was launched in 2021, marking the 10th anniversary of our sponsorship. Earlier this week legendary ten-time Champion trainer Sir Michael Stoute was inducted along with Sea The Stars, the superstar winner of the 2000 Guineas in 2009. Two further Hall of Fame additions will be announced later this year

We know first-hand how special memories are made at the QIPCO Guineas Festival as our own Kameko became the fastest ever winner of the QIPCO 2000 Guineas in 2020 Kameko now stands alongside our other Qatar Racing stallions at Tweenhills, and we cannot wait for his first runners to hit the track next year. We wish connections similar good fortunes throughout the 2023 QIPCO British Champions Series and look forward to celebrating another sensational season of magnificent sport with you all.

HH Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani Chief Executive Officer QIPCO Holding

WELCOME TO

A warm welcome to Newmarket Racecourse and to QIPCO 2000 Guineas Day, where we are also celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. Both His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort are huge supporters of the horse racing industry, and we wish them all the best on a special day for the whole country.

Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank both QIPCO and British Champions Series for their support across the three days of the QIPCO Guineas Festival here at the Rowley Mile. We are also extremely grateful to Howden, who have joined us as a sponsor across both today and tomorrow’s card.

The feature race today is the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, the first Classic of the British turf season. The Group 1 was first run in April 1809, and was named according to its’ original prize fund. Since the race’s inception, some of the true greats of flat racing have made their way onto the roll of honour, including Nijinsky, Brigadier Gerard and Dancing Brave, whilst more recently Frankel and Kameko are some of the leading names to have taken the honours.

For those wanting to enjoy the Coronation of King Charles III, please head down to one of our Coronation Zones, either on the Hyperion Lawn or in the Garden Enclosure. There are plenty of activities for all the family to enjoy, whilst we encourage racegoers to make their way to the parade ring prior to racing for a very special performance of the National Anthem. We also encourage racegoers to join us on the Hyperion Lawn after racing, where there will be a set from DJ Cumminz to finish your day.

Looking ahead, we have another fantastic day of racing tomorrow, where the fillies will take centre stage in the QIPCO 1000 Guineas. Tickets for tomorrow will be available on the gate for all those interested.

Across the season, we would like to thank the European Breeders Fund for their contributions to prize money and Al Basti Equiworld for their continued sponsorship of our Owners and Trainers facility. I hope that you all have a wonderful time here at Newmarket and wish all the horses and their connections the very best of luck.

Warm wishes,

Sophie Able

Newmarket Racecourses and International Director

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RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Race Conditions can be found on page 79

Newmarket Racecourses Committee

William Wyatt, Esq. (Chairman)

William Sporborg, Esq.

Tim Vestey, Esq.

Matthew Lohn Esq.

Mrs Jane George

Mrs Rebecca Dunlop

Paddy Pritchard-Gordon, Esq.

Angus Gold

Hon. Peter Stanley

Managing Director – East

Amy Starkey

Newmarket Racecourses and International Director

Sophie Able

Regional Head Of Racing

Michael Prosser Clerk of the Course

Michael Prosser

Marketing Manager

Chris Burton

Finance Director

Stephanie Chester

Regional Head Of Operations

Darren Townsend

Farrier

Joe Traynor

Safety Officer

Barney McGhee

Safeguarding Officers

Michael Prosser (DSL)

Sophie Able (Deputy DSL) Commentator

Simon Holt

Betting Ring Managers

Sarah Woodbourne

Cliff Morrissey

Stewards

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)

Adam Barker (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Ben Ford

Polly Greco

Gordon Markham

Tony McGlone Starters

Robert Supple

Kieran O’Shea Handicapper

Dominic Gardiner-Hill Judge

Nick Bostock Clerk Of The Scales

Jeremy Lind

Medical Officers

Dr Fiona Virgo

Dr Martin Belsham

Dr Ross Worthington

Veterinary Officers

Sally Taylor

Colin Roberts

Veterinary Surgeons

David Dugdale

Tristan Sander

Stuart Williamson

Jeremy Allen

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Louise Sheridan

Elizabeth Budden

Alec Dent

Sarah Duncan

Julie Lingham

Jeremy Willis

Mel Baker

Lisa Cook

RACECARD EXPLAINED

7 MINZAAL (IRE) (27) 23-3012 D

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Pardoven (IRE)

Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Ringfort Stud Sponsor

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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 - = New racing season

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

/ = Missed racing season

P =Waspulled-upanddidn’tfinishtherace

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

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

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 Ibs)

12.Thehorse’sbreeding–father(sire)andmother(dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

16. Draw– position ofthe horse inthe starting stalls

BETTING EXPLAINED

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.

Jim Crowley

Owen Burrows, Lambourn

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

5. JOCKEYS

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Today’s Entertainment

There will be roaming music throughout the day by Sophie & Simon and The Busketeers. The Haverhill Silver Band will be performing from 10.30am - 12.30pm followed by Laura Wright performing the National Anthem at 1pm from the Parade Ring.

You can also expect a roaming caricaturist, ‘Paparazzi’ to take your photo as you arrive at the racecourse and magician to wow you throughout the day.

The Garden Enclosure entertainment will be in use from gates opening until the last race. There will be a bouncy castle, inflatable helter skelter, puppet shows, face painting and more

There will be an After Racing DJ set by Cumminz (approx. 75 mins duration) starting approximately 15 mins after the last race This will take place on the stage on the Hyperion Lawn

TODAY’S TOP TIPS

RACE ONE

Having been gelded prior to his winter break, TEUMESSIAS FOX bounced back to form in style when running out a bloodless winner at Kempton The son of Lope De Vega is now 10lb higher back on the grass, but he remains open to further improvement and that rise could underestimate him Crystal Delight has been knocking on the door on the all-weather and he’s respected, along with Vaynor, who returns to the fray in search of his hat-trick. Moktasaab might not be far away either.

RACE TWO

GALE FORCE MAYA (fourth) was giving Azure Blue (winner) 4lb when the pair met over C&D in October, but it would be no surprise were Michael Dods’ charge, who was progressive last season, to reverse that form on revised terms. Makarova outran her odds to finish second in that same contest and she merits respect, despite having a bit to find once again Irishraider Spring Feeling was last seen finishing a good third at Group level and the unexposed filly could rate higher yet.

RACE THREE

In a wide-open contest, only a tentative vote can go to BLACKROD The son of Mayson was well in command when winning this from a 2lb lower mark last year, and he might be able to repeat the feat following a recent pipeopener at Kempton Tanmawwy defied market weakness only to be narrowly denied at Newbury on his return to action. He is 2lb well-in and merits respect, as do Probe, Chairmanoftheboard, Lethal Levi and Popmaster.

RACE FOUR

Sagasportsfirst-timecheekpiecesbackoffabreakandthenow-geldedsonofInvincibleSpiritshouldnotbeunderestimated. However, TURNTABLE landed a double when scoring over 1m2f at this track in October and is fancied to make a winning return to action for his new trainer, even though he is rated 5lb higher Jimi Hendrix has to shoulder a 5lb penalty following a facile victory in the Spring Cup at Newbury, while Dutch Decoy is interesting stepping up slightly in trip.

RACE FIVE

An impressive winner of a Group 3 at Dundalk back in October, Irish challenger Manaccan has to be considered a leading candidate. Even so, it could be worth siding with VADREAM, who bounced back in emphatic style when landing the Cammidge Trophy at Doncaster and then finished a fair sixth on All-Weather Championships Finals Day. C&D winner Twilight Calls was last seen chasing home Australian sensation Nature Strip in the King’s Stand and is another to consider.

RACE SIX

A gripping renewal of the 2000 Guineas, with several eyecatching contenders lining up, including Little Big Bear, who bolted up in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh when last seen His stablemate AUGUSTE RODIN is narrowly preferred, though, with the son of Deep Impact looking a potential star when registering a striking success in the Vertem Futurity at Doncaster, and connections could harbour Triple Crown ambitions Things didn’t go to plan in the Greenham for Chaldean, but he was impressive in the Dewhurst here.

RACE SEVEN

SHAQUILLE has made quite the start to his fledgling career and the form of his most recent success at Wolverhampton looks even stronger than it did at the time. The booking of James Doyle is another plus and he gets the vote ahead of the unexposed Buccabay and Expert Agent, who is three from three on the all-weather since being gelded. Eminency was unlucky when not getting the clearest of runs at Kempton last month and he must also enter calculations.

RACE EIGHT

Marginal preference is for CHARTWELL HOUSE, who ran an excellent race on his return over C&D last month when staying on for third behind a couple of upwardly-mobile colts. An unchanged mark of 82 still looks feasible and he is preferred to Yacowlef, a solid second over 6f at the Craven meeting here, and Striking Star, who is bred to be much better than this level. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Choisya, Divine Libra and Verdansk

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Newmarket is credited as being where thoroughbred racing first started which is why so many from every corner of the world assemble and appreciate The Rowley Mile and The July Course.

As ever, the enthusiasm of Sophie Able and her team at Newmarket translates into a top class service for Owners, Trainers, Jockeys and Stable Staff and for that we are deeply grateful.

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635. (PenaltyValue £25770)

FIRST RACE 1.40

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (26 wins from 231 runners, 11%) runs TEUMESSIAS FOX

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs STOWELL

LONGESTTRAVELLER: CAPITALTHEORY trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 200 miles.

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1 STOWELL (GB) (187) 5/34630- D

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Marywell (Selkirk (USA))

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2 RAYMOND TUSK (IRE) (118) 50004-0 D

Br B h High Chaparral (IRE) - Dancing Shoes (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

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B Lynch-Bages & Rhinestone Bloodstock

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3 MOKTASAAB (GB) (196) 603620-

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Dash To The Front (Diktat)

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4 TEUMESSIAS FOX (IRE) (57) 26200-1 D

4 9-6 (1)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Princess Serena (USA) (Unbridled’s Song (USA)) Oisin Murphy J O King Power Racing Co Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Roundhill Stud King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWGeldedintheinterimandprovedmuchtoogoodreturnedtoall-weatherafter6monthsoffin11-runnerhandicapatKemptonacoupleof monthsago,goingclearinimpressivefashionunderhands-and-heelsriding.Hitwith10lbrisebutremainsofinterestbackonturf

5 PRYDWEN (IRE) (26) 310-010 D

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5 9-5 (3)

Br B g Camelot - Honey Hunter (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Daniel Muscutt J

O Blue Starr Racing George Scott, Newmarket T

B Honey Hunter Syndicate The Fitzdares Club S

TIMEFORMVIEWHadtopclaimerupanddulysteppeduponhisreappearanceeffortwhencosilyscoringatWolverhampton(12.2f,15/2)inMarch, despitecomingwide.Creditableeffortinabetterracewhenmid-fieldatKempton(11f)sincebutevenmoreneededbackonturf. TFRHHHII BHA96

6 CAPITALTHEORY (GB) (7) 222152

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Br B g Muhaarar - Montalcino (IRE) (Big Bad Bob (IRE)) Joe Fanning J

O Dr J. Walker

B Watership Down Stud & Ben Sangster BS

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7 CRYSTAL DELIGHT (GB) (77) 341-22 BF 4 8-10 (7)

Br Ch c New Approach (IRE) - Crystal Capella (Cape Cross (IRE)) Jim Crowley J

O Little Staughton Farms Ltd

B Southcourt Stud

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8 STAR CALIBER (GB) (15) 2/0433-0

Br B g Golden Horn - Lombatina (FR) (King’s Best (USA)) Harry Davies (3) J

O Mrs S. Conway Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T

B Bjorn Nielsen Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWDrawnablanksincedebutwininautumn2020buthe’sprettyusefulandwasagoodthirdinavaluableChesterhandicaponfinalrunofalight campaignlastseason.OfferedlittleonfirststartfornewconnectionsatNewbury(16.5f,heavy)justover2weeksagosoprobablybestwatched.

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Br Br g Awtaad (IRE) - Holda (IRE) (Docksider (USA)) Adam Farragher (3) J

O Insight Private Finance

B Wardstown Stud Ltd Insight Private Finance S

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DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: CONTACT (IRE) 4 8 12 Ben Curtis 11-4 (David & Nicola Barron) 7 ran Hood worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Stewards Note:

MOKTASAAB: Following its run on 22/10/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Teumessias Fox (IRE), 5-1 Crystal Delight (GB), 13-2 Stowell (GB), 7-1 Vaynor (IRE), 10-1 Moktasaab (GB), Capital Theory (GB), 14-1 Prydwen (IRE), 16-1 Obsidian Knight (IRE), 18-1 Raymond Tusk (IRE), Ace Rothstein (USA), 33-1 Star Caliber (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A tricky start to proceedings but CRYSTAL DELIGHT wasn’t seen to best effect when finishing runner-up at Lingfield 11 weeks ago, so William Jarvis’ unexposed 4-y-o gets the verdict to double his tally at the expense ofTeumessias Fox, who couldn’t have been much more impressive when making a winning reappearance at Kempton a couple of months ago. Vaynor and Capital Theory can fight out third spot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CRYSTAL DELIGHT 2.TEUMESSIAS FOX (IRE) 3.VAYNOR (IRE)

WHAT A YEAR TO LOOK FORWARD TO

We kicked things off here at Newmarket with the three-day bet365 Craven Meeting, a midweek bonanza with a habit for producing Classic clues. The meeting’s Craven Stakes and the Nell Gwyn Stakes gave the chance for colts and fillies with Guineas aspirations to test their mettle on the Rowley Mile in advance of this weekend’s QIPCO Guineas Festival

The proof is in the pudding, with last year’s Nell Gwyn winner Cachet following up in the QIPCO 1000 Guineas for George Boughey, while each the last two Craven winners Native Trail (2022) and Master Of The Seas (2021) both went on to finish second in the following month’s

QIPCO 2000 Guineas

We kick off May with another three-day meeting, the QIPCO Guineas Festival, which brings us the first two Classics of the season, with the 2000 Guineas for the colts and the 1000 Guineas for the fillies It’s been a vintage era for the Classics and hopefully we unearth a horse to follow in the footsteps of Sea The Stars (2009), Frankel (2011), Minding (2016) and Love (2020).

The highlight of the summer is the Boodles July Festival, where we’re never short of a story or two. However, all of the focus this year will inevitably be on the legendary Frankie Dettori, who’s in his final year of riding The July Cup is the last British Group One missing from his CV and there will be some reception for racing’s most popular figure if he can finally pull it off.

It would be rude to just focus on one race, though, as the July Festival is chock-full of top-class racing across the three days Both the Group Two July Stakes and the Group One Falmouth Stakes regularly feature quality fields, while the bet365 Bunbury Cup is a hugely popular (and competitive) curtain-raiser for the big one.

Attention turns to the bet365 Cambridgeshire meeting as we head into the autumn, as we host our hugely popular three-day meeting. This meeting encapsulates the here and now as well as looking to the future, with the ultra-competitive handicap complimented by some top two-year-old contests. Held on a blockbuster Saturday afternoon of this meeting are the Group One Middle Park Stakes for the colts and the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes for the fillies Run over six furlongs, both races are seen as early pointers for the following year’s Guineas

Continuing the theme of looking forward is the Dubai Future Champions Festival, on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th October. The clue is very much in the name, but this weekend is where future stars are born and is headlined by the Group One Darley Dewhurst Stakes One of the most prestigious two-year-old races in Europe, this race boasts one of the most impressive roll of honours around and hopefully the next Classic winner is just around the corner.

By Nick Seddon

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THE QIPCO 2000 GUINEAS - A BACKGROUND

The QIPCO 2000 Guineas, which was founded in 1809 and has a glittering roll of honour, celebrates its 215th running in 2023 It is the first race in the 2023 QIPCO British Champions Series and has a prize fund of £500,000

Along with the QIPCO 1000 Guineas, also over Newmarket’s Rowley Mile, the 2000 Guineas is one of the five English Classics, all restricted to three-year-olds - the others being the Betfred Derby and Betfred Oaks, both over a mile and a half at Epsom Downs in early June, and the extended 14-furlong St Leger, which takes place at Doncaster in September.

Sir Charles Bunbury, who played an important role in the development of British racing, including overseeing the extension of The Jockey Club’s authority, was inspired to introduce the two youngest Classics - the 2000 Guineas for colts and fillies and the 1000 Guineas for fillies only The name derived quite literally from the initial prize fund for the race – 2,000 Guineas was in effect a guaranteed sweepstake, irrespective of the number of subscribers.

The inaugural running was won by Wizard, who gained £1,522 for his connections, in the silks of Yorkshire sportsman Christopher Wilson. Bill Clift steered Wizard to that success and, five years later, completed a famous double for the same owner when partnering Charlotte to take the first running of the 1000 Guineas Both were trained by Tom Perren

The British EBF will allocate £2 million to prize money in 2023, thanks to the contributions of our British

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THEHOWDENBRITISHEBFELLENCHALONERSTAKES (CLASS1)(ListedRace)(FormerlytheKilvingtonStakes)

forthree yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £60000 Owners Prize Money 1st £26736, 2nd £10974, 3rd £5490, 4th £2742, 5th £1374, 6th £684. (PenaltyValue £34026)

SECOND RACE 2.15

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Hannon (19 wins from 316 runners, 6%) runs HEREDIA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (7 wins from 60 runners, 12%) runs HEREDIA

LONGESTTRAVELLER: SPRING FEELING trained by K J Condon, Ireland.

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Gale Force Ten - Parabola (Galileo (IRE))

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Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Estonia (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) C. Soumillon J O Mr A. Whelan Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

B Colin Kennedy The Garden Cider Company Ltd S

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5 HEREDIA (GB) (241) 1/11300- D

4 9-8 (7)

Br Br or Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Nakuti (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Sean Levey J

O St Albans Bloodstock Limited Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B St Albans Bloodstock LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWWonherfirst4starts,notablytheSandringhamHandicapatRoyalAscotlastJune,butshedidn’tgoonsubsequently, onlyeighthin7fSceptreStakesatDoncasterfinalrun.Needstogetbackontrackafter8monthsoff.

6 KAPE MOSS (GB) (11) 0444-13 D

TFRHHHII BHA102

4 9-8 (2)

Br B f Equiano (FR) - Chrissycross (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Eclipse First Racing

B John Harrod & Ellie Harrod

David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyconsistentfillyandshereturnedwithlast-gasp5fwinatSouthwellinMarch.Againslowlyawaywhen fast-finishingsecondinhandicapatEpsom(5f)11daysago.Thisdemandsplentymorehowever.

TFRHHHII BHA82

7 MAKAROVA (GB) (210) 022022- D

4 9-8 (8)

Br B f Acclamation - Vesnina (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Tom Marquand J

O Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Brightwalton Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedback-to-backSalisburyhandicaps(at6f)lastspringandsheacquittedherselfwellafter,tonguetied whenrunner-uptoAzureBlueinlistedraceoverC&Dfinalrun.Notdiscountedonherseasonalreturn.

8 PRINCESS SHABNAM (IRE) (15) 22100-0 D 4 9-8 (4)

Br B f Gregorian (IRE) - Green Vision (IRE) (Green Desert (USA)) Nicola Currie J

O Mr Arashan Ali S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly but she ended 2022 below par and came in only fourteenth in listed race at Bath (5f) on her reappearance15daysago Othersaremorepersuasive.

9 SPRING FEELING (FR) (253) 3213-

4 9-8 (1)

Br B f Buratino (IRE) - Royal Memory (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Daniel Tudhope J

O Mr Robert Ng K. J. Condon, Ireland T

B Mr Robert Ng

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveIrishfillywholanded7.4fTipperarymaidenbeforepostingaverygoodthirdinGroup3therelater lastAugust.Opentofurtherimprovementandshe’snoforlornhope.

10 PERDIKA (GB) (15) 420152 D

Br B f Unfortunately (IRE) - Golden Dirham (Kheleyf (USA))

O Mrs S. Nicholls

B Bumble Bloodstock & Mrs S. Nicholls

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful filly. Bagged 5.5flisted event at Chantillyin March andtook herform up a notchwhen an excellent secondof16insimilarcompanyatBath15daysago.Cangiveanothergoodaccount.

11

OLLY (IRE) (17) 43602-0 D 3

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Surprisingly (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Kevin Stott J

O Amo Racing Limited George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Diamond Creek Farm Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuljuvenileforDavidLoughnanewhenrunner-upinlistedeventoverC&Dfinalstart.Below-pareighthon yarddebutinNellGwynhere17daysagobutshe’snotdiscountedrevertedintrip

HHHII BHA98

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: UMM KULTHUM (IRE) 4 9 6 C Soumillon 10-3 (Richard Fahey) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Azure Blue (IRE), Gale Force Maya (GB), 9-1 Perdika (GB), 10-1 Fast Response (IRE), Princess Shabnam (IRE), 11-1 Spring Feeling (FR), 12-1 Kimngrace (IRE), Heredia (GB), Queen Olly (IRE), 20-1 Makarova (GB), 50-1 Kape Moss (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Michael Dods looks to hold a strong hand here and his upwardly-mobile filly AZURE BLUE is fancied to resume where she left off last autumn and capture another C&D listed success. Fellow C&D scorer Gale Force Maya is more exposed but goes well fresh and she rates the chief threat to her stablemate, although George Boughey’s duo Perdika and Queen Olly need considering too along with Irish-challenger Spring Feeling.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AZURE BLUE (IRE) 2.GALE FORCE MAYA 3.PERDIKA

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MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

Raceform Median Time: 1 min, 12.20 secs

Record Time: 1 min, 9.55 secs - Captain Colby (USA)16th May 2015, Good to Firm

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

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THE QIPCO 2000 GUINEAS…LOOKING BACK

10 YEARS AGO (2013)

The famous royal blue silks of silks of Godolphin are carried to victory by Dawn Approach (pictured), trained in Ireland by Jim Bolger and ridden by Kevin Manning. Dawn Approach has gone on to sire a QIPCO 2000 Guineas in Poetic Flare (2021), who was also trained by Bolger and ridden by Manning.

20 YEARS AGO (2003)

It’s an Irish success as Refuse To Bend sees off 19 rivals for trainer Dermot Weld and jockey Pat Smullen in the colours of Moyglare Stud. Tragically, Pat Smullen passed away in September 2020 aged just 43 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer He is remembered at Newmarket with a race run in his honour at the bet365 Craven Meeting in April.

30 YEARS AGO (1993)

“This is very good horse!” extols Channel 4 Racing commentator Graham Goode as Zafonic cruises to a three and a half-length victory in course-record time. It is a first 2000 Guineas victory for master French trainer Andre Fabre and a third for owner Khalid Abdullah and jockey Pat Eddery.

40 YEARS AGO (1983)

Lomond hands a third 2000 Guineas to the great trainer Vincent O’Brien The winner races in the iconic silks of Robert Sangster and is partnered by Pat Eddery The same owner, trainer and jockey won the Classic again 12 months’ later with El Gran Senor.

50 YEARS AGO (1973)

Mon Fils springs a 50-1 surprise under jockey Frankie Durr The winner is a first Classic winner for trainer Richard Hannon Senior, who went on to further 2000 Guineas glory with Don’t Forget Me (1987) and Tirol (1990) His son Richard Hannon Junior saddled the 2014 winner Night Of Thunder

100 YEARS AGO (1923)

Ellangowan, trained in Newmarket by Jack Jarvis, is a final Classic winner for Archibald Primrose, the 5th Earl of Rosebery, who served as Prime Minister from 1894 to 1895

200 YEARS AGO (1823)

The winner Nicolo was a rare horse to be born as a twin although sadly his sister died during birth Nicolo was the middle of three 2000 Guineas winners for jockey Will Wheatley, sandwiched between Manfred (1817) and Schahriar (1824)

THE HOWDEN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Prize Money 1st £40630, 2nd £20320, 3rd £10160, 4th £5080, 5th £2540, 6th £1270. (PenaltyValue £51540)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

THIRD RACE 2.50

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Varian (38 wins from 228 runners, 17%) runs SAINT LAWRENCE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (6 wins from 44 runners, 14%) runs SUMMERGHAND

WEIGHTWATCHER: COUNT OTTO won off a handicap mark of 91, his rating is now down 7lb to 84.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: SOUND OF IONA trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 379 miles.

since 2020 but he largely performed well during a truncated campaign last season.

monthsbeforefacingstifftaskinAbernantStakesoverC&D16daysagoandnoforlornhopehere.

020000- D

8 9-5 (3)

Br Ch g Havana Gold (IRE) - Puzzled (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Taylor Fisher (5) J

O Lone Star Investments Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Red House Stud & Ketton Ashwell Ltd Archie Watson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWArrives on a long losing run and he came in onlyseventh of10 in listed race at Bro (6f, good) 27 days ago Othersappealmore.

5 SILVER SAMURAI (GB) (26) 00363-4 D BF

Br Gr g Cable Bay (IRE) - High Tan (High Chaparral (IRE))

O What A Time To Be Alive 1

B Seaton Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEWDual6fwinnerlasttermwhoresumedfrom6monthsoffwithagoodfourthof12inhandicapatKempton(6f) 26daysago.Canbuildonitnowsohe’sshortlisted.

6 LETHAL LEVI (GB) (259) 421106- D

Br B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dartrix (Dutch Art)

O Made in Thailand

B Joshua A. Knox

4 9-3 (9)

Clifford Lee J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedafine2022whenscoring4times,includingtwiceontheJulycoursehere.Nosurprisetoseehimgo wellonhisseasonalreturnforhisin-formyard.

TFRHHHII BHA98

Tookthiscontest12monthsagoforMichaelDodsbutfailedtogoonforEdBethellsubsequentlyandcamein onlytenthof12foranothernewyardatKempton(6f)26daysago.Othersappealmore.

Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE) (Camacho)

O Mr Peter Timmins Richard Fahey, Malton T B Yeomanstown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who was a dual 6f winner last season. Stable is going well so he’s one to consider on his seasonalreturn.

10 POPMASTER (IRE) (15) 04006-0 D

9-0 (11)

Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Best New Show (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE)) Tom Marquand J

O Laurence Bellman

B Grangemore Stud ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORMVIEWWentwithoutawinin2022buthepostedsomegoodefforts,notablywhenrunner-upintheWokinghamatAscot. ShapedasifinneedoftherunwhenninthatNewbury(6f)15daysagosocantakeastepforwardnow.

11 TANMAWWY (IRE) (15) 00310-2 D

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Rufoof (Zamindar (USA))

Company Limited

Three-time6fwinnerlastseasonwhomadeapromisingreturnwhensecondof15inhandicapatNewbury(6f) 15daysago,collaredonlylateon.Hastobetakenseriouslyoffanunchangedmark.

PINS (GB) (18) 11103-5 D

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Miss Cap Ferrat (Darshaan)

O Mr Matthew Taylor

B Executors of the Late Mr J.L.C. Pearce Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWResurgent forhis currentyard lastterm, readilycompleting a four-timerat DoncasterinAugust. Posted a respectablereappearancefifthof9in7fhandicaphere18daysagoandhe’sinthemixnoweased1lb.

13 ADMIRAL D (IRE) (17) 30600-5 D 4 8-11 (23)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Derval (IRE) (One Cool Cat (USA)) Jamie Spencer J

O Five Go Mad In Malton Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Lynn Lodge Stud Richard Fahey Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyranwellin2022withoutgettinghisheadinfrontandheresumedwithanencouragingfifthof11over C&D17daysago,nearestfinish.Cheekpiecesgoonforthefirsttime.Considered.

14 RAATEA (GB) (155) 010464- D

TFRHHHHI BHA92

6 8-10 (20)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Darajaat (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Jason Hart J

O Mr Martin Hughes Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapperwhoscoredatNewcastle(6f)inJuneandended2022withsolidfourththereinDecember. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA91

15 GIS A SUB (IRE) (191) 000000- D

4 8-9 (4)

Br B g Acclamation - Monclaire (GER) (Sholokhov (IRE)) Joe Fanning J

O Mr Steve Ryan Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Kildaragh Stud Santry Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPotedacrackingeffortwhensecondinGimcrackat2yrsbuthefailedtokickonlastyear.Fallingintheweights yetothersarepreferred.

HHIII BHA90

16 PROBE (GB) (17) 0006-12 D BF

5 8-9 (22)

Br B g Kingman - Tested (Selkirk (USA)) Kieran O’Neill J

O John Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEx-Irishwinnerwhohasgotrightbackontrackforhiscurrentyard,scoringatWolverhampton(6f)before postingaverygoodsecondof11overC&D17daysago.Mustentercalculationsoffthesamemark.

17 LEAPABROAD (IRE) (17) 1/2211-4 D

HHHHI BHA90(+1)

4 8-7 (15)

Br B g Gregorian (IRE) - Norfolk Broads (IRE) (Noverre (USA)) Mohammed Tabti (7) J

O Middleham Park Racing CIV, Cole & Deacon Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B E. Phelan P. F. I. Cole Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked onthe upwhen scoring onJulycourse here last summerand he made a promising return after10 monthsoff(alsogelded)whenfourthof11inhandicapoverC&D17daysago Shouldbespotonnow.

18 CELSIUS (IRE) (231) 46/1102-

HHHHI BHA88

7 8-7 (19)

Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Grecian Artisan (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Harry

S. Piper

Kickstarted2022with5fwinsatAscotandonJulycourseherebutoffthetracksincepostingagoodC&D secondinSeptember.Stillneedsconsideringonhisreturn.

(IRE) (17)

backitupnow.

TFRHHIII BHA84

23 SOUND OF IONA (GB) (6) 50200-0 D 7 8-2 (10)

Br Ch m Orientor - Eternal Instinct (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) HayleyTurner J

O Mr & Mrs G Grant & The Reluctant Suitors Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B F J Connor & J S Goldie Jim Goldie Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon4timesat5f/6finabusy2022buthecameinlastof12inhandicapatMusselburgh(8f,soft)6daysago. Revertedintripandnosurpriseifhebouncedback.

DECLARED RUNNERS 23

TFRHHHII BHA82

2022: BLACKROD 4 8 12 Connor Beasley 13-2 (Michael Dods) 19 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3, 13, 19 Hood worn by No 11, 14, 16, 22. Visor worn by No 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 9, 17, 20

Stewards Note: TABDEED: Following its run on 15/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

ABOVE: Following its run on 19/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

EQUIANO SPRINGS: Following its run on 19/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Tanmawwy (IRE), 11-1 Probe (GB), 14-1 Silver Samurai (GB), Admiral D (IRE), 16-1 Strike Red (IRE), 18-1 Chairmanoftheboard (IRE), 20-1 Leap Abroad (IRE), 22-1 Spirit of Light (IRE), Apollo One (GB), Raatea (GB), 25-1 Summerghand (IRE), Lethal Levi (GB), Blackrod (GB), Juan Les Pins (GB), Celsius (IRE), 28-1 Saint Lawrence (IRE), Above (FR), 33-1 Count Otto (IRE), 40-1 Popmaster (IRE), Gis A Sub (IRE), Equiano Springs (GB), 50-1 Tabdeed (GB), 150-1 Sound of Iona (GB)

A fiercely competitive sprint in which Charles Hills’s TANMAWWY edges the vote given he shaped promisingly when runner-up at Newbury last time and can race off an unchanged mark here. Probe has made an excellent start to life with Jennie Candlish and is feared most, although Admiral D, Leap Abroad and Chairmanoftheboard are others who can have a say. TIMEFORM

PLAY SMARTER

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MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

Raceform Median Time: 1 min, 12.20 secs

Record Time: 1 min, 9.55 secs - Captain Colby (USA)16th May 2015, Good to Firm

It isn’t always clear which side of the draw will be preferable at Newmarket, but it’s worth taking a chance on the high numbers here to fill the frame. Admiral D, Probe and Blackrod are all drawn high and all have a cracking chance, so a chance is taken on a combination trifecta, meaning they must fill the first three places in any order

BETTYPE: Combination Trifecta. SELECTIONS: Admiral D, Probe, Blackrod

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QIPCO 2000 GUINEAS

PREVIOUS WINNERS

The QIPCO 2000 Guineas is the first classic of the season. There have been many outstanding performances by both horses and jockeys over a distance of 1 mile on The Rowley Mile, which was wonbyCoroebusin2022.Wetakealookattheprevious10winners of this race.

2022 - COROEBUS

Trainer: Charlie Appleby

Jockey: James Doyle

Owner: Godolphin

2021 - POETIC FLARE

Trainer: Jim Bolger

Jockey: Kevin Manning

Owner: Jackie Bolger

2020 - KAMEKO

Trainer: Andrew Balding

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Owner: Qatar Racing

2019 - MAGNA GRECIA

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

Jockey: Donnacha O’Brien

Owner: Smith/MrsMagnier/Tabor/FlaxmanStables

2018 - SAXON WARRIOR

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

Jockey: Donnacha O’Brien

Owner: Smith/Mrs Magnier/Tabor

2017 - CHURCHILL

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Owner: Smith/Magnier/Tabor

2016 - GALILEO GOLD

Trainer: Hugo Palmer

Jockey: Frankie Dettori

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing

2015 - GLENEAGLES

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Owner: Tabor/Mrs Magnier/Smith

2014 - NIGHT OF THUNDER

Trainer: Richard Hannon Jr

Jockey: Kieren Fallon

Owner: Saeed Manana

2013 - DAWN APPROACH

Trainer: Jim Bolger

Jockey: Kevin Manning

Owner: Godolphin

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LITTLE BIG BEAR

The Keeneland Phoenix Stakes

Curragh

Saturday 6th August

Little Big Bear produced a mightly impressive performance in August, winning the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh by an emphatic seven lengths. The Aidan O’Brien-trained colt made virtually all and was ridden out towards the finish, completing the victory in fine style. That made it four consecutive victories for the three-year-old.

INDESTRUCTIBLE

The bet365 Craven Stakes

Newmarket

Thursday 20th April

Indestructible left his mark on the Craven Stakes here last month, winning by a length-and-a-quarter. The Karl Burke-trained colt pulled way into the lead after one furlong before being headed three furlongs out. He then led again one furlong from the finish before he kept on well to take the honours. That was his second victory in five starts and is now set for his second run of the season.

CHALDEAN

The Darley Dewhurst Stakes

Newmarket

Saturday 8th October

Chaldean made it four consecutive victories for trainer Andrew Balding with a narrow win over Royal Scotsman in the Dewhurst Stakes in October. He was slowly into stride that day but led over six furlongs out.Jockey Frankie Dettori then got the answer he was looking for as the son of Frankel found just enough to fend off the danger from Royal Scotsman. He is now set for his second start of the season.

AUGUSTE RODIN

The Futurity Trophy Stakes

Doncaster

Saturday 22nd October

The Aidan O’Brien-trained Auguste Rodin justified the market support to secure a comfortable success in the Futurity Trophy Stakes at Doncaster in October. That victory made is three wins from four starts and is now currently the most popular choice to take the honours in the Qipco 2000 Guineas.

THE HOWDEN SUFFOLK STAKES (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP)

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)Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27to 31 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

FOURTH RACE 3.25

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Appleby (71 wins from 250 runners, 28%) runs KING OF CONQUEST

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs CADILLAC

WEIGHTWATCHER: MAGICAL MORNING won off a handicap mark of 105, his rating is now down 7lb to 98.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: DUTCH DECOY trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 200 miles.

CADILLAC (IRE) (210) 612234- D

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Seas of Wells (IRE) (Dansili)

Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah

Sunderland Holdings Inc TIMEFORMVIEWWonlistedraceatLeopardstownandgoodsecondinWolfertonStakesatRoyalAscotforJessicaHarringtonlastJune.Failedtoreach thesameheightsin3subsequentoutingslastyearbutshouldbeverycompetitiveifbacktohisbest.RyanMooretakestheride.

2 NOTRE BELLE BETE (GB) (29) 302-231 D

3 SAGA (GB) (210) 262004-

Br Gr or Ro g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Emily Bronte (Machiavellian (USA)) Frankie Dettori J

O HM The King & HM The Queen Consort John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Godolphin TIMEFORMVIEWPostedareallysmarteffortwithblinkersonforthefirsttimewhenonlyjustfailingtogetupinBritanniaatRoyalAscotlastsummerbutthesame headgeardidn’tworksowellin3subsequentstarts.First-timecheekpiecesreplaceblinkersonreturn.PlayerifrecapturinghisAscotform.

BHA102

4 DAWN OF LIBERATION (IRE) (303) 2/16140- 4 9-7 (12)

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Danetime Out (IRE) (Danetime (IRE)) Pat Dobbs J

O Mrs Susan Roy Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Bec Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulcoltwhowonconditionseventsatDoncaster(7f)andGoodwood(1m)inspring2022.Creditableeffortinlistedracehere inJulybutnotseensince.Capablewhenfreshbutit’shardtoarguehismarklooksgenerous.Hashadwindsurgery

102

5 KING OF CONQUEST (GB) (92) 3/2621-1 D 4 9-7 (3)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Moi Meme (Teofilo (IRE)) William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Fortescue Bloodstock Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced4-y-owhotookhis form upanothernotchwhenlanding abig-field handicap overthistrip in BahraininFebruary.Amarkof102demandsfurtherimprovementbutnosurprisewerehetofindit. TFRHHHHI BHA102

6 EMPIRESTATEOFMIND (IRE) (18) 1222-02 BF 5 9-4 (5)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Adore (Oasis Dream) Jason Hart J

O Mr Ross Harmon John Quinn, Malton T

B The Kathryn Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedinthesecondhalfof2022,includingabig-fieldwinatThirsk(1m).Allthesharperforhisreappearance runintheLincolnwhensecondof13in1mcoursehandicap18daysago.Respectedfromthesamemark. TFRHHHHI BHA99(+4)

Reactedverypositivelytoblinkers(retained)whenacomfortablewinneroftheNewburySpringMile(heavy) afortnightago Welltreatedundera5lbpenaltyiftheblinkersworkagain.

BHA93 13 TOSHIZOU (IRE) (18) 40/25-03 5 8-12 (16)

theLincolnatDoncaster.Hasasteadilyprogressiveprofileandoughttobeverycompetitiveagain.

Br B h Galileo (IRE) - Remember You (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Jamie Spencer J

O Nick Bradley Racing 3 and Partner Roger Fell, Nawton T

B Coolmore OR8WELLNESS S

TIMEFORMVIEWPossiblynoteasiesttotrain(neverhadmorethan3outingsinaseason)buthedidquicklydevelopintoaveryusefulhandicapperforJosephO’Brienin Ireland.Steppeduponhisreappearancewhenthirdof13over1mhereattheCravenmeeting,althoughEmpirestateofmindholdshimonthatform.

14 HOWTH (IRE) (179) 666602-

HHHII BHA93

4 8-11 (8)

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Muwakaba (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Oisin Murphy J

O ValueRacingClub.co.uk

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Capital Bloodstock Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneveratonlythesecondtimeofaskingfornewtrainerMickApplebywhensecondof10atChelmsford(11/4m) inNovember.AbsentsincebutthebookingofOisinMurphysuggestshecouldbeprimedforthisreappearance. TFRHHHII BHA92

15 DUTCH DECOY (GB) (18) 3000-04

6 8-7 (1)

Br Ch g Dutch Art - The Terrier (Foxhound (USA)) Joe Fanning J

O Owners Group 052

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Bumble Bloodstock & Cheveley Park Stud Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFive-time7f/1mwinnerin2022(includingtwiceontheJulycoursehere).Respectablefourthof13over1mhere 18daysagobuthe’llneedtostepuponthattoplayaprominentroleinthisstrongerrace.

TFRHHIII BHA88

16 TITIAN (IRE) (35) 410-342 5 8-6 (2)

Br B g Iffraaj - Lucelle (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Kieran O’Neill J

O Mr W. Frewen Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Charmes/Morsangliere McIvors.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWLandeda16-runner11/4mhandicapatYorklastautumn.Betteredthatformwhensecondof22intheSpringMileat Doncaster5weeksagoandtheextra1fhereshouldplaytohisstrengths.Yetanotherwhocan’tbediscounted.

TFRHHHII BHA87

17 THE CITY’S PHANTOM (GB) (205) 100046- 6 8-5 (17)

Br B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Meet Marhaba (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) HayleyTurner J

O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B Biddestone Stud Ltd Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotobviouslywellhandicappedenoughtolandaracelikethisbutthefacthemadeawinningreappearance in2020,2021and2022meanshe’dbeadangerousonetodismiss.

TFRHHHII BHA86

2022: CAP FRANCAIS 6 8 11 James Doyle 22-1 (Ian Williams) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

DECLARED RUNNERS 17

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Jimi Hendrix (IRE), 8-1 Empirestateofmind (IRE), 10-1 King of Conquest (GB), Majestic (IRE), 11-1 Dual Identity (IRE), 14-1 Titian (IRE), 16-1 Notre Belle Bete (GB), Saga (GB), Turntable (GB), 20-1 Great Max (IRE), 22-1 Howth (IRE), 25-1 Cadillac (IRE), 28-1 Magical Morning (GB), Toshizou (IRE), 33-1 Dawn of Liberation (IRE), Dutch Decoy (GB), 50-1 The City’s Phantom (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Course-specialistTURNTABLE appeals as one who might up his game again fornewtrainerHarry Eustace so he’s the suggestion. Newbury Spring Cup winner Jimi Hendrix will be a major threat if the blinkers work again. Royal runner Saga is sure to have his supporters and he’s a contender if a change of headgear helps him to bounce back to last year’s Britannia form. Cambridgeshire 1-3 Majestic and Dual Identity are others to consider in this ultra-competitive handicap

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TURNTABLE

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MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

Raceform Median Time: 1 min, 47.80 secs

Record Time: 1 min, 46.94 secs - Majestic Dawn26th September 2020, Good

Empirestateofmind often finds one too good, and although King of Conquest is rock solid near the top of the market, his jockey/trainer combo is likely to be well found in the pool. The selection today is Majestic for in-form trainer Jack Channon and excellent claimer George Bass. He has won here before in a big field handicap and should continue to improve this season after a strong first showing.

BETTYPE: Each Way. SELECTION: Majestic.

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THURSDAY 13 –

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FACTS & STATS

THE HOWDEN PALACE HOUSE STAKES

RACE DESCRIPTION: This five furlong race for three-year-olds and upwards is a Group 3 contest –a race which can only bettered by a Group 1 or 2. Many of the runners will have already posted form well above average and some may use this as a stepping-stone to even greater things Initially, the weights are allocated on the basis of age and sex before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to lining up here – 3lb to Group 3 winners, 5lb for a Group 2 or 7lb to those successful in a Group 1.

Khadeem was having his first start after returning from Meydan where he finished eighth. Ridden by William Buick, he got kept apart from the main group before taking the lead over three furlongs from the finish He just held on to deny Existent by a neck

ROLL OF HONOUR 2013-2022

11 of the last 12 winners were aged betwen 4 and 6

9 of the past 12 winners were in the top 3 in the betting

9

12 winners were rated 104 or higher

THE HOWDEN PALACE HOUSE

STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000

Owners Prize Money 1st £35648, 2nd £14632, 3rd £7320, 4th £3656, 5th £1832, 6th £912. (PenaltyValue £45368)

FIFTH RACE 4.00

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22):C Hills (13 wins from 104 runners, 12%) runsEQUALITYAND EQUILATERAL

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs KORKER AND SILKY WILKIE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: SANDBECK trained by E Bethell, Middleham, 200 miles.

no horse

1 MANACCAN (GB) (197) 131311- D

Br Ch c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Shyrl (Acclamation)

O Newsells Park Stud - Ossie Ardiles Synd.

Must concedeweightallroundasaresultonhisreturnbutnosurpriseifheprovedgoodenoughunderDettori.

VIEW Highly progressive sprinter last year, rounding off a fine campaign with victory in Dundalk Group

2 ARECIBO (FR) (25) 062-022 CD

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Oceanique (USA) (Forest Wildcat (USA))

B Wertheimer et Frere

Comingupto2yearssincehislastwin(took2C&Dhandicapsearlyin2021)butplentyofgoodeffortsinthe meantime.PutinhisplacebyLiveInTheDreaminhandicapsthelasttwice,though.

3 CHIPSTEAD (GB) (182) 621210- D

Br B h Mayson - Charlotte Rosina (Choisir (AUS))

J

O Homecroft, Crampsie & Sullivan Roger Teal, Lambourn T

B Tony Hirschfeld Adair Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthan everlastyear,winning 5fSandown and Catterick handicaps (first pastthe post inthe Portland in between).Recordsuggestshemaycomeonforthisbutnosurprisetoseehimhaveanothergoodcampaign.

4 EQUALITY (GB) (217) 300213- D

5 9-9 (6)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Penny Drops (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) William Buick J

O Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds II Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Oakman Group PLC S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon5fhandicapsatWindsor(firsttimeup)andHaydocklastseasonandsignedoffwithacrackingrunat Ascot GoodrecordfreshandcouldgowellunderBuick.

5 EQUILATERAL (GB) (63) 300-004 D

8 9-9 (12)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Tarentaise (Oasis Dream) Jim Crowley J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasdonehiswinninginMeydaninrecentyearsandranwellonararestartover6fthere9weeksago.Second inthisin2019andsuretogetafiercely-runracetosuit. TFR

6 EXISTENT (GB) (231) 504006- C D

5 9-9 (14)

Br B g Kingman - Entity (Shamardal (USA)) Oisin Murphy J

O Mrs J. Morley Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedforthereturntosprintingforthisyardlastyear,landingback-to-backAWhandicapsearlydoors andaclosesecondinthisrace.Thisseason’srenewalishotterandhemayneedtheruninanycase.

TFRHHHII BHA101

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Adaptation (Spectrum (IRE))

TIMEFORMVIEWPronetoslowstartsbutaclassysprinterwhenitallclicks,winninggoodYork5f3-y-ohandicapimpressivelya yearago.Thisisastiff-enoughre-introduction.

Ch g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Approaching Autumn (New Approach (IRE))

Onarollthisyear,seeingoffArecibotoland5fLingfieldandPontefracthandicapsunderthisrider(unabletoclaimhere)

he’llcomeonforthis(heldinmiddivisioninthislastyear).

14 TWILIGHT CALLS (GB) (326) 46/1522- CD 5 9-9 (3)

Br B g Twilight Son - Zawiyah (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

O Cheveley Park Stud

B James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedagainlastterm,winningC&DhandicaponreturnandrunningcrackingracesintheTempleStakesandKing’s Stand(knuckleddownwelltograbsecondlateonunderRyanMoore).Therecouldbeatopprizeinhimthisyear.

15 GETAHEAD (GB) (15) 34010-3 D

Br Ch f Showcasing - Suelita (Dutch Art)

O Hot To Trot Racing V

4 9-6 (8)

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Searls Land S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulfillywhoshapedasifretainingallherabilityafter7monthsoffatBathafortnightago,notseentobest effectwithherhavinglittlechanceofwinningfromveryearlyon.Thisissurelytootough.

16 SANDBECK (GB) (232) 151135- D

Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Astley Park (Dutch Art)

4 9-6 (4)

O Mr David W. Armstrong Edward Bethell, Middleham

B Houghton Bloodstock UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWon three 5f handicaps last term, including on return. Has a ton to find on

however.Cheekpiecesgoon.

17 VADREAM (GB) (29) 3-02616

Br B m Brazen Beau (AUS) - Her Honour (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

O Mr D. R. J. King Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Crispin Estates Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRanoutawide-marginwinnerofthelistedCammidgeinthemudatDoncasteronthefirstdayoftheseason butratherpredictablyfailedtorepeatthatformatNewcastlejust6dayslater.Otherspreferred.

DECLARED RUNNERS 17

2022: KHAADEM (IRE) 6 9 6 William Buick 7-1 (Charles Hills) 12 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 16. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 13.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 17

Stewards Note:

EXISTENT: Following its run on 17/9/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

GETAHEAD: Following its run on 21/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was impeded leaving the stalls.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Twilight Calls (GB), 9-2 Manaccan (GB), 9-1 Live In The Dream (IRE), 14-1 Equality (GB), Raasel (GB), Vadream (GB), 18-1 Silky Wilkie (IRE), 22-1 Arecibo (FR), Equilateral (GB), 25-1 Chipstead (GB), Korker (IRE),Tis Marvellous (GB), 40-1 Existent (GB),Tees Spirit (GB), 50-1 Mountain Peak (GB), 100-1 GetAhead (GB), 200-1 Sandbeck (GB)

MANACCAN enjoyed a tremendous 2022 and looks a sprinter going places, one who could make the breakthrough at the highest level this year He can make a successful return from stall 1 under Frankie Dettori. It looks a red-hot renewal of the Palace House and good cases can be made for plenty of others, Twilight Calls and Equality chief amongst them.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MANACCAN

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MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

Raceform Median Time: 59.10 secs

Record Time: 56.81 secs - Lochsong30th April 1994, Good to Firm

Twighlight Calls is the class act in the race and should be too good for this field. He goes well fresh, has twice won after a layoff and is a course winner However, Manaccan was a revelation last year, improving markedly with each run. A Reverse Exacta on the two of them should provide some cover if the latter’s improvement continues!

BETTYPE: Reverse Exacta. SELECTIONS: Twighlight Calls, Manaccan

PLAY SMARTER

ROYAL NEWMARKET

The Coronation of King Charles III today gives us the chance to celebrate the Royal successes of the past in the opening two Classics of the season on the Rowley Mile – the QIPCO 2000 Guineas and QIPCO 1000 Guineas

His Majesty’s late mother, Queen Elizabeth II owned the 1958 2000 Guineas winner, Pall Mall. The second of her late Majesty’s five Classic winners, Pall Mall was trained in Newmarket by Cecil Boyd-Rochfort and partnered to victory by Doug Smith.

There was also success for Queen Elizabeth II in the 1000 Guineas courtesy of Highclere in 1974 Highclere went on to further Classic in France, taking the Prix de Diane (French Oaks) and she also become an important broodmare with the likes of 1989 2000 Guineas and Derby winner Nashwan plus Japanese superstar Deep Impact among her descendants

Further back in time His Majesty’s great-great grandfather King Edward VII owned a pair of 2000 Guineas winners in Diamond Jubilee (when he was the Prince of Wales) in 1900 and Minoru, successful in 1909. Diamond Jubilee went on to take the Derby and St Leger to gain the Triple Crown while Minoru also won the Derby.

King Charles III’s grandfather, King George VI, saw both Hypernicum (1946) and Sun Chariot (1942) carry his colours to victory in the 1000 Guineas. His great-grandfather King George V was victorious in the fillies’ Classic with Scuttle in 1928 and, way back in 1896, Thais triumphed for the Prince of Wales (later to become King Edward VII)

While The King & Queen Consort may not be represented in either of this weekend’s Classics, there is a chance of a Coronation Day Royal winner with Saga lining up in the Howden Suffolk Stakes (3.35pm) this afternoon

ON QIPCO 2000 GUINEAS CONTENDER AUGUSTE RODIN

By Ben Cox

Aidan O’Brien believes he may have a Triple Crown contender on his hands in Auguste Rodin but admits this Saturday’s (May 6th) QIPCO 2000 Guineas “is not ever a race you take for granted”

With 10 victories in the one mile 2000 Guineas to his name, no trainer has won the first Classic of the season more times than O’Brien and he is set to be double-handed with Auguste Rodin and Little Big Bear both lining up in what is also the opening contest in the 2023 QIPCO British Champions Series

The pair are both already Group One winners, with Auguste Rodin having taken the Futurity Stakes at Doncaster and Little Big Bear the winner of the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh.

For all his extraordinary achievements, one thing O’Brien has not done is saddle a winner of the English Triple Crown – a horse to win the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, Betfred Derby at Epsom Downs and St Leger at Doncaster

There have been 12 winners of the Triple Crown but none since Nijinsky in 1970, trained at O’Brien’s Ballydoyle stables by his predecessor – the unrelated Vincent O’Brien.

O’Brien did train the most recent horse to attempt the Triple Crown, Camelot in 2012, who won at Newmarket and Epsom Downs before finishing second in the St Leger.

Speaking during a press conference hosted on Zoom by British Champions Series today, O’Brien said: “If we had a horse that could go for the Triple Crown this year, he was going to be it and we didn’t want to take away the chance from him if he was going to try it

“The Guineas is a great race and there is only one Guineas We are going to learn a lot about him but if it goes well the plan has always been to go to The Derby next and if that goes well – let’s see what the lads want to do

“It’s a very hard thing to do and some time it would be great to do it – if you don’t try, it won’t happen You need class to give them the stamina and the speed that they need He fits into that bracket at the moment and while it’s a dream, if you have a horse with a chance we don’t want to take that chance away from them. “HeisbyDeepImpactandtheystaywellandoutofoneofthebestGalileomaresweeverhad(Rhododendron). He’s already a collector’s item being one of the last horses sired by Deep Impact – I think there are only five or six in his generation and it was a great call by the boss to send her over to him Then to have all the attributes he has shown us is a very rare thing.

“Although the breeding is different, he shares a lot of similarities with Camelot in that they both have the class that gives them the combination of speed and stamina This horse always exuded class from the first time he worked. He has a long stride and is very relaxed. He is a very slick horse with a slick body – unusual really.”

O’Brien insists that this year’s 2000 Guineas is set to be extremely competitive and that to win it he will need a horse with a turn of pace who also boasts stamina.

He explained: “The Guineas are very important prestigious races They always have been and are the first test of the Classic generation The mile is where the real quality horses are – you kind of need a sprinter

“IF WE HAD A HORSE THAT COULD GO FOR THE TRIPLE CROWN THIS YEAR, HE WAS GOING TO BE IT” – AIDAN O’BRIEN HEAPS PRAISE

that stays and on the other hand it can be won by a horse that leads on to The Derby afterwards They are seriously important races.

“The 2000 Guineas looks competitive this year but it always is and is not ever a race you take for granted or any horse in it You have a handle on horses that have run in trials but it’s first time out for many of them and we just don’t know.”

Asked how he decides who will ride his contenders in the big races, O’Brien replied: “We leave Ryan (Moore, jockey) to make up his own mind as late as possible.

“We never put him under any pressure and when he decides what he is going to ride then usually the rest falls into place. We think at the moment that it will be Auguste Rodin but Ryan will want to see the race, draw and everything else so we just have to wait until then

“We are lucky that both horses came through the winter well and have taken their training well in the spring It was possible that they were both going to run even though they have different profiles. They will probably go their separate ways afterwards with Auguste Rodin going up in trip and I would imagine Saturday will tell us a lot about Little Big Bear – whether we stay at a mile or go back in trip It’s going to be very informative for us and everyone

“We were a little bit worried about going Auguste Rodin at Doncaster on that ground as it got very soft and he is a beautiful-moving horse and definitely not a soft ground horse. That’s why we were so delighted with the way he won.

“We don’t know if a mile will be too short for him on Saturday but we are very happy with what he has done and what he is doing at the moment He is a horse with loads of class and we are going to learn a lot about him and he is going to learn a lot.

“He has always showed a lot of class in his work from the start – Ryan loved him when he sat on him as two year old in February/March last year He was already showing loads then which is a hugely good sign.”

On Little Big Bear, O’Brien added: “Little Big Bear is by No Nay Never who is a big influence for speed. There is stamina on his dam’s side but No Nay Never is definitely a big influence for speed and he is a big, powerful horse.

“He is a horse that has won over five and six furlongs including the Windsor Castle over five furlongs at Royal Ascot and we know what kind of precociousness that takes. He then looked like he would get six and when he won the Phoenix Stakes he looked like he would get seven standing on his ear.

“We are going to learn a lot on Saturday as he hasn’t run in a long time but he’s been doing everything right really. When he had a setback we didn’t have any choice but to give him time. He got over it by the end of the season and didn’t miss any time over the winter and spring which is a big help. He’s a very laidback horse and only uses the petrol he needs to, so his temperament is a big advantage.”

MeanwhileBreeders’CupJuvenileFillies’TurfheroineMeditateislikelytobethesoleBallydoylerepresentative in Sunday’s QIPCO 1000 Guineas and O’Brien added: “We weren’t sure going to America whether she would stay and it was going round a bend but we took our chance and she won very easily.

“We rode her very forward on very soft ground at the Curragh in the Moyglare and Dermot’s filly (Tahiyra, who is also engaged in the QIPCO 1000 Guineas) came and got her It was up in trip going to America but Ryan relaxed her and she came home very well.

“It’s going to be interesting as obviously America and Newmarket are very different but again we are going to learn a lot about her. She is a very lazy worker at home and only shows you what she has to – unless you stoke her up, she stays in second gear But we are very happy with her work

“We felt we might have rushed her a bit last year in the Cheveley Park after the Moyglare, where we perhaps made a bit too much use of her in the ground so we think we have two legitimate excuses for her But it is her first run of the year and we are going to learn a lot about her

“All the good fillies should be there on Sunday and that’s what we all like to see.”

O’Brien’s record 10 QIPCO 2000 Guineas winners are King of Kings (1998), Rock of Gibraltar (2002), Footstepsinthesand (2005), George Washington (2006), Henrythenavigator (2008), Camelot (2012), Gleneagles (2015), Churchill (2017), Saxon Warrior (2018) and Magna Grecia (2019)

His seven QIPCO 1000 Guineas winners are Virginia Waters (2005), Homecoming Queen (2012), Minding (2016), Winter (2017), Hermosa (2019), Love (2020) and Mother Earth (2021)

The dozen Triple Crown winners are West Australian (1853), Gladiateur (1865), Lord Lyon (1866), Ormonde (1886), Common (1891), Isinglass (1893), Galtee More (1897), Flying Fox (1899), Diamond Jubilee (1900), Rock Sand (1903), Bahram (1935) and Nijinsky (1970) Pommern (1915), Gay Crusader (1917) and Gainsborough (1918) also all won the 2000 Guineas, Derby and St Leger when the Classics were all run at Newmarket in World War I.

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FACTS & STATS

THE QIPCO 2000 GUINEAS

RACE DESCRIPTION: The first of the Classic races that highlight the season, this one mile race for three-year-olds is also a Group 1 contest; the highest level of racing Group 1 races attract the very best horses from Britain and Ireland, occasionally from as far away as France, Australia, South Africa or the USA due to the prestige of these historic contests. Victory in a Classic race is the ultimate pinnacle for owners, trainers and jockeys and those horses that are capable of racing competitively at this level often go on to have lucrative careers at stud.

GROUP 1 RUN OVER ONE MILE

34.07S3 OCTOBER 2008

Native Trail appeared to be the most popular choice in this race last year but it was Charlie Appleby’s other runner, Coroebus, that stole the show, winning by three-quarters of a length ahead of the market favourite.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2013-2022

5 of the last 12 winners were favourites

KEY TRENDS

11 of the last 12 winners had at least 1 win in a group 1-3 race

WINNING CONNECTIONS

All of the last 10 winners were rated at least 109

Sold for 145,000gns to Good Will Bloodstock

Sold for 100,000gns to David Howden

Sold for 92,000gns to Roger Marley

Sold for 90,000gns to Aughamore Stud / Howson & Houldsworth Bloodstock

Colt out of Golden Spell

Colt out of Like

Colt out of Beach Belle

Colt out of Bella Nouf

Outstanding first foals Sold for up to 145,000gns in 2022

“They were strikingly similar. Lot of strength to them with good walks and they look nice tempered horses.

Good people bought them, there was plenty of judges going around the sales saying they liked the Kameko’s.”

Joe Foley, Ballyhane Stud

“I absolutely loved the Kameko’s and ended up buying four!

The colt out of Golden Spell was a standout at the sale and they have all wintered well with good attitudes.”

Michael Fitzpatrick, Kilminfoyle Stud

“What particularly appealed to us was how consistently Kameko stamped his stock with his physique and athleticism. We bid on a few and were delighted to get the colt out of Beach Belle who is a very good mover.”

Michael Gleeson, Aughmore Stud

QIPCO BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES 2023 HALL OF FAMERS

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THEQIPCO2000GUINEASSTAKES (CLASS1)(Group1)(BritishChampionsSeries)

for three yrs old colts and fillies x Total prize fund £500000

Prize Money 1st £222800, 2nd £91450, 3rd £45750, 4th £22850, 5th £11450, 6th £5700 (PenaltyValue £283550)

SIXTH RACE 4.40

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Appleby (71 wins from 250 runners, 28%) runs NOBLE STYLE AND SILVER KNOTT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs CHALDEAN

LONGESTTRAVELLER: LITTLE BIG BEAR & AUGUSTE RODIN trained by O’brien, Ireland.

Frankelcoltwhoprogressedatarateofknotslastseason,completingthe4-timerwhenedgingoutRoyalScotsmaninGroup1Dewhurst here(7f)inOctober.5/2,unseatedrideratthestartonhisreappearanceintheGreenham.Shouldstay1m.Strongcandidate.

ThirdtostablemateSakheerinMillReefbeforeendinghis2-y-oseasonwitha6fGroup2winatChantilly.Creditable3lengthssecondof11to IsaacShelbyinGreenhamatNewbury(7f,heavy)onreappearance14daysago,keepingoninamannerwhichsuggests1mwillsuithim.

(High

Didnothingbutprogresslastyear,secondinRoyalLodgeoverC&Dbeforeproducingatremendouslygameperformance towin11/4mCriteriumdeSaint-Cloud(heavy)onfinalstart.Anotherchunkofimprovementneededhere,though.

HHIII BHA114

5 FLIGHT PLAN (GB) (29) 51-2 9-2 (1)

Br B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Romp (Pivotal) Daniel Tudhope J

O Clipper Logistics

B Miss K J. Keir

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORMVIEWNightofThundercoltwholeftdebutrunwellbehindtowin10-runnernoviceatNewcastleinNovember.Stepped upagainwhenheadsecondin1mlistedracethereonGoodFridayreappearance.Moretocomefromhim.

6 GALERON (IRE) (29) 16641-3

Br B c Camacho - Society Gal (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

HHHII BHA102

9-2 (8)

Kieran Shoemark J

O Teme Valley & Aura (Gas) Holdings Ltd Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Gigginstown House Stud Stonegate Homes S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulcoltwhoshowedhe’strainedonwellwhenthird(FlightPlan21/4lengthsaheadinsecond)of11in1m Newcastlelistedraceonreappearancebutsurelybitingoffmorethanhecanchewatthslevel.

HIIII BHA97

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Galileo(IRE)

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GriseMine(FR)

1.AUGUSTERODIN(IRE)

2.CHALDEAN

3.CHARYN(IRE)

4.DUBAIMILE(IRE)

5.FLIGHTPLAN

6.GALERON(IRE)

MadewinningdebutinCheshamatRoyalAscotandbackedthatupinGroupcompanysubsequentlyBeaten51/4lengthsintothirdbyAugusteRodinin FuturityatDoncasteronfinalstartbutthatdoesn’ttellwholestoryashehungrightacrossthetrackaftertankingintotheleadinafirst-timevisor

therestoftheseasonduetoafootinjury.Pedigreeprovidesplentyofhopethathe’llstay1m.DesertedbyMoorebutstillmuchrespected.

(GB) (260) 111-

c Kingman - Eartha Kitt (Pivotal)

Farm

Unbeatenin3outingsasajuvenile,culminatingwith11/4-lengthdefeatofMarshmaninGimcrackatYork(6f,goodtofirm)inAugust.Missed theremainderofhis2-y-ocampaignduetoaboutofcolic.Verytalentedbutstaminathebigunknownnowsteppingup2fintrip

12 ROYAL SCOTSMAN (IRE) (210) 413152-

Br B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Enrol (Pivotal)

O Mrs Fitri Hay Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWGleneaglescoltwhoseonlyblipat2camewhendisappointingbehindNobleStyleintheGimcrack,bouncingbackwithheadsecond toChaldeanintheDewhursthereintheautumn,lookingwellsuitedbythestepup7f.Shouldproveaseffectiveat1m.

13 SAKHEER (IRE) (231) 211-

Br B c Zoffany (IRE) - Shortmile Lady (IRE) (Arcano (IRE)) David Egan J O KHK Racing Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Drumlin Bloodstock Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWCamealongwayinashortspaceoftimeat2,quickeningclearinimpressivefashioninMillReefatNewbury(6f,good;reopposing stablemateCharynbackinthird)onfinalstart.LooksaGroup1performerbutthebigquestioniswhetherhe’llstay1m.

BHA114

14 SILVER KNOTT (GB) (183) 411312- CD 9-2 (7)

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - God Given (Nathaniel (IRE)) William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B St Albans Bloodstock LLP Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWBelowformwhenbehindChaldeanandIndestructibleintheChampagnebutquicklybackontrackwithdefeatofEpictetusandHolloway BoyintheAutumnStakesoverC&D.ClosesecondinBreeders’CupJuvenileTurffinalstart.BuickseeminglyprefershimtoNobleStyle. TFRHHHII BHA115

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: COROEBUS (IRE) 3 9 0 James Doyle 5-1 (Charlie Appleby) 15 ran

Visor worn by No 8.

Stewards Note:

HOLLOWAY BOY: Following its run on 22/10/2022 it was reported that the horse hung badly right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Auguste Rodin (IRE), 6-1 Little Big Bear (IRE), 9-1 Chaldean (GB), Sakheer (IRE), 11-1 Royal Scotsman (IRE), 16-1 Indestructible (IRE), Silver Knott (GB), 22-1 Noble Style (GB), 33-1 Dubai Mile (IRE), Holloway Boy (GB), 40-1 Flight Plan (GB), 66-1 Charyn (IRE), 150-1 Galeron (IRE), 300-1 Hi Royal (IRE)

Kodiac(GB)

Danehill(USA)

Rafha

StreetCry(IRE)

Danzig(USA)

Razyana(USA)

Kris

Eljazzi

Machiavellian(USA)

HelenStreet

MajesticRoi(USA)

Ulysses(IRE)

Sultry(GB)

Kodiac(GB)

Shareva(IRE)

NoNayNever(USA)

AdventureSeeker(FR)

Kingman(GB)

EarthaKitt(GB)

Gleneagles(IRE)

Enrol(GB)

Zoffany(IRE)

ShortmileLady(IRE)

LopedeVega(IRE)

GodGiven(GB)

L’ExtraHonor(USA)

Galileo(IRE)

LightShift(USA)

Pivotal(GB)

Resort(GB)

Danehill(USA)

Rafha

RipVanWinkle(IRE)

Shareen(IRE)

ScatDaddy(USA)

Cat’sEyeWitness(USA)

Bering

AmericanAdventure(USA)

InvincibleSpirit(IRE)

Zenda(GB)

Pivotal(GB)

CeilingKitty(GB)

Galileo(IRE)

You’resothrilling(USA)

Pivotal(GB)

Constitute(USA)

Dansili(GB)

Tyranny(GB)

Arcano(IRE)

Jinsiyah(USA)

Shamardal(USA)

LadyVettori(GB)

Nathaniel(IRE)

EverRigg(GB)

Hero’sHonor(USA)

L’Extravagante(CAN)

Sadler’sWells(USA)

UrbanSea(USA)

Kingmambo(USA)

Lingerie(GB)

PolarFalcon(USA)

FearlessRevival

OasisDream(GB)

GayGallanta(USA)

Danzig(USA)

Razyana(USA)

Kris

Eljazzi

Galileo(IRE)

LookingBack(IRE)

Bahri(USA)

Sharesha(IRE)

Johannesburg(USA)

LoveStyle(USA)

ElusiveQuality(USA)

ComicalCat(USA)

ArcticTern(USA)

Beaune(FR)

Miswaki(USA)

AllAlong(FR)

GreenDesert(USA)

Rafha

Zamindar(USA)

Hope(IRE)

PolarFalcon(USA)

FearlessRevival

RedClubs(IRE)

Baldovina(GB)

Sadler’sWells(USA)

UrbanSea(USA)

StormCat(USA)

Mariah’sStorm(USA)

PolarFalcon(USA)

FearlessRevival

GoneWest(USA)

AppointedOne(USA)

Danehill(USA)

Hasili(IRE)

Machiavellian(USA)

DustDancer(GB)

OasisDream(GB)

Tariysha(IRE)

Housebuster(USA)

Minifah(USA)

Giant’sCauseway(USA)

Helsinki(GB)

Vettori(IRE)

LadyGolconda(FR)

Galileo(IRE)

MagnificientStyle(USA)

DubaiDestination(USA)

BiancaNera(GB)

7.HIROYAL(IRE)

8.HOLLOWAYBOY(GB)

9.INDESTRUCTIBLE(IRE)

10.LITTLEBIGBEAR(IRE)

11.NOBLESTYLE(GB)

12.ROYALSCOTSMAN(IRE)

13.SAKHEER(IRE)

14.SILVERKNOTT(GB)

TIMEFORM

AUGUSTE RODIN did everything right at 2 and can become the fourth horse (and third from his yard) since 2018 to complete the Futurity/2000 Guineas double. His stablemate Little Big Bear is bred to stay 1m and would be a major threat if reproducing anything close to his Phoenix Stakes form. Chaldean suffered an unfortunate experience on his reappearance but his juvenile form stacks up well and he can prove best ofthe home team ahead of Sakheer, who is already smart but isn’t certain to stay 1m.

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MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

Raceform Median Time: 1 min, 38.60 secs

Record Time: 1 min, 34.56 secs - Benbatl24th September 2021, Good to Firm

International punters are likely to latch onto the Coolmore favourites here, so it seems wise to take them on. Although they are both exciting prospects, this trip might not be quite right for either of them. Royal Scotsman is the one to take them on with. Physically, he is a monster, and has continued to grow over the winter. An exacta with the selection to beat Auguste Rodin should offer exceptional value.

BETTYPE: Exacta. SELECTIONS: 1st Royal Scotsman, 2nd Auguste Rodin.

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THE HOWDEN INSURANCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635. (PenaltyValue £25770)Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

SEVENTH RACE 5.15

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Varian (38 wins from 228 runners, 17%) runs ALMATY STAR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs CHASSERAL

LONGESTTRAVELLER: WASHINGTON HEIGHTS trained by K Ryan, Hambleton, 183 miles.

KemptonnurserywinnerforMarcoBottiin2022andfinethirdstartingoutfornewyardinaLingfieldlistedraceinMarch.However,safely heldonhislast2starts,includinginminoreventatthisvenuelasttime.Othersmorepersuasive.Engaged2.25NewmarketFriday.

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Br B c Charm Spirit (IRE) - Magic (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

O Hughes, Rawlings, O’Shaughnessy

B Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-madecoltwhoprogressedwelllastseason,makingit3winsfrom4startsin8-runnernoviceeventatWolverhampton(6.1f)inDecember. WithdrawnafterrefusingtoenterstallatNewcastleonApril7th.Makeshandicapdebutinarefittedhoodandopentofurtherimprovement. TFRHHHHI BHA94

4 BONNYANGEL (GB) (15) 31160-6 D

Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Timeless Gift (IRE) (Camacho)

O Exors of the Late Mr Peter Ridgers

B Mr Peter Ridgers

9-5 (10)

John Fahy J

Clive Cox, Hungerford T

Peter Ridgers Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEW

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Dualwinnerasa2-yowhoranaboutaswellascouldbeexpectedwhensixthof16inlistedraceatBath(5f,goodto soft)15daysago Stepbackupintripwillsuitbutotherslookbettertreatedonherreturntohandicapcompany.

5 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS (GB) (14) 41223-0 9-0 (4)

Br B g Washington DC (IRE) - Epping Rose (IRE) (Kodiac) Jamie Spencer J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXVII

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Bearstone Stud Limited Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong travelling sort who ended last season with a fine third in the Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f). Not seen to best effect on reappearanceatThirsk2weeksagohavingracedontheouterwingonwhatseemedtheworstoftheground,soworthanotherchance.

TFRHHHII BHA88

6 BUCCABAY (IRE) (19) 01-3 D 8-13 (2)

Br B g SaxonWarrior(JPN) - Fifth Commandment (IRE) (HolyRoman Emperor(IRE)) Georgia Dobie (3) J

O The Buckingham Partnership

Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B John O’Connor Abm Catering Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedfromdebutwhenshowingagoodturnoffoottosettlemattersina6fAscotmaidenlastJuly.Geldedafterandshaped encouraginglyafter9monthsoffwhenthirdatKempton(7f)19daysago.Makeshandicapdebut.Remainswithpotential.

TFRHHHII BHA87

Allthebetterforageldingoperation,completingahat-trickinquitetakingfashionin12-runnerhandicapat Lingfield(6f,AW)29daysago.Shouldproveequallyaseffectiveonturfandopentofurtherimprovement.

Consistentratherthanprogressiveat2yrsbutreappearedwithanimprovedeffortandlookedunluckynottowinwhenfourthof8in6fhandicapat Kempton17daysago,finishingwithrunningleftafterrepeatedlymeetingtrouble.Remainswithpotentialandshouldn’tbelonginmakingamends.

Builtonhisdebutpromiseatthesecondattemptwhenrunner-upin10-runnernoviceatKempton(6f)onhis reappearance19daysago,clearofrest.Intohandicapsnowandmaydobetterstill.

Builtondebutthirdwhenwinning10-runnermaidenatDoncaster(6f)inNovember.Tookanotherstepforwardwhenedgedoutonlyinthefinalstridesby apromisingsortonhisreappearanceatSouthwellandshapedbetterthanthebareresultonhisC&Dhandicapdebutonmostrecentouting.Player. TFRHHHHI BHA82

11 CHASSERAL (GB) (228) 3331- D 8-8 (1)

Br B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Swiss Range (Zamindar (USA)) Oisin Murphy J

O Juddmonte Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformtogetoffthemarkwitheaseonall-weatherdebutin11-runnernoviceeventatNewcastle (6f)inSeptember Thatwasanordinaryracethough,andmorerequirednowhandicappingafter7monthsoff TFRHHHII BHA82

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: INGRATOR (IRE) 3 8 7 Rob Hornby 13-2 (Mick Channon) 13 ran Hood worn by No 2, 3, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7.

Stewards Note: TENJIN: Following its run on 18/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

EMINENCY: Following its run on 19/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Expert Agent (GB), 5-1 Shaquille (GB), 6-1 Eminency (IRE), 8-1 Almaty Star (IRE), 9-1 Ferrous (IRE), 10-1 Buccabay (IRE), 12-1 Chasseral (GB), 16-1 Washington Heights (GB), 20-1 Bonny Angel (GB), 25-1 Brave Nation (IRE), 33-1 Tenjin (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty with chances but EMINENCY looked extremely unlucky not to win on his reappearance at Kempton 17 days ago and is worth backing to make amends. Expert Agent has done nothing but improve since undergoing a gelding operation and there’s no reason why he can’t transfer his all-weather form to turf Ferrous shaped better than the bare result on his C&D handicap debut and completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EMINENCY (IRE) 2.EXPERTAGENT 3.FERROUS (IRE)

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MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

Raceform Median Time: 1 min, 12.20 secs

Record Time: 1 min, 9.55 secs - Captain Colby (USA)16th May 2015, Good to Firm

A chance is taken on top weight Brave Nation. He was unlucky not to win the Norfolk on just his second start, and although his next two runs left a lot to be desired, he has the chance to get his career back on track here. He is unlikely to be well supported in the pool and should offer some each way value.

BETTYPE: Each Way. SELECTION: Brave Nation

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THEHOWDENBLOODSTOCK“CONFINED”HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS4)(whichhavewonnomorethanonerace)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money 1st £10323, 2nd £5163, 3rd £2580, 4th £1290, 5th £645. (PenaltyValue £13085)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): C Appleby (71 wins from 250 runners, 28%) runs STRIKING STAR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (7 wins from 60 runners, 12%) runs CAPTAIN CUDDLES

LONGESTTRAVELLER: JAHIDIN trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 197 miles.

Lookedwell-suitedbythedemandsofalarger-fieldhandicapwhensecondof14here(6f,goodtosoft)16daysago

Fragrancy (IRE) (Singspiel (IRE)) Harry Davies (3) J

O Mr Mohammed Al Nabouda Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWonSouthwellminoreventonsecondstartandhasimprovedindefeatsince,progressingfurtherwhensecondof5onhandicap debut(2/1)atKempton(8f)66daysago.Likelytostayfurtherthanthisbutcertainlymeritsrespectonturfbow.

3 DIVINE LIBRA (IRE) (24) 24-1 D

Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Rakiza (IRE) (Elnadim (USA)) Kieran Shoemark J

O Alara Investments Limited Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Mogeely Stud Alara Investments Limited, Stonegate Homes S

TIMEFORMVIEWTanked alongwhenwinning 10-runnerminorevent at Catterick (7f, heavy) on return 24 days ago.This is a tougherassignmentonhandicapdebutbuthe’sgotausefulpedigreeandappealsasalikelyimprover.

4 CAPTAIN CUDDLES (IRE) (15) 551-0

Br B c Kodiac - Golden Shine (Royal Applause)

85

9-8 (8)

Pat Dobbs J

O Mr Michael Geoghegan Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Thomas Hassett Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWSpeedily-bredsortgotoffthemarkatthirdtimeofaskingin7-runnerminoreventatSalisbury(6f,goodtofirm)lastsummerBelow formonreturnatNewbury2weeksago,albeitracinginunfavouredgroup,bothothersmakemoreappealonbalance.

5 STRIKING STAR (GB) (34) 10-2 D BF

TFRHHHII BHA84

9-7 (2)

Br Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Lucida (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuperblybredandcreatedafineimpressionwhenasmoothwinnerofaSandownnovice(7f,heavy)ondebutinSeptember.Beatenfavourite intheHorrisHillnexttimebutgotbackontrackwhenchasingahigh-classprospectatDoncasterandhe’saplayeronhandicapbow.

6 TIRIAC (GB) (15) 021-6

Br B c Sixties Icon - Rough Courte (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE))

O Mr J Widdows & Partner

B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

TFRHHHHI BHA83

9-6 (11)

George Bass (3) J

Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWPutexperiencetogoodusewhenwhendecisivelytaking9-runnermaidenatDoncaster(6f,heavy,5/1)inNovemberbut provedtookeenunderachangeoftacticswhendownthefieldatNewburyonreturnandothersmakemoreappeal.

TFRHHHII BHA82

7 CHARTWELL HOUSE (IRE) (16) 20144-3 D

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Ihtifal (Dansili)

O Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds XIV

B P. Moloney Ltd

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TIMEFORMVIEWRanwelltofinishthirdof17inhandicaponreturnatthisC&D(goodtosoft)16daysago,certainlylookingmore straightforwardhavingbeengeldedoverthewinter.Solidplaceclaimsagainfromsamemark.

8 VERDANSK (GB) (197) 353-

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Boater (IRE) (Helmet (AUS))

O Barker Creighton Davis Kent Partnership

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentratherthanprogressiveinminorevent/maidensatNewburylastseason.Overalljudgementcallis thathe’llneedmoretofigurefromthismarkonhishandicapdebuthere.

9 JAHIDIN (FR) (31) 6-124 D

Br B g Kheleyf (USA) - Loda (FR) (Zieten (USA))

(GB) (29) 0-15360

(IRE) - Lady Vermeer (Dutch Art)

WonmaidenatKemptoninJanuarybuthasranpoorlyinhandicapsonhislast2outings,beatenalongway outatLingfieldlasttime.Hardtofancyonrecenteffort.s

12 GRAND CENTRAL (GB) (5) 434606

Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Edessa (IRE) (Lawman (FR))

O Ruby Red Racing & Robin

B The Pocock Family

TIMEFORMVIEWEssentiallylooksanawkwardsortandarriveshereafterastringofpoorperformances,soiseasytooppose racingfromoutofthehandicap.Eyeshields/blinkersbackon.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: HAYMAKER 3 9 1 Tom Marquand 10-3 (Hughie Morrison) 10 ran Hood worn by No 5. Blinkers, Eyeshields worn by No 12.

Stewards Note: CHOISYA: Following its run on 1/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed under pressure.

JAHIDIN: Following its run on 5/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Yacowlef (IRE), Striking Star (GB), 6-1 Choisya (GB), 7-1 Divine Libra (IRE), 15-2 Chartwell House (IRE), 10-1 Prospering (IRE), 11-1 Verdansk (GB), 18-1 Tiriac (GB), 40-1 Captain Cuddles (IRE), Jahidin (FR), 100-1 Warminster (GB), 150-1 Grand Central (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A typically competitive three-year-old handicap, with the top-weight YACOWLEF fancied to go one the better than when an excellent second over 6f here at the Craven Meeting. Godolphin’s regally-bred Striking Star has the pedigree to prove much better than his opening mark and rates as a major threat, with Choisya, Chartwell House and Prospering others to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YACOWLEF (IRE) 2.STRIKING STAR 3.CHOISYA

RACE RESULTS

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MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

Raceform Median Time: 1 min, 12.20 secs

Record Time: 1 min, 9.55 secs - Captain Colby (USA)16th May 2015, Good to Firm

In incredibly competitive race to round out the day. Although Striking Star was well beaten last time out, that winner looks something special. He is the primary selection, with Divine Libra and Yacowlef the selections for the combination trifecta.

BETTYPE: Combination Trifecta. SELECTIONS: Striking Star, Divine Libra, Yacowlef

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

FirstRace1.40-THEHOWDENHANDICAPSTAKES(CLASS2)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£25770tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£12085,thethird£6045,the fourth £3020,the fifth £1510 andthe sixth £755. forfouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also opento such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions) Enterbynoon, May1st and pay£250 stake, Declareby10.00a.m.May4th.Lowestweight8st2lb;Highestweight9st12lbPenalties,afterApril29th,2023,foreachracewon4yoto6yo5lb;7yoandup4lb HOWDENhasgenerouslysponsoredthisraceand willkindlypresentamementotothewinningowner trainer,jockeyandstableemployeeinchargeofthewinninghorse.Inaddition,theywillawarda£100cashprizetothestableemployeeresponsibleforthe bestturnedouthorseinthisrace PLEASENOTE:Inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofparagraph9oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodeahorsemusthaverunthreetimesormoreinordertoqualifytorunin thisrace 18entriesat£250 -ClosedMay1st,2023.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£20315;Second£10160;Third£5080;Fourth£2540;Fifth£1270;Sixth£635.(PenaltyValue£25770)SS SEEPAGE18FORTHISRACE.

SecondRace2.15-THEHOWDENBRITISHEBFELLENCHALONERSTAKES(CLASS1)(ListedRace)(FormerlytheKilvingtonStakes)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£34026to thewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£12900 thethird£6456,thefourth£3216,thefifth£1614andthesixth£810 forthreeyrsoldandupwardsfilliesandmaresonly,whichareE.B.F eligible,whichhavenot wonaGroup1PatternraceafterAugust31st,2022.Enterbynoon,May1standpay£300stake,Declareby10.00a.m.May4th.Weights:3-y-o8st12lb;4-y-oandup9st8lbPenalties,afterAugust31st,2022,a winnerofaListedrace3lbOfaGroup3race5lbOfaGroup2race7lb.HOWDENhasgenerouslysponsoredthisraceandwillkindlypresentamementotothewinningowner trainer,jockeyandstableemployee inchargeofthewinninghorse.Inaddition,theywillawarda£100cashprizetothestableemployeeresponsibleforthebestturnedouthorseinthisrace THETRUSTEESOFTHEE.B.F havekindlycontributed £5000towardsthe prize moneyforthis race All numberclothsto be carried inthis race have been sponsored andwill carrythe name/logo ofHOWDEN.The sponsorship payment of£500will be distributed equallyamongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. 14 entries at £300 - Closed May1st, 2023.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£26736; Second£10974;Third£5490;Fourth£2742;Fifth£1374;Sixth£684.(PenaltyValue£34026)ASS

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ThirdRace2.50-THEHOWDENHANDICAPSTAKES(CLASS2)(HeritageHandicap)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£51540tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£24170, thethird£12090,thefourth£6040,thefifth£3020andthesixth£1510 forfouryrsoldandupwards.Enterbynoon,April4thandpay£150stake,Confirmbynoon,May1standpay£350,Declareby10.00a.m. May4th.Lowestweight8st2lb;Highestweightnotlessthan9st12lbPenalties,afterApril8th,2023,foreachracewon4yoto6yo5lb;7yoandup4lbNOTE:Anyhorseratedabove110shallinitiallybetreated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. HOWDENhasgenerouslysponsoredthisraceandwillkindlypresentamementotothewinningowner,trainer,jockeyandstableemployeeinchargeofthewinninghorse.Inaddition,theywillawarda£100cash prizetothestableemployeeresponsibleforthebestturnedouthorseinthisrace Allnumberclothstobecarriedinthisracehavebeensponsoredandwillcarrythename/logoofHOWDEN Thesponsorship paymentof£500willbedistributedequallyamongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.PLEASENOTE:Inaccordancewiththeprovisions ofparagraph9oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodeahorsemusthaverunthreetimesormoreinordertoqualifytoruninthisrace 56entries,31at£150,25at£500.-ClosedApril4th,2023.OwnersPrize Money.Winner£40630;Second£20320;Third£10160;Fourth£5080;Fifth£2540;Sixth£1270.(PenaltyValue£51540)Weightsraised1lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicappingCode compliedwithwhereapplicable.SS

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FourthRace3.25-THEHOWDENSUFFOLKSTAKES(CLASS2HERITAGEHANDICAP)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£51540tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£24170, thethird£12090,thefourth£6040,thefifth£3020andthesixth£1510 forthreeyrsoldandupwards.Enterbynoon,April4thandpay£150stake,Confirmbynoon,May1standpay£350,Declareby10.00a.m. May4th. Lowestweight 8st 2lb; Highestweight 9st 12lb Penalties, afterApril 8th, 2023, foreach racewon 3yo 6lb; 4yoto 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb

NOTE:Anyhorse rated above 110 shall initiallybetreated as havingthatratingandthehighestweightallottedshallbe9st12lb Subsequently,theexcessover110inanyratingshallbeallottedtothathorsewithoutlimitationtothehighestweighttobecarried..HOWDEN hasgenerouslysponsoredthisraceandwillkindlypresentamementotothewinningowner,trainer,jockeyandstableemployeeinchargeofthewinninghorse.Inaddition,theywillawarda£100cashprizeto thestableemployeeresponsibleforthebestturnedouthorseinthisrace Allnumberclothstobecarriedinthisracehavebeensponsoredandwillcarrythename/logoofHOWDEN.Thesponsorshippayment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code a horse must have runthreetimes ormore in orderto qualifyto run inthis race 43 entries, 23 at £150 20 at £500. - ClosedApril 4th, 2023.OwnersPrize Money.Winner£40630;Second£20320;Third£10160;Fourth£5080;Fifth£2540;Sixth£1270.(PenaltyValue£51540)Weightsraised2lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicappingCode compliedwithwhereapplicable.SS

SEEPAGE42FORTHISRACE.

FifthRace4.00-THEHOWDENPALACEHOUSESTAKES(CLASS1)(Group3)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£45368tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£17200,thethird £8608,thefourth£4288,thefifth£2152andthesixth£1080 forthreeyrsoldandupwards.Enterbynoon,May1standpay£800stake,Declareby10.00a.m.May4th.Weights:3-y-ocoltsandgeldings9st;fillies 8st11lb4-y-oandupcoltsandgeldings9st9lb;fillies9st6lbPenalties,afterAugust31st,2022,awinnerofaGroup3race3lbOfaGroup2race5lbOfaGroup1race7lb.HOWDENhasgenerouslysponsoredthis raceandwillkindlypresentamementotothewinningowner,trainer jockeyandstableemployeeinchargeofthewinninghorse.Inaddition,theywillawarda£100cashprizetothestableemployeeresponsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of HOWDEN. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equallyamongst all horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. 17 entries at £800 - Closed May1st, 2023.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£35648; Second£14632;Third£7320;Fourth£3656;Fifth£1832;Sixth£912.(PenaltyValue£45368)ASS SEEPAGE48FORTHISRACE.

SixthRace4.40-THEQIPCO2000GUINEASSTAKES(CLASS1)(Group1)(BritishChampionsSeries)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£283550tothewinninghorseThesecond toreceive£107500,thethird£53800,thefourth£26800,thefifth£13450andthesixth£6750.forthreeyrsoldcoltsandfilliesonly Enterbynoon,February28thandpay£2125stake,Scratchbynoon,April25th orpay£2750 Confirmbynoon,May1standpay£1375,SupplementaryEntrybynoon,May1standpay£30000stake,Declareby10.00a.m.May4th.Weights:Colts9st2lb;fillies8st13lbNOTE:Horseswillonly beeligibletoruninthisraceprovidedthattheyhaveacurrentBHAHandicapRatingof80orhigheratmiddayoftheconfirmationstage.Horseswhichdonotqualifyforaratingmayalsobeeligibleproviding the BHAHandicapperis satisfiedthatthe horse’s racecourse performances uptoand includingthe daybefore confirmation merit a provisional assessment of80 orhigher Horseswhich have not runwill not beeligible..QIPCOhasgenerouslysponsoredthisraceandwillkindlypresentatrophy,inadditiontotheprizemoney,tothewinningowner Inaddition,theywillawardamementotothewinningtrainer,jockey, breeder ofthe winning horse and stable employee in charge ofthe winning horse. The stable employee responsible forthe best turned out horse in this race will receive a £250 cash prize. All number cloths to be carried inthis race havebeen sponsored andwill carrythe name/logo ofQIPCO.The sponsorshippayment of£500will be distributed equallyamongstallhorsesstarting inthis racein accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code.THERE WILLBEAPARADE FORTHIS RACE. Runners will be paraded in the order requested bythe Managing Executive on the day. 62 entries, 42 at £2125,5at£4875,15at£6250 -ClosedFebruary28th,2023.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£222800;Second£91450;Third£45750;Fourth£22850;Fifth£11450;Sixth£5700.(PenaltyValue£283550)ASS SEEPAGE58FORTHISRACE.

SeventhRace5.15-THEHOWDENINSURANCEHANDICAPSTAKES(CLASS2)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£25770tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£12085,the third£6045,thefourth£3020,thefifth£1510andthesixth£755.forthreeyrsoldonly,Rated0-100(alsoopentosuchhorsesrated101and102-seeStandardConditions) Enterbynoon,May1standpay£250 stake,Declareby10.00a.m.May4th.Lowestweight8st2lb;Highestweight9st9lbPenalties,afterApril29th,2023,foreachracewon6lb HOWDENhasgenerouslysponsoredthisraceandwillkindlypresenta mementotothewinningowner,trainer,jockeyandstableemployeeinchargeofthewinninghorse.Inaddition,theywillawarda£100cashprizetothestableemployeeresponsibleforthebestturnedouthorse inthisrace PLEASENOTE:Inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofparagraph9oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodeahorsemusthaverunthreetimesormoreinordertoqualifytoruninthisrace 19entries at£250.-ClosedMay1st,2023.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£20315;Second£10160;Third£5080;Fourth£2540;Fifth£1270;Sixth£635.(PenaltyValue£25770)Weightsraised3lbandparagraphs27to31of theWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.SS

SEEPAGE68FORTHISRACE.

EighthRace5.50-THEHOWDENBLOODSTOCK“CONFINED”HANDICAPSTAKES(CLASS4)(whichhavewonnomorethanonerace)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£13085 tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£6140,thethird£3067,thefourth£1535andthefifth£765.forthreeyrsoldonly,Rated0-85whichhavewonnomorethanonerace(alsoopentosuchhorsesrated86 and87;suchhorsesrated58andbelowarealsoeligible-seeStandardConditions) £125stakeifthehorseisrated59orhigher,or£25stakeifthehorseisrated58orlowerwith£100extraifthehorseisdeclared torunDeclareby10.00a.m.May4th.Lowestweight8st2lb;Highestweight9st9lbPenalties,afterApril29th,2023,awinnerofarace6lb HOWDONhasgenerouslysponsoredthisraceandwillkindlypresenta mementotothewinningowner,trainer,jockeyandstableemployeeinchargeofthewinninghorse.Inaddition,theywillawarda£100cashprizetothestableemployeeresponsibleforthebestturnedouthorse inthisrace 21entriesat£125.-ClosedMay1st,2023.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£10323;Second£5163;Third£2580;Fourth£1290;Fifth£645.(PenaltyValue£13085)SS

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Coroebus, wins the QIPCO 2000 Guineas Stakes Gr.1 at Newmarket, ridden by James Doyle, trained by Charlie Appleby, owned by Godolphin.