York Racecard - Saturday 22nd August by Weatherbys

O F F IC IA L R A C E C A R D £4.00 S A TUR D A Y A UGUST 22ND

SKY BET EBOR FESTIVAL 2026 FEATURING THE SKY BET EBOR

REAL HORSEPOWER

Welcome A very warm welcome to the final day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival 2026, featuring the most famous race of our season – Britain’s richest flat handicap Sky Bet Ebor alongside Britain’s newest Group 1 race, the now £600,000 Sky Bet City of York Stakes. What an amazing raceday we have in prospect – I hope you thoroughly enjoy your visit! We are so proud that the most recent Group One contest in Britain, the Sky Bet City of York has again drawn a field that endorses the continuous investment for over a decade by the York Race Committee and the support of Sky Bet and connections. A fascinating contest is the result; proven Group 1 winners over a mile, Notable Speech and Powerful Glory over six furlongs will see who prospers over the intermediate seven-furlong trip. A proven Group Race winner over the distance is Lake Forest, the Group 2 Lennox winner at Glorious Goodwood. Local owner-breeder, Charlie Bond posted the first winner of the Ebor Festival and will be hoping Marvelman can end it in style. Of course, Satono Reve has travelled 6,500 miles from Tokyo to run nearly a mile! It has been a week to savour so far, with both Item and Kalpana giving Juddmonte the winner of the Juddmonte International and Legends Global Yorkshire Oaks. Add in Bacio flying home in the Coolmore City Of Troy Nunthorpe and it has already been a memorable few days. In theory all 22 contenders in the Sky Bet Ebor are evenly matched given their allocated weights, but you have to go back to 1930 when Coaster and Gentleman’s Relish posted a dead heat. Irish trained horses have taken six Ebor’s in the last decade, so no surprise that four different yards from across the water. The last Yorkshire handler to take the prize was Brian Ellison courtesy of Moyenne Corniche, more than a decade on could be either David O’Meara or Charlie Johnston add their names to the roll of honour. Whoever is the victor they are guaranteed a berth in the stalls for the Lexus Melbourne Cup (pages 62-63). We are delighted to welcome the 22 Ebor Community Sweepstake finalists to York as set out on pages 64-66 of the racecard. These Yorkshire good causes have been nominated by members of their community, shortlisted from a large field and each are assigned a runner in the Sky Bet Ebor. The one connected to the winning horse will win £20,000 for their organisation, with all contenders earning a £1,000 donation. Wherever they finish, we hope they thoroughly enjoy their Ebor day and we offer our thanks and admiration. The other contests have their own stories, for example the Sky Bet Strensall has an international connection, as a partnership with the Bahrain Turf Club offers the victor a free entry in the now Group One Bahrain International Trophy. World Pool is in operation today for all tote bets, for the first time. As explained on page 28 World Pool is a tremendous initiative in globalising world betting and helping the sport we love. In a day full of sporting action, I hope you can find time to visit the Grantley Hall Ebor Fashion Lawn before 2.30pm, set in the picturesque surroundings of the Edwardian Weighing Room. Partners such as Grantley Hall themselves, Skopes, Wardrobe Resell, George Durdy Hats, Bothy Botanicals and the Hole in Wand are offering great prizes for all you stylish racegoers, plus it is great fun! Cheer the RAF Falcons, listen out for the Shepherd Group Brass Band, dance into the evening with The Monotones, share a bottle of Gardet Origine champagne for just £48.50 a bottle, enjoy the 360-selfie camera or taking your own selfie at the living flower wall; whatever, it is just our pleasure to welcome you and I hope you thoroughly enjoy the racing and experience of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival.

William Derby, Chief Executive 1

Sky Bet Ebor Festival Welcome to York Races Finding Your Way A Guide to Places to Eat & Drink Make The Most Of Your Visit Grantley Hall Ebor Fashion Lawn Meet the Team & Officials Puzzle Corner Your Annual Visit: What’s New At York Proper Global Connections Jockey Trainer Index York Trackfacts How To Read Parlez-Vous Racing? A Racecourse For All Yesterdays Action Sustainable Development Racing Post Smart View: The Sky Bet City Of York Stakes Blue Frog Top Trainer At York Fact File: The Sky Bet City Of York Stakes Doubling Down Under Ebor Community Sweepstake Race To The Ebor Big Race Trends: The Sky Bet Ebor Living North Top Jockey At York A Tribute To Sir Henry Cecil Puzzle Corner Answers Today’s Race Conditions The Small Print Safe Journey Home

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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Time

Event

Location

11:30am - 3:00pm Grantley Hall Ebor Fashion Lawn

Edwardian Weighing Room Lawn

12noon

Tour of the Weighing Room & Equine facilities (Stands side only)

Weighing Room Entrance

12.30pm

Jockey Autographs

Weighing Room

1.00pm

Punters Panel

Winners Enclosure

1:20pm

RAF Falcons

Look Up

3:25pm

Jockey Walk in for Sky Bet Ebor

Weighing Room Steps

5:30pm

Monotones Acoustic

Champagne Terrace

All Day Events

Location

Tours to the start 30 minutes before each race

See Notice on Thatched Hut

(Stands side only)

Shepherd Group Brass Band

Veuve Clicquot Lawn

Monotones

Churchill Tyres Lawn Stage

ITV7 Activation Zone

Thatched Hut

Test Cricket: England vs Pakistan

Selected TVs

Ascot Gallery/Darcy & Wolf Jewellery

Gimcrack Stand Portico

Popworld 360° Selﬁes

Stage by Melrose Stand

New Beginnings Activities

By Parade Ring

All timings are approximate, listen for PA announcements for any updates. 2

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

Sky Bet First Race - 1.50pm The Sky Bet Strensall Stakes (Group 3) - 1m 1f Pages 33-36

Sky Bet Second Race - 2.25pm The Sky Bet Melrose Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - 1m 6f Pages 43-46

Sky Bet Third Race - 3.00pm The Sky Bet City of York Stakes (Group 1) - 7f Pages 55-61

Sky Bet Fourth Race - 3.35pm The Sky Bet Ebor (Heritage Handicap) - 1m 6f Pages 71-75

Sky Bet Fifth Race - 4.10pm The Sky Bet Constantine Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - 6f Pages 77-80

The Family of Julia Graves Sixth Race - 4.45pm The Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Listed Race) - 5f Pages 83-85

THE FAMILY OF JULIA GRAVES

Sky Bet Seventh Race - 5.20pm The Sky Bet Dav Reid Finale (Heritage Handicap) - 1m 2f Pages 87-91

Races 1 - 5 covered by

All races covered by 3

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

KNAVESMIRE STAND 6 bars YorkJohn Kitchen 6 bars (most&serving Smith's) & Café (ground). & York Kitchen & Café (ground ﬂoor)

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

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

THE FOOD CO

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

GUINNESS BAR KYLIE MINOGUE WINES AND GUINNESS BARS Offering The Aussie singer's wines with the Black Stuff and a full bar next door.

ALCO RACE

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

EBOR STAND

York Kitchen & Café

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

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ECLIPSE RESTAURANT (5TH

An informal hot food option and ho advanced book packages.

THE THE DANTE DANTE SUITE SUITE (2ND (2NDFLOOR) FLOOR) SCAN QR CODE FOR MORE VEGETARIAN, AHome County Bar with air condition toStand Michelin Star seating, Chef Tom Barnes a both ﬁnishingALCOHOL post & Music Stage. VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS + NO/LOW We hope we have somewhere to cater for all tastes and budgets. We source ma The Cryer and Stott for cheese). You may notice that our sandwich packaging is on a raceday. None of the restaurants, bistros and buffets mentioned below requ times so we’d suggest going early. Enjoy your food and do let us know how we c

County Stand

The Gimcrack Restaurant offers a three-course meal for £46.50. 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 summer with a jug of Pimm’s: visit the The Flying Frankie Pub serving our guest ale, Ebor IPA @£6.70. The Princess Mary Bar (near County Stand entrance). Buzzy café serving seafood platters and sandwiches. Lanson Champagne by the glass. Try Eat Between Our Races Bistro, which is on the ground ﬂoor serving pulled meat/veggie, hot and cold sandwiches (vegan options) salads, as well as patisserie cakes. Also the collection point for the County Stand picnic platters. The Moët Champagne Pavilion & Roof Terrace; downstairs offers premium beers, spirits and a wide range of the ﬁnest champagnes, whilst the Terrace also offers Moët champagnes vintage wines, premium beers, as well as fresh baked pizzas. Do try The Sound Garden offering pizza, Nyetimber wines and a full bar plus DJ sounds.

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PREMIERRACINGLOUNGE

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

GIMCRACK RESTAURANT

MELROSE CLUB LOUNGE

Great views of racing, Yorkshire, fresh club sandwiches, and an account bar. 105 - visit Limited upgrades available from £103 the office to learn more. SOLD OUT

(1st Floor) Main County Stand dining room, luxury three-course meal for £43.25 46.50Afternoon Tea for £19.50

PARADE RING RESTAURANT

Situated onon thethe top floor the Weighing Room, providing a Situated top of ﬂoor of the Weighing fine dining experience. Enquire for later in the seasonVisit on our Room, provides a ﬁne dining experience. website, yorkracecourse.co.uk SOLD OUT yorkracecourse.co.uk to book for later meetings.

MOËT PAVILION & ROOF TERRACE

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

JOHN CARR TERRACE

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EDWARDIAN WEIGHING ROOM

VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BAR

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

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Georgian stand with modern canopy; featuring The Flying Frankie pub serving our guest ale, Ebor IPA @£6.70 + wider bars, fresh cheese toasties and the griddle. COUNTY STAND FOOD & DRINK FREE ZONES GRANDSTAND & PADDOCK

PRINCESS MARY SEAFOOD BAR

CLOCKTOWER ENCLOSURE

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

RACING AREA SEAFOOD OPTION CHILDREN ESPECIALLY WELCOME

ning, full team. bar, toilets and view of and his (Advance booked).

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

MEAL DEAL LOCATION

Grandstand & Paddock York Kitchen & Café offers a range of hot meals, including deep-ﬁlled Yorkshire puddings, homemade pies, vegetarian option, as well as sandwiches and the homemade pies. This is also the Collection Point for Grandstand & Paddock Picnic Platters. The Guinness Bar with its giant outdoor screen. Alongside the black stuff, the Kylie Minogue Wines Bar serves exactly what you'd imagine. The improved Theakston Bar offers a range of favourites, including the Ebor IPA @£6.70. With a second dedicated Guinness Bar to its left. The good food to go next door offers hot and cold treats. The Fish & Chip Shop offers freshly cooked delights from the East Coast. If the weather plays its part then visit the Knavesmire Courtyard, an outside seating area with easy access to betting, bars, tasty treats and toilets. Here a large number of kiosks and specialist mobile vendors offer gourmet British beefburgers, gourmet hot dogs, loaded fries, Whitby scampi, ﬁsh & chips and specialist coffees and even donuts. If the sun stays out, or just as a treat, try our locally produced luxury ice creams. The Bustardthorpe End brings more options including a Chicken griddle.

Clocktower Enclosure

Has a range of units selling hot and cold items, sweets and ice cream.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH SAWLEY KITCHEN 7

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT CHAMPAGNE OF THE MEETING

Gardet Origine NV

£48.50

Gardet Origine Rosé NV

£57.50

Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV

£78

Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé NV

£111

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.”

PUNTERS' PANEL For expert betting tips, check out the Punters' Panel at 1:00pm today in the Winners' Enclosure.

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

THE SOUND GARDEN Do try The Sound Garden offering pizza, Nyetimber wines and a full bar plus DJ sounds. (County Stand badge required)

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 Centre: Races 5 & 6

Inside: Races 1, 2, 4 & 7

Far: Race 3

ENCLOSURE TRANSFERS Simply pay the difference between your admission price and the price point below. County Stand: £82 Grandstand & Paddock full price: £47 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 and the stage are clearly signed. Our raceday stewards will be pleased to offer directions and assistance. The Racecourse Office Team will also be happy to help and can provide an access guide and map. Phil Atkinson is a senior member of the team with special responsibility in this area.

TEST CRICKET England vs Pakistan on selected televisions on stands side.

FREE WIFI 1. Search and select York Races - FREE 2. Click T&C’s box then log in 3. Then just surf away There will be peaks of demand

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

websites will not be available.

TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE PICK-UP POINT

MOBILE PHONE CHARGING

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

by both time and location - some

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

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

WHERE CAN I PLACE A BET

The tote will take your WorldPool 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 for 90 minutes after the last race. The serving of drinks in hospitality areas will be as speciﬁed in your booking details. Have an enjoyable time with us but please respect our neighbours and the wider city as you leave the racecourse.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES York Racecourse always strives to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control. We have employed professionally-trained and experienced stewards. In the event of a situation which requires a partial or full evacuation of the stands, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will usher you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and quietly. If we are unable to re-occupy the stands, you may be invited to return to your car or coach. Departure from car and coach parks will be under the direction of the Police. The foregoing is a precautionary tale. 9

Enter our style stakes Step into the spotlight and take to the catwalk today at the Grantley Hall Ebor Fashion Lawn, located in front of the Edwardian Weighing Room. With fabulous prizes up for grabs across ﬁve categories each day of the festival, it’s time to make your style statement! 11:30am to 2.30pm: Registration & participation 3.15pm: Shortlist announced (on Ebor Fashion Lawn boards & big screens) 3.50pm: Final judging of the shortlisted entries and winners announced Come along, show off your style and see if you can take home some of our fabulous prizes!

GRANTLEY HALL EBOR FASHION LAWN PRIZES Most Stylish

Three-course meal for two at The Orchard, Grantley Hall, including a bottle of house champagne £150 Skopes voucher Two Sky Bet English Football League tickets for a game of your choice £75 The Wardrobe Resell voucher A table for two in the Voltigeur Restaurant on the opening day of the Dante Festival 2027 at York Racecourse

Most Stylish Runner-Up

Midweek Sunset Swim & Spa experience for two at the Three Graces Spa, Grantley Hall £50 Skopes voucher £50 The Wardrobe Resell voucher

Most Stylish Couple

A table for two in the Premier Racing Lounge on the opening day of the Dante Festival 2027 at York Racecourse £50 Skopes voucher

Best Hat £250 George Durdy England voucher

Best Dressed Child

Wizard Golf for five at The Hole in Wand, including a box of Magical Potions and a flask of Unicorn Beans Runners-up will each receive a flask of Unicorn Beans and a jar of Tongue Painters Only open to those in the County Stand and Grandstand & Paddock. Please note with any live event times may vary. The decision of the judges will be final. There is no other prize alternative.

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

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

MEET THE YORK MANAGEMENT TEAM WILLIAM DERBY

LOUISE DALY

Commercial Manager Hospitality & Banqueting

Head of Finance

01904 683932 rachel.wigby@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 638971 louise.daly@yorkracecoursehospitality.co.uk

01904 683939 chris.ward@yorkracecourse.co.uk

LAUREN MAHAN

JAMES BRENNAN

ADRIAN KAY

Marketing Manager

Head of Marketing & Sponsorship

Grounds Manager

01904 620911 lauren.mahan@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 james.brennan@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 adrian.kay@yorkracecourse.co.uk

GAVIN PATTISON

KEVIN PINNINGTON

NICK JOHNSON

Facilities Manager

Food & Beverage Director

Hospitality Box Manager

01904 620911 gavin.pattison@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 638971 kevin.pinnington@yorkracecouse.co.uk

01904 683933 nick.johnson@yorkracecourse.co.uk

Racing Manager & Clerk of the Course

Head Of Operations

PHIL ATKINSON

MAITI STIRLING

01904 620911 anthea.leigh@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 enquiries@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 maiti.stirling@yorkracecourse.co.uk

ANTHEA LEIGH

OFFICIALS

Stewards ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward) ROSIE PEARSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair) PHILIPPA COLLEY MICHAEL EYRE SARAH RUSSELL Starters STUART TURNER RYAN COLLEY Judge DI CLARK Clerks of the Scales KARL CURRAN WAYNE BURNELL Commentator STEWART MACHIN Veterinary Officers COLIN ROBERTS JON PYCOCK MARK COLLINS ALICE BROWN

CHRIS WARD

Chief Executive

Sponsorship Manager & Press Liaison

Medical Officers DR JONATHAN BULMAN DR JOHN ADAMS DR BRUCE MCLAIN DR ROS RODEN DR CHRIS HARDING Veterinary Surgeons GEMMA DRANSFIELD BRIAN REED POL ABRIL MATTHEW SWARBRICK Betting Ring Managers MARK RYAN MALCOLM HART STEPHEN RANN Farriers JAMIE HARDY SCOTT MACKIE Assistant Clerk of the Course JOHN MORLEY Designated Safeguarding Leads SARAH CULSHAW ANTHEA LEIGH

P U Z Z L E CORNER

NAME THE COMBINATION Can you name the horse, trainer and jockey who teamed up to land last years Sky Bet Ebor Handicap?

SAY THE SILKS Can you name the owners from the silks graphics? If you need a clue, they all won a Sky Bet Ebor

NAME THE RACECOURSES

Can you name the racecourses from the pictures?

1 Answers to today’s puzzles can be found on page 93. 13

WHAT’S NEW

AT YORK THIS SEASON?

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

WINNERS’ PODIUM

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

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

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

THE SOUND GARDEN Do try The Sound Garden offering pizza, Nyetimber wines and a full bar plus DJ sounds. County Stand badge required.

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.

ENTRY FROM CAR PARK D Lighter & brighter the entry now celebrates our history as well as some memorable moments.

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.

PROPER

CONNEC

IRELAND USA (Kentucky)

The G1 Coolmore Nunthorpe to Flying Five.

All 3 weekday Group Ones and The G3 Tattersalls Acomb link to The Breeders Cup.

The International Connections of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival Featuring the best horses in their respective categories, it is no surprise that winners this week are invited to race on a global stage over the coming months.

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DUBAI The G2 Sky Bet Great Voltigeur to The G2 Dubai Gold Cup.

JAPAN BAHRAIN The G3 Sky Bet Strensall to The Bahrain International Trophy.

Both The Juddmonte International & Legends Global Yorkshire Oaks track to equivalent featured contests in Tokyo.

AUSTRALIA The Sky Bet Ebor is the only British ‘ballot exempt’ race for The Lexus Melbourne Cup.

ollow a ider or of your choosing:

rainer

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

JOCKEYS DAVID ALLAN 4.10 Red Spells Danger (IRE) ..................... Tim Easterby CHARLES BISHOP 3.00 Zavateri (IRE) .................... Eve Johnson-Houghton 5.20 Dhahabi (IRE) ............................................Ian Williams WILLIAM BUICK 2.25 Into The Light .................................... Charlie Appleby 3.00 Notable Speech................................ Charlie Appleby 3.35 Love Me Tender (GER) .........................Willie Mullins 5.20 Al Aali (FR) .............................................George Scott GARY CARROLL 1.50 Geryon (IRE) ...................................................Ger Lyons 3.35 Poetic Sound (IRE) ......................................Ger Lyons 5.20 Diego El Queso (IRE) .................................Ger Lyons LEXIE CLARKSON 5.20 Dain Ma Nut In (IRE) ....Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore RORY CLEARY 2.25 Vantage Code (IRE) .......................... Emmet Mullins NICOLA CURRIE 2.25 Who’s Lope......................................... Andrew Balding HARRY DAVIES 3.00 Rogue Diplomat (IRE) .........................James Owen 3.35 Burdett Road ............................................James Owen 4.10 Stratusnine (IRE) .....................................Hugo Palmer RAY DAWSON 2.25 Bay Of Stars .............................................Dermot Weld 4.10 Fahrenheit Seven .................................. Robert Cowell 5.20 Raammee ...................................................Roger Varian JAMES DOYLE 1.50 Damysus ................................... John & Thady Gosden 2.25 Tierra Del Toro ....................................... Ralph Beckett 3.00 Paborus ........................................................... Ed Bethell 3.35 Opportunity......................................... William Haggas 4.10 Evening Saigon (IRE) ....................Hamad Al Jehani 5.20 Quai De Bethune (FR) .................Hamad Al Jehani DAVID EGAN 1.50 Ridari (FR) ................................................George Scott 3.00 Power Blue (IRE) ...............................Robson Aguiar 3.35 Square Necker (FR) ........ Kevin Philippart De Foy 5.20 Shafdar (IRE) .............................................Ian Williams CIEREN FALLON 1.50 King Of Earth....................................... William Haggas 3.00 Lake Forest ......................................... William Haggas 3.35 Real Dream (IRE) .....................................Ian Williams 5.20 Mr Swivell............................. Kevin Philippart De Foy KAIYA FRASER 4.45 Adonius (IRE) .................................Rebecca Menzies SHANE GRAY 4.10 Hammer The Hammer (IRE) .................. Kevin Ryan 4.45 Silesia.............................................................. Kevin Ryan 5.20 Dark Moon Rising (IRE) .......................... Kevin Ryan EDWARD GREATREX 2.25 Glory Road (GER) ............................... Ralph Beckett CAM HARDIE 2.25 Eniac (IRE) .................................................Brian Ellison 5.20 Rainbow Nebula (FR) .......Richard & Peter Fahey TYLER HEARD 2.25 Devil’s Peak............................. John & Thady Gosden SAM JAMES 2.25 Galilean Quality (IRE) ................................Karl Burke 4.45 Hickory Lad (IRE) ...................................Phillip Makin COLIN KEANE 1.50 Jonquil................................................... Andrew Balding 3.35 Tarriance .............................................. Andrew Balding 5.20 Accredit ................................... John & Thady Gosden LIAM KENIRY 4.45 Hanney Boy (IRE) .........Miss Evanna McCutcheon CLIFFORD LEE 1.50 Hankelow (IRE) .............................................Karl Burke 3.00 Native Warrior ..............................................Karl Burke 3.35 Beylerbeyi ....................................................Ian Williams 4.10 Pocklington .......................................Geoffrey Oldroyd 5.20 Thunder Run (IRE) .....................................Karl Burke SEAN LEVEY 1.50 Persica (IRE) .......................................Richard Hannon TOM MARQUAND 1.50 Saber Strike (IRE) ............................. William Haggas 2.25 Infraad (IRE) ....................................... William Haggas 3.35 Klassleader........................................... William Haggas 4.10 Realign (FR) ........................................ William Haggas 4.45 El Floridita ..................................................Nigel Tinkler JOANNA MASON 4.10 Sondad................................Michael & David Easterby 18

5.20 Nepal (IRE) ............................................... Ivan Furtado P J MCDONALD 3.00 Marvelman (IRE) ............................. Andrew Balding 4.10 Air Force One (IRE) ......................Geoffrey Oldroyd BARRY MCHUGH 2.25 Steel Raven (IRE) ............................... Adrian Keatley 5.20 Castle Stuart (IRE) .............Richard & Peter Fahey RYAN MOORE 1.50 Expanded (IRE) .....................................Aidan O’Brien 2.25 Limestone (IRE) .................................Joseph O’Brien 3.00 Puerto Rico (IRE) ................................Aidan O’Brien 3.35 Emit (IRE) .............................................Joseph O’Brien 4.10 King Of Light ........................................ Stuart Williams 4.45 Dubai Champion (IRE) ...........................Ben Haslam 5.20 Erzindjan (IRE) ..............................................Tony Kent JOÃO MOREIRA 3.00 Satono Reve (JPN) .............................. Noriyuki Hori ANDREW MULLEN 2.25 Baltic Fleet (IRE) ......................................Ian Williams 3.35 Paddy The Squire.......................................Iain Jardine OISIN MURPHY 2.25 Mythical Bay (IRE) .......................... Andrew Balding 3.00 Flora Of Bermuda (IRE) ............... Andrew Balding 3.35 Furthur (IRE) ..................................... Andrew Balding 4.10 Dance In The Storm ......................... Andrew Balding 4.45 Sale Shark (IRE) .....................................Hugo Palmer 5.20 Bourbon Blues........................................ Brian Meehan DANIEL MUSCUTT 3.35 Align The Stars (IRE) ....................Charlie Johnston 4.10 Annaf (IRE) ....................................... Michael Appleby OISIN ORR 3.35 Ascending (IRE) ......................Henry De Bromhead 4.10 Golden Mind (IRE) ...............Richard & Peter Fahey SAFFIE OSBORNE 2.25 Sharkeyboy (FR) ....................................Willie Mullins 3.35 Mr Hollywood (IRE) ...............................Willie Mullins 4.10 Coul Angel (IRE) ............................. Michael Appleby 4.45 Undercover Affair (IRE) ....................... David Evans 5.20 Double Parked (IRE) ............................ Tim Easterby MASON PAETEL 3.35 Spinning Wheel.........................Simon & Ed Crisford CALLUM RODRIGUEZ 1.50 Archivist...............................................Hamad Al Jehani 3.35 Hopewell Rock (IRE) .....................George Boughey 4.10 Fine Interview (FR) ........................Hamad Al Jehani ROSSA RYAN 1.50 Dividend .........Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 3.35 Daiquiri Bay ..................................................... Alan King 4.10 Flash Harry ........................................................Clive Cox 4.45 Dance A Jig............................................ Ralph Beckett 5.20 Parole D’oro.................................................Michael Bell RYAN SEXTON 1.50 Naqeeb (IRE) ........................................ Julie Camacho 4.10 Desert Falcon (IRE) ........................... Julie Camacho MIKEY SHEEHY 4.45 Roots In Touche (IRE) ...................... Adrian Keatley KIERAN SHOEMARK 3.00 Ten Bob Tony (IRE) .................................... Ed Walker 3.35 Paradias (GER) .............................................. Alan King 4.10 Far Above Dream (IRE) ........................James Owen 4.45 Jaan Ki Tukri (IRE) ........................................Clive Cox JAMIE SPENCER 1.50 Point Lynas (IRE) ......................................... Ed Bethell 3.00 Powerful Glory (IRE) .........Richard & Peter Fahey 3.35 Circus Of Rome..................................Richard Hughes 5.20 Have Secret (IRE) ...............Richard & Peter Fahey KEVIN STOTT 4.10 Pure Legend (FR) ...................................... Kevin Ryan 4.45 Dorigo (IRE) ............................................... Kevin Ryan DANIEL TUDHOPE 3.35 Epic Poet (IRE) ................................... David O’Meara 4.10 Toca Madera (IRE) .............................. David O’Meara HARRY VIGORS 2.25 Probation.............................. Kevin Philippart De Foy ZAK WHEATLEY 3.00 Lifeplan (IRE) ....................................... Declan Carroll 5.20 Sujet .......................................................... Declan Carroll MARK WINN 2.25 My Ballyquinn........................................ David O’Meara 3.35 Stressfree (FR) .................................... David O’Meara LAUREN YOUNG 5.20 Salam Dubawi............................................... Jim Goldie

TRAINERS ROBSON AGUIAR 3.00 Power Blue (IRE) .......................................David Egan HAMAD AL JEHANI 1.50 Archivist.............................................Callum Rodriguez 4.10 Evening Saigon (IRE) ............................. James Doyle 4.10 Fine Interview (FR) .......................Callum Rodriguez 5.20 Quai De Bethune (FR) .......................... James Doyle CHARLIE APPLEBY 2.25 Into The Light ..........................................William Buick 3.00 Notable Speech......................................William Buick MICHAEL APPLEBY 4.10 Annaf (IRE).............................................Daniel Muscutt 4.10 Coul Angel (IRE) ..................................Saffie Osborne ANDREW BALDING 1.50 Jonquil............................................................Colin Keane 2.25 Mythical Bay (IRE) ................................. Oisin Murphy 2.25 Who’s Lope................................................Nicola Currie 3.00 Flora Of Bermuda (IRE)...................... Oisin Murphy 3.00 Marvelman (IRE) ................................... P J McDonald 3.35 Furthur (IRE)............................................ Oisin Murphy 3.35 Tarriance .......................................................Colin Keane 4.10 Dance In The Storm ............................... Oisin Murphy RALPH BECKETT 2.25 Glory Road (GER) ...........................Edward Greatrex 2.25 Tierra Del Toro .......................................... James Doyle 4.45 Dance A Jig..................................................Rossa Ryan MICHAEL BELL 5.20 Parole D’oro..................................................Rossa Ryan EDWARD BETHELL 1.50 Point Lynas (IRE) ................................. Jamie Spencer 3.00 Paborus ...................................................... James Doyle GEORGE BOUGHEY 3.35 Hopewell Rock (IRE)....................Callum Rodriguez HENRY DE BROMHEAD 3.35 Ascending (IRE)...............................................Oisin Orr KARL BURKE 1.50 Hankelow (IRE)........................................... Clifford Lee 2.25 Galilean Quality (IRE) ...............................Sam James 3.00 Native Warrior ........................................... Clifford Lee 5.20 Thunder Run (IRE).................................... Clifford Lee JULIE CAMACHO 1.50 Naqeeb (IRE)..............................................Ryan Sexton 4.10 Desert Falcon (IRE)..................................Ryan Sexton DECLAN CARROLL 3.00 Lifeplan (IRE) .........................................Zak Wheatley 5.20 Sujet ...........................................................Zak Wheatley ROBERT COWELL 4.10 Fahrenheit Seven ......................................Ray Dawson CLIVE COX 4.10 Flash Harry ....................................................Rossa Ryan 4.45 Jaan Ki Tukri (IRE)......................... Kieran Shoemark SIMON & ED CRISFORD 3.35 Spinning Wheel.......................................Mason Paetel KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY 2.25 Probation.................................................... Harry Vigors 3.35 Square Necker (FR)...................................David Egan 5.20 Mr Swivell.................................................. Cieren Fallon MICHAEL & DAVID EASTERBY 4.10 Sondad......................................................Joanna Mason TIM EASTERBY 4.10 Red Spells Danger (IRE) ..........................David Allan 5.20 Double Parked (IRE)..........................Saffie Osborne BRIAN ELLISON 2.25 Eniac (IRE) ................................................... Cam Hardie DAVID EVANS 4.45 Undercover Affair (IRE)....................Saffie Osborne RICHARD & PETER FAHEY 3.00 Powerful Glory (IRE) ......................... Jamie Spencer 4.10 Golden Mind (IRE)...........................................Oisin Orr 5.20 Castle Stuart (IRE) ..............................Barry McHugh 5.20 Have Secret (IRE) ............................... Jamie Spencer 5.20 Rainbow Nebula (FR).............................. Cam Hardie IVAN FURTADO 5.20 Nepal (IRE).............................................Joanna Mason JIM GOLDIE 5.20 Salam Dubawi.........................................Lauren Young JOHN & THADY GOSDEN 1.50 Damysus ...................................................... James Doyle 2.25 Devil’s Peak...................................................Tyler Heard 5.20 Accredit ........................................................Colin Keane WILLIAM HAGGAS 1.50 King Of Earth............................................ Cieren Fallon 1.50 Saber Strike (IRE)................................Tom Marquand 2.25 Infraad (IRE)..........................................Tom Marquand 3.00 Lake Forest .............................................. Cieren Fallon 3.35 Klassleader.............................................Tom Marquand 3.35 Opportunity............................................... James Doyle 4.10 Realign (FR)...........................................Tom Marquand RICHARD HANNON

1.50 Persica (IRE) .................................................Sean Levey BEN HASLAM 4.45 Dubai Champion (IRE)............................Ryan Moore NORIYUK HORI 3.00 Satono Reve (JPN).................................João Moreira RICHARD HUGHES 3.35 Circus Of Rome.................................... Jamie Spencer EVE JOHNSON-HOUGHTON 3.00 Zavateri (IRE).......................................Charles Bishop IAIN JARDINE 3.35 Paddy The Squire................................Andrew Mullen CHARLIE JOHNSTON 3.35 Align The Stars (IRE) .........................Daniel Muscutt ADRIAN KEATLEY 2.25 Steel Raven (IRE) .................................Barry McHugh 4.45 Roots In Touche (IRE)......................... Mikey Sheehy TERRY KENT 5.20 Erzindjan (IRE)...........................................Ryan Moore ALAN KING 3.35 Daiquiri Bay ..................................................Rossa Ryan 3.35 Paradias (GER)................................ Kieran Shoemark GER LYONS 1.50 Geryon (IRE)................................................Gary Carroll 3.35 Poetic Sound (IRE)...................................Gary Carroll 5.20 Diego El Queso (IRE) ..............................Gary Carroll PHILLIP MAKIN 4.45 Hickory Lad (IRE) ......................................Sam James EVANNA MCCUTCHEON 4.45 Hanney Boy (IRE) .....................................Liam Keniry BRIAN MEEHAN 5.20 Bourbon Blues......................................... Oisin Murphy REBECCA MENZIES 4.45 Adonius (IRE)............................................Kaiya Fraser EMMET MULLINS 2.25 Vantage Code (IRE) ................................. Rory Cleary WILLIE MULLINS 2.25 Sharkeyboy (FR)..................................Saffie Osborne 3.35 Love Me Tender (GER) .........................William Buick 3.35 Mr Hollywood (IRE)............................Saffie Osborne R D P NEWLAND 1.50 Dividend .........................................................Rossa Ryan AIDAN O’BRIEN 1.50 Expanded (IRE) ..........................................Ryan Moore 3.00 Puerto Rico (IRE)......................................Ryan Moore JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN 2.25 Limestone (IRE) .........................................Ryan Moore 3.35 Emit (IRE).....................................................Ryan Moore DAVID O’MEARA 2.25 My Ballyquinn................................................ Mark Winn 3.35 Epic Poet (IRE)................................... Daniel Tudhope 3.35 Stressfree (FR) ............................................. Mark Winn 4.10 Toca Madera (IRE)............................. Daniel Tudhope GEOFFREY OLDROYD 4.10 Air Force One (IRE) .............................. P J McDonald 4.10 Pocklington .................................................. Clifford Lee JAMES OWEN 3.00 Rogue Diplomat (IRE) .......................... Harry Davies 3.35 Burdett Road ............................................ Harry Davies 4.10 Far Above Dream (IRE)................ Kieran Shoemark HUGO PALMER 4.10 Stratusnine (IRE)...................................... Harry Davies 4.45 Sale Shark (IRE) ..................................... Oisin Murphy LUCINDA RUSSELL & MICHAEL SCUDAMORE 5.20 Dain Ma Nut In (IRE).......................... Lexie Clarkson KEVIN RYAN 4.10 Hammer The Hammer (IRE)...................Shane Gray 4.10 Pure Legend (FR) ....................................... Kevin Stott 4.45 Dorigo (IRE)................................................. Kevin Stott 4.45 Silesia..............................................................Shane Gray 5.20 Dark Moon Rising (IRE)...........................Shane Gray GEORGE SCOTT 1.50 Ridari (FR) .....................................................David Egan 5.20 Al Aali (FR)...............................................William Buick NIGEL TINKLER 4.45 El Floridita .............................................Tom Marquand ROGER VARIAN 5.20 Raammee ....................................................Ray Dawson ED WALKER 3.00 Ten Bob Tony (IRE)....................... Kieran Shoemark DERMOT WELD 2.25 Bay Of Stars ...............................................Ray Dawson IAN WILLIAMS 2.25 Baltic Fleet (IRE) .................................Andrew Mullen 3.35 Beylerbeyi .................................................... Clifford Lee 3.35 Real Dream (IRE).................................... Cieren Fallon 5.20 Dhahabi (IRE).......................................Charles Bishop 5.20 Shafdar (IRE)...............................................David Egan STUART WILLIAMS 4.10 King Of Light ...............................................Ryan Moore 19

YORK TRACKFACTS

1m2f88y 1m4f

7f&2m6f

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

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

1m208y 1m 110y

1m6f

Grandstands

Top Course Trainers LEADING TRAINERS AT YORK (2021-2026) WITH RUNNERS: A BALDING (43 wins from 228 runners, 19%) runs JONQUIL (1.50), WHO’S LOPE and MYTHICAL BAY (2.25), MARVELMAN and FLORA OF BERMUDA (3.00), TARRIANCE and FURTHUR (3.35), DANCE IN THE STORM (4.10). W HAGGAS (42 wins from 214 runners, 20%) runs SABER STRIKE and KING OF EARTH (1.50), INFRAAD (2.25), LAKE FOREST (3.00), OPPORTUNITY and KLASSLEADER (3.35), REALIGN (4.10). K R BURKE (34 wins from 300 runners, 11%) runs HANKELOW (1.50), GALILEAN QUALITY (2.25), NATIVE WARRIOR (3.00), THUNDER RUN (5.20).

Trainers In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: C APPLEBY (11 wins from 26 runners, 42%) runs INTO THE LIGHT (2.25), NOTABLE SPEECH (3.00). AIDAN O’BRIEN (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs EXPANDED (1.50), PUERTO RICO (3.00). W P MULLINS (10 wins from 25 runners, 40%) runs SHARKEYBOY (2.25), LOVE ME TENDER and MR HOLLYWOOD (3.35).

Top Course Jockeys LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2021-2026) WITH RIDES: TOM MARQUAND (33 wins from 211 rides, 16%) rides SABER STRIKE (1.50), INFRAAD (2.25), KLASSLEADER (3.35), REALIGN (4.10), EL FLORIDITA (4.45). WILLIAM BUICK (31 wins from 154 rides, 20%) rides INTO THE LIGHT (2.25), NOTABLE SPEECH (3.00), LOVE ME TENDER (3.35), AL AALI (5.20). OISIN MURPHY (29 wins from 162 rides, 18%) rides MYTHICAL BAY (2.25), FLORA OF BERMUDA (3.00), FURTHUR (3.35), DANCE IN THE STORM (4.10), SALE SHARK (4.45), BOURBON BLUES (5.20).

Jockeys In Form MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: OISIN ORR (11 wins from 37 rides, 30%) rides ASCENDING (3.35), GOLDEN MIND (4.10). OISIN MURPHY (10 wins from 64 rides, 16%) rides listed above. DANIEL TUDHOPE (10 wins from 41 rides, 24%) rides EPIC POET (3.35), TOCA MADERA (4.10). NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 20th August.

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horse’s saddlecloth number

A symbol here denotes the horse holds an entry No. of on Qatar days Racing British since Champions Day, last ran Saturday 17th October.

horse’s name

Ethical Diamond (IRE) (64)

Baron’s Selection weight st-lbs kg age

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Pearl Diamond (GER) Owner: H. O. S. Syndicate Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland

Draw

9-8 (60.8) (21) Jockey: William Buick Form: 431/24-1 D Breeder: Mr W. J. Kennedy

Successful twice at 1m 4f on good to ﬁrm and yielding ground; has also won a hurdle in February. Won on his latest outing when 3-1fav at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) in June, beating Mutaawid by 2l. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 9-1

form guide

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

sire

dam

Probable SP

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

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

Official BHA Ratings The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part usually in three races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. RaceiQ Par Times A new statistics based predictor, it is the expected win time for a specific race based on the track, distance, going, race class and conditions. Based on the going at time of printing the day before racing at 16:00, being: GOOD TO SOFT 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 21

P RLEZ-VOUS R CING? ESSENTIAL RACING PHRASES FOR THE BEGINNER It could be easy to be put off by the weird and wonderful words and phrases banded around the racecourse, but in fact, its all part of the fun.

Like a tourist in a foreign country, the novice racegoer soon picks up enough of the language to get by, and then rapidly becomes ﬂuent.

The following terms will provide any newcomer, keen to enhance their language skills, with just enough of the jargon to sound like a ‘local’: RACING SPEAK

ENGLISH

ALLOWANCE: .......................The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience. AMATEUR: .............................(Rider) on racecards, their names are usually prefixed by Mr, Mrs, etc. To indicate their amateur licence holder status. ANTE-POST: ..........................Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place. APPRENTICE:........................Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning. BACKWARD: .........................Young horse which needs time to mature. CLERK OF THE COURSE:...Official in charge of running the racing operations. At York it is Anthea Leigh on racedays. John Morley is the Assistant Clerk Of The Course today. CLERKS OF THE SCALES: ...Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation. Wayne Burnell & Karl Curran are in charge of things today. COLOURS:..............................The racing silks worn by the jockeys. COLT: ......................................Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old. CONNECTIONS:....................The owner and trainer of a racehorse. COURSE SPECIALIST:..............Horse which tends to run well at a particular course. DAM:........................................Mother of a horse. DISTANCE: .............................The length of a race. DISTANCE, THE: ...................An unmarked point 240 yards from the winning post. DRAW: ....................................Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn two days before a flat race. EACH-WAY: ...........................A bookmaker taking each way bets will display the terms on which he/she accepts such bets on the top of his/her board. This is a bet for your selection to win or be placed. FILLY: ......................................Female horse up to four years old. 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. Di Clark is in the hot seat this afternoon. 22

JUVENILE: .............................Two-year old horse. All the runners in our sixth race at 4:45pm. KNAVESMIRE: .......................The name for the piece of ground on which York Racecourse is situated. MAIDEN:.................................Horse which has not yet won a race. MARE: .....................................Female horse, five years and over. OBJECTIONS: .......................Complaint by one camp against another regarding breach of rules during a race. ODDS ON: ..............................Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stake e.g. winning a £2 bet wins you £1 so you get back £3. PACE: ......................................‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders. PENALTY:...............................Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published. PHOTO FINISH:.....................Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish. PLACEPOT:............................To win the Tote Placepot you need to pick a horse to place in the first six races. PLATE: ....................................Shoe worn by horse for racing. SCHOOLED:...........................Trained to jump. SHORT RUNNER: .................A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps. SIRE:........................................Father of a horse. SPREAD A PLATE: ...............When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof. SP/STARTING PRICE:..........Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops. STEWARDS ENQUIRY:........Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running. TIC-TAC: .................................Bookmakers hand-signalling method relaying odds. TRIFECTA:..............................The premise of a Tote Trifecta is to back the three horses who finish first, second and third in the race of your choice. UNDER STARTERS’ ORDERS: ................................Occurs when the race is about to start. VOICE IN THE SKY:..............The commentator, listen out for Stewart Machin this afternoon. WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN: .....Weighing jockey before and after race to ensure correct weight has been carried. YEARLING: ............................Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth. 23

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. 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 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.

SCAN FOR ENCLOSURE & ACCESSIBILITY MAP

Examples of viewing platforms both around the Parade Ring and trackside

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. Finally yesterday produced another exciting renewal of the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gimcrack Stakes. I hope they and you enjoy a pleasant and successful day.

YESTERDAYS RACING CTION THE WEATHERBYS LONSDALE CUP (GROUP 2)

Despite the omission of defending champion Trawlerman, a competitive field of eight went to post in what shaped up to be a fascinating renewal. Hughie Morrison’s Quickthorn was having his first start in just under two years, with the 2022 winner showing he still had plenty left to give as he took it up in the early stages. It was no surprise to see Tom Marquand set stern fractions throughout the contest on Quickthorn in a bid to run the race out of his rivals. Rounding the home turn, he still held a four-length advantage, but his lack of race fitness began to show as Illinois slowly reeled him in under Ryan Moore. The pair moved into a narrow lead but were quickly joined by favourite Caballo De Mar and the strong-travelling Mount Atlas. The Andrew Balding-trained runner was still yet to be asked the question by PJ McDonald, but once asked, he failed to find the extra gear and eventually had to settle for third. The Ballydoyle runner kept finding in front and looked to have the race in the bag at the furlong pole. William Buick and Al Nayyir, however, had other ideas and, despite being held up at the back early on and under a drive a long way from home, stayed on stoutly to win going away, providing a shining example of the skills of trainer Tom Clover.

RESULT

1st Al Nayyir 2nd Illinois 3rd Mount Atlas 26

9/1 13/2 4/1

THE COOLMORE CITY OF TROY NUNTHORPE (GROUP 1)

Wesley Ward finally had his day in the Group One Coolmore City Of Troy Nunthorpe after Bacio routed his rivals a decade on from Lady Aurelia’s agonising defeat by Marsha. Juan Hernandez fired Bacio out of the stalls, as he had done at Royal Ascot two months earlier, to lead the field. He had put three lengths between himself and the chasing pack by the time they reached the four-furlong pole and, once there, he would not be for catching. King George Qatar winner American Affair and Night Raider attempted to go with the runaway US contender, but neither could lay a glove on the son of Maclean’s Music. As the race progressed, both would tire and finish down the field. As they thundered towards the furlong pole, it looked for a brief moment as though Bacio may be swallowed up by the pack, but he had plenty left in the tank to keep finding in front. Starlust and Rumstar kept on gamely from the rear of the field to complete the podium, with Time For Sandals and French raider Rayevka also staying on well. Both, however, were checked at crucial points and were forced to settle for fourth and fifth respectively. This contest was all about Bacio for Wesley Ward, who proved himself a top sprinter on the biggest stage with a dominant Group One success.

RESULT 1st 2nd 3rd

Bacio Starlust Rumstar

3/1F 25/1 22/1

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Full range of bets available on all UK and Irish racing NEWMARKET Race 1 1.34 1 Blue Fox (IRE) 2 Great Balls O’Fire (GB) 3 One For Bruce (GB) 4 Scenic Blue (GB) 5 Silent Sadhu (GB) 6 Sky Symphony (GB) 7 Walkin On The Moon (IRE)

6f 9-7 9-7 9-7 9-7 9-7 9-7 9-7

Race 2 2.09 6f 1 Zoulu Chief (GB) 10-2 2 Photosynthesis (IRE) 9-13 3 Pilu (IRE) 9-12 4 Sword (GB) 9-12 5 Archduke Ferdinand (IRE) 9-11 6 Back To Me (IRE) 9-10 7 Rajaking (GB) 9-10 8 Sea Cookie (IRE) 9-9 9 Expert Agent (GB) 9-8 10 Juan Les Pins (GB) 9-6 11 Fifty Nifty (IRE) 9-4 12 Spring Bloom (GB) 9-3 13 Royal Accord (GB) 8-12

Race 3 2.44 1 Napolian (IRE) 2 Forever Endless (GB) 3 Aerial Silk (GB) 4 Royal Bodyguard (IRE) 5 Guest House (IRE) 6 Khuskhas (GB) 7 La Mariposa (GB) 8 Karakula Dancer (GB)

1m 9-9 9-9 9-8 9-7 9-6 9-4 9-3 9-1

Race 4 3.19 1 Caburn (IRE) 2 Dubai Bling (IRE) 3 Elarak (GB) 4 Prince of India (IRE) 5 Quinault (GER) 6 Royal Zabeel (IRE) 7 Words of Truth (GB) 8 Midnight Tango (GB)

6f 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 8-9

Race 5 3.54 1 A Bear Affair (IRE) 2 Night In Vegas (IRE) 3 Baddaddan (IRE) 4 Chief Minister (GB) 5 Conciliate (IRE) 6 Everatease (GB) 7 Red Blue Point (IRE) 8 Mojito Madness (IRE) 9 Frumoasa (IRE)

6f 9-7 9-7 9-3 9-1 9-1 9-1 9-1 8-13 8-12

10 Topaz (IRE) 8-12 11 Baldetti (IRE) 8-11 12 Issy’s Gift (GB) 8-11 13 Leucothea (IRE) 8-10 14 Proper Naughty (IRE) 8-10 15 Zigazig Ah (GB) 8-10 16 Supreme Star (IRE) 8-9 17 Lady Rosalind (GB) 8-8 18 Tallahassee Lassie (GB) 8-8 19 Ron’s Angel (GB) 8-6 20 Polgaria (GB) 8-4 Race 6 4.29 1 Goblet of Fire (GB) 2 Sixpack (GB) 3 Arqoob (IRE) 4 Bulletin (IRE) 5 Pearl River (GB)

1m 6f 9-12 9-8 9-8 9-7 8-13

Race 7 5.04 1 Tiva (IRE) 2 Maelstrom (GB) 3 Lara Antipova (GB) 4 Diomed Duke (GB) 5 Fantasy Master (GB) 6 Aspull (GB) 7 Beauzon (GB)

5f 10-2 9-12 9-11 9-10 9-4 8-13 8-12

CHESTER Race 1 2.05 7f 127y 1 Two Tempting (IRE) 9-10 2 Five Ways (GB) 9-9 3 Henlein (AUS) 9-7 4 Whip Cracker (IRE) 9-6 5 The Fingal Raven (IRE) 9-4 6 Asuka (GB) 9-3 7 Aqpan (IRE) 9-2 8 Goldmoyne (IRE) 9-0 9 Yanifer (GB) 8-13 10 Rhoscolyn (GB) 8-12 11 Collecting Coin (GB) 8-11 12 Blue Prince (IRE) 8-10 13 U Sure Do (IRE) 8-9 14 Vixey (GB) 8-4 Race 2 2.40 1m 6f 87y 1 Lazy Griff (GER) 9-11 2 By The Book (IRE) 9-8 3 Duraji (IRE) 9-8 4 Fantasy World (IRE) 9-8 5 Midak (FR) 9-8 6 Tactician (GB) 9-8 7 Lady Vivian (IRE) 9-3 8 Orchard Keeper (IRE) 9-3

Race 3 3.15 6f 17y 1 Bated Benevolence (GB) 9-2 2 Gladys Pugh (IRE) 9-2 3 Jazz Queen (IRE) 9-2 4 Kentucky Rain (IRE) 9-2 5 Nicely (IRE) 9-2 6 Takaaful (GB) 9-2 7 The Can Can Queen (GB) 9-2 Race 4 3.50 1 Angel Ceecee (GB) 2 Dadawada (IRE) 3 Duty’s Call (IRE) 4 Ivory Moon (IRE) 5 Lady of Hay (GB) 6 Lady Titania (GB) 7 Mollisha (IRE)

5f 15y 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2

Race 5 4.25 5f 15y 1 U S S Charleston (GB) 9-9 2 Big Fun (IRE) 9-9 3 Henrythenate (GB) 9-7 4 Alfa Duplicate (IRE) 9-6 5 Hanney Girl (GB) 9-4 6 Kanishka (IRE) 9-3 7 Dragon Spin (GB) 8-13

Race 6 5.00 6f 17y 1 Roman Dragon (GB) 10-0 2 Postmodern (IRE) 9-11 3 Westport (IRE) 9-7 4 American Style (GB) 9-6 5 Tricky Tel (GB) 9-5 6 Station X (GB) 9-5 7 Cherry Baker (GB) 9-4 8 Reciprocated (GB) 9-3 9 Fortification (GB) 9-3 10 Brighton Boy (IRE) 9-2 11 Stanley Spencer (IRE) 9-1 12 Coachello (FR) 9-1 13 Rosenpur (GER) 9-1 14 Supreme King (IRE) 9-1 Race 7 5.35 1m 7f 196y 1 Howth (IRE) 10-2 2 St Mawes (IRE) 10-1 3 Kuredu King (IRE) 9-13 4 Westerton (IRE) 9-12 5 Midnight Rumble (GB) 9-12 6 Venezuelan (IRE) 9-11 7 Dino Bellagio (GB) 9-7 8 Cranachan (GB) 9-3 9 Sea And Sun (GB) 9-2

Today’s Runners & Riders

1st Race 1.50

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

The Sky Bet Strensall Stakes (Group 3)

1m 1f Group Three £175,000 3+ Inside Rail

One Mile About One Furlong (1,800 metres)

See page 94 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION The last day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival starts with a race that is part of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, Listed, Group 3 (like this one), Group 2 and Group 1. This race is open to 3yo+ horses and is over a trip of nine furlongs. Check out the punters panel at 1pm for some tips (or someone to blame.)

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: KING OF CITIES Trainer: Richard Hannon Jockey: Sean Levey Age/Weight: 3-9-0 Runners: 8 SP: 11/1 Always prominent and took up the race with two furlongs to go. The cavalry closed in but with Sean Levey at full-stretch, King Of Cities held on close home.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 50.72s (Based on going description: Good to soft) Course Record: 1m 46.61s by Scottish (20-Aug-16) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): A Balding (43 wins from 228 runners, 19%) runs JONQUIL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A O’Brien (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs EXPANDED Longest Travellers: EXPANDED trained by A O’Brien & GERYON trained by G M Lyons, Ireland. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August.

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

Last 6 Runs Horse 1-1653 DAMYSUS 3-53101 ARCHIVIST 125367 DIVIDEND 2/996-22 EXPANDED 9-71973 JONQUIL 281-525 NAQEEB 8-42521 PERSICA 267-942 POINT LYNAS 381-354 RIDARI 442412 GERYON 121-30 HANKELOW 2-2411 KING OF EARTH 1-1634 SABER STRIKE

Career Wins Places 4 1 4 6 6 5 1 3 4 1 3 7 8 2 5 12 3 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 —

Total Runs 10 13 20 7 14 22 25 34 11 9 5 5 5

Career Winnings 131669 146913 114018 10435 186021 91506 254966 94229 141382 44628 49747 54987 37806

Winning Distance Range 7-10F 8F 7-10F 7F 7-8F 10-14F 6-10F 7-8F 8F 7-9F 7-8F 9F 6-7F

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

Runs Since Wins 3 0 5 6 3 3 0 9 3 1 2 0 3

KNAVESMIRE TIP DAMYSUS’s third-placed ﬁnish behind Item in the York Stakes could hardly have been better advertised by the winner, who doggedly won the Juddmonte on Wednesday. That was the son of Frankel’s second good effort at this course and dropping him down a grade could see him off the mark for this season. The Gordon Stakes runner-up, Geryon, is likely to be a sharp thorn in the side of the selection, while Persica has already enjoyed a proﬁtable campaign and must be feared based on recent efforts in Listed company. Hankelow is still unexposed and also can’t be ruled out.

DAMYSUS

Geryon 33

1st Race 1.50

The Sky Bet Strensall Stakes

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

Horse

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

Damysus (GB) (28)

4 9-10 (61.7) (5)

Ch c Frankel - Legerete (USA)

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Form: 11-1653 D BF Breeder: Newsells Park Stud & Merry Fox Stud

He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 5 behind Item beaten 3 1/2l at 5-4fav on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 117 SP: 3-1

Archivist (GB) (22)

Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Provenance

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani, GB

Form: 3-53101 C Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Dividend (GB) (22)

4 9-7 (60.3) (10)

Owner: Chris Stedman Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Form: 125360 D Breeder: Mr G. S. Bishop

B g Kodiac - Dabble (IRE)

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Galen at 14-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 1f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 22-1

Expanded (IRE) (97)

B c Wootton Bassett - Jigsaw (IRE)

Owner: Coolmore/Westerberg/Mrs A. M. O’Brien Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

4 9-7 (60.3) (3)

Owner: Juddmonte Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Form: 0-01003 Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Third of 7 behind Galen beaten 3/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 1f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 14-1

Naqeeb (IRE) (42)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Aghareed (USA)

Owner: Mr N. O’Keeffe Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

Persica (IRE) (35)

Ch g New Bay - Rubira (AUS)

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

Point Lynas (IRE) (27)

B or Br g Iffraaj - Initially

Owner: Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Rhys Fox

Ryan Sexton

Nicola Scatcherd

5 9-7 (60.3) (7) Form: 0-42521 D Breeder: The Applecross Syndicate Sean Levey

Surendra Singh

7 9-7 (60.3) (4) Form: 260-042 C Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 3/4l by Holloway Boy when second of 6 at 9-4 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 22-1 34

Colin Keane

Form: 201-525 Breeder: Shadwell Estate Co Ltd

Has won eight races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Newbury over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) last month, beating Oceans Four by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 7-1

Ryan Moore

Sumith Pathiranlehege

6 9-7 (60.3) (13)

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 3/4l behind Zeus Olympios when ﬁfth of 8 at 50-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Juddmonte Summer Mile Stakes at Ascot over 1m (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 28-1

Rossa Ryan

Form: 2/006-22 Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd

Jonquil (GB) (22)

B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Jovial

Callum Rodriguez

4 9-7 (60.3) (1)

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten a head by Wannabe Royal when second of 8 at 9-4 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good) in May. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 16-1

James Doyle

4 9-7 (60.3) (9)

He has won four times at 1m on good to ﬁrm and good ground. A winner at 16-1 at Goodwood over 1m (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing last month, beating Cerulean Bay by 1 1/4l. Has also won at Meydan this year. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 16-1

1m 1f Group Three £175,000 3+ Inside Rail

Jamie Spencer

Laim Reeves

Horse

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

Ridari (FR) (70)

4 9-7 (60.3) (2)

Owner: Amo Racing & Resolute Racing Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket

Form: 301-354 Breeder: Aga Khan Studs

B c Churchill (IRE) - Ridasiyna (FR)

He has won three times at 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Program Trading when fourth of 6 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Monmouth Park over 1m 1f (good) in June. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 22-1

10 Geryon (IRE) (23)

3 9-3 (58.5) (6)

Owner: Newtown Anner Stud Farm Trainer: G. M. Lyons, Ireland

Form: 442412 D Breeder: Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

Gr c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Oboe (USA)

Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Enceladus when second of 7 at 15-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Maison Perrier Gordon Stakes at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 13-2

11 Hankelow (IRE) (83) B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sagaciously (IRE)

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

David Egan

Mohamed Sahil

G. F. Carroll

Archie McCabe

3 9-0 (57.2) (11) Form: 121-30 C Breeder: George Kent

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Beaten 9l behind Constitution River at 16-1 when 13th of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qatar Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly over 1m 2f (good to soft) in May. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 9-1

12 King of Earth (GB) (55) B c Kingman - Salacia (IRE)

Owner: Mr Ali Abdulla Saeed Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Swiss Air

Owner: Victorious Forever Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Clifford Lee

Alex Cliff

3 9-0 (57.2) (8) Form: 2-2411 D Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Successful twice at 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 4-1fav at Curragh over 1m 1f (good) in June, beating Summer Is Tomorrow by a neck. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 28-1

13 Saber Strike (IRE) (22)

Cieren Fallon

Ayan Hussain

3 9-0 (57.2) (12) Form: 1-1634 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Shayem when fourth of 7 at 17-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 HKJC World Pool Thoroughbred Stakes at Goodwood over 1m (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 11-1

Tom Marquand

Ayan Hussain

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

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 1, 4. Hood worn by No. 2, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 12. STEWARDS NOTE DIVIDEND: Following its run on 31/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was repeatedly hampered late on. JONQUIL: Following its run on 31/7/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right handed late on.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

3-1 Damysus (GB), 13-2 Geryon (IRE), 7-1 Persica (IRE), 9-1 Hankelow (IRE), 11-1 Saber Strike (IRE), 14-1 Jonquil (GB), 16-1 Archivist (GB), Expanded (IRE), 22-1 Dividend (GB), Point Lynas (IRE), Ridari (FR), 28-1 Naqeeb (IRE), King of Earth (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£99242................................................................... 2nd £37625 .................................................................................

3rd

£18830.................................................................... 4th

£9380...................................................................................

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

9. Ridari holds an entry in the Qatar Racing British Champion Stakes on Saturday 17th October, for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 12th October for a stake of £75,000. 11. Hankelow & 12. King Of Earth also hold an entry in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored by Qatar Racing) on Saturday 17th October, for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 12th October for a stake of £37,500.

FIRST RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Andy Doyle, Sky Bet - Planning & Execution Director.

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

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

2nd Race 2.25 The Sky Bet Melrose Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

1m 6f Heritage Handicap 0-105 £180,000 3 Inside Rail

One Mile About Six Furlongs (2,800 metres) See page 94 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A competitive heritage handicap for 3yo horses, run over a mile and three quarters. Designed for close competition, the handicapper is the independent assessor who rates horses on past performance seeking to get them crossing the line together, by handing out differing weights. The horse considered by the handicapper as the best, on past performance, will carry the most weight; Limestone carries the top weight today. Check out the Press Selections Board adjacent to the Winners Enclosure for some tips (or someone else to blame).

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: TARRIANCE Trainer: Andrew Balding Jockey: Colin Keane Age/Weight: 3-9-9 Runners: 12 SP: 5/1 Tarriance was towards the back but made smooth progress on the outside to dispute the lead two furlong out. He was embroiled in a thrilling ﬁnish with Many Men and just about got his nose in-front, with the judge having to separate them.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 3m 2.36s (Based on going description: Good to soft) Course Record: 2m 51.89s by Tuning (19-Aug-98) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): A Balding (43 wins from 228 runners, 19%) runs MYTHICAL BAY & WHO’S LOPE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Appleby (11 wins from 26 runners, 42%) runs INTO THE LIGHT Fancy That: A Balding won this race in 2020, 2021 and 2025. The stable runs MYTHICAL BAY & WHO’S LOPE today. C Appleby won this race in 2017 and 2018. The stable runs INTO THE LIGHT today. Longest Travellers: BAY OF STARS trained by D K Weld, SHARKEYBOY trained by W P Mullins, VANTAGE CODE trained by E Mullins & LIMESTONE trained by J P O’Brien, Ireland. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August.

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

Last 6 Runs Horse 21-1116 LIMESTONE 2-3131 INFRAAD 12201 INTO THE LIGHT 212-394 TIERRA DEL TORO 2-12311 MYTHICAL BAY 1-13161 GALILEAN QUALITY 241212 MY BALLYQUINN 2-321 GLORY ROAD 52-52 SHARKEYBOY 8-212 WHO’S LOPE 1-232P3 BALTIC FLEET 4-24512 DEVIL’S PEAK 6-123 BAY OF STARS 3316 STEEL RAVEN 7-07231 VANTAGE CODE 3-54933 ENIAC 34311 PROBATION

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

Total Runs 7 5 5 6 8 8 7 4 4 4 7 10 4 4 8 7 5

Career Winnings 200575 45135 32250 5940 65348 53117 18481 5653 6734 3672 10468 8430 6480 8430 19307

Winning Distance Range 8-14F 10-12F 10-11F 7F 9-14F 10-14F 11-14F 12F 12F 9F 11F 12F 10F 14F 12-14F

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

Runs Since Wins 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 — 1 5 1 2 1 0 — 0

KNAVESMIRE TIP LIMESTONE’s defeat in the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp is only a slight blot on his otherwise unblemished record this season. The son of New Bay is a strong candidate to bounce back, dropping from a Group 1 for a ﬁrst appearance in a handicap. Andrew Balding’s good record in this race, combined with how results have panned out for the stable this week, suggest Mythical Bay is dangerous to underestimate. However, Infraad and Into The Light boast stronger credentials at this stage and are are championed as bigger threats to the Joseph O’Brien-trained hopeful, in that order of preference.

LIMESTONE

Infraad 43

2nd Race 2.25

The Sky Bet Melrose Stakes

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

Horse

st-lb

Limestone (IRE) (39)

9-9

B c New Bay - Modernstone

Owner: Valmont/Al Shaqab Racing/Ballylinch Stud Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

1m 6f Heritage Handicap (0-105) £180,000 3 Inside Rail

(kgs)

Draw

(61.2)

(6)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 21-1116 D Breeder: Ballylinch Stud

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to heavy. Finished 10l behind Maltese Cross when sixth of 7 at 17-2 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Grand Prix de Paris at ParisLongchamp over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. Has won three times this season. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 15-2

Infraad (IRE) (24)

B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Ferdoos

9-1

(57.6)

(4)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

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

Form: 2-3131 Breeder: Godolphin

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) last month, beating Hatteen by a head. Has also won at Pontefract this season. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 9-2

Into The Light (GB) (22)

B c Dubawi (IRE) - Afterglow (IRE)

9-0

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

(57.2)

(5)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 12201 Breeder: Godolphin

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Goodwood over 1m 3f (good to firm) last month, beating Devil’s Peak by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Lingfield this year. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 11-1

Tierra Del Toro (GB) (24)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Terre (FR)

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

8-13 (56.7)

(15)

Jockey: James Doyle

Form: 212-304 Breeder: Stone Roses Bloodstock

A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Infraad when fourth of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 20-1

Mythical Bay (IRE) (49)

Ch g New Bay - Fact Or Folklore (IRE)

8-10 (55.3)

(3)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Owner: Tony Bloom/Ian McAleavy/Ballylinch Stud Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Form: 2-12311 D Breeder: Ballylinch Stud

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 6f on good to ﬁrm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 at Newmarket over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing last month, beating Magnetude by a nose. Has won three times this year. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 16-1

Galilean Quality (IRE) (42)

B g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Dubai Quality (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XV Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

8-9

(54.9)

(9)

Jockey: Sam James

Form: 1-13161 D Breeder: Mrs S. Rowley-Williams

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to ﬁrm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Ascot over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month, beating Fireblade by 1/2l. Has won three times this season. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 18-1

My Ballyquinn (GB) (30)

B g New Bay - Early Summer (IRE)

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

8-7

(54.0)

(10)

Jockey: Mark Winn

Form: 241212 CD Breeder: Wardley Bloodstock

Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 6f on good ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Probation when second of 3 at 13-8 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Has won here and at Hamilton this season. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 20-1

Glory Road (GER) (28)

B c Too Darn Hot - Guajara (GER)

Owner: Valmont Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

8-6

(53.5)

(17)

Jockey: Edward Greatrex

Form: 2-321 Breeder: Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof

Won on his latest outing when 6-4fav at Newcastle over 1m 4f last month, beating Ruby Wedding by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 11-1

Horse

st-lb

Sharkeyboy (FR) (26)

8-6

B g Zarak (FR) - Val Bever (FR)

Owner: Creighton Family Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland

(kgs)

Draw

(53.5)

(2)

Jockey: Saffie Osborne

Form: 52-52 Breeder: SARL Haras de Saint Julien & R. Vannod

Placed twice in four starts. Beaten a neck by Madbadanddangerous when second of 15 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (yielding) last month. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 11-1

10 Who’s Lope (GB) (56)

8-4

Owner: Mr George Strawbridge Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Form: 0-212 BF Breeder: George Strawbridge

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

(52.6)

(7)

Jockey: Nicola Currie

A winner at 1m 4f on good to ﬁrm ground. Beaten 1/2l by My Ballyquinn when second of 8 at 8-13fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in June. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 33-1

11 Baltic Fleet (IRE) (14) Ch g Space Blues (IRE) - Duchess of Danzig (GER)

8-4

Owner: Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

(52.6)

(12)

Jockey: Andrew Mullen

Form: 1-232P3 Breeder: N. Hartery

A winner at 1m 1f on good to soft ground. Third of 10 behind Archers Bay beaten 3 1/2l at 28-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 40-1

12 Devil’s Peak (GB) (22)

8-4

Owner: Cayton Park Stud Limited Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Form: 4-24512 Breeder: Cayton Park Stud Ltd

Gr g Camelot - Silvery Mist (FR)

(52.6)

(1)

Jockey: Tyler Heard

A winner at 1m 3f on good to ﬁrm ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Into The Light when second of 13 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 3f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 22-1

13 Bay of Stars (GB) (63) B c New Bay - Heliac

Owner: Juddmonte Trainer: D. K. Weld, Ireland

8-4

(52.6)

(8)

Jockey: Ray Dawson

Form: 6-123 Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ireland Ltd

A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Third of 9 behind Madbadanddangerous beaten 1 3/4l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 5f (soft) in June. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 22-1

14 Steel Raven (IRE) (22)

Ch g Supremacy (IRE) - Silver Sabre (IRE)

Owner: Knockout Racing Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton

8-3

(52.2)

(11)

Jockey: Barry McHugh

Form: 3316 Breeder: Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd

A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Into The Light when sixth of 13 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 3f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 150-1

15 Vantage Code (IRE) (22)

B g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Vedouma (FR)

8-2

Owner: Mrs A. F. Mee Trainer: Emmet Mullins, Ireland

(51.7)

Form: 0-00231 D Breeder: Emmet Mullins

Won on his latest outing when 15-8fav at Galway over 1m 6f (yielding - soft) last month, beating Espritroyale by 12l. Official BHA Rating 84

16 Eniac (IRE) (28)

Ch c Siyouni (FR) - Phaenomena (IRE)

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

(14)

Jockey: R. P. Cleary

8-2

(51.7)

SP: 18-1

(13)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 3-54033 Breeder: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

Placed in three of seven starts. Third of 13 behind Glory Road beaten 1l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f last month. Runs from 2lb out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 25-1

Horse

17 Probation (GB) (30)

B g Without Parole - Synchronic (IRE)

Owner: O.T.I. Racing Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

8-2

(51.7)

(16)

Jockey: Harry Vigors (5)

Form: 34311 D Breeder: John Gunther and TTR Bloodstock

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on good to firm ground. A winner at 3-1 at Sandown over 1m 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating My Ballyquinn by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Lingfield this season. Runs from 3lb out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 16-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Hood worn by No. 15. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 9, 13.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-2 Infraad (IRE), 15-2 Limestone (IRE), 11-1 Into The Light (GB), Glory Road (GER), Sharkeyboy (FR), 16-1 Mythical Bay (IRE), Probation (GB), 18-1 Galilean Quality (IRE), Vantage Code (IRE), 20-1 Tierra Del Toro (GB), My Ballyquinn (GB), 22-1 Devil’s Peak (GB), Bay of Stars (GB), 25-1 Eniac (IRE), 33-1 Who’s Lope (GB), 40-1 Baltic Fleet (IRE), 150-1 Steel Raven (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st

£92772 ................................................................... 2nd £43506.................................................................................

3rd

£21762.................................................................... 4th

£10872..................................................................................

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

1. Limestone holds an entry in the Qatar Racing British Champions Long Distance Cup on Saturday 17th October, for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 12th October for a stake of £37,500. 1. Limestone & 2. Infraad both hold an entry in the Betfred St Leger on Saturday 12th September for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 7th September for a stake of £50,000.

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T H E S K Y B E T C I T Y O F YO R K S TA K E S ( G R O U P 1 ) 1

LAKE FOREST

Results (oldest on the left)

7 - 1 5 1 7 Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Trainer: William Haggas ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

91%

MARVELMAN Trainer: Andrew Balding

Results (oldest on the left)

1 0 - 926 Jockey: P J Mcdonald

ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

88%

NATIVE WARRIOR

Results (oldest on the left)

1 5 - 2 7 1 Jockey: Clifford Lee

Trainer: Karl Burke ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

85%

NOTABLE SPEECH Trainer: Charlie Appleby

Results (oldest on the left)

1 1 - 4 1 6 Jockey: William Buick

ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

96%

PABORUS

Results (oldest on the left)

1 / 1 3 - 1 Jockey: James Doyle

Trainer: Edward Bethell ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

86%

POWERFUL GLORY Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey

Results (oldest on the left)

/ 85 1 - 7 Jockey: Jamie Spencer

ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

87%

ROGUE DIPLOMAT

Results (oldest on the left)

- 2 5 7 1 2 Jockey: Harry Davies

Trainer: James Owen ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

86%

SATONO REVE

Results (oldest on the left)

9 - 1 2 2 3 Jockey: Joao Moreira

Trainer: Noriyuki Hori

ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

90%

TEN BOB TONY

Results (oldest on the left)

- 48 1 1 4 Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

Trainer: ED Walker ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

91%

10 FLORA OF BERMUDA

Results (oldest on the left)

9 - 1 0 1 1 Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Trainer: Andrew Balding ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

91%

11 LIFEPLAN

Results (oldest on the left)

1 1 - 3 Jockey: Zak Wheatley

Trainer: Declan Carroll ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

79%

12 POWER BLUE

Results (oldest on the left)

- 2 744 1 Jockey: David Egan

Trainer: Robson De Aguiar ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

84%

13 PUERTO RICO

Results (oldest on the left)

1 1 - 460 Jockey: Ryan Moore

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

85%

14 ZAVATERI

Results (oldest on the left)

1 1 4 - 2 5 Jockey: Charles Bishop

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton ABILITY

JOCKEY

COURSE

Smart View Score

TRAINER

DISTANCE

GROUND

84%

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2025 Champion: William Haggas

2026 STANDINGS Andrew Balding

William Haggas

John & Thady Gosden 5

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Richard & Peter Fahey 4

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THE SKY BET CITY OF YORK STAKES (GROUP 1) A BRIEF HISTORY

DISTANCE

Seven furlongs (1,400 metres)

It began life as a Listed Race, achieved Group 3 status in 2016, was promoted to Group 2 in 2019 and now was one of two new Group 1 races in the UK in 2025.

Prize money

£600,000

GROUP ONE STATUS From 1978, spin forward to 2025 where Never So Brave made history to win the now Group 1 Sky Bet City Of York Stakes, worth an impressive £600,000. Never So Brave

6/12 WILLIAM

LATEST WINNERS WERE FAVOURITES/ JOINT FAVOURITES

has won the race

times.

BUICK No pressure Notable Speech Memorable Moments

Other memorable successes have come with the Royal Colours on Enharmonic, ridden by Steve Cauthen in 1990 and Expert Eye, in the colours of one of the Festival’s leading sponsors Juddmonte, the latter won in 2018 en route to landing the Breeders Cup Mile.

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THE RETIRED SIR MICHAEL STOUTE ON FIVE TOP WINS COURTESY OF: TRAINER VANDERLIN (2003), DREAM EATER (2009), ABSOLUTELY SO (2014), SHINE SO BRIGHT (2019), NEVER SO BRAVE (2025). TODAY FLORA OF BERMUDA WILL HOPE TO MAKE IT SIX

6/ 12

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9/12 most recent winners had at least one previous win that season 53

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3rd Race 3.00

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

The Sky Bet City Of York Stakes (Group 1)

7f Group One £600,000 3+ Farside

About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)

See page 94 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Back to a Pattern race, this race is to be run as a Group 1 for only the second time and therefore making it the only 3yo+ contest at this rareﬁed level, over seven furlongs, in the UK schedule. Weight allowances are in play for this race, see how Power Blue as one of a trio of three-year-olds and the only female in the race, Flora Of Bermuda, both beneﬁt by operating off a lower mark to acknowledge their weight and sex. If you are looking for a tip then perhaps follow the racecourse tipster, Baron Ferdinand, who has marked his selections with a red bi plane.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: NEVER SO BRAVE Trainer: Andrew Balding Jockey: Oisin Murphy Age/Weight: 4-9-8 Runners: 10 SP: 7/2 The ﬁrst running of the race since it was upgraded to Group One status went the way of Never So Brave. He was best poised to strike when going along nicely two furlongs from home. He took the lead in the last furlong and kept on well to give Andrew Balding back-to-back wins on the day.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 24.94s (Based on going description: Good to soft) Course Record: 1m 21s by Shine So Bright (24-Aug-19) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): A Balding (43 wins from 228 runners, 19%) runs MARVELMAN & FLORA OF BERMUDA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Appleby (11 wins from 26 runners, 42%) runs NOTABLE SPEECH Fancy That: A Balding won this race in 2019 and 2025. The stable runs MARVELMAN & FLORA OF BERMUDA today. Longest Traveller: PUERTO RICO trained by A O’Brien, Ireland. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Last 6 Runs Horse 07-1517 LAKE FOREST 310-926 MARVELMAN 115-271 NATIVE WARRIOR 211-416 NOTABLE SPEECH 171/13-1 PABORUS 11/851-7 POWERFUL GLORY 1-25712 ROGUE DIPLOMAT 49-1223 SATONO REVE 0-48114 TEN BOB TONY 39-1011 FLORA OF BERMUDA 11-3 LIFEPLAN 1-27441 POWER BLUE 111-460 PUERTO RICO 1114-25 ZAVATERI

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

Total Runs 19 13 17 17 8 6 15 20 19 22 3 11 11 7

Career Winnings 3112031 83714 198265 2309307 84590 392234 154855 2825163 593633 239976 147175 249091 392420 359700

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

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

Runs Since Wins 1 4 0 1 0 1 1 3 1 0 1 0 3 3

KNAVESMIRE TIP Notable Speech is already a multiple Group 1 winner and has been victorious in just shy of half of his career starts so far. However, all those successes came over a mile and he may be worth opposing on his ﬁrst attempt over this intermediate trip. ZAVATERI is much more accustomed to this distance and cutting back a furlong could be ideal after a troubled run when ﬁfth in the Sussex at Goodwood. Ten Bob Tony was a place ahead of the selection in that prestigious event and also commands respect back over 7f. Lake Forest and Japan’s Satono Reve are other high-class contenders.

ZAVATERI

Notable Speech 55

3rd Race 3.00

The Sky Bet City Of York Stakes

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

Horse

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

Lake Forest (GB) (24)

5 9-8 (60.8) (5)

Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Lady Aquitaine (USA)

Owner: Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Form: 00-1510 C D Breeder: Sahara Group Holdings

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from firm to good. Beaten 6l behind Bow Echo at 17-2 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood over 1m (good to firm) last month. Has won there and at Haydock this season. Official BHA Rating 118 SP: 5-1

Marvelman (IRE) (25)

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

Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Native Warrior (GB) (72)

B g Wootton Bassett - Beauty Salon

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Form: 310-026 D Breeder: Gigginstown House Stud

Notable Speech (GB) (67)

Ch h Dubawi (IRE) - Swift Rose (IRE)

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

Form: 211-416 BF Breeder: Godolphin

5 9-8 (60.8) (13)

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Form: 101/13-1 D Breeder: Culworth Grounds Farm

Winner of ﬁve races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. A winner at 15-2 in the Group 3 JenningsBet Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle over 6f on his latest outing in June, beating Marvelman by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 113 SP: 20-1

Powerful Glory (IRE) (91)

B c Cotai Glory - Wouldntitbelovely (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

Rogue Diplomat (IRE) (25)

B c Calyx - Only Young Once (IRE)

Owner: The Rogues Gallery Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

Satono Reve (JPN) (42)

B h Lord Kanaloa (JPN) - Ciliege (JPN)

Owner: Mr Hajime Satomi Trainer: Noriyuki Hori, Japan

Jamie Spencer

4 9-8 (60.8) (12) Form: 1-25012 D Breeder: Mrs Noreen McManus Harry Davies

7 9-8 (60.8) (4) Form: 40-1223 BF Breeder: Shirai Stud Farm

Has won nine races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from ﬁrm to good. Third of 11 behind Comanche Brave beaten 1 1/4l at 2-1fav on his latest outing in the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 118 SP: 12-1 56

James Doyle

Tristan Burton Pye

Form: 11/051-0 Breeder: C. Marnane

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Lake Forest when second of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 113 SP: 14-1

William Buick

4 9-8 (60.8) (9)

He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to heavy. Beaten 5l behind Comanche Brave at 6-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at Curragh over 6f (good) in May. Official BHA Rating 115 SP: 40-1

Clifford Lee

Jack Lander

5 9-8 (60.8) (1)

Paborus (GB) (56)

B g Recoletos (FR) - Patuano (IRE)

Shakti Singh

Form: 115-201 D Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP

Has won eight races at 1m on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Ten Bob Tony when sixth of 9 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes at Ascot over 1m (good to ﬁrm) in June. Official BHA Rating 124 SP: 4-1

P. J. McDonald

5 9-8 (60.8) (6)

Winner of ﬁve races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 6-4fav in the Group 3 Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) in June, beating Audience by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 33-1

Cieren Fallon

Budha Singh

4 9-8 (60.8) (3)

Successful twice at 7f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Lake Forest when sixth of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 33-1

7f Group One £600,000 3+ Farside

Joao Moreira

Scat Daddy (USA) For Sire/Dam see opposite page

Cat’s Eye Witness (USA) El Prado (IRE) Chalamont (IRE) Green Desert (USA)

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Rafha Siyouni (FR) Persian Belle (GB) Iffraaj (GB)

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Balladonia (GB) Dutch Art (GB) Albisola (IRE) Dubai Millennium (GB)

For Sire/Dam see opposite page

Zomaradah (GB) Invincible Spirit (IRE) Tulips (IRE) Whipper (USA)

For Sire/Dam see opposite page

Highphar (FR) Choisir (AUS) Musical Rain (IRE) Exceed And Excel (AUS)

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Continua (USA) Kodiac (GB) Geht Fasteur (IRE) Kingman (GB)

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Helleborine (GB) Galileo (IRE) Sent From Heaven (IRE) King Kamehameha (JPN)

For Sire/Dam see opposite page

Lady Blossom (JPN) Sakura Bakushin O (JPN) Megami Guerlain (JPN)

Johannesburg (USA) Love Style (USA) Elusive Quality (USA) Comical Cat (USA) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Lady Capulet (USA) Kris Durtal Danzig (USA) Foreign Courier (USA) Kris Eljazzi Pivotal (GB) Sichilla (IRE) Machiavellian (USA) Nicola Bella (IRE) Zafonic (USA) Pastorale (GB) Primo Dominie Susquehanna Days (USA) Medicean (GB) Halland Park Lass (IRE) Montjeu (IRE) Mahalia (IRE) Seeking The Gold (USA) Colorado Dancer Deploy Jawaher (IRE) Green Desert (USA) Rafha Pivotal (GB) Hint of Spring (GB)

Miesque’s Son (USA) Myth To Reality (FR) Highest Honor (FR) Pharatta (IRE) Danehill Dancer (IRE) Great Selection (AUS) Val Royal (FR) Rainbow Melody (IRE) Danehill (USA) Patrona (USA) Elusive Quality (USA) Infinite Spirit (USA) Danehill (USA) Rafha Chineur (FR) Geht Schnell Invincible Spirit (IRE) Zenda (GB) Observatory (USA) New Orchid (USA) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Footstepsinthesand (GB) Crystal Valkyrie (IRE) Kingmambo (USA) Manfath (IRE) Storm Cat (USA) Saratoga Dew (USA) Sakura Yutaka O (JPN) Sakura Hagoromo (JPN) Shady Heights Mogami Guelain (JPN)

Horse

Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

Ten Bob Tony (IRE) (24)

5 9-8 (60.8) (8)

Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Hug (IRE)

Owner: TBT Racing Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Form: 0-40114 D Breeder: Knocktoran Stud

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 2 3/4l behind Bow Echo when fourth of 12 at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood over 1m (good to firm) last month. Has won at Ascot and Epsom this season. Official BHA Rating 121 SP: 9-1

10 Flora of Bermuda (IRE) (24) Ro m Dark Angel (IRE) - Dubai Power

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

5 9-5 (59.4) (10) Form: 30-1011 C D Breeder: Mr Francisco Bernal

Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on her latest outing when 5-2fav in the Group 3 Rolls-Royce Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good to firm) last month, beating Sayidah Dariyan by a neck. Has won three times this season. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 20-1

11 Lifeplan (IRE) (20)

3 9-3 (58.5) (14)

Owner: Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

Form: 11-3 C Breeder: Miss Joann Lyons

B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - A Taad Moody (IRE)

Successful twice at 6f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Third of 9 behind Simplify beaten 1 1/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 113 SP: 40-1

12 Power Blue (IRE) (34)

B c Space Blues (IRE) - Visions (IRE)

Owner: Amo Racing Limited Trainer: Robson De Aguiar, Ireland

B or Br c Wootton Bassett - April Showers (IRE)

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

Ch c Without Parole - Zeroua (FR)

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

Evie Heyes

Zak Wheatley

Form: 1-20441 D Breeder: Finanza Locale Consulting David Egan

Bruno Santos

3 9-3 (58.5) (11) Form: 111-460 D Breeder: April Showers Syndicate

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 12l behind Bow Echo at 40-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood over 1m (good to ﬁrm) SP: 20-1 last month. Official BHA Rating 113

14 Zavateri (IRE) (24)

Oisin Murphy

3 9-3 (58.5) (7)

He has won three times from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Won on his latest outing when 11-10fav in the Group 2 Glenroyal Hotel And Shoda Cafe Minstrel Stakes at Curragh over 7f (good to ﬁrm) last month, beating Big Gossey by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 20-1

13 Puerto Rico (IRE) (24)

Kieran Shoemark

Ryan Moore

Enora Hervio

3 9-3 (58.5) (2) Form: 1114-25 D Breeder: John D. Gunther & TTR Bloodstock

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Finished 4 1/2l behind Bow Echo when fifth of 12 at 25-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 118 SP: 8-1

Charles Bishop

Sophiemorgan Johnstone

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 13. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 3. STEWARDS NOTE MARVELMAN: Following its run on 28/7/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

4-1 Notable Speech (GB), 5-1 Lake Forest (GB), 8-1 Zavateri (IRE), 9-1 Ten Bob Tony (IRE), 12-1 Satono Reve (JPN), 14-1 Rogue Diplomat (IRE), 20-1 Paborus (GB), Flora of Bermuda (IRE), Power Blue (IRE), Puerto Rico (IRE), 33-1 Marvelman (IRE), Native Warrior (GB), 40-1 Powerful Glory (IRE), Lifeplan (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£340260 ................................................................ 2nd £129000...............................................................................

3rd

£64560 .................................................................. 4th

£32160 .................................................................................

TIME ............................................................................... DISTANCES ....................................................................................... 58

Dubawi (IRE) For Sire/Dam see opposite page

Forest Storm (GB) Dark Angel (IRE) Tender Is Thenight (IRE) Acclamation (GB)

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Midnight Angel (GB) Cadeaux Genereux Garmoucheh (USA) Kodiac (GB)

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Hawattef (IRE) Awtaad (IRE) Princess Mood (GER) Dubawi (IRE)

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Miss Lucifer (FR) Worthadd (IRE) Charming Woman (IRE) Iffraaj (GB)

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Balladonia (GB) Galileo (IRE) Butterfly Cove (USA) Frankel (GB)

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Without You Babe (USA) Siyouni (FR) Zerkaza (IRE)

Dubai Millennium (GB) Zomaradah (GB) Galileo (IRE) Quiet Storm (IRE) Acclamation (GB) Midnight Angel (GB) Barathea (IRE) Mill Princess Royal Applause (GB) Princess Athena Machiavellian (USA) Night At Sea Young Generation Smarten Up Silver Hawk (USA) Flowing (USA) Danehill (USA) Rafha Mujtahid (USA) Madary (CAN) Cape Cross (IRE) Asheerah (GB) Muhtarram (USA) Princess Nana (GB) Dubai Millennium (GB) Zomaradah (GB) Noverre (USA) Devil’s Imp (IRE) Dubawi (IRE) Wigman (USA) Invincible Spirit (IRE) Sospel (GB)

Zafonic (USA) Pastorale (GB) Primo Dominie Susquehanna Days (USA) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Storm Cat (USA) Mr P’s Princess (USA) Galileo (IRE) Kind (IRE) Lemon Drop Kid (USA) Marozia (USA) Pivotal (GB) Sichilla (IRE) Dalakhani (IRE) Zarkava (IRE)

2. Marvelman, 4. Paborus, 6. Powerful Glory, 10. Flora Of Bermuda & 12. Power Blue both hold an entry in the Qatar Racing British Champions Sprint Stakes on Saturday 17th October, for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 12th October for a stake of £37,500. 3. Native Warrior, 7. Rogue Diplomat, 9. Ten Bob Tony, 12. Power Blue, 13. Puerto Rico & 14. Zavateri also hold an entry in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored by Qatar Racing) on Saturday 17th October, for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 12th October for a stake of £37,500.

THIRD RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Ben Reilly, Chief Commercial Officer Flutter UKI. Sky Bet have generously given £200 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £200 to the groom responsible for the winning horse.

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GLOBAL TARGETS AWAIT... Those running in today’s Sky Bet City Of York Stakes could well show up in the ﬁnal mile race on Qatar Racing British Champions Day, Britain’s richest raceday with £4.35 million in prize money on Saturday 17th October.

The Group 3 Sky Bet Strensall now connects to the Gulf with a guaranteed berth and entry fees paid, in the $1.5 newly G1 Bahrain International Trophy, on Friday 13 November.

DOUBLING UP DOWN UNDER

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

Not only do the teams at the two venues regularly share best practice but their signature contests are interwoven by the participants. As recently as 2022, Deauville Legend won the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur before being installed as favourite at Flemington. If we consider the last running not severely impacted by the pandemic, three thoroughbreds graced both the Sky Bet Ebor and the Lexus Prince of Arran Melbourne Cup; with the Charlie Fellowes trained, Prince of Arran, being placed second in “the race that stops the nation” after a top ten finish at York. What’s more, in three of the last four prior to that, the Lexus Melbourne Cup the Sky Bet Ebor winner has made the top ten. There is still a real challenge of doing the double. Deauville Legend (albeit actually a Sky Bet Great Voltigeur winner) became the latest to go close, finishing fifth after being sent off favourite. He joined Heartbreak City in 2016 and Purple Moon in 2007, who both headed down under as champions to find only one better in their bid for a famous double.

Heartbreak City (r)

Purple Moon (r)

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

Rekindling

Cross Counter

FUN TIMES REMEMBERED As well as the star horses, the same sense of fun is shared by the occasions that host the feature races. In both 2019, 2023 and again earlier this week, York Racecourse was honoured to be the only British host to the Lexus Melbourne Cup on its charitable global tour. Over a memorable few days of each visit, the unique trophy was the star of numerous racegoers selﬁes as well as visiting racing yards and the East Yorkshire village that shares its name. Though for many followers on Social media, it was the appearance with the irrepressible Yorkshire Terriers that captured their hearts.

A year later and Cross Counter gave the Godolphin operation their first victory at Flemington, however the Charlie Appleby trailblazer had only managed a close up second on the Knavesmire in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur of that August. It had been the opposite way around for Max Dynamite in 2015, when the Ricci family owned gelding partnered Frankie Dettori into the York Winner’s Enclosure in the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup, to just miss out in Australia, behind Prince of Penzance. The 2023 Ebor champion Absurde took on the global challenge twice, finishing in the top 10 in each of the last two years. Interestingly the 2023 Melbourne Cup winner, Without A Fight’ had won twice at York, in his 2022 season. In more than quarter of a century since Vintage Crop so memorably became the first European trained of Melbourne’s big race, only two other raiders have come home with the famous three-handled trophy. Whether any of this week’s champions will join that elite list, only time can tell, but York has certainly been an important part of the career of many who have already come close. How the last decade of Sky Bet Ebor winners fared in the Lexus Melbourne Cup 2025: Ethical Diamond......... n/a 2024: Magical Zoe ................. n/a 2023: Absurde......................... 7th/5th 2024 2022 : Trawlerman ................. n/a 2021 : * 2020: * 2019: Mustajeer ....................... 22nd 2018: Muntahaa: ..................... 9th 2017: Nakeeta: ........................ 5th 2016: Heartbreak City........... 2nd 2015: Litigant ........................... n/a 2014: Mutual Regard ............. 14th * Winners of 2020 & 2021 opted to skip a trip down under due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic

Ethical Diamond

Helping Yorkshire

EBOR COMMUNITY SWEEPSTAKE The Ebor Community sweepstake is an innovative initiative which seeks to thank, celebrate and reward some of the countless thousands who have helped others in the county. Working with our partners at Sky Bet and others, we invited nominations. Out of the 100+ nominations, we now have shortlisted 22 who will all be joining us on Saturday – they will each be assigned a runner in the Sky Bet Ebor and the charity or community group attached to the winning horse will receive a prize of £20,000. What is more, the second placed horse will earn £5,000 for its connected good cause, £2,000 to the third place duo and all the others beneﬁt from a £1,000 donation.

Opportunity Organisation: Equine Pathways Offers transformative equine therapy sessions for those navigating lifechanging and challenging circumstances.

Epic Poet (IRE) Organisation: Oscar’s Ongoing Support, Care, Awareness and Research, supporting families affected by paediatric brain tumours.

Paradias (GER) Organisation: Cultural Connections York Delivers culturally inclusive events, education, and wellbeing-focused activities to strengthen community connection and reduce social isolation.

Furthur (IRE) Organisation: Street Angels York Volunteers dedicated to making York’s city centre safer during the evenings.

Spinning Wheel Organisation: FareShare Yorkshire Rescues 2,300 tonnes of surplus food each year, redistributing it to 360 charities and community groups.

Tarriance Organisation: Open Country Helping disabled people access and enjoy nature and the outdoors for over 35 years.

Mr Hollywood (IRE) Organisation: Kyra Women’s Project Supporting women who are experiencing any form of poor mental health, trauma or poverty.

Daiquiri Bay Organisation: Help 4 Homeless Veterans Supports homeless and vulnerable ex-service personnel across South Yorkshire, has helped more than 1,100 veterans since 2010.

Hopewell Rock (IRE) Organisation: Kirklees Theatre Trust Welcoming 75,000 audience members and 6,500 creative participants annually. Dedicated to home-grown talent and bringing world-class shows to Huddersﬁeld.

Emit (IRE) Organisation: Health Stars Supports services across the Humber by granting wishes from staff and patients.

Paddy The Squire Organisation: Endo Buddies Supporting those affected by endometriosis, providing peer support, wellbeing programmes, educational workshops and practical resources.

Poetic Sound (IRE) Organisation: Horticap Provides adults who have learning and other disabilities with training in horticulture, allied crafts and rural skills.

Align The Stars (IRE) Organisation: Aphasia Support Specialist support for sufferers of this brain-related language disorder that affects speech and writing. Founded by people who have the condition.

Burdett Road Organisation: Barnsley Community Trust Delivering programmes across South Yorkshire, from Inclusive Reds providing accessible activity to Reminiscent Reds, supporting those with memory loss.

Beylerbeyi Organisation: Brainkind Our neighbours, a specialist centre supporting those living with acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions.

Stressfree (FR) Organisation: Smiles For Miles Supports families struggling with the cost of living by providing essential items such as sleepwear, school uniforms, underwear and shoes.

Klassleader Organisation: Worthwhile Occupations & Recreational Krafts

Supports adults with learning disabilities and autism to develop conﬁdence, independence and real-life skills.

Ascending (IRE) Organisation: CHSF Supporting Leeds Congenital Heart Unit by funding life-saving medical equipment, as well as providing emotional and practical support for families.

Square Necker (FR) Organisation: Pseudomyxoma Survivor Supporting patients and families affected by Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP), a rare cancer that often requires major surgery.

Real Dream (IRE) Organisation: The Partially Sighted Society Welcoming everyone affected by sight loss, offering practical support for navigating daily tasks, strategies for maximising remaining vision and guidance.

Circus of Rome

Organisation: Hull & East Riding Breast Friends Supports those affected by breast cancer, not focusing on the disease, but instead on bringing together those affected.

Love Me Tender (GER) Organisation: Kingﬁsher Café Supports homeless and vulnerable people providing a warm, safe space, nutritious meals, companionship and advice

The mechanics of having reserves drawn for the race on Thursday means that Pseudomyxoma Survivor & FareShare Yorkshire have had their allegiances switched to Square Necker (drawn 23) & Spinning Wheel (drawn 24) respectively due to the reserves Enemy & Dancing In Paris both not getting a run due to no non-runners at the reserve deadline at 1pm Friday.

This season sees the latest staging of the famous race as part of a an extensive partnership with Leeds-based Sky Bet.

Today sees the fruition of a series entitled the “Race To The Ebor” which includes four high-class staying contests.

Sky Bet Melrose Sky Bet Jorvik Sky Bet Stakes Sky Bet Grand Cup Handicap (3YO only) Handicap (4YO+) (Handicap, 4YO+) (Listed, 4YO+) York - 1m 6f Saturday 24 August 2025

York - 1m 4f Wednesday 13 May 2026

The Curragh - 1m 6f Wednesday 3 June 2026

York - 1m 6f Saturday 13 June 2026

TABLETALK

KLASSLEADER

POETIC SOUND

GREGORY

Sky Bet Ebor (Handicap 4YO+)

York - 1m 6f Saturday 22 August 2026

The winners of the four races above would all have been guaranteed a start position in the Sky Bet Ebor of 2026 provided they were entered and confirmed in the normal way. As a consolation for connections, if their horse fails to finish in the top eight places, they will have their entry fee to the race (worth £5,000) refunded, the top eight receive £5,000 or more in prize money. To complement this initiative York Racecourse invested in Britain’s largest set of starting stalls, able to accommodate 22 runners, an increase of two participants on the 2018 configuration. After their respective successes in the Sky Bet Jorvik in May and the Sky Bet Stakes at the Curragh in June, William Haggas’ Klassleader and Ger Lyons’ Poetic Sound both won themselves a “golden ticket” to the Sky Bet Ebor. They join Tarriance who landed the Sky Bet Melrose 2025 for Andrew Balding. Sky Bet Grand Cup winner Gregory has opted not to take his place in this year’s renewal and instead looks likely to take up an engagement in group company.

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THE SKY BET EBOR (HERITAGE HANDICAP) WHY IS IT SPECIAL

DISTANCE

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

One mile & six furlongs (2,800 metres)

Prize money £500,000

First Winner

Pagan was the ﬁrst winner of the race, ridden by Slim Templeman and trained by John Scott. The 6-1 shot carried 7st 13lb.

5/12

LATEST WINNERS HAVE COME FROM THE FIRST THREE IN THE BETTING

WERE YOU HERE THE DAY WHEN…

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

ON THIS DAY 10 YEARS AGO...

Heartbreak City became the ﬁrst horse since Sea Pigeon in 1979 to carry more than 9st 4lb to victory.

10/12 most recent winners had a rating of between 101 and 108 Moyenne Corniche became only the fourth winner in the past 28 renewals when triumphing for Brian Ellison. The late Jimmy Fitzgerald saddled Sapience to score in 1989, the recordbreaking Mark Johnston’s Quick Ransom was the hero in 1992 and Les Eyre won with Far Ahead in 1997. This year the White Rose is represented by Epic Poet & Stressfree (David O’Meara) and Align The Stars (Charlie Johnston).

Saffie Osborne bids to be the ﬁrst female rider to land this particular prize, as we know she is more than capable in partnership with Mr Hollywood

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

Year Winner Trainer Jockey 2025 Ethical Diamond W P Mullins William Buick 2024 Magical Zoe Henry De Bromhead W J Lee 2023 Absurde Willie Mullins Frankie Dettori 2022 Trawlerman John & Thady Gosden Frankie Dettori 2021 Sonnyboyliston Johnny Murtagh Ben Coen 2020 Fujaira Prince Roger Varian Andrea Atzeni 2019 Mustajeer Ger Lyons Colin Keane 2018 Muntahaa John Gosden Jim Crowley 2017 Nakeeta Iain Jardine Callum Rodriguez 2016 Heartbreak City A J Martin Adam McNamara

AGE The seven-year-old Litigant became the oldest winner since Sea Pigeon back in 1979 when landing the spoils eleven years ago but the group to focus on is the ﬁve and six-year-olds, who between them have landed eight of the last ten renewals. They represent seven of the twenty-two runner ﬁeld this time around. DRAW Usually in races such as this, being drawn on the rail is an advantage but that hasn’t proved the case in the Sky Bet Ebor. The fact that eight of the last ten winners have been drawn in stall 12 or higher suggests that is in fact the higher drawn horses which seem to be favoured. With victory in the Ebor being held in such high esteem, those jockeys drawn low have shown a tendency to break far too quickly from the stalls in order to take advantage of their draw but only end up setting a furious early pace which can often set the race up for more patiently ridden rivals. OFFICIAL RATINGS 11 of the last 13 winners have had a rating of 101 or higher, so it pays to keep the classier types onside. The highest rated winner in recent years was Muntahaa, who won off a mark of 109 in 2018. Surprisingly, Mustajeer, Fujaira Prince and Sonnyboyliston, were all rated 108. So take note of Opportunity who tops the weights here.

SP 5/1F 11/2F 7/1 9/1 10/1 11/2F 16/1 11/1 12/1 15/2

Runners Time 22 ran 2m 59.16s 20 ran 2m 58.21s 22 ran 2m 56.41s 20 ran 3m 42.24s 20 ran 2m 56.10s 21 ran 3m 4.22s 22 ran 2m 52.97s 20 ran 2m 53.48s 19 ran 2m 56.54s 20 ran 2m 56.13s

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

RECENT FORM Unexposed, dark horses do not win the Ebor. Nine of the last eleven winners had achieved a top five finish on their most recent start. We can take this trend one step further when you consider that eight of the last eleven winners had achieved a top two finish on either or both of their two latest starts. This bodes well for Opportunity, Spinning Wheel, Daiquiri Bay, Hopewel, Paddy The Squire and Square Necker. BETTING Whichever way you look at it, this is not a race in which following the favourite has proved a fruitful strategy - there have only been five winning favourites since 1998, although six of the last 13 winners came from the top three in the betting and the last two winners were favourites. Traditionally a longer price was the way to go but recently those better found in the market have been the ones to side with. KEY TRENDS Drawn stall 12 or higher Five or Six-year-old Top five finish last time Rated 101+

CONCLUSION With the record of classier and therefore higher rated animals too strong to ignore, it makes sense that we focus on those at the head of affairs. Opportunity must defy top-weight but has finished first and second on his last two starts. He looks the right type albeit carrying top weight in an Ebor is no easy task. Love Me Tender will no doubt prove popular for Willie Mullins however he has yet to face this trip and finds himself at the foot of the weights, which would be a negative. His other hopeful Mr Hollywood ticks the age category box and managed to finish third last time out. Saffie Osborne takes the ride and he must rate highly on any shortlist. PADDY THE SQUIRE could be underestimated for Iain Jardine. Officially rated 104, he finished second last time out and is six-years-olds. He could well finish in the placings in what looks a competitive renewal. Statistics supplied by an independent analyst. All trends are ten year based unless stated. 69

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

The Sky Bet Ebor (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

1m 6f Heritage Handicap £500,000 4+ Inside Rail

One Mile About Six Furlongs (2,800 metres) See page 94 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Probably our most famous race, the Sky Bet Ebor, is open to 4yo+ horses and over a trip of a mile and three quarters. This race is theoretically open to any horse regardless of its official mark. The highest rated, still set to carry the most weight in this race today, is Opportunity. The runners are undoubtedly amongst the best in their class in Britain so remember to follow their progress in future contests, they could star in the Lexus Melbourne Cup as this is the only race in Britain to provide a “ballot exemption” for the ﬁrst Tuesday of November. Perhaps take a close up look in the Parade Ring before they go to post to make your ﬁnal selection.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: ETHICAL DIAMOND Trainer: Willie Mullins Jockey: William Buick Age/Weight: 5-9-8 Runners: 22 SP: 5/1F Last year’s Sky Bet Ebor Handicap went the way of Closutton maestro Willie Mullins. Ethical Diamond proved to be the best horse in the race, winning comfortably under a patient ride from William Buick.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 3m 2.03s (Based on going description: Good to soft) Course Record: 2m 51.89s by Tuning (19-Aug-98) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): A Balding (43 wins from 228 runners, 19%) runs FURTHUR & TARRIANCE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (10 wins from 61 runners, 16%) runs FURTHUR & TARRIANCE Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2023 and 2025. The stable runs LOVE ME TENDER & MR HOLLYWOOD today. Longest Travellers: POETIC SOUND trained by G M Lyons, LOVE ME TENDER & MR HOLLYWOOD trained by W P Mullins, ASCENDING trained by H De Bromhead & EMIT trained by J P O’Brien, Ireland. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August.

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Last 6 Runs Horse 49-3112 OPPORTUNITY 553465 EPIC POET 313553 PARADIAS 60-4604 FURTHUR 021-201 SPINNING WHEEL 17-3854 TARRIANCE 22541-3 MR HOLLYWOOD 4353-11 DAIQUIRI BAY 229-361 HOPEWELL ROCK 2-43544 EMIT 115-632 PADDY THE SQUIRE 706-317 POETIC SOUND 4-12617 ALIGN THE STARS 937060 BURDETT ROAD 236084 BEYLERBEYI 55-2708 STRESSFREE 7212-17 KLASSLEADER 126-706 ASCENDING 31-211 SQUARE NECKER 407707 REAL DREAM 146-500 CIRCUS OF ROME 114- LOVE ME TENDER

Career Wins Places 3 2 5 11 6 10 2 2 4 2 3 3 4 7 3 5 3 3 2 6 4 9 3 2 5 5 4 4 9 13 4 13 2 2 4 6 3 2 3 4 3 2 2 —

Total Runs 8 30 35 13 8 10 19 10 9 15 20 11 27 26 45 33 6 19 5 24 13 3

Career Winnings 105657 149013 75432 72639 35014 104899 54978 100503 79128 31705 87090 41750 219045 93679 170561 60758 39009 96102 43103 25173 40766 11661

Winning Distance Range 11-12F 9-14F 9-12F 11-13F 10-12F 12-14F 10-12F 10-14F 8-14F 9-12F 10-12F 12-14F 12-16F 8-12F 6-18F 9-12F 12F 8-20F 12-13F 12-14F 9-12F 9F

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

Runs Since Wins 1 13 4 6 0 5 0 0 0 7 4 1 1 15 8 11 1 5 0 18 5 1

KNAVESMIRE TIP Irish runners have won four of the last ﬁve renewals, but Joseph O’Brein’s Emit looks high enough in the weights and Love Me Tender is hard to assess debuting for Willie Mullins, having won twice in Germany last year. Tarriance landed the Melrose here in 2025, though he’s 12lb higher now and could only manage fourth behind Hopewell Rock at Goodwood last time. Klassleader makes more appeal back over this longer trip having won over 1m4f at the track in May, but a chance is taken on SQUARE NECKER. The unexposed four-year-old is dual winner over 1m5f, won’t mind any cut in the ground and looks to have been kept fresh for this.

SQUARE NECKER

Klassleader 71

4th Race 3.35

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

The Sky Bet Ebor

1m 6f Heritage Handicap £500,000 4+ Inside Rail

Horse

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

Opportunity (GB) (21)

9-12 (62.6)

(6)

B g Frankel - Izzi Top

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Jockey: James Doyle

Form: 40-3112 BF Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

He has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Enfjaar when second of 8 at 15-8fav on his latest outing in the Group 3 Coral Glorious Stakes at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Has won at Ascot and Carlisle this season. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 14-1

Epic Poet (IRE) (42)

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

9-11

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

(62.1)

(7)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 553465 D Breeder: George Kent

Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 8l behind Mount Atlas when fifth of 6 at 8-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 100-1

Paradias (GER) (50)

B g Kodiac - Paraisa

Owner: Dodds-Smith, Hodgson & Coupland Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

9-9

(61.2)

(2)

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

Form: 313553 Breeder: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle. Third of 4 behind Lazy Griff beaten 3l at 10-3 on his latest outing at Sandown over 2m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 66-1

Furthur (IRE) (50)

Gr g Waldgeist - Danamight (IRE)

9-8

Owner: Merry Pranksters/Lizzie Jelfs/R Gorell Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

(60.8)

(16)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 60-4604 Breeder: Max Morris

Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 5f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Finished 12l behind Lazy Griff when last of 4 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Sandown over 2m (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 66-1

Spinning Wheel (GB) (16)

B g Postponed (IRE) - Finespun (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

(in 4lb ex)

9-8

(60.8)

(24)

Jockey: Mason Paetel (5)

Form: 021-201 Breeder: Godolphin

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 7-2 at Southwell over 1m 3f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Say What You See by a neck. Carries a 4lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 102 (+5) SP: 33-1

Tarriance (GB) (21)

B g Frankel - Visit

Owner: Juddmonte Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

9-7

(60.3)

(12)

Jockey: Colin Keane

Form: 10-3054 CD Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Hopewell Rock when fourth of 13 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 105 (+1) SP: 9-1

Mr Hollywood (IRE) (63)

B g Iquitos (GER) - Margie’s Music (FR)

Owner: The Triple Lock Partnership Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland

9-7

(60.3)

(20)

Jockey: Saffie Osborne

Form: 22541-3 Breeder: Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy; has also won a hurdle last month. Third of 13 behind Illinois beaten 3l at 16-1 on his latest ﬂat outing at Ascot over 2m 6f (good to ﬁrm) in June. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 16-1

Daiquiri Bay (GB) (67)

Ch g New Bay - Strawberry Martini

Owner: A Stennett & C Hodgson Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

9-7

(60.3)

(1)

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Form: 4353-11 D Breeder: The Strawberry Martini Partnership

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. A winner at 6-1 at Ascot over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing in June, beating Gamrai by a head. Has also won at Newmarket this season. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 14-1

Horse

Hopewell Rock (IRE) (21)

B g New Bay - Tidewalker (IRE)

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

9-7

(60.3)

(3)

(in 4lb ex)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 220-361 D Breeder: S.H. Bloodstock Limited

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to heavy. A winner at 5-1 at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Small Fry by 3/4l. Carries a 4lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 101 (+5) SP: 14-1

10 Emit (IRE) (64)

Owner: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

Form: 2-43544 Breeder: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

B g Too Darn Hot - Light of Joy (USA)

9-6

(59.9)

(11)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Finished 5l behind Opportunity when fourth of 17 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) in June. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 9-1

11 Paddy The Squire (GB) (49)

Owner: Mr Ian Jones Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Form: 115-632 Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

B g Golden Horn - Provenance

9-6

(59.9)

(14)

Jockey: Andrew Mullen

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Beaten 1/2l by Sportingsilvermine when second of 12 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 25-1

12 Poetic Sound (IRE) (57)

Br g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Ceoil An Aith (IRE)

9-4

Owner: Miss Kerri Lyons Trainer: G. M. Lyons, Ireland

(59.0)

(22)

Jockey: G. F. Carroll

Form: 006-310 D Breeder: J. J. Keaney

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on yielding and heavy ground. Beaten 6l behind Reverend Hubert at 5-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at the Curragh over 2m (good to ﬁrm) in June. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 22-1

13 Align The Stars (IRE) (21)

Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Kitcara

Owner: Tony Farmer Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

9-3

(58.5)

(17)

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt

Form: 4-12610 D Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc.

Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Hopewell Rock at 20-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 100-1

14 Burdett Road (GB) (21) B g Muhaarar - Diamond Bangle (IRE)

Owner: The Gredley Family Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

9-3

(58.5)

(4)

Jockey: Harry Davies

Form: 030060 Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 4f on good to ﬁrm and soft ground and on the all-weather; has also won three hurdles. Beaten 13l behind Hopewell Rock at 25-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 101 (-4) SP: 100-1

15 Beylerbeyi (GB) (43)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Gherdaiya

Owner: Midtech 2 Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

9-3

(58.5)

(21)

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 236004 C Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing

Has won nine races from 6f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 2l behind Valedictory when fourth of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 16-1

16 Stressfree (FR) (21) Ch g Anodin (IRE) - Gwenseb (FR)

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

9-1

(57.6)

(5)

Jockey: Mark Winn

Form: 55-2000 Breeder: Wertheimer & Frere

He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 10l behind Hopewell Rock at 40-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 99 (-2) SP: 66-1 73

Horse

17 Klassleader (GB) (49)

B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Klassique

Age

st-lb

9-0

Owner: Miss Yvonne Jacques Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

(kgs)

Draw

(57.2)

(13)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 0212-10 C BF Breeder: Carisbrooke Stud

Successful twice at 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Sportingsilvermine at 6-5fav when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 6-1

18 Ascending (IRE) (16)

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Midnight Martini

Owner: C. Jones Trainer: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

9-0

(57.2)

(9)

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form: 126-006 Breeder: Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud

He has won four times from 1m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Ethical Diamond when sixth of 7 at 40-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 40-1

19 Square Necker (FR) (63) Gr g Zarak (FR) - Kyurem (IRE)

Owner: Amo Racing Limited Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

8-13 (56.7)

(23)

Jockey: David Egan

Form: 31-211 Breeder: S.A.S. Ecurie X

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 5f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 at Ayr over 1m 5f (soft) on his latest outing in June, beating Ashnak by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Hamilton this season. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 20-1

20 Real Dream (IRE) (43) B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Laganore (IRE)

Owner: Macable Partnership Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

8-12 (56.2)

(10)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Form: 400000 D Breeder: Newtown Anner Stud

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to ﬁrm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Valedictory at 50-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 80-1

21 Circus of Rome (GB) (56)

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

Form: 146-500 Breeder: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

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

8-12 (56.2)

(8)

Jockey: Jamie Spencer

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Align The Stars at 8-1 when 10th of 20 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m in June. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 33-1

22 Love Me Tender (GER) (299) B g Tai Chi (GER) - Late Show

Owner: H.O.S Syndicate & Oti Racing Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland

8-12 (56.2)

(15)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 114Breeder: Gestut Hachtsee

Successful twice at 1m 1f on good ground. Finished 2l behind Azimpour when fourth of 7 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Chantilly over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with P Schiergen in Germany. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 11-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 24..........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 11, 20. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11, 13. STEWARDS NOTE BEYLERBEYI: Following its run on 10/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. STRESSFREE: Following its run on 1/8/2026 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls. KLASSLEADER: Following its run on 4/7/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. REAL DREAM: Following its run on 10/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

6-1 Klassleader (GB), 9-1 Tarriance (GB), Emit (IRE), 11-1 Love Me Tender (GER), 14-1 Opportunity (GB), Daiquiri Bay (GB), Hopewell Rock (IRE), 16-1 Mr Hollywood (IRE), Beylerbeyi (GB), 20-1 Square Necker (FR), 22-1 Poetic Sound (IRE), 25-1 Paddy The Squire (GB), 33-1 Spinning Wheel (GB), Circus of Rome (GB), 40-1 Ascending (IRE), 66-1 Paradias (GER), Furthur (IRE), Stressfree (FR), 80-1 Real Dream (IRE), 100-1 Epic Poet (IRE), Align The Stars (IRE), Burdett Road (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£300000................................................................ 2nd £89950 ................................................................................

3rd

£47500................................................................... 4th

£25000 ................................................................................

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

1. Opportunity, 7. Mr Hollywood, 8. Daiquiri Bay & 19. Squarenecker all hold an entry in the Qatar Racing British Champions Long Distance Cup on Saturday 17th October, for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 12th October for a stake of £37,500.

FOURTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Davnet Reid, MD Sky Bet & Sky Gaming. Sky Bet have generously given £500 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £500 to the groom responsible for the winning horse.

TREAT OF THE DAY G R O U N D F L O O R S

E B O R / K N AV E S M I R E

Chef Hannah’s patisserie cakes

F R O M £4 . 3 5 THE RAY GILPIN AWARD FOR THE TOP JOCKEY OF THE SKY BET EBOR FESTIVAL Ray Gilpin (1942-2015)

This award remembers Ray Gilpin, a popular ﬁgure in both the Weighing Room & Press Room who sadly passed away in 2015. A proud welshman, you’ll notice the armband worn by the rider in front, is in scarlet. The colour of the scarf that Ray always wore to the races. Colin Keane and Oisin Murphy sit tied on three winners. With Ryan Moore and PJ McDonald in second on two.

5th Race 4.10

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

The Sky Bet Constantine Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

6f Heritage Handicap £135,000 3+ Centre

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) See page 94 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION Getting the hang of handicaps? Well, this is a still quite a new one, your vital statistics are; 3yo+ rated 0-105, going six furlongs. The boosted £120,000 prize money as well as handicap rating band means that it will attract some pretty smart types (like for Test cricketers score of over 100 denotes a top performer). The best (on past performance) will be the joint highest rated, Stratusnine and Sondad, who will carry most weight. Look for C (has won at York) or D (has won over this distance) against the horse’s name; look how Stratusnine carries both.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: NORTHERN TICKER Trainer: Michael Dods Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Age/Weight: 3-9-5 Runners: 20 SP: 12/1 Northern Ticker had to do it alone on the near-side rail but that did not deter him. Despite the late challenge of Commanche Falls, he was always doing enough and hung on for victory.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 12.39s (Based on going description: Good to soft) Course Record: 1m 8.23s by Mince (09-Sep-12) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): A Balding (43 wins from 228 runners, 19%) runs DANCE IN THE STORM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (10 wins from 61 runners, 16%) runs DANCE IN THE STORM Fancy That: D O’Meara won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs TOCA MADERA today. Longest Traveller: DANCE IN THE STORM trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 216 miles. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August.

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

Last 6 Runs Horse 283126 STRATUSNINE 3-01917 SONDAD 724800 GOLDEN MIND 10-1271 EVENING SAIGON 01-1146 FAR ABOVE DREAM 3119-10 FINE INTERVIEW 30-1501 DANCE IN THE STORM 600370 ANNAF 127840 POCKLINGTON 117008 FAHRENHEIT SEVEN 510786 KING OF LIGHT 160453 TOCA MADERA 310-609 FLASH HARRY 67-4416 PURE LEGEND 056-000 HAMMER THE HAMMER 17-9180 REALIGN 105331 AIR FORCE ONE 1312-09 DESERT FALCON 112451 RED SPELLS DANGER 726262 COUL ANGEL

Career Wins Places 3 8 6 4 4 6 4 2 5 2 6 5 4 2 9 10 3 5 7 3 4 4 3 8 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 4 5 6 6 3 4 5 8

Total Runs 17 18 28 9 15 17 12 49 16 19 24 28 9 12 13 11 19 20 12 22

Career Winnings 63168 147362 80108 155607 68934 47563 37488 1087017 36135 90152 62400 43501 27081 52250 37881 29160 96456 67085 63139 35751

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

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

Runs Since Wins 2 1 6 0 2 1 0 8 5 4 4 5 4 1 7 2 0 3 0 8

KNAVESMIRE TIP Stratusnine won over C&D last month, when COUL ANGEL finished strongly to grab second place. That effort can be marked up, given he raced away from the pace on the near rail, and another bold bid looks assured from Mick Appleby’s sprinter. Both Air Force One (third) and Red Spells Danger (fifth) finished behind the selection, although the former won back here on Wednesday and could feature again, while Evening Saigon landed the Stewards’ Cup last time and is no forlorn hope off a 4lb higher mark. Dance In The Storm and Far Above Dream are others to note.

COUL ANGEL

Air Force One 77

5th Race 4.10

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

The Sky Bet Constantine Stakes

6f Heritage Handicap £135,000 3+ Centre

Horse

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

Stratusnine (IRE) (3)

9-12 (62.6)

(13)

B g Far Above (IRE) - Teide Lady

Owner: STRATUS9 Consulting Limited Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Jockey: Harry Davies

Form: 203126 CD Breeder: Gerry Flannery Developments

He has won three times at 6f on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Air Force One when sixth of 21 at 17-2 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this week. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 18-1

Sondad (GB) (21)

B g Washington DC (IRE) - Penny Garcia

9-12 (62.6)

(7)

Jockey: Joanna Mason

Owner: Mr G Routledge Racing Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Form: 3-01010 D Breeder: Mr J. Bowers

Winner of six races at 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/2l behind Evening Saigon at 9-1 when seventh of 27 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Has won at the Curragh and Epsom this season. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 16-1

Golden Mind (IRE) (28)

B g Galileo Gold - Sagely (IRE)

9-8

Owner: Aidan J Ryan & partner Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

(60.8)

(6)

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form: 024000 D Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to ﬁrm and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Amazing Journey at 66-1 when 15th of 16 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 66-1

Evening Saigon (IRE) (21)

B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Hoodna (IRE)

9-8

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani, GB

(60.8)

(4)

Jockey: James Doyle

Form: 10-1201 D Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to ﬁrm and soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 16-1 at Goodwood over 6f (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Stratusnine by a head. Has also won at Newcastle this season. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 11-1

Far Above Dream (IRE) (21)

B g Far Above (IRE) - Silk Slippers

Owner: Mr Gordon McDowall Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket

9-7

(60.3)

(12)

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

Form: 01-1146 D Breeder: Highfort Stud

Winner of ﬁve races at 6f on good and heavy ground. Finished 2l behind Evening Saigon when sixth of 27 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Has won there and at Newbury this season. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 9-1

Fine Interview (FR) (77)

Gr g Havana Grey - Hypatia (IRE)

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani, GB

9-7

(60.3)

(1)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 3110-10 D BF Breeder: Seserve Sagl & S.A.R.L. European Bloodst

Winner of six races at 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Sondad at 15-8fav when 13th of 15 on his latest outing at Epsom over 6f (soft) in June. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 14-1

Dance In The Storm (GB) (20)

B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Strictly Dancing (IRE)

9-7

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

(60.3)

(11)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 30-1501 Breeder: Littleton Stud

She has won four times at 7f on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when evens fav at Chester over 7f (good) earlier this month, beating The Angel King by 1l. Has won twice at that circuit this season. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 9-1

Annaf (IRE) (21)

Br h Muhaarar - Shimah (USA)

Owner: Fosnic Racing Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

9-6

(59.9)

(16)

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt

Form: 600300 D Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind Evening Saigon at 40-1 when 11th of 27 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 40-1 78

Horse

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

Pocklington (GB) (28)

9-6

(59.9)

(10)

B h Blue Point (IRE) - Ladies Are Forever

Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited Trainer: Geoff Oldroyd, Pocklington

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 120040 D Breeder: Bond Thoroughbred Limited

He has won three times at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Stratusnine at 11-2 when 14th of 21 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 18-1

10 Fahrenheit Seven (GB) (14) B g Showcasing - Pizzazz

Owner: Middleham Park Racing CX Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket

9-5

(59.4)

(15)

Jockey: Ray Dawson

Form: 110000 D Breeder: Springcombe Park Stud

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Tuco Salamanca at 17-2 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 66-1

11 King of Light (GB) (12)

Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - On The Stage

Owner: TJE Racing Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket

9-5

(59.4)

(9)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 510006 D BF Breeder: Plantation Stud

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Finished 2 1/4l behind Trefor when sixth of 16 at 7-2fav on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 18-1

12 Toca Madera (IRE) (3)

B g Bated Breath - Hala Hala (IRE)

Owner: L Bond & Sheikh Aymen Jawad al Hamandi Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

9-4

(59.0)

(14)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 160453 D BF Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on ﬁrm and good to ﬁrm ground. Third of 21 behind Air Force One beaten 2 1/4l at 5-1jt-fav on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this week. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 14-1

13 Flash Harry (GB) (21)

Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Mrs Todd

9-4

Owner: Deauville Daze Partnership Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

(59.0)

(17)

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Form: 310-600 D Breeder: Lady Whent

Successful twice at 6f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Evening Saigon at 33-1 when 9th of 27 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 40-1

14 Pure Legend (FR) (21) B g Mehmas (IRE) - Golden Legend (FR)

9-4

Owner: Mr Raymond Huschka Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

(59.0)

(5)

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Form: 60-4416 Breeder: H & V Devin

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/2l behind Witch Hunter when sixth of 11 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 33-1

15 Hammer The Hammer (IRE) (21)

B c Coulsty (IRE) - Ranallagh Rocket (IRE)

9-4

Owner: Mr B. T. McDonald Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

(59.0)

(18)

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form: 056-000 D Breeder: N. Hartery

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Evening Saigon at 33-1 when 21st of 27 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 66-1

16 Realign (FR) (21)

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Maggies Angel (IRE)

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

9-4

(59.0)

(2)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 10-0100 D Breeder: Sas Mata Horse

He has won three times at 6f on good to ﬁrm and good to soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Evening Saigon at 20-1 when 16th of 27 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 18-1

Horse

17 Air Force One (IRE) (3)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Great Dame (IRE)

Age

st-lb

9-4

(in 5lb ex)

Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited Trainer: Geoff Oldroyd, Pocklington

(kgs)

Draw

(59.0)

(3)

Jockey: P. J. McDonald

Form: 105331 C Breeder: The Great Dame Partnership

He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 13-2 here over 5f (good) on his latest outing earlier this week, beating Corolla Point by 1 1/4l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Beverley this season. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 15-2

18 Desert Falcon (IRE) (77) B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Love Oasis

9-3

Owner: The Sportsmans Syndicate Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

(58.5)

(8)

Jockey: Ryan Sexton

Form: 1312-00 D Breeder: Tullpark Ltd

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft. Beaten 12l behind Arctic Dawn at 6-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good to ﬁrm) in June. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 66-1

19 Red Spells Danger (IRE) (14)

B g Cotai Glory - Saikung (IRE)

Owner: Mr J N Blackburn & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

9-3

(58.5)

(19)

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 112451 D Breeder: Kangyu International Racing Ltd

He has won three times at 6f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 2-1jt-fav at Ascot over 6f (good to ﬁrm) SP: 11-1 earlier this month, beating Thunder Call by 1 1/2l. Has won three times this season. Official BHA Rating 98

20 Coul Angel (IRE) (28) B g Coulsty (IRE) - Iamnoangel (IRE)

Owner: RP Racing Ltd Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

9-2

(58.1)

(20)

Jockey: Saffie Osborne

Form: 026262 D Breeder: Mr James Waldron

Winner of ﬁve races at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Stratusnine when second of 21 at 33-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 14-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20..........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 15. Hood worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 2, 9, 17. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 10, 16, 18. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 18. STEWARDS NOTE FINE INTERVIEW: Following its run on 6/6/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled. KING OF LIGHT: Following its run on 10/8/2026 it was reported that the horse anticipated the start. FLASH HARRY: Following its run on 1/8/2026 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls. COUL ANGEL: Following its run on 25/7/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

15-2 Air Force One (IRE), 9-1 Far Above Dream (IRE), Dance In The Storm (GB), 11-1 Evening Saigon (IRE), Red Spells Danger (IRE), 14-1 Fine Interview (FR), Toca Madera (IRE), Coul Angel (IRE), 16-1 Sondad (GB), 18-1 Stratusnine (IRE), Pocklington (GB), King of Light (GB), Realign (FR), 33-1 Pure Legend (FR), 40-1 Annaf (IRE), Flash Harry (GB), 66-1 Golden Mind (IRE), Fahrenheit Seven (GB), Hammer The Hammer (IRE), Desert Falcon (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£69579................................................................... 2nd £32629.................................................................................

3rd

£16321 .................................................................... 4th

£8154....................................................................................

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

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

The Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Listed Race)

5f Listed £100,000 2 Centre

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)

See page 94 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION The final leg in our Pattern Race journey this week, this Listed race is for 2yo horses over five furlongs. The shorter distance usually makes for a tight finish. Weight allowances mean the boys carry more weight to reflect their greater strength; Silesia is one of the two fillies who start from the lower mark today. Maybe an in-form yard is the way to go, check out the table before this race.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: REVIVAL POWER Trainer: Tim Easterby Jockey: David Allan Age/Weight: 2-8-11 Runners: 8 SP: 13/2 Revival Power made all under David Allan and repelled the late challenge of Military Code, getting back up to land this Listed contest in gutsy fashion.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 59.72s (Based on going description: Good to soft) Course Record: 57.11s by Big Time Baby (20-Aug-16) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): K Ryan (27 wins from 328 runners, 8%) runs DORIGO & SILESIA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Cox (7 wins from 27 runners, 26%) runs JAAN KI TUKRI Longest Traveller: HANNEY BOY trained by E McCutcheon, Ireland. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August.

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

Last 6 Runs Horse 1112 ADONIUS 2201 DANCE A JIG 272 DORIGO 4312 DUBAI CHAMPION 5125 EL FLORIDITA 22331 HANNEY BOY 212138 HICKORY LAD 322910 JAAN KI TUKRI 1554 SALE SHARK 423185 UNDERCOVER AFFAIR 241 ROOTS IN TOUCHE 3232 SILESIA

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

Total Runs 4 4 3 4 4 5 6 6 4 11 3 4

Career Winnings 45418 7776 6210 5400 12397 44827 5400 6210 19069 6986

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

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

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

KNAVESMIRE TIP Although ADONIUS lost his unbeaten record when second in the Molecomb at Glorious Goodwood, Rebecca Menzies’ gelding emerged with lots of credit. The son of Soldier’s Call is blessed with plenty of early speed so this track should really suit him and now dropped in grade, he is fancied to gain compensation. Dance A Jig bounced back from a below-par effort in the Windsor Castle to land a nursery at Haydock and is still capable of better. Sale Shark was a couple of lengths in arrears of the selection on the Sussex Downs but might have been undone by a low draw, whilst Dubai Champion is another of interest because Ryan Moore keeps their partnership intact.

ADONIUS

Dance A Jig 83

6th Race 4.45

The Julia Graves Roses Stakes

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

5f Listed £100,000 2 Centre

Horse

st-lb

Adonius (IRE) (24)

9-2

Ch g Soldier’s Call - Dubai Paradise (IRE)

Owner: Michael Hughes & Riverdee & West Paces Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

(kgs)

Draw

(58.1)

(8)

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser

Form: 1112 D Breeder: Thomas Hassett

Foaled 11 Apr. He has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 2l by Pershaada when second of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Veuve Clicquot Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Has won three times this season. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 9-2

Dance A Jig (GB) (15)

B c Naval Crown - Strictly Dancing (IRE)

9-2

Owner: Mr J. C. Smith Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

(58.1)

(11)

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Form: 2201 D Breeder: Littleton Stud

Foaled 15 Feb. Won on his latest outing when 2-1jt-fav at Haydock over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Rotelle by 2 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 7-2

Dorigo (IRE) (25)

B c Space Blues (IRE) - Arodene (IRE)

Owner: Mrs J. Ryan Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

9-2

(58.1)

(1)

Jockey: Kevin Stott

Form: 202 Breeder: Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd

Foaled 9 Mar. Placed twice in three starts. Beaten a head by Agrippa when second of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 17-2

Dubai Champion (IRE) (22)

B c Persian Force (IRE) - Sundiata

Owner: Future Champions Racing Syn & MPS Racing Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

9-2

(58.1)

(5)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 4312 D Breeder: Middlelane Farm

Foaled 26 Mar. A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Beaten a short head by Revels when second of 18 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 12-1

El Floridita (GB) (24)

B c Havana Grey - Ascot Jungle (IRE)

Owner: Mr K. Dole Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

9-2

(58.1)

(9)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 5125 D Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Foaled 19 Mar. A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 5l behind Pershaada when fifth of 11 at 10-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Veuve Clicquot Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 9-1

Hanney Boy (IRE) (29)

B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Colour Blue (IRE)

Owner: Miss A. Jones Trainer: Miss Evanna McCutcheon, Ireland

9-2

(58.1)

(10)

Jockey: Liam Keniry

Form: 22331 D Breeder: Rathbarry Stud

Foaled 29 Feb. Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav at Cork over 5f (good to ﬁrm) last month, beating Blooming Sally by a short head. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating SP: 12-1

Hickory Lad (IRE) (23)

B c James Garﬁeld (IRE) - Park Glen (IRE)

Owner: Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan Trainer: Phillip Makin, Leyburn

9-2

(58.1)

(2)

Jockey: Sam James

Form: 212130 D Breeder: Rathbarry Stud

Foaled 22 Mar. Successful at 5f and 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Man’s Best Friend at 50-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Markel Richmond Stakes at Goodwood over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Has won at Epsom and Musselburgh this season. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 8-1

Jaan Ki Tukri (IRE) (23)

B c Kodiac - Sunset Dazzle (IRE)

Owner: Mr Arjun Waney Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

9-2

(58.1)

(6)

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

Form: 322010 Breeder: Funcheon Bloodstock Ltd

Foaled 15 Apr. A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Man’s Best Friend at 25-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Markel Richmond Stakes at Goodwood over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 14-1

Horse

st-lb

Sale Shark (IRE) (24)

9-2

Ch c Bayside Boy (IRE) - Bayja (IRE)

Owner: Orange & Owen Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

(kgs)

Draw

(58.1)

(3)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 1554 D Breeder: Ballylinch Stud

Foaled 8 Apr. A winner at 5f on good to ﬁrm ground. Finished 4l behind Pershaada when fourth of 11 at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Veuve Clicquot Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 25-1

10 Undercover Affair (IRE) (15) Gr g Havana Grey - Secret Romance

9-2

Owner: Mr P. D. Evans Trainer: David Evans, Abergavenny

(58.1)

(7)

Jockey: Saffie Osborne

Form: 423105 D Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Foaled 7 Mar. Successful twice at 5f on good to ﬁrm and soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Dance A Jig when last of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good) earlier this month. Has won at Windsor and Goodwood this season. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 200-1

11 Roots In Touche (IRE) (23) Ch f Dandy Man (IRE) - No More Thrills

Owner: Mr Garry Wilkie Wilson & Andy Finneran Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton

8-11

(55.8)

(12)

Jockey: M. P. Sheehy

Form: 241 D Breeder: Rathbride Farm

Foaled 13 Apr. A winner at 10-11 at Nottingham over 5f (good to ﬁrm) on her latest outing last month, beating Funky Dory by 8l. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 50-1

12 Silesia (GB) (59) Ch f Zoustar (AUS) - Moravia

Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

8-11

(55.8)

(4)

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form: 3232 BF Breeder: The Moravia Partnership

Foaled 24 Feb. Placed in three of four starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Ruby Moon when second of 5 at 8-11fav on her latest outing at Carlisle over 6f (good to ﬁrm) in June. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 100-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. STEWARDS NOTE UNDERCOVER AFFAIR: Following its run on 7/8/2026 it was reported that the horse was restless in the stalls.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

7-2 Dance A Jig (GB), 9-2 Adonius (IRE), 8-1 Hickory Lad (IRE), 17-2 Dorigo (IRE), 9-1 El Floridita (GB), 12-1 Dubai Champion (IRE), Hanney Boy (IRE), 14-1 Jaan Ki Tukri (IRE), 25-1 Sale Shark (IRE), 50-1 Roots In Touche (IRE), 100-1 Silesia (GB), 200-1 Undercover Affair (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

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

3rd

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

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

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

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

7th Race 5.20 The Sky Bet Dav Reid Finale Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

1m 2f Heritage Handicap 0-105 £100,000 3+ Inside Rail

One Mile About Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) See page 94 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION A farewell competitive heritage handicap. This one is for 3yo+ horses run over a mile and a quarter, with Raammee, at the top of the scale. The high handicap rating band of 0-105 means that it too will attract some pretty handy types. Known as “the get out stakes” in punting circles, it could be time for a pin or your favourite colour. If you win this race you can claim bragging rights until YorkMix Family Sunday on 6 September. Thank you for your support this week.

LAST YEAR’S RACE Winner: DAIN MA NUT IN Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Age/Weight: 4-9-0 Runners: 15 SP: 11/1 Daniel Tudhope made it two winners on the day when landing the ﬁnale on Dain Ma Nut In. The four-year-old gelding made all and fought gamely when challenged and headed. Under a strong drive, he got back up to win the ﬁnal race of the festival.

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK RaceiQ Par Time: 2m 11.38s (Based on going description: Good to soft) Course Record: 2m 4.32s by City Of Troy (21-Aug-24) All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): K R Burke (34 wins from 300 runners, 11%) runs THUNDER RUN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs THUNDER RUN Longest Traveller: DIEGO EL QUESO trained by G M Lyons, Ireland. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August.

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Last 6 Runs Horse 11-421 RAAMMEE 40-7207 THUNDER RUN 7458-16 ERZINDJAN 83-2126 DIEGO EL QUESO 80-1702 DAIN MA NUT IN 875511 AL AALI 631-600 QUAI DE BETHUNE 005188 KING’S CODE 2-30602 BOURBON BLUES 4-51500 HAVE SECRET 52-8247 PAROLE D’ORO 311- ACCREDIT 0-70428 MR SWIVELL 660239 CASTLE STUART 44/00-00 DHAHABI 720002 SUJET 201064 SHAFDAR 524501 DARK MOON RISING 103D40 SALAM DUBAWI 35-8104 NEPAL 015650 RAINBOW NEBULA 730315 DOUBLE PARKED

Career Wins Places 3 1 4 4 3 6 2 7 6 3 3 4 2 1 15 8 1 2 5 11 1 5 2 1 5 7 2 4 3 3 2 3 2 2 6 11 2 4 2 3 3 3 4 7

Total Runs 5 15 36 13 20 18 9 63 14 39 12 3 22 16 18 13 10 46 15 13 14 18

Career Winnings 112908 116604 70095 18347 179754 85650 61014 185377 3672 55074 5400 10471 62306 20268 58272 57521 14921 106796 13592 19639 23829 28049

Winning Distance Range 8-10F 8-10F 7-9F 8-10F 8-10F 9-10F 8-10F 7-11F 6F 7-10F 7F 8F 8-9F 8-9F 7-12F 8-9F 8-9F 7-13F 8-9F 10-12F 7-8F 7-10F

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

Runs Since Wins 0 7 1 2 3 0 3 2 12 3 10 0 8 10 8 7 3 0 5 2 4 1

KNAVESMIRE TIP Stepping up in trip coincided with a career-best performance from Raammee in the John Smith’s Cup and Roger Varian’s gelding will rightfully prove popular, despite an 8lb rise. It might be worth giving DIEGO EL QUESO another chance, though, who endured a trouble passage when ﬁnishing over three lengths in arrears of Al Aali (winner) at Glorious Goodwood. He will probably need a slice of luck on this occasion too, but Ger Lyons’ charge is clearly capable off this lofty mark. Accredit hasn’t been seen since October but he brings bags of untapped potential and must be taken seriously, whilst others to note include Thunder Run and Bourbon Blues.

DIEGO EL QUESO

Raammee 87

7th Race 5.20

The Sky Bet Dav Reid Finale Stakes

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

1m 2f Heritage Handicap (0-105) £100,000 3+ Inside Rail

Horse

Age

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

Raammee (GB) (42)

9-12 (62.6)

(5)

Ch g Persian King (IRE) - Qabala (USA)

Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Jockey: Ray Dawson

Form: 11-421 CD Breeder: Al Shahania Stud

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-1 over this course and distance (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing last month, beating Hand Of God by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 6-1

Thunder Run (IRE) (42)

Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Astonished (IRE)

Owner: The JC Organization & Partner Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

9-10 (61.7)

(13)

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 40-0200 CD Breeder: Forenaghts Stud Farm

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft. Beaten 5l behind Raammee at 22-1 when seventh of 22 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 22-1

Erzindjan (IRE) (66)

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

Owner: Mr Mohammed Al Suboosi Trainer: T. J. Kent, Newmarket

9-10 (61.7)

(11)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 0450-16 Breeder: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to heavy. Finished 4l behind Rogue Diplomat when sixth of 28 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to ﬁrm) in June. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 12-1

Diego El Queso (IRE) (25)

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Standing Rock (IRE)

Owner: Woodridge Partnership Trainer: G. M. Lyons, Ireland

9-9

(61.2)

(16)

Jockey: G. F. Carroll

Form: 03-2126 D Breeder: Summerseat Stables Ltd

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on yielding - soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Al Aali when sixth of 17 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 9-1

Dain Ma Nut In (IRE) (21)

B g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Jive Lady (IRE)

Owner: Lamont Racing Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

9-7

(60.3)

(17)

Jockey: Lexie Clarkson (7)

Form: 00-1002 CD Breeder: Glenanore Stud

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 2f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Witch Hunter when second of 11 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 25-1

Al Aali (FR) (25)

Ch g City Light (FR) - La Zubia

9-7

Owner: Victorious Forever Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket

(60.3)

(9)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 005511 D Breeder: Snig Elevage

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 11-2jt-fav at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Noble Horizon by 3/4l. Has also won at Newmarket this season. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 17-2

Quai de Bethune (FR) (25)

B g Persian King (IRE) - Edavanna (FR)

9-3

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani, GB

(58.5)

(7)

Jockey: James Doyle

Form: 631-600 D Breeder: Ecurie X

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Al Aali at 10-1 when 13th of 17 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 33-1

King’s Code (GB) (9)

9-3

(58.5)

(22)

r Jockey: ne n u Owner: Eric Griffiths & P D Evans Form: 005100 D R g) Trainer: David Evans, Abergavenny onBreeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited in N Go Has won 15 races from 7f to 1m 3f on ground varying from(ﬁrm to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind City Of Poets at 15-2 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Has won at Chester and Newcastle B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Polygon (USA)

this year. Official BHA Rating 94

SP:

Horse

Age

st-lb

Bourbon Blues (GB) (23)

9-2

B g Space Blues (IRE) - Upper Street (IRE)

Owner: M. Hughes, M. Kerr-Dineen and Partners Trainer: Brian Meehan, Manton

(kgs)

Draw

(58.1)

(19)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Form: 2-30602 Breeder: Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company

A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 1l by Ciarrai Abu when second of 14 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 11-1

10 Have Secret (IRE) (42)

Ch g Havana Gold (IRE) - Secret Existence (IRE)

9-2

Owner: Peter Timmins, John Rhodes & Partner Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

(58.1)

(12)

Jockey: Jamie Spencer

Form: 4-51500 D Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

Winner of ﬁve races from 7f to 1m 2f on good and soft ground. Beaten 14l behind Raammee at 100-1 when 14th of 22 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 66-1

11 Parole d’Oro (GB) (25) B g Without Parole - Pretty Paper (IRE)

Owner: Mrs I. Corbani Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

9-1

(57.6)

(14)

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Form: 52-0240 Breeder: Papillon Stables Sarl

A winner at 7f on good to ﬁrm ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 4l behind Al Aali at 16-1 when seventh of 17 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 40-1

12 Accredit (GB) (309) B c Dubawi (IRE) - Entitle

Owner: Juddmonte Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

9-1

(57.6)

(20)

Jockey: Colin Keane

Form: 311Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Successful twice at 1m on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 1-10fav at Haydock over 1m (good to soft) in October last year, beating Double Combo by 11l. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 11-1

13 Mr Swivell (GB) (21) B g City Light (FR) - How High The Sky (IRE)

Owner: Mr Stuart Wood & Mr Martin Arlett Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

9-1

(57.6)

(10)

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Form: 0-00420 Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud & Robert Cornelius

Winner of ﬁve races from 1m to 1m 1f on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/4l behind Witch Hunter at 11-2 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 25-1

14 Castle Stuart (IRE) (14) B c Dubawi (IRE) - Golden Crown

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

8-13 (56.7)

(3)

Jockey: Barry McHugh

Form: 660230 Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Asgard’s Captain when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 28-1

15 Dhahabi (IRE) (25)

B g Frankel - Fleche d’Or

Owner: Sundowners Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

8-13 (56.7)

(21)

Jockey: Charles Bishop

Form: 44/00-00 Breeder: Fleche D’Or Partnership

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on good to ﬁrm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 11l behind Al Aali at 150-1 when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 300-1

16 Sujet (GB) (42) B g Frankel - Tendu

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

8-12 (56.2)

(18)

Jockey: Zak Wheatley Form: 020002 Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 1l by Crazee Icon when second of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 33-1

Horse

17 Shafdar (IRE) (21) B g Make Believe - Shaﬁa (FR)

Owner: The Green Bar Owners Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

st-lb

(kgs)

Draw

8-12 (56.2)

(6)

Jockey: David Egan

Form: 201064 Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1l behind Crest of Fire when fourth of 15 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 1f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Has won at Epsom and Chelmsford City this year. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 16-1

18 Dark Moon Rising (IRE) (43)

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

Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

8-10 (55.3)

(2)

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form: 524501 CD Breeder: Mr N. Al Habtoor

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 5f on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 18-1 over this course and distance (good to ﬁrm) on his latest outing last month, beating Kahin by 4l. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 14-1

19 Salam Dubawi (GB) (28)

Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Form: 103540 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Palmarola (IRE)

8-9

(54.9)

(4)

Jockey: Lauren Young (5)

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good and heavy ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Hickory when last of 11 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 66-1

20 Nepal (IRE) (34)

B g Camacho - Body Language (IRE)

Owner: JPS & Sarah Harrison-Lamb Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Easingwold

8-8

(54.4)

(1)

Jockey: Joanna Mason

Form: 35-0104 D Breeder: Mr Patrick Morrissey

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good to ﬁrm ground. Finished 6l behind Financer when last of 4 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 100-1

21 Rainbow Nebula (FR) (42) B g Hello Youmzain (FR) - Quara (IRE)

Owner: Mr Peter Timmins Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

8-8

(54.4)

(8)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 015650 Breeder: Etreham, Marmion Varville, Riviera Equin

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Raammee at 66-1 when 12th of 22 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to ﬁrm) last month. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 66-1

22 Double Parked (IRE) (11) B or Br g Bated Breath - Coppa d’Oro

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

8-7

(54.0)

(15)

Jockey: Saffie Osborne

Form: 030315 CD Breeder: Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.

He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good to soft. Finished 4l behind Strength of Spirit when ﬁfth of 13 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 33-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Hood worn by No. 1, 14. Blinkers worn by No. 6, 16. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11, 17, 22. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11, 18, 21. STEWARDS NOTE THUNDER RUN: Following its run on 11/7/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. DIEGO EL QUESO: Following its run on 28/7/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls. DHAHABI: Following its run on 28/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. SALAM DUBAWI: Following its run on 25/7/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

7 PROBABLE S.P.’S

6-1 Raammee (GB), 17-2 Al Aali (FR), 9-1 Diego El Queso (IRE), 11-1 Bourbon Blues (GB), Accredit (GB), 12-1 Erzindjan (IRE), 14-1 Dark Moon Rising (IRE), 16-1 Shafdar (IRE), 22-1 Thunder Run (IRE), 25-1 Dain Ma Nut In (IRE), Mr Swivell (GB), 28-1 Castle Stuart (IRE), 33-1 Quai de Bethune (FR), Sujet (GB), Double Parked (IRE), 40-1 Parole d’Oro (GB), 66-1 Have Secret (IRE), Salam Dubawi (GB), Rainbow Nebula (FR), 100-1 Nepal (IRE), 300-1 Dhahabi (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION 1st

£51540 ................................................................... 2nd £24170..................................................................................

3rd

£12090................................................................... 4th

£6040..................................................................................

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

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Today’s Race Conditions FIRST RACE 1.50 - The Sky Bet Strensall Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £99242 to the winning horse The second to receive £37625, the third £18830, the fourth £9380, the fifth £4707 and the sixth £2362. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £1750 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 4lb Penalties, after 2025, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See worldpool.hkjc.com for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. The winner of the Sky Bet Strensall Stakes is eligible for automatic entry and a travel package to the Bahrain International Trophy. See bahrainturfclub.com for more information. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 14 entries at £1750. - Closed August 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £77980; Second £32008; Third £16013; Fourth £7998; Fifth £4008; Sixth £1995 Penalty Value: £99242.50 A SS For race details see page 33. SECOND RACE 2.25 - The Sky Bet Melrose Stakes (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £92772 to the winning horse The second to receive £43506, the third £21762, the fourth £10872, the fifth £5436 and the sixth £2718. for three yrs old only. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £900 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 15th, 2026, for each race won 6lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 105 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 9lb. Subsequently, the excess over 105 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See worldpool.hkjc.com for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 2027 Sky Bet Ebor: Race to the Ebor The winner of the 2026 Sky Bet Melrose Handicap Stakes will receive a guaranteed start position for the 2027 Sky Bet Ebor. Although the start is guaranteed, the horse must still be entered in the 2027 Sky Bet Ebor in the normal way, paying the corresponding entry stake and fees at the scratching and confirmation stages. In the event that the horse is set to carry the lowest weight in the 2027 Sky Bet Ebor, the horse’s weight will be raised to the equivalent of the next highest horse in the weights. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 27 entries at £900. - Closed August 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £73134; Second £36576; Third £18288; Fourth £9144; Fifth £4572; Sixth £2286 Penalty Value: £92772 SS For race details see page 43. THIRD RACE 3.00 - The Sky Bet City Of York Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £340260 to the winning horse The second to receive £129000, the third £64560, the fourth £32160, the fifth £16140 and the sixth £8100. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, June 30th and pay £2625 stake, Second Entry by noon, August 3rd and pay £10125 stake, Scratch by noon, August 4th or pay £3000, Confirm by noon, August 17th and pay £1875, Supplementary Entry by noon, August 17th and pay £40000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 8lb; fillies 9st 5lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See worldpool.hkjc.com for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. The sponsorship payment of £1000 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The BHA has modified 2.6 of the BHA General Instructions for the purpose of this race. 48 entries, 22 at £2625, 1 at £10125, 8 at £5625, 17 at £7500, 1 at £12000. - Closed June 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £267360; Second £109740; Third £54900; Fourth £27420; Fifth £13740; Sixth £6840 Penalty Value: £340260 A SS For race details see page 56. FOURTH RACE 3.35 - The Sky Bet Ebor (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £300000 to the winning horse The second to receive £89950, the third £47500, the fourth £25000, the fifth £14300, the sixth £7500, the seventh £4750 and the eighth £2850. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 7th and pay £875 stake, Scratch by noon, July 28th or pay £1000, Confirm by noon, August 17th and pay £625, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2026, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See worldpool.hkjc.com for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. The winner of the Sky Bet Ebor is ballot exempt for the Lexus Melbourne Cup on 3rd November 2026. Please see www. vrc.com.au for details. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. The British Horseracing Authority has granted special permission to the York Racecourse Executive to stage a public Draw at which the stall numbers for declared runners will be allocated. The Draw will be broadcast live and will be overseen by a British Horseracing Authority official. Further details of the draw procedure will be published in due course. This race will utilise York Racecourse’s 22-bay starting stalls. This race will be restricted to 22 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R23 and R24. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: The winners of the following “Race to the Ebor” races will be guaranteed a starting place in the 2026 Sky Bet Ebor (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap) and will not be subject to elimination, provided it is entered and declared in the normal way. Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (Class 2) run at York on Saturday 23rd August, 2025, Sky Bet Jorvik Stakes (Class 2) run at York on Wednesday 13th May 2026, Sky Bet Premier Handicap run at The Curragh on Wednesday 3rd June 2026, Sky Bet Grand Cup (Listed) run at York on Saturday 13th June 2026. PLEASE ALSO NOTE: If, at the declaration stage, the winner of a “Race to the Ebor” race is set to carry the lowest weight in the 2026 Sky Bet Ebor, its weight will be raised to the next lowest weight. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 50 entries, 6 at £875, 14 at £1875, 30 at £2500. - Closed July 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £233850; Second £78250; Third £41300; Fourth £21800; Fifth £12400; Sixth £6450; Seventh £4100; Eighth £2550 Penalty Value: £300000 20 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS For race details see page 71. FIFTH RACE 4.10 - The Sky Bet Constantine Stakes (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £69579 to the winning horse The second to receive £32629, the third £16321, the fourth £8154, the fifth £4077 and the sixth £2038. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £675 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after August 15th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 24 entries at £675. - Closed August 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £54851; Second £27432; Third £13716; Fourth £6858; Fifth £3429; Sixth £1715 Penalty Value: £69579 20 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS For race details see page 77. SIXTH RACE 4.45 - The Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Class 1) (Listed Race) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56710 to the winning horse The second to receive £21500, the third £10760, the fourth £5360, the fifth £2690 and the sixth £1350. for two yrs old only. Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb. THE FAMILY OF JULIA GRAVES has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. 22 entries at £500. - Closed August 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570; Fifth £2290; Sixth £1140 Penalty Value: £56710 A SS For race details see page 83. SEVENTH RACE 5.20 - The Sky Bet Dav Reid Finale Stakes (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 17th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after August 15th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 31 entries at £500. - Closed August 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270 Penalty Value: £51540 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS For race details see page 87.

The Small Print

An A-Z of information for racegoers

Abandoned Racing

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges and tickets purchased will only be paid in the following circumstances. a) before the ﬁrst race - 100% refund. b) before the completion of three races - 50% refund. c) thereafter - no refund applies. The terms of the insurance scheme which racegoers had the option to purchase at time of booking shall apply. Refunds cannot be made on racedays. To obtain a refund, racegoers who purchased their admission on the day should send the ticket they were given on entrance with their full name and address to: York Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX within 30 days. Racegoers who booked in advance direct with the track and so paid by card will receive an automatic refund. A similar process will apply for those who paid in advance by cheque. Please visit the racecourse website www.yorkracecourse.co.uk for more information.

Alcohol And Public Order

The Racecourse takes its responsibilities under Licensing Laws very seriously and puts in place training and measures to exceed these obligations. Racegoers are urged to drink responsibly. Alcohol cannot be brought into the stands side enclosures. York Racecourse reserves the right to expel any person found to be drunk or behaving in a disorderly manner. The “Challenge 25” initiative will be in operation to ensure that only those aged 18 and over are served with alcohol. Thank you for your support of this obligation.

Cameras

Please feel free to take a souvenir photo of your day. However we would remind you that the preparation and performance of the sport must be ensured, so please note:1. Kindly refrain from ﬂash photography. 2. Avoid taking photos in restricted areas used by the sporting professionals i.e. Saddling Boxes, Stables, Unsaddling Boxes & Weighing Room. 3. Respect the privacy of others.

Cigarettes and e-cigarettes

The current smoking legislation regarding smoking in public places applies at the racecourse. The use of e-cigarettes is permitted, however they will be treated the same as tobacco products.

Common Courtesy/Entry Conditions

All persons visiting York Racecourse are admitted subject to Racecourse Regulations and the Rules of Racing. The Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or remove from the racecourse any person refusing to comply with the Rules and Regulations or whose presence is a source of danger or annoyance to others. A full set of entry rules can be viewed at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk.

Dogs

Racegoers are requested to leave their pets including all dogs at home. Guide and Assistance dogs are welcome.

HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026. Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry

First Aid

There are ﬁrst aid posts in the Edwardian Weighing Room, other such buildings have been designated as isolation rooms, should they be required.

Dress Standards

Most racegoers like to make racing at York a special occasion and choose to dress accordingly. Gentlemen (and those identifying as such) in the County Stand required to wear a jacket, collared shirt and tie. It has always been the case that shorts and t-shirts have been welcome in Grandstand and Paddock. All racegoers are reminded that the removal of shirts is not encouraged and that basic decency and not causing offence to fellow racegoers by clothing choices, is required. York Racecourse reserves the right to refuse or, to require anyone to leave who does not observe the above code.

Drugs

A zero tolerance policy on drug abuse is in force, be warned, North Yorkshire Police and our own team are watching with some canine help, sniffing.

Litter

Racegoers are requested to place all litter in the receptacles provided. If you do not need your racecard please place it in a bin as you leave the racecourse.

Noise

So that the horses have the best chance to perform and so your fellow racegoers have the opportunity to enjoy them please do not cause any distractions; the waving of ﬂags or banners, use of radios or making of sudden noises are examples of things to avoid. Racegoers are reminded of Public Health England advice that shouting increases the risk of the spread of diseases, so to consider wearing your face covering when part of a cheering crowd.

Parade Ring

For safety reasons children under the age of twelve are not permitted into the Parade Ring or Unsaddling Enclosure.

Photo Finishes And Stewards’ Enquiries/Objections

In any race where Photo Finish has been called by the Judge, this information will be displayed on the Giant Screen. An announcement will also be broadcast. Race Results and Photographs will also be displayed on the York Racecourse television monitors.

Radios and Mobile Telephones

The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse.

Track Safety

For your own safety and the welfare of the horses, jockeys and stable staff please keep off the track. Anyone trespassing on the track: Will be liable to arrest and prosecution Will be ejected immediately Will be banned from all future York race meetings May face a nationwide racecourse ban. 95

Knavesmire Notes Keep a note of any horses that catch your eye today. You never know, they may be future winners here at York.

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SAFE JOURNEY OME…

Thank you for your support this year. If you have any comments, please email to feedback@yorkracecourse.co.uk Please could we request that a special effort is made to respect our neighbours, with particular regard to noise in the surrounding streets. We look forward to welcoming you back on Sunday 6th September, our Family Raceday, which features the Listed Garrowby Stakes as well as appearances by The Gruffalo. Please use the toilets on exit or as provided on the walking route to the city.

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