York Racecard - 22-08-2020 - Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival Day 4

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Welcome A very warm welcome to Sky Bet Ebor day from wherever you are following the action. In a difficult year for so many people, we hope the fantastic horseracing action on show this week and again in our most famous race today can bring some joy into our lives.

We have enjoyed wonderful displays from our trio of Group One winners already this week, as Ghaiyyath, Love and Battaash have shone brightly. That just leaves the biggest field of all to find the champion in the race that shares its name with the Roman name for our city, the Sky Bet Ebor (Eboracum meaning “place of the wild yew tree”).

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 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. The unstinting support of Sky Bet over the this afternoon, over the past three days as well as during both July and September, is hugely appreciated.

By 3.42pm, we will know who has bagged what is still the richest flat handicap in Europe. Some major Newmarket operations have declared fancied runners, for example Roger Varian with Fujaira Prince or Pablo Escobarr from the yard of William Haggas, a stable in hot form on the Knavesmire this year, or even Ghostwatch, a winner over course and distance in his classic season for Charlie Appleby and Godolphin in the Sky Bet Melrose 2018. The understandably reduced size of the Irish raiding party this year means that True Self for Willie Mullins and Pondus for Joseph O’Brien represent the tricolour. A Yorkshire based horse could be to the fore, as Hochfeld and King's Advice represent Britain’s winningmost trainer, Middleham based Mark Johnston. Tim Easterby would love to keep the famous silver trophy in Malton over forty years after Sea Pigeon won it so memorably for his father.

Much as the Sky Bet Ebor has benefited from a renewed focus in partnership with its Leeds based sponsors, the same could be said of the Sky Bet City of York Stakes. Recently elevated to Group 2 status, the seven furlong division is very fashionable at the moment, will One Master continue the very successful year on the Knavesmire for William Haggas?

A truly memorable afternoon yesterday saw Jim Crowley secure a four-timer to have one hand on the Ray Gilpin Trophy, backed by Sky Bet, for leading rider this week. With Jim already on five winners, rivals Silvestre De Sousa, William Buick and Joe Fanning will need their own dream day to overhaul him with three winners the gap. Crowley is also now just two winners away from his 2,000th career win, perhaps he can reach the milestone this afternoon?

The top class racing we have been able to stage this week, with £2.3m in prize money, is only possible due to the steadfast backing 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 have thoroughly enjoyed the racing from the comfort of your armchair this week and today, as we share the thrill of the finale to the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival.

Have a great Ebor day.

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

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Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival Welcome to York Races

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tote Betting Information

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Parlez-Vous Racing?

How to Read Your Racecard

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Trackfacts 11 Trainer & Jockey Index

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Puzzle Corner

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Meet the Team & Officials

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Behind The Scenes

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Yesterday’s Racing Action Princes, Pigeons & Tigers - The Sky Bet Ebor Living North Top Jockey at York

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Doubling Up Down Under

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Knavesmire Legends: Sergeant Cecil

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Behind The Scenes

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Charles Clinkard Top Trainer at York Award

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Legends Racing - The Sky Bet Ebor

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Big Race Trends: The Sky Bet Ebor Fact File: The Sky Bet Ebor

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Racing in Yorkshire

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The Apprentice

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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 sponsor.

First Race - 1.50pm

The Sky Bet & Symphony Group Strensall Stakes (Group 3) - 1m 1f Pages 21-23

Second Race - 2.25pm

The Sky Bet Melrose Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - 1m 6f Pages 29-32

Third Race - 3.00pm

The Sky Bet City of York Stakes (Group 2) - 7f Pages 39-41

Fourth Race - 3.40pm

The Sky Bet Ebor (Heritage Handicap) - 1m 6f Pages 49-53

Fifth Race - 4.10pm

The Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Listed Race) - 5f Pages 57-59

Sixth Race - 4.40pm

The Sky Bet Stakes (Handicap) - 1m 2f Pages 61-64

Seventh Race - 5.10pm

The Sky Bet Apprentice Stakes (Handicap) - 5f Pages 67-69

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 - all the jockeys in today’s final race.

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.

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.

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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. Di Clark is in the hot seat this afternoon.

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JUVENILE: ............................. Two-year old horse. All horses in race five 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 Stewart Machin 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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How to Read the Racecard colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

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Barons Selection No. of days since last ran

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Mustajeer (57)

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Jockey: Colin Keane Form: 41-0235 Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

B g Medicean - Qelaan (USA) Owner: Mr D. Spratt Trainer: G. M. Lyons, Ireland

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding. Finished 3 1/2l behind Twilight Payment when fifth of 10 at 14-1 in the Group 2 Curragh Cup at the Curragh over 1m 6f (good) in June. Remains unexposed as a stayer.

Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 14-1

form guide

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

sire

dam

Probable SP

sex of horse c=colt - male horse up to age 5 h=horse g=gelding f=filly - female horse up to age 5 m=mare

previous performances /=new season -=new year C=course winner D=distance winner CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite

Official BHA Ratings The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part usually in three races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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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Top Course Trainers LEADING TRAINERS AT YORK (2015-2020) WITH RUNNERS: R FAHEY (42 wins from 598 runners, 7%) runs SILVER DUST and SOCIETY RED (4.40).

W HAGGAS (36 wins from 188 runners, 19%) runs MISS O CONNOR (1.50), FAVORITE MOON and A STAR ABOVE (2.25), ONE MASTER (3.00), MONICA SHERIFF and PABLO ESCOBARR (3.40), SINJAARI (4.40).

T EASTERBY (29 wins from 380 runners, 8%) runs FISHABLE (2.25), GLENCADAM GLORY (3.40), WINTER POWER (4.10), AASHEQ (4.40), SUNDAY SOVEREIGN (5.10).

Trainers In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: A BALDING (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs COLTRANE and PUNCTUATION (2.25), SHINE SO BRIGHT (3.00), SHAILENE and RANCH HAND (3.40), POLITICS (4.10), PIVOINE (4.40), NEVER DARK (5.10).

R VARIAN (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs PRINCE EIJI and ZABEEL PRINCE (1.50), SAN DONATO (3.00), FUJAIRA PRINCE (3.40), FIFTH POSITION (4.40).

R HANNON (13 wins from 108 runners, 12%) runs MAMBO NIGHTS (2.25), BEAT LE BON and THREAT (3.00).

Top Course Jockeys LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2015-2020) WITH RIDES: DANIEL TUDHOPE (31 wins from 272 rides, 11%) rides LORD GLITTERS (1.50), QUEEN JO JO (3.00), MONICA SHERIFF (3.40), NOMADIC EMPIRE (4.10).

ANDREA ATZENI (17 wins from 146 rides, 12%) rides ZABEEL PRINCE (1.50), MAMBO NIGHTS (2.25), SAN DONATO (3.00), FUJAIRA PRINCE (3.40), FIFTH POSITION (4.40).

OISIN MURPHY (16 wins from 107 rides, 15%) rides EPIC HERO (1.50), COLTRANE (2.25), SHAILENE (3.40), POLITICS (4.10), MOUNTAIN HUNTER (4.40).

Jockeys In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: OISIN MURPHY (18 wins from 80 rides, 22%) rides listed above.

JIM CROWLEY (10 wins from 52 rides, 19%) rides ARTHURIAN FABLE (2.25), BEAT LE BON (3.00), JEREMIAH (3.40), MAYDANNY (4.40).

TOM MARQUAND (10 wins from 78 rides, 13%) rides MISS O CONNOR (1.50), A STAR ABOVE (2.25), ONE MASTER (3.00), PABLO ESCOBARR (3.40), ACKLAM EXPRESS (4.10), SINJAARI (4.40).

Weight Watcher The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 3.40 KING’S ADVICE (won off 108 down 5lb to 103); 4.40 PIVOINE (won off 104 down 4lb to 100).

Classy Tip The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 3.40 EUCHEN GLEN (down 4 grades); 3.40 PABLO ESCOBARR (down 2); 3.40 PONDUS (down 2); 3.40 RANCH HAND (down 2); 3.40 TRUE SELF (down 2); 4.10 LAUDED (down 2 grades).

Stable Moves 5.10 SUNDAY SOVEREIGN has moved from R Varian to T Easterby.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 20th August.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX

JOCKEYS D ALLAN 2.25 Fishable .....................................................T Easterby 3.40 Glencadam Glory ..................................T Easterby 4.40 Aasheq (IRE) .........................................T Easterby A ATZENI 1.50 Zabeel Prince (IRE) ...................................R Varian 2.25 Mambo Nights (IRE) .............................R Hannon 3.00 San Donato (IRE) .....................................R Varian 3.40 Fujaira Prince (IRE) ..................................R Varian 4.40 Fifth Position (IRE) ..................................R Varian H BENTLEY 2.25 King’s Charisma (IRE) ......................... D O’Meara 3.40 Deja (FR) ................................... P Chapple-Hyam 4.40 Lucander (IRE) .......................................R Beckett JOSHUA BRYAN 5.10 Sunday Sovereign ..................................T Easterby W BUICK 1.50 Dark Vision (IRE) ................................ M Johnston 2.25 Grand Bazaar .............................................J Gosden 3.40 Ghostwatch (IRE) ................................ C Appleby 4.40 Cape Cavalli (IRE) .........................S & E Crisford S CHERCHI 5.10 Wonderwork (IRE) ......................................M Botti W COX 5.10 Poets Dance ...................................................R Guest J CROWLEY 2.25 Arthurian Fable (IRE) ...........................B Meehan 3.00 Beat Le Bon (FR) ..................................R Hannon 3.40 Jeremiah...................................................C Fellowes 4.40 Maydanny (IRE) ................................. M Johnston S DE SOUSA 2.25 Wise Glory (IRE) .............................S & E Crisford 3.00 Shine So Bright........................................A Balding 3.40 Hochfeld (IRE) .................................... M Johnston 4.10 Winter Power (IRE) ..............................T Easterby 4.40 Pivoine (IRE) ...........................................A Balding P DENNIS 4.40 Benadalid................................................ C Fairhurst GEORGIA DOBIE 5.10 Live In The Moment (IRE) ................Adam West HOLLIE DOYLE 1.50 Certain Lad ..............................................M Channon 3.40 Scarlet Dragon ...............................................A King 4.40 Irv (IRE) ...............................................M Hammond T EAVES 3.00 Brando ............................................................. K Ryan DAVID EGAN 1.50 Prince Eiji........................................................R Varian 2.25 Dancing Approach ................................R Charlton 3.40 Island Brave (IRE) ............................... Mrs H Main 4.40 Silver Dust (IRE) ....................................... R Fahey C FALLON 2.25 Favorite Moon (GER) ...........................W Haggas 3.40 Dash Of Spice ....................................... D Elsworth 4.10 Queen Of Rio (IRE) ................................ A Keatley 5.10 Sampers Seven (IRE) ...........................M Appleby J FANNING 3.40 King’s Advice........................................ M Johnston 4.40 Sky Defender ....................................... M Johnston S GRAY 3.40 Alright Sunshine (IRE) ......................K Dalgleish C HARDIE 4.40 Society Red ................................................. R Fahey M HARLEY 1.50 Beringer .............................................................A King 2.25 Midnights Legacy ..........................................A King 3.40 Trueshan (FR) ...............................................A King

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J HART 3.00 Safe Voyage (IRE) ..................................J J Quinn G LEE 4.10 Blackberry ..................................................... B Smart N MACKAY 3.40 El Misk ..........................................................J Gosden T MARQUAND 1.50 Miss O Connor (IRE) .............................W Haggas 2.25 A Star Above ............................................W Haggas 3.00 One Master ...............................................W Haggas 3.40 Pablo Escobarr (IRE) ..........................W Haggas 4.10 Acklam Express (IRE) .............................N Tinkler 4.40 Sinjaari (IRE) ..........................................W Haggas P MATHERS 4.40 Glasses Up (USA) .................................R M Smith P J MCDONALD 2.25 Punctuation ...............................................A Balding 3.40 Ranch Hand ..............................................A Balding B MCHUGH 4.10 Mamba Wamba (IRE) .................Adrian Nicholls R L MOORE 1.50 Pogo (IRE) ........................................................C Hills 2.25 Kipps (IRE) ............................................. H Morrison 3.00 Threat (IRE) .............................................R Hannon 3.40 Verdana Blue (IRE) ........................ N Henderson 4.10 Lauded ................................................... T Dascombe 4.40 Derevo ...................................................Sir M Stoute P MULRENNAN 3.40 Euchen Glen.................................................J Goldie O MURPHY 1.50 Epic Hero (FR) .................................S & E Crisford 2.25 Coltrane (IRE) ..........................................A Balding 3.40 Shailene (IRE) .........................................A Balding 4.10 Politics (IRE) .............................................A Balding 4.40 Mountain Hunter (USA) .................S bin Suroor MEGAN NICHOLLS 5.10 Queen’s Order ................................................ K Ryan C RODRIGUEZ 4.40 Anythingtoday (IRE) ...........................Roger Fell R SCOTT 4.40 Cockalorum (IRE) .................................Roger Fell 5.10 Illusionist (GER) ............................................. G Tuer H SHAW 4.10 Macho Pride (IRE) ...................................B Haslam 5.10 Electric Ladyland (IRE) ..............Archie Watson J P SPENCER 3.00 Escobar (IRE) ........................................ D O’Meara 3.40 Pondus .....................................................J P O’Brien O STAMMERS 5.10 Meraas ...................................................... M Johnston K STOTT 2.25 Eastern Sheriff ........................................... H Palmer 3.40 Stargazer (IRE) ............................................P Kirby 4.10 Ben Macdui (IRE) ......................................... K Ryan R TATE 2.25 Bodyline (IRE) ................................ Sir M Prescott D TUDHOPE 1.50 Lord Glitters (FR) ................................. D O’Meara 3.00 Queen Jo Jo .................................................. K Ryan 3.40 Monica Sheriff .........................................W Haggas 4.10 Nomadic Empire (IRE) ........................ D O’Meara J WATSON 3.40 True Self (IRE) ....................................W P Mullins

TRAINERS CHARLIE APPLEBY 3.40 Ghostwatch (IRE) ........................... William Buick MICHAEL APPLEBY 5.10 Sampers Seven (IRE) .......................Cieren Fallon ANDREW BALDING 2.25 Coltrane (IRE) ....................................Oisin Murphy 2.25 Punctuation .......................................P J McDonald 3.00 Shine So Bright...................... Silvestre De Sousa 3.40 Ranch Hand ......................................P J McDonald 3.40 Shailene (IRE) ...................................Oisin Murphy 4.10 Politics (IRE) .......................................Oisin Murphy 4.40 Pivoine (IRE) .......................... Silvestre De Sousa 5.10 Never Dark ......................................... Marie Perrault RALPH BECKETT 4.40 Lucander (IRE) ................................Harry Bentley SAEED BIN SUROOR 4.40 Mountain Hunter (USA) ................Oisin Murphy MARCO BOTTI 5.10 Wonderwork (IRE)...................... Stefano Cherchi MICK CHANNON 1.50 Certain Lad ............................................ Hollie Doyle PETER CHAPPLE-HYAM 3.40 Deja (FR)............................................Harry Bentley ROGER CHARLTON 2.25 Dancing Approach .............................. David Egan SIMON & ED CRISFORD 1.50 Epic Hero (FR) ...................................Oisin Murphy 2.25 Wise Glory (IRE) .................... Silvestre De Sousa 4.40 Cape Cavalli (IRE) .......................... William Buick KEITH DALGLEISH 3.40 Alright Sunshine (IRE) ...................... Shane Gray TOM DASCOMBE 4.10 Lauded .................................................... Ryan Moore TIM EASTERBY 2.25 Fishable ................................................... David Allan 3.40 Glencadam Glory ................................ David Allan 4.10 Winter Power (IRE) ............... Silvestre De Sousa 4.40 Aasheq (IRE) ........................................ David Allan 5.10 Sunday Sovereign ............................ Joshua Bryan DAVID ELSWORTH 3.40 Dash Of Spice ........................................ j Unknown RICHARD FAHEY 4.40 Silver Dust (IRE) ................................. David Egan 4.40 Society Red ..........................................Cam Hardie CHRISTOPHER FAIRHURST 4.40 Benadalid................................................ Phil Dennis ROGER FELL 4.40 Anythingtoday (IRE) .............Callum Rodriguez 4.40 Cockalorum (IRE) .............................Rowan Scott CHARLIE FELLOWES 3.40 Jeremiah................................................Jim Crowley JIM GOLDIE 3.40 Euchen Glen...................................Paul Mulrennan JOHN GOSDEN 2.25 Grand Bazaar .................................... William Buick 3.40 El Misk .................................................Nicky Mackay RAE GUEST 5.10 Poets Dance ...........................................William Cox WILLIAM HAGGAS 1.50 Miss O Connor (IRE) .................... Tom Marquand 2.25 A Star Above .................................. Tom Marquand 2.25 Favorite Moon (GER) ......................Cieren Fallon 3.00 One Master ..................................... Tom Marquand 3.40 Monica Sheriff ..............................Daniel Tudhope 3.40 Pablo Escobarr (IRE).................. Tom Marquand 4.40 Sinjaari (IRE) ................................. Tom Marquand MICKY HAMMOND 4.40 Irv (IRE) ................................................. Hollie Doyle RICHARD HANNON 2.25 Mambo Nights (IRE)......................Andrea Atzeni 3.00 Beat Le Bon (FR)...............................Jim Crowley 3.00 Threat (IRE) ......................................... Ryan Moore

BEN HASLAM 4.10 Macho Pride (IRE) ......................... Harrison Shaw NICKY HENDERSON 3.40 Verdana Blue (IRE) ........................... Ryan Moore CHARLES HILLS 1.50 Pogo (IRE) ............................................. Ryan Moore MARK JOHNSTON 1.50 Dark Vision (IRE).............................. William Buick 3.40 Hochfeld (IRE) ....................... Silvestre De Sousa 4.40 Maydanny (IRE)..................................Jim Crowley 4.40 Sky Defender ......................................Joe Fanning 5.10 Meraas ............................................Oliver Stammers ADRIAN KEATLEY 4.10 Queen Of Rio (IRE) ..........................Cieren Fallon ALAN KING 1.50 Beringer ................................................Martin Harley 2.25 Midnights Legacy .............................Martin Harley 3.40 Scarlet Dragon .................................... Hollie Doyle 3.40 Trueshan (FR) ...................................Martin Harley PHILIP KIRBY 3.40 Stargazer (IRE) ..................................... Kevin Stott HEATHER MAIN 3.40 Island Brave (IRE) ............................... David Egan BRIAN MEEHAN 2.25 Arthurian Fable (IRE)........................Jim Crowley HUGHIE MORRISON 2.25 Kipps (IRE) ............................................ Ryan Moore WILLIE MULLINS 3.40 True Self (IRE)................................. Jason Watson ADRIAN NICHOLLS 4.10 Mamba Wamba (IRE) ....................Barry McHugh JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN 3.40 Pondus ..............................................Jamie Spencer DAVID O’MEARA 1.50 Lord Glitters (FR).........................Daniel Tudhope 2.25 King’s Charisma (IRE) ....................Harry Bentley 3.00 Escobar (IRE) .................................Jamie Spencer 4.10 Nomadic Empire (IRE) ...............Daniel Tudhope HUGO PALMER 2.25 Eastern Sheriff ....................................... Kevin Stott SIR MARK PRESCOTT 2.25 Bodyline (IRE) ..........................................Ryan Tate JOHN QUINN 3.00 Safe Voyage (IRE) ................................Jason Hart KEVIN RYAN 3.00 Brando ......................................................Tom Eaves 3.00 Queen Jo Jo .................................Daniel Tudhope 4.10 Ben Macdui (IRE) .................................. Kevin Stott 5.10 Queen’s Order ................................Megan Nicholls BRYAN SMART 4.10 Blackberry ............................................. Graham Lee R MIKE SMITH 4.40 Glasses Up (USA) ....................... Patrick Mathers SIR MICHAEL STOUTE 4.40 Derevo ................................................... Ryan Moore NIGEL TINKLER 4.10 Acklam Express (IRE) ................. Tom Marquand GRANT TUER 5.10 Illusionist (GER) ..................................Rowan Scott ROGER VARIAN 1.50 Prince Eiji................................................. David Egan 1.50 Zabeel Prince (IRE) ........................Andrea Atzeni 3.00 San Donato (IRE)...........................Andrea Atzeni 3.40 Fujaira Prince (IRE) .......................Andrea Atzeni 4.40 Fifth Position (IRE) .......................Andrea Atzeni ARCHIE WATSON 5.10 Electric Ladyland (IRE)................ Harrison Shaw ADAM WEST 5.10 Live In The Moment (IRE) ........... Georgia Dobie 13

P U Z Z L E CORNER GUESS WHO?

Can you name this rider who has a record five Sky Bet Ebor victories to his name?

WHO AM I?

Can you identify the horse, owner, trainer or jockey who has enjoyed past success in today’s Sky Bet Ebor from the clues provided?

1. I was born in Cheltenham on April 12, 1946 and as a 14-year-old, even though I had never sat on a horse, I took the advice of my local butcher by writing to local trainer Frenchie Nicholson asking for a job. I was too young and there was no job available, but I was allowed to work at the yard at weekends mucking out and sweeping up, so I would cycle from home and earned a few shillings pocket money for my trouble. I signed up as stable apprentice just after my 15th birthday.

2. I was taught to ride by Frenchie’s son David Nicholson, then a leading jump jockey and though I was not a natural, Frenchie was impressed enough to buy two horses specifically for me to ride. I made my debut on one of them Balle D’Or in 1962 and had my first winner when March Fast won the Hatton Plate at Warwick on September 9, 1963 on an objection. I was champion apprentice in 1964 and 1965 and the first graduate of Frenchie’s riding academy, which produced Pat Eddery among others.

3. In 1966, I won the 1000 Guineas for Vincent O’Brien on Glad Rags and was second on Pretendre in Charlottown’s Derby. I also won the St Leger on Touching Wood in 1982. I had a good record in the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap, winning three times on Twelfth Man for Harry Wragg in 1965, Totowah for Michael Jarvis in 1978 and Western Dancer for Con Horgan in 1985. I retired after being badly injured in the infamous pile-up in the Portland Handicap at Doncaster.

YORK’S RACING CHALLENGE

1. The late Geoff Turnbull-owned Lord Glitters marked himself as a horse to follow when winning the 2018 Sky Bet and Symphony Group Strenstall Stakes, but what we want to know is which fellow subsequent Group 1 winner was half a length back in second that day? Can you also remember which Group 1 races were won by both horses this season?

2. The Sky Bet City Of York Stakes was run as a Group 2 for the first time last year and Shine So Bright was the first winner at that level. However, can you name the multiple Group 1-winning mare she defeated and how many top-level races that second-placed mare was successful in?

3. Only one horse has managed to win the Sky Bet Ebor twice, can you name him?

Extra credit if you know when he prevailed.

4. Sticking with today’s feature handicap, the links between York and Flemington are many, but which horses have gone closest to winning the Lexus Melbourne Cup, finishing second down under, after taking victory in the Sky Bet Ebor?

We’ll need the years too please!

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

A – Bouncy stick, object of many a childhood.

B – The word that the 1932-33 Ashes tour of Australia became synonymous with.

C – Commas, semi-colons, colons and exclamation marks all fall under this category.

D – Notorious son of Colombia, with an extra ‘r’.

E – David Blaine and Harry Houdini would be examples of these.

Answers to today’s puzzles can be found here.

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CROSSWORD

Test your knowledge of the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap and find tips for all seven races in today’s crossword

ACROSS

1 The sort of Circle that won the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap for jockey Kevin Darley in 1999 (7) 5 and 21 down Tips given to the Queen’s father include today’s Sky Bet Ebor Handicap (5,6) 8 The French are here at Imperial Chemical Industries (3) 9 and 13 across Mess pans ever broken by the selection in today’s Sky Bet Apprentice Handicap (7,5) 11 Jockey Mr Robinson, who rode Hyperion Kid to win the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap in 1955 (5) 12 and 25 down A sight of Britain’s second highest mountain will be great for backers in today’s Julia Graves Roses Stakes (3,6) 13 see 9 across 15 Sounds made in the Beano is esoteric (6) 18 The Day that celebrates the Allies victory in Europe (2) 19 Employ Sue for a change (3) 21 Mother returns to prove she’s here in the morning! (2) 22 A Speedy demand for hostage money won the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap for Mark Johnston and Dean McKeown in 1992 (6) 26 Assistants are first class for former jockey Mr Cullen (5) 28 Jockey Mr Carter, who rode the Charles Elsey’s trained Bob to win the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap in 1951 (3) 29 Trainer Joseph, who won the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap with Litigant in 2015 (5) 30 Jockey Darryll won the 2004 Sky Bet Ebor Handicap with Mephisto for 2 down (7) 32 Going by way of in a Chevi Appaloosa (3) 33 Late actor Christopher, who made his name in the Superman franchise (5) 34 Kid pose around for the winner of the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap for Sir Michael Stoute and Franny Norton in 1991 (7)

DOWN

1 This Dark viewing could be worth an interest in today’s Sky Bet And Symphony Group Strensall Stakes (6) 2 Former trainer Luca, who won the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap three times (6) 3 and 20 down Nero’s mate changed the selection for today’s Sky Bet City Of York Stakes (3,6) 4 Little sister provides many of racing’s television pictures (3) 5 H G Wells’ literary character is worth an interest in today’s Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (5) 6 Vet in a spin with the person born here (6) 7 Describes a race like the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes (6) 10 Monkey or blood group? Look in the murder he suspected! (6) 12 Exist to be short-changed with a bet (2) 14 Welsh trainer Mr Williams? (4) 16 Jockey Joe. who rode four Sky Bet Ebor Handicap winners between 1947 and 1963 (4) 17 Ed over the change which brought a selection for today’s Sky Bet Handicap (6) 20 see 3 down 21 see 5 across 23 A small advertisement following the birth of Christ (2) 24 They fasten the saddle and make up the reins (6) 25 see 12 across 27 Jockey Mr Donoghue, who won the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap on Brown Jack in 1931 and again on Museum four years later (5) 28 Owned that Hades has no end (3) 29 Pal does a full turn of the track (3) 15

LIFE PRESIDENT: THE EARL OF HALIFAX

YORK RACE COMMITTEE THE LORD GRIMTHORPE BRIDGET GUERIN

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Chief Executive & Clerk of the Course

General Manager – Catering & Conferences

General Manager: Stableside

Racing Manager & Raceday Clerk of the Course

Covid-19 Officer

Commercial Manager Hospitality & Banqueting

Facilities Manager

Marketing & Sponsorship Manager

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Head of Marketing & Sponsorship

Head of Finance

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OFFICIALS Stewards COLIN VICKERS (Chief Steward) ROSIE PEARSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair) ALAN DEMPSEY MICHAEL EYRE STEPHANIE FARMER PETER SPORNE Starters STUART TURNER JASON CALLAGHAN Judge DI CLARK Clerk of the Scales WAYNE BURNELL

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Veterinary Officer MARK COLLINS Medical Officers Dr DAN CROWLEY Dr BRUCE McLAIN Dr ROS RODEN Veterinary Surgeons JULIAN RISHWORTH POL ABRIL MATTHEW SWARBRICK Commentator STEWART MACHIN

Today’s Runners & Riders

A message from Mr Malih L Al Basti Wherever in the world you are reading this message, your world has changed from what it was 12 months ago. We send our most sincere condolences to the many people across the globe have lost loved ones in the most painful of circumstances. Their world will never be the same. And our thanks to those who have bravely in many ways, tried to make our collective lives better in these challenging times.

Our passion for horse racing has not changed. Our love of the thoroughbred has not changed. But how we all enjoy this magnificent sport has changed. And we have had to adapt. And so it is with great pride that Al Basti Equiworld Dubai, can continue to support The Chairman, Committee and every member of the York race-course team by putting our name to the 2020 Gr2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai, Gimcrack Stakes in late August and the Listed 6F Garrowby Stakes in September. We would like to thank the countless people behind the scenes who have made racing possible once more. We wish all owners, trainers, jockeys and stable staff the very best of luck today and throughout the season on The Knavesmire.

Malih L Al Basti Owner and Founder Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai.

www.albastiequiworld.com

The Sky Bet and Symphony Group Strensall Stakes

Zaaki - Winner Of Last Year’s Race Previous Winners - Last Ten Runnings 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Zaaki Lord Glitters Mustashry Scottish Mondialiste Custom Cut City Style Dubai Prince Green Destiny Rio De La Plata

Trainer Sir Michael Stoute David O’Meara Sir Michael Stoute Charlie Appleby David O’Meara David O’Meara Charlie Appleby Mahmood Al Zarooni William Haggas Saeed bin Suroor

Jockey Ryan moore Daniel Tudhope Jim Crowley William Buick Daniel Tudhope Daniel Tudhope Silvestre De Sousa Frankie Dettori Kieren Fallon Frankie Dettori

SP 7/2 2/1F 5/2F 5/1 4/1F 11/2 9/1 4/1 11/4J 7/1

Runners 6 ran 8 ran 7 ran 10 ran 9 ran 7 ran 7 ran 7 ran 10 ran 10 ran

Time Going 1m 48.68s G/F 1m 48.03s G/F 1m 47.85s G 1m 46.61s G 1m 50.33s G 1m 50.83s G 1m 51.75s G/S 1m 47.73s G 1m 51.88s G/S 1m 49.04s G/F

CARING FOR THE HORSES AT YORK RACECOURSE

Looking after the horses is a priority at York and every raceday there is a team of experienced equine vets on constant call. Much of their work is done before racing actually starts, being on hand to check horses over and reassure connections.

As part of the Northern End Development the vets have their own office, a large treatment box and a dedicated “stock box” to help them assess and treat the stars of our show. If there is an incident during a race, prompt attention to horse and rider is provided by the modern ambulances, you will see them parked by the track, ready for a rapid response.

Like most courses York will often use green screens during an incident, these offer privacy to those involved and their presence does not necessarily signify bad news.

Keeping cool is important to a racehorse so you might see them using the horse showers in the new wash down area or the cold water provided in the parade ring and at every start. If you spot a mist cloud behind the saddling boxes that means the horses are benefiting from the cooling power of the special water-misting fans.

If a horse loses a shoe or ‘spreads a plate’, then there is a farrier at every start, as well as in their dedicated box by the pre parade ring, to put it right and let the racing commence.

Remember a farrier shoes horses, a blacksmith makes gates or the impressive fretwork on the front of the future Weighing Room.

As you enjoy your meeting, you can rest assured the horses are being well cared for by the racecourse team and their own dedicated stable staff.

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1st Race 1.50

Distance: 1m 1f Race Type: Group Three Prize Money: £50,000 Age: 3+ Stalls: Inside Rail

The Sky Bet & Symphony Group Strensall Stakes (Group 3) One Mile About One Furlong (1,700 metres) See page 71 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION The last day of the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival starts with a race that is part of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, Listed, Group 3 (like this one), Group 2 and Group 1.

This race is open to 3-y-o+ horses and is over a trip of nine furlongs.

The racecard tipster, Baron Ferdinand, has marked his selections with a red bi plane.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Zaaki Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Jockey: Ryan Moore Age/Weight: 4-9-8 Runners: 6 ran Price: 7/2 With the whole field separated by less than three lengths at the line, it was a thrilling contest 12 months ago, but it ultimately went the way of Zaaki, who bravely kept on to deny Bangkok and Space Traveller in the final furlong.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 49.32s Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 47.70s Course record: 1m 46.76s

by Echo Of Light (05-Sep-07) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last ten years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): W Haggas (36 wins from 188 runners, 19%) runs MISS O CONNOR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Varian (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs PRINCE EIJI and ZABEEL PRINCE Fancy That: D O’Meara won this race in 2014, 2015 and 2018. The stable runs LORD GLITTERS today.

Longest Traveller: BERINGER trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 212 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 20th August.

Last Winning Winning Runs Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance Going Since No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins 1 2502-2 BERINGER 4 8 21 33661 7-10F G-GF 8 2 134022 CERTAIN LAD 6 4 23 141611 6-10F G-GF 6 3 30-2121 DARK VISION 5 3 19 191087 6-8F G-GF 1 4 466-231 EPIC HERO 2 4 9 73836 8F G 1 5 5689-43 LORD GLITTERS 7 9 28 592782 8-10F G-ST 7 6 08-2313 POGO 4 6 20 83912 7-8F G-GF 2 7 43-4442 PRINCE EIJI 1 1 9 7763 7F G 9 8 11787-5 ZABEEL PRINCE 6 2 14 210787 8-9F G-S 5 9 1111-5 MISS O CONNOR 4 — 5 74249 8F GS-S 2

KNAVESMIRE TIP LORD GLITTERS won this contest two years ago and it would come as no surprise to see him improve on his last two efforts in Group 2 company now eased in grade. Dark Vision is enjoying a fine season and makes some each-way appeal after overcoming trouble in running to beat Beringer in Listed company at Pontefract last time. Others to bear in mind for the minor money are Zabeel Prince, who won at the top level last season and could be sharper for his comeback run in Ireland, and Certain Lad, who went very close in the John Smith’s Cup.

LORD GLITTERS

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1st Race 1.50

The Sky Bet & Symphony Group Strensall Stakes (Group 3) No

Horse

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Beringer (30)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Edaraat (USA)

Owner: L Field, B Cognet, N Farrell, J Spack Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Distance: 1m 1f Race Type: Group Three Prize Money: £50,000 Age: 3+ Stalls: Inside Rail

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

5 9-5 (59.4) (9) Form: 02502-2 Breeder: Aiden Murphy

He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a neck by Dark Vision when second of 5 at 7-1 at Pontefract over 1m (good to firm) last month. Stepping up in grade and has a little to find with the principals on these terms Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 16-1

2 Certain Lad (14)

4 9-5 (59.4) (3)

Owner: Mr C. R. Hirst Trainer: Mick Channon, West Ilsley

Form: 134022 Breeder: Barry Walters

B g Clodovil (IRE) - Chelsey Jayne (IRE)

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Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 2 1/4l by Extra Elusive when second of 7 at 10-1 in a Group 3 at Haydock over 1m 2f early this month. Makes each-way appeal on his preceding second in the John Smith’s Cup. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 11-1

3 Dark Vision (IRE) (30)

B c Dream Ahead (USA) - Black Dahlia

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

4 Epic Hero (FR) (184) Owner: Mr Abdullah Menahi Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Form: 30-2121 C Breeder: S. F. Bloodstock LLC

5 Lord Glitters (FR) (28) Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Form: 466-231 Breeder: Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois

6 Pogo (IRE) (34) Owner: Gary and Linnet Woodward Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn

Form: 5600-43 CD Breeder: S.C.A. Elevage de Tourgeville et al

7 Prince Eiji (13) Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Form: 00-2313 C Breeder: Thomas Foy

Form: 43-4442 Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

8 Zabeel Prince (IRE) (42)

7 9-5 (59.4) (2)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Form: 11000-5 C D BF Breeder: Roundhill Stud

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 4l behind Patrick Sarsfield when fifth of 8 at 5-4fav in a Group 3 at Leopardstown over 1m 1f last month. Group 1 winner last term and has the ability needed to figure. Official BHA Rating 115 SP: 13-2

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Ryan Moore

4 9-5 (59.4) (7)

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Dream Castle when second of 4 at 5-2 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Has been very consistent, often competing at Listed level, although this is another step up. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 12-1 Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Princess Serena (USA)

Daniel Tudhope

4 9-5 (59.4) (5)

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 8 behind Persian King beaten 4l in the Group 1 Prix D’Ispahan at Chantilly over 1m 1f last month. In the form of his life and has place possibilities now eased in grade. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 13-2 Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Izzi Top

Oisin Murphy

7 9-5 (59.4) (8)

Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather.

Third of 7 behind Aspetar beaten 2l at 16-1 here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Won this contest two years ago and has leading claims on these terms Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 3-1 B c Zebedee - Cute

William Buick

4 9-5 (59.4) (1)

Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at Meydan over 1m (good) in February, beating Land Of Legends by 4 1/2l. Worth monitoring in the betting now debuting for new connections as he’s fairly treated at the weights. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 10-1 Gr or Ro g Whipper (USA) - Lady Glitters (FR)

Hollie Doyle

4 9-5 (59.4) (4)

Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav at Pontefract over 1m (good to firm) last month, beating Beringer by a neck. Overcame a steady gallop to win that day and is in great order this term. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 11-2 B g Siyouni (FR) - Grace Lady (FR)

Martin Harley

David Egan

Andrea Atzeni

No

Horse

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Miss O Connor (IRE) (27) Br m Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Magadar (USA)

Owner: Lael Stable Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

5 9-2 (58.1) (6) Form: 1111-5 BF Breeder: Kilnamoragh Stud

She has won four times at 1m on ground varying from good to soft to yielding - soft. Finished 9l behind Lady Bowthorpe when fifth of 10 at 9-4fav in a Group 3 at Ascot over 1m (good) last month. Entitled to come on for that reappearance outing and take closer order. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 10-1

Tom Marquand

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9............................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

3-1 Lord Glitters (FR), 11-2 Dark Vision (IRE), 13-2 Pogo (IRE), Zabeel Prince (IRE), 10-1 Epic Hero (FR), Miss O Connor (IRE), 11-1 Certain Lad, 12-1 Prince Eiji, 16-1 Beringer

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RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st £28355.................................................................... 2nd £10750..................................................................................

3rd £5380...................................................................... 4th £2680...................................................................................

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

FIRST RACE BEST TURNED OUT Sky Bet have generously given £200 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £200 to the groom responsible for the winning horse.

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Click the York Racecourse logo to find out more about the Tim Easterby-trained Fishable, who runs in the Sky Bet Melrose this afternoon.

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YESTERDAYS RACING CTION

THE AL BASTI THE COOLMORE EQUIWORLD DUBAI NUNTHORPE GIMCRACK (GROUP 2) (GROUP 1) We may well have seen the making of a new sprinting star on the Knavesmire as Minzaal bolted up in superb style in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack.

The Owen Burrows-trained son of Mehmas was slowly into stride behind the pace setting Mohawk King, but travelled sweetly in the rear of the contest for the first few furlongs of the race.

As the field approached the two pole, Minzaal loomed up, slicing his way through the field on the bridle and quickening sharply to take the lead just before the final furlong marker.

Despite edging right as he hit the front, the Hamdan Al Maktoum-owned colt galloped on powerfully under Crowley to record a taking success by two lengths from Devilwala, who stayed on strongly towards the end, pipping Mystery Smiles for second.

But it was all about the winner and the trainer was understandably thrilled with his performance; “Jim said he couldn’t believe how easily he was going”, said Burrows. “He said he got there too soon if anything but there was nothing else he could do. I don’t think he needs to be going any further than six furlongs and I’d say the Middle Park Stakes would be the target, he’s got so much speed.”

He was introduced as a 14/1 shot for next year's Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot and after the trainer confirmed that would be his long-term target, it certainly doesn't take too much to imagine this super colt being worthy of his place in a race of that nature.

RESULT

1st Minzaal 2nd Devilwala 3rd Mystery Smiles 24

5/2F 11/1 9/2

Prevailing weather conditions inhibited another track record, but the brilliant Battaash showed his class to win his second Coolmore Nunthorpe and his fourth Group 1 in another excellent performance, capping a 127-1 four-timer for his rider, Jim Crowley.

Breaking with his usual zest and immediately getting into his rhythm, Battaash led them up the centre of the track, with the Yorkshire-trained Que Amoro leading the other group up the stands side rail under Paul Mulrennan.

With two furlongs to run, the rest of the field were struggling and beginning to fall away and it looked a two-horse race as Battaash and Que Amoro joined battle at the head of affairs. For a moment, it looked as if the Michael Dods-trained filly had the ‘Bat Mobile’ in a bit of trouble, but Hamdan Al Maktoum’s charge showed great heart, quickening and battling on bravely to better the filly to whom he was giving 3lb.

The great sprinter pulled away buy a length at the line and stopped the clock at 57.38s, with Que Amoro boxing on well after a fantastic run to secure second and a fellow Yorkshiretrained contender, Moss Gill, gave trainer James Bethell an excellent never-nearer third.

It was Crowley’s fourth victory in a row in the famous blue and white colours and he bacame the first rider since Philip Makin on John Smith’s Cup day in 2015 to record four winners on the same card at York.

"He's an amazing horse and we're lucky to have him about," said the jockey, "he had to dig very deep and the second was very hard to pass. He stuck his neck out and wanted it. It's fantastic for the whole team."

RESULT

1st Battaash 2nd Que Amoro 3rd Moss Gill

1/2F 22/1 22/1

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PRINCES, PIGEONS & TIGERS THE SKY BET EBOR It says much for the standing of the Sky Bet Ebor that many consider it still as the marquee race of the Festival, after all they share a name.

The Ebor, first run in 1843, is one of the world’s great handicaps, even in this strange year it remains the richest to be run on the flat, so here are a few facts as to why it retains that place of affection in the hearts of both punters and the bookies.

Since the turn of the millennium, only one Jockey has won it more than once - take a bow, Jamie Spencer.

Luca Cumani

Jamie Spencer

Across the same two decades, only one trainer saddled more than one winner - Luca Cumani who also won it in 1999. Saeed Bin Suroor’s name appears twice but his second win was in the substitute race at Newbury in that notably wet year!

Uniting our factoids, the last favourite to win the race was one of those from Bedford House Stables, Purple Moon, under the County Tipperary born former champ, back in 2007. Since then only one horse, Tiger Cliff, has won at a single figure SP.

Purple Moon

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Sea Pigeon

Three of the last six winners have been trained in Ireland.

In short, it has all the ingredients you need for a lottery!

But get talking to almost any racing fan in Yorkshire about the Ebor, and they will take your mind back to 1979 - a race watched exclusively by those on the Knavesmire due to an ITV strike.

It was probably the most memorable of all such handicaps, as it featured Sea Pigeon, Champion Hurdler and lumbered with carrying ten stone in trying to land Yorkshire’s iconic race for Peter Easterby. Regular rider, Jonjo O’Neill, had been passed fit despite breaking three toes added to the build-up atmosphere. To hear the tales, it seems almost all the residents of God’s own county was on and when the Pigeon struck the front, the Knavesmire management team probably worried if the roof of the main stand would stay on. Yet with every stride Donegal Prince was closing under Philip Robinson’s urgings. They flashed past the post in unison.

It was an agonising wait - O’Neill disappeared for fear of what would happen if the call went against him, but when finally, ‘First Number One’ crackled across the PA system; bedlam erupted. Yorkshire’s finest had won Yorkshire’s best.

A decade later and Sapience obliged for another great Yorkshire character, Jimmy Fitzgerald; then came an early big race winner in a now glittering career for Mark Johnston in 1992 courtesy of Quick Ransom. A Yorkshire yard provided more memorable scenes as Far Ahead landed the renewal of 1997 for Les Eyre. A lean spell has followed for the White Rose County, broken only in 2011 when Brian Ellison’s Moyenne Corniche won the big prize maybe 2020 will herald a new decade of success?

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

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The Sky Bet City Of York Stakes

Shine So Bright - Winner Of Last Year’s Race Previous Winners - Last Ten Runnings 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Shine So Bright Expert Eye Talaayeb Nemoralia Fadhayyil Absolutely So Sirius Prospect Gordon Lord Byron Doncaster Rover Yaa Wayl

Trainer Andrew Balding Sir Michael Stoute Owen Burrows Jeremy Noseda Barry Hills Andrew Balding Dean Ivory Tom Hogan David Brown Michael Jarvis

Jockey James Doyle Frankie Dettori Chris Hayes Jamie Spencer Paul Hanagan Oisin Murphy Robert Winston William Buick Silvestre De Sousa Philip Robinson

SP 6/1 EvsF 9/1 15/8F 5/1J 6/1C 5/2 5/1 5/1J 5/1

Runners 9 ran 9 ran 18 ran 10 ran 14 ran 13 ran 6 ran 9 ran 11 ran 10 ran

Time Going 1m 21.00s G/F 1m 23.10s G/F 1m 24.08s G 1m 22.86s G 1m 23.12s G/S 1m 22.43s G 1m 26.84s S 1m 24.25s G/S 1m 23.56s G 1m 21.93s G/F

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12/08/2020 15:33

THE RAY GILPIN AWARD

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.

Going into the final day, Jim Crowley has one hand on the trophy after his sensational four-timer yesterday, with a trio of challengers three wins behind.

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Distance: 1m 6f Race Type: Heritage Handicap Rating: 0-105 Prize Money: £65,000 Age: 3 Stalls: Inside Rail

2nd Race 2.25 The Sky Bet Melrose Stakes (Heritage Handicap) One Mile About Six Furlongs (2,800 metres) See page 71 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A competitive handicap for just three-year-olds run over a mile and three quarters. The winner is the first to qualify for the Sky Bet Ebor of 2021 subject to the terms of the Race to the Ebor programmes.

Designed for close competition, the handicapper is the independent assessor who rates horses on past performance seeking to get them crossing the line together, by handing out differing weights. The horse considered by the handicapper as the best, on past performance, will carry the most weight; Mambo Nights today.

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

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Hamish Trainer: William Haggas Jockey: James Doyle Age/Weight: 3-9-3 Runners: 12 ran Price: 7/1 Under a perfectly-timed ride from James Doyle, Hamish swept past First In Line inside the final furlong to win by three quarters of a length.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 2m 57.90s Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 56s Course record: 2m 51.89s

by Tuning (19-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): W Haggas (36 wins from 188 runners, 19%) runs A STAR ABOVE and FAVORITE MOON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs COLTRANE and PUNCTUATION Fancy That: W Haggas won this race in 2012 and 2019. The stable runs A STAR ABOVE and FAVORITE MOON today.

Longest Traveller: ARTHURIAN FABLE trained by B Meehan, Manton, 226 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 20th August.

Last Winning Winning Runs Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance Going Since No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins 1 623-111 MAMBO NIGHTS 3 2 7 29543 10-12F G 1 2 1-4161 EASTERN SHERIFF 3 — 5 12615 8-13F GS-ST 1 3 23-2531 ARTHURIAN FABLE 1 3 7 6474 14F GF 1 4 35-2112 GRAND BAZAAR 2 4 7 9380 11-12F G-GF 2 5 51-11 MIDNIGHTS LEGACY 3 — 4 15558 10-12F G-S 1 6 2311 FISHABLE 2 2 4 9865 10F G 1 7 21-224 KIPPS 1 3 5 3429 10F ST 4 8 83-112 A STAR ABOVE 2 2 5 6987 12F G-GS 2 9 643-21 FAVORITE MOON 1 2 5 37350 14F S 1 10 512-262 BODYLINE 1 2 6 4787 7F G 5 11 216633 PUNCTUATION 1 2 6 3881 12F ST 5 12 2411 COLTRANE 2 1 4 10221 12-14F GF 1 13 3-2113 WISE GLORY 2 2 5 13197 10-12F G-S 2 14 435-111 KING’S CHARISMA 3 1 7 10965 10-12F G-S 1 15 44-9113 DANCING APPROACH 2 1 7 8183 12F G-S 2

KNAVESMIRE TIP FAVORITE MOON confirmed the promise that he displayed as a two-year-old when arguably an unlucky second on his seasonal return at Doncaster in June. The son of Sea The Moon then accounted for Subjectivist in a handicap at Haydock, with the pair pulling eight lengths clear of the third, and the second has gone on finish third in the Gordon Stakes. Midnights Legacy’s only defeat to date came on debut and the dual Haydock winner could prove to be the main threat to the selection. Coltrane is another unexposed type who may have more to offer.

FAVORITE MOON

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2nd Race 2.25

Distance: 1m 6f Race Type: Heritage Handicap (0-105) Prize Money: £65,000 Age: 3 Stalls: Inside Rail

The Sky Bet Melrose Stakes No

Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw

1

Mambo Nights (IRE) (24)

9-7 (60.3) (13)

B c Havana Gold (IRE) - Inez

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Form: 623-111 Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground. A winner at 9-1 at Goodwood over 1m 4f on his latest outing last month, beating A Star Above by a neck. That was his third win of the season and he may find some of these rivals are better treated. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 16-1

2 Eastern Sheriff (25)

9-2 (58.1) (9)

B c Lawman (FR) - Abunai

Owner: Isa Salman Al Khalifa Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Newmarket

Form: 1-4161 Breeder: Sheikh Isa Salman Al Khalifa

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 5f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 at Ayr over 1m 5f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Sociologist by 3/4l. An 8lb rise will make his life tougher in this stronger race. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 18-1

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3 Arthurian Fable (IRE) (30)

9-1 (57.6) (15)

Owner: Mrs Perle O’Rourke Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton

Form: 23-2531 D Breeder: Mrs P. O’Rourke

Ch c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Abstain

Won for the first time from seven starts on his latest outing when 3-1fav at Sandown over 1m 6f (good to firm) last month, beating Thai Power by 2 3/4l. Appeared to improve for being held up on that occasion and this consistent colt could be thereabouts once again. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 25-1

4 Grand Bazaar (14) B c Golden Horn - Damaniyat Girl (USA)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket

B c Midnight Legend - Giving

Owner: Pitchall Stud Partnership Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

B c Dutch Art - Sweet Stream (ITY)

Owner: Mr B Guerin & Habton Farms Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Gr c War Command (USA) - Sixpenny Sweets (IRE)

Owner: M Kerr-Dineen, M Hughes & W Eason Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Form: 51-11 Breeder: Pitchall Stud

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Loveisallyouneed (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Form: 2311 Breeder: Britannia T’Breds & The Hon R J Arculli David Allan

8-10 (55.3) (1) Form: 21-224 BF Breeder: Rockhart Trading Ltd Ryan Moore

8-10 (55.3) (2) Form: 03-112 Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Successful twice at 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten a neck by Mambo Nights when second of 10 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good) last month. 1lb better off with that rival today and he could reward each-way support. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 14-1

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Martin Harley

8-11 (55.8) (4)

A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Zabeel Champion when fourth of 11 at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Only found Hukum too good in the King George V at Royal Ascot and it is too soon to be writing him off. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 17-2

8 A Star Above (24)

William Buick

8-12 (56.2) (3)

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 15-8fav at Ripon over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month, beating Scottish Summit by 1/2l. That was his second win at Ripon this season but he faces a much tougher task today. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 18-1

7 Kipps (IRE) (43)

Jim Crowley

Form: 35-2112 BF Breeder: Ladyswood Stud

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 9-4 at Haydock over 1m 4f (good) on his latest outing in June, beating dead-heaters Indigo Lake and Pot Of Paint by 1/2l. A progressive colt who may still have more to offer. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 9-1

6 Fishable (16)

Kevin Stott

8-13 (56.7) (10)

Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a short head by Shandoz when second of 6 at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has an each-way chance but needs to take a forward step. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 16-1

5 Midnights Legacy (59)

Andrea Atzeni

Tom Marquand

No

Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Favorite Moon (GER) (48) B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Favorite (GER)

Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

8-9 (54.9) (12) Form: 643-21 D Breeder: Gestut Gorlsdorf

Won for the first time from five starts on his latest outing when 9-5fav at Haydock over 1m 6f (soft) last month, beating Subjectivist by 1l. The first two pulled well clear of their rivals on that occasion and the second is rated 8lb higher now. A leading contender. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 5-1

10 Bodyline (IRE) (57) B g Australia - Eurirs (FR)

Owner: Tim Bunting - Osborne House IV Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

Cieren Fallon (3)

8-9 (54.9) (6) Form: 512-262 BF Breeder: Razza Del Velino

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Bondi Sands when second of 4 at 4-5fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) in June. Should be suited by this step up in trip and he may improve for a recent gelding operation. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 18-1

11 Punctuation (15)

8-9 (54.9) (11)

Owner: The Queen Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Form: 216633 Breeder: The Queen

B c Dansili - Key Point (IRE)

Ryan Tate

2

A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Third of 5 behind Revolver beaten 3l at 7-2 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. A likeable type but others appear to be better handicapped than him at the moment. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 40-1

12 Coltrane (IRE) (14)

8-8 (54.4) (8)

Owner: Mick and Janice Mariscotti Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Form: 2411 D Breeder: Rockfield Farm

B c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Promise Me (IRE)

P. J. McDonald

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on good to firm ground. Won on his latest outing when 8-15fav at Newmarket over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Quloob by 1 3/4l. An unexposed colt who may still have more to offer and merits shortlist inclusion. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 8-1

13 Wise Glory (IRE) (14) B g Muhaarar - Bint Almukhtar (IRE)

Oisin Murphy

8-6 (53.5) (7)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Form: 3-2113 Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Third of 6 behind Shandoz beaten 1 3/4l at 10-3 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. His stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 25-1

14 King’s Charisma (IRE) (24) B g Teofilo (IRE) - Bawaakeer (USA)

Owner: Mrs S. Holtby Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Silvestre De Sousa

8-5 (53.1) (5) Form: 435-111 Breeder: Castlefarm Stud

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav at Thirsk over 1m 4f (good) last month, beating Matewan by 1 3/4l. A prolific winner in recent months but he may find this company a little too hot. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 12-1

15 Dancing Approach (25) B f Camelot - Dream Approach (IRE)

Owner: Fishdance Ltd Trainer: Roger Charlton, Beckhampton

Harry Bentley

8-1 (51.3) (14) Form: 44-0113 Breeder: Fishdance

Successful twice at 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Third of 12 behind Believe In Love beaten 7l at 4-1 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good) last month. Had won twice prior to that outing and her mark has suffered as a result. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 28-1

David Egan

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 10.

STEWARDS NOTE A STAR ABOVE: Following its run on 29/7/2020 it was reported that the horse hung left handed under pressure.

PUNCTUATION: Following its run on 7/8/2020 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.

DANCING APPROACH: Following its run on 28/7/2020 it was reported that the horse hung badly left handed.

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PROBABLE S.P.’S

5-1 Favorite Moon (GER), 8-1 Coltrane (IRE), 17-2 Kipps (IRE), 9-1 Midnights Legacy, 12-1 King’s Charisma (IRE), 14-1 A Star Above, 16-1 Mambo Nights (IRE), Grand Bazaar, 18-1 Eastern Sheriff, Fishable, Bodyline (IRE), 25-1 Arthurian Fable (IRE), Wise Glory (IRE), 28-1 Dancing Approach, 40-1 Punctuation

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st £40462................................................................... 2nd £12116....................................................................................

3rd £6058..................................................................... 4th £3029....................................................................................

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

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James Melrose with Sir Gordon Richards

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TOP JOCKEY AT YORK The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor.

The winner will receive the acclaimed Living North Trophy.

STANDINGS AFTER YESTERDAY’S ACTION Daniel Tudhope

8

Jim Crowley

5

Silvestre De Sousa 5

An amazing four-timer for Jim Crowley, including Al Basti Equiworld Gimcrack success on Minzaal, helped him leap into contention, just three behind the leader, Daniel Tudhope

William Buick

3

Ryan Moore

3

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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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KNAVESMIRE LEG SERGEANT CECIL

NDS

The British public love an underdog and Sergeant Cecil was certainly that.

Sergeant Cecil was bred in the South West of England, a metaphorical million miles from the breeding epicentre of Newmarket. He was the first foal of Jadidh, a modest hurdle winner, by the less than fashionable stallion King’s Signet but despite these humble beginnings he soon found an owner in Terry Cooper.

Interviewed following Sergeant Cecil’s victory in the 2007 Matchbook Yorkshire Cup, Cooper said of his purchase: “I liked his mother, Jadidh.

She was a lovely mare and I always thought I’d like to have her first foal. I first saw Sergeant Cecil when he was three weeks old and bought him at six months. I’d rather not say how much I paid. It was a private sale but he wasn’t expensive.”

Initially, Sergeant Cecil was in training with Seamus Mullins and he made a rather inauspicious start to his career, failing to land a blow from six starts.

In the summer of 2002 he joined the ranks of Rod Millman’s Devon-based team but even then he failed to win, although he was placed in six races. In May 2003, he finally lost his maiden tag at Sandown over 1m6f. At this point he was still only officially rated 79 but the bandwagon had started to roll. Over the next couple of seasons he equipped himself well in handicaps but it was 2005 when he really hit the big time.

Newcastle’s Northumberland Plate was his first major scalp and although he was beaten next time at Goodwood the vibes were strong as he lined up for the Sky Bet Ebor at The Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival. Always a hugely competitive race, our hero was positioned at the back of the field by Alan Munro through the early stages. As the field turned into the home straight the pair began to make relentless progress. As his rivals sent out distress signals, Sergeant Cecil appeared to become stronger the further he went. When he saw daylight

inside the closing stages he surged to the front to win by a length from Carte Diamond, earning a place in the history books as the first winner of the Northumberland Plate and the Sky Bet Ebor in the same year since 1911.

The third leg in his record-breaking season came in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket. A mammoth field of 34 went to post but this redoubtable performer again showed his class to win a shade cleverly from King Revo.

His exploits of 2005 meant that Sergeant Cecil was now considered a serious ‘Cup’ horse and on his second start of 2006 he ran well to finish runner-up to Percussionist in the Matchbook Yorkshire Cup. In common with many decent sorts, he was no match for the iconic Yeats in the Gold Cup at Ascot and Goodwood Cup but he secured his first Group race success in the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup on favoured Knavesmire turf, that August.

Two weeks later he was a York winner once again when wining the Doncaster Cup, which was held here due to re-developments on Town Moor.

And a month later he secured a big-race hat-trick when winning the Prix du Cadran at the prestigious Arc meeting.

Sergeant Cecil’s final victory came at this very meeting when he won the Matchbook Yorkshire Cup, beating Geordieland by three quarters of a length. He did return to the Knavesmire twice more, finishing fifth in the Weatherbys Hamilton Londsale Cup and the following season’s Yorkshire Cup. From 53 starts, Sergeant Cecil won ten races, four of which came at York, amassing prize money of £828,127 in the process. He was a real favourite with the crowd at York and richly deserves the title Knavesmire Legend.

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3rd Race 3.00 The Sky Bet City Of York Stakes (Group 2) About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)

Distance: 7f Race Type: Group Two Prize Money: £105,000 Age: 3+ Stalls: Farside

See page 71 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Again, part of the Pattern pyramid, this race has recently been elevated to Group 2 status; it is for 3-y-o+ over seven furlongs.

Weight allowances are in play for this race, as well as penalties for previous high-level wins, see how Threat benefits being a younger horse. One Master is an example of how the fillies recieve weight (3lb in this case) as well.

Look for C (has won at York) or D (has won over this distance) against the horse’s name, noting Escobar as one that carries both.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Shine So Bright Trainer: Andrew Balding Jockey: James Doyle Age/Weight: 3-9-1 Runners: 9 ran Price: 6/1 Making all in the hands of James Doyle, Shine So Bright gamely held off the challenge of multiple Group 1 winner, Laurens, keeping on well to win by a nose in what was a thrilling finish.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 1m 23.41s 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): W Haggas (36 wins from 188 runners, 19%) runs ONE MASTER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs SHINE SO BRIGHT Fancy That: A Balding won this race in 2014 and 2019. The stable runs SHINE SO BRIGHT today.

Longest Traveller: SHINE SO BRIGHT trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 216 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 20th August.

Last Winning Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range 1 1156-02 BEAT LE BON 4 4 14 175642 6-8F 2 244-526 BRANDO 9 14 40 452181 5-6F 3 431-003 ESCOBAR 5 10 33 203372 7-8F 4 343-214 SAFE VOYAGE 10 4 26 195904 6-7F 5 111/3-26 SAN DONATO 3 3 8 27363 6F 6 145-033 SHINE SO BRIGHT 3 3 13 159834 5-7F 7 512-641 ONE MASTER 6 4 19 445688 6-7F 8 513-271 QUEEN JO JO 3 4 10 49508 5-6F 9 2115-50 THREAT 3 2 8 178095 5-7F

Winning Runs Going Since Range Wins GF-ST 5 G-S 8 GF-HV 4 G-ST 2 GS-ST 4 G-GF 6 GS-S 1 G-S 1 G-GF 4

KNAVESMIRE TIP ONE MASTER overcame adversity to strike in Group 3 company at Goodwood last month and could add another victory to her tally for William Haggas. This trip suits her perfectly and the rain at the track earlier this week should ensure that the ground is safe enough for her to run her race. Safe Voyage was denied a clear run at Goodwood in a Group 2 last time, while San Donato shaped better than the bare result in the Sussex Stakes and also merits close consideration.

ONE MASTER

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3rd Race 3.00

The Sky Bet City Of York Stakes No

Horse

1

Beat Le Bon (FR) (13)

B c Wootton Bassett - Frida La Blonde (FR)

Owner: Sullivan B’stock/ Merriebelle Irish Farm Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Distance: 7f Race Type: Group Two Prize Money: £105,000 Age: 3+ Stalls: Farside

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

4 9-6 (59.9) (2) Form: 1156-02 D Breeder: Gestut Zur Kuste AG

He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm ground and on synthetics. Beaten 3 1/2l by Regal Reality when second of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Drying ground will suit him. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 14-1

2 Brando (42)

Ch g Pivotal - Argent du Bois (USA)

Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

8 9-6 (59.9) (3) Form: 244-526 Breeder: Car Colston Hall Stud

Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 4 1/2l behind Oxted when sixth of 12 at 50-1 in the Group 1 Darley July Cup Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month.

Down in class but age is catching up with him. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 33-1

3 Escobar (IRE) (25) B g Famous Name - Saying Grace (IRE)

Owner: Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

3

Form: 431-003 C D Breeder: Peter Evans

4 Safe Voyage (IRE) (25)

7 9-6 (59.9) (4)

Owner: Mr Ross Harmon Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

Form: 343-214 D Breeder: Schneider Adolf

Has won ten races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Space Blues when fourth of 11 at 9-2 in the Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) last month. Unlucky there when finding trouble in running. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 11-2

5 San Donato (IRE) (24)

B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Boston Rocker (IRE)

Tom Eaves

6 9-6 (59.9) (9)

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and heavy ground. Third of 11 behind Space Blues beaten 2 1/2l at 40-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) last month.

That was much better and another big run wouldn’t surprise. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 17-2 B g Fast Company (IRE) - Shishangaan (IRE)

Jim Crowley

Jamie Spencer

Jason Hart

4 9-6 (59.9) (5)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Form: 111/3-26 Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: J. Hanly, A. Stroud & Skymarc Farm He has won three times at 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Mohaather when sixth of 7 at 28-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood over 1m (good) last month. Shaped better than the bare result suggested there. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 6-1

6 Shine So Bright (35)

4 9-6 (59.9) (1)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Form: 145-033 CD Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

Gr c Oasis Dream - Alla Speranza

He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 12 behind Tabdeed beaten 2 1/2l at 10-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 bet365 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury over 6f (good) last month. His best form is over 7f and he is one to bear in mind. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 10-1

7 One Master (22) B m Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Enticing (IRE)

Owner: Lael Stable Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

8 Queen Jo Jo (34) Owner: Mr Roger Peel & Clipper Logistics Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Form: 512-641 D Breeder: Lael Stables Tom Marquand

4 9-3 (58.5) (6) Form: 513-201 C Breeder: Bearstone Stud Ltd

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 25-1 here over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Breathtaking Look by a neck. Took a few people by surprise there but she quite clearly has plenty of gears. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 25-1

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Silvestre De Sousa

6 9-3 (58.5) (7)

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on her latest outing when 6-4fav in the Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good to firm) last month, beating Valeria Messalina by a short head. She sets a fair form standard. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 9-4 Gr f Gregorian (IRE) - River Song (USA)

Andrea Atzeni

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Horse

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Threat (IRE) (42)

Ch c Footstepsinthesand - Flare of Firelight (USA)

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

3 9-1 (57.6) (8) Form: 2115-50 C D Breeder: La Lumiere Partnership

He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 8l behind Oxted at 8-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Darley July Cup Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Not at his best in two starts this year and needs more. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 10-1

Ryan Moore

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9............................................................................................(EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

STEWARDS NOTE BEAT LE BON: Following its run on 9/8/2020 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

BRANDO: Following its run on 11/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-4 One Master, 11-2 Safe Voyage (IRE), 6-1 San Donato (IRE), 17-2 Escobar (IRE), 10-1 Shine So Bright, Threat (IRE), 14-1 Beat Le Bon (FR), 25-1 Queen Jo Jo, 33-1 Brando

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st £59545.................................................................... 2nd £22575..................................................................................

3rd £11298..................................................................... 4th £5628....................................................................................

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

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Sea Pigeon .............9-10

Purple Moon ..........9-1

Muntahaa ................9-9

Willing Foe .............9-1 T: S bin Suroor J: L Dettori

T: P Easterby J: J O’Neill

T: J Gosden J: J Crowley

Mustajeer .................9-8

All The Good .........9-0

T: G Lyons J: C Keane

T: S bin Suroor J: D O’Neill

Crazy ..........................9-7 T: G Harwood J: W Swinburn

Dirar ............................9-0 T: G Elliott J: W Lordan

Mutual Regard .....9-6 T: J Murtagh J: L Steward (5)

Litigant .....................8-13 T: J Tuite J: O Murphy

Daarkom ..................9-4

Mephisto ..................8-13

T: A Stewart J: M Roberts

Nakeeta ....................9-3

T: L Cumani J: D Holland

Moyenne Corniche ..8-13

T: I Jardine J: C Rodriguez (5)

T: B Ellison J: D Swift (3)

Heartbreak City ..9-3

Tiger Cliff ................8-12

Tuning .......................9-2 T: Sir H Cecil J: K Fallon

T: R Millman J: A Munro

T: T Martin J: A McNamara (5)

Jupiter Island .......9-1

T: C Brittain J: L Piggott 44

T: L Cumani J: J Spencer

T: Lady Cecil J: T Queally

Sergeant Cecil .....8-10

Sesenta .....................8-8 T: W Mullins J: G Carroll

BIG RACE TRENDS THE SKY BET EBOR PREVIOUS WINNERS - LAST TEN RUNNINGS

Year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Winner Mustajeer Muntahaa Nakeeta Heartbreak City Litigant Mutual Regard Tiger Cliff Willing Foe Moyenne Corniche Dirar

Trainer Ger Lyons John Gosden Iain Jardine A J Martin Joseph Tuite Johnny Murtagh Lady Cecil Saeed bin Suroor Brian Ellison Gordon Elliott

Jockey Colin Keane Jim Crowley Callum Rodriguez Adam McNamara Oisin Murphy Louis Steward Tom Queally Frankie Dettori Dale Swift Jamie Spencer

SP 16/1 11/1 12/1 15/2 33/1 20/1 5/1 12/1 25/1 14/1

Runners 22 ran 20 ran 19 ran 20 ran 19 ran 19 ran 14 ran 19 ran 20 ran 20 ran

Time 2m 52.97s 2m 53.48s 2m 56.54s 2m 56.13s 3m 0.16s 2m 56.48s 3m 3.36s 3m 0.75s 3m 1.60s 2m 57.13s

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

AGE The seven-year-old Litigant became the oldest winner since Sea Pigeon back in 1979 when landing the spoils three years ago but the group to focus on is the five and six-year-olds, who between them have landed eight of the last ten renewals.

They represent just under half of the twenty-two-runner field this time around.

RECENT FORM Unexposed, dark horses do not win the Ebor. Nine of the last ten winners had achieved a top five finish on their most recent start. We can take this trend one step further when you consider that again, 6 of the last 10 winners had achieved a top two finish on either or both of their two latest starts.

DRAW Usually in races such as this, being drawn on the rail is an advantage but that hasn’t proved the case in the Sky Bet Ebor. The fact that eight of the last ten winners have been drawn in stall 14 or higher suggests that is in fact the higher drawn horses which seem to be favoured. With victory in the Ebor being held in such high esteem, those jockeys drawn low have shown a tendency to break far too quickly from the stalls in order to take advantage of their draw but only end up setting a furious early pace which can often set the race up for more patiently ridden rivals.

BETTING Whichever way you look at it, this is not a race in which following the favourite has proved a fruitful strategy - there have only been two winning favourites since 1998. In the last ten years, we have had winners at 20/1, 25/1 and 33/1 so the best advice is to back your selection regardless of the starting price.

OFFICIAL RATINGS Horses rated between 99 and 108 may have won the race nine times in the last ten renewals but as the weights continue to compress, you need to be rated that high to even get in nowadays.

The highest rated winner in recent years was Muntahaa, who won off a mark of 109 in 2018, with last year's winner, Mustajeer, rated 108.

KEY TRENDS Drawn Stall 14 or higher Five-year-olds have a good record Top five finish last time

Muntahaa

CONCLUSION With one of the highest quality fields ever assembled for this historic Heritage Handicap, it looks a very tricky puzzle to solve. However, using the trends, it narrows our scope down to in-form, high-class five or six-year-old horses drawn in 14 or higher, so three stand out. FUJAIRA PRINCE is right on the preferred rating, being on a mark of 108 after an easy Royal Ascot handicap win, and the Roger Varian-trained gelding may well be able to defy that 9lb rise. Jeremiah may only be rated 99, but looks a 100+ rated horse in the making - his eighth at Ascot last time can be excused as he was short of room just as the race began to unfold and is better judged by his brave win at that venue previously. This 1m6f trip may also unlock further improvement. FInally Ghostwatch hits the shortlist at a big price and with a C&D win already under his belt last year, he could hit the frame for the in-form Charlie Appleby yard.

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

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The Sky Bet Ebor

FACT FILE: WERE YOU HERE THE DAY WHEN…

Sea Pigeon

Distance One mile & six furlongs (2,800m)

Prize money £250,000

Where have four decades gone, Sea Pigeon was a most popular winner in 1979. The nine-year-old gelding, once ante-post favourite for the Derby and a future dual Champion Hurdle winner, represented Yorkshire trainer Peter Easterby and humped 10 stone to victory. He was ridden to victory by jump jockey Jonjo O’Neill – now a highly successful trainer.

OR FOR THE POST MILLENNIUM GENERATION…

When Sergeant Cecil won another great race on Knavesmire? He won the 2005 Sky Bet Ebor on his first visit to York and added the Stobart Rail Northumberland Plate and the Cesarewitch in the same year to make history by becoming the first horse to land the three premier staying handicaps.

The gelding always raised his game on the Knavesmire and later added the Yorkshire Cup, the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup and the rearranged 2006 Doncaster Cup to his triumphs here.

FIRST WINNER?

Pagan was the first winner of the race, ridden by Slim Templeman and trained by John Scott. The 6-1 shot carried 7st 13lbs and was a popular winner. Soon the betting public was hooked and York’s fortunes blossomed.

WHY IS IT SPECIAL?

Simply it is York’s most famous race, and shares its name with the Roman city, EBORACUM that is now known as York. It is the biggest gambling heat of the week here on the Knavesmire and the oldest race of the Festival, first run 1843.

WILL IRISH EYES BE SMILING? They were in 2009 and 2010 when Sesenta and Dirar won for Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott respectively and again in 2014 when Mutual Regard won for Johnny Murtagh. But overall, runners from over the water don’t have the greatest of records, after a lean spell in the later years of last century and first decade of this, illuminated only by the Aidan O’Brientrained Mediterranean in 2001, fortunes have been better of late. With the ill-fated Heartbreak City’s impressive triumph in 2016 and Mustajeer winning last year’s race, perhaps Irish fortunes have really turned a corner, so True Self and Pondus could add to the recent good record for the Irish.

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LEADING TRAINER?

Saeed bin Suroor

The recently-retired Luca Cumani was the trainer to follow, having won it three times - Vicious Circle (1999), Mephisto (2004) & Purple Moon (2007). Saeed bin Suroor has won two of the last ten renewals, including the 2008 substitute race at Newbury, and with Willing Foe in 2012, but isn’t represented today. Four other trainers with runners today have tasted past success - John Gosden (El Misk), David Elsworth (Dash Of Spice), Mark Johnston (Hochfeld and King’s Advice) and Willie Mullins (True Self).

LEADING RIDER? Lester Piggott, whose statue is now on the Edwardian Weighing Room Lawn, leads the way with 5 victories. When it comes to the current crop, Jamie Spencer has two victories to his name and rides Pondus in a bid to bring up the treble while Jim Crowley partners Jeremiah looking for his second Sky Bet Ebor in three years.

THE THREE-YEAR-OLD QUESTION? HOW DO

Lester Piggott

With the Sky Bet Ebor becoming one of Europe’s richest and best handicaps, it was the right time to consider how the race best fits in to the overall racing programme. For the three-year-olds, the established Pattern programme has a proven rhythm and it is not the intention to alter running plans for the best of the Classic crop. In a typical year, the investment in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur keeps the pathway to the St Leger.

The Ebor will now focus on stayers aged 4 and upwards.

The recently announced Race to The Ebor (rested this year for obvious reasons), also links the more valuable Sky Bet Melrose with next season, so retaining a 3-y-o connection. In practical terms, the stats show that as the quality of the Ebor has increased, only two horses aged three actually made the stalls in the last decade, with the last classic generation winner back in 2001, when Mediterranean took the spoils.

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YORKSHIRE STABLES FIGURE?

Yorkshire-trained horses have a good overall record, although Moyenne Corniche became only the fourth winner in the past 26 renewals when triumphing six years ago for Brian Ellison. The late Jimmy Fitzgerald saddled Sapience to score in 1989, the now record-breaking Mark Johnston’s Quick Ransom was the hero in 1992 and Les Eyre won with Far Ahead in 1997. Hochfeld and King’s Advice represent the Middleham challenge this afternoon, while Philip Kirby and Tim Easterby supplement his Yorkshire-trained challenge with Stargazer and Glecadam Glory respectively.

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Distance: 1m 6f Race Type: Heritage Handicap Prize Money: £250,000 Age: 4+ Stalls: Inside Rail

The Sky Bet Ebor (Heritage Handicap) One Mile About Six Furlongs (2,700 metres) See page 71 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Our feature race, the Sky Bet Ebor, remains the richest flat Handicap in Europe. It is open to 4-y-o+ horses and over a trip of a mile and three quarters.

This race is theoretically open to any horse regardless of its official mark. The highest rated, still set to carry the most weight in this race today, is Deja.

The runners are undoubtedly amongst the best in their class in Britain so remember to follow their progress in future contests, they could star in the Lexus Melbourne Cup. 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: Mustajeer Trainer: Ger Lyons Jockey: Colin Keane Age/Weight: 6-9-5 Runners: 22 ran Price: 16/1 In the very first £1m Sky Bet Ebor, the prize went to Ireland as the Ger Lyons-trained Mustajeer swept through the field and kept on strongly inside the final furlong to emerge victorious by three quarters of a length.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 2m 57.88s Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 56s Course record: 2m 51.89s

by Tuning (19-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): W Haggas (36 wins from 188 runners, 19%) runs MONICA SHERIFF and PABLO ESCOBARR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs RANCH HAND and SHAILENE Weight Watcher: KING’S ADVICE won off a handicap mark of 108, his rating is now down 5lb to 103.

Longest Traveller: TRUE SELF trained by W P Mullins; PONDUS trained by J P O’Brien; both Ireland.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 20th August.

Last Winning Winning Runs Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance Going Since No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins 1 11/15-21 DEJA 5 1 8 62543 9-12F GS-ST 1 2 582267 COMMUNIQUE 7 8 30 292447 10-12F G-GF 10 3 1211-41 TRUESHAN 5 1 8 128363 12-13F G-ST 1 4 11/123-1 FUJAIRA PRINCE 4 3 7 39396 9-14F G-GS 1 5 1-24331 PABLO ESCOBARR 3 7 14 65846 10-12F GS-ST 1 6 217-646 TRUE SELF 5 2 14 185324 10-14F G-S 5 7 121/023 GHOSTWATCH 4 6 13 128013 12-14F G-ST 4 8 239-214 PONDUS 3 3 11 27801 10-12F GF-S 2 9 6/514-75 FLOATING ARTIST 2 1 8 37853 8-12F G-GF 4 10 1221-26 EL MISK 3 2 9 27881 10-12F ST 3 11 021/231- STARGAZER 3 6 17 41131 10-16F GS-ST 1 12 034-517 SCARLET DRAGON 6 7 38 180942 7-12F G-GF 2 13 1121-58 ALRIGHT SUNSHINE 4 3 9 32247 12-17F G-S 3 14 062005 KING’S ADVICE 11 3 27 207383 9-14F G-ST 11 15 14-4062 SHAILENE 3 5 18 27364 10-12F G-ST 6 16 911111- MONICA SHERIFF 5 — 6 92158 12-14F GS-ST 1 17 510-654 RANCH HAND 3 — 9 69754 11-14F S-ST 5 18 12/24-2 VERDANA BLUE 1 3 5 9704 13F G-ST 4 19 21/3965 EUCHEN GLEN 7 6 28 199030 10-16F G-GF 5 20 5-35381 ISLAND BRAVE 9 2 34 120050 8-16F G-ST 1 21 01/8818 JEREMIAH 2 3 11 20248 12F G-GS 2 22 65/4065 GLENCADAM GLORY 2 2 14 13456 8-12F G-ST 8 23 2110/95 DASH OF SPICE 3 3 10 90061 10-12F G-ST 4 24 07-0041 HOCHFELD 5 7 29 84806 8-14F GF-ST 1

KNAVESMIRE TIP TRUESHAN progressed nicely up the handicap ranks last season which culminated with success in a conditions event at Newbury in October. He built on a nice reappearance effort at Newmarket to score at Haydock in Listed company and the step back up in trip will play to the four-year-old’s strengths. Fujaira Prince can enter the reckoning, after an impressive victory at Royal Ascot, from a 9lb higher mark now, while others worth considering are Verdana Blue, Pablo Escobarr and Ghostwatch.

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4th Race 3.40

Distance: 1m 6f Race Type: Heritage Handicap Prize Money: ÂŁ250,000 Age: 4+ Stalls: Inside Rail

The Sky Bet Ebor No

Horse

1

Deja (FR) (48)

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

5 9-12 (62.6) (23)

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Atarfe (IRE)

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

Form: 11/15-21 Breeder: Laurent Dulong & Yannick Dulong

Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-1 at Haydock over 1m 4f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Laafy by 1 1/4l. Capable of further improvement now moving up in trip. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 14-1

2 Communique (IRE) (7)

r -Runne Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed NoAlnMaktoum Mark Johnston, Middleham ) (Going

Ch h Casamento (IRE) - Midnight Line (USA)

Owner: Trainer:

5 9-11 (62.1) (3) Form: 502260 Breeder: Godolphin

Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 15l behind Hukum at 16-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury over 1m 5f. Unlikely to be able to dominate from the front. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 50-1

3 Trueshan (FR) (36)

B g Planteur (IRE) - Shao Line (FR)

Owner: Barbury Lions 5 Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Gr or Ro g Pivotal - Zam Zoom (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Form: 1211-41 Breeder: Mr Didier Blot

5 Pablo Escobarr (IRE) (22)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Bewitched (IRE)

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

Form: 11/123-1 D Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

6 True Self (IRE) (48) Owner: Three Mile House & OTI Partnership Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland

Form: 1-24331 Breeder: R. Scarborough & Carradale

Form: 210-646 D Breeder: Mr Don Cantillon

7 Ghostwatch (IRE) (21)

5 9-6 (59.9) (10)

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Form: 121/-023 CD Breeder: Niarchos Family

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather.

Third of 7 behind Get Shirty beaten 2 1/4l at Deauville over 1m 7f earlier this month. 2018 Melrose winner who has shaped well on his last couple of starts. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 28-1

8 Pondus (16)

4 9-6 (59.9) (5)

Owner: Mr Lloyd J. Williams Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

Form: 230-214 BF Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Diablerette

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Finished 1 3/4l behind Nickajack Cave when fourth of 5 at 11-10fav on his latest outing in the Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 4f. Unexposed over this longer trip. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 9-1

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Tom Marquand

7 9-8 (60.8) (7)

Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft; has also won two hurdles and two NH flat races. Finished 8l behind Snow when sixth of 11 at 6-1 at Cork over 1m 4f last month.

Will need to improve on her sixth in this race last year. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 28-1 B g Dubawi (IRE) - Nature Spirits (FR)

Andrea Atzeni

4 9-8 (60.8) (20)

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather.

A winner at 9-2 at Goodwood over 1m 4f last month, beating Desert Encounter by 3/4l. Seemed to appreciate a change of tactics there and should be thereabouts again. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 11-1 B m Oscar (IRE) - Good Thought (IRE)

Martin Harley

6 9-8 (60.8) (12)

He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 3-1fav at Ascot over 1m 6f (good) in June, beating Selino by 4l. He was very impressive on his first try at this distance and a 9lb rise may underestimate him. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 17-2

4

Non Runner

4 9-9 (61.2) (9)

Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather.

Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav at Haydock over 1m 4f last month, beating Alignak by a short head.

A smart performer who warrants a huge amount of respect. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 17-2

4 Fujaira Prince (IRE) (66)

Harry Bentley

Jason Watson

William Buick

Jamie Spencer

No

Horse

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Floating Artist (66)

4 9-5 (59.4) (1)

unner )) Owner: Mr Michael Pescod Non-R Off6/514-05 e Form: ho S Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Canning Bloodstock Ltd d e ll ert (Pu elfto firmCand Successful at 1m and 1m 4f(onSgood good ground. Finished 6l behind Fujaira Prince when fifth B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Miss Kenton (IRE)

of 16 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 6f (good) in June. Non runner. Official BHA Rating 105 SP:

10 El Misk (36)

4 9-5 (59.4) (11)

B c Dansili - Igugu (AUS)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum Trainer: John Gosden, Newmarket

Form: 1221-26 Breeder: Essafinaat Ltd

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Trueshan when sixth of 7 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. Drier weather over the last couple of days will benefit him. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 40-1

11 Stargazer (IRE) (509)

7 9-4 (59.0) (16)

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Star Ruby (IRE)

Owner: Zoe Hassall & George Hassall & P Kirby Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Form: 021/231Breeder: Chelston Ireland

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 2m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 10-3 at Newcastle over 2m in April last year, beating Cosmelli by a neck. His best form is arguably on the all-weather and he has a long absence to overcome. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 100-1

12 Scarlet Dragon (48)

7 9-4 (59.0) (22)

Owner: HP Racing Scarlet Dragon Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Form: 034-510 C Breeder: Usk Valley Stud

B g Sir Percy - Welsh Angel

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 5l behind Deja at 14-1 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 4f last month. Versatile performer who isn’t without a chance. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 33-1

13 Alright Sunshine (IRE) (66) B g Casamento (IRE) - Miss Gibraltar

Owner: Paul & Clare Rooney Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Ch h Frankel - Queen’s Logic (IRE)

Owner: Mr Saeed Jaber Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

Owner: Mr George Strawbridge Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Form: 14-4062 Breeder: George Strawbridge

She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Hochfeld when second of 9 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Cannot be discounted on that performance. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 25-1

Owner: Duke of Devonshire Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Shane Gray

Form: 062005 D Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

5 9-3 (58.5) (24)

16 Monica Sheriff (301)

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6 9-3 (58.5) (2)

15 Shailene (IRE) (21)

B f Lawman (FR) - Require

Hollie Doyle

Form: 1121-50 D Breeder: Peter & Hugh McCutcheon

Has won 11 races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather.

Finished 3 1/2l behind Hochfeld when fifth of 9 at Goodwood over 1m 6f earlier this month. A prolific winner last season who hasn’t been in the same form this time around. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 33-1 Ch m Rip Van Winkle (IRE) - Snow Key (USA)

Kevin Stott

5 9-4 (59.0) (17)

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft; has also won three NH flat races. Beaten 11l behind Fujaira Prince at 8-1 when eighth of 16 at Ascot over 1m 6f in June. Strong traveller who will be suited by the demands of this race. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 33-1

14 King’s Advice (21)

Nicky Mackay

Joe Fanning

Oisin Murphy

4 9-2 (58.1) (21) Form: 011111- D Breeder: The Duke of Devonshire

Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather.

A winner in the Group 3 Prix Belle De Nuit at Saint-Cloud over 1m 6f in October last year, beating Endorphine by 1 3/4l. She would ideally prefer more cut in the ground. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 14-1

Daniel Tudhope

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No

Horse

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

17 Ranch Hand (35)

4 9-2 (58.1) (18)

Owner: Kingsclere Racing Club Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Form: 510-654 D Breeder: Kingsclere Stud

B g Dunaden (FR) - Victoria Montoya

He has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Eagles By Day when fourth of 5 at 6-1 over this course and distance last month. Wasn’t disgraced on that occasion but has been passed over by Oisin Murphy. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 28-1

18 Verdana Blue (IRE) (67)

B m Getaway (GER) - Blue Gallery (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Doreen Tabor Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

8 9-2 (58.1) (13) Form: 12/24-2 BF Breeder: Edmond Kent

A winner at 1m 5f on the all-weather; has also won seven hurdles and a NH flat race. Beaten 1l by Coeur de Lion when second of 19 at 4-1fav on her latest outing at Ascot over 2m 4f in June. A Grade 1-winning hurdler who has to enter calculations dropping in trip. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 14-1

19 Euchen Glen (25)

B g Authorized (IRE) - Jabbara (IRE)

Owner: Mr W. M. Johnstone Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

B h Zebedee - Tip the Scale (USA)

Owner: Mr Donald M. Kerr Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage

Form: 21/-3065 C Breeder: W. M. Johnstone

21 Jeremiah (14)

Ch g Kheleyf (USA) - Tessie

Owner: Mr Mervyn Ayers Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Form: 5-35301 D Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

22 Glencadam Glory (29) Owner: MPR, Ventura Racing 15 & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Form: 01/-0010 BF Breeder: Executive Bloodlines

Form: 65/-4065 Breeder: D. J. and Mrs Deer

23 Dash of Spice (27)

6 8-12 (56.2) (4)

Owner: Mr J. C. Smith Trainer: David Elsworth, Newmarket

Form: 2110/-05 Breeder: Littleton Stud

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather.

Finished 11l behind Jeremiah when fifth of 9 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f last month. Not weighted out of this from the foot of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 50-1

24 Hochfeld (IRE) (21) B g Cape Cross (IRE) - What A Charm (IRE)

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

David Allan

Cieren Fallon (3)

6 8-11 (55.8) Form: 00-0041 D Breeder: Kenilworth House Stud

Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. A winner at 15-2 at Goodwood over 1m 6f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Shailene by 1/2l. Interesting contender off a 5lb higher mark. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 16-1

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Jim Crowley

6 8-13 (56.7) (14)

Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago.

Finished 1l behind Spanish Archer when fifth of 8 at 11-1 at Ripon over 1m 4f (good) last month. He has been steadily improving of late but more is required here. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 33-1 Br g Teofilo (IRE) - Dashiba

David Egan

5 8-13 (56.7) (19)

Successful twice at 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 3l behind Look Closely at 10-3fav when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Possesses a fair amount of ability and could hit the frame at a price. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 18-1 B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lady Grace (IRE)

Paul Mulrennan

6 8-13 (56.7) (15)

Has won nine races from 1m to 2m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 33-1 at Ascot over 2m earlier this month, beating Mondain by 1 1/2l. This is a tougher assignment but it wouldn’t be a surprise if he gave a decent account. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 33-1

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Ryan Moore

7 9-2 (58.1) (8)

Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 7l behind Stradivarius when fifth of 7 at Goodwood over 2m last month. Has run with credit since returning from injury and has an each-way chance. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 28-1

20 Island Brave (IRE) (14)

P. J. McDonald

Silvestre De Sousa

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 24...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 6, 12, 22. Blinkers worn by No. 21. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

STEWARDS NOTE EL MISK: Following its run on 17/7/2020 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the G/S going.

GLENCADAM GLORY: Following its run on 24/7/2020 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

17-2 Trueshan (FR), Fujaira Prince (IRE), 9-1 Pondus, 11-1 Pablo Escobarr (IRE), 14-1 Deja (FR), Monica Sheriff, Verdana Blue (IRE), 16-1 Hochfeld (IRE), 18-1 Jeremiah, 25-1 Shailene (IRE), 28-1 True Self (IRE), Ghostwatch (IRE), Ranch Hand, Euchen Glen, 33-1 Scarlet Dragon, Alright Sunshine (IRE), King’s Advice, Island Brave (IRE), Glencadam Glory, 40-1 El Misk, Dash of Spice, 100-1 Stargazer (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st £140000................................................................. 2nd £47500..................................................................................

3rd £25000................................................................... 4th £15000..................................................................................

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

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5th Race 4.10

Distance: 5f Race Type: Listed Prize Money: £30,000 Age: 2 Stalls: Centre

The Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Listed Race) Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) See page 71 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION The final leg in our Pattern Race journey this week, this Listed race is for two-year-old horses over five furlongs. The shorter distance usually makes for a tight finish.

Weight allowances mean the boys carry more weight to reflect their greater strength; Mamba Wamba is one of the four fillies who start from the lower mark today. All colts are on an even 9st.

Maybe an in-form yard is the way to go, check out the table before this race.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Alligator Alley Trainer: Joseph O’Brien Jockey: Donnacha O’Brien Age/Weight: 2-9-0 Runners: 12 ran Price: 11/8F Another Irish-trained winner on the day as Joseph O’Brien’s Alligator Alleywas a ready winner of this Listed contest 12 motnhs ago, stretching a length clear of his rivals at the line.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 58.91s Racing Post Standard Time: 57.30s Course record: 57.11s

by Big Time Baby (20-Aug-16) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last ten years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): T Easterby (29 wins from 380 runners, 8%) runs WINTER POWER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs POLITICS Longest Traveller: POLITICS trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 216 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 20th August.

Last Winning Winning Runs Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance Going Since No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins 1 311 ACKLAM EXPRESS 2 1 3 14491 5F G-GS 1 2 12 BEN MACDUI 1 1 2 4140 5F G 2 3 173 LAUDED 1 — 3 4140 6F GS 3 4 156 MACHO PRIDE 1 — 3 4140 5F ST 3 5 321 NOMADIC EMPIRE 1 1 3 3493 5F GF 1 6 21 POLITICS 1 1 2 4140 5F GF 1 7 11 BLACKBERRY 2 — 2 6987 5F GS-GF 1 8 283 MAMBA WAMBA — 2 3 - — — 9 16 QUEEN OF RIO 1 — 2 3493 5F G 2 10 3314 WINTER POWER 1 1 4 3493 5F GF 2

KNAVESMIRE TIP Acklam Express has impressively notched a Hamilton/Goodwood double and he should be competitive in this tougher event, while Lauded has been running well in Group 2 company of late but is due to run in the Gimcrack on Friday. That duo and Sandown scorer Politics must be considered, but BEN MACDUI rates the one to beat for Kevin Ryan and Kevin Stott. This Kodiac gelding built on his debut success when chasing home Steel Bull in the Group 3 Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood and he potentially looks a notch above these rivals.

BEN MACDUI

ACKLAM EXPRESS 57

5th Race 4.10

Distance: 5f Race Type: Listed Prize Money: £30,000 Age: 2 Stalls: Centre

The Julia Graves Roses Stakes No

Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw

1

Acklam Express (IRE) (23)

B g Mehmas (IRE) - York Express

Owner: MPS Racing and M B Spence Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

9-0 (57.2) (2) Form: 311 D Breeder: Mr R. Ryan

Foaled 21 Apr. Successful twice at 5f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 10-3 at Goodwood over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Different Face by 4 1/2l. Has also won at Hamilton this season and warrants plenty of respect. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 5-1

2 Ben Macdui (IRE) (24)

9-0 (57.2) (1)

Owner: K&J Bloodstock Ltd Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Form: 12 D Breeder: J. C. Bloodstock

B g Kodiac - Candiland (IRE)

Foaled 22 Mar. Dam unraced. A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Steel Bull when second of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good) last month.

That form sets a decent standard. The one to beat. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 7-2

3 Lauded (23)

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing & Manor House Racing Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Malpas

Form: 103 Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Foaled 4 Mar. A winner at 6f on good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind Supremacy beaten 4 1/2l at 10-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Qatar Richmond Stakes at Goodwood over 6f (good) last month. Dropping down a furlong shouldn’t be a problem and he holds solid claims. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 9-2

4 Macho Pride (IRE) (48) Owner: The Auckland Lodge Partnership Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

Form: 156 D Breeder: Mr R. Galway

Foaled 19 Apr. A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Gussy Mac when sixth of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good) last month. Needs to improve a little to be winning, but has place credentials. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 20-1

5 Nomadic Empire (IRE) (13)

B c Kodiac - Beatify (IRE)

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

Form: 321 D Breeder: Al Mohamediya Breeding

6 Politics (IRE) (15)

Form: 21 D Breeder: J. Hanly, A. Stroud & Castlemartin Sky

Foaled 12 Apr. Half-brother to Farook, won three times at 5f and 6f. Won on his latest outing when 11-10fav at Sandown over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Dark Illusion by 2 1/4l, his first success from two starts. Open to further improvement and respected. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 11-2

7 Blackberry (28)

8-9 (54.9) (5)

Owner: Mr S. Chappell & Partner Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton

Form: 11 D Breeder: Mr S. Chappell

B f Brazen Beau (AUS) - She’s A Worldie (IRE)

Foaled 29 Mar. Half-sister to Decrypt, won twice at 6f and 7f. Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good to soft ground. A winner at 15-8 at Doncaster over 5f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Credible by 1/2l. Shouldn’t be underestimated. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 10-1

8 Mamba Wamba (IRE) (47)

Oisin Murphy

Graham Lee

8-9 (54.9) (9) Form: 203 BF Breeder: Thomas Hassett

Foaled 27 Apr. Placed twice in three starts. Third of 14 behind Rishworthian beaten 2l at 5-6fav on her latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) last month. That was a little disappointing and she needs first-time cheekpieces to bring about some improvement here. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 25-1

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Daniel Tudhope

9-0 (57.2) (6)

B c Muhaarar - Wrong Answer

Owner: Mr Dave Stone Trainer: Adrian Nicholls, Sessay

Harrison Shaw

9-0 (57.2) (8)

Foaled 2 Feb. Won on his latest outing when 7-5fav at Thirsk over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Dewey Road by 3 1/2l, his first success from three starts. Improving all the time and his local trainer will have him spot on for this. Live outsider. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 25-1

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Mistress of Rome

Ryan Moore

9-0 (57.2) (3)

B c Camacho - Proud Maria (IRE)

Owner: Qatar Racing Limited Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Kevin Stott

9-0 (57.2) (7)

B c Acclamation - Thatsallimsaying (IRE)

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Tom Marquand

Barry McHugh

The Family of Julia Graves No

Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Queen of Rio (IRE) (6) B f Prince of Lir (IRE) - Rio Yuma (ITY)

Owner: Ontoawinner and B Keatley Trainer: Adrian Keatley, A

8-9 (54.9) (10) Form: 16 D Breeder: M. S. and C. S. Griffiths

Foaled 10 Mar. Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Zoetic when sixth of 8 at 20-1 on her latest outing at Newbury over 5f (soft) earlier this month. She is wearing blinkers for the first time and probably best watched. Official BHA Rating - SP: 100-1

10 Winter Power (IRE) (23) B f Bungle Inthejungle - Titian Saga (IRE)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Cieren Fallon

8-9 (54.9) (4) Form: 3314 D BF Breeder: Newlands House Stud

Foaled 16 Mar. A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 6l behind Acklam Express when fourth of 8 at 10-11fav on her latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (good) last month. That run possibly came too soon after winning three days earlier. No forlorn hope. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 14-1

Silvestre De Sousa

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8.

STEWARDS NOTE WINTER POWER: Following its run on 30/7/2020 it was reported that the horse ran too soon.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

7-2 Ben Macdui (IRE), 9-2 Lauded, 5-1 Acklam Express (IRE), 11-2 Politics (IRE), 10-1 Blackberry, 14-1 Winter Power (IRE), 20-1 Macho Pride (IRE), 25-1 Nomadic Empire (IRE), Mamba Wamba (IRE), 100-1 Queen of Rio (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st £17013..................................................................... 2nd £6450...................................................................................

3rd £3228...................................................................... 4th £1608....................................................................................

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

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Distance: 1m 2f Race Type: Handicap Rating: 0-105 Prize Money: £30,000 Age: 3+ Stalls: Inside Rail

6th Race 4.40 The Sky Bet Stakes One Mile, Two Furlongs About 56 Yards (2,000 metres) See page 71 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Getting the hang of handicaps? Your vital statistics are; 3-y-o+ rated 0-105, going one and a quarter miles.

The handicap rating band means that it will attract some pretty smart types (like for the behind closed doors cricketers at Southampton a score of over 100 denotes a top performer). The best will be the highest rated, in this case Mountain Hunter, and so will carry most weight.

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

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Forest Of Dean Trainer: John Gosden Jockey: Frankie Dettori Age/Weight: 3-9-3 Runners: 14 ran Price: 6/4F The market suggested that the three-year-old, Forest Of Dean, was very well-handicapped in this contest last year and it certainly played out that way, as he drew a length and a half clear of the field in the final furlong to win cosily.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 2m 9.92s Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 7.50s Course record: 2m 5.29s

by Sea The Stars (18-Aug-09) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last ten years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (15-20): R Fahey (42 wins from 598 runners, 7%) runs SILVER DUST and SOCIETY RED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs PIVOINE Weight Watcher: SOCIETY RED won off a handicap mark of 86, his rating is now down 6lb to 80.

Longest Traveller: LUCANDER trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 20th August.

Last Winning Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range 1 530373 MOUNTAIN HUNTER 6 2 23 227539 8-12F 2 58-3138 FIFTH POSITION 2 2 10 13585 8-10F 3 241024 SKY DEFENDER 5 5 19 48726 7-12F 4 28320-1 SINJAARI 2 4 9 41102 10F 5 22-1751 MAYDANNY 2 2 6 23365 8-10F 6 46-3407 PIVOINE 6 2 28 198272 8-11F 7 4116-34 DEREVO 3 2 8 22554 10-12F 8 0/1338-6 AASHEQ 4 11 24 49072 9-11F 9 8-32000 ANYTHINGTODAY 5 8 33 39740 9-12F 10 129-219 CAPE CAVALLI 2 6 11 10512 10F 11 0-01211 GLASSES UP 6 6 27 35841 8-10F 12 1311-39 LUCANDER 3 2 7 34600 8F 13 24-2086 COCKALORUM 2 6 18 13375 9-10F 14 140-915 BENADALID 6 8 27 46059 6-12F 15 312114 SILVER DUST 3 3 15 14523 8F 16 1090-29 IRV 2 3 15 19407 8F 17 746-553 SOCIETY RED 4 9 37 49646 7-10F

Winning Runs Going Since Range Wins G 7 G-GS 3 F-ST 4 G 1 F-G 1 GS-ST 10 G-ST 4 G-GF 5 GS-ST 11 GS-GF 2 G-S 1 G-S 3 G 11 G-ST 2 G-ST 2 G-GF 6 GF 18

KNAVESMIRE TIP Sinjaari had Fifth Position held in third when keeping on strongly to land the John Smith’s Cup over course and distance last month and could have lots more to come. However, MAYDANNY relished the step up to this trip when running away with a competitive Goodwood handicap last time and he could well take the 11lb rise in his stride. Stablemate Sky Defender was second there and the consistent performer could offer some value, as could Tim Easterby’s Aasheq and the thriving Glasses Up.

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6th Race 4.40

Distance: 1m 2f Race Type: Handicap (0-105) Prize Money: ÂŁ30,000 Age: 3+ Stalls: Inside Rail

The Sky Bet Stakes No Horse

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Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

Mountain Hunter (USA) (36)

6 9-13 (63.0) (14)

B g Lonhro (AUS) - Tamarillo

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 530303 D Breeder: Darley

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on good ground. Third of 7 behind Trueshan beaten 3 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. That was a fine effort in Listed company and he is an interesting runner now dropped in class.

Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 25-1

2 Fifth Position (IRE) (25)

4 9-10 (61.7) (8)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni Form: 50-3130 D Breeder: Philip & Jane Myerscough & B & C Equine

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ballet Move

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Maydanny at 11-2 when eighth of 18 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f last month. He was third over course and distance in a hot event off this mark the time before that and is respected. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 11-1

3 Sky Defender (12)

4 9-10 (61.7) (11)

B c Farhh - Al Mahmeyah

Owner: Mr Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

Jockey: Joe Fanning Form: 241024 D Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 4f on firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Palavecino when fourth of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. He is enjoying a fine season and he is foolish to rule out. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 16-1

4 Sinjaari (IRE) (35)

4 9-9 (61.2) (6)

B g Camelot - Heavenly Song (IRE)

Owner: Mr Mohammed Jaber Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 20320-1 CD Breeder: Dr T. Purcell & Mr P. Purcell

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good ground. A winner at 11-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Certain Lad by 1l. Kept on strongly to claim that valuable prize and could be the type to defy an 8lb rise and continue his progress. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 5-1

5 Maydanny (IRE) (25)

4 9-7 (60.3) (1)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Attraction

Owner: Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Form: 22-1051 D Breeder: Floors Farming

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 5-1fav at Goodwood over 1m 2f last month, beating Sky Defender by 5l. Relished the step up in trip on that occasion and is one of the more classier operators in this field.

Leading claims. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 5-1

6 Pivoine (IRE) (12)

6 9-6 (59.9) (12)

B g Redoute’s Choice (AUS) - Fleur de Cactus (IRE)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

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Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Form: 46-3400 CD Breeder: Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 3f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Palavecino at 14-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. He is 2lb higher than when winning this in 2018. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 50-1

7 Derevo (25)

4 9-2 (58.1) (15)

B c Dansili - Pavlosk (USA)

Owner: Mr K. Abdullah Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket

Jockey: Ryan Moore Form: 4116-34 D Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Maydanny when fourth of 18 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month. That was a decent effort off this mark and he could hit the frame. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 12-1

8 Aasheq (IRE) (12)

7 9-0 (57.2) (3)

Jockey: David Allan Form: 0/1330-6 D Breeder: Castlemartin Sky & Skymarc Farm

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Beach Bunny (IRE)

Owner: Ryedale Partners No1 Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 6l behind Palavecino when sixth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. He was a winner off this rating last season and could be a live outsider. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 25-1

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Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Anythingtoday (IRE) (21)

6 8-12 (56.2) (9)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Corking (IRE)

Owner: Woodhurst Construction Ltd Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 0-32000 C D Breeder: T. Whitehead

Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Muraad at 14-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 1f earlier this month. Has looked out of sorts of late and is best watched. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 25-1

10 Cape Cavalli (IRE) (25)

4 8-11 (55.8) (5)

Jockey: William Buick Form: 120-210 CD Breeder: Ecurie Des Charmes & Ballylinch Stud

B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Matauri Pearl (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Maydanny at 11-2 when 9th of 18 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f last month. He can be forgiven that effort and he was a comfortable winner over course and distance before that. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 9-1

11 Glasses Up (USA) (25)

Ch g English Channel (USA) - Hurricane Hallie (USA)

Owner: The Jolly Beggars Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston

5 8-7 (54.0) (16)

Jockey: Paddy Mathers Form: 0-01211 D Breeder: Calumet Farm

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 4-1 at Ayr over 1m 2f on his latest outing last month, beating Master The Stars by a short head. A three-time winner this season and arrives on a roll. He is foolish to rule out. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 20-1

12 Lucander (IRE) (43)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Lady Sefton

Owner: Mrs M. E. Slade & Mr B. Ohlsson Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

3 8-7 (54.0) (2)

Jockey: Harry Bentley

Form: 1311-30 C Breeder: Mr John Connolly

He has won three times at 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 12l behind Zabeel Champion at 10-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Handles varying surfaces and won here in October, but he was poor last time. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 28-1

13 Cockalorum (IRE) (20)

B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Opinionated (IRE)

Owner: H Dean & R Fell Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

5 8-6 (53.5) (4)

Jockey: Rowan Scott

Form: 24-2006 D Breeder: Jim Bradley

Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 6l behind Audarya when sixth of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f earlier this month. Yet to really get going after a promising reappearance at Newcastle and has plenty to find. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 22-1

14 Benadalid (45)

5 8-3 (52.2) (17)

Owner: Mrs Shirley France Trainer: Chris Fairhurst, Middleham

Form: 140-015 D Breeder: P. Balding

B g Assertive - Gambatte

Jockey: Phil Dennis

Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Dark Jedi when fifth of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (good) last month. Better known for his exploits at Ripon. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 40-1

15 Silver Dust (IRE) (24)

Gr g Clodovil (IRE) - Silesian (IRE)

Owner: The Far Corner Partnership Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

4 8-2 (51.7) (7)

Jockey: David Egan

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Form: 312114 Breeder: John O’Connor

He has won three times at 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Top Rank when fourth of 12 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good) last month. Progressing nicely this season and wasn’t disgraced off a career-high mark latest. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 28-1

16 Irv (IRE) (28)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Marion Antoinette (IRE)

Owner: Mr Irvine Lynch Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

4 8-2 (51.7) (10)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Form: 1000-20 C Breeder: Mrs Marion Emerson

Successful twice at 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 7l behind Hartswood at 10-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Ridden hard quite a way out there, but back on a more realistic mark now and Hollie Doyle rides once again. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 50-1

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Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

17 Society Red (12)

6 8-0 (50.8) (13)

Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Idonea (CAN)

Owner: Mr M. J. Macleod Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Jockey: Cam Hardie Form: 046-553 CD Breeder: Select Bloodstock

He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 12 behind Enigmatic beaten 2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Leicester over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. That was better and this extra yardage suits him. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 28-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Blinkers worn by No. 6, 13. Visor worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

5-1 Sinjaari (IRE), Maydanny (IRE), 9-1 Cape Cavalli (IRE), 11-1 Fifth Position (IRE), 12-1 Derevo, 16-1 Sky Defender, 20-1 Glasses Up (USA), 22-1 Cockalorum (IRE), 25-1 Mountain Hunter (USA), Aasheq (IRE), Anythingtoday (IRE), 28-1 Lucander (IRE), Silver Dust (IRE), Society Red, 40-1 Benadalid, 50-1 Pivoine (IRE), Irv (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st £18675..................................................................... 2nd £5592....................................................................................

3rd £2796...................................................................... 4th £1398.....................................................................................

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

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THE APPRENTICE Today’s Sky Bet Apprentice Stakes is the richest of its type in the land and one that gives the young lads and lasses an opportunity to shine on a big stage. There are a host of exciting talents amongst this year’s field but here are four worth keeping an eye on:CIEREN FALLON, as you may be able to tell from his name, is from high-class racing stock and is already well on the road to emulating the great achievements of his father, Keiren. Fallon jnr has already bagged multiple big-race victories, including in the Darley July Cup when he partnered the Roger Teal-trained Oxted.

He was last year’s Champion Apprentice and already has 27 wins to his name this season, but the most staggering statistic with Fallon is that if you’d have backed each and every one of his rides in 2020 with £1 , you would now be an amazing £180 richer!

He’s one of the most in-demand riders around right now, so Michael Appleby will be delighted to have secured him for the ride on Sampers Seven this afternoon and it would be no surprise at all if Fallon could steer that filly to success here.

MEGAN NICHOLLS partners the Kevin Ryan-trained Queen’s Order this afternoon and she’ll be hoping she can add another winner to her tally at York and prove the time she spent recording our ‘Megan On The Course’ features worthwhile!

The daughter of top jumps trainer Paul Nicholls, she’s another with racing in the blood, but has focussed her riding on the flat and is reaping the rewards with eleven winners already this season, including with horses from her Father’s yard such as Birds Of Prey, Oleg and Christopher Wood.

Interestingly, she’s already won on a Queen trained by Kevin Ryan this season (Queen’s Sargent), so in a bid to be the Queen of the Knavesmire this afternoon, Queen’s Order will have to oblige... still following?

JOSHUA BRYAN is attached to the Andrew Balding stable but rides the smart Tim Easterby-trained Sunday Sovereign this afternoon and it’s a good chance for him to add to the six winners he’s registered since the resumption of racing.

He managed to bag 27 winners from 164 rides last season at a superb 16% strike rate and while opportunities this season have been much more sparce after the impact of COVID-19, he’s still proving a valuable member of both the Balding team and many other trainers looking for an apprentice excellent value for his claim.

Surprisingly, Bryan has only ever had one ride at York so far in his career, so this afternoon is a superb opportunity for this classy rider to get off the mark on the Knavesmire.

GEORGIA DOBIE had a breakout year in 2019, with 22 winners chalked up and even though this season’s opportunites have been fewer so far, she already has 10 winners under her belt this season, runnning at an excellent 15% strike rate.

Attached to the Eve Johnson Houghton stable, all bar one of her winners have hailed from that yard, so it will be another new stable on her list this afternoon if the Adam West-trained Live In The Moment is to triumph this afternoon. Of course that horse has already won on the Knavesmire this season (back in July), so Dobie looks to have a superb chance of recording her first York winner on just her second ride at the track.

Georgia seems to have a knack for riding winners at tracks beginning with a letter towards the end of the alphabet (Wolverhampton and Windsor her most successful venues), so why not York too?

The support of Sky Bet sees this race run at £30,000 - so a big stage to help develop a future star.

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Distance: 5f Race Type: Handicap Rating: 0-105 Prize Money: £30,000 Age: 3 Stalls: Centre

7th Race 5.10 The Sky Bet Apprentice Stakes Five Furlong (1,000 metres) See page 71 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A farewell handicap but an added dimension to the contest is that all the riders are still apprentices.

Connections can reduce the weight carried by their contender by choosing which apprentice jockey to use; the level of the reduction depends on the past success of that apprentice. You can see this reflected in the bracketed figure after the rider’s name. Megan Nicholls has won the Silk Series twice and so gets no relief for Queen’s Order, whereas the developing talent of Marie Perrault lifts the full 7lb from the back of Never Dark.

If you win this race you can claim bragging rights until Sunday 6 September. Thank you for your support from afar this week.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: Que Amoro Trainer: Michael Dods Jockey: Phil Dennis Age/Weight: 3-8-7 Runners: 19 ran Price: 9/1 The progressive Michael Dods-trained filly, Que Amoro, continued her upward progress wioth an impressive win here last year, bolting up by almost two lengths under Phil Dennis.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK Race Average Time: 58.47s Racing Post Standard Time: 57.30s Course record: 55.90s

by Battaash (23-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): M Johnston (29 wins from 266 runners, 11%) runs MERAAS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (14 wins from 59 runners, 24%) runs NEVER DARK Fancy That: T Easterby won this race in 2016 and 2018. The stable runs SUNDAY SOVEREIGN today.

Longest Traveller: LIVE IN THE MOMENT trained by Adam West, Epsom, 221 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 20th August.

Last Winning Winning Runs Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance Going Since No. Runs Horse Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins 1 4118-7 SUNDAY SOVEREIGN 2 — 5 21643 5-6F S 3 2 211916 MERAAS 3 1 6 22900 6F G-ST 2 3 301014 ELECTRIC LADYLAND 5 1 16 32086 5F G-ST 2 4 00-3121 WONDERWORK 3 2 7 17240 5F G-GF 1 5 574-648 ILLUSIONIST 1 2 9 6301 5F GF 7 6 13522-4 GET BOOSTING 1 4 11 3558 5F ST 6 7 1-72131 SAMPERS SEVEN 3 1 8 16615 5F G-ST 1 8 10-2416 POETS DANCE 2 5 10 8119 5F GF 2 9 180-833 QUEEN’S ORDER 1 1 7 4528 5F G 6 10 25-6121 LIVE IN THE MOMENT 2 3 10 8507 5F G-ST 1 11 223104 NEVER DARK 1 4 7 3493 5F ST 3

KNAVESMIRE TIP Meraas ran well for a long way when sixth in the Stewards’ Cup and is dangerous now competing back against his own age group, though he faces competition for the lead from Marco Botti’s new recruit Wonderwork and might not get his own way out in front.

A chance is thus taken on SUNDAY SOVEREIGN showing up well on his first start for Tim Easterby and now moving into handicap company for the first time. Electric Ladyland has place claims if building on her fourth at Glorious Goodwood.

SUNDAY SOVEREIGN

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7th Race 5.10

The Sky Bet Apprentice Stakes

Distance: 5f Race Type: Handicap (0-105) Prize Money: £30,000 Age: 3 Stalls: Centre

No Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw

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Sunday Sovereign (70)

B c Equiano (FR) - Red Sovereign

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

9-7 (60.3) (4)

Jockey: Joshua Bryan Form: 4110-0 D Breeder: Byerley Stud

Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 16l behind Lazuli at 2-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good) in June. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Roger Varian. Interesting now moving into a handicap. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 22-1

2 Meraas (21)

B c Oasis Dream - Rehn’s Nest (IRE)

Owner: Mr Salem Bel Obaida Trainer: Mark Johnston, Middleham

9-5 (59.4) (11)

Jockey: Oliver Stammers (5) Form: 211016 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

He has won three times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2l behind Summerghand when sixth of 27 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Ran well for a long way that day and could run another big race here. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 4-1

3 Electric Ladyland (IRE) (23)

B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Conversational (IRE)

Owner: Christopher Wright & Miss Emily Asprey Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

8-10 (55.3) (3)

Jockey: Harrison Shaw Form: 301014 D Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Winner of five races at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Glamorous Anna when fourth of 9 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (good) last month. Holding her form well and could feasibly pick up some minor money. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 14-1

4 Wonderwork (IRE) (19)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - First Party

Owner: Mr Ahmad Bintooq Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket

8-9 (54.9) (2)

Jockey: Stefano Cherchi (5)

Form: 00-3121 D Breeder: Drumlin Bloodstock

He has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 7-2 at Windsor over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Daschas by 2l. Having only his second start for this stable and likely has more to offer. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 9-2

5 Illusionist (GER) (28)

8-5 (53.1) (9)

Owner: Miss Marjorie A. Thompson Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Form: 504-640 D Breeder: Edergole Thoroughbred Ltd

B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Irishstone (IRE)

Jockey: Rowan Scott

A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 5l behind Theotherside at 40-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) last month. Having his first start since wind surgery but would be a surprise winner all the same.

Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 50-1

6 Get Boosting (215)

8-3 (52.2) (7)

Jockey: er Owner: The Strattonites Form: 13522-4 D n-Runn ) o ) t N o o F Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: Glebe Farm Stud uised (BrWave ertKondratiev A winner at 5f on the all-weather. when last of 4 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over ets 12lCbehind (VFinished B g Swiss Spirit - Inagh River

6f in January. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Keith Dalgleish. His best form to date has come on the all-weather. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 66-1

7 Sampers Seven (IRE) (28)

B f Anjaal - Sampers (IRE)

Owner: ValueRacingClub.co.uk Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

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8-2 (51.7) (6)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Form: 1-02131 CD Breeder: N. Hartery

She has won three times at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 8-1 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Clareyblue by 3l. Has been raised 10lb for that victory but effective at the track and commands respect. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 11-2

8 Poets Dance (13)

B f Poet’s Voice - Whirly Dancer

Owner: Mrs J. E. Wallsgrove Trainer: Rae Guest, Newmarket

8-1 (51.3) (1)

Jockey: William Cox Form: 10-2416 D Breeder: Joyce Wallsgrove

Successful twice at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 5l behind Konchek when sixth of 7 at 5-1 on her last outing at Salisbury over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Rated 3lb higher than when winning at Yarmouth last month and could feasibly finish on the premises. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 12-1

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No Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw

9 Queen’s Order (28)

8-1 (51.3) (8)

Jockey: Megan Nicholls Form: 100-033 D Breeder: Aspire Bloodstock

B f Delegator - Kirunavaara (IRE)

Owner: Clipper Logistics Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 7 behind Sampers Seven beaten 3 1/2l at 11-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time but has plenty to find with her last-start conqueror.

Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 7-1

10 Live In The Moment (IRE) (35)

8-0 (50.8) (5)

Jockey: Georgia Dobie (3)

Ch g Zebedee - Approaching Autumn

Owner: Steve & Jolene de’Lemos Trainer: Adam West, Epsom

Form: 25-6121 CD Breeder: Thomas Hassett

Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 7-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Garsman by 1 1/2l. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap and others are thus considered better treated Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 17-2

11 Never Dark (49)

8-0 (50.8) (10)

B c No Nay Never (USA) - Dark Missile

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

Jockey: Marie Perrault (7)

Form: 223104 D Breeder: Littleton Stud

A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Finished 2l behind Sunset Breeze when fourth of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 6f last month. Runs from 3lb out of the handicap so a stronger case can be made for others in the line-up. Official BHA Rating 81

SP: 18-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11............................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

STEWARDS NOTE SUNDAY SOVEREIGN: Following its run on 13/6/2020 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

GET BOOSTING: Following its run on 20/1/2020 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

POETS DANCE: Following its run on 9/8/2020 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

4-1 Meraas, 9-2 Wonderwork (IRE), 11-2 Sampers Seven (IRE), 7-1 Queen’s Order, 17-2 Live In The Moment (IRE), 12-1 Poets Dance, 14-1 Electric Ladyland (IRE), 18-1 Never Dark, 22-1 Sunday Sovereign, 50-1 Illusionist (GER), 66-1 Get Boosting

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st £18675..................................................................... 2nd £5592....................................................................................

3rd £2796...................................................................... 4th £1398.....................................................................................

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

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PUZZLE CORNER ANSWERS Guess Who? ‘The Long Fellow’, Lester Piggott.

Who Am I? Paul Cook, two-time winning rider of Sky Bet Ebor winners (Totowah (1978) and Western Dancer (1985).

York’s Racing Challenge

1. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained Mustashry was just behind Lord Glitters in 2018 and he went on to win last year’s Group 1 Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes, while Lord Glitters himself took Group 1 glory in the Queen Anne.

2. Shine So Bright got the better of Laurens by a nose in last year’s Sky Bet City Of York Stakes and it was a serious effort considering that rival had won no less than six Group 1s in three different countries - the Fillies Mile and the Sun Chariot Stakes in the UK, the Prix Saint-Alary, the Prix de Diane and the Prix Rothschild in France and the Matron Stakes in Ireland.

3. Flint Jack is the only dual winner of the Sky Bet Ebor, all the way back in 1922 & 1923.

4. Purple Moon (2007) and Heartbreak City (2016) both were victorious in today’s feature, but found only one too good at Flemington in the Lexus Melbourne Cup later in the same season.

5. A – Pogo (1.50pm), B - Bodyline (2.25pm), C - Punctuation (2.25pm), D - Pable Escobarr (3.40pm), E - Illusionist (5.10pm)

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Today’s Race Conditions FIRST RACE 1.50 - The Sky Bet And Symphony Group Strensall Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28355 to the winning horse The second to receive £10750, the third £5380, the fourth £2680, the fifth £1345 and the sixth £675. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 9lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st 2lb Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. SKY BET and THE SYMPHONY GROUP have generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 23 entries at £500. - Closed August 17th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £22280; Second £9145; Third £4575; Fourth £2285; Fifth £1145; Sixth £570 Penalty Value: £28355 A SS For race details see page 21.

SECOND RACE 2.25 - The Sky Bet Melrose Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (Heritage Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £40462 to the winning horse The second to receive £12116, the third £6058, the fourth £3029, the fifth £1514 and the sixth £760. for three yrs old only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £325 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 15th, 2020, for each race won 6lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 2021 Sky Bet Ebor: Race to the Ebor The winner of the 2020 Sky Bet Melrose Handicap Stakes will receive a guaranteed start position for the 2021 Sky Bet Ebor. Although the start is guaranteed, the horse must still be entered in the 2021 Sky Bet Ebor in the normal way, paying the corresponding entry stake and fees at the scratching and confirmation stages. In the event that the horse is set to carry the lowest weight in the 2021 Sky Bet Ebor, the horse’s weight will be raised to the equivalent of the next highest horse in the weights. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 17 entries at £325. - Closed August 17th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £31564; Second £10550; Third £5272; Fourth £2639; Fifth £1320; Sixth £657 Penalty Value: £40462.50 Weights raised 2lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS For race details see page 29.

THIRD RACE 3.00 - The Sky Bet City of York Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £59545 to the winning horse The second to receive £22575, the third £11298, the fourth £5628, the fifth £2824 and the sixth £1417. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £1050 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 3lb Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 14 entries at £1050. - Closed August 17th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £46788; Second £19205; Third £9608; Fourth £4799; Fifth £2405; Sixth £1197 Penalty Value: £59545.50 A SS For race details see page 39.

FOURTH RACE 3.40 - The Sky Bet Ebor (Class 2 Handicap) (Heritage Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £140000 to the winning horse The second to receive £47500, the third £25000, the fourth £15000, the fifth £8500, the sixth £4500, the seventh £3425 and the eighth £2000. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £1250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 15th, 2020, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20th and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20th. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary.

This race will utilise York Racecourse’s 22-bay starting stalls. This race will be restricted to 22 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R23 and R24. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: The winners of the Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Class 2) run at York on Saturday, 24 August, 2019, will be guaranteed a starting place in the 2020 Sky Bet Ebor (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap) and will not be subject to elimination, provided it is entered and declared in the normal way. PLEASE ALSO NOTE: If, at the declaration stage, the winner of the 2019 Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Class 2) is set to carry the lowest weight in the 2020 Sky Bet Ebor, its weight will be raised to the next lowest weight. PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO SPECIAL DRAW FOR THE ALLOCATION OF STALLS FOR THE 2020 SKY BET EBOR. 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. 37 entries at £1250. - Closed August 17th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £109750; Second £41325; Third £21700; Fourth £13075; Fifth £7375; Sixth £3875; Seventh £3000; Eighth £1775 Penalty Value: £140000 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS For race details see page 49.

FIFTH RACE 4.10 - The Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Class 1) (Listed Race) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17013 to the winning horse The second to receive £6450, the third £3228, the fourth £1608, the fifth £807 and the sixth £405. for two yrs old only. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 9lb Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb. THE FAMILY OF JULIA GRAVES has generously sponsored this race. 24 entries at £150. - Closed August 17th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £13368; Second £5487; Third £2745; Fourth £1371; Fifth £687; Sixth £342 Penalty Value: £17013 A SS For race details see page 57.

SIXTH RACE 4.40 - The Sky Bet 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, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 15th, 2020, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race. 35 entries at £150. - Closed August 17th, 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 61.

SEVENTH RACE 5.10 - The Sky Bet Apprentice 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 only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 15th, 2020, for each race won 6lb. To be ridden by Apprentices Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to August 19th, 2020, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). SKY BET has generously sponsored this race. 18 entries at £150. - Closed August 17th, 2020. Owners Prize Money Winner £14568; Second £4869; Third £2433; Fourth £1218; Fifth £609; Sixth £303 Penalty Value: £18675 A SS For race details see page 67.

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