All at York Racecourse are delighted to welcome you to the Knavesmire for what looks set to be a super afternoon of racing plus music. We can look forward to a packed programme of entertainment including seven exciting races followed by a what looks set to be a fabulous performance by Tom Grennan after the horses have strutted their stuff!
This is also the final day of The Sky Bet Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival, now in its eighteenth year and firmly established thanks to the generous and loyal backing of our week-long sponsors, Sky Bet and Goldsborough Hall. The nominated charity for this festival is Yorkshire Air Ambulance, an organisation that helps a range of people working in our rural county. Very well done to David Easterby on his sponsored cycle ride to all the racecourses this week in aid of YAA – he will be in need of a drink and a lie down after today!
In Yorkshire we have nine superb racecourses, over 100 training yards, the National Racing College at Doncaster, Jack Berry House in Malton and Goffs Bloodstock Sales, all making for a successful racing industry in the county Yorkshire trainers and jockeys are flying high this season with tremendous results across the UK’s best meetings and Europe – we are proud to be a part of such a successful sport in the County which was the cradle of the thoroughbred breed.
The jockeys have been taking the “Paddock & Chips” football challenge, with their shooting accuracy rewarding this fabulous cause, do give them a cheer in the Parade Ring an hour before the first race
The most generous support of today’s sponsors, Sky Bet, has also helped offer record prize money approaching £400,000 - headed by the richest ever running of the Group Two Sky Bet York Stakes. Run over a mile and a quarter, racing fans will remember Twice Over carrying the silks of the late Prince Khalid Abdullah to glory in both this race and the Group One Juddmonte International. You can see by the York logo next to their name that all bar one of this year’s field are already eyeing a similar summer, with connections of Dancing Gemini knowing they could still take advantage of the new secondary entry stage to join the showpiece.
This afternoon could also see Item, who won the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante here in May, carry those same Juddmonte silks to glory, a rare feat for a three-year-old running against his elders in July Amongst those with more experience is Pride of Arras, already twice a big race winner on the Knavesmire for local owner, Vimy Ackroyd. The Clarehaven Stables of the Gosdens often feature in the biggest of contests, with Damysus hoping to bounce back from disappointment at Royal Ascot for the Wathnan team. Dancing Gemini is another with Royal Ascot experience flying the flag for the Lambourn Valley. The select field of five is completed by the defending champion, the aptly named Royal Champion, who is the sole Yorkshire representative being stabled with Karl Burke.
If you are a first-time visitor tonight, please do explore the racecourse - use the maps on p4&5 to guide you, or just ask any of the team in the teal blazers who will be happy to help. My tip is to stand close to the rail as the horses race past, where you can feel as well as hear the thunder of hooves.
For others among you, this may be your annual pilgrimage to the Knavesmire. If you want a quick guide to what we’ve been up in the past year, see p18 for our latest developments. Thank you for your support today and during the wider Sky Bet Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival. We hope to welcome you back as we go up a further gear in staging our flagship meeting, the Sky Bet Ebor Festival (19-22 August) where some of the best horses from around the world look set to compete over four days of top-class racing, fashion and fun.
Please respect our neighbours and city as you make your way home this evening, but for now, I hope you thoroughly enjoy your visit.
William
Derby, Chief Executive
Music Showcase Saturday 2026
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
11.15am-5pm Dr Jazz Veuve Clicquot Bandstand
11.15am-5pm The Monotones Churchill Tyres Stage
11.15-4pm 360° Selfies Melrose Stage
11.45am Tour of the Weighing Room & Equine facilities Weighing Room (Limited places available) Entrance
12.30pm Paddock & Chips Jockeys’ Charity Football Challenge
12.45pm Punters Panel Winners Enclosure
5.15-6.30pm Tom Grennan
York Racecourse wishes to express its thanks to this afternoon’s sponsor.
1.30pm The Sky Bet “Jump Jockeys’ Nunthorpe” Stakes (Handicap) - 5f
Pages 29-32
2.00pm The Sky Bet Dash (Heritage Handicap) - 6f
Pages 37-41
2.35pm The Sky Bet York Stakes (Group 2) - 1m 2f
Pages 47-49
3.05pm The Sky Bet For The Fans Stakes (Handicap) - 1m
Pages 55-58
3.42pm The Sky Bet Price Boosts EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (Class 3) - 6f Pages 63-65
4.17pm The Sky Bet Build A Bet Stakes (Handicap) - 1m 4f Pages 67-69
4.52pm The Sky Bet Extra Places Stakes (Handicap) - 7f Pages 71-74
A G IDE T PL CES
T EAT & DRIN
ROBERTO PAVILION
Fast-serve bar, Pimms, plus Fish & Chip Shop
THEAKSTON BAR
All your Theakston favourites including Ebor IPA @£6.70 a pint Good food to go is just next door
GUINNESS BAR
KYLIE MINOGUE WINE AND GUINNESS BARS
Offering The Aussie singer's wines with the Black Stuff and a full bar next door
SPECIALIST FOOD
A series of counters and mobile units such as fish & chips, Yorkshire beefburgers, pizza, hog roast, Ged Bell's Yorkshire Pork Pies, Gourmet Hot Dogs and vegetarian/ vegan options.
KNAVESMIRE STAND
6 bars & York Kitchen & Café (ground).
THE VOLTIGEUR RESTAURANT (Knavesmire Stand 3rd Floor)
The UK’s foremost ‘Dine & View’ restaurant package.
THE FOOD COUR
A range of hot/ snacks, tea, coffee and full bar available
York Kitchen & Café (Ground Floor) A popular place to get a hot meal, like deep-filled Yorkshire Puddings, sandwiches or Homemade Pies served in cafeteria style. Collection point for G&P "meal deal" & Picnic Platters.
EBOR STAND
4 bars & 2 buffets spread over Ground, floors. Try Eat Between Our Races, which ground floor serving sandwiches & scrumm the collection point for the County Stand
4 bars, serving John Smith's & 2 buffets over Ground, First & Fifth floors. Try Our Races, which is on the ground sandwiches & scrummy cakes. Also point for the County Stand picnic platters.
ECLIPSE RESTAURANT (5TH
An informal hot food option and home advanced book packages.
THE DANTE SUITE (2ND FLOOR)
THE DANTE SUITE (2ND FLOOR)
Home to Michelin Star Chef Tom Barnes and
A County Stand Bar with seating, air conditioning, both finishing post & Music Stage.
We hope we have somewhere to cater for all tastes and budgets. We source man The Cryer and Stott for cheese). You may notice that our sandwich packaging is on a raceday. None of the restaurants, bistros and buffets mentioned below requir times so we’d suggest going early Enjoy your food and do let us know how we
County Stand
The Gimcrack Restaurant offers a three-course meal for £43.25.
The Dante Suite has seating, a full bar, air conditioning, toilets and great view of both track & Music Stage.
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.
ALCOHOL RACE
6 bars (most serving John Smith's) & York Kitchen & Café (ground floor)
OURT /cold offee
HOL FREE VIEWING
PREMIER RACING LOUNGE
A reserved lounge with allocated seats. limited upgrades from £52
GIMCRACK RESTAURANT (1st Floor)
Main County Stand dining room, luxury three-course meal for £43.25 Afternoon Tea for £19.50
VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BAR
EDWARDIAN WEIGHING ROOM
MELROSE CLUB LOUNGE
Great views of racing, Yorkshire, fresh club sandwiches, and an account bar. Limited upgrades available from £103 - visit the office to learn more.
PARADE RING RESTAURANT
Situated on the top floor of the Weighing Room, providing a fine dining experience. Enquire for later in the season on our website, yorkracecourse.co.uk
Situated on the top floor of the Weighing Room, provides a fine dining experience Visit yorkracecourse.co.uk to book for later meetings.
MOËT PAVILION & ROOF TERRACE
Plenty of fizz plus wines and premium beers to accompany that view upstairs Home Baked Pizza from £14.50
JOHN CARR TERRACE
Georgian stand with modern canopy; featuring The Flying Frankie pub serving our guest ale, Ebor IPA @£6.70 + wider bars, fresh cheese toasties and the griddle
ound, First & Fifth which is on the scrummy cakes. Also Stand picnic platters.
buffets spread Try Eat Between floor serving Also the collection platters.
Heritage over a craft ale Wine & Cheese Bar, platters of local cheeses & charcuterie accompanied by a choiceof 14 wines.
PRINCESS MARY SEAFOOD BAR
COUNTY STAND
FOOD & DRINK FREE ZONES
GRANDSTAND & PADDOCK
CLOCKTOWER ENCLOSURE (5TH FLOOR) home to our popular
Enjoy a sustaining seafood or salad perhaps accompanied by a glass of chilled Lanson Champagne.
RACING AREA
SEAFOOD OPTION
CHILDREN ESPECIALLY WELCOME
conditioning, full bar, toilets and view of
and his team (Advance booked)
many products locally, (e.g. The East Coast for fish, is biodegradable and that we recycle 10 tonnes of glass equires pre-booking although many are popular at busy can keep improving.
Grandstand & Paddock
MEAL DEAL LOCATION MD
York Kitchen & Café offers a range of hot meals, including deep-filled Yorkshire puddings, homemade pies, vegetarian option, as well as sandwiches and the homemade pies. This is also the Collection Point for Grandstand & Paddock Picnic Platters.
The Guinness Bar with its giant outdoor screen. Alongside the black stuff, the Kylie Minogue Wines Bar serves exactly what you'd imagine.
The improved Theakston Bar offers a range of favourites, including the Ebor IPA @£6.70. With a second dedicated Guinness Bar to its left. The good food to go next door offers hot and cold treats. The Fish & Chip Shop offers freshly cooked delights from the East Coast.
If the weather plays its part then visit the Knavesmire Courtyard, an outside seating area with easy access to betting, bars, tasty treats and toilets. Here a large number of kiosks and specialist mobile vendors offer gourmet British beefburgers, gourmet hot dogs, loaded fries, Whitby scampi, fish & chips and specialist coffees and even donuts. If the sun stays out, or just as a treat, try our locally produced luxury ice creams.
The Bustardthorpe End brings more options including a Chicken griddle.
Clocktower Enclosure
Has a range of units selling hot and cold items, sweets and ice cream.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT
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.”
360° SELFIE
Check out this free service, 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.
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.
DANTE SUITE
On the 2nd floor of the Ebor Stand. Available to County Stand badgeholders, offering air conditioning, seating, full bar and toilets, as well as views of the track and stage (to the left).
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.
ENCLOSURE TRANSFERS
Simply pay the difference between your admission price and the price point below.
County Stand: £60
Grandstand & Paddock full price: £48
Transfers are available from the Racecourse Office subject to availability.
RETAIL THERAPY
Feel in need of some retail therapy? Why not visit one of our retail partners. Blue Rider Gallery - equestrian art specialists. (opposite the Princess Mary Bar) Conversation Pieces - equestrian prints, as well as Darcy & Wolf (in their new shop by entrance to Gimcrack Stand)
ACCESSIBILITY FOR RACEGOERS
Facilities such as accessible toilets and viewing platforms for racing and the stage are clearly signed. Our raceday stewards will be pleased to offer directions and assistance. The Racecourse Office Team will also be happy to help and can provide an access guide and map. Phil Atkinson is a senior member of the team with special responsibility in this area.
FREE WIFI
1. Search and select York Races - FREE
2. Click T&C’s box then log in
3. Then just surf away
There will be peaks of demand by both time and location - some websites will not be available.
MOBILE PHONE CHARGING
Out of juice? Recharging units available by the Frankel statue. Charges apply.
PADDOCK & CHIPS
SHUTTLE BUS
A limited shuttle bus service to York station will collect from Knavesmire Road, at the northern end of the racecourse, it will operate whilst there are enough customers to make a bus viable, after the last race and concert. The service is provided by a commercial operator. An outbound service operates on raceday mornings.
TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE PICK-UP POINT
There is a hackney carriage/licensed taxi pick up point at the Northern End of the racecourse integrated into Car Park D, adjacent to Campleshon Road. Private Hire vehicles will meet pre-booked customers, also at designated points in both Car Park A (north) and Car Park C (south). Pick up by UBER is from a dedicated area in Car Park A & C only.
Support the jockeys as they take on the challenge of scoring in the points - related goals, to earn money for good causes. Cheer them on in the Parade Ring from 12.30pm.
WHERE CAN I PLACE A BET
The tote will take your bet at their windows or via a passing courier. Remember to try the small stake-big payout bets such as the Jackpot, Placepot or Trifecta.
The William Hill Betting Shops (Bustardthorpe End, Knavesmire Stand ground floor and front of Melrose Stand) offer a full SP service, so bets on racing and the wider world. The colour of the betting ring can be found in front of the Knavesmire Stand. Contactless payment is available for all the above options. Good luck.
BAR CLOSING TIMES
Key bars will remain open up to 7.15pm - the drinks in hospitality areas will be as in your booking details. Please respect our neighbours and the wider city as you leave.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
York Racecourse always strives to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control. We have employed professionally-trained and experienced stewards. In the event of a situation which requires a partial or full evacuation of the stands, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will usher you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and quietly. If we are unable to re-occupy the stands, you may be invited to return to your car or coach. Departure from car and coach parks will be under the direction of the Police. The foregoing is a precautionary tale.
YORK
RACE COMMITTEE
BRIDGET GUERIN (CHAIRMAN) NICHOLAS WRIGLEY VICTORIA MEXBOROUGH WILLIAM BETHELL CHRISTOPHER DENNY NICK CHEYNE ED WRIGLEY
Can you name the jockey, trainers and horse who teamed up to land last year’s Sky Bet York Stakes? 1 2
NAME THE HORSE
Can you name these runners today from the following clues? A character from Hi-de-Hi: A market town in East Yorkshire, host of the Flying Man Festival: 1 The call sign of the US President’s aircraft: 2 Item that becomes more desirable as its price rises: 3 The grain used in beer and whiskey production: A music genre made famous with works such as Tommy by the Who: 4 56
NAME THE RACECOURSE
Can you name the racecourses from the pictures? 1 2
ollow a ider or rainer of your choosing:
JOCKEYS
DAVID ALLAN
2.00 Red Spells Danger (IRE) Tim Easterby
3.05 Son
4.17 Wahdan (IRE)
4.52 Bleep Test
CONNOR BEASLEY
Tim Easterby
Tim Easterby
Tim Easterby
2.00 Commanche Falls .................................. Michael Dods
3.05 Final Night John Butler
4.52 Milford Grange.................Michael & David Easterby
JAMES BEST
1.30 Cameley Days Chris Dwyer
KEVIN BROGAN
1.30 Cayman Tai (IRE) Richard Hannon
JONATHAN BURKE
1.30 Lethal Nymph Paul Midgley
ELLE-MAY CROOT
3.05 Bowood Ivan Furtado
ROBBIE DOWNEY
2.00 Evening Blues (IRE) Stephen Michael Hanlon
JAMES DOYLE
2.00 Stratusnine (IRE) Hugo Palmer
2.35 Damysus John & Thady Gosden
3.42 Desert Smoke. Hugo Palmer
4.17 The Glen Rovers ..................................... Lucy Wadham
4.52 Return Of The Gods (IRE) Ed Bethell
TRISTAN DURRELL
1.30 Ventura Express. Paul Midgley
TOM EAVES
3.05 Cancan In The Rain (IRE) Gihan Arnolda
4.17 Damascus Steel (IRE) Gihan Arnolda
JONATHAN ENGLAND
1.30 Emerald Harmony (IRE) Paul Midgley
DURAN FENTIMAN
2.00 Fivethousandtoone (IRE) Tim Easterby
3.05 Barley (IRE) Tim Easterby
WARREN FENTIMAN
2.00 Musical Touch (IRE) Richard & Peter Fahey
3.05 Up The Jazz (IRE) Richard & Peter Fahey
SEAN FLANAGAN
1.30 Roberto Caro (IRE) Adrian Keatley
KAIYA FRASER
3.05 Enola Grey (IRE) Gemma Tutty
JAMIE HAMILTON
1.30 Kodiac Thriller (IRE) Mark Walford CAM HARDIE
2.00 Havana Rum (IRE) Richard & Peter Fahey
3.05 Montezin Antony Brittain
4.52 Keep An Eye On It Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood ROB HORNBY
1.30 Cayman Tai (IRE) .................................... Kevin Brogan
MICHAEL HERRINGTON
4.52 Raging Raj (IRE) Daniel Tudhope
4.52 Toastmaster (IRE) Kieran Shoemark
ADRIAN KEATLEY
1.30 Roberto Caro (IRE) Sean Flanagan
PAUL MIDGLEY
1.30 Emerald Harmony (IRE) Jonathan England
1.30 Lethal Nymph Jonathan Burke
1.30 Ventura Express. Tristan Durrell
2.00 Novello Lad Paul Mulrennan
LAWRENCE MULLANEY
1.30 King’s Call (IRE) ................................... Jonjo O’Neill Jr
ADRIAN NICHOLLS
1.30 Tees Aggregates (IRE) Brendan Powell
PETER NIVEN
4.17 Therapist. Mark Winn
DAVID O’MEARA
2.00 Veblen Good (IRE) Kieran Shoemark
2.00 Yes I’m Mali Mark Winn
3.05 Rajapour (IRE) Mark Winn
4.17 Ashnak (FR) Daniel Tudhope
GEOFFREY OLDROYD
1.30 Managing Director (IRE) Danny McMenamin
2.00 Air Force One (IRE) P J McDonald
2.00 Pocklington Joanna Mason
HUGO PALMER
2.00 Stratusnine (IRE) James Doyle
3.42 Desert Smoke. James Doyle
KEVIN RYAN
1.30 Mon Na Slieve (IRE) Brian Hughes
2.00 We Never Stop (IRE) ................................ Kevin Stott
3.42 Gladys Pugh (IRE) Kevin Stott
4.52 Dacres Cross (IRE) Rowan Scott
TOM TATE
1.30 Bayraat. Caoilin Quinn
ROGER TEAL
2.35 Dancing Gemini (IRE) Kieran Shoemark
GEMMA TUTTY
3.05 Enola Grey (IRE) Kaiya Fraser
LUCY WADHAM
4.17 The Glen Rovers James Doyle
MARK WALFORD
1.30 Kodiac Thriller (IRE) Jamie Hamilton
STUART WILLIAMS
3.42 Hout Bay (IRE) Rossa Ryan
YORK TRACKFACTS
A left-handed track which joins the straight course just under five furlongs from home. Races of seven furlongs start on a spur which joins the main circuit at a tangent after two furlongs.
Top Course Trainers
LEADING TRAINERS AT YORK (2021-2026) WITH RUNNERS:
A BALDING (40 wins from 228 runners, 18%) runs ITEM (2.35), BRIGHT SUMMER (4.52).
K R BURKE (33 wins from 291 runners, 11%) runs ROYAL CHAMPION (2.35), NOUR (3.42), MR NOBLE and THANKFULLY (4.52).
K RYAN (27 wins from 332 runners, 8%) runs MON NA SLIEVE (1.30), WE NEVER STOP (2.00), GLADYS PUGH (3.42), DACRES CROSS (4.52).
J & T GOSDEN (27 wins from 117 runners, 23%) runs DAMYSUS (2.35).
R & P FAHEY (26 wins from 432 runners, 6%) runs UTMOST RESPECT and MUSICAL TOUCH and ROCK OPERA and HAVANA RUM (2.00), UP THE JAZZ (3.05), INVINCIBLE BOY (4.52).
Trainers In Form
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
A BALDING (10 wins from 45 runners, 22%) runners listed above.
K R BURKE (10 wins from 32 runners, 31%) runners listed above.
J & T GOSDEN (9 wins from 18 runners, 50%) runners listed above.
R HANNON (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs CAYMAN TAI (1.30).
R BECKETT (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs PRIDE OF ARRAS (2.35), LIKEALOT (4.17).
Top Course Jockeys
LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2021-2026) WITH RIDES:
DANIEL TUDHOPE (28 wins from 280 rides, 10%) rides APOLLO ONE (2.00), ROGUE JEWEL (3.42), ASHNAK (4.17), RAGING RAJ (4.52).
ROSSA RYAN (19 wins from 154 rides, 12%) rides ADDISON GREY (2.00), PRIDE OF ARRAS (2.35), PALADIN (3.05), HOUT BAY (3.42), LIKEALOT (4.17), FLIGHT CONTROL (4.52).
P J MCDONALD (19 wins from 146 rides, 13%) rides AIR FORCE ONE (2.00), CALIBAN (4.17), BRIGHT SUMMER (4.52).
CLIFFORD LEE (18 wins from 168 rides, 11%) rides COUL ANGEL (2.00), ROYAL CHAMPION (2.35), NOUR (3.42), MR NOBLE (4.52).
CONNOR BEASLEY (11 wins from 162 rides, 7%) rides COMMANCHE FALLS (2.00), FINAL NIGHT (3.05), MILFORD GRANGE (4.52).
Jockeys In Form
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
ROSSA RYAN (14 wins from 63 rides, 22%) rides listed above.
DANIEL TUDHOPE (5 wins from 39 rides, 13%) rides listed above.
DAVID ALLAN (5 wins from 46 rides, 11%) rides RED SPELLS DANGER (2.00), SON (3.05), WAHDAN (4.17), BLEEP TEST (4.52).
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd July.
How to Read the Racecard
colour graphic
horse’s saddlecloth number
3
Ombudsman (IRE) (46)
Owner: Godolphin
A symbol here denotes the horse holds an entry at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival19th-22nd August
Baron’s Selection
horse’s name No. of days since last ran age weight
Draw
4 9-8 (60.8) (5)
B c Night Of Thunder (IRE) - Syndicate Jockey: William Buick
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Form: 111-212 D BF Breeder: J. Hanly
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft Beaten a neck by Delacroix when second of 6 at 6-4fav on his latest outing in the Group 1 Coral-Eclipse at Sandown over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 127 SP: 6-4
form guide
B = bay
Br = brown
Ch = chesnut
Gr = grey
Ro = roan
Official BHA Ratings
sex of horse
c=colt - male horse up to age 5
h=horse
g=gelding
f=filly - female horse up to age 5 m=mare
Probable SP
previous performances /=new season
-=new year
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part usually in three races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
RaceiQ Par Times
A new statistics based predictor, it is the expected win time for a specific race based on the track, distance, going, race class and conditions. Based on the going at time of printing, so the day before racing at 16:00, being: GOOD TO FIRM, GOOD (IN PLACES)
For further Race iQ insights, visit racingtv.com/results and click the RaceiQ icon at the top right.
Non-runner
Ground - The Trainer states the ground is not suitable for this horse, the official going has changed since the time of declaration.
Vet - The Trainer states the horse is subject to a Veterinary Certificate.
Self Certificate - The trainer has advised the authorities that the horse is not able to race today.
Youmay be asked to provide proof of yourage whenplacing abet
If youcannot produce this yourbet will not be accepted
P RLEZ-VOUS
R CING?
ESSENTIAL RACING PHRASES FOR THE BEGINNER
It could be easy to be put off by the weird and wonderful words and phrases banded around the racecourse, but in fact, its all part of the fun.
Like a tourist in a foreign country, the novice racegoer soon picks up enough of the language to get by, and then rapidly becomes fluent.
The following terms will provide any newcomer, keen to enhance their language skills, with just enough of the jargon to sound like a ‘local’:
RACING SPEAK
ENGLISH
ALLOWANCE: The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider ’s inexperience.
AMATEUR: ............................. (Rider) on racecards, their names are usually prefixed by Mr, Mrs, etc. To indicate their amateur licence holder status.
ANTE-POST:..........................
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
CLERK OF THE SCALES:...... Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation. Wayne Burnell is in charge of things today.
COLOURS:.............................. The racing silks worn by the jockeys.
COLT:......................................
Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old.
CONNECTIONS:.................... The owner and trainer of a racehorse
COURSE SPECIALIST: .............. Horse which tends to run well at a particular course
DAM:........................................ Mother of a horse
DISTANCE: The length of a race
DISTANCE, THE: An unmarked point 240 yards from the winning post.
DRAW: Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn two days before a flat race
EACH-WAY: ........................... A bookmaker taking each way bets will display the terms on which he/she accepts such bets on the top of his/her board. This is a bet for your selection to win or be placed.
FILLY: ...................................... Female horse up to four years old - all of the runners in our 3.42pm race today.
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).
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. Michael Roberts is in the hot seat this afternoon.
JUVENILE: Two-year old horse All the runners in our race at 3.42pm today.
KNAVESMIRE: The name for the piece of ground on which York Racecourse is situated.
MAIDEN: ................................. Horse which has not yet won a race.
MARE: ..................................... Female horse, five years and over.
OBJECTIONS: ....................... Complaint by one camp against another regarding breach of rules during a race.
ODDS ON: ..............................
Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stakee.g winning a £2 bet wins you £1 so you get back £3.
PACE: ...................................... ‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders.
PENALTY:...............................
Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.
PHOTO FINISH: Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish.
PLACEPOT:
To win the Tote Placepot you need to pick a horse to place in the first six races.
PLATE: .................................... Shoe worn by horse for racing.
SCHOOLED:........................... Trained to jump
SHORT RUNNER:
A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps.
SIRE: ........................................ Father of a horse
SPREAD A PLATE: ............... When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof
SP/STARTING PRICE:.......... Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops.
STEWARDS ENQUIRY: ........ Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running.
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 Malcolm Tomlinson 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.
With thanks to race sponsors, Design Tonic from Leeds, the fourth floor has a bright new look with new carpets, suspended ceilings, improved lighting, bespoke joinery and huge TVS! To find out more hospitality@yorkracecourse.co.uk
WINNERS’ PODIUM
It now matches the Champagne Lawns, more importantly it offers more space for large groups of successful Owners. Check out the digital screen in the Douglas Fir backboard. With thanks to Lindum York & The Football Company.
NEW HEDGE
As part of Green Knavesmire 300 we planted two miles of hedge around the eastern boundary including the six & seven furlong starts to improve landscaping and support wildlife. As they grow the blend of hawthorn, hornbeam, hazel, prunus and field maple plants will become more obvious.
BANDSTAND
The Yorkshire brass & jazz bands can now stay dry, courtesy of this smart base delivered by Duncombe Sawmill from Helmsley.
WI-FI UPGRADE
Across the racecourse, York based company Communicate Technology helped us replace 40 Access Points (think the shower heads that dispense the coverage) and added plenty of new ones. Often moving just twenty yards will improve your signal.
SELF SERVE BAR
On the first floor of the Ebor Stand, a convenient way to get a pint, perhaps on the way to the Ebor Lawn. The brands it serves will vary by day, expect to see Birra Moretti, Dark Fruits Cider and Guinness over the year
Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai is delighted to have suppor ted 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 par tnership with York Racecourse whose commitment to customer care at all levels is a shining example. I congratulate racecourse Chairman, Bridget Guerin, and her Committee on continuing to deliver racing of the highest quality on the Knavesmire through innovative race programming and ever increasing investment in facilities and prize money.
The Dante Festival marked the first of our three scheduled visits to York this season. We enjoyed returning for the second edition of Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Summer Saturday at the end of June which is rapidly becoming one of the social highlights of the season, ahead of what promises to be another exciting renewal of the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gimcrack Stakes in August.
I hope they and you enjoy a pleasant and successful day.
WHAT’S IN THE TRUCK?
You may have noticed the groundsman’s pick-up truck out on the course, but what does it carry?
treats: For keeping our four-legged friends off the track
Dog
White tape, cable ties seven poles
First
Spare running rail & accessories
Bucket of sand
PR OP ER WE LFAR E
18 days of flat racing
Approximately 1,350 horses
Running in 125 races
Ce lebr at ing th e ra ce horse and their we lf ar e is at the heart of wha t we do
York’s Equine Welfare Annual Investment
£2,000,000 including:
2 modern vet care boxes
3km rubberised non-slip horse walkways (see the new wider walkway in the Parade Ring)
15 temperature-controlled horse showers
178 high specification stables
3 Misting fans – to aid horse cooling
2 horse ambulances
365-day
management of 10 hectares of racing surface
8,000 Racing Grooms dedicate themselves 365 days a year to the 14,000 racehorses in mainland UK
£7.6 million
From The Racing Foundation to horse welfare since 2012
Licensed Participants
Racecourses meet stringent regulatory standards in respect of the track, equine facilities and welfare
Invested in equine veterinary science and education via the Horseracing Betting Levy Board since 2000
Equine Expertise
3 equine specialist vets on duty at every raceday
Pre- and post-race examinations by 6 BHA Equine Welfare Officers
A team of 12 equestrian experts providing pre, during and post-race support
2 experienced farriers
Mobile water provision to everywhere a horse goes
Retraining of Racehorses (ROR)
RoR is British Horseracing’s charity for the welfare of retired horses. York Racecourse supports the charity
New Beginnings, who are accredited by the RoR.
Our equine ambassador, Remy, is just one example of a retired thoroughbred enjoying a new role
Do say hello on the racedays when he is here
Fact Checker
British racing has a website to provide the facts and confront the tough questions: horsepwr.co.uk
Listen to our Senior Vet explain her work:
Remy meets the children of Knavesmire Primary
James Hardy, Farrier Gemma Dransfield, Senior Racecourse Vet
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Race 11.10 6f
1Ahoy (IRE) 9-2
2Astralite (IRE) 9-2
3Crazee In Havana (GB) 9-2
4Izuba (IRE) 9-2
5Never Enough (GB) 9-2
6Perfect Strike (FR) 9-2
7Public Affection (FR) 9-2
8Silent Sadhu (GB) 9-2
9Tumishi (GB) 9-2
Race 21.45 6f
1Alta Regina (IRE) 9-2
2Dark Issue (IRE) 9-2
3Dee’s Funny Girl (IRE) 9-2
4Glorious Game (GB) 9-2
5Harlequin Sky (IRE) 9-2
6Magnesium (GB) 9-2
7Miss Kodi (IRE) 9-2
8Moonrise (IRE) 9-2
9Nuit d’Eclair (IRE) 9-2
10 The Can Can Queen (GB) 9-2
11 Velozee (IRE) 9-2
Race 32.20 7f 213y
1Arisaig (GB) 9-5
2Cheshire Dancer (IRE) 9-5
3Kon Tiki (GB) 9-5
4Pina Sonata (GB) 9-5
5Sukanya (GB) 9-0
6Esna (IRE) 8-11
7Skydance (GB) 8-11
8Touleen (GB) 8-11
ASCOT
Race 42.55 7f MOËT & CHANDON INTERNATIONAL STAKES INTERLEAVED IN FULL ON PAGE 50-52
Race 53.35 1m 4f
KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES INTERLEAVED IN FULL ON PAGE 60-61
Race 64.10 1m 3f 211y
1Hengest (GB) 10-3
2Primo Lara (IRE) 10-1
3Masterinthewoods (IRE) 10-1
4Taritino (IRE) 9-13
5Patrol (IRE) 9-12
6Tailorman (FR) 9-9
7Oasis Sunrise (IRE) 9-8
8Bint Al Daar (GB) 9-7
9Akho Mezzna (FR) 9-4
10 Ohara (GB) 9-2
11 Edwin Hubble (IRE) 9-2
12 Green Falcon (GB) 8-13
13 Mudita (IRE) 8-8
14 Sir Griflet (IRE) 8-2
15 A Daughters Love (GB) 8-2
Race 74.45 1m
1Blue RC (IRE) 9-12
2Crown Board (IRE) 9-11
3Urban Lion (GB) 9-9
4Asmen Warrior (IRE) 9-7
5Grizedale (GB) 9-4
6Spanish Voice (GB) 9-2
7Hickory (IRE) 9-1
8Christian David (IRE) 8-10
9Salam Dubawi (GB) 8-9
10 Spoken Truth (IRE) 8-7
11 Frankies Dream (IRE) 8-4
CHESTER
Race 11.53 1m 4f 63y
1Imperial Trooper (IRE) 10-2
2Return With Gold (IRE) 10-2
3Sisterandbrother (GB) 10-0
4Yokkell (IRE) 9-13
5Ottoman (IRE) 9-9
6Grey Fable (IRE) 9-8
7Al Maslool (GB) 9-4
8Mr Moonshine (IRE) 9-4
9Kindly Queen (IRE) 9-3
10 Risk Averse Rebel (IRE) 8-2
Race 22.28 7f 127y
1Collecting Coin (GB) 10-2
2Highland Olly (GB) 10-1
3Woodstock (GB) 9-12
4Quiet Resolve (IRE) 9-9
5Cool Molly (IRE) 9-7
6Law of Design (IRE) 9-5
7Giant (GB) 9-2
8Supreme Clarets (IRE) 8-8
Race 33.10 7f 1y
1Katie’s Cavalier (IRE) 9-7
2Parry Green (GB) 9-7
3Royal Titan (USA) 9-7
4Sea Idol (GB) 9-7
5Storm Blade (GB) 9-7
6Velociraptor (GB) 9-7
Race 43.48 6f 17y
1Postmodern (IRE) 9-10
2Calico Blue (GB) 9-9
3Grasmere Boy (GB) 9-5
4Ray Mon Dough (GB) 9-4
5Tricky Tel (GB) 9-3
6Stargazed (GB) 9-2
7Boston Dan (IRE) 9-0
Race 54.23 5f 15y
1Right And Exact (GB) 10-0
2Rosenpur (GER) 9-12
3Al Hussar (GB) 9-11
4Grandlad (IRE) 9-11
5Master of My Fate (IRE) 9-11
6Secret Mistral (GB) 9-11
7True Promise (GB) 9-11
8Copper Knight (IRE) 9-9
9Aces Wild (IRE) 9-6
10 Spendmore Lane (GB) 9-3
11 Henrythenate (GB) 9-2
12 Miraculous (IRE) 9-1
Race 85.20 5f
1 Getreadytorumble (GB) 9-12
2King of Light (GB) 9-11
3Pilgrim (GB) 9-6
4Bolo Neighs (IRE) 9-5
5Kylian (IRE) 9-4
6 All Ways Glamorous (GB) 9-4
7Rocking Ends (GB) 9-3
8Indian Run (IRE) 9-2
9Desert Cop (GB) 9-2
10 Sir Yoshi (IRE) 9-2
11 Emperor Spirit (IRE) 8-11
12 Bassenthwaite (GB) 8-11
13 Rhythm N Hooves (GB) 8-6
14 Underwriter (FR) 8-6
Race 64.58 1m 2f 70y
1Nolton Cross (IRE) 10-2
2Parlando (GB) 10-0
3Lexington Jet (IRE) 9-13
4Duc de Kent (FR) 9-11
5Secret Beach (IRE) 9-9
6Break The Bank (GB) 9-7
7Seven Sisters (GB) 9-3
Race 75.33 5f 15y
1J Street (GB) 10-3
2Keldeo (GB) 10-0
3Over Spiced (GB) 9-13
4Sam’s Xpress (IRE) 9-12
5Beauzon (GB) 9-11
6Guernsey Lady (IRE) 9-8
7Maharajas Express (GB) 9-8
8Riffa Spirit (IRE) 9-8
9Knicks (IRE) 9-6
10 Tanjen (IRE) 9-6
11 Far Too Fizzy (GB) 9-3
12 Harry Mole (GB) 9-1
Runners & Riders
The Sky Bet “Jump Jockeys Nunthorpe” Stakes
(To be ridden by Professional Jump Jockeys)
Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)
See page 76 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 5f
Race
Prize Money: £25,000
Age: 4+
Stalls: Centre
This special race is set over the same distance as the Group 1 Coolmore Nunthorpe run at our Sky Bet Ebor Festival in August, just five furlongs. However, even though this is the shortest distance in racing, this isn’t what makes this special. All the horses today will be ridden by professional jump jockeys. Watch from the rails as these jockeys tackle the starting stalls then the flying five furlongs it could be as fast as they will go all year
Need some help? Look further for the letter “C”, which shows that the horse has won at York or “D” which denotes a win over this distance. See how Mon Na Slieve has both initials after his name
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: AIR FORCE ONE
Trainer: Geoff Oldroyd
Jockey: Danny McMenamin
Age/Weight: 4-11-10
Runners: 19 SP: 15/2
Air Force One was prominent in the early stages before being asked for more by jockey McMenamin. The pair made no mistake in ensuring there wasn’t a serious threat.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 57.30s
(Based on going description:GOOD TO FIRM, GOOD (IN PLACES))
Course Record: 55.90s by Battaash (23-Aug-19)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (14-19): K Ryan (27 wins from 332 runners, 8%) runs MON NA SLIEVE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs CAYMAN
Longest Traveller: CAYMAN TAI trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 212 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd July
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Paul Midgley has a good record in this race and his Lethal Nymph and EMERALD HARMONY spearhead another strong challenge from the yard The former goes well here and is noted, but the latter has been in good heart of late and could be tough to overhaul with a step forward after a close-up third over C&D a couple of weeks ago. Others with strong chances include Cayman Tai and Bayraat, while the speedy Almaty Star could be one for the each-way players
EMERALD HARMONY
NYMPH
The Sky Bet “Jump Jockeys Nunthorpe” Stakes
1 Kodiac Thriller (IRE) (19)
B g Kodiac - Stage Name
Owner: RADS
Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Distance: 5f
Race Type: Handicap (61-80)
Prize Money: £25,000
Age: 4+
Stalls: Centre
511-12 (75.3) (2)
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Form: 0-01004 D
Breeder: Stage Name Partnership
He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Reigning Profit when fourth of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 10-1
2
Lethal Nymph (GB) (34)
B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Little Nymph
Owner: Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow
711-12 (75.3) (6)
Jockey: Jonathan Burke
Form: 604052 D BF
Breeder: Mr T. H. S. Fox
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten a head by Equity Law when second of 9 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Pontefract over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 8-1
3 Almaty Star (IRE) (19)
B g Kodiac - Sante (IRE)
Owner: Mrs B. Berresford
Trainer: Robert Cowell, Newmarket
(17)
Jockey: Charlie Todd
Form: 421003 D
Breeder: Gigginstown House Stud
Winner of five races at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 9 behind Tan Rapido beaten 3/4l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 5f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 16-1
4 Emerald Harmony (IRE) (15)
B m Soldier’s Call - Green Chorus (IRE)
Owner: Wrenegade Racing
Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow
Jockey: Jonathan England
Form: 303123 D
Breeder: B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy
She has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 12 behind Ziggy’s Triton beaten 3/4l at 9-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 7-1
5 Roberto Caro (IRE) (35)
B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Bett’s Gift
Owner: Reindeer Racing Club
511-10 (74.4) (13)
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Breeder: J. McGlynn & C. Lyons
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton Form: 534300
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Novamay at 6-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Ayr over 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 25-1
6 King’s Call (IRE) (55)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Play Mate
Owner: Mr Michael Marsh
Trainer: Lawrence Mullaney, Wiseton
411-8 (73.5) (5)
Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Form: 0000-00
Breeder: Ballyhane
A winner at 6f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago Beaten 3 1/2l behind Al Hussar at 28-1 when 11th of 17 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good) in May. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Seb Spencer Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 40-1
7 Mon Na Slieve (IRE) (22)
Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Victory Wave (USA)
Owner: Mr B. T. McDonald
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
(1)
Jockey: Brian Hughes
Form: 265030 CD
Breeder: Godolphin
He has won three times at 5f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind I’m Next at 10-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 16-1
8 Sports Coach (IRE) (29)
B g Bungle Inthejungle - Jackie Sparrow (IRE)
Owner: Johnson & Morrow
Trainer: Antony Brittain, Warthill
511-7(73.0) (10)
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Form: 406002 D BF
Breeder: Mark Burns
He has won three times at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Little Mi Mi when second of 12 at 15-8fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f last month. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 11-1
9 Vince L’Amour (IRE) (19)
(9)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Red Romance Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Owner: Reality Partnerships X
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form: 100600 CD
Breeder: Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to heavy Well beaten at 22-1 behind Reigning Profit when last of 9 on his latest outing at Ripon over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 74 SP: 33-1
10
Managing Director (IRE) (22)
Ch g Cotai Glory - Fondled Jockey: Danny McMenamin
Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited
Trainer: Geoff Oldroyd, Pocklington Form: 33010/-5 D Breeder: Ringfort Stud
A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind I’m Next when fifth of 8 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 16-1
11 Cayman Tai (IRE) (25)
Gr g Earthlight (IRE) - Namibie
Owner: Mr Ian Wight & Mrs Angela O’Hara
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Kevin Brogan
321203 D
Knockainey Stud
Successful twice at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 6 behind King Of Stars beaten 5l at 5-2 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 9-1
12
Tees Aggregates (IRE) (19)
B g Earthlight (IRE) - Club Prive (IRE)
Owner: Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd & The Ivy League
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Breeder: Deer Forest Stud
Trainer: Adrian Nicholls, Sessay Form: 453310 D
He has won four times at 5f on good to firm ground Beaten 4l behind Reigning Profit at 11-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Ripon over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 33-1
13 Ventura Express (GB) (34)
Ch g Mayson - Mail Express (IRE) Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Owner: Buist, Crowther & Shields
Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow
Form: 635446 D Breeder: Scuderia Archi Romani
Winner of six races at 5f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago Finished 2l behind Equity Law when sixth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 71 SP: 25-1 14
B f Aclaim (IRE) - Arcanista (IRE)
Owner: Mr & Mrs J Harris
11-0 (69.9) (11)
Jockey: James Best
Breeder: Mr and Mrs John Harris
Trainer: Chris Dwyer, Newmarket Form: 0-01243 D
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Third of 5 behind Always Perfect beaten 2l at 5-2 on her latest outing at Yarmouth over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 68 SP: 18-1 15
Harb (GB) (14)
B g Muhaarar - Maid For Winning (USA)
Owner: Border Raiders II
Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
Jockey: Harry Reed
001603 D Breeder: Boyce Bloodstock & Mrs C. E. Percival
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 8 behind Thornaby Pearl beaten 1 1/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good) earlier this month. Has won at Carlisle and Newcastle this year. Official BHA Rating 63 SP: 25-1
16
Dream Deal (GB)
(5)
B g Due Diligence (USA) - Triveni (FR)
Owner: D & SJ Barker
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
(12)
Jockey: Richie McLernon
Form: 612204 D BF
Breeder: Miss S. J. Turner
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 1/2l behind Opal Storm when fourth of 10 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 62 SP: 22-1
17 Bayraat (GB) (16) 10
B g Heeraat (IRE) - Baymist
Owner: T T Racing
Trainer: Tom Tate, Tadcaster
10-7(66.7) (8)
Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Form: 05-2212 D BF
Breeder: D. F. Spence
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 3/4l by Dorney Lake when second of 10 at 4-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Runs from 3lb out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 58 SP: 16-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17...........................................................................................(EXACTA)
Blinkers worn by No 6. Visor worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9, 14
STEWARDS NOTE
KODIAC THRILLER: Following its run on 6/7/2026 it was reported that the horse stumbled badly leaving the stalls.
VINCE L’AMOUR: Following its run on 6/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was restless in the stalls.
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Hayley Oxley, Sky Bet Head of People Partnering.
Sky Bet have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as £100 to the winning groom.
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
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
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Date & time: 7pm - Tuesday 18 August
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AUGUST CALENDAR
With the first stage of entries received for the feature races at the
19 Wednesday
Things to do: Win a race that has thrice been best in the world
Thirty of the best middle distance horses are currently entered in the £1.5m Juddmonte International. Last year’s victor is once again entered to defend his crown for John & Thady Gosden. Ombudsman has already registered two Group One victories this season, including the Dubai Turf at Meydan and more recently the Prince Of Wales Stakes at Royal Ascot. France could be well represented with Caldangan, who runs in the King George at Ascot today, and last season did lower the colours of Ombudsman in the QIPCO Champion Stakes on Champions Day; he remains entered but may be focused elsewhere. French Derby and Eclipse winner Constitution River would likely be the chief hope of the Emerald Isle for Aidan O’Brien, after he romped home at Sandown, he heads fourteen potential runners from across the Irish Sea. The best British hope apart from the defending champion comes in the form of Opera Ballo for Charlie Appleby. Owned by Godolphin, the son of 2020 winner Ghaiyyath is already a Group One winner this season and currently is around a 10/1 chance.
Become the sixteenth colt to win Sky Bet Great Voltigeur and Betfred St Leger
Fifteen colts hav e done the double and this year’s list of entries provides plenty of hope that 2026 could see that number increase, following Continuous’s success in 2023. Christmas Day looks to be the leading hope after he was placed in the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Dante en-route to winning the Epsom Derby in truly testing conditions, giving the impression he should have no issues coping with the step up in trip. Enceladus won a competitive looking King George V at Royal Ascot, a race that has thrown up potential St Leger runners in the past. Causeway looks another Ballydoyle runner that is tailor made for the test of stamina that is the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur after his impressive win in the King Edward VII at the Royal meeting.
20 Thursday
Things to do: Prove to be one of the best fillies in Europe
The last time the race went over to mainland Europe was in 2012, when Shareta scored for Alain de Roger-Dupre, this year Les Bleus could have Sunly, in the colours of powerhouse, Juddmonte. Ballydoyle has had a strong grip on this race in recent years, winning five of the last six renewals. Minne Hauk looks likely to lead the line once more after her victory last year. Aidan O’Brien could also be represented by the unbeaten and three time Group One winning Diamond Necklace, with the only question mark around her credentials, coming in the form of her tackling an unknown trip. In all, there are a sixteen entries from the Emerald Isle, including from Aidan’s son, Joseph who could well saddle this year’s Epsom Oaks winner Thundering On. Kalpana and Estrange provide the chief home team challenge for Andrew Balding and David O’Meara respectively. The latter romped home
Sky Bet Ebor Festival, we mark your calendar.
21 Friday
Things to do: Be the fastest
Emphatic Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes winner Bacio could bid to become the first American trained horse to win the Friday feature. If he were to oblige, he would provide redemption for Wesley Ward, who was narrowly beaten with Lady Aurelia back in 2017. King Charles III Stakes winner Mission Centralisthe pickofthe Emerald Isle for Aidan O’Brien. He’ll be hoping to give his trainer a winner in the race for the first time since 2001. Rayveka was only a head behind him in the same race and is the chief hope for France, while Satono Reve gives the race a truly International feel as he represents Japan.
Follow in the hooves of greats like Mill Reef or Rock of Gibraltar
Ireland could be well represented in the G2 Al Basti Equ iwor ld, Dubai Gi mcr ack St akes , wi t h im pres siv e winner, Abraham Lincoln,the pickofthe entries for Aidan O’Brien. He looked mightily impressive at the Curragh on debut and is open to any amount of improvement. Carry The Flag could well join him after bouncing back from a ninth placed finish in the Norfolk, while Inner City Blues is already a York winner this season and Adaay Of Scarlett was only narrowly beaten in the Coventry in Berkshire.
22 Saturday
Things to do: Earn a place in the folklore of the Knavesmire - you’ve got two shots this year!
That is the honour that awaits the victor of one of the toughest flat handicaps in the world and one of the richest in Europe, the £500,000 Sky Bet Ebor. The beauty of a handicap is that you can make a case for all twenty-two who finally make the stalls, never mind the full entry list. So, which to mention; Sky Bet Race To The Ebor winners seem a logical place to start. Jorvik winner Klassleader has only been seen once, if disappointing at Newmarket, since winning in May. Curragh winner Poetic Sound was turned out quickly after winning but looked to not stay upped two an extended two miles. Melrose victor Tarriance looked to be outclassed in the Boodles Yorkshire Cup and a return to handicapping may see him to better effect. Gregory rounds off the quartet after his narrow victory in the Grand Cup Stakes in June. Whoever wins, they can look forward to a warmer November than is on offer in Yorkshire, as the Sky Bet Ebor winner now has a guaranteed start in the Lexus Melbourne Cup.
Following Never So Brave’s victory last year in the now Group One Sky Bet City Of York Stakes all eyes will be on him to see if he can regain his crown. Group One Lockinge winner Notable Speech will be hoping to bounce back from a below par run in the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot. With the William Haggas trained pair Lake Forest and More Thunder close behind him in the betting. Gstaad and True Love are two of the potential runners for Aidan O’Brien.
Hopefully the above sets the scene for a twenty eight race festival where £100,000 is the lowest prize fund and the richest maiden race in the land, the British Stallion Studs EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes, or the richest nursery handicap in the Sky Bet Stakes, add to the cocktail of high fashion and high class sport.
HOW MIGHT YOU SOLVE
A BIG SPRINT HANDICAP?
THE SKY BET DASH SOLVE
This afternoon’s Heritage Handicap looks a tricky betting proposition for even the most experienced of racegoers with a fiercely competitive field of 22 closely matched runners set to go to post. Whilst picking a lucky number or ameaningful name may producethe winner from time to time, a wiser approach would be to apply some straightforward methodology to finding the potential winner.
Narrowing down the field of 22 declared runners can prove easier than you think if you follow a few simple guidelines, to hopefully identify the winner of this and the other handicaps throughout the afternoon. Before we start, it is important to understand what a handicap is. Once a horse has raced three times, they are given an official rating (often referred to as a handicap mark) by the British Horseracing Authority. This provides a numerical guide to each horse’s level of ability. Ratings usually start at around 40 for a modest performer with the mighty Frankel finishing his career rated a lofty 140. The ranking works essentially as an ability scale, so each time a horse runs this rating is adjusted either upwards for a good performance or downwards for a weaker effort, so that it reflects the horse’s most recent form.
Each of these rating points are meant to reflect 1lb in weight, so looking at today’s race, Stratusninerated 95 - is considered 1lb “better” than Addison Grey who is rated 94. If these horses were to race carrying the same weight, then theoretically Stratusnine should win as he is the better horse according to the handicapper. The handicap is therefore designed to create a level playing field and, in theory, if the handicapper was completely correct in his assessment, then all 22 runners would cross the line together. Of course, this is never the case so how do we separate those that might on a favourable mark ahead of the race?
Now we know what a handicap is and how it works, it is time to delve into the different factors to consider when searching for the winner. The winner is ultimately what we all want to find!
Don’t forget to ensure you keep an eye and an ear out for non-runners, there will be announcements over the PA system and the screens around the course will be updated with non-runner information, as they have to be in it to win it!
1) FORM
Here at York it often pays to side with horses in form and those arriving on the back of a positive performance last time out, especially in such a competitive contest. The likes of recent Carlisle winner Trilby and York scorer Musical Touch fit that bill, whilst Commanche Falls and Novello Lad have a fair bit to prove arriving here on the heels of a lesser run and will look to bounce back.
2) THE DRAW
Where a horse is drawn in the stalls can be an important factor, particularly in a sprint, and this is perhaps one of the most debated topics in racing. However here at York, those drawn low to middle have often held the upper hand, with all but one of the last 14 winners of this exact race drawn in stall 12 or lower. Stall 1 and stall 12 have proven the most successful draws in this period (responsible for 7 winners), so this would be a positive for Evening Blues (1) and Baldomero (12).
3) DISTANCE
Having a runner who has already shown their liking for a particular trip can be invaluable, especially over this six-furlong trip where speed is necessary. All of the past ten victors of this contest were prior distance winners and there are just three horses in this year’s field who cannot count such a victory on their record: Air Force One, Evening Blues and Utmost Respect.
4) GROUND
The ground, and its effect on each horse, is one of the most important, but often overlooked, factors when it comes to making a selection. In simple terms, different horses run better on different types of surfaces – some prefer a lightning quick surface whilst others run best when the mud is flying. Addison Grey and Red Spells Danger will enjoy a quicker surface whilst Trilby’s last two victories came on a softer surface. Today’s conditions are likely to be quick but make sure to check the ground description.
5) YORK RECORD
“Horses for courses” remains such a popular phrase by no mere accident, especially here at York which has a knack at producing track specialists. There are four course and distance winners amongst today’s field – Commanche Falls, Musical Touch, Rousing Encore and Yes I’m Mali – whilst Air Force One won here at York on the same card 12 months ago, but over the shorter trip of five furlongs.
6) CONCLUSION
Following these simple rules has helped to narrow down the shortlist. Musical Touch appeals most, arriving here on the back of strong course and distance victory here last time, and he can progress further with conditions once again in his favour. Red Spells Danger must enter calculations, arriving here in good form on the back of positive placed efforts here at York and Newmarket. The three-year-old has proven consistent in big handicaps this season and appeals as one open to more improvement from a good draw. Rousing Encore can round out the shortlist at a bigger price, the course and distance winner looking well-handicapped again from a sliding mark.
2nd Race 2.00
The Sky Bet Dash
Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)
See page 76 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 6f
Race Type:
Prize
Age: 3+
Stalls: Centre
A handicap by conditions but valuable enough for high class horses that may also perform well at the higher level of races.
This time for 3yo+ horses, rated up to 105 (as for the Test cricketers, a century denotes class), with Pocklington considered “the best” on past performance by the independent handicapper The shorter distance of only six furlongs usually makes for a tight finish.
The Punters Panel at 12.45pm might offer some clues.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: ELMONJED
Trainer: William Haggas
Jockey: Jim Crowley
Age/Weight: 4-9-6
Runners: 19 SP: 9/2F
A fascinating finish saw the market favourite Elmonjed find just enough to deny Jubilee Walk by a neck.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 10.20s (Based on going description:GOOD TO FIRM, GOOD (IN PLACES))
Course Record: 1m 8.23s by Mince (09-Sep-12)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (14-19): K Ryan (27 wins from 332 runners, 8%) runs
STOP Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (8 wins from 68 runners, 12%) runs FIVETHOUSANDTOONE and RED SPELLS DANGER
Longest Traveller: ETERNAL
trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 219 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd July
KNAVESMIRE TIP
RED SPELLS DANGER is a three-year-old sprinter with more to give and is fancied to go one better than his close-up second in the Macmillan Sprint over C&D on his penultimate start. A creditable fourth in this grade at Newmarket most recently, the son of Cotai Glory appears to be very much on an upward curve. The stable companions Pocklington and Air Force One have strong credentials and are capable types, while last-time-out winners Trilby and Musical Touch should also go well.
SPELLS DANGER
2nd Race 2.00
Distance: 6f
Race Type: Handicap (0-105)
Prize Money: £100,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Centre
No Horse Age st-lb (kgs)Draw
1
Pocklington (GB) (28)
B h Blue Point (IRE) - Ladies Are Forever
Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited
Trainer: Geoff Oldroyd, Pocklington
59-12 (62.6) (2)
Form: 2-12004 D
Breeder: Bond Thoroughbred Limited
He has won three times at 6f on the all-weather Finished 1 3/4l behind Tuco Salamanca when fourth of 14 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 14-1
2
Stratusnine (IRE) (28)
B g Far Above (IRE) - Teide Lady
Owner: Stratus9 Consulting Limited
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas
49-7 (60.3) (9)
Form: 52P203 D
Breeder: Gerry Flannery Developments
Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 9 behind Dark Thirty beaten 3/4l at 7-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 9-1
3
Addison Grey (GB) (25)
Gr g Havana Grey - Moon Song
Owner: Opulence Thoroughbreds
Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford
49-6 (59.9) (17)
Form: 10-2253 D BF
Breeder: Hunscote Stud Limited
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Third of 7 behind Fleetwater beaten 1 1/4l at 5-6fav on his latest outing at Salisbury over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 10-1
4
Apollo One (GB) (35)
Ch g Equiano (FR) - Boonga Roogeta
Owner: pcracing.co.uk
Trainer: P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket
89-6 (59.9) (10)
Form: 020300 D
Breeder: Peter Charalambous
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Double Rush at 22-1 when 14th of 27 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 22-1
5 Commanche Falls (GB) (8)
Br g Lethal Force (IRE) - Joyeaux
Owner: Doug Graham, Ian Davison, Alan Drysdale
Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington
99-6 (59.9) (15)
Form: 00-2200 CD
Breeder: Redgate BStock & Peter Bottowley BStock
Has won 12 races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 6l behind Strike Red at 18-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 28-1
6
Coul Angel (IRE) (15)
B g Coulsty (IRE) - Iamnoangel (IRE)
Owner: RP Racing Ltd
Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham
49-4 (59.0) (20)
Form: 602626 D BF
Breeder: Mr James Waldron
Winner of five races at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Amazing Journey when sixth of 11 at 9-2fav on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 22-1
7 Air Force One (IRE) (29)
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Great Dame (IRE)
Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited
Trainer: Geoff Oldroyd, Pocklington
59-2 (58.1) (5)
Form: 6-51053 C
Breeder: The Great Dame Partnership
He has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 14 behind Al Shabab Storm beaten 1l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f last month. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 11-1
8 Veblen Good (IRE) (5)
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Pious Alexander (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. C. G. Chua
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Daniel Tudhope
49-1 (57.6) (6)
Form: 60-1033 D
Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud & Alexander B/Stock
Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 9 behind Jordan Electrics beaten 2l at 7-2 on his latest outing at Ayr over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 28-1
Kieran Shoemark
Joanna Mason
James Doyle
Rossa Ryan Bhanwar Singh
Connor Beasley Andrew Miller
Clifford Lee Bhwani Singh
P. J. McDonald
9 Novello Lad (GB) (24)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Last Frontier (FR)
Owner: Mrs S. Scott-Flint
Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow
st-lb (kgs) Draw
5 9-1 (57.6) (7)
Form: 20-3110 D BF
Breeder: Last Frontier Partnership
Winner of five races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 11l behind Indian Run at 9-2co-fav when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won twice at Doncaster this season. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 40-1
10
Musical Touch (IRE) (42)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Ray of Light (IRE)
Owner: Naughty Vintage and Partner
Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
5 9-0 (57.2) (19)
Form: 600-101 CD
Breeder: Mr Dermot Cogan
He has won four times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 14-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Woven by 1l. Has also won at Southwell this season. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 16-1
11 Red Spells Danger (IRE) (16)
B g Cotai Glory - Saikung (IRE)
Owner: Mr J N Blackburn & Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
3 9-0 (57.2) (11)
Form: 221124 D
Breeder: Kangyu International Racing Ltd
Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Finished 1 1/4l behind Jazl when fourth of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won at Hamilton and Ripon this season. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 13-2
12
We Never Stop (IRE) (28)
B g Cotai Glory - Deliziosa (IRE)
Owner: Mr B. T. McDonald
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
5 8-13 (56.7) (13)
Form: 030002 D
Breeder: Padraig O’Reilly
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Dark Thirty when second of 9 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 28-1
13 Trilby (GB)
B g Twilight Son - Fascinator
(46) 6 8-11 (55.8) (22)
Owner: Tip Your Hat Partnership
Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley
Form: 526131 D
Breeder: Bumble Bloodstock & Mrs S. Nicholls
Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to heavy Won on his latest outing when 11-4fav at Carlisle over 5f (good to soft) last month, beating Parisiac by 1 1/4l. Has also won at Haydock this season. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 40-1
14
Rousing Encore (IRE) (19)
B g Acclamation - Jolie Chanson (FR)
Owner: Mr Paul K. Spencer
Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington
6 8-10 (55.3) (18)
Form: 550403 CD BF
Breeder: Hunting Hill Stud
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Third of 17 behind Manila Scouse beaten 2l at 4-1fav on his latest outing at Ayr over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 18-1
15
Baldomero (IRE) (26)
B g Shalaa (IRE) - Besotted (IRE)
Owner: The Horse Watchers 6
Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham
8 8-10 (55.3)
(12)
Form: 506303 D
Breeder: C-Squared Investments
Has won eight races from 5f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather Third of 10 behind King Of Light beaten 5l at 25-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 28-1
16
Eternal Sunshine (GB) (15)
B m Orientor - Eternal Instinct
Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
6 8-9 (54.9) (3)
Form: 000426 D BF
Breeder: Goldie Racing Limited
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground Finished 5l behind Ziggy’s Triton when sixth of 12 at 10-3fav on her latest outing here over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 16-1
Paul Mulrennan
Warren Fentiman (3)
David Allan Devi Singh
Kevin Stott Louise Akehurst
Rowan Scott Poppy Dobson
James Sullivan Emelia Abbishaw
Toby Moore (7) Nancy Fairbrother
Lauren Young (5) Alex Goldie
No Horse Age st-lb (kgs)Draw
17 Yes I’m Mali (GB) (7)
Br g Sands of Mali (FR) - Yes Always (IRE)
Owner: RaceShare & Twenty Seven
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
48-8 (54.4) (16)
Form: 025022 CD BF
Breeder: The Cool Silk Partnership
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten a short head by Spring Bloom when second of 8 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 22-1
18
Evening Blues (IRE) (28)
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Majestic Silver (IRE)
Owner: Chris Priestley & Dave Flynn
Trainer: Stephen Hanlon, Middleham
38-8 (54.4) (1)
Form: 212-502
Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten 1l by Hallo Spaceboy when second of 14 at 50-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 28-1
19
Fivethousandtoone (IRE) (28)
B g Frankel - Promised Money (IRE)
Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
(54.0) (21)
Form: 322060 D
Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud
Winner of five races at 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l behind Tuco Salamanca at 18-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month. Official BHA Rating 81
20
Utmost Respect (IRE) (288)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Across The Sea
Owner: Mr M. A. Scaife
Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
40-1
(52.2) (4)
Form: 201044-
Breeder: Irish National Stud
A winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Go Vince Go when fourth of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) in October last year Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 40-1
21
Havana Rum (IRE) (14)
B g Havana Grey - Urban Hunt (IRE)
Owner: John F. Doyle
Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
68-3 (52.2) (8)
Form: 260533 D
Breeder: Ms Martha Kellaghan
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Third of 19 behind Magic Boy beaten 1 3/4l at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 28-1
22 Rock Opera (GB) (14)
B g Unfortunately (IRE) - Broughtons Jewel (IRE)
Owner: John Rhodes & Peter Timmins
Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
68-2 (51.7) (14)
Form: 034120 D
Breeder: Broughton Bloodstock
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Magic Boy at 5-1 when 9th of 19 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 28-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22
Hood worn by No 18. Visor worn by No 7, 15, 17 Tongue Strap worn by No 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 13, 19
Running for the first time since Gelding No 20
STEWARDS NOTE
NOVELLO LAD: Following its run on 1/7/2026 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on. FIVETHOUSANDTOONE: Following its run on 27/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
PROBABLE S.P.’S
13-2 Red Spells Danger (IRE), 9-1 Stratusnine (IRE), 10-1 Addison Grey (GB), 11-1 Air Force One (IRE), 14-1 Pocklington (GB), 16-1 Musical Touch (IRE), Eternal Sunshine (GB), 18-1 Rousing Encore (IRE), 22-1 Apollo One (GB), Coul Angel (IRE), Yes I’m Mali (GB), 28-1 Commanche Falls (GB), Veblen Good (IRE), We Never Stop (IRE), Baldomero (IRE), Evening Blues (IRE), Havana Rum (IRE), Rock Opera (GB), 40-1 Novello Lad (GB), Trilby (GB), Fivethousandtoone (IRE), Utmost Respect (IRE)
Mark Winn
Robbie Downey Charlotte Horsley
SP:
Duran Fentiman Magan Singh Rathore
Amie Waugh (3)
Cam Hardie
Ethan Tindall (5)
SECOND RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st£51540 2nd
3rd£12090
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Andy Murphy, Sky Bet Head of Acquisition.
TIME DISTANCES
Sky Bet have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as £100 to the winning groom.
The Sky Bet Dash
The Sky Bet York Stakes FACT FILE:
WHERE DOES IT FIT? SOUND FAMILIAR?
As both as a Group two and a mid summer affair, it can be a testing ground for thoroughbreds who might yet make the final step up to Group One company. Often they have looked impressive early in their careers and maybe suffered an injury or just lost their way a little. For others, it can mark a step out of handicap company before the glaring spotlight of Group One contests.
Like the feature race of the day down in Berkshire, it is a middle distance affair that lets the classic generation take on their elders. This year it falls to Item to fly the flag for the classic generation.
HAVE ANY WINNERS GONE ON TO HIGHER GLORY?
Mukhadram went on to top-level success after winning here, the Coral-Eclipse his top-level breakthrough, while Sheikhzayedroad progressed to be a high-class stayer, winning the Group 1 Northern Dancer Stakes at Woodbine on his next start and taking Group 2 Doncaster Cup and British Champions Long Distance Cup success later on in his career. Plus the below dual success for the famous Pink & Green silks of Juddmonte Farms.
Twice Over
THE JUDDMONTE CONNECTION
A little out of the usual profile for this race, Twice Over is perhaps the most successful winner of the contest. Already a Group 1 Champion Stakes winner (twice) and Coral-Eclipse champion, the late Prince Khalid Abdullah’s brilliant colt won the Sky Bet York Stakes on the way to Juddmonte International glory for the sponsor the following month. In becoming the first thoroughbred owned by the big race sponsor to take the August Blue Riband, there is a backhanded compliment to today’s contest as the ideal prep race Royal Champion, Pride of Arras, Damysus and Item are already entered for the 3-time Longines Best Race in the World come August, with Item resplendent in those famous Green and Pink Silks.
DOES AGE MATTER?
Given that 17 of the 20 winners have either been four, five or six-year-olds, then you have to say the answer is yes... to an extent.
The first winner, Best Alibi in 2006, is the only three-year-old to have won the race, while Tullius is the oldest winner of any Group 2, taking the 2015 renewal at the grand old age of seven.
Tullius
This year, Item will bid to become the first three-year-old in twenty renewals to win the race, whilst the eight-year-old defending victor, Royal Champion, could become the eldest to take the prize!
LEADING TRAINERS?
It’s been a pretty even spread across nigh on two decades of The Sky Bet York Stakes, as there are just four trainers have two wins to their name: Saeed bin Suroor, who saddled both the 2007 winner, Stage Gift, and Kirklees to win in 2009, Roger Charlton, who trained 2020 winner, Aspetar, and the 2016 champion, Time Test, Andrew Balding, who joined them with Bangkok’s win in 2021 to go with Tullius’ victory in 2015 and in 2025, Owen Burrows became the fourth, after Alflaila became the first to win the race two years on the trot. Last year ’s winner Royal Champion seeks to emulate that feat today, by definition offering Karl Burke the chance of a double
LEADING RIDER?
Surprisingly, this race has not yet produced a dual winner from the saddle, but with the likes of Ryan Moore and Andrea Atzeni already on the roll of honour, it’s surely only a matter of time before one of these pilots takes their second Sky Bet York Stakes title Clifford Lee will be in the hope of back-to-back glory today having won last year on the returning Royal Champion.
HOW DO YORKSHIRE STABLES FIGURE?
WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?
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In truth, not superbly - but that’s certainly not to say there hasn’t been any success for the White Rose County Skipton-born William Haggas saddled Mukhadram to a 2013 victory, while Middleham’s Mark Johnston trained Elarqam to 2019 success and last year, Karl Burke saddled Royal Champion for victory The county is today again represented by Karl Burke, with last year ’s winner seeking to defend his crown.
Saeed bin Suroor
Clifford Lee
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1ROYAL CHAMPION
Trainer: Karl BurkeJockey: Clifford Lee
2DAMYSUS
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Jockey: James Doyle
3DANCING GEMINI
Trainer: Roger Teal Jockey: Kieran
4PRIDE OF ARRAS
Trainer: Ralph Beckett Jockey: Rossa Ryan
5ITEM
Trainer: Andrew Balding
3rd Race 2.35
The Sky Bet York Stakes (Group 2)
One Mile About Two Furlongs (2,000 metres)
See page 76 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 1m 2f
Race Type: Group Two
Prize Money: £165,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Inside Rail
The Sky Bet York Stakes is part of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, Listed, Group 3, Group 2 (this race) and Group 1. This race is open to 3yo+ horses and is over a trip of ten furlongs.
Weight allowances are made for the variation in strength based on age or sex, see how the sole 3yo, Item, has a lesser burden. There are no fillies or mares trying their luck this year A further nuance is that any horse that has already won at this level (or at the single step higher) has to carry additional (so called penalty) weight; so defending champion, Royal Champion, carries this top-up. An in-form stable could be the clue here, see the table at the beginning of this race and take a note as the winner may return for the Group One Juddmonte International on 19th August.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: ROYAL CHAMPION
Trainer: Karl Burke
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Age/Weight: 7-9-8
Runners: 7SP: 8/1
It was a comfortable victory for Royal Champion, who produced a fine performance, seeing off the favourite by just under three lengths.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 2m 8.30s
(Based on going description:GOOD TO FIRM, GOOD (IN PLACES))
Course Record: 2m 4.32s by City Of Troy (21-Aug-24)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (14-19): A Balding (40 wins from 228 runners, 18%) runs ITEM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (10 wins from 45 runners, 22%) runs ITEM Longest Traveller: PRIDE OF ARRAS trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd July
KNAVESMIRE TIP
ROYAL CHAMPION has been an international money spinner for his connections since he won this race 12 months ago Having finished third in the Irish Champion Stakes before winning the Bahrain International Trophy and a Group 1 at Riyadh, the Karl Burke-trained eight-year-old is very hard to ignore. Item, who completed a hat-trick when he won the Dante here, found the soft ground and trip counterproductive in the Derby and may bounce back with conditions more suitable Damysus also warrants serious consideration.
The Sky Bet York Stakes
1
Royal Champion (IRE) (90)
B g Shamardal (USA) - Emirates Queen
Owner: Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Distance: 1m 2f
Race Type: Group Two
Prize Money: £165,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Inside Rail
8 9-13 (63.0) (2)
Form: 0131-14 CD
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Has won nine races from 1m to 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 3/4l behind Romantic Warrior when fourth of 8 at 20-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 FWD QEII Cup at Sha Tin over 1m 2f (good to firm) in April. Official BHA Rating 121 SP: 5-2
2
Damysus (GB) (39)
Ch c Frankel - Legerete (USA)
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
4 9-8 (60.8) (3)
Form: 011-165 D
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 Finished 4l behind Ten Bob Tony when fifth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 118 SP: 3-1
3
Dancing Gemini (IRE) (38)
B h Camelot - Lady Adelaide (IRE)
Owner: Fishdance Ltd
Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn
5 9-8 (60.8) (1)
Form: 300-645
Breeder: Fishdance
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft Finished 11l behind Ombudsman when fifth of 8 at 40-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Ascot over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 118 SP: 16-1
4 Pride of Arras (IRE) (20)
B g New Bay - Parnell’s Dream
Owner: Mrs David Aykroyd
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
4 9-8 (60.8) (5)
Form: 10014-0 CD
Breeder: Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 12l behind Calandagan at 28-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Grand Prix De Saint-Cloud at Saint-Cloud over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 6-1
5 Item (GB) (49)
Ch c Frankel - Capla Temptress (IRE)
Owner: Juddmonte
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
3 9-2 (58.1) (4)
Form: 11-10 CD
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Inc
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Christmas Day when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred Derby at Epsom over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 117 SP: 9-4
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’S 9-4 Item (GB), 5-2 Royal Champion (IRE), 3-1 Damysus (GB), 6-1 Pride of Arras (IRE), 16-1 Dancing Gemini (IRE)
No. 1 Royal Champion, No. 2 Damysus, No. 4 Pride of Arras & No. 5 Item all hold an entry in the Group One Juddmonte International Stakes at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival on Wednesday 19th August. An innovation this year is a secondary entry stage for the York Group One contests ahead of the conventional supplementary stage. Connections can decide by noon, August 4th and pay £25,250 to enter the Juddmonte International, after which standard supplementary entries can be received by noon on 13th August for a stake of £85,000.
Clifford Lee
James Doyle
Kieran Shoemark Pat Kennedy
Rossa Ryan Wayton Van Staden
Rob Hornby Barry Lewis
THIRD RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Dav Reid, Sky Bet Managing Director
Sky Bet have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as £100 to the winning groom.
B g Galileo Gold - Sagely (IRE) (Frozen Power (IRE))
Owner: Aidan J Ryan & partner
Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
Jockey: Ryan Sexton
Form: 1-02400 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 11l behind Mezcala at 40-1 when 23rd of 28 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 50-1
2 Completely Random (GB) (35) 5 9-12 (62.6) (12)
Gr g Havana Grey - Random Success (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
Owner: Paul Inglett and Beckhampton
Trainer: Harry Charlton, Beckhampton
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Form: 4-11002
Breeder: Beckhampton & Inglett
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten a head by Double Rush when second of 27 at 12-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 14-1
3 Great Acclaim (GB) (14) 5 9-12 (62.6) (10)
B g Aclaim (IRE) - Freedom Spirit (Muhaarar) Jockey: Charles Bishop
Owner: Mr G. Owen
Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Form: 0-03230 D Breeder: Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Aalto at 15-2 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 102
4
Two Tribes (GB) (14)
(1)
Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Warsash (IRE) (War Command (USA)) Jockey: David Egan
Owner: Phil Cunningham
Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket Form: 120000 CD
Breeder: Miss Carla M Bowers
He has won four times from 5f to 7f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Aalto at 10-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 28-1
5 Arctic Dawn (GB) (37) 5 9-10 (61.7) (7)
Gr g Blue Point (IRE) - Rose Diamond (IRE) (Daylami (IRE))
Owner: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Jockey: Colin Keane
Form: 105-310 D Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
He has won four times at 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Mezcala at 40-1 when 24th of 28 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 100 SP: 80-1
6 Mezcala (GB) (37)
B g Expert Eye - Why We Dream (IRE) (Al Kazeem)
Owner: Jon and Julia Aisbitt
Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley
4 9-8 (60.8) (13)
Jockey: George Bass
Form: 120-131 CD
Breeder: Jon and Julia Aisbitt
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 9-2jt-fav over this course and distance (good to firm) last month, beating Elarak by a neck. Has also won at Doncaster this season. Official BHA Rating 98 SP: 15-2
7 Stellar Sunrise (GB) (50)
B g Space Blues (IRE) - Herecomesthesun (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Owner: The Royal Ascot Racing Club
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
3 9-5 (59.4) (2)
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Form: 115-136 D BF Breeder: Carmel Stud
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 6l behind Ellusive Butterfly when last of 6 at evens fav on his latest outing at Epsom over 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 33-1
8 Back In Black (IRE) (14)
4 9-4 (59.0) (3)
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Sacred Dance (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Owner: Noel Wilson
Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket Form: 24-4322 D Breeder: Grangemore Stud
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Aalto when second of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 94 (+2) SP: 9-1
9
Extremely Zain (FR) (42)
B c Hello Youmzain (FR) - Alone (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum
3 9-4 (59.0) (8)
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Form: 1-11 D Breeder: Mr Mustafa Ahmed Teeka
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at York over 7f (good) last month, beating Andesite by 2l. Has also won at Newbury this season. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 7-2
10 Akkadian Thunder (GB) (7)
9-1 (57.6) (5)
Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Akhania (Dalakhani (IRE)) Jockey:
Owner: Windmill House Racing & Rasio Cymru
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2l behind Egoli when fifth of 9 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 91 (-3) SP: 16-1
11 Saytarr (GB)
(26)
4 9-0 (57.2) (16)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Baarrij (IRE) (Iffraaj) (in 3lb ex) Jockey: Mickael Barzalona
Owner: Mrs Aoife Henry
Trainer: James Horton, Newmarket
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on the all-weather A winner at 8-1 at Kempton over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating Percy’s Lad by 1 1/4l. Carries a 3lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 87 (+5) SP: 16-1
12 Ata Rangi (IRE) (44)
5 8-12 (56.2) (15)
Ch g Decorated Knight - Samite (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA)) Jockey: Ashley Lewis (5)
Owner: Benjamin Halsall
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Form: 1055-14 D Breeder: Oghill House Stud
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Forty Years On when fourth of 15 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 33-1
13 Aalto (FR) (14)
6 8-12 (56.2) (11)
B g Zelzal (FR) - Au Dessus (Siyouni (FR)) (in 3lb ex) Jockey: William Buick
Owner: Bell, Lyons & James
Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Form: 00-0021 D Breeder: S.A.S. Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 4-1fav at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Back In Black by 1/2l. Carries a 3lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 85 (+5) SP: 12-1
14 Sword (GB) (14)
B g Kingman - Ame Bleue (Dubawi (IRE))
Owner: TJE Racing
5 8-9 (54.9) (6)
Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Form: 020-036 D Breeder: Dayton Investments Ltd
Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 3l behind Secret History when sixth of 11 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 85 (-1) SP: 80-1
15 Philanthropist (GB) (30)
B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Noble Cause (Showcasing)
Owner: Fred Archer Racing - Atholl Daisy
4 8-9 (54.9) (17)
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Trainer: James Fanshawe, Newmarket Form: 46-0134 D
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
He has won three times at 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Dark Tornado when fourth of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 85 (-1) SP: 50-1
16
Leadman (GB) (14)
B g Kingman - Big Break (Dansili)
Owner: Thoroughbred British Racing
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
6 8-8 (54.4) (9)
Jockey: Jack Doughty
Form: 620615 D
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd
He has won three times at 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 3l behind Secret History when fifth of 11 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 22-1
17 Amazing Journey (IRE) (15)
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Kiss Me Daily (FR) (Reliable Man) (in 3lb ex)
Owner: Gallagher Bloodstock Limited
Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
3 8-7 (54.0) (4)
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Form: 00-3121 C
Breeder: Fair Salinia Ltd
He has won four times at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-1 here over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Fast Track Harry by 2 1/4l. Carries a 3lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Kempton this season. Official BHA Rating 87 (+8) SP: 17-2
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17...........................................................................................(EXACTA) Blinkers worn by No 4. Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 8, 13, 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 15
Running for the first time since Gelding No 7. STEWARDS NOTE
STELLAR SUNRISE: Following its run on 5/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was slow into stride PROBABLE S.P.’S 7-2 Extremely Zain (FR), 15-2 Mezcala (GB), 17-2 Amazing Journey (IRE), 9-1 Back In Black (IRE), 12-1 Aalto (FR), 14-1 Completely Random (GB), 16-1 Akkadian Thunder (GB), Saytarr (GB), 22-1 Leadman (GB), 25-1 Great Acclaim (GB), 28-1 Two Tribes (GB), 33-1 Stellar Sunrise (GB), Ata Rangi (IRE), 50-1 Golden Mind (IRE), Philanthropist (GB), 80-1 Arctic Dawn (GB), Sword (GB)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st £77310 2nd £36255 3rd £18135. 4th £9060 TIME DISTANCES
No. 5 Arctic Dawn, No. 6 Mezcala, No. 8 Back In Black (IRE), No. 12 Ata Rangi (IRE), No. 13 Aalto (FR), & No. 16 Leadman all hold an entry in the Sky Bet Festival Stakes (Heritage Handicap) on Thursday 20th August.
TOP JOCKEY AT YORK
The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor. The winner will receive the acclaimed Living North Trophy, as well as £2,500, to celebrate their achievement
The Sky Bet For The Fans Stakes
About One Mile (1,600 metres)
See page 76 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 1m
Race Type: Handicap Rating: 61-80
Prize Money: £25,000
Age: 4+
Stalls: Inside Rail
Time for another handicap, this time for horses aged 4yo and older, rated between 0-80, with a trio tied as top weight.
This race is over a trip of one mile
The press selections board by the Parade Ring might provide a clue, or at least someone to blame
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: BILLYB
Trainer: Craig Lidster
Jockey: Sam James
Age/Weight: 6-9-9
Runners: 19 SP: 10/1
It was an enthralling battle between Billyb and Ata Rangi but it was the former who found just enough to secure the honours.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 35.50s (Based on going description:GOOD TO FIRM, GOOD (IN PLACES))
Course Record: 1m 34.35s by Croupier (18-May-23)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (14-19): R & P Fahey (26 wins from 432 runners, 6%) runs UP THE JAZZ Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (8 wins from 68 runners, 12%) runs BARLEY,
Weightwatcher: BARLEY won off a handicap mark of 73, his rating is now down 5lb to
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd July
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Dwindling Funds has filled the runner-up spot the last twice, most recently over this trip at Ayr, and he should remain competitive. Kiss Me My Love finished a close third at Doncaster earlier in the month and is respected, but the vote goes to PALADIN. The son of Justify bounced back to form when only finding a subsequent winner too good at Ascot and the booking of Rossa Ryan is noteworthy.
The Sky Bet For The Fans Stakes
1
Final Night (GB) (16)
49-9 (61.2) (13)
B g Muhaarar - Night Lily (IRE) Jockey: Connor Beasley
Owner: Mr K. Snell
Trainer: John Butler, Newmarket
Form: 162360 D
Breeder: Mr K. Snell
He has won four times at 1m on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Asmen Warrior at 25-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 16-1
2
Son (GB) (15)
B g Too Darn Hot - Mia Diletta
Owner: The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
59-9 (61.2) (6)
Jockey: David Allan
Form: 200340
Breeder: Scuderia Blueberry SRL
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground, but that win was over three years ago Beaten 7l behind Northern Express at 9-1 when 13th of 17 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 12-1
3 Paladin (IRE) (15)
Ch g Justify (USA) - Golconda (FR)
Owner: Ms T Keane & Mr R Matheson
Trainer: Kevin & Lauren Frost, Newark
59-9 (61.2) (7)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Form: 025-102 D Breeder: Mr Frank Fahy
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/2l by Best Rate when second of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 16-1
4 Canvas (GB) (31)
(60.8) (3)
B g Advertise - Image Jockey: Christian Howarth (3)
Owner: Mr Paul J. Dixon
Trainer: Scott Dixon, Rolleston Form: 0100-40 CD Breeder: Bumble Bloodstock & Manton Park
He has won three times at 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 12l behind Priapos at 17-2 when last of 14 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 25-1
5 Financer (GB) (6)
59-8 (60.8) (10)
B g Cracksman - Isa (in 5lb ex) Jockey: Amie Waugh (3)
Owner: S Bulmer, P Hebdon & R Taylor
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Form: 045521
Breeder: Mrs P. A. Johnson
He has won four times at 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 15-8 at Redcar over 1m 2f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Be Patient by 1/2l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 20-1
6
Cancan In The Rain (IRE) (14)
B g Muhaarar - Sprinkling (USA)
Owner: The Wired Partnership
Trainer: Gihan Arnolda, Newmarket
69-7 (60.3) (14)
Jockey: Tom Eaves
Form: 2114-44 D BF
Breeder: Ian Robinson & Silver Birch Bloodstock
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 1/2l behind Lunario when fourth of 17 at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 11-1
7
Dwindling
Funds (GB) (20) 59-6 (59.9)(2)
B g Intrinsic - Kashtan Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Owner: D P Van Der Hoeven & D G Pryde
9 Rajapour (IRE) (6)
Ch g Almanzor (FR) - Raydara (IRE) (in 5lb ex)
Owner: Mr Evan M. Sutherland
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
6 9-6 (59.9) (1)
Jockey: Mark Winn
Form: 336041 D
Breeder: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 9-2 at Redcar over 1m (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Yafaarr by 2 3/4l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 71 SP: 13-2
10
Enola Grey (IRE) (14)
9-5 (59.4) (5)
Gr m Havana Grey - Izola Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Owner: Cragg Wood Racing
Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton Form: 1-55660 D
Breeder: Peter & Hugh McCutcheon
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 3 1/2l behind Lunario at 11-1 when eighth of 17 on her latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 25-1
11 Montezin (GB) (29)
4 9-5 (59.4) (11)
B g Wootton Bassett - Palmyre (FR) Jockey: Cam Hardie
Owner: Mrs C. Brittain
Trainer: Antony Brittain, Warthill
Form: 21-0440
Breeder: Monceaux, Langlais, & Monnaies
A winner at 6f on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Racingbreaks Ryder at 9-2 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 10-1
12 Bowood (GB) (6)
9-4 (59.0) (8)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Pretty Paper (IRE) Jockey: Elle-May Croot (5)
Owner: Miss Chloe Marsh
Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Easingwold Form: 0-56503 D Breeder: Papillon Stables Sarl
Winner of five races at 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Third of 7 behind Rajapour beaten 5l at 28-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 74
13 Barry’s Boy (IRE) (19)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Doors To Manual (USA)
Owner: Connect Oil Limited
Trainer: Denis Coakley, West Ilsley
Rob Hornby
42-1502 D
Belmont & Glenville B/S Ltd
Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/2l by Primo Lara when second of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 33-1 14 Draupnir (GB) (28)
B g Golden Horn - Avongrove Jockey: Joanna Mason
Owner: Silent B Partnership
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Form: 10-3530 Breeder: Blythe Park Stud
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 20l behind My Ballyquinn at 14-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 33-1
15 Up The Jazz (IRE) (19)
B g Buratino (IRE) - Gwyllion (USA)
Owner: The Musley Bank Partnership & Partner
Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
Jockey: Warren Fentiman (3)
Form: 023612 D Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Jesmond Dawn when second of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 70 SP: 16-1
16 Barley (IRE) (9)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Cornakill (USA)
Owner: Reality Partnerships
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
(17)
Jockey: Duran Fentiman
Form: 623233 D Breeder: Mr Norman Orminston
He has won three times at 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago Third of 6 behind Capital Guarantee beaten 2l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 68 SP: 20-1
4
Kiss Me My Love (IRE) (16)
B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Love Street (USA)
Owner: NextGen Racing Club
Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Form: 452103 D
Breeder: Irish National Stud
She has won three times from 6f to 1m on good and soft ground. Third of 7 behind Celtic Chariot beaten 3/4l at 3-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 65 SP: 12-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS
Blinkers worn by No 5. Visor worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 9, 11, 16. STEWARDS NOTE
SON: Following its run on 10/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
CANVAS: Following its run on 24/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
MONTEZIN: Following its run on 26/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
DRAUPNIR: Following its run on 27/6/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
PROBABLE S.P.’S
13-2 Rajapour (IRE), 10-1 Montezin (GB), 11-1 Cancan In The Rain (IRE), 12-1 Son (GB), Dwindling Funds (GB), Kiss Me My Love (IRE), 16-1 Final Night (GB), Paladin (IRE), Up The Jazz (IRE), 20-1 Financer (GB), Madame de Sevigne (IRE), Barley (IRE), 25-1 Canvas (GB), Enola Grey (IRE), 33-1 Barry’s Boy (IRE), Draupnir (GB), 40-1 Bowood (GB)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st£12885
3rd£3022
2nd £6042.
£1510.
FOURTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by J P de Swart, Sky Bet Head of Finance.
Sky Bet have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as £100 to the winning groom.
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes
One Mile Three Furlongs, Two Hundred and Eleven Yards (2,675 metres)
No Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw Distance: 1m 3f 211y
1 Calandagan (IRE) (20)
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Calayana (FR) (Sinndar (IRE))
Owner: Aga Khan Studs SCEA
Race Type: Group 1
Prize Money: £2,000,000
5 9-9 (61.2) (7)
Jockey: Mickael Barzalona
Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard, France Form: 111-141 CD
Breeder: Haras de Son Altesse l’Aga Khan SCEA
Has won ten races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 1-3fav in the Group 1 Grand Prix De Saint-Cloud at Saint-Cloud over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month, beating Cualificar by a neck.. Official BHA Rating 130 SP: 15-8
2 Goliath (GER) (35)
6 9-9 (61.2) (5)
B g Adlerflug (GER) - Gouache (GER) (Shamardal (USA)) Jockey: C. Soumillon
Owner: Resolute Bloodstock/Baron P. Von Ullmann
Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard, France
Form: 103-213 CD
Breeder: Schlenderhan Stud
Has won nine races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Third of 12 behind Giavellotto beaten 2l at 7-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.. Official BHA Rating 119 SP: 12-1
3 Lambourn (IRE) (20)
B c Australia - Gossamer Wings (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))
Owner: Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
4 9-9 (61.2) (2)
Jockey: William Buick
Form: 54-1305 D
Breeder: Coolmore
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on good and heavy ground. Finished 7l behind Calandagan when fifth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Grand Prix De Saint-Cloud at Saint-Cloud over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 113 SP: 100-1
4 Masquerade Ball (JPN) (90) 4 9-9 (61.2) (4)
B or Br c Duramente (JPN) - Mask Off (JPN) (Deep Impact (JPN))
Owner: Shadai Race Horse Co Ltd
Trainer: Takahisa Tezuka, Japan
Christophe Lemaire
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 1l by Romantic Warrior when second of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing in the Group 1 FWD QEII Cup at Sha Tin over 1m 2f (good to firm) in April.. Official BHA Rating 128 SP: 11-2
5 Wurttemberg (JPN) (83)
6 9-9 (61.2) (3)
B h Kitasan Black (JPN) - Maruka Aichan (JPN) (French Deputy (USA)) Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Owner: Mr Teruya Yoshida
Trainer: Hiroshi Miyamoto, Japan
Form: 1006-42
Breeder: Shadai Farm
Won four races from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good and good to firm ground. Second of 15 behind Croix Du Nord beaten a nose at 200-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Tenno Sho (Spring) over 2m at Kyoto (good to firm) in May. Official BHA Rating 116 SP: 50-1
6 Kalpana (GB) (35) 5 9-6 (59.9) (6)
B m Study of Man (IRE) - Zero Gravity (Dansili)
Owner: Juddmonte
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Jockey: Colin Keane
Form: 2201-12 CD BF Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd
She has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Beaten a short head by Giavellotto when second of 12 at 9-4fav on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.. Official BHA Rating 120 SP: 9-1
7 Minnie Hauk (IRE) (38)
B f Frankel - Multilingual (Dansili)
Owner: Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
4 9-6 (59.9) (1)
Jockey: W. M. Lordan
Form: 126-152 D Breeder: B. V. Sangster
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 4l by Ombudsman when second of 8 at 15-2 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.. Official BHA Rating 123 SP: 9-1
8
Action (IRE) (27)
Ch c Frankel - Gossamer Wings (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))
Owner: Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
3 8-12 (56.2) (8)
Jockey: Sean Levey
Form: 32-4200 Breeder: Coolmore
A winner at 1m on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Benvenuto Cellini when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month.. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 200-1
9 Benvenuto Cellini (IRE) (27)
Ch c Frankel - Newspaperofrecord (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE))
Owner: Brant/Magnier/Tabor/Smith/Westerberg
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
3 8-12 (56.2) (9)
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Form: 2113-11 D Breeder: Coolmore & White Birch Farm Sc
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav in the Group 1 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month, beating Christmas Day by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Chester this season.. Official BHA Rating 119 SP: 10-3
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9............................................................................................(EXACTA)
No. 1 Calandagan (IRE), No. 3 Lambourn (IRE), No. 7 Minnie Hauk (IRE), No. 8 Action (IRE) & No. 9 Benvenuto Cellini (IRE), all hold an entry in the Group One Juddmonte International Stakes at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival on Wednesday 19th August. An innovation this year is a Secondary Entry stage for the York Group One contests ahead of the conventional supplementary stage. Connections can decide by noon, August 4th and pay £25,250 to enter the Juddmonte International, after which standard supplementary entries can be received by noon on 13th August for a stake of £85,000.
No. 8 Action (IRE) holds an entry in the Group 2 Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes on Wednesday 19th August. Connections can make a Secondary Entry by noon, August 3rd and pay £3,375 to enter the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes. Thereafter, standard Supplementary Entries can be received by noon, August 14th, with a stake of £20,000. No. 6 Kalpana & No. 7 Minnie Hauk (IRE) hold an entry in the Group 1 Yorkshire Oaks on Thursday 20th August. Connections can make a Secondary Entry by noon, August 4th and pay £10,125 to enter the Yorkshire Oaks. Thereafter, standard Supplementary Entries can be received by noon, August 14th, with a stake of £40,000.
The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor. The winner will receive a generous prize of a full trailer of 670 bales of Blue Frog dust free bedding will sit alongside a complimentary Christmas Party for forty.
Leading Trainer at York Racecourse in 2026
2025 Champion: William Haggas
Regular contender Andrew Balding went back to the top, courtesy of Mount Atlas in the Silver Cup.
The Sky Bet Price Boosts EBF Fillies’
Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)
See page 76 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
A race limited to 2-year-old fillies, over 6 furlongs.
Distance: 6f
Race Type:
Prize Money: £25,000
Age: 2f
Stalls: Centre
All are registered with the European Breeders’ Fund. This means that their sire (father) is based and registered in Europe with the EBF, which is a scheme to encourage the best in bloodstock. Although all are limited in experience, a previous win has been “rewarded” with additional weight for Bear Lee after her Musselburgh success.
Down to your choice of the two “ps”, pedigree or pin.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: GOLDEN PALACE
Trainer: Richard Fahey
Jockey: Oisin Orr
Age/Weight: 2-9-8
Runners: 8SP: 11/8F
There were no issues for Golden Palace who certainly justified the market support in the opening race last year
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 10.20s
(Based on going description:GOOD TO FIRM, GOOD (IN PLACES))
Course Record: 1m 8.90s by Tiggy Wiggy (21-Aug-14)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (14-19): K R Burke (33 wins from 291 runners, 11%) runs NOUR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (10 wins from 32 runners, 31%) runs NOUR Longest Traveller: HOUT BAY trained by S C Williams, Newmarket, 163 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd July
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Bear Lee progressed from her debut fourth to score over the minimum distance at Musselburgh and is bound to mount a bold bid. However, NOUR shaped with lots of promise when third on her introduction at Redcar and, with any amount of improvement to come, Karl Burke’s filly looks the one to be on. Hout Bay isn’t ruled out either
The Sky Bet Price Boosts EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes
1
Bear Lee (IRE) (25)
B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Katherine Lee (IRE)
Owner: N Bradley Racing 29, D Scott & P Spencer
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Distance: 6f
Race Type: Novice
Prize Money: £25,000 Age: 2f
Stalls: Centre
(kgs)
(6)
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Form: 41
Breeder: Thomas J. Murphy
Foaled 13 Apr Full sister to Pearly Squirrel, won at 7f A winner at 8-1 at Musselburgh over 5f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Lexington Boom by 2 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 4-1
2
Desert Smoke (GB) (15)
Gr f Havana Grey - Navajo Spring (IRE)
Owner: Coda Racing 2
(1)
Jockey: James Doyle
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas Form: 6
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Foaled 10 Feb. Dam won at 5f. Finished 2l behind Acting Lady when sixth of 11 at 17-2 on her racecourse debut at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 9-2
3
Gladys Pugh (IRE) (15)
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Charming Spirit (IRE)
Owner: Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid
(5)
Jockey: Kevin Stott
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 5
Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd
Foaled 15 Apr Half-sister to Borcano, won at 1m 2f Finished 7l behind Betty Boop when fifth of 8 at 6-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 18-1
4 Hout Bay (IRE) (15)
(58.1) (4)
Ch f Bayside Boy (IRE) - Avomcic (IRE) Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Owner: J Sarkar, D Sarkar, O Sarkar & D Sarkar
Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Form: 5 Breeder: Niall Radford
Foaled 14 Mar Half-sister to Klopp Of The Kop, won twice at 7f Finished 1 1/4l behind Acting Lady when fifth of 11 at 50-1 on her racecourse debut at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 7-4
5 Nour (IRE) (60)
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Neesaan
Owner: Mr Mohamed Saeed Al Shehhi
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Form: 3
Breeder: Mrs E. O’Leary
Foaled 18 Apr Half-sister to Waardah, won three times between 1m and 1m 6f including a Group 2 race. Third of 9 behind Freedom Flame beaten 1l at 5-2 on her racecourse debut at Redcar over 6f (good to firm) in May. Official BHA Rating - SP: 11-2
B or Br f Mehmas (IRE) - Mise En Rose (USA)
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Owner: The Rogues Gallery Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham Form: Breeder: Old Carhue Stud
Foaled 3 Feb. Dam won twice at 7f and 1m Bought for 75,000 pounds at the breeze-ups back in the spring and this daughter of Mehmas is well worth a second look. Official BHA Rating - SP: 11-1
No 2. Desert Smoke & No. 6 Rogue Jewel hold an entry in the Group 2 Sky Bet Lowther Stakes on Thursday 20th August. Connections can make a Secondary Entry by noon, August 3rd and pay £3,375 to enter the Sky Bet Lowther Stakes. Thereafter, standard Supplementary Entries can be received by noon, August 14th, with a stake of £20,000.
FIFTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Kylie Paynter, Sky Bet Commercial Director.
Sky Bet have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as £100 to the winning groom.
GR EAT BR ITI SH BO NU S
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards the breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by HBLB
The York Race Committee wishes to offer special thanks to the Trustees of the British European Breeder ’s Fund for their generous support of 22 races, spread across the eighteen-day York season.
The Sky Bet Build A Bet Stakes (GBBplus
Race)
One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,400 metres)
See page 76 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 1m 4f
Race Type: Handicap Rating: 76-95
Prize Money: £30,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Centre
Getting the hang of handicaps? Your vital statistics are; 3yo+, rated up to 95, going a mile and a half, Tycoon has the heaviest load.
If an apprentice jockey partners a horse, they can claim a reduction in weight to balance their relative lack of experience, see how Humble Spark benefits by 5lb as Lauren Young makes her way in the saddle
Looking for help? Then follow the racecourse tipster, who has marked his selections with a red bi plane
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: BEYLERBEYI
Trainer: Ian Williams
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Age/Weight: 5-8-11
Runners: 9SP: 16/1
Beylerbeyi caught people by surprise, winning by a head to Albany in second.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 2m 28.90s
(Based on going description:GOOD TO FIRM, GOOD (IN PLACES))
Course Record: 2m 25.12s by Sea Wave (18-Aug-98)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (14-19): R Beckett (24 wins from 148 runners, 16%) runs LIKEALOT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Beckett (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs LIKEALOT
Weightwatcher: CHILLINGHAM won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now down 9lb to 83. Longest Traveller: LIKEALOT trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd July
KNAVESMIRE TIP
CALIBAN is really progressive and looks open to further improvement after his breakthrough success at Kempton earlier in the year was followed by another comfortable Southwell success. He’s had another break and goes well fresh, so should be bang there at the business end again. Damascus Steel is a bit more exposed than the selection but arrives in similar form and cannot be underestimated, while Likealot is another to note.
The Sky Bet Build A Bet Stakes
1 Tycoon (GB) (14)
B g Kingman - Bufera (IRE)
Owner: Amo Racing Limited
Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
Distance: 1m 4f
Race Type: Handicap (76-95)
Prize Money: £30,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Centre
410-2(64.4)(4)
Jockey: Toby Moore (7)
Form: 60-5303
Breeder: Bjorn Nielsen
A winner at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Third of 8 behind Tryfan beaten 1 1/2l at 10-3 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 7-1
2
Likealot (GB) (28)
Gr f Camelot - Likeable
Owner: Helena Springfield Ltd
410-0 (63.5) (7)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Form: 26221-4 D
Breeder: Meon Valley Stud
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Hoseki when fourth of 8 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Chester over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 13-2
3 The Glen Rovers (GB) (30)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Bean Feasa
Owner: Ryan, Waterhouse & Partner
Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
79-12(62.6) (5)
James Doyle
Godolphin
Winner of six races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Will Scarlet at 7-1 when last of 9 on his
at Newcastle over 1m 2f last month. Official BHA Rating 90
4 Ashnak (FR) (35) 49-11(62.1) (10)
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Ashtara (USA)
Owner: Gallop Racing I
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Daniel Tudhope
23-0342
Aga Khan Studs A winner at 1m 1f on heavy ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Square Necker when second of 12 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Ayr over 1m 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 89 SP: 13-2
5 Wahdan (IRE) (15)
59-10(61.7) (6)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Lamorlaye (IRE) Jockey: David Allan
Owner: Aberdeen Park & Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form: 530-066
Breeder: Khalifa al Attiyah A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago Finished 4 1/2l behind King’s Code when sixth of 8 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 14-1
6
Caliban (IRE) (137)
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Bayshore Freeway (IRE)
Owner: Leven Stables Ltd
Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham
(1)
Jockey: P. J. McDonald
Form: 442-11
Breeder: Friar Ings Stud Ltd
Successful twice at 1m 3f on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav at Southwell over 1m 3f in March, beating Midnight Rumble by 1 1/4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A M Balding. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 9-2
7
Chillingham (IRE) (42)
B g Ulysses (IRE) - Last Jewel (IRE)
Owner: Mr R. M. Howard
Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham
79-5 (59.4) (2)
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Form: 0646-00 CD
Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Dunkeld Dreamer when last of 9 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 50-1
8
Damascus Steel (IRE) (9)
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shanjia (GER)
Owner: Mrs Jessica Ball
Trainer: Gihan Arnolda, Newmarket
69-1 (57.6) (3)
Jockey: Tom Eaves
Form: 235611 D
Breeder: J. Wall & E. Kennedy
Has won nine races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. A winner at 7-2 at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Epictetus by a neck. Has won three times this year Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 6-1
9
Therapist (GB) (175)
B m Le Havre (IRE) - Homeopathic
Owner: Clova Farms Ltd
Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton
6 9-0 (57.2) (8)
Jockey: Mark Winn
Form: 33/442-4
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground, but that win was over three years ago; has also won five hurdles. Finished 1 1/2l behind Berkshire Sundance when fourth of 9 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 2m in January Having her first run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 25-1
10 Humble Spark (IRE) (15)
6 8-13 (56.7) (9)
B g Acclamation - Maiden Approach Jockey: Lauren Young (5)
Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Form: 226206 D
Breeder: Rbr Bloodstock
Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 9l behind Green Sky when sixth of 10 at 7-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 11-2
Blinkers worn first time by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 8, 10
Sky Bet have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as £100 to the winning groom. The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Michael Shinners, Sky Bet Head of Sports PR.
Sk y Bet Ebor Festival
Wednesday 19 August
Thursday 20 August
Friday 21 August
Juddmonte International
Yorkshire Oaks/Ladies Day
Coolmore Nunthorpe
Saturday 22 August Sk y Bet Ebor
September Meeting
Sunday 6 September
October Meeting
Friday 9 October
YorkMix Family Raceday
Finale Friday
Saturday 10 October Sk y Bet Sprint Trophy
7th Race 4.52
The Sky Bet Extra Places Stakes
About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)
See page 76 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 7f
Race Type: Handicap
Rating: 61-80
Prize Money: £25,000
Age: 3
Stalls: Farside
A final handicap to solve, this time limited to only 3yo’s travelling over seven furlongs.
“Offer a chance for everyone” is a good maxim for those planning races and in this contest the upper rating of 80 means that these are still quality horses, but they won’t have their spotlight stolen by a real superstar
Why not watch them in Parade Ring and see if you can find any clues.
Known in racing circles as ‘the get out stakes’ it can be crucial for your restaurant choice this evening, let’s hope its caviar and not cod roe!
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: CHESNEYS CHARM
Trainer: Grant Tuer
Jockey: Oliver Stammers
Age/Weight: 3-9-1
Runners: 16 SP: 33/1
Another outsider caught the eye, with Chesneys Charm the star of the show at a big price.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 22.90s
(Based on going description:GOOD TO FIRM, GOOD (IN PLACES))
Course Record: 1m 21s by Shine So Bright (24-Aug-19)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (14-19): A Balding (40 wins from 228 runners, 18%) runs BRIGHT SUMMER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (10 wins from 45 runners, 22%) runs
Weightwatcher: DACRES CROSS won off a handicap mark of 70, his rating is now down 5lb to 65.
Longest Traveller: BRIGHT SUMMER trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 216 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd July
KNAVESMIRE TIP
RETURN OF THE GODS shaped with promise in a couple of starts as a juvenile and, a mediocre comeback run at Kempton aside, he has continued his progression this year courtesy of a Nottingham second and Doncaster win. The switch to turf has been the making of him and Ed Bethell’s three-year-old is open to even more improvement over this 7f trip. Mr Noble is having just his second start in a handicap and must be taken seriously, likewise Flight Control. RETURN OF THE GODS
The Sky Bet Extra Places Stakes
1
Invincible Boy (IRE) (28)
B c Invincible Army (IRE) - Julia’s Magic (IRE)
Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd
Distance: 7f
Race Type: Handicap (61-80)
Prize Money: £25,000
Age: 3
Stalls: Farside
(61.2) (1)
Jockey: Ethan Tindall (5)
Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton Form: 23-10
2
Mr Noble (IRE) (28)
Br c Starman - Aurora Eclipse (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Julie Lloyd
Breeder: Ardrums House Stud
A winner at 6f on good to soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Hallo Spaceboy at 13-2 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 18-1
(61.2) (6)
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Form: 1-23
3 Flight Control (IRE) (15)
Br g Calyx - Oh So Fine (IRE)
Owner: Cragg Wood Racing
Trainer: Kevin & Lauren Frost, Newark
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
A winner at 6f on the all-weather Third of 14 behind Hallo Spaceboy beaten 5l at 11-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 8-1
(61.2) (2)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Form: 13523
Breeder: Yulong Investments
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Third of 11 behind Sierra Sands beaten 1/2l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 8-1
4 Thankfully (IRE) (14)
B f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Drumfad Bay (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Tabor, Mrs MV Magnier, Mrs Shanahan
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
5 Return of The Gods (IRE) (16)
B c Tasleet - Dutch Monument
Owner: Mrs Fiona Carmichael
(60.8) (13)
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Form: 35-1500
Breeder: Stonethorn Stud Farm Ltd.
A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Crazee Icon at 11-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Chester over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 22-1
9-8 (60.8) (9)
Jockey: James Doyle
Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham Form: 31-021 D
6 Bright Summer (IRE) (28)
B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Summer Chorus
Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Breeder: Paul & Patrick Giles
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather A winner at 4-1 at Doncaster over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Alpha Capture by a short head. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 5-1
9-7(60.3) (3)
P. J. McDonald
4106 D Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Start Me Up when sixth of 8 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Chester over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 14-1
7 Zarvali (IRE)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Zunera (IRE)
Owner: Swales & Fell
Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton
(15) 9-7(60.3)
His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Illy’s Roo at 12-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 18-1
8
Raging Raj (IRE) (29)
Owner: Mr D Fravigar & Mr S Jones
Trainer: Michael Herrington, Willoughton
9-4 (59.0)(14)
Ch g Raging Bull (FR) - Camp Vega Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Form: 12-0631 D
Breeder: Newstead Breeding
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather A winner at 3-1 at Yarmouth over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Rogue Allegiance by a neck. Having his first run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 11-1 No Horse st-lb (kgs)Draw
Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw
9
Toastmaster (IRE) (15)
B g Cotai Glory - Wedding Wish (IRE)
Owner: Follow The Majer Partners & S Herrington
Trainer: Michael Herrington, Willoughton
9-4 (59.0) (4)
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
Form: 353315 D BF
Breeder: Corrin Stud
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 2l behind Sierra Sands when fifth of 11 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 15-2
10
Bleep Test (GB) (16)
B f Time Test - Poudretteite
Owner: Reality Partnerships VI
9-1 (57.6) (11)
Jockey: David Allan
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form: 2234-00
Breeder: J. W. Haydon
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 13l behind Rogue Attraction at 22-1 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 66-1
11
Milford Grange (GB) (15)
B g Nando Parrado - Desert Mission (IRE)
Owner: Mr J N Blackburn & Mr T Cottier
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
(8)
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Form: 3-02226
Breeder: Mrs Anita Wigan
Placed in four of six starts. Finished 6l behind Illy’s Roo when sixth of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the first time Official BHA Rating 69 SP: 14-1
12
Forest Phoenix (GB) (15)
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Silk Forest (IRE)
Owner: Reality Partnerships XXII
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
(55.8) (15)
Jockey: Amie Waugh (3)
500100
Breeder: ORS Bloodstock & Stanley House Stud
A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 12l behind Illy’s Roo at 80-1 when eighth of 11 on his
to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 68
13
Keep An Eye On It (GB) (104)
Ch g Century Dream (IRE) - Mad Jazz
Owner: Mr Tony Coyle
Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton
Norton
Placed twice in five starts. Third of 10 behind Suddenly I See beaten 3l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 67 SP: 20-1
14
Gunalt Wavelength (GB) (22)
B f Make Believe - Aberlady (USA) Jockey: Joanna Mason
Owner: Mr S Hollings & Mr S Hull
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
20-2114 D
Nawara Stud Limited
Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Accademia when fourth of 10 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won there and at Ripon this season. Official BHA Rating 65 SP: 14-1 15 Dacres
Cross (IRE) (17)
B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Shahaama
Owner: Mr J Speight & Mr M Holdsworth
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
8-8 (54.4) (5)
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Form: 006-045 BF
Breeder: Mr Padraic O’Neill
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Beyond The Bar when fifth of 9 at 4-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 65 SP: 22-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15 (EXACTA)
Visor worn first time by No 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10
PROBABLE S.P.’S
5-1 Return of The Gods (IRE), 15-2 Toastmaster (IRE), 8-1 Mr Noble (IRE), Flight Control (IRE), 11-1 Raging Raj (IRE), 14-1 Bright Summer (IRE), Milford Grange (GB), Gunalt Wavelength (GB), 18-1 Invincible Boy (IRE), Zarvali (IRE), 20-1 Keep An Eye On It (GB), 22-1 Thankfully (IRE), Dacres Cross (IRE), 66-1 Bleep Test (GB), 80-1 Forest Phoenix (GB)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st£12885
2nd £6042.
3rd£3022 4th £1510.
TIME DISTANCES
SEVENTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Andy Stead, Sky Gaming Head of Finance.
Sky Bet have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as £100 to the winning groom.
THINGS
York And Chocolate – York has a long history of chocolate making – Nestlé (formerly Rowntrees) chocolate factories grew up here – all the famous names are made here – Kit Kat being the biggest seller. Some 47 bars are eaten every second and in annual sales amount to over £250 million.
Today’s Race Conditions
FIRST RACE 1.30 - The Sky Bet “Jump Jockeys Nunthorpe” Stakes (Class 4) (To be ridden by Professional Jump Jockeys) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 23rd. Lowest weight 10st 7lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Professional National Hunt Jockeys ENTRANTS AGREE THAT HORSES WILL BE RIDDEN BY PROFESSIONAL JOCKEYS LICENSED TO RIDE IN STEEPLE CHASES AND HURDLE RACES UNDER RULE (D)3.3.2 AND SUCH RIDERS QUALIFIED UNDER RULE (D)27
(Jockeys who have ridden more than 50 winners on the Flat will not be permitted to ride in this race) (Additionally, Conditional Jockeys and Amateur Riders are not qualified to ride in this race) The Riders’ Allowances under paragraphs 52 to 58 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may NOT be claimed in this race. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of 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 has modified Rule (F)36.5 and Rules (F)140 to (F)143 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 27 entries, 0 at £25 and 27 at £125 - Closed July 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (Penalty Value £12885) A SS For race details see page 29.
SECOND RACE 2.00 - The Sky Bet Dash (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) (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, July 20th and pay £450 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after July 18th, 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 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. 26 entries at £450 - Closed July 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) SS For race details see page 37
THIRD RACE 2.35 - The Sky Bet York Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £93571 to the winning horse The second to receive £35475, the third £17754, the fourth £8844 and the fifth £4438. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 20th and pay £1650 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 23rd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 8lb; fillies 9st 5lb Penalties, after 2025, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of 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 8 entries at £1650. - Closed July 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £73524; Second £30179; Third £15098; Fourth £7541; Fifth £3779. (Penalty Value £93571.50) A SS For race details see page 47
FOURTH RACE 3.05 - The Sky Bet For The Fans Stakes (Class 4) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 27 entries, 0 at £25 and 27 at £125 - Closed July 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (Penalty Value £12885) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS For race details see page 55
FIFTH RACE 3.42 - The Sky Bet Price Boosts EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (Class 3) (GBB Race) (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377. for novice two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, July 20th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 23rd. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a race 6lb Of 2 races 10lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have also kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Britain’s stallion studs, via the British EBF, support over 150 Flat races in 2026 across Yorkshire; boosting prize money by over £500000 Each year, the British EBF contributes up to £2million to Flat and National Hunt racing nationwide 15 entries at £125 - Closed July 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (Penalty Value £12885) SS For race details see page 63.
SIXTH RACE 4.17 - The Sky Bet Build A Bet Stakes (Class 3) (GBBplus Race) (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after July 18th, 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 NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 3yos rated 76 and 77 may be out of the weights. 15 entries, 1 at £30 and 14 at £150 - Closed July 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) SS For race details see page 67
SEVENTH RACE 4.52 - The Sky Bet Extra Places Stakes (Class 4) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377 for three yrs old only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2026, for each race won 6lb SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 27 entries at £125 - Closed July 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (Penalty Value £12885) SS For race details see page 71.
The Small Print
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 or a minimum of 30 minutes of music - 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. Given the weather forecast, the dress code in the County Stand has been relaxed for today - a jacket is not required. However, a collared shirt and tie is still required in County Stand for Gentlemen and those identifying as such. Appropriate shorts are fine. It has always been the case that appropriate shorts and t-shirts have been welcome in Grandstand and Paddock and Clocktower. All racegoers are reminded that the removal of shirts is not acceptable and that basic decency so 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.
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, as well as for the Music Stage - 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.
Examples of viewing platforms both around the Parade Ring and trackside
•Competitive daily, weekly and weekend rentals.
•Large selection of low mileage vehicles including MPVs and commercial.
•Car and Vansales available upon request.
•Delivery &collection service available.
•10% Discount on production of this advert
PUZZLE CORNER ANSWERS
Knavesmire Notes
Keep a note of any horses that catch your eye this afternoon. You never know, they may be future winners here at York.
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.
Please use the toilets on exit or as provided on the walking route to the city. We hope to see you again for our highlight of the season, the Sky Bet Ebor Festival, between Wednesday 19th - Saturday 22nd August.
