A warm welcome to the July Course for the final day of the July Festival, featuring the Group One My Pension Expert July Cup, one of the most valuable and prestigious sprint races in the world.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank My Pension Expert, Rossdales Veterinary Clinic, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa and Trust A Trader for their sponsorship of today’s card We are also extremely grateful to our betting partner bet365 for their generous support across the three days
The Group One My Pension Expert July Cup was first established in 1876 and has since become one of the leading sprint races in the world. A fast and furious six furlongs, the race has an impressive roll of honour, including in recent years with multiple Group One scorers Starman, Alcohol Free and Shaquille all adding their names.
The My Pension Expert July Cup is also part of the QIPCO British Champions Series, which takes place over 35 races across the flat racing season from May to October
Head down to the Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure for Darts with the Stars, where racegoers can compete with some of the leading darts players, including Keith Deller and Russ Bray. We also encourage racegoers to join us after racing to enjoy a DJ set full of feel-good tunes and dance anthems from Radio and Television presenter Melvin Odoom. Please look at the racecourse map further in this racecard for locations of all activity
Looking ahead, the Newmarket Nights series will continue at the July Course, with further concerts from Busted, James Arthur, Becky Hill and Deacon Blue later in the summer, with tickets for all these events selling fast, and available through our website, www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/newmarket
We also continue our run of Summer Saturday’s next week, with a new theme for 2024, Boots & Bridles! Step into a world where cowboy boots and jockey silks collide, and the sounds of the racetrack harmonize with the rhythms of country tunes. Join us on Saturday 20th July to enjoy an actionpacked afternoon of racing, followed by after-racing music!
Across the season, we would like to thank the European Breeders Fund for their contributions to prize money and Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai 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
DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETINGFRIDAY 19TH JULY
BUSTED LIVE AFTER EVENING RACING
After nothing short of a landmark year for the trio, BUSTED will be making their triumphant return to The July Course
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RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 78 & 79
Newmarket Racecourses Committee
Matthew Lohn, Esq. (Chairman)
Angus Gold, Esq.
Hon. Peter Stanley
Tim Vestey, Esq.
Mrs Jane George
Mrs Rebecca Dunlop
Paddy Pritchard-Gordon, Esq
Managing Director – East
Amy Starkey
Newmarket Racecourses and International Director
Sophie Able
Regional Head Of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Andrew Morris
Marketing Manager
Chris Burton
Finance Director
Stephanie Chester
Regional Head Of Operations
Darren Townsend Farrier
Joe Traynor
Safety Officer
Sharon Hodgins
Safeguarding Officer
Sophie Able (Deputy DSL)
Commentator
Alan Howes
Presenters
Steven Powell & Rosie Tapner
Betting Ring Manager
Sarah Woodbourne
Stewards
Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)
Rupert Sweeting
(Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Ben Ford
Ali Galliers-Pratt
Tony McGlone
Tomas O’Brien
Starters
William Jardine
Kieran O’Shea
Handicapper
Stewart Copeland
Judge
David Hicks
Clerk Of The Scales
Jeremy Lind
Medical Officers
Dr Fiona Virgo
Dr Sebastian Alexander
Dr Duncan Peacock
Veterinary Officers
Sally Taylor
Alice Brown
Colin Roberts
Isobel Francis
Veterinary Surgeons
Simon Waterhouse
Rob Suffern
David Dugdale
Jeremy Allen
Equine Welfare & Integrity
Officers
Elizabeth Budden
Karen West
Julie Lingham
John Bramhill
Sarah Duncan
Shaun Mitchell
Lisa Cook
Isobel Francis
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2024
As a leading distributor of horse feed, bedding and supplements in the greater GCC area, I am once again immensely proud to support the Jockey Club at Newmarket Racecourses for the 2024 season. 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.
I would like to wish all those visiting Newmarket throughout the 2024 season, the very best of luck.
Have a wonderful day at the races today.
TODAY’S RACING
FIRST RACE
1:40pm The Rossdales British EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes Stakes (GBB Race) - 7f 26-27
SECOND RACE
2:12pm The Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa Fillies’ Handicap Stakes - 7f 32-34
THIRD RACE
2:50pm The bet365 Mile Handicap Stakes - 1m 40-42
FOURTH RACE
3:25pm The bet365 Superlative Stakes (Group 2) - 7f
FIFTH RACE
4:00pm The bet365 Bunbury Cup (Heritage Handicap) - 7f
SIXTH
RACE
4:35pm The My Pension Expert July Cup Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - 6f 66-68
SEVENTH RACE
5:10pm The Trust A Trader Handicap Stakes - 1m 4f 72-74
RACECARD EXPLAINED
2 SHAQUILLE (GB) (22) 011-111 D
B c Charm Spirit (IRE) - Magic (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P =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
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.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
5. JOCKEYS
There is plenty of entertainment for guests to enjoy today!
Look out for our roaming musicians out on course today; joining us we have The Bluebirds, a trio of fabulous singers and the Fat Cats Brass Band, an exciting modern UK brass band like you’ve never seen before. Not to forget, our wonderful saxophonist and The Roaming Stars who are one of London’s finest acoustic wandering bands
Strike a pose for the Newmarket Paparazzi who will be taking photos of our guests around the racecourse! Keep an eye on our Facebook page following The July Festival for your photos
The legendary Keith Deller and Russ Bray will be joining us to give you the ultimate darts experience Providing tips, tricks and photo opportunities with a former Darts World Champion.
Approximately 15 minutes following the last race, DJ Melvin Odoom will be taking to the stage bringing you dance anthems and feel-good tunes to end a phenomenal final day of racing at The July Festival!
RACING PHRASES
ACCUMULATOR bet involving two or more selections in different races: winnings from one are placed on the next
ALLWEATHER RACING
flat racing which takes place on an artificial surface
AMATEUR (rider) on racecards, their names are prefixed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc., to indicate their amateur status
ANTE-POST betting (usually on the most important races) days, weeks and even months before the race is due to take place
APPRENTICE young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while he or she is learning the business of race-riding
BACKWARD used of a horse which needs time to mature
CLAIMER of a race: a claiming race; of a jockey: an apprentice
COLT male, ungelded horse up to four years old
DAM mother of a horse
DISTANCE the length of a race: 5 furlongs is the minimum and the 4 1⁄2 miles of the Grand National the longest. Also, the margin by which a horse wins or is beaten by the horse in front: this ranges from a short head to ‘by a distance’ (more than 30 lengths); a ‘length’ is measured from the horse’s nose to the start of its tail
DRAW for flat racing only, describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn randomly the day before shortly after the horses are declared to run
EVENS or EVEN MONEY when your stake exactly equals your winningsthus £5 at evens wins a further £5
FILLY female horse up to four years old
FOAL horse of either sex from the time of its birth until 1 January the following year
FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile)
GELDING castrated horse
GOING the description of conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Official BHA going reports progress as follows:
Heavy - soft - good to soft - good - good to firm - firm - hard
GREEN (of a horse) inexperienced
HAND unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured, at the shoulder
JOLLY betting parlance for the favourite in a race - the horse with the shortest odds
JUDGE official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners
JUVENILE two-year-old horse
MAIDEN horse which has not won a race
MARE female horse five years and over
MONKEY betting parlance for £500
OBJECTION complaint by one jockey against another regarding breach of rules during a race
ODDS ON odds where the winnings are less than the stake (which is of course returned to you): thus a winning £2 bet at 2-1 on wins you £1
PADDOCK area of the racecourse incorporating the pre-parade ring, parade ring and winner’s enclosure
PATTERN the elite races, divided in Flat racing into Groups One, Two, Three and Listed, and in jumping into Grades One, Two and Three
PENALTY weight added to the allotted handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were originally published
PHOTO FINISH electronic photographic device which determines minimal distances in a close finish
PLATE shoe worn by horse for racing
PLATER horse which usually runs in selling races (selling ‘plates’)
PONY betting parlance for £25
RULE 4 betting rule covering deductions made from winning bets if a horse is withdrawn after the betting market has been formed but before the ‘Under Starter’s Orders’ signal; the amount deducted depends on the price of the withdrawn horse
SIRE father of a horse
SPREAD A PLATE when a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from an animal’s hoof, this sometimes causes a delay while the horse is re-shod
SPRINGER/STEAMER a horse which shortens dramatically in the betting
SP/STARTING PRICE the official price of horse at which bets are settled in betting shops
STEWARDS the panel of men and women - usually a total of four - who are responsible for seeing that the Rules of Racing are adhered to
STEWARDS’ ENQUIRY enquiry by the stewards into the running of a race
TIC-TAC the bookmaker’s method of relaying odds information on the racecourse, by means of hand signals
WEIGH IN/WEIGH OUT weighing of jockey before and after a race to ensure that the correct weight has been carried; the announcement ‘weighed in’ signals that the result is official, and all bets can be settled
YANKEE combination bet involving four selections in different races: six doubles, four trebles and one four-horse accumulator - eleven bets
YEARLING horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.
1. THE AVERAGE FLAT JOCKEY
is below 5’6 (although there are exceptions) and weigh between 8 & 9st
2. JOCKEYS BOOTS
They are mostly synthetic and can weigh as little as 300 grams
3. RACING SADDLE
Weighs between 1 & 2lb
4. JOCKEYS WHIP
A jockey’s whip is made from a core of light-weight carbon fibre surrounded by layers of air cushioned foam and light-weight leather. Usage of the whip is strictly controlled by the British Horseracing Authority Stewards who are present on raceday
5. SILKS
The silks that a jockey wears belong to the racehorse owner rather than the jockey. Each set is unique, such is the demand for certain designs that some colours can sell for thousands, or even tens of thousands of pounds
6. BREATHING
The horse’s lungs breath in and out 140 times per minute delivering 150 litres of air per second. At 10,000 litres per race, that is what a human breaths in a day
7. HEART CAPACITY
Up to 240 beats per minute moving 60 pints of blood during a race. A racehorse’s heart weighs the equivalent of 4 bags of sugar (around 4 kgs)
8. STRIDE LENGTH
An average racehorses’ stride length is 20-21ft
9. STRIDE FREQUENCY
Between 130 and 140 strides per minute
10. AVERAGE SPEED
37.5 mph
11. HORSES WEIGHT
A horses weight is approximately half a tonne
12. FUEL CONSUMPTION
A horse uses 35,000 calories per day, whereas a human adult male is advised to eat 2,500
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DID YOU KNOW…
We offer a complimentary shuttle bus service on racedays
WHERE?
The bus runs between Newmarket Town Centre, Newmarket Train Station, and Newmarket Racecourses.
WHEN?
The service starts 2 hours before the first race and stops at the first race. Return journeys commence approximately 45 minutes before the last race and continue for up to 2 hours.
ROWLEY MILE RACEDAYS
Pick up from Newmarket Town Centre (outside Unico Restaurant) or Newmarket Train Station
Arrive outside the Grandstand and Paddock Entrance
Return bus - Collect outside the Grandstand and Paddock Entrance, drop off at Newmarket Train Station or bus stop on The Avenue (just off the high street)
JULY COURSE RACEDAYS
Pick up from Newmarket Town Centre (outside Unico Restaurant) or Newmarket Train Station
Arrive in the White car park, outside Premier Entrance 1
Return bus - Collect from the White car park, drop off at Newmarket Train Station or bus stop on The Avenue (just off the high street)
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TODAY’S TOP TIPS
RACE ONE
The penny seemed to drop late for BINTABUHA when finishing second on her racecourse debut over C&D. She arrives here for the in-form William Knight yard and is taken to add to her trainer's impressive recent record. Flight is feared most after a promising runner-up effort on her first outing at Newbury and the booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye. Godolphin newcomer Desert Flower, a three-parts sister to a Group 3 juvenile winner, isn't easily discounted, with Concert Party and Amica others to note.
Selection; BINTABUHA
RACE TWO
Danger: Flight
After a very impressive success over 6f at this venue last month, MISS BODACIOUS can continue her winning sequence today. Karl Burke's charge got off to a tardy start on that occasion but the daughter of Zoustar looked better the further she went and a 9lb rise doesn't appear to be out of her reach. Asian Daze has shaped as if she is capable of landing a prize of this nature and she is likely to give the selection most to think about, while Lou Lou's Gift completes the shortlist.
Selection; MISS BODACIOUS
RACE THREE
Danger: Asian Daze
ARABIC LEGEND showed a likeable attitude when second on his most recent start over 1m1f at the Curragh last month and a repeat of that effort would see him go close. Karl Burke's runner has been raised just 1lb for for that performance which appears reasonable. Qirat was well-supported before running with credit in the Britannia at the Royal meeting and he could gain compensation, while First Conquest is also worth of a closer look off an opening handicap mark of 91.
CARRYTHEONE beat plenty of these rivals when having a troubled passage to hit the frame in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot last month and the seven-year-old goes off the same mark Ryan Moore, who takes over in the saddle, landed this contest 12 months ago on Biggles and Michael Bell's gelding is more than capable of making amends. Mostabshir finished a place behind the selection that day and commands plenty of respect, while Awaal and Aalto are others to keep an eye on in a wide-open heat
Selection; CARRYTHEONE
RACE SIX
Danger: Mostabshir
Inisherin (first) got the better of JASOUR (third) when the pair met in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last month and, though the former was undoubtedly impressive on that occasion, it may pay to side with the latter It was a testament to his ability that he was able to finish third, despite plenty going wrong in the aforementioned contest, breaking awkwardly before racing too keenly throughout Granted a smootherpassagethistimearound,CliveCox'sC&Dwinnershouldmakeaboldbidtoreverseformhere.High-classoperatorVandeekisonthe comebacktrailafterabelow-pareffortintheSandyLaneatHaydock,whileRiverTibermeritsrespectbackdowntoarguablyhisoptimumtrip.
Selection; JASOUR
RACE SEVEN
Danger: Inisherin
Stepping up in trip could be the making of LORD OF LOVE, who won going away in first-time cheekpieces over 1m2f at Salisbury last month, and the well-bred son of Dubawi gets the vote to make his handicap debut a winning one Ciro Di Marzio wasn't disgraced when fourth in a novice event here last month and it would be no surprise to see him feature, especially with the extra couple of furlongs to potentially suit. Recent C&D winner Wonder Kid completes the shortlist, despite an 8lb hike asking a question of him
Selection; LORD OF LOVE
Danger: Ciro Di Marzio
TODAY’S FEATURE RACEMY PENSION EXPERT JULY CUP
The My Pension Expert July Cup, the centrepiece of the three-day July Festival, is one of the most valuable sprint contests in the European racing calendar, with the 2024 running worth an advertised £600,000. It forms part of the QIPCO British Champions Series. Sponsored for the first time by My Pension Expert this year, the Group One event, run over six furlongs on the famous July Course, is widely acknowledged as the sprint championship of Europe
Springfield, bred by Queen Victoria at the Hampton Court Stud, took the inaugural running in 1876, and followed up a year later to become the first dual winner Springfield also proved top-class over longer distances, landing the Champion Stakes over 10 furlongs in 1877 Other outstanding victors in the early years included Sundridge, successful in 1902, 1903 and 1904 - the only triple winner in the history of the race The son of Amphion was a true rags to riches story, having graduated from selling company. He was also a great success at stud, being a highly influential sire in Europe and North America.
The great mare Diadem added to her victory in the 1917 1000 Guineas by scoring in 1919 and 1920. Diomedes, a grandson of Sundridge, recorded a brace of victories in 1925 and 1926, on the latter occasion dead-heating with Phalaros, while flying grey Abernant landed the spoils in 1949 and 1950
Another dual winner was Right Boy, triumphant in 1958 and 1959 The son of Impeccable, purchased for 575 guineas by his trainer Bill Dutton - the winning rider on 1928 Grand National victor Tipperary Tim - also landed the Nunthorpe Stakes twice, the King George Stakes twice, the Cork & Orrery Stakes twice (now the Platinum Jubilee Stakes) and the King’s Stand Stakes
In the 1970s, the July Cup was dominated by the formidable trainer-jockey partnership of Vincent O’Brien and Lester Piggott They hit the bullseye four times during the decade, kicking off with Thatch in 1973, followed by Saritamer (1974), Solinus (1978) and Thatching (1979) Piggott continued his excellent form in the race into the next decade, securing the 1980 renewal aboard Moorestyle This kick-started an outstanding period for the July Cup, with the next five winners - Marwell (1981), Sharpo (1982), Habibti (1983), Chief Singer (1984) and Never So Bold (1985) - all rated as the best sprinter in Europe in their year
The 1990s saw two big upsets in the July Cup. Hamas, a 33-1 shot, triumphed under Willie Carson in 1993, getting the better of favourite College Chapel to deny Lester Piggott an 11th success in the event, while Compton Place shocked punters when landing the prize at 50-1 under Seb Sanders four years later.
Agnes World holds the distinction of being the first ever Japanese-trained winner in Britain when taking the 2000 July Cup Trained by Hideyuki Mori and ridden by ace Japanese jockey Yutaka Take, he prevailed in a thrilling finish by a short-head from Lincoln Dancer with another short-head back to Pipalong in third.
As with so many Group One races, Vincent O’Brien’s successor at Ballydoyle, the unrelated Aidan O’Brien, has enjoyed great success in the July Cup with a joint-record five winners courtesy of Stravinsky (1999), Mozart (2001), Starspangledbanner (2010), US Navy Flag (2018) and Ten Sovereigns (2019).
MOST SUCCESSFUL HORSE:
Sundridge, the only triple winner, is the most successful horse in the July Cup. His victories came in 1902, 1903 and 1904
MOST SUCCESSFUL OWNER:
Jack Joel and Coolmore syndicates with various combinations of Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith with five wins each are the most successful owners
Joel was successful with Sundridge (1903, 1904), Spanish Prince (1912, 1913) and Golden Sun (1914)
The Coolmore winners so far are Stravinsky (1999), Mozart (2001), Starspangledbanner (2010), US Navy Flag (2018) and Ten Sovereigns (2019).
MOST SUCCESSFUL TRAINERS:
Charles Morton, Vincent O’Brien and Aidan O’Brien share the honour of being the most successful trainer with five July Cup wins apiece.
Morton’s five winners were Sundridge (1903, 1904), Spanish Prince (1912, 1913), and Golden Sun (1914)
Vincent O’Brien scored with Thatch (1973), Saritamer (1974), Solinus (1978), Thatching (1979) and Royal Academy (1990)
Aidan O’Brien’s five victories so far have come courtesy of Stravinsky (1999), Mozart (2001), Starspangledbanner (2010), US Navy Flag (2018) and Ten Sovereigns (2019).
MOST SUCESSFUL JOCKEY:
Lester Piggott rode a record 10 July Cup winners - Vigo (1957), Right Boy (1958, 1959), Tin Whistle (1960), Thatch (1973), Saritamer (1974), Solinus (1978), Thatching (1979), Moorestyle (1980). and Mr Brooks (1992)
Among the current generation, two jockeys have ridden two winners:
John Egan – Pastoral Pursuits (2005), Les Arcs (2006)
Adam Kirby – Lethal Force (2013), Harry Angel (2017)
Ryan Moore – US Navy Flag (2018), Ten Sovereigns (2019)
AGE OF WINNERS:
The age breakdown of winners since 1945 is below, showing that three years olds are the most successful age group, winning 39 of the 79 runnings in that time period (49.3 per cent strike rate).
In the 79 post-World War II runnings, favourites have prevailed on 32 occasions –a strike rate of 40.5 per cent
British Stallion Studs have contributed nearly £2MILLION to Flat and National Hunt prize money during 2024 via the British EBF.
ALNE PARK FARM
BATSFORD STUD
BEARSTONE STUD
BWLARTH FARM
CHAPEL STUD
CHEVELEY PARK STUD
DARLEY
DUNRAVEN STUD
ELUSIVE BLOODSTOCK
ETHERIDGE STUD
GRAZEMOOR FARM
HEDGEHOLME STUD
HIGHCLERE STUD
JUDDMONTE
LANWADES STUD
MEIKLEHAUGH STUD
MANTON PARK
MARCH HARE STUD
MICKLEY STUD
NATIONAL STUD
NEWSELLS PARK STUD
NORMAN COURT STUD
NORTON GROVE STUD
NUNSTAINTON STUD
OAKGROVE STUD
OVERBURY STUD
PLUMTON HALL STUD
SHADE OAK STUD
SHADWELL
TWEENHILLS STUD
VAUTERHILL STUD
WHITSBURY MANOR STUD
WITHYSLADE FARM
YORTON FARM
THE ROSSDALES BRITISH EBF
MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for maiden two yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £21000 Owners Prize Money 1st £8532, 2nd £4267, 3rd £2134, 4th £1067, 5th £533, 6th £267. (PenaltyValue £10823.40)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): C Appleby
(77 wins from 247 runners, 31%) runs DESERT FLOWER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Appleby
(8 wins from 27 runners, 30%) runs DESERT FLOWER FANCYTHAT: C Appleby won this race in 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2023. The stable runs DESERT FLOWER today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: FLIGHT trained by O Sangster, & CONCERT PARTY trained by R Hannonboth Marlborough, 134 miles.
1 AMICA (IRE) (-)
Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Kiltara (IRE) (Lawman (FR))
Billy Loughnane J
O Mrs R. G. Hillen Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate III Stonegate Homes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 12. €58,000 foal, €75,000 yearling, Dark Angel filly Half-sister to 2-y-o 1m winner Volcanology Dam,11/4m-13/4mwinner,half-sistertoverysmart11/4m-13/4mwinnerFoxHunt Appealingnewcomeronpaper
2 BINTABUHA (IRE) (22) 2
Br B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Coral Garden (Halling (USA))
BHA-
(5)
Jim Crowley J
O Salhia Stud Limited William Knight, Newmarket T
B Ballymaglassan Farm Limited William Knight Racing Ltd S
Br B f Earthlight (IRE) - Achnaha (IRE) (Haatef (USA)) John Egan J
O Michael & Heather Yarrow Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B Plantation Stud Diomed Developments Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW75,000 gns Breeze-Up purchasewho made a promising start in 6fNottingham maiden (12/1) 3weeks ago, notknockedabouthavingbeenunabletosustainherforwardmove.Shouldlastlongerhere. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: RACE THE WIND (IRE) 2 9 2 William Buick 5-4 (Charlie Appleby) 7 ran
FLIGHT was well fancied when making a very encouraging start at Newbury, just no match for an experienced and promising winner She looks sure to improve and can go one better with Ryan Moore up Charlie Appleby has dominated this race and newcomer Desert Flower is of obvious interest, along with Archie Watson’s Duty First Bintabuha shaped well on debut here and will progress also
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MEDIAN & RECORD TIME
Raceform Median Time: 1 min, 25.70 secs
Record Time: 1 min, 23.33 secs - Birchwood11th July 2015, Good to Firm
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LODGE HOTEL & SPA FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
for three yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £50000
Br B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Token of Love (Cape Cross (IRE)) William Buick J
O Mr A. E. Oppenheimer William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 6f Newcastle novice in November and confirmed the promise of her reappearance (strong form) whenlandingtheoddsoverC&Dafortnightago.Up7lbforthateasywinandlimitnotyetreached. TFRHHHHI BHA88
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DIVINE BREATH
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Br Ch f Harry Angel (IRE) - Puff (IRE) (Camacho)
8-11 (5)
Rossa Ryan J
O Mr and Mrs David Aykroyd Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: NAOMI LAPAGLIA 3 8 4 Greg Cheyne 5-1 (Richard Spencer) 7 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Lou Lou’s Gift (GB), 5-1 Miss Bodacious (GB), 13-2 Divine Breath (GB), 7-1 Arisaig (GB), 10-1 Asian Daze (IRE), 12-1 Key To Cotai (IRE), 14-1 Hard To Resist (IRE), 16-1 Heritage House (IRE), 18-1 Not Real (IRE), 33-1 Rochelle (FR), 50-1 Zenjabeela (GB)
No fewer than 5 of these contested the Sandringham at Ascot last month with ARISAIG shaping best of them given she raced on the wrong side and was hampered. She can confirm herself to be a well-handicapped filly here, albeit there’s plenty of depth to this with Lou Lou’s Gift, Divine Breath and Miss Bodacious arriving on the up TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ARISAIG 2.LOU LOU’S GIFT 3.DIVINE
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MEDIAN & RECORD TIME
Raceform Median Time: 1 min, 25.70 secs
Record Time: 1 min, 21.78 secs - Light And Dark12th July 2019, Good to Firm
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THE bet365 MILE 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 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): C Appleby
(77 wins from 247 runners, 31%) runs FIRST CONQUEST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (11 wins from 60 runners, 18%) runs CELTIC WARRIOR
FANCYTHAT: C Appleby won this race in 2018, 2021 and 2023. The stable runs FIRSTCONQUEST today. R Hannon won this race in 2017 and 2019 The stable runs LOCALHERO today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: WATCHA MATEY trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 207 miles.
LEGEND (IRE) (13) 126-402 C
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Sheikha Reika (FR) (Shamardal (USA))
(16)
Clifford Lee J
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who posted a very good second of 8 in handicap at the Curragh (9f, good) 13 days ago, havingrunofrace Oughttobethereabouts.
2 AAFOOR (USA) (100) 22-2241
BHA99
9-4 (4)
Br Ch c Qurbaan (USA) - Filfila (USA) (Kitten’s Joy (USA)) Szczepan Mazur J
O Mr Mohammed Bin Hamad Khalifa Al Attiyah Mohammed Bin Hamad Khalifa Al Attiyah, Qatar T
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Kenzahope (FR) (Kendargent (FR)) James Doyle J
O Austin, Moran, Rowlands, McCallum Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Bermuda Racing Ltd Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Already a dual winner this term, including here, and he recorded a respectable eighth of 29 in handicap atRoyalAscot(8f,firm)23daysago.Cangiveanothergoodaccount.
4 QIRAT (GB) (23) 312-16 BF
Br Ch g Showcasing - Emulous (Dansili)
O Juddmonte
TFRHHHII BHA93
(2)
Ryan Moore J
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S
Br Ch c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Pearl Diva (IRE) (Acclamation) Sean Levey J
O Mr Michael Pescod Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Mr J. C. Davies Chibley Farm Partnership S
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful effort when making a winning start in handicaps at Kempton. Failed to build on it when sixth of11 atNewcastle(7.1f)14daysagobuthe’sworthanotherchance.
8 LIVEANDLETLIVE (IRE) (35) 500-511 D
TFRHHHII BHA90
8-13 (8)
Br B c Muhaarar - Bahjtee (Pivotal) Lewis Edmunds J
O Mr Khalifa Dasmal William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T
Br Gr or Ro c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Maid Up (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Jonny Peate (3) J
O Mr P. W. Harris Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedausefulprospectwhenwinningapairof7fAWnovicesin2023.Cameinlastof7inCravenStakesatNewmarket (8f,goodtofirm)onhisreturnthoughsohassomethingtoprovenowgoingintohandicapsafterabreak. TFRHHHII BHA88
10 THE
CAMDEN COLT
(IRE) (23) 052-230
8-12 (14)
Br Ch c Footstepsinthesand - Venus de Medici (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) J
O EQ Racing Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Tullpark Ltd
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEWIn good formwithoutwinning in 1m handicaps on RowleyCourse here until sixteenth of29 in handicap at RoyalAscot(8f,firm)23daysago.Nosurprisetoseehimgetbackontrack.
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11 DAARKOM (GB) (33) 01-3 8-8 (11)
Br B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Tazffin (IRE) (Iffraaj) Billy Loughnane J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket T
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Short Call (IRE) (Kodiac) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Mrs Anita Wigan JMH Group S TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkatKemptoninAprilandtookhisformupanotchwhenverygoodsecondof7inhandicap atGoodwood(8f,good)22daysago.Meritsconsiderationdespitetakinga2lbweightsrise.
14 TREASURE TIME (GB) (21) 02-451 C
Br B g Time Test - Penny Drops (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
2023: HIGHBANK (IRE) 3 9 9 William Buick 11-1 (Charlie Appleby) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 11. Hood worn by No 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 16. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 11. Stewards Note:
CANDONOMORE: Following its run on 16/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
This is wide open but Kevin Ryan’s VOLTERRA didn’t enjoy the rub of the green when first home in his group in Royal Ascot’s Britannia Handicap last time and is well worth another chance to confirm himself ahead of his mark. Hat-trick seeking Liveandletlive heads the list ofdangers, although a good case can be made fora host ofothers, including Daarkom, Arabic Legend, Qirat, Celtic Warrior and Treasure Time.
Raceform Median Time: 1 min, 40.00 secs Record Time: 1 min, 35.89 secs - Veracious12th July 2019, Good to Firm
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SUPERLATIVE STAKES (GROUP 2)
The youngest of the three Group Two contests staged at The July Festival for twoyear-olds, the Superlative Stakes was first run in 1972 as the Limekilns Plate and won by the Bernard van Cutsem-trained Great Love. In 1975, it was renamed the Limekilns Stakes.
From 1980 until 1990 it was named the Bernard van Cutsem Stakes in honour of the late Newmarket trainer before being known as the Superlative Stakes from 1991 onwards Heldoversevenfurlongs,itisopentocolts,geldingsandfillies,althoughrarelycontested by the latter. It has held Group Two status since 2006.
Shirley Heights (1977) was the best winner in the race’s early years and went on to win the Derby and Irish Derby in 1978. The 1991 winner Dr Devious also went on to score at Epsom Downs the following year while most recently City Of Troy (2023) was the spectacular six and a half lengths winner of the Superlative Stakes before going on to record an impressive victory in this year’s Derby.
Other significant winners over the years have included Dubawi (2004), who went on to win three Group One races the following year before a spectacular career at stud, and Olympic Glory (2012), a subsequent four-time Group One winner.
Sir Henry Cecil is the leading trainer of all-time in the contest with nine winners while among current handlers Charlie Appleby and Aidan O’Brien share the honours with a quartet of winners each
Steve Cauthen, Pat Eddery and Richard Hughes each rode four Superlative Stakes winners while the leading present-day jockeys are William Buick and Ryan Moore with three triumphs apiece.
City Of Troy (2023)
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YEAR HORSE TRAINER JOCKEY
2023 CITY OF TROY Aidan O’Brien Paul Hanagan
2022 ISAAC SHELBY Brian Meehan Sean Levey
2021 NATIVE TRAIL Charlie Appleby William Buick
2020 MASTEROFTHESEASCharlie Appleby William Buick
2019 MYSTERY POWER Richard Hannon Oisin Murphy
2018 QUORTO Charlie Appleby William Buick
2017 GUSTAV KLIMT Aidan O’Brien Ryan Moore
2016 BOYNTON Charlie Appleby Adam Kirby
2015 BIRCHWOOD Richard Fahey James Doyle
2014 ESTIDHKAAR Richard Hannon Paul Hanagan
8/10 WON ON DEBUT 4/10 PREVIOUS SEVEN FURLONGS WINNER 1/10 RACED AT ROYAL ASCOT
City of Troy proved himself as one as the most exciting juveniles in training last year when landing the bet365 Superlative Stakes by a dominating six and a half lengths.
Kept handy by Ryan Moore, the son of Justify was mightily impressive on the day and made light work of the recent Jersey Stakes winner Hattem.
Aidan O’Brien’s pride and joy has subsequently gone on to land the Epsom Derby and Coral-Eclipse
CHARLIE APPLEBY
AND WILLIAM BUICK HAVE WON 3 OFTHE LAST 6 RENEWALS OFTHIS RACE AND TEAM UP WITH ANCIENTTRUTH
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): C Appleby (77 wins from 247 runners, 31%) runs ANCIENTTRUTH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A O’Brien (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs THE PARTHENON FANCYTHAT: C Appleby won this race in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021. The stable runs ANCIENTTRUTH today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: THE PARTHENON trained by A O’Brien, Ireland.
1 ANCIENTTRUTH (IRE) (21) 11 CD
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Beyond Reason (IRE) (Australia) William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWPerfectstartwhentaking6fnoviceontheRowleycoursehereandconfirmedthathe’sanexcellentprospectwhenfollowing upinaC&Dnovicethreeweeksago Moretocomeandtrackexperiencecanbeputtogooduse,sohe’stheonetobeat.
2 ASSERTIVELY (IRE) (6) 1462
Br B c Acclamation - Merci Layan (IRE) (Kodiac)
(4)
Clifford Lee J
O Mr J Laughton & Mrs E Burke K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Thomas Hassett KB Spigot Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWEdgedaheadwhenjustifyingsupportinnoviceatRiponandwasbackontrackwhentouchedoffinaListed eventatDeauville6daysago.Probablyoutofhisdepthinthis,however.
3 COLUMNIST (GB) (25) 13 9-3 (1)
Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Sand And Deliver (Royal Applause)
O Two Plus Three Two Plus Four Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Tally-Ho Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise when opening his account at Haydock last month, going away at the finish. Othershaveachievedmoretothispointbuthehasn’treachedhislimit.
8 THE PARTHENON (IRE) (27) 51 D
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-3 (5)
Br B c Kingman - Wonder of Wonders (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Ryan Moore J
O Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T
2023: CITY OFTROY (USA) 2 9 3 Ryan Moore 4-6 (Aidan O’Brien) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Ancient Truth (IRE), 7-2 Columnist (GB), 11-2 The Parthenon (IRE), 9-1 Pentle Bay (IRE), 10-1 Seagulls Eleven (IRE), 12-1 Line of Force (IRE), 22-1 Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB), 50-1 Assertively (IRE), 66-1 Pap’s Turf (IRE)
ANCIENT TRUTH steps into Group company for the first time but he’s looked talented and genuine to this point, while his track experience is a big plus, so he’s worth siding with over The Parthenon, who remains with plenty of potential. Coventry-third Columnist is also a big player for all he’s not bound to relish the step up to 7f based on pedigree. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ANCIENTTRUTH (IRE) 2.THE PARTHENON (IRE) 3.COLUMNIST
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MEDIAN & RECORD TIME
Raceform Median Time: 1 min, 25.70 secs
Record Time: 1 min, 23.33 secs - Birchwood11th July 2015, Good to Firm
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THE bet365 BUNBURY CUP (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 7lb and paragraphs 27to 31 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. 5 Eliminated UnderRules (I)9 and (I)10
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & T Gosden
(56 wins from 240 runners, 23%) runs MOSTABSHIR
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs LETHAL LEVI
FANCYTHAT: R Hannon won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs DARK THIRTY and TALIS EVOLVERE today.
Br B g Kingman - Annabelle’s Charm (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Billy Loughnane J
O Dr J. Walker Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Merry Fox Stud Limited Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas a rather hit-and-miss profile, running up to his best when making all at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) inJunebuttailedoffinBuckinghamPalaceatRoyalAscotsince. TFRHHIII BHA93(+5)
Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Beach Wedding (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) Sean Levey J
O Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Lynn Lodge Stud Old Oak Holdings Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablesortwhopostedacareer-besteffortonbackof6monthsoffwhenlanding18-runnerRowleycourse handicap(6f)inApril.Thirdbacktherenexttimebutneedstoshrugofflesserrunssince. TFR
BHA96(-1)
12 DIVINE LIBRA (IRE) (23) 23-0136 D 4 9-5 (18)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Rakiza (IRE) (Elnadim (USA)) William Buick J
O McLaren Horse Racing Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Mogeely Stud Stonegate Homes, McLaren Horse Racing S
2023: BIGGLES 6 9 3 Ryan Moore 5-1 (Ralph Beckett) 15 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 2, 9. Visor worn by No 5, 13, 16. Tongue Strap worn by No 15, 19 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10, 15. Stewards Note:
CARRYTHEONE: Following its run on 20/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
ABDUCTION: Following its run on 7/7/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
CARRYTHEONE did remarkably well to get third in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot given the trouble he met and can gain compensation from the same mark. Second choice is Gorak, who is closely matched with the selection on Rowley course form in the spring and is another who didn’t enjoy the rub of the green in the Buckingham Palace. Aalto, Divine Libra and last year’s third Awaal also make the shortlist.
Shaquille stole the show in the My Pension Expert July Cup last year, seeing off the likes of Kinross, Art Power and Khaadem who all reoppose again today.
Following up on his surprise win over hot-favourite Little Big Bear in the Commonwealth Cup, the Julie Camacho colt showed no mercy again to score by one and a quarter lengths.
Although slowly away and pulling hard early, he swooped through the field and finished with a burst of energy to defy favouritism.
The Henry Candy-trained Run To Freedom ran a creditable race in second, followed up by the British Champions Sprint Stakes winner Kinross.
AIDAN O’BRIEN
WON THIS CONTEST IN 2018AND 2019. HE COULD ADD TO THATWITH RIVER TIBER
VANDEEK
Held a perfect record as a juvenile, rounding off an incredible season with victory in the Juddmonte Middle Park. Suffered defeat at the first effort as a three-yearold, behind rival today Inisherin, but will strip much fitter today and commands the upmost respect.
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KHAADEM
80/1 winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in 2023 and produced another career best to land the spoils again this year Charlie Hills veteran sprinter could well be overlooked in this competitive field and this course and distance winner could be set to pick up the pieces.
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KINROSS
Still going strong at the age of seven, Ralph Beckett’s charge was far from disgraced on seasonal reappearance when second in the Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle. He has two successes at the highest level to his name and finished third in this race last year
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THE MY PENSION EXPERT JULY CUP STAKES PREVIEW
The July Festival reaches its peak today with the My Pension Expert July Cup. A Group One contest over six furlongs for three-year-olds and upwards, it has a total prize fund of £600,000 and forms part of the QIPCO British Champions Series.
As befitting a race of such quality, six of the 12 declared runners are already Group One winners. These are headed by the top-rated INISHERIN. Sixth on his comeback this season in the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, the three-year-old has excelled since dropping down in distance to six furlongs. After an impressive victory in the Group Two Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock Park, he registered a comprehensive success last month in the Group One Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.
Another Royal Ascot winner lining up is KHAADEM, who as an eight-year-old is also the oldest horse in the race. Successful in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes for the past two years, he is competing in his third July Cup following a fourth in 2020 and a fifth in 2023 The Charlie Hills-trained gelding is joined by stablemate MITBAAHY, who was seventh to Khaadem at Royal Ascot but was successful in Group Two company in Ireland on his penultimate appearance.
One of the leading two-year-olds of 2023 was VANDEEK Unbeaten in four starts last season, including at Group One level in the Prix Morny at Deauville and in the Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes over six furlongs on the Rowley Mile, he disappointed on his comeback when only third to Inisherin at Haydock Park but is reported by connections to be back to form now.
The three other Group One winners in the field are all older horses ART POWER (2023) and KINROSS (2022) have won the latest two runnings of the QIPCO British Champions Sprint Stakes. Both have also run well in previous July Cups, with Art Power taking fourth in 2021 and 2023 and Kinross coming home third a year ago REGIONAL is making his first visit to Newmarket but showed his quality by landing the Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock Park last season and should come on for his second last time out in the Group One King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Aidan O’Brien has won the July Cup a joint-record five times, so his runners can never be discounted His representative today is RIVER TIBER. Twice third to Vandeek last season as well as in this year’s Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas, he could prove interesting dropped back in trip.
JASOUR is a course and distance winner at The July Festival, having been successful last year in the Group Two Kingdom Of Bahrain July Stakes He didn’t enjoy the best of runs when third to Inisherin at Royal Ascot and represents trainer Clive Cox who has been successful twice before with Lethal Force (2013) and Harry Angel (2017)
Completing the field are SWINGALONG, MILL STREAM and VADREAM, who finished second, third and fifth respectively to Khaadem last time out at Royal Ascot
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INISHERIN is potentiallythe dominant 6f performer judged on his impressive Commonwealth Cup success and, with the obvious potential for further improvement on just his third start at the trip, there’s no real urge to take him on. Regional is a tough and most likeable sort who warrants plenty of respect, with Jasour, who shaped better than the bare result behind the selection last time, taken to fill the places.
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THE TRUSTATRADER HANDICAP STAKES
(CLASS 3)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381. (PenaltyValue £15462)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & T Gosden
(56 wins from 240 runners, 23%) runs LORD OF LOVE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett
(9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs CIRO DI MARZIO & PONIROS
LONGESTTRAVELLER: WONDER KID trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 207 miles.
SEVENTH RACE
1 ANDALEEP (IRE) (12) 133051 D
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Oriental Magic (GER) (Doyen (IRE)) William Buick J
O Mr James Finch Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T
2023: DAVIDEO 3 9 6 Rob Hornby 4-1 (Ralph Beckett) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
Stewards Note:
PLEASANT MAN: Following its run on 18/6/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Lord of Love (GB), 6-1 Andaleep (IRE), 13-2 Ciro di Marzio (USA), Wonder Kid (IRE), 10-1 Poniros (GB), Goodwood Odyssey (GB), Spaceport (IRE), 18-1 Graphite (FR), Thundering (GB), 20-1 Pleasant Man (GB), 28-1 Parlando (GB), 40-1 Love You Darling (GB)
Plenty in with a squeak but preference is for WONDER KID, who made it 2-2 in handicaps over C&D just over 3 weeks ago, and with surely better still to come, he’s one to keep onside. Ralph Beckett won this last year and he saddles a couple of interesting colts in Ciro di Marzio and Poniros, so they head up the opposition, with Lord of Love another to consider provided he keeps his quirks in check.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WONDER KID (IRE) 2.CIRO DI MARZIO (USA) 3.PONIROS
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MEDIAN & RECORD TIME
Raceform Median Time: 2 mins, 32.90 secs
Record Time: 2 mins, 27.52 secs - Dame Malliot20th July 2019, Good
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The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing. All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation. The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards. In addition Newmarket Racecourse employs a minimum of three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team. Qualified paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.40 - THE ROSSDALES BRITISH EBF MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10823 to the winning horse The second to receive £5075, the third £2538, the fourth £1268, the fifth £634 and the sixth £317 for maiden two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, July 8th and pay £105 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th Weights: 9st 2lb each. ROSSDALES has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a £100 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race 24 entries at £105.Closed July 8th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8532; Second £4267; Third £2134; Fourth £1067; Fifth £533; Sixth £267. (PenaltyValue £10823.40) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.12 - THE BEDFORD LODGE HOTEL & SPA FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for three yrs old fillies only, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £250 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 6th, 2024, for each race won 6lb THE BEDFORD LODGE HOTEL & SPA has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and a bottle of champagne to the winning trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 15 entries, 1 at £50 and 14 at £250 - Closed July 8th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) SS
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.50 -THE bet365 MILE HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for three yrs old only, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, July 8th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 6th, 2024, for each race won 6lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee in charge of the winning horse. In addition, they will award a £100 cash prize to the stable employee responsible 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 bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 25 entries at £250 - Closed July 8th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (PenaltyValue £25770)Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.25 - THE bet365 SUPERLATIVE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56710 to the winning horse The second to receive £21500, the third £10760, the fourth £5360, the fifth £2690 and the sixth £1350 for two yrs old only Enter by noon, July 8th and pay £1000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st Penalties, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 3lb. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee in charge of the winning horse. In addition, they will award a £100 cash prize to the stable employee responsible 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 bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 12 entries at £1000 - Closed July 8th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570; Fifth £2290; Sixth £1140 (PenaltyValue £56710) A SS
SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.00 - THE bet365 BUNBURY CUP (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510 for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 4th and pay £150 stake, Scratch by noon, June 18th or pay £250, Confirm by noon, July 8th and pay £100, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after June 8th, 2024, for each race won 6lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee in charge ofthe winning horse. In addition, they will award a £100 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11th and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11th. All
number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 66 entries, 9 at £150, 31 at £400, 26 at £500 - Closed June 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) Weights raised 7lb and paragraphs 27to 31 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.35 - THE MY PENSION EXPERT JULY CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £340260 to the winning horse The second to receive £129000, the third £64560, the fourth £32160, the fifth £16140 and the sixth £8100 for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 21st and pay £2580 stake, Scratch by noon, June 25th or pay £3300, Confirm by noon, July 8th and pay £1620, Supplementary Entry by noon, July 8th and pay £36000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 8lb; fillies 9st 5lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher Horses which have not run will not be eligible.. MY PENSION EXPERT have generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a trophy to the winning owner In addition, they will award a memento to the winning trainer, jockey and stable employee in charge of the winning horse. The stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race will be awarded a cash prize. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of My Pension Expert. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners. The Racecourse Executive will pay a travel allowance of £400 to any reserve that travels to the course on the day prior to this race, but which subsequently fails to take the place of a declared runner For the avoidance of doubt, such payments will only be made to any such reserve which would reasonably be expected to travel on the day prior to the race and, thus, for which it would be necessary to begin the journey to the course before the deadline for a reserve to replace a non-runner has passed, i.e., 1.00 p.m. on Friday, July 14th. Trainers seeking to claim this allowance must seek prior confirmation from the Racecourse Executive before commencing the journey. Elimination from this race will be as provided for by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section ofthe Race Administration Code ofthe Rules of Racing forthe purposes of this race (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries) 46 entries, 23 at £2580, 10 at £5880, 13 at £7500 - Closed May 21st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £267360; Second £109740; Third £54900; Fourth £27420; Fifth £13740; Sixth £6840. (PenaltyValue £340260) A SS SEE PAGE 66 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.10 - THE TRUST A TRADER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £150 stake ifthe horse is rated 71 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 11th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb Penalties, after July 6th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb TRUST A TRADER has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible 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 Trust a Trader The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 3yos rated 71, 72 and 73 might be out of the weights. 21 entries, 0 at £30 and 21 at £150 - Closed July 8th, 2024 OwnersPrize Money.Winner£12189; Second£6096;Third£3048; Fourth£1524; Fifth £762; Sixth£381. (PenaltyValue £15462) SS
