York Racecard - Friday 10th July

EVERY GAME NEEDS BOUNDARIES

A very warm welcome to the Knavesmire, where the feature race is a fascinating renewal of the Group 3 William Hill Summer Stakes – with the weather forecast to match the race title!

A dozen flying fillies plus a lone mobile mare are declared for this Pattern race now worth a record £100,000. A second-place finish in Group One company at Royal Ascot means Spicy Marg is likely to start as favourite for Owner Emma Banks, after travelling from the Newmarket yard of Michael Bell. Whilst the leading local contender is Royal Fixation, a Group 2 winner at the Ebor Festival last August, hailing from the Spigot Lodge operation of Karl Burke.

This black type race marks the great partnership between York and William Hill which stretches back many years and now celebrates that the Leeds based betting giant plays a key role in the betting experience for York racegoers by operating the on-course betting shops – including the state-of-the-art one that is part of the Bustardthorpe End Development - do go and meet their friendly team.

The record £260,000 prize money today and the course improvements can only be achieved through your support and that of our partners and sponsors. Azets are longstanding supporters of York Racecourse as well as our local accountants and auditors – I hope their team here have a fantastic day. All the members of the Barry family are also most welcome as they celebrate the life of Laura, a talented apprentice rider taken far too soon. Many thanks also to season long partners Irish Thoroughbred Marketing and the British European Breeders’ Fund.

Listen to your choice of live bands before, during and even after racing, maybe try one of Chef Hannah’s patisserie cakes from the ground floor eateries in both of the Ebor and Knavesmire Stands, follow the action from the airconditioned cool of the Dante Suite or stand by the finish to feel as well as hear the thunder of hooves in the final furlong. However you spend your raceday, I hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable and successful one

William Derby, Chief Executive

July Meeting - Friday

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

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

William Hill

First Race - 2.10pm

The William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Stakes (Handicap) - 7f

Pages 31-34

William Hill

Second Race - 2.45pm The William Hill Summer Stakes (Group 3) - 6f

Pages 43-46

IRE

Third Race - 3.20pm

The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race) - 6f

Pages 51-53

Laura Barry

Fourth Race - 3.55pm

The Laura Barry Memorial Stakes (Handicap) - 1m

Pages 57-59

Azets

Fifth Race - 4.30pm The Azets Stakes (Handicap) - 1m 2f

Pages 61-63

William Hill

Sixth Race - 5.05pm

The William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Stakes (Handicap) - 5f

Pages 65-68

William Hill

Seventh Race - 5.40pm

The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Apprentice Stakes (Handicap) - 1m 4f

Pages 71-74

THE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF LAURA BARRY

A G IDE T PL CES T EAT & DRIN

ROBERTO PAVILION

Fast-serve bar, Pimms, plus Fish & Chip Shop

THEAKSTON BAR

All your Theakston favourites including Ebor IPA @£6.70 a pint

Good food to go is just next door

GUINNESS BAR

KYLIE MINOGUE WINE AND GUINNESS BARS

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

SPECIALIST FOOD

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

KNAVESMIRE STAND

6 bars & York Kitchen & Café (ground).

THE VOLTIGEUR RESTAURANT (Knavesmire Stand 3rd Floor)

The UK’s foremost ‘Dine & View’ restaurant package.

THE FOOD COUR

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

York Kitchen & Café

(Ground Floor) A popular place to get a hot meal, like deep-filled Yorkshire Puddings, sandwiches or Homemade Pies served in cafeteria style. Collection point for G&P "meal deal" & Picnic Platters.

EBOR STAND

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

ECLIPSE RESTAURANT (5TH

An informal hot food option and home advanced book packages.

THE DANTE SUITE (2ND FLOOR)

THE DANTE SUITE (2ND FLOOR)

Home to Michelin Star Chef Tom Barnes and

TODAY ONLY: A County Stand Bar with seating, tote, toilets

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

County Stand

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

The Edwardian Weighing Room a popular bar is joined by a Wine & Cheese offer, with fourteen wines by the glass, selected cheeses & charcuterie platters. John Carr Terrace: Bustling informal lawns and terraces near the parade ring. Try the fresh cheese toasties or the griddle.

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

The Princess Mary Bar (near County Stand entrance). Buzzy café serving seafood platters and sandwiches. Lanson Champagne by the glass.

Try Eat Between Our Races Bistro, which is on the ground floor serving pulled meat/veggie, hot and cold sandwiches (vegan options) salads, as well as patisserie cakes. Also the collection point for the County Stand picnic platters.

The Moët Champagne Pavilion & Roof Terrace; downstairs offers premium beers, spirits and a wide range of the finest champagnes, whilst the Terrace also offers Moët champagnes vintage wines, premium beers, as well as fresh baked pizzas.

ALCOHOL RACE

OURT /cold offee

HOL FREE VIEWING

PREMIERRACINGLOUNGE

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

ound, First & Fifth which is on the scrummy cakes. Also Stand picnic platters.

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GIMCRACK RESTAURANT (1st Floor)

Main County Stand dining room, luxury three-course meal for £43.25 Afternoon Tea for £19.50

VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BAR

EDWARDIAN WEIGHING ROOM

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

PRINCESS MARY SEAFOOD BAR

MELROSE CLUB LOUNGE

Great views of racing, Yorkshire, fresh club sandwiches, and an account bar. Limited upgrades available from £103 - visit the office to learn more.

PARADE RING RESTAURANT

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

MOËT PAVILION & ROOF TERRACE

Plenty of fizz plus wines and premium beers to accompany that view upstairs Home Baked Pizza from £14.50

JOHN CARR TERRACE

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

COUNTY STAND

FOOD & DRINK FREE ZONES

GRANDSTAND & PADDOCK

CLOCKTOWER ENCLOSURE (5TH FLOOR) home to our popular

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

and his team (Advance booked)

toilets and a great view of the Winning Post. many products locally, (e.g. The East Coast for fish, is biodegradable and that we recycle 10 tonnes of glass requires pre-booking although many are popular at busy we can keep improving.

Grandstand & Paddock

RACING AREA

SEAFOOD OPTION

CHILDREN ESPECIALLY WELCOME

MEAL DEAL LOCATION MD

York Kitchen & Café offers a range of hot meals, including deep-filled Yorkshire puddings, homemade pies, vegetarian option, as well as sandwiches and the homemade pies. This is also the Collection Point for Grandstand & Paddock Picnic Platters.

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

The improved Theakston Bar offers a range of favourites, including the Ebor IPA @£6.70. With a second dedicated Guinness Bar to its left. The good food to go next door offers hot and cold treats. The Fish & Chip Shop offers freshly cooked delights from the East Coast.

If the weather plays its part then visit the Knavesmire Courtyard, an outside seating area with easy access to betting, bars, tasty treats and toilets. Here a large number of kiosks and specialist mobile vendors offer gourmet British beefburgers, gourmet hot dogs, loaded fries, Whitby scampi, fish & chips and specialist coffees and even donuts. If the sun stays out, or just as a treat, try our locally produced luxury ice creams.

The Bustardthorpe End brings more options including a Chicken griddle.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT

CHAMPAGNE OF THE MEETING

Gardet Origine NV

NEW TO YORK?

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

TRIPS TO THE START

Racegoers are invited to join our expert guide for a free trip to the start. To register, see our guide by the thatched hut near the Winner’s Enclosure before 12noon.

WIMBLEDON

Coverage of Wimbledon on selected televisions on stands side.

DANTE SUITE

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

CHILDREN AT YORK RACES

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

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

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

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

CASH MACHINES & CASHBACK

Cash machines available in the ground floor of the Knavesmire Stand and adjacent to the entrance to the Gimcrack Stand. There is a charge for this service. If you place a minimum bet of £10 at a tote window, you can request £50 in cash back. A cash machine is also available in the Clocktower Enclosure.

NEED A QUIET MOMENT?

To escape the bustle of a raceday, please try one of our sunflower benches located in the quiet areas of each enclosure. A quiet room is located within the Houghton Building. Our Chaplaincy Team are ready to assist racegoers of all faiths and none. If you need a friendly ear, please say hello to them. They can find a quiet spot for a chat.

STOP THE CLOCK

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

POSITION OF STALLS

ENCLOSURE TRANSFERS

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

County Stand: £36

Grandstand & Paddock full price: £24

Transfers are available from the Racecourse Office subject to availability.

RETAIL THERAPY

Feel in need of some retail therapy? Why not visit one of our retail partners. Blue Rider Gallery - equestrian art specialists. (opposite the Princess Mary Bar) Conversation Pieces - equestrian prints, as well as Darcy & Wolf (in their new shop by entrance to Gimcrack Stand)

ACCESSIBILITY FOR RACEGOERS

Facilities such as accessible toilets and viewing platforms for racing are clearly signed. Our raceday stewards will be pleased to offer directions and assistance. The Racecourse Office Team will also be happy to help and can provide an access guide and map. Phil Atkinson is a senior member of the team with special responsibility in this area.

FREE WIFI

1. Search and select York Races - FREE

2. Click T&C’s box then log in

3. Then just surf away

There will be peaks of demand by both time and location - some websites will not be available.

MOBILE PHONE CHARGING

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

SHUTTLE BUS

A limited shuttle bus service to York station will collect from Knavesmire Road, at the northern end of the racecourse, it will operate whilst there are enough customers to make a bus viable, after the last race. The service is provided by a commercial operator. An outbound service operates on raceday mornings.

TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE PICK-UP POINT

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

WHERE CAN I PLACE A BET

The tote will take your bet at their windows or via a passing courier. Remember to try the small stake-big payout bets such as the Jackpot, Placepot or Trifecta.

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

BAR CLOSING TIMES

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

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

York Racecourse always strives to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control. We have employed professionally-trained and experienced stewards. In the event of a situation which requires a partial or full evacuation of the stands, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will usher you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and quietly. If we are unable to re-occupy the stands, you may be invited to return to your car or coach. Departure from car and coach parks will be under the direction of the Police. The foregoing is a precautionary tale.

YORK RACE

COMMITTEE

BRIDGET GUERIN (CHAIRMAN) NICHOLAS WRIGLEY VICTORIA SAVILE

WILLIAM BETHELL CHRISTOPHER DENNY NICK CHEYNE ED WRIGLEY

MEET THE YORK MANAGEMENT TEAM

WILLIAM DERBY

Chief Executive

01904 683932 rachel.wigby@yorkracecourse.co.uk

CHRIS WARD Head of Finance

01904 683939 chris.ward@yorkracecourse.co.uk

JAMES BRENNAN Head of Marketing & Sponsorship

01904 620911 james.brennan@yorkracecourse.co.uk

GAVIN PATTISON Facilities Manager

01904 620911 gavin.pattison@yorkracecourse.co.uk

OFFICIALS

Stewards

LOUISE DALY Commercial Manager Hospitality & Banqueting

01904 638971 louise.daly@yorkracecoursehospitality.co.uk

KEVIN PINNINGTON Food & Beverage Director

01904 638971 kevin.pinnington@yorkracecouse.co.uk

PHIL ATKINSON Head Of Operations

01904 620911 enquiries@yorkracecourse.co.uk

ADRIAN KAY Grounds Manager

01904 620911 adrian.kay@yorkracecourse.co.uk

ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward)

C.F. TELLWRIGHT (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

PHILIPPA COLLEY

ROBERT MCCARTHY

SARAH RUSSELL Starters

STUART TURNER

RYAN COLLEY

Judge

KATIE DOWSON

Clerk of the Scales

WAYNE BURNELL Commentator

GARETH TOPHAM

Veterinary Officers

LINDSAY HARRISON

ALICE BROWN Handicapper MATT GARDNER

MAITI STIRLING

Sponsorship Manager & Press Liaison

01904 620911 maiti.stirling@yorkracecourse.co.uk

NICK JOHNSON Hospitality Box Manager

01904 683933 nick.johnson@yorkracecourse.co.uk

LAUREN MAHAN Marketing Manager

01904 620911 lauren.mahan@yorkracecourse.co.uk

ANTHEA LEIGH Racing Manager & Raceday Clerk of the Course

01904 620911 anthea.leigh@yorkracecourse.co.uk

Medical Officers

DR ROS RODEN

DR LESLEY KILSHAW

DR PATRICK WYNN

DR SARAH DAVEY

DR BRUCE MCLAIN Veterinary Surgeons

GEMMA DRANSFIELD

BRIAN REED

POL ABRIL

Betting Ring Managers

STEPHEN RANN

MALCOLM HART

CLIFF MORRISSEY Farriers

JAMIE HARDY

SCOTT MACKIE

Designated Safeguarding Leads

SARAH CULSHAW

ANTHEA LEIGH

SAY THE SILKS

Can you name the four horses from the pictures below? (Hint: they all featured in last year’s William Hill Summer Stakes)

1 2 4 3 NAME THE INTERNATIONAL RACECOURSES

NAME THE HORSE

Can you name these runners today from the following clues? Paradise isn’t always tropical

You’ll find me delivering important messages 1 Twist on a classic Mexican Cocktail 2 A peninsula on the north west coast of Devon 3

I’m not a weapon, but my name suggests a thorny defence Luck follows wherever I go 4 56 S______ M______

Can you name the racecourses from the pictures? 1 2

ollow a ider or rainer of your choosing:

JOCKEYS

DAVID ALLAN

2.10 Son Tim Easterby

3.55 Forest Phoenix Tim Easterby

4.30 Stoneacre Donny Tim Easterby

5.05 Equity Law................................................ Tim Easterby

CHARLES BISHOP

2.10 Milford.......................................................Julie Camacho

2.45 Celandine Ed Walker

5.05 Ancient State (IRE) Adam Kirby

HECTOR CROUCH

2.10 Tilted Kilt (FR) William Knight

2.45 Spicy Marg...................................................Michael Bell

3.55 Get Outta Here (FR) David Menuisier

4.30 Beach Point (IRE) William Knight

JAKE DICKSON

5.40 Golden West Tim Easterby

JAMES DOYLE

2.45 Flora Of Bermuda (IRE) Andrew Balding

3.20 Naval Cop. Andrew Balding

3.55 Spectical (IRE) Andrew Balding

TOM EAVES

4.30 Dark Moon Rising (IRE) Kevin Ryan

RHYS ELLIOTT

2.10 Morte Point William Muir & Chris Grassick

5.05 I’m Dan Dare Mr Mark Walford

5.40 Queen Roslyn Ben Ellison

CIEREN FALLON

2.10 Goldmoyne (IRE) James Owen

2.45 First Instinct ........................................ William Haggas

3.55 Luzon Heights William Knight

4.30 Kahin (IRE) William Haggas

DURAN FENTIMAN

2.10 Quest For Fun Tim Easterby

4.30 Bearin Up (IRE) Tim Easterby

WARREN FENTIMAN

2.10 Our Havana..............................Richard & Peter Fahey

3.55 Only Dream Big Tim Easterby

5.05 Brazen Bolt Ruth Carr

5.40 Secret Beach (IRE) Donald McCain

BILLY GARRITTY

3.20 Bear Lee (IRE) Michael & David Easterby

3.55 Milford Grange Michael & David Easterby

CAM HARDIE

2.10 King Casper (IRE) Antony Brittain

4.30 Ciao Capo (IRE) Richard & Peter Fahey

5.05 Rotokura Belle Ivan Furtado

CIAN HORGAN

5.40 Nightsinwhitesatin Ed Bethell

SAM JAMES

2.45 Royal Fixation Karl Burke

3.20 Lady Titania Karl Burke

PIERRE-LOUIS JAMIN

2.45 Soul Love.........................................................Karl Burke

ALEX JARY

2.10 Lord Roxby (IRE)

5.05 Muker (IRE)

5.40 Pleasant Man

TARYN LANGLEY

Nigel Tinkler

Nigel Tinkler

Joey Ramsden

5.40 Nicator (FR) Kevin Philippart De Foy

JOE LEAVY

2.10 Angel Hunter Richard Hannon

3.20 Elevating...............................................Richard Hannon

4.30 Great Bedwyn Richard Hannon

BILLY LEE

2.45 Fitzella Hugo Palmer

FINLEY MARSH

2.10 Rare Change (IRE) Richard Hughes

2.45 Hold A Dream (IRE) Clive Cox

3.20 Betty Boop (IRE) Richard Hughes

JOANNA MASON

2.45 Kinswoman William Haggas

3.20 Roman Crystal (IRE) Michael & David Easterby

3.55 Illy’s Roo (IRE) Gemma Tutty

LUKE MCATEER

3.55 Hambelton (IRE) David Marnane

BARRY MCHUGH

3.20 Striking Force (IRE) Richard & Peter Fahey

4.30 Glistening Nights (FR) Richard & Peter Fahey

TOBY MOORE

5.40 Green Sky (IRE) Rod Millman

PAUL MULRENNAN

2.10 Northern Express (IRE) Michael Dods

2.45 America Queen (IRE) Richard Hughes

4.30 Frankies Dream (IRE) Jennie Candlish

5.05 Castan Bryan Smart

DAVID NOLAN

2.10 Croupier (IRE) Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

5.05 Emerald Harmony (IRE) Paul Midgley

KIERAN O’NEILL

2.10 Canvas Scott Dixon

OISIN ORR

2.10 Wild Nature Ed Bethell

2.45 Catching The Moon (IRE) Richard & Peter Fahey

3.20 Kirton Angel (IRE) Richard & Peter Fahey

3.55 Bee Farmer Ed Bethell

MASON PAETEL

5.40 High Fibre (IRE) James Owen

BEN ROBINSON

2.10 Lir Speciale (IRE) Brian Ellison

OLIVER STAMMERS

5.05 Al Hussar GrantTuer

KEVIN STOTT

2.10 Andesite. Roger Fell

2.45 Figjam (IRE) .......................................Miss Katie Scott

3.20 Gladys Pugh (IRE) Kevin Ryan

3.55 Zarvali (IRE) Roger Fell

ETHAN TINDALL

2.10 Yanifer Harriett Bethell

DANNY TUDHOPE

2.10 Pellitory David O’Meara

2.45 Fluorescence..................................................Ed Bethell

3.55 Napolian (IRE) David O’Meara

4.30 Prince Of The Seas (IRE) David O’Meara

5.05 Ziggy’s Triton (IRE) David O’Meara

CONOR WHITELEY

5.05 Counsel Michael Appleby

5.40 Optician Michael Herrington

MARK WINN

5.05 Spring Is Sprung (FR) Paul Midgley

LAUREN YOUNG

5.05 Eternal Sunshine Jim Goldie

5.40 Humble Spark (IRE) Jim Goldie

TRAINERS

MICHAEL APPLEBY

5.05 Counsel

ANDREW BALDING

2.45 Flora Of Bermuda (IRE)

3.20 Naval Cop.

3.55 Spectical (IRE)

MICHAEL BELL

2.45 Spicy Marg

EDWARD BETHELL

2.10 Wild Nature

2.45 Fluorescence.

Conor Whiteley

James Doyle

James Doyle

James Doyle

Hector Crouch

Oisin Orr

Daniel Tudhope

3.55 Bee Farmer Oisin Orr

5.40 Nightsinwhitesatin

HARRIET BETHELL

2.10 Yanifer

ANTONY BRITTAIN

2.10 King Casper (IRE)

KARL BURKE

2.45 Royal Fixation

2.45 Soul Love

3.20 Lady Titania

JULIE CAMACHO

Cian Horgan

Ethan Tindall

Cam Hardie

Sam James

Pierre Louis Jamin

Sam James

2.10 Milford.......................................................Charles Bishop

JENNIE CANDLISH

4.30 Frankies Dream (IRE).......................Paul Mulrennan

RUTH CARR

5.05 Brazen Bolt

CLIVE COX

2.45 Hold A Dream (IRE)

KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY

Warren Fentiman

Finley Marsh

5.40 Nicator (FR)............................................Taryn Langley

SCOTT DIXON

2.10 Canvas Kieran O’Neill

MICHAEL DODS

2.10 Northern Express (IRE).....................Paul Mulrennan

MICHAEL & DAVID EASTERBY

3.20 Bear Lee (IRE)

3.20 Roman Crystal (IRE)

3.55 Milford Grange

TIM EASTERBY

2.10 Quest For Fun

2.10 Son

3.55 Forest Phoenix

Billy Garritty

Joanna Mason

Billy Garritty

Duran Fentiman

David Allan

David Allan

3.55 Only Dream Big Warren Fentiman

4.30 Bearin Up (IRE)

4.30 Stoneacre Donny

5.05 Equity Law.

5.40 Golden West

BRIAN ELLISON

2.10 Lir Speciale (IRE)

Duran Fentiman

David Allan

David Allan

Jake Dickson

Ben Robinson

5.40 Queen Roslyn Rhys Elliott

RICHARD & PETER FAHEY

2.10 Our Havana Warren Fentiman

2.45 Catching The Moon (IRE) Oisin Orr

3.20 Kirton Angel (IRE) Oisin Orr

3.20 Striking Force (IRE) Barry McHugh

4.30 Ciao Capo (IRE) Cam Hardie

4.30 Glistening Nights (FR) Barry McHugh

ROGER FELL

2.10 Andesite.......................................................... Kevin Stott

3.55 Zarvali (IRE) Kevin Stott

IVAN FURTADO

5.05 Rotokura Belle............................................Cam Hardie

JIM GOLDIE

5.05 Eternal Sunshine Lauren Young

5.40 Humble Spark (IRE).............................Lauren Young

WILLIAM MUIR & CHRIS GRASSICK

2.10 Morte Point Rhys Elliott

WILLIAM HAGGAS

2.45 First Instinct ............................................. Cieren Fallon

2.45 Kinswoman Joanna Mason

4.30 Kahin (IRE) Cieren Fallon

RICHARD HANNON

2.10 Angel Hunter Joe Leavy

3.20 Elevating Joe Leavy

4.30 Great Bedwyn Joe Leavy

MICHAEL HERRINGTON

5.40 Optician Conor Whiteley

RICHARD HUGHES

2.10 Rare Change (IRE) Finley Marsh

2.45 America Queen (IRE) Paul Mulrennan

3.20 Betty Boop (IRE) Finley Marsh

ADAM KIRBY

5.05 Ancient State (IRE) Charles Bishop

WILLIAM KNIGHT

2.10 Tilted Kilt (FR) Hector Crouch

3.55 Luzon Heights Cieren Fallon

4.30 Beach Point (IRE) Hector Crouch

DAVID MARNANE

3.55 Hambelton (IRE) Luke McAteer

DONALD MCCAIN

5.40 Secret Beach (IRE)........................Warren Fentiman

DAVID MENUISIER

3.55 Get Outta Here (FR) Hector Crouch

PAUL MIDGLEY

5.05 Emerald Harmony (IRE) David Nolan

5.05 Spring Is Sprung (FR) Mark Winn

ROD MILLMAN

5.40 Green Sky (IRE).........................................Toby Moore

DAVID O’MEARA

2.10 Pellitory Daniel Tudhope

3.55 Napolian (IRE) Daniel Tudhope

4.30 Prince Of The Seas (IRE) Daniel Tudhope

5.05 Ziggy’s Triton (IRE) Daniel Tudhope

JAMES OWEN

2.10 Goldmoyne (IRE)..................................... Cieren Fallon

5.40 High Fibre (IRE) Mason Paetel

HUGO PALMER

2.45 Fitzella Billy Lee

JOEL PARKINSON & SUE SMITH

2.10 Croupier (IRE) David Nolan

JOEY RAMSDEN

5.40 Pleasant Man Alex Jary

KEVIN RYAN

3.20 Gladys Pugh (IRE) Kevin Stott

4.30 Dark Moon Rising (IRE) Tom Eaves

KATIE SCOTT

2.45 Figjam (IRE) Kevin Stott

BRYAN SMART

5.05 Castan Paul Mulrennan

NIGEL TINKLER

2.10 Lord Roxby (IRE) Alex Jary

5.05 Muker (IRE) Alex Jary

GRANT TUER

5.05 Al Hussar Oliver Stammers

GEMMA TUTTY

3.55 Illy’s Roo (IRE) Joanna Mason

MARK WALFORD

5.05 I’m Dan Dare Rhys Elliott

ED WALKER

2.45 Celandine Charles Bishop

YORK TRACKFACTS

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

Top Course Trainers

LEADING TRAINERS AT YORK (2021-2026) WITH RUNNERS:

W HAGGAS (43 wins from 224 runners, 19%) runs KINSWOMAN and FIRST INSTINCT (2.45), KAHIN (4.30).

A BALDING (39 wins from 226 runners, 17%) runs FLORA OF BERMUDA (2.45), NAVAL COP (3.20), SPECTICAL (3.55).

K R BURKE (33 wins from 292 runners, 11%) runs SOUL LOVE and ROYAL FIXATION (2.45), LADY TITANIA (3.20).

Trainers In Form

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

T EASTERBY (9 wins from 82 runners, 11%) runs QUEST FOR FUN and SON (2.10), FOREST PHOENIX and ONLY DREAM BIG (3.55), BEARIN UP and STONEACRE DONNY (4.30), EQUITY LAW (5.05), GOLDEN WEST (5.40).

W HAGGAS (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runners listed above.

E BETHELL (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs WILD NATURE (2.10), FLUORESCENCE (2.45), BEE FARMER (3.55), NIGHTSINWHITESATIN (5.40).

Top Course Jockeys

LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2021-2026) WITH RIDES:

DANIEL TUDHOPE (27 wins from 278 rides, 10%) rides PELLITORY (2.10), FLUORESCENCE (2.45), NAPOLIAN (3.55), PRINCE OF THE SEAS (4.30), ZIGGY’S TRITON (5.05).

HECTOR CROUCH (12 wins from 69 rides, 17%) rides TILTED KILT (2.10), SPICY MARG (2.45), GET OUTTA HERE (3.55), BEACH POINT (4.30).

OISIN ORR (10 wins from 180 rides, 6%) rides WILD NATURE (2.10), CATCHING THE MOON (2.45), KIRTON ANGEL (3.20), BEE FARMER (3.55).

Jockeys In Form

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

CIEREN FALLON (10 wins from 49 rides, 20%) rides GOLDMOYNE (2.10), FIRST INSTINCT (2.45), LUZON HEIGHTS (3.55), KAHIN (4.30).

HECTOR CROUCH (7 wins from 42 rides, 17%) rides listed above.

DANIEL TUDHOPE (6 wins from 43 rides, 14%) rides listed above.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 8th July.

How to Read the Racecard

colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name No. of days since last ran

A symbol here denotes the horse holds an entry at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival19th-22nd August

3 Ombudsman (IRE) (46)

B c Night Of Thunder (IRE) - Syndicate

Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Baron’s Selection

4 9-8 (60.8) (5)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 111-212 D BF

Breeder: J. Hanly

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

form guide

B = bay

Br = brown

Ch = chesnut

Gr = grey

Ro = roan

Official BHA Ratings

sex of horse

c=colt - male horse up to age 5

h=horse

g=gelding

f=filly - female horse up to age 5 m=mare

Probable SP

previous performances /=new season

-=new year

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

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

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

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

RaceiQ Par Times

A new statistics based predictor, it is the expected win time for a specific race based on the track, distance, going, race class and conditions. Based on the going at time of printing, so the day before racing at 16:00, being: GOOD TO FIRM, GOOD (IN PLACES)

For further Race iQ insights, visit racingtv.com/results and click the RaceiQ icon at the top right.

Non-runner

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

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

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

You must be 18 or over to place a bet

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

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:..........................

APPRENTICE:........................

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

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

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

CLERK OF THE COURSE:...Official in charge of running the racing operations. At York it is Anthea Leigh on racedays

CLERK OF THE SCALES:......Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation. Wayne Burnell is in charge of things today.

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

COLT: ......................................

Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old.

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

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

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

DISTANCE: The length of a race

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

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

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

FILLY: ......................................Female horse up to four years old. All the runners in our feature bar Flora Of Bermuda.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JUVENILE: Two-year old horse All the runners in our third race at 3.20pm today.

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

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

MARE: .....................................

Female horse, five years and over.

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

ODDS ON:..............................

Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stakee.g winning a £2 bet wins you £1 so you get back £3.

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

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

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

PLACEPOT:

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

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

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

SHORT RUNNER:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VOICE IN THE SKY:..............The commentator, listen out for Gareth Topham 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.

KNAVESMIRE BOXES REFURBISHED

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

WINNERS PODIUM

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

NEW HEDGE

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

BANDSTAND

The Yorkshire brass & jazz bands can now stay dry, courtesy of this smart base delivered by Duncombe Sawmill from Helmsley.

WI-FI UPGRADE

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

SELF SERVE BAR

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

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai is delighted to have supported two Group 2 features - the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Middleton Fillies’Stakes and the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Dante Stakes at the Dante Festival.

We are enormously proud of our longstanding partnership with York Racecourse whose commitment to customer care at all levels is a shining example. I congratulate racecourse Chairman, Bridget Guerin, and her Committee on continuing to deliver racing of the highest quality on the Knavesmire through innovative race programming and ever increasing investment in facilities and prize money.

The Dante Festival marked the first of our three scheduled visits to York this season. We enjoyed returning for the second edition of Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Summer Saturday at the end of June which is rapidly becoming one of the social highlights of the season, ahead of what promises to be another exciting renewal of the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gimcrack Stakes in August.

I hope they and you enjoy a pleasant and successful day.

PR OP ERWELFARE

t we do

Ce lebr at ing th e ra ce horse and their we lf ar e is at the heart of wha

18 days of flat racing

Approximately 1,350 horses

Running in 125 races

York’s Equine Welfare Annual Investment

£2,000,000 including:

2 modern vet care boxes

3km rubberised non-slip horse walkways (see the new wider walkway in the Parade Ring)

15 temperature-controlled horse showers

178 high specification stables

3 Misting fans – to aid horse cooling

2 horse ambulances

365-day

management of 10 hectares of racing surface

8,000 Racing Grooms dedicate themselves 365 days a year to the 14,000 racehorses in mainland UK

£7.6 million

From The Racing Foundation to horse welfare since 2012

Licensed Participants

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

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

Equine Expertise

3 equine specialist vets on duty at every raceday

Pre- and post-race examinations by 6 BHA Equine Welfare Officers

A team of 12 equestrian experts providing pre, during and post-race support

2 experienced farriers

Mobile water provision to everywhere a horse goes

Retraining of Racehorses (ROR)

RoR is British Horseracing’s charity for the welfare of retired horses. York Racecourse supports the charity

New Beginnings, who are accredited by the RoR.

Our equine ambassador, Remy, is just one example of a retired thoroughbred enjoying a new role

Do say hello on the racedays when he is here

Fact Checker

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

Listen to our Senior Vet explain her work:

Remy meets the children of Knavesmire Primary

James Hardy, Farrier Gemma Dransfield, Senior Racecourse Vet

A RACECOURSE FOR ALL

We want the racecourse to offer both a welcome and an enjoyable evening to all our racegoers and in delivering that we recognise that some may need additional assistance from us. We are also pleased to recognise the sunflower lanyard scheme.

The first thing to say, please just ask for help, if the team don’t have an instant answer, then they know someone who will. The team in the Racecourse Reception (behind the Ebor Stand) act as the link to the rest of the team, as needed.

FAQS

Is there accessible and blue badge parking?

Yes, I hope you found it. All our car parks have designated spaces near their front row. Can I get help with getting to/from the car park, taxi rank or shuttle buses?

Yes, there is a complimentary buggy service to all these points, ask a member of the team and they will radio to arrange your collection. Thank you for your patience as the buggies have a maximum of six passengers, and only one is wheelchair accessible and it’s a big site. Can I bring a wheelchair?

Yes, if you need to; but we also offer complimentary hire, again from Racecourse Reception (see told you they were the hub). As we hope you’ll appreciate, there are only so many wheelchairs on site, if you need to reserve in advance then call 01904 620911. Considerately piloted mobility scooters are permitted.

Can I bring somebody to help?

Yes, we appreciate that will come in various forms, we hope our “companion comes free” scheme is a help, before your next visit check it out online at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk or just ask the team today. We are now registered with the Access Card (nimbus) scheme which helps with advance booking.

Are there wheelchair viewing platforms?

Yes, in all stand side area and Stands - easiest thing to do is to ask our Stewards, though a map is available from, you guessed it, Racecourse Reception. Please use these in the spirit intended, with carers being prepared to step aside to allow space for those who need the view the most.

What about toilets and are they part of the Radar scheme?

Yes they are, all the permanent toilet blocks have a accessible capability, please ask for directions, the team nearby have keys, or check that map from you know where.

Are their wheelchair height food and drink counters?

Yes there are but not as many as we’d like, please ask a member of the team to assist you.

Wheelchair height betting?

Yes, there are some Tote counters set at a reduced height though a better plan might be to use the courier service that operates in areas such as the main Champagne Lawns; the Tote team themselves are always willing to help.

Can I bring my assistance dog?

Of course, as the tribute to Grady demonstrates, registered assistance dogs are most welcome. There was one more thing?

Please ask, we are keen to help wherever we can, appreciating our racegoers may face a range of challenges.

Examples of viewing platforms both around the Parade Ring and trackside

Runners & Riders

Race 1 1.50 1m 2f

1 Evanesco (GB) 9-9

2 Laureate Crown (IRE) 9-7

3 Archers Bay (IRE) 9-2

4 Decade of Time (GB) 9-1

5 Princling (GB) 9-0

6 Heraldry (GB) 8-12

Race 3 3.00 1m 6f

1 Roaring Legend (FR) 9-12

2 Beylerbeyi (GB) 9-9

3 Real Dream (IRE) 9-6

4 Valedictory (GB) 9-1

5 Asgard’s Captain (IRE) 9-1

6 Goblet of Fire (GB) 8-13

7 Majestic (IRE) 8-13

8 Wine Dark Sea (GB) 8-12

9 Oneforthegutter (GB) 8-11

10 Pole Star (GB) 8-9

NEWMARKET

Race 5 4.10 6f

1 Acting Lady (IRE) 9-2

2 Desert Sands (IRE) 9-2

3 Desert Smoke (GB) 9-2

4 Hout Bay (IRE) 9-2

5 Jessica Lily (IRE) 9-2

6 Pure Majesty (IRE) 9-2

7 She’s Nice (IRE) 9-2

8 Sierra Belle (GB) 9-2

9 Sorrengail (GB) 9-2

10 Speed of Sound (IRE) 9-2

11 Tansy Lane (GB) 9-2

Race 6 4.45 5f

1 Tatterstall (IRE) 9-12

2 Rosario (IRE) 9-10

3 Twilight Calls (GB) 9-9

4 Rapper’s Delight (GB) 9-9

5 Never Just A Dream (IRE) 9-7

6 Star Chorus (IRE) 9-7

7 Rocking Ends (GB) 9-7

8 Our Cody (IRE) 9-5

9 Emperor Spirit (IRE) 9-5

10 Underwriter (FR) 9-4

11 Rhythm N Hooves (GB) 9-3 12 U S S Charleston (GB) 8-9

(IRE) 9-9

5 Aqua Bear (IRE) 9-9

6 Calling A Star (GB) 9-7

7 Toastmaster (IRE) 9-4

8 Kimbara (GB) 9-2

9 Lion of Mali (GB) 9-1

10 Daretobedifferent (IRE) 8-9

11 Ice Cube (IRE) 8-4

ASCOT

Race 1 2.00 1m

1 Clouds Hill (IRE) 10-0

2 Helm Rock (GB) 10-0

3 Chalk Mountain (GB) 9-13

4 Best Rate (GB) 9-11

5 Mythical Guest (IRE) 9-10

6 Paladin (IRE) 9-9

7 Newfangled (IRE) 9-6

8 Rising Force (IRE) 9-4

Race 2 2.35 6f

1 Peaceful Warrior (IRE) 9-10

2 Flann Sunna (IRE) 9-8

3 Persazz (IRE) 9-8

4 Keep Grating (IRE) 9-4

5 Mysterious Times (GB) 9-4

6 No More Pino (IRE) 9-4

7 Washington Royale (GB) 9-4

Race 3 3.10 7f 213y

1 Crest of Fire (IRE) 9-9

2 Loz Vegas (IRE) 9-6

3 Shaman Champion (IRE) 9-5

4 Starlight Time (GB) 9-5

5 Assaranca (IRE) 9-2

6 Crown Office (GB) 9-1

7 Ya Karim (IRE) 9-1

8 Abundant (IRE) 8-13

9 Ciarrai Abu (IRE) 8-13

10 Mr Seagull (IRE) 8-12

11 Arbaawy (GB) 8-11

Race 4 3.45 1m 1f 212y

1 Seagolazo (IRE) 9-12

2 Samuel Colt (IRE) 9-9

3 Golden Knight (IRE) 9-5

4 Gatehouse (IRE) 9-4

5 Morbeh (GB) 9-4

Race 5 4.23 1m 3f 211y

1 Little Dorrit (GB) 9-13

2 Brielle (GB) 9-11

3 Incensed (GB) 9-10

4 Dojin (GB) 9-0

5 Lady Ridgewood (GB) 8-9

6 Folk Pageant (GB) 8-9

7 Hoseki (IRE) 8-2

8 Nochebuena (GB) 8-2

9 Sibling Rivelry (GB) 8-2

Race 6 4.55 6f

1 Fast Track Harry (GB) 10-2

2 Bolo Neighs (IRE) 10-1

3 Coul Angel (IRE) 10-0

4 Superposition (GB) 10-0

5 So Darn Hot (GB) 9-13

6 Twilight Jet (IRE) 9-10

7 Another Abbot (IRE) 9-9

8 Diligently (GB) 9-7

9 Russet Gold (GB) 9-6

10 Purest Time (GB) 9-6

11 Ray Mon Dough (GB) 9-5

12 Amazing Journey (IRE) 9-2

13 Sapphire Steps (IRE) 8-9

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1st Race 2.10

The William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Stakes

About Seven

Furlongs

(1,400 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

A competitive handicap, for 4yo+ horses run over seven furlongs.

Distance: 7f

Race Type: Handicap

Rating: 76-95

Prize Money: £30,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Farside

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

The best, on past performance, will be the highest rated horse, Northern Express finds himself at the top and so will carry most weight.

If you are looking for help, follow the racecourse tipster, Baron Ferdinand, who has marked his selections with a red biplane

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: OBELIX

Trainer: Julie Camacho

Jockey: Sam James

Age/Weight: 5-8-10

Runners: 15 Price: 20/1

Obelix benefited from a second wind operation to run on strongly from the rear, eventually coming home with some authority.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 23.48s

(Based on going description: Good To Firm, Good In Places)

Course Record: 1m 21s by Shine So Bright (24-Aug-19)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (14-19): Richard & Peter Fahey (26 wins from 435 runners, 6%) runs OUR HAVANA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 82 runners, 11%) runs QUEST FOR FUN and SON Weightwatcher: NORTHERN EXPRESS won off a handicap mark of 102, his rating is now down 7lb to 95. Longest Traveller: ANGEL HUNTER trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 212 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 8th July

KNAVESMIRE TIP

NORTHERN EXPRESS probably isn’t the force of old, but he made a pleasing return to UK shores at Newmarket last month. Michael Dods’ gelding has been a mainstay in this type of race for some time now and a strongly-run 7f is right up his street It’s been a while since he last tasted success, but it did come off 7lb higher and if he is going to regain the winning thread in any scenario, this might be it. The draw has done Our Havana no favours but the recent C&D winner merits respect. Others to make the shortlist include Andesite, Morte Point and Lir Speciale

The William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Stakes

Distance: 7f

Race Type: Handicap (76-95)

Prize Money: £30,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Farside

No Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

1 Northern Express (IRE) (15)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Hint of A Tint (IRE)

Owner: Sekura Group

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

89-9 (61.2) (13)

Form: 43-6355 CD

Breeder: Mrs Sue Ann Foley

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago Finished 4l behind Dark Tornado when fifth of 9 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 18-1

2

Pellitory

(GB) (22)

B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Daphinia

Owner: Mr Evan M. Sutherland

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

49-7 (60.3) (3)

Form: 0550-00 D

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

He has won three times at 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 12l behind Mezcala at 50-1 when 26th of 28 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 33-1

3 Yanifer (GB) (27)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Fondie (IRE)

Owner: H & W Bethell

Trainer: Harriet Bethell, Arnold

89-7 (60.3) (11)

Form: 02210-0 CD

Breeder: Daniel Hunt

Has won nine races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 6l behind Extremely Zain at 25-1 when 12th of 19 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 20-1

4

Croupier (IRE) (57)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Aaraamm (USA)

Owner: Elaine Banks & Sam Lambert

Trainer: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

79-6 (59.9) (7)

Form: 1/012//-00 C D

Breeder: Mabaki Investments

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago Beaten 5l behind Maybe Not at 80-1 when 9th of 18 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) in May. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 100-1

5

Morte Point (GB) (7)

49-5 (59.4) (6)

B g Due Diligence (USA) - Cross My Heart (in 5lb ex)

Owner: Muir Racing Partnership - Windsor

Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

Form: 1-00001 D

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 3-1 at Chepstow over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating dead-heaters Dr Strangelove and Supreme King by 2 3/4l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 86 (+7) SP: 14-1

6 Angel Hunter (GB) (21)

B c Acclamation - Ruxleys Star (USA)

Owner: Mr William Stobart

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

49-3 (58.5) (2)

Form: 016606 CD

Breeder: Pineapple Stud Ltd

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/2l behind Spanish Voice when sixth of 13 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 25-1

7

Goldmoyne (IRE) (6)

B g Galileo Gold - Jumbo Romance (IRE)

Owner: Mr Gordon McDowall

Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

69-2 (58.1) (4)

Form: 305422 D

Breeder: Mrs Claire Doyle

Has won eight races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/4l by Royal Zabeel when second of 10 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 10-1

8 Wild Nature (GB) (13)

B g Kingman - Grecian Light (IRE)

Owner: Mr Peter Jeffers

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

49-1 (57.6) (1)

Form: 0001-30 D

Breeder: Godolphin

Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Cadarn at 17-2 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 25-1

Paul Mulrennan Kaitlin Patterson

Daniel Tudhope Mahipal Singh

Ethan Tindall (5) Hannah Dring

David Nolan

Rhys Elliott (5)

Joe Leavy Hukum Singh

Cieren Fallon

Oisin Orr David Dickenson

9

Milford (GB) (27)

B g Kodiac - Penlight (IRE)

Owner: Judy & Richard Peck

Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

49-1 (57.6) (16)

Form: 0004-60

Breeder: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

A winner at 5f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago Beaten 5l behind Extremely Zain at 28-1 when 10th of 19 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 33-1

10

Lir Speciale (IRE) (27)

B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Ma Bella Paola (FR)

Owner: Mr Kristian Strangeway

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

79-1 (57.6) (12)

Form: 1-33024 D

Breeder: Mattock Stud

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather

Finished 2 1/2l behind Extremely Zain when fourth of 19 at 11-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 10-1

11 Our Havana (GB) (28)

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Jalela

Owner: MacIntosh Knaggs Partnership

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

59-0 (57.2) (19)

Form: 00600-1 CD

Breeder: The Jalela Partnership

Winner of five races at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 22-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Lir Speciale by a short head. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 9-1

12

Tilted Kilt (FR) (27)

Ch g Persian King (IRE) - Loire (FR)

Owner: Rathmoy Racing

Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket

49-0 (57.2) (5)

Form: 020-100 D

Breeder: Sun Bloodstock S.A.R.L

Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather Beaten 17l behind Beagle Bay at 33-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 66-1

13

Lord Roxby (IRE) (9)

B g Soldier’s Call - Miami Breeze (IRE)

Owner: N Skinner D Jenkins J Glover

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

48-12 (56.2) (18)

Form: 2-00145 C

Breeder: Calgath/Lewinstown/Geraldine Regan

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Indian Run when fifth of 10 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 84 (-1) SP: 22-1

14

Rare Change (IRE) (33)

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Plus Ca Change (IRE)

Owner: Mrs J Woods and Mr K Lawrence

Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

48-12 (56.2) (9)

Form: 600-301 CD

Breeder: Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 16-1 at Goodwood over 7f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Dr Strangelove by a nose Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 14-1

15 Andesite (GB) (13)

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

Owner: Swales & Fell

Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

Charles Bishop Sam Brown

48-12 (56.2)

(10)

Form: 005322 C

Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP

A winner at 6f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago Beaten a neck by Cadarn when second of 14 at 5-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 15-2

16

King Casper (IRE) (287)

B g Shaman (IRE) - Selfara

Owner: John and Tony Jarvis and Partner

Trainer: Antony Brittain, Warthill

48-12 (56.2) (17)

Form: 145000- D

Breeder: Mount Coote Stud and Anthony Warrender

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Man Of La Mancha when last of 13 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good to firm) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 66-1

Ben Robinson Andy Robertson

Warren Fentiman (3)

Hector Crouch

Alex Jary (3)

Finley Marsh Mahipal Singh

Kevin Stott

Cam Hardie Conner Connelly

17 Son (GB) (10)

B g Too Darn Hot - Mia Diletta

Owner: The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

58-9 (54.9) (8)

Form: 220034 BF

Breeder: Scuderia Blueberry SRL

A winner at 6f on good to firm ground, but that win was over three years ago Finished 2 1/2l behind Native Instinct when fourth of 8 at 7-4fav on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 81 (-1) SP: 14-1

18 Canvas (GB) (16)

B g Advertise - Image

Owner: Mr Paul J. Dixon

Trainer: Scott Dixon, Rolleston

48-6 (53.5) (14)

Form: 0100-40 C

Breeder: Bumble Bloodstock & Manton Park

He has won three times at 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 12l behind Priapos at 17-2 when last of 14 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 20-1

19 Quest For Fun (GB) (48)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Craic Agus Spraoi (IRE)

Owner: Reality Partnerships XVI

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

88-5 (53.1) (15)

Form: 20-0553 CD

Breeder: Elwick Stud

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to heavy Third of 22 behind Golden Strike beaten 1 1/4l at 13-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in May. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 14-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 19

Blinkers worn by No 5, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 15, 19 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7, 12, 14, 15 STEWARDS NOTE

KING CASPER: Following its run on 26/9/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

CANVAS: Following its run on 24/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. PROBABLE S.P.’S

15-2 Andesite (GB), 9-1 Our Havana (GB), 10-1 Goldmoyne (IRE), Lir Speciale (IRE), 14-1 Morte Point (GB), Rare Change (IRE), Son (GB), Quest For Fun (GB), 18-1 Northern Express (IRE), 20-1 Yanifer (GB), Canvas (GB), 22-1 Lord Roxby (IRE), 25-1 Angel Hunter (GB), Wild Nature (GB), 33-1 Pellitory (GB), Milford (GB), 66-1 Tilted Kilt (FR), King Casper (IRE), 100-1 Croupier (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st£15462.

3rd£3627

2nd £7251

4th £1812

TIME DISTANCES

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Kieran O’Neill

Duran Fentiman Joe Gullon

The Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes

By Ultimate Provence) (Group 2) Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

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B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Totsiyah (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))

B f Wootton Bassett - Jovial (Dubawi (IRE))

Juddmonte

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

5 Libertango (IRE) (21)

B f No Nay Never (USA) - Ein Gedi (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

Mr V. I. Araci Trainer:

B f No Nay Never (USA) - Ruby Shield (USA) (War Front (USA))

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1 CELANDINE

Trainer: Ed Walker

2

FIRST INSTINCT

Trainer: William Haggas

3 FLORA OF BERMUDA

Trainer: Andrew Balding

4 FLUORESCENCE

Trainer: Edward Bethell

5 HOLD A DREAM

Jockey: Charles Bishop

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Jockey: James Doyle

Jockey: Daniel

Trainer: Clive CoxJockey:

6 KINSWOMAN

Trainer: William Haggas

7 AMERICA QUEEN

Trainer: Richard Hughes

CATCHING THE MOON

Jockey: Joanna Mason

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Trainer: Richard & Peter FaheyJockey: Oisin Orr

Trainer: Katie Scott

FITZELLA

Trainer: Hugo Palmer

ROYAL FIXATION

Trainer: Karl BurkeJockey:

Trainer: Karl BurkeJockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin

13 SPICY MARG

Trainer: Michael Bell

The William Hill Summer Stakes FACT FILE:

WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THIS RACE?

WHO WAS THE FIRST WINNER?

Carranita won the first renewal for trainer Bryn Palling and jockey Tim Sprake.

Six furlongs

Prize money £100,000

The William Hill Summer Stakes was first run in 1996 when it was a Listed contest for fillies and mares aged three and above. It was upgraded to Group 3 status in 2003.

HAVE ANY WINNERS SCALED EVEN GREATER HEIGHTS?

Serious Attitude won the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes during her juvenile season and after her win here went on to land another Group 1 in Canada.

The 2004 winner Tante Rose was arguably the classiest as she won the Group 1 Haydock Sprint Cup two months after victory here.

Former champion, Flora Of Bermuda returns after becoming a regular on the podium of Group One sprints, finishing third at both Royal Ascot and Haydock last season.

WHAT IS THE FASTEST TIME FOR THE RACE?

That honour falls to Ladies Are Forever, owned by the much missed Reg Bond, who recorded a time of 1min 9.18secs in 2011. She also ran the second fastest time of 1min 9.30secs in 2014.

ANY OVERSEAS-TRAINED WINNERS?

Theann became the first overseas-trained winner when landing the spoils for Aidan O’Brien and Seamie Heffernan in 2007. In 2012 the prize went to Germany when Gracia Directa was partnered to victory by Robert Winston for the Hamburg-based trainer Dominik Moser. That filly will remain the last winner based overseas as all of today’s competitors hail from British yards.

Gracia Directa

The late Reg Bond with his star mare

Geoff Oldroyd

LEADING TRAINERS?

Geoff Oldroyd won this race three times in recent years courtesy of his flying filly Ladies Are Forever. Toby Balding managed to win the race twice with Palace Affair in 2001 & 2002 whilst Richard Hannon Snr also won the race twice with Nanoushka in 1998 and Lucky Spin in 2005. Seven of today’s trainers have already saddled a winner of this race Flora Of Bermuda returns to try and regain her 2024 crown for Andrew Balding, while America Queen will attempt to make it back to back winners for Richard Hughes.

LEADING RIDER?

Two jockeys’ have won this race more than once. Steven Carson partnered Palace Affair to back-to-back victories. The now retired Paul Hanagan joined him in 2019 when guiding Royal Intervention to victory for Ed Walker Nine years prior he had won the race on Rose Blossom, for the Yorkshire based Richard Fahey. Only Daniel Tudhope has ridden a winner in this one, with that success coming back in 2014, today he rides Fluorescence to try and make it two.

HAT-TRICK HEAVEN

In 2014, Ladies Are Forever achieved the quite remarkable feat of winning this race three times. Interestingly, for each of her three victories in 2011, 2013 & 2014 she was ridden by a different jockey - Silvestre De Sousa, Graham Lee & Danny Tudhope respectively She didn’t take part in 2012!

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HOW DO YORKSHIRE STABLES FIGURE?

Initially not all that well. Tim Easterby won it with Hot Tin Roof in 2000 but we had to wait until 2010 for another Yorkshire-trained winner when Rose Blossom scored for Richard Fahey. Since, then Geoff Oldroyd has boosted the tally thanks to the success of Ladies Are Forever, while Kevin Ryan’s Queen Jo Jo and Karl Burke’s Swingalong continue make sure the White Rose features prominently on the roll of honour Today the task falls to Fluorescence, Catching The Moon, Royal Fixation and Soul Love.

Steven Carson

Paul Hanagan

2nd Race 2.45

The William Hill Summer Stakes (Group

3)

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 6f

Race Type: Group Three

Prize Money: £100,000

Age: 3+f&m

Stalls: Centre

The William Hill Summer Stakes is part of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, Listed, Group 3 (like this one), Group 2 and Group 1.

In the search for competition, this race is only open to older fillies and mares. Weight allowances are made for the variation in strength of 3yos; notice how likely favourite Spicy Marg has a benefit over the five-year-old Flora Of Bermuda. A previous win at this level or higher, would have attracted a penalty weight, however today’s field are seeking that first black type triumph.

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

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: SAYIDAH DARIYAN

Trainer: Richard Hughes

Jockey: Billy Loughnane

Age/Weight: 3-9-0

Runners: 11 Price: 9/4F

Continued to find improvement when landing our Group Three contest 12 months ago Billy Loughnane was forced to be patient but once asked the question, his mount settled the contest in a matter of strides.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

RaceIQ Par Time: 1m 10.14s

(Based on going description: Good To Firm, Good In Places)

Course Record: 1m 8.23s by Mince (09-Sep-12)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (14-19): W Haggas (43 wins from 224 runners, 19%) runs

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs FIRST

Longest Traveller: FLORA OF BERMUDA trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 216 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 8th July

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KNAVESMIRE TIP

SPICY MARG was a sharp two-year-old and was thought good enough to contest the 1000 Guineas on her return to action. That didn’t go to plan, but she showed more in the Sandy Lane before producing a career-best performance to finish within a head of Venetian Sun in the Commonwealth Cup That is undoubtedly a really strong piece of form and if reproducing it, she will take all the beating. Flora Of Bermuda lost her race at the start in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes but that effort can be forgiven and, although below par on her Newbury return, Royal Fixation should do better now.

SPICY MARG

FLORA OF BERMUDA

2nd Race 2.45

The William Hill Summer Stakes

1

Celandine (GB) (41)

B f Kingman - Pepita (IRE)

Owner: Rockcliffe Stud

Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Distance: 6f

Race Type: Group Three

Prize Money: £100,000 Age: 3+f&m

Stalls: Centre

(kgs) Draw

4 9-6 (59.9) (7)

Form: 3200-50 CD

Breeder: Rockcliffe Stud

She has won three times at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 10l behind Washington Heights at 13-2 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 5f (good to firm) in May. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 20-1

2

First Instinct (GB) (24)

Br f Bated Breath - Proportional

Owner: Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

4 9-6 (59.9) (5)

Form: 5410-00 D

Breeder: Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company

She has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 9l behind Mission Central at 66-1 when 22nd of 26 on her latest outing in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 11-1

3 Flora of Bermuda (IRE) (20)

Ro m Dark Angel (IRE) - Dubai Power

Owner: Wathnan Racing

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

5 9-6 (59.9) (1)

Form: 3030-10 CD

Breeder: Mr Francisco Bernal

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Almeraq when last of 18 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 4-1

4

Fluorescence (GB) (20)

B f Twilight Son - Azhar

Owner: Sigsworth Partners

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

4 9-6 (59.9) (6)

Form: 3104-U4 D

Breeder: West Moor Stud

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 1/2l behind Argentine Tango when fourth of 15 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Ayr over 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 28-1

5

Hold A Dream (IRE) (69)

B f Bated Breath - Kaprice (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. C. Smith

Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

4 9-6 (59.9) (9)

Form: 2032-00 D

Breeder: Cotton House & Beshellstown Trading Co

A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 6l behind Flora Of Bermuda at 12-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) in May. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 66-1

6 Kinswoman (GB)

(20) 4 9-6 (59.9) (10)

James Doyle Evie Heyes

Daniel Tudhope Kaitlyn Waterfield

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Ladyship

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Form: 121-260

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

She has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground Beaten 7l behind Argentine Tango at 6-1 when 9th of 15 on her latest outing at Ayr over 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 40-1

7 America Queen (IRE) (20)

Gr f Havana Grey - Misscomplacent

Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah

Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Form: 124-20 D

Breeder: Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd

A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Thesecretadversary at 28-1 when eighth of 16 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 14-1

8

Catching

The Moon (IRE) (83) 3 9-0 (57.2) (12)

B f No Nay Never (USA) - Riches And Rubies (USA)

Owner: Mrs Richard Henry

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

Form: 211-0 D

Breeder: Premier Bloodstock

Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm and soft ground Beaten 9l behind Sukanya at 9-1 when 12th of 14 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Stakes at Newbury over 7f (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 25-1

Charles Bishop

Cieren Fallon

Finley Marsh Lena McGrory

Joanna Mason

Paul Mulrennan Prakash Singh

Oisin Orr

9 Figjam (IRE) (16)

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Liliofthelamplight (IRE)

Owner: Lamont Racing

Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels

3 9-0 (57.2) (4)

Form: 12-0464 D

Breeder: Sandy & Liz Persse

A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Ellusive Butterfly when fourth of 10 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 80-1

10

Fitzella (GB) (21)

B f Too Darn Hot - Shamandar (FR)

Owner: Mr D. R. Passant & Hefin Williams

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

3 9-0 (57.2) (13)

Form: 125-565 D

Breeder: Parks Farm Stud

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground Finished 3l behind Venetian Sun when fifth of 22 at 50-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 10-1

11 Royal Fixation (GB) (55)

B f Palace Pier - Fixette (IRE)

Owner: Ace Stud

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

3 9-0 (57.2) (3)

Form: 1213-0 CD

Breeder: D. J. Weston

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground Beaten 7l behind Song of The Clyde at 4-1 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing at Newbury over 6f (good) in May. She is wearing a tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 7-1

12

Soul Love (GB) (69)

Ch f Starman - Lambeth Walk

Owner: David Ward

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

3 9-0 (57.2) (11)

Form: 1-101 D

Breeder: Northern Star Bloodstock Ltd

She has won three times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 11-1 at Goodwood over 6f (good) on her latest outing in May, beating Hollywood Treasure by 3/4l. Has also won at Newcastle this season. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 14-1

13

Spicy Marg (GB) (21)

B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Main Desire (IRE)

Owner: Elb Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

3 9-0 (57.2) (2)

Form: 041-032 D

Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a head by Venetian Sun when second of 22 at 50-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 3-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13...........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. STEWARDS NOTE

FLORA OF BERMUDA: Following its run on 20/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was restless in the stalls. KINSWOMAN: Following its run on 20/6/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

3-1 Spicy Marg (GB), 4-1 Flora of Bermuda (IRE), 7-1 Royal Fixation (GB), 10-1 Fitzella (GB), 11-1 First Instinct (GB), 14-1 America Queen (IRE), Soul Love (GB), 20-1 Celandine (GB), 25-1 Catching The Moon (IRE), 28-1 Fluorescence (GB), 40-1 Kinswoman (GB), 66-1 Hold A Dream (IRE), 80-1 Figjam (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

2. First Instinct, 3. Flora Of Bermuda, 10. Fitzella & 13. Spicy Marg all hold an entry in the Group One Coolmore City of Troy Nunthorpe Stakes at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival on Friday 21st August for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Saturday 15th August for a stake of £40,000.

Kevin Stott Abby Robertson

W. J. Lee Martha Taylor

Sam James Sophie Clements

Pierre-Louis Jamin Anna O’Gorman

Hector Crouch Pavan Tonangi

to

AUGUST CALENDAR

With the first stage of entries received for the feature races at the

19 Wednesday

Things to do: Win a race that has thrice been best in the world

Thirty of the best middle distance horses are currently entered in the £1.5m Juddmonte International. Last year’s victor is once again entered to defend his crown for John & Thady Gosden. Ombudsman has already registered two Group One victories this season, including the Dubai Turf at Meydan and more recently the Prince Of Wales Stakes at Royal Ascot. France could be well represented with the likes of Caldangan, who was last seen winning the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud and last season did lower the colours of Ombudsman in the QIPCO Champion Sakes on Champions Day, he remains entered but may be focused elsewhere. French Derby and Eclipse winner Constitution River would likely be the chief hope of the Emerald Isle for Aidan O’Brien, after he romped home at Sandown, he heads fourteen potential runners from across the Irish Sea. The best British hope apart from the defending champion comes in the form of Opera Ballo for Charlie Appleby. Owned by Godolphin, the son of 2020 winner Ghaiyyath is already a Group One winner this season and currently is around a 10/1 chance.

Become the sixteenth colt to win Sky Bet Great Voltigeur and Betfred St Leger

Fifteen colts have done the double and this year’s list of entries provides plenty of hope that 2026 could see that number increase, following Continuous’s success in 2023. Christmas Day looks to be the leading hope after he won the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Dante en-route to winning the Epsom Derby in truly testing conditions, giving the impression he should have no issues coping with the step up in trip. Enceladus won a competitive looking King George V at Royal Ascot, a race that has thrown up potential St Leger runners in the past. Causeway looks another Ballydoyle runner that is tailor made for the test of stamina that is the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur after his impressive win in the King Edward VII at the Royal meeting.

20 Thursday

Things to do: Prove to be one of the best fillies in Europe

The last time the race went over to mainland Europe was in 2012, when Shareta scored for Alain de Roger-Dupre, this year Les Bleus could have Sunly, in the colours of powerhouse, Juddmonte. Ballydoyle has had a strong grip on this race in recent years, winning five of the last six renewals. Minne Hauk looks likely to lead the line once more after her victory last year. Aidan O’Brien could also be represented by the unbeaten and three time Group One winning Diamond Necklace, with the only question mark around her credentials, coming in the form of her tackling an unknown trip. In all, there are a sixteen entries from the Emerald Isle, including from Aidan’s son, Joseph who could well saddle this year’s Epsom Oaks winner Thundering On. Kalpana and Estrange provide the chief home team challenge for Andrew Balding and David O’Meara respectively. The latter romped home in the Pretty Polly at the Curragh, lowering the colours of Thundering On in the process.

Sky Bet Ebor Festival, we mark your calendar.

21 Friday

Things to do: Be the fastest

Emphatic Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes winner Bacio could bid to become the first two-year-old since Kingsgate Native (2007) to win the Friday feature. If he were to oblige, he would provide redemption for Wesley Ward, who was narrowly beaten with Lady Aurelia back in 2017. King Charles III Stakes winner Mission Central is the pick of the Emerald Isle for Aidan O’Brien. He’ll be hoping to give his trainer a winner in the race for the first time since 2001 Rayveka was only a head behind him in the same race and is the chief hope for France, while Satono Reve gives the race a truly International feel as he represents Japan.

Follow in the hooves of greats like Mill Reef or Rock of Gibraltar

Ireland could be well represented in the G2 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gimcrack Stakes, with impressive winner, Abraham Lincoln, the pick of the entries for Aidan O’Brien. He looked mightily impressive at the Curragh on debut and is open to any amount of improvement. Carry The Flag could well join him after bouncing back from a ninth placed finish in the Norfolk, while Inner City Blues is already a York winner this season and Adaay Of Scarlett was only narrowly beaten in the Coventry in Berkshire.

22

Saturday

Things to do: Earn a place in the folklore of the Knavesmire - you’ve got two shots this year!

That is the honour that awaits the victor of one of the toughest flat handicaps in the world and one of the richest in Europe, the £500,000 Sky Bet Ebor. The beauty of a handicap is that you can make a case for all twenty-two who finally make the stalls, never mind the full entry list. So, which to mention; Sky Bet Race To The Ebor winners seem a logical place to start. Jorvik winner Klassleader has only been seen once, if disappointing at Newmarket, since winning in May. Curragh winner Poetic Sound was turned out quickly after winning but looked to not stay upped two an extended two miles. Melrose victor Tarriance looked to be outclassed in the Boodles Yorkshire Cup and a return to handicapping may see him to better effect. Gregory rounds off the quartet after his narrow victory in the Grand Cup Stakes in June. Whoever wins, they can look forward to a warmer November than is on offer in Yorkshire, as the Sky Bet Ebor winner now has a guaranteed start in the Lexus Melbourne Cup.

Following Never So Brave’s victory last year in the now Group One Sky Bet City Of York Stakes all eyes will be on him to see if he can regain his crown. Group One Lockinge winner Notable Speech will be hoping to bounce back from a below par run in the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot. With the William Haggas trained pair Lake Forest and More Thunder close behind him in the betting. Gstaad and True Love are two of the potential runners for Aidan O’Brien.

Hopefully the above sets the scene for a twenty eight race festival where £100,000 is the lowest prize fund and the richest maiden race in the land, the British Stallion Studs EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes, or the richest nursery handicap in the Sky Bet Stakes, add to the cocktail of high fashion and high class sport.

3rd Race 3.20

The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing EBF

Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

A race limited to 2-year-old fillies, over 6 furlongs.

Distance: 6f

Race Type: Novice

Prize Money: £30,000

Age: 2f

Stalls: Centre

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

As before, though all are limited in experience, a previous win has been “rewarded” with additional weight for Bear Lee who scored at Musselburgh.

The Punters Panel at 1.35pm might offer some clues.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: BOSA NOVA

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

Jockey: Hector Crouch

Age/Weight: 2-9-6

Runners: 6Price: 7/2

Showed an excellent attitude to keep finding in front under a 4lb penalty. She looked beaten once headed but was game in the finish to win by a short head.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

RaceIQ Par Time: 1m 11.44s

(Based on going description: Good To Firm, Good In Places) Course Record: 1m 8.90s by Tiggy Wiggy (21-Aug-14)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (14-19): A Balding (39 wins from 226 runners, 17%) runs NAVAL COP Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs ELEVATING Longest Traveller: NAVAL COP trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 216 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 8th July

5KIRTON

6LADY TITANIA 74 NAVAL COP

865 ROMAN CRYSTAL

9STRIKING FORCE

KNAVESMIRE TIP

Bear Lee was a cosy winner at Musselburgh and should have more to offer, but she will need improvement if she’s to defy a penalty in what looks a deeper contest. There are a number of notable newcomers lining up, including the Karl Burke-trained Lady Titania. Richard & Peter Fahey saddle two and Kirton Angel appears their main hope given that she’s the choice of Oisin Orr. Preference, though, is for ELEVATING, whose pedigree suggests she’s all about speed and, with her yard among the winners, it would come as no surprise were she forward enough to strike.

3rd Race 3.20

The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes

No Horse

1

Bear Lee (IRE) (10)

B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Katherine Lee (IRE)

Owner: N Bradley Racing 29, D Scott & P Spencer

Distance: 6f

Race Type: Novice

Prize Money: £30,000

Age: 2f

Stalls: Centre

st-lb (kgs)Draw

Jockey: Billy Garritty

Breeder: Thomas J. Murphy

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Form: 41

Foaled 13 Apr Full sister to Pearly Squirrel, won at 7f A winner at 8-1 at Musselburgh over 5f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Lexington Boom by 2 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 5-1

2

Betty Boop (IRE) (13)

9-2(58.1) (3)

Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Shandra (IRE) Jockey: Finley Marsh

Owner: Mr O. Humphrey

Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn Form: 3 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Foaled 8 Feb. Dam won at 7f Third of 6 behind Terminology beaten 1 1/4l at 10-1 on her racecourse debut at Lingfield over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 4-1

3

Elevating (GB) (-)

B f Showcasing - Pizzarra

Owner: Clipper

9-2(58.1) (9)

Jockey: Joe Leavy

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Form: Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP

Foaled 23 Mar Half-sister to Fashion Queen, won twice at 5f including a Listed race. Bred to be quick and she warrants consideration. Official BHA Rating - SP: 8-1

4

Gladys Pugh (IRE)

(-) 9-2(58.1) (7)

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Charming Spirit (IRE) Jockey: Kevin Stott

Owner: Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Form:

Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

Foaled 15 Apr Half-sister to Borcano, won at 1m 2f Cost 200,000gns as a yearling and she is sure to attract plenty of attention. Official BHA Rating - SP: 6-1

5 Kirton Angel (IRE)

(-)

(1)

Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Posh Perfect Jockey: Oisin Orr

Owner: Greenall, Huddlestone

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

Form:

Breeder: N. Hartery

Foaled 16 Feb. Half-sister to Proverb, won three times at 5f There is a lot of speed in her pedigree and she has to enter the reckoning. Official BHA Rating - SP: 9-1

6 Lady Titania (GB) (-)

9-2(58.1) (4)

Ch f Showcasing - Eminently Jockey: Sam James

Owner: Four Fillies Racing & E Burke

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Form: Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

Foaled 23 Jan. Half-sister to Glenridding, won at 1m. 80,000gns daughter of Showcasing who is worth more than a cursory glance. Official BHA Rating - SP: 9-2

7 Naval Cop (GB) (27)

B f Naval Crown - Fair Cop

Owner: Mr J. C. Smith

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

9-2(58.1) (6)

Jockey: James Doyle

Form: 4

Breeder: Littleton Stud

Foaled 3 Apr Half-sister to Equity Law, won five times at 5f and 6f Finished 11l behind Havana Sprite when fourth of 5 at 10-3 on her racecourse debut at Bath over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 14-1

8 Roman Crystal (IRE) (9)

B f Shaman (IRE) - Clare Island (IRE)

Owner: The Lee Westwood Racing Partnership

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

9-2(58.1) (8)

Jockey: Joanna Mason

Form: 65

Breeder: Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd

Foaled 26 Jan Half-sister to Farandaway, won at 6f and 7f Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Arapaho Gold when fifth of 10 at 66-1 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 150-1

No Horse

9 Striking Force (IRE)

Ch f Persian Force (IRE) - Asmeen (IRE)

Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

(-)

9-2(58.1) (5)

Jockey: Barry McHugh

Form:

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Foaled 18 Feb. Half-sister to The Strikin Viking, won twice at 6f including a Group 3 race. See how she fares in the market compared to stable companion Kirton Angel. Official BHA Rating - SP: 16-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS

STEWARDS NOTE

NAVAL COP: Following its run on 13/6/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped left and ran green. PROBABLE S.P.’S

4-1 Betty Boop (IRE), 9-2 Lady Titania (GB), 5-1 Bear Lee (IRE), 6-1 Gladys Pugh (IRE), 8-1 Elevating (GB), 9-1 Kirton Angel (IRE), 14-1 Naval Cop (GB), 16-1 Striking Force (IRE), 150-1 Roman Crystal (IRE)

RESULT

& PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st£15462.

3rd£3627

TIME

2nd £7251

4th £1812

DISTANCES

THIRD RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by representatives of Irish Thoroughbred Marketing.

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race as well as £50 to the winning groom.

TOP JOCKEY AT YORK

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

The Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions

Falmouth Stakes (Group 1)

One Mile (1,600 metres)

1 Blue Bolt (IRE) (23)

B f Blue Point (IRE) - Mayhem (IRE) (Whipper (USA))

Owner: Juddmonte

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

2 Jancis (IRE) (23)

Ch m Tamayuz - Blame The Ruler (IRE) (Ruler of The World (IRE))

Owner: Mr Arturo Cousino

Trainer: W. McCreery, Ireland

3 Balantina (IRE) (21)

B or Br f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Balankiyla (FR) (Montjeu (IRE))

Owner: Weston/Medallion/Reeves T’Bred/McNulty

Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

4 Evolutionist (IRE) (26)

Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Model Guest (Showcasing)

Ace Stud Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

5 Precise (IRE) (21)

Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Way To My Heart (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Jockey: Ryan Moore

Owner: D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

6 Venetian Lace (IRE) (35)

Ch f Masar (IRE) - Nash Nasha (Dubawi (IRE))

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

7 Venosa (USA) (61)

111-011 CD Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd

William Buick

4362-30 Breeder: Godolphin

B f Gun Runner (USA) - Magical Dream (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Jockey: W. M. Lordan

Owner: Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

46503-0

Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7............................................................................................(EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn by No 2. STEWARDS NOTE

VENETIAN LACE: Following its run on 5/6/2026 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. PROBABLE S.P.’S

5-6 Precise (IRE), 7-2 Blue Bolt (IRE), 7-1 Balantina (IRE), 16-1 Jancis (IRE), 20-1 Venetian Lace (IRE), 25-1 Evolutionist (IRE), 300-1 Venosa (USA)

Lace

Oaks

Ebor Festival

4th Race 3.55

The Laura Barry Memorial Stakes

About One Mile (1,600 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 1m

Race Type: Handicap Rating: 61-80

Prize Money: £25,000

Age: 3

Stalls: Inside Rail

Back in handicap conditions, this time for 3yo horses only, rated up to 80, travelling the mile. Luzon Heights has the heaviest weight to carry as the highest raced horse in this race.

In such circumstances it may pay to visit the Parade Ring before the race to assess those big match nerves for yourself

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: MAHRA’S LOVE

Trainer: William Haggas

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Age/Weight: 3-9-3

Runners: 11 Price: 9/4F

Was given an enterprising ride by Cieren Fallon, who broke well and didn’t see another rival all the way to the finishing line

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

RaceIQ Par Time: 1m 36.71s

(Based on going description: Good To Firm, Good In Places)

Course Record: 1m 34.35s by Croupier (18-May-23)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (14-19): A Balding (39 wins from 226 runners, 17%) runs SPECTICAL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 82 runners, 11%) runs FOREST PHOENIX and ONLY DREAM BIG Longest Traveller: HAMBELTON trained by D Marnane, Ireland.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 8th July

KNAVESMIRE TIP

GET OUTTA HERE could be considered an unlucky loser at Goodwood last time. Trapped against the rail, he flew home once in the clear and missed out by only a nose The winner has subsequently gone in again so that form looks solid and David Menuisier’s charge gets the vote. Yarmouth runner-up Luzon Heights has been threatening to resume winning ways. He’ll likely be thereabouts once again, while Zarvali could also land a blow.

The Laura Barry Memorial Stakes

1

Luzon Heights (GB) (14)

Ch c Pinatubo (IRE) - Aquatinta (GER)

Owner: Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori

Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket

Stalls: Inside Rail

9-9 (61.2) (8)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Form: 12-5242 D BF

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten a head by Gorgeous Mr George when second of 6 at 13-8fav on his latest outing at Yarmouth over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 10-1

2 Get Outta Here (FR) (21)

B g Zelzal (FR) - Artifix (IRE)

Owner: Jayar Investments

Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough

9-8 (60.8) (5)

Jockey: Hector Crouch

Form: 0-0312 D

Breeder: Mme C. Vitse, Mr G. Vitse, Mme V. Vitse

A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten a nose by Annastarzy when second of 10 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 7-2

3

Zarvali (IRE) (24)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Zunera (IRE)

Owner: Swales & Fell

(9)

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton Form: 052-163

A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 10 behind Mr King beaten 1 1/4l at 10-3 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 79

4

Bee Farmer (GB) (24)

B g Mohaather - Rayaheen

Owner: Woodhurst, Withernsea & S Ryan

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form: 620

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Placed once in three starts. Beaten 7l behind Lorca’s Waltz at 4-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Beverley over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 77 SP:

5 Spectical (IRE) (22)

Gr c New Bay - Screen Star (IRE)

Owner: Mr Imad Alsagar

Jockey: James Doyle

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Form: 54-5

Breeder: Ballylinch Stud

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 7l behind Centigrade when fifth of 13 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time Official BHA Rating 75

6

Hambelton (IRE) (26)

Ch g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Zadorra (IRE)

Owner: MRC International

Jockey: Luke McAteer

Trainer: David Marnane, Ireland Form: 00-4551 D Breeder: Alan Creighton

7 Illy’s

Roo (IRE) (35)

B g Australia - Illykato

Owner: The Mammoth Pack Ltd

Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton

He has

8 Forest Phoenix (GB) (28)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Silk Forest (IRE)

Owner: Reality Partnerships XXII

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

13

Breeder: Christopher Hirst

Jockey: David Allan

9

Napolian (IRE) (15)

B g Kodiac - Khaimah

Owner: Mr S. Ryan

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

(56.7) (3)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 2334-01 D Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

A winner at 9-2 at Leicester over 1m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Pentonville by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 70 SP: 13-2

10

Milford Grange (GB) (20)

(56.7) (1)

B g Nando Parrado - Desert Mission (IRE) Jockey: Billy Garritty

Owner: Mr J N Blackburn & Mr T Cottier

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Form: 3-0222 BF

Breeder: Mrs Anita Wigan

Placed in four of five starts. Beaten 3/4l by Circle Of Trust when second of 8 at 7-4fav on his latest outing at Ayr

last month. Official BHA Rating 70 SP:

11 Only Dream Big (GB) (2)

B f Dream Ahead (USA) - River Song (USA)

Owner: Mrs Jennifer E. Pallister

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

8-8 (54.4)(7)

Jockey: Warren Fentiman (3)

Form: 450115 D

Breeder: Bearstone Stud

Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground. Finished 8l behind Velvet Rhythm when fifth of 6 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to firm) earlier this week. Has won at Musselburgh and Redcar this season. Official BHA Rating 65 SP: 16-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11...........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 11. STEWARDS NOTE

ONLY DREAM BIG: Following its run on 8/7/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. PROBABLE S.P.’S

7-2 Get Outta Here (FR), 11-2 Hambelton (IRE), 13-2 Napolian (IRE), 8-1 Milford Grange (GB), 10-1 Luzon Heights (GB), 12-1 Spectical (IRE), 14-1 Zarvali (IRE), Bee Farmer (GB), 16-1 Only Dream Big (GB), 33-1 Illy’s Roo (IRE), 40-1 Forest Phoenix (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st£12885 2nd £6042. 3rd£3022 4th £1510

FOURTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The Barry Family have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Family & Friends of Laura Barry

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by representatives of the Barry Family.

FROM THE RIDER’S MOUTH

ROSSA RYAN

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The Azets Stakes (GBBPlus

Race)

One Mile, About Two Furlongs (2,000 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 1m 2f

Race Type: Handicap

Rating: 66-85

Prize Money: £25,000

Age: 3+

Stalls: Inside Rail

Getting the hang of handicaps? Your vital statistics are; 3yo+, rated 66-85, going a mile and a quarter, with Prince Of The Seas considered the best by the handicapper on previous form.

“Offer a chance for everyone” is a good maxim for those planning races and in this contest the upper rating of 85 means that these are still quality horses but they won’t have their spotlight stolen by a real superstar

If you are seeking inspiration (or someone to blame), look at the Press Selections Board, adjacent to the Winner’s Enclosure.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: DAIN MA NUT IN

Trainer: Lucinda Russell

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Age/Weight: 4-10-0

Runners: 9Price: 15/2

Dain Ma Nut In benefited from a step up in trip, poaching a big early lead without having to use too much energy The field closed at the two furlong pole but victory was never in serious doubt.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

RaceIQ Par Time: 2m 8.57s

(Based on going description: Good To Firm, Good In Places)

Course Record: 2m 4.32s by City Of Troy (21-Aug-24)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (14-19): W Haggas (43 wins from 224 runners, 19%) runs KAHIN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 82 runners, 11%) runs BEARIN UP and STONEACRE DONNY Weightwatcher: PRINCE OF THE SEAS won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now

Longest Traveller: GREAT BEDWYN trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 212 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 8th July

KNAVESMIRE TIP

Frankies Dream has placed here on his last couple of outings and another solid effort looks on the cards. He’s preferred to Glistening Nights, who went close over C&D in amateur company last time, but KAHIN looks one to keep on the right side of He landed a maiden when upped to 1m1f at Hamilton last month and there is likely plenty more to come from the son of Kingman as he makes his handicap bow.

KAHIN

FRANKIES DREAM

5th Race 4.30

Distance: 1m 2f

Race Type: Handicap (66-85)

Prize Money: £25,000

Age: 3+

Stalls: Inside Rail

Horse Agest-lb (kgs)Draw

1 Prince of The Seas (IRE) (7)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sweet Firebird (IRE)

Owner: Mr M. J. Macleod

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

410-4 (65.3) (6)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 0-50603

Breeder: Diomed Bloodstock Ltd

Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 8 behind Be Patient beaten 1 3/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 14-1

2

Great Bedwyn (GB) (40)

B g Showcasing - Mistress Quickly (IRE)

Owner: Mr Martin Hughes

610-2(64.4)(1)

Jockey: Joe Leavy

Breeder: Mrs M. E. Slade

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Form: 56-2020 C D BF

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Brielle at 9-4fav when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (good) in May. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 17-2

3 Frankies Dream (IRE) (13)

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

Owner: Mr G. White

410-0 (63.5) (2)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Form: 0-03323 C BF Breeder: Mr M. Enright

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Third of 14 behind Cadarn beaten 1l at 5-2fav on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 5-1

4

Dark Moon Rising (IRE)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Al Nassa (USA)

Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey

(28) 79-12(62.6) (9)

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 052450 C Breeder: Mr N. Al Habtoor

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 5f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Antipodes at 12-1 when 12th of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 20-1

5 Glistening Nights (FR)

(13) 59-9 (61.2)

Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lily Passion Jockey: Barry McHugh

Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton Form: 00-3202 D Breeder: Ecurie Des Charmes

Winner of five races at 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Double Parked when second of 14 at 6-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 12-1

6

Beach Point (IRE) (28)

Br g Blue Point (IRE) - Damselfly (IRE) Jockey: Hector Crouch

Owner: John & Peter Seabrook and Tim Fisher

Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket Form: 55-4340 D

Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud & Oliver Pawle

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 12l behind Say What You See at 11-2 when eighth of 18 on his latest

Kahin (IRE) (15)

B c Kingman - Dusk (IRE)

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Form: 0421

Breeder: James Wigan

Won on his latest outing when 4-6fav at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month, beating It’s Debatable by a neck. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 7-2

8 Stoneacre Donny (GB) (21)

B g Japan - Iromea (IRE)

Owner: Mr R Teatum & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

39-2 (58.1) (7)

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 13-3232

Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

A winner at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Room Fourteen when second of 9 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 9-1

9

Bearin Up (IRE) (13)

B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Revolutionintheair (USA)

Owner: Mr G Horsford & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

3 8-13 (56.7) (8)

Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Form: 031512

Breeder: Rathbarry Stud

She has won three times at 1m on good ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Hoseki when second of 8 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Chester over 1m 2f (good) last month. Has won at Hamilton and Newmarket this season. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 18-1

10

Ciao Capo (IRE) (36)

B g Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Butterfly Kiss (USA)

Owner: Mrs L. Jackson

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

3 8-5 (53.1) (4)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 641-411 D

Breeder: Tom and Hazel Russell

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 11-10fav at Wetherby over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating Stepanov by 2l. Has also won at Beverley this season. Official BHA Rating 70 SP: 13-2

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6.

STEWARDS NOTE

GREAT BEDWYN: Following its run on 31/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. PROBABLE S.P.’S

7-2 Kahin (IRE), 5-1 Frankies Dream (IRE), 13-2 Ciao Capo (IRE), 17-2 Great Bedwyn (GB), 9-1 Stoneacre Donny (GB), 12-1 Glistening Nights (FR), 14-1 Prince of The Seas (IRE), 16-1 Beach Point (IRE), 18-1 Bearin Up (IRE), 20-1 Dark Moon Rising (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

FIFTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Karen Sadler, Dom Pegg & Vincent Gonyora

Azets have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

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Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry

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6th Race 5.05

The William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Stakes

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 5f

Race Type:

Prize Money: £25,000

Age: 3+

Stalls: Centre

Another competitive handicap for 3yo+ horses, run over the shortest rip in UK racing, just five furlongs.

Remember, it’s a handicap so the best on past performance in the eyes of the handicapper will be the highest rated horse and start by carrying the most weight, Ziggy’s Triton in this instance. However, connections can opt to use an apprentice jockey and so claim a reduction, see how Eternal Sunshine has 5lb lifted from her back as Lauren Young takes the ride

So, pit your wits against the handicapper – as clues, look for C (has won at York) or D (has won over this distance) against the horse’s name- Brazen Bolt is one of three that carry both consonants.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: BRAZEN BOLT

Trainer: Ruth Carr

Jockey: Warren Fentiman

Age/Weight: 8-9-4

Runners: 16 Price: 16/1

Only a short head separated the first and second as Brazen Bolt just edged out Castan in a close fought affair

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

RaceIQ Par Time: 58.14s

(Based on going description: Good To Firm, Good In Places) Course Record: 55.90s by Battaash (23-Aug-19)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (14-19): T Easterby (20 wins from 516 runners, 4%) runs

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 82 runners, 11%) runs

LAW

Weightwatcher: MUKER won off a handicap mark of 83, his rating is now down 10lb to 73.

Longest Traveller: ETERNAL SUNSHINE trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 219 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 8th July

KNAVESMIRE TIP

Ancient State shot up the golden highway at Lingfield to complete a double recently and must be respected given his upward trajectory, but the three-year-old I’M DAN DARE shares a similar profile and might be the value A narrow C&D defeat is sandwiched between Catterick and Newcastle successes and although those wins came at a lower level, the weight-for-age allowance could be crucial. Eternal Sunshine and Emerald Harmony are a couple of others to consider

I’M DAN DARE

The William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Stakes

Distance: 5f

Race Type: Handicap (66-85)

Prize Money: £25,000

Age: 3+

Stalls: Centre

Horse Agest-lb (kgs)Draw

1 Ziggy’s Triton (IRE) (20)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Ahazeej (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing LIII

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

410-1(64.0)(3)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 510000 D

Breeder: Rock Island Syndicate

Winner of five races at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind I’m Next at 6-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Redcar over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 16-1

2

Brazen Bolt (GB) (34)

B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Gladys’ Gal

Owner: Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd

Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington

99-13(63.0) (12)

Jockey: Warren Fentiman (3)

Form: 006-200 CD

Breeder: Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd

Has won 11 races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Arklow Lad at 18-1 when 13th of 20 on his latest outing at Epsom over 5f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 50-1

3

Spring Is Sprung (FR) (20)

B g Oasis Dream - Kinematic

Owner: John Blackburn & Partner

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

79-13(63.0) (4)

Jockey: Mark Winn

Form: 144043 D

Breeder: The Queen

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Third of 9 behind I’m Next beaten 2 1/2l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 25-1

4 Ancient State (IRE) (13)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - No More Thrills

Owner: Mr D. Morgan

49-12(62.6) (10)

Jockey: Charles Bishop

Trainer: Adam Kirby, Kirtling Form: 122511 D Breeder: Ballyhane

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 7-4 at Lingfield over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Lazzar by 1l. Has won three times this season. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 5-1

5 Eternal Sunshine (GB) (7)

B m Orientor - Eternal Instinct

Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

69-11(62.1) (8)

Jockey: Lauren Young (5)

Form: 000042 D BF

Breeder: Goldie Racing Limited

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a neck by Alondra when second of 8 at 10-3fav on her latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 82 (+2) SP: 9-2

6 Al Hussar (GB) (15)

49-11(62.1) (13)

Br g Bated Breath - Queen’s Charter Jockey: Oliver Stammers

Owner: The Gathering and partner

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Form: 325164 D BF

Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd

Winner of five races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/4l behind Gangsta Man when fourth of 8 at 7-2fav on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 16-1

7 Counsel (GB) (34)

Ch g Frankel - Honorina

Owner: Value Racing - Counsel

(60.8) (9)

Jockey: Conor Whiteley (5)

Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Form: 4-01600 D

Breeder: The Honorina Partnership

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Toca Madera at 22-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 100-1 8 Emerald Harmony (IRE) (7)

B m Soldier’s Call - Green Chorus (IRE)

Owner: Wrenegade Racing

Jockey: David Nolan

Breeder: B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow Form: 030312 D

She has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground Beaten 3/4l by Dyonisos when second of 7 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 9-1

9

Castan (GB) (55)

Ch g Charming Thought - Astley Park

Owner: Ceffyl Racing

Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 220140 D

Breeder: Houghton Bloodstock UK Ltd

Has won nine races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Right And Exact at 12-1 when 11th of 17 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good) in May. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 25-1

10

Equity Law (GB) (19)

B g Equiano (FR) - Fair Cop

Owner: The Oyster Catchers & Partner

Jockey: David Allan

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form: 336021 D Breeder: Littleton Stud

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground A winner at 5-1 at Pontefract over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Lethal Nymph by a head. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 9-1

11 Muker (IRE) (8)

Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Naias (IRE)

Owner: Peter Blyth & Partner

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

89-2 (58.1) (11)

Jockey: Alex Jary (3)

Form: 0-00064 CD Breeder: Mr Joe & June Staunton

Has won eight races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 1 3/4l behind Winchurch when fourth of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 73 (-1) SP: 14-1

12 Rotokura Belle (GB) (13)

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

Owner: Miss D. Francis

38-13(56.7) (5)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Easingwold Form: 616410 CD Breeder: Oakshott Bloodstock

She has won three times at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Naana’s Shadow at 33-1 when seventh of 13 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Has won here and at Catterick this season. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 16-1

13 I’m Dan Dare (GB) (15)

Ch g Dream Ahead (USA) - Tweet Tweet

Owner: Mrs P A Johnson

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

38-12(56.2) (6)

Jockey: Rhys Elliott (5)

Form: 025121 D Breeder: Bishop Wilton Stud

Successful twice at 5f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 7-2fav at Newcastle over 5f last month, beating Slot by a neck. Has also won at Catterick this season. Official BHA Rating 74 SP: 17-2

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13...........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Eyeshields, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 9, 10, 13.

STEWARDS NOTE

COUNSEL: Following its run on 6/6/2026 it was reported that the horse became unbalanced late-on.

ROTOKURA BELLE: Following its run on 27/6/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-2 Eternal Sunshine (GB), 5-1 Ancient State (IRE), 17-2 I’m Dan Dare (GB), 9-1 Emerald Harmony (IRE), Equity Law (GB), 14-1 Muker (IRE), 16-1 Ziggy’s Triton (IRE), Al Hussar (GB), Rotokura Belle (GB), 25-1 Spring Is Sprung (FR), Castan (GB), 50-1 Brazen Bolt (GB), 100-1 Counsel (GB)

RESULT

& PRIZE MONEY

William

John Smith’s Cup Meeting

Saturday 11 July

67th John Smith’s Cup

Music Showcase Weekend

Friday (eve) 24 July

Saturday 25 July

EBF Lyric Stakes and Craig David presenting TS5

Sky Bet York Stakes and Tom Grennan

Sky Bet Ebor Festival

Wednesday 19 August

Thursday 20 August

Friday 21 August

Saturday 22 August

Juddmonte International

Yorkshire Oaks/Ladies Day

Coolmore Nunthorpe

Sky Bet Ebor

September Meeting

Sunday 6 September

October Meeting

Friday 9 October

Saturday 10 October

YorkMix Family Raceday

Finale Friday

Sky Bet Sprint Trophy

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2025 Champion: William Haggas

The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Apprentice Stakes (GBBPlus

Race)

One Mile, About Four Furlongs (2,400 metres)

See page 77 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 1m 4f

Race Type:

Prize Money: £25,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Centre

A final handicap but with an added dimension to the contest, in that this time, 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 Rising star, Mason Paetel, has enough winners in the bank to mean that High Fibre gets no relief; whereas the Toby Moore/Green Sky partnership are 7lbs better off, as the young pilot learns the trade

Pick the winner and then you can bask in the glory until around 2.04pm tomorrow afternoon.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: SECRET BEACH

Trainer: Ben Brookhouse

Jockey: Alec Voikhansky

Age/Weight: 4-9-4

Runners: 8Price: 100/30F

Ben Brookhouse and Alec Voikhansky teamed up to land our finale with Secret Beach. The four-year-old was settled in midfield before running on strongly to assert inside the final furlong.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

RaceIQ Par Time: 2m 31.46s

(Based on going description: Good To Firm, Good In Places) Course Record: 2m 25.12s by Sea Wave (18-Aug-98)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (14-19): T Easterby (20 wins from 516 runners, 4%) runs GOLDEN WEST Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 82 runners, 11%) runs GOLDEN WEST Longest Traveller: GREEN SKY trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 275 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 8th July

KNAVESMIRE TIP

GREEN SKY made a successful stable debut when dotting up at Chepstow. That was her first start since April so improvement looks likely from Rod Millman’s new inmate, with Toby Moore’s allowance cancelling out a 5lb penalty. Nightsinwhitesatin returned a beaten favourite once again when finishing a close second at Catterick. She’s not out of this and neither is Humble Spark, who went agonisingly close when last seen over C&D

The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Apprentice Stakes

1 Golden West (GB) (16)

Ch g Masar (IRE) - Gwendolyn (GER)

Owner: Reality Partnerships XX

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

510-0 (63.5) (6)

Jockey: Jake Dickson (5)

Form: 4000/-42

Breeder: Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd

Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 13l by Wine Dark Sea when second of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m 3f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 7-1

2

Nightsinwhitesatin (GB) (50)

Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Silver Games (IRE)

Owner: David Kilburn, Mrs Corbett, Chris Wright

410-0 (63.5) (8)

Jockey: Cian Horgan (3)

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham Form: 442-242 BF Breeder: Stratford Place Stud

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Analogical when second of 4 at 5-4fav on her latest outing at Catterick over 1m 4f (good) in May. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 6-1

3 Secret Beach (IRE) (16)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Dubai (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Carol Shaw

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

(2)

Jockey: Warren Fentiman

Form: 421-050 CD

Breeder: Mr Canice Farrell

Successful twice at 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 18l behind Wine Dark Sea at 33-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m 3f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 12-1

4

High Fibre (IRE) (645)

710-0 (63.5) (1)

B g Vadamos (FR) - Multi Grain Jockey: Mason Paetel

Owner: Think Big Partnership

Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

Form: 2/6/0006/-

Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd

A winner at 1m 1f on good ground, but that win was over four years ago; has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was in March). Finished 20l behind High Point when sixth of 11 at 6-1 on his latest flat outing at Salisbury over 1m 2f (heavy) in October ‘24. Having his first run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 11-1

5 Humble Spark (IRE) (20)

B g Acclamation - Maiden Approach

Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

69-13(63.0) (7)

Jockey: Lauren Young (3)

Form: 422620 D

Breeder: Rbr Bloodstock

Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Square Necker at 8-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Ayr over 1m 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 11-2

6

Nicator

(FR) (22)

Ch g Persian King (IRE) - Sidewalk (IRE)

Owner: Quantum Leap Racing IX & Partner

49-12(62.6) (10)

Jockey: Taryn Langley (3)

Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket Form: 622-42

Breeder: Mr Jean-Pierre-Joseph Dubois

Placed in three of five starts. Beaten a short head by Moonjid when second of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Yarmouth

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7 Optician (GB) (26) 69-10(61.7) (4)

B g Expert Eye - Starlit Sands Jockey: Conor Whiteley (5)

Owner: Michael Herrington Racing Club Trainer: Michael Herrington, Willoughton

Miss K. Rausing Winner of six races from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 9-2

9

Pleasant Man (GB) (8)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Melito (AUS)

Owner: Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd

Trainer: Joey Ramsden, Newark

89-5 (59.4) (3)

Jockey: Alex Jary

Form: 403313 D

Breeder: Northern Farm

Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle Third of 4 behind The Ubermensch beaten 3 1/2l at 11-4 on his latest outing at Yarmouth over 1m 3f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 70 SP: 16-1

10

Queen Roslyn (GB) (28)

B m Postponed (IRE) - Sophie Gray (IRE)

Owner: Mr Kristian Strangeway

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

58-11(55.8) (9)

Jockey: Rhys Elliott (3)

Form: 10115-0 D

Breeder: Kristian Strangeway

She has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle in March. Beaten 16l behind Say What You See at 25-1 when 11th of 18 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 62 SP: 14-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 9.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

11-2 Humble Spark (IRE), 6-1 Nightsinwhitesatin (GB), 13-2 Nicator (FR), 7-1 Golden West (GB), Optician (GB), 10-1 Green Sky (IRE), 11-1 High Fibre (IRE), 12-1 Secret Beach (IRE), 14-1 Queen Roslyn (GB), 16-1 Pleasant Man (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st£12885 2nd £6042. 3rd£3022 4th £1510

SEVENTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Benjamin Precious & Sarah Chamberlain.

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