DUBAI – RACING EXCELLENCE APPRENTICE SERIES AT SALISBURY

The five race Racing Excellence Apprentice Series at Salisbury is generously sponsored by Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai. It is specifically designed to assist the education and training of new and inexperienced jockeys

The first race in the Series on 18th May was won by Liam Wright on the Malcolm Saunders trained Redredrobin at 7-2. The second race in the Series on 18th June was won by Alex Jary on the Daniel & Claire Kubler trained Moondial at 7-2. The third race in the Series on 15th July was won by Shariq Mohd on the Rachel Cook & John Bridger trained Beau Jardine at 5-1.

After today’s race, the final race in the Series will be on 7th September A points system operates throughout the Series and is allocated as follows: 1st

5 points; 2nd – 3 points; 3rd – 2 points; 4th – 1 point

Additional points are awarded by the jockeys’ coach for presentation, professionalism, course familiarisation walk and riding ability.

At the end of the Series the top three riders in the Series will receive prizes as follows, kindly provided by Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai. 1st - £1,500 2nd - £1,000 3rd - £500

Racing Excellence runs alongside the Jockey Coaching Programme (JCP) and is the industry accreditation for all apprentice and conditional races which run under hands and heels or training race conditions. Initially set up by The British Racing School as ‘Support for Young Jockeys’ in 2006, the BHA re-branded the scheme in 2010 as ‘Racing Excellence’

In February 2014 The British Racing School took over the management of Racing Excellence and The JCP The latter gives all Apprentices and Conditionals the opportunity to have a coach. All coaches who are all ex-Jockeys can be on hand to help with fitness, riding technique, nutrition and race reviews. A coach will attend every Racing Excellence race to conduct the pre-race course walk and then will also debrief afterwards.

I am particularly pleased to continue our sponsorship of the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai - Racing Excellence Apprentice Handicap Series here at Salisbury Racecourse for the 2023 season.

This is a very unique series which will help mould up and coming riders in so many ways. Discipline and respect are the foundation of this series and with the guidance of George Baker, it will be of enormous benefit to the next generation of jockeys into the future.

Salisbury is a racecourse close to my heart as when I was living in the UK as a young man, I visited the track on many occasions and hold some wonderful memories of the venue.

Our investment into this series compliments our other Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai sponsorships across the UK in Newmarket and York.

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai would like to offer our congratulations to the Board and Management at Salisbury Racecourse on this terrific initiative and wish all those who participate, every success as this series plays out over the summer months.

FIRST RACE 1.45PM

THE AL BASTI EQUIWORLD, DUBAI APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Whips to be carried not used) (Part of the Racing Excellence Series)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8750 x Race Conditions Page 35

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3613, 2nd £1807, 3rd £903, 4th £451, 5th £226.

(Penalty Value £4579.74)

Race Statistics

Leadingcoursetrainer(17-22):AWatson(10winsfrom58runners,17%)runsABBEY’SDREAM

Trainer-in-form(last14days):AWatson(5winsfrom40runners,12%)runsABBEY’SDREAM

LongestTraveller:STORYMAKERtrainedbyGBoughey,Newmarket,151miles.

1-2-3: 1.TWILIGHT DANCER 2.REVOLUTIONARY MAN (IRE) 3.ABBEY’S DREAM colours no horse/days since last run age st-lb

1

JENSON BENSON (IRE) (14)

Draw

5 9-12 (5)

Breeding B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Star Fire (Dark Angel (IRE)) Jockey Joe Bradnam (5)

Owner L & M Atkins

Breeder Gce Farm Ltd

Trainer Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh

Timeform Rating HIIII

Sponsor Suzanne Barnes Design Partnership Form 203600 D

TIMEFORM Four-time winner on the AW who posted his best effort on turf when fifth in a 12-runner handicap over a mile here back in August 2021. However, he hasn’t shown much in 2 starts since returning from a break, including back on grass at Leicester a fortnight ago BHA 66

2 ABBEY’S DREAM (GB) (13)

3 9-11 (1)

Breeding B f Tasleet - Blue Oyster (Medicean) Jockey Emily Ivory (7)

Owner Ontoawinner & Partner Trainer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Breeder Kirtlington Stud Ltd

Timeform Rating HHHII

Sponsor www.ontoawinner.net Form 121530 D

TIMEFORM Exclusively campaigned on synthetics so far, winning twice over 7f at Newcastle earlier this year Didn’t shape badly back from a 5-month break over that C&D recently and she could have a part to play if taking to turf at the first attempt. BHA 70

3 STORYMAKER (GB) (13)

3 9-9 (3)

Breeding B f Ulysses (IRE) - Panova (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Jockey Tommie Jakes (5)

Owner Hot To Trot Racing 2 and Partner

Trainer George Boughey, Newmarket Breeder Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM In the frame in all but one of her 6 career starts, finishing a respectable third in first-time cheekpieces at Epsom (7f, good to soft) last time. Eased 1lb and still has time on her side but improvement needed if she’s to open her account here. BHA 68

4 DIAMOND COTTAGE (GB) (18)

Breeding Ch m Cappella Sansevero - Avrilo (Piccolo)

6 9-8

(4)

Jockey Liam Wright

Trainer Malcolm Saunders, Wells Breeder Eric Jones, Pat Hancock

Owner Pat Hancock & Eric Jones

Timeform Rating HHIII Form 614150 D

TIMEFORM Multiple winner of 7f Brighton handicaps this season, the latest off a 1lb lower mark in June. However, she failed to beat a rival home in a 10-runner handicap here last time, so needs to bounce back BHA 62

5

TWILIGHT DANCER (GB) (13) 3 9-5 (2)

Breeding B f Twilight Son - Accede (Acclamation)

Owner Mrs D. Joly

Breeder Mrs D. O. Joly

Jockey Olivia Tubb

Trainer Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn

Timeform Rating HHHHH

Sponsor Pump Technology Limited Form 260313 D BF

TIMEFORM Lightly-raced filly who took a marked step forward on just her second turf outing to score over 7f at Epsom (good to firm) last month. Went like the best horse at the weights when third over the same C&D (good to soft) next time and she remains of interest. BHA 64

6

REVOLUTIONARY MAN (IRE) (19) 8 9-3 (6)

Breeding B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Bint Almukhtar (IRE) (Halling (USA))

Owner Mr M. Seedel

Jockey Joe Leavy (3)

Trainer Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent

Breeder Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Timeform Rating HHHHI Form 212260 D

TIMEFORM In good form during the spring, successful on the AW at Lingfield in May and went close on turf there and at Yarmouth later that month. Form has dipped the last twice but edging back down the weights and will be a threat granted a return to form. BHA 57

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: AJRAD 4 9 7 Connor Planas 7-1 (Michael Attwater) 7 ran

Raceform Median Time: 1 min 30.50 secs

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Betting Forecast: 11-8 Twilight Dancer (GB), 9-2 Storymaker (GB), 5-1 Abbey’s Dream (GB), 11-2 Revolutionary Man (IRE), 10-1 Diamond Cottage (GB), 28-1 Jenson Benson (IRE)

Race Summary: Though turned over at short odds at Epsom recently, TWILIGHT DANCER shaped like the best horse at the weights and she is taken to resume winning ways off the same mark with faster ground forecast here. If able to bounce back following a couple of low-key efforts, Revolutionary Man could emerge as the main danger ahead of turf debutante Abbey’s Dream.