York Racecard - Friday 17th May

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THE BOODLES YO RK SHIRE CUP

GROUP 2

The Spencer Twins wear Over the Moon

A very warm welcome to the Knavesmire for the third day of our season, one of twelve of the new Premier Racedays, that we look forward to hosting.

Since we raced last year, we are all honoured that Her Majesty The Queen has agreed to become the Royal Patron of York Racecourse York Racecourse is committed to supporting the sport and to attracting the best horses to race for us all to enjoy. As an indication of this commitment, prize money over the three days of the Dante Festival is over £1.5m, representing a six-figure increase on last year, with every race worth £25,000 or more. Every day a feature handicap (the Knights Solicitors Stakes today) has had £15,000 added to it’s purse, so putting today’s card at a record level of £460,000 Giavellotto completes the set of defending champions returning to defend a Group Two feature race, today it is the Boodles Yorkshire Cup If you need help finding the winner, then try the “SmartView” version of the form on page 55, by kind courtesy of the Racing Post

As the picture for Epsom perhaps has become clearer after Secret Satire won the Tattersalls Musidora and Economics The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Dante; attention today switches to the stayers. We are delighted to host leg one of the QIPCO British Champions Series for this division which will take in the “Cup” races at all the major racing festivals in the months ahead, including the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup, back here at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival.

More of those quality thoroughbreds will go to post in today’s seven races, headlined by those star stayers in our feature contest. Tower Of London and Giavellotto meet for the third time since Christmas, with Marco Botti hoping his charge can finally get ahead of the Aidan O’Brien contender A young pretender, Gregory, is in his first season on the “Cup” circuit, on the back of a creditable run in both the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur and the St Leger

Notebooks or iPad to the ready wherever you look today as some highly regarded fillies undertake the Clipper EBF Marygate Stakes and Sky Bet Stakes, a pair of Listed contests. What’s more, a race only in its second season, a novice affair backed by both Darley and the EBF could well highlight a rising star

This can only be achieved through the support of racegoers and of our sponsors. Many thanks to Boodles, Knights Solicitors, Sky Bet, Yorkshire Equine Practice, Darley and the European Breeders’ Fund, for their valuable backing.

The team have been busy preparing for your return, the Roberto Pavilion Roberto Pavilion with its fast-serve bar and fisn & chip shop is Phase One of the Southern End Development (see pages 46-47) with the rest on track for delivery by the Sky Bet Ebor Festival.

Equine ambassador to the Knavesmire, Remy (aka Goldream when successful on the track), is back with us; do go and say hello to him and the team from New Beginnings.

A special welcome to Year 6 from our local community partner, Clifton Green Primary School, one of three local partners of the racecourse As well as learning about a raceday, they will be interviewing the jockeys, follow our social media feeds later in the year to see how they fared (the jockeys, that is!)

I hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable and successful day. If you do enjoy it, we race again on Saturday 25 May.

William Derby, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course: York Racecourse

Dante Festival

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

Clipper

First Race - 2.15pm

The Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race) - 5f

Pages 33-36

Knights Solicitors

Second Race - 2.45pm The Knights Solicitors Stakes (Handicap) - 1m 2f

Pages 41-44

Sky Bet

Third Race - 3.15m

The Sky Bet Fillies’ Stakes (Registered As The Michael Seely Memorial Fillies’ Stakes) (Listed Race) - 1m

Pages 51-53

Boodles

Fourth Race - 3.45pm The Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) (British Champions Series) - 1m 6f

Pages 59-61

Darley

Fifth Race - 4.15pm

The Darley EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) - 1m

Pages 63-65

Yorkshire Equine Practice

Sixth Race - 4.45pm

The Yorkshire Equine Practice Stakes (Handicap) - 7f

Pages 67-70

ITM

Seventh Race - 5.20pm

The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Stakes (Handicap) - 5f

Pages 73-76

All races covered by

Races 1 - 5 covered by

A G IDE T PL CES

T EAT & DRIN

KNAVESMIRE STAND

6 bars & York Kitchen & Café (ground), Ebor IPA @£6.20 from the Dayjur Bar

ROBERTO LAWN AND BAR

Offering champagne by the glass and a decking area plus Theakston beers.

SPECIALIST FOOD

A series of counters and mobile units such as fish & chips, Yorkshire beefburgers, traditional Cornish Pasties, Ged Bell's Yorkshire Pork Pies, street food and vegetarian/ vegan options.

THE VOLTIGEUR RESTAURANT (Knavesmire Stand 3rd Floor)

The UK’s foremost ‘Dine & View’ restaurant package.

THE FOOD COUR

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

York Kitchen & Café (Ground Floor) A popular place to get a hot meal, like deep-filled Yorkshire Puddings or sandwiches served in cafeteria style. Collection point for G&P "meal deal" & Picnic Platters.

County Stand

EBOR STAND

4 bars & 2 buffets spread over Ground, floors. Try Eat Between Our Races, which ground floor serving sandwiches & scrumm the collection point for the County Stand

ECLIPSE RESTAURANT (5TH

An informal hot food option and home advanced book packages.

DANTE SUITE County Stand bar with tote, toilets, seating, music stage

We hope we have somewhere to cater for all tastes and Cryer and Stott for cheese). You may notice that our sandwich raceday None of the restaurants, bistros and buffets mentioned we’d suggest going early Enjoy your food and do let us know

The Gimcrack Restaurant offers a three-course meal for £40.25. Afternoon Tea offered for £19.50.

The Edwardian Weighing Room a popular bar is joined by the new Wine & Cheese offer, with fourteen wines by the glass, selected cheeses & charcuterie platters.

John Carr Terrace: Bustling informal lawns and terraces near the parade ring. Try Striped Pig's hot treats or the new York Philly sandwiches. Or toast the hoped for arrival of summer with a jug of Pimm’s, visit the The Flying Frankie Pub serving our guest ale, Ebor IPA @£6.20.

The Princess Mary Bar (near County Stand entrance). Buzzy café serving seafood platters and sandwiches. Lanson Champagne by the glass.

Try Eat Between Our Races bistro, which is on the ground floor serving pulled meat/veggie, hot and cold sandwiches (vegan options) salads, as well as scrummy cakes. Also the collection point for the County Stand picnic platters.

The Moët Champagne Pavilion & 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 champagnes vintage wines, premium beers.

ALCOHOL RACE

OURT

PREMIERRACINGLOUNGE

A reserved lounge with allocated seats. Visit the Racecourse Office for upgrades.

GIMCRACK RESTAURANT

(1st Floor)

Main County Stand dining room, luxury three-course meal for £40.25 & Afternoon Tea @ £19.50.

HOL FREE VIEWING

ound, First & Fifth

seating, track view and FLOOR) home to our popular

EDWARDIAN WEIGHING ROOM

Heritage over a craft ale

Wine & Cheese Bar, platters of local cheeses & charcuterie accompanied by a choice of 14 wines.

PRINCESS MARY SEAFOOD BAR

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

MELROSE CLUB LOUNGE

Great views of racing, Yorkshire platter, and an account bar Visit the Racecourse Office for upgrades

PARADE RING RESTAURANT

Situated on the top floor of the Weighing Room, provides a fine dining experience. SOLD OUT this afternoon.

MOËT PAVILION & ROOF TERRACE

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

JOHN CARR TERRACE

Georgian stand with modern canopy; featuring The Flying Frankie pub serving our guest ale, Ebor IPA @£6.20 + wider bars and Striped Pig's hot treats or the new York Philly sandwiches.

FOOD & DRINK FREE ZONES

CLOCKTOWER ENCLOSURE

COUNTY STAND GRANDSTAND & PADDOCK RACING AREA

SEAFOOD OPTION CHILDREN ESPECIALLY WELCOME MEAL DEAL LOCATION MD

budgets. We source many products locally, (e.g. The East Coast for fish, The sandwich packaging is biodegradable and that we recycle 10 tonnes of glass on a entioned below requires pre-booking although many are popular at busy times so know how we can keep improving.

Grandstand & Paddock

York Kitchen & Café offers a range of hot meals, including deep-filled Yorkshire puddings, vegetarian option, as well as sandwiches and Powersalad. This is also the Collection Point for Grandstand & Paddock Picnic Platters.

The Roberto Bar with its giant outdoor screen. House Champagne is available here at by the glass or pick up a jug of Pimms or a pint of Theakston.

If the weather plays its part then visit the Knavesmire Courtyard, 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, Asian Street Food, Whitby scampi, fish & chips and specialist coffees. If the sun comes out, or just as a treat, try our locally produced luxury ice creams.

Our guest ale, Theakston Ebor IPA, @£6.20 is available in the Dayjur Bar on the mezzanine floor of the Knavesmire Stand.

Clocktower Enclosure

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

which is on the scrummy cakes. Also Stand picnic platters.

VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BAR

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT

CHAMPAGNE OF THE MEETING

Gardet Origine NV

Canard-Duchêne Brut NV

Canard-Duchêne Rosé

Lanson Rosé Label NV

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Rosé

TRIPS TO THE START

£43

£51

£59

£73

£83

£118

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 1.40pm today.

CHILDREN AT YORK RACES

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.

Don’t forget our YorkMix Family Sunday on September 8th, Featuring the Pony Racing Series, racehorse corner as well as special appearances at intervals from Bluey. Book early to benefit from the offer price of £12 for a combined Grandstand and Paddock and Clocktower Enclosure ticket (£15 on the day).

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 £10 at a tote window, you can request £50 in cash back from your card.

NEED A QUIET MOMENT?

Need a quiet moment? Try the new “sunflower benches” there is one in each enclosure, or the quiet zone in the lift lobby of Knavesmire Stand first floor, or seek out one of 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.

ENCLOSURE TRANSFERS

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

County Stand full price: £40

Grandstand & Paddock full price: £25

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, as well as Darcy & Wolf (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. Phil Atkinson is a senior member of the team with special responsibility in this area.

FREE WIFI

1. Search and select York Races - FREE

2. Click T&C’s box then log in

3. You’ll be directed to our home page featuring our partners 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, after the last race and after the concert. 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 (Knavesmire Stand ground floor and front of Melrose Stand) offer 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

Key bars will remain open up to 90 minutes 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.

As one of the largest suppliers of horse feeds, bedding and supplements in the GCC region, Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai aim to make available premium products gathered from across the globe, at a competitive price.

We are once again absolutely delighted to support to the Chairman, Bridget Guerin and York Race Committee Members for what we hope will be another superb season.

We are thrilled to once again, to proudly sponsor the Gr2 Middleton Stakes, the Gr2 Dante Stakes and also the wonderful Gr2 Gimcrack Stakes. We are also pleased to continue to invest in the Owners and Trainers facilities, assisting York with maintaining those high standards.

We wish all Owners, Trainers, Jockeys and Stable-staff the very best of luck here at York and we all look forward to some terrific racing on The Knavesmire throughout the season.

L Al

Basti Owner & Founder

Malih

YESTERDAYS RACING CTION

THE AL BASTI EQUIWORLD, DUBAI MIDDLETON STAKES (GROUP 2)

Bluestocking produced an impervious performance to land the first Group race on day two.

In a tight betting heat, it was last years winner, Free Wind, who went off favourite under Kieran Shoemark for the Gosden’s.

Second favourite Bluestocking was well supported before the off and sat in the rear, while Sapphire Seas went off in front under William Buick. The Godolphin runner set steady fractions for much of the race and narrowly turned for home in front. She was stalked every yard by her rivals and one by one they fanned out across the track to challenge her

Ryan Moore opted to chart the route closest to the stands and despite passing by Caernarfon with relative ease, she failed to really pick up inside the final furlong.

Sapphire Seas was game out in front and for a moment she looked as though she might hold her rivals all the way to the line. That was until the strong travelling Ralph Beckett filly came to claim her under a motionless Rossa Ryan. The pair quickly extended their advantage once she was asked question and went onto score impressively by six lengths.

The Clarehaven filly stayed on to take second from Infinite Cosmos, with the front running Sapphire Seas forced to settle for fourth.

It was an extremely exciting performance from a filly that threatened to land a big one last year. She will no doubt be a leading player wherever she heads next.

THE AL BASTI EQUIWORLD, DUBAI DANTE STAKES (GROUP 2)

It was a day of emphatic performances as Economics came home a ready winner under Tom Marquand.

Jumping straight from a Maiden victory at Newbury to a The Group 2

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Dante looked no easy task on paper put the Somerville Lodge colt took to it like a duck to water and bolted up by six lengths, just as Bluestocking had done thirty minutes earlier.

While his rivals were under the pump, Tom Marquand looked as though he had just set off as he cruised past them at the two furlong pole. Once asked the question, Economics lengthened his stride in the fashion of a very good horse and despite looking green in the last furlong, he’s clearly a horse that possesses and enormous amount of ability.

The strongly backed Godolphin runner Ancient Wisdom hadn’t looked the easiest of rides under William Buick and appeared to over race for the first couple of furlongs He eventually stayed on to just pip War Rooms to second, while the supplemented Coolmore runner Cambridge took fourth.

Al Musmak and Caviar Heights didn’t quite run as their odds suggested and will no doubt be back later in the season to make amends.

At present, Economics is currently not entered in the Epsom Derby but that performance will surely have connections considering the £75,000 supplementary fee having backed more than that at York.

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.

Top Course Trainers

LEADING TRAINERS AT YORK (2019-2024) WITH RUNNERS:

W HAGGAS (38 wins from 206 runners, 18%) runs NAQEEB and HAMISH (3.45).

R FAHEY (30 wins from 444 runners, 7%) runs MYSTICAL MARIA (4.15), CRAVEN and GINCIDENT (4.45), ZIGGY’S QUEEN and MIDNIGHT AFFAIR (5.20).

D O’MEARA (27 wins from 384 runners, 7%) runs STRESSFREE and EPIC POET and THEORYOFEVERYTHING (2.45), RIOT (4.45).

Trainers In Form

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

A BALDING (13 wins from 59 runners, 22%) runs UNDER SIEGE (4.15), ENCHANTING (5.20).

W P MULLINS (13 wins from 94 runners, 14%) runs VAUBAN (3.45).

AIDAN O’BRIEN (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs TOWER OF LONDON (3.45).

Top Course Jockeys

LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2019-2024) WITH RIDES:

DANIEL TUDHOPE (34 wins from 287 rides, 12%) rides JAYVEE (2.15), EPIC POET (2.45), HAMISH (3.45), UNDER SIEGE (4.15), RIOT (4.45), MIDNIGHT AFFAIR (5.20).

CONNOR BEASLEY (20 wins from 122 rides, 16%) rides QITAAL (2.45), CHALLET (4.45), FRONT GUNNER (5.20).

RYAN MOORE (19 wins from 140 rides, 14%) rides AMESTRIS (2.15), BOLSENA (3.15), TOWER OF LONDON (3.45).

Jockeys In Form

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

OISIN MURPHY (13 wins from 61 rides, 21%) rides RUNNING QUEEN (2.15), KING’S CODE (2.45), ZENJABEELA (3.15), GIAVELLOTTO (3.45), HOW IMPRESSIVE (4.45), JUBILEE WALK (5.20).

CONNOR BEASLEY (9 wins from 47 rides, 19%) rides listed above.

WILLIAM BUICK (9 wins from 45 rides, 20%) rides IT AIN’T TWO (2.15), ANDALEEP (2.45), DEVOTED QUEEN (3.15), VAUBAN (3.45), FIRST CONQUEST (4.15), INDICATE (5.20).

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 15th May.

Visit our gallery exhibition today by the Gimcrack Stand entrance

‘Frankel’s Juddmonte’ by Mike Heslop, oil on canvas board, 76 cm x 90 cm

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. We are also pleased to recognise the sunflower lanyard scheme.

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 accessible 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 a member of the team and they will radio to arrange your collection.. 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. Considerately piloted mobility scooters are permitted.

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 accessible 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.

Can I bring my assistance dog?

Of course, as the tribute to Grady demonstrates, registered assistance dogs are most welcome.

There was one more thing?

Please ask, we are keen to help wherever we can, appreciating our racegoers may face a range of challenges.

Examples of viewing platforms both around the Parade Ring and trackside

YORK RACE COMMITTEE

BRIDGET GUERIN (CHAIRMAN) NICHOLAS WRIGLEY THE LORD GRIMTHORPE

WILLIAM BETHELL CHRISTOPHER DENNY NICK CHEYNE ED WRIGLEY

MEET THE YORK MANAGEMENT TEAM

WILLIAM DERBY

Chief Executive & Clerk of the Course

01904 683932 rachel.wigby@yorkracecourse.co.uk

PHIL ATKINSON Head Of Operations

01904 620911 enquiries@yorkracecourse.co.uk

KEVIN PINNINGTON Food & Beverage Director

01904 638971 kevin.pinnington@yorkracecouse.co.uk

LOUISE DALY Commercial Manager Hospitality & Banqueting

01904 638971 louise.daly@yorkracecoursehospitality.co.uk

OFFICIALS

Stewards

CHRIS WARD Head of Finance

01904 683939 chris.ward@yorkracecourse.co.uk

ANTHEA LEIGH Racing Manager & Raceday Clerk of the Course

01904 620911 anthea.leigh@yorkracecourse.co.uk

GAVIN PATTISON Facilities Manager

01904 620911 gavin.pattison@yorkracecourse.co.uk

JAMES BRENNAN Head of Marketing & Sponsorship

01904 620911 james.brennan@yorkracecourse.co.uk

ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward)

PETER CRAFTS (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

ALI GALLIERS-PRATT

PHILIPPA HARDY

ROBERT MCCARTHY

GREG PEARSON Starters

STUART TURNER

ROBERT SUPPLE Judge

NICK BOSTOCK Clerk of the Scales

WAYNE BURNELL Commentator

MIKE CATTERMOLE Veterinary Officer

NIGEL HAIZELDEN

NICK JOHNSON Hospitality Box Manager

01904 683933 nick.johnson@yorkracecourse.co.uk

MAITI STIRLING Marketing Manager & Press Liaison

01904 620911

Maiti.Stirling@yorkracecourse.co.uk

AMY SWALES Head of Digital & Community

01904 620911 Amy.Swales@yorkracecourse.co.uk

ADRIAN KAY Head Groundsman

01904 620911 adrian.kay@yorkracecourse.co.uk

Medical Officers

DR ROS RODEN

DR JONATHAN BULMAN

DR SARAH HARDY

DR BRUCE MCLAIN Veterinary Surgeons

GEMMA DRANSFIELD

MATTHEW SWARBRICK

POL ABRIL

Betting Ring Managers

MARK RYAN

MALCOLM HART Farriers

JAMES HARDY

SCOTT MACKIE

Designated Safeguarding Leads

SARAH CULSHAW

ANTHEA LEIGH

CORNER

GUESS WHO?

I trained the winner of the last year’s Group 2 Boodles Yorkshire 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? There is an answer for each question.

1. Winner of 20 races, I managed to rack up nearly £3.5 million in prize money in my career amd landed six races on the Knavesmire, including 3 Boodles Yorkshire Cups.

2. If you’ve managed to guess who I am, can you name the men who trained me? As well as my owner, who incidentally also bred me. For a bonus point, can anyone guess my stud fee at the National Stud?

3. Despite Frankie Dettori being best known for riding me, I was ridden by five other jockeys during my career, Rab Havlin, Robert Tart, Andrea Atzeni and Olivier Peslier but can anyone name the fifth?

YORKS RACING CHALLENGE

Name todays runners from these clues.

1. Its first main building was built in 1078

2. Italian for Javelin

3. Alton Towers or Lightwater Valley would fit the bill

4. Homer, Hesiod, or even Chaucer would be three

5. Aka Stuart Dallas

6. Oliver Cromwell was the most famous version

7. Bushmills, Jameson, even Powers might claim this title

8. Brook Benton’s best known song

9. Minor character in the Classic, The Brothers Karamazov

10. Phil Lynott, John Paul Jones, even Sir Paul McCartney, were all one

Answers to today’s puzzles can be found on page 77.

How to Read the Racecard

colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

4

horse’s name No. of days since last ran

A symbol here denotes the horse holds an entry in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.

Giavellotto (IRE) (55)

Ch c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Gerika (FR

Owner: Scuderia la Tesa Limited

Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket

Barons Selection

4 9-3 (58.5) (7)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Form: 32132-0 D

Breeder: Societa Agricola La Tesa SRL

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Broome at 25-1fav when ninth of 15 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Dubai Gold Cup Sponsored By Al Tayer Motors - Turf at Meydan over 2m in March. Hard to fancy. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 33-1

colour of horse

B = bay

Br = brown

Ch = chesnut

Gr = grey

Ro = roan

Probable SP

Official BHA Ratings

sex of horse

c=colt - male horse up to age 5

h=horse

m=mare form guide

g=gelding

f=filly - female horse up to age 5

previous performances /=new season

-=new year

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

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 may

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:

APPRENTICE:........................

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

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 Anthea Leigh.

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.

EACH-WAY: 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.

FILLY: Female horse up to four years old. All horses in Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies’ Listed Stakes at 2:15pm

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

FORECAST: ...........................Name the first and second in the correct order

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

JACKPOT: ..............................The Jackpot is an exciting tote bet that requires punters to pick the winners of four consecutive races.

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

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

JUVENILE: .............................

Two-year old horse All horses in Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies’ Listed Stakes at 2:15pm.

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 stakee.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:

PLACEPOT:............................

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

To win the Tote Placepot you need to pick a horse to place in the first six races

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

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.

TRIFECTA:..............................The premise of a Tote Trifecta is to back the three horses who finish first, second and third in the race of your choice.

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

VOICE IN THE SKY:..............The commentator, listen out for Mike Cattermole 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.

ollow a ider or rainer of your choosing:

JOCKEYS

D ALLAN

4.45 Danzan (IRE) T Easterby

5.20 Vince L’Amour (IRE) T Easterby G BASS

2.45 Majestic (IRE) J Channon C BEASLEY

2.45 Qitaal C Johnston

4.45 Challet (IRE) M Dods

5.20 Front Gunner (IRE) Mrs A Duffield S D BOWEN

4.45 Eldrickjones (IRE) R Fell & S Murray

5.20 Ziggy’s Missile (IRE) Robert Cowell W BUICK

2.15 It Ain’t Two H Palmer

2.45 Andaleep (IRE) D & C Kubler

3.15 Devoted Queen C Appleby

3.45 Vauban (FR) ............................................... W P Mullins

4.15 First Conquest C Appleby

5.20 Indicate (IRE) K R Burke L COUGHLAN

4.45 Al Marmar (IRE) G Tutty J CROWLEY

2.15 Magic Mild C Cox

3.45 Naqeeb (IRE) ................................................W Haggas

4.45 Carolus Magnus (IRE) M & D Easterby G DOBIE

2.15 Betty Clover E J-Houghton H DOYLE

2.15 Call Me Harswell (IRE) R Fell & S Murray

2.45 Stressfree (FR) D O’Meara

3.15 Glimpsed R Beckett

4.45 Hectic R Fell & S Murray

5.20 Enchanting A Balding J DOYLE

2.45 Botanical (IRE) R Varian

3.15 True Cyan (IRE) R Varian

3.45 Gregory J & T Gosden

4.45 Red Mirage (IRE) J & S Quinn

5.20 Irish Nectar K Ryan T EAVES

4.15 Longhaired General (IRE) C Lidster

5.20 Vantheman (IRE) K Ryan L EDMUNDS

4.45 Another Investment (IRE) N Tinkler

5.20 Hedge Fund (IRE) W Muir & C Grassick D EGAN

2.15 Lady Dorchester (IRE) D F Davis

2.45 Qaasid (IRE) J Camacho J F EGAN

2.45 Barley (IRE) T Easterby

4.15 Dark Tornado (IRE) James Horton D FENTIMAN

2.45 Kitsune Power (IRE) .................................. T Easterby

5.20 Stash The Cash (IRE) T Easterby B GARRITTY

2.15 Glorious Kitty (IRE) M & D Easterby

4.15 Mystical Maria R Fahey

4.45 Craven R Fahey

5.20 Ziggy’s Queen (IRE) R Fahey J HART

2.15 Baileys Jubilation C Johnston

2.45 Loyal Touch (IRE) C Johnston

3.15 Carolina Reaper C Johnston

4.45 Tropez Power (IRE) J & S Quinn

5.20 Master Of My Fate (IRE) J & S Quinn

S JAMES

2.15 Invincible Annice (IRE) K R Burke

3.15 Bellarchi (IRE) G Tuer

4.45 Lahab G Tuer

5.20 Curious Rover (IRE) Miss K Scott P-L JAMIN

2.15 Seraphim Angel..........................................T Dascombe C LEE

2.15 Kaadi (IRE) .......................................................K R Burke

2.45 Eilean Dubh (IRE) K R Burke

3.15 Bright Thunder (IRE) K R Burke

3.45 Al Qareem (IRE) K R Burke

4.45 Animate (IRE) G Harker

5.20 Harvanna K R Burke

J MASON

2.45 Reach (IRE) M & D Easterby

4.45 Eligible (IRE) M & D Easterby

R L MOORE

2.15 Amestris M Bell

3.15 Bolsena (IRE) K Ryan

3.45 Tower Of London (IRE) A O’Brien

O MURPHY

2.15 Running Queen O Sangster

2.45 King’s Code P Evans

3.15 Zenjabeela............................................................R Varian

3.45 Giavellotto (IRE) M Botti

4.45 How Impressive (IRE) H Palmer

5.20 Jubilee Walk J Ferguson

C MURTAGH

4.45 Gincident (IRE) R Fahey

K O’NEILL

5.20 Rainyniteingeorgia (IRE) Alice Haynes

B ROBINSON

2.15 Sybaris Jewel (IRE) B Ellison

C RODRIGUEZ

2.15 Miss Lamai (IRE) K R Burke

5.20 Pilgrim D & N Barron

B SANDERSON

4.45 Bass Player (IRE) K Frost

G SANNA

5.20 Sankari (IRE) .............................................. J & S Quinn

R SCOTT

2.45 Theme Park N Tinkler

4.45 The Cookstown Cafu K Ryan

5.20 Make It Easy (IRE) N Tinkler

R SEXTON

4.45 Desert Falcon (IRE) J Camacho

K SHOEMARK

2.15 Ruby’s Profit (IRE) Dr R Newland & J Ins

3.15 Spiritual (IRE) J & T Gosden

4.15 Lead Artist J & T Gosden

4.45 Lyndon B (IRE) J & R Flint

5.20 Rogue Enforcer P Chapple-Hyam

JP SULLIVAN

2.45 Lord Protector (GER) R Carr

D TUDHOPE

2.15 Jayvee (IRE) B Ellison

2.45 Epic Poet (IRE) D O’Meara

3.45 Hamish..............................................................W Haggas

4.15 Under Siege (IRE) A Balding

4.45 Riot (IRE) D O’Meara

5.20 Midnight Affair (IRE) R Fahey

J WATSON

2.45 Theoryofeverything D O’Meara

TRAINERS

DR RICHARD NEWLAND & JAMIE INSOLE

2.15 Ruby’s Profit (IRE)

ROGER FELL & SEAN MURRAY

Kieran Shoemark

2.15 Call Me Harswell (IRE)..............................Hollie Doyle

4.45 Eldrickjones (IRE)

4.45 Hectic

CHARLIE APPLEBY

3.15 Devoted Queen

4.15 First Conquest

ANDREW BALDING

4.15 Under Siege (IRE)

5.20 Enchanting

DAVID & NICOLA BARRON

5.20 Pilgrim

RALPH BECKETT

3.15 Glimpsed

MICHAEL BELL

2.15 Amestris

MARCO BOTTI

3.45 Giavellotto (IRE)

KARL BURKE

2.15 Invincible Annice (IRE)

2.15 Kaadi (IRE)

2.15 Miss Lamai (IRE)

2.45 Eilean Dubh (IRE)

Sean D Bowen

Hollie Doyle

William Buick

William Buick

Daniel Tudhope

Hollie Doyle

Callum Rodriguez

Hollie Doyle

Ryan Moore

Oisin Murphy

Sam James

Clifford Lee

Callum Rodriguez

Clifford Lee

3.15 Bright Thunder (IRE).................................

3.45 Al Qareem (IRE)

5.20 Harvanna

5.20 Indicate (IRE)

JULIE CAMACHO

2.45 Qaasid (IRE)

4.45 Desert Falcon (IRE)

RUTH CARR

2.45 Lord Protector (GER)

JACK CHANNON

2.45 Majestic (IRE)

PETER CHAPPLE-HYAM

Clifford Lee

Clifford Lee

Clifford Lee

William Buick

David Egan

Ryan Sexton

James Sullivan

George Bass

5.20 Rogue Enforcer Kieran Shoemark

ROBERT COWELL

5.20 Ziggy’s Missile (IRE)

CLIVE COX

2.15 Magic Mild

TOM DASCOMBE

2.15 Seraphim Angel

MICHAEL DODS

Sean D Bowen

Jim Crowley

Pierre Jamin

4.45 Challet (IRE) Connor Beasley

ANN DUFFIELD

5.20 Front Gunner (IRE)...........................Connor Beasley

MICHAEL & DAVID EASTERBY

2.15 Glorious Kitty (IRE) Billy Garritty

2.45 Reach (IRE) Joanna Mason

4.45 Carolus Magnus (IRE)

Jim Crowley

4.45 Eligible (IRE) Joanna Mason

TIM EASTERBY

2.45 Barley (IRE)

John Egan

2.45 Kitsune Power (IRE) Duran Fentiman

4.45 Danzan (IRE)

David Allan

5.20 Stash The Cash (IRE) Duran Fentiman

5.20 Vince L’Amour (IRE)

BRIAN ELLISON

2.15 Jayvee (IRE)

2.15 Sybaris Jewel (IRE)

DAVID EVANS

2.45 King’s Code

DOMINIC F DAVIS

2.15 Lady Dorchester (IRE)

RICHARD FAHEY

4.15 Mystical Maria

4.45 Craven

David Allan

Daniel Tudhope

Ben Robinson

Oisin Murphy

David Egan

Billy Garritty

Billy Garritty

4.45 Gincident (IRE).................................Connor Murtagh

5.20 Midnight Affair (IRE) Daniel Tudhope

5.20 Ziggy’s Queen (IRE)

JAMES FERGUSON

5.20 Jubilee Walk Oisin Murphy

JOHN & RHYS FLINT

4.45 Lyndon B (IRE) Kieran Shoemark

KEVIN FROST

4.45 Bass Player (IRE)................................ Ben Sanderson

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN

3.15 Spiritual (IRE).................................... Kieran Shoemark

3.45 Gregory James Doyle

4.15 Lead Artist Kieran Shoemark

WILLIAM MUIR & CHRIS GRASSICK

5.20 Hedge Fund (IRE) Lewis Edmunds

WILLIAM HAGGAS

3.45 Hamish Daniel Tudhope

3.45 Naqeeb (IRE) Jim Crowley

GEOFF HARKER

4.45 Animate (IRE) Clifford Lee

ALICE HAYNES

5.20 Rainyniteingeorgia (IRE) Kieran O’Neill

JAMES HORTON

4.15 Dark Tornado (IRE) John Egan

EVE JOHNSON-HOUGHTON

2.15 Betty Clover.............................................Georgia Dobie

CHARLIE JOHNSTON

2.15 Baileys Jubilation Jason Hart

2.45 Loyal Touch (IRE) Jason Hart

2.45 Qitaal......................................................Connor Beasley

3.15 Carolina Reaper Jason Hart

DANIEL & CLAIRE KUBLER

2.45 Andaleep (IRE) William Buick

CRAIG LIDSTER

4.15 Longhaired General (IRE) Tom Eaves

WILLIE MULLINS

3.45 Vauban (FR) William Buick

AIDAN O’BRIEN

3.45 Tower Of London (IRE) Ryan Moore

DAVID O’MEARA

2.45 Epic Poet (IRE) Daniel Tudhope

2.45 Stressfree (FR) Hollie Doyle

2.45 Theoryofeverything Jason Watson

4.45 Riot (IRE) Daniel Tudhope

HUGO PALMER

2.15 It Ain’t Two William Buick

4.45 How Impressive (IRE)...........................Oisin Murphy

JOHN & SEAN QUINN

4.45 Red Mirage (IRE) James Doyle

4.45 Tropez Power (IRE) Jason Hart

5.20 Master Of My Fate (IRE)...........................Jason Hart

5.20 Sankari (IRE) Gianluca Sanna

KEVIN RYAN

3.15 Bolsena (IRE) Ryan Moore

4.45 The Cookstown Cafu Rowan Scott

5.20 Irish Nectar James Doyle

5.20 Vantheman (IRE) Tom Eaves

OLLIE SANGSTER

2.15 Running Queen Oisin Murphy

KATIE SCOTT

5.20 Curious Rover (IRE) Sam James

NIGEL TINKLER

2.45 Theme Park Rowan Scott

4.45 Another Investment (IRE) Lewis Edmunds

5.20 Make It Easy (IRE) Rowan Scott

GRANT TUER

3.15 Bellarchi (IRE) Sam James

4.45 Lahab..............................................................Sam James

GEMMA TUTTY

4.45 Al Marmar (IRE) Laura Coughlan

ROGER VARIAN

2.45 Botanical (IRE).........................................James Doyle

3.15 True Cyan (IRE) James Doyle

Billy Garritty

3.15 Zenjabeela Oisin Murphy

A WINTER’S TALE:

WHAT IS NEW AT YORK THIS SEASON?

A LOT OF WORK HAS GONE INTO THE SOUTHERN END DEVELOPMENT (SEE P46-47), HOWEVER THE RACECOURSE TEAMS HAVE BEEN BUSY ELSEWHERE…..

WINE & CHEESE BAR

EDWARDIAN WEIGHING ROOM

Since 2015, this one-time hub of the racing operation has been a popular destination for racegoers who want to combine a little nostalgia with their drinks. This winter, a Wine & Cheese Bar has been added. Speaking about the new treats, the head of our food operation, Kevin Pinnington said: “People were always telling me how much they liked the old wine & cheese cellar, then doing our stock take, I realised we had some really lovely wines that were effectively bin-ends because we didn’t have enough bottles to offer them on the main wine list. So, this new bar is a bit of a “back to the future” as it’s a way to let County Stand badgeholders try them by the glass, combined with some traditional favourites. Add in a selection of carefully chosen Yorkshire cheeses plus some cold meats and we hope people will enjoy it.”

KNAVESMIRE STAND

The high class action on the track is clearly seen from the steppings and boxes of this stand, however the PA system was showing its age. A major investment should mean that the commentators can now better add to the drama and let you know what price your winning bets were returned at As with any new technology, it might take a few meetings to settle in, so please help us by sharing your experience with the team on the ground.

ALCOVES BAR

GIMCRACK STAND

Another County Stand area, that once discovered is much loved, has benefited from a winter refurbishment. Lighter and brighter, check out the extended range of Tanqueray gins, offered with premium Schweppes tonics.

MULTIPLE BARS

The new Bar in the Roberto Pavilion should speed up drinks service in that area but we’ve also added even more fast tills, there are nearly 250 around the site. Not to mention thirty new under the bar fridges.

OUT OF SIGHT:

Every winter a whole host of “out of sight work” is completed. The investment in these infrastructure projects keeps the racecourse functioning on the busy days This year the pumps in the Ebor Stand were replaced and drainage works undertaken outside the Gimcrack Stand.

About a mile from the track is the working home of Head Gardener, Zak Rafferty A regular winner of Yorkshire in Bloom Awards, the Victorian Greenhouse has benefited from major refurbishment.

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

• 17 2 1

Equine Welfare Investment

£2,000,000 management of 10 hectares of racing surface

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

• 2 horse ambulances

Equine Expertise 365-day

• 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

Leanne Aspery Stables Manager

British Racing

British Racing

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

• All licenced participants, including racecourses are required to meet BHA regulation standards in respect equi equi

£2.3million

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

£2.3million

Fact Checker

British racing has launched a website to provide facts, educate and confront the tough questions head on. See the sports answers here: horsepwr.co.uk Purpose. Welfare. Responsibility. That’s HorsePWR.

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 to rehome and retrain thoroughbreds in their retirement

Over

£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

Emma Patterson Stableside Manager Sarah Culshaw

FAVOURITES THEREARE HERE NO

British racing is the biggest investor in equine health and welfare in this country. Over the last 20 years more than £47m has been spent on advancing veterinary science, research, education and welfare initiatives

This work benefits every breed of horse. To find out more visit horsepwr.co.uk

Race 1 2.00 1m

1 Marsh Benham (IRE) 9-13

Darvel (IRE) 9-11

Serious Look (IRE) 9-10

Amathus (IRE) 9-8

9 Unsung Hero (IRE) 9-8

10 French Martini (FR) 9-8

11 Johnjay (GB) 9-7

12 Gavi di Gavi (IRE) 9-5

13 Baikal (GB) 9-4

Race 3 3.00 6f 1 Carderock (IRE) 9-7 2 Deauville Blue (FR) 9-7 3 Defence Missile (IRE) 9-7 4 Diligently (GB) 9-7 5 Goodwood Mogul (GB) 9-7 6 Haazeez (IRE) 9-7

7 Jouncy (GB) 9-7

8 Khafiz (IRE) 9-7

9 King of Bears (IRE) 9-7

10 Middleton View (IRE) 9-7

11 Mirabeau (GB) 9-7

12 Moonjid (GB) 9-7

Mr Chaplin (GB) 9-7

Muy Muy Loco (IRE) 9-7

Organ (GB) 9-7

Pappa Louis (GB) 9-7

Valsharah (IRE) 9-7

Wild Clary (IRE) 9-7

NEWBURY

Jarraaf (GB) 9-11

Alshimali (IRE) 9-4

Ash Wednesday (GB) 9-4 4 Bullet Point (GB) 9-4 5 Ever Driven (IRE) 9-4 6 Germanic (IRE) 9-4 7 Glam Squad (IRE) 9-4 8 Monkey Island (GB) 9-4 9 Mount Teide (IRE) 9-4 10 Perennial (GB) 9-4

Sarmiento Power (IRE) 9-4

Sheila’s Paradise (GB) 9-4

Stanage (GB) 9-4

Ten Pounds (IRE) 9-4

Zenzic (GB) 9-4

Al Kuthban (IRE) 8-13

Sighter (GB) 9-4

10 Kapparis Kid (GB) 9-3

11 Want Want (IRE) 9-3

12 Havana Touch (GB) 9-0

13 Berry Clever (GB) 9-0

(IRE) 9-7

6 Prince Iago (GB) 9-7

7 Raja Raja (GB) 9-7

8 Rhetorical (GB) 9-7

9 Trouville (IRE) 9-7

10 Cosmos Artist (GB) 9-2 11 Place of Safety (IRE) 9-2 12 Sapphire Sirocco (GB) 9-2

Race 7 5.10 1m 2f

1 Easy Dancer (GB) 9-10

2 Monsieur Melee (GB) 9-10

3 Laura Bay (IRE) 9-9

4 Valadero (IRE) 9-8

5 Papagei (GB) 9-8

6 Show Me A Hero (IRE) 9-8

7 Albert Lasker (IRE) 9-6

8 Make A Scene (IRE) 9-4

9 Myna (IRE) 9-3

10 Forest Hills (IRE) 9-3

11 Morindoo (GB) 9-0

12 Niloufar (GB) 8-13

13 Sneaky Blinder (FR) 8-12

Race 8 5.40 1m 4f

1 Western Stars (FR) 9-11

2 Destinado (GB) 9-10

3 Waxing Gibbous (GB) 9-9

4 Raintown (IRE) 9-7

5 Lunar Jet (GB) 9-6

6 Naasma (IRE) 9-6

7 Militry Decoration (IRE) 9-5

8 Lunar Shadow (GB) 9-5

9 Capstan (GB) 9-5

10 Cherryhawk (GB) 9-4

11 Mrs Twig (IRE) 9-3

12 Rose Donnelly (GB) 9-1

The Sky Bet Ebor Festival

Wednesday 21 –Saturday 24 August

Runners & Riders

The Clipper EBF Marygate

Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 5f

Race Type: Listed

Prize Money: £70,000

Age: 2f

Stalls: Centre

We start with a Listed race over the shortest trip in UK racing, five furlongs. It is part of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, being the development tier of the four categories; Listed, Group 3, Group 2 and Group 1.

This race is for those that are registered with the European Breeders’ Fund. This means that the horses sire is registered in Europe with the EBF, which is a scheme to encourage the best in bloodstock breeding in Europe.

Strong performers will be watched closely as they progress, previous year’s winners have gone on to win the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Sky Bet Lowther at our own Ebor Festival.

This early in their career, your selection comes down to a choice of the two “p”s, pedigree or pin.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: GOT TO LOVE A GREY

Trainer: Karl Burke

Jockey: Sam James

Age/Weight: 2-9-0

Runners: 9 SP: 5/2

In a red-hot renewal, it was Got To Love A Grey who emerged victorious for Karl Burke. Noticeably strong in the market, she kept on well inside the final furlong to hold stablemate, Dorothy Lawrence.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 57.40s

Course Record: 57.11s by Big Time Baby (20-Aug-16)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (19-24): K R Burke (20 wins from 185 runners, 11%) runs INVINCIBLE ANNICE and KAADI and MISS LAMAI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (6 wins from 47 runners, 13%) runs

and

and

Fancy That: K R Burke won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs INVINCIBLE ANNICE and KAADI and MISS LAMAI today. Longest Traveller: RUNNING QUEEN trained by O Sangster, Marlborough, 212 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 15th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

Lily Agnes winner Seraphim Angel should be on the premises if repeating the effort on this more conventional track. However, Karl Burke fields a strong hand in his bid for a third consecutive victory in this race, with MISS LAMAI rated the pick of his three entrants after an eyecatching winning debut at Thirsk. Her stablemate Kaadi also impressed when landing a novice at Windsor, while Invincible Annice is another Burke runner sure to be wiser after her Pontefract introduction.

MISS LAMAI

SERAPHIM ANGEL

The Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies’ Stakes

1 Amestris (GB) (30)

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Vashti

Owner: Mrs B Green and Mrs Michael Bell

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Non-Runner (SelfCert (BadScope))

2

Baileys Jubilation (GB) (12)

Distance: 5f Race Type: Listed

2f

(57.2) (1)

Jockey: Non Runner

Form: 2

Breeder: Bickmarsh Stud

(15)

B f Oasis Dream - Baileys Jubilee Jockey: Jason Hart

Owner: Baileys Horse Feeds (F H Nash Ltd)

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Form: 4

Breeder: G. R. Bailey Ltd

Foaled 31 Jan. Half-sister to Nigel Nott, won five times at 5f and 6f Finished 3l behind Mountain Breeze when fourth of 10 at 25-1 on her racecourse debut at Newmarket over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 16-1

3

Betty Clover (GB) (12)

(57.2) (5)

Gr f Time Test - Reprieval (FR) Jockey: Georgia Dobie

Owner: Miss E. Johnson Houghton

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Form: 12 D BF

Breeder: Eve Johnson Houghton

Foaled 8 Feb. Half-sister to Another Thought, won at 6f A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Running Queen when second of 7 at 5-2jt-fav on her latest outing at Salisbury over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 12-1

4 Call Me Harswell (IRE) (11)

B or Br f Soldier’s Call - Libiamo (IRE)

Owner: Harswell Thoroughbred Racing I

Trainer: Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton

(14)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Form: 31 D

Breeder: Tara Stud

Foaled 5 Feb. Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 11-2 at Beverley over 5f (good to soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Larchill Lass by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 33-1

5 Glorious Kitty (IRE) (-)

B f Cotai Glory - Destiny’s Kitten (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park & South Bank Racing

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Jockey: Billy Garritty

Form: Breeder: Mr P. Turley

Foaled 24 Apr Half-sister to Dontspoilasale, won at 5f Official BHA Rating - SP: 33-1

6 Invincible Annice (IRE) (16)

B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mokhtarah (IRE)

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Jockey: Sam James

Form: 2 BF Breeder: Saoirse Trading & Irish National Stud

Foaled 19 Mar. Dam unraced. Beaten 1 1/4l by Francisco’s Piece when second of 5 at 6-5fav on her racecourse debut at Pontefract over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 16-1

7 It Ain’t Two (GB) (30)

B f Calyx - Usra (IRE)

Owner: Ms Diamond & Owen Promotions Ltd

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 1 D

Breeder: Crypto Bloodstock

Foaled 16 Feb. Half-sister to Balon D’or, won at 5f A winner at 18-1 at Newmarket over 5f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Amestris by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 5-1

8

Jayvee (IRE) (22)

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Golden Salute (IRE)

Owner: Medallion Racing

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

(57.2) (7)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 1 D

Breeder: Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers

Foaled 2 Mar Half-sister to Gotta Skedaddle, won at 6f A winner at 16-1 at Beverley over 5f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Larchill Lass by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 16-1

9

Kaadi (IRE) (25)

(57.2) (13)

B f Soldier’s Call - Ruby Girl (IRE) Jockey: Clifford Lee

Owner: Mr Abdulrazaq Mohamdi & Mrs E Burke

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Form: 21 D Breeder: Brian Miller

Foaled 10 Mar Half-sister to Vandad, won twice at 5f Won on her latest outing when 13-8fav at Windsor over 5f (good) last month, beating Woodhay Whisper by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 12-1

10

Lady Dorchester (IRE) (16)

(57.2) (8)

Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Lady Kermit (IRE) Jockey: David Egan

Owner: Amo Racing Limited & Giselle de Aguiar

Trainer: Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn Form: 44533

Breeder: Grangemore Stud & Cavalier Bloodstock

Foaled 22 Mar Yet to place in five starts. Third of 7 behind Ruby’s Profit beaten 3 1/2l at 12-1 on her latest outing at Kempton over 5f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 33-1

11

Magic Mild (GB) (30)

B f Havana Grey - Enough’s Enough

Owner: Jayar Investments

Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

Jim Crowley

3

Whitsbury Manor Stud

Foaled 14 Feb. Dam unraced. Third of 13 behind It Ain’t Two beaten 1l at 9-2 on her racecourse debut at Newmarket over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 8-1

12 Miss Lamai (IRE) (27)

(57.2) (9)

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Tough Spirit (IRE) Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Owner: Mr C. R. Hirst

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Form: 1 D

Breeder: Denis McDonnell

Foaled 19 Mar. Half-sister to Seismic Spirit, won three times at 6f. A winner at 6-1 at Thirsk over 5f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Naana’s Diamond by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 12-1

13 Ruby’s Profit (IRE) (16)

B f Profitable (IRE) - Breedj (IRE)

Owner: Sas Logistics Contracts Ltd

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

Form: 1 D

Breeder: Mylestown Farms Ltd

Foaled 10 Feb. Half-sister to Miss Power, won three times at 5f A winner at 10-1 at Kempton over 5f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Lucid by 2 1/4l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 6-1

14

Running Queen (GB) (12)

B f Kingman - Farmah (USA)

Owner: Mr D. P. Howden

Trainer: Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 41 D

Breeder: Mr & Mrs David Howden

Foaled 25 Feb. Half-sister to Momarasa, won three times at 1m and 1m 1f. A winner at 10-3 at Salisbury over 5f (soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Betty Clover by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 4-1

15

Seraphim Angel (GB) (9)

Br f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Silvery Blue

Owner: Mr Russell Jones & Partner

Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Lambourn

(57.2) (3)

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin

41 D

Breeder: Mrs Mary Taylor and James F. Taylor

8 Mar Dam won at 6f A winner at 11-2 at Chester over 5f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Flicka’s Girl by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 5-1

16 Sybaris Jewel (IRE) (11)

B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Malakite (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. Boyle

Jockey: Ben Robinson

Mr Frank Fahy

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Form: 3

Foaled 10 Feb. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Third of 12 behind Call Me Harswell beaten 1 3/4l at 9-1 on her racecourse debut at Beverley over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 33-1

Foaled

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn by No 10

PROBABLE S.P.’S

4-1 Running Queen (GB), 5-1 It Ain’t Two (GB), Seraphim Angel (GB), 6-1

Kaadi

Miss Lamai

16-1 Baileys Jubilation

Dorchester

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st

FIRST RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a representative of Clipper.

Clipper have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race

Largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe – York Minster – This massive Gothic cathedral took 250 years to build, from 1220 till its consecration in 1472

and yes, there is a choice of mushy peas or curry sauce.

Ruby’s Profit (IRE), 8-1 Magic Mild (GB), 12-1 Betty Clover (GB),

(IRE),

(IRE),

(GB), Invincible Annice (IRE), Jayvee (IRE), 33-1 Call Me Harswell (IRE), Glorious Kitty (IRE), Lady

(IRE), Sybaris Jewel (IRE)

AN AFTERNOON AT THE RACES

WITH ADELE MULRENNAN

York Racecourse are delighted to announce that Adele Mulrennan former jockey and now a regular on ITV will be hosting a special afternoon at the Races on Friday 14th June.

Based in a box with a view of the track, your afternoon will include:

• Adele “marking your card”

• Q&A session

• Accompanied trip to the Parade Ring

• Table for the day

• A two-course hot luncheon

• Afternoon tea

• Badge, car park label, racecard

• Cash Bar

All for £170 (inclusive of vat) To book this exclusive event, call the team on 01904 638971.

Join us this June for the 53rd Macmillan Charity Raceday at York Racecourse. This

The auction will close at 5.15pm on Saturday 15

Handicap Stakes One Mile About Two Furlongs (2,000 metres)

1 Sweet Reward (IRE) (13)

B g Acclamation - Dangle (IRE) (Desert Style (IRE))

Owner: Old Stoic Racing Club & Partner

Trainer: Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn

2 Aikhal (IRE) (91)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Diamond Fields (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Owner: Mr J. A. Osborne

Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

3 Mustazeed (IRE) (188)

Br g Territories (IRE) - Mejala (IRE) (Red Ransom (USA))

Owner: Newmarket Racing Club HQiii

Trainer: Harry Eustace, Newmarket

4 Defence of Fort (IRE) (281)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Signs And Signals (IRE) (Kodiac)

Owner: Mr P. W. Chapple-Hyam

Trainer: Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

5 Valiabad (FR) (250)

Ch g Siyouni (FR) - Valdiyana (FR) (Sinndar (IRE))

Owner: Mr Michael Watt and Mr Brett Watkins

Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn

6 Glam de Vega (IRE) (640)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Glamorous Approach (IRE) (New Approach (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

7 High Fibre (IRE) (370)

B g Vadamos (FR) - Multi Grain (Sir Percy)

Owner: G C Stevens and Mrs C Fry

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe

8 Cracksking (GB) (27)

Ch g Frankel - Calyxa (Pivotal)

Owner: Alison Swinburn and Mark Sartori

Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket

9 Gallant Lion (GB) (27)

1m 2f

Silvestre De Sousa

52/11/-

Ballylinch Stud

Jamie Spencer

6361/2/6Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd

9-5 (59.4) (3)

Daniel Muscutt

42421-5 D

Gestut Haus Ittlingen

9-4 (59.0) (14)

Ro g Roaring Lion (USA) - Lysanda (GER) (Lando (GER)) Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Owner: GL Racing

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

11150-3 CD BF

The Lysanda Partnership

B g Intello (GER) - Winter Fashion (FR) (Kendor (FR))

Owner: Mr Clive Washbourn

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Magen’s Star (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Peter Oppenheimer & Constellation

Trainer: Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

Ch g Frankel - Belle Josephine (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd

Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Rip Van Music (IRE) (Rip Van Winkle (IRE))

Elizabeth Gifford and Bernice Walter

Stuart Kittow, Cullompton

Br f Muhaarar - Sharqeyih (Shamardal (USA))

Owner: Mr G.R.Smith

Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Moonlit Cloud (GB) (11)

B m Sea The Moon (GER) - Apple Blossom (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) (in 5lb ex) Jockey: Liam Keniry

Owner: Mrs L. A. Ivory

Trainer: Dean Ivory, Radlett Form: 5-50261 D

Dr A. Gillespie

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15...........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Hood worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 13. Running for the first time since Gelding No 6. STEWARDS NOTE

HIGH FIBRE: Following its run on 13/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free early. PROBABLE S.P.’S 4-1 Glam de Vega (IRE), 9-2 Gallant Lion (GB), 5-1 Cracksking (GB), 7-1 Hosanna Power (IRE), 8-1 Defence of Fort (IRE), 10-1 Mustazeed (IRE), Valiabad (FR), 12-1 Moonlit Cloud (GB), 14-1 Sweet Reward (IRE), 16-1 High Fibre (IRE), 25-1 Winter Reprise (FR), 33-1 Aikhal (IRE), Monteria (IRE), 50-1 Enthrallment (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY

1st £18900 2nd £8872 3rd £4438 4th £2219

2nd Race 2.45

The Knights Solicitors Stakes

One Mile, Two Furlongs About 88 Yards (2,000 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 1m 2f

Race Type: Handicap Rating:

Prize Money: £50,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Inside Rail

This is the first handicap of the afternoon. 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.

The best will be the highest rated horses, Epic Poet, here, so will carry top weight.

Use the Press Selections Board by the Winners Enclosure to guide you or give you someone to blame

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: MARHABA THE CHAMP

Trainer: Kevin Ryan

Jockey: William Buick

Age/Weight: 4-8-13

Runners: 13 SP: 10/1

William Buick positioned his mount in the midfield, giving him a clear view of the field. The pair travelled strongly before laying down a winning challenge to Marie’s Diamond to win by a neck.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 8.20s

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

Leading course trainer (19-24): D O’Meara (27 wins from 384 runners, 7%) runs EPIC POET and STRESSFREE and THEORYOFEVERYTHING

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (9 wins from 50 runners, 18%) runs EPIC

and STRESSFREE and THEORYOFEVERYTHING

Weightwatcher: KITSUNE POWER won off a handicap mark of 91, his rating is now down 12lb to 79 Longest Traveller: KING’S CODE trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 207 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 15th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

A six-length winner at Hamilton when last seen, BOTANICAL progressed very nicely during his three-year-old campaign and could be hard to beat if he picks up where he left off A 10lb higher mark obviously complicates the matter and the likes of the consistent Majestic, Loyal Touch and Stressfree could all exploit any weakness shown by the Roger Varian-trained selection. A winner over C&D last summer, Andaleep is also dangerous to underestimate, despite running off 5lb higher

BOTANICAL

MAJESTIC

The Knights Solicitors Stakes

1 Epic Poet (IRE) (230)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Sagaciously (IRE)

Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Distance: 1m 2f

Race Type: Handicap (81-100)

Prize Money: £50,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Inside Rail

(kgs) Draw

5 9-9 (61.2) (10)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 322/600- D

Breeder: George Kent

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good to soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Astro King at 100-1 when 22nd of 34 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good to firm) in September last year Having his first run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 25-1

2 Botanical (IRE) (228)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Bloomfield (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

4 9-8 (60.8) (2)

Jockey: James Doyle

Form: 21231Breeder: John Connaughton

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 11-10fav at Hamilton over 1m 1f (soft) in October last year, beating Mr Professor by 6l. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 7-2

3

Lord Protector (GER) (25)

B or Br g Pastorius (GER) - Lady Jacamira (GER)

Owner: The Beer Stalkers & Ruth Carr

Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington

(9)

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 21600-0 D

Breeder: Gestut Karlshof

Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Well beaten at 33-1 behind Bolster when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 33-1

4

Theoryofeverything (GB)

Gr g Frankel - Persuasive (IRE)

Owner: Gallop Racing

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

(13) 4 9-3 (58.5) (4)

Jockey: Jason Watson

Form: 0303-45 BF

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 6l behind Liberty Lane when fifth of 13 at 9-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 7-1

5 King’s Code (GB) (13)

B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Polygon (USA)

Owner: Eric Griffiths & P D Evans

Trainer: David Evans, Abergavenny

(1)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 311400

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from firm to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Liberty Lane at 33-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 16-1

6 Majestic (IRE) (13)

B g Conduit (IRE) - Grevillea (IRE)

Owner: Mr N. J. Hitchins

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

(7)

Jockey: George Bass (3)

Form: 4044-54

Breeder: Mr & Mrs Nick Hitchins

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4l behind Liberty Lane when fourth of 13 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 8-1

7

Andaleep (IRE) (49)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Oriental Magic (GER)

Owner: Mr James Finch

Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn

(12)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 015133 CD

Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

Has won 11 races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Third of 14 behind Inspiritus beaten 1 1/2l at 22-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f in March. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 16-1

8

Eilean Dubh (IRE) (13)

B g Vadamos (FR) - Kenwana (FR)

Owner: Pau - Perth Partnership

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

9-0 (57.2) (5)

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 0000-06 C

Breeder: NBB Consultant/DeMoubray Sarl

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 3l behind Titan Rock when sixth of 14 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 12-1

Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Reach (IRE) (266)

B m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ameliorate (IRE)

Owner: Amity Finance Racing

8-12 (56.2) (13)

Jockey: Joanna Mason

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Form: 041101- CD Breeder: Linacre Stud Partnership

She has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground. A winner at 4-1 over this course and distance (good to firm) on her latest outing in August last year, beating Sisyphus Strength by a neck. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 8-1

10

Stressfree (FR) (29)

Ch g Anodin (IRE) - Gwenseb (FR)

Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

8-11 (55.8) (11)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Form: 0421-24 D BF Breeder: Wertheimer & Frere

Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 10l behind Maxi King when fourth of 8 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (heavy) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 14-1

11

Qitaal (GB) (13)

Ch g Iffraaj - Qaafeya (IRE)

Owner: Johnston Racing Ltd & King for a Day

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

5 8-10 (55.3) (6)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

31/6/-162 D

Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten a neck by Maghlaak when second of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 12-1

12

Loyal Touch (IRE)

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Devoted To You (IRE)

Owner: Johnston Racing Ltd

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

(8) 4 8-10 (55.3) (3)

Jason Hart

66-0122 D

Barronstown Stud

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Tony Montana when second of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 85 (+2) SP: 8-1

13

Qaasid

(IRE) (27)

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Nisriyna (IRE)

Owner: Mr Martin Hughes

Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

David Egan

2-00001 D Breeder: Swordlestown Little

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 3f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 28-1 at Newbury over 1m 2f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Sweet Reward by 1l. Official BHA Rating 84

14

Theme Park (GB) (14)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Queen’s Prize

Owner: Martin Webb Racing

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Jockey: Rowan Scott

Form: 36026-0

Breeder: Queen Elizabeth II

A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Akkadian Thunder at 7-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 25-1

15 Kitsune Power (IRE) (29)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Fire Heroine (USA)

Owner: Reality Partnerships XV

Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form: 30005-0 D

Breeder: Stuart Mcphee Bloodstock Ltd

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Maxi King when last of 8 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 33-1

16

Barley (IRE) (15)

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Cornakill (USA)

Owner: Reality Partnerships

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

5 8-4 (52.6) (14)

Jockey: John Egan

Form: 00626-3

Breeder: Mr Norman Orminston

Successful twice at 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago Third of 6 behind Baryshnikov beaten 2 1/2l at 12-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 12-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10, 16. Blinkers worn by No 15

Visor worn by No 5, 8, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 7.

STEWARDS NOTE

STRESSFREE: Following its run on 18/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure. PROBABLE S.P.’S

7-2 Botanical (IRE), 7-1 Theoryofeverything (GB), 8-1 Majestic (IRE), Reach (IRE), Loyal Touch (IRE), 10-1 Qaasid (IRE), 12-1 Eilean Dubh (IRE), Qitaal (GB), Barley (IRE), 14-1 Stressfree (FR), 16-1 King’s Code (GB), Andaleep (IRE), 25-1 Epic Poet (IRE), Theme Park (GB), 33-1 Lord Protector (GER), Kitsune Power (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

SECOND RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Tim Cross, Partner of Knights.

Knights Solicitors have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race

HBLB PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £712,916 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd March to 23rd June 2024.

TOP JOCKEY AT YORK

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 acclaimed Living North Trophy, as well as £2,500, to celebrate their achievement

Clarendon House started the day off with a bang for Tom Marquand, who moved into a clear lead of the 2024 Living North Top Jockey championship.

Living North Top Jockey 2023: William Buick

THE PLAN IS ON TRACK

Southern End Development

Regular visitors to the Knavesmire will have seen the ongoing investment in the facilities for horses, participants and racegoers at York. This commitment to improve the experience of racing at York continues with the focus being the area that lies to the south of the Knavesmire Stand and behind the Bustardthorpe Stand.

As you can see a multi-million pound project to improve this area for Grandstand & Paddock racegoers is already well underway

The Roberto Pavilion is open for this meeting, providing a fast - serve bar, a fish & chip shop and a cocktail/Pimms bar Plus, tote & William Hill outlets.

By the time of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival in August, the Churchill Tyres Lawn and Canopy will be a great spot to relax and enjoy the food outlets and improved Theakston Bar that will flank it. A state of the art William Hill betting shop will reopen, with a new block of toilets.

In keeping with the Green Knavesmire 300 commitment, a host of sustainability features have been embedded; a living roof, rainwater harvesting and solar panels being examples. That is why there are a few changes to the Southern End today. If you are looking for a pint of Ebor IPA, you can now find it on the Dayjur Bar on the mezzanine floor of the Knavesmire Stand.

THE HIGHLIGHTS ARE:

• Refurbishing the structure of the 1913 Bustardthorpe Stand viewing steppings, open for use today.

• A new, single storey, fast serve Roberto Pavilion that includes a fast- serve bar, a fish & chip shop as well as a Pimms/Cocktail bar. Open for use today.

• Replacing and extending the existing single-storey extension to the rear of the Bustardthorpe Stand creating a new, bigger Theakston Bar and William Hill betting shop.

• Creating two new racegoer lawns with an overarching canopy similar to that covering the John Carr Terrace.

• Additional toilet, catering and betting facilities.

• Improved arrival experience, including feature gates that remember owner-breeder, Reg Bond and improved accessibility

• Sustainability embedded into the development such as solar panels, green roofs and sustainable water provision, as the venue delivers on its Green Knavesmire 300 pledge.

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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 plus £2,500 for the stable to share and a Christmas Party here at York in December.

Bluestocking took the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Middleton in impressive fashion to put Ralph Beckett one of 14 trainers on one win after day two’s proceedings.

2023 Champion: Richard Fahey

3.15

The Sky Bet Fillies’ Stakes

(Registered as The Michael Seely Memorial Fillies’ Stakes) (Listed Race)

About One Mile (1,500 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 1m

Race Type: Listed

Prize Money: £70,000

Age: 3f

Stalls: Inside Rail

Our second Listed race of the day, and remember Listed status gives an indication of the top-drawer potential of the runners. In the spirit of creating opportunities for different types of horse, this race has been planned especially to cater for three-year-old only fillies. As this year’s crop are yet to taste big time glory, it is level weights.

An in-form jockey could be the best way of spotting the eventual winner, check the stats table

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: SOUNDS OF HEAVEN

Trainer: Mrs John Harrington

Jockey: Ronan Whelan

Age/Weight: 3-9-2

Runners: 8 SP: 14/1

Irish raider, Sounds Of Heaven, got the better of a tight three-way go with Queen For You and Silver Lady in what was an exhilarating finish.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 35.60s

Course Record: 1m 34.35s by Croupier (18-May-23)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (19-24): J & T Gosden (25 wins from 112 runners, 22%) runs SPIRITUAL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (6 wins from 47 runners, 13%) runs BRIGHT

Longest Traveller: GLIMPSED trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 15th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

The unbeaten DEVOTED QUEEN has shown versatility in her two previous starts and although she made hard work of landing a conditions race at Kempton last month, the daughter of Kingman displayed a willingness to dig deep in the closing stages. That was her first try over a mile and she can progress further back on turf with a hood added. Bright Thunder impressed on debut at Haydock and is another must for the shortlist, while Nell Gwyn fourth True Cyan has to enter calculations too.

DEVOTED QUEEN

The Sky Bet Fillies’ Stakes (Registered as The Michael Seely Memorial Fillies’ Stakes)

1 Bellarchi (IRE) (6)

Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Drop Dead Gorgeous (FR)

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

9-2 (58.1) (4)

Jockey: Sam James

Form: 56-3121 D

Breeder: C. Marnane

Winner of five races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather A winner at 8-1 at Ascot over 1m (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Rose Prick by 3/4l. Has also won at Southwell this season. Official BHA Rating 87 (+4) SP: 7-1

2 Bolsena (IRE) (30)

9-2 (58.1) (9)

B f Kingman - Reem Three Jockey: Ryan Moore

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Form: 25-51 D

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

A winner at 6-1 at Newmarket over 1m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Mallavelly by 3l. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 7-1

3

Bright Thunder (IRE) (20)

B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Purplest

Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum

9-2

(8)

Clifford Lee

Breeder: Ennistown Stud

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Form: 1 D

Half-sister to Iconic Moment, won three times at 7f A winner at 10-3 at Haydock over 1m (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Takes Time by 5l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 10-1

4 Carolina Reaper (GB) (12)

(1)

B f Too Darn Hot - Dark Promise Jockey: Jason Hart

Owner: Gallop Racing

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham Form: 61516-0

Breeder: Lordship Stud

Successful twice at 7f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Friendly Soul when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 95 (-2) SP: 25-1

5 Devoted Queen (GB) (41)

9-2 (58.1) (5)

B f Kingman - Fintry (IRE) Jockey: William Buick

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Form: 1-1 D

Breeder: Godolphin

Successful at 7f and 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather Won on her latest outing when 1-2fav at Kempton over 1m last month, beating Marcella by a neck. She is wearing a hood for the first time Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 9-4

6 Glimpsed (GB) (195)

Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Look So

Owner: Mr J. H. Richmond-Watson

(3)

Hollie Doyle

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Form: 16Breeder: Lawn Stud

A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 12l behind Regal Jubilee when sixth of 12 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (heavy) in November last year Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 16-1

7 Spiritual (IRE) (30)

B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Wild Irish Rose (IRE)

Owner: Mr George Strawbridge Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

9

Zenjabeela (GB) (231) 9-2 (58.1) (7)

B f Too Darn Hot - Sellsabeel (FR)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 3115-

Breeder: Essafinaat UK Ltd

Successful twice at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Carla’s Way when fifth of 6 at 18-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) in September last year. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 8-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS

Hood worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 7. STEWARDS NOTE

SPIRITUAL: Following its run on 17/4/2024 it was reported that the horse became unbalanced in the dip PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-4 Devoted Queen (GB), 7-2 True Cyan (IRE), 7-1 Bellarchi (IRE), Bolsena (IRE), 8-1 Spiritual (IRE), Zenjabeela (GB), 10-1 Bright Thunder (IRE), 16-1 Glimpsed (GB), 25-1 Carolina Reaper (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

THIRD RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR.

Sky Bet have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £100 to the winning groom.

The York Race Committee wishes to offer special thanks to the Trustees of the British European Breeder’s Fund for their generous support of 22 races, spread across the seventeen-day York season.

THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YORK

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The Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes

Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Trainer: K. R. Burke

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Trainer: Marco Botti

Jockey: James Doyle Trainer: John & Thady Gosden

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: William Haggas

Jockey: Jim Crowley Trainer: William Haggas

Jockey: William Buick Trainer: W. P. Mullins

The Boodles Yorkshire Cup FACT FILE:

Distance

One mile, five furlongs abt 188yds (2,770 metres)

Prize money

£180,000

WHEN DID THE RACE BEGIN? WHY IS IT SPECIAL?

It had been intended to launch a new two mile handicap in 1926, but racing was cancelled because of the General Strike and so it began 12 months later. After the war it became a Conditions race and in 1966 the distance was reduced to one mile and six furlongs. In 1971 it achieved Group 2 status.

The Boodles Yorkshire Cup is the first of the major stayers’ Cup events, what you might term the “Grand Slam”. It pits the established stars against the young pretenders. The status of the race is such that it forms the opening leg of the Long Distance Championship category of the QIPCO British Champions Series.

Stradivarius

In this case anyway, as Ardross, winner in 1981 and 1982, was the first thoroughbred to claim two Boodles Yorkshire Cups.

The previous winner, Stradivarius, make history and became only the second back-to-back winner of the race in 2018 and 2019

Stradivarius returned in 2022 to make it a famous hattrick of wins.

A POT OF GOLD? NOT SO FAST

Incredibly, given Irish success in almost every sphere of modern horse racing, this race has always eluded raiders from the Emerald Isle Southern France pushed Stradivarius all the way in 2019, but apart from that, their best effort in the last decade was from the then Thomas Carmody-trained Royal Diamond who finished third to Glen’s Diamond in 2013. This year Ireland arrives with another strong hand, can Tower Of London or Vauban provide an Irish winner for the roll of honour

Ardross

LEADING TRAINERS?

The legendary Cecil Boyd-Rochfort bagged seven victories in a career that spanned four decades – The Scout II (1931), Kingstone (1945), Premonition (1954), Dickens (1960), Sagacity (1962), Raise You Ten (1964), and Apprentice (1965). Saeed bin Suroor and Sir Michael Stoute both have trained five winners, after the latter’s Royal success of Dartmouth in 2017 Clarehaven stables, operated by John & Thady Gosden, has three successes in the race thanks to the great Stradivarius and today it falls to Gregory to fly their Clarehaven flag.

LEADING RIDER?

The late Lester Piggott has eight wins - Pandofell (1961), Aunt Edith (1966), Knockroe (1972), Bruni (1976), Bright Finish (1977), Noble Saint (1980) and Ardross (1981, 1982). Frankie Dettori gave a good account with six winners – Arzanni (1991), Kayf Tara (2000), Marienbard (2001), Mamool (2003) & Stradivarius (2018, 2019 & 2022). Of the current crop Ryan Moore could add a fourth win to his name should Tower Of London come home the winner

HOW DO YORKSHIRE STABLES FIGURE?

Plenty of local winners down the years with both the Peacock and Elsey families making their mark. Middleham-based Harry Peacock and his son Dick both saddled a winner, as did the legendary Malton trainer Captain Charles Elsey, followed later by his son Bill. In more modern times Zindabad landed the spoils for Middleham trainer Mark Johnston in 2002 as did Glen’s Diamond for 3000 man, Richard Fahey in 2013, whilst Clever Cookie kept the Yorkshire end up with victory for Peter Niven.

But there could not be a more local winner than Templestow who took the very first running in 1927, for he carried the colours of Colonel Hugh Stobart, a former Steward at York who lived at nearby Middlethorpe Hall, now a popular resting place for owners and racegoers alike.

Al Qareem is the sole representative of the North for Karl Burke.

Saeed bin Suroor

Lester Piggott

Karl Burke

BIG RACE TRENDS

THE BOODLES YORKSHIRE CUP (GROUP 2) (BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES)

PREVIOUS WINNERS - LAST TEN RUNNINGS

Year

& Thady Gosden

2013 Glen’s Diamond Richard Fahey

INTRODUCTION

The Boodles Yorkshire Cup, part of the QIPCO British Champions Series, is widely recognised as the first major stayers’ race of the season.

TRAINERS

The victory of Stradivarius two years ago gave his trainers John & Thady Gosden a third win in the race but with the retirement of the star-stayer, they will instead look to Gregory to fly the flag.

RECENT FORM

Two of the last eleven winners won on their previous run before the Boodles Yorkshire Cup, with six of those eleven winners having had their last run over 202 days ago. Last year’s winner Giavellotto had been well beaten on his only start prior to winning last year, so it doesn’t necessarily pay to have had a good previous run. Don’t be afraid to back something running for the first time that season.

OFFICIAL RATING

In terms of official ratings, the benchmark for winners appears to be 110. The only horse in the last decade to win this race with a rating lower than that was Glen’s Diamond, in 2013, so it seems best to focus our attention on the higher-rated horses.

BETTING

With an average winning SP of just under 5/1 and a record of five winning favourites, it is fair to say that the market has proved an excellent guide in the recent years. Glen’s Diamond caused a shock in 2013 when winning at 25/1 and Giavellotto returned an sp of 14/1 but despite this, it has often been best practise to follow those at a single figure price.

KEY TRENDS

Focus on those towards the head of the betting

Oppose those yet to win a Group race

Oppose runners officially rated less than 110

CONCLUSION

A vintage renewal of the Boodles Yorkshire Cup is made even better by the presence of Vauban for Willie Mullins. Closuttons globe trotter hasn’t been out since November of last year but he will likely be primed for this. Ireland’s other representative Tower Of London carries a 3lb penalty after his Group Two win in Meydan. He is a likely winner but that aforementioned penalty will take some overcoming. After the late withdrawal of Hamish, the trends now point to last year’s winner GIAVELLOTTO as the one to be with on this occasion. Last year’s winner has had two prep run and should be ready to defend his crown.

4th Race 3.45

The Boodles Yorkshire Cup (Group

2) (British Champions Series)

One Mile About Six Furlongs (2,700 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 1m 6f

Race Type: Group Two

Prize Money: £180,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Inside Rail

Also part of the Pattern race pyramid is the Group 2 Boodles Yorkshire Cup.

The race is over the comparatively long distance for a flat race of a mile and three quarters, and like long distance human athletes, the stamina required to win tends to develop with age so this race is for horses aged four and older

Identifying a successful stayer could make for a profitable summer, so maybe visit the paddock to get a closer look before making your selection and then watch all the field closely

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: GIAVELLOTTO

Trainer: Marco Botti

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Age/Weight: 4-9-3

Runners: 6 SP: 14/1

Andrea Atzeni looked to have his hands full in the early stages, with Giavellotto keen to get on with things. Once settled, he stayed on powerfully to win by ½ a length to Eldar Eldarov

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 56.60s

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

Leading course trainer (19-24): W Haggas (38 wins from 206 runners, 18%) runs NAQEEB Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (13 wins from 94 runners, 14%) runs VAUBAN Fancy That: J & T Gosden won this race in 2018, 2019 and 2022. The stable runs GREGORY today. Longest Travellers: TOWER OF LONDON trained by A O’Brien, VAUBAN trained by W P Mullins - both Ireland NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 15th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

Last year’s winner Giavellotto boasts every chance providing the rain stays away, while Vauban must be taken seriously for powerful connections. The vote goes to TOWER OF LONDON, though, who arrives on the back of a career-best performance at Meydan. Aidan O’Brien’s charge won the Dubai Gold Cup well in March and that was on the back of another taking win at Riyadh. Last year’s St Leger fourth could continue to progress this year and can give these rivals weight and a beating.

TOWER OF LONDON

GIAVELLOTTO

The Boodles Yorkshire Cup

1 Tower of London (IRE) (48)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Dialafara (FR)

Owner: D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Distance: 1m 6f

Race Type: Group Two

Prize Money: £180,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Inside Rail

4 9-6 (59.9) (3)

Form: 1240-11

Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud

Winner of five races from 1m to 2m on good to firm and good ground. A winner in the Group 2 Dubai Gold Cup Sponsored By Al Tayer Motors at Meydan over 2m (good) in March, beating Al Nayyir by 2l. Official BHA Rating 116 SP: 6-4

2 Al Qareem (IRE) (27)

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Moqla

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 33, Burke & partner

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

5 9-3 (58.5) (6)

Form: 00112-2 C

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 7f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Hamish when second of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes at Newbury over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 8-1

3 Giavellotto (IRE) (48)

Ch h Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Gerika (FR)

Owner: Scuderia La Tesa Limited & Vaibhav Shah

Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket

5 9-3 (58.5) (1)

Form: 0153-35 CD

Breeder: Societa Agricola La Tesa SRL

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Tower Of London when fifth of 15 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Dubai Gold Cup Sponsored By Al Tayer Motors at Meydan over 2m (good) in March. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 7-1

4 Gregory (GB) (244)

B c Golden Horn - Gretchen

Owner: Wathnan Racing

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

4 9-3 (58.5) (4)

Form: 11135- D

Breeder: Normandie Stud Ltd

He has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Continuous when fifth of 9 at 7-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred St Leger Stakes at Doncaster over 1m 6f (soft) in September last year Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 8-1

5 Hamish (GB) (27)

B g Motivator - Tweed

Owner: Mr B. Haggas

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Non-Runner (Going)

8 9-3 (58.5) (7)

Form: 2/1111-1 CD Breeder: J. B. Haggas NON RUNNER

6 Naqeeb (IRE) (14) 4 9-3 (58.5) (5)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Aghareed (USA)

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Form: 22113-3 D

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Co Ltd

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 6 behind Outbox beaten 4l at 8-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 William Hill Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 20-1

7 Vauban (FR) (192) 6 9-3 (58.5) (2)

Ch g Galiway - Waldfest

Owner: Mrs S. Ricci

Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland

J. P. Anglim

Form: 411//110- D

Breeder: P. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey

He has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to heavy; has also won three hurdles. Beaten 14l behind Without A Fight at 7-2fav when 14th of 23 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington over 2m (good) in November last year Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 7-2

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7............................................................................................(EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn by No 7. STEWARDS NOTE

NAQEEB: Following its run on 3/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right handed. PROBABLE S.P.’S

6-4 Tower of London (IRE), 7-2 Vauban (FR), 6-1 Giavellotto (IRE), 8-1 Al Qareem (IRE), Gregory (GB), 20-1 Naqeeb (IRE)

Ryan Moore

Clifford Lee Lee Shaw

Oisin Murphy Dilawar Khan

James Doyle Richard Wilkinson

Daniel Tudhope

Jim Crowley

William Buick Adam Connolly

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st £102078.

2nd £38700 3rd £19368 4th £9648...................................................................................

TIME DISTANCES

1. Tower Of London, 4. Gregory, 6. Naqeeb & 7. Vauban all hold an entry in the Ascot Gold Cup on Thursday 20th June for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Friday 14th June for a stake of £46,000

GBB NOTICE

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

FOURTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Jody Wainwright, Managing Director of Boodles.

Boodles have generously given £200 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

The Darley EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

About One Mile (1,500 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 1m

Race Type: Novice

Prize Money: £40,000

Age: 3+

Stalls: Inside Rail

The next is a novice race, created by Darley to provide a valuable opportunity for older horses that are still learning their trade, perhaps having missed their juvenile season through an injury The only one to have previously recorded a W is First Conquest in the blue of Godolphin, consequently additional weight is handed to him Recognising the physical differences at this stage of their careers, the fillies get a little help, see how Mystical Maria has a lighter burden.

Perhaps listen to the experts on the Punter’s Panel at 1.20pm for some suggestions or, again, someone else to blame

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: MOSTABSHIR

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden

Jockey: William Buick

Age/Weight: 3-9-10

Runners: 6 SP: 3/1

Despite being the apparent second string of the Shadwell pair, Mostabshir looked to show no sign of knowing this and fairly bolted up by five lengths.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 35.60s

Course Record: 1m 34.35s by Croupier (18-May-23)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Fahey (30 wins from 444 runners, 7%) runs MYSTICAL MARIA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (13 wins from 59 runners, 22%) runs UNDER SIEGE Longest Traveller: UNDER SIEGE trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 216 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 15th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

John & Thady Gosden saddled the winner of this contest 12 months ago and they appear to have another excellent chance with LEAD ARTIST this time around. The Dubawi colt broke slowly on his debut before finishing with purpose to get within a nose of First Conquest, who had the run of the race, in the Wood Ditton. He is 6lb better off and will prove very hard to beat with any improvement. Dark Tornado adds further spice having chased home Ghostwriter as a juvenile

The Darley EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

1 First Conquest (GB) (29)

Distance: 1m Race Type: Novice Prize Money: £40,000 Age: 3+

Stalls: Inside Rail

(kgs)

9-10 (61.7) (3)

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Patroness Jockey: William Buick

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Form: 1 D

Breeder: Godolphin

Full brother to Key Victory, won three times between 7f and 1m 2f A winner at 4-1 at Newmarket over 1m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Lead Artist by a nose. Official BHA Rating - SP: 5-2

2

Dark Tornado (IRE) (251)

(6)

Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Snowy Peak Jockey: John Egan

Owner: Paul Kwok & Ms Angel Li

Trainer: James Horton, Newmarket

Form: 62Breeder: Denis Noonan

Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Ghostwriter when second of 9 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) in September last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with P W Chapple-Hyam. Official BHA Rating - SP: 5-1

3

Lead Artist (GB) (29)

B c Dubawi (IRE) - Obligate

Owner: Juddmonte

3 9-4 (59.0) (1)

Kieran Shoemark

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Form: 2 Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Dam won three times at 7f and 1m including a Group 2 race. Beaten a nose by First Conquest when second of 11 at 7-2 on his racecourse debut at Newmarket over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 13-8

4 Longhaired General (IRE)

B g Kessaar (IRE) - Miss Glitters (IRE)

Owner: Alan Gove & Craig Lidster

Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold

(15)

(59.0) (5)

Tom Eaves

Form: 4

Tally-Ho Stud

Half-brother to Parallel World, won five times at 7f. Finished 6l behind Paborus when fourth of 12 at 150-1 on his racecourse debut at Redcar over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 100-1

5 Under Siege (IRE)

Gr c Wootton Bassett - Sandra’s Secret (IRE)

Owner: Clipper

(27) 3 9-4

Daniel Tudhope

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Form: 2 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Dam won seven times at 5f and 6f Beaten 1 1/2l by Economics when second of 17 at 20-1 on his racecourse debut at Newbury over 1m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 3-1

6 Mystical Maria (GB) (122)

Gr f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mia Maria (IRE)

Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

(2)

Jockey: Billy Garritty

Form: 3

Breeder: Carisbrooke Stud

Dam won at 1m. Third of 9 behind Tournelle beaten 3 1/2l at 16-1 on her racecourse debut at Newcastle over 7f in January Official BHA Rating - SP: 33-1

STEWARDS NOTE

LEAD ARTIST: Following its run on 18/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. PROBABLE S.P.’S

13-8 Lead Artist (GB), 5-2 First Conquest (GB), 3-1 Under Siege (IRE), 5-1 Dark Tornado (IRE), 33-1 Mystical Maria (GB), 100-1 Longhaired General (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY

The Yorkshire Equine Practice Stakes

About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 7f

Race Type:

Rating: 66-85

Prize Money: £25,000

Age: 3+

Stalls: Farside

This handicap presents another tricky challenge for the betting public, 3yo+, rated 0-85, going seven furlongs are your key stats. Top weight is carried by EldrickJones.

If an apprentice jockey partners a horse they can claim a reduction in weight (called a claim) to balance their relative lack of experience, see how Ben Sanderson earns some relief for Bass Player by claiming 3lb.

Needing some help, look for C (has won at York) or D (has won over this distance) against the horse’s name, see how Challet has both won over course and distance.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: ELIGIBLE

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Age/Weight: 7-9-4

Runners: 20 SP: 10/1

Another exciting race which went right down to the wire, Eligible just came out the victor to a gallant challenge from Titan Rock.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 22.90s

Course Record: 1m 21s by Shine So Bright (24-Aug-19)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Fahey (30 wins from 444 runners, 7%) runs CRAVEN and GINCIDENT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (9 wins from 50 runners, 18%) runs RIOT

Weightwatcher: RED MIRAGE won off a handicap mark of 90, his rating is now down 10lb to 80. Longest Traveller: LYNDON B trained by J & R Flint, Bridgend, 258 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 15th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

ELDRICKJONES arrives here on the back of an impressive victory over this trip at Newcastle last weekend and he merits the utmost respect as his talented rider’s claim negates his 5lb penalty. Red Mirage had a wind operation over the winter and has to be of interest having made a winning return to action at Catterick last month. Danzan and Tropez Power are others who make the shortlist.

6th Race 4.45

The Yorkshire Equine Practice Stakes

1 Eldrickjones (IRE) (5)

Distance: 7f

Race Type: Handicap (66-85) Prize Money: £25,000 Age: 3+

Stalls: Farside

10-3 (64.9) (11)

B g Cotai Glory - Dream Impossible (IRE) (in 5lb ex) Jockey: Sean Dylan Bowen (5)

Owner: Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd & Partner

Trainer: Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton

Form: 2315-21 D Breeder: D. J. Maher

He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 10-3fav at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month, beating Zip by 3 1/2l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 7-1

2

Another Investment (IRE) (14)

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Mitzi Winks (USA)

Owner: J Glover R O’Donnell J Short N Skinner

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

5 9-11 (62.1) (6)

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds

Form: 0033-05 CD Breeder: Coseda Ltd

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Akkadian Thunder when fifth of 10 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 12-1

3

How Impressive (IRE) (19)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bright New Day (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XCIX

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas Form: 121036 D Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Tropez Power when sixth of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 16-1

4

Tropez Power (IRE) (19)

5 9-9 (61.2) (5)

B g Cotai Glory - Warm Welcome Jockey: Jason Hart

Owner: Thistle and Rose racing

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton Form: 054001 D Breeder: Michael McGlynn

Winner of five races from 6f to 1m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 7-2 at Southwell over 7f on his latest outing last month, beating Eldrickjones by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 10-1

5 Lyndon B (IRE) (16)

(13)

B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Kelsey Rose Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

Owner: P. Duffy, D. Semmens, V. Williams, R. Harper, M. Loveday

Trainer: John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend

Form: 2/6500-6 D Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm ground. Finished 10l behind Two Tempting when sixth of 9 at 50-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 33-1

6 Desert Falcon (IRE) (263)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Love Oasis

Owner: The Sportsmans Syndicate

Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

9-9 (61.2) (18)

Jockey: Ryan Sexton

Form: 03/1125- D Breeder: Tullpark Ltd

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 7l behind Capital Guarantee when fifth of 7 at 9-4 on his latest outing at Epsom over 7f (good) in August last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Sir Mark Prescott. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 16-1

7 Hectic (GB) (20)

B g Massaat (IRE) - Ceedwell

Owner: High Hopes Partnership

Trainer: Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton

(1)

Hollie Doyle

0536-06

Miss Nell Kent & Miss Sophie Bates A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 6l behind Magical Spirit when sixth of 16 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 16-1

9-8 (60.8) (16)

B g Cotai Glory - Sava Sunset (IRE)

Owner: Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Syndicate 2

Jockey: Connor Murtagh

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: 04-5206

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Liamarty Dreams when sixth of 11 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 16-1

9

The Cookstown Cafu (GB) (237)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Miss Delila (USA)

Owner: Highbank Stud

5 9-7 (60.3) (15)

Jockey: Rowan Scott

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 124000- D Breeder: Highbank Stud LLP

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 12l behind Aphelios at 20-1 when 12th of 17 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) in September last year. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 16-1

10 Red Mirage (IRE) (23)

Ch g Showcasing - Duchess Dora (IRE)

Owner: RaceShare - Red Mirage

6 9-7 (60.3) (8)

Jockey: James Doyle

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton Form: 54050-1 D Breeder: Kingsley Park Ltd

Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 10-3fav at Catterick over 7f (soft) last month, beating Wreck It Ryley by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 8-1

11

Animate (IRE) (20)

B g Shamardal (USA) - Dark Liberty (IRE)

Owner: Tom Goodair, Jimmy Kay, John Beamson

Trainer: Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk

4 9-6

Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Successful twice at 7f on the all-weather Finished 13l behind Hiromichi when sixth of 7 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 33-1

12 Bass Player (IRE) (22)

B g Iffraaj - Rhythm And Rhyme (IRE)

Owner: Mr Kevin Frost

Jockey: Ben Sanderson (3)

Breeder: Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Kevin Frost, Newark Form: 032-000 D

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 7l behind Obsidian Knight at 12-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 1m 2f last month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 25-1

13 Al Marmar (IRE) (22)

Br g Kodiac - Fraulein

Owner: Cragg Wood Racing

(7)

Jockey: Laura Coughlan (3)

Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton Form: 013000 Breeder: Diomed Bloodstock Ltd

He has won three times at 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Sandy Paradise at 40-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with S C Williams. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 33-1

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Secrets Away (IRE)

Owner: Mr L Westwood & partner

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Jockey: Joanna Mason

Form: 3-16400 CD Breeder: Nick Bradley Bloodstock

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind New Image at 11-2 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 10-1 15 Riot (IRE) (34)

B g Kingman - Alexander Queen (IRE)

Owner: Rasio Cymru 1 & Windmill House Racing

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

9-6 (59.9) (17)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 033040 D Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud

Winner of five races at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Documenting at 25-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 12-1

16

Lahab (GB) (56)

B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Cristielle

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Jockey: Sam James

Form: 0/31-320 D BF Breeder: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Danielsflyer at 10-3fav when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f in March. He is wearing a hood for the first time. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 14-1

17

Carolus Magnus (IRE) (13)

(19)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Izola Jockey: Jim Crowley

Owner: R J TurtonRacing

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Form: 50060-0 D Breeder: Peter & Hugh McCutcheon

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 7l behind Crack Shot at 17-2 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 10-1

18

Danzan (IRE) (13)

9-4 (59.0) (2)

B g Lawman (FR) - Charanga Jockey: David Allan

Owner: Reality Partnerships XVII

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form: 0664-33 D Breeder: Colin Kennedy

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Third of 15 behind Wobwobwob beaten 1l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 10-1

19 Challet (IRE) (272)

B g Clodovil (IRE) - Eileenlilian Jockey: Connor Beasley

Owner: Dunham Trading Ltd

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington Form: 6/06242- CD Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 6l by Spirit Catcher when second of 12 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good to soft) in August last year Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 10-1

20 Craven (GB) (6)

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Morant Bay (IRE)

Owner: Northern Marking Ltd

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

(10)

Jockey: Billy Garritty

Form: 06240-0 D

Breeder: Fernham Farm Ltd & Farraday Equine Ltd

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 13l behind Mereside Diva at 18-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77 (-2) SP: 12-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20..........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Hood worn first time by No 16. Visor worn by No 20 Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 12, 17 Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 15 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 11, 18. STEWARDS NOTE

LAHAB: Following its run on 22/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed. PROBABLE S.P.’S

7-1 Eldrickjones (IRE), 8-1 Red Mirage (IRE), 10-1 Tropez Power (IRE), Eligible (IRE), Carolus Magnus (IRE), Danzan (IRE), Challet (IRE), 12-1 Another Investment (IRE), Riot (IRE), Craven (GB), 14-1 Lahab (GB), 16-1 How Impressive (IRE), Desert Falcon (IRE), Hectic (GB), Gincident (IRE), The Cookstown Cafu (GB), 25-1 Bass Player (IRE), 33-1 Lyndon B (IRE), Animate (IRE), Al Marmar (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

SIXTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Peter and Jocelyn Hynes of Yorkshire Equine Practice.

Yorkshire Equine Practice have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race

FIXTURES 2023 2024 FIXTURES

May Spring Meeting

Saturday 25th May

June Meeting

Hill Brontë Cup plus Mania, the ABBA Tribute

Friday 14th June Mid-Summer Raceday

Saturday 15th June

John Smith’s Cup Meeting

Friday 12th July William Hill

Saturday 13th July

Music Showcase Weekend

Friday (eve) 26th July EBF Lyric Stakes Plus Kaiser Chiefs

Saturday 27th July

Sky Bet Ebor Festival

Wednesday 21st August Juddmonte International

Thursday 22nd August Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks/Ladies Day

Friday 23rd August

Coolmore Nunthorpe

Saturday 24th August Sky Bet Ebor

September Meeting

Sunday 8th September YorkMix Family Raceday

October Finale

Friday 11th October Finale Friday

Saturday 12th October Coral Sprint Trophy

To book your raceday experience go to yorkracecourse.co.uk or call 01904 620911

To book your raceday experience for 2024 go to yorkracecourse.co.uk

15/05/2024 British EBF Novice Stakes (Class 2) (42535)2yo 5f

16/05/2024 Frank Whittle Partnership ebfstallions.com Novice Stakes (Class 2) (42546)

17/05/2024 Listed Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies' Stakes (Class 1) (42553)

25/05/2024 Reg Bond EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 3) (42887)

Rous Selling Stakes (Class 3) (43554)2yo

15/06/2024 Reg Griffin Appreciation ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes (Class 3) (43567)

The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Stakes

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

HEDGE FUND 7th Race 5.20

Distance: 5f

Race Type: Handicap Rating: 71-90

Prize Money: £25,000

Age: 3

Stalls: Centre

RACE DESCRIPTION

We end the Dante Festival with a final handicap.

“Offer a chance for everyone” is a good maxim for those planning races and in this contest the upper rating of 90 means that these are still quality horses but they won’t have their spotlight stolen by a real superstar

If judgement of form has failed you so far today, it might be time to resort to a spread bet or just try your favourite colours; for some that will be the wearing of the green by Irish Nectar, it has been known to pay a dividend in such races.

Good luck, we hope you can go into the weekend ahead of the bookies!

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: KUWAIT CITY

Trainer: John Butler

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Age/Weight: 3-8-12

Runners: 18 SP: 28/1

Kuwait City sat at the rear leaving the stalls and raced in the rear of the far-side group After making good headway up the centre, he kicked clear to give John Butler a winner in the finale.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 57.40s

Course Record: 55.90s by Battaash (23-Aug-19)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Fahey (30 wins from 444 runners, 7%) runs MIDNIGHT AFFAIR and ZIGGY’S QUEEN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (13 wins from 59 runners, 22%)

Longest Traveller: ENCHANTING trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 216 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 15th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

Hedge Fund merits plenty of respect having run well off this rating twice already this season, although preference is for JUBILEE WALK. James Ferguson’s inmate got off the mark on his final start as a two-year-old and confirmed his well-being when winning on his handicap bow at Kempton last month. A 5lb rise for that success may underestimate this unexposed colt and the drop in trip should not be a problem. Vantheman edges out Ziggy’s Missile and Vince L’Amour to be best of the rest

JUBILEE WALK

7th Race 5.20

The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Stakes

1 Hedge Fund (IRE) (21)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Escallonia (IRE)

Owner: Foursome Thoroughbreds

Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

Distance: 5f

Race Type: Handicap (71-90)

Prize Money: £25,000

Age: 3

Stalls: Centre

(61.2) (8)

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds

Form: 1124-23 D

Breeder: Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd

Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 9 behind Equity Law beaten 1l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 14-1

2

Jubilee Walk (GB) (32)

Owner: China Horse Club & Qatar Racing

(61.2) (1)

B c Study of Man (IRE) - Starlit Sands Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Trainer: James Ferguson, Newmarket Form: 541-1

3 Midnight Affair (IRE) (217)

B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Pastoral Girl

Owner: Clipper

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 5-2 at Kempton over 6f on his latest outing last month, beating Tsunami Spirit by 1 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 12-1

(60.3) (15)

Daniel Tudhope

2100- D

Yeomanstown Stud

A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 9l behind Fast Responder at 14-1 when 12th of 13 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket over 5f (soft) in October last year Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 12-1

4 Ziggy’s Missile (IRE) (47)

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Shafaani

Owner: Middleham Park Racing LXXI

Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket

5 Harvanna (GB) (60)

B f Havana Grey - Weisse Socken (IRE)

Owner: Fine Claret Racing & More Turf Racing

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

9-7 (60.3) (11)

Sean Dylan Bowen (5)

06-1121 D

Mr Andrew McNally

He has won three times at 5f on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 11-8fav at Southwell over 5f in March, beating Moonstone Boy by 1 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 7-1

9-7

Whitsbury Manor Stud

Successful twice at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 16l behind Got To Love A Grey at 8-1 when 9th of 12 on her latest outing at Chantilly over 5f in March. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 16-1

6 Curious Rover (IRE) (27)

B g The Irish Rover (IRE) - Only Live Once

Owner: URSA Major Racing Ltd and Partner

Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels

7 Indicate (IRE) (31)

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Halima Hatun (USA)

Owner: Mr Abdullah Menahi

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Aidan Sexton

Successful twice at 5f on good and soft ground. Finished 8l behind Kendall Roy when sixth of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 20-1

William Buick

0-16 D

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

A winner at 5f on the all-weather Finished 9l behind Dyrholaey when sixth of 9 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 16-1

8 Irish Nectar (GB) (29)

Owner: Mr S. Ryan

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

9-5 (59.4) (14)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Paco’s Angel Jockey: James Doyle

Form: 54311-0 CD

Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd & Irish NationalStud

Successful twice at 5f on soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Woodhay Wonder at 18-1 when 12th of 17 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 16-1 No Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Vantheman (IRE) (14)

B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Laila Honiwillow

Owner: Tom Muir / Colin Paterson

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

(13)

Tom Eaves

3150-1 D

Yeomanstown Stud

Successful at 5f and 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 5-2 at Newcastle over 5f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Make It Easy by 2l. Official BHA Rating 86

10

Rogue Enforcer (GB) (21)

B c Profitable (IRE) - Skip To My Lou

Owner: The Rogues Gallery

Trainer: Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

(7)

Kieran Shoemark

3211-0 D

Peter Crate

Successful twice at 5f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 8l behind Equity Law at 11-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 84

11 Sankari (IRE) (235)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Sankari Royale (IRE)

Owner: All Fit, Radymski, Raybould & WeDo

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton

(57.6) (19)

Gianluca Sanna (5)

Richard Frayne

Successful twice at 5f on good and soft ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Midnight Lir when fourth of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good to soft) in September last year Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 25-1

12 Pilgrim (GB) (29)

Gr g Havana Grey - Hot Secret

Owner: Mr H. D. Atkinson

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Whitsbury Manor Stud

A winner at 6f on soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Woodhay Wonder at 9-2fav when 11th of 17 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 8-1

13 Master of My Fate (IRE) (188)

B g Footstepsinthesand - The Works (IRE)

Owner: Ms Janelle Cao, Mr Ross Harmon & Partner

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton

126- D

Michael Buggie & Liam Wright

A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 4l behind Beyond Borders when sixth of 10 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f in November last year Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 16-1

14 Vince L’Amour (IRE) (9)

(5)

B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Red Romance Jockey: David Allan

Owner: Reality Partnerships X

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form: 45-3112 D

Breeder: Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly

Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten a neck by Knicks when second of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good) earlier this month. Has won at Catterick and Ripon this season. Official BHA Rating 80 (+2)

15 Ziggy’s Queen (IRE) (217)

B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Iron Lady (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing CXVII

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Jockey: Billy Garritty

Form: 322016- D

Breeder: Michael Buckley & Irish National Stud

A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Finished 6l behind Irish Nectar when sixth of 9 at 7-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (soft) in October last year Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 20-1

16 Rainyniteingeorgia (IRE) (254)

Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Shalailah (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Paul Shanahan

Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket

8-11 (55.8) (10)

Jockey: Kieran O’Neill

Form: 241- D

Breeder: Rathbran House Stud

A winner at 16-1 at Lingfield over 5f on her latest outing in September last year, beating Master Of My Fate by a neck. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with W Jarvis. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 14-1

17 Make It Easy (IRE) (14)

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Paved Paradise (IRE)

Owner: SYPS (UK) Ltd

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 2l by Vantheman when second of 6 at 33-1 on

this month. Official BHA Rating 78

18

Front Gunner (IRE) (18)

Ch g Calyx - Nidhaal (IRE)

Owner: Ms J Bianco, Mr D Barker, Mr G Wood

Trainer: Ann Duffield, Leyburn

19

Enchanting (GB) (20)

B f Blue Point (IRE) - Tisa River (IRE)

Owner: Mr Imad Alsagar

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Boherguy

Breeder: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

A winner at 5f on heavy ground. Third of 6 behind Grandlad beaten 4l at 6-1 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f last month.

20 Stash The Cash (IRE) (9)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Appreciating Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Owner: HP Racing Stash The Cash & Ptr

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Form: 045-10 D

Breeder: Clara Stud

A winner at 5f on heavy ground. Beaten 5l behind Garfield Shadow at 11-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 72 (-1) SP: 20-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20..........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 14 Running for the first time since Gelding No 11, 13. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 11.

STEWARDS NOTE

MIDNIGHT AFFAIR: Following its run on 13/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

6-1 Vantheman (IRE), 7-1 Ziggy’s Missile (IRE), 8-1 Pilgrim (GB), Vince L’Amour (IRE), 10-1 Enchanting (GB), 12-1 Jubilee Walk (GB), Midnight Affair (IRE), 14-1 Hedge Fund (IRE), Rainyniteingeorgia (IRE), 16-1 Harvanna (GB), Indicate (IRE), Irish Nectar (GB), Master of My Fate (IRE), 20-1 Curious Rover (IRE), Rogue Enforcer (GB), Ziggy’s Queen (IRE), Stash The Cash (IRE), 25-1 Sankari (IRE), Make It Easy (IRE), 33-1 Front Gunner (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st £12885

2nd £6042.

3rd £3022 4th £1510 TIME

DISTANCES

SEVENTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Joey Cullen.

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £100 to the winning groom.

STABLESIDE

PUZZLE CORNER ANSWERS Guess Who? Marco Botti

1. Stradivarius

2. John & Thady Gosden, Bjorn Nielsen & £10,000 3. James Doyle Yorks Racing Challenge

1. Tower of London 3:45 2. Giavellotto 3:45 3. Theme Park 2:45 4. Epic Poet 2:45 5. The Cookstown Cafu 4:45 6. Lord Protector 2:45

Irish Nectar 5:20 8. Rainyniteingeorgia 5:20

Kalganov 4:45 10. Bass Player 4:45

Today’s Race Conditions

FIRST RACE 2.15 - The Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

(CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £39697 to the winning horse The second to receive £15050, the third £7532, the fourth £3752, the fifth £1883 and the sixth £945. for two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, May 11th and pay £350 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Weights: 9st each Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb CLIPPER has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have also kindly contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. The European Breeders’ Fund support 146 Flat races each year across Yorkshire; boosting prize money by over £450000 Each year, the British EBF contributes up to £2million to Flat and National Hunt racing nationwide 24 entries at £350 - Closed May 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £31192; Second £12803; Third £6405; Fourth £3199; Fifth £1603; Sixth £798 Penalty Value: £39697 A SS For race details see page 32

SECOND RACE 2.45 - The Knights Solicitors Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755 for four 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). £250 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 4th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb KNIGHTS SOLICITORS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 25 entries at £250. - Closed May 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635 Penalty Value: £25770 Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS For race details see page 41.

THIRD RACE 3.15 - The Sky Bet Fillies’ Stakes (Registered as The Michael Seely Memorial Fillies’ Stakes) (Listed Race) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £39697 to the winning horse The second to receive £15050, the third £7532, the fourth £3752, the fifth £1883 and the sixth £945. for three yrs old fillies only, which have not won a Group 1 Pattern Race. Enter by noon, May 11th and pay £350 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 2 or Group 3 race 5lb SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 15 entries at £350 - Closed May 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £31192; Second £12803; Third £6405; Fourth £3199; Fifth £1603; Sixth £798 Penalty Value: £39697 A SS For race details see page 51.

FOURTH RACE 3.45 - The Boodles Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) (British Champions Series) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £102078 to the winning horse The second to receive £38700, the third £19368, the fourth £9648, the fifth £4842 and the sixth £2430. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 2nd and pay £625 stake, Scratch by noon, April 23rd or pay £700, Confirm by noon, May 11th and pay £475, Supplementary Entry by noon, May 11th and pay £14000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb BOODLES have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, and also THE YORKSHIRE CUP, a perpetual trophy to be held for eleven months only All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BOODLES. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 32 entries, 3 at £625, 18 at £1325, 11 at £1800 - Closed April 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £80208; Second £32922; Third £16470; Fourth £8226; Fifth £4122; Sixth £2052 Penalty Value: £102078 A SS For race details see page 59

FIFTH RACE 4.15 - The Darley EBF Novice Stakes (GBB RACE) (Class 2) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604 for novice three yrs old and upwards, which are E.B.F eligible, with no more than two runs. Enter by noon, May 11th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, a winner of a race 6lb Of 2 races 10lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). DARLEY have generously sponsored this race and kindly donated £5000 towards the prize money of the race. DARLEY will present a memento to the winning owner The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £9000 towards the prize money for this race. 15 entries at £200 - Closed May 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508 Penalty Value: £20616 A SS For race details see page 63.

SIXTH RACE 4.45 - The Yorkshire Equine Practice Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (CLASS 4) 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 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. 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 5lb Penalties, after May 4th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb YORKSHIRE EQUINE PRACTICE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 30 entries at £125 - Closed May 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318 Penalty Value: £12885 Weights lowered 4lbs. 13 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS For race details see page 67

SEVENTH RACE 5.20 - The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Stakes (Class 3 Handicap) (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377 for three yrs old only, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 4th, 2024, for each race won 6lb

HORSE RACING IRELAND has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 26 entries at £125 - Closed May 11th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318 Penalty Value: £12885 SS For race details see page 73.

The Small Print

An A-Z of information for racegoers

Abandoned Racing

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges and tickets purchased will only be paid in the following circumstances.

a) before the first race - 100% refund.

b) before the completion of three races - 50% refund. c) therafter - no refund applies. 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.

Alcohol And Public Order

The Racecourse takes its responsibilities under Licensing Laws very seriously and puts in place training and measures to exceed these obligations. Racegoers are urged to drink responsibly. Alcohol cannot be brought into the stands side enclosures. 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.

Cameras

Please feel free to take a souvenir photo of your day. However we would remind you that the preparation and performance of the sport must be ensured, so please note:-

1. Kindly refrain from flash photography.

2. Avoid taking photos in restricted areas used by the sporting professionals i.e. Saddling Boxes, Stables, Unsaddling Boxes & Weighing Room.

3. Respect the privacy of others.

Cigarettes and e-cigarettes

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.

Dress Standards

Most racegoers like to make racing at York a special occasion and choose to dress accordingly. Gentlemen (and those identifying as such) in the County Stand are required to wear a jacket, collared shirt and tie. It has always been the case that shorts and t-shirts have been welcome in Grandstand and Paddock. 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

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.

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 as soon as a week tomorrow, featuring the William Hill Brontë Cup and ‘Mania - The ABBA Tribute’ after racing.

Please use the toilets on exit or as provided on the walking route to the city.

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