Saturday, May 1, 2010

StanJames.com GUINEAS FESTIVAL
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
NEWMARKET, SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010


THIRD RACE WINNING QUOTES
StanJames.com 2000 GUINEAS (GROUP 1)

MAKFI SPRINGS 33/1 SURPRISE

The winner had been bought out of Marcus Tregoning’s stable as unraced two-year-old for 26,000 guineas at Tattersalls in October and had won both his starts for new trainer Mikel Delzangles before lining up today.

“It’s amazing - I can’t believe it. The owner wanted a Dubawi and I went to Tattersalls and found him - he was a good-looking horse. We were just lucky buying him, we didn’t know much about him beforehand and went there with a budget of 30,000 guineas,” said 39-year-old Delzangles.

“We were waiting for the Prix Djebel to see whether to come here. We had an idea, as they say in French “derriere a la tete”, so we went for that race. He had run twice on soft ground but there were no reasons why he wouldn’t go on good ground. I was hoping that he would run very well and that he would finish in the first five.

“I think that he has proved that he is very good now and we might come back to England for the St James’s Palace Stakes. The French Guineas is only two weeks away and it’s a short time for a horse who has run only three times.

“In the morning he doesn’t show much but the way he won his first race so easily and the way he behaved - he is a very quiet horse, very cold, but he can quicken. He’s a very easy horse to train, he’s got a good temperament.

“I have great memories of my time in England when I worked for Jimmy FitzGerald in 1989.”

Jockey Christophe Lemaire added: “It’s very pleasant. He won well last time but we were worried about his lack of experience. He won very well last time - when he won in two strides - and his conditions had improved since then. He travelled very well all of the way and, when we had the gap, he really kicked and had a very good turn of foot. He’s a top class horse. The good horses go in every ground and I was not worried about the going today.

“In the early part of the race I just sat behind Johnny (Murtagh on St Nicholas Abbey) and was happy with my position. At the three-furlong marker I could see that Johnny was not travelling well and when I got a gap I kicked on and he accelerated very strongly.

“He doesn’t have much experience and I think he has some more improvement. I have had many big successes at this racecourse, I feel very comfortable at this track although I’ve been lucky to ride some good horses here. The atmosphere is very special here, it’s the birthplace of horseracing.”

Makfi’s Paris-based owner Matthieu Offenstadt has seven horses in training. He added: “For a small owner like me it’s hard to buy yearlings so we went to Newmarket sales and I wanted to buy a Dubawi. We saw him and thought he had a nice head. I hoped he might win a maiden but this is really just a dream.”


Third Race - Place Quotes
StanJames.com 2000 Guineas (Group One)

TURPIN SEES OFF CANFORD IN STABLE DUEL

Richard Hannon saddled Dick Turpin and Canford Cliffs to finish second and third behind French raider Makfi in the first Classic of the season, the Group One StanJames.com 2000 Guineas.

Dick Turpin (16/1), who had caused a minor shock when defeating Canford Cliffs in the Group Three Greenham Stakes at Newbury on April 17, was half a length superior to his stable companion but a length and a quarter inferior to the impressive winner.

Hannon, who has won the StanJames.com 2000 Guineas previously with Mon Fils (1973), Don’t Forget Me (1987) and Tirol (1990), commented: “Dick Turpin looked super walking round here - there’s not a bother on him, he’s a good horse. Both horses ran super races, I’m pleased with them both.

“I said after Newbury when they were first and second in the Greenham that we probably had two very good horses.”

Canford Cliffs, the impressive winner of the Group Two Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot last term, was sent off a 12/1 shot under Richard Hughes.

Hannon continued: “Hughesie said the dip did him. If there had been a bit more give in the ground, maybe he would have handled it better.

“A furlong and a half out I thought he had won it - he was travelling really good.”


Clive Cox was delighted with fourth Xtension, who had finished third in the Group One Darley Dewhurst Stakes here in October.

The trainer said: “We’re very much delighted with that performance on his seasonal debut. Adam (Kirby) reported that the horse, naturally, felt a lot stronger today.

“We’ve got all the top mile races covered so we will have a look. If the ground is ok, then perhaps he will go for the Irish 2,000 Guineas. If the ground is not too soft, we will consider it but first we will see how is after this.”


StanJames.com 2000 GUINEAS BEATEN JOCKEY QUOTES

William Buick, on 12th placed Lord Zenith, said: “He ran as expected. He’s a nice horse and he’ll be a nice horse in Group Three company.”

Richard Hills rider of 15th Awzaan said: “He just didn’t perform for whatever reason. I can’t give an opinion on stamina or anything. We will have to get him home and start again. It’s the start of the year and he’s a Group One winner, we’ll be back.”

Steve Drowne, rider of last Elspeth Boy, said: “He was just a bit fresh and may not have stayed in that class.”

Eddie Ahern jockey of the fifth Elusive PimperneI, said: “I suppose drawn one and off a slow pace it just didn’t suit him. They quickened up and went away from me. A faster gallop and a longer trip maybe. I think a mile and a quarter would be the next step.”

Jamie Spencer, rider of 17th Audacity Of Hope, said: “ I’m a bit disappointed about that. He lost a shoe.”

Ahmed Ajtebi on 14th Buzzword, said: “I’m happy with him. With three to go I felt that we would win but he didn’t come out of the dip. He had a hard season last year, running in France and America and it was a tough race today. I think he will win a Group race later in the year.”


O’BRIEN & MORE BEATEN JOCKEY QUOTES IN THE STANJAMES.COM 2000 GUINEAS

Aidan O’Brien, trainer of the red-hot Evens favourite St Nicholas Abbey who finished sixth, said: “I suppose that we would have been delighted to see an even, strong-run race. Johnny said that he jumped in and ideally we would have been happier just to take our time - he said that they did a canter to halfway.

“That’s not taking away from the winner or any other horse in the race. Ideally for this horse, he would have liked an evenly run mile because we were using this as a stepping stone from here to Epsom.

“We trained him all year with Classics in mind. It would have been easy for us to go for a Derby trial but he was working so well and his times were very good at home - they were as good as all of the milers that we have had.

“When you come to a Classic like this, usually they go a pace but we didn’t put in anything to go an even pace in front, which we often do. They hacked to halfway and it will be interesting to see what the times say - Johnny said that they just hacked to halfway and then sprinted.

“St Nicholas Abbey started staying on again at the end. We weren’t winding him up for a mile because we had to think about the rest of the year for him. He is a horse with naturally quick speed and Johnny didn’t want to light him up too much.

“It just didn’t work today but we are happy with the horse.”

Johnny Murtagh, rider of St Nicholas Abbey, blamed a slow early pace for his mount’s defeat. He said: “There was no pace. We jumped out and hacked to the two-furlong marker. I followed Ryan Moore (on Dick Turpin) and he finished second. My mount just stayed on.”

Frankie Dettori talked about Al Zir, ninth in the StanJames.com 2000 Guineas: “It was a good run from him. A mile was too short - they have outsprinted him. He wants further.”

Saeed bin Suroor, Al Zir’s trainer, declared: “It was a disappointing result but I think he will be better in the second half of the season.”

Eddie Ahern, who partnered the fifth Elusive Pimpernel, said: “I was waiting for him to pick up and he didn’t show the acceleration he is capable of. It was the slow pace which did not suit him. I would have preferred a faster-run race where he could have come from off the pace.”

THIRD RACE RESULT

3.05pm StanJames.com 2000 GUINEAS
Class 1, Group 1, £400,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo entire colts & fillies, 1m. Weights: colts 9st; fillies 8st 11lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £227,080; 2nd: £86,080; 3rd: £43,080; 4th: £21,480; 5th: £10,750; 6th: £5,400

1) MAKFI (Matthieu Offenstadt) Mikel Delzangles FR 3-9-00 Christophe Lemaire [15] 33/1
2) DICK TURPIN (IRE) (John Manley) Richard Hannon 3-9-00 Ryan Moore [11] 16/1
3) CANFORD CLIFFS (IRE) (Heffer Syndicate, Susan Roy, Mrs Instance) Richard Hannon 3-9-00 Richard Hughes [4] 12/1
4) XTENSION (IRE) (Brighthelm Racing) Clive Cox 3-9-00 Adam Kirby [17]
5) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) (Windflower Overseas Holdings Inc) John Dunlop 3-9-00 Eddie Ahern [1]
6) ST NICHOLAS ABBEY (IRE) (Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-00 Johnny Murtagh [12] Evens Fav
7) FENCING MASTER (Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-00 Colm O'Donoghue [9]
8) RED JAZZ (USA) (Ronald Arculli) Barry Hills 3-9-00 Michael Hills [3]
9) AL ZIR (USA) (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 3-9-00 Frankie Dettori [10]
10) FAIR TRADE (Raymond Tooth) David Elsworth 3-9-00 Jimmy Fortune [16]
11) VISCOUNT NELSON (USA) (Sue Magnier, Diane Nagle) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-0 Kieren Fallon [14]
12) LORD ZENITH (Mrs M E Wates) Andrew Balding 3-9-00 William Buick [5]
13) HEARTS OF FIRE (Pat Eddery Racing (Detroit)) Pat Eddery 3-9-00 Stephane Pasquier [6]
14) BUZZWORD (Godolphin) Mahmood Al Zarooni 3-9-00 Ahmed Ajtebi [19]
15) AWZAAN (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 3-9-00 Richard Hills [2]
16) INLER (IRE) (Maggie Findlay & The Sangster Family) John Best 3-9-00 Tony Culhane [18]
17) AUDACITY OF HOPE (The Honourable Earle I Mack) Charlie McBride t3-9-00 Jamie Spencer [8]
18) GREYFRIARSCHORISTA (Greyfriars UK Ltd) Mark Johnston 3-9-00 Joe Fanning [13]
19) ELSPETH'S BOY (USA) (D Gorton) John Best 3-9-00 Steve Drowne [7]

19 ran
Time: 1m 36.35s Distances: 1¼, ½, 1, ½, nk, ½, nose, 2¼, 2½, ½, 1, 1, 1½, 1, ½, nk, 5, 1½
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Breeding: b c Dubawi (IRE) - Dhelaal (Green Desert (USA))
Tote Win: £12.80 Places: £2.80, £6.10, £3.60 Exacta: £470.60

Winning trainer:-Name: Delzangles, Mikel Age: 39 Background: Born in Biarritz in the Basque country, his Godmother is the Marquesa de Moratella. After working for Jimmy FitzGerald, joined Alain de Royer-Dupre for 10 years. Based: in the formerly Mahmoud Fustok-owned yard at Gouvieux, near Chantilly, which lay empty for almost 10 years after Fustok terminated his French racing interests. Delzangles moved in with 25 horses on July 1, 2003, and he shares the yard with fellow trainer Emmanuel Chevalier du Feu. Date Of First Trainer’s Licence: 2001 First Success: Saratan (Deauville, Prix de Bayeux Handicap, August, 2001) First Group Success: Saratan (Deauville, Prix de Bayeux Handicap, August, 2001) Classic Winner: StanJames.com 2000 Guineas (2010 Makfi) Big Race Wins include: Prix du Palais-Royal (2003 Saratan), Prix du Prince d’Orange (2005 Corre Caminos), Prix Ganay (2006 Corre Caminos), Prix de l’Opera (2009 Shalanaya), King’s Stand Stakes (2005 Chineur) Wins in Britain in 2010: 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. Broke his collarbone of the eve of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in October 2009, forcing him to miss out on eight winning rides over the meeting including three Group One victories. English Classic Wins (2): stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas (2008 Natagora), StanJames.com 2000 Guineas (2010 Makfi) 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), Prix Saint-Alary (2008 Belle Et Celebre), Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (2009 Elusive Wave), Prix Saint-Alary (2009 Stacelita), Prix d’Ispahan (2009 Never On Sunday), Prix de Diane (2009 Stacelita), Prix Vermeille (2009 Staceilta), Windsor Forest Stakes (2008 Sabana Perdida); King’s Stand Stakes (2005 Chineur) Wins in Britain (2005-2009): 2; 1; 2; 3; 4; Wins in Britain in 2010: 1



FIRST RACE WINNING QUOTES
StanJames.com SUFFOLK STAKES

TARTAN BEGINS DAY ON HIGH FOR JOHNSTON

Trainer Mark Johnston, who has high hopes for Awzaan in the StanJames.com 2000 Guineas, began the day on a good note when winning the opening StanJames.com Suffolk Handicap with Tartan Gigha.

The winner represented the executors of the late Isobel Bird, a stalwart of the Johnston stable who died earlier this year.

“It’s a fantastic way to start the Guineas day but, more importantly, it is a huge day for Frank Bird,” said Johnston. “Isobel died on February 17 and this was very much her hobby, something that the rest of the family were on the outskirts of.

“They bravely decided to keep the horses and they have been running well. It’s the first win since she died and so it’s fantastic for Frank. Isobel was a fantastic owner and very close to my wife Deirdre. It was a real sad loss and her family were big into motorbike racing while the horses were Isobel’s thing but it’s great that Frank and the family are here today

“The other horse (fifth-placed Tartan Gunna) ran brilliantly too. Halfway through the race, I turned to Deirdre and said that Tartan Gigha was not himself - he was having to be niggled along and he was a bit warm before the race. So I thought that he had no chance at halfway and that our other horse was coasting with a furlong to go. But Joe said that he maybe hit the front a bit too soon - he is a horse that gets a bit lazy in front - but thankfully Tartan Gigha was there to do it.“

Kieren Fallon added: “It’s the way we wanted to start the day. He’s as tough as nails - I thought that I had gone too soon but he battled on to the line. Mark’s horses are tough and they stay to the line. They are simple to ride and it’s a joy to be on them. It’s good to firm ground out there. This horse likes fast ground and he felt good on it.”




First Race - Place Quotes
StanJames.com Suffolk Handicap

BUTLER’S ELLIPTICAL THE BRIDESMAID AGAIN

A thrilling finish to the opening StanJames.com Suffolk Handicap saw the Christophe Lemaire-ridden Elliptical go down by a head to Kieren Fallon and Tartan Gigha, with the Andrew Balding-trained Riggins a further neck back in third.

Elliptical had finished second on his previous start at Newbury on April 17, and trainer Gerard Butler was left cursing his luck.

The Egerton Stud trainer said: “You have to be so lucky in these big handicaps. We’ve gone down by a head but I have no complaints. He’s a lovely horse, a great battler with a great heart.

“After he was second at Newbury, we thought we had to come here, running off a mark of 85 in a £50,000 handicap.

“Last year we thought he would be our Cambridgeshire horse but he had a little issue that prevented him getting there. We’ll get him there eventually though.

“He’s going up in the weights without winning and that’s never a good thing but he may be a horse for the John Smith’s Cup at York. A mile and one furlong or a mile and a quarter are ideal for him so the Cambridgeshire could yet be on the cards.”

Andrew Balding was saddling the Jimmy Fortune-ridden Riggins for the first time after the six-year-old was purchased out of Luca Cumani’s yard for 18,000 guineas at Tattersalls in October last year.

He commented: “I’m very pleased with the horse after such a long time off. He could just do with dropping back a furlong.”


GOING AFTER THE FIRST RACE


Kieren Fallon, jockey of the head winner Tartan Gigha, described the ground as: “Fast but safe.”

Christophe Lemaire, rider of second placed Elliptical, said: “Good.”

Tony Hamilton, partner of Albaqaa, said: “It is on the fast side of good but lovely ground.”

Joe Fanning, rider of Tartan Gunna, said: “Good to fast ground but with no jar.”

Marc Halford, rider of Kaolak, said: “Good.”

Hayley Turner, partner of Brunston, thought the going: “Good to firm.”

Ryan Moore, partner of Ithinkbest, said: “Good.”

Simon Pearce, partner of Marvo, said: “It is just on the firm side.”

Louis-Phillip Beuzelin, partner of Negotiation, said: “It is just on the fast side of good.”

Iva Milickova, jockey of Big Bay, said: “Good.”



Second Race - Win Quotes
StanJames.com Jockey Club Stakes (Group Two)

JUKEBOX JURY AT THE DOUBLE

Jukebox Jury provided trainer Mark Johnston with a quickfire near 35/1 double and booked his ticket to the Group One Investec Coronation Cup at Epsom in June with victory in the mile and a half Group Two StanJames.com Jockey Club Stakes.

The grey colt, sent of the 7/4 favourite and sporting a first-time visor, took up the running half a mile from home and, after repelling the initial threat of Godolphin’s Claremont, held runner-up Nanton by three and three-quarter lengths.

Johnston said: “It was heart in mouth stuff for a little while there. Four furlongs was a long, long way out to start racing but Royston had no choice when the Godolphin horse threw down the gauntlet.

“Perhaps that is where the visor came into play because last year he was not a horse that would want to be in front with four furlongs still to race.

“Not to take anything away from him, but Nanton, who was probably considered something of an outsider, finishing in second, perhaps shows that we were racing early enough.

“The Coronation Cup is still on the agenda, perhaps followed by the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown. There were a few derogatory comments when he lined up in the Eclipse last year and one jockey was heard to say that a 50/1 shot got in his way! Maybe they will take note after this.”

Royston Ffrench partnered the colt to victory in the Group One Preis Von Europa last term and again when 15th of 16 in the Dubai Sheema Classic in March, and was once again in the plate.

He said: “I wouldn’t say that he was disappointing in Dubai - he always runs a little rusty on his first start of the year, which he has done in the past, but he bounced back and won today.

“He’s very versatile - you can make the running on him or sit handy. Joe had him on the gallops with the visor on and he said that he just seemed to concentrate a little more. He does have a look round in his races, not that he is ungenuine, and we thought that it was a good idea to keep him focused.

“Dubai was great for me and, to come back to the UK and start off like this, I couldn’t be happier.”




SECOND RACE PLACED QUOTES
StanJames.com JOCKEY CLUB STAKES (GROUP 2)


NANTON DELIGHTS GOLDIE


Eight-year-old Nanton returned better than ever in the Group Two StanJames.com Jockey Club Stakes when finishing three and three-quarter lengths behind impressive winner Jukebox Jury.

“His race fitness will improve and I’m pleased with that run,” said Nanton’s trainer Jim Goldie. “Ryan (Moore) said he just flattened out in the last 100 yards but the favourite was gone by then.

“He’s in the Yorkshire Cup and we may go that route, his Ebor fourth shows he likes a mile and six furlongs at York.”


Godolphin’s Claremont, the 15/8 second favourite, finished third and racing manager Simon Crisford said: “The winner was a better horse on the day but it was a good effort from our horse. He’s run well.”





Fourth Race - Win Quotes
StanJames.com Palace House Stakes (Group Three)

SPEEDY EQUIANO LANDS SPRINT

A revitalised Equiano (5/1) landed his second Newmarket prize of the season when blitzing to victory in the Group Three StanJames.com Palace House Stakes.

The Barry Hills-trained speedster covered the five-furlong distance in a quick time of 58.40s under jockey Michael Hills, running on determinedly to hold the challenge of Borderlescott (8/1) by three-quarters of a length, with the fast-finishing Blue Jack (8/1) half a length back in third.

Winner of the Group One King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2008, Equiano was below par last season but showed his well-being at Newmarket on April 15, when taking the Listed Connaught Flooring Abernant Stakes over six furlongs.

Hills said: “He covered the five furlongs in a little over 58 seconds, which is pretty quick. Michael said he’s in the best form he has ever been.

“He wasn’t at his best last year but sometimes they are like apple trees - sometimes they have more apples than others.

“The King’s Stand Stakes is top of the agenda. Whether he runs before that, I don’t know. There is a race in France that we could look at.”

Borderlescott, victorious in the last two renewals of the Group One Nunthorpe Stakes at York, delighted his Scottish owners, James Edgar and Les Donaldson, in clinching second.

Edgar said: “We’re really pleased. He’s more forward than we thought. I thought he was going to catch the winner going into the dip.

“He’ll go to Haydock for the Group Two Temple Stakes next and then it’s Royal Ascot for the King’s Stand Stakes and hopefully we can turn it around with Equiano.”

Donaldson added: “A third Nunthorpe would be the ultimate. Normally he doesn’t come to himself until July or August but maybe going to Hong Kong back in December has meant that he is more forward this year.”




Fifth Race - Quotes
Belucky@StanJames.com Handicap

JACK’S MORE THAN ALL RIGHT

Jack My Boy is evidently a handicapper on the up and bagged his second victory in the space of a week when taking the Belucky@StanJames.com Handicap by a length and a half from 20/1 shot Bagamoyo.

The David Evans-trained colt was sent off at 16/1 for the six-furlong contest and looked anything but a longshot as he scored decisively under apprentice Martin Lane.

Richard Evans, representing his father, said: “He is a lovely horse. He was a lovely horse last year and we didn’t believe he could win over five furlongs but he won his maiden over that trip.

“He has so much ability; he’s so laid back that he’s lazy, that’s why he has got the blinkers on. He was impressive last week at Ripon and he was impressive again today.
“He could be anything but we’ll see what the handicapper does. If he keeps going the right way I would think we will look to run him in all the big sprint handicaps.”

The James Fanshawe-trained Bagamoyo got the better of the 3/1 favourite Horseradish by a short-head in a photo for the minor places.

Fanshawe reported: "He was just short of room but ran very well. This shows us that he’s gone the right way from two to three and I’m very pleased with him. You never quite know what you are up against in this race and I thought we’d get today out of the way before planning ahead."

The stewards found Eddie Ahern, rider of Bagamoyo, guilty of careless riding after he caused interference to the unplaced Hairspray, ridden by Kieren Fallon. Ahern was suspended for one day - Sunday, May 16.

SMITH WINS CAR

A prize of a brand new Ford Fiesta, offered by sponsor Stan James, was presented to Sheren Smith after today’s fifth race.

"I’ve never won anything in my life before. Oh my goodness," said a delighted Smith after Jack My Boy’s win ensured she won the car.

Sixth Race Quotes
Haveago@StanJames.com Newmarket Stakes (Listed)

GARDENING LEAVES BOUND FOR ASCOT

A trip to Royal Ascot could be on the cards for Gardening Leave after he sprang a 16/1 surprise when beating Wigmore Hall in the Haveago@StanJames.com Newmarket Stakes.

“I think he got a bad rap on his last run and we were expecting a big improvement as he got tired that day,” said winning trainer Andrew Balding. “He’s done it determinedly today.

“He was big and weak last year but has strengthened up and is a hardy horse. I wasn’t expecting this so I hadn’t thought about where we might go, but possibly the Hampton Court Stakes over a mile and a quarter at Royal Ascot.”

The Michael Bell-trained Wigmore Hall, sent off the 4/6 favourite, was beaten a neck in second.

Bell said: “It was a slightly frustrating race. The way it was run did not play to his strengths but the blessing in disguise is that he gets into the Hampton Court Stakes without a penalty. That is where we will go with him now.

“It was frustrating but the winner might be quite good and I’m pleased with the way he ran on.”



Seventh Race - Win Quotes
Lastchancetowin@StanJames.com Handicap

“UNDERRATED” OASIS DANCES
TO SUCCESS

Oasis Dancer collected a cool half-million when winning the lucrative Tattersalls Timeform Million in October and he made it two wins from as many starts on the Rowley Mile course with a resounding triumph in the Lastchancetowin@StanJames.com Handicap.

The grey colt relished the step up to a mile as he drew clear of his 11 rivals for a two-length verdict over the Andrew Balding-trained Balducci, with the John Gosden-trained Kona Coast a further length and a quarter back in third.

Oasis Dancer, fifth on his seasonal return in a Newbury handicap on April 16, was officially rated 93 going into the race.

Winning trainer Ralph Beckett said of the 4/1 winner: “He is a nice horse and he did that well. He is the only two-year-old I have ever trained that has been underrated by the two-year-old handicapper and he won a million pound race in so doing.

“I was sure he wanted the mile and he has done it well. He liked the ground and handled the dip. We will go home and see how he is before making plans.”


NON-RUNNERS TOMORROW


2.05pm StanJames.com Handicap

no 19 FUNDAY (Self Certificate (Lame))


4.30 Belucky@StanJames.com Maiden

no 2 BLACK MOTH (IRE) (Self Certificate (Sore Shins))

no 4 OCEAN BAY (Vet’s Certificate (Blood Analysis Not Normal))

no 5 OLD MASTER EXPERT (Vet’s Certificate (Abscess))



GOING NEWS AT 10AM

Today’s going is

GOOD TO FIRM

with a GoingStick reading of 8.7 at 8am this morning.

Michael Prosser, Director of Racing and Clerk of the Course at Newmarket, commented: “We had three millimetres of rain from 4pm yesterday and have had six millimetres in the last 48 hours.

“I’ve left the ground unchanged at Good to Firm and the GoingStick reading is 8.7, compared to 9.1 yesterday afternoon.

“I’m very happy with the ground ahead of today’s racing, 8.7 is where we want to be and they should produce a nice print on the track.

“The forecast for today is for sunny spells and showers through the afternoon. The first shower is predicted to arrive from midday onwards and we are forecast to have three millimetres of rain today.”

Prosser added that there could be a notable change in the going ahead of tomorrow’s racing if the predicted overnight rainfall arrives.

“There is some quite significant rainfall forecast this evening,” he added. “We are in line for 10 millimetres of rain and there is a 20 per chance that we could get 20 millimetres.

“If we get 10 millimetres, then that would be likely to push the ground to Good tomorrow and it could be even softer than that if we received significantly more rainfall.”

The stalls are on the Stands’ Side except for the StanJames.com 2000 Guineas and StanJames.com Jockey Club Stakes, when they will be in the centre.

ST NICHOLAS GOES ODDS-ON

StanJames.com 2000 Guineas favourite St Nicholas Abbey is now odds-on with bookmaker Boylesports after continued support this morning.

Aidan O’Brien’s charge is 10/11 from 11/10 with the Irish firm although he is available at Evens (from 5/4) with Paddy Power and the same price from 11/10 from Blue Square. He is 11/10 from 6/5 with the race sponsor Stan James, 11/10 from 5/4 with William Hill and 11/10 from 6/5 with SkyBet.

Other StanJames.com 2000 Guineas contenders backed are Awzaan (9/1 from 10/1 with SkyBet and 10/1 from 11/1 with Blue Square), Fencing Master (12/1 from 14/1 with SkyBet), Al Zir (18/1 from 20/1 with Blue Square) and Red Jazz (66/1 from 100/1 with Blue Square).

In other races the following have been backed:

1.55 StanJames.com SUFFOLK STAKES
Brunston 6/1 from 8/1 (Boylesports and Paddy Power), 13/2 from 8/1 (SkyBet)
Riggins 12/1 from 18/1 (William Hill)

2.25 pm StanJames.com JOCKEY CLUB STAKES (GROUP 2)
Claremont 6/4 from 7/4 (William Hill), 13/8 from 7/4 (SkyBet)
Nanton 6/1 from 13/2 (William Hill)

3.40pm StanJames.com PALACE HOUSE STAKES (GROUP 3)
Amour Propre 11/4 from 3/1 (Paddy Power)
Blue Jack 6/1 from 7/1 (William Hill and Paddy Power)

4.15pm Belucky@StanJames.com HANDICAP
Whozthecat 8/1 from 12/1 (William Hill and Paddy Power)

4,50pm Haveago@StanJames.com NEWMARKET STAKES (LISTED)
Anhar 4/1 from 9/2 (Paddy Power)

5.25pm Lastchancetowin@StanJames.com HANDICAP
Black Spirit 13/2 from 9/1 (William Hill), 13/2 from 10/1 (SkyBet), 6/1 from 8/1 (Paddy Power)
Hypnotized 7/2 from 4/1 (Boylesports)




PAPERS RAISE PROSPECT OF ANOTHER SUPERSTAR AT NEWMARKET TODAY

Sea The Stars won the first Classic of the season, the StanJames.com 2000 Guineas, a year ago and turned out to be a very special horse. He went through 2009 unbeaten and some pundits said he was the greatest horse they had ever seen.

Chris McGrath, writing in today’s Independent, said: “....We stood impatiently at the bus stop for 20 years until Sea The Stars came along; and yet here, apparently, we have another colt (St Nicholas Abbey) already on the same route.....

“....We can all suspect ourselves of asking for the moon, in immediately hailing a possible heir to the epoch-making talent of Sea The Stars. The stakes, for the sport, seem almost too seductive.”

J A (Jim) McGrath in The Daily Telegraph declared: “Form judges will be on champion alert when Saturday's Stan James 2000 Guineas is run at Newmarket. In one of the strongest fields in recent years, the focus of attention is red-hot favourite St Nicholas Abbey, who has been the subject of highly encouraging reports from Ballydoyle.

“Last year, Sea The Stars proved a horse of a lifetime for those associated with him. He won the Guineas, then the Derby and the Eclipse, yet it took until August before the media attention started to intensify.

“The ‘experts’ are not going to be caught out this time. They have had warning that this may be another vintage year, and if St Nicholas Abbey, an unbeaten colt by the outstanding Montjeu, lives up to his home reputation and gallops away with today’s Classic, he will be crowned a champion on the spot. There will be no waiting for the Derby, which, on balance, should suit him better....”

Greg Wood in the Guardian commented: “....No one knows quite what to expect from last year's brilliant champion two-year-old (St Nicholas Abbey), who has been the hot favourite for the first Classic of the season since he cantered home in the Racing Post Trophy in October. Nor does O'Brien, who is as fascinated as anyone by the possibilities. Sea The Stars was a great champion on the Flat last season, and unless or until he is beaten, St Nicholas Abbey could still be another......

“....In the season after Sea The Stars, it will be difficult for any horse to come close to the achievements of John Oxx's colt, never mind match them. One challenge that Sea The Stars ducked, though, not least because his breeding suggested a mile and a half was his limit, was the chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1970....”

Rob Wright of The Times wrote: “”It is far too early to suggest that he (St Nicholas Abbey) could be another Sea The Stars, but he looked an exceptional colt last year and will be hard to beat.”

Steve Jones, Templegate of The Sun, said: “All worship the Abbey in the Stan James 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. St Nicholas Abbey is already being compared to last season’s champion Sea The Stars. While that is a bit premature, he can take his first step towards emulating John Oxx’s superstar by landing the opening Classic.”

Sam Turner, in the Daily Mail, has similar sentiments: “A year after the formidable Sea The Stars took Flat racing by storm, St Nicholas Abbey bids to follow in the illustrious footsteps of the six-time Group One winner with victory in today’s 2000 Guineas. While it is premature to begin comparing John Oxx’s dual Classic winner with a horse who has just one Group One to his name, there is no doubt that the son of Montjeu is a horse of immense promise...”




FALLON PASSES DOCTOR

Kieren Fallon, who rides Viscount Nelson for Aidan O’Brien in today’s StanJames.com 2000 Guineas, has been passed fit to ride by the Newmarket course doctor, Dr Andy Mason.

Fallon was stood down after reporting to the doctor at Doncaster yesterday afternoon, citing sickness, after his third place on Najoom Zaman, his second of five booked rides.

LEADING TRAINERS AT THE StanJames.com GUINEAS FESTIVAL AFTER DAY ONE

Trainer 1st 2nd 3rd
Mark Johnston 2 - -
Andrew Balding 1 1 -
Barry Hills 1 - 1
Ralph Beckett 1 - -
Mikel Delzangles FR 1 - -
David Evans 1 - -
Michael Bell - 1 1
Richard Hannon - 1 1
Robin Bastiman - 1 -
Gerard Butler - 1 -
James Fanshawe - 1 -
Jim Goldie - 1 -
Mahmood Al Zarooni - - 1
Andrew Balding - - 1
Tom Dascombe - - 1
John Gosden - - 1


LEADING JOCKEYS AT THE StanJames.com GUINEAS FESTIVAL AFTER DAY ONE

Jockey 1st 2nd 3rd
Christophe Lemaire 1 1 -
Jimmy Fortune 1 - 1
Jim Crowley 1 - -
Kieren Fallon 1 - -
Royston Ffrench 1 - -
Martin Lane 1 - -
Michael Hills 1 - -
Ryan Moore - 2 -
Eddie Ahern - 1 -
Neil Callan - 1 -
David Probert - 1 -
Jamie Spencer - 1 -
Ahmed Ajtebi - - 1
William Buick - - 1
Richard Hills - - 1
Richard Hughes - - 1
Richard Kingscote - - 1
Hayley Turner - - 1



StanJames.com GUINEAS FESTIVAL - WINNERS

Saturday, May 1

Race Horse Trainer Jockey SP
StanJames.com Suffolk Handicap TARTAN GIGHA Mark Johnston Kieren Fallon 12/1
StanJames.com Jockey Club Stakes JUKEBOX JURY Mark Johnston Royston Ffrench 7/4F
StanJames.com 2000 Guineas MAKFI Mikel Delzangles FR Christophe Lemaire 33/1
StanJames.com Palace House Stakes EQUIANO Barry Hills Michael Hills 5/1
BeLucky@StanJames.com Handicap JACK MY BOY David Evans Martin Lane 16/1
Haveago@StanJames.com Newmarket Stakes GARDENING LEAVE Andrew Balding Jimmy Fortune 16/1
Lastchancetowin@StanJames.com Handicap OASIS DANCER Ralph Beckett Jim Crowley 4/1

FIRST RACE RESULT

1.55pm StanJames.com SUFFOLK HANDICAP
Class 2, £50,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo+, 1m 1f. Weights: highest weight not less than 9st 10lb; minimum weight 7st 12lb. Penalties: after April 24, each race won 6lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £31,155; 2nd: £9,330; 3rd: £4,665; 4th: £2,335; 5th: £1,165; 6th: £585

1) TARTAN GIGHA (IRE) (Exors of the late Mrs I Bird) Mark Johnston 5-9-00 Kieren Fallon [15] 12/1
2) ELLIPTICAL (USA) (Keen As Mustard) Gerard Butler 4-8-04 Christophe Lemaire [7] 14/1
3) RIGGINS (IRE) (Dubai Thoroughbred Racing) Andrew Balding 6-9-01 Jimmy Fortune [4] 12/1
4) VIVA VETTORI (Mike Watson) David Elsworth 6-8-07 William Buick [11] 16/1
5) TARTAN GUNNA (Exors of the late Mrs I Bird) Mark Johnston 4-8-09 Joe Fanning [12]
6) SHAMALI (Abdulla Al Khalifa) Wiliam Haggas 5-9-05 Richard Hills [16] 5/1 Jt Fav
7) SANDOR (Keith & Brian Brackpool) Peter Makin 4-8-09 Neil Callan [9]
8) ALBAQAA (Josephine Tattersall) Richard Fahey 5-9-05 Tony Hamilton [10]
9) BRUNSTON (Seasons Holidays) Roger Charlton 4-8-10 Hayley Turner [6]
10) MARVO (M P Bowring) Mark Tompkins 6-7-10 Simon Pearce (5) [2]
11) DALRADIAN (IRE) (Canisbay Bloodstock) William Knight 4-8-03 David Probert [3] 5/1 Jt Fav
12) ITHINKBEST (Saeed Suhail) Sir Michael Stoute 4-8-07 (2lb ow) Ryan Moore [13]
13) KAOLAK (USA) (Simon Kerr) John Ryan v4-8-08 Marc Halford (3) [14]
14) LORD THEO (Karen Graham, R D Hartshorn) Nick Littmoden 6-7-13 Nicky Mackay [1]
15) NEGOTIATION (IRE) (A G MacLennan) Mick Quinn 4-7-11 Louis-Philippe Beuzelin (3) [5]
16) BIG BAY (USA) (Jane Chapple-Hyam & Mrs B J Hirst) Jane Chapple-Hyam 4-8-11 Iva Milickova [8]

16 ran Non-Runner: Distant Memories (Going)
Time: 1m 50.15s Distances: hd, nk, 1, 3, hd, 1, nk, 2¾, 9, 1½, 2¾, 12, 6, nk, 9
Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd Breeding: b g Green Desert (USA) - High Standard (Kris)
Tote Win: £14.80 Places: £3.20, £4.30, £2.30, £3.60 Exacta: £242.50

Winning Trainer:-Name: Johnston, Mark Steven Born: Glasgow, 10/9/59 Trains at Kingsley House Racing Stables Middleham, N Yorks Date of first licence: January 1987 First winner: Hinari Video (Carlisle, July 1, 1987) Previous Occupation: Qualified as veterinary surgeon at Glasgow University; practised as vet in Cleveland, Essex and Northern Ireland, spent brief spells with John Winter, Tommy Craig, Charlie Millbank in France and John Russell in USA Classic wins: (2) 2000 Guineas (1994 Mister Baileys); 1000 Guineas (2004 Attraction) Other major wins include: Shadwell Middle Park Stakes (2009 Awzaan), Ascot Gold Cup (1995 Double Trigger, 2001, 2002 Royal Rebel), Urban-I Champagne Stakes (2003 Lucky Story, 2007 McCartney), Cherry Hinton Stakes (2003 Attraction), Chester Vase (2002 Fight Your Corner), Classic Trial (2002 Simeon), Cornwallis Stakes (1994 Millstream), Credit Suisse Private Banking Pokal (2002 Yavana’s Pace), Dewhurst Stakes (2004 Shamardal), Doncaster Cup (1995,1996 & 1998 Double Trigger), Dubai Turf Classic (1999 Fruits Of Love), UAE Hydra Properties Falmouth Stakes (2008 Nahoodh), Futurity Stakes (1994 Jural), Gordon Stakes (2002 Bandari), Gran Criterium (2006 Kirklees), Great Voltigeur Stakes (2002 Bandari), Hardwicke Stakes (1999 and 2000 Fruits of Love), Harvest Stakes (2002 Love Everlasting), Goodwood Cup (1995, 1997 & 1998 Double Trigger, 2000 Royal Rebel, 2004 Darasim), Lingfield Derby Trial (2002 Bandari), Ormonde Stakes (2004 Systematic), Princess Of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Fruits Of Love, 2004 Bandari, 2006 Soapy Danger), Princess Margaret Stakes (1992 Marina Park), Royal Lodge Stakes (1993 Mister Baileys, 2008 Jukebox Jury), Sagaro Stakes (1995 & 1996 Double Trigger), St James’s Palace Stakes (1996 Bijou D'Inde), Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes (1993 Mister Baileys, 2003 Lucky Story, 2004 Shamardal), ITM Gimcrack Stakes (2008 Shaweel) 1000th winner: Double Honour, Hamilton, September 4, 2000 2000th winner: Leamington, Southwell, February 5, 2008 (passed both landmarks faster than anyone else in history) Wins in a season (1987-2009): 1: 5: 15: 28: 31: 53: 77: 117: 114: 116: 123: 100: 113: 130: 116: 134: 139: 119: 141; 158; 130; 126; 216; Wins in 2010:60

Winning jockey:-Name: Fallon, Kieren Francis Date Of Birth: February 22, 1965 Background: Became apprentice to Kevin Prendergast when 17, riding his first winner the following year. Moved to Britain when still an apprentice in 1988, working for Jimmy Fitzgerald and then Lynda Ramsden in 1993. Signed to ride for Henry Cecil in 1996, and became champion jockey for the first time in 1997 with 202 wins, also winning his first two classics. Joined Sir Michael Stoute in 2000 after acrimonious split with Cecil, but suffered a bad fall at Royal Ascot that nearly ended his career, and ruled him out of the rest of the season. Replaced Jamie Spencer as Ballydoyle stable jockey in 2005, although continued to ride for Stoute when allowed. Charged with race-fixing by City of London Police in 2006, and banned from riding in Britain pending trial. Also failed drugs test in France, resulting in worldwide six month ban in the same year. Returned to action in June 2007, although gave up riding in October 2007 to concentrate impending court case. Cleared of attempting to defraud Betfair customers when trial collapsed in December 2007, only to be found guilty of failing a drugs test in France in August 2007. Started riding out for Sir Michael Stoute after being given an 18 month ban and launched his own website. Returned to race riding on September 4, 2009, coming second on his first ride back (Rare Malt, Withyham Median Auction Maiden Stakes, Lingfield Park) First winner: Piccadily Lord (Navan, June 18, 1984) First win after return to riding: Our Kes, William Hill 0800 444040 - Get £25 Free Bet Handicap, Wolverhampton, September 5, 2009 First Group One win after return to riding: Gitano Hernando, Goodwood Stakes (Santa Anita), October 10, 2009 British Classic wins: (13) 2000 Guineas (2000 King’s Best, 2001 Golan, 2005 Footstepsinthesand, 2006 George Washington), 1000 Guineas (1997 Sleepytime, 1999 Wince, 2003 Russian Rhythm, 2005 Virginia Waters), Vodafone Oaks (1997 Reams Of Verse, 1999 Ramruma, 2004 Ouija Board, 2006 Alexandrova), Vodafone Derby (1999 Oath, 2003 Kris Kin, 2004 North Light) Big Race Wins: Grosser Pries von Baden (1997 Borgia), Sussex Stakes (1997 Ali Royal), Prince ofWales’s Stakes (1997 Bosra Sham), Epsom Oaks (1997 Reams Of Verse), Cheveley Park Stakes (1997 Embassy), 1000 Guineas (1997 Sleepytime), Yorkshire Oaks (1998 Catchascatchcan), St James’s Palace Stakes (1998 Dr Fong), La Foret (1998 Tomba), Irish Oaks (1999 Ramruma), Tattersalls Gold Cup (1999 Shiva), Epsom Oaks (1999 Ramruma), Epsom Derby (1999 Oath), 1000 Guineas (1999 Wince), Dubai Sheema Classic (2000 Fantasic Light), Coronation Cup (2000 Dlaiapour), 2000 Guineas (2000 King’s Best), Lockinge Stakes (2001 Medicean), Eclipse Stakes (2001 Medicean), 2000 Guineas (2001 Golan), Italian Oaks (2002 Guadalupe), Yorkshire Oaks (2002 Islington), Nassau Stakes (2002 Islington), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (2002 Golan), Coronation Cup (2002 Boreal), Morny (2002 Elusive City), Lagardere (2002 Hold That Tiger), Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare (2003 Islington), Yorkshire Oaks (2003 Islington), Nassau Stakes (2003 Russian Rhythm), Gold Cup (2003 Mr Dinos), Fillies’ Mile (2003 Red Bloom), Epsom Derby (2003 Kris Kin), Coronation Stakes (2003 Russian Rhythm), 1000 Guineas (2003 Russian Rhythm), Opera (2003 Zee Zee Top), Ispahan (2003 Falbrav), Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare (2004 Ouija Board), Pheonix Stakes (2004 Damson), Irish Oaks (2004 Ouija Board), Yorkshire Oaks (2004 Quiff), Racing Post Trophy (2004 Motivator), Epsom Oaks (2004 Ouija Board), Nassau Stakes (2004 Favourable Terms), Lockinge Stakes (2004 Russian Rhythm), Epsom Derby (2004 North Light), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2004 Gamut), Arlington Million (2005 Powerscourt), Phoenix Stakes (2005 George Washington), National Stakes (2005 George Washington), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2005 Rumplestiltskin),Irish Derby (2005 Hurricane Run), Irish Champion Stakes (2005 Oratorio), Hong Kong Vase (2005 Ouija Board), Eclipse stakes (2005 Oratorio), Coronation Cup (2005 Yeats), 2000 Guineas (2005 Footstepsinthesand), 1000 Guineas (2005 Virginia Waters), Marcel Boussac (2005 Rumplestiltskin), Lagardere (2005 Horatio Nelson), Grand Prix de Paris (2005 Scorpion), Arc de Triomphe (2005 Hurricane Run), Phoenix Stakes (2006 Holy Roman Emperor), Irish Oaks (2006 Alexandrova), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2006 Hurricane Run), Irish Derby (2006 Dylan Thomas), Irish Champion Stakes (2006 Dylan Thomas), Preis von Europa (2006 Youmzain), Queen Anne Stakes (2006 Ad Valorem), Epsom Oaks (2006 Alexandrova), Lockinge Stakes (2006 Peeress), Gold Cup (2006 Yeats), 2000 Guineas (2006 George Washington), Poule d’Essai des Poulins (2006 Aussie Rules), Lagardere (2006 Holy Roman Emperor), Pretty Polly Stakes (2007 Peeping Fawn), Irish St Leger (2007 Yeats), Irish Champion Stakes (2007 Dylan Thomas), Morny (2007 Myboycharlie), Grand Prix de Saint-CLoud (2007 Mountain High), Arc de Triomphe (2007 Dylan Thomas) Wins (1988-2009): 31, 28, 39, 29, 45, 60, 47, 91, 136, 202*, 204*, 202*, 149, 166*, 149*, 221*, 200, 70, 27,-, -, 50, *champion jockey Wins in Britain in 2010: 20


SECOND RACE RESULT

2.25pm StanJames.com JOCKEY CLUB STAKES
Class 1, Group 2, £100,000 Guaranteed. For 4yo+, 1m 4f. Weights: colts & geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 9lb. Penalties: after August 31, 2009, a winner of a Group 2 race of one mile or over 3lb; of a Group 1 race of one mile or over 5lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £56,770; 2nd: £21,520; 3rd: £10,770; 4th: £5,370; 5th: £2,690

1) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) (Alan Spence) Mark Johnston v1 4-9-03 Royston Ffrench [3] 7/4 Fav
2) NANTON (USA) (Stuart Morrison) Jim Goldie 8-8-12 Ryan Moore [1] 9/2
3) CLAREMONT (IRE) (Godolphin) Mahmood Al Zarooni 4-8-12 Ahmed Ajtebi [2] 15/8
4) DRILL SERGEANT (J Barson) Mark Johnston 5-8-12 Joe Fanning [5]
5) HALICARNASSUS (IRE) (Doric Racing) Mick Channon 6-9-01 Alan Munro [4]

5 ran
Time: 2m 32.34s Distances: 3¾, 3¾, 1, 18
Breeder: Paul Nataf Breeding: gr c Montjeu (IRE) - Mare Aux Fees (Kenmare (FR))
Tote Win: £1.90 Places: £1.10; £3.20 Exacta: £9.30

Winning Trainer:-Name: Johnston, Mark Steven Born: Glasgow, 10/9/59 Trains at Kingsley House Racing Stables Middleham, N Yorks Date of first licence: January 1987 First winner: Hinari Video (Carlisle, July 1, 1987) Previous Occupation: Qualified as veterinary surgeon at Glasgow University; practised as vet in Cleveland, Essex and Northern Ireland, spent brief spells with John Winter, Tommy Craig, Charlie Millbank in France and John Russell in USA Classic wins: (2) 2000 Guineas (1994 Mister Baileys); 1000 Guineas (2004 Attraction) Other major wins include: Shadwell Middle Park Stakes (2009 Awzaan), Ascot Gold Cup (1995 Double Trigger, 2001, 2002 Royal Rebel), Urban-I Champagne Stakes (2003 Lucky Story, 2007 McCartney), Cherry Hinton Stakes (2003 Attraction), Chester Vase (2002 Fight Your Corner), Classic Trial (2002 Simeon), Cornwallis Stakes (1994 Millstream), Credit Suisse Private Banking Pokal (2002 Yavana’s Pace), Dewhurst Stakes (2004 Shamardal), Doncaster Cup (1995,1996 & 1998 Double Trigger), Dubai Turf Classic (1999 Fruits Of Love), UAE Hydra Properties Falmouth Stakes (2008 Nahoodh), Futurity Stakes (1994 Jural), Gordon Stakes (2002 Bandari), Gran Criterium (2006 Kirklees), Great Voltigeur Stakes (2002 Bandari), Hardwicke Stakes (1999 and 2000 Fruits of Love), Harvest Stakes (2002 Love Everlasting), Goodwood Cup (1995, 1997 & 1998 Double Trigger, 2000 Royal Rebel, 2004 Darasim), Lingfield Derby Trial (2002 Bandari), Ormonde Stakes (2004 Systematic), Princess Of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Fruits Of Love, 2004 Bandari, 2006 Soapy Danger), Princess Margaret Stakes (1992 Marina Park), Royal Lodge Stakes (1993 Mister Baileys, 2008 Jukebox Jury), Sagaro Stakes (1995 & 1996 Double Trigger), St James’s Palace Stakes (1996 Bijou D'Inde), Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes (1993 Mister Baileys, 2003 Lucky Story, 2004 Shamardal), ITM Gimcrack Stakes (2008 Shaweel), StanJames.com Jockey Club Stakes (2010 Jukebox Jury) 1000th winner: Double Honour, Hamilton, September 4, 2000 2000th winner: Leamington, Southwell, February 5, 2008 (passed both landmarks faster than anyone else in history) Wins in a season (1987-2009): 1: 5: 15: 28: 31: 53: 77: 117: 114: 116: 123: 100: 113: 130: 116: 134: 139: 119: 141; 158; 130; 126; 216; Wins in 2010: 61

Winning jockey:- Name: Ffrench, Royston Born: September 5, 1975 Based: Richmond, North Yorks Apprenticeship: British Racing School and with Luca Cumani Details: Rides in Dubai during the winter First winner: Haya Ya Kefaah, Doncaster, March 21, 1996 Major wins: St Simon Stakes (1997 Kaliana), Cesarewitch (1996 Inchcailloch), Coral Sprint Trophy (2006 Borderlescott), Sky Bet Dash (2006 Wyatt Earp), Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (2006 Borderlescott), Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes (2008 Jukebox Jury), totepool Rose Of Lancaster Stakes (2009 Jukebox Jury), Lucien Barriere Grand Prix de Deauville (2009 Jukebox Jury), Preis Von Europa (2009 Jukebox Jury), StanJames.com Jockey Club Stakes (2010 Jukebox Jury) Wins (2001-2009): 20; 27; 49; 45; 50; 63; 63; 40; 39; Wins in 2010: 5



FOURTH RACE RESULT
3.40pm StanJames.com PALACE HOUSE STAKES
Class 1, Group 3, £65,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo+, 5f. Weights: 3yo colts & geldings 8st 4lb; fillies 8st 1lb; 4yo+ colts & geldings 8st 13lb; 4yo+ fllies & mares 8st 10lb. Penalties: after August 31, 2009, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb; of a Group b2 race 6lb; of a Group 1 race 8lb. Weight for age: 3yo from 4yo+ 9lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £36,900.50; 2nd: £13,988; 3rd: £7,000.50; 4th: £3,490.50; 5th: £1,748.50; 6th: £877.50

1) EQUIANO (FR) (James Acheson) Barry Hills 5-8-13 Michael Hills [9] 5/1
2) BORDERLESCOTT (James Edgar & William Donaldson) Robin Bastiman 8-8-13 Neil Callan [10] 8/1
3) BLUE JACK (Andrew Black & Michael Owen) Tom Dascombe 5-8-13 Richard Kingscote [1] 8/1
4) SOLE POWER (Mrs S Power) Edward Lynam IRE 3-8-04 Wayne Lordan [11]
5) ELNAWIN (Noodles Racing) Richard Hannon 4-8-13 Richard Hughes [4]
6) TOTAL GALLERY (IRE) (Coleman Bloodstock Limited) Stan Moore 4-9-07 Johnny Murtagh [6]
7) SPIN CYCLE (IRE) (H E Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed) Bryan Smart 4-8-13 Richard Mullen [3]
8) BONNIE CHARLIE (Hit The Beach Partnership) William Haggas 4-8-13 Ryan Moore [2]
9) AMOUR PROPRE (Simon Broke & Partners) Henry Candy 4-8-13 Dane O'Neill [8] 5/2 Fav
10) STAR ROVER (IRE) (Christy Leo, David Evans) David Evans 3-8-04 David Probert [12]
11) ARGANIL (USA) (The Big Moment) Kevin Ryan b5-8-13 Jamie Spencer [5]
12) ROWE PARK (Sue Ashdown) Linda Jewell 7-8-13 Tom Queally [7]

12 ran
Time: 58.40s Distances: ¾, ½, 1¼, ¾, sh, 1¼, ¾, ¾, ½, ½, 1¼
Breeder: Ecurie Skymarc Farm Breeding: b h Acclamation - Entente Cordiale (IRE) (Ela-Mana-Mou)
Tote Win: £5.20 Places: £2.10; £2.60; £3.50 Exacta: £42.50

Winning trainer:-Name: Hills, Barrington William Born: Worcester, 2/4/37; Trains at South Bank Stables, Lambourn Date of first licence:1969;First winner: La Dolce Vita (Thirsk, April 18,1969) Previous Occupation: Served apprenticeship with Fred Rimell and George Colling, Head Lad with John Oxley for 10 years Classic wins: (5) 1000 Guineas (1978 Enstone Park, 2009 Ghanaati), 2000 Guineas (1979 Tap on Wood, 2004 Haafhd), St Leger (1994 Moonax), Other major wins: Ascot Gold Cup (1984 & 1985 Gildoran), Betfred Sprint Cup (2007 Red Clubs), Challenge Stakes (2001 Munir), Champagne Stakes (1977 Sexton Blake, 1985 Sure Blade, 1998 Auction House, 1999 Distant Music), Champion Stakes (1983 Cormorant Wood, 2002 Storming Home), Chester Vase (1979 Cracaval, 1973 Proverb, 1999 Peshtigo, 2001 Mr Combustible), Classic Trial (2001 Chancellor), Dee Stakes (1970 Golden Monad, 1972 Our Mirage, 1973 Natsun, 1975 Ravel, 1979 Two Of Diamonds, 1985 Infantry, 1987 Sir Harry Lewis, 1989 Free Sweater, 1990 Blue Stag, 1998 Prolix, 2002 Sohaib), Dewhurst Stakes (1988 Scenic (DH), 1996 In Command, 1999 Distant Music), Diadem Stakes (2006 Red Clubs), Falmouth Stakes (1976 Duboff), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (1972, 1973 Rheingold), Greenham Stakes (2001 Munir, 2006 Red Clubs), Irish Oaks (1974 Dibidale, 1994 Bolas), French St Leger (1994 Moonax), Irish Derby (1987 Sir Harry Lewis), Irish 1000 Guineas (1993 Nicer, 1999 Hula Angel), Lowther stakes (2006 Silk Blossom), Nunthorpe Stakes (1988 Handsome Sailor), Prestige Stakes (2002 Geminiani), Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe (1973 Rheingold), Royal Whip Stakes (2002 Chancellor), Shelbourne Hotels Goffs 500 (2006 Silk Blossom), Sun Chariot Stakes (2006 Spinning Queen); Sussex Stakes (1990 Distant Relative), Weatherbys Bank Cheshire Oaks (1974 Dibidale, 1987 Chaudennay, 1992 Aquamarine, 1994 Bolas, 1998 High And Low, 1999 Valentine Girl, 2005 Alumni) Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes (2007 Dark Angel), Shadwell Middle Park Stakes (2007 Dark Angel) St Leger Yearling Stakes (2007 Dark Angel) VC Bet Challenge Stakes (2007 Miss Lucifer), Hardwicke Stakes (1973 Rheingold), Gold Cup (1984 & 1985 Gildoran), St James’s Palce Stakes (1986 Sure Blade), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1997 Royal Applause), King Edward VII Stakes (2001 Storming Home), Coronation Stakes (2005 Maids Causeway), Coventry Stakes (2005 Red Clubs), Jersey Stakes (1982 Merlins Charm), 2009 Ouqba) First Goodwood Winner: Fred Babu, First Day Supplementary Plate, September 15, 1969 Total Goodwood Wins: 85 (49 at Festival meeting) Horses in training (1984-2010): 107, 125, 139, 131, 140, 152, 175, 159, 129, n/a, 113, 120, 130, 137, 145, 150, 148, 160, 167, 168, 186, 148, 163, 153, 158; 148; 146; Wins in a season (1987-2009): 96: 93: 73: 113: 99: 63: 39: 44: 74: 84: 79: 78: 109: 72: 107: 91: 107: 82: 101; 103; 89; 67; 88; Wins in 2010: 10

Winning jockey:-Name: Hills, Michael Patrick.Born: Newmarket, 22/1/63 Apprenticeship: With Jeremy Hindley. First winner: Sky Thief (Nottingham 13/8/79) Classic wins: (1) Derby (1996 Shaamit) Other major wins include: Ascot Gold Cup (1994 Arcadian Heights), Champion Stakes (2002 Storming Home), Coronation Stakes (1997 Rebecca Sharp, 2005 Maids Causeway), Dewhurst Stakes (1985 Huntingdale, 1988 Scenic, 1996 In Command, 1999 Distant Music), Duke Of York Stakes (2006 Steenburg), Fillies’ Mile (1989 Silk Slippers), Goodwood Cup (1992 Further Flight), Greenham Stakes (2006 Red Clubs), Haydock Sprint Cup (1997 Royal Applause, 2007 Red Clubs), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1993 Nicer, 1999 Hula Angel), Irish Champion Stakes (1995 Pentire), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1996 Pentire), Lockinge Stakes (1997 First Island), Lowther Stakes (2006 Silk Blossom), Nunthorpe Stakes (1988 Handsome Sailor), Prix de l'Abbaye (1988 Handsome Sailor), Prix Jean Prat (1999 Golden Snake), Shelbourne Hotels Goffs 500 (2006 Silk Blossom), Sussex Stakes (1996 First Island), Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (2006 Spinning Queen) Other details: champion apprentice 1983 Wins (1990-2009): 61, 65, 91, 86, 89, 74, 80, 84, 61, 94, 73, 58, 66, 58, 66, 56, 69, 48, 45, 57 Wins in 2010: 8


FIFTH RACE RESULT

4.15pm BeLucky@StanJames.com HANDICAP
Class 2, £20,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo rated 0-100, 6f. Weights: highest weight 9st 7lb; minimum weight 8st 2lb. Penalties: after April 24, each race won 6lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £12,952; 2nd: £3,854; 3rd: £1,926; 4th: £962

1) JACK MY BOY (IRE) (Terry Earle) David Evans b3-8-04 Martin Lane (3) [2] 16/1
2) BAGAMOYO (Chippenham Lodge Stud) James Fanshawe 3-9-00 Eddie Ahern [15] 20/1
3) HORSERADISH (Mrs G Rowland-Clark) Michael Bell 3-8-03 Hayley Turner [16] 3/1 Fav
4) RACY (Cheveley Park Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-08 Ryan Moore [10]
5) MONSIEUR JOE (IRE) (Helen Checkley) Walter Swinburn 3-8-12 Adam Kirby [1]
6) SWILLY FERRY (USA) (John Grant) Barry Hills 3-9-03 Michael Hills [4]
7) SINGEUR (IRE) (Ms M Austerfield) Robin Bastiman 3-9-07 Daniel Tudhope [8]
8) LOVE DELTA (USA) (Crone Stud Farms Ltd) Mark Johnston 3-9-01 Joe Fanning [11]
9) ONGOODFORM (IRE) (Dr J S Kinnear) Paul D'Arcy 3-8-09 Neil Callan [13]
10) HAIRSPRAY (John Breslin) Mick Channon 3-8-10 Kieren Fallon [12]
11) FREEFORADAY (USA) (Inside Track Racing Club) John Best 3-8-12 Steve Drowne [14]
12) NOSEDIVE (Duke/Roberts/Netherthorpe/Goddard) William Haggas 3-9-02 Liam Jones [5]
13) FOOTSTEPSOFSPRING (FR) (Judy Musson) Willie Musson 3-8-11 Tony Culhane [7]
14) WHOZTHECAT (IRE) (Ninerus) Declan Carroll 3-8-11 David Nolan [9]


14 ran Non-Runners: Aetos (Self Certificate, Lame), Edgewater (Self Certificate, Temperature)
Time: 1m 11.54s Distances: 1½, sh, 1, ½, nk, ½, 2¾, 1¾, ¾, 1¼, 3¼, 5, 3¼
Breeder: Sheila Walker Breeding: b c Tagula (IRE) - Bobanlyn (IRE) (Dance Of Life (USA))
Tote Win: £22.50 Places: £4.50; £5.30; £1.70 Exacta: £286.80

Winning trainer:-Name: Evans, Paul David Date of birth:18/4/53 Trains Pandy, Abergavenny, Gwent Background: The son of a Birmingham factory worker, David held a jockeys licence for several years without success before becoming a self-employed window cleaner. Had stints as a supermarket shelf-stacker and car park sweeper. Was also assistant to Tom Bill and Annabel King before going it alone in 1989. First Winner (Jumps): Peaconpala, Hereford, April 8, 1989 First Winner (Flat): Enfant du Paradis, Edinburgh, July 1, 1991 Major wins include: Ladbroke Autumn Cup (1994 Master Beveled), Crowther Homes Handicap (1994 Master Beveled), Molecomb Stakes (1999 Misty Miss), Duke of York Stakes (2005 The Kiddykid), Red Corner Events Queensferry Stakes (2006 The Kiddykid), Julia Graves Roses Stakes (2009 Star Rover) Date of first licence:1989 Previous occupation: Professional jockey from 1970-74Number of horses in training (1990-2010): 13; 13; 11; 18; 19; 22; 32; 55; 46; 53; 32; 49; 44; 51; 55; 64; 46; 52; 52; 74; 89; Wins in a season (1989-2009): 0; 3; 6; 17; 13; 41; 38; 51; 47; 29; 48; 30; 42; 62; 38; 45; 32; 57; 114; Wins in 2010: 35

Winning Jockey: Lane, Martin Background: Based in Kilworth, Ireland and rode primarily for Frances Crowley before moving to Britain to join Karl Burke’s stable for the 2009 season Winners in Britain (2009): 28 Wins in 2010: 9


SIXTH RACE RESULT

4.50pm Haveago@StanJames.com NEWMARKET STAKES
Class 1, Listed Race, £50,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo colts & geldings, 1m 2f. Weights: 8st 12lb. Penalties: winner of a Listed race of 7f or more 3lb; of a Group 3 race of 7f or more 5lb; of a Group 1 or Group 2 race of 7f or more 8lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £28,385; 2nd: £10,760; 3rd: £5,385; 4th: £2,685; 5th: £1,345

1) GARDENING LEAVE (Another Bottle Racing) Andrew Balding 3-8-12 Jimmy Fortune [4] 16/1
2) WIGMORE HALL (IRE) (M B Hawtin) Michael Bell 3-8-12 Jamie Spencer [2] 4/6 Fav
3) RASHAAD (USA) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Barry Hills 3-8-12 Richard Hills [3]
4) NAMECHECK (GER) (Godolphin) Mahmmod Al Zarooni 3-8-12 Ahmed Ajtebi [1]
5) ANHAR (USA) (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 3-8-12 Frankie Dettori [5]

5 ran Non-Runners: Aetos (Self Certificate, Lame), Edgewater (Self Certificate, Temperature)
Time: 2m 05.69s Distances: nk, 1½, 1, 1
Breeder: Darley Breeding: b c Selkirk (USA) - Misty Waters (IRE) (Caerleon (USA))
Tote Win: £15.30 Places: £3.30; £1.30 Exacta: £39.60

Winning trainer:- Name: Andrew Balding Born: December 29, 1972 Based: Kingsclere Stables, Newbury, Berkshire Background: Son of former trainer Ian Balding, who retired at the end of 2002 having won the 1971 Vodafone Derby with Mill Reef as well as a whole host of other top races. attended Radley College before obtaining a degree at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, during this time he rode as an amateur jockey and spent working holidays with trainers Nigel Twiston-Davies and Dan Hendricks in California. After leaving Cirencester, Andrew joined Toby Balding’s Fyfield Stables as the yard’s amateur jockey. In just over one hundred rides he rode 20 winners under rules, which included winning The Horse and Hound Cup and The Moet and Chandon at Epsom. In 1997 Andrew joined the Yorkshire based trainer Lynda Ramsden for two seasons. During this time he was closely associated with horses such as Nuclear Debate, Hawksley Hill, Bishops Court and Top Cees. The latter named joined the Kingsclere team when Lynda Ramsden stopped training in 1998 and Andrew returned home assist his father. Andrew is now married to Anna Lisa who plays a part in various sides of the business as well as working for Johnno Spence Consulting and also as personal assistant to her sister in law, Clare, the BBC racing and sports presenter. Classic Successes: (1) Oaks (2003 Casual Look) First Winner: Easter Ogil, Bet Direct Football Cashbacks Classified Stakes, Lingfield, January 11, 2003 Other Major Wins: Canadian International (2003 Phoenix Reach), Darley Oettingen-Rennen (2003 Passing Glance), Diomed Stakes (2004 Passing Glance), Dubai Sheema Classic (2005 Phoenix Reach), Hong Kong Vase (2004 Phoenix Reach), Play The King Handicap (2005 Vanderlin), Samsung St Leger Yearling Stakes (2007 Dream Eater) ladbrokes.com Stakes (2007 Buccellati), intercasino.co.uk St Simon Stakes (2008 Buccellati), betchronicle.com Ormonde Stakes (2009 Buccellati) Number of horses in training (2003-2010): 114; 128; 133; 128; 120; 121; 136; 136; Number of wins in a season (2003-2009): 54; 48; 40; 48; 32; 66; 68; Wins in 2010: 15

Winning jockey:-Name: Fortune, James Joseph. Date of birth: 14/6/72 Apprenticeship: With Mike O'Neill. English Classic Wins (1): Ladbrokes St Leger (2007 Lucarno) Big wins Include: Ayr Gold Cup (1989 Joveworth, 1996 Coastal Bluff), VC Bet Challenge Stakes (2006 Sleeping Indian), Gimcrack Stakes (2006 Conquest), July Stakes (2004 Captain Hurricane), Lincoln Handicap (2000 John Ferneley, 2001 Nimello), Middle Park Stakes (2002 Oasis Dream); Racing Post Trophy (1998 Commander Collins); Royal Hunt Cup (2002 Norton), Sun Chariot Stakes (1999 Lady In Waiting), Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (1994 For The Present,1996 Coastal Bluff); Meon Valley Stud Fillies’ Mile (2004 Playful Act; 2005 Nannina, 2008 Rainbow View), Sussex Stakes (2006 Court Masterpiece), totesport.com Cambridgeshire (2007 Pipedreamer), Princess Of Wales’s WBX.COM Stakes (2008 Lucarno), totesport.com Celebration Mile (2008 Raven’s Pass), Ladbrokes Great Voltigeur Stakes (2008 Centennial, 2009 Monitor Closely), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2008 Raven’s Pass), 32Red.com Cheveley Park Stakes (2008 Serious Attitude), Jockey Club Stakes (2009 Bronze Cannon), Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes (2009 Virtual), Darley Yorkshire Oaks (2009 Dar Re Mi), Ascot Stakes (2007 Full House), Queen Mary Stakes (1999 Shining Hour), Royal Hunt Cup (2002 Norton, 2007 Royal Oath), Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (2003 Waverley), King Edward VII Stakes (2005 Plea Bargain), Coronation Stakes (2006 Nannina), Wokingham Handicap (2006 Baltic King), Jersey Stakes (2007 Tariq), Windsor Forest Stakes (2007 Nannina), Norfolk Stakes (2007 Winker Watson), Royal Hunt Cup (2007 Royal Oath), Ascot Stakes (2007 Full House), Ribblesdale Stakes (2008 Michita), Hardwicke Stakes (2009 Bronze Cannon) Wins (1988-2009): 8, 29, 46, 32, 26, 25, 56, 46, 83, 78, 108, 94, 93, 71, 92, 46, 72, 96, 77, 104, 82, 73 Wins in 2010: 11



SEVENTH RACE RESULT

5.25pm Lastchancetowin@StanJames.com HANDICAP
Class 2, £20,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo rated 0-105, 1m. Weights: highest weight 9st 9lb; minimum weight 8st 4lb. Penalties: after April 24, each race won 6lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £12,952; 2nd: £3,854; 3rd: £1,926; 4th: £962

1) OASIS DANCER (Heather Slade) Ralph Beckett 3-9-02 Jim Crowley [10] 4/1
2) BALDUCCI (McMahon/Gorell/Pausewang/Russell) Andrew Balding 3-8-04 David Probert [4] 8/1
3) KONA COAST (H R H Princess Haya Of Jordan) John Gosden p3-8-09 William Buick [7] 20/1
4) HYPNOTIZED (USA) (Ali Saeed) Michael Bell 3-8-07 Jamie Spencer [8] 7/2 Fav
5) RUMOOL (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 3-8-13 Ryan Moore [1]
6) MUSAAFER (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Michael Jarvis 3-9-07 Neil Callan [5]
7) KARAKA JACK (Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 3-9-0 Joe Fanning [9]
8) FLIP FLOP (IRE) (James Acheson) Barry Hills 3-8-08 Michael Hills [2]
9) FREMONT (IRE) (Julie Wood) Richard Hannon 3-9-09 Richard Hughes [3]
10) BLACK SPIRIT (USA) (Alan Spence) Clive Cox 3-9-08 Adam Kirby [11]
11) THE HUMAN LEAGUE (Mick Channon) Mick Channon 3-8-09 Sam Hitchcott [12]
12) AZIZI (Hamdan Al Maktoum) William Haggas b3-9-07 Richard Hills [6]

12 ran
Time: 1m 37.74s Distances: 2, 1¼, 1, 1, ¾, 1, sh, 9, ½, 10, 10
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud & Heather Slade
Breeding: br or gr c Oasis Dream - Good Enough (FR) (Mukaddamah (USA))
Tote Win: £4.70 Places: £1.80; £3.40; £4.70 Exacta: £42.20

Winning traner:-Name: Ralph Beckett Born: June 24, 1971 Based: Whitsbury (formerly trained at Windsor House Stables, Lambourn, home to Peter Walwyn from whom he rented the yard) Background: Cousin of Khalid Abdullah’s racing manager Teddy Grimthorpe. Has previously worked for Peter Walwyn, Martin Pipe, Arthur Moore, Jimmy FitzGerald, David Loder, Colin Hayes in Australia and Tom Skiffington in the USA Classic Wins (1): Investec Oaks (2008 Look Here) Big Race Wins: Fred Darling Stakes (2005 Penkenna Princess), Oh So Sharp Stakes (2004 Penkenna Princess), Shergar Cup Distaff (2001 Flying Millie) totesport.com Oaks Trial (2007 Kayah), Tattersalls Timeform Million (2009 Oasis Dancer) Date of First Trainer’s Licence: November, 1999 Number of horses in training (2000-2010): 20; 30; 47; 50; 46; 42; 60; 76; 85; 92; 99; Wins (2000-2009): 11; 15; 13; 17; 17; 32; 31; 40; 41; 58 Wins in 2010: 13

Winning jockey:-Name: Crowley, Jim Born: July 14, 1978 Based: Pulborough, West Sussex. Formerly a conditional rider for Sue Smith. Enjoying a burgeoning career on the flat after making his name over jumps. Appointed stable jockey to Ralph Beckettfor the 2010 season. First Winner: Robbo (Southwell, August 15, 1997, Mars Amateur Riders’ Maiden Handicap) Big Race Wins: Fenwolf Stakes (2006 Hawridge Prince), Jockey Club Cup (2006 Hawridge Prince); totesport Lanzarote Hurdle (Crossbow Creek 2005), totesport Chester Cup (2008 Bulwark), Dubai Duty Free 25th Anniversary World Trophy (2008 Moorhouse Lad), Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes (2008 Lord Shanakill), Investec Woodcote Stakes (2009 Corporal Maddox), Coutts Glorious Stakes (2009 Illustrious Blue) First Group One Win: Lord Shanakill, Etihad Airways Prix Jean Prat, Chantilly, July 5, 2009 Number of Flat Wins (2004-2009): 1; 0; 36; 65; 92; 76; 120; Wins in 2010: 29





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