A very warm welcome to Ladies Day at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival. We are delighted to welcome our Royal Patron, Her Majesty Queen Camilla, to the racecourse this afternoon. The fifth race at 4.10pm offers the chance of a Royal winner, as both Rainbow’s Edge and Aeolian go to post under William Buick and Tom Marquand.
The feature Group 1 Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks has attracted dual English and Irish Oaks winner, Minnie Hauk as the market leader of the Aidan O’Brien duo With Qilin Queen looking to continue her progression after a Group 2 win in France for handler, Ed Walker; as well as a Yorkshire trained runner in the stunning Estrange who took the Group 2 Lancashire Oaks for David O’Meara and Cheveley Park Stud.
Appropriately, with what looks to be a fascinating if select renewal of the Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks, the Sky Bet Lowther, the EBF and Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes and our second European Breeders’ Fund backed fillies handicap as the last, all featuring fillies or mares, there are four races offering a record reward of in excess of £1m in prize money, exclusively for connections of female horses. The above four races combined with the Harry’s Half Million by Goffs and the ultra-competitive £150,000 Clipper Stakes, offer fabulous action on the track that looks top quality This record level of prize money is made possible by both your attendance and the backing of our partners and sponsors – thank you all for your support.
As if that wasn’t enough, we have the Sky Bet Lowther, the richest Group 2 for juvenile fillies. The unbeaten pair of Timeforshowcasing and America Queen will test themselves against some more experienced rivals. The latter is one of two runners for Richard Hughes, a man who won the race on three occasions as a rider.
We are delighted to be staging the ultra-valuable Harry’s Half Million by Goffs The race has, in the past, showcased the talent of Wootton Bassett, the star colt that gave Malton trainer Richard Fahey his first Group One victory and is now a successful Coolmore stallion. This year the winning trainer will also receive free use of the Theault horse box, as seen in the Owners & Trainer’s Car Park.
As today sees the running of the EBF and Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes, we are proud of the set of wrought iron gates that serve as a permanent way of remembering him. They stand at the northern end of the course, near the statue of his most famous charge, Frankel who delivered that spellbinding win in 2012.
If you have a fancy for the Sky Bet Ebor then you’ll want to be at the Winner’s Enclosure for 11.30 today, as the live stalls draw is conducted. Significantly, it will also link the 22 good causes in the Sky Bet Ebor Community Sweepstake to their contender, see p48-49 for more details of this £46,000 charitable initiative.
Today sees all our races available to international betting markets through the support of Hong Kong Jockey Club and the World Pool platform.
In a day full of sporting action, I hope you can find time to visit the Grantley Hall Ebor Fashion Lawn before 2.30pm, set in the picturesque surroundings of the Edwardian Weighing Room. Partners such as Grantley Hall themselves, The 8th Sign, The Bothy and the Hole in Wand are offering great prizes for all you stylish racegoers, plus it is great fun!
Visit our equine ambassador, Goldream, the retired racehorse in Clocktower Enclosure, listen out for the Ripon City Brass Band, dance into the evening with The Monotones, share a bottle of Gardet Origine champagne for just £46.50 a bottle, enjoy the 360-selfie camera or taking your own selfie at the flower wall; whatever, it is just our pleasure to welcome you and hope you thoroughly enjoy the racing and experience of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival.
William Derby, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course
After racing World Pool moment of the day Winners Enclosure
All Day Events Location
Tours to the start 30 minutes before each race See Notice on (Stands side only) Thatched Hut
Monotones Acoustic County Stand Garden
Ripon City Brass Band Veuve Clicquot Lawn
Monotones Churchill Tyres Lawn Stage
Ascot Gallery/Darcy & Wolf Jewellery Gimcrack Stand Portico
360° Selfies Stage by Melrose Stand
New Beginnings Activities Clocktower Enclosure All timings are approximate, listen for PA announcements for any updates.
York Racecourse wishes to express its thanks to this afternoon’s sponsors.
Sky Bet
First Race - 1.50pm
The Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Group 2) - 6f
Pages 35-37
Goffs UK
Second Race - 2.25pm
The Harry’s Half Million By Goffs Stakes (GBB Race) - 6f
Pages 43-47
Clipper
Third Race - 3.00pm
The Clipper Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - 1m
Pages 52-56
Pertemps Network
Fourth Race - 3.35pm
The Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks (Group 1) - 1m 4f
Pages 67-69
Arthur Boyd-Rochfort
Fifth Race - 4.10pm
The British EBF & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes (Listed Race) - 1m 4f
Pages 75-77
Mews Hotel Ossett
Sixth Race - 4.45pm
The Mews Hotel Ossett ebftallions Nursery Stakes (Nursery Handicap) - 7f
Pages 81-84
European Breeders’ Fund
Seventh Race - 5.20pm
The British EBF Fillies’ Stakes (Handicap) - 7f
Pages 87-90
Races 1 - 5
A G IDE T PL CES
T EAT & DRIN
ROBERTO PAVILION
Fast-serve bar, Pimms, plus Fish & Chip Shop
THEAKSTON BAR
All your Theakston favourites including Ebor IPA @£6.40 a pint
Good food to go is just next door
GUINNESS BAR
KYLIE MINOGUE WINE AND GUINNESS BARS
Offering The Aussie singer's wines with the Black Stuff and a full bar next door
SPECIALIST FOOD
A series of counters and mobile units such as fish & chips, Yorkshire beefburgers, pizza, hog roast, Ged Bell's Yorkshire Pork Pies, Chicken Shack and vegetarian/ vegan options.
KNAVESMIRE STAND
6 bars & York Kitchen & Café (ground).
THE VOLTIGEUR RESTAURANT (Knavesmire Stand 3rd Floor)
The UK’s foremost ‘Dine & View’ restaurant package.
THE FOOD COUR
A range of hot/ snacks, tea, coffee and full bar available
York Kitchen & Café (Ground Floor) A popular place to get a hot meal, like deep-filled Yorkshire Puddings, sandwiches or Curry Club served in cafeteria style Collection point for G&P "meal deal" & Picnic Platters.
EBOR STAND
4 bars & 2 buffets spread over Ground, floors. Try Eat Between Our Races, which ground floor serving sandwiches & scrumm the collection point for the County Stand
ECLIPSE RESTAURANT (5TH
An informal hot food option and home advanced book packages.
THE DANTE SUITE (2ND FLOOR)
Home to Michelin Star Chef Tom Barnes and
We hope we have somewhere to cater for all tastes and budgets. We source Cryer and Stott for cheese). You may notice that our sandwich packaging is biodegradable raceday. None of the restaurants, bistros and buffets mentioned below requires pre-booking we’d suggest going early Enjoy your food and do let us know how we can keep improving.
County Stand
The Gimcrack Restaurant offers a three-course meal for £44.75. Afternoon tea offered for £19.95
The Edwardian Weighing Room a popular bar is joined by the new Wine & Cheese offer, with fourteen wines by the glass, selected cheeses & charcuterie platters. John Carr Terrace: Bustling informal lawns and terraces near the parade ring. Try hot treats or the griddle. Or toast the summer with a jug of Pimm’s, visit the The Flying Frankie Pub serving our guest ale, Ebor IPA @£6.40.
The Princess Mary Bar (near County Stand entrance). Buzzy café serving seafood platters and sandwiches. Lanson Champagne by the glass.
Try Eat Between Our Races Bistro, which is on the ground floor serving pulled meat/veggie, hot and cold sandwiches (vegan options) salads, as well as patisserie cakes. Also the collection point for the County Stand picnic platters.
The Moët Champagne Pavilion & Roof Terrace; downstairs offers premium beers, spirits and a wide range of the finest champagnes, whilst the Terrace also offers Moët champagnes vintage wines, premium beers, as well as fresh baked pizzas.
ALCOHOL RACE
OURT hot/cold offee
PREMIERRACINGLOUNGE
GIMCRACK RESTAURANT
MELROSE CLUB LOUNGE
HOL FREE VIEWING
A reserved lounge with allocated seats. limited upgrades from £52
SOLD OUT today, book online for later in the season.
(1st Floor)
Main County Stand dining room, luxury three-course meal for £44.75 Afternoon Tea for £19.95
VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BAR
ound, First & Fifth which is on the scrummy cakes. Also Stand picnic platters.
(5TH FLOOR) home to our popular and his team. (Advance booked)
EDWARDIAN WEIGHING ROOM
Heritage over a craft ale Wine & Cheese Bar, platters of local cheeses & charcuterie accompanied by a choice of 14 wines.
PRINCESS MARY SEAFOOD BAR
Enjoy a sustaining seafood or salad perhaps accompanied by a glass of chilled Lanson Champagne.
SOLDOUTtoday-tryonlineforfutureracedays.
Great views of racing, Yorkshire, fresh club sandwiches, and an account bar. Limited upgrades available from £103 - visit the office to learn more.
PARADE RING RESTAURANT
Situated on the top floor of the Weighing Room, provides a fine dining experience
MOËT PAVILION & ROOF TERRACE
Plenty of fizz plus wines and premium beers to accompany that view upstairs Home Baked Pizza from £14.50
JOHN CARR TERRACE
Georgian stand with modern canopy; featuring The Flying Frankie pub serving our guest ale, Ebor IPA @£6.40 + wider bars and the griddle
many products locally, (e.g. The East Coast for fish, The biodegradable and that we recycle 10 tonnes of glass on a pre-booking although many are popular at busy times so improving.
Grandstand & Paddock
CLOCKTOWER ENCLOSURE
FOOD & DRINK FREE ZONES COUNTY STAND GRANDSTAND & PADDOCK RACING AREA
SEAFOOD OPTION
CHILDREN ESPECIALLY WELCOME
MEAL DEAL LOCATION MD
York Kitchen & Café offers a range of hot meals, including deep-filled Yorkshire puddings, homemade pies, vegetarian option, as well as sandwiches and the new Curry Club. This is also the Collection Point for Grandstand & Paddock Picnic Platters.
The Guinness Bar with its giant outdoor screen. Alongside the black stuff, the Kylie Minogue Wine Bar serves exactly what you'd imagine.
The improved Theakston Bar offers a range of favourites, including the Ebor IPA @£6.40. With a second dedicated Guinness Bar to its left. The good food to go next door offers hot and cold treats. The new Fish & Chip Shop offers freshly cooked delights from the East Coast.
If the weather plays its part then visit the Knavesmire Courtyard, an outside seating area with easy access to betting, bars, tasty treats and toilets. Here a large number of kiosks and specialist mobile vendors offer gourmet British beefburgers, Greek street food, Chicken Shop, Whitby scampi, fish & chips and specialist coffees and even Churros. If the sun stays out, or just as a treat, try our locally produced luxury ice creams.
The Bustardthorpe End brings more options including a Chicken griddle.
Clocktower Enclosure
Has a range of units selling hot and cold items, sweets and ice cream.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT
CHAMPAGNE OF THE MEETING
PUNTERS' PANEL
For expert betting tips, check out the Punters' Panel at 1:00pm today in the Winners' Enclosure.
TRIPS TO THE START
Racegoers are invited to join our expert guide for a minibus trip to the start. To register for this free trip or to find out more, see our guide by the thatched hut near the Winner’s Enclosure before 1.15pm today (stands side only).
360° SELFIE
Check out this new free service, on the stage by the Melrose Stand.
CHILDREN AT YORK RACES
Baby-Changing facilities are available in a purpose-built facility on the ground floors of both Knavesmire & Ebor stands. We welcome children in our main restaurants, and in the Gimcrack Restaurant we offer a half price option for under 12s. Our family room, situated to the left of the entrance to the Melrose Stand, allows parents and children some quiet time away. Don’t forget our YorkMix Family Entertainment Zone on September 7th featuring Pony Racing Series, racehorse corner as well as special appearances at intervals of Chase & Marshall from Paw Patrol - Book from the offer price of £12.
EBOR STALLS DRAW
If you have a fancy for one of the betting heats of the season, Saturday’s Sky Bet Ebor then you’ll be keen to know which stall your runner has drawn. Be amongst those to witness the draw for stalls positions live at 11.30 today in the Winner’s Enclosure.
CASH MACHINES & CASHBACK
Cash machines are available at the northern end of the racecourse by the Frankel statue, the ground floor of the Knavesmire Stand and a further machine is sited adjacent to the entrance to the Gimcrack Stand
Please note there is a charge for this service. If you place a minimum bet of £10 at a tote window, you can request £50 in cash back from your card.
NEED A QUIET MOMENT?
If you are looking to escape the bustle of a busy raceday please try one of our sunflower benches which are located in the quiet areas of each enclosure. We also have a quiet room located within the Houghton Building for use by racegoers. Our Chaplaincy Team are ready to assist racegoers of all faiths and none. If you need a friendly ear, please say hello to them. They can find a quiet spot for a chat.
STOP THE CLOCK
Check out the Official race time as soon as they cross the line, the digital timing clock at the Winning Post has been supported by Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai.
ENCLOSURE TRANSFERS
Simply pay the difference between your admission price and the price point below.
County Stand full price: £80
Grandstand & Paddock full price: £45
Transfers are available from the Racecourse Office and the Racecard Hut by the entrance to Clocktower Enclosure.
RETAIL THERAPY
Feel in need of some retail therapy? Why not visit one of our retail partners. Blue Rider Gallery - equestrian art specialists. (opposite the Princess Mary Bar) Conversation Pieces - equestrian prints, as well as Darcy & Wolf (in their new shop by entrance to Gimcrack Stand)
DISABLED RACEGOERS
Facilities such as accessible toilets and viewing platforms for racing are clearly signed. Our raceday stewards will be pleased to offer directions and assistance. The Racecourse Office Team will also be happy to help and can provide an access guide and map. Phil Atkinson is a senior member of the team with special responsibility in this area.
SHUTTLE BUS
FREE WIFI
1. Search and select York Races - FREE
2. Click T&C’s box then log in
3. You’ll be directed to our home page featuring our partners today, then just surf away
Given the nature of any WiFi network there will be peaks of demand by both time and location - some websites will not be available.
A limited shuttle bus service to York station will collect from Knavesmire Road, at the northern end of the racecourse, it will operate whilst there are enough customers to make a bus viable, from after the last race. The service is provided by a commercial operator. A return service operates on raceday mornings.
TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE PICK-UP POINT
There is a taxi pick up point at the Northern end of the racecourse adjacent to Campleshon Road. Private Hire vehicles will meet pre-booked customers, also at the Northern End. Pick up by UBER is from a dedicated area in Car Park A only.
WHERE CAN I PLACE A BET
The tote will be pleased to take your bet at their many windows or look out for a passing courier. Remember to try the small stake-big payout bets such as the Jackpot, Placepot or Trifecta. The William Hill Betting Shops (Bustardthorpe End, Knavesmire Stand ground floor and front of Melrose Stand) offer a full SP service, so bets on racing and the wider sporting world. The colour of the main betting ring returns, set in front of the Knavesmire Stand, take on the challenge. Contactless payment is available for all the above options. Good luck.
BAR CLOSING TIMES
Key bars will remain open for 90 minutes after the last race. The serving of drinks in hospitality areas will be as specified in your booking details. Have an enjoyable time with us but please respect our neighbours and the wider city as you leave the racecourse.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
York Racecourse always strives to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control. We have employed professionally-trained and experienced stewards. In the event of a situation which requires a partial or full evacuation of the stands, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will usher you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and quietly. If we are unable to re-occupy the stands, you may be invited to return to your car or coach. Departure from car and coach parks will be under the direction of the Police. The foregoing is a precautionary tale.
Enter our style stakes and take to the catwalk today at the Grantley Hall Ebor Fashion Lawn
Located in front of the Edwardian Weighing Room
Fabulous prizes across five categories each day!
11am to 2.30pm: Registration & participation
3.15pm: Shortlist announced (on Ebor Fashion Lawn boards & big screens)
3.50pm: Shortlist final judging Winners announced!
GRANTLEY HALL
EBOR FASHION LAWN
PRIZES
Most Stylish
Grantley Hall Midweek Overnight Stay for Two in a Suite with Breakfast (worth £1,055).
£350 The 8th Sign Voucher.
The Bothy Botanicals Product Hamper (Worth £100).
x2 Hospitality Tickets to an EFL Game of your choice.
York Racecourse: Voltigeur Restaurant table for two on the opening day of the Dante Festival 2026.
Most Stylish Runner-Up
Midweek Dine & Unwind Spa Experience for Two at Three Graces Spa at Grantley Hall (worth £270).
Advance Bespoke 1 hour Facial at The Bothy Wellness.
£100 The 8th Sign Voucher.
Most Stylish Couple
York Racecourse: Premier Racing Lounge table for two on the opening day of the Dante Festival 2026.
Lunch for Two in The Orchard at Grantley Hall.
The Bothy Botanicals Product Hamper (Worth £100).
Best Hat
£250 George Durdy England Voucher.
Best Dressed Child
Wizard Golf for five at The Hole in Wand, Wizard Golf, York, Blackpool or Chester plus a box of our magical potions and flask of Unicorn Beans.
Runners up with receive a flask of Unicorn Beans and a jar of Tongue Painters.
YORK RACE COMMITTEE
BRIDGET
MEET THE YORK MANAGEMENT TEAM
WILLIAM DERBY Chief Executive & Clerk of the Course
01904 683932 rachel.wigby@yorkracecourse.co.uk
LAUREN MAHAN Marketing Manager
01904 620911 lauren.mahan@yorkracecourse.co.uk
LOUISE DALY Commercial Manager Hospitality & Banqueting
Can you name the owners from the silks graphics? If you need a clue, they are all previous winners of the Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks.
FILL IN THE BLANKS
Can you work out the missing information from the 2024 Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks? (Clue: number 5 was the winner)
3 Queen of The Pride (GB) (47) 4 9-9 (61.2) (6)
B f Roaring Lion (USA) - Simple Verse (IRE)
Owner: Qatar Racing Limited
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Form: 01-211 D
Breeder: The Simple Verse Partnership
She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 10-3 in the Group 2 Lancashire Oaks at Haydock over 1m 4f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Tiffany by 3l. Has won twice at Haydock this season. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 11-4
4 Sea Theme (IRE) (26) 4 9-9 (61.2) (1)
B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Mayhem (IRE)
Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Form: 110-461 CD Breeder: C-Squared Investments
She has won three times at 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 4-1 at Clairefontaine over 1m 4f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Scarlett O’Hara by 4 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 28-1
Content (IRE) (33) 3 9-0 (57.2) (3)
B f Galileo (IRE) - Mecca’s Angel (IRE)
Owner: Westerberg/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Form: 14-0032 BF Breeder: Coolmore
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by You Got To Me when second of 14 at 3-1fav on her latest outing in the Group 1 Juddmonte Irish Oaks at Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 3-1
NAME THE RACECOURSE
Can you name the racecourse from the picture?
Moore
Oisin Murphy Sachin Holay
Tom Marquand Svitlana Zinchenko
WHAT IS NEW AT YORK THIS SEASON?
CHAMPAGNE LAWNS
NEXT GENERATION CANOPIES
Nine next generation canopies now stand proudly on the Champagne Lawns. Clever enough to let the grass grow beneath them, they should prove popular if we get a summer shower. For the October racedays the built-in heaters will allow racegoers to keep enjoying the fresh air Each one has a speaker, so the race commentary will come to your table
BUSTARDTHORPE END
SOUTHERN END DEVELOPMENT
Last August we were honoured when Her Majesty The Queen, our Royal Patron, opened this development to the South of the Knavesmire Stand. Check out the Churchill Tyres lawn & canopy, the Theakston and Guinness bars, as well as food outlets and a WIlliam Hill shop
MR MOWITALL
Joining the grounds team over winter were a trio of robotic mowers, one creatively named, Mr Mowitall. They are helping with the lawns and car parks, leaving the human talent better able to focus on the track itself
THE TEAM NEVER REST
Maintenance is key, if a little dull. Over 6,000 pints of paint have been used by the team and the Knavesmire Stand Roof has had extensive repairs, (it is nearly thirty years old!).
A LIVING FLOWER WALL
OPPOSITE THE MELROSE STAND
The flowers are petunia and petchoa, grown by Head Gardener, Zak Rafferty and his team, from seedlings in our greenhouses. That Insta moment now has real flowers behind it.
THE
BARS HAVE IT
Over the Winter a number of bars have been given a face-lift. There is a new Pink Gin & Cocktail Bar on the main Champagne Lawns, a second Guinness Bar near the Roberto Lawn, with a refreshed Kylie Minogue Wines Bar next door The fun murals from the Dublin based brand should make a good selfie
NEW ON THE MENU
Around the racecourse there are a lot of new choices. Perhaps the sweet treats of the Churros will follow your Nachos, both are now part of the Knavesmire Courtyard offering.
If you like spice, then the eateries on the ground floors of both the Knavesmire and Ebor Stands now serve our homemade Curry Club dishes.
Finger lickin’ chicken? Try the grills in either the Bustardthorpe End or the John Carr Terrace. Try the Rustic Pizza freshly baked at the Moët Roof Terrace.
YORK TRACKFACTS
A left-handed track which joins the straight course just under five furlongs from home. Races of seven furlongs start on a spur which joins the main circuit at a tangent after two furlongs.
Top Course Trainers
LEADING TRAINERS AT YORK (2020-2025) WITH RUNNERS:
A BALDING (34 wins from 198 runners, 17%) runs STELLAR SUNRISE (4.45), DANCE IN THE STORM (5.20).
W HAGGAS (33 wins from 216 runners, 15%) runs BULLET POINT (3.00), AEOLIAN (4.10), PURPLE RAINBOW (5.20).
K R BURKE (29 wins from 260 runners, 11%) runs PEARL FORTUNE (1.50), KARMOLOGY (4.10).
R FAHEY (27 wins from 443 runners, 6%) runs BOSTON DAN, COTAI BELLE & COSMIC CLARETS (2.25), ADVANCE TWENTYFIVE (4.45).
Trainers In Form
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
W HAGGAS (12 wins from 35 runners, 34%) runners listed above.
D O’MEARA (12 wins from 43 runners, 28%) runs LEADMAN, CERULEAN BAY, JULIA AUGUSTA, DUKE’S COMMAND & BLUE FOR YOU (3.00), ESTRANGE (3.35).
K R BURKE (10 wins from 34 runners, 29%) runners listed above.
A BALDING (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runners listed above.
Top Course Jockeys
LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2020-2025) WITH RIDES:
TOM MARQUAND (33 wins from 211 rides, 16%) rides WOR FAAYTH (1.50), ASTRAZAR (2.25), BULLET POINT (3.00), AEOLIAN (4.10), KANISHKA (4.45), PURPLE RAINBOW (5.20).
DANIEL TUDHOPE (26 wins from 283 rides, 9%) rides LEADMAN (3.00), ESTRANGE (3.35), CHARLOTTE’S WEB (4.10), MOSTAR DREAMS (5.20).
OISIN MURPHY (25 wins from 157 rides, 16%) rides SECRET HIDEAWAY (1.50), ARDISIA (2.25), CERULEAN BAY (3.00), ROSE PRICK (4.10), STELLAR SUNRISE (4.45), DANCE IN THE STORM (5.20). RYAN MOORE (23 wins from 138 rides, 17%) rides AMERICA QUEEN (1.50), MINNIE HAUK (3.35), BUTTERFLY WINGS (4.10), PEEL PARK (4.45), DASH OF AZURE (5.20).
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 19th August.
How to Read the Racecard
colour graphic
horse’s saddlecloth number
horse’s name No. of days since last ran
A symbol here denotes the horse holds an entry on British Champions Day, Saturday 18th October.
Baron’s Selection
5 Content (IRE) (33) 3
B f Galileo (IRE) - Mexxa’s Angel (IRE)
Owner: Westerberg.Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/ D Smith
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
9-0 (57.2) (3)
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Form:14-0032 BF Breeder: Coolmore
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by You Got To Me when second of 14 at 3-1fav on her latest outing in the Group 1 Juddmonte Irish Oaks at Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 3-1
form guide
B = bay
Br = brown
Ch = chesnut
Gr = grey
Ro = roan
Official BHA Ratings
sex of horse
c=colt - male horse up to age 5 h=horse
g=gelding
f=filly - female horse up to age 5 m=mare
Probable SP
previous performances /=new season
-=new year
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part usually in three races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
RaceiQ Par Times
A new statistics based predictor, it is the expected win time for a specific race based on the track, distance, going, race class and conditions. Based on the going at time of printing the day before racing at 16:00, being: GOOD TO FIRM, GOOD (IN PLACES)
For further Race iQ insights, visit racingtv.com/results and click the RaceiQ icon at the top right.
Non-runner
Ground - The Trainer states the ground is not suitable for this horse, the official going has changed since the time of declaration.
Vet - The Trainer states the horse is subject to a Veterinary Certificate.
Self Certificate - The trainer has advised the authorities that the horse is not able to race today.
You must be 18 or over to place a bet
You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
ollow a ider or rainer of your choosing:
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
JOCKEYS
D ALLAN
1.50 Argentine Tango T Easterby
2.25 Magician of Riga (IRE) R Hannon
4.45 Daydreama T Easterby H BENTLEY
4.45 Ubetterseethis C Lidster
5.20 Callianassa (IRE) B Ellison W BUICK
1.50 Royal Fixation E Walker
4.10 Rainbows Edge J & T Gosden
4.45 Champion Island (IRE) C Johnston
5.20 Royal Velvet W Knight M COLE
5.20 Lady Mariko........................................................D Cunha J CROWLEY
2.25 Wojtek (IRE) C Cox
4.45 Hengroin (IRE) O Burrows H DOYLE
1.50 Mood Queen (IRE) R Hughes
2.25 Tadej A Watson
4.45 Special Dividend Dr R Newland & J Insole
5.20 French Sand (IRE) .......................................A Watson J DOYLE
3.00 Blue For You (IRE) ..................................David Nolan
3.00 Cerulean Bay (IRE) ...............................Oisin Murphy
3.00 Duke’s Command David Probert
3.00 Julia Augusta Rossa Ryan
3.00 Leadman Daniel Tudhope
3.35 Estrange (IRE) Daniel Tudhope
JAMES OSBORNE
4.45 Amazing Journey (IRE) Saffie Osborne
HUGO PALMER
2.25 Ardisia (IRE) Oisin Murphy
2.25 Game Striker David Probert
4.45 Gold Dawn David Probert
KEVIN RYAN
2.25 Rikki Tiki Tavi (IRE) Kevin Stott
3.00 Apiarist (IRE)................................................ Tom Eaves
3.00 Sisyphean (IRE) Shane Gray
OLLIE SANGSTER
4.45 Dublin Bay (IRE) Edward Greatrex
GEORGE SCOTT
1.50 Staya Callum Shepherd
2.25 Front Line Fury (IRE) Callum Shepherd
4.45 Command The Stars (IRE) Callum Shepherd
RICHARD SPENCER
5.20 Shallow Saffie Osborne
GRANT TUER
5.20 Bellarchi (IRE) Oliver Stammers
GEMMA TUTTY
5.20 Ormolulu (IRE) Robert Havlin
PADDY TWOMEY
5.20 Bonus Time (IRE)..................................P J McDonald
ROGER VARIAN
4.10 Little Dorrit Callum Rodriguez
4.45 Peel Park (IRE) Ryan Moore
ED WALKER
1.50 Royal Fixation William Buick
2.25 Astrazar (IRE) Tom Marquand
2.25 Golden Brown (IRE) Kieran Shoemark
3.35 Qilin Queen (IRE) Kieran Shoemark
4.10 Rose Prick (IRE) Oisin Murphy
5.20 Mollie Foster (IRE) David Probert
ARCHIE WATSON
2.25 Tadej Hollie Doyle
5.20 French Sand (IRE) Hollie Doyle
DERMOT WELD
4.10 Alice Monet (IRE).......................................Chris Hayes
IAN WILLIAMS
3.00 Aalto (FR) Billy Loughnane
P RLEZ-VOUS
R CING?
ESSENTIAL RACING PHRASES FOR THE BEGINNER
It could be easy to be put off by the weird and wonderful words and phrases banded around the racecourse, but in fact, its all part of the fun.
Like a tourist in a foreign country, the novice racegoer soon picks up enough of the language to get by, and then rapidly becomes fluent.
The following terms will provide any newcomer, keen to enhance their language skills, with just enough of the jargon to sound like a ‘local’: RACING SPEAK ENGLISH
ALLOWANCE: The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience.
AMATEUR: .............................(Rider) on racecards, their names are usually prefixed by Mr, Mrs, etc. To indicate their amateur licence holder status.
ANTE-POST:
APPRENTICE:........................
Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place.
Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.
BACKWARD: .........................Young horse which needs time to mature.
CLERK OF THE COURSE:...Official in charge of running the racing programme, at York it is Anthea Leigh.
CLERKS OF THE SCALES: ...Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation. Claudia Marelli and Wayne Burnell are in charge of things today.
COLOURS: The racing silks worn by the jockeys.
COLT: ......................................
Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old.
CONNECTIONS:....................The owner and trainer of a racehorse.
COURSE SPECIALIST: Horse which tends to run well at a particular course DAM:........................................Mother of a horse
DISTANCE: The length of a race
DISTANCE, THE: ...................An unmarked point 240 yards from the winning post.
DRAW: ....................................Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn two days before a flat race.
EACH-WAY: A bookmaker taking each way bets will display the terms on which he/she accepts such bets on the top of his/her board. This is a bet for your selection to win or be placed.
FILLY: Female horse up to four years old. The entire fields in both the Sky Bet Lowther and Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks.
FOAL: Horse of either sex from its birth until 1 January the following year
FORECAST: ...........................Name the first and second in the correct order
GOING: ...................................Description of the course conditions under foot.
HAND: Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured at the shoulder
JACKPOT: ..............................The Jackpot is an exciting tote bet that requires punters to pick the winners of four consecutive races.
JOLLY: Betting term for the horse with the shortest odds (the favourite)
JUDGE: ...................................Official responsible for declaring finishing order and distances between horses. Michael Roberts is in the hot seat this afternoon.
JUVENILE:
Two-year old horse; the entire field in our 1:50pm, 2.25pm and 4.45pm contests.
KNAVESMIRE: The name for the piece of ground on which York Racecourse is situated.
MAIDEN:.................................Horse which has not yet won a race.
MARE: .....................................
Female horse, five years and over.
OBJECTIONS: .......................Complaint by one camp against another regarding breach of rules during a race.
ODDS ON:..............................Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stakee.g winning a £2 bet wins you £1 so you get back £3.
PACE: ......................................‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders.
PENALTY:...............................Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.
PHOTO FINISH: Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish.
PLACEPOT:
PLATE: ....................................
To win the Tote Placepot you need to pick a horse to place in the first six races
Shoe worn by horse for racing.
SCHOOLED:...........................Trained to jump
SHORT RUNNER:
A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps.
SIRE:........................................Father of a horse.
SPREAD A PLATE: ...............When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof
SP/STARTING PRICE:..........Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops.
STEWARDS ENQUIRY:........Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running.
TRIFECTA: The premise of a Tote Trifecta is to back the three horses who finish first, second and third in the race of your choice.
UNDER STARTERS’
ORDERS: ................................Occurs when the race is about to start.
VOICE IN THE SKY:..............The commentator, listen out for Mike Cattermole this afternoon.
WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN:.....Weighing jockey before and after race to ensure correct weight has been carried.
YEARLING: ............................
Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.
A RACECOURSE FOR ALL
We want the racecourse to offer both a welcome and an enjoyable evening to all our racegoers and in delivering that we recognise that some may need additional assistance from us. We are also pleased to recognise the sunflower lanyard scheme.
The first thing to say, please just ask for help, if the team don’t have an instant answer, then they know someone who will. The team in the Racecourse Reception (behind the Ebor Stand) act as the link to the rest of the team, as needed.
FAQS
Is there accessible and blue badge parking?
Yes, I hope you found it. All our car parks have designated spaces near their front row. Can I get help with getting to/from the car park, taxi rank or shuttle buses?
Yes, there is a complimentary buggy service to all these points, ask a member of the team and they will radio to arrange your collection. Thank you for your patience as the buggies have a maximum of six passengers, and only one is wheelchair accessible and it’s a big site.
Can I bring a wheelchair?
Yes, if you need to; but we also offer complimentary hire, again from Racecourse Reception (see told you they were the hub). As we hope you’ll appreciate, there are only so many wheelchairs on site, if you need to reserve in advance then call 01904 620911. Considerately piloted mobility scooters are permitted.
Can I bring somebody to help?
Yes, we appreciate that will come in various forms, we hope our “companion comes free” scheme is a help, before your next visit check it out online at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk or just ask the team today.
Are there wheelchair viewing platforms?
Yes, in all stand side area and Stands - easiest thing to do is to ask our Stewards, though a map is available from, you guessed it, Racecourse Reception. Please use these in the spirit intended, with carers being prepared to step aside to allow space for those who need the view the most.
What about toilets and are they part of the Radar scheme?
Yes they are, all the permanent toilet blocks have a accessible capability, please ask for directions, the team nearby have keys, or check that map from you know where.
Are their wheelchair height food and drink counters?
Yes there are but not as many as we’d like, please ask a member of the team to assist you.
Wheelchair height betting?
Yes, there are some Tote counters set at a reduced height though a better plan might be to use the courier service that operates in areas such as the main Champagne Lawns; the Tote team themselves are always willing to help.
Can I bring my assistance dog?
Of course, as the tribute to Grady demonstrates, registered assistance dogs are most welcome. There was one more thing?
Please ask, we are keen to help wherever we can, appreciating our racegoers may face a range of challenges.
Examples of viewing platforms both around the Parade Ring and trackside
Full range of bets available on all UK and Irish racing
Race 1 2.10 2m 2f 110y
1 Kilcandra Jvc (IRE) 11-4
2 Mr McLoughlan (GB) 11-4
3 Three Pikes (GB) 11-4
4 Roadshow (IRE) 11-0
5 Whatyouwaitingfor (IRE) 11-0
6 Dancing Green (GB) 10-11
7 Needtoknow (IRE) 10-11
8 Yanka Blue (IRE) 10-7
Race 2 2.45 2m 2f 110y
1 Songo (IRE) 12-0
2 Stinginhisstep (GB) 11-11
3 Whispering Royal (IRE) 11-9
4 Charlie My Boy (IRE) 11-9
5 Ben Lomond (IRE) 11-1
6 Catboy (FR) 10-13
7 Baikal (GB) 10-11
8 Colonel Lesley (IRE) 10-10
9 Lady Henrietta (GB) 10-9
10 Square du Roule (FR) 10-8
11 Hill Station (FR) 10-8
12 Greystoke (GB) 10-4
13 No Guarantee (GB) 10-2
Race 1 2.00 1m 1y
1 Al Shabab Spirit (IRE) 9-7
2 Blue Nebulae (IRE) 9-7
3 Merci Monsieur (GER) 9-7
4 Sayedaati Saadati (GB) 9-7
5 Calchas (GB) 9-3
6 Faraway Tree (GB) 9-3
7 Whinbarrow (IRE) 9-3
8 One Star (GB) 9-2
Race 2 2.35 1m 1y
1 Edward Sexton (IRE) 9-13
2 Dodging The Bullet (IRE) 9-7
3 Inns of Fear (IRE) 9-7
4 Mezcala (GB) 9-5
5 Scammer (GB) 9-5
6 Ribenska (IRE) 9-2
7 I Can Imagine (IRE) 9-0
8 Lady Aiyana (GB) 9-0
9 Lost In Wonder (GB) 9-0
NEWTON ABBOT
Race 3 3.20 3m 1f 170y
1 Just A Memory (FR) 12-0
2 Cave Article (IRE) 11-8
3 My Girl Katie (IRE) 11-5
4 Ryder’s Rock (GB) 11-4
5 Mini Fortune (IRE) 10-7
6 Firefly Lane (IRE) 10-5
7 Blackacre (GB) 10-2
Race 4 3.55 2m 167y
1 Max of Stars (FR) 12-0
2 Sergeant Fury (IRE) 11-8
3 Breaking Cover (IRE) 11-8
4 Hope Rising (IRE) 11-3
5 Polling Day (IRE) 10-10
Race 5 4.25 2m 75y
1 Fringill Dike (IRE) 12-0
2 Finest View (GB) 11-9
3 Centara (IRE) 11-5
4 Coastguard Station (IRE)11-3
5 Duke of Luckley (IRE) 11-2
6 Jet of Dreams (IRE) 10-3
LINGFIELD PARK
Race 3 3.10 6f 1y
1 Twirler (GB) 9-12
2 So Sassy (IRE) 9-9
3 Skellig Isle (GB) 9-6
4 Graduated (GB) 9-5
5 The Thames Lady (IRE) 9-1
6 Cooramook (IRE) 8-13
7 Starsong (IRE) 8-12
8 Edergole’s Gift (IRE) 8-9
Race 4 3.45 1m 7f 169y
1 Fair Dinkum (IRE) 9-9
2 Inlet (GB) 9-9
3 Leonidass (IRE) 9-7
4 Fram Castle (IRE) 9-7
5 Sydney Seabreeze (FR) 9-7
6 Grey Owl (GB) 9-6
7 Blenheim Lad (IRE) 9-4
8 Smith (IRE) 9-2
9 Ruler of The River (IRE) 8-11
10 Velvet Vulcan (GB) 8-11
11 Certain Style (GB) 8-11
12 Izakaya (GER) 8-11
13 Girl of Gold (IRE) 8-11
Race 6 5.00 3m 2f 105y
1 Rubys Legacy (GB) 12-0
2 Fine By Me (IRE) 11-13
3 Faded Fantasy (IRE) 11-12
4 Karavomylos (IRE) 11-11
5 Lelantos (IRE) 11-10
6 Chief Black Robe (IRE) 11-9
7 Canastero (IRE) 10-11
8 Shibuya Song (GB) 10-11
9 Danzini (IRE) 10-9
10 Testflight (GB) 10-2
11 Share A Moment (IRE) 10-2
Race 7 5.35 2m 4f 216y
1 Aslukwoodhavit (GB) 12-2
2 Time To Bite (IRE) 11-11
3 Magic Seven (IRE) 11-11
4 Theonlywayiswessex (FR)11-8
5 Scarlet O’Tara (GB) 11-6
6 Trapista (FR) 11-2
7 Fat Sam (GB) 11-2
8 Let’s Sail Away (GB) 11-0
9 Limerick Leader (FR) 10-11
Race 5 4.20 1m 4f
1 Wadacre Gomez (GB) 10-2
2 Fox Avatar (IRE) 9-12
3 Best Adventure (IRE) 9-7
4 Harpsichord (GB) 9-4
5 Bintabuha (IRE) 9-1
6 Buxted Too (GB) 8-12
Race 6 4.55 5f 6y
1 Flicka’s Girl (GB) 10-1
2 Love Rock (IRE) 9-9
3 Ancient State (IRE) 9-9
4 Sarabi (GB) 9-7
5 Apple’s Angel (IRE) 9-6
6 Sugar Kane (GB) 9-0
7 Off The Bench (GB) 9-0
YESTERDAYS RACING CTION
THE SKY BET GREAT VOLTIGEUR (GROUP 2)
With Aidan O’Brien having a strong hand in the race once more, it was no surprise to see Thrice give the rest of the Ballydoyle contingent a good pace to aim at.
Market leader Lambourn was positioned in second by Ryan Moore, with the rest of the field going along in behind nicely during the early stages.
The supplemented Arabian Force and Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Dante winner Pride Of Arras were given a more patient ride at the back of the pack.
The order remained unchanged as they turned for home, with Lambourn given the hurry up by Ryan Moore to try and pick up Declan McMonagle and Thrice. The pair did eventually get to the front but were quickly challenged by a host of rivals.
Stay True looked the obvious danger but he too was unable to sustain his challenge and was soon reeled in by Pride Of Arras for Ralph Beckett and Rossa Ryan.
Arabian Force tried to match his rivals speed but his future looks to be over slightly further, with the Haggas runner staying on gamely to claim third.
Irish raider Carmers claimed the eventual second spot for Paddy Twomey and Colin Keane, with the pair perhaps also preferring more of a test of stamina.
This race however was all about the impressive Pride Of Arras, who is now a dual Group Two winner on the Knavesmire for Yorkshire owners, the Aykroyds.
THE
JUDDMONTE INTERNATIONAL (GROUP 1)
An absolutely fascinating Juddmonte International saw Ombudsman stay on best of all to give Clarehaven a third win from the last five renewals.
The supplemented Birr Castle took his pace making duties to a new level under Rab Havlin, as the pair broke into a ferocious early gallop once the starter lifted their flag.
In what seemed a matter of strides, there were 10 lengths between him and the chasing pack, with Japanese hopeful Danon Decile keen throughout the first few furlongs.
Andre Fabre’s runner was first to turn for home, with the rest nowhere to be seen and for a long time it looked as though they may have slipped the field to pull off what would have been an incredible result.
William Buick however remained calm in the saddle, riding as though the winner would always come back to them and come back to them he did.
At the furlong pole, Ombudsman seemed to find an extra gear to pull away from Delacroix and claim the long time leader, eventually kicking clear to win by three-and-a-half-lengths.
Ballydoyle’s Delacroix ended up running on again to finish second, while the enterprising effort from Havlin yielded a valuable third place.
It was an unusual but no less entertaining renewal of the Juddmonte International, that could see the eventual winner try his luck in Ireland or France, or opt to take up his entry in the Group One QIPCO Champion Stakes on British Champions Day.
Runners & Riders
The Sky Bet
Lowther Stakes FACT FILE:
Distance
Six furlongs (1,200m)
Prize money £250,000
WHERE DOES THE RACE NAME COME FROM? IS IT A CLASSIC TRIAL?
It was named in memory of Hugh Lowther, the 5th Earl of Lonsdale It was established in 1946, and the inaugural running was won by Southernwood.
Yes, many winners have gone on to run in the following year’s Betfred 1000 Guineas. Russian Rhythm was the last to complete the big-race double in 2002/03
WHY IS IT SPECIAL?
As a Group 2 it is only one rung from the top of flat racing’s ladder
Criquette Head
ANY OVERSEAS INTEREST?
Criquette Head won the race four times for France in 1982, 1987, 1996 and 2009 and Pascal Bary (2007) and Philippe Sogorb (2013) added two more for our cross-channel cousins. Irish-trained fillies have won the race six times, courtesy of Dermot Weld (1977), Vincent O’Brien (1981 & 1990), Jim Bolger (1984) and Ger Lyons (2011). Aidan O’Brien finally broke his duck in this contest in 2018 as the smart sprinting filly, Fairlyland, held off The Mackem Bullet in a thriller Ballydoyle, indeed the entire Emerald Isle, will wait at least another year to add to that tally, as this afternoon is a UK only affair
WHERE NEXT?
The next obvious target following a big run in the Sky Bet Lowther Stakes is the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket. Run over the same distance, eleven fillies since 1974 have added a Rowley Mile victory to their already impressive resumes - Cry of Truth (1974), Pasty (1975), Devon Ditty (1978), Mrs Penny (1979), Dead Certain (1989), Queen’s Logic (2001), Carry On Katie (2003), Hooray (2010), Rosdhu Queen (2012), Tiggy Wiggy (2014) and 2018’s winner, Fairyland. Fairyland
Richard Hannon Senior
LEADING TRAINERS?
Richard Hannon Senior leads the way with five victories courtesy of Enstone Spark (1977), Only Yours (1990), Niche (1992), Infamous Angel (2008) & Best Terms (2011). In his first season in sole charge Richard Hannon Junior added a sixth family winner with Tiggy Wiggy in 2014. Mick Channon saddled four winners, Brint Allayl (1998), Queen’s Logic (2001), Flashing Wings (2005) & Nahoodh (2007), before handing over the training licence to son Jack, neither family has a hand today. Karl Burke is another with a great record, having bagged two of the last six. Pearl Fortune hopes to make it three While success for Royal Fixation would mean back-to-back glory for Ed Walker
LEADING RIDER? RECORD BREAKER
Harry Carr, Ron Hutchinson, Richard Hughes & the much-missed Lester Piggott share the honour of having won the race three times but all are retired now. James Doyle and Tom Marquand have both ridden two winners, with Marquand riding both the 2023 and 2024 victors. Richard Hughes was thrice a victor as a pilot and now sends out America Queen and Mood Queen as a handler
Tiggy Wiggy’s winning time of 1m 8.90s in 2014 was not only the fastest for this race but also smashed the six furlongs course record. In comparison, Soar’s victory in 2004 came in a time of 1m 15.90s - exactly seven seconds slower. In her defence the ground was much softer that year
WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?
Sky Bet is the UK’s most popular online bookmaker
We’ve been making betting better for years and we’re home of First Race Specials and the Soccer Saturday Price Boost.
We’re hugely passionate about sport which is why we sponsor the English Football League and have recently extended our partnership with York Racecourse, which includes the sponsorship of a lucky thirteen races this week; including the Sky Bet Ebor
HOW DO YORKSHIRE STABLES FIGURE?
Since 1974, the prize has remained in Yorkshire just five times. However, in recent times, Yorkshire lead the way with four of the last seven winners trained in the county Richard Fahey took the prize home to Malton in 2016 with Queen Kindly, while the trophy went to Middleham in 2017, after Mark Johnston’s Threading again boosted Yorkshire’s record in the race Spigot Lodge have claimed two of the last six, Living in the Past (2019) and then again in 2022 with Swingalong. Five local yards are hoping to pick up the baton today.
Karl Burke
Richard Hughes
BIG RACE TRENDS
THE SKY BET LOWTHER STAKES (GROUP 2)
PREVIOUS WINNERS - LAST TEN RUNNINGS
Year Winner Trainer
2024 Celandine Ed Walker
2023 Relief Rally William Haggas
2019
Jockey SP Runners Time Going
Tom Marquand 13/2 9 ran 1m 10.77s G/F
Tom Marquand 2/1F
TRAINERS
Karl Burke has emerged as a trainer to watch after two wins in six years. He brings a strong hand again this year with Pearl Fortune.
RECENT FORM
With twelve of the last nineteen winners of the Sky Bet Lowther Stakes having won on their most recent starts, it suggests that recent form is an important factor to consider. Interestingly, of the six who fail on this trend, four had achieved a top three finish and only Mood Queen and Secret Hideaway completely missed out by each finishing 6th.
BETTING
2023 winner Swingalong joined Living In The Past, Hooray, Best Terms and Besharah in causing a stir when landing the spoils at double figure prices. There has been a move away from short priced horses with only two winning favourites in the last ten years. Consider horses above 5/1, so everyone but Royal Fixation and Arabian Queen.
KEY RACES
The Princess Margaret and Queen Mary Stakes, both run at Ascot over 6f and 5f respectively, have been the best pointers in recent years. If you were to favour one race then it would have to be the Princess Margaret Stakes with Enthused (2000), Russian Rhythm (2002), Soar (2004), Lady Of The Desert (2009), Besharah (2015) and Zain Claudette (2021), all having followed up their Ascot victory by winning this afternoon’s race. Living In The Past was also third in the Princess Margaret Stakes before winning here in 2019. Staya contested both the Queen Mary and Princess Margaret, while Come On Eibhlin and Secret Hideaway ran in the Queen Mary
DISTANCE
There is nothing to be gained in this area as in recent seasons there is a pretty even split of winning fillies which had already won over six furlongs and those that are attempting this trip for the first time.
KEY TRENDS
Won or placed last time out
Ran in the Princess Margaret Stakes Above 5/1
CONCLUSION
Royal Fixation was only narrowly touched off behind the talented Venetian Sun at Newmarket but that defeat would rate as a negative against her name. Furthermore, in an interesting turn of events, strong market support would also be a blemish against her name, with only two favourites obliging in the last ten years. Come On Eibhlin and Secret Hideaway both contested a good trial for this in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot and may be worth an each-way punt. America Queen was a last time out winner for Richard Hughes by a wide margin and while lacking experience, she one to keep onside. The preference here would be for STAYA for George Scott and Callum Shepherd. As the only runner to run in the both the Princess Margaret and Queen Mary Stakes, she makes obvious appeal in what looks an open looking race.
The Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Group 2)
Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 6f
Race Type: Group Two
Prize Money: £250,000
Age: 2f
Stalls: Centre
The Sky Bet Lowther Stakes is part of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, Listed, Group 3, Group 2 (like this one) and Group 1.
This race is only open to 2yo fillies, all off level weights today, over a trip of six furlongs.
Listen to the Punters Panel at 1pm to hear the expert’s view.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: CELANDINE
Trainer: Ed Walker
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Age/Weight: 2-9-2
Runners: 9 SP: 13/2
Appreciated the step back up in trip and did just enough to see off the challengers under Tom Marquand.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 10.51s (Based on going description: Good to firm-good in places)
Course Record: 1m 8.90s by Tiggy Wiggy (21-Aug-14)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (20-25): K R Burke (29 wins from 260 runners, 11%) runs PEARL FORTUNE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (10 wins from 34 runners, 29%) runs
Fancy That: K R Burke won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs PEARL FORTUNE today.
Longest Travellers: AMERICA QUEEN & MOOD QUEEN trained by R Hughes & ROYAL
trained by E Walker - all Upper Lambourn, 202 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 19th August.
KNAVESMIRE TIP
America Queen caught they eye with a 12-length win on her sole start, but the form is open to question with none of those in behind winning since. Dandana and Timeforshowcasing have done nothing wrong with two wins each but they both like to front run and that may set things up for ROYAL FIXATION. Only beaten a neck and clear of the third in the Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket, a repeat of that may be good enough.
The Sky Bet Lowther Stakes
Distance: 6f
Race Type: Group Two
Prize Money: £250,000
Age: 2f
Stalls: Centre No Horse
1 America Queen (IRE) (49)
Gr f Havana Grey - Misscomplacent
Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah
Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
st-lb (kgs) Draw
9-2 (58.1) (4)
Form: 1 D
Breeder: Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd
Foaled 13 Feb. Half-sister to Tullypole Annie, won three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f and on the flat at 6f Won on her latest outing when 11-8fav at Haydock over 6f (good) last month, beating Lady Gormire by 12l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 10-3
2
Argentine Tango (GB) (22)
B f Mattmu - Showdanse
Owner: Bearstone Stud Limited
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
9-2 (58.1) (8)
Form: 121132 D
Breeder: Bearstone Stud
Foaled 11 Mar She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Lady Iman when second of 8 at 11-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 HKJC World Pool Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 12-1
3 Come On Eibhlin (IRE) (31)
B f Space Blues (IRE) - Absolutely Right (IRE)
Owner: Hold My Beer, B. Little & N. Clark
Trainer: Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
9-2 (58.1) (2)
Form: 01 D
Breeder: David Mooney
Foaled 16 May. Half-sister to Stay Smart, won twice at 5f and 6f Won on her latest outing when 8-15fav at Windsor over 6f (good) last month, beating Gwen John by a neck. Official BHA Rating - SP: 40-1
4 Dandana (GB) (17)
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Nafaayes (AUS)
Owner: Mr Sultan Ali
Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
9-2 (58.1) (10)
Form: 11 D
Breeder: O S Tait Pty Limited
Foaled 8 Apr Dam won four times between 5f and 1m including two Group 2 races. Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 3-1 at Ripon over 6f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating dead-heaters Pearl Fortune and Rogue Temptation by 1/2l. Has also won at Kempton this season. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 20-1
5
Mood Queen (IRE) (41)
B f Kodiac - Baby Alya (IRE)
Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah
Trainer: Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
9-2 (58.1) (9)
Form: 216 D
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Foaled 26 Jan. A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 9l behind Venetian Sun when last of 6 at 12-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 100-1
6
Pearl Fortune (IRE) (17)
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Sarawati (IRE)
Owner: Sayed Hashish & Jamie Piggott
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
9-2 (58.1) (7)
Form: 12 BF
Breeder: Pigeon Park Stud
Foaled 28 Mar. Half-sister to Ventura Storm, won seven times between 1m and 1m 4f including a Group 1 race. A winner at 5f on good to firm ground Beaten 1/2l by Dandana when second of 5 at 5-4fav on her latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 40-1
7 Royal Fixation (GB) (41)
B f Palace Pier - Fixette (IRE)
Owner: Opulence Thoroughbreds
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
9-2 (58.1) (11)
Form: 12 D
Breeder: D. J. Weston
Foaled 16 Mar Half-sister to Faro De San Juan, won four times at 5f and 6f A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten a neck by Venetian Sun when second of 6 at 14-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 6-4
8 Secret Hideaway (IRE) (18)
B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Ejaazah (IRE)
Owner: Medallion Weston Trommer Shanahan Hyde
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
David Egan Laetitia Roberts
Doyle
9-2 (58.1) (5)
Form: 2106 C
Breeder: Summerhill Bloodstock
Foaled 7 Apr A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Green Spirit when sixth of 8 at 11-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Sky Sports Racing Prix Six Perfections at Deauville over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 66-1
Ryan Moore Chanan Singh
David Allan Paul Bradley
James
Hollie Doyle Gopal Singh
Clifford Lee Leon Joughin
William Buick
Oisin Murphy Emma Dwan
Horse st-lb (kgs) Draw
9 Staya (GB) (26)
Gr f Havana Grey - Greach (IRE)
Owner: Victorious Forever
Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket
9-2 (58.1) (1)
Form: 1512
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Foaled 13 Apr Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1l by Fitzella when second of 10 at 7-2 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Sodexo Livegood Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good) last month. Has won at Sandown and Yarmouth this season. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 7-1
10
Timeforshowcasing (GB) (42)
B or Br f Showcasing - Gloryette
Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
9-2 (58.1) (3)
Form: 11 D
Breeder: Lofts Hall Stud
Foaled 11 Mar Full sister to Show Of Stars, won at 1m. Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Won on her latest outing when 6-5fav at Newbury over 6f (good to firm) last month, beating Simplify by 2 1/2l. Has also won at Chelmsford City this season. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 33-1
11
Wor Faayth (IRE) (25)
B f Ardad (IRE) - Faay (IRE)
Owner: Mr P. Boyle
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
9-2 (58.1)
(6)
Form: 311 D
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Foaled 8 May. Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground. Won on her latest outing when 6-4fav at La Teste De Buch over 6f (good) last month, beating Agiota by 2 1/2l. Has also won at Hamilton this season. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 14-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS
PROBABLE S.P.’S
6-4 Royal Fixation (GB), 10-3 America Queen (IRE), 7-1 Staya (GB), 12-1 Argentine Tango (GB), 14-1 Wor Faayth (IRE), 20-1 Dandana (GB), 33-1 Timeforshowcasing (GB), 40-1 Come On Eibhlin (IRE), Pearl Fortune (IRE), 66-1 Secret Hideaway (IRE), 100-1 Mood Queen (IRE)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
1st £141775
3rd £26900
2nd £53750
4th £13400 TIME DISTANCES
FIRST RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR.
Sky Bet have generously given £200 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £200 to the groom responsible for the winning horse
Ray
(1942-2015)
THE RAY GILPIN AWARD FOR THE TOP JOCKEY OF SKY BET EBOR FESTIVAL
This award remembers Ray Gilpin, a popular figure in both the Weighing Room & Press Room who sadly passed away in 2015.
A proud welshman, you’ll notice the armband worn by the rider in front, is in scarlet. The colour of the scarf that Ray always wore to the races.
Currently, there are seven jockeys tied on one win each.
Callum Shepherd Rosie Beanland
Billy Loughnane Paddy Trainor
Tom Marquand
Gilpin
Celebrating the racehorse and their welfare is at the heart of what we do
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• 18 days of flat racing
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• Running in 125 races
Equine Welfare Investment
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£2,000,000 management of 10 hectares of racing surface
Equine Expertise 365-day
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Goffs are grateful to York Racecourse for allowing us to commemorate Harry Beeby with the naming of today’s flagship race.
Harry Beeby was an iconic part of DBS, now Goffs UK, for many years having joined the fledgling company as a Partner in 1964, serving as DBS Managing Director from 1976 to 1998 and Chairman from 1988 to 2016 before being named Honorary President of Goffs UK in 2016, a title he held until his death in 2021.
Throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s Harry shaped DBS into the vibrant Company that became Goffs UK working alongside co-founders Willie Stephenson and Kenneth Oliver, colleagues Mouse White and Michael Dale, and his successor as both Managing Director and Chairman, Henry Beeby. Harry brought a unique sense of family, enjoyment and welcome to the business of bloodstock sales and was also a vibrant, much respected and world class auctioneer whilst he was a true innovator who was never afraid of trying something new to drive the business forward as evidenced by his introduction of the Breeze-Up sales concept to Europe in 1977.
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2nd Race 2.25
Harry’s Half Million By Goffs (GBB Race)
Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 6f
Race Type: Class 2
Prize Money: £688,942
Age: 2
Stalls: Centre
A six-furlong contest is only for 2yo horses that were catalogued and auctioned in the Goffs UK Premier Yearling Sales of August, 2024.
The six fillies in this race are granted a weight allowance based on their relative physical development compared to the boys and thus carry less weight at 8st 11lb, see Paroda Diva and Diamond Alexander amongst those to benefit. At the other end of the scale, if a horse has won a race then they shoulder a “penalty” burden, the better the category of any such win then the greater the penalty weight, notice how a Group 3 win at Deauville has added to the challenge for Todaj.
An in-form stable could be the clue here, see the table at the beginning of this race.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: DILIGENTLY
Trainer: Clive Cox
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Age/Weight: 2-9-2
Runners: 20 SP: 22/1
Ridden prominently, slightly outpaced but rallied excellently in the final stages. Looked to relish the return to 6f to break his maiden and give Clive Cox back-to-back wins in the race.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 11.00s
(Based on going description: Good to firm-good in places)
Course Record: 1m 8.90s by Tiggy Wiggy (21-Aug-14)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Fahey (27 wins from 443 runners, 6%) runs COSMIC CLARETS, COTAI BELLE & BOSTON DAN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Fahey (7 wins from 44 runners, 16%) runs COSMIC CLARETS, COTAI BELLE & BOSTON DAN
Fancy That: R Hannon won this race in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2022. The stable runs MAGICIAN OF RIGA, RAAKEB & SAFFRON DANDY today.
Longest Traveller: ANTHELIA trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 275 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 19th August.
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Richard Hannon has won five of the last 10 renewals and with Sean Levey booked for Raakeb, the Newbury sixth may be his first string. Clive Cox has won the last two making Newbury second Song of The Clyde one to take seriously, but he needs to step up on that and RIKKI TIKI TAVI is the one. He ran on well to get off the mark over shorter at Thirsk and has always looked the sort to get better with more experience.
RIKKI TIKI TAVI
2nd Race 2.25
1 Tadej (GB) (18)
Br c Ardad (IRE) - Tilly Frankl
Owner: Jinky Farms and Partner
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Distance: 6f Race Type: Class 2
Money: £688,942
Age: 2
(kgs)
9-9 (61.2) (1)
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Form: 451631 CD
Breeder: Star Cottage Stud & Mr.N. O’Keeffe
Foaled 24 Jan Successful twice at 6f on good ground Won on his latest outing when 6-4fav in the Group 3 Prix de Cabourg at Deauville over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Afjan by 1/2l. Has also won here this season. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 3-1
2
Italica (GB) (27)
Owner: Russell Jones & Partner
NON-RUNNER SOLD
9-5 (59.4) (16)
B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Simmy’s Temple Jockey:
Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Lambourn Form: 03113 D
Breeder: Denniff Farms Ltd
Stalls: Centre Ltd Successful ground
Foaled 19 Mar Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 6 behind Time To Turn beaten 3 1/2l at 22-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good) last month. Has won at Salisbury and Chepstow this season. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 9-1
3 Anthelia (IRE) (33)
B f Supremacy (IRE) - All On Red (IRE)
Owner: Middleham Park Racing LXIV Mrs L Millman
Trainer: Rod Millman, Cullompton
(6)
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Form: 11151
Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud
Foaled 28 Jan. She has won four times at 5f on good to firm and good ground A winner at 6-1 at Newbury over 5f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Havana Hurricane by a short head. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 15-2
4 Ardisia (IRE) (20)
B g Ardad (IRE) - Garraun (IRE)
Owner: Ardisia Partnership
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas
(58.1) (19)
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Form: 341001 D
Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud
Foaled 11 Feb. He has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 20-1 at Goodwood over 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Shaman Champion by a neck. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 22-1
5 Astrazar (IRE) (17)
B c Starman - Zara Mac (IRE)
Owner: Dubai Thoroughbred Racing
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
9-2 (58.1) (15)
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Form: 0242
Breeder: Mr Joseph Kennedy
Foaled 21 Feb. Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 2 1/4l by Angel Of Anfield when second of 9 at 11-8 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 66-1
6 Boston Dan (IRE) (19)
9-2 (58.1) (14)
B c Ardad (IRE) - Blondikova Jockey: Oisin Orr
Owner: Mr Ryan Kent
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: 4323 Breeder: Loughtown Stud
Foaled 19 Mar. Placed in three of four starts. Third of 8 behind Rikki Tiki Tavi beaten 2 1/4l at 4-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 100-1
7 Cosmic Clarets (IRE) (17)
Ch c Starman - Imtiyaaz (IRE)
Owner: Mr A Tattersall & Partner
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
9-2 (58.1)
Foaled 9 Apr Placed twice in three starts. Beaten 15l behind Howd’yadoit at 33-1 when 16th of 21 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 80-1
8 Deluded (IRE) (7)
9-2 (58.1) (11)
B c Shaman (IRE) - Serenity Dove Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Owner: Laurence Bellman and Partner
Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket
Form: 2
Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd
Foaled 6 Apr Half-brother to Broadhaven Bay, won at 5f Beaten a neck by Riffa Spirit when second of 8 at 8-1 on his racecourse debut at Chelmsford City over 6f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 100-1
9
Front Line Fury (IRE) (17)
B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Bobbi Grace (IRE)
Owner: Victorious Racing
Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket
(58.1) (17)
Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Form: 341125 D
Breeder: Brickfield Stud Ltd
Foaled 5 Mar Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Howd’yadoit when fifth of 21 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Has won at Haydock and Ripon this season. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 10-1
10
Golden Brown (IRE) (20)
B g Galileo Gold - Dark Acclamation (IRE)
Owner: Kennet Valley Syndicates XII
9-2 (58.1) (8)
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
Breeder: Paul Giles
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Form: 6524
Foaled 20 Mar Placed once in four starts. Finished 1 1/2l behind Ardisia when fourth of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 25-1
11
Kamakameleon (GB) (33)
9-2
(21)
Ch c Kameko (USA) - Moravia Jockey: David Egan
Owner: Hold My Beer, M. Broughton & T. Elphick
Trainer: Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Form: 61550
Breeder: The Moravia Partnership
Foaled 25 Feb. A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 5l behind Anthelia at 9-1 when eighth of 19 on his latest outing at Newbury over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 28-1
12
Magician of Riga (IRE) (22)
B c Time Test - Grizzel (IRE)
Owner: Middleham Park Racing XLVIII
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
(18)
Jockey: David Allan
Form: 50
Breeder: Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd
Foaled 15 Feb. Half-brother to Ferrous, won five times at 5f and 6f. Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Oxagon when last of 8 on his latest outing at Sandown over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 250-1
13
Raakeb (IRE) (33)
B c Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Salve Stella (IRE)
Owner: Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
(3)
Jockey: Sean Levey
Form: 133056
Breeder: Gestut Hony-Hof
Foaled 19 Feb. A winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 4l behind Anthelia when sixth of 19 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 13-2
14
Renovatio Angel (GB) (12)
B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Silver Link (IRE)
Owner: Sleeve It Ltd
Trainer: Tom Dascombe, Lambourn
(7)
Jockey: Adam Farragher
Form: 06515
Breeder: The Pocock Family
Foaled 14 Mar. A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 7l behind Harlequin Angel when fifth of 7 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 100-1
15 Rikki Tiki Tavi (IRE) (19)
B g Bungle Inthejungle - Cassima (FR)
Owner: Mrs Jennifer E. Pallister
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
(58.1) (20)
Jockey: Kevin Stott
Form: 241
Breeder: Kildaragh Stud
Foaled 16 Feb. Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav at Thirsk over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating The Lost Sock by a head. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 22-1
16 Song of The Clyde (GB) (33)
B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Queenoftheclyde (IRE)
Owner: Middleham Park Racing CXX & M Parker
Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford
(10)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Form: 612 D
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Foaled 22 Jan. A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 2l by Egoli when second of 6 at 9-4 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 16-1
17 Wojtek (IRE) (20)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Bear Cheek (IRE)
Owner: Mr Austin Whelan & Partner
Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford
9-2 (58.1) (5)
Jockey: Jim Crowley
Form: 265
Breeder: Bt Bloodstock & P. O’Callaghan
Foaled 17 Apr Placed once in three starts. Finished 8l behind Pilu when fifth of 10 at 2-1 on his latest outing at Bath over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 70 SP: 100-1
18 Cotai Belle (IRE) (33)
B f Cotai Glory - Liberty Sky (IRE)
Owner: Lets Go Racing 1
8-11 (55.8) (2)
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Breeder: Manister House Stud Ltd
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: 02110
Foaled 25 Mar Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 8l behind Anthelia at 22-1 when 12th of 19 on her latest outing at Newbury over 5f (good) last month. Has won at Haydock and Wetherby this season. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 40-1
19 Diamond Alexander (IRE) (26)
B f Cotai Glory - Majestic Alexander (IRE)
Owner: Dave Evans, Mrs C Derham & Partner
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Trainer: David Evans, Abergavenny Form: 4265 Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud
Foaled 27 Apr Placed once in four starts. Finished 5l behind Desert Treasure when fifth of 9 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Windsor over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 72 SP: 200-1
20 Game Striker (GB) (20)
Gr f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Grande Rousse (FR)
Owner: Hall & Owen
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Jockey: David Probert
Form: 3100 D
Breeder: Max Weston
Foaled 20 Jan. A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 15l behind Ardisia at 20-1 when last of 11 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 80-1
21 Paroda Diva (IRE) (28)
B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Mango Diva
Owner: MPS Racing Ltd, Roger Thompson & Partner
Trainer: J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Jockey: Tom Eaves
Form: 015250
Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud
Foaled 22 Feb. A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Strength of Spirit at 20-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Newbury over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 71 SP: 250-1
22 Saffron Dandy (IRE) (95)
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Saffian
Owner: Middleham Park Racing CVI
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Form: 16
Breeder: Mr Denis B. McCarthy
Foaled 25 Mar Full sister to The Bell Conductor, won five times at 5f and 6f A winner at 5f on firm ground. Finished 11l behind Lady Iman when last of 6 at 33-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Blackbeard Fillies Sprint Stakes at Naas over 6f (good) in May. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 33-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22
Blinkers worn first time by No 1, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 20 Blinkers worn by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 14. STEWARDS NOTE
RENOVATIO ANGEL: Following its run on 9/8/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
PARODA DIVA: Following its run on 24/7/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe PROBABLE S.P.’S
3-1 Tadej (GB), 13-2 Raakeb (IRE), 15-2 Anthelia (IRE), 9-1 Italica (GB), 10-1 Front Line Fury (IRE), 16-1 Song of The Clyde (GB), 22-1 Ardisia (IRE), Rikki Tiki Tavi (IRE), 25-1 Golden Brown (IRE), 28-1 Kamakameleon (GB), 33-1 Saffron Dandy (IRE), 40-1 Cotai Belle (IRE), 66-1 Astrazar (IRE), 80-1 Cosmic Clarets (IRE), Game Striker (GB), 100-1 Boston Dan (IRE), Deluded (IRE), Renovatio Angel (GB), Wojtek (IRE), 200-1 Diamond Alexander (IRE), 250-1 Magician of Riga (IRE), Paroda Diva (IRE)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY
SECOND RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Henry Beeby, Goffs UK Chairman & Goffs Group Chief Executive and Tim Kent, Goffs UK Managing Director Goffs UK have generously given £200 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £50 to the racing groom responsible for the winning horse
GBB NOTICE
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British Majority funded by the HBLB.
DISH OF THE DAY
Fresh cooked fish’n’chips, available at the Roberto Pavilion (south of the big Knavesmire Stand) - and yes, there is a choice of mushy peas or curry sauce. FROM £12.40
HELPING YORKSHIRE
EBOR COMMUNITY SWEEPSTAKE
The Ebor Community sweepstake is an initiative which seeks to thank, celebrate and reward some of the countless thousands who have helped others in the county.
Working with our partners at Sky Bet and others, we invited nominations. Out of the 170+ entries, we now have shortlisted 22 who will all be joining us on Saturday – they will each be assigned a runner in the Sky Bet Ebor and the charity or community group attached to the winning horse will receive a prize of £20,000. What is more, the second placed horse will earn £5,000 for its connected good cause, £2,000 to the third place duo and all the others benefit from a £1,000 donation. By Noon today, they will know which horse they are cheering on. You can find out live in the Parade Ring from 11.30am
Open Country Celebrating 35 years of helping people with disabilities enjoy the great outdoors, across the whole county
Using practical skills and teamwork to support those who feel lost, lonely or isolated.
Declan John Foundation Started in Garfoth, it provides items to hospitals maternity units for parents who have sadly lost a baby.
Glen Gardens York Residents that improve and maintain a local park for the benefit of all.
Beverley Community
Provides accessible, door-to-door transport, for those in need due to age, disability or isolation.
Provide vital, life-enhancing social connections for older people across the county
Carpets Like a Boss!!!! Halifax based group helps alleviate carpet poverty, recycling those carpets destined for landfill to families in need.
Supporting those with sight loss, through practical assistance, daily living aids & personalised advice from a Doncaster base.
Operating out of Huddersfield, in support of veterans and their families, ensuring a smooth transition to the next chapter
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adult hospice in Rotherham.
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helping carers of and people with this complex language disorder, caused by damage to the brain, to rebuild their communication,
GREEN KNAVESMIRE 300 –
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY
Initiatives
• Since 2018, we have reduced electricity across the site by 35%.
• Two boreholes (under D Car Park) provide the water for irrigation, using the sustainable aquifer.
• Our gas consumption reduced by 80%.
• Zero to Landfill commitment.
• Recycling initiative championed by the office team
• Beehives located on site, honey as an extra Owner prize this year!
• New running rail is made from 91% recycled plastics.
• The flower wall is now made of real petunia & petchoa, grown from seedlings by Head Gardener Zak Rafferty
• Single use plastic cutlery and coffee stirrers removed from site.
• Recycled paper from the site returns as equine bedding.
• Stableside switched to larger bottles of ketchup or shampoo, rather than sachets.
• Our award-winning flowers in our borders, hanging baskets, are grown from seed or seedling, within our own greenhouses and are RHS plants for pollinators.
• Now 5 Robot Mowers have been taking some of the heavy lifting off our Groundsteam, their batteries are charged by the solar panels.
• Regular newspaper subscriptions switched to digital
• Stableside operating as clothing recycling bank.
• Cardboard baler at Stableside to reduce waste.
• The “Guardians of Grub” initative is a focus on managing food waste.
The Clipper Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
About One Mile (1,600 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
REMMOOZ Bullet Point 3rd Race 3.00
Distance: 1m Race Type:
Prize Money: £150,000
Age: 3+
Stalls: Inside Rail
RACE DESCRIPTION
A competitive heritage handicap for 3yo+ horses, run over a mile.
Designed for close competition, the handicapper is the independent assessor who rates horses on past performance seeking to get them crossing the line together, by handing out differing weights. The best in past performances will be the highest rated, Ancient Rome and Bullet Point, so will carry the most weight.
Look for C (has won at York) or D (has won over this distance) For example, Blue For You is a regular winner at York over this trip so has both.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: THUNDER RUN
Trainer: K R Burke
Jockey: David Egan
Age/Weight: 3-8-9
Runners: 17 SP: 6/1
Thunder Run settled well and did not entertain challengers as he recorded a third win in his last four starts under David Egan.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 36.01s
(Based on going description: Good to firm-good in places)
Course Record: 1m 34.35s by Croupier (18-May-23)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (20-25): W Haggas (33 wins from 216 runners, 15%) runs BULLET POINT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (12 wins from 43 runners, 28%) runs BLUE FOR YOU, CERULEAN BAY, DUKE’S COMMAND, JULIA AUGUSTA & LEADMAN
Fancy That: D O’Meara won this race in 2016 and 2022. The stable runs BLUE FOR YOU, CERULEAN BAY, DUKE’S
, JULIA AUGUSTA & LEADMAN today.
Longest Travellers: ANCIENT ROME trained by C Hills & REMMOOZ trained by O Burrows - both Lambourn, 202 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 19th August.
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Bullet Point seems sure to prove popular here after being headed close home to finish second in a similar race at Ascot last month, but he has to give 4lb to the younger REMMOOZ which looks a big ask. Owen Burrows’ colt has won three of his four starts and looks Group class in the making, with a neck success over C&D already on the CV. Upped 4lb for that, he may have further improvement to come Leadman appears the best of the David O’Meara five.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Westridge at 14-1 when 11th of 18 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 100 (-2) SP: 33-1
2
Bullet Point (GB) (26)
B g Advertise - Crying Lightening (IRE)
Owner: The Marathon Partnership
4 9-12 (62.6) (3)
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Form: 411-122 D BF
Breeder: Ben Sangster Bloodstock
He has won three times at 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1/2l by Fearnot when second of 17 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 100 (+3) SP: 7-2
3
Myal (GB) (40)
B g Al Kazeem - Magic Destiny
Owner: Mr Ray Bailey
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Trainer: Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley Form: 310140 Breeder: Ray Bailey
Winner of six races at 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Beaten 11l behind More Thunder at 8-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) last month. Has won at Chester and Haydock this season. Official BHA Rating 99 SP: 20-1
4 Northern Express (IRE)
Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Hint of A Tint (IRE)
Owner: Sekura Group
(26)
Jockey: David Egan
Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington Form: 500046 C D
Breeder: Mrs Sue Ann Foley
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 4l behind Two Tribes when sixth of 21 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 99 (-1) SP: 22-1
5
Urban Lion (GB) (12)
4 9-10 (61.7) (18)
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Vive Ma Fille (GER) Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Owner: Mr J. Mitchell
Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley Form: 4-12153 D BF Breeder: Jonathan Mitchell
He has won three times at 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Third of 10 behind Ebt’s Guard beaten 3/4l at 11-5fav on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won at Sandown and Chelmsford City this season. Official BHA Rating 98 (+1) SP: 9-1
6
Apiarist (IRE) (18)
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Samdaniya
Owner: Mr S. Ryan
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
4 9-9 (61.2) (7)
Jockey: Tom Eaves
Form: 610304 C D
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Princess Child when fourth of 15 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 97 (-1) SP: 22-1
7
Remmooz (GB) (40)
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Lady Ramon (ITY)
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
9-8 (60.8) (11)
Jockey: Kevin Stott
Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn Form: 1141 CD
Breeder: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav over this course and distance (good to firm) last month, beating Sisyphean by a neck. Has won three times this season. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 13-2
8 La Trinidad
B g Bated Breath - High Drama (IRE)
Owner: Mrs D. W. Davenport
Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton
(GB)
(19) 8 9-8 (60.8) (8)
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Form: 0-33054 CD
Breeder: Exors of the Late Mr O. J. Williams
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Big Leader when fourth of 5 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 96 (-2) SP: 28-1
9 Aalto (FR) (26) 5 9-8 (60.8) (4)
B g Zelzal (FR) - Au Dessus
Owner: Bell, Lyons & James
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Breeder: S.A.S. Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville
Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Form: 060-020
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 16l behind Two Tribes at 11-2 when 18th of 21 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 40-1
10
Sisyphean (IRE) (26)
4 9-7 (60.3) (6)
B c Dubawi (IRE) - Lunar Vega (IRE) Jockey: Shane Gray
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 40-2020 CD
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Successful twice at 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Fearnot at 7-1 when 13th of 17 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 95 (-1) SP: 16-1
11
Julia Augusta (GB) (44)
B m Ulysses (IRE) - Empress Livia
Owner: Mr J. C. G. Chua
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
(14)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Form: 500-300 D
Breeder: Denniff Farms & Cheveley Park Stud Ltd
Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago Beaten 10l behind Royal Dress at 11-1 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 80-1
12 Old Cock (IRE) (40)
9-6 (59.9) (13)
B g Calyx - Love Potion (IRE) Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Owner: Mrs David Aykroyd
Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham Form: 014-014 CD
Breeder: Mrs Sue Ann Foley
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 3l behind Remmooz when fourth of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 10-1
13 Cerulean Bay (IRE) (12)
4 9-5
(17)
B g New Bay - Kathy Sun (IRE) Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Owner: Nick Cable
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Form: 050002
Breeder: D. Ryan, D. S. Ryan & R. A. Williams
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft Beaten 1/2l by Ebt’s Guard when second of 10 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 18-1
14
Blue For You (IRE) (20)
Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Love In The Sun (IRE)
Owner: Alderson Burke Francis
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
9-4 (59.0) (1)
Jockey: David Nolan
Form: 300500 CD
Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 6l behind Rhoscolyn at 33-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 92 (-1) SP: 22-1
B g Kingman - Big Break
Owner: Thoroughbred British Racing
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten a head by Lou Lou’s Gift when second of 11 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Newbury over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 87 (+5)
16
Command (GB) (12)
B g Dubawi (IRE) - How (IRE) Jockey: David Probert
Owner: Mr J. C. G. Chua
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Form: 012006 D Breeder: Highview Bloodstock Ltd A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Finished 5l behind Empirestateofmind when sixth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Ayr over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 86 (-3)
17
Dutch Decoy (GB) (6)
8 8-12 (56.2) (10)
Ch g Dutch Art - The Terrier Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Owner: Owners Group 052
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Form: 411005 D
Breeder: Bumble Bloodstock & Cheveley Park Stud
Has won 11 races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Mr Chaplin when fifth of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won twice there this season. Official BHA Rating 86 (-2) SP: 50-1
18
Mythical Guest (IRE) (7)
B g Make Believe - Fonda (USA)
Owner: John Guest Racing
5 8-9 (54.9) (5)
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Trainer: George Margarson, Newmarket Form: 220305 BF
Breeder: Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company
Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Finished 2l behind Zapphire when fifth of 8 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 83 (-3) SP: 66-1 NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 18
Hood worn by No 16. Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 17
STEWARDS NOTE
ANCIENT ROME: Following its run on 29/7/2025 it was reported that the horse slipped rounding the bend. PROBABLE S.P.’S
7-2 Bullet Point (GB), 13-2 Remmooz (GB), 9-1 Urban Lion (GB), 10-1 Old Cock (IRE), 12-1 Leadman (GB), 16-1 Sisyphean (IRE), 18-1 Cerulean Bay (IRE), 20-1 Myal (GB), 22-1 Northern Express (IRE), Apiarist (IRE), Blue For You (IRE), 28-1 La Trinidad (GB), 33-1 Ancient Rome (USA), 40-1 Aalto (FR), 50-1 Dutch Decoy (GB), 66-1 Mythical Guest (IRE), 80-1 Julia Augusta (GB), 100-1 Duke’s Command (GB)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
THIRD RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Fabienne & Severine Parkin.
Clipper have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £50 to the racing groom responsible for the winning horse
FROM THE RIDER’S MOUTH
TOP TRAINER AT YORK AWARD
The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor. The winner will receive the coveted Charles Clinkard Trophy and a smart pair of shoes plus £2,500 for the stable to share and a Christmas Party here at York in December.
Andrew Balding now holds a solo lead after Gewan took home the Group Three Tattersalls Acomb in impressive fashion.
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The field in the Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks demonstrate the global nature of top class flat racing competition. To further encourage this competition, various famous racing associations around the world have offered attractive incentives to the winner.
Those running in today’s Petemps Yorkshire Oaks could well show up in the Fillies & Mares race on British Champions Day, Britain’s richest raceday with £4.35 million in prize money on Saturday 18th October.
Breeders’ Cup Ltd have offered an attractive incentive to the winner as part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series The successful horse this afternoon, if nominated with Breeders’ Cup, will receive both free entry and a guaranteed start gate in the one mile and four furlongs $2m Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf to be run at Del Mar in California on Saturday November 1st. Combined with a travel allowance of $40,000 this is a bonus to US bound connections. It is one of only nine UK races to have been provided with this bonus. All of the G1 Juddmonte International and Tattersalls Acomb of yesterday, as well as the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe of tomorrow have equivalent connections and rewards.
The field in the Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks demonstrate the global nature of top class flat racing competition. To further encourage this competition the Japanese Racing Association have offered an attractive incentive to the winner If the successful filly or mare this afternoon also wins the Queen Elizabeth II Cup on Sunday 23rd November then connections will qualify for a special bonus valued at $700,000 in addition to their share of £1.8m pot. The G1 Juddmonte International of yesterday, has an equivalent connection and reward to the Japan Cup itself.
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1 ESTRANGE
Trainer: David O’Meara
2 GARDEN OFEDEN
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
3 MINNIE HAUK
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien Jockey: Ryan Moore
4
QILIN QUEEN
Trainer: ED Walker
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £1,818,188 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd June to 14th September 2025.
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YorkshireOaks FACT FILE:
A BRIEF HISTORY?
MULTIPLE WINNERS?
Obviously before 1971 there couldn’t have been as the race was only open to three-year-old fillies. But since then Only Royale (1993 & 1994) and Islington (2002 & 2003) have both secured back-to-back victories, while Enable won the race as both a three and five-year-old in 2017 and 2019 respectively.
Distance
One mile and four furlongs (2,400m)
Prize money £600,000
The race was established in 1849, when it was originally restricted to fillies aged three When the present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, the Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks was classed at Group 1 levelthe highest grade of race The race was opened up to older fillies and mares in 1991.
ISN’T THE OAKS RUN AT EPSOM?
The name ‘Oaks’ tends to lend its name to all top class races for fillies. The Yorkshire Oaks often features fillies which previously ran in the Oaks at Epsom. The first to achieve victory in both races was Brown Duchess in 1861, and the most recent was Snowfall in 2021.
FIRST WINNER?
The inaugural running in 1849 was won by Ellen Middleton, owned by the 2nd Earl of Zetland. However, the first winner of the race as we know it now was Magnificent Star in 1991.
IRISH RAIDERS?
Since the early ‘70s fillies trained in Ireland have had their fair share of success Paddy Prendergast won with Sarah Siddons in 1976 before Jim Bolger added another with Condessa in 1981. After a barren spell, John Oxx added further success with Key Change in 1996 before Aidan O’Brien secured back-to-back victories with Alexandrova & Peeping Fawn in 2006-2007. Jim Bolger made it an Irish hat-trick with Lush Lashes in 2008 and Aidan O’Brien added his third victory with Tapestry in 2014. Recent Irish domination continued in 2015 with victory for Jim Bolger’s Pleascach and Aidan O’Brien almost saddled the 1-2 in 2016 with the brilliant pair of Seventh Heaven and Found. Thereafter, Love, Snowfall, Warm Heart and 2024 winner Content gave him victories five through eight. In percentage of the field alone, Ballydoyle have a good chance of further success today.
Lush Lashes
Alexandrova
LEADING TRAINERS?
The 19th century trainer Matthew Dawson shares top spot with the recently retired Sir Michael Stoute, the pair have nine winners each. Aidan O’Brien recorded another winner last year, as Content took him to eight wins in the race, just one behind the leading duo She joined recent winners Love, Snowfall and Warm Heart. A strong hand of Garden Of Eden and Minnie Hauk, give Ballydoyle every chance of equalling Sir Michael Stoute’s record today. It would be a first win in the race for Messrs Walker or O’Meara.
LEADING RIDER?
The legendary Fred Archer holds the record having won this race on eight occasions. Of those jockeys around today, Ryan Moore leads the way with four winners, the first of which came back in 2014, courtesy of Tapestry Today he partners Minnie Hauk in search of a fifth win.
SING WHEN YOU’RE WINNING!
Lord Lloyd-Webber has won the Pertemps Yorkshire Oaks twice. First with Dar Re Mi in 2009 and again with The Fugue in 2013.
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EUROPEAN RAIDERS?
Italian Valfredo Valiani landed the honours in 2001 with Super Tassa. Frenchman Alain de Royer-Dupré added further international flavour when Shareta stormed to victory in 2012.
Sir Michael Stoute
Fred Archer
The Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks (Group
1)
One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,400 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 1m 4f
Race Type: Group One
Prize Money: £600,000 Age: 3+f&m
Stalls: Centre
Our feature race, as a Group One, is of the highest possible quality and is another female-only contest.
As befits Ladies Day, this race is only open to 3yo+ fillies and mares and is over one and a half miles.
Older runners carry more weight than the classic generation to reflect their greater maturity; see how the only 4-year-old in the race, Estrange, is carrying 9lb more
Check the Press tipsters board by the Winner’s Enclosure to see who they think is the best (and to give you someone to blame).
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: CONTENT
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Age/Weight: 3-9-0
Runners: 8 SP: 3/1F
Pulled extremely hard through the early stages, however Moore kept calm and kept her neatly in touch with the leaders. Led inside the final furlong and kept on well to win.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 2m 27.80s
KNAVESMIRE TIP
(Based on going description: Good to firm-good in places) )
Course Record: 2m 25.12s by Sea Wave (18-Aug-98)
MINNIE HAUK Garden Of Eden 4th Race 3.35
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (21 wins from 370 runners, 6%) runs ESTRANGE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (12 wins from 43 runners, 28%) runs
Fancy That: A P O’Brien won this race in 2016, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024 The stable runs GARDEN OF EDEN & MINNIE HAUK today.
Longest Travellers: GARDEN OF EDEN & MINNIE HAUK trained by A O’Brien, Ireland.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 19th August.
Substance over aesthetics has been the order with MINNIE HAUK, whose progression has been efficient and professional. The daughter of Frankel started her three-year-old campaign with a cosy success in the Cheshire Oaks before establishing herself as the leading middle-distance filly of her generation with Classic wins at Epsom and the Curragh. With Aidan O’Brien bearing down on a record-equaling ninth success in this race, the mount of Ryan Moore is the ready pick of the Ballydoyle pair, although the Ribblesdale winner Garden Of Eden is a high-class second string. The progressive Estrange and Qilin Queen are here on merit and also command respect.
The Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks
1 Estrange (IRE) (47)
Gr f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Alienate
Owner: Cheveley Park Stud
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Distance: 1m 4f
Race Type: Group One
Prize Money: £600,000 Age: 3+f&m Stalls: Centre
(kgs)
4 9-9 (61.2) (1)
Form: 101-11 D
Breeder: A. Stroud, T. Stewart & J. Hanly
She has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Won on her latest outing when 2-7fav in the Group 2 bet365 Lancashire Oaks at Haydock over 1m 4f (good) last month, beating Scenic by a neck. Has won twice there this season. Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 9-2
2
Garden of Eden (IRE) (18)
B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Komedy (IRE)
Owner: Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
3 9-0 (57.2)
(2)
Form: 0-06110 D
Breeder: Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly
She has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. A winner at 7-1 in the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) on her latest outing in June, beating Understudy by 3 1/2l. Has also won at Naas this season. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 10-1
3
Minnie Hauk (IRE) (33)
B f Frankel - Multilingual
Owner: Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
3 9-0 (57.2) (4)
Form: 21-111 D
Breeder: B. V. Sangster
She has won four times from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on her latest outing when 2-11fav in the Group 1 Juddmonte Irish Oaks at Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month, beating Wemightakedlongway by 1 1/4l. Has won three times this season. Official BHA Rating 117 SP: 2-5
4 Qilin Queen (IRE) (39)
Ch f Pinatubo (IRE) - Seagull (IRE)
Owner: TBT Racing
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
3 9-0 (57.2) (3)
Form: 12-3101 D
Breeder: Mrs T. Mahon
She has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground. A winner at 5-1 in the Group 2 Prix De Malleret at ParisLongchamp over 1m 4f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Sunly by a short head. Has also won at Newbury this season. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 14-1
PROBABLE S.P.’S
2-5 Minnie Hauk (IRE), 9-2 Estrange (IRE), 10-1 Garden of Eden (IRE), 14-1 Qilin Queen (IRE)
FOURTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a representative of Pertemps Network.
Pertemps Network have generously given £200 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £100 to the groom responsible for the winning horse.
FROM THE RIDER’S MOUTH
Daniel Tudhope Charlotte Mulhall
W. M. Lordan Trevor O’Neill
Ryan Moore Siobhan Bergin
Kieran Shoemark
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Dubawi (IRE)
Forest Storm (GB)
Oasis Dream (GB)
Scuffle (GB)
Deep Impact (JPN)
Maybe (IRE)
Kodiac (GB)
Dancing Jest (IRE)
Galileo (IRE)
Kind (IRE)
Dansili (GB)
Zenda (GB)
Shamardal (USA)
Lava Flow (IRE)
Sea The Stars (IRE)
Caumshinaun (IRE)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Quiet Storm (IRE)
Green Desert (USA)
Hope (IRE)
Daylami (IRE)
Tantina (USA)
Sunday Silence (USA)
Wind In Her Hair (IRE)
Galileo (IRE)
Sumora (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
Rafha
Averti (IRE)
Mezzanine (GB)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Rainbow Lake (GB)
Danehill (USA)
Hasili (IRE)
Zamindar (USA)
Hope (IRE)
Giant’s Causeway (USA)
Helsinki (GB)
Dalakhani (IRE)
Mount Elbrus (GB)
Cape Cross (IRE)
Urban Sea (USA)
Indian Ridge
Ridge Pool (IRE)
1. Estrange, 2. Garden Of Eden, 3. Minnie Hauk & 4. Qilin Queen all hold an entry in the QIPCO British Champion Fillies & Mares Stakes on Saturday 18th October for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 13th October for a stake of £37,500.
3. Minnie Hauk holds an entry in the QIPCO British Champion Stakes on Saturday 18th October for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 13th October for a stake of £75,000.
3. Minnie Hauk & 4. Qilin Queen also hold an entry in the Betfred St Leger on Saturday 14th September for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 9th September for a stake of £50,000.
The Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks
TOP JOCKEY AT YORK
The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor. The winner will receive the acclaimed Living North Trophy, as well as £2,500, to celebrate their achievement
William Buick produced an emphatic ride to win aboard Ombudsman in the Group One Juddmonte International to move him just three behind the leader.
A TRIBUTE TO SIR HENRY CECIL
JOHN SEXTON REFLECTS ON ONE OF THE GREATS
It seems barely credible that eleven years have passed since the racing world lost one of its true giants with the passing of trainer, Sir Henry Cecil, who is remembered today with the ninth running of the EBF and Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes.
Throughout his 44-year career, the Sky Bet Ebor Festival always played a significant role in Sir Henry’s plans each season and Warren Place winners abounded on the Knavesmire each August, including three in the race which now bears his name.
It was not until 1986 that Sir Henry broke his duck in the EBF Galtres Stakes with Startino, but a second winner quickly followed when Upend, owned and bred by the former Newmarket chairman Peter Player, beat the favourite Percy’s Lass by a rather cosy half-length.
Sir Henry’s third and final winner of the EBF Galtres Stakes was Eva Luna, who had the advantage of a trademark ride from Pat Eddery, another legend racing has lost all too soon, as they out battled Sir Michael Stoute’s Time Allowed, himself under a great ride from John Reid.
As with many of his top horses, Eva Luna was owned and bred by the late Prince Khalid Abdullah, the filly did not make her racecourse debut until she was four and was having only the second race of her career that day. In a nomenclature quirk, she was one of two fillies to be named
Eva Luna foaled in 1992 – the other was trained by Jim Bolger retired after her classic campaign.
Those three Galtres triumphs, like all his Knavesmire winners, were a source of deep satisfaction on a racecourse he loved, in a county that was very dear to his heart.
Few would dispute that Sir Henry Cecil was the greatest British trainer of the 20th Century. Twenty-five British Classics, six more in Ireland, seventy-five Royal Ascot winners, the first man to saddle 3,000 winners on the Flat in Britain and the first British trainer to win the French Derby, all testify to his brilliance.
He learned his trade from two masters, growing up first as the step-son of Royal trainer Captain Cecil Boyd-Rochfort and then as son-in-law of Sir Noel Murless, the outstanding British-based trainer of the 1960’s. They were hard acts to follow, but Sir Henry was to add that magical and indefinable quality which took him from very good to brilliant. It could have been the patience and attention to detail that he learnt tending his rose garden or simply that his natural ease and relaxed demeanour transmitted to his horses.
Midday, carrying the Juddmonte colours, becomes Sir Henry’s fifth Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks winner
Sir Henry & Lady Cecil enjoy a quieter moment
Whatever the reason, Cecil’s innate ability, coupled with the quality of horse he could attract to Warren Place, his base from 1977, meant his runners dominated the championship races. From Royal Ascot to York; from Newmarket to Goodwood, Cecil ruled supreme.
Like Alec Taylor in the early part of the 20th Century, Cecil’s was not a betting yard, but very much a yard to bet on, making him the trainer of choice with punters up and down the land.
In the golden summer of 1987, Cecil won one of his ten Trainers’ Championships with 180 winners, an unheard of tally in those days before Sunday fixtures and all-weather racing expanded the programme book. It was achieved between March and November and with barely a handicap winner among them.
So many of his horses were pattern race standard that a Cecil runner in a handicap was treated like the Holy Grail by punters. That was why much excitement surrounded the appearance of the Cecil-trained Kneller in the Sky Bet Ebor of 1988. With an Eddery aboard again, this time Paul not Pat, a 9-1 win resulted, a handy return for a horse whose next two races were victories in the Doncaster and the Jockey Club Cups!
But then, York was always good to Sir Henry, just as he was always good to York. He loved the Knavesmire for its fairness. He mingled freely with racegoers and always seemed to have time to talk despite amassing some 137 winners at the track.
Congratulate him on a winner and almost inevitably he would turn, cock his head to one side in his trademark pose and ask what you thought of the horse and the race. More importantly, he would then listen attentively to the answer.
And there were many chances for congratulation at York. His seven winners in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante still stands as a record for the race as does his nine victories in the Tattersalls Musidora.
It was always said that he was better with fillies than colts, which may be more a relative than an absolute assessment, given his total of eighteen 1000 Guineas and Oaks winners is double that of his nine 2000 Guineas and Derby champions.
His York winners seem to support the point, with one of his seven Dante winners, the 1987 hero Reference Point winning the Betfred Derby, while three
of the Musidora stars, Diminuendo, Snow Bride and Reams of Verse added an Oaks.
Consider five winners of the Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks, spanning the decades from Connaught Bridge in 1979 to Midday in 2010 and it seems the case is proven. But there is more to weigh. Add into the big race mix, four winners of the Juddmonte International spread over nearly forty years from Wollow in 1976 to Frankel in 2012, plus four more colts in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur, as well as a couple of Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack triumphs and you get a taste of what the Knavesmire meant to Sir Henry, prizes to be aimed for, regardless of the gender of the thoroughbred.
Celestial Cloud set the ball rolling at Ripon in May 1969, the first of 3,431 worldwide victories His last winner here was First Mohican, the opening victor of York’s 2013 season. He started favourite, of course, making it apt that Sir Henry’s first and last winners were in his beloved Yorkshire. His last runner at York was Ace of Valhalla just two weeks before his passing.
Those names will probably drift into obscurity with the passing of the years, unlike that of Frankel, whose truly astounding win in the 2012 Juddmonte International is indelibly imprinted in the minds of all who saw it. Knighted for services to the sport in 2011, it was fitting that Sir Henry Cecil’s last big race win at York should be with Frankel. Was he the greatest horse who ever raced? Very possibly. Hugely impressive though Mark Johnston’s record haul truly is, was Sir Henry Cecil the greatest British trainer of all time? Quite probably. Both legendary horse and trainer now have permanent markers in their honour at York with a life size statue and a set of wrought iron gates respectively. It is little wonder then that the spontaneous appeal for “three cheers for Sir ‘enry” was greeted so rapturously around the Winner’s Enclosure that August; he may have loved York, but York also loved him.
Frankel with winning owner Prince Khalid Abdullah and Sir Henry Cecil - both men, much missed
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The British EBF & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes (Listed Race) (GBBPlus Race)
One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,400 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 1m 4f
Race Type: Listed
Prize Money: £100,000
Age: 3+f&m
Stalls: Centre
Again, part of the Pattern pyramid, this Listed race is for 3yo+ fillies and mares.
All are registered with the European Breeders’ Fund. This means that their sire (father) is based and registered in Europe with the EBF, which is a scheme to encourage the best in bloodstock.
Tough to win, tougher still to pick the winner, perhaps pay a visit to the Parade Ring to see them up close before investing your cash.
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: SCENIC
Trainer: Ed Walker
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Age/Weight: 4-9-9
Runners: 9 SP: 8/1
The best traveller out of the pack, Scenic’s superior stamina stood to her in the final stages. She came home in comfortable style
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 2m 28.80s
(Based on going description: Good to firm-good in places)
Course Record: 2m 25.12s by Sea Wave (18-Aug-98)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (20-25): W Haggas (33 wins from 216 runners, 15%) runs AEOLIAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (12 wins from 35 runners, 34%) runs AEOLIAN
Fancy That: J & T Gosden won this race in 2015 and 2018. The stable runs CREPE
& RAINBOWS EDGE today.
Longest Travellers: ALICE MONET trained by D K Weld & BUTTERFLY WINGS trained by A O’Brien - both Ireland.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 19th August.
KNAVESMIRE TIP
RAINBOWS EDGE and Aeolian, who both run in the King’s colours, could be the pair to focus on. Both represent yards with good records in this race and while the latter has tons of scope for improvement now she steps up in trip, the former is the more experienced at this level and shades preference after being narrowly denied when second in the Lyric Stakes here last month. Charlotte’s Web was a close third in that race and could be thereabouts again.
Distance: 1m 4f
Race Type: Listed
Prize Money: £100,000
Age: 3+f&m
Stalls: Centre
1 Charlotte’s Web (IRE) (27)
Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Chamundi Hills (IRE)
Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
4 9-9 (61.2) (3)
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Form: 123343
Breeder: Godolphin
She has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on the all-weather Third of 12 behind Sand Gazelle beaten 1l at 6-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 9-2
2
Karmology (GB) (19)
B m Golden Horn - Karmadal (IRE)
Owner: David & Yvonne Blunt
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
5 9-9 (61.2) (2)
Jockey: Sam James
Form: 0-25223 C
Breeder: David & Yvonne Blunt
She has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 8 behind Silent Love beaten 5l at 4-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 17-2
3 Rainbows Edge (GB) (27)
(4)
Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Memory (IRE) Jockey: William Buick
Owner: HM The King & HM The Queen
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
112-102
Breeder: Queen Elizabeth II
She has won three times at 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Sand Gazelle when second of 12 at 7-2 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 104 SP: 5-2
4 Rose Prick (IRE) (64)
Ch m No Nay Never (USA) - Ornelia Ruee (FR) Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Owner: David Ward
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn Form: 554-530
Breeder: Viktor Tymoshenko & Andrey Milovanov
A winner at 7f on good ground, but that win was over three years ago. Beaten 8l behind Miss Information at 18-1 when eighth of 23 on her latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) in June Official BHA
B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Desert Breeze
Owner: HM The King & HM The Queen
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Form: 21
Breeder: Queen Elizabeth II
A winner at 2-1 at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good to soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Hot Flame by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 9-1 6
Alice Monet (IRE) (28)
Ch f Teofilo (IRE) - Acapella Blu (IRE)
Owner: Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd
Trainer: D. K. Weld, Ireland
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Form: 6411
Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good and yielding - soft ground. A winner at 4-1 at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (yielding - soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Refreshment by 2 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 12-1
B f Justify (USA) - Butterflies (IRE)
Owner: Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Form: 410004
Breeder: Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Minnie Hauk when fourth of 7 at 66-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Juddmonte Irish Oaks at Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 11-1
B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Sultanina
Owner: Normandie Stud Ltd
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Jockey: Robert Havlin
Form: 62-122 BF
Breeder: Normandie Stud Ltd
winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/2l by Chilli Queen when second of 10 at 10-3fav on her latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 40-1
9 Lady Vivian (IRE) (63)
B f Camelot - Ceol An Ghra (IRE)
Owner: Wathnan Racing
3 9-0 (57.2) (5)
Jockey: James Doyle
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Form: 5-2110 D
Breeder: Paget Bloodstock
Successful twice at 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Garden Of Eden at 11-1 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) in June Has won at Chester and Southwell this season. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 10-1
10
Little Dorrit (GB) (49)
B f Camelot - Eartha Kitt
Owner: Chasemore Farm
3 9-0 (57.2) (7)
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Breeder: Chasemore Farm
Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Form: 01
Won on her latest outing when 7-4jt-fav at Kempton over 1m 3f last month, beating Whatamoon by 3 1/2l. Official BHA RatingSP: 33-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Hood worn by No 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 7. PROBABLE
5-2 Rainbows Edge (GB), 9-2 Charlotte’s Web (IRE), 17-2 Karmology (GB), 9-1 Aeolian (GB), 10-1 Lady Vivian (IRE), 11-1 Butterfly Wings (USA), 12-1 Alice Monet (IRE), 14-1 Rose Prick (IRE), 33-1 Little Dorrit (GB), 40-1 Crepe Suzette (IRE)
1st £56710 2nd £21500 3rd £10760
5. Aeolian & 7. Butterfly Wings all hold an entry in the QIPCO British Champion Fillies & Mares Stakes on Saturday 18th October for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Monday 13th October for a stake of £37,500.
FIFTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Arthur Boyd-Rochfort, brother of the late Sir Henry Cecil.
The sponsors have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £100 to the racing groom responsible for the winning horse.
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The Mews Hotel Ossett ebfstallions
Nursery
Stakes
About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
Distance: 7f
Race Type: Nursery
Prize Money: £100,000
Age: 2
Stalls: Farside
A further handicap to solve, this time limited to 2yo’s, going seven furlongs and although they are the babies of the equine world their previous run(s) mean that they should all know what they are here to do
More significantly, dedicated race watchers and bookmakers will be aware of them so perhaps look for a clue in the betting market
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: ANGEL HUNTER
Trainer: Richard Hannon
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Age/Weight: 2-9-3
Runners: 17 SP: 8/1
Overcame the widest stall beautifully under Ryan Moore to win on handicap debut, always doing enough to keep Age Of Gold at bay.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 24.00s
(Based on going description: Good to firm-good in places)
Course Record: 1m 21.58s by The Lion In Winter (21-Aug-24)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (20-25): A Balding (34 wins from 198 runners, 17%) runs STELLAR SUNRISE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (9 wins from 53 runners, 17%) runs CHAMPION
& JUST A GIRL
Fancy That: A Balding won this race in 2021 and 2023. The stable runs STELLAR SUNRISE today.
Longest Traveller: STELLAR SUNRISE trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 216 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 19th August.
KNAVESMIRE TIP
COMMAND THE STARS hasn’t looked back since his fifth on debut at Haydock, winning twice, and he now makes his nursery bow. George Scott’s juvenile is likely to have plenty more to offer and can go close Special Dividend is unbeaten in two starts, most recently scoring in good fashion at Southwell, and as long as the son of Ardad transfers that form to turf, he should have a say. Just A Girl and Peel Park are others to keep an eye on.
The Mews Hotel Ossett ebfstallions
Nursery Stakes
1 Command The Stars (IRE) (44)
B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Narrative (IRE)
Owner: James Paul Services To Industry Ltd
Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket
Distance: 7f
Race Type: Nursery
Prize Money: £100,000
Age: 2
Stalls: Farside
(kgs) Draw
9-9 (61.2) (12)
Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Form: 511 D
Breeder: Sunderland Holding INC
Foaled 14 Mar Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav at Lingfield over 7f (good to soft) last month, beating Norfolk Blue by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Beverley this season. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 25-1
2
Stellar Sunrise (GB) (23)
B c Space Blues (IRE) - Herecomesthesun (IRE)
Owner: The Royal Ascot Racing Club
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
9-7 (60.3) (19)
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Form: 231
Breeder: Carmel Stud
Foaled 19 Feb. A winner at 6-1 at Goodwood over 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Naval Light by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 88 (+1) SP: 10-1
3 Ballistic Missile (IRE) (12)
Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Taawfan (IRE)
Owner: Mr Zhang Yuesheng
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
9-6 (59.9) (5)
James Doyle
Dr Jim Moore
Foaled 2 Feb. A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 1/2l by Harlequin Angel when second of 7 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 12-1
4 Daydreama (GB) (17)
B c Dream Ahead (USA) - Social Media
Owner: Reality Partnerships XXIII
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
David Allan
311 Breeder: Bearstone Stud Limited
Foaled 21 Apr. Successful twice at 6f on good ground. A winner at 6-5 at Carlisle over 6f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Rogue Attraction by 3/4l. Has also won at Pontefract this season. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 16-1
5 Hey Tru Blue (GB) (21)
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Anahita (FR) Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Owner: First Light Racing
Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket
Form: 2014
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Foaled 9 May. A winner at 6f on good ground Finished 2 3/4l behind Sir Albert when fourth of 11 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 7f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 20-1
6
Better And Better (IRE) (11)
(59.4) (16)
B c Acclamation - Petalite (in 6lb ex) Jockey: Oisin McSweeney (3)
Owner: Al Leith Racing Club
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
Form: 21031
Breeder: Mark & Stephanie Hanly
Foaled 17 Feb. Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground A winner at 7-2 at Haydock over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Saucy Jane by 1l. Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Hamilton this season. Official BHA Rating 80 (+4) SP: 18-1
7 Special Dividend (GB) (24)
B c Ardad (IRE) - Dabble (IRE)
Owner: Commercium II
Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
9-4 (59.0) (18)
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Form: 11
Breeder: Mr G. S. Bishop
Foaled 2 Feb. Half-brother to Dividend, won three times at 7f and 1m. Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 4-6fav at Southwell over 6f last month, beating Hungarian by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 14-1
8
Just A Girl (GB) (12)
B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Mullein
Owner: Mr Colin Bryce
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
9-3 (58.5) (6)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Form: 621
Breeder: The Countess of Rothes
Foaled 21 Feb. Won on her latest outing when 4-5fav at Lingfield over 1m (good) earlier this month, beating Lyra Lea by 6l. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 12-1
9 Peel Park (IRE) (49)
(58.1) (2)
B c Mehmas (IRE) - Utile Jockey: Ryan Moore
Owner: Mr Paul Smith
Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket Form: 431 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Foaled 8 Apr A winner at 5-2 at Yarmouth over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating High Approval by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 10-1
10
Amazing Journey (IRE) (21)
(9)
B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Kiss Me Daily (FR) Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Foaled 5 Apr Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground Finished 3l behind Sir Albert when fifth of 11 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 7f (heavy) last month. Has won here and at Chepstow this season. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 22-1
11 Logi Bear (IRE) (20)
B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Moonlight Bay
Owner: Mr Ian Wight, Mr Tony Lyons and Ptnr
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
(57.2) (1)
Sean Levey
214005 Breeder: Rathbride Farm
Foaled 2 May. A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Ardisia when fifth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 25-1
12 Hengroin (IRE) (21)
B c Lucky Vega (IRE) - Verriya (FR)
Owner: Mr Refai Alghraiban
Trainer: Owen Burrows, Lambourn
9-0 (57.2)
Jim Crowley
4201 D Breeder: Mr Ian Thompson
Foaled 31 Mar. Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav at Epsom over 7f (good to soft) last month, beating Parole Officer by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 16-1
13 Champion Island (IRE) (21)
Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Greenisland (IRE)
Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
8-11 (55.8) (13)
William Buick
54123 D Breeder: Stonethorn Stud Farm Ltd.
Foaled 6 Mar A winner at 7f on the all-weather Third of 11 behind Sir Albert beaten 1 1/2l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 7f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 18-1
14 Advance Twentyfive (FR) (31)
B c Victor Ludorum - Selfsame (USA)
Owner: Advance Group UK Ltd
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
Shane Gray
034
Mr Philip Mahler
Foaled 21 Feb. Placed once in three starts. Finished 8l behind Rochfortbridge when fourth of 5 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Ayr over 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 40-1
15 Kanishka (IRE) (56)
8-10 (55.3) (4)
B c Coulsty (IRE) - Blushing Rose Jockey: Tom Marquand
Owner: C Booth, P Boyle, S Coleby & S Smith
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Form: 44241 D
Breeder: Aguiar Bloodstock & Padraig Williams
Foaled 20 Feb. Won on his latest outing when 11-10fav at Newcastle over 7f in June, beating Popty Ping by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 77 SP:
16
Gold Dawn (GB) (27)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Usra (IRE)
Owner: Ms Diamond, Byrne, Owen
Jockey: David Probert
Breeder: Crypto Bloodstock
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas Form: 205
Foaled 22 Feb. Placed once in three starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Amakhala Warrior when fifth of 16 at 4-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 33-1
17 Norfolk Blue (IRE) (21)
Br c A’Ali (IRE) - Kinderfrau
Owner: Norfolk Thoroughbreds II
(54.9) (15)
Jockey: David Egan
Breeder: Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket Form: 024
Foaled 3 Apr Placed once in three starts. Finished 9l behind Hengroin when fourth of 6 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Epsom over 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 50-1
18
Ubetterseethis (GB) (18)
B c Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Sightseeing
Owner: Craig Lidster Racing
(53.5) (11)
Jockey: Harry Bentley
Trainer: Craig Lidster, Malton Form: 236201 D
Breeder: John Troy & Highbury Stud Ltd
Foaled 3 Apr A winner at 12-1 at Chester over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Sporting Light by a neck. Official BHA Rating 73 SP: 22-1
19 Dublin Bay (IRE) (19)
B g New Bay - La Fiamma (USA)
Owner: Pompey Ventures & Partner
Trainer: Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
(53.5) (8)
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Form: 00611
Breeder: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
Foaled 28 Feb. Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Won when 4-7fav at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating White Ladder by 4l. Has also won at Ffos Las this season and was engaged to run here yesterday.
Official BHA Rating 73 (+1) SP: 12-1
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 19 ..........................................................................................(EXACTA)
Visor worn first time by No 16. Tongue Strap worn by No 12. Running for the first time since Gelding No 16. STEWARDS NOTE
AMAZING JOURNEY: Following its run on 31/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. PROBABLE S.P.’S
10-1 Stellar Sunrise (GB), Peel Park (IRE), 12-1 Ballistic Missile (IRE), Just A Girl (GB), Dublin Bay (IRE), 14-1 Special Dividend (GB), 16-1 Daydreama (GB), Hengroin (IRE), 18-1 Better And Better (IRE), Champion Island (IRE), 20-1 Hey Tru Blue (GB), 22-1 Amazing Journey (IRE), Ubetterseethis (GB), 25-1 Command The Stars (IRE), Logi Bear (IRE), 28-1 Kanishka (IRE), 33-1 Gold Dawn (GB), 40-1 Advance Twentyfive (FR), 50-1 Norfolk Blue (IRE)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
SIXTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Jason Pedder & Paul Cawood.
Mews Hotel have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £50 to the racing groom responsible for the winning horse
The York Race Committee wishes to offer special thanks to the Trustees of the British European Breeder’s Fund for their generous support of 22 races, spread across the eighteen-day York season.
If
Friday 22 August
Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe
Saturday 23 August
Sky Bet Ebor
Distance: 7f
Race Type:
The British EBF Fillies’ Stakes
About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)
See page 94 for conditions of this race.
RACE DESCRIPTION
0-105
Prize Money: £100,000
Age: 3+f&m
Stalls: Farside
On Ladies Day a final all-female competitive handicap, again for 3yo and older, this time over seven furlongs.
The £100,000 prize money as well as the handicap rating band of 0-105 means that it will attract some pretty smart types (like for Test cricketers a score of over 100 denotes a top performer). The horses considered by the handicapper as the best will carry the most weight; Silver Ghost and Rogue Sensation, today.
It may a be a little late to discover him, perhaps follow the racecourse tipster, Baron Ferdinand, who has marked his selections with a red bi plane He could provide you with a last gasp winner so that you can bask in your success until at least 1.52pm tomorrow
LAST YEAR’S RACE
Winner: ALFA KELLENIC
Trainer: Craig Lidster
Jockey: Tom Eaves
Age/Weight: 3-8-9
Runners: 17 SP: 17/2
Alfa Kellenic found just enough improvement over this trip to defy her latest 3lb rise She held off rival Queen Of Mougins once again in a tight finish.
RACE FACTS & STATISTICS
THE TALE OF THE CLOCK
RaceiQ Par Time: 1m 23.32s
(Based on going description: Good to firm-good in places)
Course Record: 1m 21s by Shine So Bright (24-Aug-19)
All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years
Leading course trainer (20-25): A Balding (34 wins from 198 runners, 17%) runs DANCE IN THE STORM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (12 wins from 35 runners, 34%) runs PURPLE RAINBOW Weightwatcher: BELLARCHI won off a handicap mark of 87, her rating is now down 5lb to 82. Longest Traveller: BONUS TIME trained by P Twomey, Ireland. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 19th August.
KNAVESMIRE TIP
Maybe Not made it two wins from three starts in handicaps at Kempton eight days ago and she is likely to be on the premises once again, despite a 6lb penalty. Bonus Time is a progressive filly who struck over 6f at Naas at the start of the month and, with the Paddy Twomey yard in brilliant form, the daughter of Too Darn Hot has to be respected. However, DASH OF AZURE possibly did too much too soon when fading into seventh at Goodwood last time and finished a fair fifth in the Sandringham prior With Ryan Moore booked to ride, she looks the one to side with. DASH OF AZURE
Successful twice at 7f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind dead-heaters Saqqara Sands and Tabiti at 16-1 when 10th of 13 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) last month. Has won there and at Newmarket this season. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 14-1
2
Rogue Sensation (GB) (18)
B f Too Darn Hot - Canonbury (IRE)
Owner: The Rogues Gallery
3 9-12 (62.6) (7)
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham Form: 12-4002
Breeder: Sir Robert Ogden
A winner at 6f on the all-weather Beaten 2 1/2l by Palmar Bay when second of 7 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Chester over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 22-1
3
Perfect Part (IRE) (54)
Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Queensbrydge
Owner: Mr Keith Brown
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Form: 0-40444
Breeder: John Cullinan
A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 4l behind Mayday Malone when fourth of 9 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Chester over 7f (good) in June Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 22-1
4 Bonus Time (IRE)
(17)
B f Too Darn Hot - Karijini (GER)
Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited
Jockey: P. J. McDonald
Trainer: P. Twomey, Ireland Form: 2121
Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud
Successful twice at 6f on good and good - yielding ground. Won on her latest outing when 2-5fav at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month, beating Kodilicious by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 93 SP: 7-1
5
French Sand (IRE) (90)
B f Sands of Mali (FR) - French Bid (AUS)
Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum
Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
(1)
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Form: 2216
Breeder: Gerry Flannery Developments
A winner at 6f on the all-weather Finished 4 1/2l behind Frost At Dawn when sixth of 11 at 50-1 on her latest outing at Haydock over 6f (good to firm) in May. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 28-1
6
Royal Velvet (GB) (12)
B f Lightning Spear - Velvet Morn (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Susie Hartley
Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket
(2)
Jockey: William Buick
Form: 415310 D BF
Breeder: Susie Hartley
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Royal Zabeel at 13-8fav when last of 8 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won there twice this season. Official BHA Rating 86 SP: 16-1
7 Dance In The Storm (GB) (19)
B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Strictly Dancing (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. C. Smith
(60.3) (16)
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Form: 5-10142 D Breeder: Littleton Stud
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten a short head by Mudbir when second of 16 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won at Sandown and Wolverhampton this season. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 8-1
8
Mostar Dreams (IRE) (11)
(4)
B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Hope So (IRE) (in 5lb ex) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
Owner: J Fyffe, A Edmondson & L McGurty
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Form: 140401 D
Breeder: Mr B. O’Neill
She has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and soft ground. A winner at 5-1 at Haydock over 7f (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Lorna B by 1l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Carlisle this season. Official BHA Rating 78 (+5)
14-1
9
Dash of Azure (GB) (23)
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Miss Dashwood
Owner: Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy
(kgs)
3 9-4 (59.0) (18)
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Breeder: Meon Valley Stud
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Form: 222-150 D BF
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 3l behind Protest at 16-5fav when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 11-1
10
Bellarchi (IRE) (13)
Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Drop Dead Gorgeous (FR)
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner
4 9-4 (59.0) (15)
Jockey: Oliver Stammers
Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton Form: 641521 D
Breeder: C. Marnane
Has won eight races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather A winner at 7-2 at Musselburgh over 7f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Crimson Spirit by 3/4l. Has won three times this season. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 25-1
11
Shallow (GB) (23)
Ch f Rajasinghe (IRE) - Velvet Band
Owner: Phil Cunningham
9-4 (59.0) (8)
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket Form: 330410 Breeder: Hellwood Stud Farm & G. P. Clarke
Winner of five races at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Dubai Treasure at 14-1 when 9th of 13 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good) last month. Has won three times this season. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 28-1
12
Callianassa (IRE) (26)
B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Doris Bleasedale (IRE)
Owner: Mr P. Boyle
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
(13)
Jockey: Harry Bentley
Form: 616311 D
Breeder: Eamonn McEvoy
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 at Newcastle over 1m on her latest outing last month, beating Rogue Encore by a short head. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 25-1
13 Ormolulu (IRE) (27)
B m Havana Gold (IRE) - Camdora (IRE)
Owner: The Mammoth Pack
Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
(9)
Jockey: Robert Havlin
Form: 406305
Breeder: Lemington Grange Stud
Winner of six races at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 1/4l behind dead-heaters Pressure’s On and Quest For Fun when fifth of 22 at 12-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 22-1
14
Maybe Not (GB) (8)
B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Considered Opinion (in 6lb ex)
3 8-12 (56.2) (3)
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Owner: The Eclipse Partnership
Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Form: 54-3121 D Breeder: Car Colston Hall Stud
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 4-1 at Kempton over 1m on her latest outing earlier this month, beating A War Eagle by 1 1/4l. Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Ffos Las this season. Official BHA Rating 75 (+5) SP: 13-2
15
Purple Rainbow (GB) (31)
Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Daphne
Owner: HM The King & HM The Queen
(10)
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Breeder: Queen Elizabeth II
Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Form: 2-1404
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Finished 14l behind Azaniya when fourth of 6 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Windsor over 1m 2f (soft) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 16-1
16 Eternal Sunshine (GB) (9) 5 8-9 (54.9) (11)
B m Orientor - Eternal Instinct
Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Jockey: Lauren Young (7)
Form: 334202
Breeder: Goldie Racing Limited
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground Beaten a short head by Sir Garfield when second of 10 at 12-1 at Hamilton over 6f (good) earlier this month. Scheduled to appear here yesterday too. Official BHA Rating 73 (+1) SP: 40-1
17 Mollie Foster (IRE) (11)
B f Acclamation - Dutch Dream (GER)
Owner: Kennet Valley Syndicates XV
Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
(12)
Jockey: David Probert
Form: 2-04033
Breeder: Kildaragh Stud
A winner at 6f on good ground. Third of 7 behind Mostar Dreams beaten 1 3/4l at 5-1 on her latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77 SP: 25-1
18
Lady Mariko (GB) (13)
B f Kameko (USA) - Ashadihan
Owner: Quest Thoroughbreds - Lady Mariko
Trainer: Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
(5)
Jockey: Morgan Cole (5)
Form: 032116 D
Breeder: Mr T. A. Rahman
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 7l behind Wonderbolt when sixth of 8 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won at Yarmouth and Wetherby this season. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 40-1
NUMBER
OF DECLARED RUNNERS
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 15 Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
STEWARDS NOTE
ROYAL VELVET: Following its run on 9/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
LADY MARIKO: Following its run on 8/8/2025 it was reported that the horse reared and was slow to start.
PROBABLE S.P.’S
13-2 Maybe Not (GB), 7-1 Bonus Time (IRE), 8-1 Dance In The Storm (GB), 11-1 Dash of Azure (GB), 14-1 Silver Ghost (IRE), Mostar Dreams (IRE), 16-1 Royal Velvet (GB), Purple Rainbow (GB), 22-1 Rogue Sensation (GB), Perfect Part (IRE), Ormolulu (IRE), 25-1 Bellarchi (IRE), Callianassa (IRE), Mollie Foster (IRE), 28-1 French Sand (IRE), Shallow (GB), 40-1 Eternal Sunshine (GB), Lady Mariko (GB)
RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION
SEVENTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT
The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Emma Berry.
The EBF have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £50 to the racing groom responsible for the winning horse
Sky Bet Ebor Festival
Friday 22 August
Saturday 23 August
Coolmore Nunthorpe
Sky Bet Ebor
September Meeting
Sunday 7 September
Sky Bet Sunday Series
(featuring the YorkMix Family Zone)
October Meeting
Friday 10 October
Saturday 11 October
23rd - 31st August 2025
Finale Friday
Coral Sprint Trophy
Today’s Race Conditions
FIRST RACE 1.50 - The Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Group 2)
(CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £141775 to the winning horse The second to receive £53750, the third £26900, the fourth £13400, the fifth £6725 and the sixth £3375. for two yrs old fillies only Enter by noon, July 8th and pay £875 stake, Scratch by noon, July 29th or pay £1000, Confirm by noon, August 15th and pay £625, Supplementary Entry by noon, August 15th and pay £20000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 19th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 3lb SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote.co.uk for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET The sponsorship payment of £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 53 entries, 16 at £875, 25 at £1875, 12 at £2500 - Closed July 8th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £111400; Second £45725; Third £22875; Fourth £11425; Fifth £5725; Sixth £2850 Penalty Value: £141775 A SS For race details see page 36.
SECOND RACE 2.25 - Harry’s Half Million By Goffs (Class 2) (GBB Race) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £338821 to the winning horse The second to receive £135583, the third £67791, the fourth £33827 the fifth £16947 the sixth £16947 the seventh £16947 the eighth £16947 the ninth £16947 and the tenth £16947 for two yrs old only which were catalogued in the Goffs UK Premier Yearling Sales of August 27th and 28th, 2024 and have paid the nomination fee by 1st December 2024 and which have therefore been declared by Goffs UK Ltd as eligible to be entered and run in accordance with the relevant conditions in the Goffs UK Sales Catalogues. Enter by noon, January 14th and pay £500 stake Scratch by noon, April 29th or pay £500 Scratch by noon, July 1st or pay £500 Confirm by noon, August 15th and pay £500 Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 19th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 race 3lb Of a Class 2 race of a Listed race 5lb Of a Pattern race 7lb Nursery Handicaps excluded for the purposes of penalties. GOFFS UK LTD will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey In addition, a cash award of £100 will be given to the stable lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote. co.uk for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of GOFFS. 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 NOTE:- Entries for this race will be accepted at the time of closing for horses which do not have a registered name However, such horses will be disqualified and removed from the race if the name has not been registered by Tuesday, 1 July 2025 For horses trained in Great Britain, Ireland or the Channel Islands, an acceptable application must be made by the previous Friday. Horses entered for this race do not have to be implanted with a microchip until 1 July 2025 the second scratching deadline The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (I)10, paragraphs 10 and 26 of the Race Administration Code, paragraphs 5, 15 and 16 of the Race Entry Code, the Stakes and Prize Money Code, and paragraphs 43 and 44 of the Weights and Handicapping Code
ELIMINATION: Runners in this race will be reduced by the elimination of those horses which, in the opinion of the BHA Handicapper, have the lowest Handicap Rating or, if they do not qualify for an official rating under the Rules of Racing, have the lowest assessment made by the BHA Handicapper from their performances on the racecourse so far. Form will be taken into account up to and including Wednesday, 13 August. Horses which have not run will be eliminated first by random ballot. THE LAST TWO ENTRY STAKES TOTALLING £1000 WILL BE REIMBURSED TO THE OWNER WHEN THE HORSE HAS BEEN DECLARED TO RUN AND IS ELIMINATED FROM THIS RACE. IN THE EVENT THAT THE RACE IS CANCELLED OR ABANDONED ALL ENTRY STAKE PAYMENTS WILL BE RETURNED (£100000 minimum added to stakes).
SPECIAL NOTES: 1. In the event of elimination proving necessary, the eliminated horses will be refunded according to the conditions of the race. 2. If there is still an excess of Stakes, i.e. the amount of the Owners’ Stakes exceeds the advertised Total Race Value less the guaranteed racecourse and sponsors contribution, as stated in the race conditions, this excess will be added to the total race value 167 entries, 8 at £500, 74 at £1000, 61 at £1500, 24 at £2000 - Closed January 14th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £265794; Second £115742; Third £57871; Fourth £28936; Fifth £14468; Sixth £14468; Seventh £14468; Eighth £14468; Ninth £14468; Tenth £14468 Penalty Value: £338821.69 13 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 A SS For race details see page 43.
THIRD RACE 3.00 -The Clipper Stakes (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £77310 to the winning horse The second to receive £36255, the third £18135, the fourth £9060, the fifth £4530 and the sixth £2265. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 15th and pay £250 stake, Scratch by noon, July 29th or pay £300, Confirm by noon, August 15th and pay £200, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 19th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after July 19th, 2025, for each race won 6lb 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. CLIPPER has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote.co.uk for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting.
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. 83 entries, 11 at £250, 41 at £550, 31 at £750 - Closed July 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £60945; Second £30480; Third £15240; Fourth £7620; Fifth £3810; Sixth £1905 Penalty Value: £77310 Weights raised 10lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS For race details see page 53.
FOURTH RACE 3.35 -The Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks (Group 1) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £340260 to the winning horse The second to receive £129000 the third £64560 and the fourth £32160 for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, July 1st and pay £2625 stake Scratch by noon, July 29th or pay £3000 Confirm by noon, August 15th and pay £1875, Supplementary Entry by noon, August 15th and pay £40000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 19th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb 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 PERTEMPS NETWORK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote.co.uk for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of PERTEMPS NETWORK. The sponsorship payment of £1000 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code If the winner of the Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks runs in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Kyoto on November 16th, 2025 and she finishes in the first three the owner will be eligible for a JRA bonus. See JRA website for details. The Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks is part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Race Programme for 2025 See Breeders’ Cup website for details. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will proceed down the canter down to the one furlong marker where they join the track. Runners will then turn back to canter past the stands to the start. 19 entries, 6 at £2625, 7 at £5625 6 at £7500 - Closed July 1st, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £267360; Second £109740; Third £54900; Fourth £27420 Penalty Value: £340260 A SS
For race details see page 67
FIFTH RACE 4.10 - The British EBF & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes (Listed Race) (GBBPlus Race)
(CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £56710 to the winning horse The second to receive £21500, the third £10760, the fourth £5360, the fifth £2690 and the sixth £1350. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, which, since two yrs old, have not won a Pattern race, nor have been placed second or third in a Group 1 Pattern race. Enter by noon, August 15th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 19th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a Listed race 4lb ARTHUR BOYD-ROCHFORT has generously sponsored this race and will present a perpetual trophy to the winning owner, to be held for eleven months only THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have also kindly contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. The European Breeders’ Fund support 151 Flat races each year across Yorkshire; boosting prize money by over £500000 Each year, the British EBF contributes up to £2million to Flat and National Hunt racing nationwide This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote.co.uk for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND 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 16 entries at £500 - Closed August 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570; Fifth £2290; Sixth £1140 Penalty Value: £56710 A SS For race details see page 75.
SIXTH RACE 4.45 -he Mews Hotel Ossett ebfstallions Nursery Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, August 15th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 19th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 9th, 2025, for each race won 6lb MEWS HOTEL OSSETT have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner THE TRUSTEES OF THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have also kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. The European Breeders’ Fund support 151 Flat races each year across Yorkshire; boosting prize money by over £500000 Each year, the British EBF contributes up to £2million to Flat and National Hunt racing nationwide This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote.co.uk for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. 26 entries at £500 - Closed August 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270 Penalty Value: £51540 SS For race details see page 81.
SEVENTH RACE 5.20 - The British EBF Fillies’ Stakes (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, August 15th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 19th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after August 9th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 105 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 105 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. The European Breeders’ Fund support 151 Flat races each year across Yorkshire; boosting prize money by over £500000 Each year, the British EBF contributes up to £2million to Flat and National Hunt racing nationwide This race forms part of a World Pool fixture. See tote.co.uk for more information. The BHA Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare will be performing pre-race examinations of all horses at this meeting. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 25 entries at £500 - Closed August 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270 Penalty Value: £51540 SS For race details see page 87
The Small Print
An A-Z of information for racegoers
Abandoned Racing
In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges and tickets purchased will only be paid in the following circumstances.
a) before the first race - 100% refund.
b) before the completion of three races.
c) thereafter - no refund applies. Refunds cannot be made on racedays. To obtain a refund, racegoers who purchased their admission on the day should send the ticket they were given on entrance with their full name and address to: York Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX within 30 days. Racegoers who booked in advance direct with the track and so paid by card will receive an automatic refund. A similar process will apply for those who paid in advance by cheque. Please visit the racecourse website www.yorkracecourse.co.uk for more information.
Alcohol And Public Order
The Racecourse takes its responsibilities under Licensing Laws very seriously and puts in place training and measures to exceed these obligations. Racegoers are urged to drink responsibly. Alcohol cannot be brought into the stands side enclosures. York Racecourse reserves the right to expel any person found to be drunk or behaving in a disorderly manner.
The “Challenge 25” initiative will be in operation to ensure that only those aged 18 and over are served with alcohol. Thank you for your support of this obligation.
Cameras
Please feel free to take a souvenir photo of your day. However we would remind you that the preparation and performance of the sport must be ensured, so please note:1. Kindly refrain from flash photography.
2. Avoid taking photos in restricted areas used by the sporting professionals i.e. Saddling Boxes, Stables, Unsaddling Boxes & Weighing Room.
3. Respect the privacy of others.
Cigarettes and e-cigarettes
The current smoking legislation regarding smoking in public places applies at the racecourse. The use of e-cigarettes is permitted, however they will be treated the same as tobacco products.
Common Courtesy/Entry Conditions
All persons visiting York Racecourse are admitted subject to Racecourse Regulations and the Rules of Racing. The Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or remove from the racecourse any person refusing to comply with the Rules and Regulations or whose presence is a source of danger or annoyance to others. A full set of entry rules can be viewed at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk.
Dogs
Racegoers are requested to leave their pets including all dogs at home. Guide and Assistance dogs are welcome.
First Aid
There are first aid posts in the Edwardian Weighing Room, other such buildings have been designated as isolation rooms, should they be required.
Dress Standards
Most racegoers like to make racing at York a special occasion and choose to dress accordingly. Gentlemen (and those identifying as such) in the County Stand are required to wear a jacket, collared shirt and tie. It has always been the case that shorts and t-shirts have been welcome in Grandstand and Paddock. All racegoers are reminded that the removal of shirts is not encouraged and that basic decency and not causing offence to fellow racegoers by clothing choices, is required. York Racecourse reserves the right to refuse or, to require anyone to leave who does not observe the above code.
Drugs
A zero tolerance policy on drug abuse is in force, be warned, North Yorkshire Police and our own team are watching with some canine help, sniffing.
Litter
Racegoers are requested to place all litter in the receptacles provided. If you do not need your racecard please place it in a bin as you leave the racecourse.
Noise
So that the horses have the best chance to perform and so your fellow racegoers have the opportunity to enjoy them please do not cause any distractions; the waving of flags or banners, use of radios or making of sudden noises are examples of things to avoid. Racegoers are reminded of Public Health England advice that shouting increases the risk of the spread of diseases, so to consider wearing your face covering when part of a cheering crowd.
Parade Ring
For safety reasons children under the age of twelve are not permitted into the Parade Ring or Unsaddling Enclosure.
Photo Finishes And Stewards’ Enquiries/Objections
In any race where Photo Finish has been called by the Judge, this information will be displayed on the Giant Screen. An announcement will also be broadcast. Race Results and Photographs will also be displayed on the York Racecourse television monitors.
Radios and Mobile Telephones
The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse.
Track Safety
For your own safety and the welfare of the horses, jockeys and stable staff please keep off the track. Anyone trespassing on the track: Will be liable to arrest and prosecution Will be ejected immediately Will be banned from all future York race meetings May face a nationwide racecourse ban.
Knavesmire Notes
Keep a note of any horses that catch your eye today. You never know, they may be future winners here at York.
SAFE JOURNEY OME…
Thank you for your support this year. If you have any comments, please email to feedback@yorkracecourse.co.uk
Please could we request that a special effort is made to respect our neighbours, with particular regard to noise in the surrounding streets. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow for Day Three of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival featuring the Group One Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes.
Please use the toilets on exit or as provided on the walking route to the city.
British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British prize-money in 2025, bringing our total investment to £40million since we were founded in 1983
