York Racecard - Saturday 25th May

2.45 York

A very warm welcome to the Knavesmire for the first Saturday of our 2024 season, I hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable day of equine stars, Manchester-based footballers and sequined performers!

Today marks only the sixth staging of the Group 3 William Hill Brontë Cup with a prize fund of £100,000, one of forty-one contests in our season to offer a six-figure purse Aimed at fillies and mares over a mile and three quarters, it is part of a wider plan to encourage the best female stayers to remain in training in Britain, beyond their three-year-old careers. One example would be Lmay, who ran at both the Ebor and St Leger Festivals last season for the Clarehaven team. The valuable prize in both monetary and prestige terms has also drawn a brace of entries from over the Irish Sea, as Trevaunance has travelled from County Kildare for the Harringtons, with County Waterford based Henry De Bromhead sending Term of Endearment. That means is it a pleasure to welcome Grand National and Gold Cup winning superstar jockey, Rachael Blackmore, for her first ride on the Knavesmire.

The feature handicap is a valuable sprint over five furlongs, again generously supported by William Hill. A packed field of speedsters, including some familiar names to racing fans, none more so than Copper Knight, who holds the record as the “winningmost“ horse here with seven wins to date They’ll hurtle down the 1,000 metres in under a minute, if you need help finding the winner, then try the “SmartView” version of the form on page 46, by kind courtesy of the Racing Post

Our second race today, remembers Reg Bond, a tremendous supporter of York Racecourse and Yorkshire racing as well as being a shining light for the joy of being an owner-breeder; Project Geofin carries his well-known silks in the 3.55pm this afternoon.

We proudly welcome the friends and families of The Royal Yorkshire Regiment supporting our sixth race of the day, as well as their fabulous band, I hope they all have a memorable raceday.

Following the last race, we look forward to the performance of Mania, The Abba Tribute from the stage between the Knavesmire and Bustardthorpe Stand. The sound system is local to the stage so for the best audio experience, do wander down in front of the stage

The team have been busy preparing for the return of a Saturday crowd, the Roberto Pavilion with its fast-serve bar and fish & chip shop is Phase One of the Southern End Development (see p36) with the rest on track for delivery by the Sky Bet Ebor Festival. We look forward to the opening of the Churchill Tyres lawn and canopy, Reg Bond Gates, improved Theakston Bar, William Hill betting shop and toilets. Please see page (p24) for more information.

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.

I hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable and successful day

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

SPRING SATURDAY

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

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

William Hill

First Race - 1.35pm

The William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Stakes (Handicap) - 6f

Pages 29-31

The Bond Family

Second Race - 2.10pm

The Reg Bond “Always and Forever” EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) - 6f

Pages 39-42

William Hill

Third Race - 2.40pm

The William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Stakes (Handicap) - 5f

Pages 49-51

William Hill

Fourth Race - 3.20pm

The William Hill Brontë Cup Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3) - 1m 6f

Pages 53-55

William Hill

Fifth Race - 3.55pm

The William Hill Epic Boost Stakes (Handicap) - 7f

Pages 59-62

Royal Yorkshire Regiment

Sixth Race - 4.30pm

The Royal Yorkshire Regiment Stakes (Handicap) - 1m 2f

Pages 67-69

The Duffield Family

Seventh Race - 5.00pm

The Alf Duffield Memorial Stakes (Handicap) - 7f

Pages 71-74

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, pizza, hog roast, Ged Bell's Yorkshire Pork Pies, Asian and Mexican 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 patisserie 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

£43.00

Canard-Duchêne Brut NV £51.00

Canard-Duchêne Rosé NV £59.00

Lanson Rosé Label NV £73.00

Laurent-Perrier Brut £83.00

Laurent-Perrier Brut Rose £118.00

TRIPS TO THE START

Racegoers are invited to join our expert guide for a minibus trip to the start. To register for this free trip or to find out more, see our guide by the thatched hut near the Winner’s Enclosure before 1.00pm 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.

FA CUP FINAL

Manchester City vs Manchester United @3:00pm Roberto Lawn and Clocktower South big screens.

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: £55

Grandstand & Paddock full price: £34

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)

360° SELFIE

Check out this free service, on the stage by the Melrose 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

Race 1 1.30 7f

1 Native American (IRE) 9-9

2 Starlore (GB) 9-6

3 Dragon Leader (IRE) 9-4

4 Balmacara (GB) 9-2

5 Gushing Gold (IRE) 9-2

6 Mission To Moon (IRE) 9-0

7 Al Shabab Storm (GB) 8-12

8 Blue Prince (IRE) 8-12

9 The Camden Colt (IRE) 8-11

10 Kingdom of Riches (IRE) 8-10

11 Qirat (GB) 8-10

12 Newsreader (IRE) 8-9

13 Robbo (IRE) 8-7

14 Brunel Nation (FR) 8-5

15 Monfrid (FR) 8-4

16 Validated (GB) 8-4

17 So Quiet (GB) 8-2

Race 2 2.05 1m 1f 197y

1 Regal Jubilee (GB) 9-5

2 Ambiente Amigo (GB) 9-2

3 Beeley (GB) 9-2

4 Francophone (GB) 9-2

5 Kitteridge (GB) 9-2

6 Lava Stream (IRE) 9-2

7 Local Arms (IRE) 9-2

8 Molten Rock (IRE) 9-2

9 Queen of Atlantis (GB) 9-2

10 Where I Wanna Be (IRE) 9-2

GOODWOOD

Race 3 2.35

6f

1 Alerta Maxima (GB) 9-2

2 Celandine (GB) 9-2

3 Countess Ciara (GB) 9-2

4 Ghost Run (GB) 9-2

5 Havana Dance (GB) 9-2

6 Jakarta (GB) 9-2

7 Jewel of London (GB) 9-2

8 Kokabah (GB) 9-2

9 Nightbird (IRE) 9-2

10 Penelope Valentine (GB) 9-2

11 Raveena (GB) 9-2

12 Royal Equerry (GB) 9-2

13 Stage Effect (GB) 9-2

Race 4 3.10 1m 6f

1 Ranch Hand (GB) 9-9

2 Vaguely Royal (IRE) 9-5

3 Adjuvant (IRE) 9-3

4 There’s The Door (IRE) 9-3

5 Get Shirty (IRE) 9-2

6 True Legend (IRE) 8-13

7 Tides of War (IRE) 8-9

8 Crescent Lake (GB) 8-6

Race 5 3.45 1m 3f 44y

1 Alrazeen (IRE) 9-2

2 Lavender Hill Mob (GB) 9-2

3 Lyric (IRE) 9-2

4 Meydaan (IRE) 9-2

5 Pappano (GB) 9-2

6 Royal Power (FR) 9-2

7 Space Legend (IRE) 9-2

Race 6 4.20 1m 1f 197y

1 Candle of Dubai (IRE) 9-2

2 Crystal Flyer (GB) 9-2

3 Hope Rising (IRE) 9-2

4 Loves Loving (GB) 9-2

5 Loving Look (GB) 9-2

6 Springbecamesummer (GB) 9-2

7 Umbria (GER) 9-0

8 Assured (GB) 8-12

9 Nini Star (FR) 8-12

10 Thunder Sparks (FR) 8-12

Race 7 4.55 5f

1 Boann (IRE) 9-9

2 Rainyniteingeorgia (IRE) 9-7

3 Dapperling (IRE) 9-7

4 Cloud King (GB) 9-6

5 Grandlad (IRE) 9-6

6 Baileys Polka Dot (FR) 9-5

7 Kiss And Run (GB) 8-10

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 212 runners, 18%) runs SAFETY CATCH (3.20).

R FAHEY (31 wins from 449 runners, 7%) runs EPICURIAN LAD and LESLEY’S BOY (2.10), VINTAGE CLARETS and BROOKLYN NINE NINE (2.45), QUIET RESOLVE and UP THE JAZZ (3.55), COLORADA DANCER (4.30), CRAVEN and NO NAY NICKI (5.05).

DO’MEARA(27winsfrom384runners,7%)runsGULLIVER(1.35),DARKCLOUDRISING(2.10),INDIVAR(3.55), RIOT (5.05).

TEASTERBY(25winsfrom492runners,5%)runsMATTICE(1.35),COPPERKNIGHTandMANILASCOUSE(2.45), FLICKERING HALO (4.30), LEAP DAY and DANZAN (5.05).

J & T GOSDEN (24 wins from 113 runners, 21%) runs LMAY (3.20), JAYYASH (4.30).

Trainers In Form

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

MRS J HARRINGTON (11 wins from 45 runners, 24%) runs TREVAUNANCE (3.20).

A BALDING (10 wins from 58 runners, 17%) runs NIGHT SPARKLE (3.20), JUANTORENA (3.55).

M DODS (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs SANBONA (2.10), COUNT PALATINE and MIDNITE RUNNER (3.55), KALGANOV (5.05).

J & T GOSDEN (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runners listed above.

D O’MEARA (8 wins from 57 runners, 14%) runners listed above.

Top Course Jockeys

LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2019-2024) WITH RIDES: CONNOR BEASLEY (20 wins from 126 rides, 16%) rides STRONG JOHNSON (1.35), SANBONA (2.10), GATHER YE ROSEBUDS (3.20), MIDNITE RUNNER (3.55), COLORADA DANCER (4.30), KALGANOV (5.05).

JIM CROWLEY (15 wins from 93 rides, 16%) rides RAMBUSO CREEK (1.35), ARABIE (2.10), RABAAH (2.45), MARIE’S ROCK (3.20), RATING (3.55), DECEIVER (5.05).

JASON HART (13 wins from 165 rides, 8%) rides REMARKABLE FORCE (1.35), SHAZANI (2.10), ERMESINDE (3.20), MISEMERALD (3.55), FLICKERING HALO (4.30), MAGICAL MAX (5.05).

ROSSA RYAN (12 wins from 78 rides, 15%) rides CHAMPAGNE SARAH (1.35), ARDEUR (2.10), STARLUST (2.45), RIVER OF STARS (3.20), SEA THE DREAM (3.55), MERESIDE DIVA (5.05).

KEVIN STOTT (10 wins from 131 rides, 8%) rides RAY VONN (1.35), SIMMERING (2.10), NIGHT SPARKLE (3.20), JUANTORENA (3.55), PER CONTRA (4.30), EXTRICATION (5.05).

Jockeys In Form

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

CONNOR BEASLEY (9 wins from 42 rides, 21%) rides listed above.

DAVID NOLAN (9 wins from 40 rides, 22%) rides TOLSTOY (1.35), DARK CLOUD RISING (2.10), VINTAGE CLARETS (2.45), INDIVAR (3.55), GRANT WOOD (5.05).

ROSSA RYAN (8 wins from 50 rides, 16%) rides listed above.

M WINN (6 wins from 29 rides, 21%) rides GULLIVER (1.35), RIOT (5.05).

KIERAN SHOEMARK (5 wins from 36 rides, 14%) rides TIRIAC (1.35), STRATUSNINE (2.10), DEMOCRACY DILEMMA (2.45), LMAY (3.20), BURDETT (3.55), JAYYASH (4.30), DREAMROCKER (5.05).

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd May.

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A RACECOURSE FOR ALL

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

MEET THE YORK MANAGEMENT TEAM

WILLIAM DERBY

Chief Executive & Clerk of the Course

01904 683932 rachel.wigby@yorkracecourse.co.uk

AMY SWALES Head of Digital & Community

01904 620911 Amy.Swales@yorkracecourse.co.uk

MAITI STIRLING Marketing Manager & Press Liaison

01904 620911 Maiti.Stirling@yorkracecourse.co.uk

ANTHEA LEIGH Racing Manager & Raceday Clerk of the Course

01904 620911 anthea.leigh@yorkracecourse.co.uk

OFFICIALS

Stewards

ADRIAN KAY Head Groundsman

01904 620911 adrian.kay@yorkracecourse.co.uk

JAMES BRENNAN Head of Marketing & Sponsorship

01904 620911 james.brennan@yorkracecourse.co.uk

GAVIN PATTISON Facilities Manager

01904 620911 gavin.pattison@yorkracecourse.co.uk

LOUISE DALY Commercial Manager Hospitality & Banqueting

01904 638971 louise.daly@yorkracecoursehospitality.co.uk

TONY McGLONE (Chief Steward)

PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

KATIE DOWSON

TOMAS O’BRIEN

LAUREN THOMSON Starters

STUART TURNER

RUSSELL GARRITTY

Judge

NICK HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales

WAYNE BURNELL Commentator

GARETH TOPHAM Veterinary Officer

JOCELYN HABERSHON-BUTCHER

NICK JOHNSON Hospitality Box Manager

01904 683933 nick.johnson@yorkracecourse.co.uk

KEVIN PINNINGTON Food & Beverage Director

01904 638971 kevin.pinnington@yorkracecouse.co.uk

PHIL ATKINSON Head Of Operations

01904 620911 enquiries@yorkracecourse.co.uk

CHRIS WARD Head of Finance

01904 683939 chris.ward@yorkracecourse.co.uk

Medical Officers

DR ROS RODEN

DR JOHN ADAMS

DR CHRIS HARDING

DR BRUCE MCLAIN

DR PATRICK WYNN

Veterinary Surgeons

MATTHEW SWARBRICK

BRIAN REED

POL ABRIL

Betting Ring Managers

STEPHEN RANN

MALCOLM HART

CLIFF MORRISSEY 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 3 William Hill Brontë 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 14 races, I managed to rack up nearly £400,000 in prize money in my career to date and landed seven races on the Knavesmire.

2. If you’ve managed to guess who I am, can you name the man who trains me? And also my owners?

3. Can you name the jockey who was on board for my last success here at York?

YORKS RACING CHALLENGE

Name todays runners from these clues.

1. 700 acres with lakes, woodlands, formal gardens, and the Tropical World visitor attraction.

2. It’s near Wells, which is next to the sea

3. The hero of Jonathan Swift’s most famous work

4. Good health

5. The biblical name given to the god of the Philistine city of Ekron

6. The Len Deighton spy played by Michael Caine

7. Golden Globe winning show set in the fictional 99th Precinct of NYPD

8. Book of Wisdom in the Bible, chapter 2, verse 8 as well as inspiring Robert Herrick’s poem

9. Jack Nicholson and Shirley MacLaine exchanged these in 1983

10. A friend of comedian Ken Dodd

Answers to today’s puzzles can be found on page 75

How to Read the Racecard

colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

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

Barons Selection

horse’s name No. of days since last ran age weight st-lbs kg draw

1 Mostahdaf

Br h Frankel - Handassa

(IRE) (63)

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

5 9-8 (60.8) (3)

Jockey: Frankie Detorri

Form: 610-141 D

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Has won nine races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather A winner in the Group 1 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Ascot over 1m 2f on his latest outing in June, beating Luxembourg by 4l A leading contender on the back of that. Official BHA Rating 128 SP: 11-4

Probable SP

B = bay

Br = brown

Ch = chesnut

Gr = grey

Ro = roan

m=mare form guide

Official BHA Ratings

sex of horse

c=colt - male horse up to age 5

h=horse

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.

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 Copper Knight in the 2.45pm race is a fine example.

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, which is half the field in today’s richest race, The William Hill Brontë Cup Fillies’ Stakes at 3:20pm.

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 Hargreave is in the hot seat this afternoon.

JUVENILE:

Two-year old horse All horses in Reg Bond “Always and Forever” EBF Restricted Novice Stakes at 2:10pm.

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, which is half the field in today’s richest race.

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

PLACEPOT:............................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 Gareth Topham 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:

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

JOCKEYS

C BEASLEY

1.35 Strong Johnson (IRE) P Midgley

2.10 Sanbona (IRE) M Dods

3.20 Gather Ye Rosebuds J Channon

3.55 Midnite Runner (IRE) M Dods

4.30 Colorada Dancer R Fahey

5.05 Kalganov (FR) M Dods

R BLACKMORE

3.20 Term Of Endearment H De Bromhead

3.55 Quiet Resolve (IRE) R Fahey

A BROOKES

2.45 Lethal Nymph P Midgley

5.05 Carnival Zain M Hammond

L COUGHLAN

2.10 Blue Empress (IRE) A Watson

J CROWLEY

1.35 Rambuso Creek (IRE) ........................................K Ryan

2.10 Arabie K R Burke

2.45 Rabaah (IRE) C Hills

3.20 Marie’s Rock (IRE) N Henderson

3.55 Rating (IRE) B Meehan

5.05 Deceiver

R DA SILVA

D & C Kubler

2.45 Brooklyn Nine Nine (IRE) R Fahey

P DENNIS

1.35 Slainte Mhath ..............................................Miss K Scott

3.55 Count Palatine (IRE) M Dods

5.05 Danzan (IRE) T Easterby

L EDMUNDS

1.35 Jenever Jessica Macey

2.45 Hiya Maite S Bowring

3.20 Shagpyle W Muir & C Grassick

3.55 Smart Vision Jessica Macey

5.05 Feel The Need M Herrington C FALLON

1.35 Shalaa Asker A P Keatley

2.10 Harry Palmer K Ryan

2.45 Spoof K Frost

3.20 Safety Catch W Haggas

3.55 Angel Of England E Bethell

5.05 Broken Spear T Coyle & K Wood S GRAY

1.35 Trilby S England

2.10 Territorial Knight...................................................K Ryan

2.45 Korker (IRE)

K R Burke

3.55 East Bank C Lidster

4.30 Midnite Storm (IRE) K Ryan

5.05 Billyb (FR) C Lidster

C HARDIE

1.35 Mondammej A Brittain

2.45 Manila Scouse T Easterby

3.55 Diddy Man H Bethell

4.30 Terrorise B Ellison

5.05 Leap Day T Easterby

J HART

1.35 Remarkable Force (IRE)

J & S Quinn

2.10 Shazani (FR) C Johnston

3.20 Ermesinde (IRE)

K P De Foy

3.55 Misemerald (IRE) Mrs P Kirby

4.30 Flickering Halo (IRE) T Easterby

5.05 Magical Max I Furtado

T JAKES

1.35 Little Muddy S Spencer A JARY

2.45 Never Dark I Jardine

J MASON

1.35 Royal Pleasure (IRE)

2.10 Atomic Mass (IRE)

3.55 Bulmer Bank

M & D Easterby

M & D Easterby

M & D Easterby

5.05 Carolus Magnus (IRE) M & D Easterby

P MATHERS

1.35 Zaman Jemil (IRE) J & S Quinn

3.55 Triple Force Mrs A Duffield

S MCCULLAGH

3.20 Trevaunance (IRE) Mrs J Harrington

F MCMANOMAN

1.35 Roundhay Park N Tinkler

C MURTAGH

1.35 Mattice T Easterby

2.10 Lesley’s Boy R Fahey

3.55 Up The Jazz (IRE) R Fahey

5.05 No Nay Nicki (IRE) R Fahey

D NOLAN

1.35 Tolstoy (IRE) B Ellison

2.10 Dark Cloud Rising D O’Meara

2.45 Vintage Clarets R Fahey

3.55 Indivar (IRE) D O’Meara

5.05 Grant Wood (IRE) P Midgley

J PEATE

4.30 Primo Lara (IRE) J Chapple-Hyam

W PYLE

3.55 Alreet Cha (IRE) C Lidster

A RAWLINSON

1.35 Beelzebub (IRE) A Haynes

3.55 Old Chums (IRE) .....................................T Dascombe

5.05 Helter Skelter (IRE) R Menzies

H RUSSELL

1.35 Dark Kestrel (IRE) A Brittain

2.10 Epicurian Lad R Fahey

3.55 Project Geofin G Oldroyd

5.05 Craven R Fahey

J J RYAN

2.45 Thunderbear (IRE) J Davison

ROSSA RYAN

1.35 Champagne Sarah (IRE) M Murphy & M Keady

2.10 Ardeur R Beckett

2.45 Starlust R Beckett

3.20 River Of Stars (IRE) R Beckett

3.55 Sea The Dream E Bethell

5.05 Mereside Diva (IRE) D & N Barron

H SHAW

1.35 Cliffcake (IRE) S Bowring

K SHOEMARK

1.35 Tiriac J Channon

2.10 Stratusnine (IRE) H Palmer

3.20 Lmay (IRE) J & T Gosden

3.55 Burdett (IRE) J Channon

4.30 Jayyash (FR) J & T Gosden

5.05 Dreamrocker (IRE) E Walker

K STOTT

1.35 Ray Vonn (IRE) .......................................B Brookhouse

2.10 Simmering O Sangster

3.20 Night Sparkle (IRE) A Balding

3.55 Juantorena (IRE) A Balding

4.30 Per Contra (IRE) O Sangster

5.05 Extrication R Teal

AMIE WAUGH

2.45 Copper Knight (IRE) T Easterby

B WILKIE

1.35 Holkham Bay W Knight

3.55 Mr Irrelevant (IRE) G Tuer

5.05 Oso Rapido (IRE) R Fell & S Murray

M WINN

1.35 Gulliver D O’Meara

5.05 Riot (IRE) D O’Meara

S WOODS

2.10 Baylando M Murphy & M Keady

5.05 Northcliff (IRE) M Murphy & M Keady

TRAINERS

TONY COYLE & KAINE WOOD

5.05 Broken Spear

R FELL & S MURRAY

5.05 Oso Rapido (IRE)

ANDREW BALDING

3.20 Night Sparkle (IRE)

3.55 Juantorena (IRE)

DAVID & NICOLA BARRON

5.05 Mereside Diva (IRE)

RALPH BECKETT

2.10 Ardeur

2.45 Starlust

3.20 River Of Stars (IRE)

EDWARD BETHELL

3.55 Angel Of England

3.55 Sea The Dream

HARRIET BETHELL

3.55 Diddy Man

SIDNEY BOWRING

1.35 Cliffcake (IRE)

2.45 Hiya Maite

ANTONY BRITTAIN

1.35 Dark Kestrel (IRE)

1.35 Mondammej

HENRY DE BROMHEAD

3.20 Term Of Endearment

BEN BROOKHOUSE

Cieren Fallon

Brandon Wilkie

Kevin Stott

Kevin Stott

Rossa Ryan

Rossa Ryan

Rossa Ryan

Rossa Ryan

Cieren Fallon

Rossa Ryan

Cam Hardie

Harrison Shaw

Lewis Edmunds

Harry Russell

Cam Hardie

Rachael Blackmore

1.35 Ray Vonn (IRE)....................................................Kevin Stott

KARL BURKE

2.10 Arabie

2.45 Korker (IRE)

JACK CHANNON

1.35 Tiriac

3.20 Gather Ye Rosebuds

3.55 Burdett (IRE)

JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM

4.30 Primo Lara (IRE)

TOM DASCOMBE

3.55 Old Chums (IRE)

JACK DAVISON

2.45 Thunderbear (IRE)

KEVIN PHILIPPART DE DE FOY

3.20 Ermesinde (IRE)

MICHAEL DODS

2.10 Sanbona (IRE)

3.55 Count Palatine (IRE)

3.55 Midnite Runner (IRE)

5.05 Kalganov (FR)

ANN DUFFIELD

3.55 Triple Force

MICHAEL & DAVID EASTERBY

1.35 Royal Pleasure (IRE)

2.10 Atomic Mass (IRE)

3.55 Bulmer Bank

5.05 Carolus Magnus (IRE)

TIM EASTERBY

1.35 Mattice

2.45 Copper Knight (IRE)

2.45 Manila Scouse

4.30 Flickering Halo (IRE)

5.05 Danzan (IRE)

5.05 Leap Day

BRIAN ELLISON

Jim Crowley

Shane Gray

Kieran Shoemark

Connor Beasley

Kieran Shoemark

Jonny Peate

Alistair Rawlinson

Ryan Ryan

Jason Hart

Connor Beasley

Phil Dennis

Connor Beasley

Connor Beasley

Patrick Mathers

Joanna Mason

Joanna Mason

Joanna Mason

Joanna Mason

Connor Murtagh

Amie Waugh

Cam Hardie

Jason Hart

Phil Dennis

Cam Hardie

1.35 Tolstoy (IRE).......................................................David Nolan

4.30 Terrorise

SAMANTHA ENGLAND

1.35 Trilby

RICHARD FAHEY

2.10 Epicurian Lad

2.10 Lesley’s Boy

2.45 Brooklyn Nine Nine (IRE)

Cam Hardie

Shane Gray

Harry Russell

Connor Murtagh

Raul Da Silva

2.45 Vintage Clarets.................................................David Nolan

3.55 Quiet Resolve (IRE)

3.55 Up The Jazz (IRE)

4.30 Colorada Dancer

5.05 Craven

5.05 No Nay Nicki (IRE)

KEVIN FROST

2.45 Spoof

IVAN FURTADO

5.05 Magical Max

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN

3.20 Lmay (IRE)

Rachael Blackmore

Connor Murtagh

Connor Beasley

Harry Russell

Connor Murtagh

Cieren Fallon

Jason Hart

Kieran Shoemark

4.30 Jayyash (FR) Kieran Shoemark

WILLIAM MUIR & CHRIS GRASSICK

3.20 Shagpyle Lewis Edmunds

WILLIAM HAGGAS

3.20 Safety Catch Cieren Fallon

MICKY HAMMOND

5.05 Carnival Zain Aiden Brookes

JESSICA HARRINGTON

3.20 Trevaunance (IRE) Scott McCullagh

ALICE HAYNES

1.35 Beelzebub (IRE) Alistair Rawlinson

NICKY HENDERSON

3.20 Marie’s Rock (IRE) Jim Crowley

MICHAEL HERRINGTON

5.05 Feel The Need Lewis Edmunds

CHARLES HILLS

2.45 Rabaah (IRE) Jim Crowley

IAIN JARDINE

2.45 Never Dark Alex Jary

CHARLIE JOHNSTON

2.10 Shazani (FR) Jason Hart

ADRIAN KEATLEY

1.35 Shalaa Asker Cieren Fallon

PHILIP KIRBY

3.55 Misemerald (IRE) Jason Hart

WILLIAM KNIGHT

1.35 Holkham Bay Brandon Wilkie

DANIEL & CLAIRE KUBLER

5.05 Deceiver Jim Crowley

CRAIG LIDSTER

3.55 Alreet Cha (IRE) William Pyle

3.55 East Bank Shane Gray

5.05 Billyb (FR) Shane Gray

MICHAEL KEADY

1.35 Champagne Sarah (IRE) Rossa Ryan

2.10 Baylando Sorcha Woods

5.05 Northcliff (IRE) Sorcha Woods

JESSICA MACEY

1.35 Jenever Lewis Edmunds

3.55 Smart Vision Lewis Edmunds

BRIAN MEEHAN

3.55 Rating (IRE) Jim Crowley

REBECCA MENZIES

5.05 Helter Skelter (IRE) Alistair Rawlinson

PAUL MIDGLEY

1.35 Strong Johnson (IRE) Connor Beasley

2.45 Lethal Nymph Aiden Brookes

5.05 Grant Wood (IRE)...........................................David Nolan

DAVID O’MEARA

1.35 Gulliver M Winn

2.10 Dark Cloud Rising............................................David Nolan

3.55 Indivar (IRE).......................................................David Nolan

5.05 Riot (IRE) M Winn

GEOFFREY OLDROYD

3.55 Project Geofin Harry Russell

HUGO PALMER

2.10 Stratusnine (IRE) Kieran Shoemark

JOHN & SEAN QUINN

1.35 Remarkable Force (IRE) Jason Hart

1.35 Zaman Jemil (IRE) Patrick Mathers

KEVIN RYAN

1.35 Rambuso Creek (IRE) Jim Crowley

2.10 Harry Palmer Cieren Fallon

2.10 Territorial Knight Shane Gray

4.30 Midnite Storm (IRE) Shane Gray

OLLIE SANGSTER

2.10 Simmering Kevin Stott

4.30 Per Contra (IRE) Kevin Stott

KATIE SCOTT

1.35 Slainte Mhath Phil Dennis

SEB SPENCER

1.35 Little Muddy Tommie Jakes

ROGER TEAL

5.05 Extrication Kevin Stott

NIGEL TINKLER

1.35 Roundhay Park F McManoman

GRANT TUER

3.55 Mr Irrelevant (IRE) Brandon Wilkie

ED WALKER

5.05 Dreamrocker (IRE)..............................Kieran Shoemark

ARCHIE WATSON

2.10 Blue Empress (IRE) Laura Coughlan

A WINTER’S TALE:

WHAT IS NEW AT YORK THIS SEASON?

A LOT OF WORK HAS GONE INTO THE SOUTHERN END DEVELOPMENT (SEE P36-37), 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

Runners & Riders

1st Race 1.35

The William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Stakes

About Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

See page 76 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 6f

Race Type: Handicap

Rating: 61-80

Prize Money: £20,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Stand Side

Welcome to the first Saturday of the York season. We start with a handicap. Such races are designed for close competition with the handicapper as the independent assessor who rates horses on past performance, seeking to get them crossing the line together, by handing out differing weights.

The best on past form will be the highest rated horse and so will carry more weight, there are 5 horses that will share this today. As you didn’t ask, their racecard numbers are allocated at random by the computer!

Looking for help? Follow the red bi plane through the card for the racecourse tipster’s recommendations.

NEW RACE COURSE RECORD HOLDER: MINCE THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

No corresponding race last year Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 10s Course Record: 1m 8.23s by Mince (09-Sep-12)

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 GULLIVER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (8 wins from 57 runners, 14%) runs GULLIVER

Weightwatcher: ZAMAN JEMIL won off a handicap mark of 86, his rating is now down 6lb to 80.

Longest Traveller: TIRIAC trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 199 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

In a wide-open event, marginal preference is for TIRIAC, who won impressively over 6f at Windsor earlier in the month and a 6lb rise for that success may still underestimate him. Mattice is another recent winner who merits a place on the shortlist, while Holkham Bay and Champagne Sarah are others with strong form claims. Royal Pleasure caught the eye when fourth on his debut for these connections at Thirsk recently and has to be noted.

The William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Stakes

1 Roundhay Park (GB) (15)

Ch g Mayson - Brave Mave

Owner: Exors of the Late Mr J. D. Gordon

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Distance: 6f

Race Type: Handicap (61-80)

Prize Money: £20,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Stand Side

9 9-9 (61.2) (5)

Jockey: Faye McManoman

Form: 100-002 CD

Breeder: Mr James Munroe

Has won 12 races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 1 1/2l by Havana Rum when second of 13 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 16-1

2

Champagne Sarah (IRE) (14)

Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Alice Rose (IRE)

Owner: Ursa Major Racing Ltd

Trainer: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning

4 9-9 (61.2) (6)

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Form: 2043-33 D Breeder: MLF Bloodstock

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Third of 26 behind Northcliff beaten 1 1/2l at 15-2 on her latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 12-1

3

Zaman Jemil (IRE) (21)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Zippy Rock (IRE)

Owner: Ryedale Racing

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Jockey: Paddy Mathers

Form: 45-6000 D

Breeder: Kilfeacle Stud & Irish National Stud

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Wobwobwob at 40-1 when 13th of 15 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 80

4

Royal Pleasure (IRE) (21)

B g Kingman - Merry Jaunt (USA)

Owner: Tomlinson Racing 2023

9-9 (61.2) (21)

Jockey: Joanna Mason

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Form: 66000-4 D

Breeder: Floors Farming, Whitley & Newbyth Studs

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Finished 2 1/4l behind Wobwobwob when fourth of 15 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 16-1

5

Strong Johnson (IRE) (63)

B g Le Cadre Noir (IRE) - Isabella Rose (IRE)

Owner: Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 6262-63 D

Breeder: David Mooney

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather Third of 10 behind Pepsi Cat beaten 1l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in March.

Official BHA Rating 80

6

Holkham Bay (GB) (14)

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Tumblewind

Owner: Norfolk Thoroughbreds

Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket

20-1

Jockey: Brandon Wilkie (5)

Form: 1233-02 D

Breeder: Hellwood Stud Farm

Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather Beaten 3/4l by Northcliff when second of 26 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 79

7 Mattice (GB) (15)

B g Mattmu - Ice Mayden

Owner: Mr B Valentine & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Jockey: Connor Murtagh

Form: 6051-21 D

Breeder: Bearstone Stud Limited

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy A winner at 6-1 at Ripon over 5f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Leodis Dream by 3/4l.

Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 14-1

8 Tiriac (GB) (19)

B g Sixties Icon - Rough Courte (IRE)

Owner: Mr J Widdows & Partner

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

Form: 435-631 D

Breeder: Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

Successful twice at 6f on heavy ground. A winner at 4-1 at Windsor over 6f (heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Snuggle by 2 1/4l.

Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 12-1

9 Gulliver (GB) (35)

B g Sayif (IRE) - Sweet Coincidence

Owner: Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

10 9-7 (60.3) (2)

Jockey: Mark Winn (3)

Form: 040431 CD

Breeder: S. A. Douch

Has won ten races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 7-2fav at Thirsk over 6f (soft) last month, beating Harry’s Halo by 2 1/4l.

Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 14-1

10

Jenever (GB) (73)

5 9-7 (60.3) (14)

B g Swiss Spirit - Dutch Mistress Jockey: Lewis Edmunds

Owner: Mr Hession, Mr & Mrs Foxon and Mr Jones

Trainer: Jessica Macey, Doncaster

Form: 130-243 D BF

Breeder: Lianne Delaunois-Vanderperren

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 9 behind Bonito Cavalo beaten 1 1/4l at 10-3 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in March.

Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 33-1

11

Mondammej (GB) (9)

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

Owner: Mrs C. Brittain

Trainer: Antony Brittain, Warthill

7 9-7 (60.3) (19)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 540000 D

Breeder: Chasemore Farm

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Clarendon House at 20-1 when 12th of 17 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 40-1

12

Remarkable Force (IRE) (17)

4

B g Acclamation - Vastitas (IRE) Jockey: Jason Hart

Owner: Miss Emily Whiteside

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton Form: 2-04550 Breeder: Rathbarry Stud

Successful twice at 5f on good ground, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 13l behind Divine Libra at 11-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing at Chester over 7f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 77

13

Cliffcake (IRE) (58)

B h Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Cake (IRE)

Owner: Mr S. R. Bowring

Trainer: Roy Bowring, Edwinstowe

33-1

Harrison Shaw

00-5101 D

Breeder: Mr D. J. Anderson

Has won ten races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather A winner at 13-2 at Southwell over 6f on his latest outing in March, beating Bicep by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 76

14

Tolstoy (IRE) (27)

B g Kingman - War And Peace Jockey: David Nolan

Owner: Mr Kristian Strangeway

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Form: 10405-5 D Breeder: Sir Robert Ogden

He has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Illusionist when fifth of 6 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Wetherby over 5f (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 76

15

Shalaa Asker (GB) (9)

B g Shalaa (IRE) - Miracle Seeker

Owner: Ontoawinner, Andy Finneran racing

Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton

(3)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

East

Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 4l behind Clarendon House at 28-1 when 10th of 17 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 76

16

Trilby (GB) (15)

B g Twilight Son - Fascinator Jockey: Shane Gray

Owner: Tip Your Hat Partnership

Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley

23-1510 D Breeder: Bumble Bloodstock & Mrs S. Nicholls

Successful twice at 6f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 10l behind Havana Rum at 8-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) earlier this month. Has won at Haydock and Catterick this season. Official BHA Rating 75

17 Slainte Mhath (GB) (11)

Ch m Mayson - Ofelia (IRE)

Owner: Katie Scott Racing Syndicate

Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels

9-4 (59.0) (12)

Jockey: Phil Dennis

Form: 56-3232 D

Breeder: Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox

Winner of five races at 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Jordan Electrics when second of 6 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Ayr over 6f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 25-1

18

Rambuso Creek (IRE) (30)

B g Tagula (IRE) - Fine Prospect (IRE)

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXV

5 9-4 (59.0) (11)

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 4515-63

Breeder: Marie & Mossy Fahy

Successful twice at 5f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 11 behind Dare To Hope beaten 2 1/2l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 22-1

19 Dark Kestrel (IRE) (12)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Goodnight And Joy (IRE)

Owner: Mr Antony Brittain

Trainer: Antony Brittain, Warthill

4 9-2

Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 at Wolverhampton over 5f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Reigning Profit by a neck.

Official BHA Rating 73

20 Beelzebub (IRE) (14)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Hay Chewed (IRE)

Owner: Threes Company

Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Grangemore Stud & Yeomanstown

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Northcliff at 50-1 when 16th of 26 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 73

21 Ray Vonn (IRE) (15)

B g Galileo Gold - Golden Flower Jockey: Kevin Stott

Owner: Moorgate Racing Limited

Trainer: B F Brookhouse, Newmarket Form: 41400-1 D Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Successful twice at 6f on good and heavy ground. A winner at 8-1 at Nottingham over 6f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Enderman by a head.

Official BHA Rating 72

22

Little Muddy (GB) (31)

B m Mr Medici (IRE) - Secret Oasis

Owner: MAC Racing

Trainer: Seb Spencer, Malton

Jockey: Tommie Jakes (5)

Form: 0200-34 D

Breeder: A. Spalding & Bambi Bloodstock

She has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 2 1/4l behind Tyger Bay when fourth of 5 at 16-5 on her latest outing at Catterick over 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 40-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 19. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 20, 21. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 15.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12.

STEWARDS NOTE

TOLSTOY: Following its run on 28/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

TRILBY: Following its run on 10/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-1 Holkham Bay (GB), 12-1 Champagne Sarah (IRE), Tiriac (GB), 14-1 Mattice (GB), Gulliver (GB), 16-1 Roundhay Park (GB), Royal Pleasure (IRE), Ray Vonn (IRE), 20-1 Strong Johnson (IRE), Dark Kestrel (IRE), 22-1 Shalaa Asker (GB), Rambuso Creek (IRE), 25-1 Cliffcake (IRE), Slainte Mhath (GB), 33-1 Jenever (GB), Remarkable Force (IRE), Trilby (GB), Beelzebub (IRE), 40-1 Zaman Jemil (IRE), Mondammej (GB), Tolstoy (IRE), Little Muddy (GB)

FIRST RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED

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.

Marco Botti trained Giavellotto in a successful defence of his Boodles Yorkshire Cup crown, so becoming one of 21 handlers to take to the podium at the Dante Festival

2023 Champion: Richard Fahey

The Betfred Temple Stakes (Group 2)

B

B

Ch g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Approaching Autumn

Side

B m Acclamation - Vesnina

Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Vadream (GB) (21)

B m Brazen Beau (AUS) - Her Honour (IRE)

Tudhope Owner: Mr D. R. J. King Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Victorious Racing & Fawzi Nass Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket

Beautiful Diamond (GB) (21)

Gr f Twilight Son - Babylon Lane

Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Flora of Bermuda (IRE) (225)

0050-32 D

Estates

Callum Shepherd

33-3001 D

Tally-Ho Stud

Clifford Lee

1351-3 D BF Breeder: Rosyground Stud

(54.9) (5)

B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Dubai Power Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Owner: Bermuda Racing Ltd

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Form: 261024- D

Mr Francisco Bernal

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.

2nd Race 2.10

The Reg Bond “Always And Forever”

EBF Restricted Novice Stakes

About Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

See page 76 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 6f

Race Type: Novice

Prize Money: £20,000

Age: 2

Stalls: Stand Side

This one is limited to the babies of the game, aged just two; they don’t have much if any track experience hence the term “novice”. All are registered with the European Breeders’ Fund. This means that their sire (father) is based and registered in Europe with the EBF, which is a scheme to encourage the best in bloodstock

Now the fun bit, to add a layer of competition (or for some complexity) a runner’s weight can be lowered (an allowance) based on having been bought comparatively cheaply at a recognised auction, so the market was deemed as an assessment of their quality and hence potential. The most expensive being categorised as Band A, the next group as Band B and so on. All the boys in the highest band,A, start from a 9st 5lb weight, that explains the burden carried by Arabie and Dark Cloud Rising

AnyhorseinfromalowerBandracinginoppositiontoonefromahigherBand,benefitsfromanallowance,soEpicurianLadcarriesa2lblowerweightbecause“better” horses such as Arabie race against him So on, down the bands, which is why Baylando (from Band C) has less weight again. That’s the male runners explained, the fillies also get a benefit to give them a fair chance given their different physical development at this age, so Ardour, Blue Empress and Simmering carry 9st 2lbs.

If you must know, the Band As went for above £50,000 descending in roughly £20,000 bands thereafter

All a bit much? Then go for the alternative “P” for “pin” rather than “pedigree”.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: NATIVE AMERICAN

Trainer: Richard Fahey

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Age/Weight: 2-9-7

Runners: 9 SP: 10/1

Native American cruised to success for Richard Fahey, winning by five-and-a-half lengths after going clear inside the final furlong.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 10s

Course Record: 1m 8.90s by Tiggy Wiggy (21-Aug-14)

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

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Fahey (31 wins from 449 runners, 7%) runs EPICURIAN LAD and LESLEY’S BOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Dods (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs SANBONA

Fancy That: A Watson won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs BLUE EMPRESS today. Longest Traveller: ARDEUR trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

ARABIE displayed plenty of promise when a narrow second on his racecourse bow over 5f at Thirsk last month and Karl Burke’s colt can put that experience to good use here. Ardeur is arguably the most noteworthy of the newcomers, being the first foal out of a mare who was placed in a Group 2 as a juvenile That said, Blue Empress and Simmering are also worthy of consideration.

The Reg Bond “Always And Forever”

Restricted Novice Stakes

1 Arabie (GB) (46)

Ch c Dandy Man (IRE) - Mamma Morton (IRE)

Owner: Mr Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi

Distance: 6f

Race Type: Novice

Prize Money: £20,000

Age: 2

Stalls: Stand Side

st-lb (kgs) Draw

(5)

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Form: 2

Breeder: Robert Cornelius

Foaled 11 Mar Half-brother to Rampant Lion, won three times at 1m and 1m 1f Beaten 3/4l by Atherstone Warrior when second of 7 at 9-2 on his racecourse debut at Thirsk over 5f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 10-1

2

Dark Cloud Rising (GB) (-)

(12)

B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Aristocratic Jockey: David Nolan

Owner: Jinky Farms

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Form: Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Foaled 26 Mar Half-brother to Albion Square, won at 5f Cost 85,000 pounds and he’s worth a second look on debut. Official BHA Rating - SP: 17-2

3 Epicurian Lad (GB) (-) (2lb)

(3)

Ch c Twilight Son - Dance Diva Jockey: Harry Russell

Owner: John Rhodes & Peter Timmins

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form:

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Foaled 30 Mar Dam won four times at 6f and 7f Cost 70,000 euro. One to consider for a yard that can ready a newcomer Official BHA Rating - SP:

4 Sanbona (IRE) (-) (2lb)

B g Coulsty (IRE) - Milly’s Secret (IRE) Jockey: Connor Beasley

Owner: Mr David T J Metcalfe & Mr M J K Dods

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

Form:

Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Foaled 17 Mar. Half-brother to Bungley, won three times at 7f and 1m. Cost 40,000gns. No forlorn hope on debut for an in-form yard. Official BHA Rating -

5 Shazani (FR) (-) (2lb)

B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Sonjeu (FR) Jockey: Jason Hart

Owner: Peter Savill & Partner

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham Form: Breeder: Beauvoir, Michenot, Demailly

Foaled 17 Apr Half-brother to Fraiche, won at 7f Cost 47,000 euro. May be one for the each-way punters first time out. Official BHA Rating - SP: 14-1

6

Stratusnine (IRE) (-) (2lb)

(1)

B c Far Above (IRE) - Teide Lady Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

Owner: STRATUS9 Consulting Limited

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Form:

Breeder: Gerry Flannery Developments

Foaled 19 Apr Half-brother to Ayaar, won five times at 7f and 1m including a Group 3 race. Cost 40,000 pounds. Check the betting market for clues on debut.

7 Atomic Mass (IRE) (-) (4lb)

Br g Havana Gold (IRE) - Fresh Snow (IRE)

Owner: Mr B Padgett Racing

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Jockey: Joanna Mason

Form:

Breeder: Thomas Hassett

Foaled 15 Apr Dam runner-up at 6f and 7f Cost 27,000 pounds. Others make more appeal than this newcomer

Official BHA Rating - SP: 100-1

8

Harry Palmer (GB) (-) (4lb)

B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Undeniable

Owner: Allan Kerr & Partner

9-3 (58.5) (14)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form:

Breeder: Newclose Properties Ltd

Foaled 4 Mar Dam won seven times in chases between 2m 5f and 3m, twice over hurdles at 2m and 3m and on the flat at 1m 6f.

Stable won this race in 2016 and he could have his say.

Official BHA Rating - SP: 14-1

Horse

9 Lesley’s Boy (GB) (-) (4lb)

Draw

B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Enliven Jockey: Connor Murtagh

Owner: Mrs L. Jackson

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: Breeder: Enliven Partnership

Foaled 2 Feb. Half-brother to Moulin Booj, won twice at 5f Cost 22,000gns. Yard won this race last year and he warrants consideration as a result. Official BHA Rating -

10

Territorial Knight (GB) (-) (4lb)

Ch c Territories (IRE) - Night Thrills Jockey: Shane Gray

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXIX

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: Breeder: Stratford Place Stud & Andy McDonald

Foaled 6 Mar Dam unraced. Cost 25,000 pounds. Hard to rule out on debut for a respected yard Official BHA Rating -

11

Ardeur (GB) (-)

Br f Kameko (USA) - Chaleur Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Owner: Juddmonte

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Form: Breeder: Juddmonte

2 Feb. Dam won three times between 6f and 1m. Enters calculations for an in-form yard on

(IRE)

B f Blue Point (IRE) - Natalisa (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XXXVI & Partner

Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Foaled 20 Mar Half-sister to Northbound, won twice at 5f and 7f Official BHA

Simmering (GB) (-)

Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd

B f Too Darn Hot - Cashla Bay Jockey: Kevin Stott

Owner: Mrs BV Sangster,Justin Casse & partners

Trainer: Ollie Sangster, Marlborough Form: Breeder: Lofts Hall Stud

Foaled 21 Feb. Half-sister to Estate, won twice at 5f Cost 70,000gns. No forlorn hope on her racecourse bow. Official BHA

B c Land Force (IRE) - Plait Jockey: Sorcha Woods (7)

Owner: Moir & Murphy

Trainer: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning

Form:

Breeder: Galloway Stud & Plumton Hall Stud

Foaled 6 Feb. Dam won at 1m and 1m 2f Long odds beckon on his racecourse bow. Official BHA Rating - SP: 100-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Running for the first time since Gelding No 4, 7. PROBABLE S.P.’S

5-1BlueEmpress(IRE),15-2Simmering(GB),8-1Ardeur(GB),17-2DarkCloudRising(GB),10-1Arabie(GB),11-1TerritorialKnight(GB),14-1Shazani(FR), Harry Palmer (GB), 16-1 Stratusnine (IRE), 20-1 Epicurian Lad (GB), 25-1 Sanbona (IRE), Lesley’s Boy (GB), 100-1 Atomic Mass (IRE), Baylando (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st £10800 2nd £5070 3rd £2536 4th £1268 TIME DISTANCES

RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Charlie Bond.

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

R O B E R TO PAV I L I O N Fresh fish & chips - and yes, there is a choice of mushy peas or curry sauce. FROM £11.60

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

The Betfred Supports Jack Berry House

Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2)

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

1 Vandeek (GB) (238)

Gr c Havana Grey - Mosa Mine

KHK Racing

2 Airman (IRE) (20)

B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Nova Aquilae (IRE)

M Scaife & R A Fahey

Richard Fahey, Malton

3 Alaskan Gold (IRE) (22)

B c Kodiac - Luminous Gold

Apple Tree Stud

g Harry Angel (IRE) - Ladyship

Cheveley Park Stud

David O’Meara,

B

- Pellucid

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

7 Purosangue (GB) (24)

Br c Aclaim (IRE) - Avon Breeze

Owner: OPULENCE THOROUGHBREDS & TEME VALLEY

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Pandora’s Gift (IRE) (23)

B f Churchill (IRE) - Amthaal

Owner: JAMES PARRY AND PARTNERS Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Vandeek (GB), 5-1 Inisherin (GB), 10-1 Esquire (GB), 12-1 Purosangue (GB), 14-1 Pandora’s Gift (IRE), 25-1 Orne (IRE), 28-1 Airman (IRE), 66-1 Alaskan Gold (IRE)

RACING POST SMART VIEW RUNNERS

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Jockey

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Course

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A measurement of a horse’s suitability to the going at the time the scores were produced.

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These are presented in a format that allows you to either home in on individual attributes or be guided by the overall Smart View score, which is a weighted average of the six attributes, scored out of 100.

Whether you’re a seasoned form student or a casual punter, Racing Post Smart View can help you to make more informed choices and more successful bets.

Smart View is a dynamic tool that reacts to the latest conditions, so the scores you see in this racecard may differ from those you see in digital on your phone.

The William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap Stakes

Jockey: Shane Gray Trainer: K. R. Burke

Jockey: James J. G. Ryan (3) Trainer: Jack W Davison

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark Trainer: Robert Cowell

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Ralph Beckett

Jockey: David Nolan Trainer: Richard Fahey

Jockey: Jim Crowley Trainer: Charles Hills

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: Kevin Frost

8 Hiya Maite (GB)

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds

Trainer: Roy Bowring

Lethal Nymph (GB)

Jockey: Aiden Brookes (5)

Trainer: Paul Midgley

Manila Scouse (GB)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Trainer: Tim Easterby

Never Dark (GB)

Jockey: Alex Jary (5)

Trainer: Iain Jardine

Brooklyn Nine Nine (IRE)

Jockey: Raul Da Silva

Trainer: Richard Fahey

13 Copper Knight (IRE)

Jockey: Amie Waugh (5)

Trainer: Tim Easterby

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.

COPPER KNIGHT: WINNING-MOST

EYES ON OUR THIRD RACE WHEN COPPER KNIGHT, HOPES TO RECORD WIN NUMBER EIGHT.

The Denham family first ran Copper Knight at York back in 2017 when he won the first of his seven races. It was an assertive performance over then stable mate Rasheeq and was very much a sign of things to come.

He had further success at York before taking his most prestigious prize at the track. The John Smith’s City Walls Stakes 2019, his first Listed success. His superb seventh victory came back in July.

A plaque has been erected in his honour on the pre-parade ring side of the weighing room, where it reads ‘winning most’, as he may well not be done with winning at York just yet!

Last July Copper Knight made history by registering another win on the Knavesmire. He remains a stalwart of Tim Easterby’s operation, with a record breaking seven wins. Will Copper Knight continue to make history with an eighth win today?

The William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Stakes

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)

See page 76 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 5f

Race Type: Handicap

Rating: 0-105

Prize Money: £50,000

Age: 3+

Stalls: Stand Side

We return to handicap conditions, remember the best on past performance will be the highest rated horse and so will carry more weight than the lowest rated horse; Korker is at the top of the weights on this occasion. Five furlongs is the shortest distance in UK racing so don’t blink as they flash home

So, pit your wits against the handicapper – if you need some help look C denoting has won at York such or D meaning won over this distance. Notice how Copper Knight is one of several here to carry both, given he is the “winningmost” horse on the Knavesmire with seven wins to date.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: CHIPSTEAD

Trainer: Roger Teal

Jockey: Frederick Larson

Age/Weight: 5-9-8

Runners: 14 SP: 12/1

Frederick Larson produced a well-timed ride on board Chipstead who went to the front inside the closing stages.

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 (31 wins from 449 runners, 7%) runs BROOKLYN

NINE and VINTAGE CLARETS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Beckett (8 wins from 40 runners, 20%) runs STARLUST

Weightwatcher: COPPER KNIGHT won off a handicap mark of 97, his rating is now down 16lb to 81.

Longest Traveller: THUNDERBEAR trained by J Davison, Ireland.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

KORKER loves it here and the C&D winner looks to have a big shout again today. The five-year-old was only beaten a couple of lengths in a very competitive contest over this track and trip at the Dante meeting and he may take some stopping off the same mark here. Vintage Clarets could turn around form with the aforementioned Democracy Dilemma from Chester, as only a neck separated them that day and he is 1lb better off

The William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Stakes

1 Korker (IRE) (9)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Adaptation

Owner: Fine Claret Racing & More Turf Racing

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

5 10-0 (63.5) (10)

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form: 0121-04 CD BF Breeder: Ballyhane Stud Ltd

Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Finished 2l behind Clarendon House when fourth of 17 at 13-2fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 9-2

2

Thunderbear (IRE) (48)

4 9-8 (60.8) (3)

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Speronella Jockey: James J. G. Ryan (3)

Owner: William Armitage & JWD Partnership

Trainer: Jack W Davison, Ireland Form: 510-005 D Breeder: Killarkin Stud

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 3 1/2l behind Blind Beggar when fifth of 11 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Bath over 5f (heavy) last month.

Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 11-1

3 Democracy Dilemma (IRE) (16)

B g Cotai Glory - Majestic Alexander (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket

Mountarmstrong Stud

Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 11-4fav at Chester over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Copper Knight by a neck. Doubtful runner Official BHA Rating 100

(GB) (24)

B or Br c Zoustar (AUS) - Beyond Desire Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Form: 153-236

Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP

He has won three times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Jasour when sixth of 10 at 7-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 105

5 Vintage Clarets (GB) (16)

(2)

B g Ardad (IRE) - Enchanted Princess Jockey: David Nolan

Owner: Mr A Tattersall & Partner

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Form: 113-003 CD

Breeder: M. E. Broughton

Winner of seven races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Third of 11 behind Democracy Dilemma beaten 1/2l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 15-2

6 Rabaah (IRE) (21)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Rufoof

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

9-2 (58.1) (12)

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Form: 3/1155-0

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Desert Cop at 6-1 when 11th of 15 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 95

7 Spoof (GB) (16)

B g Poet’s Voice - Filona (IRE) Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Owner: Trisha Keane & Friend

Trainer: Kevin Frost, Newark

Has won 11 races at 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 5l behind Democracy Dilemma

(good) earlier this month.

Scuderia Blueberry SRL

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Misu’s Maite Jockey: Lewis Edmunds

Owner: Mr S. R. Bowring

Trainer: Roy Bowring, Edwinstowe

9

Lethal Nymph (GB) (10)

8-3 (52.2) (6)

B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Little Nymph Jockey: Aiden Brookes (5)

Owner: Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Form: 5-03050

Breeder: Mr T. H. S. Fox

He has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 16l behind Aleezdancer at 28-1 when 16th of 21 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 22-1

10

Manila Scouse (GB) (10)

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Forever Excel (IRE)

Owner: Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces

5 8-3 (52.2) (5)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form: 444-260 D

Breeder: Wayne Clifford

He has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 8l behind Aleezdancer at 28-1 when 11th of 21 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 12-1

11

Never Dark (GB) (184)

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Dark Missile

Owner: Alison Walker Sarah Cousins

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Alex Jary (5)

001500- D

Winner of seven races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Clearpoint at 9-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f in November last year

Official BHA Rating 82

12 Brooklyn Nine Nine (IRE) (7)

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Mamba Noire (FR) Jockey: Raul Da Silva

Owner: R. A. Fahey and Partner

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

A winner at 6f on the all-weather Finished 1 1/4l behind Tinto when fourth of 7 at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 81

13 Copper Knight (IRE) (9)

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Mystic Dream

Owner: Ventura Racing (Copper) & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Amie Waugh (5)

Has won 14 races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Clarendon House at 10-1 when 15th of 17 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77

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

Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 10, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 12. STEWARDS NOTE

BROOKLYN NINE NINE: Following its run on 18/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run 1f out. PROBABLE S.P.’S

4-1Rabaah(IRE),9-2Korker(IRE),15-2VintageClarets(GB),9-1BrooklynNineNine(IRE),11-1Thunderbear(IRE),12-1ManilaScouse(GB), 14-1 Hiya Maite (GB), 22-1 Lethal Nymph (GB), Copper Knight (IRE), 25-1 Starlust (GB), Never Dark (GB), 28-1 Spoof (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 a representative of William Hill.

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

4.

4. Starlust & 6. Rabaah both hold an entry in the Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot on Saturday 22nd

The William Hill Brontë Cup (Group 3)

RIVER OF STARS - LAST YEAR’S WINNER

4th Race 3.20

The William Hill Brontë Cup Fillies’ Stakes

One Mile, About Six Furlongs (2,700 metres)

See page 76 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 1m 6f

Race Type: Group Three

Prize Money: £100,000

Age: 4+f&m

Stalls: Inside Rail

The newest Pattern race at York, the Group 3 contest is a valuable prize (£100,000), as well as offering the prestige of “black type” in their pedigree That desire for competition limits the race to horses of the same sex, being all females. The intention is to tempt connections into a longer career on the track for such thoroughbreds before a second life as a broodmare. All the runners start off the same weight as none have won at a yet higher level.

See what the Press think on their selections board by the Winner’s Enclosure, at least you can then blame them.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: RIVER OF STARS

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Age/Weight: 4-9-2

Runners: 9 SP: 4/1

Market favourite Mimikyu was a narrowly beaten second as River Of Stars stole the show in the 2023 renewal of the Bronte Cup

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 212 runners, 18%) runs SAFETY CATCH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mrs J Harrington (11 wins from 45 runners, 24%) runs TREVAUNANCE Longest Traveller:

trained by Mrs J Harrington, Ireland. TERM OF

by H De Bromhead, Ireland.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

The form of Gather Ye Rosebuds’ Listed success at Goodwood received a boost when fifth-placed Madame Ambassador landed the Rothesay at Ayr on Wednesday, and the progressive four-year-old merits respect despite a rise in class. However, RIVER OF STARS won this corresponding event 12 months ago on the back of a similar absence, and she appears to have been laid out for this once more. Trevaunance sets the standard on official ratings and she is of interest now stepped up in trip, while Night Sparkle and classy hurdler Marie’s Rock are two others to consider

RIVER OF STARS

GATHER YE ROSEBUDS

4th Race 3.20

The William Hill Brontë Cup Fillies’ Stakes

1 Ermesinde (IRE) (48)

B f Golden Horn - Eye Witness (GER)

Owner: Venice Consulting, D’Ascanio, Gambini

Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Distance: 1m 6f

Race Type: Group Three

Prize Money: £100,000

Age: 4+f&m

Stalls: Inside Rail

4 9-2 (58.1) (9)

Form: 66333-6

Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather Finished 14l behind Ottery when sixth of 8 at 12-1 on her latest outing at ParisLongchamp over 1m 2f (heavy) last month.

Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 33-1

2

Gather Ye Rosebuds (GB) (21)

Ch f Zoffany (IRE) - Chelsey Jayne (IRE)

Owner: Mrs P Shanahan & Mrs M V Magnier

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

4 9-2 (58.1) (5)

Form: 1014-51

Breeder: Barry Walters

She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 9-4 at Goodwood over 1m 4f (soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Queen Of The Pride by 3/4l.

Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 9-2

3

Lmay (IRE) (232)

B f Frankel - Alienate

Owner: The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

(8)

Form: 104534-

Breeder: A. Stroud, T. Stewart & J. Hanly

A winner at 1m 4f on good to firm ground. Finished 8l behind Middle Earth when fourth of 6 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Ascot over 1m 6f (good) in October last year Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 10-1

4

Marie’s Rock (IRE) (44)

B or Br m Milan - By The Hour (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XLII

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

9-2 (58.1) (4)

Form: Breeder: Mr D. Breen

Finished 10l behind Impaire Et Passe when fifth of 8 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 William Hill Aintree Hurdle at Aintree over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Talented hurdler making her Flat deut today. Official BHA Rating - SP: 25-1

5 Night Sparkle (IRE) (254)

B m Postponed (IRE) - Rose Diamond (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Barbara M. Keller

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

5 9-2 (58.1) (10)

Form: 15/1110- D

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

She has won four times from 1m 5f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground; has also won a hurdle. Well beaten at 4-1jt-fav behind Sumo Sam when eighth of 10 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Betfred Park Hill Fillies’ Stakes at Doncaster over 1m 6f (soft) in September last year Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 14-1

6 River of Stars (IRE) (274)

B m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Amazone (GER)

Owner: Woodford Thoroughbreds Llc

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

5 9-2 (58.1) (6)

Form: 15/1224- CD

Breeder: Dr Klaus Schulte

She has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Coltrane when fourth of 7 at 12-1 on her latest outing here over 2m (good to firm) in August last year. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 3-1

7

Safety Catch (GB)

B f Cracksman - Tempest Fugit (IRE)

Owner: Mr A. E. Oppenheimer

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

(200) 4 9-2 (58.1) (7)

Form: 0/211-

Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 6-1 at Lingfield over 1m 5f on her latest outing in November last year, beating Divine Jewel by a head.

Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 4-1

8 Shagpyle (GB) (28) 4 9-2 (58.1) (1)

Br f Frankel - La Pyle (FR)

Owner: La Pyle Partnership

Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

Form: 1242-4

Breeder: Knox & Wells Limited & R. Devlin

A winner at 1m 2f on soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Flash Bardot when fourth of 7 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 80-1

Jason Hart Pascal Brejon

Connor Beasley

Kieran Shoemark Glenroy Brown

Jim Crowley Simone Meloni

Kevin Stott Macie Harris

Rossa Ryan Josie Mansell

Cieren Fallon

Lewis Edmunds

No Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Term of Endearment (GB) (217) 5

B m Sea The Moon (GER) - Miss You Too

Owner: Mrs C. Acheson

Trainer: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

9-2 (58.1) (2)

Form: 32/5210-

Breeder: Mr Andrew Whitlock

Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 4f on yielding and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 9l behind Poptronic at 20-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco British Champions Fillies Poptronic Mares Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (soft) in October last year Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 9-1

10

Trevaunance (IRE) (29) 5 9-2 (58.1) (3)

B m Muhaarar - Liber Nauticus (IRE)

Owner: Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd

Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland

Form: 432-653

Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm

She has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 12 behind Thunder Roll beaten 1l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 14-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn by No 3, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. STEWARDS NOTE

NIGHT SPARKLE: Following its run on 14/9/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

3-1 River of Stars (IRE), 4-1 Safety Catch (GB), 9-2 Gather Ye Rosebuds (GB), 9-1 Term of Endearment (GB), 10-1 Lmay (IRE), 14-1 Night Sparkle (IRE), Trevaunance (IRE), 25-1 Marie’s Rock (IRE), 33-1 Ermesinde (IRE), 80-1 Shagpyle (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st £56710 2nd £21500

10. Trevaunance holds an entry in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot on Saturday 22nd June Supplementary entries can be received by June 17th for a £14,000 stake.

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

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

GBB NOTICE

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

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Bet Ebor

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5 River Tiber (238)

B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Transcendence

9-2 (5)

11133-

Pier House Stud

Ryan Moore Owner: Tabor,Smith,Magnier,Westerberg,Brant Trainer: A P O’Brien

6 Rosallion (21)

9-2 (6)

B c Blue Point - Rosaline Jockey: Sean Levey Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: Richard Hannon Form: 1131-2

B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Strawberry Lace (GB)

Shaqab Racing,Coolmore,Westerberg

Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

The William Hill Epic Boost Stakes

About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)

See page 76 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 7f

Race

Prize Money: £20,000

Age: 3

Stalls: Farside

Another competitive handicap, to further focus the competition, this time for 3-year-olds only, rated between 61 and 80, over 7 furlongs. Remember, it’s a handicap so the best on past performance in the eyes of the handicapper will be the highest rated horse and start by carrying the most weight, Juantorena, on this occasion. Still seeking a scapegoat for your poor luck, try the Punters Panel at 1pm in the Winners Enclosure.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: STARNBERG

Trainer: Richard Hannon

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Age/Weight: 3-9-7

Runners: 14 SP: 8/1

It was a comfortable victory for Starnberg who kept on well inside the final furlong for trainer Richard Hannon.

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 (31 wins from 449 runners, 7%) runs QUIET RESOLVE and UP THE JAZZ Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Dods (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs COUNT PALATINE and MIDNITE RUNNER Longest Traveller: DIDDY MAN trained by H Bethell, Arnold, 276 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

A tricky puzzle to solve and only a tentative vote can go to MIDNITE RUNNER. Having been gelded over the winter, Michael Dods’ charge returned with a creditable fifth over an extended 7f at Beverley 19 days ago He wasn’t unbacked when sent off at odds of 12/1 in a valuable Newmarket sales race in August of last year, too, suggesting better was expected. This flatter track could play to his strengths and, if doing so, his current mark looks well within range. Both Mr Irrelevant and Diddy Man go in search of their respective hat-tricks and must enter calculations, along with Quiet Resolve, who was far from disgraced in a class 3 over track and trip 10 days ago

7f

The William Hill Epic Boost Stakes

(kgs) Draw 5th Race 3.55

1 Juantorena (IRE) (24)

Money: £20,000 Age: 3

(61-80)

Stalls: Farside

(61.2) (2)

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Freiheit (IRE) Jockey: Kevin Stott

Owner: Jeremy & Germaine Hitchins

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Form: 3043-31 D

Breeder: Mount Coote Estates & Mr F. Karothy

Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Brighton over 7f (good) earlier this month, beating Let’s Get Em by 1 3/4l.

Official BHA Rating 80

2

Angel of England (GB) (15)

B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Poana (FR)

Owner: Ricky Martin Phillips & Jim Morris

15-2

(3)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham Form: 0210-0

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

A winner at 6f on good to soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Jimmy Speaking at 11-2 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 79

3 Sea The Dream (GB) (30)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Elite

Owner: Mr Richard Howes and Mr Wayne Pentelow

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

18-1

(60.3) (14)

Rossa Ryan

33-15

Ladyswood Farm & Stud LLP

A winner at 7f on heavy ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Classy Boy when fifth of 7 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 7f (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 78

4 Mr Irrelevant (IRE) (23)

B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Midsomer (IRE)

Owner: The Muffed Punt Partnership

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

18-1

(59.9) (9)

Brandon Wilkie (5)

25-5211

River Downs Stud

Successful twice at 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 6-5fav at Doncaster over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Lochaber by 1/2l. Has also won at Ripon this season.

Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 17-2

5 Quiet Resolve (IRE) (10)

B g Showcasing - Stylish Design (FR)

Owner: Ontoawinner 8

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Rachael Blackmore

3-3135 D

Ms Martha Kellaghan

A winner at 7f on the all-weather Finished 2 3/4l behind Diligent Resdev when fifth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 18-1

6

Smart Vision (GB) (65)

B g Due Diligence (USA) - Bahamadam

Owner: Mr J. E. Abbey and New Vision Bloodstock

Trainer: Jessica Macey, Doncaster

Lewis Edmunds

543-10 D Breeder: J. P. Repard

A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Inner Temple at 7-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f in March. Official BHA Rating 77 SP:

7 Midnite Runner (IRE) (19)

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Top Row

Owner: Mr Michael Moses & Mr Terry Moses

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

Top Row Partnership

A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Princess Alex when fifth of 10 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Beverley over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month.

BHA Rating 76

8 Burdett (IRE) (29)

B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Abiquiu (IRE) Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

Owner: SYPS (UK) Ltd & Partner

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Highfort Stud A winner at 7f on soft ground. Third of 13 behind Flying Finn beaten 5l at 18-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (soft) last month.

9

Diddy Man (GB) (28)

(4)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Milldale Jockey: Cam Hardie

Owner: Miss H. Bethell

Trainer: Harriet Bethell, Arnold Form: 3024-11 D Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud

Successful at 7f and 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav at Doncaster over 7f (soft) last month, beating Fengari by 4l. Has also won at Newcastle this season.

Official BHA Rating 75

10

Rating (IRE) (39)

Ch f Profitable (IRE) - Savoy Showgirl (IRE)

Owner: Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen

6-1

(18)

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton Form: 00523-3

Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud

Placed in four of eight starts. Third of 9 behind Our Havana beaten 2 1/4l at 8-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 74

11 Old Chums (IRE) (17)

B g Kodiac - Magical Dreamer (IRE)

Owner: Set The Pulse Racing

Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Lambourn

22-1

(11)

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson

Form: 131223

Breeder: Merribelle Irish Farm Limited

Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather. Third of 14 behind Garfield Shadow beaten 1l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good) earlier this month.

BHA Rating 73

12 Count Palatine (IRE) (229)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Sovana (IRE)

Owner: Anne Elliott and M Dods

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

Phil Dennis

302606Breeder: Corduff Stud

Placed twice in eight starts. Finished 7l behind Invincible Molly when sixth of 11 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good to soft) in October last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with B J Meehan.

Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 33-1

13

Misemerald (IRE) (10)

B f Zoffany (IRE) - Rocaverde (IRE)

Owner: Mrs J. Porter

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Jockey: Jason Hart

Form: 11200-0 D

Breeder: Aylesfield Farms Stud

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Diligent Resdev at 100-1 when seventh of 15 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 73

14

Indivar (IRE) (21)

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Bitter Lake (USA)

Owner: Exors of the Late Mr F. Gillespie

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Jockey: David Nolan

Form: 5551-30

Breeder: Airlie Stud/Mrs S Rogers/Rosemont Stud

A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 16l behind Key To Cotai at 10-1 when 16th of 19 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month.

15

Alreet Cha (IRE) (113)

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Dutch Courage

Owner: RIBBLEDON

Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold

Placed in four of seven starts. Beaten 1/2l by True Promise when second of 10 at 2-1 on her latest outing at

16 Project Geofin (GB) (296)

Br g Calyx - Bond Artist (IRE)

Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited

Trainer: Geoff Oldroyd, Pocklington

at 11-2 at

(5)

Jockey: William Pyle (5)

Form: 034-222

Breeder: R. G. & T. E. Levin

Jockey: Harry Russell

Form: 2401-

Breeder: Bond Thoroughbred Limited

(kgs) Draw

17 East Bank (GB) (22)

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Twist of Magic (IRE)

Owner: Craig Lidster Racing Club

Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold

Successful at 5f and 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 3/4l by Giorgio M

outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 70

18 Up The Jazz (IRE) (37)

B g Buratino (IRE) - Gwyllion (USA)

Owner: The Musley Bank Partnership & Partner

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

19 Bulmer Bank (GB) (13)

B g National Defense - Readyandaway (USA)

Owner: Mr B Padgett Racing

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Yet to place in six starts. Finished 4l behind Cross The Tracks when fourth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing at

this month. Official BHA Rating 65

20 Triple Force (GB) (188)

B g Land Force (IRE) - Triple Star

Owner: Mr D Barker & Ms J Bianco

Trainer: Ann Duffield, Leyburn

Paddy Mathers

065-

Lady Hardy

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 8l behind Lautrec when last of 5 at 150-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m in November last year. Official BHA Rating 65 SP: 150-1

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

Hood worn by No 19 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 11. STEWARDS NOTE

SEA THE DREAM: Following its run on 25/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. SMART VISION: Following its run on 21/3/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free PROBABLE S.P.’S

6-1 Diddy Man (GB), 15-2 Juantorena (IRE), 17-2 Mr Irrelevant (IRE), 12-1 East Bank (GB), 14-1 Old Chums (IRE), 18-1 Angel of England (GB), Sea The Dream (GB), Quiet Resolve (IRE), Midnite Runner (IRE), 20-1 Burdett (IRE), 22-1 Rating (IRE), Up The Jazz (IRE), 25-1 Alreet Cha (IRE), Project Geofin (GB), 28-1 Indivar (IRE), Bulmer Bank (GB), 33-1 Count Palatine (IRE), 50-1 Smart Vision (GB), 100-1 Misemerald (IRE), 150-1 Triple Force (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st £10468

2nd £4912

3rd £2454 4th £1228

FIFTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

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

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

YOUR ROYAL COUNTY REGIMENT

“We are The Royal Yorkshire Regiment. Brave and decisive, with over 330 years of history behind us and driven by a relentless will to succeed in everything we do: harnessing battle-winning innovation for the Army of tomorrow; and providing a highly deployable force to train and fight alongside allies and partner nations across the world, today. County-Proud. Combat-Ready.”

What a pleasure and privilege it is for the regiment to once again be part of another exciting day of racing at York Racecourse.

The British Army is fast-modernising and adapting to meet the demands of tomorrow. To talk about what the British Army is doing today and planning for tomorrow, The Royal Yorkshire Regiment provides a powerful example of the diversity of operations, change and demand. Since 2006 we have been deployed on 20 operational tours in support of our nations overseas. In Iraq, Afghanistan, Estonia, and the Balkans we have delivered operational excellence in all that has been asked.

Today our Battalions are deployed globally, with an ever-increasing strategic reach. Against a global

Maj Gen Stenning

strategic backdrop of developing threats and unpredictability, the 1st Battalion have continued to contribute powerfully on operations abroad with deployments to Iraq and Kosovo supporting NATO. The unit’s focus this year remains on operations assuming the role of the Strategic Reserve Force for NATO. As one of the most ready Light Mechanised Infantry units in the Desert Rats; they are at the heart of the UK’s warfighting capability

The Army’s Next Generation Combat Team, the 2nd Battalion, is equipped with the latest generation of

autonomous platforms and information systems, working closely with industry partners and allies to win on today’s and tomorrow’s battlefields. Over the last year they have supported the delivery of the King’s Coronation, developed new concepts and integrated new capabilities, at home and abroad, to gain advantage for UK Defence. Looking forward, they will move to new barracks on Salisbury Plain, conduct further training and later this year deploy to Australia on exercise.

The 4th Battalion is Yorkshire’s Reserve Infantry. Our Yorkshire and Teesside-based Reserves participate in, support and lead, some of the most challenging and demanding activities the Army Reserve undertakes. In the last year they have deployed to the USA on exercise with the US National Guard, mobilised personnel to train Ukrainian

soldiers and undertaken a once-in-a-lifetime expedition kayaking on the River Amazon. In the coming weeks they will be the lead unit on the largest Army Reserve Deployment to Europe since the Cold War. With a presence across our major county cities and towns, both the Battalion and the Band of The Royal Yorkshire Regiment are actively recruiting now.

So, in summary your Royal County regiment is in a good place. Operationally focussed with some highly relevant combat roles in today’s modern Army, we will continue to strengthen our bonds with the county that we come from and represent, collaborating with Yorkshire businesses and organisations, and working more closely with and among the broader ‘community of Yorkshire’. I wish you all an enjoyable and successful day.

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

The Royal Yorkshire Regiment Stakes

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

See page 76 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 1m 2f

Race Type: Handicap

Rating: 76-95

Prize Money: £25,000

Age: 3

Stalls: Inside Rail

Another conventional handicap, your key numbers are one & a quarter miles, rated 76-95, three-year-olds only. It is Per Contra who gets that top weight.

An in form stable or jockey might be your salvation, check out the table below.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: SUMMIT IMPACT

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Age/Weight: 3-9-6

Runners: 10 SP: 100/30F

Ralph Beckett and Rossa Ryan completed a double on the day as Summit Impact justified the market support by seeing off the danger from Theme Park.

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): R Fahey (31 wins from 449 runners, 7%) runs

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & T Gosden (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs JAYYASH Longest Traveller: PER CONTRA trained by Ollie Sangster, Marlborough, 212 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

Having relished the step up in trip when scoring with authority over 1m2f at Beverley last time, Terrorise holds strong claims of following up that success today. However, Brian Ellison’s charge will have to defy an 8lb rise in the ratings and that could leave him susceptible to some better treated rivals, such as JAYYASH. The Gosden-trained colt made a pleasing start in handicap company when he was beaten just a head over 1m at Kempton, and he is taken to go one better with this extra yardage likely to suit. Per Contra is another to note.

Race 4.30

The Royal Yorkshire Regiment Stakes

Distance: 1m 2f

Race Type: Handicap (76-95)

Prize Money: £25,000

Age: 3

Stalls: Inside Rail

Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw

1 Per Contra (IRE) (47)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Nonetheless (IRE)

Owner: Wathnan Racing

Trainer: Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

(61.2) (3)

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Form: 115-1

Breeder: Mr James Ross Ancell

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 9-2 at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f on his latest outing last month, beating Dunstan by 1/2l.

Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 6-1

2

Midnite Storm (IRE) (14)

B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Merry Jaunt (USA)

Owner: Mr T. A. Rahman

(56.7) (7)

Jockey: Shane Gray

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 4422-23

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Placed in four of six starts. Third of 8 behind Too Bossy For Us beaten 2 3/4l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 10-1

3 Primo Lara (IRE) (16)

Ch g New Bay - Fact Or Folklore (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. W. Harris

Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

8-13 (56.7) (2)

Jonny Peate (3)

42-01 D Breeder: Ballylinch Stud

A winner at 9-2 at Chelmsford City over 1m 2f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Reaching High by 3/4l.

Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 9-2

4

Jayyash (FR) (24)

8-12 (56.2) (1)

B c Siyouni (FR) - Power of The Moon (IRE) Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

Owner: Wathnan Racing

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

5-212 BF

S.A.S Haras Voltaire

A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten a head by Mr Baloo when second of 8 at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 11-4

5 Colorada Dancer (GB) (224)

B g Time Test - Colorada

Owner: Mr Steve Bradley

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

8-9 (54.9) (6)

Connor Beasley

2241- C

Smarden Thoroughbreds

A winner at 11-4 here over 1m (soft) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Love Warrior by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 10-1

6

Flickering Halo (IRE) (11)

Br c Dark Angel (IRE) - Regency Girl (IRE)

Owner: Mr M. J. Macleod

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

(54.9) (5)

Jason Hart

43-3301 D

Manister House Stud

A winner at 8-1 at Beverley over 1m 2f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Knight Templar by a short head. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 17-2

7

Terrorise (GB) (23)

B g Territories (IRE) - Timely Words Jockey: Cam Hardie

Owner: Mr A Barnes & Mr M Hulin

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Form: 350-01 D

Breeder: The Pocock Family

A winner at 22-1 at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Solar Bentley by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 11-2

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

Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 5. STEWARDS NOTE

MIDNITE STORM: Following its run on 11/5/2024 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped. PROBABLE S.P.’S

11-4 Jayyash (FR), 9-2 Primo Lara (IRE), 11-2 Terrorise (GB), 6-1 Per Contra (IRE), 17-2 Flickering Halo (IRE), 10-1 Midnite Storm (IRE), Colorada Dancer (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st £12885

3rd £3022

2nd £6042.

4th £1510

TIME DISTANCES

SIXTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Brigadier David Colthup CBE, Deputy Colonel of the Regiment.

The Yorkshire Regiment have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race £50 will also be given to the winning groom.

ALFRED JAMES DUFFIELD REMEMBERED

This year, as a family, we have decided to celebrate the life of Alf Duffield…. perhaps celebration seems an odd way to describe this day but we know he would have loved it, especially being here at York!

Alf loved his horses and racedays, indeed he owned many horses in his lifetime and was no stranger to the Winner’s Enclosure, at various courses, all over the country.

As he might have said, “The sport of Kings, where the world can be won or lost in the span of a few furlongs”.

You are loved and missed today and everyday

The Alf Duffield Memorial Stakes

About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)

See page 76 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 7f

Rating: 61-80

Prize Money: £20,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Farside

We finish the day with a race that bookmakers will love, a full field in a handicap, this time for horses rated between 61 and 80. The biggest burden goes to Riot. If you want to take a chance on someone, before tonight’s concert, maybe deploy your favourite colours.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: SHINING BLUE

Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt

Age/Weight: 5-10-2

Runners: 10 SP: 15/2

Shining Blue made no mistake, winning by four lengths in the final race of the day. Yorkshire had been heavily supported but it was the Saeed bin Suroor-trained five-year-old who came out on top.

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 (31 wins from 449 runners, 7%) runs CRAVEN and NO NAY NICKI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Dods (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs KALGANOV

Weightwatcher: CARNIVAL ZAIN won off a handicap mark of 86, his rating is now down 6lb to 80

Longest Traveller: DREAMROCKER trained by E Walker, Upper Lambourn, 202 miles. DECEIVER trained by D & C Kubler, Lambourn, 202 miles. EXTRICATION trained by R Teal, Lambourn, 202 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

A very competitive contest sees a chance taken on MERESIDE DIVA, who won with something in hand on her latest outing over 7f at Haydock and a repeat of that effort would see her go close once again. David and Nicola Barron’s charge has been raised just 3lb in the ratings which could prove lenient today. Riot was a comfortable winner over C&D last time and he commands respect, despite carrying top weight after going up 6lb for that success, although Craven, who finished third on that occasion, could reverse that form on much better terms. The hat-trick seeking Northcliff should also be thereabouts, while Extrication could feature on his handicap bow.

7th Race 5.05

The Alf Duffield Memorial Stakes

Distance: 7f

Race Type: Handicap (61-80)

Prize Money: £20,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Farside

Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

1 Riot (IRE) (8)

B g Kingman - Alexander Queen (IRE)

Owner: Rasio Cymru 1 & Windmill House Racing

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

7 10-0 (63.5) (13)

Jockey: Mark Winn (3)

Form: 330401 CD Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud

Winner of six races at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 16-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Gincident by 2 1/2l.

Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 8-1

2

Carnival Zain (GB) (288)

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Lady Fashion

Owner: Newroc & Partner

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

7 9-9 (61.2) (6)

Jockey: Aiden Brookes (5)

Form: 500005- D

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

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 7l behind Judgment Call when fifth of 10 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) in August last year

Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 14-1

3

Extrication (GB) (27)

Ch g Iffraaj - Heavenly Scent

Owner: John Connolly & A D Spence

Jockey: Kevin Stott

G. B. Partnership

Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn Form: 6-32

Placed twice in three starts. Beaten 1/2l by Own Accord when second of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Wetherby over 7f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 12-1

4 Grant Wood (IRE) (21)

Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Azagba (FR)

Owner: Whitehills Racing Syndicate

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

David Nolan

3-11060 D

Breeder: C. Marnane

Successful at 6f and 7f on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Wobwobwob at 11-1 when 9th of 15 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.

5 Deceiver (GB) (14)

B g Cracksman - Penny Drops Jockey: Jim Crowley

Owner: Oakmere Homes

Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn

1032-56 D

Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

A winner at 7f on the all-weather Finished 9l behind Spirit Genie when sixth of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 79 SP:

6

BillyB (FR) (273)

B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Aztec Queen Jockey: Shane Gray

Owner: Mr David K. Barker

Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold

Form: 006000- D

Breeder: Deepwood Farm Stud et al

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Ron O at 11-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m (good to firm) in August last year Having his first run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 50-1

7 Oso Rapido (IRE) (17)

B g Kodiac - Burke’s Rock

Owner: Woodhurst Construction & G Chrysanthou

Trainer: Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton

9-6 (59.9) (9)

Jockey: Brandon Wilkie (5)

Form: 166-000 D Breeder: George Kent

Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Divine Libra at 33-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Chester over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 40-1

8 Craven

(GB) (8)

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

Owner: Northern Marking Ltd

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

9-5 (59.4) (15)

Jockey: Harry Russell

Form: 6240-03 D

Breeder: Fernham Farm Ltd & Farraday Equine Ltd

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Third of 20 behind Riot beaten 2 3/4l at 50-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 12-1

9 No Nay Nicki (IRE) (27)

9-5 (59.4) (3)

Ch m No Nay Never (USA) - Pure Vanity Jockey: Connor Murtagh

Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Form: 56510-0 D

Breeder: Manister House Stud & Grange Stud

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 7l behind New Image at 28-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month.

Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 33-1

10

Danzan (IRE) (8)

9-5 (59.4) (4)

B g Lawman (FR) - Charanga Jockey: Phil Dennis

Owner: REALITY PARTNERSHIPS XVII

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Form: 664-330 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 Beaten 7l behind Riot at 11-1 when 11th of 20 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 22-1

11 Mereside Diva (IRE) (14)

Ch f Ivawood (IRE) - Mujaesce (ITY)

Owner: Mereside Racing Limited & partner

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

4 9-5 (59.4) (7)

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Form: 1621-61 D

Breeder: Declan Patrick Coogan

She has won four times from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 11-2 at Haydock over 7f (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Wreck It Ryley by 1l.

Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 17-2

12

Carolus Magnus (IRE) (8)

6 9-5 (59.4) (18)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Izola Jockey: Joanna Mason

Owner: R J TurtonRacing

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Form: 0060-06 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 Finished 4 1/2l behind Riot when sixth of 20 at 11-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 10-1

13

Broken Spear (GB) (28)

B g Pastoral Pursuits - My Pretty Girl

Owner: Morecool Racing

Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton

9-4 (59.0) (20)

Cieren Fallon

350-044 C D Breeder: Heather Raw

Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 3 1/2l behind Leap Abroad when fourth of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Leicester over 6f (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 25-1

14

Feel The Need (GB) (22)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Patterned

Owner: K & L Fitzsimons & Partner

Trainer: Michael Herrington, Willoughton

9-3 (58.5) (8)

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Akkadian Thunder when second of 10 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 74

15

Northcliff (IRE) (14)

Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Colgin

Owner: Apollo Horses I

Trainer: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning

18-1

(2)

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 20-1 at Ascot over 6f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Holkham Bay by 3/4l. Has won 3 times this season.

16 Kalganov (FR) (26)

B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Nidina (IRE)

Owner: ursa major racing ltd and M Dods

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten

when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Ayr over 7f (good) last month.

Mr Giovanni Falduto

17 Magical Max (GB) (148)

(kgs)

7 9-2 (58.1) (1)

Gr g Coach House (IRE) - Vellena Jockey: Jason Hart

Owner: The Follow The Majer Partnership

Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Wiseton

Form: 060250- C D

Breeder: Poole, Trickledown & the Late Mrs Poole

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 6l behind Tyke at 22-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Southwell over 6f in December last year

Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 50-1

18

Leap Day (GB) (7)

4 9-1 (57.6) (19)

B g Gregorian (IRE) - Yearbook Jockey: Cam Hardie

Owner: Reality Partnerships IX

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Form: 422005 Breeder: Bearstone Stud

A winner at 1m on the all-weather Finished 1 1/2l behind dead-heaters Yorkshire and Diamondonthehill when fifth of 10 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 28-1

19 Helter Skelter (IRE) (26)

B g Elzaam (AUS) - Dizzy

Owner: The Horse Watchers 6

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson

Form: 63-

Mr John Donworth

Placed once in seven starts. Finished 1 3/4l behind Cue’s Beau when fourth of 9 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Ayr over 7f (good) last month

Official BHA Rating 71

20 Dreamrocker (IRE) (25)

B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Livia’s Dream (IRE)

Owner: Hot To Trot Racing 1 & Mr J Fill

Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

610-0 D Breeder: Mrs Olivia Hoare

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 8l behind Great Blasket at 8-1 when eighth of 13 on her latest outing at Yarmouth over 1m (good) last month.

Official BHA Rating 71

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS

Visor worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 12, 17 Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10, 13, 15, 16, 18.

STEWARDS NOTE

DECEIVER: Following its run on 11/5/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free CRAVEN: Following its run on 17/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

CAROLUS MAGNUS: Following its run on 17/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

BROKEN SPEAR: Following its run on 27/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly into stride

PROBABLE S.P.’S

8-1 Riot (IRE), 17-2 Mereside Diva (IRE), 9-1 Northcliff (IRE), 10-1 Carolus Magnus (IRE), 12-1 Extrication (GB), Craven (GB), 14-1 Carnival Zain (GB), 18-1 Feel The Need (GB), 22-1 Danzan (IRE), Helter Skelter (IRE), 25-1 Broken Spear (GB), 28-1 Deceiver (GB), Leap Day (GB), Dreamrocker (IRE), 33-1 Grant Wood (IRE), No Nay Nicki (IRE), 40-1 Oso Rapido (IRE), Kalganov (FR), 50-1 BillyB (FR), Magical Max (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st £10468

3rd £2454

TIME

2nd £4912

4th £1228

DISTANCES

SEVENTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Members of the Duffield Family

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

Today’s Race Conditions

FIRST RACE 1.35 - The William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Stakes (Class 4)

(CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10468 to the winning horse The second to receive £4912, the third £2454, the fourth £1228 and the fifth £612. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 18th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 33 entries at £100 - Closed May 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516 Penalty Value: £10468 14 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS For race details see page 29. SECOND RACE 2.10 - The Reg Bond “Always And Forever” EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 3) (For Horses In Bands A, B, C And D)(Ebf Qualifier) (GBB Race) (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10800 to the winning horse The second to receive £5070, the third £2536 and the fourth £1268. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands A, B, C, and D. Enter by noon, May 20th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 8lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band B from Band A 2lb Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative) THE BOND FAMILY have 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 £1000 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 All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2024 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 25 September, 2024, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 11 October, 2024 Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. For details on bandings and auction values, please refer to the BHA’s Racing Admin website (www2.racingadmin. co.uk). 22 entries at £100 - Closed May 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £8534; Second £4266; Third £2134; Fourth £1066 Penalty Value: £10800 Weights raised 3lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS For race details see page 39

THIRD RACE 2.45 - The William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Stakes (Class 2) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; 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 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after May 18th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb WILLIAM HILL 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 WILLIAM HILL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 21 entries, 3 at £50 and 18 at £250 - Closed May 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635 Penalty Value: £25770 SS For race details see page 49.

FOURTH RACE 3.20 - The William Hill Brontë Cup Fillies’ Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £56710 to the winning horse The second to receive £21500, the third £10760, the fourth £5360, the fifth £2690 and the sixth £1350. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, May 20th and pay £1000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 5lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £7500 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. 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 14 entries at £1000 - Closed May 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570; Fifth £2290; Sixth £1140 Penalty Value: £56710 A SS For race details see page 53.

FIFTH RACE 3.55 - The William Hill Epic Boost Stakes (Class 4) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10468 to the winning horse The second to receive £4912, the third £2454, the fourth £1228 and the fifth £612. for three yrs old only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 18th, 2024, for each race won 6lb WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 34 entries, 1 at £20 and 33 at £100 - Closed May 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516 Penalty Value: £10468 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS

For race details see page 59.

SIXTH RACE 4.30 - The Royal Yorkshire Regiment Stakes (Class 3) (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 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 18th, 2024, for each race won 6lb THE ROYAL YORKSHIRE REGIMENT has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 17 entries at £125 - Closed May 20th, 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 67.

SEVENTH RACE 5.05 - The Alf Duffield Memorial Stakes (Class 4) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10468 to the winning horse The second to receive £4912, the third £2454, the fourth £1228 and the fifth £612. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 18th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb THE FAMILY OF ALF DUFFIELD has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 28 entries at £100 - Closed May 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516 Penalty Value: £10468 12 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS For race details see page 71.

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 in a few weeks time for our two day June meeting. Day One features the Seat Unique Stakes, a valuable handicap, with the 53rd Macmillan Charity Raceday as the fundraising feature on Saturday 15th June.

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