A very warm welcome to the final day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival 2023, featuring the most famous race of our season – the Sky Bet Ebor. This year’s renewal offers a purse of £500,000 making it Britain’s richest flat handicap, so no surprise that it has attracted a very high calibre field – have fun picking out the winner! Ahead of the Sky Bet Ebor we will welcome the riders in this historic race to the parade ring – do come and cheer them down the steps.
It has been a week to savour so far, with both City of Troy and Content putting on impressive displays in landing the Juddmonte International and Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks, for team Coolmore. Add in Bradsell flying home in the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe and it has already been a memorable few days
As the Sky Bet Ebor is a handicap, in theory the field of 21 contenders are evenly matched given their allocated weights, but you have to go back to 1930 when Coaster and Gentleman’s Relish posted a dead heat, for the last time one horse failed to come out of the pack. Irish eyes have been smiling a lot in this race over the last decade with a 50% strike rate, so trainer Willie Mullins hoping that Hipop De Loire will follow the success of Absurde last year The last Yorkshire handler to take the prize was Brian Ellison courtesy of Moyenne Corniche, more than a decade on will Onesmoothoperator complete a famous northern handicap double by adding the Sky Bet Ebor to his Northumberland Plate success?
Leeds based Sky Bet are our headline partners and share a vision for this Ebor Festival, we are delighted that the City of York which is of one of 13 races to carry their support, is prospering. The prize money of £500,000 means a Group One level of reward making for a classy field, headed by Kinross the defending champion, who is already a Group One winner for Ralph Beckett.
We are delighted to welcome the 22 Ebor Community Sweepstake finalists to York as set out on pages [64-66] of the racecard. These good causes have been nominated by members of their community, shortlisted from a large field and each are assigned a runner in the Sky Bet Ebor. The one connected to the winning horse will win £20,000 for their organisation, with all contenders earning a £1,000 donation. Wherever they finish, we hope they thoroughly enjoy their Ebor day and we offer our thanks and admiration.
We have some top class racing today, made possible by both your support and the backing of our partners and sponsors.
Watch the RAF skydive team arrive in style at 1.05pm, visit Goldream the retired racehorse in Clocktower Enclosure, 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 on 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
12noon Tour of the Weighing Room Weighing Room & Equine facilities (Stands side only) Entrance
12.30am Punters Panel Winners Enclosure
1pm Official Opening of the Bustardthorpe End Bustardthorpe Development, by Her Majesty The Queen
1:20pm RAF Falcons Display Look to the skies over the Knavesmire
3:25pm Jockey Walk In For Sky Bet Ebor Weighing Room Steps
After Racing Monotones Melrose Stage
All Day Events Location
Tours to the start 30 minutes before each race
See Notice on (Stands side only) Thatched Hut
Shepherd Group Brass Band County Stand Garden Monotones Churchill Tyres Lawn Stage
Ascot Gallery/Darcy & Wolf Jewellery Gimcrack Stand Portico
Test Match Cricket England vs Sri Lanka Selected Televisions Stand Side
360° Selfies Stage by Melrose Stand
New Beginnings - Meet a real racehorse Clocktower Enclosure
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 Strensall Stakes (Group 3) - 1m 1f
Pages 31-33
Sky Bet
Second Race - 2.25pm
The Sky Bet Melrose Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - 1m 6f
Pages 43-46
Sky Bet
Third Race - 3.00pm
The Sky Bet City of York Stakes (Group 2) - 7f
Pages 55-57
Sky Bet
Fourth Race - 3.35pm
The Sky Bet Ebor (Heritage Handicap) - 1m 6f
Pages 69-73
Sky Bet
Fifth Race - 4.10pm
The Sky Bet Constantine Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - 6f
Pages 77-80
The Family of Julia Graves
Sixth Race - 4.45pm
The Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Listed Race) - 5f
Pages 83-86
Sky Bet
Seventh Race - 5.20pm
The Sky Bet Finale (Handicap) - 1m 2f
Pages 89-92
THE FAMILY OF JULIA GRAVES
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 210 runners, 17%) runs DRAMATIC STAR (2.25), LAKE FOREST (3.00), NAQEEB (3.35), ELMONJED (4.10).
R FAHEY (30 wins from 435 runners, 7%) runs DARE TO HOPE and STRIKE RED and ADMIRAL D (4.10), HAVE SECRET (5.20).
D O’MEARA (26 wins from 382 runners, 7%) runs EPIC POET and IRON LION (3.35), SUMMERGHAND (4.10).
Trainers In Form
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
AIDAN O’BRIEN (17 wins from 42 runners, 40%) runs THE EQUATOR (2.25), QUEENSTOWN (3.35).
W HAGGAS (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runners listed above.
R FAHEY (9 wins from 59 runners, 15%) runners listed above.
Top Course Jockeys
LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2019-2024) WITH RIDES:
DANIEL TUDHOPE (32 wins from 277 rides, 12%) rides FLIGHT PLAN (1.50), REACHING HIGH (2.25), EPIC POET (3.35), HARRY THREE (4.10), BEAUTY QUEEN (4.45).
TOM MARQUAND (30 wins from 194 rides, 15%) rides ROYAL DUBAI (1.50), DRAMATIC STAR (2.25), LAKE FOREST (3.00), CRYSTAL DELIGHT (3.35), ELMONJED (4.10), ARDENNES (4.45).
JIM CROWLEY (17 wins from 99 rides, 17%) rides ALYANAABI (1.50), TOO BOSSY FOR US (2.25), NAQEEB (3.35), JEHANGEER (4.10), BINADHAM (4.45).
Jockeys In Form
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
OISIN MURPHY (12 wins from 52 rides, 23%) rides SEE THE FIRE (1.50), WILD WAVES (2.25), SHOULDVEBEENARING (3.00), RELENTLESS VOYAGER (3.35), SUMMERGHAND (4.10), TROPICAL STORM (4.45), TEUMESSIAS FOX (5.20).
ROSSA RYAN (10 wins from 47 rides, 21%) rides TASK FORCE (1.50), TABLETALK (2.25), KINROSS (3.00), IRON LION (3.35), BILLYJOH (4.10), MR LIGHTSIDE (4.45), PARADIAS (5.20).
CALLUM SHEPHERD (8 wins from 46 rides, 17%) rides PHANTOM FLIGHT (1.50), CHAMPAGNE PRINCE (2.25), ALFRED BOUCHER (3.35), DUAL IDENTITY (5.20).
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd August.
Visit our gallery exhibition today by the Gimcrack Stand entrance
BRIDGET GUERIN (CHAIRMAN) NICHOLAS WRIGLEY THE LORD GRIMTHORPE WILLIAM BETHELL CHRISTOPHER DENNY NICK CHEYNE ED WRIGLEY
MEET THE YORK MANAGEMENT TEAM YORK RACE COMMITTEE
WILLIAM DERBY Chief Executive & Clerk of the Course
01904 683932 rachel.wigby@yorkracecourse.co.uk
GAVIN PATTISON Facilities Manager
01904 620911 gavin.pattison@yorkracecourse.co.uk
ANTHEA LEIGH Racing Manager & Raceday Clerk of the Course
01904 620911 anthea.leigh@yorkracecourse.co.uk
MAITI STIRLING Marketing Manager & Press Liaison
01904 620911 Maiti.Stirling@yorkracecourse.co.uk
OFFICIALS
Stewards
NICK JOHNSON Hospitality Box Manager
01904 683933 nick.johnson@yorkracecourse.co.uk
AMY SWALES Head of Digital & Community
01904 620911 Amy.Swales@yorkracecourse.co.uk
PHIL ATKINSON Head Of Operations
01904 620911 enquiries@yorkracecourse.co.uk
ADRIAN KAY Head Groundsman
01904 620911 adrian.kay@yorkracecourse.co.uk
SHAUN PARKER (Chief Steward)
ROSIE PEARSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
DANIEL ANDREWS
BETH DOWSWELL
ALI GALLIERS-PRATT
LOUISE MOORE
ADRIAN SHARPE Starters
STUART TURNER
RYAN COLLEY Judge
DI CLARK Clerks of the Scales
WAYNE BURNELL & CLAUDIA MARELLI Commentator
STEWART MACHIN Veterinary Officers
MARK COLLINS
DAVID GREEN
COLIN ROBERTS
ALICE BROWN
KEVIN PINNINGTON Food & Beverage Director
01904 638971 kevin.pinnington@yorkracecouse.co.uk
JAMES BRENNAN Head of Marketing & Sponsorship
01904 620911 james.brennan@yorkracecourse.co.uk
CHRIS WARD Head of Finance
01904 683939 chris.ward@yorkracecourse.co.uk
LOUISE DALY Commercial Manager Hospitality & Banqueting
A symbol here denotes the horse holds an entry on British Champions Day, Saturday 19th October
Barons Selection
1 ABSURDE (FR) (67) 5
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Incroyable (AUS)
Owner: H. O. S Syndicate
Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
9-7 (60.3) (24)
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Form: 2/3120-2
Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere
Successful twice at 1m 2f on good and soft ground; has also won a hurdle Beaten 8l by Vauban when second of 16 at 5-1 on his latest Flat outing at Ascot over 1m 6f (good) in June. A leading contender on the back of that effort with Frankie Dettori on board again.
Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 15-2
Probable SP
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
previous performances /=new season
-=new year
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part usually in three races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
Racing Post Standard Times
is an independent assessment based on how long it should take a 90-rated horse to win on Good To Firm ground at York Race tactics, rail movements, and wind direction are amongst the many factors to also affect the time for each specific race.
Non-runner
Ground - The Trainer states the ground is not suitable for this horse, the official going has changed since the time of declaration.
Vet - The Trainer states the horse is subject to a Veterinary Certificate. Self Certificate - The trainer has advised the authorities that the horse is not able to race today.
You may
P RLEZ-VOUS
R CING?
ESSENTIAL RACING PHRASES FOR THE BEGINNER
It could be easy to be put off by the weird and wonderful words and phrases banded around the racecourse, but in fact, its all part of the fun.
Like a tourist in a foreign country, the novice racegoer soon picks up enough of the language to get by, and then rapidly becomes fluent.
The following terms will provide any newcomer, keen to enhance their language skills, with just enough of the jargon to sound like a ‘local’:
RACING SPEAK
ENGLISH
ALLOWANCE: The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience.
AMATEUR: (Rider) on racecards, their names are usually prefixed by Mr, Mrs, etc. To indicate their amateur licence holder status.
ANTE-POST:
Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place.
APPRENTICE: Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.
BACKWARD: Young horse which needs time to mature.
CLERK OF THE COURSE:...Official in charge of running the racing programme, at York it is Anthea Leigh.
CLERK OF THE SCALES:....Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation, Claudia Marelli & 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. Breege in our third race today.
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).
3.35 Burdett Road .................................Silvestre De Sousa
SIR MARK PRESCOTT
3.35 Sea King Luke Morris
JOHN & SEAN QUINN
3.00 Breege Colin Keane
LUCINDA RUSSELL
5.20 Chichester Joe Fanning
JOHN RYAN
4.45 La Bellota (IRE) ................................Darragh Keenan
KEVIN RYAN
3.35 Forza Orta (IRE) Cam Hardie
4.10 Jehangeer (IRE) Jim Crowley
4.45 Beauty Queen (IRE) Daniel Tudhope
5.20 Marhaba The Champ Robert Havlin
GEORGE SCOTT
1.50 Phantom Flight Callum Shepherd
RICHARD SPENCER
4.10 Two Tribes........................................Silvestre De Sousa
4.45 The Man (IRE) Robert Havlin
SIR MICHAEL STOUTE
2.25 Reaching High (IRE) Daniel Tudhope
NIGEL TINKLER
5.20 Theme Park .................................... Faye McManoman
ROGER VARIAN
1.50 Enfjaar (IRE) Jack Mitchell
EDWALKER
4.45 Ardennes (IRE) Tom Marquand
ARCHIE WATSON
4.10 Albasheer (IRE) Luke Morris
4.10 Rhythm N Hooves Laura Coughlan
4.45 Vingegaard (IRE) Luke Morris
IAN WILLIAMS
3.35 Alfred Boucher Callum Shepherd
3.35 Oneforthegutter Joe Fanning
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.
Please join us for the Official Opening by Her Majesty The Queen 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
SAY THE TRAINER
Can you name the trainer from the images below? If you need a clue, they have all won a Sky Bet Ebor in the last 10 years...
Can you work out the missing information from the 2022 Sky Bet Ebor? (Clue: number 14 was trained in Ireland at the time and finished third)
As the football season returns, can you name the UK Racecourses who share there name with an FA Cup winning team? (Clue: Aintree United never won a cup, both track & team need to share the name)
Can you name the racecourse from the picture?
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
YESTERDAYS RACING CTION
THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON
LONSDALE CUP (GROUP 2)
A fascinating field of nine contested our first Group race of the day, with eventual winner Vauban positioned in midfield.
The well fancied pair of Point Lonsdale and Gregory were sent up to contest the lead, with the Wathnan runner taking them along in the early stages.
The seasons leading jockey Ryan Moore sat second on the Ballydoyle runner, while York regular Quickthorn made up the placings in third. The pace looked to be an honest one as they made their way down the back straight, with James Doyle still leading the way as they turned for home.
The Clarehaven colt still looked to be full of running but couldn’t hold off his rivals as they began to mount their challenges around him. Point Lonsdale emerged as the obvious threat but was unable to mount a sustained effort and drifted back through the field.
The eye was drawn to Night Sparkle and Vauban, who travelled up powerfully to begin their effort.
William Buick looked supremely confident on the Rich Ricci runner and moved effortlessly into the lead.
It looked to be as though the question would be how far he would win by but Al Nayyir and Luke Morris had other ideas, flying home to try and reel in the leader.
They got to within a neck for trainer Tom Clover but would lose out to the classy Vauban. Another trip down under could well be on the cards, with Sky Bet going 10-1 for the race that stops the nation.
THE COOLMORE WOOTTON BASSETT NUNTHORPE (GROUP 1)
Archie Watson’s star Bradsell produced a breath taking performance as he romped home in yesterdays Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe.
Czech Republic raider Ponntos produced his customary early speed down the far side to move into a narrow lead over his rivals. He was stalked by eventual winner Bradsell, while the remainder of the field fanned out across the track.
Oisin Murphy had Asfoora positioned in around midfield, no doubt hoping he would be able to use the Australian mares’ speed to good effect once more, after already winning a British Group One earlier this season.
As they came thundering down to the halfway point, it was Hollie Doyle who had a minor lead over her rivals on the Victorious Racing four-year-old. The pair only extended their lead as they entered into the final furlong, with Starlust and Believing picking up the chase in behind.
Approaching the winning post, Bradsell began to tire after such an exhilarating turn of foot but was always doing enough to hold off the fast finishing Ryan Moore and Believing, who themselves narrowly piped Starlust and Rossa Ryan to second spot.
It was another excellent renewal of the race, with the York maiden winner, now a York Group One winner, now potentially being aimed at the Flying Five, who knows, he may even take up his ‘win and you’re in’ ticket to the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, both of which now lie on the horizon.
Runners & Riders
1st Race 1.50
The Sky Bet Strensall Stakes
(Group 3)
One Mile About One Furlong (1,800 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 1m 1f
Race Type: Group Three
Prize Money: £170,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Inside Rail
The last day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival starts with a race that is part of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, Listed, Group 3 (like this one), Group 2 and Group 1.
This race is open to 3yo+ horses and is over a trip of nine furlongs.
Check out the punters panel at 1pm for some tips (or someone to blame.)
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: SPIRIT DANCER
Trainer: Richard Fahey
Jockey: Oisin Orr
Age/Weight: 6-9-7
Runners: 6 SP: 6/1
Took his form up a notch this time 12 months ago when landing this contest. By winning he improved on his already excellent record at the track, confirming his place in top end company.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 48.50s Course Record: 1m 46.61s by Scottish (20-Aug-16)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): K R Burke (24 wins from 224 runners, 11%) runs FLIGHT PLAN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Beckett (8 wins from 40 runners, 20%) runs TASK FORCE
Longest Traveller: TASK FORCE trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd August
KNAVESMIRE TIP
SEE THE FIRE holds an outstanding chance of making the most of her allowances and a first Group success could be imminent for the daughter of Sea The Stars. Runner-up in a highly-competitive edition of the Nassau at Goodwood last time, the selection should have no issues with dropping back a furlong and she can go one better. Fellow three-year-old Alyanaabi also has a live chance on these terms, although Enfjaar adds significant firepower given he won the John Smith’s Cup in fine style here last month.
1st Race 1.50
The Sky Bet Strensall Stakes
No Horse
1
Checkandchallenge (GB) (50)
B or Br g Fast Company (IRE) - Likeable
Owner: Mr A. Hetherton
Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket
Distance: 1m 1f
Race Type: Group Three
Prize Money: £170,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Inside Rail
Age st-lb (kgs) Draw
5 9-7 (60.3) (2)
Form: 41-5065
Breeder: Meon Valley Stud
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Al Mubhir when fifth of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m 2f (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 50-1
2
Enfjaar (IRE) (25)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Tesoro (IRE)
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket
4 9-7 (60.3) (7)
Form: 006-112 C BF
Breeder: James Wigan
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Take Heart when second of 17 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month. Has won at York and Chelmsford City this season. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 6-1
3
Flight Plan (GB) (27)
B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Romp
Owner: Clipper
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
4 9-7 (60.3) (1)
Form: 31-0504
Breeder: Miss K. J. Keir
Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Point Lynas when fourth of 7 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 25-1
4 Haunted Dream (IRE) (22)
Gr g Oasis Dream - Red Halo (IRE)
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani
5 9-7 (60.3) (5)
Form: 524201 D
Breeder: High Rollers
Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 18-5 at Goodwood over 1m 1f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Cairo by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 16-1
5 Phantom Flight (GB) (21)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Qushchi
Owner: Victorious Racing
Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket
5 9-7 (60.3) (4)
Form: 3425-13 C
Breeder: St Albans Bloodstock LLP
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 5 behind Al Aasy beaten 1 1/4l at 5-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Coral Glorious Stakes at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 12-1
6
Royal Dubai (FR) (42)
B c Seahenge (USA) - Sand Rose (FR)
Owner: Mr Saeed Sultan Al Rahoomi
Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket
4 9-7 (60.3) (6)
Form: 215124 D
Breeder: Agricola GEM SRL & Agricola La Pluma
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 1l behind Quddwah when fourth of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Summer Mile Stakes at Ascot over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 20-1
7
Alyanaabi (IRE) (35)
B c Too Darn Hot - Alyamaama (USA)
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn
3 9-0 (57.2) (9)
Form: 412-554 BF
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Phantom Flight when fourth of 5 at 6-5fav on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 13-8
8 Task Force (GB) (22) 3 9-0 (57.2) (3)
B c Frankel - Special Duty
Owner: Juddmonte
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Form: 112-003
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Third of 9 behind Lead Artist beaten 1 1/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes at Goodwood over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 8-1
Silvestre De Sousa Fearghal Davis
Jack Mitchell Tony Nelson
Daniel Tudhope Mark Simms
James Doyle Craig Latimer
Callum Shepherd Maizie Spencer
Tom Marquand Stablehand
Jim Crowley David Mooney
Rossa Ryan Eric Ngwane
9 See The Fire (GB) (23) 3 8-11 (55.8) (8)
Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Arabian Queen (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. C. Smith
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Form: 23-0542
Breeder: Littleton Stud
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten a neck by Opera Singer when second of 9 at 16-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Qatar Nassau Stakes at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 9-4
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9............................................................................................(EXACTA)
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 2, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1. STEWARDS NOTE
FLIGHT PLAN: Following its run on 28/7/2024 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.
PROBABLE S.P.’S
13-8 Alyanaabi (IRE), 9-4 See The Fire (GB), 6-1 Enfjaar (IRE), 8-1 Task Force (GB), 12-1 Phantom Flight (GB), 16-1 Haunted Dream (IRE), 20-1 Royal Dubai (FR), 25-1 Flight Plan (GB), 50-1 Checkandchallenge (GB)
1. Checkandchallenge holds an entry in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (sponsored by QIPCO) on Saturday 19th October, for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 14th October for a stake of £70,000
9. See The Fire holds an entry in the QIPCO 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
FIRST RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Jo Prosser, Director of Technology Flutter UKI & Annie Haigh, Director of People Partnering Flutter UKI. 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
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 the leading jockey on five winners.
Oisin Murphy Shannon James
Ray Gilpin (1942-2015)
JOCKEYGYM &SIGNINGS
12:45PM
2.05
The William Hill Prestige Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3)
About Seven Furlongs (Abt 7F) (1,400 metres)
1 Alice Fairfax (GB) (28)
Distance: 7f
Race Type: Group Three Prize Money: £80000 Age: 2yo
(kgs)
(6)
B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Subaana (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Jockey: Tom Eaves
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
416
Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Foaled 15 Feb. A winner at 6f on good to soft ground. Finished 3l behind Simmering when sixth of 8 at 9-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 18-1
2 Anshoda (IRE) (30)
B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Silk Fan (IRE) (Unfuwain (USA))
Owner: Team Valor LLC & Gary Barber
Trainer: David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Billy Loughnane
Foaled 4 Mar Half-sister to Fanrouge, won five times at 5f and 6f A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Celestial Orbit when second of 10 at 66-1 on her latest outing at Sandown over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 9-1
3 Biniorella Bay (GB) (27)
Ch f New Bay - Elmetto (Helmet (AUS))
Kieran Shoemark Owner: HPB Racing - Hilguy Trainer: Tom Clover, Newmarket
Meon Valley Stud
Foaled 3 Feb. A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 2l behind Angeal when fourth of 6 at 13-2 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Prix Six Perfections at Deauville over 7f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 91
4 Duty First (GB) (12)
B f Showcasing - Dream Dana (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA)) Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Owner: Victorious Racing Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
41 D
Plantation Stud
Foaled 17 Mar Full sister to Operatic, won twice at 5f and 6f Won on her latest outing when 10-11fav at Ayr over 7f (good) earlier this month, beating Shining Pearl by 2 3/4l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 20-1
5 Formal (GB) (30)
B f Dubawi (IRE) - Veracious (Frankel)
Owner: Cheveley Park Stud
Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket
(1)
Jockey: Non Runner
Form: 1 D Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited NON RUNNER
6 Merrily (USA) (31) 9-2 (58.1) (10)
B f No Nay Never (USA) - Caponata (USA) (Selkirk (USA))
Owner: Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Jockey: Declan McDonogh
Form: 414 Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud
Foaled 28 Mar A winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 2l behind Miss Lamai when fourth of 10 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (yielding) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 11-2
7 Miss Fascinator (IRE) (7) 9-2 (58.1) (4)
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Hat (USA) (Hat Trick (JPN))
Owner: Newsells Park Stud-Ardiles/Brazil/Hoddle
Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket
Jockey: Harry Davies
Form: 25161 D
Breeder: Stephen Sullivan
Foaled 13 Mar. Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground. Won on her latest outing when 9-4fav at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month, beating Silver Ghost by 2 3/4l. Has also won at Ascot this season. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 11-1
8 Royalty Bay (IRE) (27)
B f Kodiac - Dubai Rainbow (IRE) (Tamayuz)
Owner: Eco-Power Racing
Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton
(58.1) (2)
Jockey: Jason Hart
Form: 1612
Breeder: Luke & Adam Morgan
Foaled 4 Apr Successful twice at 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten a short head by Angeal when second of 6 at 9-2 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Prix Six Perfections at Deauville over 7f (soft) last month. Has won at York and Ripon this season. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 5-1
9 Ryka (IRE) (29) 9-2 (58.1) (5)
Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Tulip Fields (Golden Horn)
Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Form: 1 D Breeder: Lynchbages,Camaspark Stud&Summerhill B/S
Foaled 23 Feb. Dam won three times at 1m 2f and 1m 4f A winner at 10-3 at Thirsk over 7f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Blessed Star by a neck. Official BHA Rating - SP: 25-1
10 Tabiti (GB) (14) 9-2 (58.1) (8)
B f Kingman - Lilyfire (USA) (First Defence (USA))
Owner: Juddmonte
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Foaled 26 Mar Half-sister to Dalvey, won four times between 1m and 2m. Won on her latest outing when 9-5fav at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Zanzoun by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 11-4
11 Troia (GB) (36) 9-2 (58.1) (3)
B f Kingman - Umniyah (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
Owner: Fittocks Stud & Andrew Bengough
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
Jockey: Kevin Stott
Form: 1
Breeder: Fittocks Stud & Andrew Bengough
Foaled 29 Apr Half-sister to Dark Desire, won at 7f A winner at 10-3 at Newbury over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Montrachet Girl by 1l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 11-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11...........................................................................................(EXACTA)
PROBABLE S.P.’S
11-4 Tabiti (GB), 5-1 Royalty Bay (IRE), 11-2 Merrily (USA), 9-1 Anshoda (IRE), Biniorella Bay (GB), 11-1 Miss Fascinator (IRE), Troia (GB), 18-1 Alice Fairfax (GB), 20-1 Duty First (GB), 25-1 Ryka (IRE)
RESULT
& PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st £45368 2nd £17200 3rd £8608 4th £4288 TIME DISTANCES
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2nd Race 2.25
The Sky Bet Melrose Stakes
(Heritage Handicap)
One Mile About Six Furlongs (2,800 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 1m 6f
Race Type: Heritage
Prize Money: £170,000
Age: 3
Stalls: Inside Rail
A competitive heritage handicap for 3yo horses, run over a mile and three quarters.
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 horse considered by the handicapper as the best, on past performance, will carry the most weight; The Equator carries the top weight today.
Check out the Press Selections Board adjacent to the Winners Enclosure for some tips (or someone else to blame).
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: MIDDLE EARTH
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Age/Weight: 3-9-3
Runners: 13 SP: 9/2JF
Well supported prior to the race and made a good challenge down the standside rail before asserting close home to win nicely
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 56.60s
Course Record: 2m 51.89s by Tuning (19-Aug-98)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): W Haggas (35 wins from 210 runners, 17%) runs DRAMATIC STAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Aidan O’brien (17 wins from 42 runners, 40%) runs THE EQUATOR Fancy That: W Haggas won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs DRAMATIC STAR today. A Balding won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs TACTICIAN and WILD WAVES today. Longest Travellers: MO GHILLE MAR & GOING REMOTE trained by Mrs J Harrington & THE EQUATOR trained by A O’Brien, Ireland.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd August
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Dramatic Star and Too Bossy For Us are notable contenders for the shortlist. However, THE EQUATOR was a respectable fifth in the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot on his penultimate start and the son of Galileo didn’t get the rub of the green at Navan most recently He is a much more intriguing proposition with blinkers added this time and gets the vote as a result. Reaching High could prove to the main threat following his impressive win at Wolverhampton last time THE EQUATOR REACHING
The Sky Bet Melrose Stakes
1 The Equator (IRE) (42)
B c Galileo (IRE) - Quiet Reflection
Owner: Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
9-9 (61.2) (12)
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Form: 4-1452 BF
Breeder: Coolmore
A winner at 1m 2f on heavy ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Naval Force when second of 6 at evens fav on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 7-1
2
Imperial Sovereign (IRE) (66)
9-6 (59.9) (15)
B g Frankel - Imperial Charm Jockey: Sam James
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Form: 1-266
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Finished 9l behind Illinois when sixth of 11 at 28-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Queen’s Vase at Ascot over 1m 6f (good to firm) in June Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 14-1
3
Going Remote (IRE) (14)
B g Kodiac - Lumi (IRE)
Owner: Blessingndisguise Partnership
Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
(9)
Jockey: Colin Keane
Form: 221401
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 12-1 at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Champagne Prince by a neck. Has also won at Down Royal this season. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 12-1
4 Tabletalk (IRE) (29)
B c Camelot - Dillydallydo (IRE)
Owner: Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori
(58.5) (4)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Trainer: Tom Clover, Newmarket Form: 3-103 Breeder: Cottage Bloodstock
A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Mount Atlas beaten 2l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 20-1
5 Wild Waves (IRE) (49)
9-0 (57.2) (13)
Ch c Crystal Ocean - Guenea Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Owner: Jeremy & Germaine Hitchins
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Form: 44-5110
Breeder: Guenea Partnership
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Align The Stars at 10-3 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 6f (good) last month. Has won at Doncaster and Kempton this season. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 7-1
6
Spaceport
(IRE)
(30) 9-0 (57.2) (7)
Gr c U S Navy Flag (USA) - Moon Empress (FR)
Owner: Mr C. L. A. Edginton
Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Lewis Edmunds
3-01241 D Breeder: Roger O’Dwyer
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 13-2 at Sandown over 1m 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Cock And Bull by 2 1/2l. Has also won at Leicester this season. Official BHA
7 Reaching High (IRE) (23)
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Estimate (IRE)
Owner: HM The King & HM The Queen
Daniel Tudhope
Gr c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Fly The Flag
P. J. McDonald Owner: Denford Stud Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
9 Mo Ghille Mar (IRE) (39)
B f Zoffany (IRE) - First Love (IRE)
Owner: OTI Racing/Bronsan Racing
(56.2) (14)
Jockey: Oisin Orr
Breeder: Mr Andrew McNally
Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Form: 366101
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 5-1 at Killarney over 1m 3f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Star Kissed by 4l. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 25-1
10
Too Bossy For Us (IRE) (49)
B c Golden Horn - Above The Clouds (FR)
Owner: Quantum Leap Racing XII & Partner
8-11 (55.8) (6)
Jockey: Jim Crowley
Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket Form: 60-3132
Breeder: Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Align The Stars when second of 13 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 12-1
11
Dramatic Star (GB) (49)
B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Dramatic Queen (USA)
Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Form: 3210 BF
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
A winner at 1m 3f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 3-1fav behind Align The Stars when last of 13 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 6-1
12
Champagne Prince (GB) (14)
Gr or Ro c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Maid Up
Owner: Mr P. W. Harris
Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket
(10)
Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Form: 11-002
Breeder: Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd
Successful twice at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Going Remote when second of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 10-1
13
Master Builder (GB) (45)
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Laufeen (IRE)
Owner: Mr AJ Walls
Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough
(2)
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Form: 215
Breeder: Haras du Mont Dit Mont
A winner at 1m 2f on soft ground. Finished 9l behind Mutaawid when fifth of 13 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f last month. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 20-1
14
Sun God (GB) (22)
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Seaduced
Owner: Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib
Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
(52.6) (3)
Jockey: Luke Morris
541-245
Arbib Bloodstock Partnership
A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Assailant when fifth of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 3f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 20-1
15 Tryfan (GB) (28)
B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Rhagori
Owner: Artis 2
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
8-2 (51.7) (5)
Cam Hardie
Newsells Park Stud
A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Baltic when second of 7 at 2-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f last month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 25-1
16
Terrorise (GB) (35)
B g Territories (IRE) - Timely Words
Owner: Mr A Barnes & Mr M Hulin
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
(1)
Shay Farmer (7)
50-0154
The Pocock Family
A winner at 1m 2f on good to soft ground. Finished 5l behind Billiegee when fourth of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (good) last month. Runs from 6lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 74 SP: 50-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA)
Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No 2. STEWARDS NOTE
IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN: Following its run on 19/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was slow away and lost a shoe WILD WAVES: Following its run on 6/7/2024 it was reported that the horse slipped up badly DRAMATIC STAR: Following its run on 6/7/2024 it was reported that the horse slipped badly behind. PROBABLE S.P.’S
4-1 Tactician (GB), 6-1 Dramatic Star (GB), 7-1 The Equator (IRE), Wild Waves (IRE), 8-1 Reaching High (IRE), 10-1 Champagne Prince (GB), 12-1 Going Remote (IRE), Too Bossy For Us (IRE), 14-1 Imperial Sovereign (IRE), Spaceport (IRE), 20-1 Tabletalk (IRE), Master Builder (GB), Sun God (GB), 25-1 Mo Ghille Mar (IRE), Tryfan (GB), 50-1 Terrorise (GB)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st
1. The Equator & 5. Wild Waves hold an entry in the Betfred St Leger on Saturday 14th September for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 9th September for a stake of £50,000
1. The Equator holds an entry in the QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup on Saturday 19st October for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 14th October for a stake of £33,750.
SECOND RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Charlotte Booth, Chief Marketing Services Officer Flutter UKI & Davnet Reid, Marketing Director, Sky Betting & 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
‘Joint Favourites #4 by Rob Hefferan, acrylic on canvas, 97 cm x 61 cm
TOP JOCKEY AT YORK
Cool Hoof Luke delivered Oisin Murphy his second win of the week in the Group Two Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gimcrack, to move him three behind.
The William Hill Celebration Mile Stakes (Group 2)
About One Mile (Abt 8F) (1,600 metres)
Distance: 1m
Race Type: Group Two
Prize Money: £158500
1 Poker Face (IRE) (67) 5 9-7 (60.3) (4)
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Stars At Night (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Owner: Mr Edward J. Ware
Jockey: Harry Davies
Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Form: 112-20P D Breeder: Rockhart Trading Ltd
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather Pulled up when 20-1 in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) won by Charyn in June on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 116 SP: 11-1
2 Sonny Liston (IRE) (24) 5 9-7 (60.3) (2)
B g Lawman (FR) - Stars In Your Eyes (Galileo (IRE))
Owner: Chelsea Thoroughbreds - The Big Bear
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Hector Crouch
26-1265 D
Tally-Ho Stud
Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground. Finished 6l behind Notable Speech when last of 5 at 25-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 3-1
3 Royal Dress (IRE) (34) 4 9-4 (59.0) (1)
B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Wadaa (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Owner: Mr Saeed Manana
Trainer: James Tate, Newmarket Form: 00-1301 CD Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
She has won four times from 6f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy A winner at 16-1 in the Group 3 Al Shira’aa Racing Meadow Court Stakes at Curragh over 1m 1f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating American Sonja by 2 3/4l. Has also won at Goodwood this season. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 12-1
4 Ice Max (GB) (41)
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Cool Kitten (IRE) (One Cool Cat (USA))
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
3 9-1 (57.6) (5)
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Form: 15-1145 D Breeder: Mr Gordon Roddick
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 2l behind Caramelito when fifth of 7 at 10-3 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Messidor Stakes at Chantilly over 1m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Musselburgh and Bath this season. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 14-1
5 Lead Artist (GB) (22)
B c Dubawi (IRE) - Obligate (Frankel)
Owner: Juddmonte
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
3 9-1 (57.6) (3)
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
Form: 2131 CD
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Successful twice at 1m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 9-2 over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating King’s Gamble by 3/4l. Has also won at York this season. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 5-6
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5............................................................................................(EXACTA) Hood worn by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 2. STEWARDS NOTE
POKER FACE: Following its run on 18/6/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly SONNY LISTON: Following its run on 31/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. PROBABLE S.P.’S
5-6 Lead Artist (GB), 3-1 Sonny Liston (IRE), 11-1 Poker Face (IRE), 12-1 Royal Dress (IRE), 14-1 Ice Max (GB)
1. Poker Face 2. Sonny Liston, 4. Ice Max & 5. Lead Artist all hold an entry in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (sponsored by QIPCO) on Saturday 19th October, for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 14th October for a stake of £70,000
3. Royal Dress holds an entry in the QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares on Saturday 19th October, for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 14th October for a stake of £37,500
• Nine racecourses
• There are currently 87 yards training over 2,400 horses
• National Horseracing College
• Making for an industry worth over £300 million* to the county alone.
(according to an independent survey by the Sheffield Hallam University).
National Horseracing College Major Training Centres: Middleham, Malton & Hambleton
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Jockey: Tom Marquand
Trainer: William Haggas
FROM THE RIDER’S MOUTH
ROSSA RYAN
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The Sky Bet City Of York Stakes
Kinross - Winner Of Last Year’s Race
3rd Race 3.00
The Sky Bet City Of York Stakes (Group
2)
About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 7f
Race Type: Group Two
Prize Money: £500,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Farside
Again, part of the Pattern pyramid, this race has been elevated to Group 2 status (though it boasts Group One rewards); it is for 3yo+ over seven furlongs.
Weight allowances are in play for this race, see how Lake Forest as a three-year-old and the filly, Brege both benefit.
Look for C (has won at York) or D (has won over this distance) against the horse’s name; obviously, Kinross, as the defending champion carries both.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: KINROSS
Trainer: Ralph Beckett
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Age/Weight: 6-9-8
Runners: 11 SP: 9/4F
Kinross successfully defended his crown under another excellent ride delivered by Frankie Dettori. He was pushed out all the way to the line to hold Audience close home
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 22.90s
Course Record: 1m 21s by Shine So Bright (24-Aug-19)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): W Haggas (35 wins from 210 runners, 17%) runs LAKE FOREST Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs LAKE FOREST
Fancy That: A Balding won this race in 2014 and 2019 The stable runs FIVETHOUSANDTOONE today. R Beckett won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs KINROSS today.
Longest Traveller: KINROSS trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd August
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Lockinge winner AUDIENCE was too good for Art Power (runner-up) and Kinross (third) when triumphant in the Lennox at Goodwood last month and, with this course likely to play to his strengths, the son of Iffraaj can further enhance his portfolio of Group-race wins. The only three-year-old in the field, Lake Forest, who was runner-up in the Commonwealth Cup, is the young pretender on the scene and might provide the sternest test for the selection with the longer trip a possible source of improvement.
AUDIENCE
LAKE FOREST
3rd Race 3.00
The Sky Bet City Of York Stakes
Distance: 7f
Race Type: Group Two
Prize Money: £500,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Farside No Horse
1 Art Power (IRE) (25)
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Evening Time (IRE)
Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Age st-lb (kgs) Draw
7 9-8 (60.8) (7)
Form: 054042 C
Breeder: Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather Beaten 4l by Audience when second of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 8-1
2
Audience
(GB) (25) 5 9-8 (60.8) (6)
B g Iffraaj - Ladyship
Owner: Cheveley Park Stud
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Form: 223-151 D
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground A winner at 4-1 in the Group 2 HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Art Power by 4l. Has also won at Newbury this season. Official BHA Rating 124 SP: 7-4
3
Fivethousandtoone (IRE) (21)
B g Frankel - Promised Money (IRE)
Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
6 9-8 (60.8) (1)
Form: 100400
Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud
He has won four times at 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Get It at 50-1 when 17th of 25 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 50-1
4
Kinross
(GB) (25) 7 9-8 (60.8) (4)
B g Kingman - Ceilidh House
Owner: Mr Marc Chan
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Form: 122-203 CD BF
Breeder: Lawn Stud
Has won ten races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Third of 8 behind Audience beaten 5l at 7-2fav on his latest outing in the Group 2 HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 11-4
5
Shouldvebeenaring
Gr c Havana Grey - Lady Estella (IRE)
Owner: Middleham Park Racing XVIII
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
(GB) (48) 4 9-8 (60.8) (8)
Form: 302601 C D Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 15-2 in the Group 3 Prix De Ris-Orangis at Deauville over 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Electric Storm by a short head. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 7-1
6
Vafortino (IRE) (42)
B g New Bay - Arbaah (USA)
Owner: Venice Consulting S/A & Gilberto Gambini
Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
6 9-8 (60.8) (2)
Form: 11-2663 D
Breeder: China Horse Club
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Third of 6 behind Al Shabab Storm beaten 2 3/4l at 18-5 on his latest outing at Chester over 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 33-1
7 Breege (GB) (24)
B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Wowcha (IRE)
Owner: Chasemore Farm
Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton
4 9-5 (59.4) (3)
Form: 2-31020
Breeder: Chasemore Farm
Successful at 5f and 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 3l behind Raqiya at 12-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 33-1
8 Lake Forest (GB) (35) 3 9-3 (58.5) (5)
Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Lady Aquitaine (USA)
Owner: Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Form: 2410-22 C
Breeder: Sahara Group Holdings
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 1/2l by Elite Status when second of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 7-2
Tom Marquand Stablehand
David Allan Roberta Hayton
Robert Havlin Leah Mapston
David Probert Chain Singh
Rossa Ryan Josie Mansell
Oisin Murphy Stablehand
James Doyle Phoebe Edwards
Colin Keane Stablehand
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8............................................................................................(EXACTA)
Visor worn by No 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’S
7-4 Audience (GB), 11-4 Kinross (GB), 7-2 Lake Forest (GB), 7-1 Shouldvebeenaring (GB), 8-1 Art Power (IRE), 33-1 Vafortino (IRE), Breege (GB), 50-1 Fivethousandtoone (IRE) RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st £283550
3rd £53800
2nd £107500
4th £26800
TIME DISTANCES
1. Art Power 2. Audience, 4. Kinross, 5. Shouldvebeenaring & 8. Lake Forest all 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
THIRD RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by James Bunn, CFO, Flutter UKI.
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.
WHAT’S IN THE TRUCK?
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
7th-15th September 2024
Yards, studs and aftercare centres across the country are opening their doors to celebrate the love, care and attention that racehorses receive 365 days a year.
DOUBLING UP DOWN UNDER
Whilst Australia’s premier racecourse might be more than 10,500 miles from York, operating in a different hemisphere; the links between the Knavesmire and Flemington are actually very close.
Not only do the teams at the two venues regularly share best practice but their signature contests are interwoven by the participants.
As recently as last year, Deauville Legend won the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur before being installed as favourite at Flemington. If we consider the last running not severely impacted by the pandemic, three thoroughbreds graced both the Sky Bet Ebor and the Lexus Melbourne Cup; with the Charlie Fellowes trained, Prince of Arran, being placed second in “the race that stops the nation” after a top ten finish at York. What’s more, in three of the last four prior to that, the Lexus Melbourne Cup the Sky Bet Ebor winner has made the top ten.
Despite the fact the Covid-19 is hopefully now behind us, there is still a real challenge of doing the double Deauville Legend became the latest to go close, finishing fifth after being sent off favourite. He joined Heartbreak City in 2016 and Purple Moon in 2007, who both headed down under as champions to find only one better in their bid for a famous double
The two courses offer valuable prize money and are widely regarded as a proper test of the racehorse, so it is not easy to land a major prize at either never mind, both. That honour so nearly went the way of Rekindling, who gave Joseph O’Brien a first major success in the Melbourne Cup of that November having been placed fourth in the Al Basti Equiworld Dante Stakes in the northern hemisphere in the May of 2017
Prince of Arran
Heartbreak City (r)
Purple Moon (r)
FUN TIMES REMEMBERED
As well as the star horses, the same sense of fun is shared by the occasions that host the feature races.
In both 2019 and 2023, York Racecourse was honoured to be the only British host to the Lexus Melbourne Cup on its charitable global tour
Over a memorable few days in 2019 and 2023, the unique trophy was the star of numerous racegoers selfies as well as visiting racing yards and the East Yorkshire village that shares its name Though for many followers on Social media, it was the appearance with the irrepressible Yorkshire Terriers that captured their hearts.
A year later and Cross Counter gave the Godolphin operation their first victory at Flemington, however the Charlie Appleby trailblazer had only managed a close up second on the Knavesmire in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur of that August. It had been the opposite way around for Max Dynamite in 2015, when the Ricci family owned gelding partnered Frankie Dettori into the York Winner’s Enclosure in the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup, to just miss out in Australia, behind Prince of Penzance. The 2023 Ebor champion Absurde took on the global challenge, finishing in the top 10 Interestingly last years Melbourne Cup winner, Without A Fight’ had won twice at York, in his 2022 season.
In more than quarter of a century since Vintage Crop so memorably became the first European trained of Melbourne’s big race, only two other raiders have come home with the famous three-handled trophy. Whether any of this week’s champions will join that elite list, only time can tell, but York has certainly been an important part of the career of many who have already come close
How the last decade of Sky Bet Ebor winners fared in the Lexus Melbourne Cup 2023: Absurde......................... 7th
2022 : Trawlerman n/a 2021 : *
2020: *
2019: Mustajeer 22nd
2018: Muntahaa: ..................... 9th
2017: Nakeeta: ........................ 5th
2016: Heartbreak City 2nd
2015: Litigant n/a
2014: Mutual Regard 14th
2013: Tiger Cliff n/a
2012: Willing Foe ran 5th in 2014
* Winners of 2020 & 2021 opted to skip a trip down under due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic
Muntahaa
The Sky Bet Ebor
FACT
FILE:
Distance
One mile & six furlongs (2,800m)
Prize money £500,000
WERE YOU HERE THE DAY WHEN… OR FOR THE POST
Where have four decades gone, Sea Pigeon was a most popular winner in 1979 The nine-year-old gelding, once ante-post favourite for the Derby and a future dual Champion Hurdle winner, represented Yorkshire trainer Peter Easterby and carried 10 stone to victory He was ridden to victory by jump jockey Jonjo O’Neill – now a highly successful trainer
When the much missed Sergeant Cecil won another great race on Knavesmire? He won the 2005 Sky Bet Ebor on his first visit to York and added the Stobart Rail Northumberland Plate and the Cesarewitch in the same year to make history by becoming the first horse to land the three premier staying handicaps. The gelding always raised his game on the Knavesmire and later added the Yorkshire Cup, the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup and the rearranged 2006 Doncaster Cup to his triumphs here.
FIRST WINNER?
Pagan was the first winner of the race, ridden by Slim Templeman and trained by John Scott. The 6-1 shot carried 7st 13lb and was a popular winner. Soon the betting public was hooked and York’s fortunes blossomed.
WHY IS IT SPECIAL?
Simply it is York’s most famous race, and shares its name with the Roman city, EBORACUM that is now known as York. It is the biggest gambling heat of the week here on the Knavesmire and the oldest race of the Festival, first run 1843.
WILL IRISH EYES BE SMILING?
They were in 2009 and 2010 when Sesenta and Dirar won for Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott respectively and again in 2014 when Mutual Regard won for Johnny Murtagh. But overall, runners from over the water don’t have the greatest of records, after a lean spell in the later years of last century and first decade of this, illuminated only by the Aidan O’Brien-trained Mediterranean in 2001, fortunes have been much better of late With the ill-fated Heartbreak City’s impressive triumph in 2016 and Mustajeer winning 2019’s race, this new era was confirmed by Sonnyboyliston and Absurde, who took the prizes back to Ireland for Johnny Murtagh and Willie Mullins respectively
Mutual Regard
Sea Pigeon
John & Thady Gosden
LEADING TRAINER?
The retired Luca Cumani was the trainer to follow, having won it three times - Vicious Circle (1999), Mephisto (2004) & Purple Moon (2007). Johnny Murtagh has won two of the last eleven renewals, including the 2014 renewal, and with Sonnyboyliston in 2021. Willie Mullins saw his total double courtesy of Absurde last year John & Thady Gosden went within one of Luca Cumani as Trawlerman joined Muntahaa (2018) as winners for Clarehaven.
LEADING RIDER?
The much missed Lester Piggott, whose statue is now on the Edwardian Weighing Room Lawn, leads the way with five victories. When it comes to the current crop, there are two to have won the race before, Jim Crowley and Jamie Spencer While Frankie ended in style to make it three wins, the swansong coming aboard Absurde
THE 3-YEAR-OLD QUESTION?
With the Sky Bet Ebor becoming one of Europe’s richest and best handicaps, it was the right time to consider how the race best fits in to the overall racing programme. For the three-year-olds, the established Pattern programme has a proven rhythm and it is not the intention to alter running plans for the best of the Classic crop The investment in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur keeps the pathway to a record level of £250,000 for the Betfred St Leger The Ebor will now focus on stayers aged four and upwards. The Race to The Ebor also links the more valuable Sky Bet Melrose with next season, so retaining a 3-y-o connection. In practical terms, the stats show that as the quality of the Ebor has increased, only two horses aged three actually made the stalls in the last decade (prior to the switch), with the last classic generation winner back in 2001, when Mediterranean took the spoils.
WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?
Sky Bet is the UK’s most popular online bookmaker
We’ve been making betting better for years and we’re home of First Race Specials and the Soccer Saturday Price Boost. We’re hugely passionate about sport which is why we sponsor the English Football League and recently have extended our partnership with York Racecourse, which includes the sponsorship of a lucky 13 races this week.
HOW DO YORKSHIRE STABLES FIGURE?
Yorkshire-trained horses have a good overall record, although Moyenne Corniche became only the fourth winner in the past 27 renewals when triumphing six years ago for Brian Ellison, more than a decade on will Onesmoothoperator complete a famous northern handicap double by adding the Sky Bet Ebor to his Northumberland Plate success?
The late Jimmy Fitzgerald saddled Sapience to score in 1989, the now record-breaking Mark Johnston’s Quick Ransom was the hero in 1992 and Les Eyre won with Far Ahead in 1997. Today the White Rose is also represented by Epic Poet, Kihavah, Iron Lion, Chillingham and Forza Orta.
Lester Piggott
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 150+ nominations, 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.
Organisation: Rotherham Cancer Care
Hipop De Loire (FR) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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.
Organisation: Hornsea First Aid Centre
Alfred Boucher (GB) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Opened in 2018, following the closure of the local Minor Injuries Unit. It aims to provide first aid
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.
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.
This season sees the latest staging of the famous race as part of a an extensive partnership with Leeds-based Sky Bet. Today sees the fruition of a series entitled the “Race To The Ebor” which includes four high-class staying contests.
Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (3YO only)
York - 1m 6f
Saturday 26 August 2023
Sky Bet Jorvik Handicap (4YO+)
York - 1m 4f
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Sky Bet Stakes (Handicap, 4YO+)
The Curragh - 1m 6f
Wednesday 5 June 2024
MIDDLE EARTH CRYSTAL DELIGHT SATURN
Sky Bet Ebor (Handicap 4YO+)
York - 1m 6f
Saturday 24 August 2024
Sky Bet Grand Cup (Listed, 4YO+)
York - 1m 6f
Saturday 15 June 2024
The winners of the four races above would all have been guaranteed a start position in the Sky Bet Ebor of 2024 provided they were entered and confirmed in the normal way. As a consolation for connections of Crystal Delight if their horse fails to finish in the top eight places, they will have their entry fee to the race (worth £5,000) refunded, the top eight receive £5,000 or more in prize money.
At 9st 9lb it is a moot point for Crystal Delight, however for future reference if any of the “Race To The Ebor” winners were set to carry the lowest weight in the Sky Bet Ebor, that horse’s weight would be raised to the equivalent of the lowest-weighted horse that was set to run through the established entry process.
To complement this initiative York Racecourse invested in Britain’s largest set of starting stalls, able to accommodate 22 runners, an increase of two participants on the 2018 configuration. After his success in the Sky Bet Melrose last August, we know that Middle Earth already long held a “golden ticket”, albeit his fine performances in Group company made this a longshot. Harry Eustace’s Crystal Delight booked his place after a strong staying performance back in May and looks set to give a bold bid with Tom Marquand doing the steering. Saturn landed the Curraghs qualifier for Jessica Harrington but won’t be going in search of giving Emerald Isle another winner. Klondike tasted Group success at Deauville and is likely to line up in Group company once more. That leaves, Crystal Delight as a live contender to follow up that Dante Festival success with a crowning Sky Bet Ebor Festival version.
The seven-year-old Litigant became the oldest winner since Sea Pigeon back in 1979 when landing the spoils nine years ago but the group to focus on is the five and six-year-olds, who between them have landed seven of the last ten renewals. They represent ten of the twenty-two runner field this time around.
DRAW
Usually in races such as this, being drawn on the rail is an advantage but that hasn’t proved the case in the Sky Bet Ebor. The fact that nine of the last ten winners have been drawn in stall 12 or higher suggests that is in fact the higher drawn horses which seem to be favoured. With victory in the Ebor being held in such high esteem, those jockeys drawn low have shown a tendency to break far too quickly from the stalls in order to take advantage of their draw but only end up setting a furious early pace which can often set the race up for more patiently ridden rivals.
OFFICIAL RATINGS
Horses rated between 99 and 108 may have won the race nine times in the last ten renewals but as the weights continue to compress, you need to be rated that high to even get in nowadays. The highest rated winner in recent years was Muntahaa, who won off a mark of 109 in 2018. Surprisingly, Mustajeer, Fujaira Prince and Sonnyboyliston, were all rated 108. So take note of Relentless Voyager who tops the weights here.
CONCLUSION
RECENT FORM
Unexposed, dark horses do not win the Ebor. Eight of the last ten winners had achieved a top five finish on their most recent start. We can take this trend one step further when you consider that seven of the last ten winners had achieved a top two finish on either or both of their two latest starts. This bodes well for Queenstown, Onesmoothoperator, Ziggy and Fairbanks
BETTING
Whichever way you look at it, this is not a race in which following the favourite has proved a fruitful strategy - there have only been three winning favourites since 1998. In the last ten years, we have had winners at 20/1 and 33/1, so the best advice is to back your selection regardless of the starting price.
KEY TRENDS
Drawn stall 12 or higher
Five or Six-year-old
Top five finish last time
Rated 105+
With the record of classier and therefore higher rated animals too strong to ignore, it makes sense that we focus on those at the head of affairs. Relentless Voyage must defy top-weight and there have been three winners of 108 to suggest that he could be in with a chance, albeit carrying top weight in an Ebor is no easy task. With Ryan Moore heading to the Curragh, James Doyle picks up the ride on the talented Queenstown. He finished just a length behind Kyprios in the Levmoss Stakes and had the re-opposing Yashin two lengths behind that day. Sticking with the trend that five or six year olds are the ones to side with, the unexposed Magical Zoe is interesting but a chance is taken with CRYSTAL DELIGHT Stepping up to this staying trip for the first time, he drops back into handicap company since disappointing in the Fred Archer Stakes. Off a mark of 105, with a strong draw in stall 17, he can land this prestigious contest.
Absurde
4th Race 3.35
The Sky Bet Ebor Stakes
(Heritage Handicap)
One Mile About Six Furlongs (2,800 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 1m 6f
Race Type:
Prize Money: £500,000
Age: 4+
Stalls: Inside Rail
(Trifecta Rollover Race)
Probably our most famous race, the Sky Bet Ebor, is open to 4yo+ horses and over a trip of a mile and three quarters. This race is theoretically open to any horse regardless of its official mark. The highest rated, still set to carry the most weight in this race today, is Relentless Voyager
The runners are undoubtedly amongst the best in their class in Britain so remember to follow their progress in future contests, they could star in the Lexus Melbourne Cup as this is the only race outside Australia to provide a “ballot exemption” for the first Tuesday of November
Perhaps take a close up look in the Parade Ring before they go to post to make your final selection.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: ABSURDE
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Age/Weight: 5-9-7
Runners: 22 SP: 7/1
An absolutely thrilling renewal of the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap last year saw Absurde just get the better of Sweet William as he battled on gamely all the way to win for Willie Mullins and Frankie Dettori.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 56.60s
Course Record: 2m 51.89s by Tuning (19-Aug-98)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): W Haggas (35 wins from 210 runners, 17%) runs NAQEEB Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Aidan O’brien (17 wins from 42 runners, 40%) runs QUEENSTOWN
Longest Travellers: YASHIN trained by Mrs J Harrington, QUEENSTOWN trained by A O’Brien,
ZOE trained by H De Bromhead, HIPOP DE
trained by W P Mullins & MY MATE MOZZIE trained by G Cromwell - all Ireland.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd August
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Magical Zoe was far from disgraced when making the frame in Group 3 company at Fairyhouse last month and now makes her handicap debut on the Flat, so she warrants respect for the Henry De Bromhead team. However, RELENTLESS VOYAGER looks the way to go. The son of Ulysses was only a length behind the subsequent Geoffrey Freer winner Al Aasy in a Group 3 at Goodwood last time and beat Ziggy (second) by three lengths when last seen in the handicap ranks at Epsom in June Queenstown and Epic Poet are others to consider
The Sky Bet Ebor Stakes
1
Relentless
Distance: 1m 6f
Race Type: Heritage Handicap
Prize Money: £500,000
Age: 4+
Stalls: Inside Rail
Voyager (GB) (21) 4 9-12 (62.6) (20)
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Nashama (IRE)
Owner: Relentless Dreamers Racing & Partner
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Form: 36-3132
Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
Successful twice at 1m 4f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1l by Al Aasy when second of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Coral Glorious Stakes at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 108 (+1) SP: 20-1
2
Queenstown (IRE) (99)
B g Galileo (IRE) - Where (IRE)
Owner: Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
4 9-11 (62.1) (22)
Form: 221-322 Breeder: Coolmore
A winner at 1m 4f on heavy ground. Beaten 1l by Kyprios when second of 6 at 20-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 6f (good) in May. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 9-2
3
Wise Eagle (IRE) (42)
Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Best Be Careful (IRE)
Owner: The Seahouses Syndicate
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
7 9-11 (62.1) (12)
Form: 120-003 D
Breeder: John Costello & Irish National Stud
Has won 11 races from 1m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather; has also won a NH flat race. Third of 8 behind Alsakib beaten 3l at 50-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 25-1
4 Naqeeb (IRE) (35)
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Aghareed (USA)
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
4 9-9 (61.2) (11)
Form: 13-3602 D
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Co Ltd
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten a head by Temporize when second of 10 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Newbury over 2m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 10-1
5
Crystal Delight (GB) (56)
Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Crystal Capella
Owner: Little Staughton Farms Ltd
Trainer: Harry Eustace, Newmarket
5 9-9 (61.2) (17)
Form: 520-115 C
Breeder: Southcourt Stud
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 3-1 behind King Of Conquest when fifth of 6 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) in June Has won at York and Epsom this season. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 25-1
6 Yashin (IRE) (56)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Mirdhak
Owner: Tom & Gerry Met Mickey Syndicate
Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
5 9-9 (61.2) (21)
Form: 604-330 D
Breeder: Mr Gerry Byrne
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good ground. Beaten 12l behind Onesmoothoperator at 15-2 when 11th of 20 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m in June Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 33-1
7 Hipop de Loire (FR) (300)
B g American Post - Louve Rose
Owner: Stawomir Pegza
Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
Ben Robinson Stablehand
7 9-7 (60.3) (2)
Form: 14/2340- D
Breeder: A & A Mottais
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on good ground, but last win was over two years ago Well beaten at 9-1 behind Lordano when seventh of 9 on his latest flat outing in the Group 3 Silbernes Pferd Stakeds at Hoppegarten over 1m 7f in October last year. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 7-1
8
Magical Zoe
(IRE) (45) 6 9-6 (59.9) (1)
B m Shantou (USA) - Fedaia (IRE)
Owner: Patrick & Scott Bryceland
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
Form: 513 BF
Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
A winner at 1m 5f on good ground; has also won three hurdlesand a NH flat race. Third of 10 behind Grateful beaten 1 1/4l at 10-3jt-fav on her latest outing in the Group 3 Stanerra Stakes at Fairyhouse over 1m 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 7-1
Oisin Murphy Archie Burgess
James Doyle Anna Larsdottir
Tom Marquand Sidney Pullen
Oisin Orr Stablehand
Colin Keane Katie Walton
W. J. Lee Sabhdh Bolger & Colman Comerford
9
(kgs)
Onesmoothoperator (USA) (56) 6 9-5 (59.4) (5)
Br g Dialed In (USA) - Sueno d’Oro (USA)
Owner: Mr P. Boyle
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
Form: 642021
Breeder: Triple D Partners Llc
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 2m on the all-weather A winner at 12-1 at Newcastle over 2m on his latest outing in June, beating Evaluation by 2 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 16-1
10
Burdett Road (GB)
B g Muhaarar - Diamond Bangle (IRE)
Owner: The Gredley Family
Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket
(29) 4 9-5 (59.4) (3)
Form: 51153-5
Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was in November last year). Finished 4l behind Mount Atlas when fifth of 8 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 12-1
11 Ziggy (GB) (28)
6 9-5 (59.4) (4)
B g Sixties Icon - Brushing (in 4lb ex)
Owner: Sarabex and Aragon Racing
Trainer: Harry Eustace, Newmarket
Form: 3-22321 C
Breeder: Dullingham Park Stud & Sarabex
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav here over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month, beating Ron O by 1 1/4l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 97 (+3) SP: 12-1
12 Fairbanks (GB) (21)
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Fantasia
Owner: Mr George Strawbridge
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
4 9-4 (59.0) (15)
Form: 612612 D BF
Breeder: George Strawbridge
Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Align The Stars when second of 13 at 10-3jt-fav on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won at Newmarket and Newcastle this season. Official BHA Rating 100 (+2) SP: 8-1
13 Epic Poet (IRE) (42)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Sagaciously (IRE)
Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
5 9-4 (59.0) (16)
Form: 600-625
Breeder: George Kent
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago Finished 3 1/2l behind Enfjaar when fifth of 20 at 15-2 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 7-1
14 Sea
King (GB)
(35) 5 9-3 (58.5) (9)
Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Pamona (IRE)
Owner: Mr Neil Boyden
Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Form: 04-1013
Breeder: Highclere Stud
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 5f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 9 behind Iron Lion beaten 1 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 4f (good) last month. Has won at Ayr and Ripon this season. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 25-1
15 Alfred Boucher (GB) (14) 8 9-3 (58.5) (6)
Gr g Aussie Rules (USA) - Policy Term (IRE)
Owner: Robert Allcock
Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Form: 2212P/-0 C
Breeder: Robert Allcock
SP: 50-1
16 Not So Sleepy (GB) (84) 12 9-3 (58.5) (14)
Ch g Beat Hollow - Papillon de Bronze (IRE)
Owner: Lady Blyth
Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Form: 53/10-44
Breeder: Lord Blyth
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy; has also won six hurdles (latest NH win was in December last year). Finished 4 1/2l behind Relentless Voyager when fourth of 14 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) in June Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 25-1
Connor Beasley Matt Brown
Silvestre De Sousa Nathan Masterson Brennan
Richard Kingscote Rebecca Curtis
David Probert Angela Cheshire
Daniel Tudhope Stablehand
Luke Morris Stablehand
David Allan Selvaraj Rasiah
17
My Mate Mozzie
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE)
Owner: Alymer Stud Ltd
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
(IRE) (67) 8 9-2 (58.1) (13)
Form: 42/015-3
Breeder: Christopher Maye
A winner at 1m 4f on yielding ground; has also won two hurdlesand a NH flat race. Third of 16 behind Belloccio beaten 1 1/2l at 12-1 on his latest flat outing at Ascot over 1m 6f (good to firm) in June. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 12-1
18
Chillingham (IRE) (101)
B g Ulysses (IRE) - Last Jewel (IRE)
Owner: Mr J Carrick & Mr S Taylor
Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham
5 9-0 (57.2) (18)
Form: 402-033
Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and soft ground. Third of 13 behind Crystal Delight beaten 7l at 6-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) in May. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 20-1
19 Kihavah (GB) (42)
Ch g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Roheryn (IRE)
Owner: JAB
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
7 8-13 (56.7) (8)
Form: 2-04200 C
Breeder: The Roheryn Partnership
He has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground; has also won three hurdles. Beaten 7l behind Enfjaar at 40-1 when 10th of 20 on his latest flat outing here over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 25-1
20 Iron Lion (GB) (35) 4 8-13 (56.7) (19)
Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Stream Song
Owner: Elwick Stud
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Form: 316151
Breeder: Elwick Stud
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 6-1 at Ripon over 1m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Shadow Dance by 1/2l. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 33-1
21
Oneforthegutter (GB) (23)
B g Muhaarar - Rainbow Springs
Owner: Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons
Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch
5 8-8 (54.4) (10)
Form: 1-05230
Breeder: Michael E Wates CBE
He has won three times from 6f to 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Reaching High at 11-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 6f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 90 (-1) SP: 66-1
22
Forza Orta (IRE) (3)
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Follow A Star (IRE)
Owner: Highbank Stud
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
6 8-4 (52.6) (7)
Form: 006600 C
Breeder: Highbank Stud LLP
He has won four times from 1m 3f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft Beaten 16l behind Extensio at 7-1 when 15th of 16 on his latest outing here over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 86 (-2) SP: 50-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 22. Hood worn by No 10 Blinkers worn by No 2, 12, 14 Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5, 17, 19 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 18, 21. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
PROBABLE S.P.’S
9-2 Queenstown (IRE), 7-1 Hipop de Loire (FR), Magical Zoe (IRE), Epic Poet (IRE), 8-1 Fairbanks (GB), 10-1 Naqeeb (IRE), 12-1 Burdett Road (GB), Ziggy (GB), My Mate Mozzie (IRE), 16-1 Onesmoothoperator (USA), 20-1 Relentless Voyager (GB), Chillingham (IRE), 25-1 Wise Eagle (IRE), Crystal Delight (GB), Sea King (GB), Not So Sleepy (GB), Kihavah (GB), 33-1 Yashin (IRE), Iron Lion (GB), Forza Orta (IRE), 66-1 Oneforthegutter (GB)
G. F. Carroll Caoimhe O’Brien
Callum Rodriguez Ganesh Gowda
P. J. McDonald Stablehand
Joe Fanning Elly Ravenall
Cam Hardie Bhupendra Singh
2. Queenstown, 4. Naqeeb & 10. Burdett Road all hold an entry in the QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup on Saturday 19st October for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 14th October for a stake of £33,750.
FOURTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Her Majesty, The Queen.
Sky Bet have generously given £500 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £500 to the groom responsible for the winning horse.
Drive freely with Autohorn
Autohorn
The Sky Bet Constantine Stakes (Heritage
Handicap)
Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 6f Race Type:
Prize Money: £100,000 Age: 3+
Stalls: Centre
Getting the hang of handicaps? Well this is a still quite a new one, your vital statistics are; 3yo+ rated 0-110, going six furlongs.
The £100,000 prize money as well as handicap rating band means that it will attract some pretty smart types (like for Test cricketers score of over 100 denotes a top performer).
The best will be the highest rated, Commanche Falls, who will carry most weight.
If you are looking for a tip then perhaps follow the racecourse tipster, Baron Ferdinand, who has marked his selections with a red bi plane.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: SUMMERGHAND/ALBASHEER
Trainer: David O’Meara/Archie Watson
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope/Hollie Doyle
Age/Weight: 9-9-9/5-9-2
Runners: 17 SP: 11/2F/7/1
Both Summerghand and Albasheer was forced to share the prize after a nail-biting finish. Summerghand looked to have the race won but was pegged back by the fast-finishing Albasheer
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 10s Course Record: 1m 8.23s by Mince (09-Sep-12)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): W Haggas (35 wins from 210 runners, 17%) runs ELMONJED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs ELMONJED Fancy That: D O’Meara won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs SUMMERGHAND today. Longest Traveller: REINFORCE trained by K Brown, Ireland.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd August
KNAVESMIRE TIP
DARE TO HOPE and Elmonjed both struck at this level on their latest outings, but the slight preference is for the former after his triumph in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon. Richard Fahey’s four-year-old was possibly worth more than the winning margin suggests on that occasion and a 6lb rise may underestimate his superiority. As for the latter, he showed improvement in first-time blinkers to gain his first success of the year at Windsor and it would be no surprise to see him feature off only 2lb higher. Apollo One beat Billyjoh (third) when hitting the crossbar in the Stewards’ Cup and can confirm that form. DARE TO HOPE
The Sky Bet Constantine Stakes
1 Commanche Falls (GB) (35)
Distance: 6f
Race Type: Heritage Handicap (0-110)
Prize Money: £100,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Centre
7 9-12 (62.6) (1)
Br g Lethal Force (IRE) - Joyeaux Jockey: Connor Beasley
Owner: Doug Graham, Ian Davison, Alan Drysdale
Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington
Form: 2-00256 CD
Breeder: Redgate BStock & Peter Bottowley BStock
Has won 12 races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 4l behind Elite Status when sixth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 8-1
2
Apollo One (GB) (21)
6 9-8 (60.8) (10)
Ch g Equiano (FR) - Boonga Roogeta Jockey: Richard Kingscote
Owner: pcracing.co.uk
Trainer: P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket Form: 30-2362 D Breeder: Peter Charalambous
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1/2l by Get It when second of 25 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 6-1
3
Albasheer (IRE) (21)
Ch g Shamardal (USA) - Mutebah (IRE)
Owner: Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd
6 9-7 (60.3) (19)
Jockey: Luke Morris
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Form: 000210 CD
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Get It at 12-1 when 11th of 25 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 14-1
4
Coachello (FR) (46)
B g Dunkerque (FR) - Rock Harmonie (FR)
Owner: Precision Facades Ltd
6 9-4 (59.0) (16)
Jockey: Colin Keane
Breeder: Mrs M. Leurson & Mrs C. Head
Trainer: Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster Form: 5-40500 D
Has won eight races from 6f to 7f on good to soft and yielding ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Room Service at 18-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 33-1
5 Cover Up (IRE) (21)
9-3 (58.5) (5)
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Hushing Jockey: Robert Havlin
Owner: Godolphin
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Form: 1-11005 D Breeder: Godolphin
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 1/2l behind Get It when fifth of 25 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 10-1
6
Ballymount Boy (IRE) (21)
B g Camacho - Kasalla (IRE)
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
3 9-2 (58.1) (9)
Successful twice at 6f on good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 6l behind Witness Stand when sixth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 16-1
7 Harry Three (GB) (20)
B g Adaay (IRE) - Harryana To
Owner: Clive Cox Racing & Whitsbury Manor Stud
Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford
Whitsbury Manor Stud
Winner of five races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 7l behind Quinault at 17-2 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 16-1
8
Billyjoh (GB)
(21)
Gr g Mayson - Goadby
Owner: Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units Ltd
Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham
9-1 (57.6) (15)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Form: 242023 D
Breeder: Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units & J. Holt
He has won four times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 25 behind Get It beaten 1 3/4l at 13-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 13-2
9 Dare To Hope (IRE) (7)
B g Camacho - Prying Pandora (FR)
Owner: Lets Go Racing 1
8-13 (56.7) (3)
Jockey: Oisin Orr
Breeder: Mr Gary Aspell
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: 230401 D
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 9-2fav at Ripon over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Ramazan by 3/4l. Has also won at Beverley this season. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 7-1
10
Strike Red (IRE) (21)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE)
Owner: Mr Peter Timmins
8-12 (56.2) (8)
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: 1-05056 CD Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud
Winner of seven races at 6f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Get It when sixth of 25 at 50-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 20-1
11
Jehangeer (IRE) (21)
B g Kodiac - Spasha
Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
103-310 D
Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Successful twice at 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 16l behind Witness Stand at 9-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 20-1
12
Dark Thirty (IRE) (21)
B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Beach Wedding (IRE)
Owner: Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
David Probert
130000 C D
Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Get It at 28-1 when 15th of 25 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 33-1
13 Summerghand (IRE) (7)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Kate The Great Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Owner: Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Form: 033004 CD Breeder: Airlie Stud
Has won 17 races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Finished 2 1/2l behind Dare To Hope when fourth of 17 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 10-1
14
Elmonjed (IRE) (12)
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Naafer
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
(2)
Tom Marquand
11-6331 D Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 11-4fav at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Amazonian Dream by a neck. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 7-1 15
Two Tribes (GB) (28)
Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Warsash (IRE)
Owner: Phil Cunningham Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket
(53.5) (4)
Silvestre
Miss Carla M Bowers
winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 1l behind Albasheer when fifth of 13 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good
16
Rhythm N Hooves (GB) (12)
B g Pearl Secret - Street Jazz
Owner: The Cool Silk Partnership Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
The Cool Silk Partnership
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 3/4l behind Elmonjed when sixth of 16 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) earlier this
17 Admiral D (IRE) (20)
B g Ardad (IRE) - Derval (IRE)
Owner: Five Go Mad In Malton
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
8-3 (52.2) (13)
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Form: 3-02506 D
Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud
He has won three times at 6f on soft and yielding ground and on the all-weather Finished 3l behind Trilby when sixth of 15 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 25-1
18
Reinforce (IRE) (7)
Ch g Tasleet - Darajaat (USA)
Owner: Orchard Garden Syndicate
Trainer: Miss Katy Brown, Ireland
8-2 (51.7) (12)
Jockey: James Sullivan
Form: 001142
Breeder: RJB Bloodstock
Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a neck by Faustus when second of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Runs from 7lb out of handicap Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 20-1
19 Oso Rapido (IRE) (3)
B g Kodiac - Burke’s Rock
Owner: Woodhurst Construction & G Chrysanthou
Trainer: Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton
8-2 (51.7) (17)
Jockey: Joe Fanning
Form: 050620 D Breeder: George Kent
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Yermanthere at 17-2 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 69 SP: 66-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 19
Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 3, 14, 15, 16. Visor worn by No 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 19. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6. STEWARDS NOTE
BALLYMOUNT BOY: Following its run on 3/8/2024 it was reported that the horse missed the break.
PROBABLE
S.P.’S
6-1 Apollo One (GB), 13-2 Billyjoh (GB), 7-1 Dare To Hope (IRE), Elmonjed (IRE), 8-1 Commanche Falls (GB), Two Tribes (GB), 10-1 Cover Up (IRE), Summerghand (IRE), 14-1 Albasheer (IRE), 16-1 Ballymount Boy (IRE), Harry Three (GB), 20-1 Strike Red (IRE), Jehangeer (IRE), Reinforce (IRE), 25-1 Admiral D (IRE), 33-1 Coachello (FR), Dark Thirty (IRE), Rhythm N Hooves (GB), 66-1 Oso Rapido (IRE)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st
3rd £12090
FIFTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Cheryl Bosi, CPO Flutter UKI
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.
FROM THE RIDER’S MOUTH
JASON HART
What’s
TOP TRAINER AT YORK AWARD
The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor. The winner will receive the coveted Charles Clinkard Trophy and a smart pair of shoes (worth £250) plus £2,500 for the stable to share and a Christmas Party here at York in December.
Ralph Beckett moved to the front of our trainer standings after Angelo Buonarroti triumphed in our penultimate race.
2023 Champion: Richard Fahey
The Julia Graves Roses Stakes
(Listed Race)
Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 5f
Race Type: Listed
Prize Money: £100,000
Age: 2
Stalls: Centre
The final leg in our Pattern Race journey this week, this Listed race is for 2yo horses over five furlongs. The shorter distance usually makes for a tight finish.
Weight allowances mean the boys carry more weight to reflect their greater strength; Make Haste is one of the five fillies who start from the lower mark today.
Maybe an in-form yard is the way to go, check out the table before this race.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: INQUISITIVELY
Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy
Jockey: William Buick
Age/Weight: 2-9-2
Runners: 10 SP: 6/1
Inquisitively made a successful debut for his new yard, shedding his maiden tag in fine style under William Buick.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
Racing Post Standard Time: 57.40s Course Record: 57.11s by Big Time Baby (20-Aug-16)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (19-24): K Ryan (26 wins from 309 runners, 8%) runs
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bell (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs
Longest Travellers: MAKE HASTE trained by D Dias, MAGNUM FORCE trained by G M Lyons & SIR
trained by D Marnane - all Ireland.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd August
KNAVESMIRE TIP
TROPICAL STORM may remain a maiden but his runner-up effort in the Norfolk on his penultimate outing appeals as the strongest form on offer Dropping back in trip looks like a good move, having disappointed in the Richmond at Goodwood, and he tops the shortlist. Not beaten far in the Molecomb, Mr Lightside continues to progress and is a key player, along with Vingegaard and Make Haste. Turned out again quickly after breaking his maiden comfortably at Cork last week, Magnum Force must also enter calculations.
The Julia Graves Roses Stakes
Horse
1 Ardennes (IRE) (22)
Distance: 5f
Race Type: Listed
Prize Money: £100,000
Age: 2
Stalls: Centre
st-lb (kgs) Draw
(58.1) (10)
B g Soldier’s Call - Girl Invader Jockey: Tom Marquand
Owner: Kingsdown Thoroughbreds
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Form: 6124 Breeder: Ballyhane
Foaled 2 Mar A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Artagnan when fourth of 16 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 25-1
2
Binadham (IRE) (24)
B c Kodiac - Rajmahal (UAE)
Owner: Salhia Stud Limited
(58.1) (17)
Jockey: Jim Crowley
Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket Form: 1630 D Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Foaled 15 Apr A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 10l behind Big Mojo at 50-1 when 13th of 15 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Jaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 14-1
3 Do It Now (GB) (22)
B c Bungle Inthejungle - Athas An Bhean
Owner: Keatley Owners Group, Finneran & Moore
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
(2)
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Form: 23150 D
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Foaled 4 Feb. A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 18l behind Artagnan at 10-1 when last of 16 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 20-1
4
Fuji Mountain (IRE) (24)
Gr g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Angelic Light (IRE)
Owner: Steve & Bea Ryan Limited
Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton
(3)
Jockey: David Allan
Form: 02010 D
Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud
Foaled 24 Jan. A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Big Mojo at 80-1 when 11th of 15 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Jaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 25-1
5 King of Light (GB) (15)
Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - On The Stage
Owner: Mr Zhang Yuesheng
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
(58.1) (6)
Jockey: Sam James
Form: 3301 D
Breeder: Plantation Stud
Foaled 29 Mar A winner at 13-2 at Musselburgh over 5f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating La Bellota by a neck Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 25-1
6 La Bellota (IRE) (15)
(4)
B c Mehmas (IRE) - Sagittarian Wind Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery
Trainer: John Ryan, Newmarket
Form: 22 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Foaled 17 Apr. Half-brother to Super Schwartz, won twice at 6f. Placed in both starts. Beaten a neck by King Of Light when second of 5 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 20-1
7 Magnum Force (IRE) (8)
B c Mehmas (IRE) - Tropical Rock
Owner: Abdulla Al Khalifa
Trainer: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
(16)
Jockey: Colin Keane
Form: 21 D
Breeder: Sheikh Abdulla bin Isa Al-Khalifa
Foaled 1 Apr Half-brother to Tropical Talent, won in a chase at 2m 1f Won on his latest outing when 10-11fav at Cork over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Bobbi Rosa by 1 3/4l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 10-1
8 Mr Lightside (IRE) (24)
B c Earthlight (IRE) - L’Explora (USA)
Owner: FOSNIC RACING
Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham
(58.1) (13)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Form: 0113 D
Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud
Foaled 28 Mar Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 15 behind Big Mojo beaten 1l at 11-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Jaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) last month. Has won at Nottingham and Redcar this season. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 3-1
9 Sir Yoshi (IRE) (34)
B c Mehmas (IRE) - Johara (IRE)
Owner: MRC International
(58.1) (12)
Jockey: Luke McAteer
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Trainer: David Marnane, Ireland Form: 231046 D
Foaled 2 Jan. A winner at 5f on soft ground. Finished 5l behind Babouche when sixth of 10 at 50-1 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: 12-1
10 The Man (IRE) (24)
B c Mehmas (IRE) - Pale Orchid (IRE)
Owner: Phil Cunningham
9-2 (58.1) (5)
Jockey: Robert Havlin
Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket Form: 100 D
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Foaled 22 Feb. A winner at 5f on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Big Mojo at 28-1 when 14th of 15 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Jaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) last month. He is wearing a hood for the first time
Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 25-1
11 Tropical Storm (GB) (23)
(1)
B c Eqtidaar (IRE) - Avon Breeze Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Owner: Teme Valley
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Form: 5220
Breeder: Hellwood Stud Farm & R. C. Dollar
Foaled 5 Feb. Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 4l behind Black Forza at 9-2 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Markel Richmond Stakes at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 4-1
12
Vingegaard (IRE) (24)
B c Mehmas (IRE) - Chevanah (IRE)
Owner: Jinky Farms and Partner
(8)
Jockey: Luke Morris
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Form: 1520 D
Breeder: Highfort Stud & D. Mcabhaird
Foaled 22 Jan. A winner at 5f on soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Big Mojo at 17-2 when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Jaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 10-1
13
Beauty Queen (IRE) (28)
(15)
B f Soldier’s Call - La Vale (USA) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Owner: Bronte Collection 1
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 13 D BF Breeder: Ballyhane
Foaled 4 Apr Full sister to Call To Action, won at 5f A winner at 5f on good to firm ground Third of 7 behind Greydreambeliever beaten 6l at 6-4fav on her latest outing here over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 20-1
14
Blue Zodiac (IRE) (24)
B f Kodiac - Mary Beale (IRE)
Owner: East 11 Limited
Jockey: Richard Kingscote
Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket Form: 613 D
Breeder: Mr Gary Davis & Ms Sharon Davis
Foaled 21 Apr. A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Third of 11 behind Coto De Caza beaten 3l at 11-1 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 86
15 Make Haste (GB) (31)
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Quick March
Owner: LNJ,Gainesway,Chappell,Eves Partnership
Trainer: Diego Dias, Ireland
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Form: 102 D
Breeder: Sheraton Bloodstock Limited
Foaled 1 Apr A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Miss Lamai when second of 10 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (yielding) last month. Official BHA Rating -
16
Pearl of Windsor (GB) (16)
B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Dubai Affair
Owner: Mr I. Madueke
Trainer: Conrad Allen, Newmarket
Jockey: Jack Gilligan
Form: 441 D
Breeder: Bearstone Stud
Foaled 16 Mar A winner at 11-2 at Sandown over 5f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Hold A Dream by
17 River Seine (IRE) (8)
B f Soldier’s Call - Indian Ink (IRE)
Owner: Clipper
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
8-11 (55.8) (9)
Jockey: Oisin Orr
Form: 23214 D
Breeder: Ballyhane Stud
Foaled 28 Mar A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 1 1/2l behind Englemere when fourth of 13 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Newbury over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 12-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS
Hood worn first time by No 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 15 STEWARDS NOTE
DO IT NOW: Following its run on 2/8/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly BLUE ZODIAC: Following its run on 31/7/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls.
PROBABLE S.P.’S
3-1 Mr Lightside (IRE), 4-1 Tropical Storm (GB), 8-1 Make Haste (GB), 10-1 Magnum Force (IRE), Vingegaard (IRE), 12-1 Sir Yoshi (IRE), River Seine (IRE), 14-1 Binadham (IRE), 16-1 Blue Zodiac (IRE), 20-1 Do It Now (GB), La Bellota (IRE), Beauty Queen (IRE), 25-1 Ardennes (IRE), Fuji Mountain (IRE), King of Light (GB), The Man (IRE), 33-1 Pearl of Windsor (GB)
RESULT
SIXTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
FAMILY OF JULIA GRAVES
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Ian Graves and his nieces - Katie Taylor, Megan Taylor and Mollie Taylor
The Family of Julia Graves 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
FIXTURES 2023 2024/2025 FIXTURES
September Meeting
Sunday 8th September
October Finale
Friday 11th October
Saturday 12th October
2025 Fixtures
Wednesday 14th May
Thursday 15th May
Friday 16th May
May Spring Meeting
Saturday 31st May
June Meeting
Friday 13th June
Saturday 14th June
John Smith’s Cup Meeting
Friday 11th July
Saturday 12th July
Music Showcase Weekend Friday (eve) 25th July
Saturday 26th July
Sky Bet Ebor Festival
Wednesday 20th August
Thursday 21st August
Friday 22nd August
Saturday 23rd August
September Meeting
Sunday 7th September
October Finale
Friday 10th October
Saturday 11th October
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The Sky Bet Finale Stakes
(Heritage Handicap)
One Mile About Two Furlongs (2,000 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 1m 2f
Race Type: Heritage Handicap
Rating: 0-105
Prize Money: £100,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Inside Rail
A farewell competitive heritage handicap. This one is for 3yo+ horses run over a mile and a quarter, with Sir Busker, at the top of the scale The high handicap rating band of 0-105 means that it too will attract some pretty handy types.
Known as “the get out stakes” in punting circles, it could be time for a pin or your favourite colour
If you win this race you can claim bragging rights until YorkMix Family Sunday on 8 September Thank you for your support this week.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: ASTRO KING
Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler
Jockey: William Buick
Age/Weight: 6-9-12
Runners: 14 SP: 100/30
Astro King had been knocking on the door of a big pot and eventually got his day in the sun in our finale last year
A well-judged ride delivered him and all those connected with him, a huge winning pot.
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): R Fahey (30 wins from 435 runners, 7%) runs HAVE SECRET
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Fahey (9 wins from 59 runners, 15%) runs HAVE SECRET Weightwatcher: LORD PROTECTOR won off a handicap mark of 94, his rating is now down 7lb to 87.
Longest Traveller: CHICHESTER trained by L Russell, Kinross, 239 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd August
KNAVESMIRE TIP
RATHGAR has shown his versatility of late with a taking success at Yarmouth on his penultimate start. The son of Ulysses has since run with plenty of credit at Chepstow, and this test should suit him as he looks to see off the Goodwood winner Paradias, and Ron O, who has not been outside the first three in his last three starts here. Dual Identity (fifth) and Bystander (sixth) both got going too late at Goodwood last time out, and they can have a say at a track that is likely to suit better
Race 5.20
The Sky Bet Finale Stakes
1 Sir Busker (IRE) (22)
B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Street Kitty (IRE)
Owner: Kennet Valley Syndicates XI Racing
Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket
Distance: 1m 2f
Race Type: Heritage Handicap (0-105)
Prize Money: £100,000 Age: 3+
Stalls: Inside Rail
9-12 (62.6) (8)
Jockey: Brandon Wilkie (5)
Form: 2-34654 CD
Breeder: Ms Ann Foley
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Finished 1 3/4l behind Haunted Dream when fourth of 7 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 1f (good to firm). Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 14-1
2 Teumessias Fox (IRE) (9)
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Princess Serena (USA)
Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
3 Oviedo (IRE) (71)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Gallitea (IRE)
Owner: Ms Fiona Carmichael & Ballylinch Stud
Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham
9-10 (61.7) (2)
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Form: 510004 D BF Breeder: Roundhill Stud
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 1/2l behind Parlando when fourth of 9 at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 8-1
4 9-9 (61.2) (7)
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Form: 0324-60 D
Breeder: Ballylinch Stud
Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Beaten 15l behind Ron O at 10-1 when 14th of 17 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) in June Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 25-1
4 Chichester (GB) (27)
B g Dansili - Havant
Owner: Lady I & Ms Catriona Good
Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross
5 Paradias (GER) (21)
B g Kodiac - Paraisa
Owner: Dodds-Smith, Farrell, Hodgson & Coupland
Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle
7 9-7 (60.3) (10)
Jockey: Joe Fanning
Form: 1540-06 C D
Breeder: Mrs James Wigan & London TB Services Ltd
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 12l behind Point Lynas when sixth of 7 at 100-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 50-1
5 9-4 (59.0) (15)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Form: 450-201 D Breeder: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft; has also won a hurdle in November last year A winner at 8-1 at Goodwood over 1m 1f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Native Warrior by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 15-2
6
Dual Identity (IRE) (25)
B g Belardo (IRE) - Teide Lady
Owner: Kennet Valley Syndicates IV
Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket
7 Ron O (GB) (28)
Ch g Toronado (IRE) - Xaloc (IRE)
Owner: Mr Ray Craggs
6 9-4 (59.0) (6)
Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Form: 513605 D
Breeder: Gerry Flannery Developments
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Take Heart when fifth of 17 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 12-1
(12)
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Trainer: Ray Craggs, Sedgefield Form: 501132 CD Breeder: Mr M. J. Rozenbroek
Has won nine races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/4l by Ziggy when second of 6 at 10-3 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. Has won at York and Redcar this season. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 15-2
8 Killybegs Warrior (IRE) (9)
B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Alltherightmoves (IRE)
Owner: Mr M. Doyle
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
9-2 (58.1) (13)
Jockey: James Doyle
Form: 000005 D
Breeder: Glashare House Stud
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 1 1/2l behind Parlando when fifth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 12-1 No Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw
9
Marhaba
The Champ
Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Lady of The Desert (USA)
Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
(GB) (64) 5 9-1 (57.6) (9)
Jockey: Robert Havlin
Form: 6010-00 CD
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Crystal Black when last of 19 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) in June. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 100-1
10
Chasing Aphrodite (GB) (29)
B h Profitable (IRE) - Tutti Frutti
Owner: Gullwing Enterprises W.L.L.
Trainer: Harry Eustace, Newmarket
5 9-1 (57.6) (4)
Jockey: Kaiya Fraser (5)
Form: 00-0010 D
Breeder: Morera Partnership
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground Beaten 6l behind Mount Atlas at 22-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 33-1
11
Andaleep (IRE) (9)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Oriental Magic (GER)
Owner: Mr James Finch
Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
(17)
Jockey: Richard Kingscote
510222 CD
Kildaragh Stud
Has won 12 races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Parlando when second of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 5-1
12 Bystander (IRE) (25)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Witnessed
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Take Heart when sixth of 17 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 15-2
13
Have Secret (IRE) (16)
Ch g Havana Gold (IRE) - Secret Existence (IRE)
Owner: Peter Timmins, John Rhodes & Partner
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
(14)
Jockey: Oisin Orr
Form: 055-233 D BF Breeder: Kildaragh Stud
Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good and soft ground. Third of 7 behind Fantasy Believer beaten 1 1/2l at 3-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Chepstow over 1m 2f (good to soft) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 13-2
14
Rathgar (GB) (16)
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Why We Dream (IRE)
Owner: Jon and Julia Aisbitt
Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley
4 8-11 (55.8) (5)
Jockey: David Probert
Form: 132012 D
Breeder: Jon and Julia Aisbitt
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Beaten 3/4l by Fantasy Believer when second of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Chepstow over 1m 2f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won at Yarmouth and Goodwood this season. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 6-1
15 Lord Protector (GER) (15)
B or Br g Pastorius (GER) - Lady Jacamira (GER)
Owner: The Beer Stalkers & Ruth Carr
Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington
8-8 (54.4) (16)
Jockey: James Sullivan
022005 D
Gestut Karlshof
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Quietness when last of 5 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 100-1
16
Cockalorum (IRE)
(6)
(3)
B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Opinionated (IRE) Jockey: Luke Morris
Owner: Nawton Racing Club
Trainer: Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton
551325 D Breeder: Jim Bradley
Has won nine races from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 5l behind See That Storm when fifth of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA
17 Theme Park (GB) (14)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Queen’s Prize
Owner: Martin Webb Racing
Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton
4 8-3 (52.2) (1)
Jockey: Faye McManoman
Form: 050515 C
Breeder: Queen Elizabeth II
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Old Cock when fifth of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 16-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 8, 10 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9. STEWARDS NOTE
THEME PARK: Following its run on 10/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls.
PROBABLE S.P.’S
5-1 Andaleep (IRE), 6-1 Rathgar (GB), 13-2 Have Secret (IRE), 15-2 Paradias (GER), Ron O (GB), Bystander (IRE), 8-1 Teumessias Fox (IRE), 12-1 Dual Identity (IRE), Killybegs Warrior (IRE), 14-1 Sir Busker (IRE), 16-1 Theme Park (GB), 20-1 Cockalorum (IRE), 25-1 Oviedo (IRE), 33-1 Chasing Aphrodite (GB), 50-1 Chichester (GB), 100-1 Marhaba The Champ (GB), Lord Protector (GER)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st £51540
3rd £12090
2nd £24170
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 Chloe Cross and Nicole Lorimer
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
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. FROM THE RIDER’S MOUTH
Today’s Race Conditions
FIRST RACE 1.50 - The Sky Bet Strensall Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) (Class 1) Distributed In Accordance With The Stakes And Prize Money Code £96407 To The Winning Horse The Second To Receive £36550, The Third £18292, The Fourth £9112, The Fifth £4573 And The Sixth £2295 For Three Yrs Old And Upwards. Enter By Noon, August 19th And Pay £1700 Stake, Declare By 10.00 A.m. August 22nd. Weights: 3-Y-O Colts And Geldings 9st; Fillies 8st 11lb 4-Y-O And Up Colts And Geldings 9st 7lb; Fillies 9st 4lb Penalties, After 2023, A Winner Of A Group 3 Race 3lb Of A Group 2 Race 5lb Of A Group 1 Race 7lb Sky Bet Has Generously Sponsored This Race And Will Present A Memento To The Winning Owner 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 The Winner Of The 2024 Sky Bet Strensall Stakes Will Be Granted An Automatic Invitation To The Us Dollar 1 Million Group 2 Bahrain International Trophy On 15th November 2024 At Sakhir Racecourse For More Details Contact The International Racing Bureau. 15 Entries At £1700 - Closed August 19th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £75752; Second £31093; Third £15555; Fourth £7769; Fifth £3893; Sixth £1938 Penalty Value: £96407 A Ss For Race Details See Page 31. SECOND RACE 2.25 - The Sky Bet Melrose Stakes (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) Distributed In Accordance With The Stakes And Prize Money Code £87618 To The Winning Horse The Second To Receive £41089, The Third £20553, The Fourth £10268, The Fifth £5134 And The Sixth £2567. For Three Yrs Old Only Enter By Noon, August 19th And Pay £850 Stake, Declare By 10.00 A.m. August 22nd. Lowest Weight 8st 2lb; Highest Weight Not Less Than 9st 9lb Penalties, After August 17th, 2024, For Each Race Won 6lb Note: Any Horse Rated Above 105 Shall Initially Be Treated As Having That Rating And The Highest Weight Allotted Shall Be 9st 9lb 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 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 £15000 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 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 2025 Sky Bet Ebor: Race To The Ebor The Winner Of The 2024 Sky Bet Melrose Handicap Stakes Will Receive A Guaranteed Start Position For The 2025 Sky Bet Ebor Although The Start Is Guaranteed, The Horse Must Still Be Entered In The 2025 Sky Bet Ebor In The Normal Way, Paying The Corresponding Entry Stake And Fees At The Scratching And Confirmation Stages. In The Event That The Horse Is Set To Carry The Lowest Weight In The 2025 Sky Bet Ebor, The Horse’s Weight Will Be Raised To The Equivalent Of The Next Highest Horse In The Weights. 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. 23 Entries At £850 - Closed August 19th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £69071; Second £34544; Third £17272; Fourth £8636; Fifth £4318; Sixth £2159 Penalty Value: £87618 Weights Raised 1lb And Paragraphs 27 To 31 Of The Weights And Handicapping Code Complied With Where Applicable Ss For Race Details See Page 43.
THIRD RACE 3.00 - The Sky Bet City Of York Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2) (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 Three Yrs Old And Upwards. Enter By Noon, July 2nd And Pay £1750 Stake, Scratch By Noon, July 30th Or Pay £2000, Confirm By Noon, August 19th And Pay £1250 Supplementary Entry By Noon, August 19th And Pay £40000 Stake, Declare By 10.00 A.m. August 22nd. Weights: 3-Y-O Colts And Geldings 9st 3lb; Fillies 9st 4-Y-O And Up Colts And Geldings 9st 8lb; Fillies 9st 5lb Sky Bet Has Generously Sponsored This Race And Will Present A Memento To The Winning Owner 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 42 Entries, 11 At £1750, 18 At £3750, 13 At £5000 - Closed July 2nd, 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 55
FOURTH RACE 3.35 - The Sky Bet Ebor Stakes (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) Distributed In Accordance With The Stakes And Prize Money Code £300000 To The Winning Horse The Second To Receive £89950, The Third £47500, The Fourth £25000, The Fifth £14300 The Sixth £7500 The Seventh £4750 And The Eighth £2850 For Four 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 19th And Pay £625, Declare By 10.00 A.m. August 22nd. Lowest Weight 8st 2lb; Highest Weight Not Less Than 9st 12lb Penalties, After July 20th, 2024, A Winner Of A Race 4lb Of 2 Races 7lb Note: Any Horse Rated Above 110 Shall Initially Be Treated As Having That Rating And The Highest Weight Allotted Shall Be 9st 12lb Subsequently, The Excess Over 110 In Any Rating Shall Be Allotted To That Horse Without Limitation To The Highest Weight To Be Carried. Sky Bet Has Generously Sponsored This Race And Will Present A Memento To The Winning Owner The Bha Department Of Equine Regulation, Safety And Welfare Will Be Performing Pre-Race Examinations Of All Horses At This Meeting. The Winner Of The Sky Bet Ebor Is Ballot Exempt For The Lexus Melbourne Cup On 5th November 2024 Please See Www.vrc.com.au For Details. 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 The British Horseracing Authority Will Amend Paragraphs 28 To 32 Of The Weights And Handicapping Code And The Declaration Of Jockey Section Of The Race Entries Code In The Event That Raising Of The Weights At The 24-Hour Stage Proves Necessary The British Horseracing Authority Has Granted Special Permission To The York Racecourse Executive To Stage A Public Draw At Which The Stall Numbers For Declared Runners Will Be Allocated. The Draw Will Be Broadcast Live And Will Be Overseen By A British Horseracing Authority Official. Further Details Of The Draw Procedure Will Be Published In Due Course This Race Will Utilise York Racecourse’s 22-Bay Starting Stalls. This Race Will Be Restricted To 22 Runners Plus Two Reserves. The Two Reserves Will Be Nominated As R23 And R24. The Procedure For The Allocation And Operation Of The Reserves Protocol Will Be As Detailed In The Notice Headed ‘Reserves’ Which Has Been Published In The Racing Calendar And Which Also Appears In The Important Notices Following The Standard Conditions On The Racing Bulletin Area Of The Bha Racing Administration Internet Site Www.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers Are Reminded Of The Provisions Of Paragraph 41 Of The Race Entry Code Which Require That They Must Notify The Racing Calendar Office Immediately When The Decision Has Been Made Not To Run. This Will Maximise The List Of Runners And Determine Whether The Weights Will Need To Be Raised. The British Horseracing Authority Has Modified The Declaration Of Jockey Section Of The Race Entries Code And The Division Of Races Section Of The Race Administration Code Of The Rules Of Racing For The Purposes Of This Race. Please Note: The Winners Of The Following “Race To The Ebor” Races Will Be Guaranteed A Starting Place In The 2024 Sky Bet Ebor (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap) And Will Not Be Subject To Elimination, Provided It Is Entered And Declared In The Normal Way. Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Class 2) Run At York On Saturday 26th August, 2023, Sky Bet Jorvik Stakes (Class 2) Run At York On Wednesday 15th May 2024, Sky Bet Premier Handicap Run At The Curragh On Wednesday 5th June 2024, Sky Bet Grand Cup (Listed) Run At York On Saturday 15th June 2024 Please Also Note: If, At The Declaration Stage, The Winner Of A “Race To The Ebor” Race Is Set To Carry The Lowest Weight In The 2024 Sky Bet Ebor, Its Weight Will Be Raised To The Next Lowest Weight. 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. 77 Entries, 20 At £875 29 At £1875, 28 At £2500. - Closed July 9th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £233850; Second £78250; Third £41300; Fourth £21800; Fifth £12400; Sixth £6450; Seventh £4100; Eighth £2550 Penalty Value: £300000 Weights Raised 2lbs And Paragraphs 27 To 31 Of The Weights And Handicapping Code Complied With Where Applicable Ss For Race Details See Page 69
FIFTH RACE 4.10 - The Sky Bet Constantine 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. Enter By Noon, August 19th And Pay £500 Stake, Declare By 10.00 A.m. August 22nd. Lowest Weight 8st 2lb; Highest Weight 9st 12lb Penalties, After August 17th, 2024, For Each Race Won 3yo 6lb; 4yo To 6yo 5lb; 7yo And Up 4lb Note: Any Horse Rated Above 110 Shall Initially Be Treated As Having That Rating And The Highest Weight Allotted Shall Be 9st 12lb Subsequently, The Excess Over 110 In Any Rating Shall Be Allotted To That Horse Without Limitation To The Highest Weight To Be Carried. Sky Bet Has Generously Sponsored This Race And Will Present A Memento To The Winning Owner 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. 33 Entries At £500 - Closed August 19th, 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 Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Class 1) (Listed Race) (Class 1) Distributed In Accordance With The Stakes And Prize Money Code £56710 To The Winning Horse The Second To Receive £21500, The Third £10760, The Fourth £5360, The Fifth £2690 And The Sixth £1350. For Two Yrs Old Only Enter By Noon, August 19th And Pay £500 Stake, Declare By 10.00 A.m. August 22nd. Weights: Colts And Geldings 9st 2lb; Fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, A Winner Of A Listed Race 3lb Of A Pattern Race 5lb The Family Of Julia Graves Has Generously Sponsored This Race And Will Present A Memento To The Winning Owner The BHA Department Of Equine Regulation, Safety And Welfare Will Be Performing Pre-Race Examinations Of All Horses At This Meeting. 21 Entries At £500 - Closed August 19th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570; Fifth £2290; Sixth £1140 Penalty Value: £56710 A Ss For Race Details See Page 83.
SEVENTH RACE 5.20 - The Sky Bet Finale 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, Rated 0-105 (Also Open To Such Horses Rated 106 And 107 - See Standard Conditions). Enter By Noon, August 19th And Pay £500 Stake, Declare By 10.00 A.m. August 22nd. Lowest Weight 8st 2lb; Highest Weight 9st 12lb Penalties, After August 17th, 2024, For Each Race Won 3yo 6lb; 4yo To 6yo 5lb; 7yo And Up 4lb Sky Bet Has Generously Sponsored This Race And Will Present A Memento To The Winning Owner 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. 34 Entries At £500 - Closed August 19th, 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 on Sunday 8th September for our Yorkmix Family Raceday, which features the Listed Garrowby Stakes. Please use the toilets on exit or as provided on the walking route to the city.
