WELCOME TO CORAL HERON STAKES EVENING ME WELCOMES YOU
We are incredibly proud to sponsor the Group 1 Coral-Eclipse Stakes for the 49th year, and with every passing year our pride in this enduring sponsorship magnifies.
The world of betting has changed immeasurably over the last few decades, from primarily cash betting in shops through the seventies and eighties, to the growth in telephone betting in the nineties, and then the arrival of the internet and digital betting on mobile phones which has flourished since the turn of the millennium Throughout all of these changes, Coral’s association with this historic horse-race has stood the test of time as a demonstration of our unwavering commitment to horse racing, and the very best that this sport has to offer
Our enduring partnership with Sandown Park and The Jockey Club has ensured that the Coral-Eclipse remains one of the pre-eminent Flat races in the world, with a distinguished roll of honour Whilst the race can sometimes come up short in numbers it is always deep in quality. This year is no exception, as the field is headed by City Of Troy, who will be bidding to join an exclusive club of Derby winners who go on to triumph in the Coral-Eclipse.
Aside from race sponsorship, in 2022 Coral launched the first free-to-join racehorse ownership club – The Coral Racing Club – that gives Coral customers the chance to experience what it’s like to own racehorses. It’s never too late to join the club, we now have 12 racehorses in training, a mare and a foal at stud, and over 180,000 members, some of whom we welcome to Sandown Park today in a special Coral Racing Club Lounge with full hospitality and great views of the racing
I’d like to thank all connections for supporting today’s racing, and thank all racegoers for coming, I hope and am sure you will have a great day, and don’t forget, no need to rush off after the racing, instead stay and watch the football, although I can’t promise an England win!
Simon Clare
TODAY’S RACE SPONSOR
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RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 62
Chairman
Nick Mustoe
Directors of the Racecourse Committee
Emma Banks
Vikki Dunn
Brian Finch
Charles Hemphill
Guy Henriques
Anna Mackenzie
General Manager
Sarah Drabwell
Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Andrew Cooper
Estates Manager
Craig Williamson
Deputy Estates Manager
Steve Mills
Safety Officer
Gareth Richardson
Commentator
Mark Johnson
Betting Ring Managers
Andrew Boardley
Vicki Moore
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper
Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)
Sarah Ellison (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Milly Bersey, Sophie Candy, Kate Smith, Fergus Sweeney
Starters
Robert Supple
Sam Avis
Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Robert Cuthbert
Veterinary Officers
Jessica Rainbow, Amy Hawthorn, Katherine Byam-Cook, Lucinda Tyler
Veterinary Surgeons
Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.
Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Spotter
Melvin Stafford M.A., Vet.M.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Medical Officers
Dr Lucy Free
Dr Rob Cullen
Dr Peter Johnson
Dr Mark Gorvin
Dr Graeme Robertson
Dr Rizwan Ghani
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
Carol Leggett, Peter Double, Sarah Collins, Darren Stone, Kelly Corke, Christine Hannaford, Helena Warbrick
TODAY’S RACING
SECOND
THIRD
FOURTH RACE
3:00pm
FIFTH RACE
SIXTH
SEVENTH RACE
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2024
RACECARD EXPLAINED
(GB) (18) 51-1111
B c Siyouni (FR) - Modern Eagle (GER) (Montjeu (IRE))
Tabor/Smith/Magnier/Westerberg/Brant
Dayton Investments Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWMostprogressivecoltwhotookthebigstepupinclassinhisstrideintheIrish2000GuineasattheCurragh.Producedahigh-classefforttobringupthe 4-timerthisseasoninStJames’sPalaceStakesatRoyalAscot18daysago.Willstayandobviousclaimstakingoneldersforthefirsttime. TFRHHHHI BHA123
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
INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse
16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
17. Sponsor (if applicable)
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
ECLIPSE 1764 - 1789
Whichever horse wins the 2024 running of the Group 1 Coral-Eclipse, will be a direct descendent to ECLIPSE, foaled in 1764.
Perhaps the greatest racehorse of all time, and after whom the race is named, he raced a total of 18 times resulting in a victory on each occasion.
He was already a 5-y-o when he contested his first race at Epsom Downs in 1769 and with no horse able to compete with him, he was retired to stud after just three seasons. The lineage chart, shown here, depicts the impact ECLIPSE has had on the thoroughbred breeding lines and, it is estimated, 95% of thoroughbreds can be traced back to this great horse. From this year’s Grand National winner, I AM MAXIMUS, to the current highest rated horse in the Longines World Rankings, LAUREL RIVER, and the winners of each of the four Classics run in Great Britain and France and the three run in Ireland to date in 2024, his DNA is present.
Sickle 1924
Unbreakable 1935
Polynesian 1942
Native Dancer 1950
Raise a Native 1961
Mr Prospector 1970
Gone West 1984
Zafonic 1990
Iffraaj 2001
Wootton Bassett 2008
Storm Bird 1978
Storm Cat 1983
Hennessy 1993
Johannesburg 1999
Scat
Daddy 2004
Justify 2015
1996
2009
Galileo 1998
Hans Andersen 2020
Al Riffa 2020
Sadler’s Wells 1981
Frankel 2008
Montjeu
Camelot
ECLIPSE 1764
Pot-8-Os 1773
Waxy 1799
Whalebone 1807
Sir Hercules 1826
Birdcatcher 1833
The Baron 1842
Stockwell 1849
Doncaster 1870
Bend Or 1877
Bona Vista 1889
Cyllene 1895
Polymelus 1902
Phalaris 1913
Pharos 1920
Nearco 1935
Nearctic 1954
Northern Dancer 1961
Danzig 1977
Green Desert 1983
Invincible Spirit 1997
Cape Cross 1994
Sea The Stars 2006
Danehill 1986
Dansili 1996 Zoffany 2006
Fastnet Rock 2001
Don’t forget, there’s no need to rush off straight after racing... We will be showing the full England vs Switzerland match on the big screen trackside.
If the football isn’t for you, Heart FM’s Pandora Christie will also be performing a live DJ set around the parade ring starting approx. 5:00PM
The Spencer Twins wear Raindance
How to bet with
Tote is a pool betting system (similar to a lottery) with all of the money going into one pool that is then shared between the winners. World Pool occurs when Totes from around the globe combine to create even bigger pool sizes.
THE SIMPLE BETS
Simply pick the horse you think will win the race
Pick a horse you think will be placed
This is a Win and Place bet combined on the same horse
IF YOU FANCY MORE THAN ONE HORSE
Pick the horses you think will come 1st & 2nd
Pick the horses you think will come 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Pick two horses to finish anywhere in the first three
World Pool bets only available at locations
HAYDOCK PARK
Race 1 1.30 5f
1 Due For Luck (IRE) 9-10
John&SeanQuinn JasonHart Form: 0-33, TFR:HHHHH
2 Fool’s Gold (IRE) 9-7
RichardSpencer OisinMurphy Form: 610-, TFR:HHHII
3 Curious Rover (IRE) 9-5
KatieScott TomMarquand Form: 053, TFR:HHHHI
4 Vince L’Amour (IRE) 9-3
TimEasterby DavidAllan Form: 060, TFR:HHHII
5 Moonstone Boy (IRE) 9-3
IainJardine MohammedTabti(5) Form: 630, TFR:HHHII
6 Lady Pink Rose (GB) 9-1
K.R.Burke Pierre-LouisJamin Form: 000, TFR:HHIII
7 Cloud King (GB) 9-0
RobertCowell RossaRyan Form: 204, TFR:HHHII
Race 2 2.05 1m 6f 1y
1 Wild Waves (IRE) 9-9
AndrewBalding OisinMurphy Form: 511, TFR:HHHHI
2 Align The Stars (IRE) 9-9
CharlieJohnston JoeFanning Form: 231, TFR:HHHII
3 Fouroneohfever (IRE) 9-9
GeorgeBougheyCallumShepherd Form: 114, TFR:HHHHI
4 Pappano (GB) 9-7
John&ThadyGosden RobertHavlin Form: 650, TFR:HHHII
5 Dramatic Star (GB) 9-4
WilliamHaggas TomMarquand Form: 321, TFR:HHHHH
6 Too Bossy For Us (IRE) 9-2
KevinPhilippartdeFoy JamesDoyle Form: 313, TFR:HHHHI
7 Local Arms (IRE) 9-1
K.R.Burke DanielTudhope Form: 14-0, TFR:HHHII
8 East India Dock (GB) 9-0
JamesFanshawe KevinStott Form: 120, TFR:HHHII
9 Hampden (IRE) 9-0
TomWard SaffieOsborne Form: 202, TFR:HHHII
10 Games People Play (IRE)8-11
RalphBeckett RossaRyan Form: 4-36, TFR:HHHII
11 My Noble Lord (USA) 8-10
MichaelBell JasonHart Form: 411, TFR:HHHII
12 Tryfan (GB) 8-9
BrianEllison DavidAllan Form: 521, TFR:HHHII
13 Flickering Halo (IRE) 8-8
TimEasterby LukeMorris Form: 160, TFR:HHIII
14 Filibustering (GB) 8-6
TimEasterby HarryDavies Form: 123, TFR:HHHII
Race 3 2.40 1m 3f 175y
1 Kolossal (GER) 9-7
JamieOsborne SaffieOsborne Form: 20-0, TFR:HHHII
2 Lady Boba (GB) 9-7
RalphBeckett RossaRyan Form: 21-2, TFR:HHHHI
3 Novus (IRE) 9-7
Gary&JoshMoore TomQueally Form: 020, TFR:HHHII
4 Queen of The Pride (GB) 9-7
John&ThadyGosden OisinMurphy Form: 1-21, TFR:HHHHI
5 Sea Theme (IRE) 9-7
WilliamHaggas TomMarquand Form: 10-4, TFR:HHHII
6 Sweet Memories (IRE) 9-7
John&ThadyGosden RobertHavlin Form: 120-, TFR:HHHII
7 Tiffany (IRE) 9-7
SirMarkPrescottBt LukeMorris Form: 1-11, TFR:HHHHH
8 Forest Fairy (IRE) 8-9
RalphBeckett RobHornby Form: 110, TFR:HHHII
Race 4 3.15 1m 3f 175y
1 Astro King (IRE) 9-12
Daniel&ClaireKubler JamesDoyle Form: 240, TFR:HHHII
2 Relentless Voyager (GB) 9-11
AndrewBalding OisinMurphy Form: 313, TFR:HHHHI
3 Teumessias Fox (IRE) 9-8
AndrewBalding RobHornby Form: 510, TFR:HHIII
4 Epic Poet (IRE) 9-3
DavidO’Meara DanielTudhope Form: 0-62, TFR:HHHHH
5 L’Astronome (GB) 9-3
HugoPalmer JasonHart Form: 6-06, TFR:HHIII
6 La Yakel (GB) 9-3
WilliamHaggas TomMarquand Form: 512-, TFR:HHHII
7 If Not Now (GB) 9-2
RalphBeckett RossaRyan Form: 0-30, TFR:HHHHI
8 Chillingham (IRE) 8-13
EdwardBethell KevinStott Form: 033, TFR:HHHII
9 Sheradann (FR) 8-11
IanWilliams LukeMorris Form: 111-, TFR:HHHII
10 Iron Lion (GB) 8-9
DavidO’Meara JasonWatson Form: 615, TFR:HHIII
11 Euchen Glen (GB) 8-9
JimGoldie HarryDavies Form: 241, TFR:HHIII
12 Sheer Rocks (GB) 8-9
EveJohnsonHoughton CallumShepherd Form: 15-0, TFR:HHHHI
13 King’s Code (GB) 8-8
DavidEvans FinleyMarsh Form: 040, TFR:HHHII
14 Loyal Touch (IRE) 8-8
CharlieJohnston JoeFanning Form: 015, TFR:HHIII
15 Flash Bardot (GB) 8-7
JackChannon GeorgeBass(3) Form: 100, TFR:HHIII
16 Maghlaak (GB) 8-6
CharlesHills SaffieOsborne Form: 2-10, TFR:HHHII
17 Mysterious Love (IRE) 8-6
DavidMenuisier Pierre-LouisJamin Form: 006, TFR:HHIII
Race 5 3.50
6f
1 Sex On Fire (IRE) 9-9
RichardSpencer JasonHart Form: 130, TFR:HHHII
2 Shazani (FR) 9-8
CharlieJohnston RossaRyan Form: 041, TFR:HHHHH
3 Seraphim Angel (GB) 9-6
TomDascombe Pierre-LouisJamin Form: 160, TFR:HHHII
4 Regal Gem (GB) 9-4
TonyCoyle&KaineWood TomMarquand Form: 14, TFR:HHHII
5 Arabian Cobra (IRE) 9-2
HugoPalmer OisinMurphy Form: 250, TFR:HHHHI
6 Hofburg (GB) 8-13
RichardHannon AlecVoikhansky(3) Form: 432, TFR:HHHHI
7 Gold Medallist (IRE) 8-13
EveJohnsonHoughton HarryDavies Form: 203, TFR:HHHII
8 Rare Change (IRE) 8-10
RichardHughes FinleyMarsh Form: 064, TFR:HHHII
Race 6 4.25 7f 37y
1 Rhoscolyn (GB) 10-2
DavidO’Meara JasonWatson Form: 610, TFR:HHHII
2 Talis Evolvere (IRE) 10-0
RichardHannon RossaRyan Form: 330, TFR:HHHII
3 Finn’s Charm (GB) 9-13
CharlieJohnston JoeFanning Form: 010, TFR:HHIII
4 Billyjoh (GB) 9-10
MichaelAppleby TomMarquand Form: 242, TFR:HHHHI
5 Empirestateofmind (IRE) 9-10
John&SeanQuinn JasonHart Form: 303-, TFR:HHHII
6 Mirsky (GB) 9-9
DavidO’Meara DanielTudhope Form: 500, TFR:HHHII
7 Mister Sketch (GB) 9-5
EveJohnsonHoughton JamesDoyle Form: 603, TFR:HHIII
8 Liamarty Dreams (GB) 9-5
K.R.Burke Pierre-LouisJamin Form: 500, TFR:HHIII
9 Oliver Show (IRE) 9-5
GeorgeBoughey OisinMurphy Form: 101, TFR:HHHII
10 Spirit Genie (IRE) 9-5
JennieCandlish GeorgeWood Form: 011, TFR:HHHII
11 Telemark (IRE) 9-4
Simon&EdCrisford HarryDavies Form: 5-01, TFR:HHHHH
12 Boardman (GB) 9-4
TimEasterby DavidAllan Form: 056, TFR:HHHHI
Race 7 5.00 7f 37y
1 Serried Ranks (GB) 9-10
RalphBeckett RossaRyan
Form: 0-50, TFR:HHHII
2 Love Billy Boy (IRE) 9-7
RichardHannon JamesDoyle Form: 241, TFR:HHHHI
3 Quatre Bras (IRE) 9-4
JaneChapple-Hyam OisinMurphy Form: 002, TFR:HHHII
4 Burdett (IRE) 9-1
JackChannon GeorgeBass(3) Form: 310, TFR:HHHII
5 Treasure Time (GB) 9-0
WilliamHaggas TomMarquand Form: 451, TFR:HHHHI
6 Run Boy Run (GB) 8-12
RichardSpencer JasonHart Form: 020, TFR:HHHII
7 Pedro Valentino (IRE) 8-12
CliveCox CallumShepherd Form: 351, TFR:HHHHH
8 Kodi Lion (IRE) 8-9
CharlieFellowes HarryDavies Form: 612, TFR:HHHII
OPEN CHARGE
for three yrs old ™ Total prize fund £25000
Owners Prize Money 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635, 6th £318. (PenaltyValue £12885)Weights raised 6lb and paragraphs 27to 31 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): W Haggas (24 wins from 101 runners, 24%) runs SWINDON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (15 wins from 51 runners, 29%) runs SWINDON
FANCYTHAT: W Haggas won this race in 2017 and 2022. The stable runs SWINDON today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: PITNEY trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 184 miles.
FIRST RACE 1.15
1 SPANISH BLAZE (IRE) (21) 3130-61 CD 9-9 (8)
Br B g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Billie Eria (IRE) (Tamayuz) Kieran Shoemark J
O Whitsbury IV Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T
B Michael O’Mahony Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerat2yrs(includinghere)andprovedmoresettledwitharununderhisbeltwhenresuming winningwaysoverC&D21daysago,keepingonwellfinal1f Hasa100%courserecord
2 SWINDON (FR) (15) 1-24 D
Br B c Wootton Bassett - Light It Up (IRE) (Elusive City (USA)) David Egan J
O M M Stables William Haggas, Newmarket T
B John Kilpatrick/Johayro Investments Ltd Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWBreeze-UpacquisitionwhomadeawinningstartatWolverhamptonlastNovember Similarformboth startsswitchedtoturfthisseason,fourthonhandicapdebutatGoodwood(1m)15daysago TFRHHHII BHA84
3 LESSAY (IRE) (63) 1-2204 D 9-8 (5)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - For Now (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Callum Hutchinson (3) J
O Mr Michael Payton Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd Kingsclere Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerondebutatKempton(1m)inDecemberandhasrunrespectablyinhandfulofstartssince,fourthof 5inhandicapatGoodwood(7f,soft)63daysago Thissortofmarkdemandsfurtherprogress,however. TFRHHHII BHA83
4 STORM STAR (GB) (31) 14 BF 9-8 (7)
Br Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Dancing Star (Aqlaam) David Probert J
O Mr J. C. Smith Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Littleton Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWasreallygettingthehangofthingslateonwhenmakingawinningdebutatNewcastle(6f)inMay. RespectablefourthunderapenaltyatKempton(7f)subsequentlyandlikelyhecandobetterstill. TFRHHHHI BHA83
5 PITNEY (IRE) (21) 231-02 D
9-7 (2)
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Mercifilly (FR) (Whipper (USA)) Billy Loughnane J
O The Gene Genies Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Haras Du Saubouas & F. Bragato Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWMade it third time lucky in a Wolverhampton novice (7f) in November and much-improved from his Newmarketreappearancewhenrunner-upatChester(7.6f)inJune.Ofinterest. TFRHHHHI BHA82
6 VALIDATED (GB) (42) 3250-16 D
9-7 (4)
Br B g Iffraaj - Believable (Acclamation) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Luck Is For The Mediocre
Joseph Parr, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Joseph Parr Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWRevitalisedbynewstablewhenrunningoutacomfortablewinnerofaBrightonmaiden(7f)inMayandheran welldespitenotlookingathomeonthetrackwhensixthinhandicapatGoodwood(7f)6weeksago TFRHHHII BHA82
7 GETTHE MUSIC ON (GB) (15) 21-0020 D 9-4 (1)
Br B f Havana Grey - Blue Lyric (Refuse To Bend (IRE)) Richard Kingscote J
O Paul & Clare Rooney Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Clive Cox Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWKemptonnovicewinnerwhodispelledacoupleoflessereffortsuponreturningwhensecondinhandicapback atthatvenue(1m)lastmonth.BelowparbackonturfwhenlastinhandicapatGoodwood15daysago
8 AL SHABAB (FR) (268) 03302-
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Pink Paint (FR) (Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) Pat Dobbs J
O Mr Ian Williams Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Woodslane Farm LLC Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEWReturned to pick of his form when second in a Chelmsford novice (7f) in October. Changed hands for 38,000gnsandgeldedthereafterandfeasibletothinkhecandobetternowhandicappingasa3-y-o.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2023: CLASSIC 3 9 8 Pat Dobbs 6-1 (Richard Hannon) 8 ran
Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 8.
Stewards Note:
SWINDON: Following its run on 21/6/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
GETTHE MUSIC ON: Following its run on 21/6/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped right from the stalls.
ProbableS.P’s: 3-1 Spanish Blaze (IRE), 9-2 Storm Star (GB), 11-2 Pitney (IRE), 7-1 Swindon (FR), 8-1 Validated (GB), 10-1 Lessay (IRE), 12-1 Get The Music On (GB), Al Shabab (FR)
SPANISH BLAZE showed the benefit of his reappearance run when adding a second C&D handicap to his tally 3 weeks ago, well positioned as the race unfolded but keeping on well nevertheless to prevail. He looks a sound player again from a 4lb higher mark and shades the vote ahead of Pitney, who ran a cracker without being seen to best effect at Chester latest. Storm Star and Swindon are others worth a look.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPANISH BLAZE (IRE) 2.PITNEY (IRE) 3.STORM STAR
STANDARD & RECORD
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 26.70 secs
Record Time: 1 min, 26.36 secs - Mawsuff - 14th June 1986, Firm
5F: Far Side (rail 2y in) Remainder: Inside
CHARGE (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (Registered as the Sprint Stakes) for three yrs old and upwards
Owners Prize Money 1st £37876, 2nd £15547, 3rd £7778, 4th £3885, 5th £1947, 6th £969 (PenaltyValue £48203.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Balding (21 wins from 186 runners, 11%) runs PUROSANGUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (10 wins from 69 runners, 14%) runs PUROSANGUE FANCYTHAT: C Hills won this race in 2017 and 2023. The stable runs EQUALITY today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: APOLLO ONE trained by P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck, Newmarket, 83 miles.
1 APOLLO ONE (GB) (35) 2230-23
(6)
Br Ch g Equiano (FR) - Boonga Roogeta (Tobougg (IRE)) Neil Callan J O pcracing.co.uk P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T
B Peter Charalambous
TIMEFORMVIEWMostlikeableandreliablesprinterwhowasrunner-upintheWokinghamandStewards’Cuplastseason. AsgoodaseverwhenplacedinhandicapsatNewmarket/Epsombothstartsthisterm.
2 CHANGE SINGS (IRE) (27) 15-6110 BF
(8)
Br B or Gr g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Cassandra Go (IRE) (Indian Ridge) George Downing J
O Mr Trevor C. Stewart Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B T. Stewart TIMEFORMVIEWHasprogressedintoausefulsprinterbutranpoorlyatGoodwoodlasttimeandhasplentytofindat thislevel.
3 DESPERATE HERO (GB) (34) 010-611 D 4 9-5 (4)
Br Gr or Ro g Captain Gerrard (IRE) - El Che (Winker Watson) Callum Rodriguez J
O Norman Court Stud & Partner Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B P Taplin & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Norman Court Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverthisyear,winninghislast2starts,takinghisformtoanotherlevelwhenmakingallinan excellenttimeinclass2handicapatHamilton.Facesstrongcompetitionfortheleadhere. TFRHHHHI BHA104
4 EQUALITY (GB) (18) 0-00100 CD 6 9-5 (3)
Br B g Equiano (FR) - Penny Drops (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J
O Kennet Valley Syndicates II Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Offbeat Safaris Holdings Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWonthislastyear.AnothergoodhandicapperformanceatMusselburgh(5f,goodtosoft)inAprilbut wellbelowparinTempleStakesatHaydock/KingCharlesIIIStakesatRoyalAscotsince. TFRHHHII BHA107
5 LIVE IN THE DREAM (IRE) (28) 4144-25 CD BF 5 9-5 (9)
Br Ch g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Approaching Autumn (New Approach (IRE))
Sean Kirrane J
O Steve & Jolene de’Lemos Adam West, Epsom T
B Miss Lorna Doyle Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWVeryspeedyfrontrunnerwhoshowedimprovedformwhenwinningtheGroup1NunthorpeStakesat Yorklastsummer ReappearancesecondintheTempleStakesatHaydockwasgood. TFRHHHHH BHA113
6 TWILIGHT CALLS (GB) (18) 0040-46 D 6 9-5 (1)
Br B g Twilight Son - Zawiyah (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
O Cheveley Park Stud
B James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd
Ryan Moore J
Henry Candy, Wantage T
Cheveley Park Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWSmart gelding who ran well when fourth in Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good) on reappearance. Backedthatupwhensixthof17inKingCharlesIIIStakesatRoyalAscot
7 MAKAROVA (GB) (18) 466-020 D
Br B m Acclamation - Vesnina (Sea The Stars (IRE))
O Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd
B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd
TFR
BHA106
(2)
Hector Crouch J
Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedalistedcontestatAyrlastsummer.FourthintheNunthorpeatYorkandsixthinthePrixdel’Abbayeat Longchamp Respectableindefeatthisterm,seventhinKingCharlesIIIStakesatRoyalAscot18daysago
BHA104
8 SO MAJESTIC (IRE) (14) 554303 D 4 9-2 (10)
Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Stars So Bright (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) J
O Miss Kate McGivern
B Sunderland Holding Inc. TIMEFORMVIEW
Miss Kate McGivern, Ireland T
9 PUROSANGUE (GB) (18) 221-350 D 3 9-0 (7)
Br Br c Aclaim (IRE) - Avon Breeze (Avonbridge) David Probert J
O Opulence Thoroughbreds & Teme Valley Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Hellwood Stud Farm & R. C. Dollar Opulence Thoroughbreds S
TIMEFORMVIEWCreditablethirdin6fAscotGroup3onreappearancebutlimitationsexposedinSandyLaneatHaydock/ KingCharlesIIIStakes(80/1)atRoyalAscotbothstartssince.
TFRHHIII BHA101
10 UNBREAK MY HEART (GB) (21) 363-064 D 3 8-11 (5)
Br Ch f Showcasing - Place In My Heart (Compton Place) Richard Kingscote J
O Mr C. J. Harper Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Clive Cox Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulat2yrsandbacktothatlevelwhen11/4lengthsfourthof7inlistedraceatthisC&D(goodtosoft,28/1) 3weeksago Firmlyupagainstithere,however.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
TFRHIIII BHA95
2023: EQUALITY 5 9 5 William Buick 7-1 (Charles Hills) 10 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 7.
Stewards Note:
CHANGE SINGS: Following its run on 9/6/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat.
LIVE IN THE DREAM: Following its run on 8/6/2024 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.
UNBREAK MY HEART: Following its run on 15/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Live In The Dream (IRE), 4-1 Twilight Calls (GB), 15-2 Makarova (GB), 8-1 Desperate Hero (GB), 12-1 Equality (GB), 14-1 Apollo One (GB), 16-1 Purosangue (GB), 33-1 Unbreak My Heart (GB), 100-1 Change Sings (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
LIVE IN THE DREAM skipped Royal Ascot for a crack at this and last year’s Nunthorpe winner sets a clear standard. Twilight Calls will be suited by the likely strong pace so is next best ahead of the fast-improving Desperate Hero, who looks worth a shot at this level after his wide-margin win in a handicap at Hamilton.
RACE RESULTS
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LIVE IN THE DREAM (IRE) 2.TWILIGHT CALLS 3.DESPERATE HERO 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE
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STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 59.70 secs
Record Time: 58.57 secs - Battaash - 8th July 2017, 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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CHALLENGE (HANDICAP) (CLASS 2)
for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £100000
Owners Prize Money 1st £40160, 2nd £20080, 3rd £10040, 4th £5020, 5th £2510, 6th £1250, 7th £630, 8th £310 (PenaltyValue £50960)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Hannon (13 wins from 171 runners, 8%) runs CLASSIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Knight (7 wins from 18 runners, 39%) runs DUAL IDENTITY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: HOLLOWAY BOY trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 249 miles.
THIRD RACE
1 CICERO’S GIFT (GB) (382) 1/110- D
(1)
Br B c Muhaarar - Terentia (Diktat) Billy Loughnane J
O Rosehill Racing Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Mrs F. S. Williams Stonegate Homes S TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedthehat-trickinverymuchthemannerofafuturepatternwinnerinclass2noviceeventatGoodwood inMay2023,burstingclear Didn’thavemuchluckin-runningpitchedintoGroup1companyamonthlater. TFR
2 HOLLOWAY BOY (GB) (17) 3/04-435 4 9-10 (3)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Sultry (Pivotal)
Sam James J
O Mr Nick White & Mrs E Burke K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited KB Spigot Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDebutwinnerintheCheshambackin2022andeasilybesteffortsincereturnedtotheRoyalmeeting whenfifthintheHuntCup17daysago,concedingfirstrun.Arguablyunluckynottofinishcloser TFRHHHII BHA105
3 POINT LYNAS (IRE) (28) 2024-14 D 5 9-10 (10)
Br B g Iffraaj - Initially (Dansili) Callum Rodriguez J
O Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartgeldingwhopostedacareerbestwhenwinninghandicapatYork(7.9f,good)onreappearanceinMay. FaredaboutaswellascouldbeexpectedwhenfourthinGroup3companyamonthago
HHHII BHA105
4 PEROTTO (GB) (17) 00101-3 CD 6 9-7 (9)
Br Ch g New Bay - Tschierschen (IRE) (Acclamation) Ryan Moore J
O Halcyon Thoroughbreds
B China Horse Club International Ltd
Roger Varian, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW2021Britanniawinnerwhotastedsuccessinaprettylightcampaignin2023.Confirmedhe’sstillasmart handicapperwhenthirdintheRoyalHuntCuponreappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA102
5 SILENT FILM (GB) (74) 041-203 C D
Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Dibajj (FR) (Iffraaj)
(4)
Richard Kingscote J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Deerfield Farm JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful form when winning a minor race at Kincsem on final 2023 start. Placed twice since, laterly at Epsomdespitenotlookingtotallyathomeontheundulations.
6 DUAL IDENTITY (IRE) (21) 100-513 CD BF
Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Teide Lady (Nashwan (USA))
HHIII BHA98
(2)
Neil Callan J
O Kennet Valley Syndicates IV William Knight, Newmarket T
B Gerry Flannery Developments Offbeat Safaris Holdings Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWVery useful handicapper who added to his good Sandown record when seeing off 8 rivals here in May. ShapedasthoughstillingoodformwhenthirdtoTwoTemptingoverC&D3weeksago,keepingonwell. TFRHHHII BHA98
7 METAL MERCHANT (IRE) (17) 210-120 D
Br B g Make Believe - Whipped (IRE) (Whipper (USA))
O Recycled Products Limited & Partner
(7)
David Probert J
Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Forenaghts Stud TIMEFORMVIEWRepresentsin-formyardandhasreturnedanimprovedperformance,makingawinningreappearancear NewburyandsecondhomeinhisgroupwhenseventhintheHuntCuplatest.
8 TWO TEMPTING (IRE) (21)
Br Ch g New Bay - Dangle (IRE) (Desert Style (IRE)) David Egan J
O Berkeley Racing
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B Miss S. Von Schilcher Pump Technology Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHasmadeacrackingstartto2024,makingit4winsfrom5startswhenjustholdingoninabig-fieldC&Dhandicap 3weeksago Secondandthirdthatdaybutarguablyunluckysohasworktodotoupholdthatform. TFRHHHII BHA
CLASSIC (GB) (21) 4142-02 C 4 8-12
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Date With Destiny (IRE) (George Washington (IRE)) Pat Dobbs J
O Mrs J. Wood Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Newsells Park Stud Aten Therapeutics S TIMEFORMVIEWSoftgroundanexcuseforhisbelow-parreappearanceoverC&Dandwasprobablyunluckynottowinbackhere 3weeksago,leftpoorlyplacedandstorminghometograbsecond.Up1lbandhemakesplentyofappeal. TFRHHHHH BHA93
10 MAGIC MEMORIES (IRE) (24) 13-5021 D 4 8-2 (6)
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Birdie Queen (Pastoral Pursuits) HayleyTurner J
O The Golf Partnership Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B The Golf Partnership K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning5-runnerhandicapatYarmouth(1m)24daysago,cosily Likeabletypebutup 3lbinadeeperracesoheneedstoprogressagain. TFRHHHII BHA83
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2023: PEROTTO 5 8 13 Tom Marquand 5-1 (RogerVarian) 15 ran Hood worn by No 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 10
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Perotto (GB), 11-2 Classic (GB), 7-1 Holloway Boy (GB), 8-1 Two Tempting (IRE), 9-1 Dual Identity (IRE), 10-1 Point Lynas (IRE), Magic Memories (IRE), 11-1 Metal Merchant (IRE), 14-1 Cicero’s Gift (GB), 20-1 Silent Film (GB)
Last month’s C&D handicap coupled with the Royal Hunt Cup look the key pieces of form. CLASSIC split Two Tempting and Dual Identity in the former race but really should have won and is selected to gain compensation. Metal Merchant was second in his group in the latter race so needs treating as though still in top form, with Perotto also of serious interest.
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 41.10 secs
Record Time: 1 min, 39.21 secs - El Hayem - 8th July 2017, Good to Firm
Race)
for three yrs old fillies ™ Total prize fund £55000
Owners Prize Money 1st £24508, 2nd £10060, 3rd £5033, 4th £2514, 5th £1260, 6th £627 (PenaltyValue £31190.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J & T Gosden (27 wins from 144 runners, 19%) runs REGALJUBILEE & SPIRITUAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (15 wins from 51 runners, 29%) runs TIARAQUEEN FANCYTHAT: W Haggas won this race in 2018, 2019 and 2023. The stable runs TIARAQUEEN today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: UNREASONABLE trained by J P O’Brien, Ireland.
1 BOLSENA (IRE) (27) 25-5132 D
Br B f Kingman - Reem Three (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Neil Callan J
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 1m Newmarket maiden in April and has continued in form in similar listed fillies’ contests, collaredlateatGoodwood(10f)lasttime.Bitmoreneededbackintrip
2 CLOVE HITCH (IRE) (23) 5-321 D
(7)
Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Contemptuous (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) Ryan Moore J
O Juddmonte Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Gigginstown House Stud Juddmonte Farms Inc S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedandveryimpressiveassheroutedherrivalsin1mfillies’noviceatNewbury3weeksago, makingallingoodstyle.Well-bred725,000gnsyearlingwhocanprogressfurther
3 GRAY’S INN (IRE) (62) 14340-0 9-2 (2)
Br Gr f Inns of Court (IRE) - Syamantaka (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE)) David Probert J
O SYPS (UK) & Mrs T Burns Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Rathasker Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful fillywho won twice at up to 7flast summer. Well beaten (bled) on return at Newmarket 9weeksagoandplentytoprovehere.
4 INDELIBLE (IRE) (15) 21-14 D 9-2 (3)
Br B f Shamardal (USA) - Midday (Oasis Dream) Hector Crouch J
O Juddmonte
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S
TIMEFORMVIEWVerywell-bredfillyandprovingmostprogressive,landingausefulraceatDoncaster(1m)onherreturn andshapingwellintheSandringhamHandicapatRoyalAscot,firsthomeinhergroup TFRHHHHH BHA92
5 REGALJUBILEE (GB) (42) 011-202 D 9-2 (6)
Br B f Frankel - Regal Realm (Medicean) Kieran Shoemark J
O Cheveley Park Stud John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverthistrip inthe autumn and back ontrack having contestedthe 1000 Guineaswhen goingclosein10fGoodwoodlistedevent6weeksago Onetoconsiderbackover1m TFRHHHII BHA102
6 SOPRANO (IRE) (15) 230-531 D
9-2 (9)
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Lealas Daughter (IRE) (Excelebration (IRE)) BillyLoughnane J
O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Da Vinci George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Empire Bloodstock Ltd Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWasmuchimproveduppedtothistripwhenlandingtheSandringhamHandicapatRoyalAscotunder thisrider,beingheldupinthestandsidegroupseeminglythebestplacetobe.
7 SPIRITUAL (IRE) (50) 14-02
(1)
Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Wild Irish Rose (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Richard Kingscote J
O Mr George Strawbridge John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Ballylinch Stud TIMEFORMVIEWMadeanidealstartwhenscoringatLeicesterinSeptemberandsomeimprovedeffortsindefeatupinclasssince, althoughonceagainwasunabletokeepstraightunderpressureatYorklasttime.Looksvulnerablehere.
8 TIARAQUEEN (GB) (25) 20-1
Br B f Kingman - Tirania (Pivotal)
(4)
Sean Levey J
O Miss Yvonne Jacques William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Carisbrooke Stud Carisbrooke Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkmakingturfdebutafter6monthsoffin7fWetherbynovice.Secondwonnexttimeandshe’sopen toimprovementforallthisisahugestepup Yardhavewon3ofthelast5runnings,includinglastyear
9
UNREASONABLE (IRE) (30) 10-43 D 9-2 (8)
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Silent Thoughts (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T B Barronstown Stud TIMEFORMVIEWDebutwinneroverthistripwhotookastepforwarddowninclasswhenthirdin9fLeopardstownlisted racelastmonth,justclingingonforaplace.Thisistougher
TFRHHHII BHA97
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: MYSTIC PEARL (FR) 3 9 2 Tom Marquand 22-1 (William Haggas) 11 ran Hood worn by No 7.
Stewards Note:
GRAY’S INN: Following its run on 5/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. REGALJUBILEE: Following its run on 25/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Soprano (IRE), 4-1 Indelible (IRE), 5-1 Clove Hitch (IRE), 13-2 Regal Jubilee (GB), 20-1 Bolsena (IRE), Unreasonable (IRE), 25-1 Spiritual (IRE), 33-1 Tiaraqueen (GB), 66-1 Gray’s Inn (IRE)
INDELIBLE emerged with her reputation enhanced despite meeting with defeat to Soprano in the Sandringham, ‘winning’ the race on her side, and she could be up to reversing that form with George Boughey’s filly with the prospect of more improvement to come. Clove Hitch and Regal Jubilee complete the shortlist.
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
CAN CITY OF TROY JOIN
When City Of Troy lines up in this afternoon’s Coral-Eclipse he will be bidding to become the 11th horse to land the prestigious contest having previously won Britain’s most famous race – the Derby – earlier in the same season.
The rare double was first completed at the end of the 19th century by FLYING FOX (1899). Flying Fox was also a winner of the Triple Crown (2,000 Guineas, Derby and St Leger), as was DIAMOND JUBILEE (1900), who completed the Derby-Eclipse double for his owner-breeder The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII.
LEMBERG (1910) became the third winner of both races, although he had to share the honours at Sandown Park when dead-heating with the 2000 Guineas scorer Neil Gow, who had failed to settle when fourth in The Derby.
CORONACH (1926) was a facile victor of both contests, winning at a canter at both tracks.
BLUE PETER went through 1939 unbeaten in four starts.Afterwins in the Blue Riband Trial at Epsom Downs, 2000 Guineas and Derby, Lord Rosebery’s colt triumphed in the Eclipse. Sadly, the onset of World War II and curtailment of much of the racing programme meant he never raced again.
The sixth horse to win both contests was the Aga Khan’s TULYAR (1952) He had to work to justify favouritism in The Derby, winning by half-a-length, but found it much easier in the Eclipse when he scored cosily by three lengths from his stable companion Mehmander
It was 19 years before the double was completed again by MILL REEF (1971) Paul Mellon’s outstanding colt followed up his Derby and Eclipse double with victories in Ascot’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. He remains the only horse in history to win the quartet of Group One contests in the same season.
The last horse to complete the double in the 20th century was NASHWAN (1989). An easywinner ofThe Derby, in the Coral-Eclipse he showed an amazing turn of foot to take the lead entering the final furlong before going on to win by five lengths.
Two decades after Nashwan, SEA THE STARS (2009) completed the double. Like Nashwan, Sea The Stars won the 2000 Guineas and Derby before his Coral-Eclipse success. The Cape Cross colt carried all before him in 2009 and following his Coral-Eclipse triumph he went on to win the Juddmonte International at York, the Irish Champion Stakes and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
The most recent Derby-Eclipse hero is GOLDEN HORN (2015). Anthony Oppenheimer’s homebred colt won both contests by the same distance – three and a half lengths – in the hands of Frankie Dettori.
In addition to the 10 colts mentioned above, a further seven Derby winners went on to win the Eclipse as four-year-olds the following season - AYRSHIRE (1889), ISINGLASS (1894), PERSIMMON (1897), ARD PATRICK (1903), WINDSOR LAD (1935), ST PADDY (1961) and ROYAL PALACE (1968).
FILLIES TO HAVE WON THE CORAL-ECLIPSE
Ahead of this year’s Coral-Eclipse, Ben Cox takes a look at the profiles of the three Fillies to have won the race before
ThisyearseesthefeatureCoral-Eclipserunforthe127thtime,withtwofilliesinthe lineup, the Andrew Balding trained See The Fire and Hughie Morrison’s Stay Alert. Perhapssurprisingly,theprevious126editionsofthe10-furlongcontesthavebeen won by fillies or mares on only three occasions.
If successful this afternoon, the winner would join a very select band of successful females in the Group One highlight…..
PEBBLES (1985)
Although a Classic winner as a three-year-old in 1984 when she landed the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, the Clive Brittain-trained Pebbles took her form to even greater heights in 1985 She began her four-year-old season at Sandown Park in April when landing the Trusthouse Forte Mile and arrived at the Coral-Eclipse as a 7-2 chance. Partnered by Steve Cauthen, Pebbles created history by coming home two lengths clear of Rainbow Quest and becoming the first filly to win the Coral-Eclipse She was then rested until the autumn when she returned with a stunning victory in the Champion Stakes and then ended her career with victory in the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Aqueduct, USA – again making history by becoming the first British-trained horse to triumph at the Breeders’ Cup.
KOOYONGA (1992)
Trained in Ireland by Michael Kauntze, a former assistant to Vincent O’Brien, Kooyonga was a dual Group One winner as a three-year-old in 1991 with victories in the Irish 1,000 Guineas and Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot. As a four-yearold, she had been disqualified when first past the post in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot. Starting the 7-2 favourite in the Coral-Eclipse, there were no problems at Sandown Park as she came home a length and a half to the good over Opera House in the hands of Warren O’Connor.
ENABLE(2019)
The greatest British-trained mare seen so far this century, Enable won 11 Group One races during her career Homebred by Prince Khalid Abdullah and trained by John Gosden, Enable already had two Prix de l’Arc de Triomphes, an Oaks, a King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes and a Breeders’ Cup Turf under her belt when she made her five-year-old debut in the 2019 Coral-Eclipse. Partnered as usual by Frankie Dettori, the 4-6 favourite saw off another female in Magical for an ultimately comfortable three-quarter length success.
CORAL-ECLIPSE ANNIVERSARIES
This year sees the 127th running of today’s feature race, the Coral-Eclipse. It’s Group 1 status, the long-standing support from its sponsor, its integration into QIPCO British Champions Series and position in the racing calendar have seen it draw some of the biggest names from across the racing world and this year we celebrate a few of those anniversaries
5 Years -Enable (2019)
Oneofracing’sstandoutstarsofrecentyears,Enable(picturedabove),cemented her place in Sandown Park’s history books when she took the 2019 renewal Dubbed ‘Queen of the Turf,’ she came to the Coral-Eclipse for her 2019 seasonal reappearance, 245 days after her ¾ length victory over Magical in the Breeders Cup Turf at Churchill Down; a result that was to be replicated here. The mighty trio that was Enable, John Gosden and Frankie Dettori became synonymous with British racing throughout her career, which included 11 Group 1 wins. Retired at the end of the 2020 season, Enable has settled into her second career as a broodmare and has already had two foals – keep an eye out for Encompass, her first foal who is now in training with John & Thady Gosden.
10
Years -Mukhadram (2014)
Having knocked on the door of Group 1 glory on a handful of occasions, son of Shamardal Mukhadram (pictured bottom left) finally came out on top by two lengths in the 2014 Coral-Eclipse. Trained by William Haggas and ridden in Sheikh Hamdan’s Shadwell colours by Paul Hanagan, Mukhadram could only finish third in the race in 2013 when hampered in the final 100 yards. No such bad luck a year later thought, where tracking 100/1 pacemaker Somewhat, Hanagan set sail up the famous Sandown Park hill at the two-furlong pole and was never in danger of being caught Mukhadram’s Coral-Eclipse win would be the most significant win on the horses’ CV before he was then retired at the end of the 2014 season.
20 Years -Refuse To Bend (2004)
Refuse To Bend’s win in 2004 came 20 years after his sire, Sadler’s Wells’, victory in the Coral-Eclipse Having won the 2000 Guineas the previous year for Dermot Weld, Refuse To Bend (pictured below) had a lengthy dry spell before starting his comeback with a win for Saeed bin Suroor and Godolphin in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, a month before coming to Sandown Park Giving Frankie Dettori his second win in the race, Refuse To Bend sat nicely heading into the final straight before taking the lead with a furlong to go Gamely chased by Warrsan, it’s fair to say Refuse To Bend lived up to his name to come out on top by a head Ending his career as a Group 1 winner at 2, 3 and 4 years old, Refuse To Bend was retired to stud duties at the end of the 2004 season
40 Years -Sadler’s Wells (1984)
A horse who needs no introduction, Sadler’s Wells was crowned Europe’s Champion Miler in 1984 in a season where he not only won the Coral-Eclipse but also the Irish 2,000 Guineas and the Irish Champion Stakes Trained by Vincent O’Brien in the famous Sangster blue and green silks, Sadler’s Wells came to Sandown Park off the back off his win at the Curragh. Ridden by Pat Eddery in the race, the pair hit the front at the furlong pole and could not be reeled in by the older rivals Tolomeo and Morcon. An excellent racehorse, but an even better stallion, Sadler’s Wells went on to become one of the most influential stallions of alltime CrownedleadingsireinBritainandIrelandarecord14times,hisinfluence continues to be seen across racing – with 2023 leading sire Frankel a grandson being just one example. In the Coral-Eclipse, Sadler’s Wells has sired two winners in Opera House and Refuse to Bend and is directly related to another 5 winners, including Enable In today’s renewal, both Hans Andersen and Dancing Gemini are direct descendants of the great sire – could they give him another CoralEclipse winner?
THE CORAL-ECLIPSE
RACE DESCRIPTION: This one mile and two furlongs race for three-year-olds and upwards is a Group 1 contest; the highest level of racing. Group 1 races attract the very best horses from Britain and Ireland and occasionally from as far away as France, Australia, South Africa or the USA due to the large levels of prize money available. Victory in a Group 1 race is the 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. Named after a legendary 18th-century racehorse called Eclipse, it has been run since 1886 and sponsored by Coral since 1976.
(CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £750000
Owners Prize Money 1st £334200, 2nd £137175, 3rd £68625, 4th £34275, 5th £17175, 6th £8550 (PenaltyValue £425325)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Balding (21 wins from 186 runners, 11%) runs SEE THE FIRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A O’Brien (10 wins from 53 runners, 19%) runs HANS ANDERSEN & CITY OFTROY
FANCYTHAT: A P O’Brien won this race in 2021 and 2023. The stable runs HANS ANDERSEN & CITY OFTROY today.
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: CITYOFTROY&HANSANDERSEN trained byA O’Brien, ALRIFFAtrained byJ P O’Brien, all Ireland.
1 AL RIFFA (FR) (28) 11/22-46 4 9-9 (7)
Br B c Wootton Bassett - Love On My Mind (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Dylan Browne McMonagle J
O Al Riffa Syndicate Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T
B SARL De Chambure Haras D’Etreham et al
TIMEFORM VIEWGroup 1 winner on heavy ground as a 2-y-o. Lightly raced since but his close fourth in the Ganay at Longchamp(10.5f,soft)onhisreappearanceinAprilshowshecanstillmixitatthehighestlevel. TFRHHHII BHA
2 HANS ANDERSEN (GB) (17) 00-1560 4 9-9 (3)
Br B c Frankel - Shadow Hunter (IRE) (Arcano (IRE)) W. M. Lordan J
O Westerberg/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T
B Sun Bloodstock SARL
TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulinhisownrightbutpresumablyinheretoensureagoodpaceforCityofTroy TFRHIIII BHA102
3 STAYALERT (GB) (7) 2600-15 D
Br B m Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Starfala (Galileo (IRE))
5 9-6 (2)
David Egan J
O Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership Bridgend Hotel S
TIMEFORMVIEWReallysmartperformancetowintheDahliaStakesatNewmarket(9f,good,5/1)onreappearanceinMay andpossiblyunsuitedbysoftergroundwhenwellheldinthePrettyPollyattheCurraghlastweekend. TFRHHHII BHA112
4 CITY OF TROY (USA) (35) 111-01
3 8-13 (8)
Br B c Justify (USA) - Together Forever (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Ryan Moore J
O Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T
B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedtopnotchinanunbeaten2-y-ocampaignandreaffirmedthoseimpressionswhenbouncingback fromthe2000GuineastorunoutaconvincingwinneroftheDerby.Likelycapableofevenbetter TFRHHHHH BHA124
5 DANCING GEMINI (IRE) (35) 5115-26
3 8-13 (6)
Br B c Camelot - Lady Adelaide (IRE) (Australia) Kieran Shoemark J
O Fishdance Ltd Roger Teal, Lambourn T
B Fishdance Fishdance Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWListedwinnerat2andconfirmedhimselfasmartperformerwhensecondtoMetropolitanintheFrench2000 Guineasonhisreappearance.RespectablesixthtoCityofTroyinDerby(11/2m,goodtosoft)35daysago TFRHHHII BHA113
6 GHOSTWRITER (IRE) (34) 111-44
Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Moorside (Champs Elysees)
O Mr J. C. Smith
3 8-13 (1)
Richard Kingscote J
Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Norelands Bloodstock/Irish National Stud TIMEFORMVIEWWonall3startsat2,notablytheGroup2RoyalLodgeatNewmarketintheautumn.Fourth-placedfinishes inthe2000GuineasatNewmarketandFrenchDerbyatChantilly(11/4m,soft)inrecentmonths. TFRHHHII BHA112
7 JAYAREBE (FR) (16) 10-131 D
3 8-13 (5)
Br B c Zoffany (IRE) - Alakhana (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Sean Levey J
O Mr Iraj Parvizi Brian Meehan, Manton T
B Mr Oliver Pawle Sirecam Europe S
TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbackfromabelow-parrunintheDeeatChesterwhenfendingofftheexcitingKing’sGambit inHamptonCourtatRoyalAscot(11/4m,firm)16daysago Mayhaveevenmoretooffer
8 SEE THE FIRE (GB) (15) 123-05
3 8-10 (4)
Br Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Arabian Queen (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) David Probert J
O Mr J. C. Smith
B Littleton Stud
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbackfromaheavydefeatinthe1000GuineasonreappearancewhengoodfifthtoPortaFortuna inCoronationatRoyalAscot(1m,goodtofirm)15daysago Willstay11/4mbutwillneedtoimprove
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2023: PADDINGTON 3 8 13 Ryan Moore 8-11 (Aidan O’Brien) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Stewards Note: DANCING GEMINI: Following its run on 1/6/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Probable S.P’s: 3-10 City of Troy (USA), 12-1 Dancing Gemini (IRE), Ghostwriter (IRE), 16-1 Jayarebe (FR), 33-1 Al Riffa (FR), 80-1 Stay Alert (GB), See The Fire (GB), 300-1 Hans Andersen (GB)
An Eclipse which revolves around CITY OF TROY, who will surely have too much for these rivals if in anything like the same form as when leaving Ambiente Friendly and Los Angeles (third and first in last weekend’s Irish Derby) trailing in his wake at Epsom Bar a forgivable blip at Chester, recent Royal Ascot winnerJayarebe has a progressive profile and might be the one to chase Aidan O’Brien’s colt home.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CITY OFTROY (USA) 2.JAYAREBE (FR) 3.DANCING GEMINI (IRE)
RACE RESULTS
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Owners Prize Money 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508, 6th £254. (PenaltyValue £10308)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): W Haggas
(24 wins from 101 runners, 24%) runs HIGHLAND SPRING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (15 wins from 51 runners, 29%) runs HIGHLAND SPRING LONGESTTRAVELLER: THE HUN trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 249 miles.
1 SUN GOD (GB) (62) 05541-2 D
Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Seaduced (Lope de Vega (IRE))
(6)
David Egan J
O Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedaLingfieldnurseryjustbeforeChristmas.3next-time-outwinnersemergedfromthatrace,andhe showedappreciablybetterformindefeat4monthsonwhenrunner-upatNewmarket(10f)inMay. TFR
2 BREAK THE BANK (GB) (21) 03-1654 9-11 (4)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Tiana (Diktat)
David Probert J
O King Power Racing Co Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B A. S. Denniff & Mr & Mrs Middlebrook King Power International Co Ltd, King Power Racing Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSteppeduponhis2-y-oformwhenscoringonreturnonhandicapdebutatKemptoninMarch.Acouple oflessereffortsfollowed,butranwellwhenfourthatthiscourse(9f,goodtosoft)3weeksago TFRHHHII BHA82
3 BLAKE (GB) (35) 53-3214 C 9-8 (11)
Br B c Zoffany (IRE) - Love’s Secret (Pivotal)
O Miss E Nolan and Paul Hancock
Billy Loughnane J
Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Love’s Secret Partnership Fairlawns Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkonjusthissecondstartinahandicapatthiscourse(8f,soft)inMay.Hitwitha6lbrise butshowedhimselfeffectiveoverthe2flongertripatEpsom(10.1f,goodtosoft)5weeksago TFRHHHII BHA79
4 VON BAER (IRE) (70) 523-33 BF 9-8 (2)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Lasilia (IRE) (Acclamation)
O Mr B. J. Meehan
Sean Levey J
Brian Meehan, Manton T
B Ashtown Holdings Sirecam Europe S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwitheachofhis3startsat2yrsandreturnedtoactionwithacreditablethirdonhandicap debutatKempton(7f)inApril.Below-pardisplayatHaydocklaterthatmonth. TFRHHIII BHA79
5 PREPSCHOOL (IRE) (35) 24-4300
Br Gr g Camelot - Free To Roam (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE))
9-7 (3)
Hector Crouch J
O The Heatherdonians 1 Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Pitchford Bloodstock Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at 2 yrs but arrives with a fair bit to prove following a couple of dismal efforts at Newbury andEpsom.Easyenoughtolookelsewhere.
6 DRAMATIC EFFECT (GB) (29) 033-41
Br Ch f Bated Breath - Daryana (Dutch Art)
O Daryana Partnership
B Ramp Bloodstock & Godstock Limited
HHIII BHA78
9-7 (10)
Charles Bishop J
Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
ABM Catering Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWLeft reappearance effort behind with a much improved effort when winning minor event at Goodwood (8f,good)justover4weeksago,edgingaheadlateon.Stilllowmileageandtherecouldbemoretocome. TFRHHHII BHA78
7 MIDNIGHT RUMBLE (GB) (16) 004-421 D 9-7 (1)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Inpromptu (IRE) (Cacique (IRE))
O Let’s Get Ready To Rumble Partnership
Dylan Browne McMonagle J
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Carisbrooke Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWContinuedhisthemeofrun-to-runimprovementwhengettingoffthemarkin8-runnerhandicapatLingfield (10f,AW)justover2weeksago,leadingover1fout.Up6lbforthatsuccess. TFRHHHHI BHA78
8 HIGHLAND SPRING (GB) (10) 452-05 9-7 (9)
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Luminate (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Kieran Shoemark J
O Newsells Park Stud & Merry Fox Stud William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Newsells Park Stud & Merry Fox Stud Newsells Park Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFoundabitofprogressawayfromturfforthefirsttimedespitenotbeingseentobesteffectwhenfifth inhandicapatKempton(8f)10daysago Thismarkrequiresmore,butheremainswithpotential. TFRHHHII BHA78
9 DEVOIRS CHOICE (IRE) (22) 534522
9-6 (7)
Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Tracing (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Callum Hutchinson (3) J
O Opulence Thoroughbreds
Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Golden Farm Thoroughbreds Ltd ABM Catering Facilities Management S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookstobeheadingtherightway,beatenonlybyanunexposedoneatthisC&D(good)justover3weeksago Thatwashissecondrunner-upeffortinarowandheremainsofinterestdespiteasmallriseintheweights. TFRHHHII BHA77
10 THE HUN (IRE) (15) 234-622 BF
Br B g Showcasing - Elegantly Wild (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
9-6 (8)
Sam James J
O Newtown Anner Stud Farm K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Newtown Anner Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFoundimmediateimprovementforthefittingofblinkerswhenrunner-upatChesterinMayandjustabout matchedtheformwhenfillingthesamespotatRedcar(10f,goodtofirm)justover2weeksago. TFRHHHII BHA77
11 ASHARIBA (FR) (39) 01-41 D
9-4 (12)
Br Ch f Ribchester (IRE) - Ashaaqah (IRE) (Dansili) Richard Kingscote J
O Nicole Hutchings & G Augustin-Normand
David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B S.C.E.A.J.L.C., S.C.E.A. de L’ al Shinco Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkonhissecondandfinalstartasa2-y-oatYarmouthandhasimprovedfortheswitchto handicapsthisseason,justifyingsupportatLeicester(10f,soft)justunder6weeksago. TFRHHHHH BHA75
12 GOLDEN ARC (GB)
(29) 0-60
Br B f Golden Horn - Longing To Dance (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
8-7 (5)
George Rooke J
O D James & Partners Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T
B D. J. and Mrs Deer Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit morethan previouslywhen 6 1/2 lengths eighth of12 to Dramatic Effect in minorevent at Goodwood(8f,good)justover4weeksago.Stepsupintripandlooksabigoutsideronhandicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA64
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: LISBOA (IRE) 3 9 2 Ryan Moore 17-2 (John &Thady Gosden) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No 10 Visor worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 4. Stewards Note:
BLAKE: Following its run on 1/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Ashariba (FR), 13-2 Midnight Rumble (GB), 15-2 Sun God (GB), 10-1 Break The Bank (GB), Blake (GB), 12-1 Dramatic Effect (GB), Highland Spring (GB), Devoirs Choice (IRE), The Hun (IRE), 16-1 Von Baer (IRE), 28-1 Prepschool (IRE), 40-1 Golden Arc (GB)
A host in with chances but the verdict goes to ASHARIBA, who doubled her tally at Leicester just under 6 weeks ago (front pair pulled 22 lengths clear), and with further progress on the cards, a 4lb rise certainly doesn£ t look insurmountable. She can get the better of Midnight Rumble, who is improving with experience and opened his account at Lingfield recently, with Sun God taken to edge out Highland Spring for minor honours.
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Owners Prize Money 1st £20155, 2nd £10080, 3rd £5040, 4th £2520, 5th £1260, 6th £630, 7th £315. (PenaltyValue £25575)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): W Haggas (24 wins from 101 runners, 24%) runs TRUTHFUL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (15 wins from 51 runners, 29%) runs TRUTHFUL LONGESTTRAVELLERS: TRACK OFTIME & PARLANDO trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 118 miles.
1 STEPHENSONS ROCKET (IRE) (49) 04400-0 D 9
(10)
Br Gr g Teofilo (IRE) - Tipperary Honor (FR) (Highest Honor (FR)) George Rooke J
O Equestrian R Infinity Ltd Craig Benton, Epsom T
B Team Hogdala AB
TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartperformerinhispompinHongKongbutwasn’tathisbestinaShaTinGroup2whenlastseen overthereandreturnedfrom6monthsoffwithasub-parrunatNewbury Maystripfitterforit.
BHA102
2 SILVER SWORD (GB) (18) 152-400 4 10-2 (9)
Br Gr g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Aurora Gray (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Martians Racing & Dylan Cunha Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Culworth Grounds & Fortune Bloodstock Spillers Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner(at upto 8.1f) last season and, whileyetto firethis season, he wasn’t disgraced in formterms(hungright)inWolfertonStakesatRoyalAscotlasttime.Otherslookbettertreated. TFRHHIII BHA102
3 MAX MAYHEM (GB) (28) 62013-6 D 6 10-1 (1)
Br B g New Bay - Maybe Grace (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA)) Jack Doughty (5) J
O Nibras Racing Hilal Kobeissi, Newmarket T
B Ms H. O’Connor
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerof11fKemptonhandicapsforKevinPhilippartdeFoylastyear.Probablybetterforrunwhen respectablesixthatHaydockondebutforthisyardbutmarkdemandsimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA101
4 TRACK OF TIME (FR) (52) 621-450 D 4 10-0 (6)
Br Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - South Sister (Sakhee (USA)) Richard Kingscote J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B S.C.E.A Ecurie de Montlahuc JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinneronturf/AWinFrancelastsummer(usefulform)andnotdisgracedwhenmidfieldinpairof Meydanhandicapsaroundtheturnoftheyear ModestdebutforthisyardatYork52daysago,though. TFRHHIII BHA100
5 AERION POWER (IRE) (17) 343-010
6 9-11 (14)
Br B g Kingman - Applauded (IRE) (Royal Applause) Ryan Moore J
O King Power Racing Co Ltd Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T
B Norelands Stud & Lofts Hall Stud King Power International Co Ltd, King Power Racing Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedasgoodaseverwhenedgingoutGreatBlasket(wonnexttime)despiteracingfreelyinJuneand, whilehedidn’tfireatRoyalAscotnexttime,it’stoosoontowritehimoff Goesupintrip TFRHHHII BHA97
6 TRUTHFUL (IRE) (303) 11625- D
4 9-9 (4)
Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - My Timing (Street Cry (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J
O Highclere T’Bred Racing - Nelson Mandela William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Sunderland Holding Inc. Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLooked a useful prospectwhenwinning novices here (1 1/4m) and Haydock (11.5f) on first 2 starts. Form levelledoutsubsequentlybutshouldhavemoretoofferasa4yo.Has10-monthabsencetoovercome. TFRHHHII BHA95
7 SECRET SOLACE (GB) (63) 314/3-0
4 9-8 (8)
Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Secret Pursuit (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Kieran Shoemark J
O Mr Guy Brook Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T
B Mr G. C. B. Brook Original Style Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWGleneaglesfillywhohasn’thadmuchracingforherage.Usefuleffortonheronlyoutinglastyearandshaped asifneedingtheruninlistedraceatGoodwoodtwomonthsago Trieshandicapsuppedintripnow. TFRHHHII BHA94
8 CHASING APHRODITE (GB) (22) 100-001 CD 5 9-8 (15)
Br B h Profitable (IRE) - Tutti Frutti (Teofilo (IRE)) HayleyTurner J
O Gullwing Enterprises W.L.L. Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Morera Partnership TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltontheencouragementofhispreviouseffortwhenmakingalloverC&Dlasttime.Thisistougherand heshouldfacecompetitionforthelead,buthe’sstillonetoconsider TFRHHHHI BHA94
9
STORM CATCHER (IRE) (22) 2-21000 D
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Next Life (Oasis Dream)
O Nigel Hanger & Eric Jones
Callum Hutchinson (3) J
Simon Pearce, Newmarket T
B Mr Andreas Putsch Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablesortwhoenhancedfineAWstrikeratewhennarrowlylandingtheoddsinaWolverhampton handicapinFebruary.Turfeffortssincehavebeenlessinspiring.
10 PERSICA (IRE) (16) 01-3410 D 3 9-4 (12)
Br Ch c New Bay - Rubira (AUS) (Lope de Vega (IRE))
O Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen
Sean Levey J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B The Applecross Syndicate Old Oak Holdings Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at 2 who ran well on his first two starts this season and shaped as if still in form when mid-fieldintheKingGeorgeVStakesatRoyalAscotonlatest.Notonetoruleout. TFRHHHII BHA100
11 STAY WELL (GB) (16) 430-032 D
Br B g Iffraaj - Sweeping Up (Sea The Stars (IRE))
9-4 (5)
David Egan J
O Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORM VIEW In top form since his reappearance this term, again shaping nicely when runner-up at Chelmsfordrecently.Markisreasonableandthisraceshouldberuntosuit.
HHHHI BHA90
12 SWEET REWARD (IRE) (22) 0-20405 CD 7 9-1 (13)
Br B g Acclamation - Dangle (IRE) (Desert Style (IRE))
O Old Stoic Racing Club & Partner
Hector Crouch J
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B S. V. Schilcher Pump Technology Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 18/1,creditable3lengthsfifthof10toChasingAphroditeinhandicapatthisC&D(good) 22daysago.Cangetinvolvedifabletogetoverfromawidedraw.
13 PARLANDO (GB) (22) 410600 D
(2)
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Discourse (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Pat Dobbs J
O Mr Spencer Coomes & Partner Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Godolphin Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerin Bahrain in Februarybut has struggled back in Britain. Bit more encouragement atYork last timeandatleastthemarkissliding. TFRHHHII BHA85
14 BALMACARA (GB) (36) 3-113 3 8-12 (3)
Br B g New Bay - Utopian Dream (High Chaparral (IRE))
Charles Bishop J
O Mick and Janice Mariscotti Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Meon Valley Stud Abm Catering Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWRacedonlyat7f,baggingapairofnovicesatDoncasterthisspringingoodstyle.Well-heldthirdwhen steppeduptolistedcompanyatEpsomlasttime.Stepsupsignificantlyintripforhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA94
15
DAMBUSTER
(GB) (72) 14-1 C D
Br B g Kingman - Wall of Sound (Singspiel (IRE))
O Chasemore Farm
3 8-8 (7)
David Probert J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Chasemore Farm Chasemore Farm LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWCreatedagoodimpressionwhenwinninghereondebutlastyearandfirmlybackontheupwhenrunning outacomfortablewinneratBeverley72daysago Goeshandicappingfromafairmark. TFRHHHHH BHA90
DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2023: LORD PROTECTOR (GER) 5 9 8 Rossa Ryan 5-1 (Ralph Beckett) 13 ran Hood worn first time by No 14.
Stewards Note:
STORM CATCHER: Following its run on 14/6/2024 it was reported that the horse lugged right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Dambuster (GB), 7-1 Chasing Aphrodite (GB), 8-1 Balmacara (GB), 10-1 Stay Well (GB), 11-1 Persica (IRE), 12-1 Aerion Power (IRE), Truthful (IRE), 16-1 Sweet Reward (IRE), 22-1 Max Mayhem (GB), Parlando (GB), 25-1 Silver Sword (GB), 28-1 Secret Solace (GB), 33-1 Stephensons Rocket (IRE), 40-1 Track of Time (FR), Storm Catcher (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
DAMBUSTER is easily the least exposed in this field and there should be a good deal more to come, so he makes most appeal. Chasing Aphrodite is a player if he can get across to lead from stall 15 but, if the race is strongly run, Stay Well is likely to come into it along with a few others.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.15 - THE CORAL PLAY ‘RACING-SUPER-SERIES’ FOR FREE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377 for three yrs old only, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 29th, 2024, for each race won 6lb CORAL has generously sponsored this race 17 entries at £125 - Closed July 1st, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (PenaltyValue £12885) Weights raised 6lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.50 - THE CORAL CHARGE (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (Registered as the Sprint Stakes) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £48203 to the winning horse The second to receive £18275, the third £9146, the fourth £4556, the fifth £2286 and the sixth £1147. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 1st and pay £850 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 4th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st 2lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb CORAL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. 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 £850 - Closed July 1st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £37876; Second £15547; Third £7778; Fourth £3885; Fifth £1947; Sixth £969. (PenaltyValue £48203.50) A SS
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Third Race 2.25 -THE CORALCHALLENGE (HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £50960 to the winning horse The second to receive £23890, the third £11960, the fourth £5970, the fifth £2990, the sixth £1480, the seventh £750 and the eighth £370. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 1st and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 4th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after June 29th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 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 CORAL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 17 entries at £500. - Closed July 1st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £40160; Second £20080; Third £10040; Fourth £5020; Fifth £2510; Sixth £1250; Seventh £630; Eighth £310. (PenaltyValue £50960) SS
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Fourth Race 3.00 - THE CORAL DISTAFF (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £31190 to the winning horse The second to receive £11825, the third £5918, the fourth £2948, the fifth £1479 and the sixth £742 for three yrs old fillies only, which have not won a Group 1 Pattern Race Enter by noon, July 1st and pay £275 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 4th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 2 or Group 3 race 5lb CORAL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. 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 13 entries at £275. - Closed July 1st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £24508; Second £10060; Third £5033; Fourth £2514; Fifth £1260; Sixth £627 (PenaltyValue £31190.50) A SS
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Fifth Race 3.35 - THE CORAL-ECLIPSE (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £425325 to the winning horse The second to receive £161250, the third £80700, the fourth £40200, the fifth £20175 and the sixth £10125. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 7th and pay £3275 stake, Scratch by noon, June 4th or pay £3750, Confirm by noon, July 1st and pay £2350, Supplementary Entry by noon, July 1st and pay £37500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 4th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 9lb; fillies 9st 6lb 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.. CORAL has generously sponsored this race In addition to the prize money, a trophy value £6000 has been generously donated by CORAL and will be presented to the winning owner CORAL will also present mementos to the winning trainer and rider In addition, a prize of £100 will be awarded 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 30 June and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Thursday 30 June. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. 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. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be led past the stands before turning and cantering to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries) 55 entries, 15 at £3275, 29 at £7025, 11 at £9375. - Closed May 7th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £334200; Second £137175; Third £68625; Fourth £34275; Fifth £17175; Sixth £8550 (PenaltyValue £425325) A SS
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Sixth Race 4.12 - THE CORAL RACING CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208, the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. for three yrs old only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 29th, 2024, for each race won 6lb CORAL has generously sponsored this race 20 entries at £100. - Closed July 1st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (PenaltyValue £10308) SS SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.47 -THE CORALDAILYREWARDS SHAKER HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25575 to the winning horse The second to receive £11995, the third £6000, the fourth £2995, the fifth £1500, the sixth £745 and the seventh £375. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £250 stake ifthe horse is rated 86 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 4th. 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 6lb Penalties, after June 29th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. CORAL has generously sponsored this race NOTE:
Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 20 entries, 1 at £50 and 19 at £250 - Closed July 1st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £20155; Second £10080; Third £5040; Fourth £2520; Fifth £1260; Sixth £630; Seventh £315. (PenaltyValue £25575) SS
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