Good Afternoon and welcome to Doncaster Racecourse for the highlight of the four-day Betfred St Leger Festival – the 248th Betfred St Leger Day! We are delighted you’ve joined us here today and we would like to thank our festival sponsors Betfred and our race sponsors PJ Towey Construction, EBF, Hippo Pro and Betfred for their generous support of today’s fixture.
There are 7 races on the card and our raceday presenter Bobby Beevers, resident tipster Roger Hart and a Betfred representative will be in the Parade Ring at around 12:45 to run through the racecard with you and hopefully pick you out some winners!
The 2022 St Leger Day was a very special and poignant time in racing history. We were all deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and racing was abandoned across the UK for two days while the country went into mourning. St Leger Day was rescheduled for Sunday 11th September, and we paid tribute to our much-loved late Queen, and racing’s biggest ambassador.
The horses declared to run in the Worlds’ oldest Classic, today’s feature race the Betfred St Leger Stakes at 3:35pm have a great pedigree with ante post favorite Gregory, who lost his unbeaten record when placing only third to Continuous in the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York last month, but Gosden remains positive about the chances of the Wathan Racing-owned colt in the Betfred St Leger Stakes
This year His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla, have declared Desert Hero, a horse bred by the late Queen. The last Classic won by a reigning monarch was in 1977 when Dunfermline was first past the post, in the St Leger Stakes for Queen Elizabeth II.
Before racing today, we hope you enjoy the live DJ on the Champagne Lawn in the County Enclosure. Then straight after the last race, Decade Explosion will have you up dancing as they play through a repertoire of unforgettable hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s! Grandstand and Family Enclosure guests are welcome to upgrade your tickets if you’d like to stay and enjoy the entertainment.
Our friends from British Champions Series are in the Exhibition Hall today with their Hall of Fame, and outside the Weighing Room you’ll find a giant 10ft tall ‘Farewell Frankie’ leaving card commissioned by Betfred. Frankie Dettori’s last ride at Doncaster is due to be at this year’s Betfred St Leger Festival so make sure you stop by to sign his card in advance of his retirement
Tickets are still available for our brand-new St Leger Community Funday tomorrow. There’ll be lots of free entertainment and activities for the whole family to enjoy including a kid’s disco, facepainting, coloring station, fire engine, air ambulance simulator, stilt walkers, meet and greets with Doncaster Knights players and a roving museum. Plus, don’t miss the amazing acts we have on the ‘Discovering’ Stage in the Exhibition Hall. These local performers entered our talent competition to win a performance slot to entertain you throughout the day. Stop by and show your support.
As always, our team here at Doncaster are committed to doing our very best to ensure you enjoy the Betfred St Leger Festival 2023. We have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks getting the site ready and prepared for you and we value any feedback you may have
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THE PJ TOWEY CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
1:50PM FIRST RACE
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THE BETFRED CHAMPAGNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 2)
2:25PM SECOND RACE
THE BETFRED PORTALND HANDICAP (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
3:00PM THIRD RACE
THE BETFRED PARK STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 2)
5 6 7 4 2
3:35PM FOURTH RACE
THE BETFRED ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 1) (BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES)
4:45PM SIXTH RACE
THE BRITISH EBF 40TH ANNIVERSARY MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
5:20PM SEVENTH RACE
THE HIPPO PRO 3 SEALANT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
The Doncaster Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing
SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
SHAUN PARKER (Chief Steward), ROSIE PEARSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair),
LYNDSAY ALLAN, SIMON CONNAWAY, PHILIPPA HARDY, ADRIAN SHARPE
STUART TURNER
RYAN COLLEY
JUDGE
PAUL CHAMPION
CLERK OF THE SCALES
CLAUDIA MARELLI
VETERINARY OFFICERS
ARTHUR KIDD
DAVID GREEN
GRAHAM POTTS
KATE MAXWELL
VETERINARY SURGEONS
MATT BUTTERELL
MARK ANDREWS
NIGEL HAIZELDEN
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr STEPHEN WROE
Dr PATRICK WYNN
Dr PHIL ATKINSON
Dr ALASTAIR DICKSON
NURSE
SHARON WATTERS
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
ALEC DENT
JOE O’GORMAN
RACHEL KIRTLEY
CYRIL JOHNSTONE
DAVID COOK
KAREN WEST
SHAUN MITCHELL
LEANNE ASPREY
BETTING RING MANAGERS
MARK RYAN
MALCOM HART
STEPHEN RANN
COMMENTATOR
STEWART MACHIN
HANDICAPPER
CHRIS NASH
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RACHEL HARWOOD
GENERAL MANAGER
NIKKI GRIFFITHS
RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE
PAUL BARKER
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
AMY RENTON
DEPUTY
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
NIKKI GRIFFITHS
SAFTEY OFFICERS
ADIE BROWN
JULIE NICHOL
RICHARD COLLINGWOOD
RACECOURSE
PHOTOGRAPHER
NIGEL KIRBY
www.nigelkirbyphotography.com
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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 license-holder status.
Apprentice A trainee Flat jockey connected to the stable of a licensed trainer. Apprentices have a weight allowance when they ride in races against professional jockeys and can compete for the annual Apprentice title, given to the winner of the most races during the season.
Bar Term used when describing bookmakers’ prices. e.g. ‘4-1 bar two’ means that you can obtain at least 4-1 about any horse except for the first two in betting.
Bit Metal part of the bridle that sits in a horse’s mouth. The reins are then attached to the bit and used by the jockey to control the horse
Blinkers A form of headgear worn by the horse, consisting of a hood with cups around the eyes They are used to limit a horse’s vision and reduce distractions, with the aim of making it concentrate.
Cheekpieces Strips of sheepskin that are attached to the side of a horse’s bridle They partially obscure a horse’s rear vision, with the aim of getting the horse to concentrate on racing.
Clerk of the Course Racecourse official responsible for the overall racecourse management, including the preparation of the racing surface.
Clerk of the Scales Racecourse official whose chief duty is to weigh the riders before and after a race to ensure proper weight is carried.
Colours Jacket (‘silks’) worn by jockey to identify a horse A horse runs in its owner’s colours which are registered with Weatherbys The colours to be worn by each jockey are shown on racecards.
Colt Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old .
Conditions race A race in which horses are allotted extra weight according to factors including sex, age, whether they are a previous winner etc. This is a better-class race for horses just below Group or Listed level.
Connections The owner and trainer of a racehorse
Distance The length of a race
Dam Mother of a horse
Draw A horse’s starting position in the stalls allotted in races on the Flat. Stall numbers are drawn at random by Weatherbys (except in a handful of top races that allow each horse’s connections, having been randomly selected, to choose the stall number for their horse). A horse with a seemingly advantageous draw is said to be “well drawn”. Stalls are used for Flat racing only.
Filly Female horse four-years-old or younger.
Foal Horse of either sex from its birth until 1 January the following year
Furlong 220 yards (one eighth of a mile). The numbered posts on British racecourses count the furlongs back from the winning post.
Gelding Castrated horse
Going Description of the course conditions under foot.
Hand Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured at the shoulder
Judge Official responsible for declaring the finishing order and distances between horses.
Juvenile Two-year old horse
Maiden Horse which has not yet won a race.
Handicap A race where each horse is allotted a different weight to carry, according to the official handicap ratings determined by the BHA Handicappers. The theory is that all horses run on a fair and equal basis - the ‘perfect’ handicap being one where all the runners finish in a dead-heat.
Mare Female horse aged five years old or above
Middle Distances On the Flat, races beyond a mile and up to 1m6f are the middle distances. A middle-distance horse is one that runs mainly over such distances or is regarded as being suitable for those distances.
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.
Racecard The runners and riders of the day within this raceday programme.
Rating A measure of the ability of a horse on a scale starting at zero and going into three figures. Flat and Jump racing use different scales; the highestrated Flat horse is usually in the 130s and the top-rated jumper in the 180s.
Schooled Trained to jump
Sire Father of a horse
Sprint races Flat races run over a distance of five or six furlongs.
Stewards Enquiry Enquiry by a panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running.
Tongue Tie Strip of material tied around a horse’s tongue and lower jaw to keep it from swallowing its tongue, which can clog its air passage. A horse wearing a tongue tie is denoted on a racecard by a small t next to the horse’s weight (t1 indicates that the horse is wearing a tongue tie in a race for the first time).
Under Starter’s Orders Occurs when the race is about to start Visor Similar to blinkers, but with a slit in each eye cup to allow some lateral vision. A horse wearing a visor is denoted on a racecard by a small v next to the horse’s weight (v1 indicates that the horse is wearing a visor in a race for the first time).
Weighing In/Out Each jockey (wearing his racing kit and carrying his saddle) must stand on official weighing scales before and after the race, so that the Clerk of the Scales can check that the jockey is carrying the correct weight allotted to his horse. If a jockey is above the allotted weight before the race, his horse can still compete but must carry overweight. When the weights carried by the winner and placed horses have been verified after the race, there will be an announcement that they have ‘weighed in’. This confirms the race result and at this point bookmakers will pay out on successful bets.
Yearling Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.
colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number
horse’s name
birthplace ofhorse
colour sex sire dam damsire
No.ofdayssincelastran
Ch c Frankel - Gale Force (Shirocco (GER))
Owner: Godolphin
Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket
Breeder: Normandie Stud Ltd
Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better
Dra w 4 William Buick
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 1
Form: 1-11311
TIMEFORM VIEW High-class colt who made it 5-6 with six-length win in Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp Earlier took Irish Derby at the Curragh and only defeat came when third in Derby. Will stay 14f+. One to beat. STAR RATINGHHHHH OFFICIAL BHA RATING 120
COLOUR
Grey (Gr) - light to steel
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed
By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
Can be given little or no chance
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of 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).
Bay (B) – from light brown through to dark brown with black mane/tail
Chestnut (CH) – reddish with a mane/tail to match Roan (Ro) – white hairs mixed with another colour
Brown (Br) – darker than a bay with a black mane/tail
Black (Bl) – Black and rare
White (Wh) – Rare with pink skin.
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.
There are a variety of places to bet at the course; The Tote has selling points throughout the racecourseeasily identified by the Tote Betting or totepool signs.
BF – Beaten favourite
B – Brought down
C – Course winner
D – Distance winner
F – Fell
P – Pulled up
R– Refused
S – Slipped up
U – Unseated
d – Disqualified
r – Ran out
Info on BHA ratings can be found below
The bookmakers are located in front of the Grandstand in the ‘Betting Ring’. The bookmakers display their odds for each race and compete to offer the best price to customers. These are fixed price bets and the amount of your winnings will be printed on your betting slip. Search around to get the best price for your selection.
The Tote has a minimum bet of £2. The bookmakers vary but if they have a minimum it will be shown on the boards displaying their odds. If in doubt – just ask.
The raceday programme contains information about each horse and can help you judge his or her ‘form’...
Pick a placed horse in races 1 to 6
We want to to makeputting your Placepot on as easy as possible.Simply fill out this page andshowittoany member of the Tote team who will process your bet. Remember to place your bets early and checkyour receipt carefully.
Meeting: Unit Stake: Total Stake:
Race 1
Race 2
Race 3
Race 4
Race 5
Race
Fill in the race meeting above.The Placepot is available at everyUK& Irish meeting
Writethe racecardnumber of the horse(s) youwant to select in the boxesabove. Enter ‘FAV’ifyou would likethe ‘SP favourite’. Pickatleast one selection in eachrace
Finally,choose howmuchyou want to spend.Theminimum totalstake is £2.
Race 1 2.05
1 Al Qareem (IRE) 9-5
K.R.Burke SamJames
Form: 5-00, TFR:HHHHI
2 L’Astronome (GB) 9-5
HugoPalmer JasonHart
Form: 316, TFR:HHHII
3 Modaara (GB) 9-0
RogerVarian DavidEgan
Form: 1-15, TFR:HHHHI
4 Alba Longa (GB) 8-7
RalphBeckett BenCurtis
Form: 131, TFR:HHIII
5 Bluestocking (GB) 8-7
RalphBeckett RobHornby
Form: 324, TFR:HHHHH
6 Empress Wu (GB) 8-7
DavidSimcock HayleyTurner
Form: 023, TFR:HHHII
7 Sea of Roses (GB) 8-7
AndrewBalding DavidProbert
Form: 052, TFR:HHHII
Race 2 2.40 1m 2f 70y
1 Sweet Reward (IRE) 9-9
JonathanPortman RobHornby
Form: 101, TFR:HHHHI
2 Southern Voyage (FR) 9-9
RichardFahey DavidNolan
Form: 401-, TFR:HHHII
3 Box To Box (IRE) 9-7
HugoPalmer DavidProbert
Form: 220, TFR:HHHII
4 Wisper (IRE) 9-6
MarcusTregoning AidanKeeley(3)
Form: 352, TFR:HHHHH
5 First Impression (IRE) 9-6
JohnQuinn JasonHart
Form: 021, TFR:HHHHI
6 Baryshnikov (GB) 9-6
David&NicolaBarron BenCurtis
Form: 460, TFR:HHHII
7 Belhaven (IRE) 9-6
HarryEustace HayleyTurner
Form: 000, TFR:HHHII
8 Dark Pine (IRE) 9-5
DavidLoughnane LauraPearson
Form: 500, TFR:HHHII
9 Arthur’s Realm (IRE) 9-4
EdDunlop DanielMuscutt
Form: 235, TFR:HHHII
10 Innse Gall (GB) 8-13
IainJardine SamJames
Form: 310, TFR:HHIII
Race 3 3.15
6f 17y
1 Ziggy’s Dream (IRE) 9-7
AliceHaynes ChristianHowarth(5)
Form: 505, TFR:HHHII
2 Ottoman Force (GB) 9-5
DarryllHolland JasonWatson
Form: 6, TFR:HHHII
3 Takeover Target (IRE) 9-5
TomDascombe HayleyTurner
Form: 046, TFR:HHIII
4 Thanks Forever (IRE) 9-5
AdrianKeatley JasonHart
Form: 3, TFR:HHHHH
5 Standring (IRE) 9-3
CraigLidster SamJames
Form: TFR:HHHII
6 Winged Messenger (GB) 9-3
JulieCamacho BenCurtis
Form: 02, TFR:HHHHI
7 Monkey Miss (GB) 9-0
Daniel&ClaireKubler DavidEgan
Form: 50, TFR:HHIII
8 Nominal Event (GB) 8-12
CraigLidster TomEaves
Form: TFR:HHIII
Race 4 3.52
5f 15y
1 Barnwell Boy (GB) 9-9
CharlieJohnston FrannyNorton
Form: 000, TFR:HHHII
2 Ganesha (GB) 9-7
PhillipMakin SamJames
Form: 120, TFR:HHHII
3 Hackman (IRE) 9-7
HugoPalmer HayleyTurner
Form: 200, TFR:HHHII
4 Midnight Lir (IRE) 9-6
MichaelDods BenCurtis
Form: 212, TFR:HHHII
5 Due For Luck (IRE) 9-5
JohnQuinn JasonHart
Form: 11, TFR:HHHHH
6 Band of Joy (GB) 9-4
GeorgeBoughey KevinStott
Form: 125, TFR:HHHII
7 Leaves of Grass (GB) 8-13
AndrewBalding DavidProbert
Form: 521, TFR:HHHHI
8 Bazball (IRE) 8-9
K.R.Burke DavidEgan
Form: 121, TFR:HHHII
Race 5 4.25 1m 6f 87y
1 Golden Maverick (FR) 9-10
IanWilliams DavidNolan
Form: 102, TFR:HHHHI
2 Urban Outlook (GB) 9-6
AndrewBalding DavidProbert
Form: 514, TFR:HHHHH
3 Order of Malta (GB) 9-5
HugoPalmer JasonHart
Form: 144, TFR:HHHII
4 Nobody Told Me (GB) 9-2
JeddO’Keeffe KevinStott
Form: 305, TFR:HHHII
5 Lionella (GB) 9-1
AlanKing DavidEgan
Form: 101, TFR:HHHII
6 Gifted Angel (IRE) 9-1
TomDascombe HayleyTurner
Form: 342, TFR:HHHII
7 Dreams Adozen (FR) 9-0
CharlieJohnston FrannyNorton
Form: 211, TFR:HHHHI
8 Selenachorus (GB) 8-11
MichaelBell DanielMuscutt
Form: 112, TFR:HHHII
9 Edwina Sheeran (IRE) 8-10
RogerFell&SeanMurray BenCurtis
Form: 231, TFR:HHIII
10
Lunacy (GB) 8-5
IainJardine DuranFentiman
Form: 105, TFR:HHIII
1 Divine Libra (IRE) 9-11
CharlesHills DavidProbert
Form: 132, TFR:HHHHI
2 Roman Dragon (GB) 9-11
HugoPalmer HayleyTurner
Form: 122, TFR:HHHHH
3 Glorious Angel (IRE) 9-9
GrantTuer SamJames
Form: 552, TFR:HHHHI
4 Dora Penny (GB) 9-8
DavidEvans BenCurtis
Form: 000, TFR:HHIII
5 Kodi Red (IRE) 9-7
DarryllHolland JasonWatson
Form: 004, TFR:HHIII
6 Oso Rapido (IRE) 9-4
RogerFell&SeanMurray JasonHart
Form: 152, TFR:HHHHI
7 Momaer (IRE) 9-1
MarkLoughnane DavidEgan
Form: 136, TFR:HHHII
8 Mokaatil (GB) 8-11
IanWilliams FrannyNorton
Form: 006, TFR:HHIII
Race 7 5.35 1m 4f 63y
1 Bashful (GB) 9-9
IainJardine DavidNolan
Form: 130, TFR:HHHII
2 Way of Life (GB) 9-9
JonathanPortman RobHornby
Form: 002, TFR:HHHHI
3 Compliant (GB) 9-7
JamesFanshawe DanielMuscutt
Form: 322, TFR:HHHII
4 Chase The Dollar (GB) 9-6
DavidLoughnane LauraPearson
Form: 032, TFR:HHHHI
5 Page Three (USA) 9-0
AndrewBalding DavidProbert
Form: 064 TFR:HHHHH
6 Restorer (GB) 8-10
IanWilliams DavidEgan
Form: 450, TFR:HHIII
7 Can’t Stop Now (IRE) 8-10
IainJardine BenCurtis
Form: 051, TFR:HHHII
8 Heart of Soul (IRE) 8-4
PatrickMorris HayleyTurner
Form: 505, TFR:HIIII
Race 1 1.40 1m 3f 137y
1 Idilico (FR) 11-2
AlexandraDunn MrEdwardVaughan(7)
Form: 234, TFR:HHHHI
2 Fen Tiger (IRE) 10-13
JuliaFeilden MrRossBirkett
Form: 022, TFR:HHHHI
3 Man of The Sea (IRE) 10-13
NeilMulholland MrSimonWalker
Form: 12-2, TFR:HHHHH
4 Nevendon (GB) 10-12
AlexandraDunnMissKatieMartin(7)
Form: 223, TFR:HHHII
5 John Betjeman (GB) 10-12
MarkGillard MrFreddieGordon
Form: 2-32, TFR:HHHII
6 Balgowan (IRE) 10-11
MiltonHarris MrHenryMain(3)
Form: 405, TFR:HHIII
7 Nakano (IRE) 10-10
EdDunlop MissSophieSmith
Form: 605, TFR:HHHII
8 Beat The Storm (IRE) 10-9
AlexandraDunn MissAliceStevens
Form: 325/-, TFR:HHIII
9 Cedar Rapids (IRE) 10-9
MickyHammond MissBeckySmith
Form: 000, TFR:HHIII
10 Broad Appeal (GB) 10-4
JonathanPortman MrJamesHarding
Form: 653, TFR:HHHII
11 Silver Atom (IRE) 10-2
ArchieWatson MissBrodieHampson
Form: 500, TFR:HHHII
12 Street Jester (GB) 10-2
DeborahFaulknerMissZoeLewis(7)
Form: 000, TFR:HHIII
13 Pyrrhic Dancer (IRE) 10-2
GaryBrown MissLilyJones(7)
Form: 004, TFR:HHHII
14 Duchess (FR) 10-2
JohnBerry MrFletcherYarham(3)
Form: 066, TFR:HHIII
1 Centurion Dream (IRE) 9-11
RichardHughes FinleyMarsh
Form: 436, TFR:HHHII
2 Blue Collar (IRE) 9-9
RichardHannon SamHitchcott
Form: 640, TFR:HHHII
3 Unreal Connection (GB) 9-7
AmandaPerrett RhysClutterbuck
Form: 601, TFR:HHHII
4 Mister Daydream (IRE) 9-6
CharlieJohnston RossCoakley
Form: 026, TFR:HHHII
5 Tactical Control (GB) 9-5
CharlesHills CharlesBishop
Form: 045, TFR:HHHHI
6 Quickfire (GB) 9-4
EdWalker BillyLoughnane
Form: 062, TFR:HHHHH
1 Sneaky Blinder (FR) 9-7
TomWard BillyLoughnane
Form: TFR:HHHII
2 Surfer Dude (IRE) 9-7
WilliamMuir&ChrisGrassick LewisEdmunds
Form: 04, TFR:HHIII
3 Willy Campbell (IRE) 9-7
SylvesterKirk LiamKeniry
Form: 0, TFR:HHIII
4 Continuance (GB) 9-5
JackChannon CharlesBishop
Form: 655, TFR:HHHHI
5 Hieloray (IRE) 9-5
J.S.Moore TaylorFisher(3)
Form: 04, TFR:HHHII
6 Leguizamo (IRE) 9-5
OllieSangster TrevorWhelan
Form: 0, TFR:HHHII
7 Rocket Warrior (IRE) 9-5
MarcoBotti HarryDavies
Form: 04, TFR:HHHHH
8 You And Whose Army (IRE)9-5
J.S.Moore CallumHutchinson(3)
Form: TFR:HHHII
9 Surging Tide (IRE) 9-2
CharlieJohnston RossCoakley
Form: 00, TFR:HHHII
10 Miss Dubai (GB) 9-0
DenisCoakley GeorgeBass(3)
Form: 06, TFR:HHIII
1 Lusaka (IRE) 9-12
JohnFlint TaylorFisher(3)
Form: 151, TFR:HHHHI
2 Russian Rumour (IRE) 9-9
JonathanPortman TrevorWhelan
Form: 520, TFR:HHHII
3 Cherry Cola (GB) 9-9
SheenaWest RoseDawes(5)
Form: 421, TFR:HHHHI
4 Masterdream (FR) 9-8
NeilMulholland MillieWonnacott(5)
Form: 310, TFR:HHHII
5 Hidden Depths (IRE) 9-6
NeilMulholland LiamKeniry
Form: 42-3, TFR:HHHII
6 Dirham Emirati (IRE) 9-2
GaryMoore ConnorPlanas(3)
Form: 113, TFR:HHHII
7 Book of Tales (GB) 9-1
CharlieLongsdon CharlesBishop
Form: 112, TFR:HHHII
8 Beggarman (GB) 9-0
HughieMorrison BillyLoughnane
Form: 022, TFR:HHHHH
9 Greased Lightning (GB) 9-0
EveJohnsonHoughton GeorgiaDobie(3)
Form: 134, TFR:HHHII
10 Zillion (IRE) 8-13
SusanGardner CallumHutchinson(3)
Form: 411, TFR:HHHHI
11 Endofastorm (IRE) 8-6
JoePonting WilliamCox
Form: 605, TFR:HHHII
12 Princess T (GB) 8-2
NeilMulholland ElishaWhittington(5)
Form: 002, TFR:HHHII
13 Molliana (GB) 8-2
NeilMulholland MolliePhillips(3)
Form: 100, TFR:HHHII
14 Ladypacksapunch (GB) 8-2
GraceHarris JamesSullivan
Form: 564, TFR:HHHII
1 Magnificence (FR) 9-12
BrianO’Rourke LiamWright(7)
Form: 021, TFR:HHHII
2 Beyond Equal (GB) 9-8
StuartKittow LiamKeniry
Form: 423, TFR:HHHHI
3 Airshow (GB) 9-8
RodMillman OliverSearle(7)
Form: 332, TFR:HHHII
4 Sarah’s Verse (GB) 9-5
RonaldHarris LewisEdmunds
Form: 235, TFR:HHHII
5 Regal Envoy (IRE) 9-4
WilliamKnight BrandonWilkie(7)
Form: 601, TFR:HHHII
6 Secret Handsheikh (GB) 9-4
JohnGallagher DarraghKeenan
Form: 521, TFR:HHHHH
7 Foreseeable Future (FR) 9-1
RuthCarr JamesSullivan
Form: 125, TFR:HHHII
8 Cluedo (IRE) 9-0
HenryCandy TrevorWhelan
Form: 352, TFR:HHHHI
9 Delagate This Lord (GB) 9-0
RobynBrisland FinleyMarsh
Form: 116, TFR:HHHHI
10
Connie’s Rose (GB) 8-13
GraceHarris CallumHutchinson(3)
Form: 033, TFR:HHHII
11 Symbol of Hope (GB) 8-12
GraceHarris GinaMangan(3)
Form: 206, TFR:HHIII
12
Apache Star (IRE) 8-12
MarkLoughnane BillyLoughnane
Form: 131, TFR:HHHII
13
Cabeza de Llave (GB) 8-11
MichaelAttwater WilliamCarson
Form: 564, TFR:HHHII
14
Fair And Square (GB) 8-7
RonaldHarris RoystonFfrench
Form: 610, TFR:HHHII
15
Diamond Cottage (GB) 8-6
MalcolmSaunders CharlieBennett
Form: 060, TFR:HHIII
16
The Cola Kid (GB) 8-2
GraceHarris GeorgiaDobie(3)
Form: 453, TFR:HHHII
17
Fossos (IRE) 8-2
DeborahFaulkner MolliePhillips(3)
Form: 542, TFR:HHHII
1 You Are Everything (FR) 9-9
TonyCarroll MolliePhillips(3)
Form: 00-6, TFR:HHIII
2 We’re Reunited (IRE) 9-7
MichaelBlake HarryDavies
Form: 402, TFR:HHHHI
3 Kyber Crystal (IRE) 9-7
AlexandraDunn ConnorPlanas(3)
Form: 005, TFR:HHHII
4 Suanni (GB) 9-7
DarryllHolland LiamWright(7)
Form: 504, TFR:HHHHH
5 Malham Tarn Cove (GB) 9-6
StephHollinshead TrevorWhelan
Form: 320, TFR:HHHII
6 Reckon I’m Hot (GB) 9-5
GaryMoore BillyLoughnane
Form: 245, TFR:HHHII
7 Tilsworth Ony Ta (GB) 9-5
J.R.Jenkins LewisEdmunds
Form: 230, TFR:HHHII
8 Fishermans Cottage (GB) 9-3
MalcolmSaunders CharlieBennett
Form: 064, TFR:HHHII
9 Wiff Waff (GB) 9-3
AdrianWintle GinaMangan(3)
Form: 300, TFR:HHIII
10 Reversion (IRE) 9-3
CharlieWallis LiamKeniry
Form: 660, TFR:HIIII
11 Apache Portia (GB) 9-3
RobynBrisland DarraghKeenan
Form: 060, TFR:HIIII
12 Epeius (IRE) 9-3
JoeTickle TaylorFisher(3)
Form: 005, TFR:HHHII
13 Alya’s Gold Award (IRE) 9-3
TonyCarroll WilliamCarson
Form: 046, TFR:HHIII
1 Galactic Glow (IRE) 9-11
JoeTickle TaylorFisher(3)
Form: 320, TFR:HHHII
2 Bantry (GB) 9-10
JohnO’Shea CharlesBishop
Form: 554, TFR:HHHII
3 Gilt Edge (GB) 9-9
ChristopherMasonGinaMangan(3)
Form: 565, TFR:HHHII
4 Luxy Lou (IRE) 9-9
AdrianWintle BillyLoughnane
Form: 310, TFR:HHHII
5 Gypsy Whisper (GB) 9-7
ScottDixon JamesSullivan
Form: 530, TFR:HHIII
6 Lilandra (FR) 9-6
JohnFlint JoeLeavy(7)
Form: 122, TFR:HHHHI
7 Lord Clenaghcastle (IRE) 9-2
AdamWest TrevorWhelan
Form: 602, TFR:HHHHH
8 Apache Jewel (IRE) 9-0
RobynBrisland DarraghKeenan
Form: 05-0, TFR:HHIII
9 Autumn Lights (GB) 8-12
PatMurphy SamHitchcott
Form: 000, TFR:HHIII
10 Lady Bianca (GB) 8-12
AlexandraDunn ConnorPlanas(3)
Form: 600, TFR:HIIII
1 Villalobos (IRE) 9-10
SimonHodgson WilliamCox
Form: 452 TFR:HHHHI
2 Alyara (GB) 9-10
JohnFlint JoeLeavy(7)
Form: 503 TFR:HHHHI
3 Agapanther (GB) 9-9
HeatherMain CallumHutchinson(3)
Form: 565, TFR:HHHII
4 Kenstone (FR) 9-8
AdrianWintle FinleyMarsh
Form: 432, TFR:HHHHH
5 Hawk Jet (GB) 9-5
EmmaLavelle BillyLoughnane
Form: 532, TFR:HHHII
6 Lion Ring (IRE) 9-4
AndrewMartin OwenLewis(7)
Form: 060, TFR:HHIII
7 Macon Belle (GB) 9-0
EddeGiles HarryDavies
Form: 003, TFR:HHHII
8 Headshot (GB) 9-0
TonyCarroll WilliamCarson
Form: 006, TFR:HHIII
9 Barleybrown (GB) 8-12
EveJohnsonHoughton CharlesBishop
Form: 300, TFR:HHHII
10 Ourdefence (IRE) 8-10
NikkiEvans GinaMangan(3)
Form: 040, TFR:HHIII
Frankie Dettori is arguably the most well-known jockey in the world.
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Before the start of the 2023 start Betfred St Leger Festival, ed Frankie Dettori had ridden 155 kie winners on Town Moor s on
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It tends to be used as a stepping stone to the Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1), with last year’s winner Chaldean a fine example of this as he went on to win at Newmarket in his next start after success on Town Moor
Chaldean also made history in becoming the first horse since Rodrigo De Triano to win the Champagne Stakes as a two-year-old before the 2000 Guineas as a three-year-old.
The list of top-class colts to have won the Champagne Stakes is endless, stretching from Grundy 1974 to Toronado (2012) and Too Darn Hot (2018) in more recent times
John Scott and Mathew Dawson remain the leading trainers in the history of the Champagne Stakes with 10 wins each to their name, and
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Frankie Dettori is the only jockey currently close to equalling Bill Scott’s record of nine Champagne Stakes victorie match the Ther favo since sent 10 wi than thos
The Champagne Stakes is a Group 2 race for two-year-old colts and geldings run over 7-furlongs. The Champagne Stakes was first established in 1823 and has gone through a myriad of changes. It was first run over 1-mile before it was shortened to 6-furlongs in 1870. In 1962 it was extended to 7-furlongs and restricted to male horses in 1988. with last winner a of this as on at next Ne success on r in dean the since ng to win the Champ e as a tw d bef e as a Gui thr to e the e from 1974 to ng Gr y Toronado and Too do in tim
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 6YDS) FOR TWO YRS OLD COLTS AND GELDINGS
Totalprizefund£120000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£55968;Second£22872;Third£11436; Fourth£5724.(PenaltyValue£71040)ASS
See page 78 for conditions of this race.
B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Bella Estrella (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Owner: Teme Valley & Ballylinch Stud
Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn
Breeder: Ballylinch Stud
Sponsor: Stonegate Homes
Dr a w 3 Tom Marquand
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 2
Form: 12
Foaled15.2.2021.TIMEFORMVIEWWellbackedwhentaking13-runnernoviceeventatNewburyover6.5f,ondebutinJune Again well supported when length second inVintage Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) 46 days ago, still green. Can do betteragain.
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Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Holy Alliance (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))
Owner: Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd
Dr a w 2 Ryan Moore
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 2
Form: 61034
Foaled10.5.2021.TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwinnerinJune Betterformuppedingradeindefeatsince,thoughatthesametime hislimitationshaveratherbeenexposed,21/2lengthsfourthof10toinGroup3attheCurragh(6f,good,5/2)21daysago
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Ch c Speightstown (USA) - Beyond Our Reach (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
Owner: Mrs Annette O’Callaghan
Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Breeder: John D. Gunther & Nicole Gunther
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 2
Form: 140
Foaled1.4.2021.TIMEFORMVIEWKnewhisjobwhenmakingawinningstartatYarmouthinJulyandimprovedonthatform pitched straight into Group 3 company when fourth in 6-runner Prix de Cabourg at Deauville (6f). Limitations rather exposed inGimcracksince,however.Engaged1.50DoncasterFriday.
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Rosaline (IRE) (New Approach (IRE))
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
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Draw 5 Sean Levey
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 2
Form: 11 D
Foaled14.4.2021.TIMEFORMVIEWJustifiedmarketconfidencewhenmakingawinningdebutatNewburyandfollowedup in most impressive fashion in the Pat Eddery at Ascot, beating a subsequent winner by 4 lengths in a good time Sets a clear standardandhardtobeat.
B c Galiway - Kensea (FR) (Kendargent (FR))
Owner: Guy Pariente Hold,T Lines & Qatar Racing
Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough
Breeder: Guy Pariente Holding SPRL
STARRATINGHHHHH OFFICIALBHARATING112
Draw 4 Oisin Murphy
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 2
Form: 16 D
Foaled23.3.2021.TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsortwhohadplentyinhandwhenmakingawinningracecoursebowatSandown(7f,good)but was 15 1/4 lengths behind Rosallion in the Pat Eddery at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 49 days ago.Tongue strap on for 1st time STEWARDS NOTE:
Followingitsrunon29/7/2023itwasreportedthatthehorsestoppedquickly STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING93
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5.
2022: CHALDEAN 2 9 2 Frankie Dettori 2-1 (Andrew Balding) 3 ran
Betting Forecast:
8-15 Rosallion (IRE), 7-2 Iberian (IRE), 14-1 Mountain Bear (IRE), 16-1 Sunway (FR), 40-1 Power Mode (USA)
Race Summary:
Hard to oppose ROSALLION, who looked potentially very smart when slamming his rivals in the Pat Eddery at Ascot. Iberian was still green when runner-up in the Vintage Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and is a clear next best
1-2-3:
1.ROSALLION (IRE) 2.IBERIAN (IRE) 3.MOUNTAIN BEAR (IRE)
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PAUL BARKER CLERK OF THE COURSE
Clerk of the Course at Doncaster Racecourse and Regional Clerk of the Course in the North covering Newcastle, Sedgefield and Doncaster.
Being a Clerk of the Course since 2016, I have been responsible for Sedgefield, Worcester, Southwell and Doncaster, also covering many fixtures at six other ARC racecourses.
The 2022 St Leger. We raced as normal on the Wednesday for Leger Legends and Ladies Day on Thursday. After racing on Thursday it was announced that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had sadly passed away. Months of planning had gone into the fourday St Leger and in 48 hours, with no races planned for Sunday, the team at Doncaster organised a 9-race card for Sunday. We worked even longer hours that we usually do during the festival to ensure the site looked immaculate for our guests. I was incredibly proud to stand in the Parade Ring during the National Anthem and minute’s silence. All racegoers, Doncaster Racecourse staff, jockeys, owners, trainers and racing officials bowed their heads to pay their respects and the silence around the course was something I’ll never forget
In a nutshell, very early mornings, very late nights, lots of miles walked and constantly monitoring the weather!
Potential runners are entered six days prior to each days racing, therefore I walk the track at least once (over 2.5miles) to ensure the ground conditions are monitored and the going report is updated.
Horses are declared 48 hour prior to each raceday and during the morning of ‘declarations’ my day will st at 6am when I walk the cour aga Manager, Sam Parker, and the going report is produced ahead of horses being declared before 10am. During a raceday my day begins at 5.30am, where I walk the course with Sam and produce a going report for the ground conditions, paperwork is to be completed, I catch-up with the raceday officials and make sure everythings running smoothly before an exciting day of racing begins.
WHAT MAKES THE BETFRED ST LEGER FESTIVAL SPECIAL TO YOU?
My favourite part of the Betfred St Leger Festival is seeing which horses are entered over the four days, especially the group races. As the St Leger Festival is well into the season, I enjoy following horses throughout the summer and hope to see them achieve further success at Doncaster.
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT DONCASTER RACECOURSE?
I have a fantastic team of groundstaff working extremely hard behind the scenes to ensure the racecourse looks outstanding. From watering the course into the night and mowing the track and lawns to moving running rail and ensuring the stable yard is ready to welcome each days’ runners, they are a credit to the racecourse.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE RACECOURSE?
One of my favourite parts on the track is just over Rose Hill (the furthest part from the Grandstand) as this feels like you’re in the middle of the countryside and not in the middle of Doncaster.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE DAY OF THE BETFRED ST LEGER FESTIVAL AND WHY?
Friday, as my favourite race is the Doncaster Cup Seeing many horses return each year to compete in not only the longest race (2m2f), but also Doncaster’s oldest race, which was first run in 1766. Previous winners that stick in my memory include Stradivarius, Times Up and Double Trigger.
Returns based on a £1 bet Nifty 50 6 ball draw only Bets must be placed on either of Fred's 5 Million slips to qualify for the £5 million payout (pick & match 6). Bets must be placed on the Fred's 5 Million with £10,000 consolation slip to receive the £10,000 payout (pick 6 & match 5). Betting with Nifty 50 is fixed odds betting on the result of the draw Maximum payout for a straight-line bet is £5 million Betfred rules apply.
FIVE FURLONGS ABOUT 143 YARDS (5F ABT 143YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Totalprizefund£100000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£40630;Second£20320;Third£10160; Fourth£5080;Fifth£2540;Sixth£1270.(PenaltyValue£51540)7EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10.SS
See page 78 for conditions of this race.
Br c Muhaarar - Shimah (USA) (Storm Cat (USA))
Owner: FOSNIC RACING
Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd
Dr a w 12 Rossa Ryan
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 12
Form: 034060 D
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerontheAW,completing6fhat-trickinlistedcompanyatLingfieldinFebruary.Ranhisbest raceonturfwhenthirdinKing’sStandatRoyalAscotandnotdisgracedinfaceofastifftaskwhenseventhinHaydock’sSprint
Cuplasttime Noforlornhopebackinhandicapcompany. STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING106
B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Kinematic (Kyllachy)
Owner: Mr A. M. Balding
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Breeder: The Queen
Sponsor: Kingsclere Stud
Dr a w 5 Oisin Murphy
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 9 10
Form: 0-02060 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed Group 2 Temple Stakes in the early stages of last season and has since posted several creditable effortsindefeat.Rarebelow-parruninStewards’CupatGoodwoodlasttimebuthe’sthesorttobounceback
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING104
B h Mayson - Charlotte Rosina (Choisir (AUS))
Owner: Homecroft, Crampsie & Sullivan
Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn
Breeder: Tony Hirschfeld
Sponsor: Adair Ltd
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 9
Form: 0-01054 D
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING103
TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthaneverwhenscoringatYork(5f)inMay.Hasfailedtorepeatthateffortsincethough,fourth in5fAscothandicaplasttime,soneedstogetbackontheup
B m Dandy Man (IRE) - Rugged Up (IRE) (Marju (IRE))
Owner: The McMurray Family
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Breeder: Redpender Stud Ltd
Sponsor: Tote
Draw 6 Alec Voikhansky (5)
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 8
Form: 0-46160 D
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysin5fBathlistedcontest(goodtosoft)inAprilbutlimitationssubsequentlyexposed intheTempleStakesatHaydockandtheKing’sStandatRoyalAscot.Moreneededonherhandicapdebut
B g Equiano (FR) - Joyeaux (Mark of Esteem (IRE))
Owner: Doug Graham,Ian Davison,Alan Drysdale 1
Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington
Breeder: Redgate BStock & Peter Bottowley BStock
Sponsor: Denton Hall Racing Ltd
STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING102
Draw 20 Connor Beasley
Horse Age: 9
Weight: 9 6
Form: 041-300 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWTough and likeable C&D winner who shaped as if needing the run after 4 months off when eleventh of 13 inhandicapatNewcastle(5f)16daysago Nosurprisetoseehimgetbackontrackhere.
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING100
B g Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella (Band On The Run)
Owner: Mr Evan M. Sutherland
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Breeder: Mrs J. McMahon
Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 9 6
Form: 105110 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerforKeithDalgleishinJuneandhastakenhisformtoanotherlevelforhisnewyardwithfurther6fsuccessatYorkand inStewards’CupatGoodwood.NotbestdrawnwhenbeatingonlyoneatYorklasttimeandstillcan’tbetakenlightly.STEWARDSNOTE:Followingits runon26/8/2023itwasreportedthatthetrainercouldnotexplainthepoorrun.
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Penny Drops (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Owner: RJH Ltd and Mr D Padgett
Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton
Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
Sponsor: McIvors.co.uk
STARRATINGHHHIIOFFICIALBHARATING100
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 9 6
Form: 610202 D
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time winner this year for Ruth Carr and he started out for his new yard with a good second of 13 in handicapatNewcastle(5f)16daysago Needsconsideringoffanunchangedmark.
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING100
B g Intrinsic - Misu Billy (Misu Bond (IRE))
Owner: Mr David Tate & Mr Daniel Lawson
Trainer: Michael Wigham, Newmarket
Breeder: David Tate
Sponsor: Tote
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 9 5
Form: 200120 CD BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon for Tracy Waggott last summer and took his form to a new level when landing5fAscothandicapfornewyardinJuly.Only13thatYork(5f)lasttimebutthesorttobounceback.
B g Mayson - Diane’s Choice (Komaite (USA))
Owner: Axom LXXI
Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton
Breeder: Y. E. Mullin & Theobalds Stud
Sponsor: Axom Ltd
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING99
Dr a w 18 Callum Rodriguez
Horse Age: 8
Weight: 9 2
Form: 1-05404 C D
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhocomeshereonthebackofagoodfourthof20inhandicapatYork(5.4f,goodtofirm)24 daysago Onefortheshortlist
10
B g Twilight Son - Pine Ridge (Elusive City (USA))
Owner: MyRacehorse & Partners
Trainer: George Baker, Chiddingfold
Breeder: Wood Hall Stud
Sponsor: Myracehorse Ltd
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING96
Dr aw 9 Tom Marquand
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 2
Form: 200241 D
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING96
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkforhiscurrentyardwithacareerbestin13-runnerhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f)9daysago. Notdismisseddespitetakinga4lbrise.
11
B g Dream Ahead (USA) - High Spice (USA) (Songandaprayer (USA))
Owner: Peter Clarke Racing Partners
Trainer: James Evans, Kinnersley
Breeder: Khalifa Dasmal
Draw 11 Dougie Costello
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 1
Form: 301003 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownimprovedformthisyear,bagginghisthirdhandicapsuccessofthecampaignatSandowninJuly Notseentobesteffectwhenthirdof10atAscot(5f,good)35daysago Onetoconsider
B g Kingman - Entity (Shamardal (USA))
Owner: Mrs J. Morley
Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Sponsor: Tote
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING95
Draw 3 Marco Ghiani
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 1
Form: 050265
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’snow eighteen runssincehis last win in2022buthe posted arespectablefifthof13 to CallMe Ginger in handicapatAscot(5f,firm)7daysago Possibilities
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING95
Dr aw 14 Daniel Tudhope Dr a w 7 Ryan Sexton (3) Dr a w 8 Adam Farragher (3)B g Garswood - Rosebride (Mayson)
Owner: Mr N. O’Keeffe
Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Sponsor: McIvors.co.uk
Dr aw 13 Joe Fanning
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 0
Form: 00-4126 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways for current yard at Haydock in July and has run well on both starts since, leading longwaywhensixthof27toAberamaGoldinStewards’CupatGoodwood42daysago Cangowellagainbackindistance, STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING94
Br g Swiss Spirit - Mistress Twister (Pivotal)
Owner: Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd & The Ivy League
Trainer: Adrian Nicholls, Sessay
Breeder: Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd
Sponsor: Scott Bros Ltd
Dra w 22 Mia Nicholls (7)
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 8 13
Form: 0-60002 C D
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved last season when scoring 5 times (including here) and he got back on track when second of12 atHaydocklast time.Wellin themixoff thesamemark. STEWARDSNOTE:Following itsrun on9/9/2023it was reported thatthehorsejumpedawkwardlyfromstalls
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING93
B g Ivawood (IRE) - Quickstep Queen (Royal Applause)
Owner: Mrs Fiona Carmichael
Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
Breeder: J. & P. McLoughney
Sponsor: Fine & Country Jersey Ltd
Dr a w 15 Richard Kingscote
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 8 12
Form: 530000 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW 2021 winner of this contest but he arrives well below par, last of 7 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 14daysago Needstotakeabigstepforward.
B f Profitable (IRE) - Singapore Lilly (IRE) (Mujadil (USA))
Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Breeder: Oak Leaf Stud
Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd
STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING92
Dr a w 21 Sean Levey
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 8 12
Form: 011040 C D
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedin2023andbaggedherthirdwinatAscotinJuly.Notdisgracedwhenfadingseventhof10 atSalisbury(6f)9daysagoandonetoconsiderwiththisshortertripaplus STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrunon7/9/2023it wasreportedthatthehorsesufferedinterferencelate-on.
STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING94
B g Ardad (IRE) - Enchanted Princess (Royal Applause)
Owner: Mr A Tattersall & Partner
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
Breeder: M. E. Broughton
Sponsor: Tote
Dr a w 2 Oisin Orr
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 8 12
Form: 113606
TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Chester in June and followed up in ready fashion in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle Posted anothersolideffortwhensixthof20inhandicapatYork(5.4f)24daysagosooughttobeintheshake-upagain.
STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING92 18
B g Twilight Son - Petit Trianon (Dansili)
Owner: Mrs J. Morley
Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Breeder: Select Bloodstock
Sponsor: Tote
Draw 16 Stefano Cherchi
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 8 12
Form: 301-000 D
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful5f/6fscorerin2022buthehasn’tbeenfiringthisseasonandcameinlastof13atNewcastle16daysago. Cheekpiecesgobackonbutothersaremorepersuasive.
Ch g Orientor - Primo Heights (Primo Valentino (IRE))
Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Jim Goldie
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING92
Draw 4 Amie Waugh (5)
Horse Age: 7
Weight: 8 11
Form: 540011 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Won 3 times last year, notably in this, and right back on song of late with fluent successes at Chester and Ascot.Remainsonagoodmarkdespitea4lbriseandhe’sabigplayerinhisbidforarepeatvictory
STARRATINGHHHHH OFFICIALBHARATING91
B g Muhaarar - Squash (Pastoral Pursuits)
Owner: Collett, Morrison & Partners
Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Breeder: Kirtlington Stud & Mrs Mary Taylor
Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 8 7
Form: 314206 D
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatWindsor(6f)inMayandhaslargelyheldhisformwellsince,closesixthof13toCallMeGingerat Ascot(5f,firm)7daysago Cangiveanothergoodaccounteased1lbhere.
B f Profitable (IRE) - Estonia (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Owner: Mr A. Whelan
Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Breeder: Colin Kennedy
Sponsor: The Garden Cider Company Ltd
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 8 7
Form: 500550 D
Dra w 17 George Rooke
TIMEFORMVIEWListedwinneratLingfieldinFebruarybutmainlybelowparsinceuntilcatchingtheeyewhennever-nearer eighthof14inhandicapatYork(5f)24daysago.Haswononasoftsurfaceandhandilyweightedifbuildingonthatnow.
Ch g Zebedee - Approaching Autumn (New Approach (IRE))
Owner: Steve & Jolene de’Lemos
Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Breeder: Thomas Hassett
Sponsor: Tote
Dr a w 10 Kieran O’Neill
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 8 7
Form: 236401 D
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedalengthylosingrun(inachangeofheadgear)in11-runnerhandicapatGoodwood(6f,goodtofirm) 11daysago,alwaysholdingon.Notdismissedwithblinkersretaineddespitetakinga3lbrise
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22
Hood worn by No 10. Blinkers worn by No 22. Visor worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 18. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12, 13, 18, 21.
2022: CALL ME GINGER 6 8 7 Amie Waugh 20-1 (Jim Goldie) 19 ran
Betting Forecast:
11-1 Call Me Ginger (GB), 12-1 Badri (GB), Get It (GB), 14-1 Intrinsic Bond (GB), 16-1 Significantly (GB), Haymaker (GB), 18-1 Happy Romance (IRE), Aberama Gold (GB), Makanah (GB), Dream Composer (FR), Live In The Moment (IRE), 20-1 Tees Spirit (GB), 22-1 King’s Lynn (GB), Hurricane Ivor (IRE), 25-1 Annaf (IRE), 28-1 Chipstead (GB), Kimngrace (IRE), 33-1 Dakota Gold (GB), Existent (GB), The Big Board (IRE), Vintage Clarets (GB), 100-1 Dusky Lord (GB)
Race Summary:
Last year’s victor CALL ME GINGER looks to have arrived in peak form again and can complete a quick hat-trick after stylish recent successes at Chester and Ascot. The Big Board could find this intermediate trip to his liking and is feared most, although Significantly is another who could shine at this distance and merits serious consideration. Vintage Clarets, Kimngrace and Aberama Gold complete the shortlist in a fiercely competitve renewal of the Portland.
1-2-3:
1.CALL ME GINGER 2.THE BIG BOARD (IRE) 3.SIGNIFICANTLY
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The Park Stakes is a Group 2 race run over 7-furlongs and is one of the highlights of the Betfred St Leger Festival each year. First run in 1978, the Park Stakes was originally a ‘Listed’ race before it was given Group 3 status in 1986 when the race distance was changed to 1-mile. The race reverted back to a 7-furlong contest in 2003, before it was upgraded again to Group 2 status in 2004. It is open to horses aged three-year-old and upwards.
This is another contest Frankie Dettori has excelled in over the years and as such he is currently the leading jockey in the history of the race with five wins to his name having ridden the likes of Iffraaj and Kinross to victory.
The legendary Sir Michael Stoute is the leading trainer in the history of the Park Stakes, winning it four times during his illustrious career. His most recent victory was with the Shadwell Estate-owned Mustashry in 2018.
The quickest recorded winner of the
race is Pastoral Pursuits who, ridden ce ridden by Steve Drowne, completed the St e 7-furlongs in a time of 1:21:66 in 2004. in a
This is another race where it pays to side with the more fancied players, with 18 of the last 20 winners coming from the first five in the betting.
The race is usually won by older horses, with only three three-year-old’s winning in the last 15 years. Only three horses have won multiple renewals of this race in its 45-year history. Those are: Bishop of Cashel (1995/1996), Iffraaj (2005/06) and Arabian Gleam (2007/08).
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 6YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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No Horse
B g Iffraaj - Ladyship (Oasis Dream)
Owner: Cheveley Park Stud
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 6
Form: 331-162 D
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedsincebeinggeldedandfittedwithahood,reappearingtowina7fNewmarketGroup3in Julyby2lengthsfromJumby.BackfromalessereffortintheLennoxatGoodwoodwhen3/4-lengthsecondof11toKinrossin CityofYork(7f,goodtofirm)lastmonth.Shouldgowell STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING116
B g Zoffany (IRE) - At A Clip (Green Desert (USA))
Owner: Lady Cobham
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Breeder: Lady Cobham
Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 9 6
Form: 2-32010 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWSecondintheVictoriaCupatAscotinthespringandtookhisformupanotherwhenlandingtheBunburyCupatNewmarket (7f,goodtosoft)inJuly NotathisbestintheInternationalatAscotsinceandhasabittofindnowsteppinguptopatternlevel STEWARDSNOTE: Followingitsrunon29/7/2023itwasreportedthatthehorserantoofreeearlyon.
B h New Bay - Sound of Guns (Acclamation)
Owner: Anthony Pye-Jeary and David Ian
Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Breeder: Ballylinch Stud
Sponsor: Abm Catering Limited
STARRATINGHHIIIOFFICIALBHARATING105
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 6
Form: 5-50120 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Better than ever when winning Group 3 John of Gaunt at Haydock in June and backed that up when 2 lengthssecondto Audience(concededhim3lb)inCriterionatNewmarketinJuly WellbelowparintheCityofYorklatestbut hedidraceawayfromwherethemainactionunfolded
B or Br h Zebedee - Cute (Diktat)
Owner: Gary and Linnet Woodward
Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn
Breeder: Thomas Foy
Sponsor: Stonegate Homes
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING111
Draw 5 Kieran Shoemark
Horse Age: 7
Weight: 9 6
Form: 000300 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Very consistent in 2022, including a win in the Group 2 Challenge at Newmarket His 2 lengths third to AudienceintheCriterionatNewmarketinJulyshowshe’sstillasmartoperatoronhisdaybutit’shisonlyeffortofnotein2023 (downthefieldinCityofYorklatest).
B g Vadamos (FR) - Damask (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))
Owner: Highclere T’BredRacing-Adriana Zaefferer
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Sponsor: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING107
Draw 1 Clifford Lee
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 6
Form: 0-14212 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved performer this season, winning a Thirsk conditions race on reappearance and a Group 3 at DeauvilleinJuly WentdownallgunsblazingwhenjusttouchedoffinthePrixMauricedeGheestbackDeauville(6.5f,soft)last month.Leadingclaims
STARRATINGHHHHH OFFICIALBHARATING110
B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Seychelloise (Pivotal)
Owner: Miss K. Rausing
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Breeder: Miss K. Rausing
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 3
Form: 0-25063 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Smart filly who won the Lennox last season. Best run of 2023 when 3/4-length third (Audience narrowly aheadinsecond)toKinrossinCityofYork(7f,goodtofirm)3weeksago.First-timevisorwornonthatoccasionretained.Likely tobeonthepremises STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING113
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Hood worn by No 1. Visor worn by No 6.
2022: KINROSS 5 9 9 Frankie Dettori 5-6 (Ralph Beckett) 6 ran
(EXACTA)
Betting Forecast:
7-4 Spycatcher (IRE), 5-2 Audience (GB), 4-1 Sandrine (GB), 9-1 Biggles (GB), 14-1 Jumby (IRE), 40-1 Pogo (IRE)
Race Summary:
SPYCATCHER was taken out of the Haydock Sprint Cup last Saturday on account of the quickish ground and Karl Burke’s thriving 5-y-o can justify the decision to wait for a week and land the biggest prize of his career Last month’s City of York 2-3 Audience and Sandrine can give him most to do
1-2-3:
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T: AIDAN O’BRIEN
J: SEAN LEVEY
Alexandropoulis has only raced three times He won on debut at Galway just over a year ago, and was thought by many to be a Classic contender for this year After being beaten in a Derby trial on his seasonal reappearance in April he finished just fifth of six on his return from a short break in the Vinnie Roe Stakes (Listed) at the end of last month His sire Camelot famously finished second in the 2012 St Leger when bidding to win the Triple Crown. He has a major task on his hands if he is to be involved at the finish today.
T: JOHN & THADY GOSDEN
J: FRANKIE DETTORI
Arrest was sent off favourite for The Derby earlier this season, but unfortunately he failed to handle the track and finished well-beaten. After another below-par effort on fast ground at Royal Ascot he bounced right back to form with a ruthless victory from the front in the Geoffrey Freer Stakes last time when he could have been called the winner a long way from home. It is particularly notable that Frankie Dettori has chosen to ride him over stablemate Gregory whom many thought Dettori would stick with.
T: SIMON & ED CRISFORD
J: JAMES DOYLE
Chesspiece is one of the most consistent horses in this field, having not finished out of the front three in any of his six career starts. He was beaten only a neck by Desert Hero when runner-up in the Gordon Stakes (G3) at the Qatar Goodwood Festival a month ago. That was arguably a career best, but before that he achieved ‘Listed’ glory when making the long journey to Hamilton worthwhile to win the Glasgow Stakes (Listed). His jockey James Doyle is riding supremely well at present and has won two Group 1’s in the last three weeks.
T: AIDAN O’BRIEN
J: RYAN MOORE
Continuous looks to be the main pick of the four Aidan O’Brien-trained runners in this field. He backed up a fine effort in defeat at Royal Ascot to win the Great Voltigeur Stakes (G2) at York last time out, when given an incredibly patient ride by Ryan Moore. He is versatile when it comes to ground conditions and trainer Aidan O’Brien has won this race an impressive six times through the years. This is the first time the son of Heart’s Cry will have run over 1m6f so there may be improvement to come
T: AIDAN O’BRIEN
J: DANIEL TUDHOPE
The outsider of the Ballydoyle quintet, Denmark, has been placed in handicap company in this country on each of his last two starts There is quite a big step up from handicap to Gr 1 company though and on his sole start at Group level, he finished fifth of six in the Ballysax Stakes (G3) behind stablemate Alexandropoulis. He will likely be one of the frontrunners to ensure a strong pace is set for his other stablemate Continuous.
T: WILLIAM HAGGAS
J: TOM MARQUAND
Desert Hero would arguably be the most popular winner of the Betfred St Leger (G1). Owned by The King and Queen, he is a fascinating runner as he steps up to 1m6f for the first time. He posted a career-best last time out when he stayed on strongly to win the Gordon Stakes (G3), which followed a memorable victory beforehand at Royal Ascot. Yorkshire-born trainer William Haggas has still not recorded a St Leger win on his gliterring CV, though jockey Tom Marquand won the race in 2020 aboard Galileo Chrome. Marquand has been aboard Desert Hero on each of his three starts in 2023.
T: JOHN & THADY GOSDEN
J: KIERAN SHOEMARK
Gregory looked a horse going places when he showed a tremendous attitude to fend off all challengers to win the Queen’s Vase (G2) at Royal Ascot. However, he lost his unbeaten record when only third in the Great Voltigeur Stakes(G2) at York to Continuous when he went too fast in the early stages of the race A more strongly-run contest should suit this son of Golden Horn, but the fact that Frankie Dettori has opted to partner Arrest over him is a slight concern. One thing Gregory doesn’t have to prove is his stamina, with his Royal Ascot win coming over the St Leger trip of 1m6f
T: JOHN & THADY GOSDEN
J: OISIN MURPHY
Qatar Racing won the St Leger in dramatic circumstances with Simple Verse in 2015, and eight years later are looking to do the same again after Middle Earth was supplemented by connections to be the third of three runners for the John and Thady Gosden stable. He took his form to a whole new level last time when tearing the field apart in the Melrose Handicap, and despite the fact this is a huge step up in class, he could be open to any amount of improvement on just his fifth career start
T: AIDAN O’BRIEN
J: JIM CROWLEY
Tower Of London has become somewhat a forgotten horse. He looked a stayer to follow earlier in the year and was sent off at oddson to win the Bahrain Trophy (G3) at Newmarket, but failed to oblige after suffering trouble in-running in a messy small-field event. He has not been seen since that race but is right up there with the main players on ratings and would not be running unless he was 100%. He should not be ruled out despite looking the apparent second-string for Aidan O’Brien.
The St Leger Stakes is the highlight of the year at Doncaster Racecourse. It is a Group 1 race open to three-year-old colts and fillies run over 1-mile and 6-furlongs. Established in 1766, it is the oldest and final Classic of Britain’s five Classic races.
The Classics consist of the 2000 Guineas, 1000 Guineas, Betfred Oaks, Betfred Derby and the St Leger.
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ONE MILE , SIX FURLONGS ABT 115 YARDS (14F ABT 115YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD COLTS AND FILLIES
Totalprizefund£743000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£331081;Second£135895;Third£67985; Fourth£33955;Fifth£17015;Sixth£8470.(PenaltyValue£421355.30)ASS
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B c Camelot - Jazz Cat (IRE) (Tamayuz)
Owner: D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Breeder: Mrs Fitri Hay
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 3
Form: 1-36
TIMEFORMVIEW Taking debut winner in the autumn. Hasn’t advanced his form as perhaps expected both starts this year 4monthsapart,albeithewasn’tseentobesteffectintheVinnieRoeStakes.Retainspotentialbutthisisabigask.
B c Frankel - Nisriyna (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))
Owner: Juddmonte
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Breeder: Swordlestown Little
Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 3
Form: 12-1051
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinFrenchGroup1onfinal2-y-ostartandreappearedtowintheChesterVaseinMay(bothheavy ground). Not in the same form on a firmer surface in the Derby at Epsom and King Edward at Ascot but dropped in class, he respondedwelltoapositiveridewhenwinningGeoffreyFreerStakes, STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING114
B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Royal Solitaire (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
Owner: Godolphin
Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
Breeder: Ammerland GmbH & Co KG
Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 3
Form: 1-31312
TIMEFORMVIEW Purchased by Godolphin after taking handicap win and improved when third to Gregory in the Queen’s VaseatRoyalAscot(13/4m).ListedwinneratHamiltonamonthlaterandlookedreadyforareturntothistripwhensecondin theGordonStakesatGoodwood
B c Heart’s Cry (JPN) - Fluff (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Owner: D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Breeder: Orpendale, Chelston Ire & Wynatt
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING109
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 3
Form: 11-3021
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedsmartwhenwinningboth2-y-ostarts EncouragingreturnintheDanteandrookhisformtoawhole newlevelinawell-runracewhenadecisivewinneroftheGreatVoltigeurStakesatYork Thatisthebestformonofferandthis tripmaywellunlockmore.
B c Camelot - Board Meeting (IRE) (Anabaa (USA))
Owner: D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Breeder: Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited
STARRATINGHHHHH OFFICIALBHARATING115
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 3
Form: 12-523 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to add to debut success last summer but quietly progressive in 3 starts at up to 14f this term. Looked a tricky ride in handicap company at Haydock and he’s hard to make a case for at this level STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on9/9/2023itwasreportedthatthehorsehungleft-handed
STARRATINGHIIII OFFICIALBHARATING102
Ch c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Desert Breeze (Dubawi (IRE))
Owner: HM The King & HM The Queen
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Breeder: The Queen
Dr aw 1 Tom Marquand
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 3
Form: 131-011
TIMEFORMVIEWProducedasmartperformancewhenwinningthetraditionallyverystrongKingGeorge(Handicap)atRoyal Ascot in June. Overcame tricky circumstances when following up in the Gordon Stakes and his limit may noy have been reachedtryinganewtrip
B c Golden Horn - Gretchen (Galileo (IRE))
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Breeder: Normandie Stud Ltd
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING110
Dr a w 3 Kieran Shoemark
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 3
Form: 1113 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut impression when landing a listed race at Goodwood and found bundles for pressure whenmaintaininghisunbeatenrecordintheQueen’sVaseatRoyalAscot.CarriedapenaltyandturnedoverbyContinuousin theGreatVoltigeurbutreturntothistripverymuchinhisfavour
B c Roaring Lion (USA) - Roheryn (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Owner: Qatar Racing Limited
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Breeder: The Roheryn Partnership
Sponsor: Tweenhills Farm & Stud
STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING111
Dr a w 5 Oisin Murphy
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 3
Form: 2211
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up first 2 starts and well suited by a true test upped to 1 1/2m when landing 7-runner Newmarket novice in July, battling well. Found another jolt of improvement when cashing in on a lenient mark in the Melrose Handicap andhe’sclearlya3-y-ostayerontheup
STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING102
B c Galileo (IRE) - Dialafara (FR) (Anabaa (USA))
Owner: D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 3
Form: 15-6112 BF
Dr a w 9 Jim Crowley
TIMEFORMVIEWFormhastakenoffsincesteppinguptomiddledistances,winningaLeopardstownlistedraceandtheUlster Derby(Handicap)inJune Wouldprobablyhavecompletedthehat-trickhadridernotdroppedhiswhipintheBahrainStakes andhe’sabrothertoaLegerwinner
STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING109
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 (EXACTA)
Blinkers worn by No 5.
2022: ELDAR ELDAROV 3 9 3 David Egan 9-2 (Roger Varian) 9 ran
Betting Forecast:
7-2 Arrest (IRE), 4-1 Gregory (GB), 9-2 Continuous (JPN), 6-1 Desert Hero (GB), 9-1 Middle Earth (GB), 11-1 Tower of London (IRE), 14-1 Chesspiece (GB), 33-1 Alexandroupolis (IRE), 66-1 Denmark (GB)
Race Summary:
Just the 9 runners for the oldest Classic but it has a very open feel to it. CONTINUOUS took his form to a whole new level in a well-run race when a decisive winner of the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York and that marks him out as the one to beat with this trip likely to unlock even more. Gregory failed to land the odds in that race but he carried a penalty that day and this contest will play to his strengths (though Dettori now rides Arrest). At longer odds, Tower of London cannot be ruled out
1-2-3:
1.CONTINUOUS (JPN) 2.GREGORY 3.TOWER OF LONDON (IRE)
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ONE MILE , TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 43 YARDS (10F ABT 43YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Totalprizefund£50000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£20315;Second£10160;Third£5080;Fourth£2540;Fifth£1270;Sixth£635.(Penalty Value£25770)Weightsraised6lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.SS
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No Horse
Br g Shamardal (USA) - Pure Diamond (Street Cry (IRE))
Owner: Mr Martin Hughes
Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton
Breeder: Godolphin
Sponsor: Old Oak Holdings Ltd
Draw Jockey
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 9
Form: 311/1-4
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive sort for Charlie Appleby, completing anAW hat-trick when making a winning handicap debut at Southwell (1m) in January 2022. Close fourth back from a lengthy absence (had a wind op) for new yard at Newcastle (1m) inJuneandhe’samajorplayeruppedintrip
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B c Kingman - Galicuix (Galileo (IRE))
Owner: KHK Racing
Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder: Pantile Stud
Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 8
Form: 2/130-40
TIMEFORMVIEWImpressivewinnerof1mYarmouthmaidenlastApril.Lightlyracedsincebutheshapedwellafter10months off when fourth of 9 in handicap atAscot (1m) inJuly Wentbackwards from that effort atYork last month, but could get back ontrackuppedintripwithblinkersapplied
B g Time Test - Tebee’s Oasis (Oasis Dream)
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Minster Stud
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Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 7
Form: 3114-25 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveat3yrs,winningtwiceincludinghandicapatAscot(12f)inSeptember.HasrunatthesameC&D bothstartsthisyear,lookingasgoodaseverafter9monthsoffwhenrunner-upinJuly,beforefailingtomeetexpectationson dryinggroundlasttime Respected.
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B g Pivotal - Finishingthehat (Sixties Icon)
Owner: Mrs Susan Roy
Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket
Breeder: Mrs S. M. Roy
Draw 2 Ryan Moore
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 3
Form: 110-126 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Enjoyed a most productive campaign sent handicapping in 2022, completing a six-timer with success at Newmarket (10f) in August Added to his tally at Kempton (11f) on his return, but below-par effort (had been well backed) at Newmarketlasttime.Nosurprisetoseehimbounceback.
B g El Kabeir (USA) - Lady’s Purse (Doyen (IRE))
Owner: Mick and Janice Mariscotti
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Breeder: Coolawn Stud
Sponsor: Kingsclere Stud
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Draw 1 Oisin Murphy
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 2
Form: 2-60060
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwiceasa2-y-o,includinginlistedcompany,andwasafinefourthinlastyear’sEpsomDerby.However,hehasn’t shown much spark so far this year, faring no better in first-time cheekpieces (also following a wind op) atYork on his latest outing STEWARDS
NOTE:Followingitsrunon26/8/2023itwasreportedthatthehorsewasslowlyaway STARRATINGHHIIIOFFICIALBHARATING90
B g Fast Company (IRE) - Shama’s Song (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE))
Owner: MPR CXV, Yorkshire Puddings & C Barclay
Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham
Breeder: Anthony Kirwan
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 8 13
Form: 340-104 D
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratPontefract(10f)inApriland,after2runsoverhurdles,ranwellwhenfourthatHamiltonlastmonth, despite having been very slowly away.Produced his besteffort over hurdles whenthirdin a Carlisle maiden 3 weeks ago, but moreneededbackonthelevel STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING87
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 (EXACTA)
Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Betting Forecast:
7-4 Symbol of Light (GB), 4-1 Akhu Najla (GB), 5-1 Simply Sondheim (IRE), 11-2 La Yakel (GB), 8-1 Lightening Company (IRE), 16-1 Masekela (IRE)
Race Summary:
After 17 months off (had a wind op), SYMBOL OF LIGHT showed improved form on his stable debut when a close fourth at Newcastle and he could still have more to offer upped in trip He is taken to get the better of Akhu Najla, who also may yet do better over this longer distance with blinkers applied. La Yakel is another who enters calculations.
1-2-3:
1.SYMBOL OF LIGHT 2.AKHU NAJLA 3.LA YAKEL
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No Horse
B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Natural Beauty (Oasis Dream)
Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Sponsor: King Power International Co Ltd
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 7
Form: 52
Draw Jockey
Dr a w 6 Oisin Murphy
Foaled21.4.2021.TIMEFORMVIEWBoastsagoodpedigreeandsteppeduponhisdebutwhenrunner-upatNewmarketlast month.Needstoprogressagainifhe’stoseriouslycompeteinwhatlooksastrongmaiden. STARRATING
Ch c Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Auntinet (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Owner: Mr P. W. Harris
Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket
Breeder: Hascombe Stud & Valiant Stud Ltd
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 7
Form: 50
Foaled31.1.2021.TIMEFORMVIEWYettoshowanyabilityandlookssetforanotherstruggle
B c Camelot - Fastnet Mist (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Owner: Ahmad Al Shaikh
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Churchtown House Stud
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Dr a w 5 Jonny Peate
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Dr aw 10 Richard Kingscote
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 7
Form: 3
Foaled17.3.2021.TIMEFORMVIEWGreenbutcaughttheeyewhenthirdatSandownondebut.Likelytoimprovemarkedly forthatinitialexperience,soworthachancetoopenhisaccount.
B c Wootton Bassett - Loaves And Fishes (Oasis Dream)
Owner: Valmont
Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe
Breeder: Plantation Stud
Sponsor: P. F. I. Cole Ltd
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Draw 7 Tom Marquand
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 7
Form: 2
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Foaled17.4.2021.TIMEFORMVIEWSecondof13inmaidenatWindsor(6f,goodtofirm,17/2)ondebut12daysago,running on.Bredtogetthelongertrip,andlooksopentoimprovement.
B c Too Darn Hot - Whispering Bell (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Owner: Mr R. S. Brookhouse
Trainer: B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Breeder: J. Hanly & A. Stroud
Sponsor: Tote
Draw 9 Stefano Cherchi
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 7
Form: 3
Foaled24.3.2021.TIMEFORMVIEWOutofawinningmilerandshowedplentyofencouragementwhenthirdatLeicesteron debut, not having a hard race Should learn from that experience, so no surprise if he’s on the premises STEWARDS NOTE: Followingitsrunon13/8/2023itwasreportedthatthehorserangreen.
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B c Too Darn Hot - Over The Moon (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Owner: Mr Julian Hui
Trainer: S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket
Breeder: Knocktoran Stud
Sponsor: Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 7
Form: 43
Foaled 21.3.2021. TIMEFORMVIEWToo Darn Hot colt who has shaped with encouragement on both starts to date, notably when meeting trouble (finished third) at Ffos Las in August. Should improve further. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/8/2023itwasreportedthatthehorsewasdeniedaclearrun2fout STARRATINGHHHII OFFICIALBHARATING-
B c Inns of Court (IRE) - Vexatious (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
Owner: Al Shaqab Racing
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Breeder: McCracken Farms
Sponsor: Haras De Bouquetot
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 7
Form: 04
Foaled25.2.2021.TIMEFORMVIEWWell-relatedInnsofCourtcoltwhosteppeduponhisdebutwhenfourthatNewmarket lasttimebutotherslooktohavemorepotential
B or Br c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Amorella (IRE) (Nathaniel (IRE))
Owner: Mr P. W. Harris
Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket
Breeder: Tink Gmbh
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 4
Form:
Foaled 14.3.2021. TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 14. 650,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt Dam, German 1 1/4m-1 1/2m (Group2)winner,half-sistertosmartGerman9f/11/4mwinnerAccon,thirdinDeutschesDerby.Makesplentyofappealonpaper.
B c Dubawi (IRE) - Perfect Clarity (Nathaniel (IRE))
Owner: Cayton Park Stud Limited
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Breeder: Cayton Park Stud Ltd
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Dr a w 2 Kieran Shoemark
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 4
Form:
Foaled23.4.2021.TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril23.Dubawicolt Half-brotherto9.4fwinnerPerfectPortrait Dam,winnerup to11.6f(2-y-o8.3fwinner),half-sistertosmartwinnerupto11/4mLawPower.
Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Lady Corsica (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Owner: Mr Zhang Yuesheng
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Breeder: Mr M. Enright
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Dr aw 4 Clifford Lee
Horse Age: 2
Weight: 9 4
Form:
Foaled 9.4.2021. TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 9. 155,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never colt. Dam unraced sister to very smart winnerupto11f(includingUSGrade111/4mevent)Deauvilleoutof2-y-o5fwinnerWalklikeanegyptian.Notablenewcomer.
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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 (EXACTA)
2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Betting Forecast: 7-2 Deira Mile (IRE), 5-1 God’s Window (GB), 13-2 Redhot Whisper (IRE), 15-2 At Vimeiro (GER), 9-1 Otto Flash (IRE), 10-1 Let’s Get Em (GB), 11-1 Bellum Justum (IRE), 14-1 Savvy Warrior (IRE), 18-1 Stratocracy (IRE), 150-1 By Default (USA)
Dr aw 3 Robert Havlin Dr a w 8 Sean LeveyRace Summary:
DEIRA MILE shaped very well amidst inexperience when third in a good maiden at Sandown last month and, with big improvement expected, he’s the most appealing in what’s likely to be a strong race Newcomer’s God’s Window and At Vimeiro both make plenty of appeal and several others are open to progress
1-2-3:
1.DEIRA MILE (IRE) 2.GOD’S WINDOW 3.AT VIMEIRO (GER)
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Fast Skin Time
Highly Compatible
Very Low Pick-ability
Dries Underwater
ONE MILE , STRAIGHT COURSE (8F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Totalprizefund£50000.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£20315;Second£10160;Third£5080; Fourth£2540;Fifth£1270;Sixth£635.(PenaltyValue£25770)SS
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No Horse
1
Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Love In The Sun (IRE) (Kodiac)
Owner: Alderson Burke Francis
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm
Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition
Dr a w 3 Daniel Tudhope
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 12
Form: 0-50100 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysingoodstyleatYork(1m,good)inJulyandprobablybesttodrawalinethroughhis latest effort over the same C&D. However, no obvious excuses at Goodwood on penultimate start and he’s probably a shade toohighintheweightsfornow.
2
B g Lawman (FR) - Stars In Your Eyes (Galileo (IRE))
Owner: CHELSEA THOROUGHBREDS - THE BIG BEAR
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Sponsor: Oliver Brown
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Dr a w 4 Ryan Moore
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 10
Form: 0-02054
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful7fwinnerforCharlieHillsand,thoughyettoaddtothat2-y-odebutsuccess,hehashintedonmore than one occasion this season that there’s a decent prize to be won with him. Did well to finish as close as he did at York (1m,goodtofirm)lasttimeandaboldshowisanticipatedhere.
B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Granola (Makfi)
Owner: Mrs F. Denniff
Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington
Breeder: Denniff Farms Ltd
Sponsor: Denton Hall Racing Ltd
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Dr aw 13 Connor Beasley
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 9 7
Form: 50-2063 D
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerathisbest,winnerofback-to-backYorkhandicapsin2020andsuccessfulinlistedcompany thefollowingyear However,hewaswellheldonfinalstartoflastseasoninthiscorrespondingraceandlargelybelowparsofar thistimeround
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B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Adore (Oasis Dream)
Owner: Mr Ross Harmon
Trainer: John Quinn, Malton
Breeder: The Kathryn Stud
Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
Draw 11 Dale Swift
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 6
Form: 020053 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved during second half of 2022, following success at Thirsk with a string of solid efforts in defeat, includingwhenrunner-upinthisrace12monthsago AnothergoodeffortwhenthirdattheAscotShergarCupmeetinglast timeandhehastoentercalculations.
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B g Excelebration (IRE) - Cherry Creek (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))
Owner: Middleham Park Racing XIV
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Sean Murphy
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Draw 10 Rossa Ryan
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 4
Form: 302201 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Newmarket earlier this season and fine second in the 20-runner GoldenMileatGloriousGoodwoodlastmonth.Promotedtofirstafterjustfailingbackthere(1m,soft)20daysagoand,nudged up2lb,he’slikelytobeinthickofthingsoncemore.
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B g Le Havre (IRE) - Mixed Intention (IRE) (Elusive City (USA))
Owner: Mr Gerard Louis Roger Augustin-Normand
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Breeder: S.A. Franklin Finance
Dr aw 14 Tom Marquand
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 9 3
Form: 5405-00 D
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedformathighestlevelasa3-y-owhentrainedinFranceandshapedwellwhenarunning-onseventh of 18 in the John Smith’s Cup atYork on second start for this yard in July. Disappointing at Goodwood (1 1/4m, soft) since but needsconsideringbackdownintriponthismoreconventionaltrack STARRATINGHHHHI OFFICIALBHARATING95
Ch g New Bay - Lidanski (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA))
Owner: Titanium Racing Club
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Ballylinch Stud
Dr a w 15 Joe Fanning
Horse Age: 4
Weight: 9 2
Form: 200013 D
TIMEFORMVIEWQuirkysortwhoranoutanemphaticwinnerof1mRiponhandicaplastmonth.JustaheadofSonnyListon when third of 19 atYork since but, while that was a highly creditable effort, he looks vulnerable now that his new mark has kickedin. STARRATINGHHIII OFFICIALBHARATING94
B g Bated Breath - High Drama (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Owner: Mrs D. W. Davenport
Trainer: Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton
Breeder: Exors of the Late Mr O. J. Williams
Sponsor: OR8 Wellness
Dr a w 8 Jonny Peate (3)
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 9 1
Form: 03-3150 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWBackonthescoresheetwithastylishdisplayoverC&DinJunebuthascomeupshortoffsimilarmarkstothis inhis2subsequentappearances.
Ch g Dutch Art - The Terrier (Foxhound (USA))
Owner: Owners Group 052
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Bumble Bloodstock & Cheveley Park Stud
Sponsor: Owners Group
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Dr a w 12 Richard Kingscote
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 9 1
Form: 223136 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time 7f/1m winner in 2022 and added to his tally at Newmarket in July Has followed that with creditableeffortsintheGoldenMileatGloriousGoodwood(justbehindstablemateTheGatekeeper)andmostrecentlyatYork, butcurrentmarkleaveslittlemarginforerror.
B c Teofilo (IRE) - Cape Liberty (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
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Dr aw 1 Clifford Lee
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 9 1
Form: 1-2004 D
TIMEFORMVIEWImpressivewinnerofsolestartat2yrsandusefuleffortsindefeatthisyear,provingsuitedbythedropback to1mwhenfourthof12intheNewmarkethandicapwonbyDutchDecoylasttime.Remainsunexposedandtherecouldbe abiggerperformanceinhim,particularlywhenhelearnstosettle
B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Painting (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA))
Owner: Trendy Ladies
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Breeder: Haras D’Etreham
Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition
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Draw 5 Oisin Murphy
Horse Age: 6
Weight: 8 11
Form: 150315 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who bagged second Hamilton victory of the season (best effort yet for this yard) when edgingaheadindyingstridesthere(8.3f,soft)inJuly GoodrunofformcametoahaltatThirsklasttime,though,andBlueFor YouappearstobethestableNo1.
B g Iffraaj - Lucelle (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Owner: Mr W. Frewen
Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton
Breeder: Charmes/Morsangliere
Sponsor: McIvors.co.uk
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Draw 7 Kieran O’Neill
Horse Age: 5
Weight: 8 7
Form: 342634 C D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Just touched off in the C&D Spring Mile at the start of the season and followed that with a couple of creditable efforts in Newmarket handicaps Form took a dip when only fourth at Chepstow last time, though, and this demandsaclearcareer-best
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B g No Nay Never (USA) - Pioneer Spirit (Galileo (IRE))
Owner: SYPS (UK) Ltd
Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Breeder: Lady Bamford
Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 8 2
Form: 64-103 D
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkin1mRedcarnoviceonthirdandfinalstartfortheGosdensduringthespring Steppedupon low-keydebutforthisyardwhenthirdof12intheRiponhandicapwonbySpiritCatcherlastmonth,butthat’sstillwellshortof thelevelthatwillberequiredtowinthis
B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Broughtons Secret (Aqlaam)
Owner: Clayton Civils, S Morrell & Hathaway
Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Breeder: M. E. Broughton
Sponsor: Cube3 Construction
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Horse Age: 3
Weight: 8 2
Form: 106164 D
TIMEFORMVIEWHasprovedlargelyconsistentthisyearandlandedagamblewithcheekpiecesrefittedatChester(7.6f,soft) in July. Performed with credit when fourth of 12 over the same C&D a fortnight ago, but she has plenty on her plate from the 3lboutoftheweightshere.
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Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Portico (Pivotal)
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 21 & Partners
Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Breeder: Coole House Farm
Sponsor: Gemma Tutty Racing, Tote
Horse Age: 3
Weight: 8 2
Form: 325140
TIMEFORMVIEW Got his head back in front at Leicester last month, albeit that was a Class 5 handicap and he has come up shortin2subsequentstarts 7lb‘wrong’hereandhelooksupagainstit STARRATINGHIIII OFFICIALBHARATING77
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15
Hood worn by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 2, 4. Visor worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 14, 15.
2022: ATRIUM 3 8 11 William Buick 5-1 (Charlie Fellowes) 16 ran
Betting Forecast:
11-2 Sonny Liston (IRE), 7-1 Millebosc (FR), 8-1 Empirestateofmind (IRE), 17-2 The Gatekeeper (IRE), 11-1 Liberty Lane (IRE), 12-1 Blue For You (IRE), 14-1 Spirit Catcher (IRE), Dutch Decoy (GB), Pisanello (IRE), 18-1 Titian (IRE), 22-1 Brunch (GB), 28-1 Spioradalta (GB), 33-1 La Trinidad (GB), 50-1 Freedom Day (IRE), 66-1 Look Back Smiling (IRE)
Race Summary:
Having performed with credit in several valuable big-field handicaps this year, SONNY LISTON is taken to deservedly hit the target He again has the assistance of Ryan Moore, who partnered the 4-y-o at Royal Ascot where he was a fine second in the Royal Hunt Cup and also when fourth of 19 in a notable handicap at the York Ebor Festival Millebosc is nicely handicapped based on his exploits in France and he is feared most back at 1m ahead of Empirestateofmind, Liberty Lane andThe Gatekeeper
1-2-3:
1.SONNY LISTON (IRE) 2.MILLEBOSC (FR) 3.EMPIRESTATEOFMIND (IRE)
Dr aw 9 George Rooke Dra w 2 Laura Coughlan (5) Dr a w 6 Mia Nicholls (7)
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First Race 1.50 - THE BETFRED CHAMPAGNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £71040 to the winning horse
The second to receive £26868, the third £13428 and the fourth £6708. for two yrs old colts and geldings only. Enter by noon, July 25th and pay £220 stake, Scratch by noon, August 22nd or pay £400, Confirm by noon, September 11th and pay £270, Supplementary Entry by noon, September 11th and pay £8000 stake, Declare by 10 00 a.m. September 14th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 3lb. Betfred has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition, they will present a cash prize of £200 to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED 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 (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 75 entries, 28 at £220, 40 at £620, 7 at £890. - Closed July 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £55968; Second £22872; Third £11436; Fourth £5724. (Penalty Value £71040) A SS
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Second Race 2.25 - THE BETFRED PORTLAND (Class 2 Heritage Handicap)
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. Enter by noon, September 11th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 14th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried BETFRED has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition, they will present a cash prize of £200 to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED 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 27 entries at £500. - Closed September 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
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Third Race 3.00 - THE BETFRED PARK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £68052 to the winning horse The second to receive £25800, the third £12912, the fourth £6432, the fifth £3228 and the sixth £1620. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 25th and pay £230 stake, Scratch by noon, August 22nd or pay £410, Confirm by noon, September 11th and pay £270, Supplementary Entry by noon, September 11th and pay £8180 stake, Declare by 10 00 a.m. September 14th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 3lb Penalties, after March 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition, they will present a cash prize of £200 to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED 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 41 entries, 13 at £230, 18 at £640, 10 at £910. - Closed July 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £53472; Second £21948; Third £10980; Fourth £5484; Fifth £2748; Sixth £1368. (Penalty Value £68052) A SS
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Fourth Race 3.35 - THE BETFRED ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £421355 to the winning horse The second to receive £159745, the third £79946, the fourth £39824, the fifth £19986 and the sixth £10030. for three yrs old colts and fillies only. Enter by noon, July 18th and pay £2000 stake, Scratch by noon, August 22nd or pay £3000, Confirm by noon, September 11th and pay £2000, Supplementary Entry by noon, September 11th and pay £50000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 14th. Weights: Colts 9st 3lb; fillies 9st NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a
provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible.. Betfred has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. Doncaster Racecourse will also present an embroidered jockey’s cap to the winning rider. A trophy will also be presented in memory of the late Major Dick Hern, CVO, CBE, to be held by the winning trainer until August 1st, 2023. A cash prize of £500 will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horsein this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED 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 THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE
Runners will be led past the stands in no set order before cantering to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 40 entries, 11 at £2000, 20 at £5000, 8 at £7000, 1 at £50000. - Closed July 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £331081; Second £135895; Third £67985; Fourth £33955; Fifth £17015; Sixth £8470. (Penalty Value £421355.30) A SS
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Fifth Race 4.10 - THE PJ TOWEY CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. PJ TOWEY CONSTRUCTION has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 13 entries at £250. - Closed September 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) Weights raised 6lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS
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Sixth Race 4.45 - THE BRITISH EBF 40TH ANNIVERSARY MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible Enter by noon, September 11th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10 00 a.m. September 14th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Horses which have never run 3lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race. A representative of the E.B.F. will present a memento to the owner of the winning horse. In addition they will award a cash prize to the stable employee who, in their opinion, has prime responsibility for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EBF. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 22 entries at £250. - Closed September 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) A SS
Seventh Race 5.20 - THE HIPPO PRO 3 SEALANT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 11th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10 00 a.m. September 14th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. HIPPO has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the Winning Owner. A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 22 entries at £250. - Closed September 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) SS
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