A very warm welcome to a day of both speed and endurance at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival. The race programme features both the fastest race of our season – the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe, as well as our richest staying race – the Group 2 Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup. Both races form part of the QIPCO British Champions Series and the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe is also part of the “win and you’re in” Breeders Cup Challenge Series for the Turf Sprint.
The feature sprint puts a spotlight on some of the quickest horses; battling it out for a prize fund of £500,000 It is a race run in under a minute, so take your place, hold your breath and enjoy. The field includes last year’s surprise winner, Live In The Dream and York maiden winner, Bradsell. The bookies lists see Asfoora and Big Evs as closely matched as their recent performances on the track. The Aussie raider took the Group One King Charles III at Royal Ascot, before Mick Appleby’s Yorkshire owned star turned the tables on the Sussex Downs. The best-of-three conversation will run through to race time Keep your eyes on that giant digital clock.
A little earlier in the day and it’ll be the turn of the leading juveniles to contest the Group Two Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes, it will tell us which connections are to address the 253rd Gimcrack Dinner in December
Operating at the other end of both trip and experience is another previous champion, the Hughie Morrison trained, Quickthorn, who faces eight rivals in the longest race of the week, the Group 2 Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup. The Yorkshire contender is Align The Stars who carries the colours of local businessman, Tony Farmer Trained at Kingsley House in Middleham by Charlie Johnston, it is a race treasured in the family after the dual success of Double Trigger in the mid-1990s, for his father, Mark.
If that wasn’t enough, we have the richest maiden race in the land, one of twenty-three York contests to receive the generous backing of the European Breeders’ Fund, notepads and Ipads at the ready come 4.45pm, a star may well be revealed.
Today has been billed as the most jockey-centric race day ever seen on a British racecourse, when jockeys will be involved in a raft of novel activities with the aim of engaging, entertaining and educating racegoers and TV viewers. They’ll be riding in races too. Amongst the activities to look out for, are riders wearing their surnames on the back of their breeches, Autograph signing sessions, a Jockey Gym in the Clocktower Enclosure, two retired ‘classic-winning’ jockeys – Martin Dwyer and Paul Hanagan – joining the Punter’s Panel at 12.50pm. Finally, please give whatever you can to a collection at the end of the day by the Matt Hampson Foundation on behalf of Graham Lee, after his life-changing fall when riding at Newcastle
The “World Pool Moment of the Day”, is an initiative that sees an expert panel select a highlight on each of the three weekdays The member of racing staff from the yard who looks after the horse awarded “World Pool Moment of the Day” will win £4,000. The winner will also be in with a chance of winning “World Pool Moment of the Year” which will be determined by a combination of scores derived from a public vote and a global expert panel and announced at the Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin in December The lucky winner will win a VIP trip for four to Hong Kong for either the 2025 Hong Kong Derby or 2025 Champions Day
In a day full of sporting action, I hope you can find time to visit the Grantley Hall Ebor Fashion Lawn before 2.30pm, set in the picturesque surroundings of the Edwardian Weighing Room. Partners such as Grantley Hall themselves, The 8th Sign and the Hole in Wand are offering great prizes for all you stylish racegoers, plus it is great fun!
Visit our equine ambassador, Goldream, the retired racehorse in Clocktower Enclosure, while you are there try the “jockey gym”, listen out for the Shepherd Group Brass Band, dance into the evening with The Monotones, share a bottle of Gardet Origine champagne for just £43 a bottle, enjoy the 360-selfie camera or taking your own selfie at the flower wall; whatever, it is just our pleasure to welcome you and hope you thoroughly enjoy the racing and experience of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival.
William Derby, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course: York Racecourse
Sky Bet Ebor Festival
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
11:00am-4:00pm Grantley Hall Edwardian Ebor Fashion Lawn Weighing Room Lawn
Before racing Jockey Autographs Weighing Room Courtyard
1:20pm RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team Skies above Knavesmire
After racing World Pool moment of the day Winners Enclosure
After Racing Monotones Melrose Stage All Day Events Location
Tours to the start 30 minutes before each race
See Notice on Thatched Hut
Ripon City Band Princess Mary Gate Monotones Churchill Tyres Lawn Stage
Ascot Gallery/Darcy & Wolf Jewellery Gimcrack Stand Portico
360° Selfies Stage by Melrose Stand
British Champions Series Jockey Gym Clocktower Enclosure
New Beginnings - Meet a real racehorse Clocktower Enclosure
Test Match Cricket - England vs Sri Lanka Selected Televisions
All timings are approximate, listen for PA announcements for any updates.
York Racecourse wishes to express its thanks to this afternoon’s sponsors.
Sky Bet
First Race - 1.50pm
The Sky Bet Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - 1m 4f
Pages 37-39
Weatherbys Hamilton
Second Race - 2.25pm
The Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup (Group 2) (British Champions Series) - 2m
Pages 47-49
Al Basti Equiworld Dubai
Third Race - 3.00pm
The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai, Gimcrack (Group 2) - 6f
Pages 55-57
Coolmore
Fourth Race - 3.35pm
The Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - 5f
Pages 69-74
Assured Data Protection
Fifth Race - 4.10pm
The Assured Data Protection EBF Fillies’ Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - 1m 2f
Pages 77-80
European Breeders’ Fund
Sixth Race - 4.45pm
The British EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) - 7f
Pages 83-86
Sky Bet
Seventh Race - 5.20pm
The Sky Bet Mile (Handicap) - 1m
Pages 89-92
QIPCO
Season long support of the British Champions Series
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
GUINNESS BAR
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 £44.50. Afternoon Tea offered for £19.50.
The Edwardian Weighing Room a popular bar is joined by the new Wine & Cheese offer, with fourteen wines by the glass, selected cheeses & charcuterie platters.
John Carr Terrace: Bustling informal lawns and terraces near the parade ring. Try Striped Pig's hot treats or the new York Philly sandwiches. Or toast the hoped for arrival of summer with a jug of Pimm’s, visit the The Flying Frankie Pub serving our guest ale, Ebor IPA @£6.20.
The Princess Mary Bar (near County Stand entrance). Buzzy café serving seafood platters and sandwiches. Lanson Champagne by the glass.
Try Eat Between Our Races bistro, which is on the ground floor serving pulled meat/veggie, hot and cold sandwiches (vegan options) salads, as well as patisserie cakes. Also the collection point for the County Stand picnic platters.
The Moët Champagne Pavilion & Roof Terrace; downstairs offers premium beers, artisan gin, Fever-tree tonics and a wide range of the finest champagnes, whilst the Terrace also offers Moët champagnes vintage wines, premium beers.
ALCOHOL RACE
OURT hot/cold offee
PREMIERRACINGLOUNGE
A reserved lounge with allocated seats. Sold out today, visit yorkracecourse.co.uk for future days HOL FREE VIEWING
ound,
seating, track view and FLOOR) home to our popular
GIMCRACK RESTAURANT
(1st Floor)
Main County Stand dining room, luxury three-course meal for £44.50 Afternoon Tea for £19.50
VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BAR
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.
& DRINK FREE ZONES
SEAFOOD OPTION CHILDREN ESPECIALLY WELCOME
MEAL DEAL LOCATION MD
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. With a dedicated Guinness Bar to its left. 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
Has a range of units selling hot and cold items, sweets and ice cream.
First & Fifth which is on the scrummy cakes. Also Stand picnic platters.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT
CHAMPAGNE OF THE MEETING
Gardet Origine NV
Lanson Black Label NV
Lanson Rosé Label NV
£43
£65
£73
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV £72
Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé NV £103
TRIPS TO THE START
Racegoers are invited to join our expert guide for a minibus trip to the start. To register for this free trip or to find out more, see our guide by the thatched hut near the Winner’s Enclosure before 1.15pm today (stands side only).
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.
TEST CRICKET
England vs Sri Lanka 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: £78
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.
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.
Enter our style stakes and take to the catwalk today at the Grantley Hall Ebor Fashion Lawn
Located in front of the Edwardian Weighing Room
Fabulous prizes across five categories each day!
11am to 2.30pm: Registration & participation
3.15pm: Shortlist announced (on Ebor Fashion Lawn boards & big screens)
3.50pm: Shortlist final judging Winners announced!
GRANTLEY HALL
EBOR FASHION LAWN
PRIZES
Most Stylish
Grantley Hall Midweek Dine & Unwind Spa Experience for two at Three Graces Spa.
£250 The 8th Sign Voucher. Two tickets to an EFL match of choice.
Most Stylish Couple
Lunch in The Orchard at Grantley Hall (up to £120 on food and £30 towards beverage).
Two seats in the Premier Racing Lounge on the first day of the 2025 Dante Festival at York Racecourse.
Most Stylish Runner-Up
Grantley Hall Afternoon Tea for two.
£100 The 8th Sign Voucher.
Best Hat
A George Durdy Bespoke Hat. Up to a value of £250.
Best Dressed Child
Wizard Golf for five at The Hole in Wand - Wizard Golf at York, Blackpool or Chester plus a box of magical potions and a flask of Unicorn Beans. Runners up will receive a flask of Unicorn Beans and a jar of Tongue Painters.
Only open to those in the County Stand and Grandstand & Paddock. Please note with any live event times may vary. The decision of the judges will be final. There is no other prize alternative.
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 (35 wins from 209 runners, 17%) runs WAFEI (1.50), CHORUS (4.10), REALIGN (4.45), TREASURE TIME (5.20).
R FAHEY (30 wins from 440 runners, 7%) runs BAMBALAM (4.45), GOLDEN MIND & SAILTHISSHIPALONE (5.20).
D O’MEARA (26 wins from 379 runners, 7%) runs ZARABANDA (4.10).
K RYAN (26 wins from 305 runners, 9%) runs DARK MOON RISING (1.50), KING’S CALL (3.00), WASHINGTON HEIGHTS (3.35), INVISIBLE FRIEND (4.10), SHERLOCK & BOWEN ISLAND (4.45), VOLTERRA & APIARIST (5.20).
K R BURKE (24 wins from 217 runners, 11%) runs ANDESITE (3.00), KARMOLOGY (4.10), ARABIAN ANGEL (4.45), NATIVE WARRIOR (5.20).
Trainers In Form
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
A O’BRIEN (14 wins from 40 runners, 35%) runs POINT LONSDALE (2.25), CAMILLE PISSARRO (3.00), WHIRL (4.45).
W HAGGAS (11 wins from 41 runners, 27%) runners listed above.
R BECKETT (10 wins from 36 runners, 28%) runs MR MONACO (1.50), STARLUST (3.35), AL ANOUD & SHEMOZZLE (4.10), ANGELO BUONARROTI (4.45).
R FAHEY (9 wins from 57 runners, 16%) runners listed above.
D O’MEARA (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runners listed above.
Top Course Jockeys
LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2019-2024) WITH RIDES:
DANIEL TUDHOPE (33 wins from 277 rides, 12%) rides ANDESITE (3.00), ZARABANDA (4.10), INDIAN RUN (5.20).
TOM MARQUAND (29 wins from 190 rides, 15%) rides DERRY LAD (1.50), QUICKTHORN (2.25), BIG EVS (3.35), WHITE CHAPEL ROAD (4.45), TREASURE TIME (5.20).
RYAN MOORE (23 wins from 135 rides, 17%) rides POINT LONSDALE (2.25), CAMILLE PISSARRO (3.00), BELIEVING (3.35), WHIRL (4.45).
WILLIAM BUICK (20 wins from 146 rides, 14%) rides TRACK OF TIME (1.50), VAUBAN (2.25), SHADOW OF LIGHT (3.00).
JIM CROWLEY (17 wins from 99 rides, 17%) rides LAW OF THE SEA (1.50), FROST AT DAWN (3.35), BINT AL DAAR (4.10), FROSTMAGIC (4.45).
Jockeys In Form
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
RYAN MOORE (14 wins from 34 rides, 41%) rides listed above.
B LOUGHNANE (14 wins from 55 rides, 25%) rides WAFEI (1.50), CANOODLED (4.10), SHAH (4.45), TOKENOMICS (5.20).
OISIN MURPHY (13 wins from 51 rides, 25%) rides LIEBER POWER (1.50), NIGHT SPARKLE (2.25), COOL HOOF LUKE (3.00), ASFOORA (3.35), POWER OF DESTINY (4.10), SPIRIT OF SUMMER (4.45), MOUNT TEIDE (5.20).
ANTHEA LEIGH Racing Manager & Raceday Clerk of the Course
01904 620911 anthea.leigh@yorkracecourse.co.uk
JAMES BRENNAN Head of Marketing & Sponsorship
01904 620911 james.brennan@yorkracecourse.co.uk
Medical Officers
Dr JONATHAN BULMAN
Dr BRUCE MCLAIN
Dr ELIZBETH KIDGER
Dr CHRIS HARDING
Dr ROS RODEN Veterinary Surgeons
GEMMA DRANSFIELD
MATTHEW SWARBRICK
POL ABRIL Betting Ring Managers
MARK RYAN
MALCOLM HART
CLIFF MORRISSEY Handicapper
CHRIS NASH Farriers
JAMES HARDY
SCOTT MACKIE Designated Safeguarding Leads
SARAH CULSHAW
ANTHEA LEIGH
How to Read the Racecard
graphic
horse’s saddlecloth number
horse’s name No. of days since last ran
1 Live In The Dream (IRE) (19)
Ch g Prince Of Lir (IRE) - Approaching Autumn
Owner: Steve & Jolene de’Lemos
Trainer: Adam West, Epsom
A symbol here denotes the horse holds an entry on British Champions Day, Saturday 19th October
Barons Selection
4 9-13 (63.0) (3)
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Form: 6-11234 D
Breeder: Miss Lorna Doyle
Winner of five races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Finished 1l behind Asymmetric when fourth of 11 on his latest outing at Deauville over 5 earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today. Unlikely to figure. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 80-1
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, Claudia & Wayne Burnell are 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.
FOAL: Horse of either sex from its birth until 1 January the following year.
FORECAST: ...........................Name the first and second in the correct order
FURLONG: .............................220 yards (one eighth of a mile).
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 afternoon.
JUVENILE:
KNAVESMIRE:.......................
Two-year old horse All horses in third and sixth races.
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:
Female horse, five years and over. Such as Reach in our fifth race
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.
PENALTY:...............................Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.
PHOTO FINISH:
PLACEPOT:............................
Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish.
To win the Tote Placepot you need to pick a horse to place in the first six races
PLATE: Shoe worn by horse for racing.
SCHOOLED:...........................Trained to jump
SHORT RUNNER: .................A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps.
SIRE:........................................Father of a horse
SPREAD A PLATE: When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof
SP/STARTING PRICE:..........Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops.
STEWARDS ENQUIRY: Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running.
1.50 Grey Cuban......................................Silvestre De Sousa
KEVIN RYAN
1.50 Dark Moon Rising (IRE) Shane Gray
3.00 King’s Call (IRE) Tom Eaves
3.35 Washington Heights Tom Eaves
4.10 Invisible Friend (IRE) Rowan Scott
4.45 Bowen Island (IRE) Tom Eaves
4.45 Sherlock (IRE) Shane Gray
5.20 Apiarist (IRE) Hollie Doyle
5.20 Volterra (IRE) Tom Eaves
SIR MICHAEL STOUTE
4.10 Power Of Destiny Oisin Murphy
ROGER VARIAN
1.50 Shadow Dance James Doyle
4.10 Sound Angela James Doyle
4.10 Zenjabeela.......................................Silvestre De Sousa
4.45 Ultrasoul (IRE)...............................Silvestre De Sousa
5.20 Dosman............................................Silvestre De Sousa
TRACY WAGGOTT
4.45 Hurricane Bea Rowan Scott
ED WALKER
3.35 Makarova Hector Crouch
4.10 Canoodled (IRE) Billy Loughnane
4.10 Dreamrocker (IRE) Luke Morris
ARCHIE WATSON
3.35 Bradsell Hollie Doyle
ADAM WEST
3.35 Live In The Dream (IRE) Sean Kirrane
IAN WILLIAMS
1.50 Dream Harder (IRE) David Egan
1.50 Law Of The Sea .........................................Jim Crowley
1.50 Track Of Time (FR) William Buick
EXPLORE IT TODAY
Bustardthorpe Development
Regular visitors to the Knavesmire will have seen the ongoing investment in the facilities for horses, participants and racegoers at York. This commitment to improve the experience of racing at York continues with the focus being the area that lies to the south of the Knavesmire Stand and behind the Bustardthorpe Stand.
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 & dedicated Guinness Bar that 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.
If you are here on Saturday, please join us for the Official Opening at 1pm.
We hope you enjoy it.
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.
Examples of viewing platforms both around the Parade Ring and trackside
NAME THE WINNER
Can you name the four Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe winners from the pictures below?
Can you work out the missing information from the 2022 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe? (Clue: number 11 was the winner)
Which UK racecourse sits on the extremes of each of the four points of the compass?
Helping Yorkshire EBOR COMMUNITY SWEEPSTAKE
The Ebor Community sweepstake is an innovative initiative which seeks to thank, celebrate and reward some of the countless thousands who have helped others in the county. Working with our partners at Sky Bet and others, we invited nominations. Out of the 100+ entries, we now have shortlisted 22 who will all be joining us on Saturday – they will each be assigned a runner in the Sky Bet Ebor and the charity or community group attached to the winning horse will receive a prize of £20,000. What is more, the second placed horse will earn £5,000 for its connected good cause, £2,000 to the third place duo and all the others benefit from a £1,000 donation.
Relentless Voyager (GB)
Organisation: Day One Trauma Support
Supports those affected by major physical trauma in navigating the challenges faced by themselves and their families.
Queenstown (FR)
Organisation: The Friends of Rowntree Park
The Friends help maintain and improve Rowntree Park in York for the community; fundraising, gardening, conservation work and litter picking.
Wise Eagle (IRE)
Organisation: Hull 4 Heroes
Founded by a former soldier, with the mission to provide comprehensive support to veterans who often struggle with the transition to civilian life.
Naqeeb (IRE)
Organisation: Norton Hive Library and Community Hub
A venue run by volunteers to provides library services for Norton and surrounding areas. It also provides a registered ‘Warm Space’
Crystal Delight (GB)
Organisation: Overgate Hospice
The only hospice in Calderdale, offering expert care, support, advice, and information for patients, families, and loved ones.
Yashin (IRE)
Organisation: Active Independence
A small charity based in Doncaster. The 100% disabled person led organisation’s aim is to give disabled and older people the advice, support, information, and financial assistance they need.
Hipop De Loire (FR)
Organisation: Rotherham Cancer Care
For anyone local with a cancer diagnosis, offering complementary therapies for themselves or their families. Designed to help their mental health, physical problems, and lend a listening ear
Magical Zoe (IRE)
Organisation: Next Door But One CIC
An award-winning LGBTQ+ and disability-led theatre in York. Offering workshops and performances for those with disabilities, mental ill health, lower socioeconomic backgrounds and LGBTQ+ community
Oneforthegutter (GB)
Organisation: Menfulness
A York-based charity working to break the stigma behind men’s mental health and reduce suicide amongst men.
Burdett Road (GB)
Organisation: The Declan John Foundation
Offers comfort and emotional support to parents and families who have suffered the devastating impact of baby loss.
Ziggy (GB)
Organisation:Just ‘B’
Provides specialist bereavement and mental health support for people living in North Yorkshire.
Fairbanks (GB)
Organisation: Beverley Community Lift
A community transport charity that provides cost-effective, door-to-door transport to medical and social activities for anyone that cannot easily use other forms of transport due to age, disability, or isolation.
Epic Poet (IRE)
Organisation: Noah’s Ark Centre
The largest voluntary-sector provider of therapeutic services in Calderdale, providing a safe haven and place of hope, the centre offers mental support services & money advice.
Sea King (GB)
Organisation: BIADS – Barnsley Independent Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support
BIADS supports the people of Barnsley who have had a diagnosis of any form of dementia.
Alfred Boucher (GB)
Organisation: Hornsea First Aid Centre
Opened in 2018, following the closure of the local Minor Injuries Unit. It aims to provide first aid to the local community
Not So Sleepy (GB)
Organisation: MySight York
An independent charity supporting local people to live well and independently with sight loss.
My Mate Mozzie (IRE)
Organisation: Hull and East Riding Breast Friends
Providessupporttothoseinthelocalareawithabreastcancerdiagnosis Thisincludespractical support services, such as a bra service and wig bank, as well as counselling and therapies.
Chillingham (IRE)
Organisation: Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
The leading brain tumour charity dedicated to raising funds for life-changing research and patient support in the county
Kihavah (GB)
Organisation: The Clothing Bank
A huge clothing bank community that recycles pre-loved clothing to make seven days worth of clothing packs up
Iron Lion (GB)
Organisation: Working Carers Champions
A Community Interest Company (CIC) which works with unpaid working carers to help them feel valued, visible and supported.
Oneforthegutter (GB)
Organisation: Menfulness
A York-based charity working to break the stigma behind men’s mental health and reduce suicide amongst men.
Forza Orta (IRE)
Organisation: Sheffield Mencap and Gateway
One of Sheffield’s longest-running independent charities. Their vision is that all people with a learning disability and their carers are valued, included, and respected.
Tote is a pool betting system (similar to a lottery) with all of the money going into one pool that is then shared between the winners. World Pool occurs when Totes from around the globe combine to create even bigger pool sizes.
THE SIMPLE BETS
Simply pick the horse you think will win the race
Pick a horse you think will be placed
This is a Win and Place bet combined on the same horse
IF YOU FANCY MORE THAN ONE HORSE
Pick the horses you think will come 1st & 2nd
Pick the horses you think will come 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Pick two horses to finish anywhere in the first three
Pick the first 2 finishers in either order
Race 1 1.35 7f
1 Beronia (IRE) 9-2
2 Bintjeddah (GB) 9-2
3 Borderline Madness (GB) 9-2
4 Chiringita (GB) 9-2
5 Ironist (IRE) 9-2
6 Jowddah (IRE) 9-2
7 Kathleen’s Glory (IRE) 9-2
8 Magical Trail (GB) 9-2
9 Missile Mac (GB) 9-2
10 Pink Diesel (IRE) 9-2
Race 2 2.10 7f
1 Al Misbar (IRE) 9-2
2 Half Moon Bay (IRE) 9-2
3 Law of Design (IRE) 9-2
4 Regal Guest (IRE) 9-2
5 Stenmark (IRE) 9-2
6 The Lost King (GB) 9-2
7 Valiant Knight (GB) 9-2
NEWMARKET
Race 3 2.45 7f
1 Red Maids (GB) 9-13
2 All Agleam (GB) 9-11
3 Dianara (FR) 9-9
4 Sayifyouwill (GB) 9-9
5 Bernalda (GB) 9-7
6 Star Mind (GB) 9-6
7 Born A Rebel (GB) 9-4
8 Just Rita (GB) 8-13
9 Twilight Jazz (GB) 8-9
Race 4 3.20 1m
1 Monkey Island (GB) 9-10
2 Sir Gabrial (GB) 9-9
3 Al Mootamarid (IRE) 9-8
4 Promethean (FR) 9-7
5 Gressington (IRE) 9-6
6 Great Chieftain (IRE) 9-6
7 Charming Whisper (GB) 9-4
8 Royal Velvet (GB) 9-3
GOODWOOD
Race 5 3.55 1m 2f
1 Piecederesistance (IRE) 10-4
2 Bruno’s Gold (IRE) 9-13
3 Typical Woman (GB) 9-11
4 Sunset In Paris (IRE) 8-11
5 Eljaytee (IRE) 8-11
Race 6 4.30 1m 4f
1 God of Thunder (IRE) 10-3
2 Regal Connection (GB) 9-7
3 The Thunderer (IRE) 9-6
4 Old Saxony (IRE) 9-2
5 Aulis (GB) 9-2
6 Golden Phase (GB) 8-13
Race 1 5.15 6f
1 Symbol of Hope (GB) 9-13
2 Cooperation (IRE) 9-12
3 Silent Flame (GB) 9-10
4 Unico (GB) 9-9
5 Lahina Bay (IRE) 9-8
6 Media Guest (FR) 9-6
7 Bated Breeze (IRE) 9-4
8 Papabella (GB) 9-4
9 Calafrio (GB) 8-13
Race 2 5.50 6f
1 Mollie Foster (IRE) 9-8
2 Queen All Star (IRE) 9-8
3 Sweet Sonata (GB) 9-8
4 Daisy Dukes (GB) 9-2
5 Empowered Queen (FR) 9-2
6 Kensington Hope (IRE) 9-2
7 Sea Emily Run (GB) 9-2
8 Virtue Temperance (IRE) 8-12
Race 3 6.20 1m
1 Crystal Casque (GB) 9-12
2 Pasha (GB) 9-10
3 So Logical (GB) 9-9
4 Mallavelly (IRE) 9-8
5 Dramatic Effect (GB) 9-7
6 Ziggy’s Phoenix (IRE) 9-6
7 Imitate (GB) 9-2
8 Faro di Notte (GB) 8-13
Race 4 6.50 1m 3f 218y
1 Entrancement (FR) 10-2
2 Dubai Crystal (IRE) 10-0
3 Therapist (GB) 9-13
4 Crystal Flyer (GB) 9-8
5 D Day Arvalenreeva (IRE) 9-4
6 Kate The Cook (GB) 9-3
Race 5 7.20 5f
1 Miss Anya (IRE) 9-13
2 Cluedo (IRE) 9-13
3 Merrimack (GB) 9-11
4 Mary of Modena (GB) 9-10
5 Kiss And Run (GB) 9-10
6 Four Adaay (GB) 9-5
7 The Defiant (GB) 9-2
ROSSA RYAN
Race 6 7.54 1m 1f 11y
1 Beautiful Crown (GB) 11-4
2 Twin Earth (IRE) 11-1
3 Shalfa (IRE) 10-13
4 Bletchley Storm (GB) 10-12
5 Meadram (GB) 10-6
6 Pride of Nepal (GB) 10-3
7 Platinum Prince (GB) 10-2
8 Sea of Charm (FR) 10-1
UNDER JOCKEYS ORDERS
York Racecourse in collaboration with the Professional Jockeys Association & Great British Racing showcasing today’s riders.
Look out for these activities today
• For the first time, jockeys will be easy to identify as they’ll be wearing their surnames on the back of their breeches, much like Premier football players.
• Autograph signing sessions with leading riders including two previous flat champion jockeys –Ryan Moore and Oisin Murphy along with current champion, William Buick, before racing.
• A pop-up Jockey Gym in the Clocktower Enclosure showcasing the unique strengths needed to be a professional jockey, with riders on hand to demonstrate how they stay at the peak of fitness.
• Demonstrations from jockeys on how to ride a racehorse, alongside a virtual reality experience for racegoers showing them what it’s like to gallop down the course Located with the Jockey Gym.
• Former jockeys will be undertaking important race day roles such as ‘official starter’, and ‘stipendiary steward’ instead of taking up the reins.
• Two retired ‘classic-winning’ jockeys – Martin Dwyer and Paul Hanagan – will be joining the Punter’s Panel at 12.50pm to provide their best bets of the day.
• And finally, please give whatever you can to a collection at the end of the day by the Matt Hampson Foundation on behalf of Graham Lee after his life-changing fall when riding at Newcastle
Things you might have missed, visit our social media and website
• A pre-recorded Q&A session with top jockeys Hollie Doyle, Jo Mason, Jason Hart and Ryan Moore by children from Clifton Green Primary School, York’s Community Partner, asking tough questions such as ‘how much do you earn?’
• Fans can relive past Coolmore Nunthorpe winners with commentaries by the very jockeys who won – Luke Morris with Marsha, Jason Hart and Highfield Princess, Paul Mulrennan on Mecca’s Angel and Sean Kirrane with Live in The Dream – ably assisted by Richard Hoiles.
YESTERDAYS RACING CTION
THE SKY BET LOWTHER (GROUP 2)
Day two kicked off with a cracking renewal of the Sky Bet Lowther, that saw Ed Walker claim victory with Celandine.
The Rockcliffe Stud owned juvenile was returning to face her own sex, after a good showing against the boys on her previous start.
The race began with the eventual winner taking a keen hold under Tom Marquand, as the pair made their way to the front of the field. Her rivals were content to let her go out in front and fanned out across the track in the early stages.
Upon reaching the two furlong pole, the field began to mount their challenges as Celandine slowly began to wind things up on the front end. Tom Marquand looked confident on the filly, extending his advantage his rivals to a couple of lengths.
Ryan Moore looked to be travelling powerfully on Heavens Gate but she was unable to mount a serious challenge Leovanni also moved up strongly for Karl Burke and James Doyle but the long time leader had saved enough in the tank to thwart their efforts
Inside the final furlong she really hit top gear to pull away from her rivals and despite the late charge from Time For Sandals, she was always doing enough to hold them at bay.
Following the race, the Cheveley Park was touted as a potential target, our sponsors Sky Bet make her a 8/1 shot for the race.
THE PERTEMPS
NETWORK YORKSHIRE OAKS (GROUP 1)
A fantastic renewal of the Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks saw supplemented filly Content fly down the farside to record an eighth win in the race for Aidan O’Brien.
The Daughter of Galileo was last seen finishing second to You Got To Me in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks, so came here with high expectations. She was extremely keen under Ryan Moore in the early stages but was eventually settled in midfield by this weeks leading jockey
Stable companion Port Fairy took them along at a good gallop, with the experienced Group winner Emily Upjohn stalking her every move in second.
Coming down the home-straight, the majority of the field chose to race down the centre of the track, with the Clarehaven mare moving effortlessly into the lead under a motionless Kieran Shoemark.
You Got To Me was sent in pursuit by Hector Crouch and stayed on stoutly to reel in the Gosden trained runner. The pair looked to have the race between them but it was instead Ryan Moore and Content who came with a rattling run to win the race for Ballydoyle.
It was another impervious ride from Moore, who is now the seasons leading jockey and in winning, gained himself a fourth win of the Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks.
Runners & Riders
Race 1.50
The Sky Bet Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,400 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 1m 4f
Race Type:
Prize Money: £120,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Centre
A competitive Heritage handicap for 3yo+ horses, run over a mile and a half.
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 will be the highest rated, Track Of Time, here today, so will carry more weight.
Look for C (has won at York) or D (has won over this distance) against the horse’s name, noting Euchen Glen is one to show both.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: MARHABA THE CHAMP
Trainer: Kevin Ryan
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Age/Weight: 4-9-8
Runners: 14 SP: 8/1
Only a 1lb higher than when winning earlier last season at the Dante meeting. Proved well suited by the step up in trip and came home with a bit to spare.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 28.80s
Course Record: 2m 25.12s by Sea Wave (18-Aug-98)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): W Haggas (35 wins from 209 runners, 17%) runs WAFEI
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (11 wins from 41 runners, 27%) runs WAFEI
Longest Traveller: DERRY LAD trained by K T Coleman, Ireland. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August.
KNAVESMIRE TIP
A progressive sort last season, SHADOW DANCE looked to be back on track when second at Ripon a month ago The son of Almanzor is likely to be much better suited by going back left handed and he is narrowly preferred to the improving Wafei, and Mr Monaco, who should appreciate going up in trip after an emphatic success over 1m2f at Sandown last time out. A winner over C&D in July and consistent since, Lieber Power is another to note, along with Grey Cuban and Insanity.
1 Track of Time (FR) (24)
(kgs)
4 9-12 (62.6) (4)
Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - South Sister Jockey: William Buick
Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay
Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Form: 1-45050
Breeder: S.C.E.A Ecurie de Montlahuc
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Take Heart at 40-1 when 11th of 17 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 80-1
2
Insanity (GB) (13)
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Queen’s Dream (IRE)
Owner: McNeill Family & Niall Farrell
Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle
4 9-11 (62.1) (6)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Form: 015-121 D
Breeder: Star Pointe Ltd
He has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on good and soft ground. A winner at 9-2 at Ascot over 1m 4f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Dream Harder by a head. Has also won at Windsor this season. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 12-1
3 Shadow Dance (GB) (34)
Gr g Almanzor (FR) - Skyline Dancer
Owner: Newsells Park Stud - Waldmark Syndicate
Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket
(9)
Jockey: James Doyle
Form: 3412-02 D BF
Breeder: Newsells Park Stud
A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Iron Lion when second of 9 at 7-4fav on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 6-1
4 Euchen Glen (GB) (20)
B g Authorized (IRE) - Jabbara (IRE)
Owner: Mr W. M. Johnstone
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
(7)
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Form: 024164 CD
Breeder: W. M. Johnstone
Has won 13 races from 1m 2f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Finished 1l behind Align The Stars when fourth of 13 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 18-1
5 Dream Harder (IRE) (13)
B g Muhaarar - Silent Thoughts (IRE)
Owner: Mr Paul Farrell
5 9-6 (59.9) (11)
Jockey: David Egan
Breeder: Barronstown Stud
Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Form: 652062
Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten a head by Insanity when second of 10 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 20-1
6 Lieber Power (GB) (8)
B g Cracksman - Astrelle (IRE)
Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
4 9-5 (59.4) (13)
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Form: 001212 CD BF
Breeder: Essafinaat UK Ltd
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Night Breeze when second of 8 at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 3f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won at Chepstow and York this season. Official BHA Rating 89 (+4) SP: 15-2
7 Grey Cuban (GB) (27)
Gr g Havana Grey - Serena Grae
Owner: Roudee Racing 10
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas
9-2 (58.1) (8)
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Form: 165011
Breeder: Shoreham Stud
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav at Chester over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating More Thunder by 4 1/2l. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 17-2
8
Law of The Sea (GB) (19)
B g Golden Horn - Leaderene
Owner: S Beetham and DPL Fab Ltd
Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch
6 9-1 (57.6) (1)
Jockey: Jim Crowley
Form: 00-3000 D
Breeder: Miss K. Rausing & Hascombe & Valiant Ltd
Successful twice at 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago Beaten 9l behind Arrange at 12-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Haydock over 2m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 40-1
9 Mr Monaco (GB) (15) 3 9-1 (57.6) (5)
B g Territories (IRE) - Alle Stelle Jockey: Hector Crouch
Owner: The Obank Partnership
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Form: 16-4231
Breeder: Bearstone Stud Limited
Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Sandown over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month, beating Midnight Rumble by 4l. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 13-2
10
Dark Moon Rising (IRE) (46)
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Al Nassa (USA)
Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey
5 9-1 (57.6) (2)
Jockey: Shane Gray
Breeder: Mr N. Al Habtoor
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 6-00102 CD
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 5f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 3/4l by Sea King when second of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Ayr over 1m 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 22-1
11
Derry Lad (IRE) (21)
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Romea Jockey: Tom Marquand
Owner: Dreamers Alliance Syndicate
Trainer: K. T. Coleman, Ireland Form: 36-0330 D Breeder: Denise Brennan
He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Eagle’s Way when last of 18 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 18-1
12
Qitaal (GB) (15)
Ch g Iffraaj - Qaafeya (IRE)
Owner: Johnston Racing Ltd
(12)
Jockey: Joe Fanning
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham Form: 553464 BF
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Fantasy Believer when fourth of 7 at 3-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Chepstow over 1m 2f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 20-1
13 Wafei (USA) (21)
B or Br g American Pharoah (USA) - Flying (IRE)
Owner: Wathnan Racing
3 8-7 (54.0) (10)
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Form: 25-412 BF
Breeder: Westerberg Ireland ULC
A winner at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Assailant when second of 7 at 7-4fav on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 3f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 9-2
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13...........................................................................................(EXACTA)
Hood worn by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 8. STEWARDS NOTE: TRACK OF TIME: Following its run on 30/7/2024 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls. DARK MOON RISING: Following its run on 8/7/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. PROBABLE S.P.’S
9-2 Wafei (USA), 6-1 Shadow Dance (GB), 13-2 Mr Monaco (GB), 15-2 Lieber Power (GB), 17-2 Grey Cuban (GB), 12-1 Insanity (GB), 18-1 Euchen Glen (GB), Derry Lad (IRE), 20-1 Dream Harder (IRE), Qitaal (GB), 22-1 Dark Moon Rising (IRE), 40-1 Law of The Sea (GB), 80-1 Track of Time (FR)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st £61848 2nd £29004
3rd £14508 4th £7248 TIME DISTANCES
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RACE HISTORY?
Distance
Two miles (3,200m)
Prize money £250,000
The race started life as a Listed contest and was called the Lonsdale Stakes, run over 1m7f198y It was promoted to Group 3 level in 1998, before being renamed the Lonsdale Cup and given Group 2 status in 2004. The distance was extended by 110 yards in 2007.
LUCK OF THE IRISH?
Since 1980, apart from Willie Mullins who won the race with Max Dynamite in 2015, only Aidan O’Brien (2007) and Dermot Weld (2014) have won this race
SALUTING THE CROWD?
WHY IS IT SPECIAL?
The very best stayers in Europe have their season geared around “the Cup Races” of which the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup features strongly With Classic and Gold Cup at Royal Ascot winners amongst its roll of honour, it is a race that is right up there with the best of them.
WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST SUCCESSFUL?
That honour befalls six horses who have each won the race twice - Further Flight (1992 & 1993), Double Eclipse (1995 & 1997), Celeric (1996 &1999), Persian Punch (1998 & 2001), Opinion Poll (2010 & 2011) & Stradivarius (2018, 2019, 2021).
Whilst he may not have been the highest rated, the much missed Sergeant Cecil was certainly a favourite with the Knavesmire crowds where he won four times from seven starts. He landed this prize in 2006 before following up in the following month’s Doncaster Cup, which was run here due to redevelopments on Town Moor His other victories here included the Sky Bet Ebor in 2005 and the 2007 Boodles Yorkshire Cup. Sergeant Cecil Opinion Poll
John Dunlop
LEADING TRAINERS?
John Dunlop holds the record with five victories. Mark Johnston and David Elsworth have both won the race three times. John Gosden, saddled Stradivarius to win three renewals and in between his success, he won the race with Enbihaar in 2020 He now only sits one behind record holder John Dunlop With Gregory charged with levelling the score today.
LEADING RIDER?
Frankie Dettori surpassed Pat Eddery’s mark of five in 2019 thanks to Stradivarius. The pair then went one better in 2021 but his retirement from British racing leaves the door open for a new name to chase the pair down, albeit one win is the current total for any of today’s riders
WHAT AGE GROUP HAS THE BEST RECORD?
Since 1980 four-year-olds lead the way having won the race 13 times. Five-year-olds are next best, with nine victories, while three-year-olds have seven and six-year-olds have six. Stradivarius (and Fujaira Prince & The Grand Visir) became the first seven-year-old to win this since Sergeant Cecil in 2006. The great Persian Punch being the other in 2001.
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HOW DO YORKSHIRE STABLES FIGURE?
The recently retired Mark Johnston has been a leading light for the White Rose county having won the race three times. Double Eclipse won the race twice in 1995 & 1997 with his dual Gold Cup at Royal Ascot winner Royal Rebel adding the third in 2000 Tim Easterby has also been successful when his St Leger winner Bollin Eric landed the honours in 2003. The Yorkshire contender is Align The Stars who carries the colours of local businessman, Tony Farmer Trained at Kingsley House in Middleham by Charlie Johnston, it is a race treasured in the family.
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JOCKEYGYM &SIGNINGS
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Race preview from Weatherbys
It is an absolute pleasure to be sponsoring the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup at York this afternoon, a valuable Group 2 for the stayers with a competitive field ofninesettogotopost.
Point Lonsdale leads the way on official ratings for Aidan
O’Brien.
The son of Australia backed up a comfortable six-and-a-half length victory in the Ormonde Stakes at Chester with a solid third in the Group 1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud lasttime,keepingonatthelineover a mile-and-a-half. This new trip is unknown territory for the five-yearold, but he brings plenty of Group 1 form and class to the table as he bidstogivehistrainerjustasecond victoryintherace.
Vauban moved stylishly trough the Ascot Gold Cup before his stamina reserves appeared to run out over the extended trip, and he was unsuited by the way the race developed in the Curragh Cup last time. He is likely being set up for another tilt at the Melbourne Cup, and Willie Mullins’ dual purpose six-year-old is a strong traveller that should be suited by the track. Gregory didn’t appear to give his
true running at the Royal meeting but showed a return to form when third in the Goodwood Cup last time. This looks a slightly easier assignment and the 2023 Queen’s Vase winner would give the Gosden teamtheirfifthwinintheraceinthe lastsevenyears.
Quickthorn couldn’t back up his impressive Goodwood Cup victory when only sixth in this contest last year but made all in devastating fashion when winning this race two years ago by a widening 14 lengths. He has a fine record here at York, runner-up in the 2021 Ebor HandicapandaListedwinneronthe Knavesmire last June, so a return to the track may spark a return to form.AlNayyirenjoyedasuccessful spell out in Meydan at the start of the year, highlighted by his runnerupfinishintheDubaiGoldCup,and makes his stable debut here for new trainer Tom Clover. Progressive three-year-old Align The Stars has rose rapidly up the handicap ranks this season for Charlie Johnston, landingthehattrickinacompetitive Goodwood handicap last time from amarkof99.Whilstthisisabigstep upinclass,heisimprovingatarate of knots and is unexposed at this distance.However,itisworthnoting that the last three-year-old to land theprizewasDoubleEclipsebackin 1995.
2nd Race 2.25
The Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup
(Group 2) (British Champions Series)
Two Miles About 56 Yards (3,200 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 2m
Race Type: Group Two
Prize Money: £250,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Inside Rail
The Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup is part of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, Listed, Group 3, Group 2 (like this one) and Group 1.
This race is open to 3yo+ horses, run over two miles which is the longest distance of the week.
Weight allowances are granted based on age, gender and previous success. As the only three-year-old, Align The Stars carries just 8st 7lb, whilst the sole female running today, Night Sparkle, benefits from a lower starting weight of 9st 2lb
Perhaps check the recent form of the yard in the table below.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: COLTRANE
Trainer: Andrew Balding
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Age/Weight: 6-9-5
Runners: 7 SP: 11/4
A more than capable type on his day, who improved on his Goodwood run to take this contest. He was admirably game in the final stages to hold off Courage Mon Ami.
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): A Balding (23 wins from 163 runners, 14%) runs ALSAKIB & NIGHT SPARKLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Aidan O’brien (14 wins from 40 runners, 35%) runs POINT LONSDALE
Fancy That: A Balding won this race in 2017 and 2023. The stable runs ALSAKIB & NIGHT SPARKLE today. J & T Gosden won this race in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The stable runs GREGORY today. Longest Travellers: POINT LONSDALE trained by A O’Brien, VAUBAN trained by W P Mullins - both Ireland. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August.
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Aidan O’Brien looks to have a prime candidate in POINT LONSDALE, who has long shaped as though he would relish this trip A taking winner of the Ormonde at Chester in May and a promising third in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud since, the son of Australia looks primed for a big run. Vauban had the reopposing Gregory (third) behind when runner-up in the Yorkshire Cup here in May, and both are likely to be thereabouts once again. A comfortable winner of a Group 3 here last month, Alsakib continues to progress and may turn out to be the main danger to the selection.
The Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup
Distance: 2m
Race Type: Group Two
Prize Money: £250,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Inside Rail
1 Al Nayyir (GB) (89) 6 9-5 (59.4) (6)
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Bright Beacon
Owner: Mr Elbashir Elhrari
Trainer: Tom Clover, Newmarket
Form: 14-2425
Breeder: Godolphin
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 7f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 11l behind Sevenna’s Knight when fifth of 6 at 10-3 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier - Group 2 at ParisLongchamp over 1m 7f (soft) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 33-1
Q2
Alsakib
(GB) (41)
Gr c Kingman - America Nova (FR)
Owner: Al Wasmiyah Stud
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
4 9-5 (59.4) (3)
Form: 10-6341 C
Breeder: Al Wasmiyah Farm
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 6-1 here over 1m 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Al Qareem by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 12-1
3 Gregory (GB) (24)
B c Golden Horn - Gretchen
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
4 9-5 (59.4) (1)
Form: 135-303
Breeder: Normandie Stud Ltd
He has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on good ground. Third of 6 behind Kyprios beaten 4 1/2l at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes at Goodwood over 2m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 113 SP: 5-1
4 Point Lonsdale (IRE) (54)
B h Australia - Sweepstake (IRE)
Owner: D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
5 9-5 (59.4) (5)
Form: 43-0613
Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy Third of 7 behind Dubai Honour beaten 2l at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud Group 1 Stakes at Saint-Cloud over 1m 4f (good to soft) in June Official BHA Rating 116 SP: 5-2
5 Quickthorn (GB) (49)
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daffydowndilly
Owner: Lady Blyth
Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
7 9-5 (59.4) (2)
Form: 4116-54 CD
Breeder: Lemington Grange Stud
Has won nine races from 1m 3f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Trueshan when fourth of 6 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Sandown over 2m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 113 SP: 14-1
6 Tashkhan
(IRE) (41)
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Tarziyna (IRE)
Owner: Mr P. Boyle
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
6 9-5 (59.4) (8)
Form: 0133-05
Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 10l behind Alsakib when fifth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 50-1
7 Vauban (FR) (34)
Ch g Galiway - Waldfest
Owner: Mrs S. Ricci
Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
6 9-5 (59.4) (4)
Form: 110-243 BF
Breeder: P. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey
He has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to heavy; has also won three hurdles. Third of 10 behind Tower Of London beaten 8l at 11-8fav on his latest outing in the Group 2 Comer Group International Curragh Cup at Curragh over 1m 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 10-3
8
Night
Sparkle (IRE) (20) 5 9-2 (58.1) (7)
B m Postponed (IRE) - Rose Diamond (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Barbara M. Keller
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Form: 10-2022
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
She has won four times from 1m 5f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground; has also won a hurdle Beaten 3/4l by Term Of Endearment when second of 8 at 8-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 12-1
Luke Morris Billy Crossland
P. J. McDonald Archie Burgess
James Doyle Manohar Parmar
Ryan Moore Sumith Pathannelage
Tom Marquand Selvaraj Rasiah
Ben Robinson Andy Robertson
William Buick Adam Connolly
Oisin Murphy Macie Harris
9
Align The Stars (IRE) (20) 3 8-7 (54.0) (9)
Br c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Kitcara
Owner: Tony Farmer
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Form: 223111
Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc.
He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft Won on his latest outing when 10-3jt-fav at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Fairbanks by a neck. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 16-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9............................................................................................(EXACTA)
Tongue Strap worn by No 7. STEWARDS NOTE
TASHKHAN: Following its run on 13/7/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled. PROBABLE S.P.’S
5-2 Point Lonsdale (IRE), 10-3 Vauban (FR), 5-1 Gregory (GB), 12-1 Alsakib (GB), Night Sparkle (IRE), 14-1 Quickthorn (GB), 16-1 Align The Stars (IRE), 33-1 Al Nayyir (GB), 50-1 Tashkhan (IRE)
SECOND RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Richard Chugg, CEO of Weatherbys Hamilton.
Weatherbys Hamilton have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £50 to the racing groom responsible for the winning horse.
1. Al Nayyir, 2. Alsakib, 3. Gregory, 4. Point Lonsdale, 5. Quickthorn, 6. Tashkhan, 7. Vauban, 9. Align The Stars all hold an entry in the QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup on Saturday 19th October for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 14th October for a stake of £33,750.
4. Point Lonsdale holds an entry in the QIPCO British Champion Stakes on Saturday 19th October for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 14th October for a stake of £75,000
4. Point Lonsdale holds an entry in the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday 14th September
9. Align The Stars holds an entry in the Betfred St Leger Stakes at Doncaster on Saturday 14th September for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 9th September for a stake of £50,000
DISH OF THE DAY
Fresh fish & chips
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You may have noticed the groundsman’s pick-up truck out on the course, but what does it carry?
keeping our four-legged friends off the track
Dog
White tape, cable ties seven poles
Spare running rail & accessories
Bucket of sand
HISTORY IN THE RUNNING: KINGSGATE NATIVE
The fastest race on the Knavesmire has an impressive roll of honour, dating back over a century, to its first staging in 1922.
So many memories, the blistering pace of a track record-holder Battaash, the first female rider to win a Group One (Ya Malak under Alex Greaves), tremendous back-to back triumphs for Mecca’s Angel and Borderlescott (will Highfield Princess join that list today?); then there are the juveniles.
It is rare for the two-year-olds to even get a chance to compete against their elders at Group One level, so perhaps no real surprise that their victories have been famous (okay, rare).
Only five of them have taken full advantage of the significant weight allowance, this year they have decided to stay racing against their peers.
High Treason, My Beau and Ennis offered encouragement for the plan, winning three from four, in quick time between 1953-1956. Various tilts all then came up shy until 1992 when Michael Roberts booted home, Lyric Fantasy.
So, to the only juvenile winner since, ergo the only one this millennium, Kingsgate Native. His 0.58.14 seconds of fame came in 2007, in partnership with Jimmy Quinn for trainer, John Best.
That famous afternoon was one of eight victories for Kingsgate Native, including the then Group One Golden Jubilee at Royal Ascot. Still winning aged eleven as recently as 2016.
After a stint helping the young jockeys at the British Racing School, he is now enjoying a thoroughly deserved retirement at Cheveley Park Stud. We know you will join us in welcoming him back, when he parades before the big race, today.
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BIG RACE TRENDS
THE AL BASTI EQUIWORLD, DUBAI GIMCRACK STAKES (GROUP 2)
PREVIOUS WINNERS - LAST TEN RUNNINGS
TRAINER
Of those with runners this year, Kevin Ryan has the best record having won the race four times, courtesy of Amadeus Wolf (2005), Blaine (2012), Astaire (2013) and most recently Emaraaty Ana in 2018 He has one live chance today in King's Call who will have to defy his long odds.
RECENT FORM
A last time out victory is not essential with five of the last ten winners having had such form to their name However, it is worth noting only two horses in the last decade had finished outside of the first three on their most recent start, as Lake Forest became the second last year A negative for both Billboard Star and King's Call.
Interestingly, less than half of the winners in the last decade contested a Group race on their most recent outing, so don’t be shy to look beyond those already proven at Pattern level.
CONCLUSION
DISTANCE
Six of the last ten winners of this race had previously won over this 6f trip suggesting that the proven ability to stay the trip is becoming more and more important compared to the noughties, when many had not yet graduated from five furlongs. The likes of Big Mojo and Symbol Of Strength are yet to attempt this longer trip.
BETTING
In the last decade there have been only three winning favourites of the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gimcrack but they all came in the last six years. Nine of those winners were sent off at single-figure odds. An average starting price of around 5/1 also suggests that it is important not to stray too far from the market leaders.
KEY TRENDS
Win over six furlongs
Finished in first three last time Avoid outsiders in the market
A super competitive renewal of the The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gimcrack Stakes sees 10 runners head to post. King's Call is the logical place to start for Kevin Ryan. His record speaks for itself and King's Call could be one to outrun his odds. The trends show that many winners of this race have already scored over six furlongs so it could be worth looking past one of the strong fancies Mojo Star, albeit defying a strong field in the Molecomb Stakes Horses coming towards the fore of the market are worth keeping on side and The Strikin Viking has gone agonizingly close in defeat twice at this level but is becoming slightly frustrating to follow. The unbeaten Shawdow Of Light also commands respect but CAMILLE PISSARRO looks ready to take his chance for Aidan O'Brien. The son of Wootton Bassett has had his form franked by recent Phoenix Stakes winner Babouche since their run in the Anglesey Stakes. That reads incredible well and Aidan O'Brien can land the spoils for the first time since Rock of Gibraltar in 2001.
2024 RACING CALENDAR
16th March - New Zealand Oaks (Group 1) Trentham
6th May - Future Champion Jockey Series Curragh
16th May - Middleton Stakes (Group 2) York
Dante Stakes (Group 2) York
Apprentice Handicap (1/5) Salisbury
City Bowl Handicap Salisbury
Novice Stakes (Colts + Geldings) Salisbury
Fillies Novice Stakes Salisbury
26th May - Orby Stakes (Listed) Curragh
16th June - Apprentice Handicap (2/5) Salisbury
29th June - International Stakes (Group 3) Curragh
13th July - Apprentice Handicap (3/5) Salisbury
15th August - Apprentice Handicap (4/5) Salisbury
23rd August - Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2) York
31st August - Future Champion Jockey Series Curragh
5th Sept - Apprentice Handicap (5/5) Salisbury
27th Sept - Rockfel Stakes (Group 2) Newmarket
Joel Stakes (Group 2) Newmarket
Princess Royal Stakes (Group 3) Newmarket
British EBF Rosemary Stakes (Listed) Newmarket
Godolphin Stakes (Listed) Newmarket
Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Handicap Newmarket
British EBF “Confined” Maiden Stakes Newmarket
29th Sept - Future Champion Jockey Series Curragh
3rd Nov - Future Champion Jockey Series Curragh
9th Nov - New Zealand 2000 Guineas (Group 1) Riccarton
The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai
Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2)
Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 6f
Race Type: Group Two
Prize Money: £250,000
Age: 2 c&g
Stalls: Centre
Again, part of the Pattern pyramid, this Group 2 race is for 2yo colts and geldings run over six furlongs. The short distance usually makes for a tight finish.
Looking for help? Then follow the racecourse tipster, who has marked his selections with a red bi plane
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: LAKE FOREST
Trainer: William Haggas
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Age/Weight: 2-9-2
Runners: 10 SP: 16/1
Tom Marquand positioned his mount at the back of the field leaving the stalls. They began their move two furlongs out before getting the better of Johannes Brahms after a sustained duel.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 10s
Course Record: 1m 8.90s by Tiggy Wiggy (21-Aug-14)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): K Ryan (26 wins from 305 runners, 9%) runs KING’S CALL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A O’Brien (14 wins from 40 runners, 35%) runs
Fancy That: C Appleby won this race in 2016 and 2022. The stable runs SHADOW OF LIGHT today. Longest Traveller: CAMILLE PISSARRO trained by A O’Brien, Ireland.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August.
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Having been worn down late on at the Curragh and Goodwood on his latest starts, THE STRIKIN VIKING just about sets the standard on form, and returning to a track where he scored on debut in June is a big plus. Big Mojo arrives after a taking success in the Molecomb, but he must now prove himself over 6f. Andesite makes his long awaited return after scoring on debut over C&D in May. Runner-up to a subsequent Group 1 winner at the Curragh last month, Camille Pissarro should be thereabouts, along with the unbeaten Shadow Of Light. THE STRIKIN VIKING
The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes
1 Andesite (GB) (99)
B c Pinatubo (IRE) - Katie’s Diamond (FR)
Owner: Clipper
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Foaled 18 Apr
Distance: 6f
Race Type: Group Two
Prize Money: £250,000
Age: 2 c&g
Stalls: Centre
9-2 (58.1) (3)
Form: 1 CD
Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP
Half-brother to Dramatised, won three times at 5f including two Group 2 races. A winner at 7-2 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Yah Mo Be There by a short head. Official BHA Rating - SP: 13-2
2
Big Mojo (IRE) (23)
B c Mohaather - Jm Jackson (IRE)
Owner: RP Racing Ltd
Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham
9-2 (58.1) (2)
Form: 21
Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd & The Ladies
Foaled 29 Apr Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 25-1 in the Group 3 Jaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Aesterius by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 7-2
3 Billboard Star (GB) (22)
B g Advertise - Lightsome
Owner: The Woodway 20
Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
9-2 (58.1) (4)
Form: 3124 D
Breeder: Theakston Stud
Foaled 20 Apr A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 1 1/2l behind Black Forza when fourth of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Markel Richmond Stakes at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 22-1
4
Caburn (IRE) (34)
Gr c Twilight Son - Tigrilla (IRE)
Owner: Antram, Pemberton, Lancaster & Harrod
Trainer: Jack Jones, Newmarket
9-2 (58.1) (6)
Form: 11 D
Breeder: Newstead Breeding
Foaled 3 Feb. Half-brother to Repute, won three times between 6f and 1m. Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm ground. A winner at 12-1 at Newbury over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Vingegaard by a neck. Has also won at Salisbury this season. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 20-1
5 Camille Pissarro (IRE) (33)
Br c Wootton Bassett - Entreat
Owner: Tabor/Smith/Mrs J Magnier/Brant
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
9-2 (58.1) (1)
Form: 1202 D
Breeder: CN Farm Ltd
Foaled 5 Feb. A winner at 6f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 1/2l by Babouche when second of 10 at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Jebel Ali Racecourse And Stables Anglesey Stakes at Curragh over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 13-2
6
Cool Hoof Luke (GB) (24)
B c Advertise - Dutch Monument
Owner: John Wallinger & Partner
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
9-2 (58.1) (8)
Form: 143 D
Breeder: Tony Nerses
Foaled 29 Mar A winner at 6f on the all-weather Third of 7 behind Aomori City beaten 3 1/2l at 3-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 HKJC World Pool Vintage Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 25-1
7
King’s Call (IRE) (23)
B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Play Mate
Owner: Bronte Collection 1
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
9-2 (58.1) (5)
Form: 16 D
Breeder: Ballyhane
Foaled 30 Mar Full brother to Thunder Moor, won four times at 5f A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Big Mojo when sixth of 15 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Jaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 66-1
8 Shadow of Light (GB) (21)
Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Winters Moon (IRE)
Owner: Godolphin
Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket
9-2 (58.1) (9)
Form: 11 D
Breeder: Godolphin
Foaled 19 Feb. Half-brother to Earthlight, won seven times between 5f and 7f including two Group 1 races. Successful twice at 6f on good ground Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav at Newmarket over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Realign by 2l. Has also won at Yarmouth this season. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 4-1
Daniel Tudhope Andesite Nadir Khan
Silvestre De Sousa Mark Bjelland
Charles Bishop
Dylan Hogan Liam Verry
Ryan Moore Yuliia Kuspliak
Oisin Murphy Eloise Dillon
Tom Eaves Paul Peacock
William Buick Jair Alves Leite Filho
9 Symbol of Strength (IRE) (25)
B c Kodiac - Symbol of Love
Owner: Keatley Owners Group, Finneran & Moore
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
9-2 (58.1) (7)
Form: 51
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Foaled 3 Feb. Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 9-2 at Ayr over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Motawahij by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 80-1
10
The Strikin Viking (IRE) (22)
B c Inns of Court (IRE) - Asmeen (IRE)
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani
9-2 (58.1) (10)
Form: 122 CD BF Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Foaled 14 Jan. A winner at 6f on good to soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Black Forza when second of 9 at 11-10fav on his latest outing in the Group 2 Markel Richmond Stakes at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 4-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10
STEWARDS NOTE
COOL HOOF LUKE: Following its run on 30/7/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free PROBABLE S.P.’S
7-2 Big Mojo (IRE), 4-1 Shadow of Light (GB), The Strikin Viking (IRE), 13-2 Andesite (GB), Camille Pissarro (IRE), 20-1 Caburn (IRE), 22-1 Billboard Star (GB), 25-1 Cool Hoof Luke (GB), 66-1 King’s Call (IRE), 80-1 Symbol of Strength (IRE)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
THIRD RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a representative of Al Basti Equiworld Dubai.
Al Basti Equiworld Dubai have generously given £200 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £100 and a gift to the racing groom responsible for the winning horse
by Elizabeth
Connor Beasley
James Doyle
Paul Hainey
GLOBAL TARGETS AWAIT...
The field in the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe demonstrate the global nature of top class flat racing competition. To further encourage this competition, various famous racing associations around the world have offered attractive incentives to the winner.
The QIPCO British Champions Series takes place over several racedays, comprising five championship categories. Each features the seven highest-rated races in that category, including today’s Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe - an important sprint leading up to QIPCO British Champions Day, Britain’s richest raceday with £4 million in prize money on Saturday 19th October.
The field in the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe demonstrate the global nature of top class flat racing competition. To further encourage this competition Breeders’ Cup Ltd have offered an attractive incentive to the winner as part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series. The successful sprinter this afternoon if nominated with Breeders’ Cup will receive both free entry and a guaranteed start gate in the five furlong $1m Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint to be run at Del Mar on Saturday November 2nd Combined with a travel allowance of $40,000 this is a bonus to California bound connections and this represents an exciting innovation this year
TOP JOCKEY AT
BLOODSTOCK EROES H
COOLMORE
Most people are familiar with the terms “thoroughbred” and “pedigree”. But did you know that the former means the horse is descended from one of just three stallions? Known as the foundation stallions, two of them performed their duties within twenty miles of York. The Darley Arabian stood at Aldby Hall near Stamford Bridge, whilst the Byerley Turk was at Goldsborough Hall, just outside Knaresborough.
The trio was completed by the Godolphin Arabian, a resident just over the county line at Longsford Hall in Derbyshire. Over the intervening three hundred years some of the blood lines have become more successful than others and this genealogy gives every horse its pedigree, or family tree.
Coming up to date and Coolmore, sponsors of today’s feature race, continue the bloodstock tradition of great stallions. Originally, a relatively small farm, owner Tim Vigors, a famous fighter pilot in the Battle of Britain, began transforming it in 1968 and after going into partnership with Vincent O’Brien and Robert Sangster the three men built it up into the well-known stud farm it is today. Vigors sold his interest to O’Brien and his son-in-law John Magnier and it was Magnier who built the stud into a multi-national, multi-billion-euro operation.
On most occasions, the superstar stallions of their generation had proved themselves on the racecourse. Coolmore’s greatest stallion, Galileo, who was sadly lost two years ago at the age of 23, destroyed his rivals in both the Epsom Derby and the Irish equivalent before completing an impressive hat-trick in the King George at Ascot. Following his retirement, he was Champion Sire in 12 different years having sired a staggering 91 individual Group 1 winners.
If you were to glance at his most successful progeny, you would see that he has sired many of the best racehorses in recent years, making an indelible mark on modern horse racing. These include Frankel, New Approach, Australia and Gleneagles - all now stallions in their
own right but this is by no means a coincidence.
Galileo was not only a super sire, but he made his name as a sire of sires, with an incredible 20 of his sons having sired Group 1 winners in their own right, and that trait has no doubt been passed on from his sire Sadler’s Wells. He too stood at Coolmore and comes from the Northern Dancer line, regarded as one of the most productive bloodlines in the history of thoroughbred racing.
In Galileo’s (and the recently departed Mastercraftsman’s) stead, Coolmore now stand numerous big race winners in Camelot, Churchill and more recently Saxon Warrior, St Mark’s Basilica and Paddington, all looking to continue their huge influence on the bloodstock world. One standout is Camelot, who now has 39 Group winners and 22 Stakes winners worldwide including this year’s Irish Derby winner Los Angeles and Curragh Pretty Polly winner Bluestocking. This afternoon’s feature race title nods at yet another whose prospects look as bright as his on-course career, Wootton Bassett. The son of Iffraaj already has 77 Flat Stakes performers, which includes 30 Group winners. Al Riffa picked up the Westminster 134th Grosser Preis von Berlin at Hoppergarten. While Unquestionable achieved Breeders’ Cup Glory when wining the Juvenile Turf last November.
Coolmore continue to produce Classic winners year on year and as a result continue to set a benchmark, in part thanks to the exploits of the great Galileo, who will be much missed.
Wootton Bassett
The Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes FACT
FILE:
A BRIEF HISTORY? THE AMERICAN CONNECTION?
Distance
Five furlongs (1,000m)
Prize money £500,000
The race is named after Nunthorpe, an area of York located to the north of the racecourse
The first version, a low-grade selling race, was established in 1903 before the present version began in 1922 when it was won by Two Step.
The race became part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge series in 2011 which means the winner of this year’s race earns an automatic invitation to compete in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland, Kentucky on Saturday 4th November. Star US-trained filly, Acapulco ran an eye catching second in 2015 and Lady Aurelia filled the same spot in 2017, just pipped at the post by Marsha in a thriller. Golden Pal failed to make amends in 2021 for Wesley Ward
TWO-YEAR-OLDS?
The race is one of a limited number of races in which two-year-old horses can compete against their elders. The first of just five juveniles to win was High Treason in 1953, and the most recent was Kingsgate Native in 2007. This year they have chosen to compete in races against their peers.
WHY IS IT SPECIAL?
It is one of only three Group 1 five furlong sprints in Europe - the others being the King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Prix de l’Abbaye at Longchamp on Arc day.
FOREIGN RAIDERS?
Ireland’s Dermot Weld won the race in 1984 with Committed. Since then Aidan O’Brien has added a musical double with Stravinsky (1999) and Mozart (2001).
France’s Robert Collet won the race in 1986 with Last Tycoon as did John Hammond with Nuclear Debate in 2000 despite his non-French passport. Australia chipped in when Ortensia won for Paul Messara in 2012, giving the race a full international flavour The antipodean baton has passed to Asfoora this afternoon. With Ponntos representing the Czech Republic
Ortensia
Kingsgate Native
LEADING TRAINER?
Ossie Bell currently holds the record with 5 victoriesHighborn II (1926, 1927), Greenore (1932), Concerto (1933) & Ipsden (1937). In the modern era Aidan O’Brien, Michael Dods, Sir Mark Prescott and Charlie Hills have each won the race twice. Tim Easterby won the race in 2021 with York specialist Winter Power.
LEADING RIDER?
The late Lester Piggott holds the record with 7 victories – Right Boy (1958, 1959), Matatina (1963), Caterina (1966), Tower Walk (1969), Swing Easy (1971) & Solinus (1978). Of the current crop, Jim Crowley and Paul Mulrennan are the only jockeys to ride more than one winner, thanks to their association with Battaash and Mecca’s Angel respectively
HAT-TRICK HEAVEN
A Century since its first staging, only two horses have managed to win the Coolmore Nunthorpe three times - Tag End in 1928, 1929 & 1930 and Sharpo in 1980, 1981 & 1982. Defending champion, Live in the Dream would join the elevated company of dual winner’s Mecca’s Angel, Battaash, Bordelescott and Sole Power, since the turn of the millennium.
WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?
Now in it’s sixteenth year of sponsorship, Coolmore are a worldwide breeding and racing operation.
With studs in Ireland, Australia and the United States they stand some of racings leading stallions including Camelot, Australia, Churchill and Wootton Bassett.
HOW DO YORKSHIRE STABLES FIGURE?
Not too bad at all. In 1997, the White Rose county won the race twice! The David Barron-trained Costal Bluff and the much missed David “Dandy” Nicholls-trained Ya Malak dead-heated for first place. Nicholls then won it outright with Bahamian Pirate in 2004 before our old favourite Borderlescott won back-to-back in 2008-09.
Mecca’s Angel scored for the second year in a row for Michael Dods and the North in 2016. Yorkshire have continued their fine form in recent years as Tim Easterby claimed the prize in 2021 with Winter Power. John Quinn’s superstar Highfield Princess landed the race in 2022, rounding off what was an excellent season. It falls to Kevin Ryan (Washington Heights) or Ed Bethell (Regional) to hoist the white rose today.
John Quinn
Jim Crowley
BIG RACE TRENDS
THE COOLMORE WOOTTON BASSETT NUNTHORPE STAKES (GROUP 1)
PREVIOUS WINNERS - LAST TEN RUNNINGS
Year Winner Trainer Jockey SP Runners Time Going
2023 Live In The Dream Adam West Sean Kirrane 28/1 16
2021 Winter Power Tim Easterby Silvestre De Sousa 9/1 14 ran
2020 Battaash Charles Hills Jim Crowley 1/2F 8 ran 57.38s G
2019 Battaash Charles Hills Jim Crowley 7/4 11 ran 55.90s G/F
2018
2017 Marsha Sir Mark Prescott Bt Luke Morris 8/1 11 ran
2016 Mecca’s Angel Michael Dods Paul Mulrennan 9/2 19 ran 56.24s G
2015 Mecca’s Angel Michael Dods Paul Mulrennan 15/2 19 ran 57.24s G/S
2014 Sole Power Edward Lynam Richard Hughes 11/4F 13 ran 57.92s G
AGE
Since 1958, there have only been eight winners of the Nunthorpe aged six or above suggesting that we should view their chances with a degree of scepticism, however it is worth noting that all eight of those happened in the last eighteen years, including the 2018 winner Alpha Delphini and Battaash in 2020, so perhaps it’s a trend on the move. With this in mind, it could be worth continuing to side with the veterans in the field such as the market leader Asfoora and course and distance winners Regional and Clarendon House.
KEY RACES
The best guide is Royal Ascot’s King Charles III Stakes which has supplied eleven of the last twenty winners of the Nunthorpe. Run over 5f, the race was upgraded to a Group 1 in 2008, and since then Borderlescott, Ortensia, Sole Power and Battaash have all taken it in en route to the Knavesmire. This year's King Charles III field is represented by the Asfoora (1st), Regional (2nd), Big Evs (3rd) and Believing (4th) who all re-oppose here.
CONCLUSION
RECENT FORM
Nine of the last ten winners achieved a top four finish on their most recent start, with Sole Power, Mecca’s Angel, Battaash (x2) and Highfield Princess the only four to get their head in front on their latest run. It’s also worth noting that all of the last ten winners had already won at least once earlier in the season, so this isn’t a race in which you want to be relying on a horse bouncing back to form.
BETTING
The Nunthorpe has been no stranger to big priced winners in recent seasons, with Sole Power (2010), Margot Did (2011), Jwala (2013) Alpha Delphini (2018) and last year's winner Live In The Dream all obliging at odds of 20/1 or bigger. Historically however, the race has shown favour towards those at the head of the market with thirteen of the last twenty winners coming from within the top four in the market.
KEY TRENDS
Ran in the King Charles III
Finished in the first four last time Won at least once this season
If we take the view that the King Charles III is the race to follow, this narrows down the field to four. Of those four, two currently make up the front of the market and Asfoora (1st) and Big Evs (3rd) look evenly matched on form with the latter reversing the placings in the Group 2 Qatar Stakes. These two are likely to be involved in the finish once again. A chance is taken though with the third from the Qatar Stakes BELIEVING who has been rock solid all season. Ryan Moore jumps back in the saddle since riding her to a comfortable success in the Sapphire Stakes and should be able to reverse the form with Big Evs, now receiving weight. Last year's hero Live In The Dream should be primed for this and also ties in with the leading form, while course and distance winners Regional and Clarendon House remain of interest.
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Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Archie Watson
Jockey: P. J. McDonald
Trainer: Robert Cowell
Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Adam West
Jockey: Mickael Barzalona Trainer: Miroslav Nieslanik
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Trainer: Edward Bethell
Jockey: Tom Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan
The Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes
(Group 1) (British Champions Series)
Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 5f
Race Type: Group One
Prize Money: £500,000
Age: 2+
Stalls: Centre
Our feature race, as a Group One, is of the highest possible quality attracting the best sprinters in training.
Made for the fastest of the fast at just five furlongs; it is also one of the few contests where all horses of all ages go head-to-head, though the two-year-olds have stuck to races for their peers, this year However, other weight allowances are granted based on age, gender and previous success. As a three-year-old filly, Frost At Dawn carries just 9st 8lb, whilst an older horse like Bradsell has 9st 13lb as a burden.
To assist your selection, why not visit the Parade Ring to look at these impressive creatures.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: LIVE IN THE DREAM
Trainer: Adam West
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Age/Weight: 4-9-13
Runners: 16 SP: 28/1
Live In The Dream gave Adam West and Sean Kirrane their biggest winners to date when landing this race last year He broke fast, using his superior speed to hold off his rivals all the way to the line.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 57.40s Course Record: 55.90s by Battaash (23-Aug-19)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): K Ryan (26 wins from 305 runners, 9%) runs WASHINGTON
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Beckett (10 wins from 36 runners, 28%) runs
Fancy That: M Dods won this race in 2015 and 2016. The stable runs AZURE BLUE today. Longest Traveller: ASFOORA trained by Henry Dwyer, Australia. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August.
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Already established as two of the world’s fastest sprinters, ASFOORA and Big Evs are honours even from their Group-race clashes at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood and stand out as they as the gear up for round three of their personal battle The margins will surely be tight if both run up to expectations but, armed with a 6lb turnaround after a short-head defeat in the King George Stakes, Asfoora shades the narrowest of votes over her arch enemy. Regional and Believing are no back numbers and can give the ‘big two’ a good run for the money. Whereas City Walls winner Starlust has only raced four times over the minimum distance and could be a surprise package 2023 hero Live In The Dream appeals for a place this time
Race 3.35
The Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes
Distance: 5f
Race Type: Group One
Prize Money: £500,000
Age: 2+
Stalls: Centre
Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw
1 Bradsell (GB) (19) 4 9-13 (63.0) (3)
B c Tasleet - Russian Punch
Owner: Victorious Racing
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Form: 33130-1 C D
Breeder: Mrs D. O’Brien
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Won on his latest outing when 15-8fav at Deauville over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Coeur De Pierre by 1 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 116 SP: 8-1
2
Clarendon House (GB) (41)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Walaaa (IRE)
Owner: Middleham Park Racing VIII
Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket
6 9-13 (63.0) (4)
Form: 341015 CD
Breeder: D. R. Tucker
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to good - yielding and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Starlust when fifth of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) last month. Has won at Cork and York this season. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 40-1
3 Live In The Dream (IRE) (21)
Ch g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Approaching Autumn
Owner: Steve & Jolene de’Lemos
Trainer: Adam West, Epsom
5 9-13 (63.0) (5)
Form: 44-2544 CD
Breeder: Miss Lorna Doyle
Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Finished 2l behind Big Evs when fourth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 16-1
4 Ponntos (IRE) (21)
B h Power - Blessing Box
Owner: Dr. Eva Nieslanikova
Trainer: Miroslav Nieslanik, Czech Republic
6 9-13 (63.0) (1)
Form: 401110 D
Breeder: Liam Butler & Churchtown House Stud
Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground Beaten 7l behind Big Evs at 16-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in the Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 50-1
5 Regional (GB) (34)
B g Territories (IRE) - Favulusa
Owner: Future Champions Racing Regional
Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham
6 9-13 (63.0) (2)
Form: 151-224 CD
Breeder: Razza del Sole Societa Agricola SRL
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Elite Status when fourth of 9 at 11-4 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 11-1
6 Washington Heights (GB) (62)
B g Washington DC (IRE) - Epping Rose (IRE)
Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXVII
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
4 9-13 (63.0) (10)
Form: 441-140 D
Breeder: Bearstone Stud Limited
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 6l behind Khaadem at 12-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) in June Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 22-1
7 Big Evs (IRE) (21)
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Hana Lina
Owner: RP Racing Ltd
Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham
3 9-11
(62.1) (14)
Form: 011-131 CD
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav in the Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Asfoora by a short head. Has also won at York this season. Official BHA Rating 113 SP: 9-2
8 Starlust (GB) (21)
B or Br c Zoustar (AUS) - Beyond Desire
Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
3 9-11 (62.1) (7)
Form: 361016 CD
Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Big Evs when sixth of 10 at 10-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won twice at York this season. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 20-1
Hollie Doyle Karen Peippo
P. J. McDonald
Sean Kirrane Shoshana Cooklsey-Towner
Mickael Barzalona
Callum Rodriguez Barbara Jones
Tom Eaves Frankie Nutter
Tom Marquand Madan Singh
Rossa Ryan Scott Pease
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Showcasing (GB)
Bird Key (GB)
Archipenko (USA)
Punch Drunk (GB)
Acclamation (GB)
Lucina (GB)
Exceed And Excel (AUS)
Akhmatova (GB)
Kodiac (GB)
Esuvia (IRE)
New Approach (IRE)
Autumn Wealth (IRE)
Oasis Dream (GB)
Frappe (IRE)
Bahamian Bounty (GB)
Bible Box (IRE)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Taranto (GB)
Dansili (GB)
Rosa Del Dubai (IRE)
Zoffany (IRE)
Oasis Dream (GB)
Arabesque (GB)
Cadeaux Genereux
Portelet (GB)
Kingmambo (USA)
Bound (USA)
Beat Hollow (GB)
Bebe de Cham (GB)
Royal Applause (GB)
Princess Athena
Machiavellian (USA)
Lunda (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
Patrona (USA)
Cape Cross (IRE)
Maganda (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
Rafha
Whipper (USA)
Aoife (IRE)
Galileo (IRE)
Park Express
Cadeaux Genereux
Prickwillow (USA)
Green Desert (USA)
Hope (IRE)
Inchinor (GB)
Glatisant (GB)
Cadeaux Genereux
Clarentia
Bin Ajwaad (IRE)
Addie Pray (IRE)
Green Desert (USA)
Rafha
Machiavellian (USA)
Magna Graecia (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
Hasili (IRE)
Dubai Destination (USA)
Rosa di Brema (ITY)
Dansili (GB)
Tyranny (GB)
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How’s She Cuttin’ (IRE)
Kodiac (GB)
Epping (GB)
Shamardal (USA)
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Scarlett Rose (GB)
Oasis Dream (GB)
Queen’s Logic (IRE)
Northern Meteor (AUS)
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Zouzou (AUS)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Compradore (GB)
Shinko Forest (IRE)
Magic Annemarie (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
Rafha
Charnwood Forest (IRE)
Dansara (GB)
Giant’s Causeway (USA)
Helsinki (GB)
Royal Applause (GB)
Billie Blue
Green Desert (USA)
Hope (IRE)
Grand Lodge (USA)
Lagrion (USA)
Encosta de Lago (AUS)
Explosive (USA)
Redoute’s Choice (AUS)
Meteor Mist (AUS)
Green Desert (USA)
Rafha
Mujtahid (USA)
Keswa
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Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw
Asfoora (AUS) (21)
B or Br m Flying Artie (AUS) - Golden Child (AUS)
Owner: Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd
Trainer: Henry Dwyer, Australia
6 9-10 (61.7) (8)
Form: 204412 D
Breeder: Noor Elaine Farm
Has won nine races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten a short head by Big Evs when second of 10 at 11-4 on her latest outing in the Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating - SP: 9-4
10
Azure Blue (IRE) (62)
Gr m El Kabeir (USA) - Sea of Dreams (IRE)
Owner: Mr P Appleton & Mrs Anne Elliott
Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington
5 9-10 (61.7) (6)
Form: 116-051 C D
Breeder: Ms Debbie Kitchin & Ms Mary Davison
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather A winner at 5-2 at Ayr over 5f (good to firm) on her latest outing in June, dead-heating with Azure Blue. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 40-1
11 Believing (IRE) (21)
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Misfortunate (IRE)
Owner: Highclere T’bred Racing - Jane Addams
Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket
4 9-10 (61.7) (13)
Form: 014413 D
Breeder: M. Mullen & Cloneymore Farm
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Third of 10 behind Big Evs beaten 1l at 7-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won at Curragh and Haydock this season. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 9-1
12 Makarova (GB) (34)
B m Acclamation - Vesnina
Owner: Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
5 9-10 (61.7) (9)
Form: 6-02013 D
Breeder: Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 9 behind Believing beaten 2 1/4l at 7-2 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Barberstown Castle Sapphire Stakes at Curragh over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 28-1
13 So Majestic (IRE) (13)
B f Siyouni (FR) - Stars So Bright (IRE)
Owner: Miss Kate McGivern
Trainer: Miss Kate McGivern, Ireland
4 9-10 (61.7) (12)
Form: 303024 D
Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc.
Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Finished 2l behind Bold Optimist when fourth of 10 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Curragh over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 300-1
14 Frost At Dawn (USA) (146)
Gr or Ro f Frosted (USA) - Hawana (USA)
Owner: Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori
Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket
3 9-8 (60.8) (11)
Form: 2-03210 D
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock LLC
Successful at 5f and 7f on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind California Spangle when 10th of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Race 4 - Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored By Azizi Developments - TURF at Meydan over 6f (good) in March. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 50-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Jim Crowley Divyanshu Singh
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 11, 12, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 12. STEWARDS NOTE
CLARENDON HOUSE: Following its run on 13/7/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free
PROBABLE S.P.’S
9-4 Asfoora (AUS), 9-2 Big Evs (IRE), 8-1 Bradsell (GB), 9-1 Believing (IRE), 11-1 Regional (GB), 16-1 Live In The Dream (IRE), 20-1 Starlust (GB), 22-1 Washington Heights (GB), 28-1 Makarova (GB), 40-1 Clarendon House (GB), Azure Blue (IRE), 50-1 Ponntos (IRE), Frost At Dawn (USA), 300-1 So Majestic (IRE)
RESULT
& PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
Oisin Murphy Chenelle Ellis
Paul Mulrennan Andrew Miller
Ryan Moore Holly Walker
Hector Crouch Paul Willis
Joe Fanning Colman Comerford
For Sire/Dam
see opposite page
For Sire/Dam see opposite page
Artie Schiller (USA)
Flying Ruby (AUS)
I Am Invincible (AUS)
Predestined (AUS)
Scat Daddy (USA)
Great Venue (USA)
Oasis Dream (GB)
Arty Crafty (USA)
Acclamation (GB)
For Sire/Dam see opposite page
For Sire/Dam see opposite page
For Sire/Dam see opposite page
For Sire/Dam see opposite page
Lucina (GB)
Kodiac (GB)
Evictress (IRE)
Royal Applause (GB)
Princess Athena
Sea The Stars (IRE)
Safina (GB)
Pivotal (GB)
Sichilla (IRE)
Sea The Stars (IRE)
Night Fairy (IRE)
Tapit (USA)
Fast Cookie (USA)
War Front (USA)
Tare Green (USA)
El Prado (IRE)
Hidden Light (USA)
Rubiton (AUS)
Parkhill’s Flyer (AUS)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Cannarelle (AUS)
King’s Best (USA)
Hard Rider (NZ)
Johannesburg (USA)
Love Style (USA)
Unbridled’s Song (USA)
Rose Colored Lady (USA)
Green Desert (USA)
Hope (IRE)
Arch (USA)
Princess Kris (GB)
Royal Applause (GB)
Princess Athena
Machiavellian (USA)
Lunda (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
Rafha
Sharp Victor (USA)
Nurse Jo (USA)
Waajib
Flying Melody
Ahonoora
Shopping Wise
Cape Cross (IRE)
Urban Sea (USA)
Pivotal (GB)
Russian Rhythm (USA)
Polar Falcon (USA)
Fearless Revival
Danehill (USA)
Slipstream Queen (USA)
Cape Cross (IRE)
Urban Sea (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Sassenach (IRE)
Pulpit (USA)
Tap Your Heels (USA)
Deputy Minister (CAN)
Fleet Lady (USA)
Danzig (USA)
Starry Dreamer (USA)
Giant’s Causeway (USA)
Dissemble (GB)
10. Azure Blue & 12. Makarova both hold an entry in the QIPCO British Champions Sprint Stakes on Saturday 19th October for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 14th October for a stake of £37,500
1. Bradsell, 5. Regional, 6. Washington Heights, 8. Starlust, 9. Asfoora, 10. Azure Blue, 11. Believing, 12. Makarova, 13. So Majestic also hold an entry in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh Racecourse on Sunday 15th September
FOURTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a representative of Coolmore.
Coolmore have generously given £200 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £100 to the racing groom responsible for the winning horse
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.
THE RAY GILPIN AWARD
FOR THE TOP JOCKEY OF THE SKY BET EBOR FESTIVAL
This award remembers Ray Gilpin, a popular figure in both the Weighing Room & Press Room who sadly passed away in 2015.
A proud welshman, you’ll notice the armband worn by the rider in front, is in scarlet. The colour of the scarf that Ray always wore to the races.
Ryan Moore will wear the armband today as he moved to five winners on day two.
Ray Gilpin (1942-2015)
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5th Race 4.10
The Assured Data Protection EBF
Fillies’ Stakes
(Heritage Handicap)
One Mile Two Furlongs About 56 Yards (2,000 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 1m 2f
Race Type: Heritage
Rating: 0-105
Prize Money: £100,000
Age: 3+ f&m
Stalls: Inside Rail
Our fifth race is another heritage handicap, again with a £100,000 purse, open to 3yo+ fillies and mares 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.
The handicapper thinks Sound Angela is the best on previous outings, so she has top weight.
Listen to the Punters Panel at 12.50pm to hear the expert’s view.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: REACH
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Age/Weight: 5-8-10
Runners: 9 SP: 4/1
Travelled sweetly into the contest before doing enough to land the prize from Sisyphus Strength and Oisin Murphy
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 8.20s Course Record: 2m 4.32s by City Of Troy (21-Aug-24)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): W Haggas (35 wins from 209 runners, 17%) runs CHORUS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (11 wins from 41 runners, 27%) runs CHORUS
Longest Traveller: AL ANOUD & SHEMOZZLE trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August.
KNAVESMIRE TIP
POWER OF DESTINY had to sit and suffer when short of room during her clash with Al Anoud at Goodwood last month, but the manner in which she stayed on for a head second after extricating herself suggests the daughter of Sea The Stars can turn the form around if she enjoys a clear run this time. Dangers lurk from every angle in a field of this size, with the likes of Battle Queen, Reach and Sound Angela all suggested as potential improvers Last-time-out winners Chorus and Invisible Friend also enter calculations in this competitive handicap
The Assured Data Protection EBF
1 Sound Angela (GB) (246)
B m Muhaarar - Instance
Owner: Mr Yuichi Masuda
Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket
5 9-12 (62.6) (15)
Jockey: James Doyle
Form: 520322-
Breeder: Mr Charles Fox
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 3/4l by Ardent when second of 15 at 4-1jt-fav on her latest outing at Deauville over 1m 1f in December last year. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 18-1
2
Karmology (GB) (28)
B f Golden Horn - Karmadal (IRE)
Owner: David & Yvonne Blunt
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
4 9-6 (59.9) (9)
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Form: 14-3212 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 Beaten 1 1/4l by Verbier when second of 9 at 3-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. She was also engaged to run here yesterday. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 12-1
3 Al Anoud (FR) (23)
B f Kingman - Jadhaba (IRE)
Owner: Al Shaqab Racing
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
(4)
Jockey: Hector Crouch
Form: 11-231 D
Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing
She has won three times at 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather A winner at 7-2 at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Power Of Destiny by a head. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 8-1
4
Zarabanda (IRE) (9)
Ch m Teofilo (IRE) - Zabeel Park (USA)
Owner: Mr Chris Napthine
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
9-2 (58.1) (16)
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Form: 0-04040 D
Breeder: Godolphin
She has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 7l behind High Spirited at 16-1 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Salisbury over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 28-1
5 Ambiente Amigo (GB) (20)
B f Postponed (IRE) - Labise (IRE)
Owner: The Gredley Family
Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Form: 0-04534
Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
Successful at 7f and 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Divina Grace when fourth of 9 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 28-1
6 Reach (IRE) (70)
B m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ameliorate (IRE)
Owner: Amity Finance Racing
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Form: 1101-33 CD
Breeder: Linacre Stud Partnership
She has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Third of 17 behind Ron O beaten 2
B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Ma Cherie
Owner: Elb Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough
A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Attila
Kieran Shoemark
9
Canoodled (IRE) (41)
B m Mehmas (IRE) - Fondled
Owner: Laurence Bellman
8-9 (54.9) (2)
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Breeder: Ringfort Stud
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Form: 0-00005
She has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft Finished 2l behind Surveyor when fifth of 11 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 25-1
10
Invisible Friend (IRE) (70)
B m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Stealth Missile (IRE)
Owner: Highbank Stud
8-8
(7)
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 1/4015-1 CD
Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc & Mabaki Inv.
She has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 18-1 over this course and distance (good to soft) on her latest outing in June, beating Pol Roger by 2l. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 14-1
11
Power of Destiny (GB) (23)
B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Rux Power
Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd
Oisin Murphy
Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket Form: 3122 D BF Breeder: King Power Racing Co Ltd
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten a head by Al Anoud when second of 9 at 9-4fav on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 13-2
12 Moogie (GB) (35)
Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Starlet (IRE)
Owner: Lord Halifax
Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket
Connor Beasley
1-52000 D Breeder: Lord Halifax
She has won three times at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Attila The Honey at 16-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Newbury over 1m 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 33-1
13
Zenjabeela (GB) (23)
B f Too Darn Hot - Sellsabeel (FR)
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Breeder: Essafinaat UK Ltd
Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Form: 15-0063
Successful twice at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 5 behind Red Pixie beaten 3/4l at 5-1 on her latest outing at Redcar over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 40-1
14
Shemozzle (IRE) (10)
Gr f Gleneagles (IRE) - Sibilance (in 6lb ex)
Owner: Mrs Nigel Elwes
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
(12)
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Form: 1-3261
Breeder: Aylesfield Farms Stud
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good to firm and soft ground. A winner at 9-2 at Lingfield over 1m 1f (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Wisper by 3 1/2l. Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 79 (+8) SP: 14-1
15
Battle Queen (IRE) (34)
B f Churchill (IRE) - Nayarra (IRE)
Owner: Victorious Racing
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
(3)
Jockey: Hayley Turner
Form: 3-22162 BF
Breeder: Barronstown Stud
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Circe when second of 7 at 6-5fav on her latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 9-1
16
Chorus (GB) (25)
(17)
B f Kingman - Koora Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Owner: Fittocks Stud
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Won on her latest outing when 4-9fav at Windsor over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Lake Teo by 5l.
Form: 52-331 D
Breeder: Fittocks Stud
17 Dreamrocker (IRE) (15)
B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Livia’s Dream (IRE)
Owner: Hot To Trot Racing 1 & Mr J Fill
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
(13)
Jockey: Luke Morris
Form: 0-03213
Breeder: Mrs Olivia Hoare
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and good to soft ground. Third of 12 behind Hat Toss beaten 2l at 10-3 on her latest outing at Sandown over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 16-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS
Hood worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1. STEWARDS NOTE
MYSTERIOUS LOVE: Following its run on 19/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
PROBABLE S.P.’S
13-2 Power of Destiny (GB), 8-1 Al Anoud (FR), 9-1 Battle Queen (IRE), 12-1 Karmology (GB), 14-1 Reach (IRE), Invisible Friend (IRE), Shemozzle (IRE), Chorus (GB), 16-1 Dreamrocker (IRE), 18-1 Sound Angela (GB), 22-1 Bint Al Daar (GB), 25-1 Mysterious Love (IRE), Canoodled (IRE), 28-1 Zarabanda (IRE), Ambiente Amigo (GB), 33-1 Moogie (GB), 40-1 Zenjabeela (GB)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st £51540
3rd £12090
2nd £24170
4th £6040
TIME DISTANCES
FIFTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Simon Chappell CEO, Rob Mackle, Ashley Oare & Lori Adams.
Assured Data Protection have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £50 to the racing groom responsible for the winning horse
FROM THE RIDER’S MOUTH
JASON HART
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The British Stallion Studs EBF
Convivial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 7f
Race Type: Maiden
Prize Money: £100,000
Age: 2
Stalls: Inside Rail
The most valuable maiden in the UK calendar, this race is limited to 2yo horses that have yet to win a race.
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.
By this stage of the afternoon some will have resorted to their choice of “ps”; with the pin in 2yo nursery handicaps, even the richest one in the land, having a fair record Pedigree is the second option, being the more professional “p”.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: BATTLE CRY
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Age/Weight: 2-9-7
Runners: 14 SP: 9/2
Improved on Down Royal second to get off the mark here at the third attempt. Used favourable pedigree to stay on well in the closing stages.
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): W Haggas (35 wins from 209 runners, 17%) runs REALIGN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A O’Brien (14 wins from 40 runners, 35%) runs WHIRL Longest Traveller: WHIRL trained by A O’Brien, Ireland.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August.
KNAVESMIRE TIP
A very competitive contest sees a chance taken on ANGELO BUONARROTI, who made a pleasing start to his career when beaten just three lengths in the Coventry at Royal Ascot. Rashabar, the winner of that contest, has since run well in Group 1 company and Ralph Beckett’s charge could get off the mark at the second attempt as he’s dropped in class. High Season pulled well clear of the rest of the field when bumping into a progressive rival over 7 1/2f at Beverley last Wednesday and with scope for plenty of improvement, he rates as the biggest danger, while Shah is also in with a shout.
ANGELO BUONARROTI
7f
The British Stallion Studs EBF
Convivial Maiden Stakes
1 Angelo Buonarroti (USA) (66)
Ch c Justify (USA) - Curlylocks (IRE)
Owner: Amo Racing Limited
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
2 Stalls: Inside Rail
(6)
Jockey: David Egan
Form: 0
Breeder: Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt
Foaled 2 Feb. Half-brother to Musical Score, won twice at 1m. Beaten 3l behind Rashabar at 16-1 when 9th of 22 on his racecourse debut in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) in June Having his first run for a new stable today. Official BHA RatingSP: 4-1
2 Arabian Angel (IRE) (23)
B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Dorraar (IRE)
Owner: Linden Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
9-7 (60.3) (2)
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Form: 2 BF
Breeder: Linden Bloodstock Ltd
Foaled 8 Apr Full brother to Night Raider, won twice at 7f Beaten 3 1/2l by Diablo Rojo when second of 13 at 3-1fav on his racecourse debut at Redcar over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 18-1
3 Bambalam (FR) (-)
B c Persian King (IRE) - Robanne
Owner: KHK Racing
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
(16)
Jockey: Oisin Orr
Form:
Breeder: Haras D’Etreham & Riviera Equine
Foaled 4 May. Half-brother to Ritournelle, won twice at 7f and 1m. Bred to feature over this distance and he’s not ruled out of making an impression. Official BHA Rating - SP: 25-1
4 Bowen Island (IRE) (19)
B c Hello Youmzain (FR) - Taliyna (IRE) Jockey: Tom Eaves
Owner: Mr S. Ryan
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Form: 24
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Foaled 21 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Placed once in two starts. Finished 2 1/2l behind Leonardo Dax when fourth of 12 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 25-1
5
Draupnir (GB) (-)
(10)
B c Golden Horn - Avongrove Jockey: Joanna Mason
Owner: Silent B Partnership
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Form: Breeder: Blythe Park Stud
Foaled 24 May. Half-brother to Atavique, won four times at 1m 2f Son of Golden Horn who is likely to prefer further in time Official BHA Rating - SP: 80-1
6
Fajhan (GB) (-)
(13)
Ch c Kameko (USA) - Sun Tide Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
Owner: Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah
Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket Form: Breeder: First Bloodstock Ltd
Foaled 26 Jan. Dam won at 1m. Makes appeal on pedigree being the son of former 2000 Guineas winner Kameko. Official BHA RatingSP: 40-1
7 Frostmagic (IRE) (-)
9-7 (60.3)
B c Frosted (USA) - Magical Crown (USA) Jockey: Jim Crowley
Owner: Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori
Trainer: Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket
Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Foaled 19 Mar Half-brother to Good Effort, won seven times between 5f and 7f Likely to find a few of these too good on his first taste of racecourse action. Official BHA Rating - SP: 66-1
8 Goal Line (IRE) (13)
(3)
B c Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Madeira Moon (IRE) Jockey: P. J. McDonald
Owner: Reindeer Racing Club & Partner
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton Form: 3 Breeder: Skymarc Farm
Foaled 9 Apr Dam unraced. Third of 7 behind Bob Mali beaten 2 3/4l at 11-1 on his racecourse debut at Ayr over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 100-1
Horse
9
High Season (GB) (9)
(15)
B c New Bay - Dark Promise Jockey: Joe Fanning
Owner: Lordship Stud
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham Form: 2
Breeder: Lordship Stud
Foaled 27 Mar Half-brother to Dark Magic, won three times at 7f and 1m. Beaten 2 1/4l by Stanhope Gardens when second of 9 at 12-1 on his racecourse debut at Beverley over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 14-1
10
Hurricane Bea (GB) (62)
(4)
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Maygold Jockey: Rowan Scott
Owner: Mr S. Rain
Trainer: Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor Form: 0
Breeder: Farleigh Racing
Foaled 28 Feb. Dam unraced. Beaten 6l behind Eighteen Fourteen at 40-1 when last of 9 on his racecourse debut at Redcar over 6f (good to firm) in June Official BHA Rating - SP: 300-1
11
Lever Up (GB) (-)
(8)
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Essence Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Owner: Mr B Padgett Racing
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Form:
Breeder: Ladyswood Stud & Ed Frost
Foaled 31 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Has stamina in his pedigree and he’s likely to be seen to better effect over further in time Official BHA Rating - SP: 80-1
12
Realign (FR) (21)
(11)
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Maggies Angel (IRE) Jockey: James Doyle
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Form: 2
Breeder: Sas Mata Horse
Foaled 4 Mar. Dam won twice at 5f and 7f. Beaten 2l by Shadow Of Light when second of 10 at 3-1 on his racecourse debut at Newmarket over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 10-1
13 Red Admiral (IRE) (-)
B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Feileacain (IRE)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Owner: Teme Valley Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Form:
Breeder: P. Motherway
Foaled 23 Mar Dam unraced. Son of Group 1 winner Dark Angel and he’s a newcomer to note. Official BHA RatingSP: 50-1
14 Shah (IRE) (12)
B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Shahah
Owner: Mr & Mrs R. Scott
9-7 (60.3)
Billy Loughnane
Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket Form: 2 Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc.
Foaled 27 Feb. Half-brother to Ursuly, won at 7f and 1m. Beaten 1 1/2l by Matauri Bay when second of 6 at 8-1 on his racecourse debut at Leicester over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 12-1
15 Sherlock (IRE) (34)
B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - World of Good Jockey: Shane Gray
Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 5
Breeder: Conor Murphy
Foaled 21 Mar Full brother to Macanudo, won at 5f Finished 7l behind Archie’s Angel when fifth of 6 at 11-2 on his racecourse debut at Haydock over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating -
16 Spirit of Summer (GB) (14)
B c Mohaather - Princess Salamah (IRE)
Owner: Green Team Racing
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Breeder: Ahmad Al Shaikh
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Form: 2
Foaled 28 Feb. Half-brother to Al Shabab Storm, won three times at 6f and 7f Beaten 5l by Righthere Rightnow when second of 12 at 11-1 on his racecourse debut at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 16-1
17 Ultrasoul (IRE) (50)
B c Kingman - Channel (IRE)
Owner: Mr H. Yamamoto
(60.3) (7)
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Breeder: Samuel Martins de Barros
Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Form: 2
Foaled 26 Mar Dam unraced. Beaten 1l by Shadow Of Light when second of 11 at 8-1 on his racecourse debut at Yarmouth over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 6-1
18
White Chapel Road (GB) (24)
(60.3) (5)
B c Land Force (IRE) - Ozone Kindly Jockey: Tom Marquand
Owner: Pollyanna Gredley
Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe Form: 24
Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
Foaled 20 Mar Half-brother to Climate Precedent, won over hurdles at 2m Placed once in two starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Jouncy when fourth of 14 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 16-1
19 Thanks Angel (IRE) (-)
B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Thanks (IRE)
Owner: Keatley Owners Group, Finneran & Moore
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
(58.1) (20)
Connor Beasley
Mrs E. Thompson
Foaled 31 Mar Half-sister to With Thanks, won four times at 7f including a Group 3 race. Bred to have a say in this sort of contest and any market support should be noted. Official BHA Rating - SP: 80-1
20 Whirl (IRE) (33)
B f Wootton Bassett - Salsa (IRE)
Owner: Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
(17)
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Form: 4
Breeder: Coolmore
Foaled 9 Feb. Dam won at 1m. Finished 7l behind Red Letter when fourth of 11 at 11-1 on her racecourse debut at Curragh over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 8-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20..........................................................................................(EXACTA)
Running for the first time since Gelding No 11. STEWARDS NOTE
ANGELO BUONARROTI: Following its run on 18/6/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure. REALIGN: Following its run on 2/8/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed. PROBABLE S.P.’S
4-1 Angelo Buonarroti (USA), 6-1 Ultrasoul (IRE), 8-1 Whirl (IRE), 10-1 Realign (FR), 12-1 Shah (IRE), 14-1 High Season (GB), 16-1 Spirit of Summer (GB), White Chapel Road (GB), 18-1 Arabian Angel (IRE), 25-1 Bambalam (FR), Bowen Island (IRE), 40-1 Fajhan (GB), 50-1 Red Admiral (IRE), 66-1 Frostmagic (IRE), 80-1 Draupnir (GB), Lever Up (GB), Sherlock (IRE), Thanks Angel (IRE), 100-1 Goal Line (IRE), 300-1 Hurricane Bea (GB)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY
1st £51540
3rd £12090
SIXTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Dawn Laidlaw
The EBF have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £50 to the racing groom responsible for the winning horse
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.
Thunder Run moved Karl Burke into a share of the lead, with five trainers vying for the top spot.
7th Race 5.20
The Sky Bet Mile Stakes (Heritage
Handicap)
About One Mile (1,600 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 1m
Race Type:
Rating: 0-105
Prize Money: £100,000
Age: 3
Stalls: Inside Rail
We end with a handicap this time for 3yo horses only going over a mile.
Open to 3yo rated 0-105, will again attract some pretty smart types (like for Test cricketers, a score of over 100 denotes a top performer). The horse at the top will carry the most weight; Golden Mind.
Picking the winner of the last gives you bragging rights until we do it all again at 1.50pm tomorrow afternoon.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: SILVER SWORD
Trainer: Dylan Cunha
Jockey: G Cheyne
Age/Weight: 3-9-2
Runners: 11 SP: 15/2
Silver Sword bounced back from a disappointing effort at Goodwood. Raced keenly in the early stages but looked to show no signs of that early exertions, when coming home powerfully
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 35.60s
Course Record: 1m 34.35s by Croupier (18-May-23)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): W Haggas (35 wins from 209 runners, 17%) runs
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (11 wins from 41 runners, 27%) runs
Longest Traveller: TOKENOMICS trained by D Marnane, Ireland.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August.
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Having not quite lasted home when collared late on over 1m2f at Goodwood earlier this month, MIDNIGHT GUN is likely to relish this drop in trip Hamad Al Jehani’s charge was denied a hat-trick by just half a length on that occasion and a 3lb rise in the ratings doesn’t appear out of his reach. Golden Mind will have to defy top-weight to claim this prize but, having run well in the Vintage at Goodwood, he could be a Group horse in a handicap Blue Prince warrants consideration despite being raised 4lb for his win over 7f at Goodwood last month.
The Sky Bet Mile Stakes
1 Golden Mind (IRE) (388)
B c Galileo Gold - Sagely (IRE)
Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
9-9 (61.2) (3)
Jockey: Oisin Orr
Form: 3134Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Haatem when fourth of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Nicholson Gin Vintage Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good to soft) in August last year. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 33-1
2
Indian Run (IRE) (20)
Br c Sioux Nation (USA) - Just Wondering (IRE)
Owner: Bronte Collection 1
Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
9-8 (60.8) (12)
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Form: 110-600 C
Breeder: Ciaran McGrath
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 14l behind Witness Stand at 14-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 66-1
3 Dosman (GB) (62)
B c Kingman - Diamond Fields (IRE)
Owner: Mr Nurlan Bizakov
Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket
(59.9) (2)
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Form: 4-13
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Third of 14 behind Ombudsman beaten 2 3/4l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) in June Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 12-1
4
Midnight Gun (GB) (22)
Gr c Kingman - Sky Lantern (IRE)
Owner: Wathnan Racing
(13)
Jockey: James Doyle
Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani Form: 0-5113 D BF
Breeder: Rockcliffe Stud
Successful twice at 1m on good and good to soft ground. Third of 10 behind Approval beaten 1/2l at 18-5fav on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won at Newmarket and Nottingham this season. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 6-1
5
Mount Teide (IRE) (13)
9-5 (59.4) (7)
B g Too Darn Hot - Compostela Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Form: 42131 D Breeder: Vimal & Gillian Khosla
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 10-11fav at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Aafoor by 2 3/4l. Has also won at Chepstow this season. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 17-2
6 Native Warrior (GB) (20)
(58.5) (15)
B c Wootton Bassett - Beauty Salon Jockey: Clifford Lee
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Form: 32-4132 D BF
Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Paradias when second of 11 at 7-4fav on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 1f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 17-2
7
Blue Prince (IRE) (23)
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Zip Along (IRE) Jockey: Rossa Ryan Owner: G & A Racing Trainer: David Evans, Abergavenny Form: 033361 C Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 14-1 at Goodwood over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Billyjoh
8
Crown Estate (GB) (58)
Horse
9
Ebt’s Guard (GB) (22)
B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Whims of Desire
Owner: Mr Jayant Pindolia
Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
(57.2) (11)
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Form: 321232 D
Breeder: Bluehills Racing Ltd
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten 3/4l by Great Chieftain when second of 14 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 16-1
10 Paborus (GB) (95)
(56.7) (9)
B g Recoletos (FR) - Patuano (IRE) Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Owner: The Yorbus Syndicate
Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham Form: 4-11
Breeder: Culworth Grounds Farm
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Carlisle over 7f (good to firm) in May, beating Jonny Concrete by 3l. Has also won at Redcar this season. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 16-1
11 Volterra (IRE) (41)
B c Farhh - Lajatico Jockey: Tom Eaves
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 431-100 D BF Breeder: Cooneen Stud
Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground. Beaten 8l behind First Conquest at 7-2jt-fav when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 20-1
12 Treasure Time (GB) (22)
B g Time Test - Penny Drops Jockey: Tom Marquand
Owner: RaceShare - Treasure Time
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
2-45125 BF
Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Great Chieftain when fifth of 14 at 7-2fav on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 16-1
13 Usuario Amigo (GB) (20)
(55.3) (8)
B g Oasis Dream - Unex Mona Lisa Jockey: Hector Crouch
Owner: The Gredley Family
Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket Form: 34252 BF Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
Placed in three of five starts. Beaten a neck by Run Boy Run when second of 6 at 10-3jt-fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the first time Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 20-1
14
Apiarist (IRE) (22)
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Samdaniya
Owner: Mr S. Ryan
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
8-10 (55.3) (18)
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Form: 41-5344 C
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Great Chieftain when fourth of 14 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 50-1
15 Sailthisshipalone (GB) (8)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Liberisque
Owner: Ontoawinner 8
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
8-10 (55.3) (10)
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Form: 62-6465
Breeder: Andrew Bengough & Partners
A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Bennetot when fifth of 13 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 87 (-1)
16
Tokenomics (FR) (29)
B g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Danni Samuel (IRE)
Owner: MRC International
Trainer: David Marnane, Ireland
(6)
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Form: 546311
Breeder: Mr John Kilpatrick
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good - yielding ground and on the all-weather A winner at 9-2 at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good - yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Shamsuddin by a head. Official BHA Rating
17 Zain Blue (IRE) (13)
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Affability (IRE)
Owner: Mr Asaad Al Banwan
Trainer: John Butler, Newmarket
A. Stroud and J. Hanly
A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Third of 6 behind Mount Teide beaten 3 1/2l at 7-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 84
18 Madame de Sevigne (IRE) (30)
B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Maroubra (FR)
Owner: Graham & Lynn Knight
Trainer: Robert Eddery, Newmarket
A winner at 9-2 at Leicester over 7f (good to firm) on her
19 Candonomore (FR) (8)
B c Almanzor (FR) - Tikitiki (FR)
Owner: Times of Wigan
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Luke Morris
(16)
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Finished 6l behind Great Acclaim when sixth of 9 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Runs from 2lb out of handicap Official BHA Rating 77 (-3)
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 19 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA)
Visor worn first time by No 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 19 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.
STEWARDS NOTE
GOLDEN MIND: Following its run on 1/8/2023 it was reported that the horse hung both ways PROBABLE S.P.’S
6-1 Midnight Gun (GB), 17-2 Mount Teide (IRE), Native Warrior (GB), 12-1 Dosman (GB), 14-1 Crown Estate (GB), 16-1 Blue Prince (IRE), Ebt’s Guard (GB), Paborus (GB), Treasure Time (GB), 20-1 Volterra (IRE), Usuario Amigo (GB), Tokenomics (FR), 33-1 Golden Mind (IRE), Zain Blue (IRE), Madame de Sevigne (IRE), 50-1 Apiarist (IRE), 66-1 Indian Run (IRE), Sailthisshipalone (GB), Candonomore (FR)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st £51540
2nd £24170
3rd £12090 4th £6040 TIME DISTANCES
SEVENTH 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 Betting and Gaming.
Sky Bet have generously given £200 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £200 to the groom responsible for the winning horse
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Today’s Race Conditions
FIRST RACE 1.50 - The Sky Bet Stakes (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap)
(CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £61848 to the winning horse The second to receive £29004, the third £14508, the fourth £7248, the fifth £3624 and the sixth £1812. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 105 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 105 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote.co.uk for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 27 entries at £600 - Closed August 17th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £48756; Second £24384; Third £12192; Fourth £6096; Fifth £3048; Sixth £1524 Penalty Value: £61848 Weights raised 9lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS For race details see page 37.
SECOND RACE 2.25 - The Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup (Class 1) (Group 2) (British Champions Series) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £141775 to the winning horse The second to receive £53750, the third £26900, the fourth £13400, the fifth £6725 and the sixth £3375. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 9th and pay £875 stake, Scratch by noon, July 30th or pay £1000, Confirm by noon, August 17th and pay £625, Supplementary Entry by noon, August 17th and pay £20000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 7lb; fillies 8st 4lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st 2lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb WEATHERBYS HAMILTON has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote.co.uk for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WEATHERBYS HAMILTON. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: The two mile start is in the home straight. 26 entries, 3 at £875, 14 at £1875, 9 at £2500 - Closed July 9th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £111400; Second £45725; Third £22875; Fourth £11425; Fifth £5725; Sixth £2850 Penalty Value: £141775 A SS For race details see page 47
THIRD RACE 3.00 - The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £141775 to the winning horse The second to receive £53750, the third £26900, the fourth £13400, the fifth £6725 and the sixth £3375. for two yrs old colts and geldings only Enter by noon, July 9th and pay £875 stake, Scratch by noon, July 30th or pay £1000, Confirm by noon, August 17th and pay £625, Supplementary Entry by noon, August 17th and pay £20000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 3lb AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday August 21st and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday August 21st. The winning owner of the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes will be invited by The Anciente Fraternite of York Gimcracks to speak at the 253rd Gimcrack Dinner on Tuesday December 10th, 2024, at York Racecourse This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote.co.uk for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 55 entries, 16 at £875, 26 at £1875, 13 at £2500 - Closed July 9th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £111400; Second £45725; Third £22875; Fourth £11425; Fifth £5725; Sixth £2850 Penalty Value: £141775 A SS For race details see page 55
FOURTH RACE 3.35 - The Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £283550 to the winning horse The second to receive £107500, the third £53800, the fourth £26800, the fifth £13450 and the sixth £6750 for two yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 25th and pay £2175 stake, Scratch by noon, July 30th or pay £2500, Confirm by noon, August 17th and pay £1575, Supplementary Entry by noon, August 17th and pay £40000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Weights: 2-y-o colts and geldings 8st 3lb; fillies 8st 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 11lb; fillies 9st 8lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 13lb; fillies 9st 10lb NOTE: In the event that a two-year-old filly is declared for this race, all weights will be raised by 2lb at the 48-Hour Declaration Stage NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher Horses which have not run will not be eligible COOLMORE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday August 21st and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday August 21st. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of COOLMORE. The sponsorship payment of £1000 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code The Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes is part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Race Programme for 2024 See Breeders’ Cup website for details. This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote.co.uk for more information. 30 entries, 7 at £2175, 8 at £4675, 15 at £6250 - Closed June 25th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £222800; Second £91450; Third £45750; Fourth £22850; Fifth £11450; Sixth £5700 Penalty Value: £283550 A SS For race details see page 69.
FIFTH RACE 4.10 - The Assured Data Protection EBF Fillies’ Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb ASSURED DATA PROTECTION has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have also kindly contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race The European Breeders’ Fund support 146 Flat races each year across Yorkshire; boosting prize money by over £450000 Each year, the British EBF contributes up to £2million to Flat and National Hunt racing nationwide This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote.co.uk for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 26 entries at £500. - Closed August 17th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270 Penalty Value: £51540 SS For race details see page 77.
SIXTH RACE 4.45 - The British Stallion Studs EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes (Class 2) (GBB Race) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND 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 £20000 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 This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote.co.uk for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £4000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 28 entries at £500 - Closed August 17th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270 Penalty Value: £51540 A SS For race details see page 83.
SEVENTH RACE 5.20 - The Sky Bet Mile Stakes (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for three yrs old only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 21st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 6lb SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote.co.uk for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 30 entries at £500. - Closed August 17th, 2024
Owners Prize Money Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270
Penalty Value: £51540 SS For race details see page 89
The Small Print
An A-Z of information for racegoers
Abandoned Racing
In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges and tickets purchased will only be paid in the following circumstances.
a) before the first race - 100% refund.
b) before the completion of three races - 50% refund. c) therafter - no refund applies. Refunds cannot be made on racedays. To obtain a refund, racegoers who purchased their admission on the day should send the ticket they were given on entrance with their full name and address to: York Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX within 30 days. Racegoers who booked in advance direct with the track and so paid by card will receive an automatic refund. A similar process will apply for those who paid in advance by cheque. Please visit the racecourse website www.yorkracecourse.co.uk for more information.
Alcohol And Public Order
The Racecourse takes its responsibilities under Licensing Laws very seriously and puts in place training and measures to exceed these obligations. Racegoers are urged to drink responsibly. Alcohol cannot be brought into the stands side enclosures. York Racecourse reserves the right to expel any person found to be drunk or behaving in a disorderly manner.
The “Challenge 25” initiative will be in operation to ensure that only those aged 18 and over are served with alcohol. Thank you for your support of this obligation.
Cameras
Please feel free to take a souvenir photo of your day. However we would remind you that the preparation and performance of the sport must be ensured, so please note:-
1. Kindly refrain from flash photography.
2. Avoid taking photos in restricted areas used by the sporting professionals i.e. Saddling Boxes, Stables, Unsaddling Boxes & Weighing Room.
3. Respect the privacy of others.
Cigarettes and e-cigarettes
The current smoking legislation regarding smoking in public places applies at the racecourse. The use of e-cigarettes is permitted, however they will be treated the same as tobacco products.
Common Courtesy/Entry Conditions
All persons visiting York Racecourse are admitted subject to Racecourse Regulations and the Rules of Racing. The Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or remove from the racecourse any person refusing to comply with the Rules and Regulations or whose presence is a source of danger or annoyance to others. A full set of entry rules can be viewed at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk.
Dogs
Racegoers are requested to leave their pets including all dogs at home. Guide and Assistance dogs are welcome.
First Aid
There are first aid posts in the Edwardian Weighing Room, other such buildings have been designated as isolation rooms, should they be required.
Dress Standards
Most racegoers like to make racing at York a special occasion and choose to dress accordingly. Gentlemen (and those identifying as such) in the County Stand are required to wear a jacket, collared shirt and tie. It has always been the case that shorts and t-shirts have been welcome in Grandstand and Paddock. All racegoers are reminded that the removal of shirts is not encouraged and that basic decency and not causing offence to fellow racegoers by clothing choices, is required. York Racecourse reserves the right to refuse or, to require anyone to leave who does not observe the above code.
Drugs
A zero tolerance policy on drug abuse is in force, be warned, North Yorkshire Police and our own team are watching with some canine help, sniffing.
Litter
Racegoers are requested to place all litter in the receptacles provided. If you do not need your racecard please place it in a bin as you leave the racecourse.
Noise
So that the horses have the best chance to perform and so your fellow racegoers have the opportunity to enjoy them please do not cause any distractions; the waving of flags or banners, use of radios or making of sudden noises are examples of things to avoid. Racegoers are reminded of Public Health England advice that shouting increases the risk of the spread of diseases, so to consider wearing your face covering when part of a cheering crowd.
Parade Ring
For safety reasons children under the age of twelve are not permitted into the Parade Ring or Unsaddling Enclosure.
Photo Finishes And Stewards’ Enquiries/Objections
In any race where Photo Finish has been called by the Judge, this information will be displayed on the Giant Screen. An announcement will also be broadcast. Race Results and Photographs will also be displayed on the York Racecourse television monitors.
Radios and Mobile Telephones
The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse.
Track Safety
For your own safety and the welfare of the horses, jockeys and stable staff please keep off the track. Anyone trespassing on the track: Will be liable to arrest and prosecution Will be ejected immediately Will be banned from all future York race meetings May face a nationwide racecourse ban.
Knavesmire Notes
Keep a note of any horses that catch your eye 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 final day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival featuring the Ebor itself.
Please use the toilets on exit or as provided on the walking route to the city.
