York Racecard - Saturday 27th June

OFFICIAL RACECARD | £4.00 SATURDAY JUNE 27TH

SUMMER MUSIC SATURDAY F E A T U RING

THE AL BASTI EQUIWORLD, DUBAI CRITERION STAKES (GROUP 3)

As today’s title sponsor it gives me very great pleasure to welcome you to York Racecourse for another fabulous day of racing and top-class entertainment on the Knavesmire.

Last year’s inaugural Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Summer Saturday was a resounding success and I applaud York Racecourse Chairman, Bridget Guerin, and the York Race Committee for their vision and commitment to creating this exciting addition to the summer social calendar.

Featuring the £100,000 Group 3 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Criterion Stakes supported by competitive handicaps over a variety of distances, the race programme has once again proved attractive to participants. My thanks, along with those of the racecourse executive, go to the owners and trainers who have supported the day by running their horses.

Thanks are also due to all those whose hard work and dedication goes towards staging an event like today - the racing staff and others involved in the welfare of the horses, the catering and hospitality teams and the many individuals who ensure the day runs smoothly.

I hope they and you have an enjoyable afternoon and that many of you will stay on after racing to party well into the evening.

Welcome A very warm welcome to the Knavesmire, literally and figuratively, for a relatively new raceday, one that features only the second ever York running of the Group 3 £100,000 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Criterion Stakes. I hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable day of cheering horses as they go into “Overdrive.” On that musical note, a big York Racecourse welcome to Becky Hill and her band, performing from that big stage after racing.

The entire race programme worth nearly £300,000 is backed by Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai, so we send our special thanks to Mr Malih Al Basti and his team for their fabulous support of York and racing.

The feature contest is over the specialist distance of 1,400 metres or seven furlongs.

The winner earns a berth in our newest Group 1, the Sky Bet City of York Stakes over the same seven-furlong trip. Amongst a high quality of field are Never So Brave, the victor in that Ebor Festival showpiece last year, as well as Qirat, the 150/1 winner of the 2025 Group 1 Sussex Stakes, whilst William Haggas has sent Saber Strike - last seen at Royal Ascot. They’ll all face an Irish raider with Chicago Strike travelling over from County Kildare for Johnny Murtagh. A number of the handicaps look set to continue the trend of large fields coming down the Knavesmire - good luck!

The team have been busy preparing for today, please try the award-winning Bustardthorpe Development (see p32), enjoy the Churchill Tyres Lawn, Theakston or Guinness Bars to wash down some fresh, local Fish ‘n’ Chips. Newly opening today is an additional County Stand space: The Sound Garden, where a live DJ will complement the sport, with seating, Nyetimber supporting a full bar (and the likely to be useful parasols), pizza, BBQ and a big screen completing the experience. The different perspective it offers from the infield makes it well worth a visit.

For most people the forecast should help the afternoon, as it allows the lawns and terraces to be enjoyed to the full. Please make sure you stay hydrated; there is water and suncream available for free in all areas. Horse welfare protocols for hot weather will be followed including three misting fans, fifteen equine showers, canopies for shade, chilled water at all points, with our vet team & horse specialists particularly alert for any concerning signs amongst the contenders, find out more on pages 16-18.

Please do enjoy the music, but please “remember” our neighbours as you leave the racecourse and head towards our home city.

I hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable and successful day and may even choose to return for more of the same over Music Showcase Weekend when Craig David (Friday evening 24th July) then Tom Grennan (Saturday 25th July) will perform after racing.

Keep enjoying your sport - Come On England!

William Derby, Chief Executive

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Summer Music Saturday Welcome to York Races 1 A Guide To Places To Eat And Drink 6-7 Make The Most 8-9 Officials 10 Puzzle Corner 11 Jockey & Trainer Index 12-13 Trackfacts 14 How To Read 15 Parlez-Vous Racing 20-21 A Winters Tale: What’s New At York 22-23 Blue Frog Top Trainer 32 Living North Top Jockey 35 Newcastle Away Racing: The Jenningsbet Chipchase Stakes 36-37 Racing Post Smart View: The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Criterion Stakes 46-47 Newcastle Away Racing: The Jenningsbet Newmarket Plate 52-54 Curragh Away Racing: The Airlie Stud Stakes 56-57 Curragh Away Racing: The Paddypower Pretty Polly Stakes 62-63 2026 Fixtures 64 Racecourse For All 76 Puzzle Corner Answers 77 Small Print 78 Today’s Race Conditions 79 Safe Journey Home & Notes 80

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

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Time

Event

Location

12:45pm

Punters Panel

Parade Ring

After Racing

Concert from Becky Hill

Music Stage

All Day Events

Location

Flat Cap Brass

Veuve Clicquot Bandstand

The Monotones

Churchill Tyres Stage At Bustardthorpe End

DJ Vibes

The Sound Garden

Ascot Gallery/Darcy & Wolf Jewellery

Gimcrack Stand Portico Shop

Blue Rider Gallery

Opposite Princess Mary Gate

360 Degree Selfies

Stage by Melrose Stand

Test Match Cricket: England v New Zealand

Being shown on selected televisions on stands side

All timings are approximate; listen for PA announcements for any updates.

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

1.20pm

The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Novice Stakes

- 6f

Pages 27-29

1.55pm

The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Mile Stakes

(Handicap) - 1m Pages 33-35

2.25pm

The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dash Stakes

(Handicap) - 5f Pages 39-42

2.58pm

The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Criterion Stakes

(Group 3) - 7f Pages 49-51

3.38pm

The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Stakes

(Handicap) - 1m 6f Pages 59-61

4.15pm

The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Sprint Stakes

(Handicap) - 6f Pages 65-68

4.50pm

The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Amateur Jockeys’ Stakes

(Handicap) - 1m 2f Pages 71-74

All races covered by

Races 2 - 4 covered by 5

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A G IDE T PL CES T EAT & DRIN ROBERTO PAVILION Fast-serve bar, Pimms, plus Fish & Chip Shop.

KNAVESMIRE STAND

6 bars & York Kitchen & Café (ground).

THE VOLTIGEUR RESTAURANT (Knavesmire Stand 3rd Floor) The UK’s foremost ‘Dine & View’ restaurant package.

THEAKSTON BAR All your Theakston favourites including Ebor IPA @£6.70 a pint Good food to go is just next door.

THE FOOD CO

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

GUINNESS BAR KYLIE MINOGUE WINES AND GUINNESS BARS

Offering The Aussie singer's wines with the Black Stuff and a full bar next door.

ALCO RACE

SPECIALIST FOOD A series of counters and mobile units such as fish & chips, Yorkshire beefburgers, pizza, hog roast, Ged Bell's Yorkshire Pork Pies, Gourmet Hot Dogs and vegetarian/ vegan options.

EBOR STAND

York Kitchen & Café

(Ground Floor) A popular place to get a hot meal, like deep-filled Yorkshire Puddings, sandwiches or Homemade Pies served in cafeteria style.

Collection point for G&P "meal deal" & Picnic Platters.

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

ECLIPSE RESTAURANT (5TH

An informal hot food option and ho advanced book packages.

THEDANTE DANTE SUITE SUITE (2ND (2NDFLOOR) FLOOR) THE

HomeONLY: to Michelin Tom Barnes a TODAY A CountyStar StandChef Bar with seating, tote, to

We hope we have somewhere to cater for all tastes and budgets. We source m The Cryer and Stott for cheese). You may notice that our sandwich packaging on a raceday. None of the restaurants, bistros and buffets mentioned below re times so we’d suggest going early. Enjoy your food and do let us know how we

County Stand

The Gimcrack Restaurant offers a three-course meal for £43.25. Afternoon tea offered for £19.50.

The Edwardian Weighing Room a popular bar is joined by a 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 the fresh cheese toasties or the griddle.

Or toast the first hurrah of summer with a jug of Pimm’s, visit the The Flying Frankie Pub serving our guest ale, Ebor IPA @£6.70.

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, spirits and a wide range of the finest champagnes, whilst the Terrace also offers Moët champagnes vintage wines, premium beers, as well as fresh baked pizzas.

Do try The Sound Garden offering pizza, BBQ, Nyetimber wines and a full bar plus DJ sounds.

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PREMIERRACINGLOUNGE

A reserved lounge with allocated seats. limited upgrades from £52 55

GIMCRACK RESTAURANT

MELROSE CLUB LOUNGE

Great views of racing, Yorkshire, fresh club sandwiches, and an account bar.

105 - visit Limited upgrades available from £103 the office to learn more.

(1st Floor) Main County Stand dining room, luxury three-course meal for £43.25 Afternoon Tea for £19.50

PARADE RING RESTAURANT

Situated on the top floor of the Weighing Room, provides a fine dining experience. Visit yorkracecourse.co.uk to book for later meetings.

MOËT PAVILION & ROOF TERRACE

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

Home Baked Pizza from £14.50

JOHN CARR TERRACE

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VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BAR

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EDWARDIAN WEIGHING ROOM

Heritage over a craft ale.

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

Georgian stand with modern canopy; featuring The Flying Frankie pub serving our guest ale, Ebor IPA @£6.70 + wider bars, fresh cheese toasties and the griddle.

COUNTY STAND FOOD & DRINK FREE ZONES GRANDSTAND & PADDOCK

PRINCESS MARY SEAFOOD BAR

CLOCKTOWER ENCLOSURE

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

RACING AREA SEAFOOD OPTION CHILDREN ESPECIALLY WELCOME

and team.

(Advance booked). oilets his and a great view of the Winning Post.

many products locally, (e.g. The East Coast for fish, g is biodegradable and that we recycle 10 tonnes of glass equires pre-booking although many are popular at busy we can keep improving.

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MEAL DEAL LOCATION

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 the homemade pies. This is also the Collection Point for Grandstand & Paddock Picnic Platters.

The Guinness Bar with its giant outdoor screen. Alongside the black stuff, the Kylie Minogue Wines Bar serves exactly what you'd imagine.

The improved Theakston Bar offers a range of favourites, including the Ebor IPA @£6.70. With a second dedicated Guinness Bar to its left. The good food to go next door offers hot and cold treats. The 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, gourmet hot dogs, loaded fries, Whitby scampi, fish & chips and specialist coffees and even donuts. If the sun stays out, or just as a treat, try our locally produced luxury ice creams.

The Bustardthorpe End brings more options including a Chicken griddle.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH SAWLEY KITCHEN 9

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT CHAMPAGNE OF THE MEETING

Gardet Origine NV

£48.50

Gardet Origine Rosé NV

£57.50

Lanson Black Label NV

£70

Lanson Rosé Label NV

£79

NEW TO YORK?

Please ask any of the team for directions to the many different food options (from 3-course lunch to gourmet hotdogs), as well as the various bars and viewing points. Explore the site and remember to ask- we’re here to help.”

TRIPS TO THE START

Racegoers are invited to join our expert guide for a free trip to the start. To register, see our guide by the thatched hut near the Winner’s Enclosure before 1pm.

360° SELFIE Check out this free service, on the stage by the Melrose Stand.

DANTE SUITE

On the 2nd floor of the Ebor Stand. Available to County Stand badgeholders offering air conditioning, seating, full bar, toilets, views of the track and the stage (to the left)

CHILDREN AT YORK RACES

Baby-Changing facilities are available on the ground floors of both Knavesmire & Ebor stands.

We welcome children in our restaurants. In the Gimcrack Restaurant we offer a half price option for under 12s.

Our family room, situated to the left of the entrance to the Melrose Stand, allows parents and children some quiet time away with a microwave to warm bottles and televisions to provide coverage of racing.

YorkMix Family Raceday on September 6th features Pony Racing Series, Racehorse Corner as well as appearances at intervals of The Gruffalo. Book early at the offer price of £15 for a combined Grandstand and Paddock and Clocktower Enclosure.

CASH MACHINES & CASHBACK

Cash machines available in the ground floor of the Knavesmire Stand and adjacent to the entrance to the Gimcrack Stand.

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.

Cashback available from the Northern Bar in the Clocktower Enclosure.

NEED A QUIET MOMENT? To escape the bustle of a raceday, please try one of our sunflower benches located in the quiet areas of each enclosure. A quiet room is located within the Houghton Building.

Our Chaplaincy Team are ready to assist racegoers of all faiths and none. If you need a friendly ear, please say hello to them. They can find a quiet spot for a chat.

STOP THE CLOCK Check out the Official race time as soon as they cross the line, the digital timing clock at the Winning Post has been supported by Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai and might give you a punting advantage later in proceedings.

POSITION OF STALLS Centre: Races 1, 3, & 6 10

Inside: Races 2, 5, & 7

Far Side: Race 4

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

County Stand: SOLD OUT Grandstand & Paddock full price: £48 Transfers are available from the Racecourse Office subject to availability.

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 (in their new shop by entrance to Gimcrack Stand)

TEST CRICKET England vs New Zealand on selected televisions on stands side.

ACCESSIBILITY FOR RACEGOERS Facilities such as accessible toilets and viewing platforms for racing and the stage 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. Then just surf away There will be peaks of demand

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 the concert.

The service is provided by a commercial operator. An outbound service operates on raceday mornings.

websites will not be available.

TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE PICK-UP POINT

MOBILE PHONE CHARGING

There is a hackney carriage/licensed taxi pick up point at the

by both time and location - some

Out of juice? Recharging units available by the Frankel statue.

Charges apply.

Northern End of the racecourse integrated into Car Park D, adjacent to Campleshon Road. Private Hire vehicles will meet pre-booked customers, also at designated points in both Car Park A (north) and Car Park C (south). Pick up by UBER is from a dedicated area in Car Park A & C only.

WHERE CAN I PLACE A BET

The tote will take your bet at their windows or via a passing courier.

Remember to try the small stake-big payout bets such as the Jackpot, Placepot or Trifecta.

The William Hill Betting Shops (Bustardthorpe End, Knavesmire Stand ground floor and front of Melrose Stand) offer a full SP service, so bets on racing and the wider world. The colour of the betting ring can be found in front of the Knavesmire Stand. Contactless payment is available for all the above options. Good luck.

BAR CLOSING TIMES Key bars will remain open up to 7pm - the drinks in hospitality areas will be as in your booking details. Please respect our neighbours and the wider city as you leave.

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.

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ROYAL PATRON: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN LIFE PRESIDENT: THE EARL OF HALIFAX

YORK RACE COMMITTEE BRIDGET GUERIN (CHAIRMAN) NICHOLAS WRIGLEY WILLIAM BETHELL CHRISTOPHER DENNY NICK CHEYNE

VICTORIA SAVILE ED WRIGLEY

MEET THE YORK MANAGEMENT TEAM WILLIAM DERBY

ANTHEA LEIGH

CHRIS WARD

01904 683932 rachel.wigby@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 anthea.leigh@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 683939 chris.ward@yorkracecourse.co.uk

JAMES BRENNAN

MAITI STIRLING

NICK JOHNSON

01904 620911 james.brennan@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 maiti.stirling@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 683933 nick.johnson@yorkracecourse.co.uk

LOUISE DALY

PHIL ATKINSON

KEVIN PINNINGTON

01904 638971 louise.daly@yorkracecoursehospitality.co.uk

01904 620911 enquiries@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 638971 kevin.pinnington@yorkracecouse.co.uk

GAVIN PATTISON

ADRIAN KAY

LAUREN MAHAN

01904 620911 gavin.pattison@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 adrian.kay@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 lauren.mahan@yorkracecourse.co.uk

Chief Executive

Head of Marketing & Sponsorship

Commercial Manager Hospitality & Banqueting

Facilities Manager

Racing Manager & Raceday Clerk of the Course

Sponsorship Manager & Press Liaison

Head Of Operations

Grounds Manager

Head of Finance

Hospitality Box Manager

Food & Beverage Director

Marketing Manager

OFFICIALS Stewards ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward) PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD (Stewards’ Panel Chair) CHARLOTTE ARMITAGE MICHAEL EYRE CHRIS HILL Starters STUART TURNER KIERAN O’SHEA Judge DI CLARK Clerk of the Scales KARL CURRAN Handicapper MATT GARDNER Commentator GARETH TOPHAM Veterinary Officer JOCELYN HABERSHON-BUTCHER Auctioneer GEORGE STANNERS (GOFFS) 12

Medical Officers DR ROS RODEN DR BRUCE McLAIN DR LESLEY KILSHAW DR JONATHAN BULMAN DR PATRICK WYNN Veterinary Surgeons GEMMA DRANSFIELD BRIAN REED POL ABRIL Betting Ring Managers MARK RYAN MALCOLM HART CLIFF MORRISSEY Farriers JAMIE HARDY SCOTT MACKIE Designated Safeguarding Leads SARAH CULSHAW ANTHEA LEIGH

P U Z Z L E CORNER

NAME THE COMBINATION Can you name the jockey, trainer and horse who teamed up to land last year’s Al Basti Equiworld Criterion Stakes?

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NAME THE HORSE Can you name these runners today from the following clues?

Name the famous actor who

1 ‘finally made it to the top of the world, Ma’

Indicates to ‘play

2 moderately loud’:

C__________

3 A Mediterranean wind:

M_____ F______ Simultaneously alive and

at the same time; A 4 dead famous thought experiment in Quantum Mechanics:

S_______ (Sands) A golden ring belonging

5 to Odin:

D________

S___________ C__

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Legendary leader of the 5th Century Saxons alongside his brother Horsa:

H__________

NAME THE RACECOURSE 1

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

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX

JOCKEYS M BROWN 4.50 Machete (FR) ...............................................D O’Meara E CAGNEY 4.50 Glistening Nights (FR) ......Richard & Peter Fahey N CALLAN 2.25 Our Cody (IRE) ............................................. R Hughes L CHALKLEY 1.55 Eligible (IRE) ........................................M & D Easterby R COLGAN 1.20 Sirocco Sands (IRE) ................................... D Marnane 2.25 Allsortz (IRE) ............................................... D Marnane N COOKSON 4.50 Spirit Catcher (IRE) .................................Mrs P Kirby S DE SOUSA 1.55 Jimmy Speaking ................................................C Dwyer 2.25 Alfa Duplicate (IRE) ..................................... I Furtado 2.58 Qirat.................................................................... R Beckett 3.38 Rock N Roll Pinkie.......................................... I Furtado 4.15 Percy’s Star..........................................................C Dwyer J DICKSON 1.55 Wahdan (IRE) ............................................... T Easterby S DOREY 4.50 Sisterandbrother................................. Joey Ramsden D DUNSDON 4.50 Urban Road....................................................... A Brown T EASTERBY 4.50 Double Parked (IRE) ................................ T Easterby B GARRITTY 1.55 Blue To Blue (IRE) ............................... Ruth Jefferson 2.25 Shes Got A Brother ...........................M & D Easterby 3.38 Draupnir .................................................M & D Easterby M GHIANI 2.58 Royal Velvet......................................................W Knight 4.15 Logi Bear (IRE) .................................................. J Butler S GRAY 1.20 Cagney (IRE) ........................................................K Ryan 1.55 Cadarn (IRE) .........................................................K Ryan C HARDIE 1.20 Yorkshire Dream (IRE) .................................B Haslam 1.55 Delinquent (IRE) ............................................K R Burke 2.25 Rotokura Belle ................................................. I Furtado 4.15 Bye Law (IRE) ............................................... T Easterby C HORGAN 3.38 Talismans Time .................................................E Bethell S B KIRRANE 1.20 Furturra............................................................ T Easterby 2.25 Go Vince Go (IRE) ...................................... T Easterby 3.38 Gibside ............................................................ T Easterby 4.15 Bleep Test........................................................ T Easterby C LEE 1.20 Casino Star (IRE) ..........................................K R Burke 1.55 Frankies Dream (IRE) ................................. J Candlish 2.25 Stargazed .........................................................K R Burke 2.58 Balmacara ................................................E J-Houghton 3.38 Imperial Sovereign (IRE) ........................Mrs P Kirby 4.15 Mr Noble (IRE) ...............................................K R Burke 14

T MARQUAND 1.20 Mezzo Forte (IRE) .......................................W Haggas 1.55 Zennor Storm..................................................W Haggas 2.25 Front Line Fury (IRE) .......................................G Scott 2.58 Saber Strike (IRE) .......................................W Haggas 4.15 Million Gold.....................................................M Appleby O MCSWEENEY 1.20 Bigalo................................................................. Roger Fell 4.15 Kinnalargy ...............................................................K Ryan O MURPHY 1.55 Wild Nature.........................................................E Bethell 2.25 Naana’s Shadow (IRE) ...........................Miss K Scott 2.58 Never So Brave (IRE) .................................. A Balding 3.38 Who’s Lope...................................................... A Balding 4.15 Hallo Spaceboy .................................................E Walker J NEILD 4.50 Spirit Genie (IRE) ........................................ J Candlish D NOLAN 1.20 Aodhan...............................................................R Menzies 1.55 Wreck It Ryley (IRE) ...................................... A Brown 2.25 Manatee Mehmas (IRE) .............................D O’Meara 4.15 Vidmiyr (IRE) ................................................. J Candlish O ORR 1.20 Sue’s Last Chance (IRE) ....Richard & Peter Fahey 1.55 Golden Strike (IRE) .............Richard & Peter Fahey 2.25 Boston Dan (IRE) ................Richard & Peter Fahey 2.58 Chicago Critic.............................................J P Murtagh 3.38 Secret Force (IRE) ....................................A P Keatley 4.15 Invincible Boy (IRE) ............Richard & Peter Fahey J PEATE 1.55 Tailgunner Joe (USA) .....................................D Cunha W PYLE 4.15 Arduis Invicta (IRE) ................................Craig Lidster A RAWLINSON 1.20 Washington Royale .....................................M Appleby 1.55 Nostrum ...........................................................M Appleby 4.15 Explosive Finnish................................................. K Frost B ROBINSON 1.20 Rbflying (IRE) ............................................... T Easterby 2.25 Fortification........................................................B Ellison 3.38 Terrorise ...............................................................B Ellison 4.15 Evening Blues (IRE) .........................Stephen Hanlon A RYAN 4.50 Ben Lawers........................................................S Waugh O STAMMERS 2.25 Schrodinger’s Cat.................................................G Tuer K STOTT 1.55 Andesite............................................................ Roger Fell 4.15 Rikki Tiki Tavi (IRE) .............................................K Ryan JP SULLIVAN 1.20 Spirit Of Mary ...................................................B Haslam 2.25 Hanney Girl .................................................... T Easterby 4.15 Von Trotter.............................................M & D Easterby Z WHEATLEY 1.55 Sujet....................................................................... D Carroll K WILLIAMS 4.50 Pearl Eye ............................................................. J Goldie M WINN 1.55 Darkness (FR) ................................................D O’Meara 2.25 Mighty Magnus (IRE) .......................................M Dods 3.38 My Ballyquinn ................................................D O’Meara F YARHAM 4.50 Hengest ...............................................................D Cunha

TRAINERS MICHAEL APPLEBY 1.20 Washington Royale .......................Alistair Rawlinson 1.55 Nostrum .............................................Alistair Rawlinson 4.15 Million Gold.............................................Tom Marquand ANDREW BALDING 2.58 Never So Brave (IRE)............................ Oisin Murphy 3.38 Who’s Lope............................................... Oisin Murphy RALPH BECKETT 2.58 Qirat...................................................Silvestre De Sousa EDWARD BETHELL 1.55 Wild Nature................................................ Oisin Murphy 3.38 Talismans Time ..........................................Cian Horgan ALAN BROWN 1.55 Wreck It Ryley (IRE)................................. David Nolan 4.50 Urban Road............................................Mr D Dunsdon KARL BURKE 1.20 Casino Star (IRE)........................................ Clifford Lee 1.55 Delinquent (IRE)......................................... Cam Hardie 2.25 Stargazed ..................................................... Clifford Lee 4.15 Mr Noble (IRE)............................................. Clifford Lee JOHN BUTLER 4.15 Logi Bear (IRE)..........................................Marco Ghiani JENNIE CANDLISH 1.55 Frankies Dream (IRE) ............................... Clifford Lee 4.15 Vidmiyr (IRE) .............................................. David Nolan 4.50 Midnight Strike (IRE)................ Mr Freddie Robson 4.50 Spirit Genie (IRE)................................Mr Jamie Neild DECLAN CARROLL 1.55 Sujet.............................................................Zak Wheatley DYLAN CUNHA 1.55 Tailgunner Joe (USA)...............................Jonny Peate 4.50 Hengest ........................................ Mr Fletcher Yarham MICHAEL DODS 2.25 Mighty Magnus (IRE) ................................. Mark Winn CHRIS DWYER 1.55 Jimmy Speaking ............................Silvestre De Sousa 4.15 Percy’s Star......................................Silvestre De Sousa MICHAEL & DAVID EASTERBY 1.55 Eligible (IRE) .......................................... Lewis Chalkley 2.25 Shes Got A Brother ................................ Billy Garritty 3.38 Draupnir ...................................................... Billy Garritty 4.15 Von Trotter.............................................. James Sullivan TIM EASTERBY 1.20 Furturra........................................................ Sean Kirrane 1.20 Rbflying (IRE)..........................................Ben Robinson 1.55 Wahdan (IRE) ........................................... Jake Dickson 2.25 Go Vince Go (IRE)................................... Sean Kirrane 2.25 Hanney Girl ............................................ James Sullivan 3.38 Gibside ........................................................ Sean Kirrane 4.15 Bleep Test.................................................... Sean Kirrane 4.15 Bye Law (IRE).............................................. Cam Hardie 4.50 Double Parked (IRE).............. Mr Thomas Easterby BRIAN ELLISON 2.25 Fortification.............................................Ben Robinson 3.38 Terrorise ....................................................Ben Robinson RICHARD & PETER FAHEY 1.20 Sue’s Last Chance (IRE) ................................Oisin Orr 1.55 Golden Strike (IRE)..........................................Oisin Orr 2.25 Boston Dan (IRE).............................................Oisin Orr 4.15 Invincible Boy (IRE).........................................Oisin Orr 4.50 Glistening Nights (FR).......................... Mr E Cagney ROGER FELL 1.20 Bigalo...................................................Oisin McSweeney 1.55 Andesite.......................................................... Kevin Stott KEVIN & LAUREN FROST 4.15 Explosive Finnish............................Alistair Rawlinson

IVAN FURTADO 2.25 Alfa Duplicate (IRE).....................Silvestre De Sousa 2.25 Rotokura Belle ............................................ Cam Hardie 3.38 Rock N Roll Pinkie........................Silvestre De Sousa JIM GOLDIE 4.50 Pearl Eye ................................ Miss Kayleigh Williams WILLIAM HAGGAS 1.20 Mezzo Forte (IRE)................................Tom Marquand 1.55 Zennor Storm.........................................Tom Marquand 2.58 Saber Strike (IRE) ...............................Tom Marquand STEPHEM MICHAEL HANLON 4.15 Evening Blues (IRE)...............................Ben Robinson BEN HASLAM 1.20 Spirit Of Mary ........................................ James Sullivan 1.20 Yorkshire Dream (IRE) ............................. Cam Hardie RICHARD HUGHES 2.25 Our Cody (IRE)..............................................Neil Callan EVE JOHNSON-HOUGHTON 2.58 Balmacara .................................................... Clifford Lee RUTH JEFFERSON 1.55 Blue To Blue (IRE).................................... Billy Garritty ADRIAN KEATLEY 3.38 Secret Force (IRE) ..........................................Oisin Orr PHILIP KIRBY 3.38 Imperial Sovereign (IRE) ........................ Clifford Lee 4.50 Spirit Catcher (IRE) ............Miss Natasha Cookson WILLIAM KNIGHT 2.58 Royal Velvet...............................................Marco Ghiani CRAIG LIDSTER 4.15 Arduis Invicta (IRE) ..................................William Pyle DAVID MARNANE 1.20 Sirocco Sands (IRE) ............................Robbie Colgan 2.25 Allsortz (IRE).........................................Robbie Colgan REBECCA MENZIES 1.20 Aodhan.......................................................... David Nolan JOHN MURTAGH 2.58 Chicago Critic...................................................Oisin Orr DAVID O’MEARA 1.55 Darkness (FR)................................................ Mark Winn 2.25 Manatee Mehmas (IRE).......................... David Nolan 3.38 My Ballyquinn ............................................... Mark Winn 4.50 Machete (FR) .......................................Mr M W Brown JAMES OWEN 4.50 No Knee Never (IRE).......................Mr Henry Callan JOEY RAMSDEN 4.50 Sisterandbrother................... Miss Stephanie Dorey MARK RIMELL 4.50 Caph Star..............................................Mr Harry Rimell KEVIN RYAN 1.20 Cagney (IRE) ..................................................... S A Gray 1.55 Cadarn (IRE) ...................................................... S A Gray 4.15 Kinnalargy ..........................................Oisin McSweeney 4.15 Rikki Tiki Tavi (IRE)..................................... Kevin Stott GEORGE SCOTT 2.25 Front Line Fury (IRE).........................Tom Marquand KATIE SCOTT 2.25 Naana’s Shadow (IRE).......................... Oisin Murphy NIGEL TINKLER 4.50 Theme Park..........................................Miss Tilly Evans GRANT TUER 2.25 Schrodinger’s Cat............................ Oliver Stammers ED WALKER 4.15 Hallo Spaceboy ........................................ Oisin Murphy SIMON WAUGH 4.50 Ben Lawers.....................................................Mr A Ryan 15

YORK TRACKFACTS

1m2f88y 1m4f

7f&2m6f

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.

1m

6f 5f 5f& 2m2f 89y 2m4f

1m208y 1m 110y

2m

1m6f

Grandstands

Top Course Trainers LEADING TRAINERS AT YORK (2021-2026) WITH RUNNERS: W HAGGAS (43 wins from 221 runners, 19%) runs MEZZO FORTE (1.20), ZENNOR STORM (1.55), SABER STRIKE (2.58).

A BALDING (39 wins from 224 runners, 17%) runs NEVER SO BRAVE (2.58), WHO’S LOPE (3.38).

K R BURKE (33 wins from 288 runners, 11%) runs CASINO STAR (1.20), DELINQUENT (1.55), STARGAZED (2.25), MR NOBLE (4.15).

Trainers In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: T EASTERBY (15 wins from 112 runners, 13%) runs FURTURRA and RBFLYING (1.20), WAHDAN (1.55), HANNEY GIRL and GO VINCE GO (2.25), GIBSIDE (3.38), BLEEP TEST and BYE LAW (4.15), DOUBLE PARKED (4.50).

A BALDING (14 wins from 67 runners, 21%) runners listed above.

W HAGGAS (12 wins from 56 runners, 21%) runners listed above.

Top Course Jockeys LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2021-2026) WITH RIDES: TOM MARQUAND (33 wins from 220 rides, 15%) rides MEZZO FORTE (1.20), ZENNOR STORM (1.55), FRONT LINE FURY (2.25), SABER STRIKE (2.58), MILLION GOLD (4.15).

OISIN MURPHY (26 wins from 161 rides, 16%) rides WILD NATURE (1.55), NAANA’S SHADOW (2.25), NEVER SO BRAVE (2.58), WHO’S LOPE (3.38), HALLO SPACEBOY (4.15).

CLIFFORD LEE (18 wins from 165 rides, 11%) rides CASINO STAR (1.20), FRANKIES DREAM (1.55), STARGAZED (2.25), BALMACARA (2.58), IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN (3.38), MR NOBLE (4.15).

Jockeys In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: OISIN MURPHY (8 wins from 58 rides, 14%) rides listed above.

CLIFFORD LEE (7 wins from 44 rides, 16%) rides listed above.

MARCO GHIANI (7 wins from 30 rides, 23%) rides ROYAL VELVET (2.58), LOGI BEAR (4.15).

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th June.

Visit our gallery exhibition today by the Gimcrack Stand entrance

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How to Read the Racecard colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

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horse’s name

Baron’s Selection weight st-lbs kg

No. of days since last ran

Draw

age

Ombudsman (IRE) (46)

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B c Night Of Thunder (IRE) - Syndicate Owner: Godolphin Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

9-8 (60.8)

(5)

Jockey: William Buick Form: 111-212 D BF Breeder: J. Hanly

Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten a neck by Delacroix when second of 6 at 6-4fav on SP: 6-4 his latest outing in the Group 1 Coral-Eclipse at Sandown over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 127

form guide

colour of horse B = bay Br = brown Ch = chesnut Gr = grey Ro = roan

sire

dam

Probable SP

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

Official BHA Ratings 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.

RaceiQ Par Times A new statistics based predictor, it is the expected win time for a specific race based on the track, distance, going, race class and conditions.

Based on the going at time of printing, so the day before racing at 16:00, being: GOOD TO FIRM, GOOD (IN PLACES) For further Race iQ insights, visit racingtv.com/results and click the RaceiQ icon at the top right.

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 must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted 17

Celebrating the racehorse and their welfare is at the heart of what we do

PROPER

WELFARE

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18 days of flat racing Approximately 1,350 horses Running in 125 races

York’s Equine Welfare Annual Investment

£2,000,000 including:

2 modern vet care boxes 3km rubberised non-slip horse walkways (see the new wider walkway in the Parade Ring) 15 temperature-controlled horse showers 178 high specification stables 3 Misting fans – to aid horse cooling 2 horse ambulances

365-day management of 10 hectares of racing surface

8,000

Racing Grooms dedicate themselves 365 days a year to the 14,000 racehorses in mainland UK

The Racing £7.6 From Foundation to horse million welfare since 2012

Licensed Participants Racecourses meet stringent regulatory standards in respect of the track, equine facilities and welfare

£63 million+

Invested in equine veterinary science and education via the Horseracing Betting Levy Board since 2000

Listen to our Senior Vet explain her work:

Equine Expertise 3 equine specialist vets on duty at every raceday

Pre- and post-race examinations by 6 BHA Equine Welfare Officers A team of 12 equestrian experts providing pre, during and post-race support 2 experienced farriers Mobile water provision to everywhere a horse goes James Hardy, Farrier

Gemma Dransfield, Senior Racecourse Vet

Retraining of Racehorses (ROR) RoR is British Horseracing’s charity for the welfare of retired horses. York Racecourse supports the charity New Beginnings, who are accredited by the RoR. Our equine ambassador, Remy, is just one example of a retired thoroughbred enjoying a new role.

Do say hello on the racedays when he is here

Remy meets the children of Knavesmire Primary

Fact Checker British racing has a website to provide the facts and confront the tough questions: horsepwr.co.uk

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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. All the riders in our last race at 4.50pm today.

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 operations.

At York it is Anthea Leigh on racedays.

CLERKS OF THE SCALES: ...Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation.

Wayne Burnell is in charge of things today.

COLOURS:..............................The racing silks worn by the jockeys.

COLT: ......................................Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old.

CONNECTIONS:....................The owner and trainer of a racehorse.

COURSE SPECIALIST:..............Horse which tends to run well at a particular course.

DAM:........................................Mother of a horse.

DISTANCE:.............................The length of a race.

DISTANCE, THE: ...................An unmarked point 240 yards from the winning post.

DRAW: ....................................Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn two days before a flat race.

EACH-WAY: ...........................A bookmaker taking each way bets will display the terms on which he/she accepts such bets on the top of his/her board. This is a bet for your selection to win or be placed.

FILLY: ......................................Female horse up to four years old.

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

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

FURLONG: .............................220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

GELDING:...............................Castrated horse.

GOING: ...................................Description of the course conditions under foot.

HAND:.....................................Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured at the shoulder.

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

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

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

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JUVENILE: .............................Two-year old horse. All the runners in our first race at 1.20pm today.

KNAVESMIRE: .......................The name for the piece of ground on which York Racecourse is situated.

MAIDEN:.................................Horse which has not yet won a race.

MARE: .....................................Female horse, five years and over.

OBJECTIONS: .......................Complaint by one camp against another regarding breach of rules during a race.

ODDS ON: ..............................Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stake e.g. winning a £2 bet wins you £1 so you get back £3.

PACE: ......................................‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders.

PENALTY:...............................Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.

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

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

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

SCHOOLED:...........................Trained to jump.

SHORT RUNNER: .................A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps.

SIRE:........................................Father of a horse.

SPREAD A PLATE: ...............When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof.

SP/STARTING PRICE:..........Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops.

STEWARDS ENQUIRY:........Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running.

TIC-TAC: .................................Bookmakers hand-signalling method relaying odds.

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

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

VOICE IN THE SKY:..............The commentator, listen out for Steven Powell this afternoon.

WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN: .....Weighing jockey before and after race to ensure correct weight has been carried.

YEARLING: ............................Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

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A WINTER’S TALE

WHAT’S NEW THIS SEASON?

KNAVESMIRE BOXES REFURBISHED With thanks to race sponsors, Design Tonic from Leeds, the fourth floor has a bright new look with new carpets, suspended ceilings, improved lighting, bespoke joinery and huge TVS! To find out more hospitality@yorkracecourse.co.uk

WINNERS PODIUM

It now matches the Champagne Lawns, more importantly it offers more space for large groups of successful Owners. Check out the digital screen in the Douglas Fir backboard. With thanks to Lindum York & The Football Company.

NEW HEDGE As part of Green Knavesmire 300 we planted two miles of hedge around the eastern boundary including the six & seven furlong starts to improve landscaping and support wildlife. As they grow the blend of hawthorn, hornbeam, hazel, prunus and field maple plants will become more obvious.

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BANDSTAND The Yorkshire brass & jazz bands can now stay dry, courtesy of this smart base delivered

by Duncombe Sawmill from Helmsley.

WI-FI UPGRADE Across the racecourse, York based company Communicate Technology helped us replace 40 Access Points (think the shower heads that dispense the coverage) and added plenty of new ones. Often moving just twenty yards will improve your signal.

SELF SERVE BAR On the first floor of the Ebor Stand, a convenient way to get a pint, perhaps on the way to the Ebor Lawn. The brands it serves will vary by day, expect to see Birra Moretti, Dark Fruits Cider and Guinness over the year.

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GOD’S OWN

LARDER

Yorkshire sourced food thisthis afternoon: Yorkshire sourced food week.

Shepherds Purse Cheese

Charlie and Ivys Oils

Cheese Yellison Goats Cheese

Coffee Taylors Coffee

Fresh Asparagus Yorkshire beef Lishman’s Farm

Shepcote – Nuts, Seeds, Fruits

Tomlinson’s Rhubarb

Annabel’s Strawberries

Longley Farm Cream Henderson’s Relish

Prepared on site by our brigade of 80 chefs, served with a warm Yorkshire welcome.

Enjoy.

Today’s Runners & Riders

NEWCASTLE Race 1 1.40 7f 14y 1 Room Service (IRE) 10-2 2 Witch Hunter (FR) 9-7 3 Supido (FR) 9-5 4 Nikovo (GB) 9-4 5 Yorkshire (IRE) 9-4 6 Rajeko (IRE) 9-4 7 Bobby Bennu (IRE) 9-3 8 Korker (IRE) 9-1 9 Tremolo (GB) 9-0 10 Metal Merchant (IRE) 8-12 11 Sergeant Wilko (IRE) 8-12 12 Brighton Boy (IRE) 8-11 13 Sir Albert (IRE) 8-9 14 Caviar Cowboy (GB) 8-2 Race 2 2.10 6f 1 Marvelman (IRE) 9-10 2 Bloodsweatandtyres (GB) 9-5 3 Diligent Harry (GB) 9-5 4 Ferrous (IRE) 9-5 5 Heathcliff (GB) 9-5 6 Noble Champion (IRE) 9-5 7 Paborus (GB) 9-5 8 Poet Master (IRE) 9-5 9 Symbol of Honour (GB) 9-5 10 Wiltshire (GB) 9-5 11 Zoum Zoum (GB) 9-5 12 Heavenly Heather (GB) 9-2

Race 3 2.40 2m 56y 1 Charging Thunder (GB) 9-12 2 Chemistry (IRE) 9-12 3 Alphonse Le Grande (IRE) 9-11 4 Shrimp Shady (GB) 9-11 5 Artisan Dancer (FR) 9-10 6 Sax Appeal (GB) 9-10 7 Laafy (USA) 9-10 8 Premiere Ligne (FR) 9-6 9 Believitanducan (IRE) 9-6 10 Brosna Town (IRE) 9-5 11 Hermetic (GB) 9-5 12 Savrola (IRE) 9-4 13 Arc Zoosve (GB) 9-3 14 St Faz (FR) 9-2 15 Fast Fred (GB) 9-1 16 Boxing Great (IRE) 9-0 17 Treasure Islands (GB) 8-13 18 Haveyoumissedme (GB) 8-10 19 Clansman (GB) 8-9 20 Day Trader (FR) 8-8 Race 4 3.15 2m 56y 1 Prydwen (IRE) 9-12 2 Tashkhan (IRE) 9-7 3 Circus of Rome (GB) 9-7 4 Align The Stars (IRE) 9-6 5 Spirit Mixer (GB) 9-4 6 Bahadur (GB) 9-3 7 Dancing In Paris (FR) 9-2 8 Team Player (GB) 9-1 9 Blazeon Five (GB) 9-1 10 Elysian Flame (GB) 9-1 11 Asgard’s Captain (IRE) 9-1 12 Saint Etienne (GB) 9-1 13 Synergism (GER) 9-1 14 Tribal Star (IRE) 8-13 15 Ride The Thunder (IRE) 8-13 16 Moon Over Miami (FR) 8-13 17 Aqwaam (GB) 8-13 18 Zanndabad (IRE) 8-13 19 Gentleman Joe (GB) 8-12 20 Kirchner (IRE) 8-12

Race 5 3.45 6f 1 Cool Hoof Luke (GB) 10-2 2 Fahrenheit Seven (GB) 10-0 3 Caburn (IRE) 9-12 4 Pocklington (GB) 9-12 5 Annaf (IRE) 9-11 6 Fivethousandtoone (IRE) 9-10 7 Tuco Salamanca (IRE) 9-10 8 Power Fizz (IRE) 9-9 9 Knebworth (GB) 9-5 10 The Caltonian (GB) 9-4 11 Topwarrior (GB) 9-4 12 Rapper’s Delight (GB) 9-1 13 Al Najashi (GB) 8-13 14 Strike Red (IRE) 8-13 Race 6 4.23 5f 1 Barnaby Rudge (IRE) 9-10 2 Bacha (IRE) 9-4 3 Flashing Star (GB) 9-4 4 Hell of A Spin (IRE) 9-4 5 Papercut (IRE) 9-4 6 Taj Mahal Palace (GB) 9-4 7 Knock Three Times (IRE) 8-13 Race 7 4.58 1m 4f 98y 1 Sure And Stedfast (IRE) 9-9 2 Natzor (FR) 9-9 3 Arth’s Gold (GB) 9-8 4 Romantic Spirit (FR) 9-8 5 Big Win (FR) 9-6 6 Jujubella (IRE) 9-6 7 Golspie (IRE) 9-4 8 Skinny Malinka (IRE) 9-4 9 Free World (GB) 9-4 10 Cavalry Call (IRE) 9-3 11 It’s Only Fun (IRE) 9-3 12 Elemental Eye (GB) 9-2 13 Character Testing (GB) 9-1 14 Billy Bathgate (GB) 8-9

CHESTER Race 1 2.02 6f 17y 1 Deputy Vice (IRE) 9-7 2 Dreamlover (IRE) 9-7 3 Stardom Glory (IRE) 9-7 4 The Dancing Pirate (GB) 9-7 5 Walt (IRE) 9-7 6 Trust Havana (IRE) 9-2 Race 2 2.32 1 Eagle Bay (GB) 2 Albemagic (GB) 3 El Nay (IRE) 4 Remi Mae (GB)

7f 127y 9-9 9-4 9-4 8-13

Race 3 3.03 1 Stratusnine (IRE) 2 Dark Thirty (IRE) 3 Solar Aclaim (IRE) 4 Stormy Impact (GB) 5 We Never Stop (IRE) 6 Purest Time (GB) 7 Rosenpur (GER) 8 Candonomore (FR) 9 Ruby’s Angel (IRE)

6f 17y 10-2 10-0 9-13 9-13 9-7 9-6 9-5 9-3 9-0

Race 4 3.33 7f 1y 1 Circe (IRE) 9-5 2 Beaujolais Nouveau (GB) 9-2 3 Bellarchi (IRE) 9-2 4 Brazilian Rose (IRE) 9-2 5 Copacabana Sands (IRE) 9-2 6 Dash of Azure (GB) 9-2 7 Forty Years On (IRE) 9-2 8 La Brodeuse (GB) 9-2 9 Magic Basma (IRE) 9-2 10 Royalty Bay (IRE) 9-2 11 Temperance (IRE) 9-2 Race 5 4.10 7f 1y 1 Sovereign Ocean (IRE) 9-9 2 Do Bronxs (IRE) 9-7 3 Daydreama (GB) 9-7 4 First Time (IRE) 9-3 5 Astrazar (IRE) 9-2 6 Cool Molly (IRE) 8-13 7 Bright Summer (IRE) 8-13 8 Start Me Up (GB) 8-13 9 Vidmiyr (IRE) 8-13 10 The Resdev Scholar (IRE) 8-11 Race 6 4.45 1m 2f 70y 1 Likealot (GB) 10-4 2 Ciara Pearl (GB) 10-4 3 Model Yuko (GB) 9-13 4 Patagonia Girl (GB) 9-10 5 City Queen (IRE) 9-1 6 Winged One (IRE) 8-12 7 Hoseki (IRE) 8-6 8 Bearin Up (IRE) 8-4

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Race 7 5.20 1m 7f 196y 1 Venezuelan (IRE) 9-11 2 Midnight Rumble (GB) 9-9 3 Solar Pass (GB) 9-5 4 Shipshape (IRE) 9-4 5 Curran (IRE) 9-0 6 Ruler Legend (IRE) 8-10 7 Furhaan (GB) 8-8 Race 8 5.50 1m 4f 63y 1 L’Eagle Aid (IRE) 10-2 2 Taritino (IRE) 10-0 3 Oman (IRE) 10-0 4 Triple Force (GB) 9-13 5 Percy Jones (GB) 9-13 6 Spartan Times (GB) 9-13 7 Atheneum (IRE) 9-3 8 Condotti (IRE) 9-1 9 Relentless Hero (GB) 8-13

1st Race 1.20

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

6f Novice £25,000 2 Centre

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) See page 79 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A race limited to 2yo horses.

This race is run over six furlongs, so these horses will probably end up running over a mile next year when they mature as three-year-olds.

The success for Furturra at Redcar adds weight, whilst the sole filly, Spirit of Mary has a lighter burden. For the rest it is levels.

Down to your choice of the two “ps”, pedigree or pin.

NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 12.51s (Based on going description: Good) Course Record: 1m 8.90s

by Tiggy Wiggy (21-Aug-14) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): W Haggas (43 wins from 221 runners, 19%) runs MEZZO FORTE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (15 wins from 112 runners, 13%) runs FURTURRA & RBFLYING Longest Traveller: SIROCCO SANDS trained by D Marnane, Ireland.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th June.

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Last 6 Runs Horse 723121 FURTURRA 8 AODHAN 69 BIGALO CAGNEY 2 CASINO STAR MEZZO FORTE 65 RBFLYING 24 SIROCCO SANDS 65 SUE’S LAST CHANCE WASHINGTON ROYALE 57 YORKSHIRE DREAM 974 SPIRIT OF MARY

Career Wins Places 2 3 — — — — — — — 1 — — — — — 1 — — — — — — — —

Total Runs 8 1 2 — 1 — 2 2 2 — 2 3

Career Winnings 19782

Winning Distance Range 5-6F -

Winning Going Range G — — — — — — — — — — —

Runs Since Wins 0 — — — — — — — — — — —

KNAVESMIRE TIP Furturra may prove vulnerable under a 4lb penalty for winning at Redcar. The Irish challenger and Curragh fourth Sirocco Sands makes more appeal, but a chance is taken on CASINO STAR. The son of Cotai Glory found one too good at Hamilton on debut, but that form can be marked up given the winner has since finished a close third in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and Karl Burke’s charge is taken to go one better in this.

CASINO STAR

Sirocco Sands 29

1st Race 1.20

The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Restricted Novice Stakes

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

6f Novice £25,000 2 Centre

(kgs)

Draw

(60.8)

(2)

No

Horse

st-lb

1

Furturra (GB) (7)

9-8

Ch g Caturra (IRE) - Fairy Stories

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 4 & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Jockey: Sean Kirrane

Form: 023121 D Breeder: S. D. Knipe & C. Paterson

Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav at Redcar over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Callisterra by 5l. Has also won at Musselburgh this season. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 15-2

2

1

Aodhan (GB) (7)

B g Caturra (IRE) - M’Selle (IRE)

9-4

Owner: Mr Michael Hughes Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

(59.0)

(11)

Jockey: David Nolan

Form: 0 Breeder: D. R. Tucker

Half-brother to Lezardrieux, won six times at 5f and 6f. Beaten 13l behind Furturra at 14-1 when eighth of 9 on his racecourse debut at Redcar over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating SP: 50-1

3

Bigalo (GB) (9)

B g Ardad (IRE) - Kloa

Owner: Mr Ian Buckley Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

9-4

(59.0)

(12)

Jockey: Oisin McSweeney

Form: 60 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Dam unraced. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 10l behind Persazz at 40-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating SP: 100-1

4

Cagney (IRE) (-)

B c Earthlight (IRE) - Qenaa

Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

9-4

(59.0)

(6)

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form: Breeder: William J. Kennedy

Half-brother to Stormy Tango, won twice on the flat at 1m and over hurdles at 2m 1f. Sales price rose to 65,000 pounds as a yearling and he is worth a look. Official BHA Rating SP: 11-1

5

Casino Star (IRE) (17)

Ch c Cotai Glory - Flying Sparkle (IRE)

9-4

Owner: Roger Peel & Mrs E Burke Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

(59.0)

(1)

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 2 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Half-brother to Bacor, won at 5f. Beaten 2 3/4l by Royal Heritage when second of 5 at 9-2 on his racecourse debut at Hamilton over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating SP: 11-4

6

Mezzo Forte (IRE) (-)

B c Wootton Bassett - Majestic Glory

9-4

Owner: Mrs Doreen Tabor Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

(59.0)

Form: Breeder: Chelston

Dam won twice at 6f and 7f including a Group 3 race. Makes a ton of appeal on pedigree and he commands attention.

Official BHA Rating -

7

Rbflying (IRE) (31)

B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Sky Garden

Owner: Mrs Joanne Boxcer & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

(4)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

9-4

(59.0)

SP: 4-1

(10)

Jockey: Ben Robinson

Form: 65 Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock & Partners

Half-brother to Samurai’s Garden, won twice at 6f and 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 9l behind Sale Shark when fifth of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating SP: 40-1

8

Sirocco Sands (IRE) (24)

B c Persian Force (IRE) - Sub Sahara (FR)

Owner: MRC International Trainer: David Marnane, Ireland

9-4

(59.0)

(9)

Jockey: Robert Colgan

Form: 24 BF Breeder: Cloneymore Farm & M + R Mullen

Half-brother to Allsortz, won at 5f and 6f. Placed once in two starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Celeron when fourth of 13 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating SP: 5-1 30

No

Horse

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

9

Sue’s Last Chance (IRE) (14)

9-4

(59.0)

(7)

Ch c Cotai Glory - Lady Beware (IRE)

Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form: 65 Breeder: Mr John Kilbane

Half-brother to Elliott, won at 5f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 2 3/4l behind Inner City Blues when fifth of 7 at 22-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating SP: 8-1

10 Washington Royale (GB) (-) B c Washington DC (IRE) - Sofia Royale

Owner: Mr Wayne Brackstone, Mr Steve Whitear Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

9-4

(59.0)

(3)

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson

Form: Breeder: Mr W. Brackstone & Mr S. J. Whitear

Half-brother to Be Royale, won four times between 6f and 1m 1f. No surprise if he hits the ground running. Official BHA Rating SP: 22-1

11 Yorkshire Dream (IRE) (18) B c Space Traveller - Conjuring (IRE)

Owner: Blue Lion Racing IX Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

9-4

(59.0)

1

(5)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 50 Breeder: Mr Thomas Foley

Half-brother to Mercurial, won twice at 5f and 6f. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 11l behind Sydney Grace at 20-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating SP: 66-1

12 Spirit of Mary (GB) (31) B f Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Suddenly Love

8-13 (56.7)

(8)

Jockey: James Sullivan

Owner: MPS RACING & PARTNERS Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

Form: 004 Breeder: Philip Wilkins

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Lairy Mary when fourth of 7 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 44 SP: 100-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12...........................................................................................(EXACTA)

PROBABLE S.P.’S 11-4 Casino Star (IRE), 4-1 Mezzo Forte (IRE), 5-1 Sirocco Sands (IRE), 15-2 Furturra (GB), 8-1 Sue’s Last Chance (IRE), 11-1 Cagney (IRE), 22-1 Washington Royale (GB), 40-1 Rbflying (IRE), 50-1 Aodhan (GB), 66-1 Yorkshire Dream (IRE), 100-1 Bigalo (GB), Spirit of Mary (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£12885.................................................................... 2nd £6042...................................................................................

3rd

£3022..................................................................... 4th

£1510 ....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

FIRST RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a representative of Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai.

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

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TOP TRAINER AT YORK AWARD The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor. The winner will receive a generous prize of a full trailer of 670 bales of Blue Frog dust free bedding will sit alongside a complimentary Christmas Party for forty.

2025 Champion: William Haggas

2026 STANDINGS John & Thady Gosden 5 William Haggas

5

Richard Hannon

3

Andrew Balding

3

Karl Burke

3

Richard & Peter Fahey 3 The Gosdens stayed at the top after Gregory won the Listed race last meeting.

Dylan Cunha

2

Roger Varian

2

A LORRY LOAD OF LUXURY FOR THE CHAMPION OF THE KNAVESMIRE

The Leading Trainer at York Racecourse in 2026 will WIN an entire artic truck load of multi-award winning

BLUE FROG SHAVINGS boydbedding.com 32

2nd Race 1.55 The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Mile Stakes About One Mile (1,600 metres)

Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

1m Handicap 71-90 £27,500 3+ Inside Rail

See page 79 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Our first race under handicap conditions. Such races are designed for close competition, so the handicapper is the independent assessor who rates horses on past performance seeking to get them crossing the line together, by handing out differing weights.

The best on past performances will be the highest rated horse, shared by Wahdan and Darkness in this one, so each will carry the most weight.

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

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: ARCHIVIST Trainer: William Haggas Jockey: Tom Marquand Age/Weight: 3-9-7 Runners: 12 SP: 4/6F Archivist had strong form for his previous trainer Sir Michael Stoute and got off the mark on his third start for William Haggas. He won on handicap debut, keeping on strongly, despite the steady gallop to score in the hands of Tom Marquand by a length.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 38.14s (Based on going description: Good) Course Record: 1m 34.35s

by Croupier (18-May-23) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): W Haggas (43 wins from 221 runners, 19%) runs ZENNOR STORM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (15 wins from 112 runners, 13%) runs WAHDAN Longest Travellers: ZENNOR STORM trained by W Haggas, JIMMY SPEAKING trained by C Dwyer & TAILGUNNER JOE trained by D Cunha - all Newmarket, 163 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th June.

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Last 6 Runs Horse 08530-8 WAHDAN 10-7600 DARKNESS 00-0258 NOSTRUM 1/8991-3 WILD NATURE 10-7200 SUJET 00-1129 JIMMY SPEAKING 87-0332 FRANKIES DREAM 0-70532 ANDESITE 104-050 CADARN 914838 WRECK IT RYLEY 168840 ELIGIBLE 11-90 ZENNOR STORM 812201 GOLDEN STRIKE 616667 TAILGUNNER JOE 112-925 BLUE TO BLUE 531615 DELINQUENT

Career Wins Places 1 1 8 9 3 3 2 5 2 2 5 9 6 9 1 1 2 1 6 13 12 12 2 — 4 3 2 — 3 2 2 —

Total Runs 13 55 19 11 11 27 26 13 10 48 72 4 15 13 11 9

Career Winnings 11739 137375 68333 12038 57521 42979 33612 15462 13334 25751 64686 8640 29119 27146 17064 8165

Winning Distance Range 9F 7-8F 7-8F 7-8F 8-9F 6-8F 5-7F 6F 8F 5-7F 7-8F 7-8F 6-7F 7-8F 5-7F 8F

Winning Going Range ST G-S G-GF ST G G-ST G-ST G GF G-ST GF-ST ST G-ST S G-ST G-ST

Runs Since Wins 11 5 15 1 5 2 6 12 5 4 5 2 0 4 4 1

KNAVESMIRE TIP Disappointing so far this year, ZENNOR STORM has been gelded since last in action. He looked a useful prospect last term, when winning both starts on the All-Weather, and it would be no surprise if William Haggas’ three-year-old bounced back to form.

Delinquent found life tough in a higher grade last time having won nicely at Hamilton before that, while Frankies Dream has been threatening to resume winning ways and could have a say if building on his recent close second at the track.

ZENNOR STORM

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2nd Race 1.55

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Mile Stakes

1m Handicap (71-90) £27,500 3+ Inside Rail

No

Horse

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

1

Wahdan (IRE) (15)

5

10-2 (64.4)

(4)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Lamorlaye (IRE)

Owner: Aberdeen Park & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Jockey: Jake Dickson (7)

Form: 00530-0 Breeder: Khalifa al Attiyah

A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 6l behind Antipodes at 150-1 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 33-1

2

Darkness (FR) (14)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Kerila (FR)

Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

8

10-2 (64.4)

(9)

Jockey: Mark Winn

Form: 10-0600 D Breeder: E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al

Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 6l behind Extremely Zain at 50-1 when 11th of 19 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 40-1

Nostrum (GB) (2) 6 10-1 (64.0) (6) R Jockey: E N N U N-R Owner: Thoroughbred British Racing Form: 00-0250 D O N ) ) p Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd ot EbutatlastenwinUwas overBreeder: N ( t r e He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground, two years ago. Beaten 8l behind Dark C lf Seouting at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this week.

Tornado at 11-2 when eighth of 9 on his (latest Official BHA Rating 89 3

2

B g Kingman - Mirror Lake

SP:

4

Wild Nature (GB) (37)

B g Kingman - Grecian Light (IRE)

4

10-0 (63.5)

(8)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Owner: Mr Peter Jeffers Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Form: 1/0001-3 D Breeder: Godolphin

Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Bellarchi beaten 9l at 15-2 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 10-1

5

Sujet (GB) (14)

B g Frankel - Tendu

Owner: Mr S. Ryan Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

4

10-0 (63.5)

(7)

Jockey: Zak Wheatley

Form: 10-0200 D Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 8l behind Extremely Zain at 16-1 when 15th of 19 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 20-1

6

Jimmy Speaking (GB) (22)

B g Territories (IRE) - Ever After (FR)

5

Owner: Strawberry Fields Stud Trainer: Chris Dwyer, Newmarket

9-10 (61.7)

(13)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 00-1120 D Breeder: Strawberry Fields Stud

Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Mister Winston at 22-1 when 9th of 18 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won at Southwell and Doncaster this season. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 22-1

7

Frankies Dream (IRE) (14)

Br g Belardo (IRE) - Opal Heart (IRE)

4

9-9

Owner: Mr G. White Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

(61.2)

(5)

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 00-0332 C Breeder: Mr M. Enright

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Point Of Contact when second of 16 at 12-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 6-1

8

Andesite (GB) (14)

B g Pinatubo (IRE) - Katie’s Diamond (FR)

Owner: Swales & Fell Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

4

9-8

(60.8)

(15)

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Form: 0-00532 C Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP

A winner at 6f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 2l by Extremely Zain when second of 19 at 25-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 10-1

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No

Horse

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

9

Cadarn (IRE) (43)

5

9-8

(60.8)

(1)

B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Alltherightmoves (IRE)

Owner: Mr Roger Peel Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form: 104-050 D Breeder: Glashare House Stud

Successful twice at 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten 17l behind Warrant Holder at 33-1 when 14th of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 20-1

10 Wreck It Ryley (IRE) (21) Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Bucks Frizz (IRE)

6

9-5

Owner: Mr A J Smith Trainer: Alan Brown, Malton

(59.4)

(2)

Jockey: David Nolan

Form: 014030 Breeder: Doc Bloodstock

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Royalty Bay at 16-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 33-1

11 Eligible (IRE) (15) B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Secrets Away (IRE)

10

Owner: Mr L Westwood & partner Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

9-4

(59.0)

(11)

Jockey: Lewis Chalkley (7)

Form: 160040 C D Breeder: Nick Bradley Bloodstock

2

Has won 12 races from 7f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Our Havana at 125-1 when 10th of 20 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 50-1

12 Zennor Storm (GB) (42) B g Mohaather - Miskin Diamond (IRE)

3

9-3

Owner: Mr Richard James Salter Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

(58.5)

(12)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 11-00 D Breeder: Maywood Stud

Successful at 7f and 1m on the All-Weather. Beaten 6l behind Euston Hall at 12-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 13-2

13 Golden Strike (IRE) (35) Ch g Calyx - Hot Legs (IRE)

Owner: Mr Robin Oliver & Partner Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

5

9-1

(57.6)

(10)

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form: 012201 C Breeder: Mr R. McDonald & Mr A. Mansergh Wallace

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 11-1 here over 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Signcastle City by 1/2l. Has also won at Newcastle this year. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 15-2

14 Tailgunner Joe (USA) (21) Gr g Knicks Go (USA) - Indian Wish (USA)

3

9-1

Owner: Mr. Nick Bauer Trainer: Dylan Cunha, Newmarket

(57.6)

(16)

Jockey: Jonny Peate

Form: 616660 D Breeder: John R. Penn

Successful at 7f and 1m on soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Folk Pageant when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 20-1

15 Blue To Blue (IRE) (28) B g Blue Point (IRE) - Hazaraba (IRE)

3

8-13 (56.7)

(14)

Jockey: Billy Garritty

Owner: Drew & Ailsa Russell Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton

Form: 112-025 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind St Anton when fifth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 11-1

16 Delinquent (IRE) (28) B g Mehmas (IRE) - Naughty Or Nice (IRE)

Owner: Newtown Anner Stud Farm Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

3

8-7

(54.0)

(3)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 531615 D Breeder: Newtown Anner Stud

Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Blue Courvoisier when fifth of 14 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (good to firm) last month. Has won at Hamilton and Southwell this season. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 12-1 35

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Hood worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 2, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 16.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 12.

STEWARDS NOTE CADARN: Following its run on 15/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

6-1 Frankies Dream (IRE), 13-2 Zennor Storm (GB), 15-2 Golden Strike (IRE), 10-1 Wild Nature (GB), Andesite (GB), 11-1 Blue To Blue (IRE), 12-1 Delinquent (IRE), 20-1 Sujet (GB), Cadarn (IRE), Tailgunner Joe (USA), 22-1 Jimmy Speaking (GB), 33-1 Wahdan (IRE), Wreck It Ryley (IRE), 40-1 Darkness (FR), 50-1 Eligible (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£14173..................................................................... 2nd £6646 ..................................................................................

3rd

£3324 ..................................................................... 4th

£1661 ....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

2

SECOND RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a representative of Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai.

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

Star Winners As the flat season hits full stride, how have York runners performed so far?

Classic Winner

CHRISTMAS DAY

Trained by Aidan O’Brien for Coolmore, the colt became only the second horse ever beaten in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante to then triumph in the Epsom Derby. Reversing the form on Item, he joins Workforce (2010) as a hoodoo-breaker.

Classic Podium

LEGACY LINK

Proudly carrying the famous Juddmonte silks, Legacy Link continued the strong form link between the Tattersalls Musidora and Betfred Oaks. A furlong from home, Colin Keane thought the big race was his, only for Thundering On to pass and do precisely that.

More Dante Festival form was tested at Royal Ascot, with the best returning for the Sky Bet Ebor Festival (19-22 August).

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TOP JOCKEY AT YORK The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor. The winner will receive the acclaimed Living North Trophy, as well as £2,500, to celebrate their achievement

Living North Top Jockey 2025: Tom Marquand

2026 STANDINGS

Aussie ace Zac Lloyd left his mark courtesy of Thunder Call in the feature, the Churchill Tyres supporting Macmillan Sprint.

William Buick

4

Ray Dawson

2

James Doyle

2

Shane Gray

2

Robert Havlin

2

Colin Keane

2

Tom Marquand

2

Saffie Osborne

2

Jamie Spencer

2

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NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE

2:10 The Jenningsbet Chipchase Stakes

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) No

Horse

1

Marvelman (IRE) (133)

B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Varamini (FR)

Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money: st-lb

4

Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

6f Group 3 £95,000 (kgs)

Draw

9-10 (61.7)

(4)

Jockey: P. J. McDonald

Form: 03310-0 Breeder: Gigginstown House Stud

Successful twice at 7f including a win on polytrack. Beaten 6l behind Reef Runner at 12-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in the Group 2 1351 Turf Sprint at Riyadh over 6f in February. Official BHA Rating 115 SP: 7-1

2

Bloodsweatandtyres (GB) (35)

B g Acclamation - Axxeleration

Owner: Mrs Claire Ellison Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

4

9-5

(59.4)

(12)

Jockey: M. P. Sheehy

Form: 31-0 C Breeder: Bond Thoroughbred Limited

A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Golden Strike when last of 22 on his latest outing at York over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 300-1

3

Diligent Harry (GB) (45)

B g Due Diligence (USA) - Harryana To

8

Owner: The Dilinquents Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

9-5

(59.4)

(10)

Jockey: Saffie Osborne

Form: 50-1144 CD Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Has won ten races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather (5 PO). Finished 2l behind Elmonjed when fourth of 13 at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes at York over 6f (good) last month. Has won twice at Lingfield this year.

Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 9-2

4

Ferrous (IRE) (85)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Grizzel (IRE)

6

Owner: Recycled Products Limited Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

9-5

(59.4)

(6)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 36-4265 CD Breeder: Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f including 5 wins on the all-weather (2 PO). Finished 7l behind Wiltshire when fifth of 14 at 15-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance in April. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 12-1

5

Heathcliff (GB) (7)

B g Iffraaj - Isola Verde

Owner: Jan & Peter Hopper & Michelle Morris Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket

5

9-5

(59.4)

(8)

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt

Form: 312400 CD Breeder: Mr & Mrs P Hopper, Mr & Mrs M Morris

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on the all-weather (4 PO). Beaten 10l behind Double Rush at 80-1 when 21st of 27 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 33-1

6

Noble Champion (IRE) (37)

B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Cute

Owner: TBT Racing Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

4

9-5

(59.4)

(5)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 0301P-5 Breeder: Thomas Foy & Lope de Vega Syndicate

Successful twice at 7f including a win on polytrack. Finished 19l behind Lazzat when last of 5 at 11-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Prix du Palais-Royal at ParisLongchamp over 7f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 115 SP: 9-1

7

Paborus (GB) (364)

B g Recoletos (FR) - Patuano (IRE)

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

5

9-5

(59.4)

(1)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 1101/13Breeder: Culworth Grounds Farm

He has won four times at 7f including a win on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Quinault beaten 1 1/2l at 4-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Criterion Stakes at York over 7f (good) in June last year. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 12-1

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NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE

No

Horse

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

8

Poet Master (IRE) (21)

6

9-5

(59.4)

(11)

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

Owner: Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Jockey: Sam James

Form: 022-253 Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Winner of five races at 7f. Third of 8 behind Ten Bob Tony beaten 2 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Betfred Tattenham Corner Stakes at Epsom over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 12-1

9

Symbol of Honour (GB) (119)

Gr g Havana Grey - Arcamist

4

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

9-5

(59.4)

(7)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 1100-50 D Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Winner of five races at 6f. Beaten 5l behind Native Approach when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint at Meydan over 6f (good) in February. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 13-2

10 Wiltshire (GB) (42)

6

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Simballina (IRE)

Owner: The Marathon Partnership Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

9-5

(59.4)

(3)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Form: 0-06510 CD Breeder: Simballina Partnership

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f including 4 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 6l behind Far Above Dream at 8-1 when 11th of 14 SP: 9-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 102

11 Zoum Zoum (GB) (35)

5

Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Richenza (FR)

Owner: Mrs Lynn Turner & Mr Guy Brook Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

9-5

(59.4)

(2)

Jockey: Hector Crouch

Form: 04022-0 D Breeder: Sanctuary Stud Ltd

He has won four times from 6f to 7f including a win on polytrack. Beaten 20l behind Almeraq at 17-2 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 18-1

12 Heavenly Heather (GB) (11) Ch m Shamardal (USA) - Right Direction (IRE)

Owner: Mr S. Rain Trainer: Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

5

9-2

(58.1)

(9)

Jockey: Barry McHugh

Form: 525426 CD Breeder: Godolphin

She has won three times from 5f to 7f on the All-Weather. Finished 1 1/2l behind Mission Central when sixth of 26 at 40-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 11-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-2 Diligent Harry (GB), 13-2 Symbol of Honour (GB), 7-1 Marvelman (IRE), 9-1 Noble Champion (IRE), Wiltshire (GB), 11-1 Heavenly Heather (GB), 12-1 Ferrous (IRE), Paborus (GB), Poet Master (IRE), 18-1 Zoum Zoum (GB), 33-1 Heathcliff (GB), 300-1 Bloodsweatandtyres (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£53874.................................................................... 2nd £20425.................................................................................

3rd

£10222.................................................................... 4th

£5092...................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

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HOW MIGHT YOU SOLVE A BIG SPRINT HANDICAP? AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI DASH

This afternoon’s valuable sprint handicap looks a tricky betting proposition for even the most experienced of racegoers with a fiercely competitive field of 15 closely matched three-year-old runners set to go to post. Whilst picking a lucky number or a meaningful name may produce the winner from time to time, a wiser approach would be to apply some straightforward methodology to finding the potential winner.

Narrowing down the field of 15 declared runners can prove easier than you think if you follow a few simple guidelines, to hopefully identify the winner of this and the other handicaps throughout the afternoon. Before we start, it is important to understand what a handicap is. Once a horse has raced three times, they are given an official rating (often referred to as a handicap mark) by the British Horseracing Authority. This provides a numerical guide to each horse’s level of ability.

Ratings usually start at around 40 for a modest performer with the mighty Frankel finishing his career rated a lofty 140. The ranking works essentially as an ability scale, so each time a horse runs this rating is adjusted either upwards for a good performance or downwards for a weaker effort, so that it reflects the horse’s most recent form.

Each of these rating points are meant to reflect 1lb in weight, so looking at today’s race, Fortification rated 88 - is considered 1lb “better” than Shes Got A Brother who is rated 87. If these horses were to race carrying the same weight, then theoretically Fortification should win as he is the better horse according to the handicapper. Each number on the scale equates to a length difference. The handicap is therefore designed to create a level playing field and, in theory, if the handicapper was completely correct in his assessment, then all 15 runners would cross the line together. Of course, this is never the case so how do we separate those that might on a favourable mark ahead of the race?

Now we know what a handicap is and how it works, it is time to delve into the different factors to consider when searching for the winner. The winner is ultimately what we all want to find!

Don’t forget to ensure you keep an eye and an ear out for non-runners, there will be announcements over the PA system and the screens around the course will be updated with non-runner information, as they have to be in it to win it!

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1) FORM Here at York it often pays to side with horses in form and those arriving on the back of a positive performance last time out. The likes of recent Redcar winner Schrodinger’s Cat, Musselburgh scorer Mighty Magnus and Epsom’s 3YO Dash victor Naana’s Shadow fit that bill, whilst Go Vince Go and Boston Dan have a fair bit to prove arriving here on the back of poor runs.

2) THE DRAW Where a horse is drawn in the stalls can be an important factor, particularly in a sprint, and this is perhaps one of the most debated topics in racing. However here at York, those drawn low to middle have often held the upper hand over sprint trips; the theory is that from there a jockey has the ability to track rivals on both sides. The likes of Hanney Girl, Our Cody and Naana’s Shadow could use this to their advantage.

3) DISTANCE Having a runner who has already shown their liking for a particular trip can be invaluable, especially over this minimum trip where speed is necessary. There is just one horse who is yet to win over the distance and that is Front Line Fury, both of his previous victories coming over the slightly longer trip of six furlongs.

4) GROUND The ground, and its effect on each horse, is one of the most important, but often overlooked, factors when it comes to making a selection. In simple terms, different horses run better on different types of surfaces – some prefer a lightning quick surface whilst others run best when the mud is flying. Schrodinger’s Cat and Fortification will enjoy a quicker surface whilst Allsortz previously won on a surface that was listed as soft at Cork.

Today’s conditions are likely to be quick but make sure to check the ground description.

5) YORK RECORD “Horses for courses” is not a popular phrase by accident, especially here at York which has a knack at producing track specialists. There are three course and distance winners amongst today’s field – Fortification, Go Vince Go and Rotokura Belle – whilst a further five have placed at the track previously, including Stargazed.

6) CONCLUSION Following these simple rules has helped to narrow down the shortlist. Schrodinger’s Cat appeals most, arriving here on the back of an impressive Redcar victory with conditions looking likely to suit at a track where he was placed on his penultimate start. Course and distance winner Fortification must enter calculations, as the consistent type has yet to finish outside of the top four. Rotokura Belle can round out the shortlist at a bigger price for Ivan Furtado, a course and distance winner last time who is perhaps being overlooked.

3rd Race 2.25 The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Dash Stakes Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)

Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

5f Handicap 0-100 £65,000 3 Centre

See page 79 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Still a handicap, this time for horses rated up to 100 (putting a ceiling on the handicap mark further ensures competitive action and a chance for a different pool of horses).

This one has the added variable that over just five furlongs it means little things can have a big impact. Manatee Mehmas is deemed worthy of top weight by the handicapper. If you’re reading this in time, try the Punters Panel at 12.45pm for some advice.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: SQUEALER Trainer: Nigel Tinkler Jockey: Rowan Scott Age/Weight: 5-8-11 Runners: 7 SP: 11/2 A competitive sprint over the minimum trip went the way of Rowan Scott and Nigel Tinkler, as the in-form Squealer recorded his first success since 2023. That was his second win at York after fending off the market leader Jm Jungle.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 58.56s (Based on going description: Good) Course Record: 55.90s

by Battaash (23-Aug-19) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): K R Burke (33 wins from 288 runners, 11%) runs STARGAZED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (15 wins from 112 runners, 13%) runs GO VINCE GO & HANNEY GIRL Longest Traveller: ALLSORTZ trained by D Marnane, Ireland.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th June.

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Last 6 Runs Horse 148 MANATEE MEHMAS 027-900 BOSTON DAN 1-22831 SCHRODINGER’S CAT 6415-20 STARGAZED 324143 FORTIFICATION 4529-34 OUR CODY 11435 SHES GOT A BROTHER 28-2031 MIGHTY MAGNUS 21-6131 NAANA’S SHADOW 3-21313 ALLSORTZ 587-062 FRONT LINE FURY 5-84380 GO VINCE GO 56-7539 HANNEY GIRL 711316 ALFA DUPLICATE 561641 ROTOKURA BELLE

Career Wins Places 1 — 1 5 2 7 1 1 2 4 1 3 2 2 2 4 3 3 2 4 2 2 3 1 2 3 3 1 3 1

Total Runs 3 12 12 6 9 10 5 11 8 11 11 15 13 10 14

Career Winnings 5400 5400 9014 5234 18864 3672 13068 14193 46514 17851 11141 33747 8761 13947 20317

Winning Distance Range 5F 5F 5F 5F 5F 5F 5F 5-6F 5F 5-6F 6F 5-6F 5F 5-6F 5F

Winning Going Range GF GS G GS G-ST GF ST G G-ST S-ST G G-GS GF GS-ST G-ST

Runs Since Wins 2 6 0 3 2 7 3 0 0 1 7 7 7 1 0

KNAVESMIRE TIP Fortification has been in sparkling form here recently and beat Stargazed (second) and Naana’s Shadow (third) when scoring over C&D last month. The latter added substance to that form by subsequently winning at Epsom, but it could pay to take a chance on OUR CODY. Richard Hughes’ filly showed further improvement when finishing a creditable fourth in a Listed sprint at Sandown a fortnight ago and could be bang there at the finish with a similar effort.

OUR CODY

Fortification 41

3rd Race 2.25

The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Dash Stakes

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

No

Horse

st-lb

1

Manatee Mehmas (IRE) (14)

9-9

Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Sarasota Bay

Owner: S Ryan & Baker & Longden Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

5f Handicap (0-100) £65,000 3 Centre

(kgs)

Draw

(61.2)

(7)

Jockey: David Nolan

Form: 140 D Breeder: G. H. S. Bloodstock & J. C. Bloodstock

A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 7l behind Words Of Truth at 9-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 16-1

2

Boston Dan (IRE) (14)

B c Ardad (IRE) - Blondikova

Owner: Mr Ryan Kent Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

9-5

(59.4)

(12)

Jockey: Oisin Orr Form: 020-000 D Breeder: Loughtown Stud

A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Thunder Call at 80-1 when 12th of 22 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 80-1

3

Schrodinger’s Cat (GB) (7)

B g Ardad (IRE) - Singyoursong (IRE)

Owner: Hornby Hornets Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

9-5

(59.4)

(1)

Jockey: Oliver Stammers

Form: 1-22031 D Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 10-11fav at Redcar over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Lebron Power by 5l. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 12-1

3

4

Stargazed (GB) (8)

B f Zoustar (AUS) - Beyond Desire

Owner: Clipper Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

9-5

(59.4)

(10)

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 6415-20 D Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP

A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Bacio at 22-1 when 12th of 27 on her latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 12-1

5

Fortification (GB) (14)

Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Shumookhi (IRE)

Owner: Spring Cottage Syndicate & Joseph Bell Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

9-3

(58.5)

(11)

Jockey: Ben Robinson

Form: 324143 CD Breeder: Saeed Al Qassimi

Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 22 behind Thunder Call beaten 1l at 14-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 11-2

6

Our Cody (IRE) (14)

B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Dubai Sunset (IRE)

Owner: Mr R. P. Gallagher Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

9-3

(58.5)

(6)

Jockey: Neil Callan

Form: 4520-34 D Breeder: Ballyphilip Stud

A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 1 1/2l behind Words Of Truth when fourth of 8 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 10-1

7

Shes Got A Brother (GB) (7)

B f Havana Grey - Likelihood (USA)

9-2

Owner: Middleham Park Racing & Mr B Padgett Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

(58.1)

(14)

Jockey: Billy Garritty

Form: 11435 D Breeder: Mr E. Boumans

Successful twice at 5f on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Argentine Tango when fifth of 15 at 28-1 on her latest outing at Ayr over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 12-1

8

Mighty Magnus (IRE) (21)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Holwah

Owner: Mr Frank Lowe Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

9-1

(57.6)

(4)

Jockey: Mark Winn

Form: 20-2031 D Breeder: Funcheon Bloodstock & K B Lynch

Successful twice at 5f on good ground. A winner at 5-1 at Musselburgh over 5f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Arduis Invicta by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 20-1

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No

Horse

st-lb

9

Naana’s Shadow (IRE) (22)

9-0

Gr f Havana Grey - Beauty Pageant (IRE)

Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels

(kgs)

Draw

(57.2)

(5)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 21-6131 D Breeder: Ballinvana House Stud

She has won three times at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 7-2fav at Epsom over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Call Margot by 3/4l. Has also won at Catterick this season. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 13-2

10 Allsortz (IRE) (24) B g Bated Breath - Sub Sahara (FR)

Owner: MRC International Trainer: David Marnane, Ireland

8-13 (56.7)

(2)

Jockey: Robert Colgan

Form: 3-21313 D Breeder: Cloneymore Farm & M + R Mullen

Successful at 5f and 6f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Third of 12 behind Amiata beaten 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 5f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 14-1

11 Front Line Fury (IRE) (17)

8-12 (56.2)

Owner: Victorious Forever Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket

Form: 500-062 Breeder: Brickfield Stud Ltd

(9)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Bobbi Grace (IRE)

Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Amazing Journey when second of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Kempton over 6f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 16-1

12 Go Vince Go (IRE) (14) B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Oddysey (IRE)

Owner: Reality Partnerships XI Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

8-11

(55.8)

(13)

Jockey: Sean Kirrane

Form: 5-04300 CD Breeder: H. J. O’Brien & M. McCallan

3

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Thunder Call at 50-1 when 17th of 22 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 80-1

13 Hanney Girl (GB) (22) B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Holloa

8-5

Owner: Thames Ceilings Ltd Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

(53.1)

(3)

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 56-0530 D Breeder: Tibthorpe Stud

Successful twice at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 4l behind Naana’s Shadow at 7-1 when 9th of 16 on her latest outing at Epsom over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 33-1

14 Alfa Duplicate (IRE) (22) B f Kodiac - Lady of Acclaim (IRE)

Owner: Alfa Site Services Ltd Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Easingwold

8-5

(53.1)

(8)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 011316 D Breeder: Old Carhue Stud

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 3/4l behind Naana’s Shadow when sixth of 16 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Epsom over 5f (good) earlier this month. Has won three times this year. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 14-1

15 Rotokura Belle (GB) (15)

8-4

Owner: Miss D. Francis Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Easingwold

Form: 561641 CD Breeder: Oakshott Bloodstock

B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Belle Dormant (IRE)

(52.6)

(15)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

She has won three times at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-1 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating I’m Dan Dare by a neck. Has also won at Catterick this season. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 20-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn by No. 13.

STEWARDS NOTE FRONT LINE FURY: Following its run on 10/6/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

11-2 Fortification (GB), 13-2 Naana’s Shadow (IRE), 10-1 Our Cody (IRE), 12-1 Schrodinger’s Cat (GB), Stargazed (GB), Shes Got A Brother (GB), 14-1 Allsortz (IRE), Alfa Duplicate (IRE), 16-1 Manatee Mehmas (IRE), Front Line Fury (IRE), 20-1 Mighty Magnus (IRE), Rotokura Belle (GB), 33-1 Hanney Girl (GB), 80-1 Boston Dan (IRE), Go Vince Go (IRE) 43

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£33501.................................................................... 2nd £15710 ..................................................................................

3rd

£7858..................................................................... 4th

£3926...................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

THIRD RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a representative of Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai.

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

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BUSTARDTHORPE END:

A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Local handmade bricks

Rainwater harvesting

Solar panels

Upcycled materials

Living Roof

A furlong’s worth of RHA approved pollinators

Knavesmire Nectar honey is a bonus prize for winning owners in August

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Celebrating

50

years!

• 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).

Racecourses: Beverley, Catterick, Doncaster, Pontefract, Redcar, Ripon, Thirsk, Wetherby & York

National Horseracing College Major Training Centres: Middleham, Malton & Hambleton

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RACING POST SMART VIEW RUNNERS EXPLAINED Attribute Summary Ability

A blend of ability, recent form and potential.

Trainer

Unique trainer ratings derived from Racing Post’s comprehensive database.

Jockey

Unique jockey ratings derived from Racing Post’s comprehensive database.

Course

Quantifies the form horses have shown at today’s course in the past.

Provides an assessment of whether a runner has the right blend of speed and stamina to be suited by today’s race distance.

An algorithm which considers recent results over this course and distance, with adjustments made for field size and ground conditions.

Distance Draw

Racing Post Smart View is the new unbiased, comprehensive and intuitive tool for all racing fans. Using our unrivalled racing database, our team of data scientists has applied mathematical modelling and machine learning techniques to generate an objective assessment across six key attributes for each horse These are presented in a format that allows you to either home in on individual attributes or be guided by the overall Smart View score, which is a weighted average of the six attributes, scored out of 100.

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

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

Racing Post Smartview 2.58 T H E A L B AST I E Q U I WO R L D, D U B A I C R I T E R I O N S TA K E S ( G R O U P 3 ) 1

BALMACARA

Results (oldest on the left)

200 - 3 7 Jockey: Clifford Lee

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

89%

2

CHICAGO CRITIC

Results (oldest on the left)

626484 Jockey: Oisin Orr

Trainer: J P Murtagh ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

93%

3

NEVER SO BRAVE Trainer: Andrew Balding

Results (oldest on the left)

1 1 7 - 5 5 Jockey: Oisin Murphy

ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

100%

4

QIRAT

Results (oldest on the left)

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

5 70 - 47 Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

98%

5

ROYAL VELVET

Results (oldest on the left)

1 5 - 1 1 0 Jockey: Marco Ghiani

Trainer: William Knight ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

91%

6

SABER STRIKE Trainer: William Haggas

Results (oldest on the left)

1 - 1 6 Jockey: Tom Marquand

ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

96%

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A NEW HOME FOR AN HISTORIC CONTEST:

THE CRITERION STAKES

It was in 1978 that Daring March, trained here in Yorkshire by James Bethell, headed South to the July Course at Newmarket and came home as the first winner of the Criterion Stakes. The race was a 7-furlong contest created, then as now, for a new meeting. Initially it was a Listed Race before being upgraded to its current Group 3 status in 1986.

After nearly half a century, the race is today run here as our centrepiece for only the second time in its history. It forms part of a significantly upgraded 7-furlong programme on the Knavesmire - the highlight of which will be the second running as a Group One of the Sky Bet City of York Stakes, set for the final day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival (22 August). The winner this afternoon earns “run for free” status to that race. The 2025 victor, Quinault did take advantage Quinault of his free return to the Knavesmire last August but could not repeat the win. Never So Brave, who runs today, was the champion at the Ebor Festival.

A feature of the Criterion Stakes through the years has been very much quality rather than quantity. Turn the clock back to the late 1980’s and the Roll of Honour in back-to-back years were the three-year-olds Cadeaux Genereux and Zilzal, who were later to claim three Group One titles between them in the form of a July Cup and both the Sussex Stakes and then the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

Full disclosure - an original running of a race named after Criterion began in the 19th century. Most famously, in 1903 a filly called Pretty Polly won, on her way to completing nine wins from nine starts as a juvenile and then going on to win the Fillies’ Triple Crown.

In more recent times the Richard Hannon Snr trained Libranno won consecutive renewals as did Limato in 2019 and 2020- that first win at the age of seven coming after he had won the Starman Garrowby Stakes here at York.

In 2023 Audience in the Cheveley Park colours gave John Gosden a fifth win in the race and a year ago Charlie Appleby and William Buick got in on the act courtesy of Noble Dynasty.

So, today we continue a new chapter in the history of the Criterion Stakes, sponsored by Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai. Here’s hoping it is a vintage one.

Never So Brave (left) 50

4th Race 2.58 The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Criterion Stakes About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

7f Group Three £100,000 3+ Farside

See page 79 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION The latest addition to the Pattern schedule at York, think of these top-quality races in football divisions starting from Group 1.

This Group 3 contest is a valuable prize (£100,000), as well as offering the prestige of “black type” in their pedigree.

Allowances (reductions in weight) are given to younger and female contenders, so Saber Strike benefits aged three, with Royal Velvet taking the help of being a mare. At the other end, a horse that has already won in this elevated company carries a penalty weight, which is why Royal Velvet actually carries the same as the older boys. Keep an eye out for the horses running well in this race as they might be back at the Knavesmire on August 22nd to try their luck in our recently upgraded Group 1 Sky Bet City Of York Stakes.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: QUINAULT Trainer: Stuart Williams Jockey: Jason Hart Age/Weight: 5-9-8 Runners: 8 SP: 12/1 Course lover Quinault was cosily beat in the John Of Gaunt Stakes but made this race run to suit by making it a test of stamina. He made all in the hands of Jason Hart and was not for catching, taking his record to 3-3 at the track.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 24.01s (Based on going description: Good) 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

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): W Haggas (43 wins from 221 runners, 19%) runs SABER STRIKE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (14 wins from 67 runners, 21%) runs NEVER SO BRAVE Longest Traveller: CHICAGO CRITIC trained by J P Murtagh, Ireland.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th June.

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Last 6 Runs Horse 0200-37 BALMACARA 626484 CHICAGO CRITIC 1117-55 NEVER SO BRAVE 1570-47 QIRAT 815-110 ROYAL VELVET 1-16 SABER STRIKE

Career Wins Places 2 5 3 3 5 4 4 5 9 1 2 —

Total Runs 15 20 15 17 22 3

Career Winnings 10152 42288 540485 695249 189786 37806

Winning Distance Range 7F 8F 7-8F 7-8F 7-8F 6-7F

Winning Going Range S G G-S G-ST G-ST G-GF

Runs Since Wins 12 10 3 5 1 1

KNAVESMIRE TIP NEVER SO BRAVE has yet to show his best form this year but there have been excuses for his two defeats. The five-year-old won the City Of York over C&D in August and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back to form at this venue. Saber Strike was well backed when sixth in the Jersey a week ago and it is far too soon to be writing off the unexposed colt. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Chicago Critic is arguably the pick of them.

NEVER SO BRAVE

Saber Strike 51

4th Race 2.58

The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Criterion Stakes

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

No

Horse

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

1

Balmacara (GB) (21)

5 9-8 (60.8) (4)

B g New Bay - Utopian Dream

Owner: Mick and Janice Mariscotti Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Form: 0200-30 D Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

Successful twice at 7f on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 10l behind Ten Bob Tony at 25-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Betfred Tattenham Corner Stakes at Epsom over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 50-1

2

Chicago Critic (GB) (21)

Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Criticism

Owner: Sam Mencoff & Tony Smurfit Trainer: J. P. Murtagh, Ireland

Never So Brave (IRE) (21)

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Chica Whopa (IRE)

Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Form: 626404 Breeder: Forenaghts Stud

Qirat (GB) (22)

Ch g Showcasing - Emulous

Owner: Juddmonte Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Form: 1110-55 CD BF Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury

5

Royal Velvet (GB) (9)

B m Lightning Spear - Velvet Morn (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Susie Hartley Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket

Form: 1500-40 D Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd

Saber Strike (IRE) (7)

B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Swiss Air

Owner: Victorious Forever Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Silvestre De Sousa

Prempal Singh

5 9-8 (60.8) (1) Form: 015-110 CD Breeder: Susie Hartley

Has won nine races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Mezcala at 8-1 when 25th of 28 on her latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won at Lingfield and Newmarket this season. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 22-1

6

Oisin Murphy

Vydhir Singh

5 9-8 (60.8) (2)

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Seagulls Eleven at 12-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Betfred Diomed Stakes at Epsom over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 18-1

4

Oisin Orr

Ryan McKeever

5 9-8 (60.8) (5)

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 7l behind Ten Bob Tony when fifth of 8 at 15-8fav on his latest outing in the Group 3 Betfred Tattenham Corner Stakes at Epsom over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 115 SP: 10-11

4

Clifford Lee

Ayla Staines

5 9-8 (60.8) (6)

He has won three times at 1m on good and soft - heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Ten Bob Tony when fourth of 8 at 25-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Betfred Tattenham Corner Stakes at Epsom over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 16-1

3

7f Group Three £100,000 3+ Farside

Marco Ghiani

Ishwar Singh

3 8-13 (56.7) (3) Form: 1-16 D BF Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 7l behind Thesecretadversary when sixth of 16 at 11-10fav on his latest outing in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 7-4

Tom Marquand

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6............................................................................................(EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

STEWARDS NOTE NEVER SO BRAVE: Following its run on 6/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

10-11 Never So Brave (IRE), 7-4 Saber Strike (IRE), 16-1 Chicago Critic (GB), 18-1 Qirat (GB), 22-1 Royal Velvet (GB), 50-1 Balmacara (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£56710.................................................................... 2nd £21500 .................................................................................

3rd

£10760 ................................................................... 4th

£5360...................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

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FOURTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a representative of Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai.

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? Criterion Theatre The Criterion Theatre is in the West End at Piccadilly Circus. A Grade II* listed building that staged its first performance in 1874.

Its 588 patrons are currently enjoying Titanique, the splashhit musical that adds the music of Celine Dion to the love story set on the doomed luxury liner.

The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Criterion Stakes (Group 3)

Quinault - Winner Of Last Year’s Race Previous Winners - Last Ten Runnings Trainer

2025 Quinault Stuart Williams 2024 Noble Dynasty Charlie Appleby 2023 Audience John & Thady Gosden 2022 Pogo Charlie Hills 2021 Glorious Journey Charlie Appleby 2020 Limato Henry Candy 2019 Limato Henry Candy 2018 Sir Dancealot David Elsworth 2017 Home Of The Brave Hugo Palmer 2016 Breton Rock David Simcock

Jockey

Jason Hart William Buick Robert Havlin Kieran Shoemark James Doyle Adam Kirby Harry Bentley Gerald Mossei James Doyle Martin Harley

SP

12/1 2/1F 14/1 18/5 9/2 5/1 11/4F 100/30 13/8F 11/4F

Runners

8 Ran 5 Ran 6 Ran 6 ran 9 ran 9 ran 8 ran 7 ran 8 Ran 8 Ran

Pre-2025, the race was staged on the July course at Newmarket

53

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3:15 The JenningsBet Northumberland Plate About Two Miles (3,200 metres) No

Horse

1

Prydwen (IRE) (48)

B g Camelot - Honey Hunter (IRE)

Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money: st-lb

8

Owner: Blue Starr Racing & Keith Breen Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket

2m Heritage Handicap £150,000 (kgs)

Draw

9-12 (62.6)

(15)

Jockey: Darragh Keenan

Form: 0-60215 CD Breeder: Honey Hunter Syndicate

Has won 11 races from 1m 1f to 2m including 6 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Finished 5l behind Lordano when fifth of 11 at 17-2 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Comer Group International 55. Oleander-Rennen at Hoppegarten over 2m (good) last month.

Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 25-1

2

Tashkhan (IRE) (231)

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Tarziyna (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. Boyle Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

8

9-7

(60.3)

(5)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 0/66000Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 2m 3f, but last win was over two years ago; has also won a hurdle in December last year.

Beaten 15l behind Castle Cove at 66-1 when 10th of 22 on his latest flat outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (heavy) in November last year.

Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 50-1

3

Circus of Rome (GB) (14)

B g Circus Maximus (IRE) - Sea Meets Sky (FR)

Owner: Mr Alex Smith Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

4

9-7

(60.3)

(2)

Jockey: Finley Marsh

Form: 1146-50 C Breeder: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f including 2 wins on the all-weather. Beaten 16l behind Beagle Bay at 40-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 98 (-1) SP: 6-1

4

Align The Stars (IRE) (35)

Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Kitcara

5

Owner: Tony Farmer Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

9-6

(59.9)

(14)

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt

Form: 404-126 D Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc.

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m including a win on polytrack. Finished 10l behind Valedictory when sixth of 7 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 20-1

5

Spirit Mixer (GB) (25)

Ch g Frankel - Arabian Queen (IRE)

8

9-4

Owner: Mr J. C. Smith Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

(59.0)

(1)

Jockey: Rob Hornby

Form: 014-304 CD Breeder: Littleton Stud

Has won nine races from 1m 4f to 2m including 2 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Finished 2 3/4l behind Zuckerhut when fourth of 5 on his latest outing at San Siro over 1m 6f (heavy) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 22-1

6

Bahadur (GB) (11)

B c Make Believe - Ensaya (IRE)

Owner: Mr J William Rowley & Mr S P C Woods Trainer: S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket

4

9-3

(58.5)

(17)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 11-6510 C D Breeder: Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m including 3 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 8l behind Kizlyar at 14-1 when 10th of 20 on his latest outing at Ascot over 2m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 20-1

7

Dancing In Paris (FR) (21)

B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Ponte Sanangelo (FR)

Owner: Mr Joseph Smith Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

6

9-2

(58.1)

(4)

Jockey: Dougie Costello

Form: 20240-0 Breeder: Thierry de La Heronniere et al

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 6f including a win on the all-weather. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Too Soon when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 93 (-1) SP: 16-1

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No

Horse

Age

st-lb

8

Team Player (GB) (50)

4

9-1

Ch g Without Parole - Caravela (IRE)

Owner: Les De La Haye & Partners Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

(kgs)

Draw

(57.6)

(6)

Jockey: Greg Fairley

Form: 313-115 CD Breeder: Jon and Julia Aisbitt

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m including 2 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Finished 2 1/2l behind A Piece Of Heaven when fifth of 15 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 2m 3f (good) last month. Has won at Musselburgh and Newcastle this year.

Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 12-1

9

Blazeon Five (GB) (71)

8

B m Indian Haven - Precision Five

Owner: Calne Engineering Ltd Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

9-1

(57.6)

(3)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 4111-62 D Breeder: Calne Engineering Ltd

Has won eight races from 1m 6f to 2m 2f including 4 wins on the all-weather (2 PO). Beaten 4 1/2l by Call My Bluff when second of 6 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Newbury over 2m (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 25-1

10 Elysian Flame (GB) (27)

10

Ch g Champs Elysees - Combustible (IRE)

9-1

Owner: Mr J Blackburn & Mrs C A Coward Trainer: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward, Dalby

(57.6)

(10)

Jockey: Rhys Elliott (5)

Form: 5////4-154 D Breeder: Ed’s Stud Ltd

He has won four times from 1m to 2m; has also won a hurdle. Finished 3 1/2l behind Mountain Road when fourth of 13 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 2m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 33-1

11 Asgard’s Captain (IRE) (21)

6

B g Make Believe - Twiggy’s Girl (IRE)

Owner: Quest Thoroughbreds - Asgard’s Captain Trainer: Dylan Cunha, Newmarket

9-1

(57.6)

(13)

Jockey: Saffie Osborne

Form: 2-53414 C Breeder: Miss Eileen Farrelly

Has won ten races from 1m to 1m 4f including 5 wins on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Too Soon when fourth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 20-1

12 Saint Etienne (GB) (33)

6

B g Le Havre (IRE) - Ideal World (IRE)

9-1

Owner: The Cat and The Mag Partnership Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

(57.6)

(8)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 10-0040 Breeder: Haras d’Haspel

He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f including 3 wins on polytrack. Beaten 8l behind Danger Bay at 25-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 92 (-2) SP: 20-1

13 Synergism (GER) (32) B g Soldier Hollow - Sforza Ragazza (GER)

Owner: Heath House Optimists Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

(in 5lb ex)

4

9-1

(57.6)

(9)

Jockey: Luke Morris

Form: 11253-1 D Breeder: R. Kredel

Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 2m including 3 wins on the all-weather (2 PO). Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Lingfield over 1m 6f (good) last month, beating Macari by 3/4l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 87 (+2) SP: 16-1

14 Tribal Star (IRE) (24)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sahrawi (GER)

5

Owner: Dooley Tbreds/J.Fairhurst/Kabin Synd Trainer: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland

8-13 (56.7)

(20)

Jockey: Adam Caffrey

Form: 334430 Breeder: Dayton Investments Ltd

Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on polytrack. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Poetic Sound when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 6f (yielding) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 22-1

15 Ride The Thunder (IRE) (41)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Stellar Glow (IRE)

Owner: Victorious Forever Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

4

8-13 (56.7)

(7)

Jockey: Ray Dawson

Form: 2/1442-3 Breeder: Lodge Park Stud

A winner at 1m 2f. Third of 12 behind Valiancy beaten 1 3/4l at 5-2 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good) last month.

Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 9-1

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No

Horse

16 Moon Over Miami (FR) (35) B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Wiesenlerche (IRE)

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

5

8-13 (56.7)

(19)

Owner: Valmont Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Jockey: Hector Crouch

Form: 461-504 D Breeder: Mr Rashit Shaykhutdinov

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 2m. Finished 6l behind Valedictory when fourth of 7 at 18-5 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 14-1

17 Aqwaam (GB) (31)

8

Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghaany

Owner: Mr Patrick Kelly Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

8-13 (56.7)

(11)

Jockey: M. P. Sheehy

Form: 21063/-0 CD Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m including 3 wins on the all-weather (2 PO), but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 9l behind Ernst Blofeld at 66-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f last month. Official BHA Rating 90 (-2) SP: 40-1

18 Zanndabad (IRE) (50)

7

B g Iffraaj - Zanoubiya (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. Davies Trainer: A. J. Martin, Ireland

8-13 (56.7)

(18)

Jockey: N. G. McCullagh

Form: 6/0040-0 Breeder: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f, but last win was over three years ago; has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was in November last year). Beaten 9l behind A Piece Of Heaven at 11-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing at Chester over 2m 3f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 16-1

19 Gentleman Joe (GB) (31)

B g Authorized (IRE) - Bella Lulu

Owner: Mrs Angela Stokes Trainer: Matt Crawley, Newmarket

8

8-12 (56.2)

(16)

Jockey: Warren Fentiman (3)

Form: 1426-00 Breeder: Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 7f including a win on polytrack; has also won a hurdle. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Ernst Blofeld when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

Official BHA Rating 89 (-3) SP: 100-1

20 Kirchner (IRE) (31)

4

Owner: The Rogues Gallery Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

Form: 3/434-05 Breeder: J. Hanly, T. Stewart & A. Stroud

Gr g Pinatubo (IRE) - Kambura (FR)

8-12 (56.2)

(12)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

A winner at 1m. Finished 4 1/2l behind Ernst Blofeld when fifth of 13 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f last month.

Official BHA Rating 89 (-1) SP: 25-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8, 19. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 12, 18, 19.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 10, 14, 20.

STEWARDS NOTE GENTLEMAN JOE: Following its run on 27/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

6-1 Circus of Rome (GB), 9-1 Ride The Thunder (IRE), 12-1 Team Player (GB), 14-1 Moon Over Miami (FR), 16-1 Dancing In Paris (FR), Synergism (GER), Zanndabad (IRE), 20-1 Align The Stars (IRE), Bahadur (GB), Asgard’s Captain (IRE), Saint Etienne (GB), 22-1 Spirit Mixer (GB), Tribal Star (IRE), 25-1 Prydwen (IRE), Blazeon Five (GB), Kirchner (IRE), 33-1 Elysian Flame (GB), 40-1 Aqwaam (GB), 50-1 Tashkhan (IRE), 100-1 Gentleman Joe (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£77310.................................................................... 2nd £36255.................................................................................

3rd

£18135..................................................................... 4th

£9060 ..................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

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3.20 The Airlie Stud Stakes

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money:

6f Group 2 €130,000

No

Horse

Age

st-lb

Draw

1

Beibhinn (IRE) (27)

2

9-2

(6)

B f No Nay Never (USA) - Osraige (Siyouni (FR))

Owner: Mrs A M O’Brien Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

2

Belle Of The Ball (IRE) (39)

B f Mohaather (GB) - Edelmira (Peintre Celebre (USA))

Owner: OMEGA Racing & Belle Morris & Russell B Jones JR Trainer: Mrs John Harrington

3

Cleodolinda (IRE) (20)

B f Ten Sovereigns - Eria (Zoffany)

Form: 41 Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd

2

Controlla (IRE) (10)

B f Gleneagles - Holy Salt (GB) (Holy Roman Emperor)

Owner: AMO Racing Limited Trainer: Robson De Aguiar

5

Green Empress (IRE) (34)

B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Sea Empress (Sea The Stars)

2

6

Maggie Walker (IRE) (39)

2

Sun Goddess (IRE) (8)

B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Etoile Bleu (Starspangledbanner (AUS))

Owner: D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, Westerberg Trainer: A P O’Brien

8

VELOZEE (IRE) (10)

B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Ocean Life (Territories)

Owner: Gary Matthews, Steve Weston & Lucky Hat Trainer: P Twomey

9-2

(4)

Jockey: Gavin Ryan

9-2

(3)

Jockey: Colin Keane

Form: 20 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

2

9-2

(5)

Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle

Form: 2 Breeder: Sunderland Holding INC

2

Owner: MRC International Trainer: David Marnane

7

(8)

Jockey: Shane Foley

Form: 21 Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd

Owner: The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

B f King of Change (GB) - Kenica (Camelot (GB))

9-2

Form: 51 Breeder: Piercetown Stud & Tactful Finance

Owner: Mrs A M O’Brien Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

4

Jockey: Declan McDonogh

9-2

(1)

Jockey: Luke McAteer

Form: 1 Breeder: Reill Duave Bloodstock

2

9-2

(7)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 212 Breeder: Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd

2

9-2

(2)

Jockey: Billy Lee

Form: 1148 Breeder: Grange & Manister House Studs

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8............................................................................................(EXACTA) Hood worn by No. 2.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

7-4 Sun Goddess, 4-1 Velozee, 9-2 Controlla, 7-1 Beibhinn, 10-1 Belle Of The Ball, 11-1 Cleodolinda, 20-1 Maggie Walker, 25-1 Green Empress

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RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£18039.................................................................... 2nd £8459...................................................................................

3rd

£4231...................................................................... 4th

£2114 ....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

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Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

5th Race 3.38 The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Stakes (GBBPlus Race)

1m 6f Handicap 66-85 £25,000 3+ Inside Rail

One Mile About Six Furlongs (2,800 metres) See page 79 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A conventional handicap, your key numbers are one-& three-quarter miles, rated up to 85, over the longest distance of the day.

Aptly named for today, it is Rock N Roll Pinkie who gets that top weight.

Connections can opt to use an apprentice jockey and then get a reduction in weight, notice Talismans Time ridden by Cian Horgan can claim (that means reduce) his weight by 5lb.

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

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: TURQUINO Trainer: Andrew Balding Jockey: Oisin Murphy Age/Weight: 4-10-2 Runners: 6 SP: 4/1 The top-weighted Turquino was kept wide early by Oisin Murphy but soon took up the running and was not for catching. He made the Knavesmire his own by bolting up by seven-and-a-half furlongs to win cosily, after being nudged along two furlongs out.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 3m 1.72s (Based on going description: Good) 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

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): A Balding (39 wins from 224 runners, 17%) runs WHO’S LOPE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (15 wins from 112 runners, 13%) runs GIBSIDE Weightwatcher: GIBSIDE won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 5lb to 74.

Longest Traveller: WHO’S LOPE trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 216 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th June.

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs Horse 326-245 ROCK N ROLL PINKIE 34/110-P TALISMANS TIME 461-431 SECRET FORCE 23-4376 IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN 560603 GIBSIDE 1060-00 TERRORISE 317-353 DRAUPNIR 7-2412 MY BALLYQUINN 8-21 WHO’S LOPE

Career Wins Places 6 5 2 1 2 1 1 3 8 9 2 1 1 3 1 2 1 1

Total Runs 33 6 7 20 49 17 10 5 3

Career Winnings 43342 10740 11383 3564 72452 16653 5234 5596 6734

Winning Distance Range 14-16F 11-13F 11-18F 8F 11-19F 10-16F 7F 11F 12F

Winning Going Range G-S G-GF G-HV ST G-S GS-GF S G GF

Runs Since Wins 6 2 0 19 7 5 4 1 0

KNAVESMIRE TIP WHO’S LOPE has improved with every start to date and got off the mark in impressive fashion at Beverley a month ago. With the prospect of more to come, the son of Lope De Vega can defy an opening mark of 83 on his handicap debut. The recent Pontefract scorer Secret Force has to be noted, although a 5lb penalty demands more from him, while My Ballyquinn and Draupnir complete the shortlist.

WHO’S LOPE

Secret Force 61

5th Race 3.38

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Stakes

1m 6f Handicap (66-85) £25,000 3+ Inside Rail

No

Horse

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

1

Rock N Roll Pinkie (GB) (35)

6

10-2 (64.4)

(1)

Ch m Sun Central (IRE) - Maggie Pink

Owner: Mr A. W. Bult Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Easingwold

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 326-245 C D Breeder: A W Bult

Winner of six races from 1m 6f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 16l behind Danielle when fifth of 7 at 33-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 12-1

2

Talismans Time (GB) (62)

4

B g Time Test - Bella Lulu

Owner: Biker Group & Yorbus Syndicate Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

10-0 (63.5)

(6)

Jockey: Cian Horgan (5)

Form: 34/110-P Breeder: The National Stud

Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Pulled up when 6-1 at Musselburgh over 2m (good) won by St Faz in April on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 22-1

3

Secret Force (IRE) (6)

B g Frankel - Duneflower (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton

(in 5lb ex)

4

9-11

(62.1)

(3)

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form: 461-431 Breeder: Godolphin

Successful at 1m 3f and 2m 2f on good and heavy ground; has also won a hurdle. A winner at 13-8 at Pontefract over 2m 2f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Trojan Soldier by 1/2l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 74 SP: 9-2

4

Imperial Sovereign (IRE) (28)

B g Frankel - Imperial Charm

Owner: James and Susan Cookson Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

5

9-10 (61.7)

(4)

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 23-4306 Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

A winner at 1m on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 7l behind Believitanducan when sixth of 9 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 2m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 14-1

5

Gibside (GB) (16)

B g Time Test - Ardbrae Tara (IRE)

Owner: Elsa Crankshaw & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

7

9-6

(59.9)

(7)

Jockey: Sean Kirrane

Form: 560603 C D Breeder: Mickley Stud & Dermot Costelloe

Has won eight races from 1m 3f to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 5 behind Sixpack beaten 3l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Catterick over 1m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 74 SP: 9-1

5

6

Terrorise (GB) (50)

B g Territories (IRE) - Timely Words

5

Owner: Mr A Barnes & Partner Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

9-4

(59.0)

(8)

Jockey: Ben Robinson

Form: 1060-00 C Breeder: The Pocock Family

Successful at 1m 2f and 2m on good to firm and good to soft ground; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 10l behind Patagonia Girl at 20-1 when 13th of 15 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 4f (good) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.

Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 33-1

7

Draupnir (GB) (23)

B g Golden Horn - Avongrove

4

Owner: Silent B Partnership Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

9-4

(59.0)

(9)

Jockey: Billy Garritty

Form: 310-353 Breeder: Blythe Park Stud

A winner at 7f on soft ground. Third of 8 behind Pearl Eye beaten 1l at 10-3 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 7-1

8

My Ballyquinn (GB) (7)

B g New Bay - Early Summer (IRE)

Owner: The Mustard & Partner Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

3

9-1

(57.6)

(2)

Jockey: Mark Winn

Form: 0-2412 BF Breeder: Wardley Bloodstock

A winner at 1m 3f on good ground. Beaten a head by Central Command when second of 5 at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 11-2

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No

Horse

Age

st-lb

9

Who’s Lope (GB) (28)

3

9-0

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Who’s Steph (IRE)

Owner: Mr George Strawbridge Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

(kgs)

Draw

(57.2)

(5)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 0-21 Breeder: George Strawbridge

A winner at 2-1 at Beverley over 1m 4f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Urchin by 4 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 11-4

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9............................................................................................(EXACTA) Visor worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

STEWARDS NOTE TALISMANS TIME: Following its run on 26/4/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

11-4 Who’s Lope (GB), 9-2 Secret Force (IRE), 11-2 My Ballyquinn (GB), 7-1 Draupnir (GB), 9-1 Gibside (GB), 12-1 Rock N Roll Pinkie (GB), 14-1 Imperial Sovereign (IRE), 22-1 Talismans Time (GB), 33-1 Terrorise (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£12885.................................................................... 2nd £6042...................................................................................

3rd

£3022..................................................................... 4th

£1510 ....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

FIFTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a representative of Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai.

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

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CURRAGH CURRAGH CURRAGH CURRAGH CURRAGH

3.55 Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money:

The Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes

One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres)

No

Horse

Age

st-lb

Draw

1

Carolina Jetstream (GB) (10)

4

9-12

(1)

B f Pinatubo - Queen of The Stars (GB) (Sea The Stars)

Owner: AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar Trainer: Robson De Aguiar

2

Estrange (IRE) (28)

5

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Trainer: David O’Meara

3

9-12

Nyra (GER) (13)

4

Owner: Scott C Heider Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

9-12

One Look (IRE) (34)

5

9-12

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: Paddy Twomey

Qilin Queen (IRE) (37)

4

9-12

Owner: TBT Racing Trainer: Ed Walker

Red Letter (GB) (44)

4

9-12

Owner: Juddmonte Trainer: G M Lyons

7

8

Beautify (IRE) (34)

B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Words (Dansili (GB))

4

9-12

Thundering On (GB) (22)

Ch f Frankel (GB) - Thundering Nights (Night of Thunder))

Owner: Shapoor Mistry Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

(5)

Jockey: J M Sheridan

Form: 246-734 Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

3

9-0

Owner: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor Trainer: A P O’Brien

9

(3)

Jockey: Colin Keane

Form: 18140-4 Breeder: Mrs T Mahon

Wemightakedlongway(IRE) (20)

Owner: Cayton Park Stud Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

(4)

Jockey: Shane Foley

Form: 18140-4 Breeder: Mrs T Mahon

Gr f Frankel (GB) - Red Impression (GB) (Dark Angel))

Br f Australia (GB) - Dont Ask Me At All (No Nay Never (USA))

(10)

Jockey: James Doyle

Form: 61239-4 Breeder: Tullpark Ltd

Ch f Pinatubo - Seagull (Sea The Stars))

6

(9)

Jockey: Declan McDonogh

Form: 1323-42 Breeder: Dr Christoph Berglar

B f Gleneagles - Holy Salt (GB) (Holy Roman Emperor)

5

(6)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 1-1122-1 Breeder: A Stroud, T Stewart & J Hanly

B f Isfahan (GER) - Nightlight Angel (USA) (Manduro (GER))

4

Jockey: Donagh O’Connor

Form: 114026 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Gr f Night Of Thunder - Alienate (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB))

64

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(2)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 3128-86 Breeder: Coolmore

3

9-0

(7)

Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle

Form: 42-211 Breeder: Mr Shapoor Mistry

CURRAGH CURRAGH CURRAGH CURRAGH CURRAGH

No

Horse

10 Venetian Lace (IRE) (43) Ch f Masar - Nash Nasha (GB) (Dubawi)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Trainer: Charlie Johnston

Age

st-lb

3

9-0

Draw

(8)

Jockey: Jason Hart

Form: 4362-39 Breeder: Godolphin

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4 Visor worn by No. 7.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

6-4 Thundering On (GB), 5-2 Estrange, 13-2 Red Letter (GB), 15-2 One Look, Venetian Lace, 14-1 Nyra (GER), 50-1 Carolina Jetstream (GB), Qilin Queen, Wemightakedlongway, 66/1 Beautify

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£18039.................................................................... 2nd £8459...................................................................................

3rd

£4231...................................................................... 4th

£2114 ....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

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6th Race 4.15 The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Sprint Stakes Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

6f Handicap 66-85 £25,000 3 Centre

See page 79 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION These competitive handicaps keep coming, to further focus the competition, this time for 3-year-olds only over a sprint distance of six furlongs.

Looking for help? The market tells a tale in such contests, so see who the betting market movers are.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: DREAM OUT LOUD Trainer: Andrew Balding Jockey: Oisin Murphy Age/Weight: 3-8-9 Runners: 18 SP: 4/1J Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy completed a quick-fire double as Dream Out Loud justified favouritism. The son of Mehmas took the lead with 3f to go and despite wandering about under pressure, there was no questioning his gutsy performance.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 12.11s (Based on going description: Good) 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

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): K R Burke (33 wins from 288 runners, 11%) runs MR NOBLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (15 wins from 112 runners, 13%) runs BLEEP TEST & BYE LAW Longest Traveller: HALLO SPACEBOY trained by E Walker, Upper Lambourn, 202 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th June.

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Last 6 Runs Horse 7212-57 EVENING BLUES 1374-05 KINNALARGY 321-22 HALLO SPACEBOY 24100-0 RIKKI TIKI TAVI 23-1 INVINCIBLE BOY 66-0662 ARDUIS INVICTA 4-23123 VIDMIYR 212234- BLEEP TEST 1-2 MR NOBLE 1-3 MILLION GOLD 5241 PERCY’S STAR 43-3322 EXPLOSIVE FINNISH 000-662 LOGI BEAR 5-66033 BYE LAW 22-2007 VON TROTTER

Career Wins Places 1 3 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 2 2 4 1 5 1 2 1 1 1 — 1 1 — 5 1 3 2 1 — 3

Total Runs 8 7 5 6 3 16 8 6 2 2 4 7 13 11 6

Career Winnings 8926 3780 3672 4860 5400 8237 4320 4320 3402 5940 3664 15462 8640

Winning Distance Range 8F 5F 5F 5F 6F 5F 7F 6F 6F 6F 5F 6F 6F -

Winning Going Range ST GF ST GF GS GS-GF G GF ST ST G — G G-GF —

Runs Since Wins 3 5 2 3 0 7 2 4 1 1 0 — 10 8 —

KNAVESMIRE TIP Invincible Boy shed his maiden tag at Pontefract on his return to the fray and is one to watch in the betting market on his first outing in a handicap. However, HALLO SPACEBOY has only found one too good in both of his starts in handicap company so far and could take a step forward to go one better. Arduis Invicta and Leicester scorer Percy’s Star are others to consider.

HALLO SPACEBOY

Invincible Boy 67

6th Race 4.15

The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Sprint Stakes

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

No

Horse

st-lb

1

Evening Blues (IRE) (21)

9-9

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Majestic Silver (IRE)

Owner: Chris Priestley & Dave Flynn Trainer: Stephen Hanlon, Leyburn

6f Handicap (66-85) £25,000 3 Centre

(kgs)

Draw

(61.2)

(3)

Jockey: Ben Robinson

Form: 0212-50 Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 18l behind Blues And Royals at 13-2 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 33-1

2

Kinnalargy (GB) (27)

B g Havana Grey - Rose Ransom (IRE)

Owner: Mr P and Mrs S Dunne Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

9-8

(60.8)

(5)

Jockey: Oisin McSweeney

Form: 1304-05 Breeder: Paradise Farm Stud

A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 2l behind Dazzling Haze when fifth of 12 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 12-1

3

Hallo Spaceboy (GB) (50)

B c Starman - New Day Dawn (IRE)

9-8

Owner: David Ward Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

(60.8)

(7)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 321-22 Breeder: David Ward

A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Secret Santa when second of 19 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 11-2

4

Rikki Tiki Tavi (IRE) (70)

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Cassima (FR)

9-8

Owner: Mrs Jennifer E. Pallister Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

(60.8)

(10)

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Form: 24100-0 Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 12l behind Simplify at 11-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 50-1

5

Invincible Boy (IRE) (81)

B c Invincible Army (IRE) - Julia’s Magic (IRE)

Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

9-8

(60.8)

(14)

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form: 23-1 D Breeder: Ardrums House Stud

Won on his latest outing when 2-1jt-fav at Pontefract over 6f (good to soft) in April, beating Showtown by 2 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 15-2

6

Arduis Invicta (IRE) (21)

B f Invincible Army (IRE) - First Link (USA)

Owner: Hopyard Farm Racing Trainer: Craig Lidster, Malton

6

9-7

(60.3)

(11)

Jockey: William Pyle

Form: 66-0662 Breeder: Stuart McPhee Bloodstock

Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Mighty Magnus when second of 7 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 16-1

7

Vidmiyr (IRE) (15)

Br c Footstepsinthesand - Vadaiyma (FR)

Owner: James Paul Services To Industry Ltd Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

9-6

(59.9)

(2)

Jockey: David Nolan

Form: 4-23123 Breeder: Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan SCEA

A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 8 behind Crazee Icon beaten a head at 7-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 11-1

8

Bleep Test (GB) (345)

B f Time Test - Poudretteite

Owner: Reality Partnerships VI Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

9-6

(59.9)

(13)

Jockey: Sean Kirrane

Form: 212234- D Breeder: J. W. Haydon

A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 3l behind Rogue Supremacy when last of 4 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good) in July last year. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 40-1

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No

Horse

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

9

Mr Noble (IRE) (25)

9-6

(59.9)

(12)

Br c Starman - Aurora Eclipse (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Julie Lloyd Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 1-2 D BF Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

A winner at 6f on the All-Weather. Beaten 3 1/2l by Manly Fireball when second of 10 at 8-15fav on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 11-1

10 Million Gold (GB) (154) B c Earthlight (IRE) - Hana Lina

Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

9-3

(58.5)

(6)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 1-3 D BF Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

A winner at 6f on the All-Weather. Third of 6 behind Nursia beaten 4l at 4-6fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f in January.

He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 12-1

11 Percy’s Star (GB) (19) Ch g Territories (IRE) - Thraya Star (FR)

Owner: Strawberry Fields Stud Trainer: Chris Dwyer, Newmarket

9-2

(58.1)

(9)

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 5241 Breeder: Strawberry Fields Stud

Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Leicester over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Nebbia by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 17-2

12 Explosive Finnish (GB) (15) Ch g Pinatubo (IRE) - Farnham

Owner: Mrs L A Smith Trainer: Kevin & Lauren Frost, Newark

8-13 (56.7)

(8)

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson

Form: 43-3322 BF Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP

Placed in five of seven starts. Beaten 3/4l by Start Me Up when second of 8 at 11-8fav on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 11-1

13 Logi Bear (IRE) (22) B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Moonlight Bay

Owner: Northumbria Leisure Ltd Trainer: John Butler, Newmarket

8-11

(55.8)

(4)

Jockey: Marco Ghiani

Form: 000-662 D Breeder: Rathbride Farm

A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 1l by Daizen when second of 13 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 71 SP: 16-1

14 Bye Law (IRE) (10) B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Virtually

Owner: Mr D Sturdy, Mr D Lumley & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

8-8

(54.4)

(1)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 5-66033 D Breeder: Mr Donnchadh Higgins

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 6 behind Glory Hyde beaten 1 1/4l at 11-4 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 68 SP: 20-1

15 Von Trotter (GB) (8) Br g Mattmu - Bankawi

Owner: South Bank Racing & Partners Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

8-5

(53.1)

(15)

Jockey: James Sullivan

6

Form: 22-2000 Breeder: M. W. Easterby

Placed in three of six starts. Beaten 12l behind Argy Bhaji at 10-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Redcar over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 65 SP: 66-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10, 14. Hood worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

STEWARDS NOTE EVENING BLUES: Following its run on 6/6/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

MILLION GOLD: Following its run on 24/1/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

11-2 Hallo Spaceboy (GB), 15-2 Invincible Boy (IRE), 17-2 Percy’s Star (GB), 11-1 Vidmiyr (IRE), Mr Noble (IRE), Explosive Finnish (GB), 12-1 Kinnalargy (GB), Million Gold (GB), 16-1 Arduis Invicta (IRE), Logi Bear (IRE), 20-1 Bye Law (IRE), 33-1 Evening Blues (IRE), 40-1 Bleep Test (GB), 50-1 Rikki Tiki Tavi (IRE), 66-1 Von Trotter (GB) 69

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£12885.................................................................... 2nd £6042...................................................................................

3rd

£3022..................................................................... 4th

£1510 ....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

SIXTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a representative of Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai.

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

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

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WHAT’S IN THE TRUCK? You may have noticed the groundsman’s pick-up truck out on the course, but what does it carry?

White tape, cable ties seven poles

Spare running rail & accessories

Dog treats: For keeping our four-legged friends off the track

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7th Race 4.50 The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Amateur Jockeys’ Stakes (GBBPlus Race)

Distance: Race Type: Rating: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

1m 2f Handicap 61-80 £25,000 4+ Inside Rail

One Mile About Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) See page 79 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION To finish off, what else but a final handicap. It is often termed “the get out stakes” and to freshen the available pool, this time horses must be aged four-years-old and over, it is also over one and a quarter miles. However, the twist is that all the riders are amateur in status (see how we call them Mr /Miss). Connections can choose to back experience such as Fletcher Yarham partnering Hengest or, to reduce the weight by using a jockey yet to win as many races, step forward Harry Rimell who goes to post aboard Caph Star. Such races often throw up family connections, notice Thomas Easterby is riding Double Parked for his father, Tim. Visit the Parade Ring to assess the nerves, before having a dabble

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: TITIAN Trainer: Julie Camacho Jockey: Mr Lewis Kent Age/Weight: 7-10-8 Runners: 17 SP: 12/1 Titan, who had dropped 2lb below his last winning mark, took full advantage of the drop in grade and return to a sounder surface. He doubled his tally over course and distance, coming down the near side once hitting the front.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 2m 12.60s (Based on going description: Good) 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

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): Richard & Peter Fahey (26 wins from 430 runners, 6%) runs GLISTENING NIGHTS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (15 wins from 112 runners, 13%) runs DOUBLE PARKED Longest Traveller: PEARL EYE trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 219 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th June.

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Last 6 Runs Horse 641118 HENGEST 264363 MACHETE 340-000 MIDNIGHT STRIKE 83-7303 DOUBLE PARKED 4-15606 BEN LAWERS 4443-78 SPIRIT GENIE 00-3413 PEARL EYE 390-327 GLISTENING NIGHTS 562350 URBAN ROAD 851375 CAPH STAR 614435 NO KNEE NEVER 554969- THEME PARK 001228 SPIRIT CATCHER 731215 SISTERANDBROTHER

Career Wins Places 3 — 4 6 1 — 3 7 1 3 5 4 8 6 5 9 9 15 2 2 4 9 3 3 4 7 7 14

Total Runs 7 35 15 16 11 31 43 33 63 9 30 30 34 51

Career Winnings 13670 51815 11478 15827 5455 51670 66792 25814 33635 10449 13770 23665 32257 25969

Winning Distance Range 10-12F 9-10F 5F 7-8F 8F 7-8F 7-9F 10F 8-10F 8-10F 6-9F 7-8F 7-9F 10-12F

Winning Going Range G-GF S-ST — GS-GF ST G-S G-ST G-GF GF-ST G-ST ST GF-ST G-GS G-ST

Runs Since Wins 1 6 14 6 4 12 1 7 16 3 4 12 3 1

KNAVESMIRE TIP Hengest failed to complete the four-timer when well beaten into eighth at Epsom at the start of the month, but he now has cheekpieces applied and will find this easier. Even so, PEARL EYE looks the way to go. Jim Goldie’s gelding finished a close third over slightly shorter at this venue recently and if running to a similar level, he could make it two wins from his last three starts.

Previous course winner Theme Park completes the shortlist.

PEARL EYE

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7th Race 4.50

The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Amateur Jockeys’ Stakes

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age: Stalls:

1m 2f Handicap (61-80) £25,000 4+ Inside Rail

No

Horse

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

1

Hengest (GB) (21)

4

11-4

(71.7)

(10)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Contribution

Owner: Gee Gees Racing, P. Gleeson & N. Barnes Trainer: Dylan Cunha, Newmarket

Jockey: Mr Fletcher Yarham

Form: 641110 D Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Too Soon when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Has won three times this season. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 12-1

2

Machete (FR) (57)

B g Myboycharlie (IRE) - Maid To Believe

Owner: Gallop Racing & Mr Gary Downes Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

7

11-4

(71.7)

(8)

Jockey: Mr Matt Brown (3)

Form: 264363 D Breeder: Mr Rashit Shaykhutdinov-Viraz

He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on soft ground and on the All-Weather. Third of 5 behind The Cursor beaten 16l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f last month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 25-1

3

Midnight Strike (IRE) (14)

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Not After Midnight (IRE)

4

Owner: James Paul Services To Industry Ltd Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

11-4

(71.7)

(5)

Jockey: Mr Freddie Robson (5)

Form: 340-000 Breeder: Hawes Stud

A winner at 5f on soft - heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 14l behind Extremely Zain at 125-1 when 17th of 19 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 150-1

4

Double Parked (IRE) (8)

B or Br g Bated Breath - Coppa d’Oro

4

Owner: Linkenholt Racing Two & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

11-2 (70.8)

(3)

Jockey: Mr Thomas Easterby (3)

Form: 03-0303 Breeder: Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Third of 11 behind City Of Poets beaten a head at 12-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 16-1

5

Ben Lawers (GB) (48)

Ch c Siyouni (FR) - Blond Me (IRE)

4

Owner: Mr Anthony Fenlon Trainer: Simon Waugh, Morpeth

11-1

(70.3)

(11)

Jockey: Mr Adam Ryan

Form: 4-15606 Breeder: Pursuit of Success LLC

A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Truth Be Told when sixth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs J Harrington in Ireland.

Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 33-1

6

Spirit Genie (IRE) (15)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Prima Luce (IRE)

6

Owner: Mrs Ros Marriott Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

10-13 (69.4)

(14)

Jockey: Mr Jamie Neild

Form: 4443-00 Breeder: Kilcarn Stud

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 8l behind Mission Command at 15-2 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Chester over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 16-1

7

Pearl Eye (GB) (14)

B g Expert Eye - Treat Gently

6

Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

7

10-11 (68.5)

(12)

Jockey: Miss Kayleigh Williams (5)

Form: 00-3413 Breeder: Andrew Davis

Has won eight races from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Third of 16 behind Point Of Contact beaten 3/4l at 11-2 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 4-1

8

Glistening Nights (FR) (15)

Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lily Passion

Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

5

10-11 (68.5)

(4)

Jockey: Mr Eireann Cagney

Form: 300-320 D Breeder: Ecurie Des Charmes

Winner of five races at 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 11l behind Say What You See at 7-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 11-1

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No

Horse

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

9

Urban Road (GB) (15)

7

10-8

(67.1)

(9)

Ch g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Normandy Maid

Owner: Mr S McMillan, Mr F Reay & Mr A D Brown Trainer: Alan Brown, Malton

Jockey: Mr David Dunsdon

Form: 562350 D Breeder: Mr D. D. Oakes

Has won nine races from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Say What You See when 15th of 18 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 20-1

10 Caph Star (GB) (24)

7

B g Siyouni (FR) - Caskelena (IRE)

Owner: Mr Mark Rimell Trainer: Mark Rimell, Witney

10-8

(67.1)

(1)

Jockey: Mr Harry Rimell (7)

Form: 051305 D Breeder: Hesmonds Stud Ltd

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind A Major Payne when fifth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 16-1

11 No Knee Never (IRE) (14) B g No Nay Never (USA) - Question Times

5

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 18 Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

10-6 (66.2)

(13)

Jockey: Mr Henry Callan

Form: 614435 Breeder: Sweetmans Bloodstock

He has won four times from 6f to 1m 1f on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Dunkeld Dreamer when fifth of 9 at 18-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 70 SP: 7-1

12 Theme Park (GB) (232)

6

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

Owner: Martin Webb Racing Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

10-3 (64.9)

(2)

Jockey: Miss Tilly Evans (5)

Form: 554060- C Breeder: Queen Elizabeth II

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Bowood at 9-1 when 9th of 10 SP: 25-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m in November last year. Official BHA Rating 67

13 Spirit Catcher (IRE) (17)

7

Ch g New Bay - Lidanski (IRE)

Owner: James and Susan Cookson Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

10-0 (63.5)

(6)

Jockey: Miss Natasha Cookson (5)

Form: 001220 Breeder: Ballylinch Stud

He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Mwafaq at 5-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 64 SP: 11-2

14 Sisterandbrother (GB) (29) Ch g Sixties Icon - Picalily

Owner: Mr J. Morris Trainer: Joey Ramsden, Newark

8

9-11

(62.1)

(7)

Jockey: Miss Stephanie Dorey (5)

Form: 031215 D Breeder: Mr W. A. Harrison-Allan

Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle. Finished 7l behind Green Team when fifth of 12 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f last month.

Has won three times this year. Official BHA Rating 61 SP: 16-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 10, 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11.

STEWARDS NOTE SPIRIT CATCHER: Following its run on 10/6/2026 it was reported that the horse missed the break.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

4-1 Pearl Eye (GB), 11-2 Spirit Catcher (IRE), 7-1 No Knee Never (IRE), 11-1 Glistening Nights (FR), 12-1 Hengest (GB), 16-1 Double Parked (IRE), Spirit Genie (IRE), Caph Star (GB), Sisterandbrother (GB), 20-1 Urban Road (GB), 25-1 Machete (FR), Theme Park (GB), 33-1 Ben Lawers (GB), 150-1 Midnight Strike (IRE)

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RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£12222.................................................................... 2nd £6110....................................................................................

3rd

£3055..................................................................... 4th

£1527....................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES .......................................................................................

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SEVENTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a representative of Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai.

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

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Today’s Race Conditions FIRST RACE 1.20 - The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 2) (GBB Race) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377. for novice two yrs old. Enter by noon, June 22nd and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th.

Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 20 entries at £125. - Closed June 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318 Penalty Value: £12885 A SS For race details see page 27.

SECOND RACE 1.55 - The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Mile Stakes (Class 3 Handicap) (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £14173 to the winning horse The second to receive £6646, the third £3324, the fourth £1661, the fifth £830 and the sixth £415. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £135 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £27 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £108 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after June 20th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 3yos rated 71 might be out of the weights. 28 entries, 0 at £27 and 28 at £135. - Closed June 22nd, 2026.

Owners Prize Money Winner £11173; Second £5588; Third £2794; Fourth £1397; Fifth £699; Sixth £349 Penalty Value: £14173.50 SS For race details see page 33.

THIRD RACE 2.25 - The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Dash Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £33501 to the winning horse The second to receive £15710, the third £7858, the fourth £3926, the fifth £1963 and the sixth £981. for three yrs old only, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 78 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £325 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £65 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £260 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 20th, 2026, for each race won 6lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 100 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 100 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 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. 20 entries, at £325. - Closed June 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £26410; Second £13208; Third £6604; Fourth £3302; Fifth £1651; Sixth £826 Penalty Value: £33501 SS For race details see page 39.

FOURTH RACE 2.58 - The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Criterion Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56710 to the winning horse The second to receive £21500, the third £10760, the fourth £5360, the fifth £2690 and the sixth £1350. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 22nd and pay £1000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

June 25th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 8lb; fillies 9st 5lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The winner of the 2026 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Criterion Stakes will be eligible for free entry if the horse runs in the Sky Bet City of York Stakes (Group 1) at York Racecourse on Saturday, 22 August, 2026. In order to qualify for free entry, the horse must be entered via the normal process and the entry stakes will be reimbursed by the York Racecourse Executive after running in the Sky Bet City of York Stakes. If there is a dead-heat for the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Criterion Stakes, all winning horses will be eligible for free entry to the Sky Bet City of York Stakes. In addition to entry stakes, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. 11 entries at £1000. Closed June 22nd, 2026. 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 49.

FIFTH RACE 3.38 - The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 1lb Penalties, after June 20th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weightfor-age allowance in this race. 3yos rated 71 and below may be out of the weights. 15 entries, at £125. - Closed June 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318 Penalty Value: £12885 SS For race details see page 59.

SIXTH RACE 4.15 - The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Sprint Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377. for three yrs old only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 20th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 21 entries, at £125. - Closed June 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318 Penalty Value: £12885 Weights raised 1lband paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS For race details see page 65.

SEVENTH RACE 4.50 - The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Amateur Jockeys’ Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12222 to the winning horse The second to receive £6110, the third £3055, the fourth £1527, the fifth £765 and the sixth £382. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 25th. Lowest weight 9st 11lb; Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after June 20th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to June 24th, 2026, have not ridden more than 10 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 21 entries, at £125. - Closed June 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £10623; Second £5310; Third £2655; Fourth £1328; Fifth £665; Sixth £333 Penalty Value: £12222.50 A SS For race details see page 71.

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Knavesmire Notes Keep a note of any horses that catch your eye this afternoon.

You never know, they may be future winners here at York.

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