York Racecard - 20-08-2020 - Ebor Festival Day 2

OFFICIAL RACECARD THURSDAY 20th AUGUST

W ELCOME T O Y ORKSHIRE E BOR F ESTIVAL 2020 F EATURING

T HE G1 D ARLEY Y ORKSHIRE O AKS

Welcome A very warm welcome to Darley Yorkshire Oaks day from wherever you are following the action. In a difficult year for so many people, on this most unusual of Ladies Days, we hope the star fillies and their riders, can bring some joy into our lives.

In this new digital world, if you want to keep up with the going and the Yorkshire weather, past, present and forecast; then visit our going page which connects direct to our weather station at the one furlong marker (under the windsock), click here https://www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/going-report.html For a wider sense of the atmosphere on course and behind the scenes content please do follow our social media channels #EborAtHome. The team at ITV Racing will bring you five races a day and if you want to follow all the action then Racing TV are covering all the contests.

We are incredibly grateful that the connections of such high-quality horses have decided to bring them to the Knavesmire for us to enjoy and even try to pick out a winner. For over thirty seasons now, our best race for fillies and mares has attracted the superstars and benefited from the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, we remain hugely appreciative of this backing.

We enjoyed a brilliant display by the horse of the year yesterday as Ghaiyyath took the Group 1 Juddmonte International in dominant style for Charlie Appleby, William Buick and team Godolphin. So, gauntlet down to today’s fillies.

This year’s renewal of the Darley Yorkshire Oaks looks a little unusual, in this most unusual of years, as the main contenders all hail from the Classic generation. The incredibly impressive QIPCO 1000 Guineas and Oaks winner, Love, hopes to add the Yorkshire version to her glowing CV but faces competition that includes Royal Ascot winner, Frankly Darling, and the burgeoning talent of Franconia, who landed the Listed EBF Lyric Stakes here last month. It falls to Manuela De Vega, unbeaten herself in 2020, to represent the older horses.

In a day where the fillies and mares can really shine, the Sky Bet Lowther, the EBF and Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes and our second European Breeders’ Fund backed contest at 4.50pm, all exclusively feature the female equines.

The above four races combined with the valuable Goffs Premier Yearling Stakes and the ultra-competitive Clipper Logistics Stakes, offer action on the track that looks top notch.

The top class racing we are staging this week, with £2.3m in prize money, is only possible due to the steadfast support of our sponsors, partners, loyal supporters and the many who contribute to making York a very special place. We are hugely grateful and appreciative of everyone’s support in these difficult times and look forward to the day when we can welcome everyone back to the Knavesmire. Thank you.

I just hope you thoroughly enjoy the racing from the comfort of your armchair and can share the thrills of the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival.

Stay safe.

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

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Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival Welcome totepool Betting Information Parlez-Vous Racing?

How to Read Your Racecard Trackfacts

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Jockey & Trainer Index

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Puzzle Corner

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Meet the Team & Officials Big Race Trends: The Sky Bet Lowther Fact File: The Sky Bet Lowther Behind The Scenes Yesterday’s Racing Action Princes, Lords & Ladies - The Darley Yorkshire Oaks Charles Clinkard Top Trainer At York Award Megan on the Course Doubling Up Down Under Living North Top Jockey at York

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Knavesmire Legends: Sakhee

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Fact File: The Darley Yorkshire Oaks

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Big Race Trends: The Darley Yorkshire Oaks Bloodstock Heroes: Darley A Tribute to Sir Henry Cecil Racing in Yorkshire

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Puzzle Answers

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Today’s Race Conditions

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

Sky Bet First Race - 1.45pm The Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Group 2) - 6f Pages 23-26

Goffs Second Race - 2.15pm The Goffs UK Premier Yearling Stakes - 6f Pages 33-37

Clipper Logistics Third Race - 2.45pm The Clipper Logistics Stakes (Handicap) - 1m Pages 43-47

Darley Fourth Race - 3.15pm The Darley Yorkshire Oaks (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - 1m 4f Pages 57-59

European Breeders’ Fund Fifth Race - 3.45pm The British EBF & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes (Listed Race) - 1m 4f Pages 65-68

Sky Bet & European Breeders’ Fund Sixth Race - 4.20pm The Sky Bet EBF Stallions Stakes (Nursery Handicap) - 7f Pages 71-73

European Breeders’ Fund Seventh Race - 4.50pm The British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Stakes (Handicap) - 7f Pages 75-77

QIPCO Season long support of the British Champions Series

Races 1 - 5 covered by

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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.

ANTE-POST:..........................Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place.

APPRENTICE:........................Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.

BACKWARD:.........................Young horse which needs time to mature.

CLERK OF THE COURSE:...Official in charge of running the racing programme, at York it is William Derby.

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

Wayne Burnell is the man this afternoon.

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.

FILLY:......................................Female horse up to four years old - all contenders in our opener.

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

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

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

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

Check for the latest updates here.

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

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

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

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JUVENILE: .............................Two-year old horse. All horses in races one, two and six 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.

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

RACING MANAGER & RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE:...A key contact for racing professionals and in delivering the racing. Anthea Morshead fills the role at York, follow her Clerking tweets @YorkClerk.

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.

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

VOICE IN THE SKY: .............The commentator, listen out for Mike Cattermole 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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Barons Selection No. of days since last ran

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B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Concentric Owner: Mr K. Abdullah Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket

9-7 (60.3)

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Jockey: Frankie Dettori Form: 1/111-11 CD Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Has won 12 races from 1m to 1m 4f on varying ground and on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 8-15fav in the Group 1 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f last month, beating Crystal Ocean by a neck. Brilliant mare who can score again.

Official BHA Rating 126 SP: 2-7

form guide

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

sire

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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.

Racing Post Standard Times is an independent assessment based on how long it should take a 90 rated horse to win on Good To Firm ground at York. Race tactics, rail movements, and wind direction are amongst the many factors to also affect the time for each specific race.

Non-runner Ground - The Trainer states the ground is not suitable for this horse, the official going has changed since the time of declaration.

Vet - The Trainer states the horse is subject to a Veterinary Certificate.

Self Certificate - The trainer has advised the authorities that the horse is not able to race today.

You 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

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YORK TRACKFACTS

A left-handed track which joins the straight course just under five furlongs from home. Races of seven furlongs start on a spur which joins the main circuit at a tangent after two furlongs.

1m2f88y 1m4f

7f&2m6f

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

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1m208y 1m 110y

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1m6f

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Top Course Trainers LEADING TRAINERS AT YORK (2015-2020) WITH RUNNERS: R FAHEY (43 wins from 593 runners, 7%) runs UMM KULTHUM (1.45), BRAZEN PRINCE (2.15), ANOTHER TOUCH (2.45), EVA MARIA (3.45), QUARANTINI (4.20), ENTRANCING (4.50).

W HAGGAS (39 wins from 182 runners, 21%) runs SACRED (1.45), MONTATHAM (2.45), AWARD SCHEME, LADY G and SEA OF FAITH (3.45), MAYAAS (4.20), LAWAHED (4.50).

T EASTERBY (29 wins from 381 runners, 8%) runs TOM’S REIGN BEAU (2.15), EXCELLENT TIMES (4.50).

M JOHNSTON (27 wins from 266 runners, 10%) runs DEEP INTRIGUE (2.45), BASILICATA (4.20).

J GOSDEN (26 wins from 100 runners, 26%) runs FRANCONIA and FRANKLY DARLING (3.15).

Trainers In Form A BALDING (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs BONNYRIGG (4.20).

R VARIAN (13 wins from 44 runners, 30%) runs SETARHE (1.45), LINE OF DEPARTURE (2.15), MUTAMAASIK (2.45), GOLD WAND (3.45).

T EASTERBY (11 wins from 76 runners, 14%) runners listed above.

R HANNON (11 wins from 101 runners, 11%) runs HAPPY ROMANCE and POWER STATION (2.15), OUZO and QAYSAR (2.45), STAR TERMS (3.45), MARK OF THE MAN (4.20), ANNA NERIUM (4.50).

R FAHEY (10 wins from 96 runners, 10%) runners listed above.

Top Course Jockeys LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2015-2020) WITH RIDES: DANIEL TUDHOPE (30 wins from 269 rides, 11%) rides NOORBAN (1.45), PROMPTING (2.45), AWARD SCHEME (3.45).

JAMES DOYLE (24 wins from 139 rides, 17%) rides MISS AMULET (1.45), BHUBEZI (2.15), ORBAAN (2.45), FRANCONIA (3.15), SEA OF FAITH (3.45).

PAUL HANAGAN (20 wins from 218 rides, 9%) rides UMM KULTHUM (1.45), BRAZEN PRINCE (2.15), ANOTHER TOUCH (2.45).

OISIN MURPHY (16 wins from 101 rides, 16%) rides WINGS OF A DOVE (1.45), TALBOT (2.15), SIR BUSKER (2.45), BHARANI STAR (3.45), BONNYRIGG (4.20).

P J MCDONALD (16 wins from 152 rides, 11%) rides TOP RANK (2.45).

Jockeys In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: OISIN MURPHY (20 wins from 77 rides, 26%) rides listed above.

TOM MARQUAND (11 wins from 75 rides, 15%) rides SACRED (1.45), BILANDY (2.15), ONE VOICE (3.15), LADY G (3.45).

JIM CROWLEY (9 wins from 47 rides, 19%) rides MONTATHAM (2.45), STAR TERMS (3.45), MAYAAS (4.20).

ROSSA RYAN (8 wins from 44 rides, 18%) rides SETARHE (1.45), POWER STATION (2.15), QAYSAR (2.45), ALBAFLORA (3.45).

WILLIAM BUICK (8 wins from 36 rides, 22%) rides HALA HALA HALA (1.45), FOOLS RUSH IN (2.15), BLACK LOTUS (3.45), BASILICATA (4.20).

Weight Watcher The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 2.45 CHATEZ (won off 99 down 4lb to 95).

Classy Tips The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 2.15 DEVIOUS COMPANY (down 3); 2.15 KRAKEN POWER (down 3); 2.15 TALBOT (down 3); 3.45 BHARANI STAR (down 3 grades).

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 18th August.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX

JOCKEYS A ATZENI 1.45 Cream Of The Crop (IRE) ........................... M Bell 2.15 Apres Dark (IRE) ..........................................M Botti 2.45 Shelir (IRE) ............................................. D O’Meara 3.45 Gold Wand (IRE) .......................................R Varian C BEASLEY 2.15 Mehmo (IRE) ................................ Miss G Kelleway W BUICK 1.45 Hala Hala Hala (IRE) ................................... K Ryan 2.15 Fools Rush In (IRE) ........................... T Dascombe 3.45 Black Lotus.......................................................C Wall 4.20 Basilicata (IRE) ................................... M Johnston J CROWLEY 2.45 Montatham ...............................................W Haggas 3.45 Star Terms..................................................R Hannon 4.20 Mayaas .......................................................W Haggas B CURTIS 1.45 She’s So Nice (IRE) ....................................K Burke 2.15 Rebel At Dawn (IRE) ..................................K Burke 2.45 Walhaan (IRE) ......................................... I Williams 3.45 Golden Pass................................................ H Palmer RAY DAWSON 4.20 Ataser................................................................ T Kent P DENNIS 4.50 Excellent Times......................................T Easterby GEORGIA DOBIE 4.50 Lady Of Aran (IRE) .............................C Fellowes JAMES DOYLE 1.45 Miss Amulet (IRE) ...............................K J Condon 2.15 Bhubezi............................. Eve Johnson Houghton 2.45 Orbaan....................................................... D O’Meara 3.15 Franconia......................................................J Gosden 3.45 Sea of Faith (IRE) .................................W Haggas DAVID EGAN 2.15 Line Of Departure (IRE) ...........................R Varian 4.20 El Patron (IRE) ........................David Loughnane 4.50 Dawaaween (IRE) ....................................J Bethell J F EGAN 1.45 On My Way ...................................J Chapple-Hyam 2.45 Red Bond (IRE) ....................................K Dalgleish 4.50 Odyssey Girl (IRE) ................... Richard Spencer JANE ELLIOTT 2.15 Adaay Dream ....................................... T Dascombe N EVANS 2.15 Billian (IRE) ................................................... B Smart C FALLON 2.15 Vedute (IRE) ..................................................... M Bell 2.45 Documenting .........................................Kevin Frost J FANNING 2.45 Deep Intrigue........................................ M Johnston 4.50 Amber Storm (IRE) ............................K Dalgleish J GARRITTY 2.15 Out The Hat ...............................................J O’Keeffe JOSEPHINE GORDON 2.45 Arigato ..........................................................W Jarvis J GORMLEY 2.15 Kraken Power (IRE) .................................. I Jardine S GRAY 2.45 What’s The Story..................................K Dalgleish T GREATREX 1.45 Santosha (IRE) .........................David Loughnane P HANAGAN 1.45 Umm Kulthum (IRE) .................................. R Fahey 2.15 Brazen Prince ................................................ R Fahey 2.45 Another Touch............................................. R Fahey M HARLEY 2.45 Chatez (IRE) ...................................................A King

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R HAVLIN 3.15 Frankly Darling ...........................................J Gosden R HORNBY 3.15 Manuela De Vega (IRE) .........................R Beckett 4.20 Star Of Orion (IRE) ...............................R Beckett 4.50 Dancing Vega (IRE) ..............................R Beckett R KINGSCOTE 1.45 Scarlet Bear (IRE) ............................. T Dascombe 2.15 Devious Company (IRE) ................. T Dascombe S B KIRRANE 2.45 Firmament ............................................... D O’Meara KILLIAN LEONARD 4.20 Possible Ambition ...................................J J Quinn S M LEVEY 2.15 Happy Romance (IRE) ...........................R Hannon 2.45 Ouzo.............................................................R Hannon 4.20 Mark of The Man (IRE) .........................R Hannon T MARQUAND 1.45 Sacred..........................................................W Haggas 2.15 Bilandy.........................................................Tom Ward 3.15 One Voice (IRE) .........................Mrs J Harrington 3.45 Lady G (IRE) ...........................................W Haggas P MATHERS 4.20 Quarantini..................................................... R Fahey 4.50 Entrancing .................................................... R Fahey P J MCDONALD 2.45 Top Rank (IRE) ................................................J Tate R L MOORE 1.45 Sussex Garden (IRE) ................Mrs J Harrington 2.15 Uncle Jumbo ................................................... K Ryan 3.15 Love (IRE) .............................................. A P O’Brien 3.45 Vivionn ...................................................Sir M Stoute 4.20 Rhoscolyn .........................................................C Hills 4.50 Anna Nerium ............................................R Hannon A MULLEN 4.50 Never In Paris (IRE) ..................................K Burke O MURPHY 1.45 Wings Of A Dove (IRE) ........... Richard Spencer 2.15 Talbot (IRE) ................................................B Meehan 2.45 Sir Busker (IRE) ...................................... W Knight 3.45 Bharani Star (GER) ................. P Chapple-Hyam 4.20 Bonnyrigg (IRE) .....................................A Balding D O’NEILL 2.45 Mutamaasik ..................................................R Varian K O’NEILL 4.50 Lorton................................................Julie Camacho ROSSA RYAN 1.45 Setarhe (IRE) ...............................................R Varian 2.15 Power Station.............................................R Hannon 2.45 Qaysar (FR) ..............................................R Hannon 3.45 Albaflora.....................................................R Beckett C SHEPHERD 2.45 Light And Dark....................................S bin Suroor 3.45 Eva Maria....................................................... R Fahey K STOTT 1.45 Bellissime (IRE) ............................................. K Ryan 2.15 Tinochio (IRE) ................................................ K Ryan JP SULLIVAN 2.15 Tom’s Reign Beau ...................................T Easterby 4.20 Olympic Theatre ............................................ M Bell 4.50 Lawahed (IRE) .......................................W Haggas R TATE 3.15 Alpinista .............................................. Sir M Prescott D TUDHOPE 1.45 Noorban..................................................... D O’Meara 2.45 Prompting ................................................ D O’Meara 3.45 Award Scheme........................................W Haggas

TRAINERS ANDREW BALDING 4.20 Bonnyrigg (IRE) ...............................Oisin Murphy RALPH BECKETT 3.15 Manuela De Vega (IRE) ..................... Rob Hornby 3.45 Albaflora................................................. Rossa Ryan 4.20 Star Of Orion (IRE) ........................... Rob Hornby 4.50 Dancing Vega (IRE) .......................... Rob Hornby MICHAEL BELL 1.45 Cream Of The Crop (IRE) ............Andrea Atzeni 2.15 Vedute (IRE)........................................Cieren Fallon 4.20 Olympic Theatre ...........................James Sullivan JAMES BETHELL 4.50 Dawaaween (IRE)............................... David Egan SAEED BIN SUROOR 2.45 Light And Dark..........................Callum Shepherd MARCO BOTTI 2.15 Apres Dark (IRE)..............................Andrea Atzeni KARL BURKE 1.45 She’s So Nice (IRE).................................Ben Curtis 2.15 Rebel At Dawn (IRE) ..............................Ben Curtis 4.50 Never In Paris (IRE)..................... Andrew Mullen JULIE CAMACHO 4.50 Lorton.................................................. Kieran O’Neill JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM 1.45 On My Way ............................................... John Egan PETER CHAPPLE-HYAM 3.45 Bharani Star (GER) ..........................Oisin Murphy KEN CONDON 1.45 Miss Amulet (IRE) ..............................James Doyle KEITH DALGLEISH 2.45 Red Bond (IRE)...................................... John Egan 2.45 What’s The Story................................. Shane Gray 4.50 Amber Storm (IRE)...........................Joe Fanning TOM DASCOMBE 1.45 Scarlet Bear (IRE) ...................Richard Kingscote 2.15 Adaay Dream ..........................................Jane Elliott 2.15 Devious Company (IRE) .......Richard Kingscote 2.15 Fools Rush In (IRE) .......................... William Buick TIM EASTERBY 2.15 Tom’s Reign Beau ...........................James Sullivan 4.50 Excellent Times..................................... Phil Dennis RICHARD FAHEY 1.45 Umm Kulthum (IRE)........................Paul Hanagan 2.15 Brazen Prince .....................................Paul Hanagan 2.45 Another Touch..................................Paul Hanagan 3.45 Eva Maria.....................................Callum Shepherd 4.20 Quarantini...................................... Patrick Mathers 4.50 Entrancing ..................................... Patrick Mathers CHARLIE FELLOWES 4.50 Lady Of Aran (IRE) ...................... Georgia Dobie KEVIN FROST 2.45 Documenting .....................................Cieren Fallon JOHN GOSDEN 3.15 Franconia...............................................James Doyle 3.15 Frankly Darling ..................................Robert Havlin WILLIAM HAGGAS 1.45 Sacred................................................ Tom Marquand 2.45 Montatham ...........................................Jim Crowley 3.45 Award Scheme.............................Daniel Tudhope 3.45 Lady G (IRE) .................................. Tom Marquand 3.45 Sea of Faith (IRE)..............................James Doyle 4.20 Mayaas ...................................................Jim Crowley 4.50 Lawahed (IRE) ...............................James Sullivan RICHARD HANNON 2.15 Happy Romance (IRE).........................Sean Levey 2.15 Power Station......................................... Rossa Ryan 2.45 Ouzo..........................................................Sean Levey 2.45 Qaysar (FR)........................................... Rossa Ryan 3.45 Star Terms.............................................Jim Crowley 4.20 Mark of The Man (IRE).......................Sean Levey 4.50 Anna Nerium ....................................... Ryan Moore

JESSICA HARRINGTON 1.45 Sussex Garden (IRE).......................... Ryan Moore 3.15 One Voice (IRE) ............................. Tom Marquand CHARLES HILLS 4.20 Rhoscolyn ............................................. Ryan Moore EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON 2.15 Bhubezi...................................................James Doyle IAIN JARDINE 2.15 Kraken Power (IRE) ...................... Jamie Gormley WILLIAM JARVIS 2.45 Arigato ...................................... Josephine Gordon MARK JOHNSTON 2.45 Deep Intrigue.......................................Joe Fanning 4.20 Basilicata (IRE) ................................ William Buick GAY KELLEWAY 2.15 Mehmo (IRE) ..................................Connor Beasley TERRY KENT 4.20 Ataser.....................................................Ray Dawson ALAN KING 2.45 Chatez (IRE).......................................Martin Harley WILLIAM KNIGHT 2.45 Sir Busker (IRE).................................Oisin Murphy DAVID LOUGHNANE 1.45 Santosha (IRE) ...........................Thomas Greatrex 4.20 El Patron (IRE)..................................... David Egan BRIAN MEEHAN 2.15 Talbot (IRE)..........................................Oisin Murphy AIDAN O’BRIEN 3.15 Love (IRE)............................................... Ryan Moore JEDD O’KEEFFE 2.15 Out The Hat ......................................... Jack Garritty DAVID O’MEARA 1.45 Noorban...........................................Daniel Tudhope 2.45 Firmament ...........................................Sean Kirrane 2.45 Orbaan...................................................James Doyle 2.45 Prompting ......................................Daniel Tudhope 2.45 Shelir (IRE)........................................Andrea Atzeni HUGO PALMER 3.45 Golden Pass..............................................Ben Curtis SIR MARK PRESCOTT 3.15 Alpinista .......................................................Ryan Tate JOHN QUINN 4.20 Possible Ambition ............................. K J Leonard KEVIN RYAN 1.45 Bellissime (IRE)...................................... Kevin Stott 1.45 Hala Hala Hala (IRE)........................ William Buick 2.15 Tinochio (IRE) ......................................... Kevin Stott 2.15 Uncle Jumbo ......................................... Ryan Moore BRYAN SMART 2.15 Billian (IRE) .........................................Nathan Evans RICHARD SPENCER 1.45 Wings Of A Dove (IRE)...................Oisin Murphy 4.50 Odyssey Girl (IRE)................................ John Egan SIR MICHAEL STOUTE 3.45 Vivionn ................................................... Ryan Moore JAMES TATE 2.45 Top Rank (IRE).................................P J McDonald ROGER VARIAN 1.45 Setarhe (IRE) ......................................... Rossa Ryan 2.15 Line Of Departure (IRE)..................... David Egan 2.45 Mutamaasik ......................................... Dane O’Neill 3.45 Gold Wand (IRE) ............................Andrea Atzeni CHRIS WALL 3.45 Black Lotus........................................ William Buick TOM WARD 2.15 Bilandy............................................... Tom Marquand IAN WILLIAMS 2.45 Walhaan (IRE) .........................................Ben Curtis 13

P U Z Z L E CORNER GUESS WHO?

Can you remember the name of this top-class jockey who was a four-time winner of the Darley Yorkshire Oaks?

WHO AM I?

Can you identify the horse, owner, trainer or jockey who has enjoyed past success in today’s Darley Yorkshire Oaks from the clues provided?

1. I was born in Ireland in 1887 and brought up at the family home in County Meath, though I was educated at Eton. My first job was pupil trainer with Atty Persse and then assistant to Captain Dewhurst at Bedford Lodge in Newmarket. I left to become racing manager for leading owner Sir Ernest Cassel, for whom I bought the 1914 Eclipse Stakes and Champion Stakes winner Hapsburg.

2. I was wounded at the Battle of the Somme in the First World War when I was a captain in the Scots Guards and after the War started training at Freemason Lodge, Newmarket in 1923. I had my first two winners back-to-back for a double at Pontefract on April 12. In a long career, I won every Classic at least once, including my only Derby with Parthia in 1959.

3. I had the first of my six Darley Yorkshire Oaks wins with Rackety Lassie in 1931 and the second with Dalmary three years later. After the Second World War, I won again with Ladycross in 1947 before saddling the only three winners of the race owned by the reigning monarch. Victories for Angelola in 1948 and Above Board in 1950 were for HM King George VI and Almeria in 1957 for HM The Queen. Knighted in the New Year’s Honours list of 1968, I retired at the end of that year and handed over my string to my stepson Henry Cecil.

YORK’S RACING CHALLENGE 1. Enable won her second Darley Yorkshire Oaks crown last year, but can you name the two other fillies that took the race in the same famous colours of Prince Khalid Abdullah in the previous 15 years? If you know the years too, even better.

2. The extremely talented Sea Of Class, who is sadly no longer with us, took the 2018 Darley Yorkshire Oaks in devastating style. Which two subsequent Group 1 winners did she beat that day?

3. Richard Hannon Sr. still reigns as the trainer with the best record in the Sky Bet Lowther, but can you remember who won the 2008 renewal for the expert handler and why it stood out as being out of the ordinary?

4. Plenty of top-quality fillies have added to the Black-Type on their pages when winning the EBF & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes, but do you remember the last winner to have represented the great trainer in the race? Clue - you’ll have to go back over 20 years. Oh, and do you know the Group contest that filly collected on her next start?

5. Can you name some of this afternoon’s runners from the clues below?

A – A 1983 hit for Madness.

B – The Power of .... as sung by Jennifer Rush and also Celine Dion.

C – ‘The Duke of Edinburgh’, is one of these - perhaps you have Gold, Silver or Bronze?

D – A dry anise-flavoured aperitif that is widely consumed in Greece and Cyprus.

E – Drax, Cottam and Didcot are but three examples of this in the UK.

Answers to today’s puzzles can be found here.

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YORK’S WORDSEARCH Hidden in the grid are the names of 17 previous winners of the Darley Yorkshire Oaks which are all listed below.

Locate the horses in the grid and cross out the letters and when you have found them all, by starting at the top left and reading left to right down the grid, the letters that are left will spell out the names of seven selections for today’s races at the Welcome To Yorkshire Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York.

Be warned, though, the names of the previous winners can be left to right, right to left, top to bottom, bottom to top, vertically, horizontally or diagonally and some letters are used more than once.

ADINE (1852)

MAYFAIR (1853)

THE PIQUE (1874)

SPINAWAY (1875)

SIFFLEUSE (1893)

CATNAP (1906)

JOYCE W (1938)

ANGELOLA (1948)

HOMEWARD BOUND (1964)

MABEL (1965)

PALATCH (1967)

LUPE (1970)

DIBIDALE (1974)

CONDESSA (1981)

UNTOLD (1986)

MY EMMA (1997)

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BIG RACE TRENDS THE SKY BET LOWTHER STAKES (GROUP 2) PREVIOUS WINNERS - LAST TEN RUNNINGS

Year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Winner Trainer Living In The Past Karl Burke Fairyland Aidan O'Brien Threading Mark Johnston Queen Kindly Richard Fahey Besharah William Haggas Tiggy Wiggy Richard Hannon Lucky Kristale George Margarson Rosdhu Queen William Haggas Best Terms Richard Hannon Snr Hooray Sir Mark Prescott

Jockey Daniel Tudhope Ryan Moore James Doyle Jamie Spencer Pat Cosgrave Richard Hughes Tom Queally Richard Hughes Richard Hughes Seb Sanders

TRAINERS Of those with runners this year, Karl Burke, Richard Fahey and William Haggas can boast a previous success.

Haggas has won two Sky Bet Lowthers in the past eight years, so Sacred must be highly respected.

RECENT FORM With eight of the last fourteen winners of the Lowther Stakes having won on their most recent starts, it suggests that recent form is an important factor to consider. Interestingly, of the six who fail on this trend, four had achieved a top three finish and only Silk Blossom and Hooray completely missed out by each finishing 6th.

BETTING Last year's 12/1 winner, Living In The past joined Hooray, Best Terms and Besharah in causing a stir when landing the spoils at 11/1 in 2010, 2011 and 2015 respectively, but an average SP of just below 5/1 tells us that the market principals tend to dominate in this race. There have been three winning favourites in the last ten years and so it would seem prudent to focus on the more fancied runners, certainly those 12/1 or less, if this trend is to be believed.

SP 12/1 6/4F 9/2 9/2 11/1 15/8F 5/2J 9/2 11/1 11/1

Runners 10 ran 9 ran 9 ran 8 ran 9 ran 9 ran 9 ran 10 ran 11 ran 8 ran

Time 1m 10.74s 1m 11.23s 1m 12.48s 1m 9.84s 1m 11.87s 1m 8.90s 1m 10.58s 1m 11.75s 1m 12.35s 1m 10.14s

Going G G/F G/S G/F G/S G G/F G/F G/S G

KEY RACES The Princess Margaret and Queen Mary Stakes, both run at Ascot over 6f and 5f respectively, have been the best pointers in recent years. If you were to favour one race then it would have to be the Princess Margaret Stakes with Enthused (2000), Russian Rhythm (2002), Soar (2004), Lady Of The Desert (2009) and Besharah (2015) all having followed up their Ascot victory by winning this afternoon’s race. Living In The Past was also third in the Princess Margaret Stakes before winning here.

Santosha, Hala Hala Hala and On My Way come from that contest this year.

DISTANCE There is nothing to be gained in this area as in recent seasons there is a pretty even split of winning fillies which had already won over six furlongs and those that were winning over this trip for the first time.

KEY TRENDS Won or placed last time out Ran in the Princess Margaret Stakes Focus on those towards the head of the betting

CONCLUSION Yorkshire have a superb record in this over the past few years, so with the Princess Margaret Stakes being such a key trial for this, Hala Hala Hala has to be strongly considered for Kevin Ryan's Hambleton yard. She conceded first run to Santosha at Ascot and may be able to turn the tables after wind surgery and the application of a tongue tie for the first time. However, even though he doesn't train in Yorkshire, William Haggas is a Skipton-born son of the county with an excellent record in this and it may prove that the Cheveley Park-owned SACRED is a cut above these. The form of her debut win at Newmarket is strong and her second to the US speedster Campanelle in the Group 2 Queen Mary at Royal Ascot is the best recorded effort in this field. The Ken Condon-trained Miss Amulet could be the best of the Irish challenge and is an experienced contender with five runs already under her belt, so could bag herself a place at least.

Statistics supplied by an independent analyst. All trends are ten year based unless stated.

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The Sky Bet Lowther Stakes

FACT FILE: WHERE DOES THE RACE NAME COME FROM? It was named in memory of Hugh Lowther, the 5th Earl of Lonsdale. It was established in 1946, and the inaugural running was won by Southernwood.

Distance Six furlongs (1,200m)

Prize money £75,000

IS IT A CLASSIC TRIAL?

Yes, many of the recent winners have gone on to run in the following year’s QIPCO 1000 Guineas. Russian Rhythm was the last to complete the big-race double in 2002/03.

WHY IS IT SPECIAL? As a Group 2 it is only one rung from the top of flat racing’s ladder.

ANY OVERSEAS INTEREST?

Criquette Head

Criquette Head won the race four times for France in 1982, 1987, 1996 and 2009 and Pascal Bary (2007) and Philippe Sogorb (2013) added two more for our cross-channel cousins.

Irish-trained fillies have won the race six times, courtesy of Dermot Weld (1977), Vincent O’Brien (1981 & 1990), Jim Bolger (1984) and Ger Lyons (2011). Aidan O’Brien finally broke his duck in this contest in 2018 as the smart sprinting filly, Fairlyland, held off The Mackem Bullet in a thriller. The hopes of the Emerald Isle rest with two contenders this afternoon; Sussex Garden for Jessica Harrington and the Ken Condon-trained Miss Amulet.

WHERE NEXT?

The next obvious target following a big run in the Sky Bet Lowther Stakes is the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket. Run over the same distance, eleven fillies since 1974 have added a Rowley Mile victory to their already impressive resumes - Cry of Truth (1974), Pasty (1975), Devon Ditty (1978), Mrs Penny (1979), Dead Certain (1989), Queen’s Logic (2001), Carry On Katie (2003), Hooray (2010), Rosdhu Queen (2012), Tiggy Wiggy (2014) and 2018’s winner, Fairyland.

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Fairyland

LEADING TRAINERS?

Richard Hannon Senior

Richard Hannon Senior leads the way with five victories courtesy of Enstone Spark (1977), Only Yours (1990), Niche (1992), Infamous Angel (2008) & Best Terms (2011). In his first season in sole charge Richard Hannon Junior added a sixth family winner with Tiggy Wiggy in 2014 but isn’t represented today. Mick Channon has saddled four winners of this race, but is another absent in this funny season, so William Haggas could reduce that gap if Sacred can provide him with his third Lowther.

LEADING RIDER? Harry Carr, Ron Hutchinson, Lester Piggott & Richard Hughes share the honour of having won the race three times but all are retired now. The last three jockeys to win the race, Daniel Tudhope, James Doyle and Ryan Moore, all try to make it two today with Noorban, Miss Amulet and Sussex Garden respectively.

RECORD BREAKER

Tiggy Wiggy’s winning time of 1m 8.90s in 2014 was not only the fastest for this race but also smashed the six furlongs course record. In comparison, Soar’s victory in 2004 came in a time of 1m 15.90s - exactly seven seconds slower. In her defence the ground was much softer that year. With a very strong field lining up here today, the record could well be in jeopardy.

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HOW DO YORKSHIRE STABLES FIGURE?

Since 1974, the prize has remained in Yorkshire just four times. However, in recent times, Yorkshire lead the way with three of the last four winners trained in the county. Richard Fahey took the prize home to Malton in 2016 with Queen Kindly and saddles Umm Kulthum this afternoon, while the trophy went to Middleham in 2017, after Mark Johnston’s Threading again boosted Yorkshire’s record in the race. He’s not represented today but Karl Burke’s Living In The Past returned the trophy to Middleham last year and he bids for a repeat with She’s So Nice. Kevin Ryan and David O’Meara also have chances with Bellissime and Hala Hala Hala for the former and Noorban for the latter.

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1st Race 1.45

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

The Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Group 2)

6f Group Two £75,000 2f Centre

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

RACE DESCRIPTION The Sky Bet Lowther Stakes is part of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, Listed, Group 3, Group 2 (like this one) and Group 1.

This race is only open to 2-y-o fillies and is over a trip of six furlongs.

An in-form stable could be the clue here, see the table at the beginning of this race.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Living In The Past (IRE) Trainer: Karl Burke Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Age/Weight: 2-9-0 Runners: 10 ran Price: 12/1 Under an excellent ride from Living North Top Jockey at York, Daniel Tudhope, Karl Burke-trained filly made all, going clear over a furlong out and holding off the smart fillies Liberty Beach, Good Vibes and Under The Stars.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 11.20s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 9.70s Course record: 1m 8.90s

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

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): R Fahey (43 wins from 593 runners, 7%) runs UMM KULTHUM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Varian (13 wins from 44 runners, 30%) runs SETARHE Fancy That: W Haggas won this race in 2012 and 2015. The stable runs SACRED today.

Longest Travellers: SUSSEX GARDEN trained by Mrs J Harrington; MISS AMULET trained by K J Condon; both Ireland.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 18th August.

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

Last 6 Runs Horse BELLISSIME 51 CREAM OF THE CROP 152 HALA HALA HALA 74121 MISS AMULET 1 NOORBAN 15 ON MY WAY 12 SACRED 131 SANTOSHA 36 SCARLET BEAR 1234 SETARHE 213 SHE’S SO NICE 12 SUSSEX GARDEN 1 UMM KULTHUM 5027 WINGS OF A DOVE

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

Total Runs — 2 3 5 1 2 2 3 2 4 3 2 1 4

Career Winnings 3493 4140 36610 3493 3493 4140 21153 4140 9962 8390 4140

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

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

Runs Since Wins — 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 — 3 1 1 0 —

KNAVESMIRE TIP SACRED confirmed the promise that she displayed on debut when only finding one too good in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot last time. The daughter of Exceed And Excel remains open to improvement and she sets the standard in this contest. Santosha is an obvious threat following her recent win in the Princess Margaret Stakes, while Hala Hala Hala was not far behind her on that occasion. Miss Amulet and Sussex Garden are two interesting raiders from Ireland.

SACRED

SANTOSHA 23

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

The Sky Bet Lowther Stakes No

Horse

st-lb (kgs) Draw

1

Bellissime (IRE) (-)

9-0 (57.2) (9)

B f No Nay Never (USA) - Dancing On Air (IRE)

Owner: Mrs R G Hillen and Partner Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Form: Breeder: Sir E. J. Loder

Foaled 19 Feb. The first foal out of a mare who won over 7f as a two-year-old. From the further family of Royal Applause and her sales price increased from 70,000 euros as a yearling to 150,000 pounds last month. Faces a tough task on her racecourse debut. Official BHA Rating SP: 66-1

2

Cream of The Crop (IRE) (16)

B f Shalaa (IRE) - I’m So Glad

1

Owner: Gone to Ground Partnership Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Hala Hala Hala (IRE) (25)

B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Hala Hala (IRE)

Owner: Mr Sultan Ali Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Form: 51 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Miss Amulet (IRE) (17)

Gr f Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Shena’s Dream (IRE)

Owner: Mr C. Griffin Trainer: K. J. Condon, Ireland

Form: 152 D Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock

Noorban (16)

B f Sepoy (AUS) - Hoyamy

Owner: Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Form: 04121 Breeder: Ringfort Stud

On My Way (25)

B f Oasis Dream - Zamoura

Owner: Ms A. Gigliola da Silva Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

Form: 1 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Sacred (61)

B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Sacre Caroline (USA)

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Form: 15 D Breeder: D. J. and Mrs Deer

Santosha (IRE) (25)

B f Coulsty (IRE) - Princess Zoffany (IRE)

Owner: Ms S. Lynas Trainer: David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Form: 12 Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Tom Marquand

9-0 (57.2) (10) Form: 131 D Breeder: Mr Paddy Murray

Foaled 6 May. Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 5-1 in the Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Hala Hala Hala by 3/4l. Merits a place on the shortlist. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 11-2 24

John Egan

9-0 (57.2) (12)

Foaled 4 Apr. Dam won at 1m 4f. A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 3/4l by Campanelle when second of 18 at 5-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes at Ascot over 5f (good) in June.

Has to be of some interest on the back of that performance. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 9-4

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Daniel Tudhope

9-0 (57.2) (3)

Foaled 6 Feb. Dam won twice at 1m 2f and 1m 3f. A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 2 3/4l behind Santosha when fifth of 7 at 16-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot over 6f last month. Will do well to reverse that form today. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 22-1

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James Doyle

9-0 (57.2) (13)

Foaled 7 Apr. Dam won at 5f. Won on her racecourse debut when 5-2fav at Beverley over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Sound Of Dubai by 3/4l. Looks to have a very bright future but this may prove to be too SP: 18-1 competitive for her at this stage of her career. Official BHA Rating -

6

William Buick

9-0 (57.2) (8)

Foaled 6 Apr. Successful twice at 5f on good and yielding ground. A winner at 12-1 at Naas over 5f (yielding) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Frenetic by 3/4l. A progressive filly who merits plenty of respect this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 10-1

5

Andrea Atzeni

9-0 (57.2) (2)

Foaled 1 Mar. A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Santosha when second of 7 at 7-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Capable of making the frame. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 8-1

4

Kevin Stott

9-0 (57.2) (11)

Foaled 8 May. Dam won five times at 6f and 7f. A winner for the first time from two starts at 10-1 at Catterick over 5f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Risk Of Thunder by a neck. Needs to take a step forwards to win this contest. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 66-1

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6f Group Two £75,000 2f Centre

Thomas Greatrex

No

Horse

st-lb (kgs) Draw

9

Scarlet Bear (IRE) (61)

9-0 (57.2) (7)

B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Scarlet Plum

Owner: Mr Russell Jones Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas

Form: 36 Breeder: Thomas Whelan & Amanda Brudenell

Foaled 28 Feb. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 5l behind Campanelle when sixth of 18 at 125-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes at Ascot over 5f (good) in June.

Will do well to reverse form with Sacred from that contest. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 25-1

10 Setarhe (IRE) (12)

9-0 (57.2) (1)

Owner: Amo Racing Limited Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Form: 1234 D Breeder: Mr R. Patterson

B f Footstepsinthesand - Sommorell (IRE)

Foaled 27 Mar. A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Star Of Emaraaty when fourth of 9 at 6-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) SP: 20-1 earlier this month. May have to settle for a minor role again. Official BHA Rating 98

11 She’s So Nice (IRE) (19) Owner: MR CARL WATERS & MRS E BURKE Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Form: 213 D BF Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Foaled 7 Mar. A winner at 6f on good to soft ground. Third of 6 behind Basilicata beaten 3/4l at 6-5fav on her latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. She is wearing a hood for the first time. A significant career best is required. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 28-1

12 Sussex Garden (IRE) (47) B f Acclamation - Mary McPhee

Form: 12 D Breeder: Sir Peter Vela, Richmond&Jeremy Gompertz

13 Umm Kulthum (IRE) (22) B f Kodiac - Queen’s Code (IRE)

Owner: Mr Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

14 Wings of A Dove (IRE) (22)

Ryan Moore

9-0 (57.2) (14) Form: 1 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Foaled 5 Apr. Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 10-3 at Thirsk over 5f (good) on her racecourse debut last month, beating Digital by 1/2l. That was a very encouraging performance but this is obviously a lot SP: 20-1 tougher. Official BHA Rating -

Owner: Phil Cunningham Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket

Ben Curtis

9-0 (57.2) (6)

Foaled 13 Feb. Half-sister to Justina, won at 7f. A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 4l by Mother Earth when second of 5 at 3-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Irish EBF Fillies’ Sprint Stakes at Naas over 6f (yielding - soft) last month. Respected. Official BHA Rating SP: 12-1

Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Silk Bow

1 Rossa Ryan

9-0 (57.2) (5)

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Elkmait

Owner: Cormac O ‘Flynn Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland

Richard Kingscote

Paul Hanagan

9-0 (57.2) (4) Form: 5020 Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Foaled 22 Jan. Placed once in four starts. Beaten 6l behind Steel Bull at 28-1 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good) last month. A talented filly but she is unlikely to break her maiden tag this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 100-1

Oisin Murphy

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Hood worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-4 Sacred, 11-2 Santosha (IRE), 8-1 Hala Hala Hala (IRE), 10-1 Miss Amulet (IRE), 12-1 Sussex Garden (IRE), 18-1 Noorban, 20-1 Setarhe (IRE), Umm Kulthum (IRE), 22-1 On My Way, 25-1 Scarlet Bear (IRE), 28-1 She’s So Nice (IRE), 66-1 Bellissime (IRE), Cream of The Crop (IRE), 100-1 Wings of A Dove (IRE)

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RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£42532 ................................................................... 2nd £16125 ..................................................................................

3rd

£8070..................................................................... 4th

£4020...................................................................................

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

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YESTERDAYS RACING CTION THE SKY BET GREAT VOLTIGEUR (GROUP 2)

THE JUDDMONTE INTERNATIONAL (GROUP 1)

We saw a sensational performance by the William Muir-trained Pyledriver as demolished his rivals to take his second Group 2 triumph this season and stake his claim for the St Leger.

A fittingly world-class winner for one of the world’s best races Ghaiyyath made all in dominant style for his third Group 1 victory of the season.

Held up initially behind the pacesetter Subjectivist, the three-year-old son of Harbour Watch always looked comfortable, travelling strongly through the contest under jockey Martin Dwyer despite carrying a 3lb penalty for that previous win at this level.

As the field turned for home, Dwyer began to make stealthy headway on his powerful mount but two furlongs from home, they were almost eight in a line with plenty looking like they had a chance.

However, Pyledriver soon put that notion to bed, quickening smartly and skipping into a two-length lead entering the final furlong. Despite the best chasing efforts of Highland Chief and the well-fancied Mogul, they couldn’t reel him back in despite carrying 3lb less weight and Pyledriver bolted clear to win by three and a half lengths at the line.

It was a bonafide Group 1 performance from a horse bought back for just 10,000 guineas at the sales and his jockey was bullish about him afterwards: “He was a Group 1 horse running in a Group 2”, said Dwyer.

The sponsors, Sky Bet, cut Pyledriver to 5/1 for the season’s closing Classic and on this evidence, he’ll certainly be a big player at Doncaster.

RESULT 1st 2nd 3rd

Pyledriver Highland Chief Mogul

10/1 11/1 85/40F

As is his way, the powerful five-year-old quickly made his way to the head of affairs as the gates opened and settled into his rhythm nicely under William Buick.

Tattersalls Musidora winner, Rose Of Kildare, was his closest pursuer early on, with Magical, Lord North and Kameko settled in behind, conserving energy for a shot at the Charlie Appleby-trained leader late on.

However, it was soon apparent as the field turned for home that the son of Dubawi was not stopping and the chasing pack were soon well off the bridle in pursuit of a horse that had already gone a good gallop and was picking up again.

Entering the final furlong, the game was up for the rest as Ghaiyyath galloped on relentlessly, three lengths clear of top-class, but tired rivals crossing the line and a fourth career Group 1 victory, perhaps his best so far, was secured.

“It is an honour to have a horse like this on our hands and what a fantastic ride by William”, said trainer Appleby, “he got into a lovely rhythm and coming up the straight the others came to challenge, but I was always confident.”

Ghaiyyath is now a best-priced 6/1 shot for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp in October.

RESULT 1st 2nd 3rd

Ghaiyyath Magical Lord North

11/8F 9/4 4/1 27

PRINCES, LORDS & LADIES THE DARLEY YORKSHIRE OAKS When Frankie Dettori pushed the wonder mare Enable clear of her old rival Magical to land the Darley Yorkshire Oaks for the second time a year ago, she was ending a 5 year sequence of wins by the Classic generation in the oldest of the three Group 1’s that headline the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival.

The Prince Khalid Abdullah owned superstar had also won in her own classic season of 2017 whilst the 2018 renewal, memorably went to the William Haggas trained Sea of Class, who had earlier triumphed in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks at The Curragh.

Sea The Stars

The origins of the Darley Yorkshire Oaks can be traced back to the middle of the 19th Century - in fact it was in 1861 that a horse called Brown Duchess won, and became the first to complete the Epsom and Knavesmire Oaks double.

But it was in the early 1990’s that the whole standing of the race changed when it was opened up to older Fillies and Mares. It became a clash of the generations and rocketed to Group 1 status, becoming a must watch for racing fans worldwide.

The record of Newmarket trainers is formidable and it has not been won by a Yorkshire-trained thoroughbred in modern times. Sir Michael Stoute’s amazing 9 winners - the most recent Quiff in 2005 - in the race include back to back heroine Islington, while Luca Cumani saddled the other horse to win it two years running - Only Royale in 1993/4.

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Sir Michael Stoute Jim Bolger

Ireland - with Jim Bolger runners noticeably successful - has won its fair share of Darley Yorkshire Oaks in recent decades, but two of the most notable winners have come in the same ownership - Jockey Jimmy Fortune enjoyed one of his finest hours in the saddle on Dar Re Mi in 2009 trained by John Gosden for Lord and Lady Lloyd-Webber and four years later the same colours and same connections were back in the winners enclosure, this time with William Buick doing the steering on The Fugue.

Dar Re Mi

The Fugue

The Darley Yorkshire Oaks has long sat in the perfect place in the programme - after the classics and before the big Autumn International races.

Even though, for well chronicled reasons the classsics were run later than usual this year - the gap to the Knavesmire remains as inviting as ever!

Adapted from an article by Mike Vince, first published on sportinglife.com.

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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 the coveted Charles Clinkard Trophy and a smart pair of shoes!

2019 Champion: John Gosden

STANDINGS AFTER YESTERDAY’S ACTION

Mark Johnston’s double yesterday helped him join David O’Meara and William Haggas at the top of the leaderboard - Gear Up’s Tattersalls Acomb victory the first of the two winners on the card.

David O’Meara

6

William Haggas

6

Mark Johnston

6

Kevin Ryan

4

Phillip Makin

2

Richard Fahey

2

Karl Burke

2

www.charlesclinkard.co.uk

Adaay Dream Apres Dark Bhubezi Billian Brazen Prince Devious Company Fools Rush In Happy Romance Imperial Fora Kraken Power Line of Departure Mehmo Out The Hat Painless Potter Power Station Rebel At Dawn Talbot Tinochio Tom’s Reign Beau Uncle Jumbo Vedute Bilandy

Horse

Bearstone Stud Tinnakill House Kirtlington Park Stud Tally Ho Stud Limestone Stud Owenstown Stud The Castlebridge Consignment Redpender Stud John Troy Tally Ho Stud Highclere Stud Tally Ho Stud Longview Stud Ballyhimikin Stud Baroda Stud Ballyhane Stud Owenstown Stud Sherbourne Lodge Skyline Thoroughbreds Grove Stud Grove Stud Whitsbury Manor Stud

Consignor

SackvilleDonald Equity Bloodstock / Marco Botti Stroud Coleman Bloodstock Bryan Smart Richard Fahey SackvilleDonald SackvilleDonald Peter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock Sam Sangster Bloodstock Iain Jardine / Compas Equine Oliver St Lawrence Hamish Macauley / Gay Kelleway Arthur Walker Kevin Ross Bloodstock J.B. Bloodstock Karl Burke / Carl Waters Sam Sangster Bloodstock Hillen / Ryan Emily Easterby K&J Bloodstock Richard Frisby Bloodstock StroudColeman / Ward / Ontoawinner

Purchaser

Qualifying sale details from the 2019 Premier & Silver Yearling Sales

Goffs UK Premier Yearling Stakes Price (£)

20,000 27,000 40,000 13,000 10,000 45,000 60,000 25,000 35,000 28,000 260,000 24,000 8,000 34,000 60,000 68,000 50,000 35,000 8,000 40,000 85,000 35,000

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2nd Race 2.15

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

The Goffs UK Premier Yearling Stakes Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

6f Sales £180,000 2 Centre

See page 79 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A six furlong contest for 2-y-o horses that were catalogued and auctioned in the Goffs Premier Yearling Sales or the Goffs UK Silver Yearling Sales in 2019.

Any fillies in this race, such as Bilandy, are granted a 5lb weight allowance based on their relative physical development compared to the boys and thus carry less weight at 8st 9lb.

Listen to the experts on ITV Racing to form a view.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Mums Tipple (IRE) Trainer: Richard Hannon Jockey: Ryan Moore Age/Weight: 2-9-5 Runners: 21 Price: 7/2F In a stunning performance, Mums Tipple destroyed a competitive field from the front, quickly skipping clear and recording an amazing eleven-length victory - one of the spectacles of the whole flat season.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 11.32s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 9.70s Course record: 1m 8.90s

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

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

Leading course trainer (15-20): R Fahey (43 wins from 593 runners, 7%) runs BRAZEN PRINCE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Varian (13 wins from 44 runners, 30%) runs LINE OF DEPARTURE Fancy That: R Fahey won this race in 2010 and 2018. The stable runs BRAZEN PRINCE today.

K Ryan won this race in 2011 and 2012. The stable runs UNCLE JUMBO and TINOCHIO today.

R Hannon won this race in 2016, 2017 and 2019. The stable runs HAPPY ROMANCE and POWER STATION today.

Longest Travellers: TALBOT and IMPERIAL FORA trained by B Meehan, Manton, 226 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 18th August.

Last Racecard 6 No. Runs Horse 1 12 ADAAY DREAM 2 13 APRES DARK 3 51 BHUBEZI 4 31 BILLIAN 5 823 BRAZEN PRINCE 6 1122 DEVIOUS COMPANY 7 30213 FOOLS RUSH IN 8 6151 HAPPY ROMANCE 9 722664 IMPERIAL FORA 10 2167 KRAKEN POWER 11 35211 LINE OF DEPARTURE 12 85 MEHMO 13 51 OUT THE HAT 14 359 PAINLESS POTTER 15 63 POWER STATION 16 2193 REBEL AT DAWN 17 1007 TALBOT 18 414 TINOCHIO 19 714 TOM’S REIGN BEAU 20 1 UNCLE JUMBO 21 4221 VEDUTE 22 043 BILANDY

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

Total Runs 2 2 2 2 3 4 5 4 6 4 5 2 2 3 2 4 4 3 3 1 4 3

Career Winnings 4140 4140 3493 3493 8280 4140 89209 4140 11256 3493 4140 4140 4140 3493 4140 4140

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

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

Runs Since Wins 1 1 0 0 — 2 1 0 — 2 0 — 0 — — 2 3 1 1 0 0 —

KNAVESMIRE TIP DEVIOUS COMPANY boasts the strongest level of form having placed in a duo of Group 2 races at Newmarket and Goodwood over 7f. Providing the drop in trip isn’t an issue, he has a fair amount in hand over the opposition. Happy Romance won the Super Sprint at Newbury on her latest start, with Tinochio back in fourth, and she warrants plenty of respect at 6f for the first time, while others worthy of consideration include Uncle Jumbo and Fools Rush In.

DEVIOUS COMPANY

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2nd Race 2.15

The Goffs UK Premier Yearling Stakes

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

6f Sales £180,000 2 Centre

No

Horse

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

1

Adaay Dream (55)

9-0

(57.2)

(4)

B c Adaay (IRE) - Virtuality (USA)

Owner: Faulkner, Joynson, Morris and Simpson Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas

Jockey: Jane Elliott

Form: 12 D BF Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

Foaled 21 May. Half-brother to Motakhayyel, won four times at 7f and 1m. A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Star Of Orion when second of 9 at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f in June. The return to a flatter track is a positive.

Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 18-1

2

Apres Dark (IRE) (13)

B c Estidhkaar (IRE) - Luvmedo (IRE)

Owner: Scuderia Archi Romani & Partner Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket

9-0

(57.2)

(7)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Form: 13 D BF Breeder: Ciara Eglington

Foaled 23 Apr. Half-brother to Dyllan, won three times at 5f and 1m 1f. A winner at 6f on good ground. Third of 10 behind Roman Dynasty beaten 2 1/4l at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f earlier this month. Needs to improve for the application of a hood. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 28-1

3

2

Bhubezi (19)

Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Lulani (IRE)

Owner: Mr & Mrs James Blyth Currie Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

9-0

(57.2)

(13)

Jockey: James Doyle

Form: 51 D Breeder: Deodata Blyth Currie

Foaled 1 Mar. Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 1f. Won on his latest outing when 11-4fav at Chepstow over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating El Patron by 1/2l, his first win from two starts. Makes some appeal with an interesting jockey booking in James Doyle.

Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 40-1

4

Billian (IRE) (8)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Truly Magnificent (USA)

Owner: Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton

9-0

(57.2)

(8)

Jockey: Nathan Evans

Form: 31 Breeder: Michael G. Daly

Foaled 2 Mar. Half-brother to Sir Roger Moore, won at 5f. A winner at 10-3 at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Ey Up It’s Maggie by 1/2l, his first win from two starts. Going the right way and likely to have more to offer. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 25-1

5

Brazen Prince (16)

Br c Brazen Beau (AUS) - Szabo’s Art

Owner: The G-Guck Group Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

9-0

(57.2)

(21)

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

Form: 023 Breeder: Limestone Stud

Foaled 23 Apr. Placed twice in three starts. Third of 8 behind Tetragonal beaten 2 1/2l at 5-2 on his latest outing at Beverley over 7f (good) earlier this month. Faces a difficult task based on what he has achieved to date. Official BHA Rating 74 (-1) SP: 150-1

6

Devious Company (IRE) (23)

B c Fast Company (IRE) - Seren Devious

Owner: Mr Russell Jones Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas

9-0

(57.2)

(3)

Jockey: Richard Kingscote

Form: 1122 Breeder: Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd

Foaled 12 Mar. Successful twice at 7f on good ground. Beaten 2l by Battleground when second of 10 at 4-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Vintage Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) last month. Sets a high standard despite coming back in distance.

Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 5-2

7

Fools Rush In (IRE) (10)

Br c Mehmas (IRE) - Faddwa (IRE)

Owner: Calling The Shots Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas

9-0

(57.2)

(9)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 30213 D Breeder: Stephanie Hanly

Foaled 11 Jan. A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Third of 5 behind Mystery Smiles beaten 1 1/2l at 15-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. His form has been working out fairly well and he isn’t one to discount lightly.

Official BHA Rating 83 (+4) SP: 18-1

8

Happy Romance (IRE) (32)

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Rugged Up (IRE)

Owner: The McMurray Family Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

9-0

(57.2)

(2)

Jockey: Sean Levey

Form: 6151 Breeder: Redpender Stud Ltd

Foaled 12 Mar. Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Won on her latest outing when 10-3fav at Newbury over 5f (good) last month, beating Jojo Rabbit by 2 3/4l. Proved to be far too strong for her rivals in the Super Sprint and should have no issue with the extra furlong. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 5-1 34

No

Horse

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

9

Imperial Fora (IRE) (19)

9-0

(57.2)

(18)

Jockey: Non Runner nner Owner: MANTON THOROUGHBREDS V n-Ru Form: 022664 No ) Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton Breeder: Tipper House Stud J. Troy & R. Levitt ng i o G Foaled 28 Apr. Placed twice in six starts. Finished 3 1/2l(behind Charlie’s Jamboree when fourth of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing at B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Champagne Mistress

Chepstow over 6f earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time. Beaten in a couple of nurseries of late; best watched.

Official BHA Rating 69 SP: 150-1

10 Kraken Power (IRE) (23)

B c The Last Lion (IRE) - Throne

Owner: Mr James Fyffe & Mr Scott Fyffe Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

9-0

(57.2)

(20)

Jockey: Jamie Gormley

Form: 2160 D Breeder: Cloneymore Farms Ltd & James C. Murtagh

Foaled 10 Feb. A winner at 6f on good to soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Battleground at 80-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Vintage Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) last month. He has been highly tried on his most recent starts.

Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 66-1

11 Line of Departure (IRE) (12)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Entreat

9-0

Owner: H.H. Shaikh Nasser Al Khalifa & Partner Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

(57.2)

(14)

Jockey: David Egan

Form: 35211 D Breeder: Cn Farm Ltd

Foaled 27 Feb. Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground. A winner at 10-3 at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Ataser by 1 1/4l. A progressive colt who could go well if turned out quickly. Due to run here on Wednesday. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 14-1

12 Mehmo (IRE) (48)

Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Baltic Belle (IRE)

9-0

Owner: Winterbeck Stud, T Bownes & G Kelleway Trainer: Gay Kelleway, Newmarket

(57.2)

2

(16)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 05 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Foaled 9 Apr. Half-brother to Sonko, won five times at 5f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Smooth Spirit when fifth of 11 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f last month. Likely to be up against it in first-time blinkers.

Official BHA Rating SP: 300-1

13 Out The Hat (19) B g Helmet (AUS) - Random

9-0

Owner: Highbeck Racing 4 Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

(57.2)

(6)

Jockey: Jack Garritty

Form: 51 D Breeder: Ed’s Stud Ltd

Foaled 4 Feb. Dam won three times at 5f and 6f. A winner at 4-1 at Hamilton over 6f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Ocean Star by 2 1/2l, his first win from two starts. Took a big step forward from his debut and is of interest for each-way SP: 33-1 purposes. Official BHA Rating 81

14 Painless Potter (IRE) (23)

9-0

(57.2)

(11)

15 Power Station (6)

9-0

(57.2)

(12)

Jockey: ner Owner: Mr R. G. Gilbert Form: 350 -Run Scope)) n o N Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder: Ronan Tynan ad rt (B ebehind C f Foaled 4 Feb. Placed once in three starts.

Beaten 13l Battleground at 16-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in the Group 2 l e Vintage Stakes at Goodwood over(7fS (good) last month. The drop back in trip will play to his strengths. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: B c Camacho - Wider World (IRE)

B c Footstepsinthesand - Juno Moneta (IRE)

Owner: Exors of the Late Mrs J. K. Powell Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Form: 63 Breeder: C&S Bloodstock

Foaled 6 Apr. Dam unraced. Placed once in two starts. Third of 11 behind Lost In Space beaten 5l at 10-3 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Others make more appeal. Official BHA Rating 70 SP: 100-1

16 Rebel At Dawn (IRE) (21) B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Ragtime Dancer

Owner: MR CARL WATERS & MRS E BURKE Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

9-0

(57.2)

(10)

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Form: 2103 Breeder: Ringfort Stud

Foaled 1 Apr. A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Third of 8 behind Acklam Express beaten 5l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (good) last month. May benefit from some rain in the forecast. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 40-1

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No

Horse

17 Talbot (IRE) (21)

Ch c Gleneagles (IRE) - Sea Chanter (USA)

st-lb

9-0

Owner: Mr R Sinclair and Partners Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton

(kgs)

Draw

(57.2)

(1)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 1000 Breeder: Roland H. Alder

Foaled 6 Feb. A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Supremacy at 33-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Qatar Richmond Stakes at Goodwood over 6f (good) last month. Unlucky on his penultimate start in the Super Sprint; could land a blow. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 40-1

18 Tinochio (IRE) (32)

Ch c Buratino (IRE) - Endless Peace (IRE)

9-0

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXVIII Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

(57.2)

(5)

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Form: 414 Breeder: John Malone

Foaled 14 Apr. A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Happy Romance when fourth of 25 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Newbury over 5f (good) last month. Shaped as though the step up to 6f would unlock further progression.

Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 14-1

19 Tom’s Reign Beau (10)

2

B c Brazen Beau (AUS) - Miaplacidus (IRE)

Owner: Mr S A Heley & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

9-0

(57.2)

(22)

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 014 Breeder: Joyce Wallsgrove

Foaled 10 Apr. A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 4l behind Mystery Smiles when fourth of 5 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Didn’t run too badly on that occasion. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 100-1

20 Uncle Jumbo (67)

Gr g Territories (IRE) - Gone Sailing

9-0

Owner: Mr T. A. Rahman Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

(57.2)

(19)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 1 D Breeder: D. R. Botterill

Foaled 22 Mar. Half-brother to Major Jumbo, won five times at 5f and 6f. A winner at 18-1 at Doncaster over 6f (good) on his racecourse debut in June, beating Significantly by a short head. Expected to improve with Ryan Moore booked to ride.

Official BHA Rating SP: 9-1

21 Vedute (IRE) (14)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Quads (IRE)

Owner: Mr R. A. Green Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

9-0

(57.2)

(17)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Form: 4221 D Breeder: Old Carhue & Graeng Bloodstock

Foaled 22 Feb. Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav at Bath over 6f (firm) earlier this month, beating Accrington Stanley by 1/2l, his first win from four starts. He didn’t need to be at his best to shed the maiden tag; others preferred. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 66-1

22 Bilandy (20)

B f Adaay (IRE) - Showstoppa

Owner: Ontoawinner & Whitsbury Manor Stud Trainer: Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn

8-9

(54.9)

(15)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 043 Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Foaled 1 Feb. Placed once in three starts. Third of 8 behind Zoetic beaten 2 3/4l at 22-1 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f last month. Appears to have plenty on her plate stepping up in grade. Official BHA Rating 68 SP: 150-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Hood worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn first time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 16.

STEWARDS NOTE MEHMO: Following its run on 3/7/2020 it was reported that the horse ran too freely and hung left.

TALBOT: Following its run on 30/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

5-2 Devious Company (IRE), 5-1 Happy Romance (IRE), 9-1 Uncle Jumbo, 14-1 Line of Departure (IRE), Tinochio (IRE), 18-1 Adaay Dream, Fools Rush In (IRE), 25-1 Billian (IRE), 28-1 Apres Dark (IRE), 33-1 Out The Hat, 40-1 Bhubezi, Rebel At Dawn (IRE), Talbot (IRE), 66-1 Kraken Power (IRE), Vedute (IRE), 100-1 Power Station, Tom’s Reign Beau, 150-1 Brazen Prince, Bilandy, 300-1 Mehmo (IRE)

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RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£88524................................................................... 2nd £35424.................................................................................

3rd

£17712..................................................................... 4th

£8838...................................................................................

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

SECOND RACE BEST TURNED OUT Goffs UK have generously given £250 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

All awards will be sent as evouchers in response to the current times.

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BREEDERS’ CUP 2020 The field in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks demonstrate the global nature of top class flat racing competition.

To further encourage this competition, Breeders’ Cup Ltd have offered an attractive incentive to the winner as part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series. The successful horse this afternoon, if nominated with Breeders’ Cup, will receive both free entry and a guaranteed start gate in the one mile and two furlongs $2m Breeders’ Cup Maker’s Mark Filly & Mare Turf to be run at Keeneland in Kentucky on Saturday November 7th. Combined with a travel allowance of $40,000 this is a bonus to US bound connections. Understandably, any travel and quarantine restrictions issued in response to the pandemic will need to be observed.

As an indication of how highly the York contest is regarded worldwide, it is one of only nine UK races to have been provided with this bonus, including all three Group One races this week.

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DOUBLING UP DOWN UNDER

Whilst Australia’s premier racecourse might be more than 10,500 miles from York, operating in a different hemisphere; the links between the Knavesmire and Flemington are actually very close.

Not only do the teams at the two venues regularly share best practice but their signature contests are interwoven by the participants.

As recently as last year, three thoroughbreds graced both the Sky Bet Ebor and the Lexus Melbourne Cup; with the Charlie Fellowes trained, Prince of Arran, being placed second in “the race that stops the nation” after a top ten finish at York.

Prince of Arran

What’s more, in three of the last four renewals of the Lexus Melbourne Cup the Sky Bet Ebor winner has made the top ten.

Though the current Covid-19 crisis will add further to the challenge of doing the double in 2020, there have been a couple of near misses in recent times. Both Heartbreak City in 2016 and Purple Moon in 2007, headed down under as champions to find only one better in their bid for a famous double.

Heartbreak City (r)

Purple Moon (r)

The two courses offer valuable prize money and are widely regarded as a proper test of the racehorse, so it is not easy to land a major prize at either never mind, both. That honour so nearly went the way of Rekindling, who gave Joseph O’Brien a first major success in the Melbourne Cup of that November having been placed fourth in the Al Basti Equiworld Dante Stakes in the northern hemisphere in the May of 2017.

Rekindling

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Cross Counter

FUN TIMES REMEMBERED As well as the star horses, the same sense of fun is shared by the occasions that host the feature races.

Last year, York Racecourse was honoured to be the only European host to the Lexus Melbourne Cup on its charitable global tour.

Over a memorable few days, the unique trophy was the star of numerous racegoers selfies as well as visiting racing yards and the East Yorkshire village that shares its name. Though for many followers on Social media, it was the appearance with the irrepressible Yorkshire Terriers that captured their hearts.

A year later and Cross Counter gave the Godolphin operation their first victory at Flemington, however the Charlie Appleby trailblazer had only managed a close up second on the Knavesmire in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur of that August.

It had been the opposite way around for Max Dynamite in 2015, when the Ricci family owned gelding partnered Frankie Dettori into the York Winner’s Enclosure in the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup, to just miss out in Australia, behind Prince of Penzance.

In more than quarter of a century since Vintage Crop so memorably became the first European trained of Melbourne’s big race, only two other raiders have come home with the famous three-handled trophy. Whether any of this week’s champions will join that elite list, only time can tell, but York has certainly been an important part of the career of many who have already come close.

How the last decade of Sky Bet Ebor winners fared in the Lexus Melbourne Cup 2019: Mustajeer .......................

22nd

2018: Muntahaa: .....................

9th

2017: Nakeeta: ........................

5th

2016: Heartbreak City...........

2nd

2015: Litigant ...........................

n/a

2014: Mutual Regard.............

14th

2013: Tiger Cliff .......................

n/a

2012: Willing Foe....................

ran 5th in 2014

2011: Moyenne Corniche ......

15th

Muntahaa

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Ribchester, European Champion miler at three and again at four.

Dubawi’s Postponed — also a European Champion. And French Champion juvenile Ultra. All three are record-breakers at G1 level.

Plus, the power-packed King’s Stand victor Profitable.

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3rd Race 2.45

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

The Clipper Logistics Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

1m Heritage Handicap £75,000 3+ Inside Rail

About One Mile (1,600 metres) See page 79 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A competitive handicap for 3-y-o+ horses, run over a mile.

Designed for close competition, the handicapper is the independent assessor who rates horses on past performance seeking to get them crossing the line together, by handing out differing weights. The best in past performance will be the highest rated, Qaysar here, and so will carry more weight.

If you are looking for a tip then perhaps follow the racecourse tipster, Baron Ferdinand, who has marked his selections with a red bi plane.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: What’s The Story Trainer: Keith Dalgleish Jockey: Joe Fanning Age/Weight: 5-9-6 Runners: 18 ran Price: 12/1 A thrilling renewal of this premier mile handicap went the way of Keith Dalgleish’s classy and consistent What’s The Story, who pipped Vale Of Kent in the final strides to win by a neck.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 37.68s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 35.60s Course record: 1m 34.81s

by Concer Un (22-Aug-96) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last ten years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): R Fahey (43 wins from 593 runners, 7%) runs ANOTHER TOUCH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Varian (13 wins from 44 runners, 30%) runs MUTAMAASIK Fancy That: D O’Meara won this race in 2013 and 2016. The stable runs FIRMAMENT, ORBAAN, PROMPTING and SHELIR today.

Longest Travellers: CHATEZ trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 212 miles. OUZO & QAYSAR trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 212 miles.

Racecard No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Last 6 Runs 8-39713 16-1129 012-083 24-8147 324-121 011-147 1/11-1 0223-10 412-291 111-307 694061 1145-28 2/15-788 132111 43/3104234-052 7-21140 2-74143 7-85685 23-1357

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 18th August.

Horse QAYSAR SIR BUSKER WHAT’S THE STORY ORBAAN MONTATHAM ANOTHER TOUCH TOP RANK SOLID STONE DOCUMENTING MUTAMAASIK FIRMAMENT OUZO CHATEZ PROMPTING LIGHT AND DARK WALHAAN ARIGATO DEEP INTRIGUE SHELIR RED BOND

Career Wins Places 8 4 5 5 5 8 3 2 4 3 8 8 4 — 3 4 5 6 4 2 6 17 3 2 5 5 4 2 1 2 2 4 6 8 5 4 2 — 3 3

Total Runs 22 18 24 11 9 39 4 11 22 8 65 11 19 8 6 9 26 19 11 10

Career Winnings 77533 54556 106386 51753 37306 111293 24388 27429 30891 28768 108217 17566 113063 44257 16173 19540 39061 43575 37223 13945

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

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

Runs Since Wins 1 2 4 2 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 4 4 0 2 6 2 2 9 3

KNAVESMIRE TIP David O’Meara holds all the aces here and it could be PROMPTING who is best of his quartet as he looks to make it four on the bounce. He is unbeaten since joining the handler and beat off a field of seasoned campaigners when scoring at Goodwood last time. Stablemate Firmament won this in 2016 and was back to his best over 7f here recently, while Orbaan and Shelir cannot be dismissed. Top Rank is yet to taste defeat and is a must for the shortlist, with Sir Busker and Montatham both arriving on the back of some fine efforts this term.

PROMPTING

TOP RANK 43

3rd Race 2.45

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

The Clipper Logistics Stakes No

Horse

1

Qaysar (FR) (11)

B g Choisir (AUS) - Coco Demure (IRE)

Age

5

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

st-lb

1m Heritage Handicap £75,000 3+ Inside Rail

(kgs)

9-12 (62.6)

Draw

(15)

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Form: 0-30013 D Breeder: S.N.C. Scuderia Waldeck

Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 4 behind Dream Castle beaten 2 1/4l at 10-3 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m earlier this month. A winner at Haydock before that and not totally ruled out. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 33-1

2

Sir Busker (IRE) (20)

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Street Kitty (IRE)

4

9-7

Owner: Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds XI Racing Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket

(60.3)

(11)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 16-1120 D Breeder: Ms Ann Foley

Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Prompting at 5-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m last month. He is best judged on his fine efforts before that and he makes plenty of appeal. Official BHA Rating 107 (-1) SP: 8-1

3

What’s The Story (18)

B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Spring Fashion (IRE)

6

Owner: Weldspec Glasgow Limited Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

9-6

(59.9)

(18)

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form: 012-003 CD Breeder: Mrs Liz Nelson MBE

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 9 behind Audarya beaten 2 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f earlier this month. He is just 3lb higher than when winning this last season. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 20-1

3

4

Orbaan (5)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Contradict

5

Owner: JCG Chua & CK Ong Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

9-4

(59.0)

(10)

Jockey: James Doyle

Form: 24-0140 CD Breeder: Nawara Stud Limited

He has won three times at 1m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 13l behind Tempus at 7-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m earlier this month. His earlier efforts over track and trip offer encouragement and the jockey booking catches the eye. Official BHA Rating 104 (-1) SP: 25-1

5

Montatham (46)

Gr g Showcasing - Eastern Destiny

4

Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

9-4

(59.0)

(2)

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Form: 324-121 D Breeder: Worksop Manor Stud

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing when 6-5fav at Sandown over 1m last month, beating Dark Vision by a short head. Has also won at Newmarket this term and arrives in top form off a 4lb SP: 9-1 higher mark. Official BHA Rating 104

6

Another Touch (166)

B g Arcano (IRE) - Alsalwa (IRE)

Owner: Nicholas Wrigley & Kevin Hart Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

7

9-3

(58.5)

(3)

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

Form: 011-140 D Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Assimilation at 12-1 when seventh of 12 last time out at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in March. Faces a tough task off his current rating and is best watched. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 100-1

7

Top Rank (IRE) (22)

Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Countess Ferrama

4

Owner: Mr Saeed Manana Trainer: James Tate, Newmarket

9-3

(58.5)

(13)

Jockey: P. J. McDonald

Form: 1/11-1 D Breeder: Wicklow Bloodstock

He has won four times at 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav at Thirsk over 1m (good) last month, beating Star Of Southwold by 4 1/2l. Puts his unbeaten record on the line now and he looks set for a leading role. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 11-2

8

Solid Stone (IRE) (33)

4

9-1

(57.6)

(19)

r Jockey: unne R Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail Form: 0223-10 D BF n No Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd ) g Goin He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to ( firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Sinjaari at Br g Shamardal (USA) - Landmark (USA)

11-2jt-fav when 11th of 22 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f last month. He was a winner over this trip at Sandown before that and is respected. Official BHA Rating 101 SP:

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No

Horse

9

Documenting (32)

B g Zamindar (USA) - Namaskar

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

7

9-1

(57.6)

(12)

Owner: Kevin Frost Racing Club & M.A. Humphreys Trainer: Kevin Frost, Newark

Jockey: Cieren Fallon (3)

Form: 412-201 C Breeder: Millsec Limited

Winner of five races at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 10-1 here over 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Admirality by 1 1/2l. He is 6lb higher now and can’t be ruled out as he tries a mile for just the second time.

Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 16-1

10 Mutamaasik (26)

Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Muhawalah (IRE)

Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

4

9-1

(57.6)

(16)

Jockey: Dane O’Neill

Form: 111-300 Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

He has won four times at 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind Blue Mist at 8-1 when seventh of 19 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f last month. Has disappointed since a fine effort at Royal Ascot, but is now tried in blinkers. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 18-1

11 Firmament (25) B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Heaven Sent

8

Owner: Gallop Racing Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

8-12 (56.2)

(6)

Jockey: Sean Kirrane (5)

Form: 604061 CD Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 10-3fav here over 7f last month, beating Dancing Vega by a short head. Back to his best there and a standing dish in contests at this venue. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 16-1

12 Ouzo (64)

B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Miss Meltemi (IRE)

4

Owner: Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

8-9

(54.9)

(8)

Jockey: Sean Levey

Form: 1145-20 D BF Breeder: Equine Breeding Limited

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He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Sir Busker at 4-1jt-fav when eighth of 22 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good) in June. Slightly disappointing there and his current rating makes him vulnerable from a win perspective. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 28-1

13 Chatez (IRE) (33) B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Glory Days (GER)

9

8-9

Owner: Mrs Peter Andrews Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

(54.9)

(9)

Jockey: Martin Harley

Form: 2/15-000 D Breeder: Colin Kennedy

Winner of five races at 1m on ground varying from good to soft; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 9l behind Qaysar at 33-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (soft) last month. He is 4lb lower than his last winning figure, but has struggled SP: 150-1 of late. Official BHA Rating 95

14 Prompting (20)

Br g Bated Breath - Enticing (IRE)

4

8-9

Owner: Mr Raymond Treacy Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

(54.9)

(5)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 132111 C D Breeder: Lael Stables

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 3-1fav at Goodwood over 1m last month, beating Urban Icon by 1 1/2l. That made it a hat-trick and he is likely to be thereabouts once again. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 8-1

15 Light And Dark (361)

B g Shamardal (USA) - Colour (AUS)

4

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket

8-6

(53.5)

(4)

Jockey: Callum Shepherd

Form: 43/3104Breeder: Godolphin

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 7l behind Spanish City when last of 4 at 13-8fav on his latest outing at Yarmouth over 7f in August last year. He was a winner on his handicap debut at Newmarket last year, but hasn’t troubled the judge in two outings since. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 66-1

16 Walhaan (IRE) (25)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Back In The Frame

Owner: Allwins Stables Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

4

8-6

(53.5)

(14)

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Form: 234-052 Breeder: B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy

Successful twice at 7f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 2l by River Nymph when second of 12 at 100-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good) last month. He is only 2lb higher as he attempts to go one better and the step back up to a mile poses few problems. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 12-1 45

No

Horse

17 Arigato (22) B g Poet’s Voice - Xtrasensory

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

5

8-6

(53.5)

(7)

Owner: Ms E. L. Banks Trainer: William Jarvis, Newmarket

Jockey: Josephine Gordon

Form: 0-21140 D Breeder: Mrs Susan Field

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 13l behind Toro Strike at 7-2 when 12th of 17 last time at Goodwood over 7f last month. Recorded a pair of Newmarket victories earlier this season and has been a little unfortunate since. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 33-1

18 Deep Intrigue (22)

4

Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Abbakova (IRE)

Owner: Clipper Logistics Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

8-5

(53.1)

(17)

Jockey: Joe Fanning

Form: 2-04143 Breeder: Mr & Mrs J. Davis & P. Mitchell B’stock

Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 17 behind Toro Strike beaten 3 1/2l at 25-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 7f last month. Foolish to ignore off the same mark, trying a mile for the first time. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 33-1

19 Shelir (IRE) (12)

4

B or Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Shelina (IRE)

Owner: Akela Construction Ltd Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

8-4

(52.6)

(1)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Form: 0-05605 D Breeder: H. H. The Aga Khan’s Studs SC

Successful at 7f and 1m on good and yielding ground. Finished 6l behind Via Serendipity when fifth of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m earlier this month. Has been running better than the bare results may suggest recently and has dropped to a tempting mark. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 25-1

20 Red Bond (IRE) (12)

3

4

B c Red Jazz (USA) - Faithfulbond (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XXVII Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

8-4

(52.6)

(20)

Jockey: John Egan

Form: 23-1350 D Breeder: Mrs Colette Todd

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Dubai Mirage at 9-2 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m earlier this month. Others make more appeal, but he can’t be completely ruled out for last year’s winning handler. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 50-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20..........................................................................................(EXACTA) Hood worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 11, 17.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 12, 15.

STEWARDS NOTE SIR BUSKER: Following its run on 31/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was hampered in the home straight.

LIGHT AND DARK: Following its run on 25/8/2019 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

ARIGATO: Following its run on 29/7/2020 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

11-2 Top Rank (IRE), 8-1 Sir Busker (IRE), Prompting, 9-1 Montatham, 12-1 Walhaan (IRE), 16-1 Documenting, Firmament, 18-1 Mutamaasik, 20-1 What’s The Story, 25-1 Orbaan, Shelir (IRE), 28-1 Ouzo, 33-1 Qaysar (FR), Arigato, Deep Intrigue, 50-1 Red Bond (IRE), 66-1 Light And Dark, 100-1 Another Touch, 150-1 Chatez (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£46687................................................................... 2nd £13980 .................................................................................

3rd

£6990 .................................................................... 4th

£3495...................................................................................

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

THIRD RACE BEST TURNED OUT Clipper Logistics have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

All awards will be sent as evouchers in response to the current times.

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BIG IN JAPAN The field in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks demonstrate the global nature of top class flat racing competition.

To further encourage this competition the Japanese Racing Association have offered an attractive incentive to the winner. If the successful filly or mare this afternoon also wins the Lucky Lilac wins the 2019 Queen Elizabeth II Cup Queen Elizabeth II Cup on Sunday November 15th then connections will qualify for a special bonus valued at US$700,000.

Understandably, any travel and quarantine restrictions issued in response to the pandemic will need to be observed.

Will this afternoon’s winner follow Lucky Lilac and take the honours at Kyoto this autumn?

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The winner will receive the acclaimed Living North Trophy.

STANDINGS AFTER YESTERDAY’S ACTION Daniel Tudhope

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Silvestre De Sousa 4

9 others have ridden Daniel Tudhope made it eight winners at York this season when partnering the Karl Burke-trained and Steve Parkin-owned Lady In France to Sky Bet Fillies’ Sprint success in yesterday’s penultimate contest.

two winners each

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KNAVESMIRE LEG SAKHEE

NDS

Sakhee rightly deserves the title ‘Knavesmire legend’ following his brace of York victories in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes in 2000 and the Juddmonte International a year later.

Home-bred by Hamdan Al Maktoum’s Shadwell Farm operation, Sakhee was always destined for success being by Bahri, a dual Group 1 winner who finished second behind the mighty Halling in the 1995 Juddmonte International at York, out of Thawakib, a Sadler’s Wells mare who won the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot in 1993 and finished sixth in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks.

John Dunlop had trained both his sire and dam so seemed the logical training choice but all did not quite go to plan on his racecourse debut as, despite being well-fancied, he could only manage fourth in a Leicester maiden. He quickly made amends and justified his big race entries with an easy victory just a few junctions up the M1 at Nottingham to shed his maiden tag; followed by another facile success in a Sandown conditions race to round off his juvenile campaign.

Heading into his Classic season, Sakhee wasn’t an obvious Derby candidate but he shot to prominence with another victory at Sandown in the Group 3 Classic Trial.

His credentials were further put to the test in the Group 2 Dante Stakes where he re-opposed Pawn Broker and took on Godolphin’s Best Of The Bests in a quality renewal. Partnered by Richard Hills, Sakhee hit the front with a furlong to run and, despite hanging markedly inside the final furlong, ran out a convincing winner.

Following more than a year off the track, Sakhee switched hands to Godolphin and joined trainer Saeed bin Suroor. He resumed winning ways with victory in the Listed Steventon Stakes at Newbury before heading to the Knavesmire and destroying a strong field in the Group 1 Juddmonte International .

With Frankie Dettori now in the saddle, the four-year-old showed his devastating turn of foot as he hit the accelerator over a furlong out and cruised to a seven-length success. He rounded off his campaign with another superb display as he made a mockery of the rest of the field in the Group 1 Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe as he recorded a straightforward six-length victory.

Although he never quite reached the same heights again on course, Sakhee continues to have a big role to play off the track as a leading sire. His star-studded progeny include Presvis, a winner of more than £4m in prize money, Darley July Cup winner Sakhee’s Secret, Sky Bet Ebor runner-up Rosika and Samuel, winner of a Listed stayers’ race at the Knavesmire back in 2008.

On the day at Epsom, he was sent off as 4/1 second favourite with only the late Sir Henry Cecil’s Beat Hollow ahead of him in the betting. Hills made a bold bid for home three furlongs out and kicked clear. It soon became apparent that this was now a two-horse race as Sakhee and Irish raider Sinndar surged away from the rest of the field. John Dunlop’s charge couldn’t quite sustain his finishing burst and finished a length behind Sinndar with Beat Hollow well back in third.

His final start in 2000 came in the Group 1 Coral Eclipse Stakes back at Sandown where he may have still been feeling the effects of his lung-bursting effort in the Derby as the 7/4 favourite could only manage to finish fourth.

Prince Khalid Abdullah chats to Frankie Dettori after Sakhee’s success in the Juddmonte International.

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Darley’s Dubawi, the finest stallion ever to have stood at stud in Britain, by just about any measure you wish to choose: Group winners, Stakes winners, Stakes horses and G1 winners. He’s the only British stallion ever to sire more than 100 Group winners — and his total has already raced up to 120.

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A horse to look up to. From Champion two-year-olds to Champions at five. They’re brilliant and resilient.

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Now with the best of his sons at Darley, too.

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The Darley Yorkshire Oaks

FACT FILE: A BRIEF HISTORY? MULTIPLE WINNERS?

Obviously before 1971 there couldn’t have been as the race was only open to three-year-old fillies. But since then Only Royale (1993 & 1994) and Islington (2002 & 2003) have both secured back-to-back victories, while Enable won the race as both a three and five-year-old in 2017 and 2019 respectively.

Distance One mile and four furlongs (2,400m)

Prize money £250,000

The race was established in 1849, when it was originally restricted to fillies aged three.

When the present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, the Darley Yorkshire Oaks was classed at Group 1 level - the highest grade of race. The race was opened up to older fillies and mares in 1991.

ISN’T THE OAKS RUN AT EPSOM?

The name ‘Oaks’ tends to lend its name to all top class races for fillies. The Yorkshire Oaks often features fillies which previously ran in the Oaks at Epsom. The first to achieve victory in both races was Brown Duchess in 1861, and the most recent was Enable in 2017.

FIRST WINNER?

Alexandrova

The inaugural running in 1849 was won by Ellen Middleton, owned by the 2nd Earl of Zetland. However, the first winner of the race as we know it now was Magnificent Star in 1991.

IRISH RAIDERS?

Since the early ‘70s fillies trained in Ireland have had their fair share of success.

Paddy Prendergast won with Sarah Siddons in 1976 before Jim Bolger added another with Condessa in 1981. After a barren spell, John Oxx added further success with Key Change in 1996 before Aidan O’Brien secured back-to-back victories with Alexandrova & Peeping Fawn in 2006-2007. Jim Bolger made it an Irish hat-trick with Lush Lashes in 2008 and Aidan O’Brien added his third victory with Tapestry in 2014.

Recent Irish domination continued in 2015 with victory for Jim Bolger’s Pleascach and Aidan O’Brien almost saddled the 1-2 in 2016 with the brilliant pair of Seventh Heaven and Found. Love represents the County Tipperary outfit who are in search of their fifth victory in the race, while One Voice runs for Jessica Lush Lashes Harrington.

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LEADING TRAINERS?

The 19th century trainer Matthew Dawson shares top spot with Sir Michael Stoute with nine winners each, but the master of Freemason Lodge doesn’t have a representative in the race today.

Sir Michael Stoute

Aidan O’Brien recorded his fourth win in the race in 2016 with Seventh Heaven and will be hopeful of making it five this afternoon with Love. John Gosden has four Darley Yorkshire Oaks’ on his CV after Enable’s victory last year and Franconia or Frankly Darling could help him make it five.

LEADING RIDER? The legendary Fred Archer holds the record having won this race on 8 occasions. Of those jockeys around today, Frankie Dettori tops the charts with four victories to date, but he’s not riding here today, so Ryan Moore could reduce the gap if winning his second Yorkshire Oaks on Love and the same goes for James Doyle who partners Franconia.

SING WHEN YOU’RE WINNING! Lord Lloyd-Webber has won the Darley Yorkshire Oaks twice. First with Dar Re Mi in 2009 and again with The Fugue in 2013.

WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?

Fred Archer

EUROPEAN RAIDERS?

Italian Valfredo Valiani landed the honours in 2001 with Super Tassa.

Frenchman Alain de Royer-Dupré added further international flavour when Shareta stormed to victory in 2012 in the same colours worn by Eziyra today.

Unsurprisingly, there are no contenders hailing from Continental Europe today.

Darley are one the world’s leading breeding and racing organisations. With operations around the globe including Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket and Kildangan Stud in Ireland, Darley have stood some of racings most influential stallions including the likes of Dubawi, Sharmardal and New Approach to name just three.

Shareta

BIG RACE TRENDS THE DARLEY YORKSHIRE OAKS (BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES) (GROUP 1) PREVIOUS WINNERS - LAST TEN RUNNINGS

Year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Winner Enable Sea Of Class Enable Seventh Heaven Pleascach Tapestry The Fugue Shareta Blue Bunting Midday

Trainer John Gosden William Haggas John Gosden Aidan O’Brien J S Bolger Aidan O’Brien John Gosden A de Royer-Dupre Mahmood Al Zarooni Sir Henry Cecil

Jockey Frankie Dettori James Doyle Frankie Dettori Colm O’Donoghue Kevin Manning Ryan Moore William Buick Christophe-Patrice Lemaire Frankie Dettori Tom Queally

AGE Three-year-olds would appear to be the age group to concentrate on as they have won 18 of the 29 renewals since the race was opened up to older fillies in 1991. The victory of Sea Of Class in 2018 saw them edge ahead 6-4 in terms of the last decade and the fact that the ‘Classic Generation’ receives a 9lb weight allowance from their older rivals probably has something to do with their overall dominance.

TRAINERS Aidan O’Brien and John Gosden have four wins each in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks, and with three of the six runnners this afternoon hailing from these two trainers, their strong records are highly likely to be boosted once again.

RECENT FORM Whilst just over half half of the last ten winners arrived here on the back of a win, three fillies had finished second, which confirms the fact that a filly needs to be at the top of her game coming into the race. Taking the recent form angle a little further we see that all of the last ten winners had contested a Group 1 on their last start showing that you need to be a top-class performer to go close.

SP 1/4F 7/4F 1/4F 100/30 8/1 8/1 2/1F 2/1 11/4F 11/4

Runners 4 ran 8 ran 6 ran 12 ran 11 ran 7 ran 7 ran 6 ran 8 ran 8 ran

Time 2m 29.90s 2m 30.44s 2m 35.79s 2m 28.50s 2m 32.77s 2m 28.59s 2m 28.29s 2m 33.87s 2m 35.34s 2m 30.53s

Going G G/F G/S G/F G/S G G/F G/F G/S G

KEY RACES With three-year-olds holding sway it isn’t surprising that the Epsom Oaks has provided a number of winners of this race although suprisingly only Alexandrova and 2017’s winner Enable have completed the double in recent years. The Juddmonte Irish Oaks also stands up well, probably as there are only five weeks between the two races making it much easier for a trainer to keep his filly in tip-top condition. Only 8 of the last 18 Irish Oaks winners made their way to the Knavesmire, but seven of those went on to record the double.

BETTING Those towards the head of the betting are more often than not the group to focus on. In the last thirteen years there have been eight winning favourites and four second favourites, with the two longest priced winners being Tapestry and Pleascach who were both sent off at 8/1.

KEY TRENDS Focus on the three-year-olds Top two finish last time Ran at Epsom or The Curragh

Enable CONCLUSION A superb renewal of this famous contest and the brilliant LOVE may be the answer. A runaway winner of both the QIPCO 1000 Guineas at Newmarket and the Oaks at Epsom, she stands out as one of the very best of her generation, male or female, and it will take a special performance to stop her recording her third Group 1 in a row for Aidan O'Brien. Three daughters of the great Frankel oppose her and of the three, perhaps it will fall to Frankly Darling to provide the stiffest challenge. She didn't handle the unique undulations of Epsom last time, yet still managed to finish third, so, returned to this more conventional track, she could close the gap on the dual Classic winner. One Voice ran a cracker behind Fancy Blue in the Nassau at Goodwood three weeks ago and shouldn't be underestimated up in trip.

Statistics supplied by an independent analyst. All trends are ten year based unless stated.

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4th Race 3.15

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

The Darley Yorkshire Oaks (British Champions Series) (Group 1)

1m 4f Group One £250,000 3+ f&m Centre

One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,400 metres) See page 79 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Our feature race, as a Group One, is of the highest possible quality and is another female-only contest.

As befits Ladies Day, this race is only open to 3-y-o+ fillies and mares and is over one and a half miles. Older runners carry more weight that the Classic generation to reflect their greater maturity; see how 3-y-o Love and Frankly Darling, among others, have the lightest loads.

So much has been written in anticipation of this race, you probably know where your money will be going, enjoy being here for it, by 3.18pm we should know who was right, as we crown the 2020 champion.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Enable Trainer: John Gosden Jockey: Frankie Dettori Age/Weight: 5-9-7 Runners: 4 ran Price: 1/4F Queen of the turf, Enable, landed her tenth Group 1 triumph and her second victory in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks as she cosily made all in the hands of regular pilot, Frankie Dettori.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 2m 31.35s Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 27.40s Course record: 2m 25.12s

by Sea Wave (18-Aug-98) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last ten years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): J Gosden (26 wins from 100 runners, 26%) runs FRANCONIA and FRANKLY DARLING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Gosden (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs FRANCONIA and FRANKLY DARLING Fancy That: A P O’Brien won this race in 2014 and 2016. The stable runs LOVE today. J Gosden won this race in 2013, 2017 and 2019. The stable runs FRANCONIA and FRANKLY DARLING today.

Longest Travellers: ONE VOICE trained by Mrs J Harrington; LOVE trained by A P O’Brien; both Ireland.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 18th August.

Last Racecard 6 No. Runs 1 2322-11 2 164-41 3 2-11 4 2-113 5 1513-11 6 21-2152

Horse MANUELA DE VEGA ALPINISTA FRANCONIA FRANKLY DARLING LOVE ONE VOICE

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

Total Runs 11 5 3 4 9 6

Career Winnings 89067 24919 37429 68613 530165 43167

Winning Distance Range 7-12F 7-10F 10F 10-12F 7-12F 7-10F

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

Runs Since Wins 0 0 0 1 0 2

THE DARLEY YORKSHIRE OAKS

KNAVESMIRE TIP LOVE was impressive when making a winning return in the 1000 Guineas then went to another level when hacking up in the Investec Oaks at Epsom last time. She appears to tick every box and can complete a hat-trick of big-race victories. John Gosden has no Enable this year but recent course Listed winner Franconia and Frankly Darling both have a chance for the master trainer.

The latter didn’t appear to handle Epsom when well beaten by the favourite latest but can close the gap at least on this more conventional track.

LOVE

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4th Race 3.15

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

The Darley Yorkshire Oaks No

Horse

1

Manuela de Vega (IRE) (46)

B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Roscoff (IRE)

Owner: Waverley Racing Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

4 9-7 (60.3) (1)

Form: 2322-11 D Breeder: Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd

She has won four times from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on her latest outing when 1-2fav in the Group 2 bet365 Lancashire Oaks at Haydock over 1m 4f (soft) last month, beating Makawee by 6l. Faces a tough task conceding 9lb to these rivals. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 14-1

2

Alpinista (7)

Gr f Frankel - Alwilda

Owner: Miss K. Rausing Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

3

Franconia (25)

Owner: Mr K. Abdullah Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket

Form: 164-41 Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

4

Frankly Darling (47)

Owner: Mr A. E. Oppenheimer Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket

Form: 2-11 C Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

5

Love (IRE) (47)

Ch f Galileo (IRE) - Pikaboo

Owner: Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Form: 2-113 D Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

6

One Voice (IRE) (21)

Owner: Mr Craig Bernick Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland

Robert Havlin

3 8-12 (56.2) (4) Form: 1513-11 D Breeder: Coolmore

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Won last time out when 11-10fav in the Group 1 Investec Oaks at Epsom over 1m 4f (good) last month, beating Ennistymon by 9l. She has done SP: 1-2 nothing wrong so far this year and very much the one to beat. Official BHA Rating 122 B f Poet’s Voice - Zaaqya

James Doyle

3 8-12 (56.2) (2)

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Love beaten 10l at 7-4 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Investec Oaks at Epsom over 1m 4f (good) last month.

Not suited by the track last time and deserves another chance. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 11-1

4

Ryan Tate

3 8-12 (56.2) (6)

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 1-3fav here over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Gold Wand by 3/4l. Could improve for again for stretching out in distance and she’s not to be underestimated. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 9-1 B f Frankel - Hidden Hope

Rob Hornby

3 8-12 (56.2) (5)

Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on firm and good ground. A winner at 12-1 at Salisbury over 1m 2f (firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Award Scheme by 3 1/2l. Has lots to find on official figures and looks up against it. Official BHA Rating 97 (+8) SP: 40-1 B f Frankel - Winter Sunrise

1m 4f Group One £250,000 3+ f&m Centre

Ryan Moore

3 8-12 (56.2) (3) Form: 21-2152 Breeder: J. Lenihan

Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten a neck by Fancy Blue when second of 7 at 20-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Qatar Nassau Stakes at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month. Still looks to be improving and certainly no forlorn hope. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 10-1

Tom Marquand

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6............................................................................................(EXACTA) STEWARDS NOTE FRANKLY DARLING: Following its run on 4/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the track.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

1-2 Love (IRE), 9-1 Franconia, 10-1 One Voice (IRE), 11-1 Frankly Darling, 14-1 Manuela de Vega (IRE), 40-1 Alpinista

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£141775................................................................... 2nd £53750.................................................................................

3rd

£26900 .................................................................. 4th

£13400 .................................................................................

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

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SHAMARDAL (USA) For Sire/Dam see opposite page

LADY VETTORI DAYLAMI (IRE) TRAOU MAD (IRE) GALILEO (IRE)

For Sire/Dam see opposite page

KIND (IRE) HERNANDO (FR) ALBANOVA GALILEO (IRE)

For Sire/Dam see opposite page

KIND (IRE) PIVOTAL WINTER SOLSTICE GALILEO (IRE)

For Sire/Dam see opposite page

KIND (IRE) DAYLAMI (IRE) NURYANA SADLER’S WELLS (USA)

For Sire/Dam see opposite page

URBAN SEA (USA) PIVOTAL GLEAM OF LIGHT (IRE) DUBAWI (IRE)

For Sire/Dam see opposite page

BRIGHT TIARA (USA) NAYEF (USA) CLASSICAL DANCER

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY (USA) HELSINKI VETTORI (IRE) LADY GOLCONDA (FR) DOYOUN DALTAWA (IRE) BARATHEA (IRE) PONT-AVEN SADLER’S WELLS (USA) URBAN SEA (USA) DANEHILL (USA) RAINBOW LAKE NINISKI (USA) WHAKILYRIC (USA) ALZAO (USA) ALOUETTE SADLER’S WELLS (USA) URBAN SEA (USA) DANEHILL (USA) RAINBOW LAKE POLAR FALCON (USA) FEARLESS REVIVAL UNFUWAIN (USA) HUNT THE SUN SADLER’S WELLS (USA) URBAN SEA (USA) DANEHILL (USA) RAINBOW LAKE DOYOUN DALTAWA (IRE) NUREYEV (USA) LORALANE NORTHERN DANCER FAIRY BRIDGE (USA) MISWAKI (USA) ALLEGRETTA POLAR FALCON (USA) FEARLESS REVIVAL DANEHILL (USA) GOLD RUNNER

4

DUBAI MILLENNIUM ZOMARADAH CHIEF’S CROWN (USA) EXPRESSIVE DANCE (USA) GULCH (USA) HEIGHT OF FASHION (FR) DR FONG (USA) GORGEOUS DANCER (IRE)

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BLOODSTOCK DARLEY

H

EROES

Most people are familiar with the terms “thoroughbred” and “pedigree”.

But did you know that the former means the horse is descended from one of just three stallions? Known as the foundation stallions, two of them performed their duties within twenty miles of York. The Darley Arabian stood at Aldby Hall near Stamford Bridge, whilst the Byerley Turk was at Goldsborough Hall, just outside Knaresborough.

Coming up to date and Darley, sponsors of today’s feature race, continue the bloodstock tradition of great stallions. Darley was founded in 1981 when Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum purchased Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket. It forms the bloodstock arm of an enthusiasm for racing that also created Godolophin (yes, the third foundation stallion) as the racing wing.

On most occasions, the superstar stallions of their generation had proven themselves on the racecourse.

It is easy to appreciate how the offspring of great horses such as Dubai Millennium feel a weight of expectation on their withers. Some, like this track superstar only had a brief time to pass on their genes, so it is all the more poignant to enjoy the success of their progeny.

Based at Dalham Hall, the success of this operation can be seen with Dubai Millennium’s greatest son, Dubawi.

He landed Group 1s at two and three including successes in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and Prix Jacques Le Marois during his Classic campaign.

Since beginning his own stallion career in 2006, his reputation has continued to grow, becoming the fastest sire ever to reach 50 Group winners and has more Group winners than any other stallion at the same stage in their careers.

Also standing at Dalham Hall Stud alongside Dubawi is Investec Derby winner, New Approach, who has already

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continued the family tradition by siring superstars of his own - Dawn Approach was a Champion two-year-old and a 2000 Guineas and St James’s Palace winner at three, while Masar emulated his sire by winning the 2017 Derby.

As a sign of the modern world, Darley are a global operation with their stallion stations in Ireland and France providing plenty of familiar names to European tracks.

Kildangan Stud in County Kildare plays host to another fine roster that has recently been boosted by Blue Point, a sprinter who came to prominence winning the Al Basti Equiworld Gimcrack here at York prior to four Group One victories. The late Shamardal, who won the 2005 St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot at York, did stand there before he was lost this year, but his legacy lives on through the hundreds of classy offspring to have represented him.

Golden Horn, who carries on the line of another great Darley stallion, Cape Cross, now stands at Dalham Hall and is having success in his own successful stallion career.

Haras du Logis in Normandy also plays a vital role in the Darley story and hosts a raft of Group 1 winners such as Derby and Juddmonte International winner of 2007, Authorized who sired 2016 Derby winner Harzand.

When considering the enthusiasm of their founder, it is little wonder that they continue to produce racehorses of the highest order year after year.

New Approach

Drive freely

with Autohorn

Search Autohorn

A TRIBUTE TO SIR HENRY CECIL

JOHN SEXTON REFLECTS ON ONE OF THE GREATS It seems barely credible that seven years have passed since the racing world lost one of its true giants with the passing of trainer, Sir Henry Cecil, who is remembered today with the six running of the EBF and Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes.

Throughout his 44-year career, the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival always played a significant role in Sir Henry’s plans each season and Warren Place winners abounded on the Knavesmire each August, including three in the race which now bears his name.

It was not until 1986 that Sir Henry broke his duck in the EBF Galtres Stakes with Startino, but a second winner quickly followed when Upend, owned and bred by the former Newmarket chairman Peter Player, beat the favourite Percy’s Lass by a rather cosy half-length.

Sir Henry’s third and final winner of the EBF Galtres Stakes was Eva Luna, who had the advantage of a trademark ride from Pat Eddery, another legend racing has lost all too soon, as they out battled Sir Michael Stoute’s Time Allowed, himself under a great ride from John Reid.

As with many of his top horses, Eva Luna was owned and bred by Prince Khalid Abdullah, the filly did not make her racecourse debut until she was four and was having only the second race of her career that day. In a nomenclature quirk, she was one of two fillies to be named Eva Luna foaled in 1992 – the other was trained by Jim Bolger retired after her classic campaign.

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Those three Galtres triumphs, like all his Knavesmire winners, were a source of deep satisfaction on a racecourse he loved, in a county that was very dear to his heart.

Few would dispute that Sir Henry Cecil was the greatest British trainer of the 20th Century. Twenty-five British Classics, six more in Ireland, seventy-five Royal Ascot winners, the first man to saddle 3,000 winners on the Flat in Britain and the first British trainer to win the French Derby, all testify to his brilliance.

He learned his trade from two masters, growing up first as the step-son of Royal trainer Captain Cecil Boyd-Rochfort and then as son-in-law of Sir Noel Murless, the outstanding British-based trainer of the 1960’s.

They were hard acts to follow, but Sir Henry was to add that magical and indefinable quality which took him from very good to brilliant. It could have been the patience and attention to detail that he learnt tending his rose garden or simply that his natural ease and relaxed demeanour transmitted to his horses.

Midday, carrying the Juddmonte colours, becomes Sir Henry’s fifth Darley Yorkshire Oaks winner

Whatever the reason, Cecil’s innate ability, coupled with the quality of horse he could attract to Warren Place, his base from 1977, meant his runners dominated the championship races. From Royal Ascot to York; from Newmarket to Goodwood, Cecil ruled supreme.

Like Alec Taylor in the early part of the 20th Century, Cecil’s was not a betting yard, but very much a yard to bet on, making him the trainer of choice with punters up and down the land.

In the golden summer of 1987, Cecil won one of his ten Trainers’ Championships with 180 winners, an unheard of tally in those days before Sunday fixtures and all-weather racing expanded the programme book. It was achieved between March and November and with barely a handicap winner among them.

So many of his horses were pattern race standard that a Cecil runner in a handicap was treated like the Holy Grail by punters. That was why much excitement surrounded the appearance of the Cecil-trained Kneller in the Betfred Ebor of 1988. With an Eddery aboard again, this time Paul not Pat, a 9-1 win resulted, a handy return for a horse whose next two races were victories in the Doncaster and the Jockey Club Cups!

But then, York was always good to Sir Henry, just as he was always good to York. He loved the Knavesmire for its fairness. He mingled freely with racegoers and always seemed to have time to talk despite amassing some 137 winners at the track.

Congratulate him on a winner and almost inevitably he would turn, cock his head to one side in his trademark pose and ask what you thought of the horse and the race. More importantly, he would then listen attentively to the answer.

And there were many chances for congratulation at York. His seven winners in the Betfred Dante still stands as a record for the race as does his nine victories in the Tattersalls Musidora.

while three of the Musidora stars, Diminuendo, Snow Bride and Reams of Verse added an Oaks.

Consider five winners of the Darley Yorkshire Oaks, spanning the decades from Connaught Bridge in 1979 to Midday in 2010 and it seems the case is proven. But there is more to weigh.

Add into the big race mix, four winners of the Juddmonte International spread over nearly forty years from Wollow in 1976 to Frankel in 2012, plus four more colts in the Betway Great Voltigeur, as well as a couple of Al Basti Equiworld Gimcrack triumphs and you get a taste of what the Knavesmire meant to Sir Henry, prizes to be aimed for, regardless of the gender of the thoroughbred.

Celestial Cloud set the ball rolling at Ripon in May 1969, the first of 3,431 worldwide victories. His last winner here was First Mohican, the opening victor of York’s 2013 season. He started favourite, of course, making it apt that Sir Henry’s first and last winners were in his beloved Yorkshire. His last runner at York was Ace of Valhalla just two weeks before his passing.

Those names will probably drift into obscurity with the passing of the years, unlike that of Frankel, whose truly astounding win in the 2012 Juddmonte International is indelibly imprinted in the minds of all who saw it. Knighted for services to the sport in 2011, it was fitting that Sir Henry Cecil’s last big race win at York should be with Frankel.

Was he the greatest horse who ever raced? Very possibly. Hugely impressive though Mark Johnston’s record haul truly is, was Sir Henry Cecil the greatest British trainer of all time? Quite probably. Both legendary horse and trainer now have permanent markers in their honour at York with a life size statue and a set of wrought iron gates respectively. It is little wonder then that the spontaneous appeal for “three cheers for Sir ‘enry” was greeted so rapturously around the Winner’s Enclosure that August; he may have loved York, but York also loved him.

It was always said that he was better with fillies than colts, which may be more a relative than an absolute assessment, given his total of eighteen 1000 Guineas and Oaks winners is double that of his nine 2000 Guineas and Derby champions.

His York winners seem to support the point, with one of his seven Dante winners, the 1987 hero Reference Point winning the Investec Derby,

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5th Race 3.45

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

The British EBF & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes (Listed Race)

1m 4f Listed £35,500 3+ f&m Centre

One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,400 metres) See page 79 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Again part of the Pattern pyramid, this Listed race is for 3-y-o+ fillies and mares.

All are registered with the European Breeders’ Fund. This means that their sire (father) is based and registered in Europe with the EBF, which is a scheme to encourage the best in bloodstock.

Tough to win, harder to pick the winner, perhaps pay close attention to the television coverage of the Parade Ring before investing your cash.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Search For A Song (IRE) Trainer: Dermot Weld Jockey: Oisin Murphy Age/Weight: 3-8-12 Runners: 10 ran Price: 3/1F Irish raider, Search For A Song, made her trip worthwhile as the three-year-old filly took this Listed contest in authoritative style, drawing two lengths clear of Vivionn and Spirit Of Appin inside the final furlong.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 2m 32.99s Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 27.40s Course record: 2m 25.12s

by Sea Wave (18-Aug-98) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last ten years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): R Fahey (43 wins from 593 runners, 7%) runs EVA MARIA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Varian (13 wins from 44 runners, 30%) runs GOLD WAND Fancy That: W Haggas won this race in 2013 and 2014. The stable runs AWARD SCHEME, LADY G and SEA OF FAITH today.

Longest Travellers: NETTE ROUSSE and ALBAFLORA trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 18th August.

Last Racecard 6 No. Runs 1 3414-52 2 110-484 3 1815-54 4 451315 4212576 11422-3 7 12 8 3-33112 9 54-146 10 3-1 11 2-172 12 4-32

Horse BLACK LOTUS EVA MARIA NETTE ROUSSE SEA OF FAITH STAR TERMS VIVIONN ALBAFLORA AWARD SCHEME BHARANI STAR GOLDEN PASS GOLD WAND LADY G

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

Total Runs 16 9 8 5 14 9 2 6 5 2 4 3

Career Winnings 26741 45939 11669 22427 42500 21017 3493 17628 2266 3493 3493

Winning Distance Range 10F 8-10F 10-12F 12F 7-12F 7-10F 10F 10F 12F 10F 10F -

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

Runs Since Wins 3 4 3 0 3 4 1 1 2 0 2 —

KNAVESMIRE TIP Vivionn looks a solid starting point as she bids to go one better than when second in this race 12 months ago, though she no longer benefits from a weight-for-age allowance and the Classic generation have won nine of the last 10 runnings of this contest. It may thus be worth taking a chance on ALBAFLORA, who lost little in defeat when second in a 1m2f Listed heat here behind an enterprisingly-ridden winner and could improve for this longer trip. Award Scheme, Gold Wand and Lady G are other three-year-olds who make some appeal. Sea of Faith impressed when winning at Salisbury last summer and is another of the older contingent to note.

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5th Race 3.45

The British EBF & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes No

Horse

1

Black Lotus (26)

B m Declaration of War (USA) - Ravensburg

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

Age

st-lb

5

9-7

Owner: Mr Salah Fustok Trainer: Chris Wall, Newmarket

1m 4f Listed £35,500 3+ f&m Centre

(kgs)

Draw

(60.3)

(9)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 3414-52 Breeder: Deerfield Farm

She has won four times at 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 5l by Award Scheme when second of 7 at 7-2 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Has plenty to find now moving up in grade and racing off unfavourable terms.

Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 50-1

2

Eva Maria (25)

B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Whazzat

Owner: W. J. and T. C. O. Gredley Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

4

9-7

(60.3)

(12)

Jockey: Callum Shepherd

Form: 110-404 Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

She has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 7l behind Franconia when fourth of 7 at 40-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Has enjoyed success in handicap company but needs more to figure at this level. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 33-1

3

Nette Rousse (GER) (20)

4

Sea of Faith (IRE) (371)

4 9-7 (60.3) (7) er Jockey: Non Runner n ) ) n t u Owner: H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin o Khalifa Form: 1015-54 D n-AlRThani sed Foo Trainer: Ralph Beckett, KimptonN Down Breeder: Gestut Wittekindshof i u r B rt (1 3/4l behind Liberty London when fourth of 8 on her latest outing e Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good to soft ground.

Finished C etlasts month. Must build on that performance if she’s to land a blow in this tougher heat. at Clairefontaine over 1m 4f (good to soft) (V Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 28-1 Ch f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Nina Celebre (IRE)

B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Jumooh

4

Owner: Sunderland Holding Inc. Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

9-7

(60.3)

(11)

Jockey: James Doyle

Form: 45131- D Breeder: Sunderland Holdings Inc

Successful twice at 1m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 3-1 at Salisbury over 1m 4f (good to soft) on her latest outing in August last year, beating Tribal Craft by 3l. Appears ready for this rise in grade and well worth a market check on her return.

Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 11-2

5

Star Terms (328)

Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Best Terms

4

Owner: Mr R. Barnett Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

9-7

(60.3)

(8)

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Form: 421250- D Breeder: W. & R. Barnett Ltd

She has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Spirit Of Appin when seventh of 9 in a Group 3 at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good) in September last year. Group 3-placed last term. Returns from an absence this SP: 14-1 afternoon. Official BHA Rating 99

5

6

Vivionn (74)

Ch f Dubawi (IRE) - Giants Play (USA)

4

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket

9-7

(60.3)

(5)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 11422-3 Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

She has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Third of 5 behind Manuela De Vega beaten 6l at 10-3 in a Group 3 at Haydock over 1m 4f (good to soft) in June. Second in this contest last year when getting a weight-for-age allowance. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 5-1

7

Albaflora (42)

Gr f Muhaarar - Almiranta

3

Owner: Miss K. Rausing Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

8-12 (56.2)

(6)

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Form: 12 Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Rose Of Kildare when second of 6 at 8-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month. Shapes like she’ll improve for this stiffer test and has each-way possibilities on these terms.

Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 8-1

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Award Scheme (7)

B f Siyouni (FR) - Queen’s Prize

Owner: The Queen Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

3

8-12 (56.2)

(10)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 3-33112 C Breeder: The Queen

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Alpinista when second of 8 at 9-4 on her latest outing at Salisbury over 1m 2f (firm) earlier this month. That race didn’t really set up to suit her and she continues on an upward curve.

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Horse

Age

9

Bharani Star (GER) (47)

3

Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bay of Islands (FR)

Owner: Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited Trainer: Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

st-lb

(kgs)

8-12 (56.2)

Draw

(2)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 54-146 D Breeder: Lars-Willhelm Baumgarten

A winner at 1m 4f on good to soft ground. Finished 18l behind Love when sixth of 8 at 50-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Investec Oaks at Epsom over 1m 4f (good) last month. Makes more appeal on her Ribblesdale fourth two starts ago.

Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 18-1

10 Golden Pass (58)

3

Owner: Dr Ali Ridha Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Newmarket

Form: 3-1 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

B f Golden Horn - Lovely Pass (IRE)

8-12 (56.2)

(4)

Jockey: Ben Curtis

A winner at 9-5 at Beverley over 1m 2f (good) in June, beating Lightness by 3/4l, her first win in two starts. Clearly on an upward curve and it is interesting connections have immediately pursued black type with her, rather than looking to exploit her handicap mark of 83. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 14-1

11 Gold Wand (IRE) (25)

3

B f Golden Horn - Los Ojitos (USA)

Owner: Mr Mohamed Khalid Abdulrahim Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

8-12 (56.2)

(1)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Form: 2-102 Breeder: Khalid Abdul Rahim

A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Franconia when second of 7 at 7-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Still looked a little green under pressure that day and there is likely further improvement to come over this longer trip. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 13-2

12 Lady G (IRE) (33)

3

B f Golden Horn - Hikari (IRE)

Owner: Mr Hussain Alabbas Lootah Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

8-12 (56.2)

(3)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 4-32 BF Breeder: Brucetown Farms Ltd

Placed twice in three starts. Beaten 1/2l by Cabaletta when second of 10 at 7-2fav on her latest outing at Newbury over 1m 4f (good) last month. Continues on an upward curve and is capable of finishing on the premises on these terms. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 7-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Blinkers worn by No. 3.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

5-1 Vivionn, 11-2 Sea of Faith (IRE), 13-2 Gold Wand (IRE), 7-1 Lady G (IRE), 8-1 Albaflora, Award Scheme, 14-1 Star Terms, Golden Pass, 18-1 Bharani Star (GER), 33-1 Eva Maria, 50-1 Black Lotus

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RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£20132.................................................................... 2nd £7632 ...................................................................................

3rd

£3819...................................................................... 4th

£1902 ...................................................................................

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

FIFTH RACE BEST TURNED OUT The EBF have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

All awards will be sent as evouchers in response to the current times.

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RAY GILPIN (1942-2015)

FOR THE TOP JOCKEY OF THE WELCOME TO YORKSHIRE EBOR FESTIVAL

This award remembers Ray Gilpin, a popular figure in both the Weighing Room & Press Room who sadly passed away in 2015.

A proud welshman, you’ll notice the armband worn by the rider in front, is in scarlet. The colour of the scarf that Ray always wore to the races.

Seven different jockeys won yesterday’s seven contests so it’s certainly all to play for.

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6th Race 4.20 The Sky Bet EBF Stallions Nursery Stakes About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)

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

7f Handicap £30,000 2 Farside

See page 79 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A new race to proceedings so you don’t even have previous trends to help in solving another ticklish handicap.

Getting the hang of handicaps? This time it’s two-year-olds only, going seven furlongs in distance.

By this stage of the afternoon, some will have resorted to their choice of “ps”; with the pin in 2-y-o nursery handicaps, even the joint-richest one in the land, having a fair record. Pedigree is the second, more professional “p”.

NEW RACE COURSE RECORD HOLDER: DUTCH CONNECTION THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: No corresponding race Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 22s Course Record: 1m 22.32s

by Dutch Connection (20-Aug-14) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): R Fahey (43 wins from 593 runners, 7%) runs QUARANTINI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs BONNYRIGG Longest Traveller: STAR OF ORION trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 18th August.

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

Last 6 Runs 12 4311 2121 451 43 412 21 55 52 323 637

Horse STAR OF ORION MARK OF THE MAN BASILICATA RHOSCOLYN MAYAAS ATASER BONNYRIGG POSSIBLE AMBITION EL PATRON OLYMPIC THEATRE QUARANTINI

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

Total Runs 2 4 4 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 3

Career Winnings 3493 16742 18049 4140 3493 4140

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

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

Runs Since Wins 1 0 0 0 — 1 0 — — — —

KNAVESMIRE TIP This appears to be a very strong nursery and the marginal preference is for STAR OF ORION, who made a winning debut at Newmarket in June. Ralph Beckett’s gelding was only denied by a head under a penalty in a novice race over C&D last month and the winner of that contest went on to be fourth in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood. Mayaas has displayed promise in both of his previous starts and he could be underestimated off an opening mark of 83, while Mark of The Man and Basilicata complete the shortlist.

STAR OF ORION

MAYAAS 71

6th Race 4.20

The Sky Bet EBF Stallions Nursery Stakes

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

No

Horse

st-lb

1

Star of Orion (IRE) (32)

9-7

B g Footstepsinthesand - Harpist (IRE)

Owner: Miss Tracey Ashbee Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

7f Handicap £30,000 2 Farside

(kgs)

Draw

(60.3)

(1)

Jockey: Rob Hornby

Form: 12 Breeder: The Harpist Partnership

Foaled 15 Jan. Dam won twice at 7f. A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten a head by Gorytus when second of 13 at 7-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Has plenty of ability and he merits respect on his nursery debut.

Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 9-1

2

Mark of The Man (IRE) (21)

B c Markaz (IRE) - Wishing Chair (USA)

Owner: Exors of the Late Mrs J. K. Powell Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

9-4

(59.0)

(6)

Jockey: Sean Levey

Form: 4311 D Breeder: Pier House Stud

Foaled 8 Mar. Successful twice at 7f on good ground. A winner at 12-1 at Goodwood over 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Monza City by 2l. That was an impressive display and he should still be on a workable mark, despite an 8lb rise.

Official BHA Rating 89 (+1) SP: 11-2

3

Basilicata (IRE) (19)

B f Iffraaj - Policoro (IRE)

9-1

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

(57.6)

(2)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 2121 D Breeder: Godolphin

Foaled 5 Mar. Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 13-2 at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Mariance by 1/2l. Has to be of some interest once again this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 16-1

4

Rhoscolyn (17)

B c Territories (IRE) - Zeyran (IRE)

9-0

Owner: Julie Martin & David R. Martin & Partner Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn

(57.2)

(9)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 451 D Breeder: Mrs J. E. Laws

Foaled 14 Mar. A winner for the first time from three starts at 7-1 at Haydock over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Eagle Terrace by 2 3/4l. May find that some of these are on better marks. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 10-1

5

Mayaas (26)

B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Best Terms

Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

8-12 (56.2)

(8)

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Form: 43 BF Breeder: W. & R. Barnett Ltd

Foaled 15 Apr. Half-brother to Fresh Terms, won four times at 1m 2f. Placed once in two starts. Third of 9 behind Mohawk King beaten 1/2l at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. That form suggests that a mark of 83 should be fair.

SP: 4-1 Official BHA Rating 83

6

Ataser (12)

B c Sayif (IRE) - Psychic’s Dream

8-8

Owner: Guaymas Trainer: T. J. Kent, Newmarket

6

(54.4)

(10)

Jockey: Ray Dawson (5)

Form: 412 BF Breeder: Llety Farms

Foaled 24 Mar. A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Line Of Departure when second of 7 at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.This is arguably a tougher test and he was raised 1lb for that performance.

Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 12-1

7

Bonnyrigg (IRE) (55)

B c Zoffany (IRE) - Impressionist Art (USA)

8-6

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

(53.5)

(3)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 21 Breeder: Mrs Fitri Hay

Foaled 31 Mar. Half-brother to Love Of Art, won twice at 1m. Won for the first time from two starts on his latest outing when 15-8fav at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) in June, beating Majd Al Arab by a neck. Could make the frame if finding some improvement.

Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 7-1

8

Possible Ambition (16)

B c Territories (IRE) - Kotsi (IRE)

Owner: Phoenix Ladies Syndicate Limited Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

8-4

(52.6)

(5)

Jockey: Killian Leonard

Form: 55 BF Breeder: Glebe Farm Stud

Foaled 27 Feb. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Barber Of Seville when fifth of 8 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good) earlier this month. Should pick up a race soon but others make more appeal today. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 14-1 72

No

Horse

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

9

El Patron (IRE) (19)

8-4

(52.6)

(11)

B c Kodiac - Smart Bounty

Owner: Mr K. Sohi Trainer: David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Jockey: David Egan

Form: 52 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Foaled 4 May. Half-brother to Quiet Waters, won four times at 6f and 7f. Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1/2l by Bhubezi when second of 15 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Chepstow over 6f (good) earlier this month. That was a step in the right direction.

Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 12-1

10 Olympic Theatre (5)

8-1

B g Mayson - Madame Vestris (IRE)

Owner: The Fitzrovians 3 Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

(51.3)

(7)

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 323 BF Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

Foaled 23 Mar. Placed in all three of his starts. Third of 11 behind Apollo One beaten 6l at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. May have to settle for a minor role given the apparent strength in this race.

Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 16-1

11 Quarantini (21)

8-0

Ch f Showcasing - Valentine Glory

Owner: The AAA Partnership Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

(50.8)

(4)

Jockey: Paddy Mathers

Form: 630 Breeder: R. C. Dollar & Trickledown Stud

Foaled 16 Feb. Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 11l behind Mark of The Man at 12-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 7f (good) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Looks to be up against it.

Official BHA Rating 71 SP: 20-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

4-1 Mayaas, 11-2 Mark of The Man (IRE), 7-1 Bonnyrigg (IRE), 9-1 Star of Orion (IRE), 10-1 Rhoscolyn, 12-1 Ataser, El Patron (IRE), 14-1 Possible Ambition, 16-1 Basilicata (IRE), Olympic Theatre, 20-1 Quarantini

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£18675.................................................................... 2nd £5592...................................................................................

3rd

£2796..................................................................... 4th

£1398....................................................................................

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

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7th Race 4.50 The British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Stakes

7f Handicap 0-105 £30,000 3+ f&m Farside

About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) See page 79 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION On Ladies Day a final all-female competitive handicap, again for 3-y-o and older, this time over seven furlongs.

The handicap rating band of 0-105 means that it will attract some pretty smart types (like for the equally behind closed doors cricketers, a score of over 100 denotes a top performer). The horse considered by the handicapper as the best will carry the most weight; Anna Nerium today.

Look for C (has won at York) or D (has won over this distance) against the horse’s name; one such is Excellent Times.

Known as “the getting out stakes” in racing circles, it could provide you with a last gasp winner so that you can bask in your success until at least 1.57pm tomorrow.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Excellent Times Trainer: Tim Easterby Jockey: Phil Dennis Age/Weight: 4-8-6 Runners: 19 ran Price: 66/1 Last year’s race ended with a surprise winner as the Tim Easterby-trained Excellent Times stayed on strongly under jockey Phil Dennis to pip a field of smart fillies in the final strides, winning by a head from Agincourt.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 23.65s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 22s Course record: 1m 21s

by Shine So Bright (24-Aug-19) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last ten years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): R Fahey (43 wins from 593 runners, 7%) runs ENTRANCING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (11 wins from 101 runners, 11%) runs ANNA NERIUM Longest Traveller: DANCING VEGA trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 18th August.

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

Last 6 Runs 6596-52 1/097-2 189-070 15-2127 32-2937 221 229322 58-5416 1-424 612 185-642

Horse ANNA NERIUM DANCING VEGA EXCELLENT TIMES DAWAAWEEN LADY OF ARAN LAWAHED ODYSSEY GIRL LORTON ENTRANCING AMBER STORM NEVER IN PARIS

Career Wins Places 5 3 1 1 4 7 2 2 2 7 1 2 2 8 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1

Total Runs 21 5 25 9 18 3 13 15 4 3 6

Career Winnings 142050 3752 65969 8442 21263 3493 7569 95443 4787 3493 3881

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

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

Runs Since Wins 6 4 5 2 7 0 7 1 3 1 5

KNAVESMIRE TIP LAWAHED arrives with an unexposed profile having got off the mark on her third start at Haydock last month and a mark of 85 appears very workable for this well-bred filly, who is out of a dual Group 1 winner. Dancing Vega returned to the UK with a fine second over C&D and she can enter the reckoning off a 4lb higher mark, while Entrancing, who was runner-up at the track on her penultimate outing, and Anna Nerium appeal most of the remainder.

LAWAHED

DANCING VEGA 75

7th Race 4.50

The British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Stakes No

Horse

1

Anna Nerium (11)

Ch m Dubawi (IRE) - Anna Oleanda (IRE)

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

Age

5

st-lb

7f Handicap (0-105) £30,000 3+ f&m Farside

(kgs)

9-10 (61.7)

Draw

(7)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Owner: Mrs R. J. McCreery Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Form: 6506-52 D Breeder: Stowell Hill Ltd

Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 2 1/2l by Happy Power when second of 4 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Salisbury over 7f earlier this month. Has to be respected on her first run in a handicap for over three years. Official BHA Rating 104 (-2) SP: 16-1

2

Dancing Vega (IRE) (25)

Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - We Can Say It Now (AUS)

4

8-11

Owner: Waverley Racing Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

(55.8)

(6)

Jockey: Rob Hornby

Form: 1/000-2 Breeder: Paulyn Limited

A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Beaten a short head by Firmament when second of 12 at 13-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Entitled to be competitive once again if able to build on that effort.

Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 5-1

3

Excellent Times (32)

B m Excelebration (IRE) - Al Janadeirya

5

Owner: Times of Wigan Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

8-5

(53.1)

(9)

Jockey: Phil Dennis

Form: 100-000 CD Breeder: Times of Wigan Ltd

She has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 11l behind Documenting at 10-1 when 17th of 19 on her latest outing over this course and distance last month. 2lb lower than her last winning mark but needs to bounce back to form. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 16-1

4

Dawaaween (IRE) (26)

Ch f Poet’s Voice - Ghandoorah (USA)

Owner: Mr M. Dawson Trainer: James Bethell, Middleham

4

8-2

(51.7)

(5)

Jockey: David Egan

Form: 15-2120 D Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Award Scheme when last of 7 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. The drop back in trip will play to her strengths. Official BHA Rating 82 (-1) SP: 16-1

5

Lady of Aran (IRE) (52)

B m Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Tipperary Boutique (IRE)

5

Owner: Bengough, Fellowes, Horsford and Soiza Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

8-2

(51.7)

(2)

Jockey: Georgia Dobie (5)

Form: 32-2030 D Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Blackheath at 6-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Yarmouth over 7f (good to firm) in June. She has a bit to find based on recent evidence. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 28-1

6

Lawahed (IRE) (34)

B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Sajjhaa

3

8-0

Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

(50.8)

(8)

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 221 D Breeder: Godolphin

Won on her latest outing when 4-11fav at Haydock over 7f (good to soft) last month, beating Noble Masquerade by 4 1/2l, her first win in four starts. Made easy work of shedding the maiden tag and is open to a fair amount of improvement for a stable in excellent form. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 10-3

7

Odyssey Girl (IRE) (26)

Gr f Gutaifan (IRE) - Lady Marita (IRE)

3

Owner: Mrs Emma Cunningham Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket

7

8-0

(50.8)

(11)

Jockey: John Egan

Form: 220322 D Breeder: Mr Guy O’Callaghan

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Pretty In Grey when second of 7 at 13-2 at Newmarket over 7f last month. She is wearing a visor for the first time. Consistent performer who is likely to give a decent account.

Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 17-2

8

Lorton (22)

B f Sepoy (AUS) - Oilinda

Owner: G. B. Turnbull Ltd Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

4

8-0

(50.8)

(10)

Jockey: Kieran O’Neill

Form: 50-5416 D Breeder: T. J. Cooper

She has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Queen’s Sargent when sixth of 11 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month. Others make more appeal.

Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 14-1 76

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Horse

9

Entrancing (23)

Br f Mayson - Hypnotize

Age

st-lb

3

8-0

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

(kgs)

Draw

(50.8)

(3)

Jockey: Paddy Mathers

Form: 1-424 Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

A winner at 6f on heavy ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Harrison Point when fourth of 9 at 10-3 on her latest outing at Ayr over 7f (soft) last month. Runs from 2lb out of the handicap but can enter calculations on her return to the Knavesmire.

Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 9-1

10 Amber Storm (IRE) (17)

3

Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Doregan (IRE)

8-0

Owner: Cull, Gilbert, Huntingford & Mackenzie Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

(50.8)

(1)

Jockey: Joe Fanning

Form: 612 D Breeder: Eledy Srl

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Lady Lynetta when second of 10 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Runs from 3lb out of the handicap and is respected back at 7f. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 9-1

11 Never In Paris (IRE) (15)

B f No Nay Never (USA) - Meeting In Paris (IRE)

3

8-0

Owner: Ontoawinner, A Marsh and E Burke Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

(50.8)

(4)

Jockey: Andrew Mullen

Form: 105-642 Breeder: A. R. W. Marsh

A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by John Kirkup when second of 11 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Ayr over 6f (heavy) earlier this month. Runs from 4lb out of the handicap and is worth a try at 7f. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 18-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Visor worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 2.

STEWARDS NOTE DAWAAWEEN: Following its run on 25/7/2020 it was reported that the jockey said his saddle had slipped.

LADY OF ARAN: Following its run on 29/6/2020 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

10-3 Lawahed (IRE), 5-1 Dancing Vega (IRE), 17-2 Odyssey Girl (IRE), 9-1 Entrancing, Amber Storm (IRE), 14-1 Lorton, 16-1 Anna Nerium, Excellent Times, Dawaaween (IRE), 18-1 Never In Paris (IRE), 28-1 Lady of Aran (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£18675.................................................................... 2nd £5592...................................................................................

3rd

£2796..................................................................... 4th

£1398....................................................................................

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

SEVENTH RACE BEST TURNED OUT The EBF have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

All awards will be sent as evouchers in response to the current times.

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PUZZLE CORNER ANSWERS Guess Who? Kieren Fallon Who Am I? Captain Cecil Boyd-Rochfort York’s Racing Challenge 1. The two fillies we were looking for were Quiff back in 2004 and the superb Midday in 2010.

2. In the 2018 Darley Yorkshire Oaks, Sea Of Class sped past the John Gosden-trained Coronet, who won two Group 1s in France since - the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud and the Darley Prix Jean Romanet, while Laurens also become a multiple Group 1 winner since then, taking the Coolmore Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes, the Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes and the Prix Rothschild.

3. Infamous Angel was the filly in question and it was a different kind of Sky Bet Lowther for the reason that it was held at Newmarket after the Knavesmire was waterlogged!

4. Sir Henry Cecil’s final winner in the EBF Galtres Stakes was in 1996 - Eva Luna, ridden by Pat Eddery. She went on to Group 3 glory in the Park Hill Stakes, just down the road at Doncaster.

5. A – Wings of a Dove (1.45pm), B - Love (3.15pm), C - Award Scheme (3.45pm), D - Ouzo (2.45pm), E - Power Station (2.15pm)

Wordsearch Solution Key to solution: Yellow: Horizontal Green: Diagonal

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Today’s Race Conditions FIRST RACE 1.45 - The Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42532 to the winning horse The second to receive £16125, the third £8070, the fourth £4020, the fifth £2017 and the sixth £1012. for two yrs old fillies only. Enter by noon, August 14th and pay £750 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. Weights: 9st each Penalties, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 3lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday 18 August and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday 18 August. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 17 entries at £750. - Closed August 14th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £33420; Second £13718; Third £6863; Fourth £3428; Fifth £1718; Sixth £855 Penalty Value: £42532.50 A SS For race details see page 23.

SECOND RACE 2.15 - The Goffs UK Premier Yearling Stakes (Class 2) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £88524 to the winning horse The second to receive £35424, the third £17712, the fourth £8838, the fifth £4428, the sixth £4428, the seventh £4428, the eighth £4428, the ninth £4428 and the tenth £4428. for two yrs old only, which were catalogued in the Goffs UK Premier Yearling Sales of August 27th-28th, 2019, or the Goffs UK Silver Yearling Sales of August 29th, 2019, and which have been declared by Goffs UK Ltd as eligible to be entered and run in accordance with the relevant conditions in the Goffs UK Sales Catalogues. Enter by noon, January 14th and pay £500 stake, Scratch by noon, May 5th or pay £500, Scratch by noon, July 7th, Confirm by noon, August 14th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 9lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 race 3lb Of a Class 2 race of a Listed race 5lb Of a Pattern race 7lb Nursery Handicaps excluded for the purposes of penalties. GOFFS UK LTD will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a cash award of £100 will be given to the stable lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18th and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18th. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of GOFFS The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: THE TOTAL RACE VALUE OF THIS RACE HAS BEEN REDUCED SINCE ENTRIES FOR THIS RACE CLOSED. HORSES REMAINING IN THIS RACE AFTER THE SECOND STAGE ON 5 MAY WILL NOT INCUR FURTHER CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO STAKES AND WILL BE REIMBURSED £240 OF THE STAKE ALREADY PAID. FURTHERMORE, THOSE HORSES WHICH WERE SCRATCHED AFTER THE FIRST STAGE WILL RECEIVE A REFUND OF £120. HORSES ELIMINATED AT THE DECLARATION STAGE WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY FURTHER REFUNDS. THE EXECUTIVE CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THIS RACE IS £25,000. PLEASE ALSO NOTE: HORSES MUST BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS RACE AS NORMAL ON 14 AUGUST, 2020. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (I)10, paragraphs 10 and 26 of the Race Administration Code, paragraphs 5, 15 and 16 of the Race Entry Code, the Stakes and Prize Money Code, and paragraphs 43 and 44 of the Weights and Handicapping Code NOTE:- Entries for this race will be accepted at the time of closing for horses which do not have a registered name. However, such horses will be disqualified and removed from the race if the name has not been registered by Tuesday, July 7th, 2020. For horses trained in Great Britain, Ireland or the Channel Islands, an acceptable application must be made by the previous Friday. Horses entered for this race do not have to be implanted with a microchip until July 7th, 2020, the second scratching deadline. ELIMINATION: Runners in this race will be reduced by the elimination of those horses which, in the opinion of the BHA Handicapper, have the lowest Handicap Rating or, if they do not qualify for an official rating under the Rules of Racing, have the lowest assessment made by the BHA Handicapper from their performances on the racecourse so far. Form will be taken into account up to and including Wednesday, August 12th, 2020. Horses which have not run will be eliminated first by random ballot. 211 entries, 27 at £500, 60 at £1000, 86 at £1000, 38 at £1000. - Closed January 14th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £69444; Second £30240; Third £15120; Fourth £7560; Fifth £3780; Sixth £3780; Seventh £3780; Eighth £3780; Ninth £3780; Tenth £3780 Penalty Value: £88524 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SS For race details see page 33.

THIRD RACE 2.45 - The Clipper Logistics Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (Heritage Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £46687 to the winning horse The second to receive £13980, the third £6990, the fourth £3495, the fifth £1747 and the sixth £877. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 14th and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 8th, 2020, for each race won 6lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. CLIPPER LOGISTICS has generously sponsored this race. 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. 32 entries at £375. - Closed August 14th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £36420; Second £12173; Third £6083; Fourth £3045; Fifth £1523; Sixth £758 Penalty Value: £46687.50 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS For race details see page 43.

FOURTH RACE 3.15 - The Darley Yorkshire Oaks (Class 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £141775 to the winning horse The second to receive £53750, the third £26900, the fourth £13400, the fifth £6725 and the sixth £3375. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, August 14th and pay £5000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 12lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at closing. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before entries close merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible.. DARLEY has generously sponsored this race. In addition to the prize money, a trophy, value £2000, has been generously donated by DARLEY and will be presented to the winning owner. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday 18 August and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday 18 August. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of DARLEY. 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. If the winner of the Darley Yorkshire Oaks runs in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Hanshin on November 15th, 2020, and she finishes in the first three, the owner will be eligible for a JRA bonus. See JRA website for details. The Darley Yorkshire Oaks is part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Race Programme for 2020.

See Breeders’ Cup website for details. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will proceed down the canter down to the one furlong marker where they join the track.

Runners will then turn back to canter past the stands to the start. 8 entries at £5000. - Closed August 14th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £111400; Second £45725; Third £22875; Fourth £11425; Fifth £5725; Sixth £2850 Penalty Value: £141775 A SS For race details see page 57.

FIFTH RACE 3.45 - The British EBF & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes (Class 1) (Listed Race) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20132 to the winning horse The second to receive £7632, the third £3819, the fourth £1902, the fifth £954 and the sixth £479. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, which, since two yrs old, have not won a Pattern race, nor have been placed second or third in a Group 1 Pattern race. Enter by noon, August 14th and pay £177 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 12lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lb Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a Listed race 4lb. ARTHUR BOYD-ROCHFORT has generously sponsored this race and will present a perpetual trophy to the winning owner, to be held for eleven months only. THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have also kindly contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND. The sponsorship payment of £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. 16 entries at £177. - Closed August 14th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £15819; Second £6493; Third £3248; Fourth £1622; Fifth £813; Sixth £405 Penalty Value: £20132.05 A SS For race details see page 65.

SIXTH RACE 4.20 - The Sky Bet EBF Stallions Nursery Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18675 to the winning horse The second to receive £5592, the third £2796, the fourth £1398, the fifth £699 and the sixth £351. for two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, August 14th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 8th, 2020, for each race won 6lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. 21 entries at £150. - Closed August 14th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £14568; Second £4869; Third £2433; Fourth £1218; Fifth £609; Sixth £303 Penalty Value: £18675 SS For race details see page 71.

SEVENTH RACE 4.50 - The British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18675 to the winning horse The second to receive £5592, the third £2796, the fourth £1398, the fifth £699 and the sixth £351. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 14th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 18th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 8th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THE EBF has generously sponsored this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. 20 entries at £150. - Closed August 14th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £14568; Second £4869; Third £2433; Fourth £1218; Fifth £609; Sixth £303 Penalty Value: £18675 Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS For race details see page 75.

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Night Of Thunder, the best firstseason sire ever with more Group and Listed winners at this stage of his career than any other stallion since Pattern racing began back in 1971.

After Royal Ascot, Night Of Thunder had sired 12 first-crop Stakes winners — as many as his sire Dubawi and maternal grandsire Galileo had at the same stage of their careers put together. The sport has, quite simply, never seen anything like it.