It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to York for what looks set to be a super evening of racing plus music. Our only evening meeting means Music Showcase, an event that combines top class racing with great headline music acts. We welcome Ricky, Andrew, Simon, Nick and Vijay back to the Knavesmire as we very much look forward to the performance of Kaiser Chiefs after the last race.
This is also the penultimate day of The Sky Bet Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival, now in its sixteenth year and firmly established thanks to the generous and loyal backing of our weeklong sponsors, Sky Bet and Goldsborough Hall. The nominated charity for this festival is the Matt Hampson Foundation, an organisation that is helping jockey Graham Lee, following his life-changing injury His fellow riders have been taking the “Paddock & Chips” football challenge, with their shooting accuracy rewarding this fabulous cause, do give them a cheer in the Parade Ring an hour before the first race.
In Yorkshire we have nine superb racecourses, over 100 training yards, the National Racing College at Doncaster, Jack Berry House in Malton and Goffs Bloodstock Sales, all making for a successful racing industry in the county. Yorkshire trainers and jockeys are flying high this season with tremendous results across the UK’s best meetings and Europe – we are proud to be a part of such a successful sport in the County
The most generous support of tonight’s sponsors has also helped offer prize money of £180,000 with a Listed contest, the British Stallion Studs EBF Lyric as the valuable feature. An interesting clash of the generations sees, Ten Dimes, a developing three -year-old filly from the champion yard of the Gosdens, take on an experienced campaigner in the five-year-old Zarabanda for locally based, David O’Meara. Proven York form is provided by David and Yvonne Blunt’s Karmology who won at our June meeting. The latter’s handler Karl Burke is having a tremendous season and is in the mix to regain the leading trainer title on the Knavesmire, with three wins here this season already.
If you are a first-time visitor tonight, please do explore the racecourse - use the maps on p6-7 & p8-9 to guide you, or just ask any of the team in the teal blazers who will be happy to help My tip is to stand close to the rail as the horses race past, you can feel and as well as hear the thunder of hooves.
This evening, we are proud to give racegoers a chance to explore the Southern End Development (see p20-21). The Roberto Pavilion with its fast-serve bar and fish&chip shop, the Churchill Tyres Lawn and Canopy, Reg Bond Gates, improved Theakston Bar, William Hill betting shop and toilets. We hope you enjoy these latest improvements to our facilities as we use them for the first time this month as part of a “soft launch” ahead of a more formal opening at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival. Do let us know your thoughts!
After racing the BRIT award winners and multi-platinum selling Kaiser Chiefs will be on stage Do enjoy what is sure to be a high energy show, but please respect our neighbours and city as you make your way home this evening.
Thank you for your support today and during the wider Sky Bet Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival. We hope to welcome you back again tomorrow for racing followed by S Club on the stage After that, our preparations will go up a gear as we are very much looking forward to staging our flagship meeting, the Sky Bet Ebor Festival (21-24 August) where some of the best horses from around the world look set to compete over four days of top-class racing, fashion and fun.
For now, I hope you thoroughly enjoy your night.
William Derby, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course: York Racecourse
Music Showcase Evening
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
York Racecourse wishes to express its thanks to today’s sponsors.
EventMasters
First Race - 5.30pm
The eventmasters.co.uk Stakes (Handicap) - 7f
Pages 31-34
Pearly Cow
Second Race - 6.05pm The Pearly Cow Stakes (Handicap) - 2m Pages 41-43
IRE
Third Race - 6.40pm
The Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) - 7f
Pages 45-48
Tomahawk Steakhouse
Fourth Race - 7.15pm
The Tomahawk Restaurants Stakes (Handicap) - 6f Pages 51-55
European Breeders’ Fund
Fifth Race - 7.50pm
The British EBF Lyric Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race) - 1m 2f Pages 61-63
Sky Bet
Sixth Race - 8.20pm
The Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Stakes (Handicap) - 5f
Pages 69-72
Thanks to the Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival sponsors
A G IDE T PL CES
T EAT & DRIN
ROBERTO PAVILION
Fast-serve bar, Pimms, plus Fish & Chip Shop
THEAKSTON BAR
All your Theakston favourites including Ebor IPA @£6.20 a pint
Good food to go is just next door
ROBERTO LAWN AND BAR
Offering champagne by the glass and a decking area plus a full bar
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.
KNAVESMIRE STAND
6 bars & York Kitchen & Café (ground).
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.
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 budgets. We source Cryer and Stott for cheese). You may notice that our sandwich packaging is biodegradable raceday None of the restaurants, bistros and buffets mentioned below requires pre-booking we’d suggest going early Enjoy your food and do let us know how we can keep improving.
County Stand
The Gimcrack Restaurant offers a three-course meal for £40.25.
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 hot/cold offee
PREMIERRACINGLOUNGE
A reserved lounge with allocated seats. Sold out today, visit yorkracecourse.co.uk for future days
GIMCRACK RESTAURANT
(1st Floor)
Main County Stand dining room, luxury three-course meal for £38.25
£40.25
HOL FREE VIEWING
ound, First & Fifth which is on the scrummy cakes. Also Stand picnic platters.
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 Sold out today, visit yorkracecourse.co.uk for future days
PARADE RING RESTAURANT
Situated on the top floor of the Weighing Room, provides a fine dining experience. Sold out today, visit yorkracecourse.co.uk for future days
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.
many products locally, (e.g. The East Coast for fish, The biodegradable and that we recycle 10 tonnes of glass on a pre-booking although many are popular at busy times so improving.
Grandstand & Paddock
York Kitchen & Café offers a range of hot meals, including deep-filled Yorkshire puddings, homemade pies, 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.
The improved Theakston Bar offers a range of favourites, including the Ebor IPA @£6.20. The good food to go next door offers hot and cold treats. The new Fish & Chip Shop offers freshly cooked delights from the East Coast.
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.
Clocktower Enclosure
FOOD & DRINK FREE ZONES
COUNTY STAND GRANDSTAND & PADDOCK RACING AREA CLOCKTOWER ENCLOSURE
SEAFOOD OPTION CHILDREN ESPECIALLY WELCOME MEAL DEAL LOCATION MD
Has a range of units selling hot and cold items, sweets and ice cream.
VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BAR
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT
CHAMPAGNE OF THE MEETING
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 5.00pm 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.
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.
OLYMPICS
Coverage of the Olympics on selected televisions on stands side.
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: £44
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.
TEST CRICKET
England vs West Indies on selected televisions on stands side.
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 and reopened next to the Theakston Bar) 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
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 (36 wins from 211 runners, 17%) runs FAKHAMA (7.50).
R FAHEY (29 wins from 444 runners, 7%) runs CRAVEN and NO NAY NICKI (5.30), ENDEAVOURYOURDREAM and DARK RAINBOW and FAR AHEAD (6.40), MINNESOTA LAD (7.15).
K RYAN (27 wins from 301 runners, 9%) runs THE COOKSTOWN CAFU and CHUZZLEWIT (5.30), BOLSENA (7.50).
D O’MEARA (24 wins from 376 runners, 6%) runs GREAT MAX (5.30), CHURCHELLA (6.05), MUSCIKA (7.15), DORA MILAJE and ZARABANDA (7.50), SCOOPS AHOY (8.20).
J & T GOSDEN (24 wins from 110 runners, 22%) runs TEN DIMES (7.50).
Trainers In Form
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
D O’MEARA (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runners listed above.
K R BURKE (10 wins from 61 runners, 16%) runs KARMOLOGY (7.50).
T EASTERBY (8 wins from 87 runners, 9%) runs LEADENHALL (5.30), MARBUZET (6.05), FLAMBOROUGH HEAD (6.40), MUSIC SOCIETY and BAY BREEZE and COUNT D’ORSAY (7.15), STASH THE CASH and VINCE L’AMOUR (8.20).
R HANNON (7 wins from 62 runners, 11%) runs THE COFFEE POD (8.20).
W HAGGAS (6 wins from 54 runners, 11%) runners listed above.
Top Course Jockeys
LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2019-2024) WITH RIDES:
DANIEL TUDHOPE (32 wins from 277 rides, 12%) rides GREAT MAX (5.30), CHURCHELLA (6.05), MASTER OF ZEST (6.40), DORA MILAJE (7.50), SCOOPS AHOY (8.20).
JASON HART (13 wins from 175 rides, 7%) rides FINBAR’S LAD (5.30), ZAMAN JEMIL (7.15).
ROSSA RYAN (12 wins from 81 rides, 15%) rides CHARENCEY (5.30), LE ROUGE CHINOIS (6.05), RAINBOW RAYS (6.40), VERBIER (7.50).
P J MCDONALD (11 wins from 116 rides, 9%) rides BARRY’S BOY (6.40), COUNT D’ORSAY (7.15).
DAVID ALLAN (11 wins from 192 rides, 6%) rides LEADENHALL (5.30), MARBUZET (6.05), FLAMBOROUGH HEAD (6.40), BAY BREEZE (7.15), VINCE L’AMOUR (8.20).
Jockeys In Form
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
ROSSA RYAN (10 wins from 45 rides, 22%) rides listed above.
DANIEL TUDHOPE (6 wins from 32 rides, 19%) rides listed above.
TOM EAVES (6 wins from 37 rides, 16%) rides CHUZZLEWIT (5.30), SEED INVESTOR (6.40), GOOD EARTH (7.15), BOLSENA (7.50), TICKTYBOO (8.20).
P J MCDONALD (6 wins from 32 rides, 19%) rides listed above.
PAUL MULRENNAN (6 wins from 42 rides, 14%) rides HEROISM (5.30), LOLAPALOOZA (6.40), CASTAN (7.15), GAME BREAKER (8.20).
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 24th July.
YORK RACE COMMITTEE
BRIDGET GUERIN (CHAIRMAN) NICHOLAS WRIGLEY THE LORD GRIMTHORPE WILLIAM BETHELL CHRISTOPHER DENNY NICK CHEYNE ED WRIGLEY
A symbol here denotes the horse holds an entry at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival21st-24th August
Br h Frankel - Handassa
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Barons Selection
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
colour of horse
form guide
B = bay
Br = brown
Ch = chesnut
Gr = grey
Ro = roan
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
m=mare
Probable SP
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.
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ESSENTIAL RACING PHRASES FOR THE BEGINNER
It could be easy to be put off by the weird and wonderful words and phrases banded around the racecourse, but in fact, its all part of the fun.
Like a tourist in a foreign country, the novice racegoer soon picks up enough of the language to get by, and then rapidly becomes fluent.
The following terms will provide any newcomer, keen to enhance their language skills, with just enough of the jargon to sound like a ‘local’: RACING SPEAK ENGLISH
ALLOWANCE: The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience.
AMATEUR: .............................(Rider) on racecards, their names are usually prefixed by Mr, Mrs, etc. To indicate their amateur licence holder status.
ANTE-POST:
APPRENTICE:........................
Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place.
Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.
BACKWARD: .........................Young horse which needs time to mature.
CLERK OF THE COURSE:...Official in charge of running the racing programme, at York it is Anthea Leigh.
CLERK OF THE SCALES:....Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation, Wayne Burnell is in charge of things today.
COLOURS: The racing silks worn by the jockeys.
COLT: ......................................Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old.
CONNECTIONS:....................The owner and trainer of a racehorse.
COURSE SPECIALIST: Horse which tends to run well at a particular course DAM:........................................Mother of a horse
DISTANCE: The length of a race
DISTANCE, THE: ...................An unmarked point 240 yards from the winning post.
DRAW: ....................................Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn two days before a flat race.
EACH-WAY: A bookmaker taking each way bets will display the terms on which he/she accepts such bets on the top of his/her board. This is a bet for your selection to win or be placed.
FILLY: Female horse up to four years old. Bolsena, Ejaabiyah, Ten Dimes & Where I Wanna Be in our feature race this evening.
FOAL: Horse of either sex from its birth until 1 January the following year
FORECAST: ...........................Name the first and second in the correct order
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. Di Clark is in the hot seat this evening.
JUVENILE:
Two-year old horse All horses in the 6.40pm race today.
KNAVESMIRE:.......................The name for the piece of ground on which York Racecourse is situated.
MAIDEN: Horse which has not yet won a race
MARE: .....................................
OBJECTIONS:
ODDS ON:..............................
PACE:
PENALTY:...............................
Female horse, five years and over. Zarabanda in our feature race this evening.
Complaint by one camp against another regarding breach of rules during a race
Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stakee.g winning a £2 bet wins you £1 so you get back £3.
‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders.
Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.
PHOTO FINISH:
PLACEPOT:............................
Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish.
To win the Tote Placepot you need to pick a horse to place in the first six races
PLATE: Shoe worn by horse for racing.
SCHOOLED:...........................Trained to jump
SHORT RUNNER: .................A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps.
SIRE:........................................Father of a horse
SPREAD A PLATE: When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof
SP/STARTING PRICE:..........Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops.
STEWARDS ENQUIRY: Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running.
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.
Today you can see a multi-million pound project that improves this area for Grandstand & Paddock racegoers, it is now open for you to enjoy. We’d value your feedback, as with any new development it should come on for the run.
The Roberto Pavilion provides a fast-serve bar, a fish & chip shop and a cocktail/Pimms bar. As well as, tote & William Hill outlets.
The Churchill Tyres Lawn and Canopy should 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 has reopened, 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.
THE HIGHLIGHTS ARE:
• Refurbishing the structure of the 1913 Bustardthorpe Stand viewing steppings.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
The project is a little ahead of its scheduled Official Opening at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival, but we wanted you to try it today.
Current view of the Roberto Pavillion
A RACECOURSE FOR ALL
We want the racecourse to offer both a welcome and an enjoyable evening 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.
What about during the music?
There is a dedicated viewing platform to the east of the stage, please use the space with consideration for others.
Examples of viewing platforms both around the Parade Ring and trackside
YORKS RACING CHALLENGE
Can you name the runners who run at York today from the clues below?
1. The eponymous main character of an 1843 Charles Dickens novel
2. His birth certificate reads Stuart Dallas
3. A Bordeaux wine estate of the Haut-Médoc.
4. Shares the name of the winner of the 1997 Sky Bet Ebor
5. The first European to reach China, by sea
6. City of London home of the romantic poet whose works include “O Solitude”
7. An 8 miles long run of chalk cliffs, that is home to two standing lighthouse towers, from 1669 and 1806
8. The heir presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary, whose assassination led to the Great War
9. The Black Panther’s personal bodyguards
10. A famous ski resort in south-western Switzerland, in the canton of Valais
FILL IN THE
BLANKS
Can you work out the missing information from the 2014 Juddmonte International? (Clue: We know it is not necessarily the finishing, 1-2-3-4)
Race 1 5.55 1m 1f 209y
1 Global Esteem (IRE) 9-11
2 Just An Hour (IRE) 9-11
3 Twin Earth (IRE) 9-10
4 Party Island (IRE) 9-6
5 Bletchley Storm (GB) 9-6
6 Carp Kid (IRE) 9-6
7 Silastar (GB) 9-4
8 Meleri (GB) 9-2
9 Mc’ted (GB) 8-13
10 The Colorist (GB) 8-12
11 Lawn Ranger (GB) 8-11
12 Mrembo (GB) 8-11
Race 2 6.30 5f 10y
1 Addarella (IRE) 9-2
2 Andantini (FR) 9-2
3 Brightwalton (GB) 9-2
4 Cindy Lou Who (GB) 9-2
5 Jagetme (IRE) 9-2
6 Kokabah (GB) 9-2
7 Raison d’Etre (IRE) 9-2
8 Silver Wraith (GB) 9-2
9 The Feminine Urge (IRE) 9-2
10 Toolatetonegotiate (GB) 9-2
11 Too Sweet (GB) 9-2
Race 1 5.40 7f 16y
1 Not Just Yet (IRE) 9-11
2 Believe You Me (IRE) 9-11
3 Bantry (GB) 9-4
4 Rivas Rob Roy (GB) 9-0
5 Letter of The Law (IRE) 8-13
6 Iconic Knight (IRE) 8-13
7 Dynamite Katie (IRE) 8-9
8 Destiny’s Spirit (GB) 8-9
Race 2 6.15 6f 16y
1 Arlecchino’s Rex (GB) 9-7
2 Bob Mali (IRE) 9-7
3 Cuban Star (GB) 9-7
4 Diomed Duke (GB) 9-7
5 Far Above The Law (IRE) 9-7
6 Silca Bay (GB) 9-7
7 Token Gesture (IRE) 9-7
8 Power of Twins (GB) 9-2
9 Up The Budget (IRE) 9-2
10 Zouzenda (GB) 9-2
SANDOWN PARK
Race 3 7.05 1m 6f
1 Mr Freedom (GB) 9-9
2 Jaramillo (GB) 9-8
3 Enthrallment (IRE) 9-8
4 Crescent Lake (GB) 9-7
5 Clan Chieftain (GB) 9-5
6 Enochdhu (FR) 9-5
7 Hurtle Wallop (GB) 9-5
8 Robusto (IRE) 9-4
9 Damascus Steel (IRE) 9-3
10 C’Mon Kenny (GB) 9-2
11 Naasma (IRE) 8-12
12 Whispering Royal (IRE) 8-12
13 Teqany (IRE) 8-12
14 Militry Decoration (IRE) 8-10
Race 4 7.35 1m 1f 209y
1 Due To Henry (GB) 9-12
2 Louis Quatorze (IRE) 9-10
3 Whathappensinvegas (IRE) 9-9
4 Hot Fashion (GB) 9-4
5 Galactic Charm (GB) 9-3
6 Lone Piper (GB) 9-2
7 Carnival Day (IRE) 8-12
CHEPSTOW
Race 3 6.50 5f 16y
1 So Smart (IRE) 9-10
2 Jax Edge (GB) 9-9
3 Four Adaay (GB) 9-5
4 Apache Star (IRE) 9-2
5 Mokaatil (GB) 8-10
6 Rhubarb (GB) 8-5
Race 4 7.20 1m 14y
1 Magical Merlin (IRE) 10-3
2 Macs Dilemma (IRE) 9-12
3 Local Bay (GB) 9-11
4 Outrace (IRE) 9-8
5 Lady Flora (GB) 9-0
6 Jazz Scene (GB) 9-0
Race 5 7.55 1m 14y
1 Fact Or Fable (IRE) 9-9
2 Hawajes (IRE) 9-9
3 Headshot (GB) 9-9
4 Kenstone (FR) 9-9
5 Romanovich (IRE) 9-9
6 City Waters (GB) 9-1
7 Keen Interest (IRE) 9-1
8 Running Deal (GB) 9-1
Race 5 8.10 1m
1 Love de Vega (IRE) 10-4
2 Indemnity (IRE) 10-2
3 Whitcombe Rockstar (GB) 10-1
4 Game Set (IRE) 9-13
5 Good Karma (GB) 9-13
6 Island Bandit (IRE) 9-11
7 Plantadream (GB) 9-11
8 Lyndon B (IRE) 9-9
9 War Chant (IRE) 9-5
10 Lessay (IRE) 9-4
Race 6 8.45 7f
1 Von Baer (IRE) 9-11
2 Warriors Dream (IRE) 9-9
3 Nemov (GB) 9-9
4 Aljezur (IRE) 9-8
5 King of Charm (GB) 9-8
6 Diddy Man (GB) 9-7
7 Purefoy (GB) 9-6
8 Never Dream (IRE) 8-12
Race 6 8.25 7f 16y
1 Overture (GB) 9-10
2 Crocus Time (IRE) 9-10
3 Bonaventure (GB) 9-9
4 Absolutely Buzzing (IRE) 9-9
5 My Clementine (IRE) 9-6
6 Monkey Miss (GB) 9-4
Race 7 8.55 1m 2f
1 Early Morning Dew (FR) 10-2
2 Flame of Kodiac (IRE) 10-1
3 Jenson Benson (IRE) 9-13
4 Timely Escape (GB) 9-12
5 Bobacious (GB) 9-12
6 City Escape (IRE) 9-8
7 Juan Cool Dude (IRE) 9-8
8 Goodwood Vision (GB) 9-7
9 Dappled Light (GB) 9-6
10 Mamdoh (GB) 9-4
11 Jade Country (GB) 9-3
12 Meet Me In Meraki (GB) 9-1
Runners & Riders
5f
3+ f&m
Money: £15,650
Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw
1 Angel Shared (GB) (21)
B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Quelle Affaire (Bahamian Bounty)
Owner: Beaudesert Racing 1
Trainer: Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley
2 The Big Board (IRE) (14)
B f Profitable (IRE) - Singapore Lilly (IRE) (Mujadil (USA))
Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Jarraaf at 33-1 when
on her latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA
3 Lil Guff (GB) (23)
B m Twilight Son - Lady McGuffy (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
Owner: Mr W. Clifford
Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
050302 D Breeder: Mrs S. Clifford
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Abolish when second of 5 at 3-1 at Bath over 6f (firm) earlier this month. Also entered at Sandown on Thursday. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 6-1
4 Sarah’s Verse (GB) (33)
B m Poet’s Voice - Sancai (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))
Owner: Mr N Sfrantzis
Trainer: Ronald Harris, Chepstow
7 9-4 (59.0) (10)
Jockey: David Probert
Form: 401531 D Breeder: Byerley Stud
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather A winner at 11-2 at Ffos Las over 6f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Vince Lombardi by a head. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 11-2
5 Noel Fox (IRE) (27) 3 9-4 (59.0) (9)
B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Go Kart (IRE) (Intense Focus (USA))
Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd
Jockey: William Buick
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Form: 6121 D Breeder: John O’Connor
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 1-2fav at Lingfield over 5f (good to firm) last month, beating Mc Loven by a short head. Has also won at Salisbury this season. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 5-1
6 Apeeling (GB) (42)
9-3 (58.5) (1)
Ch f Showcasing - Satsuma (Compton Place) Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Owner: Hot To Trot Racing VI
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
552-310 Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 13l behind Alfa Kellenic at 11-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at York over 6f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 9-1
7 Boadicia (IRE) (34)
9-0 (57.2) (3)
B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Ketifa (IRE) (Iffraaj) Jockey: Kaiya Fraser (5)
Owner: Gullwing Enterprises W.L.L.
Trainer: Harry Eustace, Newmarket
5-3316 D
Ms Genevieve Britton
A winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 7l behind Miss Bodacious when sixth of 10 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 10-1
8 Alcazan (GB) (22)
B m Al Kazeem - Glorious Dreams (USA) (Honour And Glory (USA))
Owner: Mr John O’Donnell
6 8-12 (56.2) (8)
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Breeder: Mr J. O’Donnell & Mr Noel William Kelly
Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn Form: 00-3000
Has won eight races from 6f to 7f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 16l behind Sergeant Pep at 10-1 when last of 11 on her latest outing at Haydock over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 69 SP: 11-1
9 Persian Blue (USA) (6)
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Pichola Dance (IRE) (Distorted Humor (USA))
Owner: Merry Fox Stud Limited
3 8-11 (55.8) (2)
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Form: 3-45213 D
Breeder: Merry Fox Stud Limited
A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 10 behind Balmoral Lady beaten 1l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 11-2
10 Horse Whisperer (IRE) (16)
3 8-8 (54.4) (5)
B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Verbalise (IRE) (Vocalised (USA)) Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Owner: Strawberry Fields Stud
Trainer: Chris Dwyer, Newmarket Form:
Breeder: Farmleigh Bloodstock Ltd
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 4-1 at Ffos Las over 5f (good to soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Macanudo by a short head. Has also won at Wolverhampton this season. Official BHA Rating 69 SP: 9-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. STEWARDS NOTE
ALCAZAN: Following its run on 4/7/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. PROBABLE S.P.’S
5-1 Noel Fox (IRE), 11-2 Sarah’s Verse (GB), Persian Blue (USA), 6-1 Lil Guff (GB), 13-2 The Big Board (IRE), 9-1 Apeeling (GB), Horse Whisperer (IRE), 10-1 Boadicia (IRE), 11-1 Angel Shared (GB), Alcazan (GB)
A competitive handicap for 4yo+ horses, amongst horses aged four and older, over just seven furlongs .
Designed for close competition, the handicapper is the independent assessor who rates horses on past performance seeking to get them crossing the line together, by handing out differing weights.
The best on past performance, will be the highest rated and so will carry the most weight, Another Investment, has that dubious honour here.
Listen to our Punters Panel at 5pm to pick up further clues.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: QUEST FOR FUN
Trainer: Tim Easterby
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Age/Weight: 5-9-3
Runners: 17 SP: 9/1
Continued his upward trajectory to land this race 12 months ago He has a good attitude to racing and looked to have no problem coping with soft underfoot conditions to win.
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 (29 wins from 444 runners, 7%)
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs
Longest Traveller: TANMAWWY trained by H Main, Wantage, 195 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 24th July
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Having shown up nicely in two starts at this venue already this season, LEADENHALL can get proceedings off to a flying start for the Tim Easterby yard A commendable third over C&D a fortnight ago, the selection appeals strongly back for more off the same mark. Tanmawwy and Great Max are other serious contenders, although Doncaster dead-heater Charencey commands respect off just 2lb higher
The eventmasters.co.uk Stakes
Distance: 7f
Race Type: Handicap (61-80)
Prize Money: £25,000
Age: 4+
Stalls: Farside
Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw
1 Another Investment (IRE) (27)
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Mitzi Winks (USA)
Owner: J Glover R O’Donnell J Short N Skinner
Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton
5 9-10 (61.7) (15)
Jockey: Alex Jary (5)
Form: 050205 CD Breeder: Coseda Ltd
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Rock Opera when fifth of 10 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 14-1
2
Chuzzlewit (GB) (24)
B g Showcasing - Furbelow
Owner: Mr J C G Chua and Partner
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
4 9-9 (61.2) (12)
Jockey: Tom Eaves
Form: 100000 D
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Aragon Castle at 14-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 25-1
3 Tanmawwy (IRE) (21)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Rufoof Jockey: Kevin Stott
Owner: Moss, Llewelyn,Runeckles,Wetumpka Racing
Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage
Form: 005004
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Winner of five races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 3l behind Topanga when fourth of 11 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 10-1
4
Desert Falcon (IRE) (33)
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Love Oasis
Owner: The Sportsmans Syndicate
Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton
(11)
Jockey: Ryan Sexton
Form: 1125-00 D
Breeder: Tullpark Ltd
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 8l behind The Turpinator at 66-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 80-1
5
Leadenhall (GB) (14)
(4)
B g Kingman - Promising Lead Jockey: David Allan
Owner: The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form: 20-3503 Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd
A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Third of 18 behind Tolstoy beaten 2 1/4l at 10-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 6-1
6
Great Max (IRE) (15)
B g Wootton Bassett - Teeslemee (FR)
Owner: Mr Evan M. Sutherland
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
(13)
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Form: 5-06040
Breeder: Ennistown Stud
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground, but that win was over three years ago. Beaten 11l behind dead-heaters Charencey and Teraabb at 8-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 33-1
7 Carnival Zain (GB) (41)
B g Youmzain (IRE) - Lady Fashion
Owner: Newroc & Partner
Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham
9-5 (59.4) (18)
Jockey: Aiden Brookes (3)
Form: 0005-00 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 Beaten 12l behind Tolstoy at 18-1 when 15th of 17 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 33-1 8 Craven
(GB) (62)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Morant Bay (IRE)
Owner: Northern Marking Ltd
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
9-4 (59.0) (5)
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Form: 240-030 D
Breeder: Fernham Farm Ltd & Farraday Equine Ltd
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 18l behind Feel The Need at 16-1 when 17th of 18 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) in May. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 40-1
9
Charencey (IRE) (15)
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Normandel (FR)
Owner: Dove Valley Holdings Ltd
Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch
4 9-4 (59.0) (7)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Form: 410321 D
Breeder: Ballylinch Stud
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 16-5 at Doncaster over 7f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, dead-heating with Charencey Has also won at Leicester this season. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 13-2
10
The Cookstown Cafu (GB) (20)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Miss Delila (USA)
Owner: Highbank Stud
5 9-3 (58.5) (2)
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 00-0603 D
Breeder: Highbank Stud LLP
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 8 behind Classy Boy beaten 2 1/4l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 74 SP: 11-1
11 Heroism (IRE) (77)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Liberating
Owner: D Ellis and Partner
Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Form: 42645-0
Breeder: Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 15l behind Havana Rum at 14-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) in May. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 50-1
12
Patontheback (IRE) (23)
B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Miss Brief (IRE)
Owner: Mr R & Mrs J E Huin
Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
(17)
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Form: 001122 D
Breeder: Edmond Kent
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 3/4l by Petra Celera when second of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won at Musselburgh and Catterick this season. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 9-1
13 Finbar’s Lad (GB) (20)
5 9-1 (57.6) (14)
Ch g Territories (IRE) - Jacaranda Ridge Jockey: Jason Hart
Owner: Mr P. Harrington
Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton Form: 00-0024 D Breeder: Mr P. Harrington
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm ground. Finished 1l behind Vince Le Prince when fourth of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Leicester over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 10-1
14 Bowman (IRE) (38)
B g Lawman (FR) - Jo Bo Bo (IRE)
Owner: Mr James Flaherty
Trainer: Danny Brooke, Middleham
6 9-0 (57.2)
Dubois Holdings Ltd
Has won eight races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Sea The Dream at 9-2 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 71 SP: 14-1
15 No Nay Nicki (IRE) (14)
Ch m No Nay Never (USA) - Pure Vanity
Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
Connor Murtagh
0-00660 D Breeder: Manister House Stud & Grange Stud
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 8l behind Tolstoy at 18-1 when 11th of 18 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 70
(IRE) (13)
B g Profitable (IRE) - Mysterious Burg (FR) Jockey: Ben Robinson
Owner: Linsey & Ian Pallas
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
Placed in five of 16 starts. Beaten 17l behind Ray Vonn at 22-1 when 17th of 18 on his
earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 70
20-0200 Breeder: Ciaran De Barra
17
Kats Bob (GB) (164)
Ch g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Dreaming of Stella (IRE)
Owner: Colin Dorman and Tommy Dorman
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
8-10 (55.3) (3)
Jockey: Andrew Mullen
Form: 50-1300 D Breeder: S. Rudolf
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Grant Wood at 22-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f in February. Official BHA Rating 67 SP: 66-1
18
One More Dream (GB) (2)
Br g Bated Breath - Gracefilly
Owner: Ryedale Racing
8-7 (54.0) (9)
Jockey: James Sullivan
Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton Form: 066555 D BF Breeder: Simon Wood
Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 3l behind Swinging Eddie when fifth of 12 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 64 (-2) SP: 25-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS
Blinkers worn by No 2. Visor worn by No 8, 15 Tongue Strap worn by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10, 16. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 11. STEWARDS NOTE
DESERT FALCON: Following its run on 23/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was very slowly away.
BOWMAN: Following its run on 18/6/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely PROBABLE S.P.’S
6-1 Leadenhall (GB), 13-2 Charencey (IRE), 9-1 Patontheback (IRE), 10-1 Tanmawwy (IRE), Finbar’s Lad (GB), 11-1 The Cookstown Cafu (GB), 14-1 Another Investment (IRE), Bowman (IRE), 25-1 Chuzzlewit (GB), No Nay Nicki (IRE), One More Dream (GB), 33-1 Great Max (IRE), Carnival Zain (GB), 40-1 Craven (GB), 50-1 Heroism (IRE), Utilis (IRE), 66-1 Kats Bob (GB), 80-1 Desert Falcon (IRE)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Denise Sheasby, CEO The Eventmasters Group
Eventmasters Group have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.
KEVIN UPTON ASSISTANT HEAD GROUNDSMAN, FRIEND
York Racecourse lost one its best earlier this month.
We are delighted that Tracy, Leanne, Shannon and baby Matthew, as well as many others who had their lives enriched by Kev, are able to join us this evening.
R.I.P Kev, you will be much missed
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AUGUST CALENDAR
With the first stage of entries received for the feature races at the
21 Wednesday
Things
to do: Win a
race that has twice been best in the world
Thirty seven of the best middle distance horses are currently entered in the £1.25m Juddmonte International. An intriguing list of hopefuls is made all the more interesting by the recent update on the entry of Japanese St Leger winner, Durezza, owned by Carrot Farm Co Syndicate and trained by Tomohito Ozeki. The horse is set to arrive in Newmarket at the beginning of August and the team will be hoping to go one better than Zenno Rob Roy, who finished second nearly twenty years ago after making the 25,000-mile round trip. France and Germany could be well represented with the likes of Horizon Dore and Zarakem, who were last seen finishing placed in the Group One Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot. Epsom Derby and Sandown Eclipse winner City Of Troy has been indicated as a likely runner and so the chief hope of the Emerald Isle for Aidan O’Brien, he heads eleven potential runners from across the Irish Sea. Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai winner Economics hasn’t been seen on a racecourse since his emphatic triumph back in May, he would be a popular runner for William Haggas, if he decided to take up this engagement.
Become the sixteenth colt
to win Sky Bet Great Voltigeur and Betfred St Leger
Fifteen colts have done the double and this year’s list of entries provides plenty of hope that 2024 could see number increase to sixteen, following Continuous’s success last year. Illinois looks to be the leading hope after he won the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot, he would be charting a similar path to the 2023 winner. Ambiente Friendly chased home City Of Troy in the Epsom Derby and then ran well again in the Irish equivalent, quicker ground may be the key however the Juddmonte International is the route that connections seem to be favouring at present. Charlie Appleby could be well represented with Ancient Wisdom and Arabian Crown. Locally owned Align The Stars will be hoping to give a big race win to Tony Farmer and trainer Charlie Johnston.
22 Thursday
Things to do: Prove to be one of the best fillies in Europe
The last time the race went over to mainland Europe was in 2012, when Shareta scored for Alain de Roger-Dupre, this year Les Bleus could have Melo Melo, in the colours of racings newest powerhouse, Wathnan Racing. She may not be alone, with Dare To Dream completing any potential French challenge for Gavin Hernon. Ballydoyle has had a strong grip on this race in recent years, winning three of the last four renewals. Port Fairy looks likely to lead the line after her Group Two victory in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot. In all, there are a dozen entries from the Emerald Isle, including from the likes of Willie Mullins, Jessica Harrington, Johnny Murtagh, Dermot Weld and Aidan’s son, Joseph. Bluestocking could be the one they all have to beat however, with Ralph Beckett’s four-year-old looking better than ever after winning the Group Two Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Middleton and the Group One Pretty Polly at the Curragh.
Ilinois
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23 Friday
Things to do: Be the
fastest
The international theme continues into our fastest race of the week. A first Czech trained runner could be on the cards for Miroslav Nieslanik, his runner Ponntos has been in fine form this season. Australian revelation and Group One King Charles III winner, Asfoora, could give Henry Dwyer a first winner on the Knavesmire. They could well have 2023 winner Live In The Dream to beat, with two four-time winners this century already. The White Rose is often well represented, with this year shaping up to be no different, as Tim Easterby and the Quinn’s, both have strong looking hands a this stage.
Shareholder
Follow in the hooves of greats like Mill Reef or Rock of Gibraltar
North Yorkshire could be well represented in the G2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes, with Royal Ascot winner, Shareholder, the pick of the entries for Karl Burke. He remains unbeaten in two starts and would likely take a lot of stopping should he turn up here Brian Meehan’s Rashbar sprung an 80/1 surprise at the same summer highlight but would be a much shorter price should he take up his engagement. Charlie Appleby has won two of the last ten renewals, so keep tabs on Shadow Of Light and Aomori City.
24 Saturday
Things
to do: Earn a
place in the folklore of the Knavesmire
That is the honour that awaits the victor of one of the toughest flat handicaps in the world and one of the richest in Europe, the £500,000 Sky Bet Ebor The beauty of a handicap, especially after the recent publication of the weights, is that you can make a case for all twenty-two who finally make the stalls, with Harbour Wind, Belloccio and Alsakib vying for market favouritism. So, which to mention; Sky Bet Race To The Ebor winners seem a logical place to start. Harry Eustace named the Sky Bet Ebor as the target for Crystal Delight following his win in the Jorvik. Saturn took the Curragh race for Jessica Harrington however the yard seem more likely to send Yashin. Middle Earth runs in the King George VI and is set to stay a Group race contender. Klondike impressed back in June, so much so that the Somerville Lodge operation are mulling whether the weight allocated to him is competitive. Whoever wins, they can look forward to a warmer November than is on offer in Yorkshire, as the Sky Bet Ebor winner now has a guaranteed start in the Lexus Melbourne Cup.
Hopefully the above sets the scene for a twenty eight race festival where £100,000 is the lowest prize fund and the richest maiden race in the land, the British Stallion Studs EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes, or the richest nursery handicap in the Sky Bet Stakes, add to the cocktail of high fashion and high class sport.
Asfoora
Crystal Delight
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2nd Race 6.05
The Pearly Cow Stakes
About Two Miles (3,200 metres)
See page 76 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 2m
Race Type: Handicap
Rating: 61-80
Prize Money: £25,000
Age: 4+
Stalls: Inside Rail
Still, a handicap, so seeking equal competition once again amongst horses aged four and older, this time our longest distance of two miles.
Those closer to the top will carry more weight; Bringbackmememories tops the list, carrying the heaviest burden today.
Pit your wits against the handicapper – if you need some help look for C (has won at York) or D (has won over this distance) against the horse’s name, look how Red Force One carries both.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: BAEZ
Trainer: Jim Goldie
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Age/Weight: 4-8-6
Runners: 10 SP: 5/1
Baez gave Cam Hardie a well deserved winner after being held up in rear He eventually got the better of a sustained duel inside the final furlong with Golden Shot.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 3m 31.40s
Course Record: 3m 27.06s by Stradivarius (23-Aug-19)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): D O’Meara (24 wins from 376 runners, 6%) runs CHURCHELLA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs CHURCHELLA
Weightwatcher: RED FORCE ONE won off a handicap mark of 70, his rating is now down 9lb to 61. Longest Traveller: GIFTED ANGEL trained by T Dascombe, Lambourn, 202 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 24th July
KNAVESMIRE TIP
A two-mile plus stamina test won by RED FORCE ONE in 2022 when Philip Kirby’s then seven-year-old won by half a length off a handicap mark of 70. He is back this year at the age of nine having won his last three starts in lesser grades, and gets in here off bottom weight and a mark of 61. He can go close once more, though recent C&D second Valley Of Flowers and Chester third Gifted Angel will let him know he has been in a race.
FORCE ONE
The Pearly Cow Stakes
1
Bringbackmemories (FR) (13)
B g Iffraaj - Glamour Queen
Owner: The Adams Apples
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Distance: 2m
Race Type: Handicap (61-80)
Prize Money: £25,000
Age: 4+
Stalls: Inside Rail
5 9-11 (62.1) (3)
Jockey: Mohammed Tabti (5)
Form: 166330
Breeder: S.C.E.A. Team Hogdala France et al
He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle Well beaten at 20-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month.
Official BHA Rating 82 (-1) SP: 25-1
2
Churchella (IRE) (13)
B f Churchill (IRE) - Elizabelle (IRE)
Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd - 2C & Partners
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
4 9-3 (58.5) (2)
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Form: 314640 D Breeder: TEK Squarey
Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Zimmerman at 12-1 when seventh of 14 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 74 SP: 14-1
3 Valley of Flowers (IRE) (13)
B m Slade Power (IRE) - Miss Cape (IRE)
Owner: Mrs C. A. Coward
Trainer: Jacqueline Coward, Sheriff Hutton
(8)
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Form: 63-2032 D
Breeder: Denis Noonan
Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Zimmerman when second of 14 at 11-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 10-3
4
Le Rouge Chinois (DEN) (13)
9-2 (58.1) (1)
Ch g Hurricane Red (IRE) - La Petite Chinoise Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Owner: Magna Carter Bloodstock
Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Form: 4-31010 D
Breeder: York Stutteri & Jan Johansson
He has won three times from 1m to 2m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 14l behind Zimmerman at 25-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won at Nottingham and Lingfield this season. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 33-1
5 Gifted Angel (IRE) (13)
4 8-12 (56.2) (5)
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Sommorell (IRE) Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Owner: Mr D. R. Passant
Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Lambourn Form: 423-303
Breeder: Mr R. Patterson
Placed in eight of 17 starts; but has won three hurdles. Third of 10 behind Sea Grey beaten 3/4l at 25-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 69 SP: 15-2
6 Marbuzet (GB) (15)
5 8-11
(7)
B g Farhh - Estournel Jockey: David Allan
Owner: Aberdeen Park & Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form: 522401 D Breeder: Patrick Milmo
Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Doncaster over 1m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Lindwall by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 68 SP: 9-2
7
Tailorman (FR) (9)
B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Ihsas (USA)
Owner: Mr S. Mondair
Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch
(6)
Jockey: Sam Hitchcott
Form: 400420
Breeder: E.A.R.L Haras Du Logis Et al
Placed once in six starts. Beaten 5l behind Miss Gitana at 10-3 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Bath over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 63 (-1) SP: 6-1
8 Red Force One (GB) (29)
Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dusty Red Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Owner: The Yorkshire Puddings
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
Form: 063111 CD
Breeder: K. A. Bartlett & J. M. Beever
Has won ten races from 1m to 2m on ground varying from firm to good; has also won three hurdles. A winner at 4-1 at Newmarket over 2m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Pfingstberg by a neck. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 61 SP: 7-2
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8. (EXACTA)
Hood worn by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 6. Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5, 8.
STEWARDS NOTE
GIFTED ANGEL: Following its run on 13/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. PROBABLE S.P.’S
10-3 Valley of Flowers (IRE), 7-2 Red Force One (GB), 9-2 Marbuzet (GB), 6-1 Tailorman (FR), 15-2 Gifted Angel (IRE), 14-1 Churchella (IRE), 25-1 Bringbackmemories (FR), 33-1 Le Rouge Chinois (DEN)
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The IRE-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF
Restricted Novice Stakes (for horses in Bands A, B, C and D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)
See page 76 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 7f
Race
Age: 2
Stalls: Farside
Race three is limited to limited to 2year old horses, so in their first season of racing.
When they were bought, at a recognised auction, the market was deemed as an assessment of their quality and so potential, the most expensive being categorised as Band A, the next group as Band B and so on. If you must know, the Band As went for above £50,000 descending in roughly £20,000 bands thereafter
Any horse of the same sex, in higher Band racing in opposition to one from a lower Band must start by carrying two pounds in extra weight compare Barry’s Boy and Flamborough Head. Though all the fillies start with a lower weight than the boys, the same logic applies amongst themselves, which is why Endeavouryourdream is 2lb lower than Dark Rainbow.
If this all sounds a bit complicated, then a pin is a proven method in these races.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: LOOSE CANNON
Trainer: William Haggas
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Age/Weight: 2-9-7
Runners: 11 SP: 13/8F
Wasn’t the most straightforward to load and sat in the rear for most of the race. Travelled powerfully into the lead and despite being challenged strongly, was always doing enough.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 22.90s
Course Record: 1m 22.32s by Dutch Connection (20-Aug-14)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): R Fahey (29 wins from 444 runners, 7%) runs DARK RAINBOW, ENDEAVOURYOURDREAM & FAR AHEAD
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (8 wins from 87 runners, 9%) runs FLAMBOROUGH HEAD
Longest Travellers: RISK trained by T Dascombe & PRAETORIAN trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 202 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 24th July
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Impartiality, Barry’s Boy and Master Of Zest are all potential improvers, while chief among the debutants could be Seed Investor and Far Ahead, who appeal on pedigree and certainly warrant betting checks. However, PRAETORIAN is hard to ignore given his proximity to subsequent July Stakes runner-up Billboard Star at Newmarket last month. Another step forward from the Archie Watson-trained colt could well suffice here.
Foaled 10 May. Half-brother to Safety Check, won ten times at 7f and 1m including four Group 2 races. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Brian when fourth of 11 at 80-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 40-1
2 Far Ahead (IRE) (-)
B c Far Above (IRE) - Sageness (IRE)
Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum
(60.3) (17)
Jockey: Jack Garritty
Breeder: Blackbox Bloodstock Limited
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form:
Foaled 1 Apr Dam won at 1m 2f His pedigree has an interesting blend of speed and stamina. One to note. Official BHA RatingSP: 12-1
3 Groundhog (GB) (-)
B g River Boyne (IRE) - Balrath Wood (IRE)
Owner: MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd
(60.3) (12)
Jockey: Sam James
Breeder: Grovewood Stud
Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk Form:
Foaled 13 Mar Dam unraced. Best watched on his racecourse bow. Official BHA RatingSP: 28-1
Foaled 11 Apr. Half-brother to Fair Angellica, won three times at 6f and 7f. Third of 10 behind Wattani beaten 1l at 14-1 on his racecourse debut at Ayr over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 6-1
5 Keats House (IRE)
(-)
B c Earthlight (IRE) - Maria Christina (IRE)
Owner: Middleham Park & Rond Point Partnership
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
(8)
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Form: Breeder: South House Stud
Foaled 23 Apr Dam won at 1m 4f €70,000 purchase who represents a stable in decent form at present. Official BHA RatingSP: 33-1
6
King Casper (IRE)
(-)
B c Shaman (IRE) - Selfara Jockey: Robert Havlin
Owner: The Roof Partnership
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas Form:
Breeder: Mount Coote Stud and Anthony Warrender
Foaled 12 Feb. Half-brother to Red Aclaim, a winner over 7f when trained by Hugo Palmer, so a bold showing may not be out of the question. Official BHA Rating - SP: 12-1 7
Gr g Mohaather - Sell Out
Owner: Mr K. McKenna
Trainer: B F Brookhouse, Newmarket Form: Breeder: Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate III
g Form: Breeder: III time
Foaled 19 Mar Half-brother to Finale, won three times at 1m. Related to several useful types but may prove better in time Official BHA Rating - SP:
B c Romanised (IRE) - Ghand (IRE)
Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XLV & Partner
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Form: 32
Foaled 9 Apr Half-brother to Alsimrya, won at 1m 2f Placed in both starts. Beaten 2 3/4l by Billboard Star when second of 9 at 15-8 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 4-1
9 Risk (IRE) (-)
(14)
B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - African Fable Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Owner: The African Warrior Syndicate
Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Lambourn Form: Breeder: African Fable Syn
Foaled 6 Apr Dam a lightly raced maiden. Others make more appeal on paper Official BHA RatingSP: 25-1
10
Flamborough Head (GB) (5) (2lb)
(7)
B g Ribchester (IRE) - Seamisst Jockey: David Allan
Owner: Habton Racing
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form: 0 Breeder: Bearstone Stud
Foaled 1 Mar Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 7l behind Brastias at 14-1 when 9th of 11 on his racecourse debut at Redcar over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 16-1
11 Is I Right (IRE) (-) (2lb)
(16)
B c Waldgeist - Alphabetique Jockey: Adam Farragher
Owner: Sleeve It Ltd
Trainer: James Horton, Newmarket Form: Breeder: Ringfort Stud
Foaled 19 Apr Half-brother to Sunblessed, won at 1m. Appears to be up against it. Official BHA RatingSP: 28-1
12
Master of Zest (USA) (34) (2lb)
(10)
B c Mastery (USA) - Zestina (CAN) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Owner: Paul Cairns Racing Limited
Trainer: Patrick Owens, Newmarket Form: 5
Breeder: Paul Cairns, Anthony Kirwan & Joe Burke
Foaled 16 Jan. Dam unraced. Finished 3 1/2l behind Victory Sound when fifth of 8 at 80-1 on his racecourse debut at Haydock over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating -
13 Seed Investor (IRE) (-) (2lb)
(4)
B c Coulsty (IRE) - Cead Mile Failte (FR) Jockey: Tom Eaves
Owner: Alfa Site Services Ltd
Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold Form: Breeder: C. Marnane
Foaled 2 Apr Half-brother to Reconnect, won four times between 6f and 1m. One to consider coming from a smart family Official BHA Rating - SP: 33-1
B c Expert Eye - Maria Letizia Jockey: Aiden Brookes (3)
Foaled 10 Mar Half-brother to Marie Josephe, won at 1m 2f Beaten 11l behind Alpha Magic at 66-1 when 11th of 14 on his racecourse debut at Thirsk over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 66-1
15
Vault of Heaven (IRE) (63) (2lb)
B g Far Above (IRE) - Precariously Good
Owner: Mr Kevin Frost
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Breeder: Jane Allison
Trainer: Kevin Frost, Newark Form: 0
Foaled 7 Mar Half-brother to Jaleel, won at 7f Beaten 20l behind Regal Gem at 125-1 when 9th of 16 on his racecourse debut at Pontefract over 6f (good) in May. Official BHA Rating - SP: 150-1
16
Dark Rainbow (IRE) (18)
B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Lily’s Rainbow (IRE)
Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd
Jockey: Connor Murtagh
Breeder: Ardrums House Stud
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: 0
Foaled 9 Feb. Half-sister to Under Fox, won twice at 1m. Beaten 16l behind Violet Love at 25-1 when 10th of 14 on her racecourse debut at Ripon over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 66-1
17 Elsie’s Ruan (IRE) (-)
B f Ulysses (IRE) - Lost Control (IRE)
Owner: UK Lift & Escalator Company Limited
Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Foaled 2 Feb. Dam unraced. Others are likely to have her measure today. Official BHA Rating -
18
Lolapalooza (GB) (49)
Ch f Territories (IRE) - Lolamotion
Owner: No Fun Winning Alone
Trainer: Patrick Owens, Newmarket
Foaled 20 Feb. Dam won at 5f. Beaten 9l behind Lady With The Lamp at 66-1 when 11th of 15 on her
over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating -
19 Rainbow Rays (IRE) (-)
B f Cotai Glory - Ray of Light (IRE)
Owner: Urloxhey Racing
Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Foaled 12 Apr Dam won twice at 7f Up against it on debut in a race of this nature. Official BHA Rating -
20 Endeavouryourdream (IRE) (16) (2lb)
B f Buratino (IRE) - Moody Blue (IRE)
Owner: Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
Joanna Mason
Hyde Park Stud
0
Culworth Grounds Farm
Mr Dermot Cogan
9-0 (57.2)
Jockey: Ryan Sexton
Form: 46
Breeder: Oghill House, Sledmere Stud & D. Hyland
Foaled 17 Feb. Half-sister to Johnny Boom, won four times between 1m 1f and 1m 4f Unplaced in both starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind J Street when sixth of 8 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Catterick over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 25-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 15. STEWARDS NOTE
FLAMBOROUGH HEAD: Following its run on 21/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. TOBY TWO SCOOPS: Following its run on 3/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. PROBABLE S.P.’S
4-1 Praetorian (IRE), 6-1 Impartiality (GB), 8-1 Master of Zest (USA), 12-1 Far Ahead (IRE), King Casper (IRE), 16-1 Flamborough Head (GB), 25-1 Risk (IRE), Elsie’s Ruan (IRE), Rainbow Rays (IRE), Endeavouryourdream (IRE), 28-1 Groundhog (GB), Is I Right (IRE), 33-1 Keats House (IRE), Seed Investor (IRE), 40-1 Barry’s Boy (IRE), 50-1 Lolapalooza (GB), 66-1 Toby Two Scoops (GB), Dark Rainbow (IRE), 150-1 Vault of Heaven (IRE)
THIRD RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Mark Ryan.
IRE have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £50 to the groom responsible for the winning horse
‘Joint Favourites # 3’by Rob Hefferan, acrylic on canvas, 56cm x 32 cm framed in cream wood
Distance: 6f
The Tomahawk Restaurants Stakes
Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)
See page 76 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Another competitive handicap, still for 4yo+ horses, this time over six furlongs.
RAYAT Iris Dancer 4th Race 7.15
Race Type: Handicap
Rating: 61-80
Prize Money: £20,000
Age: 4+
Stalls: Farside
“Offer a chance for everyone” is a good maxim for those planning races and in this contest the upper rating of 80 means that these are still quality horses but they won’t have their spotlight stolen by a real superstar
Use the Press Selections Board by the Winners Enclosure to guide you.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: CAIRN GORM
Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Age/Weight: 5-9-9
Runners: 16 SP: 12/1
Sat in touch with the leaders before being ridden to lead over one furlong out. Kept on well inside the last hundred yards to hold the challenge of Asadjumeirah.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
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): R Fahey (29 wins from 444 runners, 7%) runs MINNESOTA LAD
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs MUSCIKA
Fancy That: R Fahey won this race in 2014 and 2022. The stable runs MINNESOTA LAD today.
Longest Travellers: KUWAIT CITY trained by J Butler, RAYAT trained by S bin Suroor &
trained by W Knight - all Newmarket, 163 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 24th July
KNAVESMIRE TIP
RAYAT looked a sprint handicapper to keep firmly on the right side of when scoring comfortably over 6f at Nottingham earlier this month on his first try over the trip, and the suspicion is that a 7lb rise may not be enough to anchor him here. Iris Dancer showed a likeable attitude when winning gamely at Carlisle latest and, upped 2lb, she should be thereabouts when it matters once more. Minnesota Lad took advantage of a sliding mark to score narrowly at Doncaster last month
4th Race 7.15
The Tomahawk Restaurants Stakes
1
Regal Envoy (IRE)
Distance: 6f
Race Type: Handicap (61-80)
Prize Money: £20,000
Age: 4+
Stalls: Farside
st-lb (kgs) Draw
(7) 5 9-10 (61.7) (10)
B g Ardad (IRE) - Regina Jockey: Brandon Wilkie (5)
Owner: Oakman Racing Club
Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket
Form: 001106 D
Breeder: Coseda Ltd
Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to good and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Rocking Ends when sixth of 9 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 5f (good) earlier this month. Has won at Salisbury and Lingfield this season. Official BHA Rating 81 (-1) SP: 18-1
2 It Just Takes Time (IRE) (9)
Br g Power - War Bride (GER)
Owner: Go Alfresco Racing Partners
6 9-10 (61.7) (16)
Jockey: Alex Jary (5)
Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Form: 60-2000 C D
Breeder: Gervin Creaner
Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Roberto Caro at 9-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 81 (-3) SP: 40-1
3
Rayat (IRE) (20)
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Violet’s Gift (IRE)
5 9-8 (60.8) (11)
Jockey: Charlie Bennett
Breeder: James F. Hanly
Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket Form: 104-01 D
Successful at 6f and 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 11-2 at Nottingham over 6f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Parisiac by 2l. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 11-2
4
Good Earth (IRE) (21)
B g Acclamation - Madhatten (IRE)
Owner: Mrs H. Lloyd-Herrington
7 9-8 (60.8) (13)
Jockey: Tom Eaves
Trainer: Michael Herrington, Willoughton Form: 000656 CD
Breeder: Stall Parthenaue
Has won 11 races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Ventura Express when sixth of 11 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 16-1
5 Roundhay Park (GB) (27)
Ch g Mayson - Brave Mave
Owner: Exors of the Late Mr J. D. Gordon
Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton
(2)
Jockey: Faye McManoman
Form: 002040 CD
Breeder: Mr James Munroe
Has won 12 races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 7l behind Riot at 25-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 66-1
6 Kuwait City (IRE) (43)
B g Pearl Secret - Ahaaly
Owner: Mr Abdullateef Al Zeer
Trainer: John Butler, Newmarket
Jockey: Jack Gilligan
Form: 20-1000 C
Breeder: Kitty Fitzpatrick & Katie McGivern
He has won three times at 5f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 2 3/4l behind Sixties Chic at 10-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 28-1
7 May Blossom (GB) (15)
B m Mayson - Almond Branches
Owner: URSA Major Racing Ltd & Julie Camacho
Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton
(15)
Jockey: Ryan Sexton
Form: 0-00342
Breeder: Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox
Winner of seven races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten a neck by Iris Dancer when second of 9 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 11-1
8 Animate (IRE) (9)
B g Shamardal (USA) - Dark Liberty (IRE)
Owner: Tom Goodair, Jimmy Kay, John Beamson
Trainer: Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk
9-5 (59.4) (20)
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Form: 0-60010 D
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Abruzzo Mia at 14-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 50-1
9
Archduke Ferdinand (IRE) (28)
Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Salariaq (USA)
Owner: Mr Phil Slater
Trainer: Seb Spencer, Malton
5 9-5 (59.4) (8)
Jockey: Dale Swift
Form: 46-2504 D
Breeder: Mr D. H. Slater
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to sloppy and on the all-weather Finished 1 3/4l behind Cheshire Dancer when fourth of 12 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 12-1
10
Quandary (GB) (14)
Ch f Intello (GER) - Augusta Ada
Owner: Sigsworth Partners
4 9-5 (59.4) (19)
Jockey: Kevin Stott
Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham Form: 322360
Breeder: L. C. & A. E. Sigsworth
A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 8l behind Tolstoy at 28-1 when 12th of 18 on her latest outing here over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 40-1
11
Minnesota Lad (IRE) (28)
4 9-5
Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Lady Sandy (IRE) Jockey: Billy Garritty
Owner: The Oysters Catchers Partnership
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: 02-3041 D
Breeder: Aidan Fogarty
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm ground. Won on his latest outing when 7-2jt-fav at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) last month, beating Showtime Mahomes by a neck. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 14-1
12
Sibyl Charm (IRE) (30)
B f Charm Spirit (IRE) - La Sibilla
Owner: The Twelve Munkys
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Jockey: Andrew Mullen
Form: 114055 D
Breeder: E. Phelan
She has won three times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Red Pixie when fifth of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 40-1
13 Bay Breeze (GB) (21)
B g Buratino (IRE) - Midnight Mojito
Owner: Mr D. A. West & Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
(58.5) (1)
Jockey: David Allan
Form: 0-44650 D Breeder: Habton Farms
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Topanga at 50-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Official BHA Rating 74 SP: 150-1
14
Castan (GB)
(28) 4 9-3 (58.5) (7)
Ch g Charming Thought - Astley Park
Owner: Ceffyl Racing
Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Form: 510000
Breeder: Houghton Bloodstock UK Ltd
He has won four times at 5f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l behind Elegant Erin at 12-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f last month. Official BHA Rating 74 SP: 50-1
15 Count
d’Orsay (IRE) (7)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Deira (USA)
Owner: Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
9-0 (57.2)
Jockey: P. J. McDonald
Form: 420624
Breeder: Corrin Stud
Winner of seven races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 2 1/4l behind Digital when fourth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 71 (-1) SP: 22-1
16
Muscika (GB) (18)
B g Kyllachy - Miss Villefranche
Owner: Gallop Racing I
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Form: 223000 CD
Breeder: Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd
Has won 16 races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Woobay at 20-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Ripon over 5f (good) earlier this month.
17 Zaman Jemil (IRE) (15)
8-13 (56.7) (21)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Zippy Rock (IRE) Jockey: Jason Hart
Owner: Ryedale Racing
Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton Form: 000006 D Breeder: Kilfeacle Stud & Irish National Stud
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Jojo Rabbit when sixth of 10 at 16-1 over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Also entered at Doncaster yesterday. Official BHA Rating 70 SP: 50-1
18
Runninwild (GB) (15)
8-13 (56.7) (14)
B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Dont Tell Nan Jockey: Zak Wheatley (3)
Owner: Mr Ian Farrington & Partner
Trainer: Ann Duffield, Leyburn Form: 00-0611 D Breeder: Bearstone Stud
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 11-2 at Carlisle over 6f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Hour By Hour by 2 1/4l. Has won twice at Carlisle this season. Official BHA Rating 70 SP: 12-1
19 Iris Dancer (GB) (15)
B m Kodiac - Rainbow’s Arch (IRE)
Owner: Auld Pals
Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Breeder: Llety Farms
Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle Form: 0-05101 D
Has won eight races at 6f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 16-1 at Carlisle over 6f (good to soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating May Blossom by a neck. Has also won at Hamilton this season. Official BHA Rating 70 SP: 11-1
20 Dicko The Legend (IRE) (25)
(3)
B g Ardad (IRE) - Caledonia Princess Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Owner: Mrs S Hibbert, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd
Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham
Form: 1-24633 D
Breeder: O’Connor International Limited
Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Late Arrival beaten 3/4l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 67 SP: 14-1
21 Music Society (IRE) (9)
Gr g Society Rock (IRE) - Absolutely Cool (IRE)
Owner: Richard Taylor & Philip Hebdon
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
9 8-8 (54.4) (6)
Jockey: James Sullivan
Form: 536040 D
Breeder: Pier House Stud
Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Roberto Caro at 10-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 65 (-2) SP: 40-1
22 Kitaab (GB) (13)
B g Showcasing - Life of Pi
Owner: The Yorkshire Puddings
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
5 8-7 (54.0) (17)
Jockey: Andrew Elliott
Form: 120223 D
Breeder: Dance Thoroughbreds
A winner at 6f on the all-weather Third of 8 behind King Of Tonga beaten 2 1/2l at 25-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 64 SP: 18-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22
Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13.
Blinkers worn by No 7. Visor worn by No 1, 16, 17 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 15, 18, 21.
STEWARDS NOTE
ROUNDHAY PARK: Following its run on 29/6/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly out the stalls.
PROBABLE S.P.’S
11-2 Rayat (IRE), 11-1 May Blossom (GB), Iris Dancer (GB), 12-1 Archduke Ferdinand (IRE), Runninwild (GB), 14-1 Minnesota Lad (IRE), Dicko The Legend (IRE), 16-1 Good Earth (IRE), 18-1 Regal Envoy (IRE), Kitaab (GB), 22-1 Count d’Orsay (IRE), 25-1 Muscika (GB), 28-1 Kuwait City (IRE), 40-1 It Just Takes Time (IRE), Quandary (GB), Sibyl Charm (IRE), Music Society (IRE), 50-1 Animate (IRE), Castan (GB), Zaman Jemil (IRE), 66-1 Roundhay Park (GB), 150-1 Bay Breeze (GB)
FOURTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Howard Eggleston & Sadie Eggleston.
Tomahawk Steakhouse have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race
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.
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The British EBF Lyric Fillies’ Stakes
has the Longest and Best Preserved city walls in
5th Race 7.50
The British EBF Lyric Fillies’ Stakes
(Listed Race)
One Mile About Two Furlongs (2,000 metres)
See page 76 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 1m 2f
Race Type: Listed
Prize Money: £70,000
Age: 3+ f&m
Stalls: Inside Rail
Our fifth race is a part of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, Listed (like this one), Group 3, Group 2 and Group 1. This race is open to 3yo+ fillies and mares only and is over a mile and a quarter
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.
As racing recognises that younger horses, aged 3, are likely to be at a different stage of development, notice how Ten Dimes is one of a quartet to benefit by starting with a lower weight. Looking for help? Then follow the racecourse tipster, who has marked his selections with a red bi plane.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: MIDNIGHT MILE
Trainer: Richard Fahey
Jockey: Oisin Orr
Age/Weight: 3-8-11
Runners: 10 SP: 8/1
Came into the race with some useful form in Group races and duly put that ability to use here. Found plenty when under pressure to stretch away and win comfortably
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): W Haggas (36 wins from 211 runners, 17%) runs FAKHAMA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs DORA MILAJE & ZARABANDA
Fancy That: J & T Gosden won this race in 2015, 2019 and 2020 The stable runs TEN DIMES today. Longest Travellers: WHERE I WANNA BE & VERBIER trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 24th July
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Ejaabiyah commands the utmost respect on the back of her Salisbury romp last month, but this doesn’t look to be the penalty kick that her forecast prohibitive odds suggest, and the value may lie elsewhere, namely with BOLSENA. Kevin Ryan’s charge was denied in the shadows of the post after looking the likely winner for a long way when finishing runner-up over 1m2f at Goodwood on her penultimate start. That form has a strong look to it and, with her recent Sandown blow out appearing to be too bad to be true, she gets the vote to bounce back in style here. Where I Wanna Be and Ten Dimes are also considered.
The British EBF Lyric Fillies’ Stakes (Listed
Race)
1
Dora Milaje (IRE) (17)
B f Mondialiste (IRE) - Barefoot Contessa (FR)
Owner: Elwick Stud
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
4 9-6 (59.9) (4)
Form: 13-5214 D
Breeder: Elwick Stud
She has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 6l behind Caernarfon when fourth of 8 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 12-1
2
Fakhama (IRE) (37)
Gr f Kingman - Majmu (AUS)
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
4 9-6 (59.9) (2)
Form: 142-0
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Doha at 40-1 when 20th of 24 on her latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 16-1
3
Karmology (GB) (14)
B f Golden Horn - Karmadal (IRE)
Owner: David & Yvonne Blunt
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
4 9-6 (59.9) (9)
Form: 114-321 CD
Breeder: David & Yvonne Blunt
She has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 9-2 over this course and distance (good to soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Bint Al Daar by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 15-2
4
Verbier (IRE) (27)
B f Frankel - Permission Slip (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Doreen Tabor
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
4 9-6 (59.9) (7)
Form: 1324-44
Breeder: Clarecastle Stud Ltd
A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather Finished 15l behind King Of Conquest when fourth of 6 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 10-1
5 Zarabanda (IRE) (33)
Ch m Teofilo (IRE) - Zabeel Park (USA)
Owner: Mr Chris Napthine
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
5 9-6 (59.9) (1)
Form: 000-040 D
Breeder: Godolphin
She has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 9l behind River Of Stars at 150-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 100-1
6 Bolsena (IRE) (20)
B f Kingman - Reem Three
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
3 8-11 (55.8) (6)
Form: 5-51320
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
A winner at 1m on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Spiritual when last of 8 on her latest outing at Sandown over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 8-1
7
Ejaabiyah
B f Frankel - Estijaab (AUS)
(GB) (40) 3 8-11 (55.8) (5)
Owner: Emirates Park PTY Ltd
Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket
Form: 1-21 D
Breeder: Emirates Park PTY Ltd
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Won on her latest outing when 2-5fav at Salisbury over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Catch The Light by 5l. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: EVENS
8
Ten Dimes (GB) (50)
Br f No Nay Never (USA) - Cushion
Owner: Mr Bobby Flay
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
(55.8) (8)
Form: 2-12
Breeder: Floors Stud Ltd & Coolmore Stud
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten 2 1/2l by Candle Of Dubai when second of 12 at 2-1 on her latest outing at Chelmsford City over 1m 2f last month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 25-1
James Doyle Sachin Wadpilley
Daniel Tudhope
Kevin Stott Michaela Hill
Sam James Ajit Singh
Rossa Ryan Scott Pease
Ben Robinson
Tom Eaves Jerome Richards
Robert Havlin Glenroy Brown
9 Where I Wanna Be (IRE) (36) 3 8-11 (55.8) (3)
B f Camelot - Travel (USA)
Owner: Mr P Stokes & Mr S Krase
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Form: 41-36
Breeder: Lynch Bages, Camas Park & Summerhill B/S
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Finished 7l behind Mosaique when sixth of 7 at 11-2 on her latest outing at ParisLongchamp over 1m 4f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 40-1
PROBABLE S.P.’S
EVENS Ejaabiyah (GB), 15-2 Karmology (GB), 8-1
7. Ejaabiyah holds an entry in the Group One Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival on Thursday 22nd August for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Friday 16th August for a stake of £40,000.
FIFTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Bridget Guerin, Chairman of York Race Committee, on behalf of the EBF Trustees.
The EBF have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race
You must be 18 or over to place a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
Rob Hornby Wayton Van Staden
Bolsena (IRE), 10-1 Verbier (IRE), 12-1 Dora Milaje (IRE), 16-1 Fakhama (IRE), 25-1 Ten Dimes (GB), 40-1 Where I Wanna Be (IRE), 100-1 Zarabanda (IRE)
A WINTER’S TALE:
WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR?
A LOT OF WORK HAS GONE INTO THE SOUTHERN END DEVELOPMENT (SEE P20-21), 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.
The Sky Bet Ebor Festival Wednesday 21 –Saturday 24 August
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 (worth £250) plus £2,500 for the stable to share and a Christmas Party here at York in December.
East Tyrone just edged out his rivals to keep Kevin Ryan in front, of what is shaping up to be an excellent championship.
Champion: Richard Fahey
• Nine racecourses
• There are currently 87 yards training over 2,400 horses
• National Horseracing College
• Making for an industry worth over £300 million* to the county alone.
(according to an independent survey by the Sheffield Hallam University).
National Horseracing College Major Training Centres: Middleham, Malton & Hambleton
The Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Stakes
About Five Furlongs About 89 Yards (1,000 metres)
See page 76 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 5f 89y
Race Type: Handicap
Rating: 61-80
Prize Money: £20,000
Age: 3
Stalls: Farside
A farewell handicap, are you feeling their fascination yet? Your key numbers are just for 3yos only, over a speedy five and a half furlongs.
If an apprentice jockey partners a horse, they can claim a reduction in weight to balance their relative lack of experience, see how Make It Easy benefits by 5lb as Alex Jary makes his way in the saddle.
An in-form stable could be the clue here, see the table at the beginning of this race.
If you are successful, then you can bask in the glory of picking the last York winner until at least 2.06pm tomorrow.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: KNEBWORTH
Trainer: Richard Hughes
Jockey: Finley Marsh
Age/Weight: 3-9-9
Runners: 13 SP: 7/2F
Look to show no issue with carrying a 6lb penalty for an easy win at Haydock a week prior Won this with similar authority, making lightwork of a competitive looking field.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 2.80s
Course record: 1m 1.72s by Bogart (21-Aug-13)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): D O’Meara (24 wins from 376 runners, 6%) runs SCOOPS AHOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs SCOOPS AHOY Longest Traveller: THE COFFEE POD trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 212 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 24th July
KNAVESMIRE TIP
The Coffee Pod has won twice here but he has not been as successful on the faster ground predicted, and it may be worth looking elsewhere for the winner MERRIMACK is after his hat-trick after wins at Brighton and Yarmouth in lesser company but is worth a try at this level carrying a 6lb penalty. He can go well for a stable in good heart, leaving Scoops Ahoy and Lettuce Leaf as others capable of being in the mix.
MERRIMACK
The Coffee Pod
The Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Stakes
1 Ganesha (GB) (18)
B g Showcasing - My Lea (IRE)
Owner: Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan
Trainer: Phillip Makin, Leyburn
Distance: 5f 89y
Race Type: Handicap (61-80) Prize Money: £20,000
Age: 3
Stalls: Farside
9-11 (62.1) (8)
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Form: 251-055 D
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
He has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Venture Capital when fifth of 6 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Ayr over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 40-1
2
Curious Rover (IRE) (20)
9-9 (61.2) (11)
B g The Irish Rover (IRE) - Only Live Once Jockey: Sam James
Owner: URSA Major Racing Ltd and Partner
Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels Form: 2-60533 D
Breeder: Aidan Sexton
Successful twice at 5f on good and soft ground. Third of 7 behind Cloud King beaten 3 1/2l at 3-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 14-1
3 The Coffee Pod (IRE) (14)
B c Acclamation - Ethel Jockey: James Doyle
Owner: Middleham Park Racing LXXVII
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Form: 000341 CD
Breeder: O’Connor International Limited
Successful at 5f and 6f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 5-1 over this course and distance (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Thankuappreciate by a neck. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 8-1
4 Vince L’Amour (IRE) (20)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Red Romance
Owner: Reality Partnerships X
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
(60.8) (4)
Jockey: David Allan
Form: 120602 D
Breeder: Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly
Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Cloud King when second of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good) earlier this month. Has won at Catterick and Ripon this season. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 14-1
5 Je Ne Sais Quoi (IRE) (56)
(2)
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Rouge Noir Jockey: Harrison Shaw
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner
Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Form: 60210-0 D Breeder: Ballyhane
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm and heavy ground. Beaten 16l behind Angel Shared at 12-1 when last of 9 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 5f (good to soft) in May. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 66-1
6 Make It Easy (IRE) (25)
(59.4) (6)
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Paved Paradise (IRE) Jockey: Alex Jary (5)
A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 6 behind Law Of Average beaten 1 1/2l at 5-2fav on her latest outing at Windsor over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 16-1
7 Ticktyboo (GB) (29)
B g Showcasing - Red Impact
Owner: Martin Webb Racing
Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Placed in four of ten starts. Beaten a neck by Cast No Shadow when second of 10 at 6-1 on his
B f Soldier’s Call - Spanish Fly (IRE)
Owner: Major P. H. K. Steveney
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
A winner at 6f on soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Batal Zabeel at 28-1 when seventh of 8 on her
(59.0) (1)
Jockey: Tom Eaves
Form: 0-32642
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Breeder: Mr Edwin Thompson
Horse
9
Duran (IRE) (13)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Dolma (FR)
Owner: D Caslin, P Wilcock & M Cantillon
Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton
(58.1) (5)
Jockey: Faye McManoman
Form: 0-32140
Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 5l behind Stop The Cavalry at 12-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 33-1
10
Travel Candy (IRE) (21)
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Elsie Hay (IRE)
Owner: Mr Keith Brown
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
(57.2) (13)
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Form: 1201-00 D
Breeder: Denis Phelan
She has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 12l behind Ventura Express at 40-1 when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Official BHA Rating 71 SP: 50-1
11
Scoops Ahoy (IRE) (9)
B g Bungle Inthejungle - Mochachino (IRE)
Owner: Mr Richard Mustill 1
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
(56.2) (12)
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Form: 260132 D
Breeder: Rathasker Stud
He has won three times at 5f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Ingleby Archie when second of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 69 (+3) SP: 15-2
12
Silky Robin (IRE) (35)
Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Shaya (IRE)
Owner: SYPS (UK) Ltd & partners
Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow
(55.3) (14)
Jockey: Mark Winn (3)
Form: 353-06
Breeder: H. Shearman & J. O’Connor
Placed twice in five starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Ingleby Archie when sixth of 10 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 5f (good to firm) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Official BHA Rating 67 SP: 40-1
13
Merrimack (GB) (9)
(55.3) (3)
B g Showcasing - Megan Lily (IRE) (in 6lb ex) Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Owner: Mr Stuart C. Williams
Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Form: 6-00011 D
Breeder: Montcastle Bloodstock Ltd
Successful at 5f and 6f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav at Yarmouth over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Doodlebug by 3 1/2l. Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Brighton this season. Official BHA Rating 61 (+10) SP: 11-4
14
Stash The Cash (IRE) (9)
B g Profitable (IRE) - Appreciating
Owner: HP Racing Stash The Cash & Ptr
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
8-8 (54.4) (7)
Jockey: James Sullivan
Form: 023535 D BF Breeder: Clara Stud
A winner at 5f on heavy ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Ingleby Archie when fifth of 8 at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 65 SP: 20-1
15 Lettuce Leaf (GB) (17)
B f Tasleet - Mookhlesa
Owner: T T Racing
Trainer: Tom Tate, Tadcaster
8-7 (54.0) (15)
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Form: 445-302
Breeder: Mrs D. O’Brien
Placed once in six starts. Beaten a neck by Emperor Caradoc when second of 9 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 64 SP: 12-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15 (EXACTA)
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8, 10, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 10, 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 11. STEWARDS NOTE
GAME BREAKER: Following its run on 19/6/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
PROBABLE S.P.’S
11-4 Merrimack (GB), 15-2 Scoops Ahoy (IRE), 8-1 The Coffee Pod (IRE), 12-1 Lettuce Leaf (GB), 14-1 Curious Rover (IRE), Vince L’Amour (IRE), Ticktyboo (GB), 16-1 Make It Easy (IRE), 20-1 Stash The Cash (IRE), 33-1 Game Breaker (IRE), Duran (IRE), 40-1 Ganesha (GB), Silky Robin (IRE), 50-1 Travel Candy (IRE), 66-1 Je Ne Sais Quoi (IRE)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st £10468
3rd £2454
2nd £4912
4th £1228
TIME DISTANCES
SIXTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR
Sky Bet have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.
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Wednesday 21st August
Thursday 22nd August
Juddmonte International
Pertemps Network
Yorkshire Oaks/Ladies Day
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Saturday 24th August
September Meeting
Sunday 8th September
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Today’s Race Conditions
FIRST RACE 5.30 - The eventmasters.co.uk Stakes (Class 4 Handicap)
(CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6140, the third £3067, the fourth £1535 and the fifth £765 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). £125 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 13th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb EVENTMASTERS have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 34 entries, at £125 - Closed July 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £10323; Second £5163; Third £2580; Fourth £1290; Fifth £645 Penalty Value: £13085 SS For race details see page 31.
SECOND RACE 6.05 - The Pearly Cow Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6140, the third £3067, the fourth £1535 and the fifth £765 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). £125 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 13th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb PEARLY COW have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 19 entries, at £125 - Closed July 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £10323; Second £5163; Third £2580; Fourth £1290; Fifth £645 Penalty Value: £13085 SS For race details see page 41
THIRD RACE 6.40 - The IRE-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (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 C and D. Enter by noon, July 20th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 6lb Of 2 races 10lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING will award a Euro10000 Irish Sales Voucher to the winning owner if the winning horse is (IRE) suffixed and eligible for the scheme 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. 30 entries at £100 - Closed July 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £8534; Second £4266; Third £2134; Fourth £1066 Penalty Value: £10800 Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I) 9 and (I)10 SS
For race details see page 45
FOURTH RACE 7.15 - The Tomahawk Restaurants 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. July 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 13th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb TOMAHAWK RESTAURANTS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 44 entries, at £100 - Closed July 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516 Penalty Value: £10468 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS For race details see page 51.
FIFTH RACE 7.50 - The British EBF Lyric Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £39697 to the winning horse The second to receive £15050, the third £7532, the fourth £3752, the fifth £1883 and the sixth £945. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race after 2023. Enter by noon, July 20th and pay £350 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 24th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 11lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 6lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb. THE EBF has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. The European Breeders’ Fund support 146 Flat races each year across Yorkshire; boosting prize money by over £450000 Each year, the British EBF contributes up to £2million to Flat and National Hunt racing nationwide 18 entries at £350 - Closed July 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £31192; Second £12803; Third £6405; Fourth £3199; Fifth £1603; Sixth £798 Penalty Value: £39697 A SS For race details see page 61.
SIXTH RACE 8.20 - The Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (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. July 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 13th, 2024, for each race won 6lb SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 25 entries, at £100 - Closed July 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516 Penalty Value: £10468 SS For race details see page 69
The Small Print
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 or a minimum of 30 minutes of music. - 50% refund.
c) thereafter - no refund applies.
Customers who pre-purchased the concert insurance policy will be eligible for a full refund in the event of no music performance. 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 today. 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 tomorrow for the Sky Bet York Stakes, as well as live music from S Club. Join us again on Wednesday 21st August for the Sky Ber Ebor Festival, featuring the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur and the richest race of our year, the £1.25m Juddmonte International.
Please use the toilets on exit or as provided on the walking route to the city.
