StanJamesUK.com GUINEAS FESTIVAL
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NEWMARKET, SECOND DAY, SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008
Third Race 3.20pm
The stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas
Winner’s quotes
NATAGORA SILENCES DOUBTERS WITH ALL THE WAY GUINEAS TRIUMPH
Any fears that the speedy Natagora would not stay the mile test of the stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas were firmly rebuffed when the statuesque grey filly made all to claim victory.
The Divine Light French-bred, who first advertised her talents to a British audience when winning the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes at The Natwest Rowley Mile last September, was sent off the 11/4 favourite and was the second French Group winner of the day following Getaway’s triumph in the stanjamesuk.com Jockey Club Stakes.
Her trainer Pascal Bary, whose Six Perfections was second to Russian Rhythm in the 1000 Guineas in 2003, said: “I was confident that she would get the mile after she ran so well over seven furlongs at Maisons-Laffitte. Christophe and I would have preferred to have had two or three horses in front of us but she started to race and she had to do the job. Not only does she have speed but she is brave.”
Commenting on his previous disappointment in the race, when Six Perfections veered wide of the pack, the trainer said: “Six Perfections went on to win the Jacques le Marois and the Breeders’ Cup so we forgot about that. This is a different race.”
Asked when Natagora might be seen again in the UK, he said: “She will tell me. She’s in the Irish 2,000 Guineas but we will wait and see. She’s done everything right so far and I don’t want to do anything wrong.”
Bloodstock agent Patrick Barbe, who bought the filly for her owner Stefan Friborg and was representing him in his absence, said: “Her owner is at home recovering from surgery. He listened to the race live and is so pleased. This is wonderful.”
The connections of Spacious, Saoirse Abu and Infallible - second, third and fourth respectively in the Group One £375,000 stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas all expressed their satisfaction after the 195th running of the fillies’ Classic.
James Fanshawe, who trained the half-length runner-up Spacious, said: “She ran very well. Jamie (Spencer) said she just needed a stronger pace.
“She will not be going up in trip and is not a mile and a half filly.
“We will just see how she comes out of this before making any plans. It was always the plan to come straight here.”
A further half-length back in third was Irish raider Saoirse Abu, whose trainer Jim Bolger also saddled the sixth home Lush Lashes.
Bolger commented: “I am very pleased with both of them.
“Kevin (Manning) came back and said with another furlong Saoirse Abu might have got there and Kerrin McEvoy said Lush Lashes could have done with further. Did I run them over the wrong trip? They just needed a bit more real estate!”
Speaking about yesterday’s stanjamesuk.com 2000 Guineas runner-up New Approach, Bolger added: “He is home now and ate up last night. He had some light exercise this morning. It’s onwards and upwards.”
John Gosden, trainer of the fourth filly home Infallible, said: “She ran great.
“It is unfortunate both Guineas have been run up the stands’ side whereas in the other races they have come down the middle. It becomes messy when they are all towards the rail.
“Infallible got a bump at half-way which set her alight and she pulled a bit hard, which she paid the price for.
“The winner deserved to win, she had the best form.
“Raven’s Pass (fourth in the stanjamesuk.com 2000 Guineas) has come back well from yesterday and will go for the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot, while Infallible will head for the Coronation Stakes at the same meeting.”
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I WOULD HAVE WON SAYS RICHARD HUGHES
Richard Hughes, who finished fifth on Nahoodh, said he would have won the stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas if he had been able to get a run in the closing stages.
The jockey said: “I was really happy with my draw (6) and I was happy after going a furlong and a half.
“I had a great position at half-way, travelling well, and just when I was going to move up a place or two about the three-furlong pole she hit a flat spot. I had to let her come good - some people might have thought I was cruising.
“Then at the two-furlong pole, she came good again. I wanted her to bring me rather than the other way around after her race at Newbury. All the others have come left.
“Then I just ran up the ass of the winner. Nine times out of 10, they would have come off the rail when they heard the crowd. I was banking on them coming off the rail and could not go around them as they were six deep.
“I felt I would have won. Nahoodh can win at Ascot and make amends.”
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“LIVING MY DREAM”
Christophe Lemaire, the winning jockey on Natagora, said: “I wanted to get a good position without too much effort.
“She gave all she had and is a fantastic filly.
“There are days when everything goes right and today was our day so we are all very lucky.
“I am very lucky on this track. For me, it was a dream to come to the Rowley Mile and see Pennekamp (1995) win the 2000 Guineas and today I am living my dream.
“For me, it is really something special to win on Natagora today.
“Every time I come here to Newmarket, I have a good horse and everything goes right for me, making good decisions and having the right plan.
“I hope this will continue for a long time.”
VERY HOT
Frankie Dettori, who finished 13th in the stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas, commented: “When she saw the stalls, Laureldean Gale just boiled over and got very hot - the race was done. She did the same in France at the end of last season.”
Kerrin McEvoy jockey of sixth Lush Lashes, said: “She ran a great race. It’s just a shame she played up a bit in the stalls.”
Richard Hills jockey of eighth Muthabara said “She gave me a great ride and moved really well. She just got caught for toe at the end.”
Richard Kingscote on 11th Max One Two Three said ” She just didn’t help herself in the preliminaries. But she saw out the mile.”
William Buick jockey of 14th Spinning Lucy said “She ia a sprinter a didn’t see out the trip.”
Ted Durcan on board the last Francesca d’Gorgio, who caused trouble in the stalls, reported that “She just didn’t get home.”
NATAGORA (FR) FACTFILE
3 gr f Divine Light (JPN) - Reinamixa (FR) (Linamix (FR))
Form: 2111121-11 Owner: Stefan Friborg
Trainer: Pascal Bary FR
Breeder: Bertrand Gouin & Georges Duca Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Natagora
A brilliant juvenile with an abundance of speed, Natagora was picked up for a bargain 30,000 euros as a yearling by Patrick Barbe, acting on behalf of Stefan Friborg, at the Deauville Arqana sale in October 2006. The grey filly is by the high-class Japanese sprinter Divine Light out of the 10-furlong winner Reinamixa. Having finished second on her racecourse debut at Saint-Cloud in May, 2007, Natagora went on to score four straight wins at around five or five and a half furlongs, including the Group Two Prix Robert Papin in which she defeated the speedy colts Magritte and Strike The Deal. Natagora was stepped up to six furlongs for the Group One Darley Prix Morny at Deauville on August 19, but was no match for the classy Irish colt MyBoycharlie, as she finished two lengths second to that rival. Sent to Newmarket for her final juvenile outing, Natagora defeated the best English fillies over six furlongs in the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes. Sent to the lead, she was always holding the neck runner-up Fleeting Spirit. Many observers expressed doubts about such a speedy individual having the reserves of stamina to last a mile but Natagora banished some of those fears on her three-year-old bow at Maisons-Laffitte on April 14. Racing over seven furlongs for the first time and encountering heavy going, Natagora posted a classy victory as she pulled a length and a half clear of the smart Modern Look. He made all to win the stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas today.
Race Record: Starts: 9; 1st: 7; 2nd; 2 3rd-; Win And Place Prize Money: £498,757.50
Stefan Friborg
Swedish-born and Brazilian-based Stefan Friborg is Director General of Angola Drilling Company Lda, an oil and gas service company that provides a range of specialised related services and products to the petroleum industry. His best horse to date is Natagora, winner of five races last season including the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket. Friborg had seven horses running in his colours in France in 2007, with Natagora being the only winner. The exploits of his star filly placed him 55th in the French owner standings. His racing manager is Patrick Barbe who purchased Natagora at the Arqana Sale in 2006. Friborg and Barbe broke the sale record when buying a more than three-parts sister to Natagora for 330,000 euros at the same sale in 2007. The sibling is by Agnes Kamikaze, a three-parts brother to Natagora’s sire Divine Light. Unfortunately, Friborg is currently recovering from an operation and is unable to attend to travel from Brazil.
Pascal Bary FR
Although based at Chantilly in France, Newmarket is certainly not unfamiliar territory for trainer Pascal Bary, who became assistant to Sir Mark Prescott in 1975. Bary, who was born on April 4, 1953, in the Paris suburb of Neuilly, where his father became mayor, went on to assist the great Francois Boutin in France for five years before taking out his own training licence in 1981. Helped by the patronage of major owners such as the Niarchos Family, Prince Khalid Abdulla and Lady Chryss O’Reilly, Bary has developed a formidable track record. Bary, whose relaxations include gardening, sailing, rugby, skiing and tennis, has won the French Derby five times (1994 Celtic Arms, 1996 Ragmar, 1998 Dream Well, 2002 Sulamani and 2004 Blue Canari). Dream Well also won the 1998 Irish Derby while he won the 1991 Breeders’ Cup Turf with Miss Alleged and the Breeders’ Cup Mile twice with Domedriver (2002) and Six Perfections (2003). The brilliant Six Perfections was unlucky in defeat behind Russian Rhythm in the 2003 1000 Guineas at Newmarket and went on to prove herself one of the best milers in the world with a victory in the Prix Jacques le Marois to complement her Breeders’ Cup triumph. An excellent domestic season in 2002, including a win for Six Perfections in the Prix Marcel Boussac, saw Bary finish just 200,000 euro behind Andre Fabre in the French trainers’ table. In the 2006 Poule d’Essai des Pouliches, Bary’s elation at Price Tag’s victory was short-lived as the filly was disqualified and placed third. Zambezi Sun’s victory in the Group One Grand Prix de Paris was Bary’s biggest domestic success of the 2007 campaign, while Natagora landed a famous triumph at Newmarket in the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes. Stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas Record: 2003-2 Six Perfections; 2008-WON NATAGORA
Christophe Lemaire
Christophe-Patrice Lemaire was born on May 20, 1979 and is the son of legendary jump jockey Patrice Lemaire. He joined the pony club as a child and gained an amateur licence at 16. He started working part-time for trainer Michel Laborde, while continuing his studies. Hired as an apprentice by Andre Fabre at 18, he turned professional two years later. Lamaire spent the winter of 1999/2000 racing for the Godolphin stable in Dubai,and left Andre Fabre's completely in July, 2001, becoming freelance. Patrick Biancone provided rides for Lemaire in US, before he partnered 30 winners in India in late 2002,spending the following winter racing in Japan. His first Group winner was in August, 2002, when he partnered Cut Quartz to victory in the Prix de Kergorlay at Deauville. Lemaire now rides for a variety of trainers in France, but particularly associated with Pascal Bary and Alain de Royer-Dupre. The 28-year-old’s biggest wins have come in the Prix Marcel Boussac (2003 Denebola), Grand Prix de Paris (2003 Vespone), Prix Jean Prat (2003 Vespone), Prix Morny (2004 Divine Proportions), Prix Marcel Boussac (2004 Divine Proportions), QueenElizabeth II Stakes (2005 Starcraft), Poule d'Essai des Pouliches (2005 Divine Proportions), Prix de Diane Hermes (2005 Divine Proportions), Prixd'Astarte (2005 Divine Proportions), Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (2005 Starcraft), Arina Kinen (2005 Heart's Cry), Dubai Sheema Classic (2006Heart's Cry), Grand Prix de Saint Cloud (2006 Pride), Emirates Airline Champion Stakes (2006 Pride, 2007 Literato), Prix Saint-Alary (2007 Coquerelle) and Cheveley Park Stakes (2007 Natagora).
StanJamesUK.com GUINEAS FESTIVAL
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NEWMARKET, SECOND DAY, SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008
NEWMARKET PLEASED
Stephen Wallis, Managing Director of Newmarket Racecourses, said: “As yesterday, we have seen top-quality racing and I feel the two days have been a huge success on several levels.
“I would like to thank Stan James UK for their magnificent and continued support of the Guineas meeting. It has been a pleasure to work with them and I am very grateful for their help in taking this meeting forward.
“Added to Henrythenavigator’s tremendous victory in the stanjamesuk.com 2000 Guineas yesterday, we have seen two Group 1 performances this afternoon with both Natagora and Getaway most impressive.
“It has been a wonderful two days with new heroes and champions being created at The Home of Racing. ”
Michael Prosser, Newmarket’s Director Of Racing, added: “The racing has been outstanding. We’ve seen two exceptionally high-class renewals of the respective stanjamesuk.com Guineas.
“The supporting card on both days has been terrific and the Palace House Stakes was a great spectacle, while in Getaway we have seen a potential middle-distance star.”
First Race 2.05pm
The stanjamesuk.com/casino Suffolk Handicap
Winner’s quotes
PROPONENT BACK TO WINNING WAYS AFTER COLIC SURGERY
Proponent looked to have a bright future when winning the Racing South Africa Houghton Conditions Stakes at The Natwest Rowley Mile as a two-year-old and may now have Ascot on his agenda after a successful return to Newmarket.
Trainer Roger Charlton said of his four-year-old gelding: “Things didn’t work out for him last year one way or another. He had colic surgery in the winter and that set him back but things are getting back on track. He ran well at Newbury and he got the trip really well today and he may be able to step up, maybe to something at Ascot.
Adding that Proponent could go for either the Wolferton or the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes at the Royal Meeting, he continued: “The money’s in the handicaps. You can run in a Listed race and pick up £15,000 and if you run in a handicap you could pick or £30,000 or £40,000.”
Winning jockey Steve Drowne said: “He was a pretty smart two-year-old and he just lost his way last year. Hopefully now he’s back. Mr Charlton’s left a bit to work on and hopefully he’ll be a decent handicapper.
“The ground is slightly quicker than yesterday but it’s lovely fast racing ground. There should be no complaints.”
Race 1 stanjamesuk.com/casino Suffolk Handicap
OCEANA TEAM HAPPY
The connections of runner-up Oceana Gold, who led for much of the opening stanjamesuk.com/casino Suffolk Handicap before being caught in the shadows of the post by Proponet, were very happy with the performance of the gelding.
Karl Fischer, of owners and breeders the C H F Partnership, said of the half-length second: “We are very happy with that run.
“The winner had already had a run this year, whereas we hadn’t.
“It was the first time at this trip for him today and he has stayed really well.
“He won at Newmarket last season and his dam (Silken Dalliance) won the Rothmans Final here a few years ago, so this track has been very good for the family.
“He is a very genuine horse. I don’t know where we will go next, we will just take it race by race with him.
“Another one of our horses, Cobo Bay, finished third at Sandown earlier this year and had Stubbs Art (third in yesterday’s stanjamesuk.com 2000 Guineas) behind him - and we were giving him weight! Maybe we should have brought him here too!”
JOCKEYS REPORT GOOD FAST GROUND AFTER THE FIRST
Richard Hills said: “It is perfect, there is no hiding behind the going.”
Tom Queally thought the going: “Perfect, good quick ground.”
Kerrin McEvoy reported: “Nice fast ground, very safe.
Richard Hughes said: “Beautiful.”
Ted Durcan thought the ground: “Very fast, safe ground.”
Joe Fanning said of the going: “Good fast ground.”
Ryan Moore thought the going: “Good.”
Steve Downe said: “It is lovely fast racing ground.”
Chris Caitlin said: “Firm.”
Race 2 - stanjamesuk.com Jockey Club Stakes - Winning Quotes
GETAWAY STARTS OFF THE SEASON IN FINE STYLE
Getaway began his season in the best way possible with an emphatic victory in the £90,000 Group Two stanjamesuk.com Jockey Club Stakes over a mile and a half for owner Baron Georg von Ullmann, trainer Andre Fabre and jockey Stephane Pasquier.
The same owner and trainer collected this race two years ago with Shirocco while they were also responsible for Manduro, officially rated the best horse in the world last year.
The five-year-old Monsun horse, a fine fourth in last season’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe swept into the lead entering the final furlong and won as he liked, with last year’s winner Sixties Icon in second and Galactic Star third.
Andre Fabre said: “He is a totally different horse to Manduro.
“Manduro had more speed and class while this horse is a real mile-and-half staying type.
“I was slightly concerned before today’s race as although he goes well fresh, he is not the easiest horse to work at home.
“He will improve for this run. The Coronation Cup, King George and Arc will be his main targets - we will go where the big money races are!
“The horse has trained on a lot from four to five.
“The ground today was not problem. It was fast ground when he won at Deauville and it wasn’t soft in the Arc. He is a lovely mover with a good turn of foot.”
The winning rider added: “He is a courageous horse. The pace was very slow early on and I just kept my position. It was a very easy win - he is an exciting horse.”
Second Race 2.40pm
The stanjamesuk.com Jockey Club Stakes
Placed quotes
ROY DELIGHTED WITH ST LEGER WINNER’S RETURN
Runner-up Sixties Icon, winner of this race last year and the 2006 St. Leger, has not been seen on the racecourse since his run on the July Course in the Group Two Princess Of Wales’s WBX.com Stakes last July and connections were delighted with his seasonal resumption.
Paul Roy, Chairman of the British Horseracing Authority and owner with his wife Susan of Sixties Icon, said: “We’re absolutely, totally thrilled because he’s been off the racecourse and has had some problems but we think he’s back in business.
“He wasn’t blowing a lot and he’s probably five or six pounds short on fitness. I think the French horse is a seriously good horse.”
Bruce Raymond, racing manager to Saeed Suhail, owner of third-placed Galactic Star, said: “We’re more than pleased with that because he settled well and they didn’t go very fast which is essential for this horse and I think he’ll improve a lot for this. Probably when they quickened they caught him a little bit flat but he ran on well and was probably second best in the race.
“I should think he’ll go for the Hardwicke Stakes (at Royal Ascot) and have a race before that.”
Race 4 - Stan James 08000 383384 Palace House Stakes -
Winning & Placed Quotes
GERRARD UPSETS SAKHEE
Captain Gerrard, a 15/2 chance, put up a fine performance on his seasonal debut to lift the £50,000 Group Three Stan James 08000 383384 Palace House Stakes over five furlongs.
The three-year-old, running in the colours of Reg Bond, battled on well in the final furlong under Tom Eaves to get the better of 11/4 favourite Sakhee’s Secret by a neck.
Successful trainer Bryan Smart said: “To come here first time out and take on the older horses was a very good performance.
“He still has improvement in him. With the all the rain and bad weather, we have been held up and to be honest I thought he looked a bit short in the paddock today. But then I was reminded he ran his best races last year when he was fatter!
“A particular journalist said that he wouldn’t train on. Well, he’s come and beaten the champion sprinter so I think they should be eating their words now.
“I don’t know where he will go next. I had thought of going for the Duke of York Stakes but as he has won over five furlongs today so we may look at the Temple Stakes at Haydock instead.
“He could go for the King’s Stand at Royal Ascot, but would need a bit of juice in the ground for that.
“He is a Group winner at two and three now, so has stallion potential. He is certainly the quickest horse I have trained.”
Winning jockey Tom Eaves was handed a four-day ban (Sunday, May 18 to Wednesday, May 21 inclusive) after being found guilty of using his whip with excessive force and frequency.
Hughie Morrison, trainer of runner-up Sakhee’s Secret, was happy with the seasonal reappearance of last year’s champion sprinter and Darley July Cup winner.
The East Ilsley trainer said: “That was a great run and I am thrilled.
“He was very relaxed today. Steve (Drowne, jockey) said he just hit the front and took a blow.
“He is probably best at six furlongs and a stone is a lot to give away. In six months time, we won’t be giving weight away to three year olds.
“The ground suited him today. He is a genuine good ground horse. It was the watered, dead ground which beat him at Haydock last year.
“He will now head for the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. There is nothing to go for before that.”
Fifth Race 4.30pm
The stanjamesuk.com Maiden Stakes
Winner’s quotes
ROYAL ASCOT ON CARDS FOR SMART DEBUTANT FINJAAN
Finjaan may have made his racecourse bow in Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum’s second colours but he overpowered favourite Ouqba, in the same ownership but trained by Barry Hills, to win the five-furlong stanjamesuk.com Maiden Stakes.
Winning trainer Marcus Tregoning said: “Although he’s shown plenty of pace at home I haven’t done an awful lot with him so I was particularly pleased he wasn’t too green as much as anything else. We didn’t overdo it - if anything he was under done - and he should hopefully come on a bit more.
“Eventually, with maybe one more run he might be good enough to go to Royal Ascot. I think this was a very good race.”
Sheikh Hamdan’s racing manager Angus Gold confirmed that a run at the Royal Meeting was likely for the Royal Applause colt. He said: “We’ll discuss it with Marcus and see how the horse gets on. We’ll keep our options open as to whether we’ll keep him to five furlongs in the Norfolk Stakes or go for the Coventry.”
The £30,000 Listed stanjamesuk.com Pretty Polly Stakes over 10 furlongs is often used as a springboard for the Epsom Oaks, but this year’s winner Saphira’s Fire is likely to head for Royal Ascot.
The winner remains unbeaten after two starts and came with a strong run down the outside inside the final furlong under Martin Dwyer to win readily by a length and a half from Cruel Sea.
Successful handler William Muir said of the 7/1 winner: “Her dam (All Our Hope) finished third in the Pretty Polly.
“This filly didn’t run as a two-year-old as she just had a few niggling problems.
“I thought she was a ridiculous price (33/1) when she won first time out at Wolverhampton, even though she was still very green.
“She was still a bit green today. Martin said she just cocked her ears when she heard the crowd and he just had to give her a couple of smacks to keep her mind on the job.
“It has been a difficult week as she was slightly lame with a stone bruise. Fortunately, we have a spa at home which she has been in every day.”
Looking ahead to the future, the daughter of Cape Cross is Royal Ascot bound, although her target at the meeting has yet to be decided.
The Lambourn handler continued: “She is in the Coronation Stakes, but that would mean dropping back to a mile while there is also the Listed fillies handicap to consider (the Sandringham Stakes over a mile).
“There will be nothing before Royal Ascot.”
Barry Hills, trainer of runner-up Cruel Sea, said: “I was very happy with her run.
“She has been a bit fresh today and just ran keen early on, but she is still learning.
“We’ll have to talk to Prince Khalid (Abdulla) but the Musidora (at York on Wednesday, May 14) is a possibility for her.”
Seventh Race 5.40pm
The Stan James 08000 383384 Handicap
Winner’s quotes
SLUGGER A KNOCKOUT IN THE FINALE FOR COCKNEY REBEL’S CONNECTIONS
Phil Cunningham, who celebrated Guineas glory this weekend last year with Cockney Rebel, returned to the winner’s enclosure for the last race of the StanJamesUK.com Guineas Festival with the progressive Slugger O’Toole, who takes his name from the a character in the song The Irish Rover.
Cunningham, who races the gelding with friend Bob Cruthers, said: “It’s amazing. We were here a year yesterday and what a year it has been.
“He ran well. I only paid £8,000 for him and I bought him myself so I’m made up. Bob and I race him together - he also had a share in Louis Louis with me - and he’s a Sunderland fan which is why we have the red and white sleeves, otherwise they are the same as Cockney Rebel’s colours.”
Winning trainer Barry Hills said: “He’s a tough little horse and should improve. He’s probably had three races a bit quick really but it’s good to win again.”
GOING TODAY
The going today has changed to
GOOD TO FIRM
from good yesterday.
This follows a dry night.
Michael Prosser, Director of Racing and Clerk of the Course, said: “We have not had any appreciable rain for 72 hours and the ground has dried up since yesterday.
“There has been a fair breeze this morning and it is warmer too. We have genuinely decent good to firm ground. The horses yesterday kicked out very little because there is so much grass cover.”
The forecast is for the weather to be a bit humid, with temperatures of around 20 degrees celsius and the possibility of showers this afternoon, with the likelihood increasing as time goes on.
MUTHABARA ON HER WAY TO NEWMARKET
The Press Association reported this morning: -
‘Muthabara has been given the all clear to run in the stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas at Newmarket today.
The Fred Darling winner had been the subject of an 11th-hour scare when she was found to be slightly sore after working at the trainer's Arundel base on Friday morning.
“She's OK and she's on her way up to Newmarket,” said trainer John Dunlop's racing secretary Marcus Hosgood.
Muthabara is 6/1 fourth-favourite with the sponsors for Guineas glory.’
KITTY AIMING FOR ANOTHER CLASSIC BRACE FOR CONNECTIONS
Just three years ago, both the 2000 and 1000 Guineas fell to the team of Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Aidan O’Brien and Kieren Fallon when Virginia Waters followed the winning example set 24 hours earlier by stablemate Footstepsinthesand.
This was the first time such a notable double had been recorded since King George VI, Fred Darling and Gordon Richards won both Classics in 1942 with Big Game and Sun Chariot.
That feat could be repeated today if Kitty Matcham, currently at 12/1, could make a winning return to Newmarket following last year’s seriousquitters.co.uk Rockfel Stakes win and claim the stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas after Henrythenavigator’s victory in the colts’ Classic yesterday.
The filly, who will carry different colours to Henrythenavigator as she is owned by Sue Magnier in partnership with Diane Nagle, is certainly bred for the task at hand as she is by Guineas-winning sire Rock Of Gibraltar out of Irish Guineas and Oaks winner Imagine.
MEDIA HAILS NEW SUPER TEAM OF
O’BRIEN AND MURTAGH
Unsurprisingly, Henrythenavigator’s narrow defeat of New Approach in yesterday’s stanjamesuk.com 2000 Guineas dominates today’s racing pages.
Aidan O’Brien equalled Sir Michael Stoute’s modern-day record of five wins in the Classic when Henrythenavigator forged on past the favourite, giving Johnny Murtagh a dream start in his new job as Ballydoyle’s stable jockey.
Scotland On Sunday hailed Murtagh’s performance as a ‘ride of real brilliance’ while the Independent On Sunday said Murtagh ‘gave the regally-bred colt a masterful ride down the wide, straight, challenging Rowley Mile’ and the Racing Post praised a ride ‘loaded with cool’.
Referring to the duel between the first two home, The Sunday Times said: ‘The surprise was not the nationality of the winner, only the identity...New Approach, the strapping chestnut from Jim Bolger’s Coolcullen yard, had been talked up as the true champion all the way through the spring and yesterday acted for all the world as if the race was as good as won’.
The Irish Independent referred to the frustrating result for Sheikh Mohammed. ‘Having purchased New Approach in the closed season with wife Princess Haya as well as buying a chunk of Raven’s Pass, he had connection with the first three in the betting, including Godolphin’s bitterly disappointing Racing Post Trophy winner Ibn Khaldun’, said Ian McClean.
The Racing Post also highlighted Godolphin’s disappointment at Ibn Khaldun’s below par run, saying ‘while one of the sport’s two superpowers celebrated yet another 2,000 Guineas triumph , the other was once again left with nothing to smile about after the Racing Post Trophy hero ran a woeful race’.
NATAGORA SUPPORTED TO CLAIM ANOTHER VALUABLE PRIZE FOR FRANCE
Natagora remains very much to the forefront of the stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas (3.20pm) betting and is now 11/4 from 3/1 with William Hill and Paddy Power. Sponsor Stan James has seen some money for Tom Dascombe’s first Classic runner Max One Two Three and have trimmed her to 33/1 from 50/1.
Saoirse Abu, conqueror of Henrythenavigator in last year’s Group One Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh, has been backed in to 25/1 from 33/1 with William Hill to give Jim Bolger back-to-back successes in the race.
Simon Callaghan’s stable is already proving to be one to watch in the markets and his Billion Dollar Kid, who runs in the Stan James 08000 383384 Handicap Stakes (5.40pm), is one of the best-backed horses of the day according to Ladbrokes, who have him at 7/1. The three-year-old is 8/1 in from 9/1 with Paddy Power and 8/1 from 10/1 with Coral while William Hill still have him at 9/1. Callaghan’s juvenile Cool Art has also been well supported for the stanjamesuk.com Maiden Stakes (4.30pm) with Ladbrokes and is now 11/4.
JuStan James and Coral have both cut Gulf Express in the first race, the stanjamesuk.com/casino Suffolk Stakes (2.05pm) to 4/1 from 5/1. Saeed Suhail’s runner is 10/3 from 11/2 with William Hill and 7/1 from 5/1 with Paddy Power. There has also been support in the opener for Supaseus, shortened a point by Paddy Power to 8/1, and Sound Of Nature, who is 11/1 from 12/1 with William Hill.
Enticing’s seasonal debut is proving to be just that for backers, with Stan James cutting her to 5/1 from 6/1 in the Group Three Stan James 08000 383384 Palace House Stakes. She is shorter still with William Hill (9/2 from 11/2) and Paddy Power (4/1 from 5/1). There is also some confidence that Zidane will build on his recent Listed Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes win here at The Natwest Rowley Mile and he is now 7/2 from 4/1.
Malt Or Mash has also been backed for the Group Two stanjamesuk.com Jockey Club Stakes with the sponsor and is 10/1 from 12/1.
GOING STICK READINGS
With today’s ground described by Clerk of the Course Michael Prosser as good to firm, the going stick reading is 9.2.
The ground measured 8.7 for the first day of the stanjamesuk.com Guineas Festival, a marginal improvement of Friday’s reading of 8.6. Following heavy showers earlier in the week, the going stick read 7.8 on Wednesday and 8.3 on Thursday.
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£50,000 guaranteed Class 2 1m 1f For 3yo+ Weights highest weight not less than 9st 10lb (any horse rated above 110 (124 if 3yo) shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb; subsequently, the excess over 110 (124 if 3yo) in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted) Weights raised 2lb Minimum Weight 7st 12lb Penalties after April 26th, each race won 6lb Many Volumes’ Handicap Mark 103 Entries 23 pay £250 Penalty Value 1st £31,155 2nd £9,330 3rd £4,995 4th £2,335 5th £1,165 6th £585
1 PROPONENT (IRE) (Bjorn Nielsen) Roger Charlton 4-8-11 Steve Drowne [9] 8/1
2 OCEANA GOLD (The C H F Partnership) Andrew Balding 4-8-1 William Buick (3) [15] 10/1
3 KING CHARLES (Khalifa Sultan) Ed Dunlop 4-9-3 Jimmy Fortune [4] 12/1
4 SUPASEUS (Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib) Hughie Morrison 5-9-3 John Egan [5]
5 HUMBLE OPINION (Paul & Jenny Green) Brian Meehan 6-8-7 Richard Hughes [1]
6 LAA RAYB (USA) (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 4-9-6 Joe Fanning [13]
7 SOUND OF NATURE (USA) (Khalid Abdulla) Henry Cecil 5-8-10 Tom Queally [11]
8 FISHFORCOMPLIMENTS (Mel Roberts & Nicola Meese) Richard Fahey 4-9-4 Paul Hanagan [7]
9 FREE OFFER (The Earl Cadogan) John Dunlop 4-8-7 Kerrin McEvoy [2]
10 HEAVEN KNOWS (Hamdan Al Maktoum) William Haggas 5-9-2 Richard Hills [14]
11 FOLIO (IRE) (Goodey & Broughton) Willie Musson 8-8-3 Chris Catlin [6]
12 KINGSDALE ORION (IRE) (Mr & Mrs D A Gamble) Brian Ellison 4-8-11b1 Tom Eaves [10]
13 ELLA WOODCOCK (IRE) (Derrick Mossop) Eric Alston 4-8-8b1(1lb ow) Stephen Donohoe [17]
14 GULF EXPRESS (USA) (Saeed Suhail) Sir Michael Stoute 4-9-4 Ryan Moore [3] 3/1 Fav
15 MANY VOLUMES (USA) (Khalid Abdulla) Henry Cecil 4-9-10 Ted Durcan [16]
Non Runners: KINSYA (Ground), VAINGLORY (Ground)
Winning trainer:-Name Charlton, Roger John Born: Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, 18/1/50 First winner: Deploy (Haydock, April 14, 1990) Date of first licence:1990 Trains at Beckhampton, Marlborough, Wiltshire Previous Occupation: Amateur rider (three wins including 1969 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Chase on Pride Of Kentucky), worked for Colin Davies, stockbroker, 1975-77 ran equine swimming pool in Lambourn, 1978-89 assistant to Jeremy Tree British Classic wins: (1) Vodafone Derby (1990 Quest For Fame) Other major wins include: Cambridgeshire (2005 Blue Monday), Criterion Stakes (1993 Inchinor), Dante Stakes (1990 Sanglamore), French Derby (1990 Sanglamore), Greenham Stakes (1993 Inchinor), Hungerford Stakes (1993 Inchinor), John Porter Stakes (1996 Spout), Lancashire Oaks (1996 Spout), Lingfield Derby Trial (1996 Mystic Knight), Palace House Stakes (2005 Avonbridge), Prix de l’Opera (1994 Andromaque), Prix d’Ispahan (1991 Sanglamore), Prix de l’Abbaye (2003 Patavellian, 2005 Avonbridge), Rockfel Stakes (2002 Luvah Girl), Sandown Mile (1997 Wixim), Scottish Classic (1995 Baron Ferdinand), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1998 Tamarisk), totesport.com International Stakes (2007 Third Set), Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (1999 Harmonic Way, 2003 Patavellian), totesport Mile (2007 Third Set) Wins in a season (1990-2007): 37; 26; 43; 47; 48; 42; 52; 40; 22; 30; 34; 33; 56; 57; 36; 43; 37; 39; Wins in 2008: 2
Winning jockey:-Name: Drowne, Steven Born: December 10, 1971 Based at Hungerford, Berkshire. Previously tutored at the British Racing School, a short period with Chuck Spares, and two years apiece with Richard Holder and Ron Hodges. First Winner: Sigwell’s Gold, Chepstow September 15, 1990 Race Wins Include: Cambridgeshire (2005, Blue Monday), Cheveley Park Stakes (Queen’s Logic 2001); Coventry Stakes (CD Europe 2000); Darley Stakes (2004 Autumn Glory); Fred Darling Stakes (Queen’s Logic 2002); Dubai Duty Free Arc Trial (2006 Blue Monday); Golden Jubilee Stakes (Harmonic Way 2001); La Coupe (2006 Blue Monday); Lowther Stakes (Queen’s Logic 2001); Maurice Lacroix-Trophy (2002 Checkit); Mill Reef Stakes (2002 Zafeen); Moyglare Stud Stakes (2002 Mail The Desert (first win in Ireland); Ormonde Stakes (2006 The Whistling Teal); Palace House Stakes (2005 Avonbridge); Prix de l’Abbaye (2003 Patavellian, 2005 Avonbridge); Queen Mary Stakes (Queen’s Logic 2001); William Hill Trophy (2006 Prince Tamino); Zetland Gold Cup (2005 Blue Monday) Winners (1995-2007): 25; 43; 57; 25; 36; 36; 80; 104; 108; 99; 90; 83; 82; Wins in 2008: 11
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£90,000 guaranteed Group 2 Class 1 1m 4f For 4yo+ Weights colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies and mares 8st 9lb Penalties after May 31, 2007, a winner of a Group 2 race of one mile or over 3lb; of a Group 1 race of one mile or over 5lb Entries 30 pay £300 Confirmed 14 pay £400 Penalty Value 1st £51,093 2nd £19,368 3rd £9,693 4th £4,833 5th £2,421 5th £2,421 6th £1,215
1 GETAWAY (GER) (Baron Georg Von Ullmann) Andre FR Fabre 5-9-1 Stephane Pasquier [6] 7/4 Fav
2 SIXTIES ICON (Susan Roy) Jeremy Noseda 5-8-12 Frankie Dettori [4] 7/2
3 GALACTIC STAR (Saeed Suhail) Sir Michael Stoute 5-8-12 Ryan Moore [2] 9/2
4 TRANQUIL TIGER (Khalid Abdulla) Henry Cecil 4-8-12 Ted Durcan [3]
5 GOWER SONG (Usk Valley Stud) David Elsworth 5-8-9 Richard Quinn [1]
6 MALT OR MASH (USA) (A P Patey) Richard Hannon 4-8-12 Richard Hughes [8]
7 BALKAN KNIGHT (Raymond Tooth) David Elsworth 8-8-12 Jimmy Fortune [9]
8 YELLOWSTONE (IRE) (Fitri Hay) Jane Chapple-Hyam 4-8-12 John Egan [10]
9 UNDER THE RAINBOW (Bill Gredley) Barry Hills 5-8-9 Neil Callan [7]
10 DRAGON DANCER (John Pearce) Geoff Wragg 5-8-12 Kerrin McEvoy [5]
Winning trainer:-Name: Fabre, Andre (FR) Date of Birth December 9, 1945. Trains at Chantilly, France Background: The son of a diplomat, Fabre spent much of his youth in Germany, where his father worked in the French-occupied zone. He dropped out of a career in law to work for jump trainer Andre Adele, first as a groom and schooling rider, and then as an amateur rider. He went on to become the leading jump jockey in France of his day, winning over 250 races, including the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris in 1977 with Corps A Corps. He made a successful start to his training career, landing the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris for four consecutive years (1980-1983) before switching his attentions to the Flat at the end of 1983. Fabre finished the 1987 season as champion Flat trainer in France and has won the title every year since (21 times). Married to: Elisabeth, the first woman to ride in a jumps race in France, and has three children British Classic wins: (4) Vodafone Oaks (1993 Intrepidity), 2000 Guineas (1993 Zafonic, 1995 Pennekamp), St Leger (1991Toulon) French Classic Wins: Prix du Jockey Club (1997 Peintre Celebre); Prix de Diane(1985 Lypharita, 1992 Jolypha, 2003 Nebraska Tornado); Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1984 Siberian Express, 1987 Soviet Star; 2001 Vahorimix; 2003 Clodovil), Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (1990 Houseproud; 2003 Musical Chimes) Irish Classic Wins: Irish Derby (1995 Winged Love, 2005 Hurricane Run), Irish Oaks (1993 Wemyss Bight) Other Major wins include: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1987,Trempolino,1992 Subotica,1994 Carnegie, 1997 Peintre Celebre, 1998 Sagamix, 2005 Hurricane Run, 2006 Rail Link), Arlington Million (1988 Mill Native), Breeders’ Cup Turf (1990 In the Wings, 2005 Shirocco), Breeders’ Cup Classic (1993 Arcangues), Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (2001 Banks Hill), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1986 St Estephe,1990 In the Wings, 1994 Apple Tree, 1995 Sunshack, 1996 Swain, 2006 Shirocco), Coronation Stakes (1989 Golden Opinion, 2001 Banks Hill), Dewhurst Stakes (1992 Zafonic, 1994 Pennekamp, 1997 Xaar); Grand Prix De Deauville (2002 Polish Summer), Grand Prix De Paris (1989 Dance Hall, 1991 Subotica,1992 Homme De Loi; 1993 Fort Wood; 1996 Grape Tree Road;1997 Peintre Celebre; 1998 Limpid; 1999 Slickly), Grand Prix de Saint-Coud (1988 Village Star, 1990 In The Wings, 1994 Apple Tree, 1995 Carnegie, 1998 Fragrant Mix), Italian Derby (2006 Gentlewave), July Cup (1988 Soviet Star); Prix de Barbeville (2000 Amilynx), Prix de la Foret (1987 Soviet Star, 1995 Poplar Bluff), Prix Ganay (1990 Creator, 1992 Subotica, 2000 Indian Danehill), Prix D’Ispahan (1982 Al Nasr, 1984 Crystal Glitters, 1990 Creator, 1993 Arcangues, 1998 Loup Sauvage, 2005 Valixir, 2007 Manduro); Prix Jacques Le Marois (1989 Polish Precedent, 1995 Miss Satamixa, 2001 Vahormix, 2002 Banks Hill, 2007 Manduro), Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere/Grand Criterium (1989 Jade Robbery, 1994 Gold Mark, 1995 Loup Solitaire), Prix Jean Prat (1987 Local Talent, 1992 Kitwood), Prix Lupin (1997 Cloudings; 1999 Gracioso), Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (1988 Soviet Star; 1989 Polish Precedent; 1994 Ski Paradise; 2003 Nebraska Tornado; 2004 Grey Lilas), Prix de l’Opera (1990 Colour Chart, 1997 Clodora), Prix Royal-Oak (1988 Star Lift, 1989 Top Sunrise, 1993 Raintrap, 1995 Sunshack, 1999 and 2000 Amilynx); Prix Saint-Alary (1984 Grise Miro;1992 Rosefinch; 1993 Intrepidity; 1994 Moonlight Dance; 1995 Muncie; 1996 Luna Wells; 2005 Vadawina), Prix Vermeille (1992 Jolypha, 1993 Intrepidity), Criterium International (2007 Thewayyouare) Sussex Stakes (1987 Soviet Star), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2006 Hurricane Run), Horses in training (1992-2007): 206; 222; 234; 234; 228; 245; 232; 228; 189; 169; 136; 127; 151; 162; 165; 183 Wins in Britain in 2007: 3 Wins in Britain this year: 1
Winning Jockey: Pasquier, Stephane Date Of Birth: January 17, 1978 Background: started apprenticeship with Robert Collet, winning on his second ride for the trainer. Won first Listed race with Bleu Nuit in the Swiss Derby in June 1999, and scored at Group Three level on Acceleration in the Prix Corrida in June 2001. Became second jockey to Wildenstein family in July 2004, winning his first Group One with Westerner in the Prix Royal Oak in October 2004. Appointed Wildenstein first jockey in 2005, before accepting contract to ride for Khalid Abdulla in April 2007. French Champion Jockey for the first time in 2007. First Winner: Floris, Amiens, September 9, 1995 Group One Wins: Prix Royal-Oak (2004 Westerner), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2006 Rail Link), Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (2007 Manduro), Prix Jacques Le Marios (2007 Manduro), Prix d’Ispahan (2007 Manduro), Grand Prix de Paris (2007 Zambezi Sun), Prix de la Foret (2007 Toylsome) Wins in Britain in 2007: 3 Wins in Britain This Season: 1
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3.20pm stanjamesuk.com 1000 GUINEAS STAKES
£375,000 guaranteed Group 1 (Fillies) Class 1 1m For 3yo fillies Weights 9st Entries 74 pay £1,000 1st Forfeit 28 pay £1,500 Confirmed £18 pay £1,250 Penalty Value 1st £212,887.50 2nd £80,700 3rd £40,387.50 4th £20,137.50 5th £10,087.50 6th £5,062.50
1 NATAGORA (FR) (Stefan Friborg) Pascal Bary FR 3-9-0 Christophe Lemaire [13] 11/4 Fav
2 SPACIOUS (Cheveley Park Stud) James Fanshawe 3-9-0 Jamie Spencer [9] 11/2
3 SAOIRSE ABU (USA) (Ennistown Stud & Jackie Bolger) Jim Bolger IRE v3-9-0 K J Manning [5] 20/1
4 INFALLIBLE (Cheveley Park Stud) John Gosden 3-9-0 Jimmy Fortune [14] 7/2
5 NAHOODH (IRE) (Jaber Abdullah) Mick Channon 3-9-0 Richard Hughes [6] 33/1
6 LUSH LASHES (Jackie Bolger) Jim Bolger IRE 3-9-0 Kerrin McEvoy [12] 40/1
7 ROYAL CONFIDENCE (D M James) Barry Hills 3-9-0 Michael Hills [3]
8 MUTHABARA (IRE) (Hamdam Al Maktoum) John Dunlop 3-9-0 Richard Hills [11]
9 KITTY MATCHAM (IRE) (Diane Nagle & Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-0 Johnny Murtagh [7]
10 SAVETHISDANCEFORME (IRE) (Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE3-9-0Ryan Moore [8]
11 MAX ONE TWO THREE (IRE) (Andrew Black) Tom Dascombe 3-9-0 Richard Kingscote [10]
12 LADY DEAUVILLE (FR) (P J Hughes Developments Ltd) Paul Blockley 3-9-0 Stephane Pasquier [4]
13 LAURELDEAN GALE (USA) (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 3-9-0 Frankie Dettori [2]
14 SPINNING LUCY (IRE) (Steve Jenkins) Barry Hills 3-9-0 William Buick [15]
15 FRANCESCA D'GORGIO (USA) (Sir Robert Ogden) Jeremy Noseda v3-9-0 Ted Durcan [1]
Winning trainer:-Name: Bary, Pascal Born: April 7, 1953 Based: Chantilly, France Date of First Trainer’s Licence: 1981 Background: Worked for Sir Mark Prescott in 1975, before spending five years with Francois Boutin from 1976 to 1980 French Classic Wins: Prix du Jockey Club (1994 Celtic Arms, 1996 Ragmar, 1998 Dream Well, 2002 Sulamani, 2004 Blue Canari), Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (2000 Bluemamba, 2005 Divine Proportions) English Classic Wins (1): stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas (2007 Natagora) Other Major Wins: Irish Derby (1998 Dream Well), Breeders’ Cup Turf (1991 Miss Alleged), Breeders’ Cup Mile (2002 Domedriver, 2003 Six Perfections) Prix Marcel Boussac (1993 Sierra Madre, 2000 Amonita, 2002 Six Perfections, 2003 Denebola, 2004 Divine Proportions, 2007 Zarkava), Prix Gontaut-Biron (2002 Wellbeing), Prix de Psyche (2002 Serisia), Prix Du Calvados (2002 Six Perfections), Prix Lupin (1994 Celtic Arms, 1998 Croco Rouge), Prix Morny (1982 Deep Roots, 2004 Divine Proportions), Prix Saint-Alary (1997 Brilliance), Prix D’Ispahan (1987 Highest Honor, 1999 Croco Rouge), Prix Vermeille (1994 Sierra Madre), Prix de la Foret (1999 Field Of Hope), Prix Jacques Le Marois (2003 Six Perfections), Prix Robert Papin (2003 Much Faster), Grand Prix de Paris (2007 Zambezi Sun) Number of horses in training (1989-2007):72; 64; 83; 94; 91; 78; 93; 110; 103; 119; 129; 140; 168; 139; 124; 109; 110; 102; 100; Wins in Britain 2007: 1 Natagora (Skybet.com Cheveley Park Stakes - his only runner of the season) Wins in Britain in 2008: 1
Winning Jockey: Lemaire Christophe-Patrice Date Of Birth: May 20, 1979 Background: Son of legendary jump jockey Patrice Lemaire, and joined pony club as a child. Gained gentleman-rider licence at 16, and started working part-time for trainer Michel Laborde, while continuing his studies. Hired as an apprentice by Andre Fabre when 18, turning professional two years later. Spent winter of 1999/2000 racing for the Godolphin stable in Dubai, and left Andre Fabre’s completely in July 2001, becoming freelance. Raced for Patrick Biancone in US before riding 30 winners in India in late 2002, spending the following winter racing in japan. First Group winner was in August 2002, when he partnered Cut Quartz to victory in the Prix de Kergorlay at Deauville. Now rides for a variety of trainers in France, but particularly associated with Pascal Bary and Alain de Royer-Dupre English Classic Wins (1): stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas (2007 Natagora) Group One Wins: Prix Marcel Boussac (2003 Denebola), Grand Prix de Paris (2003 Vespone), Prix Jean Prat (2003 Vespone), Prix Morny (2004 Divine Proportions), Prix Marcel Boussac (2004 Divine Proportions), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2005 Starcraft), Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (2005 Divine Proportions), Prix de Diane Hermes (2005 Divine Proportions), Prix d’Astarte (2005 Divine Proportions), Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (2005 Starcraft), Arina Kinen (2005 Heart’s Cry), Dubai Sheema Classic (2006 Heart’s Cry), Grand Prix de Saint Cloud (2006 Pride), Emirates Airline Champion Stakes (2006 Pride, 2007 Literato), Prix Saint-Alary (2007 Coquerelle), Cheveley Park Stakes (2007 Natagora) Wins in Britain (2005-2007): 2; 1; 2; Wins in Britain This Season: 1
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FOURTH RACE RESULT
3.55pm STAN JAMES 08000 383384 PALACE HOUSE STAKES
£50,000 guaranteed Group 3 Class 1 5f For 3yo+ Weights 3yo colts and geldings 8st 4lb; fillies 8st 1lb 4yo+ colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 10lb Penalties after May 31, 2007, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb; of a Group 2 race 6lb; of a Group 1 race 8lb Weight For Age 3 from 4yo+ 9lb Entries 18 pay £300 Penalty Value 1st £28,385 2nd £10,760 3rd £5,385 4th £2,685 5th £1,345 6th £675
1 CAPTAIN GERRARD (IRE) (Reg Bond) Bryan Smart 3-8-7 Tom Eaves [1] 15/2
2 SAKHEE'S SECRET (Bridget Swire) Hughie Morrison 4-9-7 Steve Drowne [4] 11/4 Fav
3 ENTICING (IRE) (Lael Stable) William Haggas 4-8-10 Johnny Murtagh [2] 100/30
4 MATSUNOSUKE (Scobie Coogan) Scobie Coogan 6-8-13 Kerrin McEvoy [7]
5 ZIDANE (Jan & Peter Hopper) James Fanshawe 6-8-13 Jamie Spencer [3]
6 HOH HOH HOH (Multi Lines 2) Robert Price 6-8-13 Ryan Moore [5]
7 REVERENCE (Mr & Mrs Garyh Middlebrook) Eric Alston 7-8-13 Jimmy Quinn [6]
8 JUDD STREET (Fulke Johnson Houghton) Eve Johnson Houghton v6-8-13 Stephen Carson [11]
9 ROWE PARK (Sue Ashdown & Lesley Hammond) Linda Jewell 5-9-2 Liam Keniry [9]
10 CONQUEST (IRE) (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing XXXVIII) William Haggas v4-8-13 Jimmy Fortune [10]
Winning trainer:-Name: Smart, Bryan Date of birth: 26/11/56 Riding career: Amateur & Professional - first jockey to Jenny Pitman 1973-81: rode approx 200 winners Date of first trainer’s licence: 1985/6 season - Head lad to Jenny Pitman Trains at Hambleton House, Sutton Bank, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Classic Winners: French Oaks (1996 Sil Sila) Major races won: Duke Of York Stakes (2004 Monsieur Bond), Free Handicap (2006 Misu Bond), St Leger Yearling Stakes (1998 Boomerang Blade), Totepool Two-year-old Trophy (2005 Misu Bond) Vodafone Stewards Cup (2002 Bond Boy), Audi Stakes (2007 Moorhouse Lad), Cornwallis Stakes (2007 Captain Gerrard) Royal Ascot Wins: (3) Windsor Castle Stakes (2005 Titus Alone); Coventry Stakes (2006 Hellvelyn); Chesham Stakes (2007 Maze) First Royal Ascot winner: Windsor Castle Stakes (2005 Titus Alone) First Goodwood winner: Polly Peculiar (14/9/96) Total Goodwood wins: 6 (2 at July Meeting) Wins in a season (1993-2007): 3: 2: 10: 11: 6: 11: 17: 9: 27: 27: 39: 27: 35; 31; 36; Wins in 2008: 5
Winning Jockey:- Name: Eaves, Tom Background: Stable jockey to Ian Semple before trainer’s retirement in 2007, now rides freelance, predominately associated with Brian Ellison and Linda Perrett. Previously apprenticed to George Moore at Middleham and Brian Ellison in Malton First Group Race win: Big Timer, Acomb Stakes, York, August 2006 Big Race Wins: Acomb Stakes (2006 Big Timer), Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes (2004& 2005 Chookie Heiton), Guisborough Stakes (2006 New Seeker), Harry Rosebery Stakes (2005 Curtail), Hopeful Stakes (2006 Appalachian Trail) Riding Weight: 8st 4lb Wins in (2002-2007): 14; 7; 45; 43; 87; 63; Wins in 2008: 16
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FIFTH RACE RESULT
4.30pm stanjamesuk.com MAIDEN STAKES
£15,000 guaranteed Class 2 5f For 2yo Weights colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb Entries 21 pay £70 Penalty Value 1st £9,714 2nd £2890.50 3rd £1,444.50 4th £721.50
1 FINJAAN (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Marcus Tregoning 2-9-3 Martin Dwyer [7] 10/1
2 OUQBA (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Barry Hills 2-9-3 Richard Hills [2] 5/4 Fav
3 DESIRE TO EXCEL (IRE) (H R H Sultan Ahmad Shah) Paul Cole 2-9-3 Richard Quinn [5]
4 HELIODOR (USA) (Mrs J Wood) Richard Hannon 2-9-3 Richard Hughes [1]
5 COOL ART (IRE) (Matthew Green) Simon Callaghan 2-9-3 Jamie Spencer [4]
6 JAZACOSTA (USA) (John Connolly & Guy Harwood) Amanda Perrett 2-9-3 Jim Crowley [3]
7 YOU AVIN A LAUGH (Mrs J A Chapman & Shelley Dwyer) Chris Dwyer 2-9-3 Jimmy Quinn [6]
Winning trainer:-Name: Tregoning, Marcus Philip Born: July 31, 1959 Based: Kingwood House Stables, Lambourn, Berkshire Riding Career: Point-to-Points Date of First Trainer’s Licence: 1997. Previously assistant-trainer to Major Dick Hern for 14 years. Classic Wins (1): Vodafone Derby (2006 Sir Percy) Big Race Wins: Cumberland Lodge Stakes (2001 Nayef, 2004 High Accolade, 2005 Mubtaker), Dewhurst Stakes (2005 Sir Percy), Dubai Champion Stakes (2001 Nayef), Dubai Sheema Classic (2002 Nayef), Geoffrey Freer Stakes (2002, 2003, 2004 Mubtaker), John Porter Stakes (2006 Mubtaker), Juddmonte International Stakes (2002 Nayef), Letheby & Christopher Predominate Stakes (2003 High Accolade, 2004 Manyana), Newmarket Stakes (2002 Highdown), Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Sheppard’s Watch), Prix Guillaume d’Ornano (2002 Highdown), Royal Lodge Stakes (2003 Snow Ridge), Select Stakes (2000 Ekraar, 2001 Nayef), September Stakes (2003 Mubtaker), Vintage Stakes (1999 Ekraar, 2005 Sir Percy) totesport Derby Trial (2007 Aqaleem) Winners (1997-2007): 0; 13; 26; 21; 53; 32; 56; 26; 49; 29; 25; Wins In 2008: 3
Winning Jockey:- Name: Dwyer, Martin Joseph Date of Birth: 28/06/75 Background: Raised in Liverpool, he joined Ian Balding aged 15 Based: Hungerford, Berks Classic Successes: (2) Vodafone Oaks (2003 Casual Look), Vodafone Derby (2006 Sir Percy) Big Race Wins: Bunbury Cup (2004 Material Witness), Canadian International (2003 Phoenix Reach), Cheshire Oaks (2002 Shadow Dancing), Cumberland Lodge Stakes (2004 High Accolade), Diomed Stakes (2004 Passing Glance), Dubai Sheema Classic (2005 Phoenix Reach), Goodwood Cup (2003 Persian Punch), Hong Kong Vase (2004 Phoenix Reach), Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Park Hill Stakes (2006 Rising Cross), Jockey Club Cup (2002 and 2003 Persian Punch), Newmarket Stakes (2002 Highdown), Predominate Stakes (2003 High Accolade, 2004 Manyana), Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Sheppard’s Watch), Prix Guillaume d’Ornano (2002 Highdown), Royal Lodge Stakes (2003 Snow Ridge), Vintage Stakes (2005 Sir Percy), John Porter Stakes (2006 Mubtaker) Other Details: Married to daughter of trainer William Muir 1993-2007: 1; 6; 6; 36; 57; 46; 36; 61; 65; 104; 90; 82; 82; 90; 69; Wins in 2008: 8
5.05pm stanjamesuk.com PRETTY POLLY STAKES
£30,000 guaranteed Listed Class 1 1m 2f For 3yo fillies which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race Weights 8st 12lb Penalties a winner of a class 2 race of 7f or more 5lb; of a Listed race of 7f or more 5lb; of a Group 3 race of 7f or more 7lb Entries 15 pay £150 Penalty Value 1st £17,031 2nd £6,456 3rd £3,231 4th £1,611 5th £807 6th £405
1 SAPHIRA'S FIRE (IRE) (M J Caddy) William Muir 3-8-12 Martin Dwyer [4] 7/1
2 CRUEL SEA (USA) (Khalid Abdulla) Barry Hills 3-8-12 Michael Hills [7] 5/2
3 DON'T FORGET FAITH (USA) (S R Hope & S W Barrow) Clive Cox 3-8-12 Philip Robinson [5] 2/1 Fav
4 SAYYEDATI SYMPHONY (USA) (Mohamed Obaida) Clive Brittain 3-8-12 John Egan [2]
5 SHAKER (IRE) (Recycled Products Limited) Michael Bell 3-8-12 Robert Havlin [1]
6 MISCHIEF MAKING (USA) (Cliveden Stud) Ed Dunlop 3-8-12 Tom McLaughlin [6]
7 MADAME HOI (IRE) (Mrs T G Grant) Mick Channon 3-8-12 Chris Catlin [3]
Winning trainer:- Name: Muir, William R Born: May 3, 1958 Background: Previously worked for Pat Taylor and Fulke Johnson Houghton First trainer’s licence: 1990 Trains at Linkslade, Wantage Road, Lambourn, Berks Major wins: King George Stakes (1997 Averti); Bunbury Cup (2004 Material Witness); Darley Stakes (2005 Enforcer) Royal Ascot Wins: (1) Balmoral Handicap (2002 Zargus) First Goodwood winner: Wild Honour (July 30, 1991) Goodwood wins: 17 (4 at July Meeting) Wins in a season (1993-2007): 13: 21: 28: 36: 40: 40: 26: 28: 26: 20: 26: 20: 28; 30; 24; Wins in 2008: 6
Winning Jockey:- Name: Dwyer, Martin Joseph Date of Birth: 28/06/75 Background: Raised in Liverpool, he joined Ian Balding aged 15 Based: Hungerford, Berks Classic Successes: (2) Vodafone Oaks (2003 Casual Look), Vodafone Derby (2006 Sir Percy) Big Race Wins: Bunbury Cup (2004 Material Witness), Canadian International (2003 Phoenix Reach), Cheshire Oaks (2002 Shadow Dancing), Cumberland Lodge Stakes (2004 High Accolade), Diomed Stakes (2004 Passing Glance), Dubai Sheema Classic (2005 Phoenix Reach), Goodwood Cup (2003 Persian Punch), Hong Kong Vase (2004 Phoenix Reach), Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Park Hill Stakes (2006 Rising Cross), Jockey Club Cup (2002 and 2003 Persian Punch), Newmarket Stakes (2002 Highdown), Predominate Stakes (2003 High Accolade, 2004 Manyana), Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Sheppard’s Watch), Prix Guillaume d’Ornano (2002 Highdown), Royal Lodge Stakes (2003 Snow Ridge), Vintage Stakes (2005 Sir Percy), John Porter Stakes (2006 Mubtaker) Other Details: Married to daughter of trainer William Muir 1993-2007: 1; 6; 6; 36; 57; 46; 36; 61; 65; 104; 90; 82; 82; 90; 69; Wins in 2008: 9
5.40pm STAN JAMES 08000 383384 HANDICAP
£20,000 guaranteed Class 2 7f For 3yo rated 86-100 (also open to such horses rated 85 and below) Weights highest weight 9st 4lb Minimum Weight 8st 4lb Penalties after April 26, each race won 6lb Spitfire’s Handicap Mark 99 Entries 19 pay £100 Penalty Value 1st £12,952 2nd £3,854 3rd £1,926 4th £962
1 SLUGGER O'TOOLE (R J Crothers, Phil Cunningham) Barry Hills 3-8-5 Chris Catlin [4] 11/1
2 MEYDAN PRINCESS (IRE) (Franconson Partners) Jeremy Noseda 3-8-6 Jamie Spencer [1] 4/1
3 SWIFT GIFT (Social And Affordable Racing Partnership) Brian Meehan 3-8-4 Martin Dwyer [8] 20/1
4 BILLION DOLLAR KID (Maurice Sines) Simon Callaghan 3-8-8 Richard Hughes [2]
5 DUBAI DYNAMO (Fitri Hay) Paul Cole 3-9-1 John Egan [6]
6 ANCIEN REGIME (IRE) (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Michael Jarvis 3-9-0 Philip Robinson [11] 9/4 Fav
7 INSAAF (Hamdan Al Maktoum) William Haggas 3-8-8 Richard Hills [7]
8 THRONE OF POWER (USA) (Eastwind Racing Ltd & Martha Trussell) Mikael Magnusson 3-8-4 Kerrin McEvoy [5]
9 SPITFIRE (The Spitfire Partnership) John Jenkins 3-9-4 Paul Hanagan [10]
10 BELLOMI (IRE) (Hit The Beach Partnership) William Haggas 3-8-8 Tadgh O'Shea [3]
11 JUST A DANCER (IRE) (John Grant) Barry Hills 3-8-1 William Buick (3) [9]
