York Racecard - Saturday 9th July

O F F IC IA L R A C E C A R D £3.50 SA TUR D A Y, JULY 9TH

JOHN SMITH’S DAY 2022 F E AT URING

T H E 63 R D J O H N S M I T H ’ S C U P

Welcome A very warm welcome to one of the most famous days of our year, celebrating the 63rd staging of the John Smith’s Cup. Every summer since 1960, even in the unusual circumstance of recent renewals, racing fans have tried to solve this ultra-valuable and competitive middle-distance handicap.

Thirsk trainer David Barron operates the last Yorkshire yard to lift the unique wedgwood trophy, courtesy of Sirvino back in 2009, hopes are high that Baryshnikov will dance him and daughter Nicola to a repeat victory this afternoon. As is often the case, there are twenty-one others with a different view, in a hot contest on what we hope will be a day of hot weather.

There are two high quality Pattern Races to enjoy, the Group 3 John Smith’s Silver Cup for stayers and the Listed John Smith’s City Walls for the sprinters. Defending champion, Winter Power, heads to post in the latter, already having secured three wins on the Knavesmire, including the Group One Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe (a crown she is entered to defend on Friday 19 August.)

The support of everyone from Heineken, now and over all those decades, as well as your own backing today, sees the prize money this afternoon climb to a record of over £400,000 - thank you.

The entries for our big races at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival give us encouragement that many of the stars of the season will return to the Knavesmire between Wednesday 17 and Saturday 20 August. Contenders in today’s races are shown by our logo next to their name.

As an example, Thunderous who runs in the John Smith’s Silver Cup has been entered by the Johnstons in both the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup and the Sky Bet Ebor. Find out more on p44-45 I hope you thoroughly enjoy your day and that you are then minded to come racing at York again, perhaps to enjoy Madness on Friday evening 22 July or Sugababes on Saturday 23 July, For now, raise a toast to the John Smith’s Cup.

William Derby, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course: York Racecourse Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook

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63rd John Smith’s Cup Day Welcome to York Races A Guide To Places To Eat And Drink Make The Most Trackfacts Officials Charles Clinkard Top Trainer Puzzle Corner How To Read Parlez-Vous Racing?

Today’s Trainers & Jockeys What’s New At York Ebor Diaries Away Racing: Newmarket Living North Top Jockey Away Racing: Ascot Fact File: 63rd John Smith’s Cup How To Solve A Big Handicap Away Racing: Newmarket Puzzle Corner Answers Today’s Race Conditions Small Print 2022 Fixtures Safe Journey Home

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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Time

Event

11:45am

Tour of the Weighing Room & Equine facilities Weighing Room Entrance

Location

1.15pm

Punters Panel

Winners Enclosure

All Day Events

Location

Tours to the start 30 minutes before each race

See Notice On Thatched Hut

Flat Cap Brass

Edwardian Weighing Room Lawn

Ascot Gallery/Darcy & Wolf Jewellery

Gimcrack Stand Portico

Monotones

Bustardthorpe Stage then Melrose Stage after racing.

360° Selfies

Stage by Melrose Stand

Wimbledon

Selected Televisions On Stands Side

Meet Remy, York’s equine ambassador

Clocktower Enclosure

All timings are approximate, listen for PA announcements for any updates.

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York Racecourse wishes to express its thanks to this afternoon’s sponsors.

1.45pm

The John Smith’s Racing Handicap Stakes

(Handicap) - 1m Pages 31-33

2.20pm

The John Smith’s Silver Cup Stakes (Group 3) - 1m 6f Pages 37-38

2.55pm

The John Smith’s Stayers’ Stakes (Handicap) - 2m Pages 41-43

3.30pm

The John Smith’s Stakes

(Nursery Handicap) - 6f Pages 49-51

4.05pm

The 63rd John Smith’s Cup (Handicap) - 1m 2f Pages 57-61

4.40pm

The John Smith’s City Walls Stakes (Listed Race) - 5f Pages 67-69

5.15pm

The John Smith’s Sprint Stakes (Handicap) - 6f Pages 71-74

All races covered by

Races 1,2,5 & 6 covered by

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A G IDE T PL CES T EAT & DRIN ROBERTO VILLAGE BAR

KNAVESMIRE STAND

6 bars, Ebar & 1731 Pie Shop (ground)

THE VOLTIGEUR RESTAURANT (Knavesmire Stand 3rd Floor) The UK’s foremost ‘Dine & View’ restaurant package.

THE FOOD CO

A range of hot/ snacks, tea, coff and full bar available.

THEAKSTON ALE BAR

Theakston Best

ROBERTO LAWN AND BAR

Offering champagne by the glass, draught beer and a decking area.

Collection point for G&P Picnic Platters.

SPECIALIST FOOD A series of counters and mobile units offering fish & chips, Yorkshire beefburgers, traditional Cornish Pasties, Ged Bell's Yorkshire Pork Pies, Greek street food, noodle pots and vegetarian/ vegan options.

ALCO RACE

1731 PIE SHOP

(Ground Floor) A popular place to get a hot meal, or a Powerfood salad or sandwich served in cafeteria style.

Collection point for G&P "meal deal".

EBOR STAND

4 bars & 2 buffets spread over G floors. Try Eat Between Our Rac ground floor serving sandwiche

ECLIPSE RESTAURANT (5

An informal hot food option and h popular advanced book packages

We hope we have somewhere to cater for all tastes and Harrogate for fish, The Wensleydale Creamery for cheese). Y recycle 10 tonnes of glass on a raceday. None of the restaura are popular at busy times so we’d suggest going early. Enjoy

County Stand The Gimcrack Restaurant offers a three-course meal for £33.50, Afternoon Tea offered for £12.50.

The Edwardian Weighing Room, John Carr Terrace.

Bustling informal lawns and terraces near the parade ring. Try Ged Bell’s local beef burgers or the new BBQ boxes. Or try toast the anticipated return of summer with a jug of Pimm’s or try our craft ales.

The Princess Mary Bar (near County Stand entrance).

Buzzy café serving boxed seafood platters and sandwiches. Ayala Champagne by the glass.

Try Eat Between Our Races bistro, which is on the ground floor serving pulled meat/veggie sandwiches, beefburgers, thai curry & rice (vegan option) salads, as well as scrummy cakes.

The Eclipse Restaurant (5th floor Ebor Stand) Home to our advanced booked meal deals.

The Champagne Pavilion & Moët Rosé Roof Terrace; downstairs offers premium beers, artisan gin, Fever-tree tonics and a wide range of the finest champagnes, whilst the Terrace also offers Moët Rosé, vintage wines, premium beers, seafood and sandwiches.

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OURT

/cold ffee

PREMIERRACINGLOUNGE A reserved lounge with allocated seats.

SOLD OUT today, visit yorkracecourse.co.uk for future days.

GIMCRACK RESTAURANT

(1st Floor) Main County Stand dining room, luxury three-course meal for £33.50 & Afternoon Tea @ £12.50.

MELROSE CLUB LOUNGE

Great views of racing, Yorkshire platter, and an account bar. SOLD OUT today, visit yorkracecourse.co.uk for future days.

PARADE RING RESTAURANT

Situated on the top floor of the Weighing Room, provides a fine dining experience.

SOLD OUT this afternoon.

CHAMPAGNE PAVILION & MOËT ROSÉ ROOF TERRACE

Plenty of fizz plus wines and premium beers to accompany that view upstairs.

OHOL FREE E VIEWING

Ground, First & Fifth ces, which is on the es & scrummy cakes.

EDWARDIAN WEIGHING ROOM

VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BAR

Heritage over a craft ale.

Collection point for County Stand Picnic Platters.

JOHN CARR TERRACE

Georgian stand with modern canopy; full service bar and Ged Bell's local beef burgers & new BBQ boxes.

COUNTY STAND

PRINCESS MARY SEAFOOD BAR

FOOD & DRINK FREE ZONES

Enjoy a sustaining seafood or salad box perhaps accompanied by a glass of chilled Ayala Champagne.

GRANDSTAND & PADDOCK CLOCKTOWER ENCLOSURE

5th Floor) MD

RACING AREA

home to our s.

SEAFOOD OPTION CHILDREN ESPECIALLY WELCOME

MD

MEAL DEAL LOCATION

budgets. We source many products locally, (e.g. Bleiker's Smoke House in You may notice that our sandwich packaging is biodegradable and that we ants, bistros and buffets mentioned below requires pre-booking although many y your food and do let us know how we can keep improving.

Grandstand & Paddock 1731 Pie Shop offers a range of homemade pies, including vegetarian option, as well as sandwiches and Powersalad boxes.. Collection point for G&P “meal deal”.

The Roberto Champagne Bar with its giant outdoor screen.

House Champagne is available here at by the glass or pick up a jug of Pimm’s. This is also the Collection Point for Grandstand & Paddock Picnic Platters.

If the weather plays its part then visit the Southern Terraces, an outside seating area with easy access to betting, bars, tasty treats and toilets. Here a large number of kiosks and specialist mobile vendors offer gourmet British beefburgers, Greek street food, noodle pots, Whitby scampi, fish & chips and specialist coffees. If the sun comes out, or just as a treat, try our locally produced luxury ice creams.

Theakston Best is available in the refurbished Theakston Bar.

Clocktower Enclosure

Has a range of units selling hot and cold items, sweets and ice cream.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH SAWLEY KITCHEN 7

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT CHAMPAGNE OF THE MEETING

Canard-Duchêne Brut

£44

Mercier Brut Rosé

£50

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label

£68

Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV

£88

TRIPS TO THE START

Racegoers are invited to join our expert guide for a minibus trip to the start.

To register for this free trip or to find out more, see our guide by the thatched hut near the Winner’s Enclosure before 1.15pm today.

CHILDREN Baby-Changing facilities are available in a purpose-built facility on the ground floors of both Knavesmire & Ebor stands.

We welcome children in our main restaurants, and in the Gimcrack Restaurant we offer a half price option for under 12s. Wherever you can buy food we also can provide juice for children.

Our Parent and Toddler room, situated opposite the main Ebor Stand entrance in the Library Rooms, allows parents and children some quiet time away. A microwave is provided to warm bottles and televisions provide coverage of racing.

CASH MACHINES & CASHBACK Cash machines are available at the northern end of the racecourse by the Frankel statue, the ground floor of both Ebor & Knavesmire Stands and a further machine is sited adjacent to the entrance to the Gimcrack Stand.

Please note there is a charge for this service. If you place a minimum bet of £5 at a tote window, you can request £45 in cash back from your card.

FOLLOW THE RACING ACTION Racing action from further afield can be followed in the William Hill Retail SP Shops around the course. There are also racecourse televisions around the grandstands that show racing from other racecourses on the Data and Away Racing channel.

CHILDREN AT YORK RACES

YorkMix Family Sunday on September 4th featuring Pony Racing Series, Racehorse Corner as well as special appearances at intervals including Chase from Paw Patrol Book early to benefit from the offer price of £12 for a combined Grandstand, Paddock and Clocktower Enclosure.

NEED A QUIET MOMENT? Seek out one of the chaplains, they offer a friendly ear and can find a quiet spot for a chat.

STOP THE CLOCK Check out the Official race time as soon as they cross the line, the digital timing clock at the Winning Post has been supported by Al Basti Equiworld Dubai and might give you a punting advantage later in proceedings.

POSITION OF STALLS

Centre: Races 4,6 & 7 8

Inside: Races 1,2,3 & 5

ENCLOSURE TRANSFERS Simply pay the difference between your admission price and the price point below.

County Stand full price: £49 Grandstand & Paddock full price: £30 Transfers are available from the Racecourse Office.

RETAIL THERAPY Feel in need of some retail therapy? Why not visit one of our retail partners.

Blue Rider Gallery - equestrian art specialists. (opposite the Princess Mary bar) Conversation Pieces - equestrian prints. (by entrance to Gimcrack Stand)

DISABLED RACEGOERS Facilities such as disabled toilets and viewing platforms for racing are clearly signed. Our raceday stewards will be pleased to offer directions and assistance. The Racecourse Office Team will also be happy to help and can provide an access guide and map. Rachel Crabtree is a senior member of the team with special responsibility in this area.

WIMBELDON Watch the action live from Wimbeldon on Selected televisions on Stands Side.

360° SELFIE Check out this new free service, on the stage by the Melrose Stand.

FREE WIFI 1) Search and select yorkracecourse 2) Enter your own email address and home postcode to register 3) You’ll be directed to our home page featuring our partners for today, then just surf away.

Given the nature of any WiFi network there will be peaks of demand by both time and location - some websites will not be available.

SHUTTLE BUS A limited shuttle bus service to York station will collect from Knavesmire Road, at the northern end of the racecourse, it will operate whilst there are enough customers to make a bus viable. The service is provided by a commercial operator. A return service operates on raceday mornings.

TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE PICK-UP POINT There is a taxi pick up point at the Northern end of the racecourse adjacent to Campleshon Road. Private Hire vehicles will meet pre-booked customers, also at the Northern End.

WHERE CAN I PLACE A BET

The tote will be pleased to take your bet at their many windows or look out for a passing courier. Remember to try the small stake-big payout bets such as the Jackpot, Placepot or Trifecta.

The William Hill Betting Shops around the course offers a full SP service, so bets on racing and the wider sporting world.

The colour of the main betting ring returns, set in front of the Knavesmire Stand, take on the challenge. Contactless payment is available for all the above options. Good luck.

BAR CLOSING TIMES Bars will remain open up to an hour after the last race. The serving of drinks in hospitality areas, will be as specified in your booking details. Have an enjoyable time with us but please respect our neighbours and the wider city as you leave the racecourse.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES York Racecourse always strives to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control. We have employed professionally-trained and experienced stewards.

In the event of a situation which requires a partial or full evacuation of the stands, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will usher you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and quietly. If we are unable to re-occupy the stands, you may be invited to return to your car or coach. Departure from car and coach parks will be under the direction of the Police. The foregoing is a precautionary tale.

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A RACECOURSE FOR ALL

We want the racecourse to offer both a welcome and an enjoyable day to all our racegoers and in delivering that we recognise that some may need additional assistance from us.

The first thing to say, please just ask for help, if the team don’t have an instant answer, then they know someone who will. The team in the Racecourse Reception (behind the Ebor Stand) act as the link to the rest of the team, as needed.

FAQS Is there disabled and blue badge parking?

Yes, I hope you found it. All our car parks have designated spaces near their front row.

Can I get help with getting to/from the car park, taxi rank or shuttle buses?

Yes, there is a complimentary buggy service to all these points, ask at racecourse reception or next time you arrive just call 01904 620911. Thank you for your patience as the buggies can only transfer 4 people at a time and it’s a big site.

Can I bring a wheelchair?

Yes, if you need to; but we also offer complimentary hire, again from Racecourse Reception (see told you they were the hub). As we hope you’ll appreciate, there are only so many wheelchairs on site, if you need to reserve in advance then call 01904 620911.

Can I bring somebody to help?

Yes, we appreciate that will come in various forms, we hope our “carer comes free” scheme is a help, before your next visit check it out online at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk or just ask the team today.

Are there wheelchair viewing platforms?

Yes, in all stand side area and Stands - easiest thing to do is to ask our Stewards, though a map is available from, you guessed it, Racecourse Reception. Please use these in the spirit intended, with carers being prepared to step aside to allow space for those who need the view the most.

What about toilets and are they part of the Radar scheme?

Yes they are, all the permanent toilet blocks have a disabled capability, please ask for directions or check that map from you know where.

Are their wheelchair height food and drink counters?

Yes there are but not as many as we’d like, please ask a member of the team to assist you.

Wheelchair height betting?

Yes, there are some Tote counters set at a reduced height though a better plan might be to use the courier service that operates in areas such as the main Champagne Lawns; the Tote team themselves are always willing to help.

There was one more thing?

Please ask, we value your feedback so we can keep improving in this area.

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YORK TRACKFACTS

A left-handed track which joins the straight course just under five furlongs from home. Races of seven furlongs start on a spur which joins the main circuit at a tangent after two furlongs.

1m2f88y 1m4f

7f&2m6f

5f& 2m2f 6f 5f 89y 2m4f

1m

1m208y 1m 110y

2m

1m6f

Grandstands

Top Course Trainers LEADING TRAINERS AT YORK (2017-2022) WITH RUNNERS: T EASTERBY (38 wins from 477 runners, 8%) runs GARDEN OASIS (1.45), MISTY BLUES (3.30), WINTER POWER (4.40), DANZAN and GOLDEN APOLLO (5.15).

R FAHEY (36 wins from 533 runners, 7%) runs BLENHEIM BOY (1.45), ROCK OPERA (3.30), SPIRIT DANCER (4.05), INTERNATIONAL GIRL (5.15).

W HAGGAS (32 wins from 205 runners, 16%) runs MAHRAJAAN (4.05).

C & M JOHNSTON (29 wins from 239 runners, 12%) runs THUNDEROUS (2.20), EXPLICIT (3.30), FOREST FALCON (4.05).

M DODS (26 wins from 170 runners, 15%) runs CHALLET (1.45).

Trainers In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: W HAGGAS (14 wins from 47 runners, 30%) runners listed above.

T EASTERBY (14 wins from 108 runners, 13%) runners listed above.

C & M JOHNSTON (12 wins from 76 runners, 16%) runners listed above.

R VARIAN (12 wins from 42 runners, 29%) runs GREATGADIAN (4.05).

A BALDING (8 wins from 53 runners, 15%) runs GOOD BIRTHDAY and ACHELOIS (4.05).

Top Course Jockeys LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2017-2022) WITH RIDES: DANIEL TUDHOPE (32 wins from 289 rides, 11%) rides BLUE FOR YOU (1.45), DANNI CALIFORNIA (2.55), JUST JANET (3.30), BRILLIANT LIGHT (4.05), ATALIS BAY (4.40), MUSCIKA (5.15).

DAVID ALLAN (23 wins from 222 rides, 10%) rides GARDEN OASIS (1.45), MISTY BLUES (3.30), WINTER POWER (4.40), GOLDEN APOLLO (5.15).

ANDREA ATZENI (15 wins from 144 rides, 10%) rides WITHOUT A FIGHT (2.20), GHADBBAAN (2.55), GREATGADIAN (4.05), ROYAL ACLAIM (4.40), GOOD EARTH (5.15).

CALLUM RODRIGUEZ (14 wins from 88 rides, 16%) rides FLINT HILL (2.55), CHICHESTER (4.05), MAKANAH (4.40), RUNNINWILD (5.15).

SILVESTRE DE SOUSA (14 wins from 142 rides, 10%) rides BLACK KALANISI (2.55), JAXTA (3.30), THE CITY’S PHANTOM (4.05), DANCINGINTHEWOODS (5.15).

Jockeys In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: DANIEL TUDHOPE (7 wins from 46 rides, 15%) rides listed above.

STEVIE DONOHOE (6 wins from 15 rides, 40%) rides VIA SERENDIPITY (1.45), BLOW YOUR HORN (2.55), ROGUE BEAR (4.05).

JASON HART (6 wins from 47 rides, 13%) rides YOUNG FIRE (1.45), GIFT OF RAAJ (2.55), JM JUNGLE (3.30), MARIE’S DIAMOND (4.05), BRAZEN BOLT (5.15).

DAVID ALLAN (6 wins from 42 rides, 14%) rides listed above.

RICHARD KINGSCOTE (5 wins from 31 rides, 16%) rides JOHN LEEPER (2.20), SANKS A MILLION (3.30), JUST FINE (4.05), CITY WALK (4.40), EQUIANO SPRINGS (5.15).

Weight Watcher The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 1.45 GARDEN OASIS (won off 85 down 3lb to 82); 2.55 KASPERENKO (won off 78 down 4lb to 74); 5.15 ROUNDHAY PARK (won off 82 down 3lb to 79); BALLINTOY HARBOUR (won off 79 down 5lb to 74); SURPRISE PICTURE (won off 85 down 7lb to 78); MUSCIKA (won off 88 down 12lb to 76).

Classy Tips The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 2.55 KHILWAFY (down 2 grades); 2.55 TIGER JET (down 2); 3.30 SHANDY STAR (down 2 grades); 4.40 WINTER POWER (down 3 grades); 5.15 INTERNATIONAL GIRL (down 2 grades).

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 7th July.

Visit our gallery exhibition today by the Gimcrack Stand entrance

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A message from Mr Malih L Al Basti As one of the largest suppliers of horse feeds, bedding and supplements in the GCC region, Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai strive to supply premium products at a fair price.

Our support for horse racing around the world is well documented. New Zealand, the USA, Ireland, the UK, France and the UAE are all countries that we support and from where we source superb products.

We are delighted to attach our name to the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gr2 Dante Stakes, the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gr2 Middleton Stakes and in August at the Ebor meeting, the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gr2 Gimcrack Stakes.

We wish the York Racecourse committee, all owners, trainers and jockeys the very best of luck throughout the 2022 season and look forward to some great racing on the Knavesmire.

Malih L Al Basti Owner & Founder Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai.

www.albastiequiworld.com

LIFE PRESIDENT: THE EARL OF HALIFAX

YORK RACE COMMITTEE BRIDGET GUERIN THE LORD GRIMTHORPE

NICHOLAS WRIGLEY CHRISTOPHER DENNY

WILLIAM BETHELL NICK CHEYNE

MEET THE YORK MANAGEMENT TEAM WILLIAM DERBY

PHIL ATKINSON Head Of Operations

General Manager – Catering & Conferences

01904 683932 Sarah.Pateman@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 enquiries@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 638971 kevin.pinnington@yorkracecouse.co.uk

GAVIN PATTISON

JAMES BRENNAN

ANTHEA LEIGH

01904 620911 gavin.pattison@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 james.brennan@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 anthea.leigh@yorkracecourse.co.uk

Chief Executive & Clerk of the Course

Facilities Manager

NICK JOHNSON

Head of Marketing & Sponsorship

KEVIN PINNINGTON

Racing Manager & Raceday Clerk of the Course

Hospitality Box Manager

Head Groundsman

ADRIAN KAY

LOUISE DALY

01904 683933 nick.johnson@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 adrian.kay@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 638971 louise.daly@yorkracecoursehospitality.co.uk

CHRIS WARD

FAY WAUDBY-GREEN

HARRIET ROCHESTER

01904 683939 chris.ward@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 fay.waudby@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 harriet.rochester@yorkracecourse.co.uk

Head of Finance

OFFICIALS

Stableside Manager

Stewards ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward) PETER CRAFTS (Stewards’ Panel Chair) MICHAEL EYRE ROBERT MCCARTHY STEPHANIE SWANNEY Starters JASON CALLAGHAN RYAN COLLEY Judge DI CLARK Clerk of the Scales WAYNE BURNELL Commentator MARK JOHNSON Veterinary Officer MARK COLLINS

Commercial Manager Hospitality & Banqueting

Marketing Manager

Medical Officers DR ROS RODEN DR LESLEY KILSHAW DR PATRICK WYNN DR CHRIS HARDING DR ELIZABETH KIDGER Veterinary Surgeons MATTHEW SWARBRICK POL ABRIL ANNIE COOKE Betting Ring Managers MARK RYAN TED HEMSLEY GREG VINCE Farriers PETER WILKIN SCOTT MACKIE

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ENJOY

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MUSIC C

Music Showcase Weekend Friday (eve) 22 July Plus live music from Madness Saturday 23 July Plus live music from Sugababes yorkracecourse.co.uk

TOP TRAINER AT YORK AWARD The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor. The winner will receive the coveted Charles Clinkard Trophy and a smart pair of shoes!

2021 Champion: Tim Easterby

2022 STANDINGS

Saleymm completed a brilliant double on the day for Simon and Ed Crisford to take them joint third in our trainers’ championship.

Karl Burke

6

Grant Tuer

4

Simon & Ed Crisford

3

Michael Dods

3

Richard Fahey

3

Kevin Ryan

3

John & Thady Gosden 3

Event Ready

www.charlesclinkard.co.uk

'Head to Head', by Jane Braithwaite SEA, oil on panel measuring 70 cms x 110 cms

Exhibition of Original Equestrian Fine Art Located in the Blue Rider Gallery, adjacent to the County Stand

www.equestrianartuk.com E: info@equestrianartuk.com T: 0202 3642 8784 Exhibitions in 2022 at Cheltenham, Newmarket & York

P U Z Z L E CORNER GUESS WHO?

Can you name the triumphant jockey of last year’s John Smith’s Cup?

WHO AM I? Can you identify the horse, owner, trainer or jockey who has enjoyed big race success at York in the past from the clues provided?

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Based at Carlburg stables in Newmarket I began my training career as assistant to Michael Jarvis. 2011 saw me take over my first full season as a trainer. I’ve won races all over the world and won the John Smith’s Cup in 2014. For a bonus point name the horse.

2.

Born in 1978, I have ridden on the flat and over fences, but I am now best known for riding over the former. I won my first jockeys’ title in 2016 and now ride in the famous blue and white silks. In 2021 I also rode a double on John Smith’s Cup Day. For extra kudos, can you name the other jockey to ride a double?

YORKS RACING CHALLENGE Name todays runners from these clues.

1.

Ben Nevis is one such

2.

An island in the Hebrides

3.

It flows through Boston in Lincolnshire

4.

A County Durham village

5.

When it is going well for the Krankies

6.

Home of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity

7.

One of the oldest forms of cipher

8.

He was the preeminent male classical dancer of the 1970s and 1980s. Or if you prefer a shot putt Olympian of the same era (unsurprisingly they are different men)

9.

A New South Wales beauty spot

10.

A North East Leeds beauty spot

Answers to today’s puzzles can be found on page 76.

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WHERE CAN I PLACE A B T

There are various points and different ways to bet here at York.

1. Place a bet with the tote. 2. You can go to the betting ring. 3. Use a William Hill Retail SP Betting Shop.

With over 300 tote betting points located around the course, there is always one nearby.

The main betting ring is situated in front of the Knavesmire Stand with an additional ring in Course Enclosure and sometimes a third set of bookies on Bustardthorpe Lawn.There are three William Hill Retail SP betting shops at York; one at the southern end of the stands, the second on the ground floor of the Knavesmire Stand and the third being the refurbished shop on the ground floor of the Melrose Stand. In addition, racegoers in the Clocktower Enclosure will find a William Hill Retail SP facility underneath the clock tower.

PLACING YOUR BET WITH A BOOKMAKER Shop around for the best odds against your selection. When you have decided on where to place your bet, state the number of your chosen horse and the stake, for example “number 4, £2 win”. Listen to the bookmaker repeat the number of the horse and the stake to his/ her clerk and hand your stake to the bookmaker. You will then be given an itemised receipt that gives details of the bet and shows potential winnings. You should keep this ticket safe.

COLLECTING YOUR WINNINGS If your selection wins (or, in the case of a place bet, is placed), hand the ticket back to the bookmaker for settlement. NEVER destroy your ticket until after the “Weighed In” announcement has been made. There may still be a stewards enquiry and the first past the post, or placed horses, may be disqualified. On rare occasions even the horse coming fourth has been awarded the race. You may bet with confidence with any bookmaker as they have all been approved by the Administration Of Gambling On Tracks Limited, which administers the betting rings at each of Britain’s 59 racecourses. The AGT also offers a full late pay service, in case a bookmaker leaves the course before you have collected your winnings.

Late Pay Claims should be sent to Administration Of Gambling On Tracks Limited, 3a, Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambs, PE27 4WY.

WAYS TO BET STRAIGHT EACH WAY

Win Only A bookmaker taking each way bets will display the terms on which he/ she accepts such bets on the top of his/her board. This is a bet for your selection to win or be placed.

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms.

Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win • 3 or 4 runners – all on to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms. This must be at 1/5 odds a place 1,2 • 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2 • 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3 • Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3 • Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4 • Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4 AWAY BETTING Many bookmakers will also take bets at the other race meetings today.

They offer a comprehensive service, including bets settled TAX FREE at Starting Price (S.P.).

BETTING WITHOUT THE FAVOURITE

At reduced odds you can back a horse and collect if it wins or runs second to the horse nominated by the bookmaker as favourite.

STRAIGHT FORECAST

Name the first and second in the correct order.

In the unlikely event of a dispute with a bookmaker, please call upon the assistance of the AGT Betting Ring Manager. Their office is located near the Theakston Bar to the South of the main Betting Ring.

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How to Read the Racecard colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

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horse’s name

A symbol here denotes the horse holds an entry at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival 17th-20th August

No. of days since last ran

Mishriff (IRE) (66)

Barons Selection weight st-lbs kg age

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b c Make Believe - Contradict Owner: Prince A A Faisal Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

draw

9-6 (59.9)

(6)

Jockey: David Egan Form: 11321 D Breeder: Nawara Stud Limited

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on dirt. Beaten 1 3/4l behind Adayar when second of 5 on his latest outing in the Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f last month. Strong claims.

Official BHA Rating 124 SP: 2-1

form guide

colour of horse B = bay Br = brown Ch = chesnut Gr = grey Ro = roan

sire

dam

Probable SP

sex of horse c=colt - male horse up to age 5 h=horse g=gelding f=filly - female horse up to age 5 m=mare

previous performances /=new season -=new year C=course winner D=distance winner CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite

Official BHA Ratings The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part usually in three races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

Racing Post Standard Times is an independent assessment based on how long it should take a 90-rated horse to win on Good To Firm ground at York. Race tactics, rail movements, and wind direction are amongst the many factors to also affect the time for each specific race.

Non-runner Ground - The Trainer states the ground is not suitable for this horse, the official going has changed since the time of declaration.

Vet - The Trainer states the horse is subject to a Veterinary Certificate.

Self Certificate - The trainer has advised the authorities that the horse is not able to race today.

You must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

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P RLEZ-VOUS R CING? ESSENTIAL RACING PHRASES FOR THE BEGINNER It could be easy to be put off by the weird and wonderful words and phrases banded around the racecourse, but in fact, its all part of the fun.

Like a tourist in a foreign country, the novice racegoer soon picks up enough of the language to get by, and then rapidly becomes fluent.

The following terms will provide any newcomer, keen to enhance their language skills, with just enough of the jargon to sound like a ‘local’: RACING SPEAK

ENGLISH

ALLOWANCE: .......................The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience.

AMATEUR: .............................(Rider) on racecards, their names are usually prefixed by Mr, Mrs, etc. To indicate their amateur licence holder status.

ANTE-POST: ..........................Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place.

APPRENTICE:........................Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.

BACKWARD: .........................Young horse which needs time to mature.

CLERK OF THE COURSE:...Official in charge of running the racing programme, at York it is William Derby.

CLERK OF THE SCALES:....Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation, Wayne Burnell is in charge of things today.

COLOURS:..............................The racing silks worn by the jockeys.

COLT: ......................................Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old.

CONNECTIONS:....................The owner and trainer of a racehorse.

COURSE SPECIALIST:..............Horse which tends to run well at a particular course.

DAM:........................................Mother of a horse.

DISTANCE: .............................The length of a race.

DISTANCE, THE: ...................An unmarked point 240 yards from the winning post.

DRAW: ....................................Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn two days before a flat race.

FILLY: ......................................Female horse up to four years old.

FOAL:......................................Horse of either sex from its birth until 1 January the following year.

FURLONG: .............................220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

GELDING:...............................Castrated horse.

GOING: ...................................Description of the course conditions under foot.

HAND:.....................................Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured at the shoulder.

JOLLY:.....................................Betting term for the horse with the shortest odds (the favourite).

JUDGE: ...................................Official responsible for declaring finishing order and distances between horses. Di Clark is in the hot seat this afternoon.

JUVENILE: .............................Two-year old horse. All horses in The John Smith’s Nursery Handicap Stakes at 3:30pm.

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KNAVESMIRE: .......................The name for the piece of ground on which York Racecourse is situated.

MAIDEN:.................................Horse which has not yet won a race.

MARE: .....................................Female horse, five years and over.

OBJECTIONS: .......................Complaint by one camp against another regarding breach of rules during a race.

ODDS ON: ..............................Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stake e.g. winning a £2 bet wins you £1 so you get back £3.

PACE: ......................................‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders.

PENALTY:...............................Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.

PHOTO FINISH:.....................Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish.

PLATE: ....................................Shoe worn by horse for racing.

RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE:.................A key contact for racing professionals and in delivering the racing. Anthea Leigh fills the role at York, follow her Clerking tweets @YorkClerk.

SCHOOLED:...........................Trained to jump.

SHORT RUNNER: .................A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps.

SIRE:........................................Father of a horse.

SPREAD A PLATE: ...............When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof.

SP/STARTING PRICE:..........Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops.

STEWARDS ENQUIRY:........Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running.

TIC-TAC: .................................Bookmakers hand-signalling method relaying odds.

UNDER STARTERS’ ORDERS: ................................Occurs when the race is about to start.

VOICE IN THE SKY:..............The commentator, listen out for Mark Johnson this afternoon.

WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN: .....Weighing jockey before and after race to ensure correct weight has been carried.

YEARLING: ............................Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX

JOCKEYS D ALLAN 1.45 Garden Oasis.................................................. T Easterby 3.30 Misty Blues (IRE) ........................................ T Easterby 4.40 Winter Power (IRE) .................................. T Easterby 5.15 Golden Apollo................................................ T Easterby A ATZENI 2.20 Without A Fight (IRE) ........................S & E Crisford 2.55 Ghadbbaan ...........................................Mr M T Walford 4.05 Greatgadian (GER) ........................................R Varian 4.40 Royal Aclaim (IRE) ..............................................J Tate 5.15 Good Earth (IRE) .................................... M Herrington G BASS 4.05 Certain Lad...................................................M Channon S CHERCHI 4.05 First View (IRE) .......................................S bin Suroor R COAKLEY 4.05 Caradoc (IRE) .................................................E Walker W COX 4.05 Good Birthday (IRE) ................................... A Balding S P DAVIS 3.30 Shandy Star (IRE) .................................................R Fell 4.05 La Trinidad................................................................R Fell S DE SOUSA 2.55 Black Kalanisi (IRE) ....................................... FO’Brien 3.30 Jaxta (IRE) ....................................................D O’Meara 4.05 The City’s Phantom..................................... R Spencer 5.15 Dancinginthewoods....................................... A Murphy P DENNIS 5.15 Pearl Of Qatar............................................... T Davidson S DONOHOE 1.45 Via Serendipity.............................................. C Fellowes 2.55 Blow Your Horn (IRE) .................................R Menzies 4.05 Rogue Bear (IRE) ........................................... T Clover L EDMUNDS 4.05 Baryshnikov.............................................. D & N Barron 4.40 Chocquinto (IRE) ...................... Miss H McLoughlin J FAHY 4.40 Caturra (IRE) .........................................................C Cox B GARRITTY 4.05 What’s The Story ....................................... K Dalgleish 5.15 Surprise Picture (IRE) ............................... K Dalgleish C HARDIE 2.55 Khilwafy.......................................................D Thompson 4.40 Mondammej.....................................................A Brittain 5.15 Mark’s Choice (IRE) ..................................... S England J HART 1.45 Young Fire (FR) ............................................D O’Meara 2.55 Gift Of Raaj (IRE) ..................................................R Fell 3.30 Jm Jungle (IRE) .............................................J J Quinn 4.05 Marie’s Diamond (IRE) ........................................R Fell 5.15 Brazen Bolt ........................................................J J Quinn R KINGSCOTE 2.20 John Leeper (IRE) ........................................ E Dunlop 3.30 Sanks A Million (IRE) ...........................D Loughnane 4.05 Just Fine (IRE) ......................................... Sir M Stoute 4.40 City Walk (IRE) ........................................S bin Suroor 5.15 Equiano Springs......................................................T Tate

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A KIRBY 1.45 Tammani ...........................................................D O’Meara 4.05 Intellogent (IRE) ............................ J Chapple-Hyam 5.15 Jordan Electrics .....................................Ewan Whillans S B KIRRANE 5.15 Danzan (IRE) ................................................. T Easterby C LEE 1.45 Eilean Dubh (IRE) .........................................K R Burke 3.30 Miss Jungle Cat..............................................K R Burke 4.40 Korker (IRE) ...................................................K R Burke 5.15 Hard Nut (IRE) ........................................ Miss L Perratt F MCMANOMAN 5.15 Roundhay Park ..................................................N Tinkler F NORTON 2.20 Thunderous (IRE) ............................. C & M Johnston 2.55 Tommaso (IRE) ..........................................Mrs P Kirby 3.30 Explicit (IRE) ..................................... C & M Johnston 4.05 Forest Falcon (IRE) ......................... C & M Johnston D O’NEILL 2.55 Kasperenko.........................................................E Alston 4.05 Mahrajaan (USA) .........................................W Haggas OISIN ORR 1.45 Blenheim Boy (IRE) ..........................................R Fahey 3.30 Rock Opera .........................................................R Fahey 4.05 Spirit Dancer.......................................................R Fahey 5.15 International Girl (IRE) ....................................R Fahey B ROBINSON 2.55 Tiger Jet (IRE) ..................................................B Ellison 5.15 Ballintoy Harbour (IRE) ............................... P Midgley C RODRIGUEZ 2.55 Flint Hill ..........................................................R Jefferson 4.05 Chichester..................................................... K Dalgleish 4.40 Makanah........................................................ J Camacho 5.15 Runninwild................................................Mrs A Duffield R SCOTT 1.45 Isla Kai (IRE) .....................................................N Tinkler 4.05 Cockalorum (IRE) .................................................R Fell 5.15 As If By Chance.................................................N Tinkler H SHAW 2.55 Lord Caprio (IRE) ..........................................B Haslam C SHEPHERD 4.05 Jewel In My Crown ...........................................R Guest K STOTT 1.45 Scottish Summit (IRE) .................................. G Harker 4.05 Anmaat (IRE) ...............................................O Burrows 4.40 Justanotherbottle (IRE) ..................................K Ryan 5.15 Wentworth Falls................................................ G Harker JP SULLIVAN 2.55 Fandabidozi (IRE) ........................................G Hanmer 5.15 Pockley ....................................................... Miss L Perratt D TUDHOPE 1.45 Blue For You (IRE) .......................................D O’Meara 2.55 Danni California (IRE) ................................ R Spencer 3.30 Just Janet .......................................................D O’Meara 4.05 Brilliant Light.............................................S bin Suroor 4.40 Atalis Bay........................................................... R Cowell 5.15 Muscika..............................................................D O’Meara

TRAINERS ERIC ALSTON 2.55 Kasperenko.................................................Dane O’Neill ANDREW BALDING 4.05 Achelois (IRE) .......................................... Harry Davies 4.05 Good Birthday (IRE)................................William Cox DAVID & NICOLA BARRON 4.05 Baryshnikov......................................... Lewis Edmunds SAEED BIN SUROOR 4.05 Brilliant Light...................................... Daniel Tudhope 4.05 First View (IRE) .................................Stefano Cherchi 4.40 City Walk (IRE).............................Richard Kingscote ANTONY BRITTAIN 4.40 Mondammej................................................ Cam Hardie KARL BURKE 1.45 Eilean Dubh (IRE)....................................... Clifford Lee 3.30 Miss Jungle Cat.......................................... Clifford Lee 4.40 Korker (IRE)................................................ Clifford Lee OWEN BURROWS 4.05 Anmaat (IRE)............................................... Kevin Stott JULIE CAMACHO 4.40 Makanah...........................................Callum Rodriguez MICK CHANNON 4.05 Certain Lad................................................ George Bass JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM 4.05 Intellogent (IRE)........................................Adam Kirby TOM CLOVER 4.05 Rogue Bear (IRE)..............................Stevie Donohoe ROBERT COWELL 4.40 Atalis Bay............................................. Daniel Tudhope CLIVE COX 4.40 Caturra (IRE).................................................John Fahy SIMON & ED CRISFORD 2.20 Without A Fight (IRE)........................Andrea Atzeni KEITH DALGLEISH 4.05 Chichester........................................Callum Rodriguez 4.05 What’s The Story .................................... Billy Garritty 5.15 Surprise Picture (IRE)............................. Billy Garritty TRISTAN DAVIDSON 5.15 Pearl Of Qatar................................................Phil Dennis MICHAEL DODS 1.45 Challet (IRE)............................................... Harry Davies ANN DUFFIELD 5.15 Runninwild.........................................Callum Rodriguez ED DUNLOP 2.20 John Leeper (IRE) .......................Richard Kingscote TIM EASTERBY 1.45 Garden Oasis.................................................David Allan 3.30 Misty Blues (IRE)........................................David Allan 4.40 Winter Power (IRE) ..................................David Allan 5.15 Danzan (IRE) .............................................. Sean Kirrane 5.15 Golden Apollo...............................................David Allan BRIAN ELLISON 2.55 Tiger Jet (IRE) ........................................Ben Robinson SAMANTHA ENGLAND 5.15 Mark’s Choice (IRE) ................................... Cam Hardie RICHARD FAHEY 1.45 Blenheim Boy (IRE).........................................Oisin Orr 3.30 Rock Opera .......................................................Oisin Orr 4.05 Spirit Dancer.....................................................Oisin Orr 5.15 International Girl (IRE) ...................................Oisin Orr ROGER FELL 2.55 Gift Of Raaj (IRE)......................................... Jason Hart 3.30 Shandy Star (IRE).......................................Sean Davis 4.05 Cockalorum (IRE) ................................... Rowan Scott 4.05 La Trinidad.....................................................Sean Davis 4.05 Marie’s Diamond (IRE).............................. Jason Hart 5.15 Admirality.................................................... Harry Davies CHARLIE FELLOWES 1.45 Via Serendipity....................................Stevie Donohoe RAE GUEST 4.05 Jewel In My Crown ........................ Callum Shepherd WILLIAM HAGGAS 4.05 Mahrajaan (USA)......................................Dane O’Neill

GARY HANMER 2.55 Fandabidozi (IRE) ............................... James Sullivan GEOFF HARKER 1.45 Scottish Summit (IRE)............................... Kevin Stott 5.15 Wentworth Falls........................................... Kevin Stott BEN HASLAM 2.55 Lord Caprio (IRE).................................Harrison Shaw MICHAEL HERRINGTON 5.15 Good Earth (IRE)...................................Andrea Atzeni RUTH JEFFERSON 2.55 Flint Hill .............................................Callum Rodriguez CHARLIE & MARK JOHNSTON 2.20 Thunderous (IRE)................................ Franny Norton 3.30 Explicit (IRE)......................................... Franny Norton 4.05 Forest Falcon (IRE)............................ Franny Norton PHILIP KIRBY 2.55 Tommaso (IRE)..................................... Franny Norton DAVID LOUGHNANE 3.30 Sanks A Million (IRE) ..................Richard Kingscote HILARY MCLOUGHLIN 4.40 Chocquinto (IRE).............................. Lewis Edmunds REBECCA MENZIES 2.55 Blow Your Horn (IRE) ......................Stevie Donohoe PAUL MIDGLEY 5.15 Ballintoy Harbour (IRE)........................Ben Robinson AMY MURPHY 5.15 Dancinginthewoods......................Silvestre De Sousa FERGAL O’BRIEN 2.55 Black Kalanisi (IRE) .....................Silvestre De Sousa DAVID O’MEARA 1.45 Blue For You (IRE)............................. Daniel Tudhope 1.45 Tammani ........................................................Adam Kirby 1.45 Young Fire (FR) ............................................ Jason Hart 3.30 Jaxta (IRE)......................................Silvestre De Sousa 3.30 Just Janet ............................................ Daniel Tudhope 5.15 Muscika................................................... Daniel Tudhope LINDA PERRATT 5.15 Hard Nut (IRE)............................................. Clifford Lee 5.15 Pockley ..................................................... James Sullivan JOHN QUINN 3.30 Jm Jungle (IRE)........................................... Jason Hart 5.15 Brazen Bolt ..................................................... Jason Hart KEVIN RYAN 4.40 Justanotherbottle (IRE).......................... Kevin Stott RICHARD SPENCER 2.55 Danni California (IRE)...................... Daniel Tudhope 4.05 The City’s Phantom.....................Silvestre De Sousa SIR MICHAEL STOUTE 4.05 Just Fine (IRE) ..............................Richard Kingscote JAMES TATE 4.40 Royal Aclaim (IRE)..............................Andrea Atzeni TOM TATE 5.15 Equiano Springs.............................Richard Kingscote DAVID THOMPSON 2.55 Khilwafy......................................................... Cam Hardie NIGEL TINKLER 1.45 Isla Kai (IRE)............................................... Rowan Scott 5.15 As If By Chance......................................... Rowan Scott 5.15 Roundhay Park ............................... Faye McManoman GRANT TUER 2.55 Witham River (IRE)................................. Harry Davies ROGER VARIAN 4.05 Greatgadian (GER)..............................Andrea Atzeni MARK WALFORD 2.55 Ghadbbaan .............................................Andrea Atzeni ED WALKER 4.05 Caradoc (IRE)..........................................Ross Coakley EWAN WHILLANS 5.15 Jordan Electrics ..........................................Adam Kirby

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ASCOT Race 1 1.50 1 Surely Not (IRE) 2 Berkshire Phantom (IRE) 3 Hourless (GB) 4 Kyeema (GB) 5 Alaskan Point (GB) 6 Indian Dream (IRE) 7 Oj Lifestyle (IRE) 8 Starnberg (IRE) 9 The Bullion Bomber (IRE) 10 Tribal Master (GB) 11 Two Past Eight (GB) 12 Youm Zaman (IRE) 13 Defence of Fort (IRE)

7f 9-7 9-4 9-4 9-4 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-0

Race 2 2.25 1m 6f 34y 1 Gold Maze (GB) 10-2 2 Reverend Hubert (IRE) 9-8 3 Bague d’Or (IRE) 9-8 4 Dancing Harry (IRE) 9-7 5 Caldwell (GB) 9-1 6 Inverness (IRE) 8-10 7 Berkshire Breeze (IRE) 8-5

Race 3 3.00 5f 1 Zarzyni (IRE) 9-12 2 Mountain Peak (GB) 9-10 3 Nomadic Empire (IRE) 9-8 4 Tabdeed (GB) 9-8 5 Danzeno (GB) 9-6 6 Corazon (IRE) 9-6 7 Whenthedealinsdone (GB) 9-6 8 Burning Cash (IRE) 9-5 9 Count d’Orsay (IRE) 9-3 10 Venturous (IRE) 9-2 11 Equality (GB) 9-1 12 Digital (IRE) 8-12 13 Alligator Alley (GB) 8-12 14 Bond Chairman (GB) 8-12 15 Lovely Mana (IRE) 8-12 16 Tone The Barone (GB) 8-11 17 Cairn Gorm (GB) 8-11 18 Saluti (IRE) 8-10 19 Get Ahead (GB) 8-10 20 Stone of Destiny (GB) 8-9 Race 4 3.35 1 Best Lightning (FR) 2 Chindit (IRE) 3 Modern News (GB) 4 Mutasaabeq (GB) 5 My Oberon (IRE) 6 Perotto (GB) 7 Tactical (GB)

7f 213y 9-6 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3

Race 5 4.10 1m 3f 211y 1 Israr (GB) 9-9 2 Warren Point (GB) 9-4 3 Wild Crusade (GB) 9-3 Race 6 4.45 1 Don’t Tell Claire (GB) 2 Spirit of The Bay (IRE) 3 Isola Rossa (GB) 4 Random Harvest (IRE) 5 Rishes Baar (IRE) 6 Kings Joy (GB) 7 Washraa (IRE) 8 System (IRE) 9 Eponina (IRE) 10 Belhaven (IRE)

1m 10-1 9-13 9-12 9-12 9-10 9-6 9-2 9-0 8-12 8-11

Race 7 5.20 1 Rich Waters (IRE) 2 Rawyaan (GB) 3 Arcadian Nights (GB) 4 Out From Under (GB) 5 Sayifyouwill (GB) 6 Mr Tyrrell (IRE) 7 Canoodled (IRE) 8 Tarrabb (IRE) 9 Kimifive (IRE) 10 Al Ameen (IRE)

7f 9-12 9-10 9-6 9-6 9-5 9-4 9-4 9-3 9-2 9-0

NEWMARKET Race 1 1.30 1 Achillea (GB) 2 Alseyoob (IRE) 3 Blue Missile (GB) 4 Frankness (GB) 5 Luckin Brew (IRE) 6 Running Lion (GB) Race 2 2.05 1 Miss Carol Ann (IRE) 2 Truely Aclaimed (GB) 3 Kidwah (IRE) 4 Golden Spice (USA) 5 Ellade (GB) 6 Silken Petals (GB) 7 Victoria Grove (GB) 8 Tadita Twitch (GB) Race 3 2.40 1 New Kingdom (GB) 2 Spinaround (IRE) 3 Laasudood (USA) 4 Bay of Honour (IRE) 5 Jimi Hendrix (IRE) 6 Lawful Command (GB) 7 Positive Impact (IRE) 8 Be Lucky My Son (IRE)

7f 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 7f 9-9 9-6 9-4 9-2 9-1 8-12 8-8 8-8 1m 9-9 9-4 9-3 9-3 9-1 9-0 8-9 8-2

Race 4 3.15 1 Dark Thirty (IRE) 2 For A Laugh (IRE) 3 Isaac Shelby (GB) 4 Lion of War (GB) 5 Victory Dance (IRE)

7f 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3

Race 5 3.50 7f 1 Accidental Agent (GB) 10-0 2 Silent Film (GB) 9-7 3 Jumby (IRE) 9-7 4 Rhoscolyn (GB) 9-5 5 Vafortino (IRE) 9-4 6 Bless Him (IRE) 9-3 7 Cruyff Turn (GB) 9-2 8 Al Rufaa (FR) 9-1 9 Star of Orion (IRE) 9-0 10 Montassib (GB) 8-13 11 The Attorney (IRE) 8-10 12 Titan Rock (GB) 8-9 13 Ropey Guest (GB) 8-8 14 Persuasion (IRE) 8-7 15 I’m A Gambler (IRE) 8-6 16 Il Bandito (IRE) 8-5 17 Samburu (GB) 8-5 18 Tommy de Vito (GB) 8-4 19 Master Zoffany (IRE) 8-4 20 Lord Rapscallion (IRE) 8-2

Race 6 4.25 1 Artorius (AUS) 2 Blackrod (GB) 3 Creative Force (IRE) 4 Emaraaty Ana (GB) 5 Naval Crown (GB) 6 Alcohol Free (IRE) 7 Double Or Bubble (IRE) 8 Happy Romance (IRE) 9 Romantic Proposal (IRE) 10 Cadamosto (IRE) 11 Flaming Rib (IRE) 12 King Hermes (JPN) 13 Perfect Power (IRE) 14 Twilight Jet (IRE)

6f 9-8 9-8 9-8 9-8 9-8 9-5 9-5 9-5 9-5 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2

Race 7 5.00 1m 4f 1 Glen Savage (IRE) 10-2 2 Commonsensical (GB) 10-1 3 Kings Prince (GB) 9-10 4 Bizarre Law (GB) 9-0 5 Adjuvant (IRE) 8-12 6 Udaberri (IRE) 8-8

• Nine racecourses • Over 120 training yards, training over 2,000 horses • The Northern Racing College • Goffs Bloodstock Sales • Making for an industry worth over £230 million* to the County alone. (according to independent survey by Sheffield Hallam University)

Racecourses: Beverley, Catterick, Doncaster, Pontefract, Redcar, Ripon, Thirsk, Wetherby & York Goffs UK

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Today’s Runners & Riders

Celebrating the racehorse and their welfare is at the heart of what we do York Racecourse • 18 days of flat racing • Approximately 1,400 horses • Running in 127 races

Equine Welfare Investment

£2,000,000 annually into equine related activity, including:

• 2 state of the art veterinary care boxes • 3 kilometres rubberised non-slip horse walkways • 16 temperature controlled horse showers • 178 high specification stables • 3 Misting fans – to aid horse cooling • 3 horse ambulances including London 2012 Equisave Horse ambulance

365-day

management of 10 hectares of racing surface

Equine Expertise • 3 equine specialist vets on duty at every raceday • Pre and post race examinations by a minimum of 6 BHA Equine Welfare Officers • A team of 12 equestrian experts providing pre, during and post-race support • 2 experienced farriers, specialising in racehorses • Mobile water provision across all equine related areas including on the racecourse

British Racing • All licenced participants, including racecourses are required to meet BHA regulation standards in respect of the track, equine facilities and equine welfare

£2.3million since 2012 has been awarded in grants by The Racing Foundation specifically to horse welfare initiatives

• Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is British Horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing • York Racecourse supports the charity New Beginnings, who are accredited by the RoR

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£35 million since 2000 has been invested into advancing equine veterinary science and education via the Horseracing Betting Levy Board

6,000 Racing Grooms dedicate themselves 365 days a year to the 14,000 racehorses in mainland UK

Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

1st Race 1.45 The John Smith’s Racing Stakes

About One Mile (1,500 metres)

1m Handicap 81-100 £25,000 3+ Inside Rail

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION The first of several competitive handicaps. Such races are designed for close competition so, the handicapper, is the independent assessor who rates horses on past performance seeking to get them crossing the line together, by handing out differing weights.

This one is for 3yo+ horses run over a mile, with Young Fire at the top of the scale.

The high handicap rating band of 81-100 means that it will attract some pretty smart types (like for Test cricketers a score of over 100 denotes a top performer).

Why not visit the Parade Ring to see them up close before making your final selection.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: LA TRINIDAD Trainer: Roger Fell Jockey: Rowan Scott Age/Weight: 4-9-3 SP: 13/2 Runners: 17 Rowan Scott kicked his day off in fine style as he coasted up alongside the leaders coming into the final furlong. Ebury battled well to the line but was just touched off.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 36.82s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 35.80s Course Record: 1m 34.81s

by Concer Un (22-Aug-96) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (38 wins from 477 runners, 8%) runs GARDEN OASIS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (14 wins from 108 runners, 13%) runs GARDEN OASIS Fancy That: D O’Meara won this race in 2012, 2015 and 2019. The stable runs BLUE FOR YOU, TAMMANI and YOUNG FIRE today.

Longest Traveller: VIA SERENDIPITY trained by C Fellowes, Newmarket, 163 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 7th July.

Last Racecard 6 No. Runs 1 558-24 2 12-4046 3 022135 4 16-8410 5 0104-73 6 4-44714 7 133110 8 3-72339 9 0-70008 10 061-180

Horse YOUNG FIRE ISLA KAI SCOTTISH SUMMIT VIA SERENDIPITY BLUE FOR YOU TAMMANI EILEAN DUBH CHALLET GARDEN OASIS BLENHEIM BOY

Career Wins Places 7 11 4 2 6 19 11 10 2 — 3 4 4 2 5 10 7 6 2 —

Total Runs 52 11 52 50 9 18 21 27 38 6

Career Winnings 73180 29144 36791 179456 19640 39914 44759 27770 46483 14256

Winning Distance Range 7-9F 7-8F 8-10F 7-9F 7-8F 7-8F 7-8F 7-8F 8-10F 7-8F

Winning Going Range HV-ST GS-S G-ST G-ST G-S G-GF G-ST G-GS G-GF GS-S

Runs Since Wins 12 5 2 1 4 1 1 6 7 2

KNAVESMIRE TIP EILEAN DUBH recorded a good win on his penultimate outing over this course and distance, but couldn’t quite handle a 6lb rise when competing at Pontefract last month. A step up in class should not rule him out given the nature of the aforementioned win and he gets the nod, while Blue For You could well chase him home having run a good second over 1m at Sandown on his latest outing. Isla Kai was not disgraced behind Dark Shift at Ascot most recently and is another to note.

EILEAN DUBH

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1st Race 1.45

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The John Smith’s Racing Stakes No

Horse

1

Young Fire (FR) (7)

B g Fuisse (FR) - Young Majesty (USA)

Age

7

Owner: Mr Evan M. Sutherland Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

st-lb

1m Handicap (81-100) £25,000 3+ Inside Rail

(kgs)

10-2 (64.4)

Draw

(7)

Jockey: Jason Hart

Form: 2550-24 D BF Breeder: Mr Cyril Morange

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 1f on soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 3/4l behind Tacarib Bay when fourth of 12 at 9-2fav on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Should not be discounted. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 6-1

2

Isla Kai (IRE) (24)

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Sidney Girl

1

4

10-1 (64.0)

(1)

Jockey: Rowan Scott

Owner: Martin Webb Racing Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Form: 12-4046 D Breeder: Helen Lyons

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 4l behind Dark Shift when sixth of 29 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) last month. He was not disgraced on that occasion and could well have more to offer.

Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 9-2

3

Scottish Summit (IRE) (21)

B g Shamardal (USA) - Scottish Stage (IRE)

9

Owner: T Banerjee,N Mather & G Harker Trainer: Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk

9-11

(62.1)

(2)

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Form: 022135 D Breeder: Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Tammani when fifth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 7f (good to firm) last month. Possibly best watched with that run in mind.

SP: 9-1 Official BHA Rating 94

4

Via Serendipity (GB) (24)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mambo Light (USA)

8

Owner: J Soiza and D Lovatt Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

9-10 (61.7)

(4)

Jockey: Stevie Donohoe

Form: 16-0410 D Breeder: Mr R. Shaykhutdinov

Has won 11 races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Dark Shift when 16th of 29 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) last month. He looked out of his depth on that occasion and might struggle here.

SP: 20-1 Official BHA Rating 93

5

Blue For You (IRE) (28)

Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Love In The Sun (IRE)

4

Owner: The Three Red Men Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

9-10 (61.7)

(10)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 0104-03 D Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm

Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Third of 7 behind Via Serendipity beaten 1/2l at 20-1 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (good to firm) last month. He would be foolish to rule out following that effort and certainly merits consideration.

SP: 6-1 Official BHA Rating 93

6

Tammani (GB) (14)

B g Make Believe - Gentle On My Mind (IRE)

Owner: Gallop Racing & Northern Monkeys Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

5

9-7

(60.3)

(5)

Jockey: Adam Kirby

Form: 4-44014 D Breeder: Nawara Stud Company Ltd S.A.

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 7l behind Jump The Gun when fourth of 6 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good to firm) last month. Stepped up in class this afternoon and others hold more pressing claims.

SP: 11-1 Official BHA Rating 90

7

Eilean Dubh (IRE) (20)

B c Vadamos (FR) - Kenwana (FR)

Owner: Pau - Perth Partnership Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

4

9-7

(60.3)

(8)

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 133110 CD Breeder: NBB Consultant/DeMoubray Sarl

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Ghathanfar when 11th of 16 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f last month. His penultimate outing at this track was impressive and he should be respected.

SP: 6-1 Official BHA Rating 90

8

Challet (IRE) (10)

B g Clodovil (IRE) - Eileenlilian

Owner: Dunham Trading Ltd Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

5

9-1

(57.6)

(3)

Jockey: Harry Davies (5)

Form: 3-02330 CD Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 8l behind On A Session at 5-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) last month. His recent efforts haven’t been as progressive as others, so a watching brief is advised.

SP: 10-1 Official BHA Rating 84 32

No

Horse

Age

9

Garden Oasis (GB) (17)

7

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Queen Arabella

Owner: Mr T. A. Scothern & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

st-lb

(kgs)

8-13 (56.7)

Draw

(9)

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 0-00000 CD Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 6l behind Invincibly when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (good to firm) last month. He has dropped to 3lb below his last winning mark, but could be vulnerable still.

SP: 28-1 Official BHA Rating 82

10 Blenheim Boy (IRE) (23) B c Churchill (IRE) - Abhasana (IRE)

Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

3

8-11

(55.8)

(6)

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form: 061-100 C D Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Thesis at 25-1 when 14th of 30 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) last month. A race of this nature requires more and it is likely he will have to settle for a minor role.

SP: 14-1 Official BHA Rating 89

1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Visor worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.

STEWARDS NOTE CHALLET: Following its run on 29/6/2022 it was reported that the horse ran poorly.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-2IslaKai(IRE),6-1YoungFire(FR),BlueForYou(IRE),EileanDubh(IRE),9-1ScottishSummit(IRE),10-1Challet(IRE),11-1Tammani(GB), 14-1 Blenheim Boy (IRE), 20-1 Via Serendipity (GB), 28-1 Garden Oasis (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£12885.................................................................... 2nd £6042...................................................................................

3rd

£3022..................................................................... 4th

£1510 ....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

FIRST RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Robin Allison, Key Account Manager, Heineken UK Ltd John Smith’s have generously given £50 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

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WHAT IS DIFFERENT AT YORK TODAY?

COUNTY STAND CHAMPAGNE PAVILION

Refurbished since last summer, discover the bright new look, complete with 86” HD televisions that will keep those sipping a glass of Moët in touch with the action, as they relax on some Andy Thornton furniture.

COUNTY STAND GARDEN

Returning smarter after its juvenile season, a different perspective on the action, serving fizz, as well as a full bar service plus tasty cold food.

THE 1731 PIE SHOP

A new name and a new look for the counter service restaurant on the ground floor of the Knavesmire Stand. Its name gives a clear indication of its homemade signature dishes, as well as being a nod to the founding season on the Knavesmire.

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ROBERTO VILLAGE BAR

With twenty serving stations, a quick refresh between races and easy access to Bustardthorpe Lawn and the Betting Ring.

STABLESIDE

Facilities for horses have been improved with a further unloading ramp, additional and improved horse showers as well as an improved equine walkway from the stables to the main racecourse.

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2nd Race 2.20

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The John Smith’s Silver Cup Stakes (Group 3)

1m 6f Group Three £80,000 4+ Inside Rail

One Mile About Six Furlongs (2,800 metres) See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Our Second race is part of that Pattern pyramid, actually the highest in quality today, being a Group 3.

This race is open to 4yo+ horses and is over a trip of fourteen furlongs. The combination of quality required and relative distance means there is a limited pool of contenders which explains the small but select field size.

Remember the winner because previous victors have gone on to contest Australia’s best-known race, the Melbourne Cup, or our own Sky Bet Ebor, set for Saturday 20 August.

Need some help? Look further for the letter “C”, which shows that the horse has won at York or “D” which denotes a win over this distance; Without A Fight has both initials.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: HUKUM Trainer: Owen Burrows Jockey: Jim Crowley Age/Weight: 4-9-0 SP: 3/1F Runners: 10 Hukum travelled in his usual stylish way and put this field to bed down in Grade. It was a visually taking performance by the Owen Burrows colt.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 2m 59.95s Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 56.90s Course Record: 2m 51.89s

by Tuning (19-Aug-98) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (17-22): C & M Johnston (29 wins from 239 runners, 12%) runs THUNDEROUS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C & M Johnston (12 wins from 76 runners, 16%) runs THUNDEROUS Longest Travellers: JOHN LEEPER trained by E Dunlop; WITHOUT A FIGHT trained by S & E Crisford; both Newmarket, 163 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 7th July.

Last Racecard 6 No. Runs Horse 1 738-472 JOHN LEEPER 2 24-6224 THUNDEROUS 3 11-2031 WITHOUT A FIGHT

Career Wins Places 2 1 4 4 6 4

Total Runs 11 13 15

Career Winnings 24107 62651 97465

Winning Distance Range 10F 7-10F 10-14F

Winning Going Range G-ST G-S G-S

Runs Since Wins 8 8 0

KNAVESMIRE TIP Without A Fight got the better of John Leeper when successful in Listed company over this course and distance last time and looks likely to confirm that form on 3lb better terms in this, but THUNDEROUS is preferred. Charlie and Mark Johnston’s gelding got within a length of Stradivarius in a Group 2 here two starts ago and was not disgraced at Sandown last time. Back down to this trip, he could prove a tough nut to crack.

THUNDEROUS

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2nd Race 2.20

The John Smith’s Silver Cup Stakes No

Horse

1

John Leeper (IRE) (28)

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

4 9-0 (57.2) (2)

B c Frankel - Snow Fairy (IRE)

Owner: Anamoine Ltd Trainer: Ed Dunlop, Newmarket

Form: 030-402 Breeder: Anamoine Ltd

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 3/4l by Without A Fight when second of 6 at 7-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Has ground to make up with the winner of that race and is 3lb worse off here. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 4-1

2

1m 6f Group Three £80,000 4+ Inside Rail

Thunderous (IRE) (44)

5 9-0 (57.2) (3)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Souviens Toi

Owner: Highclere T’Bred Racing - George Stubbs Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham

Richard Kingscote

Form: 24-6224 C Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 2 3/4l behind Quickthorn when fourth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Coral Henry II Stakes at Sandown over 2m (good) in May. Ran well in a Group 2 here in May. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 9-4

3

2

Without A Fight (IRE) (28)

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Khor Sheed

Franny Norton

5 9-0 (57.2) (1)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Form: 11-2031 CD Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Winner of six races from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 4-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating John Leeper by 1 3/4l. Every chance of making an impact in this. Official BHA Rating 113 SP: 10-11

Andrea Atzeni

John O’Brien

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 3............................................................................................(EXACTA) Hood worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 2.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

10-11 Without A Fight (IRE), 9-4 Thunderous (IRE), 4-1 John Leeper (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£45368................................................................... 2nd £17200 .................................................................................

3rd

£8608 ....................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

1. John Leeper & 2. Thunderous both hold an entry in the Sky Bet Ebor at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival on Saturday 20th August.

2. Thunderous holds an entry in the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival on Friday 19th August for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Saturday 13th August for a stake of £20,000.

SECOND RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Jamie Hornsey, Regional Sales Director, Heineken UK Ltd. John Smith’s have generously given £50 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

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The John Smith’s Silver Cup

Hukum - Winner Of Last Year’s Race Previous Winners - Last Ten Runnings 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

Hukum Eagles By Day Red Verdon Dylan Mouth Rare Rhythm Pamona Astronereus Continuum Sun Central Mount Athos

YORK

Trainer Owen Burrows David O’Meara Ed Dunlop Marco Botti Charlie Appleby Ralph Beckett Amanda Perrett Peter Hedger William Haggas Luca Cumani

BEVERLEY

Jockey Jim Crowley Daniel Tudhope David Allan Dane O’Neill James Doyle Jim Crowley Pat Dobbs Joe Fanning Seb Sanders Kieren Fallon

SP 3/1F 14/1 20/1 8/1 9/4 25/1 4/1J 11/1 3/1 5/1

NEWCASTLE

Runners 10 Ran 5 Ran 8 Ran 5 Ran 5 Ran 10 Ran 10 Ran 8 Ran 8 Ran 12 Ran

Time Going 3m 1.23s G 3m 3.39s G 2m 58.60s G/F 3m 1.26s G/F 3m 0.79s G 2m 57.91s G 3m 0.18s G 2m 59.52s G/F 2m 56.68s G/F 3m 2.15s G/S

2

CHESTER

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Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

3rd Race 2.55 The John Smith’s Stayers’ Stakes About Two Miles (3,200 metres)

2m Handicap 61-80 £20,000 4+ Inside Rail

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Your second competitive handicap of the afternoon; your vital statistics are; for 4yo+ horses, run over two miles.

Remember, the best on prior performance will be the highest rated horse, in this case Blow Your Horn will carry top weight.

Seeking inspiration or someone to blame? Look at the Press Selections Board near the Winners Enclosure.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: GOOBINATOR Trainer: Donald McCain Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Age/Weight: 5-9-7 SP: 12/1 Runners: 14 In a typically competitive staying handicap, it was the Donald McCain trained Goobinator who took home the spoils. They all got racing a long way from home but Goobinator stayed on best in the hands of Paul Mulrennan.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 3m 34.46s Racing Post Standard Time: 3m 30.30s Course Record: 3m 27.06s

by Stradivarius (23-Aug-19) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (17-22): R Fell (8 wins from 134 runners, 6%) runs GIFT OF RAAJ Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs BLACK KALANISI Longest Traveller: BLACK KALANISI trained by Fe O’Brien, Cheltenham, 178 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 7th July.

Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Last 6 Runs 354-037 15-2119 244212 8/2-1441 4-93678 2200-63 14-4942 87-3131 22660 112194/ 164492 765-563 4587-72

Horse BLOW YOUR HORN KHILWAFY DANNI CALIFORNIA BLACK KALANISI KASPERENKO WITHAM RIVER FLINT HILL GIFT OF RAAJ TIGER JET LORD CAPRIO GHADBBAAN FANDABIDOZI TOMMASO

Career Wins Places 2 4 3 1 2 6 3 3 5 7 — 2 3 5 4 3 — 2 3 1 2 8 1 2 — 1

Total Runs 15 8 17 15 33 9 22 19 5 9 25 20 8

Career Winnings 8917 10692 8748 19538 68842 12080 12949 9739 7710 4075

Winning Distance Range 12-14F 11-16F 7-14F 12-16F 10-13F 7-17F 14-18F 7-8F 12-14F 10F -

Winning Going Range ST ST G-ST G-ST G-ST — G-GF G — G-ST G-GF ST G

Runs Since Wins 7 1 1 0 7 — 6 0 — 5 5 17 4

KNAVESMIRE TIP After winning easily at Wetherby on her penultimate start, Danni California was only narrowly denied under a penalty at Thirsk last time, finishing strongly on her return to 1m4f. The four-year-old is an obvious candidate up in trip but she might have to settle for minor honours behind GIFT OF RAAJ, who arrives on the back of a win at Doncaster last month and may have even more to offer.

Flint Hill was only run down in the closing stages at Pontefract last time and also makes the shortlist.

GIFT OF RAAJ

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3rd Race 2.55

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The John Smith’s Stayers’ Stakes No

Horse

1

Blow Your Horn (IRE) (18)

B g Golden Horn - She’s Complete (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. Soiza Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Age

st-lb

5

9-9

2m Handicap (61-80) £20,000 4+ Inside Rail

(kgs)

Draw

(61.2)

(7)

Jockey: Stevie Donohoe

Form: 354-030 Breeder: The She’s Complete Partnership

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 14l behind Parachute at 16-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m 4f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Charlie Fellowes. No forlorn hope.

Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 16-1

2

Khilwafy (GB) (85)

B g Mukhadram - Almass (IRE)

Owner: Northumbria Leisure Ltd,Watson,Fleming Trainer: David Thompson, Darlington

6

9-8

(60.8)

(13)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 15-2110 D Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

He has won three times from 1m 3f to 2m on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Earlofthecotswolds at 80-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m in April. Back in a handicap on his return from a break but others have more appealing profiles.

Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 14-1

3

Danni California (IRE) (25)

Gr f The Gurkha (IRE) - Satwa Ruby (FR)

4

Owner: Phil Cunningham Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket

9-7

(60.3)

(10)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 244212 BF Breeder: Eimear Mulhern

Successful at 7f and 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Myboymax when second of 6 at 10-11fav on her latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (good) last month. Finished strongly that day and warrants respect up in trip. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 11-2

3

4

Black Kalanisi (IRE) (34)

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Blackthorne Winter (IRE)

9

Owner: The Harefield Racing Club Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

9-6

(59.9)

(5)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 0/2-1441 D Breeder: Mrs J. O. Onions

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle and two NH flat races. A winner at 12-1 at Goodwood over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Make My Day by 3/4l. One to consider.

SP: 13-2 Official BHA Rating 77

5

Kasperenko (GB) (59)

B g Archipenko (USA) - Jardin

Owner: Mr Con Harrington Trainer: Eric Alston, Preston

8

9-3

(58.5)

(1)

Jockey: Dane O’Neill

Form: 4-03600 C Breeder: Hillwood Thoroughbred Breeding Ltd

Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 14l behind Kihavah at 33-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) in May. Needs more in order to figure. Official BHA Rating 74 SP: 40-1

6

Witham River (IRE) (38)

Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Withorwithoutyou (IRE)

4

Owner: NG Racing Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

9-1

(57.6)

(8)

Jockey: Harry Davies (5)

Form: 2200-63 Breeder: Coolmore

Placed twice in nine starts. Third of 5 behind Hellenista beaten 4 1/2l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 2m (good) last month.

Has the services of a leading apprentice and may get involved. Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 12-1

7

Flint Hill (GB) (20)

Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Modify

6

Owner: R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton

9-0

(57.2)

(4)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 14-4042 Breeder: Denniff Farms Ltd

He has won three times from 7f to 2m 1f on good to firm and good to soft ground; has also won a hurdle. Beaten a neck by Kaizer when second of 13 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 2m 2f (good to firm) last month. Should make a bold bid.

Official BHA Rating 71 SP: 7-1

8

Gift of Raaj (IRE) (35)

B g Iffraaj - Gift of Spring (USA)

Owner: Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

7

9-0

(57.2)

(3)

Jockey: Jason Hart

Form: 00-3131 Breeder: Mrs Mary Gallagher

He has won four times from 1m 6f to 2m 2f on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav at Doncaster over 1m 6f (good) last month, beating Red Derek by a nose. Pulled clear with the runner-up on that occasion and holds leading claims.

Official BHA Rating 71 SP: 12-1 42

No

Horse

Age

9

Tiger Jet (IRE) (14)

Ch g Jet Away - Just A Moment (IRE)

6

Owner: Mr S Gale and Partner Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

st-lb

(kgs)

8-13 (56.7)

Draw

(9)

Jockey: Ben Robinson

Form: 22660 Breeder: Mrs Carmel Cummins

Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 10l behind Zoffee at 17-2 when 13th of 18 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m last month.

Drops in grade on his return to turf but others look more likely. Official BHA Rating 70 SP: 18-1

10 Lord Caprio (IRE) (1388)

B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Azzurra du Caprio (IRE)

7

8-10 (55.3)

(12)

Jockey: Harrison Shaw

Owner: Blue Lion Racing IX Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

Form: 1/2104///Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on the all-weather; has also won three hurdles (latest NH win was in November last year).

Finished 5l behind Daawy when fourth of 11 at 20-1 on his latest Flat outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f in September ‘18. Others are favoured.

SP: 22-1 Official BHA Rating 67

11 Ghadbbaan (GB) (16)

6

Owner: URSA Major Racing & Partner Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Form: 164402 BF Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Ch g Intello (GER) - Rock Choir

8-8

(54.4)

(11)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Dereham when second of 7 at 11-4jt-fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m (good) last month. Up in class but not one to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 65 SP: 8-1

12 Fandabidozi (IRE) (14)

Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Cranky Spanky (IRE)

4

8-8

Owner: Mr Gwyn Evans Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

(54.4)

(2)

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 065-563 Breeder: Angelo Robiati

3

A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Hydroplane beaten 7l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 2m (good) last month. Not disgraced there but may find some of his rivals too hot to handle. Official BHA Rating 65 SP: 12-1

13 Tommaso (IRE) (35) B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Aseela (IRE)

4

8-6

Owner: Mrs J. Porter Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

(53.5)

(6)

Jockey: Franny Norton

Form: 4500-02 Breeder: Elwick Stud

Placed once in eight starts; but has won a hurdle in January. Beaten 1 1/4l by Bollin Neil when second of 3 at 6-4 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 6f (good) last month. Moves up in grade and has a bit to find. Official BHA Rating 63 SP: 14-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13...........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

STEWARDS NOTE FLINT HILL: Following its run on 19/6/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered interfernce in running.

FANDABIDOZI: Following its run on 25/6/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed on the run-in.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

11-2 Danni California (IRE), 13-2 Black Kalanisi (IRE), 7-1 Flint Hill (GB), 8-1 Ghadbbaan (GB), 12-1 Witham River (IRE), Gift of Raaj (IRE), Fandabidozi (IRE), 14-1 Khilwafy (GB), Tommaso (IRE), 16-1 Blow Your Horn (IRE), 18-1 Tiger Jet (IRE), 22-1 Lord Caprio (IRE), 40-1 Kasperenko (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£10476.................................................................... 2nd £4917....................................................................................

3rd

£2459..................................................................... 4th

£1229....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

THIRD RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Ben Hince, Tadcaster Brewery Director John Smith’s have generously given £50 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

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AUGUST CALENDAR

With the first stage of entries received for the feature races at the

17 Wednesday Things to do:

Win on of the best races in the world

Global superstar Mishriff joined the illustrious roll of honour by winning the 2021 Juddmonte International. This year looks to be another absolute cracker with a plethora of Group 1 winners from across the generations featuring in the early entries. It is a 50/50 split, of Classic generation runners, pitted up against their older, more experienced counterparts. Defending champion Mishriff looks set to return. In his way stands emphatic Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes and Epsom Derby winner Desert Crown. The Sir Michael Stoute trained three-year-old winner ran riot in the Derby and the form has since been franked when Westover decimated his rivals in the Irish version.

Both look set to line up on the Knavesmire. Baaeed has already been spoken about as the best miler since Frankel and is currently rated the best horse in the world, it could be one of the greatest renewals we’ve ever had. While there are unanswered questions about his stamina, there are none about his class, which could well see him handle the extra two furlongs. Aidan O’Brien is not without his usual strong contingent and Luxembourg might well be the forgotten one. The once Derby favourite has been out with an injury but if anyone can get him back it’s the master of Ballydoyle. Joining him could be the likes of Stone Age, Point Lonsdale and Epsom Oaks winner Tuesday. John and Thady Gosden are well represented in the entries by the Group One winning pair Nashawa and Inspiral. Finally, how can we forget the Godolphin runners, in the entries is the 2021 Epsom Derby and King George winner Adayar, although not seen this season count him out at your peril. Joining him could be the St. James Palace winner Coroebus. Whatever happens, it will not disappoint!

Become the fifteenth colt to win Sky Bet Great Voltigeur and Cazoo St Leger

Fourteen colts have done the double and this year’s list of entries provides plenty of hope that 2022 could see number fifteen. Charlie Appleby was responsible for the 2021 winner Yibir who ineligable to take his place at Doncaster being a gelding but he may be tempted this year should one of his colts win the prize. Walk Of Stars and Nahanni both ran in this year’s Epsom Derby but failed to put their best foot forward. The flatter track should suit them more and should they return to form they will be lively players.

Aidan O’Brien’s record speaks for itself and he should once again be well represented. He has no fewer than 10 entries and right at the top of the list is Changingofthegaurd. Fresh from his Ascot win, he looks tailor made for a race like this however does carry a 3lb penalty for that success. Joining him could be the likes of Star Of India, Blue Grass and Aikhal. Francesco Clemente may have slipped under most people’s radars after two low key victories. John and Thady Gosden may well have been keeping this unexposed son of Dubawi for a race like this and he very much falls into the could be anything category.

18 Thursday Things to do:

Second time lucky?

Last year’s second Albaflora is set to return to try and go one better and win the Darley Yorkshire Oaks for Ralph Beckett. In her way are some very talented three-year-old’s, that include the Clarehaven filly Emily Upjohn who has already tasted success once over the Knavesmire in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes. Alpinista was mightily impressive over in France last weekend, it looks as though she may be aimed at a tilt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, so a summer break could loom. The William Haggas trained Lilac Road hasn’t been seen since her brilliant victory in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies’ Stakes. She sprang a bit of a surprise for the Haggas team but more than deserves her place in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks, should she decide to line up. Tuesday would look to be the best chance for Ballydoyle and she could well go in search of a hattrick of wins in the race for Aidan O’Brien.

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19 Friday Things to do:

All about the girls

We will see plenty of the world’s fastest horses on the planet here come August for the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe. Among those entered are Miss Yorkshire herself Winter Power. The King Power filly has already tasted success in this race and despite a slightly more subdued campaign, surely she will have been aimed at this race. Highfield Princess ran a screamer last time out at Ascot, that very much confirmed her win in the 1895 Duke Of York Clipper Logistics. Trained by John Quinn, she is a filly going places and could easily be up to winning this, though others would urge a tilt at the £400,000 Group 2 Sky Bet City of York over two furlongs further come Saturday. Dramatised could become the first two-year-old since Kingsgate Native in 2007 to win the race. She couldn’t have done much more this season after bolting up at Ascot in the Queen Mary.

Follow in the hooves of greats like Mill Reef or Rock of Gibraltar

The Ridler was somewhat of a shock in the Norfolk Stakes and his owners looked just as bemused as the rest of the racing public! Trained

by Yorkshire’s own Richard Fahey, he could well turn up in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack. The Antarctic was narrowly beaten in a thrilling race behind Wadao, after a disappointing effort behind The Ridler. She could well be joined by stablemate Blackbeard, who can be a bit of a tricky customer for the stalls handlers before the race! Noble Style was forced to miss his engagement in the Coventry Stakes at Ascot but could be back in there. The last horse to mention is the Coventry winner himself, Bradsell.

Bought by Victorious Racing after his win at the Knavesmire, he then went onto pummel his rivals under a triumphant Hollie Doyle.

20 Saturday Things to do:

Earn a place in the Folklore of the Knavesmire

That is the honour that awaits the victor of one of the toughest flat handicaps in the world and one of the richest in Europe, the £500,000 Sky Bet Ebor.

The beauty of a handicap is that you can make a case for all twenty-two who finally make the stalls, never mind the full entry list. So, which to mention; Sky Bet Race to the Ebor trial winners seem a great place to start. Valley Forge took home the Sky Bet Melrose last year, defeating all 21 rivals to place himself in the frame for the big one this year. Gaassee threw his hat into the ring for the Haggas team after an excellent staying performance.

Earl Of Tyrone will be hoping he can follow in the footsteps of last year’s Irish raider Sonnyboyliston.

Hopefully the above sets the scene for a twenty eight race festival where £80,000 is the lowest prize fund and the richest maiden race in the land, the British Stallion Studs EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes, or the richest nursery handicap in the Sky Bet Stakes, add to the cocktail of high fashion and high class sport.

Desert Crown

Winter Power

Gaassee

Emily Upjohn

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3.15

The Bet365 Superlative Stakes (Group 2)

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age:

7f Group Two £100,000 2

Last Seven Furlongs Of The Bunbury Mile (1,400 metres)

No

Horse

st-lb

1

Dark Thirty (IRE) (21)

9-3

B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Beach Wedding (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand)

Owner: Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

(kgs)

Draw

(58.5)

(3)

Jockey: C. Soumillon

Form: 15 Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud

Foaled 7 Feb. Dam won three times between 7f and 1m 2f. A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Holloway Boy when fifth of 13 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) last month. Solid effort there but others may have more potential. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 15-2

2

For A Laugh (IRE) (29)

9-3

Ch c Australia - Savoy Showgirl (IRE) (Kyllachy)

Owner: Valmont Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

(58.5)

(5)

Jockey: Jamie Spencer

Form: 3 Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud

Foaled 6 Feb. Dam won twice at 6f and 7f. Third of 7 behind Dance In The Grass beaten 3l at 25-1 on his racecourse debut at Sandown over 7f (good) last month. Encouraging effort on that occasion but faces a tough task in this grade. Official BHA Rating - SP: 28-1

3

Isaac Shelby (GB) (39)

Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Kentucky Belle (IRE) (Heliostatic (IRE))

9-3

Owner: Manton Thoroughbreds VII Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton

(58.5)

(2)

Jockey: Sean Levey

Form: 1 Breeder: Elaine Chivers

Foaled 2 Apr. Dam unraced. A winner at 10-3 at Newbury over 6f (good to soft) on his racecourse debut in May, beating Pjanoo by 3 1/2l. Created an excellent impression that day and looks set for a big run. Official BHA Rating SP: 4-1

4

Lion of War (GB) (16)

9-3

B c Roaring Lion (USA) - Momentus (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

Owner: Qatar Racing Limited Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham

(58.5)

(1)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Form: 11 D Breeder: Andrew Whitlock Racing Ltd

Half-brother to Tathbeet, won at 1m 2f. Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav at Newcastle over 7f last month, beating Henzar by 10l. Has also won at Leicester this season. Exciting prospect.

Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 2-1

5

Victory Dance (IRE) (21)

Br c Dubawi (IRE) - Dane Street (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

9-3

(58.5)

(4)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 1 CD Breeder: Airlie Stud & Mrs S. Rogers

Half-brother to Skitter Scatter, won three times at 5f and 7f including a Group 1 race. Won on his racecourse debut when 8-11fav over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Bresson by a head. Yard has an excellent record in this race and warrants respect. Official BHA Rating SP: 7-4

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5............................................................................................(EXACTA) STEWARDS NOTE FOR A LAUGH: Following its run on 10/6/2022 it was reported that the horse ran green.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

7-4 Victory Dance (IRE), 2-1 Lion of War (GB), 4-1 Isaac Shelby (GB), 15-2 Dark Thirty (IRE), 28-1 For A Laugh (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£56710.................................................................... 2nd £21500 .................................................................................

3rd

£10760 ................................................................... 4th

£5360...................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

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Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

4th Race 3.30 The John Smith’s Nursery Stakes Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

6f Handicap 0-85 £15,000 2 Centre

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A further handicap to solve, this time limited to 2yo’s and although they are the babies of the equine world their previous runs mean that they should all know what they are here to do.

More significantly, dedicated race watchers and bookmakers will be aware of them so perhaps look for a clue in the betting market.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: ATOMIC LADY Trainer: Tim Easterby Jockey: David Allan Age/Weight: 2-8-12 SP: 9/2 Runners: 9 Atomic Lady was a game winner of our fourth race of the day.

She raced freely on the outside of the field but found plenty when Silken Petals ranged up on her flank.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 12.11s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 10.20s Course Record: 1m 8.90s

by Tiggy Wiggy (21-Aug-14) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (38 wins from 477 runners, 8%) runs MISTY BLUES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (14 wins from 108 runners, 13%) runs MISTY BLUES Fancy That: T Easterby won this race in 2012 and 2021. The stable runs MISTY BLUES today.

Longest Traveller: SANKS A MILLION trained by D Loughnane, Tern Hill, 138 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 7th July.

Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs 3144 412 0271 242112 551 137 8551 221 341

Horse JM JUNGLE ROCK OPERA SHANDY STAR EXPLICIT MISTY BLUES MISS JUNGLE CAT JAXTA SANKS A MILLION JUST JANET

Career Wins Places 1 — 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 — 1 — 1 — 1 2 1 —

Total Runs 4 3 4 6 3 3 4 3 3

Career Winnings 10308 5400 10308 23685 9234 5400 4320 5321 6480

Winning Distance Range 5F 5F 6F 5-6F 6F 5F 6F 6F 6F

Winning Going Range G G G G GF GS G G G

Runs Since Wins 2 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0

KNAVESMIRE TIP In a wide-open contest the marginal preference is for SANKS A MILLION, who filled second place twice prior to getting off the mark over 6f at Chester last time. An opening mark of 77 appears to be fair, especially as the daughter of Profitable remains open to improvement. Rock Opera chased home the selection on that occasion and is an obvious threat on 2lb better terms today. Others to note are Miss Jungle Cat, Just Janet and Misty Blues.

SANKS A MILLION

ROCK OPERA 49

4th Race 3.30

The John Smith’s Nursery Stakes

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

6f Handicap (0-85) £15,000 2 Centre

No

Horse

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

1

Jm Jungle (IRE) (28)

9-9

(61.2)

(1)

B c Bungle Inthejungle - The Shrew

Owner: MPS Racing Ltd & The Ayrshire Tradesmen Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

Jockey: Jason Hart

Form: 3144 Breeder: Lodge Park Stud

Foaled 3 Feb. A winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 2l behind Sanks A Million when fourth of 6 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good) last month. Has shown promise on all four starts but others may be on better marks right now.

Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 12-1

2

Rock Opera (GB) (28)

B c Unfortunately (IRE) - Broughtons Jewel (IRE)

Owner: Run For Your Money Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

9-6

(59.9)

(8)

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form: 412 Breeder: Broughton Bloodstock

Foaled 20 Mar. A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Sanks A Million when second of 6 at 5-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good) last month. That was an encouraging effort and he has to be of some interest this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 11-2

3

Shandy Star (IRE) (12)

B f Cotai Glory - Nouvelle Nova (IRE)

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 3 and Partner Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

9-6

(59.9)

(4)

Jockey: Sean Davis

Form: 0201 D Breeder: Peter McCutcheon

Foaled 14 Mar. A winner for the first time from four starts at 17-2 at Pontefract over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Changing Colours by 1 3/4l. Going in the right direction but this is a more demanding test. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 8-1

4

Explicit (IRE) (17)

B c Expert Eye - Pontenuovo (FR)

Owner: Mr A. D. Spence Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham

9-3

(58.5)

(3)

Jockey: Franny Norton

Form: 242112 CD BF Breeder: Merry Fox Stud Limited

Foaled 18 Feb. Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by New Definition when second of 6 at 8-11fav on his latest outing at Kempton over 6f last month. Won a valuable seller here two starts ago and he has an each-way chance today.

Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 9-2

4

5

Misty Blues (IRE) (20)

B f Expert Eye - Ventura Mist

Owner: The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

9-3

(58.5)

(6)

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 551 D Breeder: Roundhill Stud & J. S. Investments

Foaled 12 Feb. A winner for the first time from three starts at 11-1 at Pontefract over 6f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Speriamo by 2 1/2l. Has improved with every start to date and may have more to offer this afternoon.

Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 9-1

6

Miss Jungle Cat (GB) (14)

B f Jungle Cat (IRE) - Honky Tonk Sally

Owner: Hunscote Stud Ltd & Mrs E Burke Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

9-3

(58.5)

(2)

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 130 Breeder: Mrs Hugh Maitland-Jones

Foaled 7 Feb. A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Lezoo at 50-1 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Drops in grade and she should should not be underestimated. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 14-1

7

Jaxta (IRE) (45)

B g Muhaarar - Symposium

Owner: Mr Richard Mustill 1 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

9-3

(58.5)

(7)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 0551 D Breeder: John Halton & Partners

Foaled 25 Mar. A winner for the first time from four starts at 14-1 at Ripon over 6f (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Betweenthesticks by 1/2l. Could be vulnerable in a contest as competitive as this one appears to be. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 10-1

8

Sanks A Million (IRE) (28)

B c Profitable (IRE) - Rasan

Owner: Mr R. Sankey Trainer: David Loughnane, Tern Hill

9-2

(58.1)

(9)

Jockey: Richard Kingscote

Form: 221 D Breeder: Rasan Syndicate

Foaled 3 Mar. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Chester over 6f (good) last month, beating Rock Opera by 1/2l. That was his first win from three starts and it would be no surprise to see him go well once again today. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 6-1

50

No

Horse

st-lb

(kgs)

9

Just Janet (GB) (32)

8-13 (56.7)

Draw

(5)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

B f Zoustar (AUS) - Coral Sea

Owner: Mr T. Perkins Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Form: 341 Breeder: P. Winkworth

Foaled 9 Jan. Won for the first time from three starts on her latest outing when 5-2fav at Wetherby over 5f (good) last month, beating Lola’s Moment by 1 1/4l. That was a promising performance and an opening mark of 74 should be workable.

Official BHA Rating 74 SP: 9-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9............................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-2 Explicit (IRE), 11-2 Rock Opera (GB), 6-1 Sanks A Million (IRE), 8-1 Shandy Star (IRE), 9-1 Misty Blues (IRE), Just Janet (GB), 10-1 Jaxta (IRE), 12-1 Jm Jungle (IRE), 14-1 Miss Jungle Cat (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£7776 ..................................................................... 2nd £3650...................................................................................

3rd

£1825...................................................................... 4th

£912......................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

5. Misty Blues holds an entry in the Sky Bet Lowther at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival on Thursday 18th August for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Friday 12th August for a stake of £20,000.

1. Jm Jungle, 2. Rock Opera both hold an entry in the Goffs UK Harry Beeby Premier Yearling Stakes at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival on Thursday 18th August.

4 FOURTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Stephen Fryer, Offtrade Customer Manager, Heineken UK Ltd. John Smith’s have generously given £50 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YORK York has the Longest and Best Preserved city walls in England, and now a race named after them - the Listed John Smith’s City Walls Stakes.

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ASCOT ASCOT ASCOT ASCOT ASCOT

3.35

The Fred Cowley MBE Memorial Summer Mile Stakes (Group 2) Old Mile (1,500 metres) No

1

Horse

Best Lightning (FR) (44)

B c Sidestep (AUS) - Best Dreaming (GER) (Big Shuffle (USA))

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age:

Age

st-lb

4

9-6

Owner: Stall Ad Episas Trainer: Andreas Suborics, Germany

7f 213y Group Two £140,000 4+

(kgs)

Draw

(59.9)

(5)

Jockey: Martin Seidl

Form: 0030-11 D Breeder: Mr H. Pfister

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 4-1fav in the Group 2 44. Kronimus Badener Meile Stakes at Baden-Baden over 1m (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Zavaro by 3/4l. In much deeper today.

Others preferred. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 25-1

2

Chindit (IRE) (25)

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

Owner: Mr Michael Pescod Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

4

9-3

(58.5)

(3)

Jockey: Pat Dobbs

Form: 543-134 C D Breeder: J. C. Bloodstock & R. Mahon

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 8l behind Baaeed when fourth of 7 at 25-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Drop in class will help and he’s one to consider.

Official BHA Rating 113 SP: 5-2

3

Modern News (GB) (14)

Ch g Shamardal (USA) - Modern Ideals (New Approach (IRE))

4

9-3

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

(58.5)

(2)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Form: 301122 D BF Breeder: Godolphin

Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a nose by My Oberon when second of 4 at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m (good to firm) last month. The rematch is on and he should be bang there once again. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 9-2

4

Mutasaabeq (GB) (35)

Br c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Ghanaati (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn

4

9-3

(58.5)

(1)

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Form: 010-123 BF Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

He has won four times at 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 6 behind Megallan beaten 1 1/4l at 11-8fav on his latest outing in the Group 3 Cazoo Diomed Stakes at Epsom over 1m (good) last month. Not disgraced that day and has been freshened up. Player.

Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 7-2

5

My Oberon (IRE) (14)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - My Titania (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

5

Owner: Sunderland Holding Inc. Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

9-3

(58.5)

(6)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 53-1611 D Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc.

Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 11-4 at Windsor over 1m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Modern News by a nose. Has improved this year and another bold showing looks assured. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 6-1

6

Perotto (GB) (14)

Ch g New Bay - Tschierschen (IRE) (Acclamation)

Owner: Halcyon Thoroughbreds Trainer: Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury

4

9-3

(58.5)

(4)

Jockey: Neil Callan

Form: 3545-03 CD Breeder: China Horse Club International Ltd

He has won four times from 5f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Third of 4 behind My Oberon beaten 1l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m (good to firm) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time and, open to improvement, he is respected.

Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 12-1

7

Tactical (GB) (23)

B c Toronado (IRE) - Make Fast (Makfi)

Owner: The Queen Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

4

9-3

(58.5)

(7)

Jockey: David Probert

Form: 0505-06 C Breeder: The Queen

He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good and soft ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Inver Park when sixth of 29 at 17-2 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) last month. Needs more going up in class for this assignment and he might find a few too good.

Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 14-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7............................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

5-2 Chindit (IRE), 7-2 Mutasaabeq (GB), 9-2 Modern News (GB), 6-1 My Oberon (IRE), 12-1 Perotto (GB), 14-1 Tactical (GB), 25-1 Best Lightning (FR)

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The 63rd John Smith’s Cup

FACT FILE: CAN YOU GIVE US A BRIEF HISTORY?

Distance 1m 2f 56y

Prize money £200,000

The John Smith’s Cup has been sponsored

by John Smith’s Brewery since its inauguration in 1960, making it the longest running commercial sponsorship in flat racing.

HAVE THERE WHAT WAS BEEN ANY THE LARGEST MULTIPLE FIELD? WINNERS? The supersize stalls purchased in 2019 means a field of 22 today The smallest came in 1969 & 1982 when only six participants lined up.

Prominent (‘71 & ‘72) and Chaumiere (‘85 & ‘86). Prominent was also third twice.

Five others have won the race and been placed: Town And Country, Halkopous, Mr Confusion, Pasternak & Flying Clarets.

DOES SEX MATTER?

Flying Clarets

Yes, as only one mare, Flying Clarets (‘08), has won the race since Nortia was victorious in only the third running of the race.

This year only two fillies’ grace the field, Jewel In My Crown and Achelois.

IS AGE IMPORTANT? Most definitely. Only 5 six-year-olds and over have been successful - Raccolto (‘63), Farm Walk (‘68), My Swanee (‘69), Educate (‘16) and last year’s winner Johnny Drama, maybe the tide is turning?

2020 winner, Sinjaari and 2017’s victor, Ballet Concerto, returned to trend by boosting the 4-y-o total, while the 2018 & 2019 winners, Euchen Glen and Pivoine, struck blows for the five-year-olds.

Since 1978 the breakdown is as follows: Three-year-olds - 14 (two dead-heated in 1987!)

Four-year-olds - 18 Five-year-olds - 11 Seven-year-olds - 1 So What’s The Story has the stats against him, aged 8 an age group that has never won the John Smith’s Cup.

Ballet Concerto

LEADING TRAINERS?

The late Major Dick Hern

Major Dick Hern won the race 6 times with Proud Chieftain, Nortia, Bold Pirate, Town And Country, Bedtime and Straight Man. Of the current crop of trainers Richard Fahey leads the way with three previous victories and the Musley Bank maestro is represented

by Hartswood this year. William Haggas matched him after SInjaari’s win behind closed doors in 2020, adding to Green Destiny in ‘11 and Danchai in ‘13 - Mahrajaan flies the Somerville Lodge flag today. Sir Michael Stoute also has two winners of the race to his name and bids to make it three with Just Fine, who runs the royal silks.

LEADING RIDER? Geoff Baxter, Willie Carson and Tony Ives have each won the race three times but all are a longtime retired. Of those riding today, Andrea Atzeni could join this exclusive treble club if successful on board Greatgadian for the Roger Varian team. The pair have teamed up to great effect before in this, back in 2014 when Farraj took the John Smith’s Cup, while he was previously successful in the 2013 renewal courtesy of the William Haggas-trained Danchai.

LONGEST WINNING DISTANCE?

Halkopous won by 7 lengths in 1991.

The shortest followed a dead-heat between Brave Dancer and Wolsey in 1987. Both horses finished second but were placed first in the Stewards’ Room when Knockando was demoted due to interference.

WHO ARE THE SPONSORS? John Smith’s, based in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire has been the highest selling ale brand in the UK since the mid-1990s.

John Smith’s Extra Smooth and Original are produced at Tadcaster, as well as a range of Heineken products including Kronenbourg 1664 and Newcastle Brown Ale. With a 3.8 million hectolitre capacity, the brewery is one of the largest in the country.

HOW DO YORKSHIRE STABLES FIGURE?

Quite wellin the early years of the millennium. Richard Fahey has won it three times (Vintage Premium (02), Charlie Tokyo (07) & Flying Clarets (08)) whilst David Barron (Sirvino (09)) and Karl Burke (Achilles (99)) have also added to the tally. After a lean decade, Yorkshire is well represented in this year’s contest, with Charlie & Mark Johnston, Richard Fahey and Roger Fell all saddling a runner in a bid for the 63rd John Smith’s Cup.

Richard Fahey

HOW MIGHT YOU SOLVE A BIG HANDICAP? THE JOHN SMITH’S CUP

This afternoon’s John Smith’s Cup looks a tricky betting proposition for novice racegoers with twenty-two closely matched runners set to go to post. Is it best to plump for a lucky number, an interesting name or a set of jockey silks you like the look of? Whilst all of these strategies may throw up the odd winner, a safer and more prudent approach would be to apply some straightforward methodology.

Narrowing down the field of twenty-two declared runners is easier than you think if you follow a few simple guidelines, to hopefully identify the winner of this and the other handicaps. Before we start, it is important to understand what a handicap is.

Once a horse has raced three times they are given an official rating (often referred to as a handicap mark) by the British Horseracing Authority. This provides a numerical guide to each horse’s level of ability. Ratings usually start at around 40 for a modest performer with the mighty Frankel finishing his career in the 140s. The ranking operates the opposite way around from a golf handicap, so each time a horse runs this rating is adjusted either upwards for a good performance or down for a weaker effort, so that it reflects the horses most recent form.

Each of these rating points are meant to reflect 1lb in weight, so looking at today’s race, Just Fine who is rated 97 is considered 1lb “better” than Brilliant Light who is rated 96. If these horses were to race carrying the same weight theoretically Just Fine should win every time as he is the better horse. Races which were too predictable wouldn’t make good viewing and therefore the handicap is designed to set a level playing field. So in this example Just Fine carries 1lb more than Brilliant Light, which should in theory see them cross the line together and that rule applies to all of the twenty two runners – but, despite dead heats being a possibility, you won’t ever see all twenty two runners cross the line together so how to separate them in advance?

Horses which won or ran well last time will attract the interest of the handicapper and a rise of 6 or 7lb can often follow. Sometimes this can prove a step too far as horses then struggle to concede weight to lower rated rivals. Eventually as the horse continues to run without winning their rating will come back down to a winnable mark and the whole cycle begins again. The art is working out which category your horse falls into.

Don’t forget to ensure you keep an eye and an ear out for non-runners, there will be announcements over the PA system and the screens around the course will be updated with non-runner information, as they have to be in it to win it!

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1) FORM Here at York it often pays to side with horses in form but it is also important that they look like they still have a bit of improvement left. There are a few who come here without having the best of recent records and so might be best ignored today; Certain Lad, Cockalorum & What’s The Story.

2) THE DRAW Where a horse is drawn in the stalls can be an important factor, particularly in a sprint and is perhaps one of the most debated topics in racing. Some punters swear that being drawn close to a rail is an advantage as it keeps a horse focused on running aound a bend like for this one, they would lobby for the horse drawn with the shortest way home . However here at York, in recent seasons those drawn down the centre of the track have often held the upper hand, the counter logic being that their jockey can keep an eye on the competition on both flanks. Most times , over the longer distance the pace of the race sorts out any benfit accrued from the bend. Perhaps Chichester can use this to his advantage.

3) DISTANCE Having a runner who has already shown their liking for a particular trip can be invaluable. La Trinadad, Jewel In My Crown and Greatgadian have all won over today’s disrance 4) GROUND If you thought the debates over draw were intense then try talking about the impact of ground to a racing anorak. In simple terms, different horses run better on different types of surface, just like some human athletes might prefer cross country to the track. Anmaat is one who will enjoy a quicker surface.

However Spirit Dancer’s wins have come on a surface that is a little softer. So make sure to check the weather and the ground description.

5) YORK RECORD “Horses for courses” is not a popular phrase by accident, just like football teams have a lucky ground. This year we have plenty of horses that have won at the course or over the distance, Baryshnikvov, Brilliant Light and The City’s Phantom could all complete the double with a win.

6) CONCLUSION Following these simple rules has helped to narrow down the shortlist. Going on a hunch that ‘good to firm’ will be the description, the Saaed Bin Suroor-trained Brilliant Light might well continue his consistent form and could take all the beating. He should excel over the trip here at York and will get his favourite surface. He’s running for the first time at York but should relish the track.

5th Race 4.05

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The John Smith’s Cup

One Mile About Two Furlongs (2,000 metres)

1m 2f Heritage Handicap £200,000 3+ Inside Rail

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A handicap by conditions but famous enough to have attracted some who were good enough to compete at the highest level.

The quality and history of this race is further acknowledged as it categorised as a Heritage Handicap.

If you crack this one you’ll deserve to be toasted in the sponsor’s brew by your friends.

Take a hint by listening to our Punter’s Panel at 1pm in the Winner’s Enclosure; between them they have assessed a few such contests.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: JOHNNY DRAMA Trainer: Andrew Balding Jockey: Joshua Bryan Age/Weight: 6-8-13 SP: 22/1 Runners: 20 Joshua Bryan chose to charter an inside route for most of the race but drifted into the centre of the track as they came into the final few furlongs. He just touched off Cockalorum in a thrilling finish.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 2m 9.25s Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 8.40s Course Record: 2m 5.29s

by Sea The Stars (18-Aug-09) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (17-22): R Fahey (36 wins from 533 runners, 7%) runs SPIRIT DANCER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (14 wins from 47 runners, 30%) runs MAHRAJAAN Fancy That: W Haggas won this race in 2013 and 2020. The stable runs MAHRAJAAN today.

A Balding won this race in 2019 and 2021. The stable runs ACHELOIS and GOOD BIRTHDAY today.

Longest Travellers: GOOD BIRTHDAY & ACHELOIS trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 216 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 7th July.

Last Racecard 6 Runs No. 1 2106/28 2 216-232 3 210-360 4 1321125 158-110 6 020504 7 1344-25 8 31113-3 9 0142-38 10 345218 11 04-4714 12 42-5247 13 884-P44 14 0-04470 15 453-113 16 1249-82 17 2650-19 18 964-804 19 03-6334 20 411-332 21 55-4221 22 0800/21

Horse CERTAIN LAD INTELLOGENT CHICHESTER ANMAAT GREATGADIAN MARIE’S DIAMOND ACHELOIS MAHRAJAAN JUST FINE FOREST FALCON BRILLIANT LIGHT CARADOC COCKALORUM WHAT’S THE STORY BARYSHNIKOV SPIRIT DANCER THE CITY’S PHANTOM LA TRINIDAD GOOD BIRTHDAY ROGUE BEAR JEWEL IN MY CROWN FIRST VIEW

Career Wins Places 7 4 4 9 3 6 3 4 4 2 7 8 3 4 3 2 2 3 4 4 3 4 4 5 5 11 5 10 6 10 2 6 3 2 4 3 5 6 3 4 4 4 3 1

Total Runs 28 25 20 7 11 45 13 6 10 18 15 20 36 37 30 13 12 21 31 8 13 8

Career Winnings 169966 269618 30609 25505 31885 114005 30226 25488 11618 41078 20562 69682 28016 106386 56876 8228 12995 24560 73106 11455 16557 14840

Winning Distance Range 6-10F 8-9F 8-10F 8-10F 8-10F 5-8F 7-10F 10-12F 8-10F 8-10F 10-12F 8-10F 9-10F 7-8F 10F 10F 10F 7-9F 8-10F 6-8F 8-10F 8F

Winning Going Range G-GF G-ST GF-ST G-ST GF-ST G-HV G-S G-GF G-GF G-GF GS-ST G-GF G-S G-ST G-S S-ST GF G-GF G-GS G-S G-GF GF-ST

Runs Since Wins 4 4 4 1 1 12 5 2 4 1 1 11 9 17 1 5 1 6 7 3 0 0

KNAVESMIRE TIP MAHRAJAAN shaped well on his return to action when third over 1m 4f at Haydock in May and the manner of that performance suggested the drop back in trip would be no issue for the four-year-old. The lightly-raced gelding doesn’t appear to have reached his ceiling yet and he is taken to give his trainer William Haggas a fourth success in this contest. Rogue Bear has placed in competitive handicaps all season and he has to enter the reckoning along with Anmaat, Intellogent and Achelois.

MAHRAJAAN

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5th Race 4.05

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The John Smith’s Cup No

Horse

1

Certain Lad (GB) (25)

1m 2f Heritage Handicap £200,000 3+ Inside Rail

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

6 9-12 (62.6) (11)

B g Clodovil (IRE) - Chelsey Jayne (IRE)

Owner: Mr C. R. Hirst Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley

Form: 2106/-20 C D Breeder: Barry Walters

Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 6l behind Dubai Future at 18-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 2f last month. He was George Bass (5) SP: 33-1 Muhammad Noreen second in this two years ago and could land a blow once again. Official BHA Rating 107

Intellogent (IRE) (24)

7 9-10 (61.7) (8)

Owner: Mrs Fiona Carmichael Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

Form: 216-232 Breeder: Ecurie Des Monceaux

2

Ch g Intello (GER) - Nuit Polaire (IRE)

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Dark Shift when second of 29 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) last month. A change of scenery has done him the world of good. Capable of going close. Official BHA Rating 105 (+4) SP: 10-1

3

Chichester (GB) (22)

5 9-8 (60.8) (9)

B g Dansili - Havant

Owner: Sir Ian & Ms Catriona Good Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Form: 210-360 D Breeder: Mrs James Wigan & London TB Services Ltd

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Candleford when 16th of 18 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month.

SP: 50-1 Appears to be up against it on recent evidence. Official BHA Rating 103 (-2)

Anmaat (IRE) (287)

4 9-8 (60.8) (10)

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn

Form: 132112- D Breeder: Ringfort Stud

4

B g Awtaad (IRE) - African Moonlight (UAE)

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather.

Beaten 3/4l by Bedouin’s Story when second of 26 at 11-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good to firm) in September last year. He commands plenty of respect. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 14-1

5

Greatgadian (GER) (24)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Goathemala (GER)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

6

Marie’s Diamond (IRE) (29)

B or Br h Footstepsinthesand - Sindiyma (IRE)

Owner: The Wolf Pack & Partner Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

Achelois (IRE) (52)

B f Zoffany (IRE) - Fontley

Owner: Thurloe for Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Mahrajaan (USA) (42)

Ch g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Lahudood

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Andrea Atzeni

John Davis

Form: 020504 Breeder: Mr Tony Ashley Jason Hart

Michael Wilson

4 9-3 (58.5) (3) Form: 1344-25 D Breeder: Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd Harry Davies (5)

Drew Wilkinson

4 9-2 (58.1) (5) Form: 31113-3 D BF Breeder: Shadwell Farm LLC

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 11 behind Contact beaten 2 1/4l at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 4f (good) in May. He remains open to further improvement on his seventh career start. Big player. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 13-2 58

Kevin Stott

Chloe Garness

6 9-5 (59.4) (21)

She has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 15-8 behind My Astra when fifth of 8 on her latest outing at Ayr over 1m 2f (soft) in May. The return to handicap company is in her favour; each-way contender. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 25-1

8

Jane Milligan

Form: 150-110 D Breeder: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

Winner of seven races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Finished 4 1/2l behind Valiant Prince when fourth of 6 at 33-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Not a forlorn hope at the prices. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 50-1

7

Callum Rodriguez

4 9-7 (60.3) (15)

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Dark Shift at 40-1 when 11th of 29 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) last month. The step SP: 28-1 back up in trip is likely to benefit him. Official BHA Rating 102

5

Adam Kirby

Dane O’Neill

Mohan Kamble

No

Horse

9

Just Fine (IRE) (22)

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

4 9-2 (58.1) (12)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bint Almatar (USA)

Owner: The Queen Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket

Form: 0142-30 D BF Breeder: Godolphin

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 11l behind Candleford at 4-1jt-fav when eighth of 18 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. A repeat of his third SP: 14-1 here in May would give him solid credentials Official BHA Rating 97 (-1)

10 Forest Falcon (IRE) (7)

4 9-1 (57.6) (13)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Trainer: Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham

Form: 345210 D Breeder: Roundhill Stud

B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Malmoosa (IRE)

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 6l behind Arqoob at 8-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month. Needs to bounce back from that display. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 25-1

11 Brilliant Light (GB) (22)

Richard Kingscote

Paul Grassick

Franny Norton

5 9-1 (57.6) (1)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Flame of Gibraltar (IRE)

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket

Form: 04-4014 D Breeder: Godolphin

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Candleford when fourth of 18 at 20-1 at Ascot over 1m 4f last month. He has stepped forward since returning to the UK and cannot be discounted. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 18-1

12 Caradoc (IRE) (36)

7 9-1 (57.6) (6)

Owner: Mr P. K. Siu Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Form: 42-5240 D Breeder: P & B Bloodstock

B g Camelot - Applause (IRE)

Daniel Tudhope

Narpat Singh

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years Ross Coakley ago. Beaten 7l behind Royal Champion at 11-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 2f (good) last month. Others make more appeal. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 20-1 Kishore Singh Rathore

13 Cockalorum (IRE) (11)

7 8-13 (56.7) (19)

B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Opinionated (IRE)

Owner: K Hardy & R Fell Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

Form: 004-P44 D Breeder: Jim Bradley

Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 2 3/4l behind Austrian Theory when fourth of 9 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m (good to firm) last month.

SP: 50-1 Last year’s runner-up who has been running well of late. Official BHA Rating 94 (-1)

14 What’s The Story (GB) (24) B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Spring Fashion (IRE)

Owner: Weldspec Glasgow Limited Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tara Moon

Owner: Mr John Knotts & Partner Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Form: 0-04400 C Breeder: Mrs Liz Nelson MBE

B g Frankel - Queen’s Dream (GER)

Owner: Done Ferguson Mason Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Billy Garritty

Sharon Cassels

6 8-13 (56.7) (7) Form: 453-113 D BF Breeder: M. H. and Mrs G. Tourle

Winner of six races at 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 10 behind Forest Falcon beaten 3 1/2l at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 2f (good) last month. The gelding has taken his form to another level this season. One to consider. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 20-1

16 Spirit Dancer (GB) (14)

5

8 8-13 (56.7) (18)

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather.

Beaten 17l behind Dark Shift at 40-1 when 25th of 29 at Ascot over 1m last month. His best form comes on SP: 66-1 the Knavesmire, so he isn’t one to ignore. Official BHA Rating 94 (-1)

15 Baryshnikov (GB) (37)

Rowan Scott

Aimee Evers

Lewis Edmunds

Alice Keighley

5 8-11 (55.8) (2) Form: 1240-02 D BF Breeder: Sir Alex Ferguson & Mr Niall McLoughlin

Successful twice at 1m 2f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/2l by Vulcan when second of 10 at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f last month. Capable of a decent showing. Official SP: 20-1 BHA Rating 92 (+1)

Oisin Orr

Shannan Carr

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No

Horse

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

17 The City’s Phantom (GB) (36) B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Meet Marhaba (IRE)

Owner: Phil Cunningham Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket

5 8-11 (55.8) (16) Form: 2650-10 D Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd

He has won three times at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Beaten 9l behind Royal Champion at 14-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 2f (good) last month. A likely pace angle who needs a SP: 66-1 career-best effort to be in the mix. Official BHA Rating 92

18 La Trinidad (GB) (36)

Form: 064-004 C Breeder: Exors of the Late Mr O. J. Williams

He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Totally Charming when fourth of 15 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m (good) last month. Needs to SP: 28-1 prove his stamina on his second attempt at this distance. Official BHA Rating 92

19 Good Birthday (IRE) (15)

Form: 03-6334 D Breeder: Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang

Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 5l behind Peter The Great when fourth of 5 at 9-2 at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) last month. Arrives in consistent form but he will need to improve on his previous efforts in this contest. Official BHA Rating 92 (-1) SP: 33-1

20 Rogue Bear (IRE) (57)

4 8-10 (55.3) (14)

Owner: The Rogues Gallery Trainer: Tom Clover, Newmarket

Form: 411-332 BF Breeder: Thomas Hassett

Br g Kodiac - Rancho Montoya (IRE)

He has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten a head by Bollin Joan when second of 10 at 13-8fav over this course and distance (good) in May. He has run well in competitive handicaps this season and boasts strong claims. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 10-1

21 Jewel In My Crown (GB) (12) Gr f Mukhadram - Rosa Grace

Owner: Mr E. P. Duggan Trainer: Rae Guest, Newmarket

Stevie Donohoe

Petar Angelov

(in 5lb ex)

Form: 55-4221 D Breeder: Mr E. Duggan

22 First View (IRE) (28)

5 8-8 (54.4) (22)

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket

Form: 0000/-21 Breeder: Godolphin

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Love Charm

William Cox (3)

Kay Cunnington

4 8-10 (55.3) (17)

She has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 2-1fav at Windsor over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Splendent by 3 1/2l. Carries a 5lb penalty SP: 25-1 today for that success and she could have more to offer. Official BHA Rating 86 (+6)

5

Sean Davis

Deb Hutchinson

6 8-11 (55.8) (23)

B g Dabirsim (FR) - Chica Loca (FR)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Lilly baker

5 8-11 (55.8) (4)

B g Bated Breath - High Drama (IRE)

Owner: Mrs D. W. Davenport Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

Silvestre De Sousa

Callum Shepherd

Shahzad Ahmad

(in 5lb ex)

He has won three times at 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 3-1 at Leicester over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating He’s A Gentleman by 2 1/2l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for SP: 20-1 that success, but this is a tougher assignment. Official BHA Rating 84 (+6)

Stefano Cherchi (3)

Vilas Shinde

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 23 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Visor worn by No. 19. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 14, STEWARDS NOTE ACHELOIS: Following its run on 18/5/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

LA TRINIDAD: Following its run on 3/6/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

13-2 Mahrajaan (USA), 10-1 Intellogent (IRE), Rogue Bear (IRE), 14-1 Anmaat (IRE), Just Fine (IRE), 18-1 Brilliant Light (GB), 20-1Caradoc(IRE),Baryshnikov(GB),SpiritDancer(GB),FirstView(IRE),25-1Achelois(IRE),ForestFalcon(IRE),JewelInMyCrown(GB), 28-1 Greatgadian (GER), La Trinidad (GB), 33-1 Certain Lad (GB), Good Birthday (IRE), 50-1 Chichester (GB), Marie’s Diamond (IRE), Cockalorum (IRE), 66-1 What’s The Story (GB), The City’s Phantom (GB)

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RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£103080................................................................. 2nd £48340.................................................................................

3rd

£24180 ................................................................... 4th

£12080 .................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

FIFTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Duncan Barlow, Regional Sales Director, Heineken UK Ltd. John Smith’s have generously given £50 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

York Racecourse wishes to thank the European Breeders’ Fund for their generous support of twenty-two races over the course of the York season.

The 63rd John Smith’s Cup

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Johnny Drama - Winner Of Last Year’s Race Previous Winners - Last Ten Runnings 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

Johnny Drama Sinjaari Pivoine Euchen Glen Ballet Concerto Educate Master Carpenter Farraaj Danchai King’s Warrior

Trainer Jockey Andrew Balding Joshua Bryan William Haggas Stevie Donohoe Andrew Balding Rob Hornby Jim Goldie Alistair Rawlinson Sir Michael Stoute James Doyle Ismail Mohammed Thomas Brown Rod Millman Phillip Makin William Haggas Andrea Atzeni William Haggas Andrea Atzeni Peter Chapple-Hyam Robert Havlin

SP 22/1 11/1 14/1 20/1 8/1 18/1 14/1 6/1 10/1 33/1

Runners 20 Ran 22 Ran 21 Ran 19 Ran 20 Ran 19 Ran 17 Ran 16 Ran 19 Ran 18 Ran

Time Going 2m 11.82s G 2m 9.48s G 2m 10.38s G/F 2m 9.50s G/F 2m 10.16s G 2m 7.34s G 2m 8.28s G 2m 7.96s G/F 2m 7.79s G/F 2m 8.28s G/S

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The Darley July Cup Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age:

6f Group One £600,000 3+

Last Six Furlongs Of The Bunbury Mile (1,200 metres) No

Horse

1

Artorius (AUS) (21)

Br c Flying Artie (AUS) - Gracie’s Lass (AUS) (Redoute’s Choice (AUS))

Age

st-lb

4

9-8

Owner: Newgate, China Horse Club & Partners Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman, Australia

(kgs)

Draw

(60.8)

(12)

Jockey: Jamie Spencer

Form: 433-663 D Breeder: Mr G. J. Perry

Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Third of 24 behind Naval Crown beaten 3/4l at 17-2 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Platinum Jubilee Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. That was a cracking effort and he could be in the shake-up again. Official BHA Rating 116 SP: 5-1

2

Blackrod (GB) (21)

B c Mayson - Hilldale (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

4

Owner: Mr David W. Armstrong Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

9-8

(60.8)

(4)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 2113-10 CD Breeder: Highfield Farm LLP

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 5l behind Rohaan at 11-2 when seventh of 26 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Looks out of his depth here. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 50-1

3

Creative Force (IRE) (21)

Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Choose Me (IRE) (Choisir (AUS))

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

4

9-8

(60.8)

(9)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 5261-02 CD Breeder: Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten a neck by Naval Crown when second of 24 at 12-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Platinum Jubilee Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Another bold bid beckons.

Official BHA Rating 118 SP: 13-2

4

Emaraaty Ana (GB) (21)

B g Shamardal (USA) - Spirit of Dubai (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

6

9-8

(60.8)

(11)

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Form: 214-000 D Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 6l behind Naval Crown at 33-1 when 15th of 24 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Platinum Jubilee Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. He will likely fall short again.

Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 50-1

5

Naval Crown (GB) (21)

B c Dubawi (IRE) - Come Alive (Dansili)

4

9-8

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

(60.8)

(13)

Jockey: James Doyle

Form: 20-1041 D Breeder: Godolphin

He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 33-1 in the Group 1 Platinum Jubilee Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Creative Force by a neck. Hopefully he can back that performance up. Official BHA Rating 118 SP: 11-2

6

Alcohol Free (IRE) (21)

B f No Nay Never (USA) - Plying (USA) (Hard Spun (USA))

4

Owner: Mr J. C. Smith Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

9-5

(59.4)

(14)

Jockey: Rob Hornby

Form: 160-340 CD Breeder: Churchtown House Stud

Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 2 1/2l behind Naval Crown at 18-1 when 9th of 24 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Platinum Jubilee Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Has yet to really get going this year. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 20-1

7

Double Or Bubble (IRE) (21)

B m Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Mango Lady (Dalakhani (IRE))

Owner: Mr S Fustok Trainer: Chris Wall, Newmarket

5

9-5

(59.4)

(5)

Jockey: Jack Mitchell

Form: 1220-10 CD Breeder: Deerfield Farm

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Naval Crown at 28-1 when 11th of 24 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Platinum Jubilee Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Would be a shock winner. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 50-1 62

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Horse

8

Happy Romance (IRE) (21)

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Rugged Up (IRE) (Marju (IRE))

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

4

9-5

(59.4)

(1)

Owner: The McMurray Family Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Jockey: Sean Levey

Form: 140-320 D Breeder: Redpender Stud Ltd

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 3/4l behind Naval Crown at 25-1 when seventh of 24 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Platinum Jubilee Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Each-way chance.

Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 28-1

9

Romantic Proposal (IRE) (75)

B m Raven’s Pass (USA) - Playwithmyheart (Diktat)

6

Owner: Clipper Logistics Group Ltd Trainer: Edward Lynam, Ireland

9-5

(59.4)

(7)

Jockey: Chris Hayes

Form: 21310-1 D Breeder: Fastnet Stud Ltd

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to good to soft. A winner at 3-1 at Naas over 5f (good) on her latest outing in April, beating Geocentric by 3/4l. Great to see her return with a win, but this is much tougher. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 14-1

10 Cadamosto (IRE) (22)

B or Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Saucy Spirit (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Owner: D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

3

9-2

(58.1)

(10)

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan

Form: 140-354 Breeder: Peter Henley & Eric Mc Donnell

A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Perfect Power when fourth of 20 at 40-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Might surprise one or two again. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 25-1

11 Flaming Rib (IRE) (22)

B c Ribchester (IRE) - Suddenly (GER) (Excelebration (IRE))

3

9-2

Owner: Dale Dolan Dooley Owen Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

(58.1)

(2)

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Form: 11-6122 D Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 1 1/4l by Perfect Power when second of 20 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Could well be in the mix again.

Official BHA Rating 113 SP: 14-1

12 King Hermes (JPN) (62)

B c Lord Kanaloa (JPN) - Stellar Lead (JPN) (Special Week (JPN))

3

Owner: Hiroo Race Co. Ltd. Trainer: Yoshito Yahagi, Japan

9-2

(58.1)

(6)

Jockey: Ryusei Sakai

Form: 151-36 D Breeder: Hiroo Race Co. Ltd

Has won twice at 6f and 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 3l by Danon Scorpion when sixth of 18 on his latest outing over 1m at Tokyo in May. This Japanese raider has his first run out of his native country today and could struggle to land a telling blow Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 50-1

13 Perfect Power (IRE) (22)

B c Ardad (IRE) - Sagely (IRE) (Frozen Power (IRE))

3

9-2

Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

(58.1)

(8)

Jockey: C. Soumillon

Form: 511-101 CD Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Successful from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Won on his latest outing when 7-2jt-fav in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month, beating Flaming Rib by 1 1/4l.The one to beat. Official BHA Rating 117 SP: 7-2

14 Twilight Jet (IRE) (22)

B c Twilight Son - My Lucky Liz (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

3

Owner: M Iavarone/Julia Iavarone/M O’Callaghan Trainer: M. D. O’Callaghan, Ireland

9-2

(58.1)

(3)

Jockey: L. F. Roche

Form: 3510-10 C D Breeder: Tom Radley

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to good to soft. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Perfect Power when last of 20 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot over 6f last month. Scoped dirty that day. Outside place chance.

Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 66-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Blinkers worn by No. 1, 10.

STEWARDS NOTE TWILIGHT JET: Following its run on 17/6/2022 it was reported that the horse had scoped dirty.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

7-2 Perfect Power (IRE), 5-1 Artorius (AUS), 11-2 Naval Crown (GB), 13-2 Creative Force (IRE), 14-1 Romantic Proposal (IRE), Flaming Rib (IRE), 20-1 Alcohol Free (IRE), 25-1 Cadamosto (IRE), 28-1 Happy Romance (IRE), 50-1 Blackrod (GB), Emaraaty Ana (GB), Double Or Bubble (IRE), King Hermes (JPN), 66-1 Twilight Jet (IRE) 63

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RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£356422................................................................. 2nd £135127.................................................................................

3rd

£67626................................................................... 4th

£33687 .................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

HBLB PRIZE MONEY Thank you to the Horserace Betting Levy Board for providing £2,213,003 for the season. Everyone at York is grateful for their support.

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6th Race 4.40

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The John Smith’s City Walls Stakes (Listed Race)

5f Listed £60,000 3+ Centre

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION The second race today that is part of “the Pattern”, being a Listed contest. Open to horses of both sexes, aged 3 and older however racing recognises that the younger horses and indeed female horses are likely to be at a different stage of their development, so their weights start from a lower point. As an example, 5-year-old filly Chocquinto carries more weight than the 3-year-old filly Royal Acclaim but less weight than 8-year-old male horse, Justanotherbottle.

Looking for help? Then follow the racecourse tipster, who has marked his selections with a red bi plane.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: WINTER POWER Trainer: Tim Easterby Jockey: David Allan Age/Weight: 3-8-8 SP: 9/4F Runners: 10 It was two up on the day for David Allan as he rode Winter Power to success in our penultimate race. The York specialist found an extra gear to keep the fast-finishing Moss Gill at bay.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 57.57s Racing Post Standard Time: 57.50s Course Record: 55.90s

by Battaash (23-Aug-19) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (38 wins from 477 runners, 8%) runs WINTER POWER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (14 wins from 108 runners, 13%) runs WINTER POWER Fancy That: T Easterby won this race in 2012, 2019 and 2021. The stable runs WINTER POWER today.

Longest Traveller: CHOCQUINTO trained by Miss H McLoughlin, Ireland.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 7th July.

Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Last 6 Runs 1937-99 4-03191 1-62401 46-4223 237846 215-253 80-7136 012-510 1108-80 1-1

Horse ATALIS BAY CITY WALK JUSTANOTHERBOTTLE MAKANAH MONDAMMEJ CATURRA CHOCQUINTO KORKER WINTER POWER ROYAL ACLAIM

Career Wins Places 5 3 3 3 10 12 6 10 6 8 3 2 4 1 4 2 7 1 2 —

Total Runs 14 13 50 36 28 11 25 11 17 2

Career Winnings 44053 37156 118376 46683 67045 83674 28016 29679 333722 10638

Winning Distance Range 5-6F 5-6F 5-6F 5-6F 5-6F 5-6F 5F 5F 5F 5F

Winning Going Range GS-ST F-ST G-S G-S GF-ST G-GF G-GF G-GF G-S G-ST

Runs Since Wins 5 0 0 12 8 4 2 1 4 0

KNAVESMIRE TIP WINTER POWER tends to show blistering speed from the outset in her races and that has been particularly useful at this track, where she’s won her last three including this race last year and the Nunthorpe. Tim Easterby’s charge looks well treated in this contest and could get back to winning ways at her favourite track. Caturra was a Group 2 winner as a juvenile and was not all that far away in Listed company at Sandown last time, while handicap winners City Walk and Justanotherbottle are others to note.

WINTER POWER

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6th Race 4.40

The John Smith’s City Walls Stakes No

Horse

1

Atalis Bay (GB) (42)

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

4 9-1 (57.6) (3)

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Atalis

Owner: Mr T W Morley & Middleham Park Racing Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket

Form: 1030-00 D Breeder: Amelia Field

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather.

Beaten 12l behind Raasel at 12-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good) in May. Easy to look elsewhere for the winner of this contest. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 25-1

City Walk (IRE) (15)

5 9-1 (57.6) (7)

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket

Form: 4-03101 D Breeder: Tom Radley

2

B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - My Lucky Liz (IRE)

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on firm ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 3-1fav at Newcastle over 5f last month, beating Dakota Gold by 1 3/4l. Impressive winner when dropped to this trip last time and worth a try in this grade. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 20-1

3

Justanotherbottle (IRE) (23)

Ch g Intense Focus (USA) - Duchess K (IRE)

Owner: Mr Steve Ryan & Mr M J Tedham Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Makanah (GB) (15)

B g Mayson - Diane’s Choice

Owner: Axom LXXI Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

Mondammej (GB) (14)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE)

Owner: Mrs C. Brittain Trainer: Antony Brittain, Warthill

Form: 46-4223 D Breeder: Y. E. Mullin & Theobalds Stud

6

Owner: Mr Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

Form: 215-253 D BF Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 6 behind Mitbaahy beaten 1 3/4l at 13-8fav on his latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good) last month. Has to be of interest on recent form. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 13-2

Chocquinto (IRE) (10)

B m Requinto (IRE) - Sara Hammock (IRE)

Owner: Mr Timothy Bourke Trainer: Miss H. McLoughlin, Ireland

Korker (IRE) (22)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Adaptation

Owner: Fine Claret Racing & More Turf Racing Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

John Fahy

Steven Howard

Form: 00-0136 D Breeder: Timothy Bourke Lewis Edmunds

3 8-10 (55.3) (9) Form: 012-510 CD Breeder: Ballyhane Stud Ltd

He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Latin Lover at 15-2 when 11th of 27 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) last month. Won well here two starts ago and not disgraced at Ascot last time. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 11-2 68

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Conner Connelly

5 8-10 (55.3) (6)

She has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Finished 6l behind Moss Tucker when last of 6 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (yielding - soft) last month.

Looks to be facing a massive task in this company. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 100-1

8

Katie Johnson

Form: 230046 D Breeder: Chasemore Farm

3 8-10 (55.3) (10)

7

Callum Rodriguez

5 9-1 (57.6) (2)

Caturra (IRE) (28)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Shoshoni Wind

Kevin Stott

Tom Mannion

7 9-1 (57.6) (5)

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Sense Of Duty when sixth of 11 at 33-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Pertemps Network Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle over 6f last month. Down slightly in class here. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 16-1

6

Richard Kingscote

Form: 1-62401 D Breeder: John O’Connor

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 14 behind City Walk beaten 2l at 28-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f last month. Consistent enough sort but has ground to make up with City Walk on this run. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 14-1

5

Daniel Tudhope

Mr Naushad Alam

8 9-1 (57.6) (4)

Has won ten races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 5-1 at Ripon over 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Emperor Spirit by 1l. Did the job well there and capable of making an impact at this trip too. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 16-1

4

5f Listed £60,000 3+ Centre

Clifford Lee

Kieran Kourdache

No

Horse

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

9

Winter Power (IRE) (25)

B f Bungle Inthejungle - Titian Saga (IRE)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

4 8-10 (55.3) (8) Form: 1100-00 CD Breeder: Newlands House Stud

Winner of seven races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 12l behind Nature Strip at 33-1 when 14th of 16 on her latest outing in the Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) last month. Has won three times here and is very fast. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 5-2

10 Royal Aclaim (IRE) (28)

3 8-5 (53.1) (1)

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Trainer: James Tate, Newmarket

Form: 1-1 D Breeder: Pier House Stud

B f Aclaim (IRE) - Knock Stars (IRE)

Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 10-11fav at Bath over 5f (good) last month, beating Frisky by 3 1/2l. Worth a try in this company after doing nothing wrong in two novice stakes successes. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 9-2

David Allan

Andrea Atzeni

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.

STEWARDS NOTE KORKER: Following its run on 17/6/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

5-2 Winter Power (IRE), 9-2 Royal Aclaim (IRE), 11-2 Korker (IRE), 13-2 Caturra (IRE), 14-1 Makanah (GB), 16-1 Justanotherbottle (IRE), Mondammej (GB), 20-1 City Walk (IRE), 25-1 Atalis Bay (GB), 100-1 Chocquinto (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£34026................................................................... 2nd £12900.................................................................................

3rd

£6456..................................................................... 4th

£3216....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

6. Cattura, 9 Winter Power, 10. Royal Aclaim all hold an entry in the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival on Friday 19th August for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Saturday 13th August for a stake of £40,000.

SIXTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Dennis Van de Sanden, Global Account Manager, Heineken UK Ltd. John Smith’s have generously given £50 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

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The John Smith’s City Walls Stakes

Winter Power - Winner Of Last Year’s Race Previous Winners - Last Ten Runnings 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

Winter Power Moss Gill Copper Knight Mr Lupton Take Cover Marsha Out Do Take Cover Jwala Hamish McGonagall

Trainer Tim Easterby James Bethell Tim Easterby Richard Fahey David C Griffiths Sir Mark Prescott Bt David O’Meara David C. Griffiths Robert Cowell Tim Easterby

Jockey David Allan Daniel Tudhope David Allan Jack Garritty David Allan Luke Morris Phillip Makin Andrea Atzeni Steve Drowne David Allan

SP 9/4F 6/1 2/1F 5/1 9/2J 5/1 4/1F 9/1 16/1 5/1C

Runners 10 ran 9 ran 8 ran 8 ran 11 ran 9 ran 12 Ran 9 Ran 9 Ran 13 Ran

Time 58.12s 58.12s 58.16s 57.54s 57.26s 56.35s 58.00s 56.50s 58.12s 59.41s

Going G G G/F G/F G G G G/F G/F G/S

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Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

7th Race 5.15 The John Smith’s Sprint Stakes Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

6f Handicap 61-80 £20,000 4+ Centre

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Again, a handicap, this time for horses rated between 61 and 80. The shorter distance of only six furlongs usually makes for a tight finish.

If all else has failed, it is pin or favourite colour time.

If you finish the day as winner, congratulations, so come back and try to win some more on Friday evening 22nd July.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: CAPOTE’S DREAM Trainer: Tom Ward Jockey: Jim Crowley Age/Weight: 4-9-7 SP: 8/1 Runners: 19 Jim Crowley switched Capote’s Dream to the farside rail after travelling well in behind runners. He picked up in excellent style to win by a short head on the line.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 12s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 10.20s Course Record: 1m 8.90s

by Tiggy Wiggy (21-Aug-14) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (38 wins from 477 runners, 8%) runs DANZAN and GOLDEN APOLLO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (14 wins from 108 runners, 13%) runs DANZAN and GOLDEN APOLLO Weight Watcher: MUSCIKA won off a handicap mark of 88, his rating is now down 12lb to 76.

Longest Travellers: POCKLEY & HARD NUT trained by Miss L Perratt, East Kilbride, 206 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 7th July.

Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Last 6 Runs 0-04256 56183-4 5-87686 344-444 1-84305 641413 9-00093 231231 603-187 0-10072 608004 11552/9 3520-55 3-65231 0-40445 21-3122 060221 5152-09 78-6046 796451

Horse WENTWORTH FALLS EQUIANO SPRINGS ROUNDHAY PARK DANCINGINTHEWOODS MARK’S CHOICE AS IF BY CHANCE SURPRISE PICTURE GOOD EARTH PEARL OF QATAR ADMIRALITY MUSCIKA HARD NUT POCKLEY RUNNINWILD DANZAN BRAZEN BOLT JORDAN ELECTRICS INTERNATIONAL GIRL BALLINTOY HARBOUR GOLDEN APOLLO

Career Wins Places 7 11 10 7 8 10 3 2 8 5 3 5 2 6 7 13 8 13 4 17 10 15 2 1 2 4 3 4 3 19 4 7 6 6 2 3 3 — 6 14

Total Runs 55 45 49 21 41 17 19 45 50 56 79 7 19 14 49 16 40 11 14 60

Career Winnings 41835 53348 51855 17082 44992 10962 7776 20678 24970 29443 69096 9251 9358 9504 16690 12798 22832 8667 12995 142450

Winning Distance Range 5-6F 6-7F 5-7F 6F 5-6F 6F 8F 5-6F 5-6F 6-7F 5-6F 6F 6-7F 5-6F 6F 6-7F 5-6F 5-6F 5F 6-7F

Winning Going Range G-ST GF-ST G-S GF G-GF G-GF GF-ST G-ST G-ST G-GF G-ST GF-ST ST G-ST GF-ST G-ST GF G GF-ST G-GF

Runs Since Wins 7 3 6 6 5 1 7 0 2 4 11 4 12 0 40 2 0 4 8 0

KNAVESMIRE TIP BRAZEN BOLT has been knocking on the door of late and is only rated 3lb higher than his last winning mark. Coincidentally, that win at Newmarket in May also came over 6f, so a drop in trip could be just what he needs to return to winning ways. International Girl has been markedly eased in class and is feared, along with Golden Apollo, who represents an in-form stable.

BRAZEN BOLT

INTERNATIONAL GIRL 71

7th Race 5.15

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The John Smith’s Sprint Stakes

6f Handicap (61-80) £20,000 4+ Centre

No

Horse

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

1

Wentworth Falls (GB) (25)

10

9-9

(61.2)

(12)

Gr g Dansili - Strawberry Morn (CAN)

Owner: The Fall Guys Club Trainer: Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Form: 0-04256 D Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Quest For Fun when sixth of 12 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) last month. Could feasibly run into a place today despite top weight. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 20-1

2

Equiano Springs (GB) (14)

B g Equiano (FR) - Spring Clean (FR)

8

Owner: T T Racing Trainer: Tom Tate, Tadcaster

9-8

(60.8)

(4)

Jockey: Richard Kingscote

Form: 56103-4 D Breeder: Paddock Space

Has won ten races from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Recall The Show when fourth of 9 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) last month. He faces stiffer competition this afternoon.

Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 22-1

3

Roundhay Park (GB) (15)

Ch g Mayson - Brave Mave

7

Owner: Exors of the Late Mr J. D. Gordon Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

9-8

(60.8)

(13)

Jockey: Faye McManoman (3)

Form: 5-00606 CD Breeder: Mr James Munroe

Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 2 3/4l behind Poet’s Magic when sixth of 12 on his latest outing at Chester over 7f last month. He was not disgraced on that occasion and could be staying on into a place today.

Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 16-1

4

Dancinginthewoods (GB) (42)

B g Garswood - Pachanga

5

Owner: Solario Racing (Ashridge) Trainer: Amy Murphy, Newmarket

9-8

(60.8)

(6)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 344-444 D Breeder: M. E. Broughton

He has won three times at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Silver Samurai when fourth of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Haydock over 6f (good) in May. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. One to consider on his stable debut.

Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 9-1

5

Mark’s Choice (IRE) (21)

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Ramamara (IRE)

Owner: Cragg Wood Racing Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley

6

9-7

(60.3)

(11)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 1-04305 D Breeder: Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 2 1/4l behind Call Me Ginger when fifth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Ayr over 6f (good) last month. Needs to step up a little to be winning a race like this.

SP: 22-1 Official BHA Rating 78

6

As If By Chance (GB) (16)

B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Citron

4

Owner: Ms Sara Hattersley And Miss Tracey Mann Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

9-7

(60.3)

(7)

Jockey: Rowan Scott

Form: 641413 D Breeder: Bearstone Stud

He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 4 behind Prince Of Bel Lir beaten 4l at 11-4 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 6f last month. Has won at Thirsk and Nottingham this season, but is now 7lb higher than his last winning SP: 16-1 mark. Official BHA Rating 78

7

Surprise Picture (IRE) (21)

B g Kodiac - Lovely Surprise (IRE)

Owner: Mr Evan M. Sutherland Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

7

4

9-7

(60.3)

(10)

Jockey: Billy Garritty

Form: 0-00003 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Successful twice at 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Call Me Ginger beaten 3/4l at 22-1 on his latest outing at Ayr over 6f (good) last month. That was a pleasing effort and he should not be ruled out off the same mark.

Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 16-1

8

Good Earth (IRE) (15)

B g Acclamation - Madhatten (IRE)

Owner: Mrs H. Lloyd-Herrington Trainer: Michael Herrington, Willoughton

5

9-5

(59.4)

(2)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Form: 231231 D Breeder: Stall Parthenaue

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 at Doncaster over 6f on his latest outing last month, beating Idoapologise by a head. Has also won at Catterick this season. Worth a second look.

Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 10-1 72

No

Horse

9

Pearl of Qatar (GB) (39)

Gr m Footstepsinthesand - Musical Molly (IRE)

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

6

9-5

(59.4)

(14)

Owner: Border Raiders & T Davidson Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Jockey: Phil Dennis

Form: 603-100 D Breeder: Mrs Julie Anne Martin

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind As If By Chance at 16-1 when seventh of 15 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) in May. This demands more and she may be outpaced.

Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 40-1

10 Admirality (GB) (14) B g Mount Nelson - Dialma (USA)

8

Owner: MPR, Ventura Racing, Salthouse&Fell Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

9-5

(59.4)

(8)

Jockey: Harry Davies (5)

Form: 0-10002 D Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Recall The Show when second of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) last month. Has been known to race over further so could be staying on late.

Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 18-1

11 Muscika (GB) (9) B g Kyllachy - Miss Villefranche

Owner: Gallop Racing Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

8

9-5

(59.4)

(9)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 600004 CD Breeder: Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd

Has won ten races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Puerto De Vega when fourth of 6 on his latest outing at Epsom over 6f (good to firm) last month. One who could be staying on late in the day.

Noted. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 22-1

12 Hard Nut (IRE) (21) B g Gutaifan (IRE) - With A Twist

5

Owner: Mr W.F. Perratt Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

9-5

(59.4)

(18)

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 11552//-0 D Breeder: Springwell Stud

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 12l behind Rebel At Dawn at 66-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Ayr over 5f (good) last month. Needs to improve on that to get SP: 66-1 involved. Official BHA Rating 76

13 Pockley (GB) (14)

B g Shalaa (IRE) - Wanting (IRE)

4

Owner: Mr R. Winning Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

9-5

(59.4)

(19)

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 3520-55 D Breeder: Wood Hall Stud

Successful at 6f and 7f on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Recall The Show when fifth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time, which need to have a positive effect.

Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 40-1

14 Runninwild (GB) (15)

B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Dont Tell Nan

4

Owner: Mr Ian Farrington & Partner Trainer: Ann Duffield, Leyburn

9-4

(59.0)

(20)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 3-65231 D Breeder: Bearstone Stud

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Newcastle over 5f last month, beating Buniann by 1/2l. One to look out for if able to transfer his all-weather form to turf.

Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 12-1

15 Danzan (IRE) (7)

B g Lawman (FR) - Charanga

7

Owner: REALITY PARTNERSHIPS XVII Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

9-4

(59.0)

(1)

Jockey: Sean Kirrane (3)

Form: 0-40445 D BF Breeder: Colin Kennedy

He has won three times at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over four years ago. Finished 1 3/4l behind Yukon Mission when fifth of 11 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Interesting turned out quick.

SP: 18-1 Official BHA Rating 75

16 Brazen Bolt (GB) (21)

B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Gladys’ Gal

Owner: Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

5

9-4

(59.0)

(16)

7

Jockey: Jason Hart Form: 21-3122 D Breeder: Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Ataser when second of 8 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month. Has been knocking on the door of late and a drop in trip could be just what he needs.

SP: 12-1 Official BHA Rating 75 73

No

Horse

17 Jordan Electrics (GB) (11)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ruby Slippers

Age

st-lb

6

9-4

Owner: BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

(kgs)

Draw

(59.0)

(3)

Jockey: Adam Kirby

Form: 060221 D Breeder: T. J. Cooper

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground. Won on his latest outing when 10-3co-fav at Hamilton over 6f (good to firm) last month, beating Lady Lade by 2 3/4l. Another bold showing looks assured today and he should not be easily discounted Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 10-1

18 International Girl (IRE) (29)

Ch f Camacho - Lady Arabella (IRE)

4

Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

9-4

(59.0)

(5)

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form: 5152-00 D Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground. Beaten 5l behind Gale Force Maya at 40-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. She drops markedly in class and could make her presence felt, so worth a market check.

Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 33-1

19 Ballintoy Harbour (IRE) (8)

B f Vadamos (FR) - Fingal Nights (IRE)

4

9-3

Owner: Mr H. Thornton & Mr P. T. Midgley Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

(58.5)

(17)

Jockey: Ben Robinson

Form: 00-6046 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

She has won three times at 5f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 10l behind Sandbeck when sixth of 7 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good) earlier this month. Best watched this afternoon, unless the market suggests otherwise.

SP: 22-1 Official BHA Rating 74

20 Golden Apollo (GB) (8)

8

Owner: Mr David Scott & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Form: 006451 CD Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Ch g Pivotal - Elan

9-3

(58.5)

(15)

Jockey: David Allan

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Won on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating First Greyed by 1 1/2l. It would be no surprise to see him go well in a race of this nature.

SP: 18-1 Official BHA Rating 74

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20..........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13. Hood worn by No. 9.

Blinkers worn by No. 7, 15. Visor worn by No. 6, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 20. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 20.

STEWARDS NOTE DANCINGINTHEWOODS: Following its run on 28/5/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

AS IF BY CHANCE: Following its run on 23/6/2022 it was reported that the horse stumbled badly leaving the stalls.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-1Dancinginthewoods(GB),10-1GoodEarth(IRE),JordanElectrics(GB),12-1Runninwild(GB),BrazenBolt(GB),16-1RoundhayPark(GB), As If By Chance (GB), Surprise Picture (IRE), 18-1 Admirality (GB), Danzan (IRE), Golden Apollo (GB), 20-1 Wentworth Falls (GB), 22-1EquianoSprings(GB),Mark’sChoice(IRE),Muscika(GB),BallintoyHarbour(IRE),33-1InternationalGirl(IRE),40-1PearlofQatar(GB), Pockley (GB), 66-1 Hard Nut (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£10476.................................................................... 2nd £4917....................................................................................

3rd

£2459..................................................................... 4th

£1229....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

7

SEVENTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Stuart Fielding and Lauren Bowler, National Account Managers, Heineken UK Ltd. John Smith’s have generously given £50 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

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Today’s Race Conditions FIRST RACE 1.45 - The John Smith’s Racing Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) 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 and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. 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 7lb Penalties, after July 2nd, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. HEINEKEN UK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2200 towards the prize money for this race. 16 entries, 1 at £25 and 15 at £125. - Closed July 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318 Penalty Value: £12885 SS For race details see page 31.

SECOND RACE 2.20 - The John Smith’s Silver Cup Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45368 to the winning horse The second to receive £17200, and the third £8608. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 4th and pay £800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. HEINEKEN UK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. The Horserace Betting Levy Board has kindly provided for the inclusion of £2000 towards the prize money for this race. 9 entries at £800. - Closed July 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320 Penalty Value: £45368 A SS For race details see page 37.

THIRD RACE 2.55 - The John Smith’s Stayers’ Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10476 to the winning horse The second to receive £4917, the third £2459, the fourth £1229, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £95 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £19 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £76 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 2nd, 2022, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. HEINEKEN UK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2400 towards the prize money for this race. PLEASE NOTE: The two mile start is in the home straight. 17 entries at £95. - Closed July 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £8278; Second £4138; Third £2070; Fourth £1034; Fifth £240; Sixth £240 Penalty Value: £10476 SS For race details see page 41.

FOURTH RACE 3.30 - The John Smith’s Nursery Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7776 to the winning horse The second to receive £3650, the third £1825, the fourth £912, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, July 4th and pay £70 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 2nd, 2022, for each race won 6lb. HEINEKEN UK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £1760 towards the prize money for this race. 19 entries at £70. - Closed July 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £6144; Second £3072; Third £1536; Fourth £768; Fifth £240; Sixth £240 Penalty Value: £7776 Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS For race details see page 49.

FIFTH RACE 4.05 - The John Smith’s Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £103080 to the winning horse The second to receive £48340, the third £24180, the fourth £12080, the fifth £6040 and the sixth £3020. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 31st and pay £350 stake, Scratch by noon, June 14th or pay £400, Confirm by noon, July 4th and pay £250, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after June 4th, 2022, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 8lb 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.. HEINEKEN UK has generously sponsored this race and will present the winning owner with the JOHN SMITH’S CUP, a perpetual trophy, to be held for eleven months only. In addition to the prize money, a memento will also be presented to the winning owner. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, July 7th, and declaration of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7th. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JOHN SMITH’S. The sponsorship payment of £1000 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. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 22 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R23 and R24. 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 and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of 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. 58 entries, 6 at £350, 27 at £750, 25 at £1000. - Closed May 31st, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £81260; Second £40640; Third £20320; Fourth £10160; Fifth £5080; Sixth £2540 Penalty Value: £103080 Weights raised 3lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS For race details see page 57.

SIXTH RACE 4.40 - The John Smith’s City Walls Stakes (Class 1) (Listed Race) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34026 to the winning horse The second to receive £12900, the third £6456, the fourth £3216, the fifth £1614 and the sixth £810. for three yrs old and upwards, which have not won a Group 1 Pattern race after 2021. Enter by noon, July 4th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 10lb; fillies 8st 5lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 2 race 7lb. HEINEKEN UK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 23 entries at £300. - Closed July 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £26736; Second £10974; Third £5490; Fourth £2742; Fifth £1374; Sixth £684 Penalty Value: £34026 A SS For race details see page 67.

SEVENTH RACE 5.15 - The John Smith’s Sprint Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10476 to the winning horse The second to receive £4917, the third £2459, the fourth £1229, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £95 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £19 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £76 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 2nd, 2022, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. HEINEKEN UK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 25 entries at £95. - Closed July 4th, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £8278; Second £4138; Third £2070; Fourth £1034; Fifth £240; Sixth £240 Penalty Value: £10476 17 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS For race details see page 71.

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An A-Z of information for racegoers Abandoned Racing

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Refunds cannot be made on racedays. To obtain a refund, racegoers who purchased their admission on the day should send the ticket they were given on entrance with their full name and address to: York Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX within 30 days.Racegoers who booked in advance direct with the track and so paid by card will receive an automatic refund.

A similar process will apply for those who paid in advance by cheque. Please visit the racecourse website www.yorkracecourse.co.uk for more information.

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York Racecourse reserves the right to expel any person found to be drunk or behaving in a disorderly manner.

The “Challenge 25” initiative will be in operation to ensure that only those aged 18 and over are served with alcohol. Thank you for your support of this obligation.

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The current smoking legislation regarding smoking in public places applies at the racecourse. The use of e-cigarettes is permitted, however they will be treated the same as tobacco products.

Common Courtesy/Entry Conditions

All persons visiting York Racecourse are admitted subject to Racecourse Regulations and the Rules of Racing. The Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or remove from the racecourse any person refusing to comply with the Rules and Regulations or whose presence is a source of danger or annoyance to others.

A full set of entry rules can be viewed at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk.

Dogs

Racegoers are requested to leave their pets including all dogs at home. Guide and Assistance dogs are welcome.

First Aid

There are first aid posts in the Edwardian Weighing Room, other such buildings have been designated as isolation rooms, should they be required.

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Dress Standards

Most racegoers like to make racing at York a special occasion and choose to dress accordingly. Given the forecast warm weather, gentlemen in the County Stand are required to wear a collared shirt and tie. Trainers, tailored shorts and jeans have always been accepted. All racegoers are reminded that the removal of shirts is not encouraged and that basic decency and not causing offence to fellow racegoers by clothing choices, is required.

York Racecourse reserves the right to refuse or, to require anyone to leave who does not observe the above code.

Drugs

A zero tolerance policy on drug abuse is in force, be warned, North Yorkshire Police and our own team are watching with some canine help, sniffing.

Litter

Racegoers are requested to place all litter in the receptacles provided. If you do not need your racecard please place it in a bin as you leave the racecourse.

Noise

So that the horses have the best chance to perform and so your fellow racegoers have the opportunity to enjoy them please do not cause any distractions; the waving of flags or banners, use of radios or making of sudden noises are examples of things to avoid. Racegoers are reminded of Public Health England advice that shouting increases the risk of the spread of diseases, so to consider wearing your face covering when part of a cheering crowd.

Parade Ring

For safety reasons children under the age of twelve are not permitted into the Parade Ring or Unsaddling Enclosure.

Photo Finishes And Stewards’ Enquiries/Objections

In any race where Photo Finish has been called by the Judge, this information will be displayed on the Giant Screen. An announcement will also be broadcast.

Race Results and Photographs will also be displayed on the York Racecourse television monitors.

Radios and Mobile Telephones

The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse.

Track Safety

For your own safety and the welfare of the horses, jockeys and stable staff please keep off the track.

Anyone trespassing on the track: Will be liable to arrest and prosecution Will be ejected immediately Will be banned from all future York race meetings May face a nationwide racecourse ban

REMAINING FIXTURES 2022 MUSIC SHOWCASE WEEKEND Friday 22nd July (eve)

EBF Lyric Stakes and live music from Madness

Saturday 23rd July

Sky Bet York Stakes and live music from Sugababes

SKY BET EBOR FESTIVAL Wednesday 17th August

Juddmonte International

Thursday 18th August

Darley Yorkshire Oaks/Ladies Day

Friday 19th August

Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe

Saturday 20th August

Sky Bet Ebor

SEPTEMBER MEETING Sunday 4th September

YorkMix Family Raceday

OCTOBER FINALE Friday 7th October

Willam Hill Finale Friday

Saturday 8th October

Coral Sprint Trophy

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Knavesmire Notes Keep a note of any horses that catch your eye this afternoon.

You never know, they may be future winners here at York.

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MAKE A NOTE OF YOUR SELECTIONS FOR THIS AFTERNOON’S RACES

Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Race 4 Race 5 Race 6 Race 7

SAFE JOURNEY OME…

Thank you for your support this year.

If you have any comments, please email to feedback@yorkracecourse.co.uk Please could we request that a special effort is made to respect our neighbours, with particular regard to noise in the surrounding streets.

We look forward to welcoming you back again on the 22nd/23rd July for the EBF Lyric Stakes and Sky Bet York Stakes, as well as live music from Madness and Sugababes.

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