Sunday, May 2, 2010

StanJames.com GUINEAS FESTIVAL
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
NEWMARKET, SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010


THIRD RACE WINNING QUOTES
StanJames.com 1000 GUINEAS (GROUP 1)


DUTY TAKES GUINEAS IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Prince Khalid Abdulla’s Special Duty finished a nose behind 66/1 chance Jacqueline Quest, trained by Henry Cecil, but after an enquiry into interference she received the race.

It was the first time since the 1980 2000 Guineas (when Nureyev was disqualified and Abdulla’s Known Fact was promoted to first) that the result of a Classic has been decided in the stewards’ room and winning trainer Criquette Head-Maarek admitted that the circumstances of her success were far from ideal.

“Stephane (Pasquier) said she would have won if it was not for the other horse hanging into her. That filly drifted and drifted but I don’t like to win a race like this,” said Head-Maarek.

“I think she proved today that she was the best and in our country she would have kept the race but I never thought they would stand the other filly down in this country. I never thought about objecting, I have never objected in my life.

“I suppose the other filly’s connections will be very annoyed and you always like to win a race truly but I’m very happy. There is someone up there looking down, a French God! She is a great filly and has a heart as big as herself.

“She had a bad winter and I wasn’t worried that she was beaten in her prep. We had to be 100 per cent today but she was beaten in the prep by two fillies trained in south-west France where the weather had been warmer.

“She’ll go back in the tunnel tonight and we’ve got two weeks this year until the French Guineas and so maybe we could do that. I will have to speak to the Prince and see what he thinks.”

Pasquier added: “She was very relaxed behind and showed a superb turn of foot. I deserved to win and she has proved what a good filly she is today.

“It is difficult to win a race like this and I would prefer to win properly, this is a different sensation but she definitely deserved it. I’m just happy for my filly and she showed something special today.

“My big question before the race was whether she stayed the trip and today she showed she did.”

This was the trainer’s fourth StanJames.com 1000 Guineas success. The French have taken both StanJames.com-sponsored Guineas this year following Makfi’s success in the 2000 Guineas yesterday and this was the first time since 1900 that this has happened and probably ever.

CECIL TAKES IT ON THE CHIN

Henry Cecil paid tribute to the connections of Special Duty following the demotion of Jacqueline Quest to second place in the StanJames.com 1000 Guineas.

Cecil, who would have won his seventh renewal of the Classic if Jacqueline Quest had kept the race, said: “If our filly took Special Duty across the course, then Special Duty deserved to win. Jacqueline Quest ran really well and is improving.

“Maybe I will get my own back at Royal Ascot. I am pleased for Criquette and the Prince (Khalid Abdullah, owner of Special Duty) but I would obviously rather have won the race myself.”


NUNNELEY EXPLAINS WHY THE RACE HAD TO GO TO SPECIAL DUTY

Stipendiary Steward William Nunneley, explained the reasoning behind the reversal of the placings by the stewards. He said: “The question we had to consider is whether Special Duty lost her chance of winning due to interference.

“We looked at the film and Jacqueline Quest drifted right. They touched and she continued to go across. Tom Queally had his whip in his left hand and Jacqueline Quest continued to drift.

“The distance was a nose, which is just a pixel on the photograph. It was not a hard decision for us to make in that it was that small a margin.

“We have suspended Tom Queally for three days (May 16 to 18) for careless riding.

“It is unfortunate when things like this happen but we have to administer the rules as we would with any race.”

The StanJames.com 1,000 Guineas
Placed quotes

JACQUELINE ON A QUEST FOR ASCOT GLORY AFTER GUINEAS HEARTBREAK

“We’ll try to get our revenge at Ascot,” a defiant Henry Cecil told owner Noel Martin seconds after the announcement that the finishing positions of the first two fillies home in the StanJames.com 1000 Guineas had been reversed.

With Jacqueline Quest having been led in to the winner’s position, Cecil had said as he waited for the result of the stewards’ enquiry: “I didn’t think she’d get the trip and she’s only really just come to hand. It was Noel’s (Martin, owner) decision to run her and I just didn’t think she’d get the mile. I still don’t think she’s quite there yet. She’ll be a lovely filly for the Coronation (Stakes at Royal Ascot).

“All credit to Noel. He was right and I was wrong. I’m always wrong. I didn’t think this would be her day.”

Owner Noel Martin said: “I was convinced she could do it with the way she won last year and ran in the trial. I thought if we held her up a bit maybe she’d get the mile. She’s bred to get the trip.

“Nothing’s 100 per cent but I got the idea in my head that maybe she could do it. Maybe has turned into reality. I always thought a lot of the horse. I named her after my wife who died two years ago. We waited a long time to find the right one.”

On hearing the result of the enquiry, Martin added: “She was first past the post and she’s still the winner to me.”


StanJames.com 1,000 Guineas reaction

QUEALLY TAKES STEWARDS’ DECISION WITH GOOD GRACE

Tom Queally reacted to losing the StanJames.com 1,000 Guineas, which would have been his first Classic victory, in the stewards’ room with admirable equanimity, saying: “When I saw the photo finish I was a bit surprised and then delighted. I didn’t think I’d lose it in the stewards’ room even though you can’t count your chickens before they hatch.”

Jacqueline Quest was first past the post with Queally aboard, finishing just a nose ahead of the eventual winner Special Duty.

He continued: “It’s obviously disappointing but it’s not a tragedy. There are far worse things going on in the world. You can’t dwell on the past or get bogged down by defeats or bad days. Of course it was a bad day and I’m so sorry for the owner but the filly that won the race is obviously very good and best of luck to them with her.

“I’m sure something good will come out of it, maybe even at Ascot, but she’s run really well. If I go around with a long face it won’t achieve anything. We just have to look ahead to the next time. Hopefully I’ll be in the position when we’re on top again.”

Kevin Manning, rider of third-placed Gile Na Greine said: “She has run a very good race. She hit a flat spot going into the dip but was putting in her best work over the last 100 yards.”

Her trainer Jim Bolger added: “A mile is the bare minimum for her and I wish the race was over nine furlongs. She stays well and could go for the Musidora at York. She could be an Oaks filly.

“She probably ran as well as her sister (runner-up Cuis Ghaire) last year.”


BEATEN JOCKEY QUOTES FROM THE StanJames.com 1000 GUINEAS

Michael Hills, jockey of the fourth, Sent From Heaven, said: “She has run a blinder. It was a marvellous performance because we have struggled because of the cold weather and she is not really at her peak at the moment.”

Richard Hills rider of seventh-placed Rumoush said: “We travelled to halfway and then hit a little bit of a flat spot but stayed on at the end.”

Tadhg O’Shea rider of eighth-placed Habaayib said: “I got a lovely run through the race she travelled well. She was close enough and good enough, but is possibly better at a furlong shorter. She has definitely trained on and there are some lovely races to be won with her.”

Kieren Fallon jockey of 12th-placed Seta said: “I was in the wrong place - we were a mile behind and never had a chance to make up the ground from there. She will be back.”

Jim Crowley jockey of Nurture, who came 14th, said: “ I’m not disappointed - it was her first run of the year and I’m sure she will come on for it and maybe over a bit further.”

Johnny Murtagh rider of Devoted To You, who came 15th, said: “She ran badly, I can’t explain it I was gone by halfway. I couldn’t blame the ground as she was never on the bridal.”

Frankie Dettori rider of the 16th Hibaayeb said: “A mile is far too sharp for as she needs a trip.”

Neil Callan rider of the last placed Misheer said: “She has too much natural speed. She ran a bit gassy early on then dropped her head half way, but these are championship races and you need to conserve it- not use it early.”


PUFF MISSES GUINEAS

Fred Darling Stakes winner Puff will not run in this afternoon’s StanJames.com 1000 Guineas.

Trainer Ralph Beckett withdrew the filly because of the rain-softened ground and her intended rider Jim Crowley will now switch to Puff’s stablemate Nurture, replacing George Baker.

SPECIAL DUTY (GB) FACTFILE
3 ch f Hennessy (USA) - Quest To Peak (USA) (Distant View (USA))
Form: 2121-31 Owner: Khalid Abdulla Trainer: Criquette Head-Maarek
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Jockey: Stephane Pasquier

Special Duty
Last season’s champion two-year-old filly, Special Duty, followed up defeat on her debut in the Listed Prix Yacowlef with a brilliant victory over colts in the Group Two Prix Robert Papin. That success came over six furlongs at Maisons-Laffitte on July 26, at the expense of subsequent Group One Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere hero Siyouni. Special Duty then went to Deauville on August 23, for the Group One Prix Morny, again over six furlongs, and went down by a short-neck when second to the colt Arcano, with Coventry Stakes winner Canford Cliffs a neck back in third. She then headed to Newmarket for the Group One Electrolux Cheveley Park Stakes over the same distance and put up a brilliant display, drawing two and three-quarter lengths clear of Misheer. Special Duty made her three-year-old return in the Group Three Prix Imprudence over seven furlongs at Maisons-Laffitte on April 8. The Hennessy filly, in need of the run, led from the off before fading in the closing stages to finish a length third behind the successful Joanna. Special Duty is the first foal of the maiden Quest To Peak, who is a sister to seven-time US Grade One winner Sightseek and half-sister to US Grade One victor Tates Creek. She finished a nose second to Jacqueline Quest but was awarded the race by the stewards because of interfrerence. Race Record: Starts: 6; Wins: 3; 2nd: 2; 3rd: 1; Win & Place Prize Money: £494,520

Khalid Abdulla
Prince Khalid Abdulla, who prefers to be known just as Mr Abdulla on the racecard, is a first cousin to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. He owns extensive racing and breeding interests in America, Britain and Ireland. A businessman presiding over a huge international conglomerate known as "Mawared", he developed a love for British racing during the 1960s when renting a house in London and, with the help of former trainer Humphrey Cottrill, had his first winner on May 14, 1979, when Charming Native scored at Windsor. Born in Taif, Saudi Arabia, in 1937, Abdulla has been one of the most successful owner-breeders in Europe in the past four decades and is the only current owner to have owned and bred the winners of all five British Classics - his winners being Investec Derby (1990 Quest For Fame, 1993 Commander In Chief), Investec Oaks (1997 Reams Of Verse), 2000 Guineas (1980 Known Fact, 1986 Dancing Brave, 1993 Zafonic), 1000 Guineas (1999 Wince) and Ladbrokes St Leger (1991 Toulon). He has won most of the other major European races such as the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with Rainbow Quest (1985), Rail Link (2006) and the legendary Dancing Brave (1986), who was an unlucky loser in the Derby. Abdulla also races with great success in France and the United States, where under the Juddmonte Farms banner he won a first Triple Crown race in 2003 with Empire Maker in the Belmont Stakes. In 2003 his greatest successes in Europe came with star sprinter Oasis Dream, winner of the July Cup at Newmarket and Nunthorpe Stakes at York and French Oaks heroine Nebraska Tornado, while American Post was triumphant in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Grand Criterium) at Longchamp and the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster, helping Abdulla to become champion owner in both Britain and France, while he also finished third in the USA owners' championship that year. American Post went on to Classic success in the French 2,000 Guineas in 2004 and Polish Summer triumphed in the Dubai Sheema Classic the same year, while Intercontinental gave Abdulla a second Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf in 2005, following full-sister Banks Hill three years earlier. Abdulla's French-trained horses again led the way in 2006, with Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Rail Link proving the highlight. In 2007, Juddmonte Farms bred 27 individual Group/Stakes winners of 33 races, including Zambezi Sun, who wore the famous Abdulla colours to victory in the Group One Grand Prix de Paris, while in 2008 Promising Lead took the Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh, Proportional won the Prix Marcel Boussac and African Rose took the Ladbrokes Sprint Cup. Midday, winner of the Group One Nassau Stakes at Goodwood and runner-up in the Oaks, added victory in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf last season, while Twice Over captured the Emirates Airlines Champion Stakes. Special Duty was crowned champion two-year-old filly after her scintillating win in the Group One Electrolux Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket while Spanish Moon was a Group One winner in France. Abdulla is an honorary Jockey Club member and his daughter was married to the late Prince Fahd Salman, owner of 1991 Derby victor Generous. He gained his second StanJames.com 1000 Guineas today with Special Duty. Previous StanJames.com 1000 Guineas Winners: 1999 Wince; 2010 Special Duty

Criquette Head-Maarek FR
Born on November 11, 1948, and named Christiane but known as "Criquette", she is one of the third generation of the Head family to carve a highly successful niche in racing, after first taking out a licence to train in 1977. Grandfather, Willie, who died aged 94 in 1984, and father, Alec, were both respected first as jockeys and then as trainers. The former sent out two winners of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Le Paillon (1947) and Bon Mot III (1966), and the latter four, Nuccio (1952), Saint Crespin III (1959), Ivanjica (1976) and Gold River (1981). Criquette joined that exclusive club when saddling Three Troikas to win the 1979 renewal. Alec Head trained the 1956 Derby winner Lavandin. Among Criquette’s many other big-race winners are Bering in the 1986 French Derby, Hatoof in the 1993 Champion Stakes at Newmarket and Anabaa, who in 1996 carried all before him in top-class sprints across Europe before being foiled by stablemate Kistena in the Prix de l'Abbaye. She has won the StanJames.com 1000 Guineas three times, with Ma Biche in 1983, Ravinella in 1988 and Hatoof in 1992. Pas De Réponse, who was fourth in 1997, attempted to emulate Ma Biche and Ravinella, who both won the Cheveley Park Stakes in the year prior to classic victory at Newmarket and last season’s champion two-year-old filly Special Duty did the same this year. In 2000, Okawango won the Group One Grand Criterium at Longchamp in October while Egyptband took the Prix Diane, and was second to Sinndar in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. American Post won the Prix Jean Luc Lagardere (Grand Criterium) at Longchamp and the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster in 2003 and took the French 2,000 Guineas in 2004. Proportional took the Group One Prix Marcel Boussac in 2008 while in 2009 she handled the champion European juvenile filly of 2009, Special Duty. Her brother Freddie, who was a top jockey, is also a trainer. StanJames.com 1000 Guineas Record: 1983-1 MA BICHE 5/2 Fav; 1985-4 Vilikaia 10/1; 1988-1 RAVINELLA 4/5 Fav; 1992-1 HATOOF 5/1; 1995-6 Macoumba 13/2; 1997-4 Pas De Reponse 5/2 Fav; 1998-5 Loving Claim 100/30 Jt Fav; 1999-19 Moiava 5/1; 2001-7 Stunning 9/1; 2010-1 SPECIAL DUTY

Stephane Pasquier
Born January 17, 1978, Stephane Pasquier started as an apprentice with Robert Collet, winning on his second ride for the trainer. He won his 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. He became second jockey to the Wildenstein family in July 2004, winning his first Group One with Westerner in the Prix Royal Oak that October. He was subsequently promoted as the Wildenstein family’s first jockey in 2005. He won the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on the Khalid Abdulla-owned Rail Link in 2006 and accepted a contract to ride for the owner in April 2007. He was French Champion Jockey for the first time in 2007, a season that was marked by his association with the exceptional Manduro, winner of the Prix d’Ispahan, Prince Of Wales’s Stakes and Prix Jacques le Marois. He rode the Khalid Abdulla-owned African Rose to success in the 2008 Group One Ladbrokes Sprint Cup and teamed up with that filly’s trainer Criquette Head-Maarek in 2009 when winning the Group One Electrolux Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket that October. In November, 2009, it was announced that Pasquier would not ride Khalid Abdulla-owned horses that are trained by Andre Fabre. He rode his first British Classic winner on Special Duty today.. StanJames.com 1000 Guineas Record: 2007-8 Puggy 150/1; 2008-12 Lady Deauville 66/1; 2009-12 Seradim 100/1; 2010-1 SPECIAL DUTY


THIRD RACE RESULT

3.20pm StanJames.com 1000 GUINEAS (GROUP 1)
Class 1, £400,000 Guaranteed, 1m. For 3yo fillies. Weights: 9st. Penalty value: 1st £227,080.00 2nd £86,080.00 3rd £43,080.00 4th £21,480.00 5th £10,760.00 6th £5,400.00

1) fin 2nd pl 1st SPECIAL DUTY (Khalid Abdulla) Criquette Head-Maarek FR 3-9-00 Stephane Pasquier [1] 9/2 Fav
2) fin 1st pl 2nd JACQUELINE QUEST (IRE) (Noel Martin) Henry Cecil 3-9-00 Tom Queally [4] 66/1
3) GILE NA GREINE (IRE) (Jackie Bolger & Harry Dobson) Jim Bolger IRE 3-9-00 Kevin Manning [2] 25/1
4) SENT FROM HEAVEN (IRE) (Triermore Stud) Barry Hills 3-9-00 Michael Hills [6] 33/1
5) DISTINCTIVE (Gary & Middlebrook Middlebrook) Bryan Smart 3-9-00 Tom Eaves [7]
6) MUSIC SHOW (IRE) (Jaber Abdullah) Mick Channon 3-9-00 Ryan Moore [15]
7) RUMOUSH (USA) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Marcus Tregoning 3-9-00 Richard Hills [18]
8) HABAAYIB (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Ed Dunlop 3-9-00 Tadhg O'Shea [3]
9) BLUE MAIDEN (Peter Charter) Charlie McBride 3-9-00 Jamie Spencer [14]
10) LADY DARSHAAN (IRE) (Coleman Bloodstock Limited) Stan Moore 3-9-00 William Buick [8]
11) POLLENATOR (IRE) (The Royal Ascot Racing Club) Richard Hannon 3-9-00 Richard Hughes [16]
12) SETA (Sarah Leigh) Luca Cumani 3-9-00 Kieren Fallon [9]
13) PIPETTE (George Strawbridge) Andrew Balding 3-9-00 Jimmy Fortune [10]
14) NURTURE (IRE) (Richard Pegum & The Bloodstock Connection) Ralph Beckett 3-9-00 Jim Crowley [12]
15) DEVOTED TO YOU (IRE) (Diane Nagle & Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-00 Johnny Murtagh [5]
16) HIBAAYEB (Godolphin) Saeed Suroor 3-9-00 Frankie Dettori [13]
17) MISHEER (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 3-9-00 Neil Callan [17]

AMENDED RESULT - Following a Stewards’ Enquiry, first past the post Jacqueline Quest was demoted to second for causing interference to the runner-up Special Duty.

17 ran Non runners: PUFF (IRE) (Going)

Time: 1m 39.66s
Distances: ns, hd, ½, 5, ¾, ¾, 4, 1¾, 2¼, 5, 1, 2½, 3¼, 3½, sh, 11
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Breeding: ch f Hennessy (USA) - Quest To Peak (USA) (Distant View (USA))
Tote Win: £3.50 Places: £1.30, £18.30, £9.90 Exacta: £338.70

Winning trainer:-Name: Head-Maarek, Mme Criquette Date of Birth:6/11/48 Date of first licence:1978;Champion trainer in France 1986 Previous Occupation: Rode as an amateur in 17 ladies races, never finishing out of the first four; Assistant trainer to her father Alec Head Classic wins: (4) StanJames.com 1000 Guineas (1983 Ma Biche, 1988 Ravinella, 1992 Hatoof, 2010 Special Duty) Major wins include: Arc de Triomphe (1979 Three Troikas), Falmouth Stakes (1996 Sensation), French Derby (1986 Bering), French Oaks (1982 Harbour, 2000 Egyptband); French 2,000 Guineas (1994 Green Tune, 2004 American Post), French 1,000 Guineas (1979 Three Troikas, 1985 Silvermine, 1986 Baiser Vole, 1988 Ravinella, 1995 Matiara, 1997 Always Loyal), Coronation Stakes (1993 Gold Splash), July Cup (1996 Anabaa); Electrolux Cheveley Park Stakes (1982 Ma Biche, 1987 Ravinella, 1996 Pas De Reponse, 2009 Special Duty), Champion Stakes (1993 Hatoof), Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere/Grand Criterium (1982 Saint Cyrien, 2000 Okawango, 2003 American Post), Prix d’Ispahan (1995 Green Tune), Prix Jean Prat (1991 Sillery, 1996 Le Triton, 2002 Rouvres), Prix Maurice De Gheest (1988 Blue Note,1996 Anabaa, 1997 Occupandiste), Prix Marcel Boussac (1992 Gold Splash, 1994 Macoumba, 1997 Loving Claim, 1998 Juvenia), Prix de l’Abbaye (1978 Sigy, 1996 Kistena), Prix de la Foret (1983 Ma Biche, 1990 Septieme Ciel, 1997 Occupandiste, 2002 Dedication, 2003 Etoile Montante), Prix de l’Opera (1984 Reine Mathilde, 1987 Mona Stella, 1988 & 1988 Athyka, 1992 Hatoof), Criterium de Saint-Cloud (1994 Poliglote, 1997 Special Quest), Prix Saint-Alary (1979 Three Troikas, 1982 Harbour, 1985 Fitnah, 1988 Riviere d’Or, 1991 Treble, 2003 Fidelite), Racing Post Trophy (2003 American Post), Criterium de Saint-Cloud (2007 Full Of Gold), Ladbrokes Sprint Cup (2008 African Rose) Trains at Chantilly, France Royal Ascot Wins (1): Gold Splash (June 16, 1993 - Coronation Stakes) Number of Horses in training (2004-2010): 124; 125; 85; 62; 62; 65; 22 (two-year-olds only recorded); Wins in Britain in 2010: 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 British Classic Wins (1): StanJames.com 1000 Guineas (2010 Special Duty) Group One Wins: Electrolux Cheveley Park Stakes (2009 Special Duty), 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), Ladbrokes Sprint Cup (2008 African Rose), Prix de la Foret (2009 Varenar) Royal Ascot Wins (1): Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (2007 Manduro) Wins in Britain This Season: 1


WALLIS REFLECTS ON CLASSIC DAY

Stephen Wallis, Managing Director of Newmarket Racecourses, reflected on an exciting StanJames.com 1000 Guineas day.

“The crowd has been slightly down but we have had a fantastic day today.” said Wallis. “My lasting memory will be of the sportsmanship displayed by both the winners and losers after the StanJames.com 1000 Guineas.”

Today’s attendance was 11,048, compared to 12,701 last year.

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

Sunday, May 1

Race Horse Trainer Jockey SP
StanJames.com Handicap TINAAR Gerard Butler Frankie Dettori 8/1
StanJames.com Dahlia Stakes STRAWBERRYDAIQUIRI Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore 16/1
StanJames.com 1000 Guineas SPECIAL DUTY Criquette Head -Maarek FR Stephane Pasquier 9/2 F
Bettingmadeeasy@StanJames.com Handicap HAWKEYETHENOO Jim Goldie Andea Atzeni 10/1
Belucky@StanJames.com Maiden TEMPLE MEADS Ed McMahon Richard Mullen 4/1
Haveago@StanJames.com Pretty Polly Stakes MARIE DE MEDICI Mark Johnston Frankie Dettori 7/2
ComeonEngland@StanJames.com Handicap LONDON STRIPE Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore 5/2 F


First race - The StanJames.com Handicap
Winner and placed quotes

LANCASHIRE OAKS THE AIM FOR CLASSY TINAAR

Trainer Gerard Butler moved his string into Egerton House Stables next-door to Newmarket’s July Course over the winter and looks to have a nice filly on his hands for this season following the length-and-a-half victory of Tinaar in the opening race on StanJames.com 1,000 Guineas day, the StanJames.com Handicap over a mile and a half.

He said: “She’s not a kicker, just a relentless galloper more than anything else. She’s very well-bred so we’d like to go after some black type for her. The Lancashire Oaks is the race that comes to mind. The plan might be to go to Haydock at the end of this month and then wait and give her a nice break before the Lancashire Oaks in July.

“I’m absolutely delighted with her run today. She’s class personified. She’s so easy to saddle and nice to ride.”

Butler, who has purchased a few breeze-up horses for Tinaar’s owner Fawzi Nass in recent weeks, added: “She worked last Saturday on her own private gallop between the ditches (adjacent to the July Course) - it’s a lovely gallop and hardly anybody uses it apart from a few rabbits. She worked well and has been in good form for some time now, so it’s nice to get a pay day. These handicaps are hard - yesterday we were beaten a head. You can go through the whole year not winning with these horses but I thought she was good for the win from a long way out today. I walked the track and spent half an hour trying to find another race to run her in as I didn’t think she’d go on the ground today. Thank God I couldn’t find one!”


FRANKIE DETTORI - WINNING QUOTES FROM RACE ONE

Frankie Dettori, winning rider on Tinaar in the opening StanJames.com Handicap over a mile and a half said:

“Gerard (Butler) told me that she stays well. I was just a bit worried about the ground but the ground is perfect.

“It was a decent gallop and I used my stamina - she kept finding and galloped all the way. Obviously, the ground is not as quick as yesterday but I would say it’s good racing ground.

“She is an improving horse and the sort of horse Gerard does well with.”

Reflecting on yesterday’s StanJames.com 2000 Guineas in which Godolphin’s Al Zir finished ninth under Dettori, he added: “Al Zir didn’t have enough speed for a mile yesterday and we will step him up to a mile and a quarter or maybe even a mile and a half. He tried, but just didn’t have the turn of foot of the others.”

Looking ahead to this afternoon’s StanJames.com 1000 Guineas, where he partners Hibaayeb, Dettori added: “Hibaayeb is a Group One winner. A mile is on the short side for her and she will do her best work at the end. The Oaks is the plan for her.”

Ryan Moore, winning rider on Strawberrydaiquiri: “They was always going a bit quick in the middle and I just had to pull her out. She just got a bit tired on that ground but she can only improve for that run. I am very pleased with her.

“It was nice to pick up the ride on Music Show in the StanJames.com 1000 Guineas. The ground is just good to soft ground and obviously her form is on better ground but it should be fine for her. I am just hopeful.”


Andrew Balding, trainer of runner-up Chiberta King, said: “That’s a great start to the season for him and he’s likely to come back here in a fortnight for a mile-and-six-furlong handicap. He loves this track and it’s good to see that he goes on this ground. That will give us a few more options.”


GOING AFTER THE FIRST RACE

Frankie Dettori, partner of the 8/1 winner Tinaar, said: “It is a bit slow in the dip but, overall, perfect ground.”

William Buick, partner of the one and a half length second, Chiberta King, said: “Good to soft.”

Jimmy Fortune, partner of the third Heliodor, said: “Good to soft.”

Tom Queally, rider of fourth placed Hillview Boy, said: “Good to soft.”

Ryan Moore, rider of unplaced 9/2 favourite Class Is Class, said: “It is on the soft side.”

Richard Hills, jockey of Record Breaker, described the going as: “Soft.”

Tom Eaves, rider of Pevensey, said: “Good to soft.”

Richard Hughes, rider of Matyr, said: “Good to soft.”

Tadhg O’Shea, rider of Ouster, said: “It is riding good to soft but tacky.”

Nicky Mackay, rider of Raptor, thought the ground: “Good, but kicking up a bit.”


SECOND RACE WINNING QUOTES
StanJames.com DAHLIA STAKES (GROUP 3)

STRAWBERRY TAKES DAHLIA

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained Strawberrydaiquiri battled hard to beat Honimiere by a head and make a winning seasonal comeback in the Group Three StanJames.com Dahlia Stakes.

“She was game and really had to battle today,” said Stoute. “The runner-up poached a lead and my filly was bit tired but her gameness saw her through.

“At the end of last season we thought she would get 10 furlongs so we’d be looking at races from 8 to 10 furlongs. She is in the Ascot race (the Windsor Forest Stakes) and the Pretty Polly in Ireland but we’ll just have to see how she progresses from race one to race two.

“She thrives on the warmth and will improve a bit from this but she is going to need to.”

Winning rider Ryan Moore added: "They was always going a bit quick in the middle and I just had to pull her out. She just got a bit tired on that ground but she can only improve for that run. I am very pleased with her.

"It was nice to pick up the ride on Music Show in the StanJames.com 1000 Guineas. The ground is just good to soft and obviously her form is on better ground but it should be fine for her. I am just hopeful."


Second race - The StanJames.com Dahlia Stakes
Placed quotes

GUTSY RUNNER-UP HONIMIERE TO
RETURN AT YORK


The Alan Swinbank-trained Honimiere turned the nine-furlong StanJames.com Dahlia Stakes into a real test of stamina, making the early running and failing only narrowly to hold off eventual winner Strawberrydaiquiri in the Group Three event.

Alastair Donald, racing manager for the filly’s owner Gary Tanaka, said: “She’s a lovely big strong filly and she’s improved with every run. Alan Swinbank was pretty confident of a good run though the trip was perhaps a bit short for her - she wants a bit farther so we decided to make the running with her and make it a bit of a test of stamina. She’s gutsy and you’d have to think there’s more to come.

“The plan today was to see if she’s Group class and if she wasn’t she’d have gone to America. Now I think she can hang around here for a bit longer and I think she’ll go for the Middleton Stakes at York, which should be the perfect distance for her.”

James Fanshawe, trainer of third-placed Spacious, said: “The ground wouldn’t have been ideal for her, she likes it on top. I think she’s best at a mile so she’ll stick to a mile for the rest of the year. But she usually needs a race to get her into gear and she’s run very well.”


Race 4 - Bettingmadeeasy@StanJames.com Handicap

AYR GOLD CUP TARGET FOR GOLDIE’S HAWKEYETHENOO

Hawekeyethenoo continued the good form of the Jim Goldie string, coming with a storming late run to beat Enact by a length and a quarter in the Bettingmadeeasy@StanJames.com Handicap in the hands of Andrea Atzeni.

The East Renfrew handler, who sent out Nanton to take second in yesterday’s Group Two StanJames.com Jockey Club Stakes, is now considering aiming his four-year-old sprinter at the Ayr Gold Cup in September.

Goldie commented: “Obviously he won well at Thirsk last time and we were fairly confident that he would run well here as well. He’s done it again and it is onwards and upwards now.

“The Ayr Gold Cup is the main aim. It’s worth going up that way because it means everything to us Scots - every big sprinter aims that way. He’s a nice a horse and he loves the trip.

“We have had a good meeting, with Nanton running well yesterday and now coming into the winners’ enclosure. While we will aim Nanton at the Yorkshire Cup, I don’t think that this fellow will be heading to York.

“He will probably have a wee bit of time off. We try to give him at least a fortnight between his races and you can’t go back to the well too soon!”


Fifth race - The Belucky@StanJames.com Maiden
Winner’s quotes

FRETWELL HAILS GROUP-CLASS COLT


Temple Meads had been backed in from 14/1 to 4/1 for the five-furlong maiden and the Ed McMahon stable’s confidence in its colt proved utterly justified as the son of Avonbridge ran home strongly on the Rowley Mile for a length and three-quarter victory under Richard Mullen.

Temple Meads’ owner John Fretwell said: “He’s a grand strong colt and very professional - he’s like a two-year-old in a three-year-old’s body.

“We thought he’d definitely win. We really do feel he’s a Group horse.

“Royal Ascot’s a possibility but we only like to go there if we’re really competitive and I think he’s all class and will like better ground.

Fretwell added: “We had his half-sister Sneak Preview last year and she was nice but he’s even better.”


FIFTH RACE PLACED QUOTES
Belucky@StanJames.com Maiden

O’BRIEN HOPES TO WORK THE ORACLE NEXT TIME

Oracle will look to break his duck next time out after finishing second to Temple Meads in the Belucky@StanJames.com Maiden.

“He ran well and everything went fine in the race. I should think he will go for another maiden and then hopefully go on from there,” said the runner-up’s trainer Aidan O’Brien.

Al Aasifh pleased trainer Saeed bin Suroor with his third placing. “He showed plenty of speed and is like a real two-year-old. He’s a nice colt and still learning. Next time I think he will have a better chance,” said the Godolphin trainer.


Fifth race - The Belucky@StanJames.com Maiden
Winner’s quotes

FRETWELL HAILS GROUP-CLASS COLT


Temple Meads had been backed in from 14/1 to 4/1 for the five-furlong maiden and the Ed McMahon stable’s confidence in its colt proved utterly justified as the son of Avonbridge ran home strongly on the Rowley Mile for a length and three-quarter victory under Richard Mullen.

Temple Meads’ owner John Fretwell said: “He’s a grand strong colt and very professional - he’s like a two-year-old in a three-year-old’s body.

“We thought he’d definitely win. We really do feel he’s a Group horse.

“Royal Ascot’s a possibility but we only like to go there if we’re really competitive and I think he’s all class and will like better ground.

Fretwell added: “We had his half-sister Sneak Preview last year and she was nice but he’s even better.”


SIXTH RACE WINNING QUOTES
Haveago@StanJames.com PRETTY POLLY STAKES (LISTED)

MARIE SHINES UNDER DETTORI

The Mark Johnston-trained Marie De Medici took the Listed Haveago@StanJames.com Pretty Polly Stakes under a bold front-running ride from Frankie Dettori and could now be tested in Classic company.

“She ran very well two weeks ago here and Frankie said that a mile and a quarter would probably be her trip,” said Johnston. “We entered her for the Cheshire Oaks but when we looked at the entries for that race and this, we decided to come here.

“She is in the Oaks at Epsom but I think that might stretch her a bit. It’s probably a step too far from today. John (Ferguson) suggested the Italian Oaks and we’ll take it gradually with her.

“I always thought a lot of her and she has been consistent but just not quite as progressive as we thought.”

The Barry Hills-trained Red Fantasy delighted connections with her second place. Charlie Hills, assistant to his father, said: “She’s run a lovely race, she’s still a maiden and is still in the Oaks.”

Miss Starlight finished third and her trainer Charlie McBride commented: ”That was an absolutely brilliant result and we’re delighted with her.”


Seventh race - Come On England@StanJames.com Handicap
Winner’s quotes

LONDON CALLING FOR PATTERN COMPANY


The highly regarded London Stripe is now two wins from three runs after landing the finale of the StanJames.com Guineas Festival and the Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt could take his chances in some bigger engagements. He holds entries for the Dante Stakes, King Edward VII Stakes and Irish Derby

Assistant trainer Owen Burrows said: “That’s a lovely start to his season. He’s a horse on the up and has some fancy entries. He’s a nice horse and we had hoped he’d be able to win nicely today and go on from here.

“He has the perfect temperament and is very straightforward. He’s very laidback, he’s not a very fancy worker at home but he’s nice. Ryan (Moore) loves him.”


CALLAN AND MOORE GIVEN BANS


Neil Callan picked up a three-day ban following his ride on Honimiere, who finished second in the StanJames.com Dahlia Stakes. The stewards held he had used his whip with excessive frequency. The dates for his ban are Sunday, Monday and Tuesday - May 16 to 18.

The stewards also banned Ryan Moore for one day for his winning ride in the last race aboard London Stripe. Moore was found guilty of careless riding having interfered with the unplaced Shernando and will be suspended from action on Sunday, 16 May.

LEADING TRAINERS AT THE StanJames.com GUINEAS FESTIVAL - FINAL STANDINGS

Trainer 1st 2nd 3rd
Mark Johnston 3 - -
Sir Michael Stoute 2 1 -
Andrew Balding 1 2 1
Barry Hills 1 1 1
Gerard Butler 1 1 -
Jim Goldie 1 1 -
Ralph Beckett 1 - -
Mikel Delzangles FR 1 - -
David Evans 1 - -
Criquette Head-Maarek FR 1 - -
Ed McMahon 1 - -
Richard Hannon - 1 2
Michael Bell - 1 1
James Fanshawe - 1 1
Robin Bastiman - 1 -
Henry Cecil - 1 -
Aidan O’Brien IRE - 1 -
Alan Swinbank - 1 -
Marcus Tregoning - 1 -
John Gosden - - 2
Mahmood Al Zarooni - - 1
Saeed Bin Suroor - - 1
Jim Bolger IRE - - 1
Tom Dascombe - - 1
Charlie McBride - - 1
Mick Quinn - - 1



LEADING JOCKEYS AT THE StanJames.com GUINEAS FESTIVAL - FINAL STANDINGS

Jockey 1st 2nd 3rd
Ryan Moore 2 3 -
Frankie Dettori 2 - 1
Michael Hills 1 1 -
Christophe Lemaire 1 1 -
Jimmy Fortune 1 - 2
Andrea Atzeni 1 - -
Jim Crowley 1 - -
Kieren Fallon 1 - -
Royston Ffrench 1 - -
Martin Lane 1 - -
Richard Mullen 1 - -
Stephane Pasquier 1 - -
Neil Callan - 2 -
William Buick - 1 2
Johnny Murtagh - 1 1
Eddie Ahern - 1 -
Martin Dwyer - 1 -
Tom Queally - 1 -
David Probert - 1 -
Jamie Spencer - 1 -
Ahmed Ajtebi - - 1
Chris Catlin - - 1
Eddie Creighton - - 1
Richard Hills - - 1
Richard Hughes - - 1
Richard Kingscote - - 1
Kevin Manning - - 1
Hayley Turner - - 1


MAKFI’S 33/1 StanJames.com 2000 GUINEAS VICTORY -
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

“Rejects are not supposed to do this,” writes Jonathan Powell in the Mail On Sunday, highlighting the fact that yesterday’s 33/1 StanJames.com 2000 Guineas hero Makfi was sold to his present connections for just 26,000 guineas last autumn by Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum’s Shadwell operation.

Powell continues: “The Maktoums spend hundreds of millions each year in pursuit of equine perfection. Yesterday, their three runners were out of sight at the finish as one of their cast-offs, Makfi, romped home for the gifted young French trainer Mikel Delzangles.”

Jon Lees in the Racing Post takes a similar line in the Racing Post, stating: “Proof that there is still room in the sport of kings for those who operate in the bargain basement came when Hamdan Al Maktoum cast-off Makfi claimed a surprise victory for France.”

Alastair Down, lead writer in the Racing Post, reminds us that much credit must go to Makfi’s trainer Mikel Delzangles: “There was much about this result that was genuinely astonishing, but all credit to 39-year-old Mikel Delzangles, who was not even a household name in his own maison until yesterday. He had the confidence and gumption to bring Makfi over to contest a Classic with the big battalions, and that was some bold call for a horse whose previous visit to Newmarket was for a used horse sale at the buckle end of October.”

Down goes on to state that yesterday’s result was good for racing: “And this was a great result, not because it has given us a superstar but because it has given us all a chance. This was the pauper’s Classic with the first four home sold for around £100,000 between them, probably around half of the money you would need to send a mare to Galileo. I know that doesn’t put racehorse ownership in reach of a Fenland brussel-sprout picker or the man who stacks Morrisons’ shelves in the wee small hours, but it sure as hell enfranchises a heck of a lot of other folk either singly or in syndicates...Racing For Change bangs on about making the Flat accessible; well Makfi didn’t half do a good job on that front yesterday.”

It is in the very nature of this sport that races do not always produce the results people predict, a point perfectly summarised by Sue Montgomery in The Independent On Sunday: “Horses, unknowing and uncaring of man’s plans and ambitions for them, are such great levellers, the antidote to hubris.”

Greg Wood in The Observer spares a thought both for punters, who largely ignored the 33/1 winner, and also trainer Marcus Tregoning, who handed Makfi last year: “The backers’ sense of loss as they left the track yesterday evening will have been shared by Marcus Tregoning, who had Makfi in his stable last season.”

Marcus Armytage in the Sunday Telegraph remarks that although Shadwell were still able to claim a £7,500 breeders’ prize, this will have been of little interest to Sheikh Hamdan: “It will probably have been more to his old owner’s annoyance than pleasure that he will be posted a £7,500 breeders’ prize.”

Headline of the day goes to The People - “Makfi’s Magic - But St Nicholas Abbey hasn’t got a prayer” - highlighting the fact that Evens favourite St Nicholas Abbey could finish no better than sixth.

Andrew Longmore picks up on ths point in The Sunday Times: “There might well be a wonder horse to admire for the rest of the season, but it will not be the one everybody expected. Most punters and pundits were not even looking across the right stretch of water. While St Nicholas Abbey was touted as a potential successor to the all-conquering Sea The Stars, a neat and compact son of Dubawi was being prepared for a typically dashing cross-Channel raid by a French trainer having his first runner in a Classic.”


GOING NOW GOOD TO SOFT

Following further rain this morning, the going at Newmarket for day two of the StanJames.com Guineas Festival, Sunday, May 2, has changed to:

GOOD TO SOFT

(from Good, Good to Soft in places)

Michael Prosser, Clerk of the Course and Director of Racing at Newmarket Racecourses, commented: “I changed the going after walking the course with the stewards at noon today.

“We had seen eight millimetres of rain fall before 10.30am and we now must be approaching 10 millimetres in total since last night after further rain this morning.”


NON-RUNNERS

The Press Association reported this morning that dual Oaks winner Sariska will miss this afternoon's StanJames.com Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket after suffering a minor foot injury.

Trainer Michael Bell had been hoping to use the Group Three contest as a seasonal starting point for his Classic heroine but her participation had been in some doubt on Friday due to the fast ground. Rain last night meant conditions were suitable for the four-year-old but this setback means she will not be lining up.

The totesport.com Middleton Stakes at York on May 13 is now her likely destination.

“Sadly she’s out and it’s very frustrating as the rain has come and the ground would have been fine for her,” said Bell.

“It’s nothing major but it’s just enough to swing the balance against running her. She’s just twisted her plate when she’s been stood in her box and pricked her foot, it is only minor but it’s enough to stop us running.

“York is now very much the target as this should only hold us up two or three days at the most.”

First Race 2.05 StanJames.com Handicap
no 3 Dansili Dancer (going)

no 5 Dangerous Midge (going)

no 17 Overrule (going)

no 19 Funday (Self Certificate (lame))

Second Race 2.40pm StanJames.com Dahlia Stakes
no 3 Chantilly Tiffany (Self Certificate (tied up))

no 7 Sariska (Self Certificate (pricked foot))

Fourth Race 3.55pm Bettingmadeeasy@StanJames.com Handicap
no 15 Imperial Guest (going)

Fifth Race 4.30 Belucky@StanJames.com Maiden
No 2 Black Moth (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 10.30AM

The official going description was changed to

Good, Good To Soft in places

at 6.30am after a wet night.

Michael Prosser, Newmarket’s Director of Racing and Clerk of the Course, said: “I changed the going at 6.30am after we had had six millimetres of rain overnight. By 10.30am we had had eight millimetres and I will walk the course at 11.15am and see if we need to change the going description again.

“There is not much more rain to come, just a little bit of drizzle that should have disappeared by midday. We are set for a temperature of 10 degrees this afternoon.”

The stalls will be on the stands’ side except for the StanJames.com 1000 Guineas and the opening 12-furlong handicap when they will be in the middle.

MARKET MOVERS

The Andrew Balding-trained Pipette has been the big mover with sponsor Stan James in today’s feature StanJames.com 1000 Guineas, more than halving in price from 25/1 to 12/1.

Stan James have also seen support for the Aidan O’Brien-trained Devoted To You in the Classic and she is now trading at 12/1, having been 16/1.

But the day’s biggest gamble is Zidane in the Bettingmadeeasy@StanJames.com Handicap (3.55pm) and James Fanshawe’s charge is 5/1 from 11/1 with Stan James.

The Amanda Perrett-trained Classic Vintage has been trimmed from 10/1 to 11/2 in the opening StanJames.com Handicap (2.05pm) with the sponsor.

Meanwhile, Seta is the new 4/1 StanJames.com 1000 Guineas favourite (from 9/2) with SkyBet and Paddy Power, who have both pushed Special Duty out to 9/2 from 4/1

Other movers (some affected by non runners) include:

2.05pm StanJames.com Handicap
Classic Vintage 6/1 from 8/1 (SkyBet), 5/1 from 7/1 (Paddy Power)
Far From Old 14/1 from 20/1 (Ladbrokes)
Hillview Boy 17/2 from 14/1 (SkyBet), 8/1 from 14/1 (Paddy Power)
Chiberta King 11/1 from 14/1 (SkyBet), 10/1 from 14/1 (Paddy Power)

2.40pm StanJames.com Dahlia Stakes (Group 3)
Honimiere 14/1 from 20/1 (SkyBet)
Plaisterer 20/1 from 25/1 (SkyBet), 16/1 from 22/1 (Paddy Power)

3.20pm StanJames.com 1000 Guineas (Group 1)
Devoted To You 14/1 from 16/1 (Paddy Power)
Lady Darshaan 20/1 from 25/1 (SkyBet)
Pipette 14/1 from 20/1 (SkyBet), 14/1 from 16/1 (Paddy Power)
Seta 4/1 from 9/2 (SkyBet and Paddy Power)

3.55pm Bettingmadeeasy@StanJames.com Handicap
Genki 14/1 from 16/1 (SkyBet)
Zidane 6/1 from 10/1 (SkyBet), 5/1 from 12/1 (Paddy Power)
Parisian Pyramid 10/1 from 16/1 (SkyBet), 10/1 from 20/1 (Paddy Power), 9/1 from 16/1 (Boylesports)

4.30pm Belucky@StanJames.com Maiden
Temple Meads 10/1 from 14/1 (Boylesports)

5.05pm Haveago@StanJames.com Pretty Polly Stakes (Listed)
Principal Role 11/8 from 7/4 (Paddy Power)

5.40pm ComeonEngland@StanJames.com Handicap
Tajaarub 11/2 from 7/1 (Paddy Power)



FIRST RACE RESULT

2.05pm StanJames.com HANDICAP
Class 2, £50,000 Guaranteed, 1m 4f. For 4yo+ Rated 0-105. Weights: highest weight 9st 10lb, minimum weight 7st 12lb. Penalties: after April 24th, each race won 6lb. Penalty value 1st £31,155 2nd £9,330 3rd £4,665 4th £2,335 5th £1,165 6th £585

1) TINAAR (USA) (Fawzi Abdulla Nass) Gerard Butler 4-8-09 Frankie Dettori [17] 8/1
2) CHIBERTA KING (The Pink Hat Racing Partnership) Andrew Balding 4-8-09 William Buick [18] 12/1
3) HELIODOR (USA) (Julie Wood) Richard Hannon 4-9-08 Jimmy Fortune [21] 40/1
4) HILLVIEW BOY (IRE) (Connor & Dunne) Jim Goldie 6-8-13 Tom Queally [12] 9/1
5) TOPOLSKI (IRE) (Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds V) Andrew Balding 4-8-04 David Probert [15]
6) CLASSIC VINTAGE (USA) (R P Scott, A J Powell, Gallagher Stud) Amanda Perrett 4-9-01 Jim Crowley [19]
7) CLASS IS CLASS (IRE) (R Ahamad & P Scott) Sir Michael Stoute 4-9-02 Ryan Moore [2] 9/2 Fav
8) MACARTHUR (Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum) Jane Chapple-Hyam 6-9-10 Shane Kelly [11]
9) ROYAL DIAMOND (IRE) (Andrew Tinkler) Michael Dods 4-9-04 Phillip Makin [6]
10) BECAUSEWECAN (USA) (Douglas Livingston) Mark Johnston 4-9-00 Joe Fanning [1]
11) MARTYR (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing (Delilah)) Richard Hannon 5-8-08 Richard Hughes [8]
12) REVE DE NUIT (USA) (Jaber Ali Alsabah) Alan McCabe 4-8-07 James Doyle [10]
13) FAR FROM OLD (IRE) (TSEGA Horses) Michael Bell 7-9-02 Jamie Spencer [4]
14) RAPTOR (GER) (Winning Circle Partnership) Mark Rimmer 7-8-00 Nicky Mackay [7]
15) PEVENSEY (IRE) (Dum Spiro Spero) John Quinn 8-8-09 Tom Eaves [16]
16) RECORD BREAKER (IRE) (Triplin Racing) Mark Johnston 6-9-00 Richard Hills [5]
17) OUSTER (GER) (Raymond Tooth) David Elsworth 4-8-05 Tadhg O’Shea [9]

17 ran Non runners: DANSILI DANCER (Going), FUNDAY (Self-cert - lame), DANGEROUS MIDGE (USA) (Going), OVERRULE (USA) (Going)
Time: 2m 36.98s Distances: 1½, 1, 1½, ½, hd, 5, ½, 1, 9, ½, 3, 12, 6, 2¾, 20, 19
Breeder: Robert Evans Breeding: b f Giant’s Causeway (USA) - Seattle Tac (USA) (Seattle Slew (USA))
Tote Win: £6.80 Places: £2.00, £4.40, £10.30, £2.50 Exacta: £90.10

Winning trainer:-Name: Butler, Gerard Anthony Born: April 26, 1966 Background: Started out as a stable lad in Chantilly. Spent four years as assistant to D Wayne Lukas before spending a year with Chris Hayes in Australia and three years working for John Dunlop. Father owned Pier House Stud on the Curragh and brother Edward was a trainer in Ireland. Date of First Licence: January 7, 1998 First winner: Beauchamp King at Haydock on May 2, 1998. Trains at: Egerton House, Newmarket Major Wins Include: Craven Stakes (1999 Compton Admiral), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (1999 Compton Admiral), Dahlia Stakes (2005 Tarfah), Gordon Stakes (1999 Compton Ace), Dee Stakes (2001 Dr Greenfield), Vodafone Diomed Stakes (2002 Nayyir), Gerrard Investment Management Richmond Stakes (2002 Elusive City), Lennox Stakes (2002 and 2003 Nayyir), Prix Morny (2002 Elusive City), Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 (2005 Jack Sullivan), Tote Cambridgeshire (2002 Beauchamp Pilot), Challenge Stakes (2002 Nayyir) Wins (1998-2009): 5: 22: 28: 51: 59: 63: 32: 31; 19; 29; 10; 24; Wins in 2010: 4

Winning jockey:-Name: Dettori, Lanfranco.Born: 15/12/70 in Milan, Italy Background: Son of dual English 2000 Guineas winning jockey Gianfranco, “Frankie” also came to Britain early in his career to become apprentice for Luca Cumani in July 1985. In 1990, he became the first teenager to ride 100 winners since Lester Piggott. Appointed number one jockey for brand new Godolphin stable in the winter of 1993/94. Champion jockey for the first time in 1994 with 223 winners, retaining his title the following year with 216 victories. Became the first jockey to win all seven races on a card on September 28, 1996, at Ascot. Narrowly escaped death when his plane crashed shortly after take off at Newmarket racecourse in June 2000. He received an honorary MBE on December 29, 2000, and became champion jockey for a third time in 2004 with 195 victories. First winner: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986), First British winner: Lizzy Hare (Goodwood June 9, 1987) Other Achievements: Received Bill Shoemaker Award for outstanding performance by a jockey at 2006 Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs British Classic wins; (13) Derby (2007 Authorized), Oaks (1994 Balanchine, 1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia); St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1996 Shantou, 2005 Scorpion, 2006 Sixties Icon, 2008 Conduit), 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia) Irish Classic wins: Irish Oaks (2001 Lailani, 2003 Vintage Tipple), Irish Derby (1994 Balanchine), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir, 2005 Dubawi), Irish St Leger (1999 Kayf Tara) French Classic wins: Prix du Jockey-Club (1992 Polytain, 2005 Shamardal, 2007 Lawman), Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori, 2000 Bachir, 2005 Shamardal), Prix Diane Hermes (2007 West Wind) Other major wins include: Cheveley Park Stakes (2000 Regal Rose, 2003 Carry On Katie), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend), GNER Doncaster Cup (2006 Sergeant Cecil), UAE Hydra Properties Falmouth Stakes (2008 Nahoodh), Fillies’ Mile (1990 Shamshir, 1999 Teggiano, 2000 Crystal Music), Haydock Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat); Juddmonte International (1996 Halling, 1997 Singspiel, 2001 Sakhee, 2007 Authorized), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra, 1998 Swain,1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen), Lockinge Stakes (2000 Aljabr, 2008 Literato), Middle Park Stakes (1996 Bahamian Bounty, 1998 Lujain, 2006 Dutch Art), Nunthorpe Stakes (1993 Lochsong, 1995 So Factual, 1998 Lochangel), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction; 1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium), Racing Post Trophy (2006 Authorixed), Sussex Stakes (1991 Second Set, 1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre, 2007 Ramonti); Vodafone Coronation Cup (1996 Swain, 1997 Singspiel, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq), Yorkshire Oaks (1994 Only Royale), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2001 Lailani, 2006 Ouija Board) Dubai: Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium, 2003 Moon Ballad, 2006 Electrocutionist) France: Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2005 Alkaased), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano), Prix de l’Abbaye (1993, 1994 Lochsong, 2004 Var), Prix d’Ispahan (1996 Halling, 2002 Best Of The Bests), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir, 2006 Librettist), Prix de la Foret (2006 Caradak); Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr); Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat); Prix Jean Prat (1995 Torrential, 1997 Starborough, 1998 Almutawakel), Prix du Cadran (2006 Sergeant Cecil), Prix Marcel Boussac (1996 Ryafan, 2001 Sulk), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee, 2002 Marienbard), Prix du Moulin (2001 Slickly, 2006 Librettist), Prix Jean Luc Lagardere (2007 Rio De La Plata) Germany: Deutsches Derby (1991 Temporal), Grosser Preis Von Baden (2002 Marienbard) Ireland: Irish Champion Stakes (1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera) Japan: Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel, 2002 Falbrav, 2005 Alkaased) North America: Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (2006 Ouija Board), Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (2004 Wilko), Breeders’ Cup Mile (1994 Barathea), Breeders’ Cup Turf (1999 Daylami, 2006 Red Rocks), Breeders’ Cup Classic (2008 Raven’s Pass), Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq) Hong Kong: Hong Kong Cup (2000 Fantastic Light, 2003 Falbrav, 2007 Ramonti), Hong Kong Mile (2004 Firebreak), Hong Kong Vase (1996 Luso), Centenary Sprint Cup (2002 Firebolt), Queen Elizabeth II Cup (1996 Overbury) Wins (1987-2009): 8, 22, 75^, 141, 94, 101, 149, 233*, 216*, 123, 176, 132, 132, 47, 94, 69, 101, 195*, 87, 131, 77, 67; 103; ^Champion apprentice *Champion jockey Wins in 2010: 18



SECOND RACE RESULT

2.40pm StanJames.com DAHLIA STAKES (GROUP 3)
Class 1, £65,000 Guaranteed, 1m 1f. For 4yo+ fillies & mares. Weights: 8st 12lb. Penalties: after August 31st, 2009, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb; of a Group 2 race 5lb; of a Group 1 race 8lb. Penalty value 1st £36,900.50 2nd £13,988.00 3rd £7,000.50 4th £3,490.50 5th £1,748.50 6th £877.50

1) STRAWBERRYDAIQUIRI (Renata Jacobs) Sir Michael Stoute 4-8-12 Ryan Moore [9] 11/8 Fav
2) HONIMIERE (IRE) (Gary Tanaka) Alan Swinbank 4-8-12 Neil Callan [1] 16/1
3) SPACIOUS (Cheveley Park Stud) James Fanshawe 5-8-12 Johnny Murtagh [6] 11/4
4) THREE MOONS (IRE) (Kate Goldsmith) Harry Dunlop 4-8-12 Frankie Dettori [3]
5) ANNABELLE'S CHARM (IRE) (Merry Fox Stud Limited) Luca Cumani 5-8-12 Kieren Fallon [7]
6) PLAISTERER (David Andrews Plastering) Chris Wall 5-8-12 Jack Mitchell [4]
7) MOONLIFE (IRE) (Godolphin) Mahmood Al Zarooni 4-8-12 Ahmed Ajtebi [10]
8) BADIAT ALZAMAN (IRE) (Sultan Ali) Ed Dunlop 4-8-12 Jim Crowley [8]

8 ran Non runners: CHANTILLY TIFFANY (Self-cert - tied up), SARISKA (Self-cert - pricked foot)

Time: 1m 54.03s
Distances: hd, 4, 5, 3½, ¾, nk, 3
Breeder: Newsells Park Stud
Breeding: g f Dansili - Strawberry Morn (CAN) (Travelling Victor (CAN))
Tote Win: £2.20 Places: £1.30, £3.10, £1.40 Exacta: £29.20

Winning trainer:-Name: Stoute, Sir Michael Ronald Date of birth:22/10/45 Date of first licence: 1972 First Winner: Sandal, Newmarket, April 28, 1972, Turn Of The Lands Handicap. Previous Occupation: Served with Pat Rohan, Doug Smith and Tom Jones. Other information: Arrived in Britain from his native Barbados just before his 20th birthday and has won the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham with Kribensis in 1990. Was the only trainer to win a British Classic in five consecutive seasons. Was awarded a knighthood in 1998 for services to tourism in Barbados. Has been champion trainer on 10 occasions: 1981, 1986, 1989, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2009 British Classic wins: (14) 1000 Guineas (1989 Musical Bliss, 2003 Russian Rhythm), 2000 Guineas (1985 Shadeed, 1988 Doyoun, 1997 Entrepreneur, 2000 King’s Best, 2001 Golan), Investec Derby (1981 Shergar, 1986 Shahrastani, 2003 Kris Kin, 2004 North Light), Vodafone Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1987 Unite), Ladbrokes St Leger (2008 Conduit) Other big race wins: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes Sponsored by Betfair (1981 Shergar; 1993 Opera House, 2002 Golan, 2009 Conduit), Irish 2,000 Guineas (1989 Shaadi), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1986 Sonic Lady), Irish Derby (1981 Shergar, 1983 Shareef Dancer, 1986 Shahrastani), Irish Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1986 Colorspin, 1987 Unite, 1988 Melodist, 1995 Pure Grain, 2000 Petrushka), Champion Stakes (2000 Kalanisi), Cheveley Park Stakes (1980 Marwell; 1994 Gay Gallanta; 2000 Regal Rose), Investec Coronation Cup (1992 Saddler’s Hall, 1993 Opera House, 1997 Singspiel, 2000 Daliapour, 2009 Ask), Coral-Eclipse (1993 Opera House; 1994 Ezzoud;1997 Pilsudski, 2001 Medicean, 2007 Notnowcato), Dubai World Cup (Singspiel 1997),Breeders’ Cup Turf (1996 Pilsudski, 2000 Kalanisi, 2008 & 2009 Conduit), Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (2003 Islington) Falmouth Stakes (1983 Royal Heroine, 1986 and 1987 Sonic Lady, 1998 Lovers Knot), Fillies’ Mile (1985 Untold), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2004 Gamut, 2007 Mountain High, 2009 Spanish Moon), Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel, 1997 Pilsudski), Juddmonte International Stakes (1993 & 1994 Ezzoud; 1997 Singspiel; 2006 Notnowcato), July Cup (1981 Marwell; 1986 Green Desert; 1987 Ajdal), Nassau Stakes (1977 Temple First, 1984 Optimistic Lass, 1990 Kartajana, 1994 Hawajiss, 2002 Islington, 2003 Russian Rhythm, 2004 Favourable Terms), Pride Stakes (2008 Crystal Capella), Prix de l’Opera (1983 Royal Heroine, 1985 Bella Colora, 2000 Petrushka, 2003 Zee Zee Top), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1985 Shadeed; 1987 Milligram; 1989 Zilzal), Racing Post Trophy (2000 Dilshaan), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1986 Green Desert; 1987 Ajdal), Sussex Stakes (1986 Sonic Lady; 1989 Zilzal; 1998 Among Men), Yorkshire Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia; 1985 Sally Brown; 1986 Untold; 1990 Hellenic; 1995 Pure Grain, 2000 Petrushka, 2002 and 2003 Islington) Tattersalls Gold Cup (2007 Notnowcato) Prix Royal-Oak (2007 Allegretto) Matron Stakes (2007 Echelon), Audi Pretty Polly Stakes (2008 Promising Lead), Princess Of Wales’s Blue Square Stakes (1986 Shardari, 1991 Rock Hopper, 1992 Saddlers’ Hall, 2000 Little Rock, 2005 Gamut, 2007 Papal Bull, 2009 Doctor Fremantle) Major Royal Ascot Wins: Gold Cup (1978 Shangamuzo), Coronation Stakes (1986 Sonic Lady, 1987 Milligram, 1998 Exclusive, 2003 Russian Rhythm), St James’s Palace Stakes (1989 Shaadi), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1981 Hard Fought, 1991 Stagecraft), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1985 Dafayna), Queen Anne Stakes (2000 Kalanisi, 2001 Medicean, 2002 No Excuse Needed), Jersey Stakes (1977 Etienne Gerard, 1980 Hard Fought, 1989 Zilzal, 1997 Among Men, 2006 Jeremy), King Edward VII Stakes (1983 Shareef Dancer, 1991 Saddler’s Hall, 1994 Foyer, 2002 Balakheri, 2006 Papal Bull), Hardwicke Stakes (1986 Dihistan, 1991 & 1992 Rock Hopper, 2006 & 2007 Maraahel) Trains at Freemason Lodge, Newmarket Wins (1984-2009): 96: 120: 76: 105: 99: 116: 78: 83: 74: 65: 109: 73: 73: 84: 79: 81: 91: 75: 104: 115: 87: 95; 107; 111; 87; 99; Wins in 2010: 10

Winning Jockey: Moore, Ryan Lee Date Of Birth: September 18, 1983 Background: Father Gary is a trainer, and brother Jamie is a successful national hunt jockey. Ryan initially rode over jumps as well, notching his first success on Mersey Beat in an amateur riders’ event at Towcester on May 15, 2000. Switching to the flat, Ryan enjoyed his first success on the level when winning aboard Marwell’s Kris for Belgian trainer E C Chopin in at Lingfield on January 16, 2002. Champion apprentice in 2003 with 59 wins. Broke 100-winner barrier for first time in 2004, and was crowned champion jockey in 2006 with 180 victories. Off track for several months in 2007 with fractured arm, but still finished third in the Jockeys’ Championship with 126 wins. Appointed as stable jockey to Sir Michael Stoute in December 2007. Group One Wins: Jumeirah Dewhurst Stakes (2009 Beethoven), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes sponsored by Betfair (2009 Conduit), Investec Coronation Cup (2009 Ask), Juddmonte International (2006 Notnowcato), Eclipse Stakes (2007 Notnowcato), Matron Stakes (2007 Echelon), Gran Criterium (2007 Scintillo), Audi Pretty Polly Stakes (2008 Promising Lead), Breeders’ Cup Turf (2008 Conduit), Audemars Piguet QE II Cup (2009 Presvis), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2009 Spanish Moon), Maurice de Gheest (2009 King’s Apostle) Other Big Race Wins Include: Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup (2009 PlumPudding), Pride Stakes (2008 Crystal Capella), Princess Of Wales’s Blue Square Stakes (2007 Papal Bull, 2009 Doctor Fremantle), Betfair Gordon Stakes (2009 Harbinger), Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale Cup (2009 Askar Tau), DFS Doncaster Cup (2009 Askar Tau) First Royal Ascot Win: Colony, King George V Stakes, June 2008 Number of Wins 2002-09: 39; 59 (champion apprentice); 132; 120; 180 (champion jockey), 126; 186 (champion jockey); 178 (champion jockey) Wins in 2010: 29


FOURTH RACE RESULT

3.55pm Bettingmadeeasy@StanJames.com HANDICAP
Class 2, £50,000 Guaranteed, 6f. For 4yo+. Weights: highest weight not less than 9st 10lb, minimum weight 7st 12lb. Penalties: after April 24th, each race won 6lb. Penalty value 1st £31,155.00 2nd £9,330.00 3rd £4,665.00 4th £2,335.00 5th £1,165.00 6th £585.00

1) HAWKEYETHENOO (IRE) (Johnnie Delta Racing) Jim Goldie 4-8-01 Andrea Atzeni [5] 10/1
2) ENACT (Cheveley Park Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 4-9-01 Ryan Moore [8] 15/2 Fav
3) ANGUS NEWZ (Mick Quinn & Miss K Davies) Mick Quinn 7-8-02 Chris Catlin [4] 33/1
4) GENKI (IRE) (Gillian Khosla) Roger Charlton 6-9-09 William Buick [25] 16/1
5) PARISIAN PYRAMID (IRE) (Dr Marwan Koukash) Kevin Ryan 4-8-09 Neil Callan [7]
6) SECRET ASSET (IRE) (Simon Pierpoint & Paul Salisbury) Jane Chapple-Hyam 5-8-07 Lewis Walsh (7) [10]
7) MO MHUIRNIN (IRE) (Shevlin-Whelan Syndicate) Richard Fahey 4-8-08 Frederik Tylicki [6]
8) FLIPANDO (IRE) (Mrs J Hazell, Harrowgate Bloodstock) David Barron 9-9-04 Tom Eaves [9]
9) MEDICEAN MAN (Stuart Dobb & Kate Dobb) Jeremy Gask 4-8-09 Frankie Dettori [11]
10) PROHIBIT (Dasmal, Rix, Barr, Morley, Mrs Penney) Robert Cowell 5-9-05 Pat Cosgrave [19]
11) ZIDANE (Jan & Peter Hopper) James Fanshawe 8-9-01 Johhny Murtagh [12]
12) RILEYSKEEPINGFAITH (Jolly Roger Racing) Mick Channon 4-9-06 Kieren Fallon [20]
13) COURAGEOUS (IRE) (Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed) Bryan Smart 4-8-12 Richard Mullen [13]
14) RAPID WATER (Jeff Smith) Andrew Balding 4-8-00 David Probert [3]
15) DORIC LADY (Buckingham Thoroughbreds) James Toller 5-8-01 Kirsty Milczarek [17]
16) SAUCY BROWN (IRE) (David Nicholls I) David Nicholls 4-8-12 Adrian Nicholls [18]
17) ORPSIE BOY (IRE) (Vanessa Church & Toby Brereton) Nick Littmoden 7-8-02 Luke Morris [1]
18) GOLDEN DESERT (IRE) (S Parker & John Humphreys) Robert Mills 6-9-09 Jimmy Fortune [21]
19) FANTASY EXPLORER (The Fantasy Fellowship E) John Quinn 7-8-05 Joe Fanning [15]
20) INDIAN SKIPPER (IRE) (EERC) Richard Guest 5-7-12 Jimmy Quinn [2]
21) JONNY MUDBALL (Woodgate Family) Tom Dascombe 4-8-10 Richard Kingscote [23]
22) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (IRE) (Paul Moulton) Ron Harris 6-8-10 Liam Jones [14]
23) BARNEY MCGREW (IRE) (Andrew Tinkler) Michael Dods 7-9-10 Phillip Makin [24]

23 ran Non runners: IMPERIAL GUEST (Ground), HITCHENS (IRE) (Ground)

Time: 1m 12.50s
Distances: 1¼, ¾, ½, hd, ½, 1, sh, ½, ¾, 2½, ¾, sh, 1½, sh, ¾, ½, 1, ½, nk, 1¾, 2½, 2
Breeder: S Leigh & R Leigh & Islandmore Stud
Breeding: b g Hawk Wing (USA) - Stardance (USA) (Rahy (USA))
Tote Win: £11.40 Places: £2.50,£2.00,£7.30,£4.70 Exacta: £89.90

Winning trainer:-Name Goldie, James Sloan Based: Libo Hill Farm, Uplawmoor, Glasgow, Scotland Born: December 30, 1955 Business Interests: Garden fencing Career: Rode between 1970 and 1975. Worked for T Goldie for 10 years Date of First Trainer’s Licence: March, 1992 Major wins include: City Wall Stakes (2000 Indian Spark), Gosforth Park Cup (2001 Indian Spark), Shergar Cup Sprint (2001 Orientor), William Hill Trophy (2001 Orientor), Bettingmadeeasy@StanJames.com Handicap (2010 Hawyeyethenoo) Flat Wins (2000-2009): 28; 24; 17; 23; 24; 18; 31; 35; 38; 35; Flat Wins in 2010: 2

Winning Jockey:- Name: Atzeni, Andrea Background: Apprenticed to Marco Botti, having been at the trainer’s Newmarket yard since 2006. Graduate of the British Racing School. Rode work in the US in the winter of 2008/2009. Major wins: totesport.com Cambridgeshire (2009 Darley Sun), , Bettingmadeeasy @StanJames.com Handicap (2010 Hawyeyethenoo) Wins in (2008-09): 30; 47; 19; Wins in 2009: 33


FIFTH RACE RESULT

4.30pm Belucky@StanJames.com MAIDEN STAKES
Class 2, £15,000 Guaranteed, 5f. For 2yo. Weights: colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 13lb. Penalty value 1st £9,714.00 2nd £2,890.50 3rd £1,444.50 4th £721.50

1) TEMPLE MEADS (John Fretwell) Ed McMahon 2-9-03 Richard Mullen [1] 4/1
2) ORACLE (IRE) (Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-9-03 Johnny Murtagh [11] 7/2 Fav
3) AL AASIFH (IRE) (Godolphin) Saeed Suroor 2-9-03 Frankie Dettori [8] 11/2
4) YAROOH (USA) (Mohammed Al Shafar) Clive Brittain 2-8-12 Chris Catlin [6]
5) SHEER COURAGE (IRE) (The Socrates Partnership) Richard Hannon 2-9-03 Ryan Moore [10]
6) ON WINGS OF LOVE (IRE) (Mrs F R Thompson & Mrs V R E Evans) Alan Bailey 2-8-12 David Probert [3]
7) NUMERAL (IRE) (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Flying Fox) Richard Hannon 2-9-03 Richard Hughes [2]
8) PRETIUM SCELERIS (Lucie Botti) Marco Botti 2-9-03 Andrea Atzeni [5]


8 ran Non runners: BLACK MOTH (IRE) (Self-cert - sore shins), OCEAN BAY (Vet’s cert - blood analysis not normal), OLD MASTER EXPERT (Vet’s cert - Abscess)
Time: 1m 1.21s
Distances: 1¾, 1½, hd, nk, ¾, ½, 2
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Breeding: ch c Avonbridge - Harryana (Efisio)
Tote Win: £5.40 Places: £2.00, £1.80, £1.90 Exacta: £26.50

Winning trainer:-Name: McMahon, Ed Based: Hopwas, Staffordshire Background: took over from father Bryan in 2005. Horses in training (2005-2010): 30; 35; 43; 37; 47; 30; Wins (2005-2009): 25; 18; 22; 20; 22; Wins in 2010: 3

Winning Jockey: Mullen, Richard Peter Date of birth: April 15, 1976 Based: Newmarket, Suffolk Information: Rides in Dubai during the winter and was equal winning-most rider there in 2004 First Winner: Burnt Sienna, Windsor, 1995 Big Race Wins: Bentinck Stakes (2003 Ashdown Express) Sportsman Newspaper Champagne Stakes (2006 Vital Equine), Oaks Tree Stakes (2009 Summer Fete) Wins (2000-09): 47; 32; 21; 43; 18; 20; 31; 42; 56; 39; Wins in 2010: 2



SIXTH RACE RESULT

5.05pm Haveago@StanJames.com PRETTY POLLY STAKES (LISTED)
Class 1, £50,000 Guaranteed, 1m 2f. For: 3yo fillies. Weights: 8st 12lb. Penalties: winner of a Class 2 race of 7f or more 3lb; of a Listed race of 7f or more 5lb; of a Group 3 race of 7f or more 8lb. Penalty value 1st £28,385.00 2nd £10,760.00 3rd £5,385.00 4th £2,685.00 5th £1,345.00 6th £675.00

1) MARIE DE MEDICI (USA) (Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 3-8-12 Frankie Dettori [8] 7/2
2) RED FANTASY (IRE) (Ronnie Arculli) Barry Hills 3-8-12 Michael Hills [6] 20/1
3) MISS STARLIGHT (Maelor Racing) Charlie McBride 3-8-12 Eddie Creighton [2] 11/1
4) PRINCIPAL ROLE (USA) (Khalid Abdulla) Henry Cecil 3-8-12 Tom Queally [3] 11/8 Fav
5) MUDAARAAH (Hamdan Al Maktoum) John Dunlop 3-9-03 Richard Hills [7]
6) GALLIC STAR (IRE) (Jon & Julia Aisbitt) Mick Channon 3-9-03 Kieren Fallon [5]
7) SERAFINA'S FLIGHT (Mike Caddy) William Muir 3-8-12 Ryan Moore [4]
8) TOTALLY OURS (Foursome Thoroughbreds) William Muir 3-8-12 Martin Dwyer [1]

8 ran
Time: 2m 9.42s
Distances: ¾, ¾, nk, 4½, hd, 2, 1
Breeder: Flaxman Holdings Ltd
Breeding: ch f Medicean - Mare Nostrum (Caerleon (USA))
Tote Win: £4.20 Places: £1.70, £2.90, £3.30 Exacta: £80.20

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: 63

Winning jockey:-Name: Dettori, Lanfranco.Born: 15/12/70 in Milan, Italy Background: Son of dual English 2000 Guineas winning jockey Gianfranco, “Frankie” also came to Britain early in his career to become apprentice for Luca Cumani in July 1985. In 1990, he became the first teenager to ride 100 winners since Lester Piggott. Appointed number one jockey for brand new Godolphin stable in the winter of 1993/94. Champion jockey for the first time in 1994 with 223 winners, retaining his title the following year with 216 victories. Became the first jockey to win all seven races on a card on September 28, 1996, at Ascot. Narrowly escaped death when his plane crashed shortly after take off at Newmarket racecourse in June 2000. He received an honorary MBE on December 29, 2000, and became champion jockey for a third time in 2004 with 195 victories. First winner: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986), First British winner: Lizzy Hare (Goodwood June 9, 1987) Other Achievements: Received Bill Shoemaker Award for outstanding performance by a jockey at 2006 Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs British Classic wins; (13) Derby (2007 Authorized), Oaks (1994 Balanchine, 1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia); St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1996 Shantou, 2005 Scorpion, 2006 Sixties Icon, 2008 Conduit), 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia) Irish Classic wins: Irish Oaks (2001 Lailani, 2003 Vintage Tipple), Irish Derby (1994 Balanchine), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir, 2005 Dubawi), Irish St Leger (1999 Kayf Tara) French Classic wins: Prix du Jockey-Club (1992 Polytain, 2005 Shamardal, 2007 Lawman), Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori, 2000 Bachir, 2005 Shamardal), Prix Diane Hermes (2007 West Wind) Other major wins include: Cheveley Park Stakes (2000 Regal Rose, 2003 Carry On Katie), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend), GNER Doncaster Cup (2006 Sergeant Cecil), UAE Hydra Properties Falmouth Stakes (2008 Nahoodh), Fillies’ Mile (1990 Shamshir, 1999 Teggiano, 2000 Crystal Music), Haydock Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat); Juddmonte International (1996 Halling, 1997 Singspiel, 2001 Sakhee, 2007 Authorized), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra, 1998 Swain,1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen), Lockinge Stakes (2000 Aljabr, 2008 Literato), Middle Park Stakes (1996 Bahamian Bounty, 1998 Lujain, 2006 Dutch Art), Nunthorpe Stakes (1993 Lochsong, 1995 So Factual, 1998 Lochangel), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction; 1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium), Racing Post Trophy (2006 Authorixed), Sussex Stakes (1991 Second Set, 1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre, 2007 Ramonti); Vodafone Coronation Cup (1996 Swain, 1997 Singspiel, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq), Yorkshire Oaks (1994 Only Royale), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2001 Lailani, 2006 Ouija Board) Dubai: Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium, 2003 Moon Ballad, 2006 Electrocutionist) France: Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2005 Alkaased), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano), Prix de l’Abbaye (1993, 1994 Lochsong, 2004 Var), Prix d’Ispahan (1996 Halling, 2002 Best Of The Bests), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir, 2006 Librettist), Prix de la Foret (2006 Caradak); Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr); Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat); Prix Jean Prat (1995 Torrential, 1997 Starborough, 1998 Almutawakel), Prix du Cadran (2006 Sergeant Cecil), Prix Marcel Boussac (1996 Ryafan, 2001 Sulk), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee, 2002 Marienbard), Prix du Moulin (2001 Slickly, 2006 Librettist), Prix Jean Luc Lagardere (2007 Rio De La Plata) Germany: Deutsches Derby (1991 Temporal), Grosser Preis Von Baden (2002 Marienbard) Ireland: Irish Champion Stakes (1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera) Japan: Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel, 2002 Falbrav, 2005 Alkaased) North America: Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (2006 Ouija Board), Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (2004 Wilko), Breeders’ Cup Mile (1994 Barathea), Breeders’ Cup Turf (1999 Daylami, 2006 Red Rocks), Breeders’ Cup Classic (2008 Raven’s Pass), Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq) Hong Kong: Hong Kong Cup (2000 Fantastic Light, 2003 Falbrav, 2007 Ramonti), Hong Kong Mile (2004 Firebreak), Hong Kong Vase (1996 Luso), Centenary Sprint Cup (2002 Firebolt), Queen Elizabeth II Cup (1996 Overbury) Wins (1987-2009): 8, 22, 75^, 141, 94, 101, 149, 233*, 216*, 123, 176, 132, 132, 47, 94, 69, 101, 195*, 87, 131, 77, 67; 103; ^Champion apprentice *Champion jockey Wins in 2010: 19



SEVENTH RACE RESULT

5.40pm ComeonEngland@StanJames.com HANDICAP
Class 2, £20,000 Guaranteed, 1m 2f. For 3yo Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 80 and below). Weights: highest weight 9st 7lb, Minimum weight 8st 2lb. Penalties: after April 24th, each race won 6lb. Penalty value: 1st £12,462.00 2nd £3,732.00 3rd £1,866.00 4th £934.00 5th £466.00 6th £234.00

1) LONDON STRIPE (IRE) (Takashi Watanabe) Sir Michael Stoute 3-9-02 Ryan Moore [4] 5/2 Fav
2) HEDDWYN (IRE) (J A Tabert) Marcus Tregoning 3-9-04 Martin Dwyer [3] 7/1
3) POWER SERIES (USA) (Khalid Abdulla) John Gosden 3-9-06 William Buick [7] 10/1
4) SEPTEMBER MORN (IRE) (Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-05 Johnny Murtagh [2]
5) RED COURTIER (Constantinos Shiacolas) Paul Cole 3-8-13 Frankie Dettori [1]
6) TAJAARUB (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Barry Hills 3-8-13 Richard Hills [5]
7) SHERNANDO (The Originals) Mark Johnston 3-9-06 Joe Fanning [8]
8) MUCH ACCLAIMED (IRE) (Tom Tate) Tom Tate 3-9-07 Micky Fenton [6]

8 ran
Time: 2m 7.71s
Distances: 1¼, ½, ¾, nk, 9, 1½, ¾
Breeder: Takashi Watanabe
Breeding: ch c Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) - Agenda (IRE) (Sadlerìs Wells (USA))
Tote Win: £3.10 Places: £1.60, £2.50, £2.90 Exacta: £26.00

Winning trainer:-Name: Stoute, Sir Michael Ronald Date of birth:22/10/45 Date of first licence: 1972 First Winner: Sandal, Newmarket, April 28, 1972, Turn Of The Lands Handicap. Previous Occupation: Served with Pat Rohan, Doug Smith and Tom Jones. Other information: Arrived in Britain from his native Barbados just before his 20th birthday and has won the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham with Kribensis in 1990. Was the only trainer to win a British Classic in five consecutive seasons. Was awarded a knighthood in 1998 for services to tourism in Barbados. Has been champion trainer on 10 occasions: 1981, 1986, 1989, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2009 British Classic wins: (14) 1000 Guineas (1989 Musical Bliss, 2003 Russian Rhythm), 2000 Guineas (1985 Shadeed, 1988 Doyoun, 1997 Entrepreneur, 2000 King’s Best, 2001 Golan), Investec Derby (1981 Shergar, 1986 Shahrastani, 2003 Kris Kin, 2004 North Light), Vodafone Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1987 Unite), Ladbrokes St Leger (2008 Conduit) Other big race wins: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes Sponsored by Betfair (1981 Shergar; 1993 Opera House, 2002 Golan, 2009 Conduit), Irish 2,000 Guineas (1989 Shaadi), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1986 Sonic Lady), Irish Derby (1981 Shergar, 1983 Shareef Dancer, 1986 Shahrastani), Irish Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1986 Colorspin, 1987 Unite, 1988 Melodist, 1995 Pure Grain, 2000 Petrushka), Champion Stakes (2000 Kalanisi), Cheveley Park Stakes (1980 Marwell; 1994 Gay Gallanta; 2000 Regal Rose), Investec Coronation Cup (1992 Saddler’s Hall, 1993 Opera House, 1997 Singspiel, 2000 Daliapour, 2009 Ask), Coral-Eclipse (1993 Opera House; 1994 Ezzoud;1997 Pilsudski, 2001 Medicean, 2007 Notnowcato), Dubai World Cup (Singspiel 1997),Breeders’ Cup Turf (1996 Pilsudski, 2000 Kalanisi, 2008 & 2009 Conduit), Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (2003 Islington) Falmouth Stakes (1983 Royal Heroine, 1986 and 1987 Sonic Lady, 1998 Lovers Knot), Fillies’ Mile (1985 Untold), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2004 Gamut, 2007 Mountain High, 2009 Spanish Moon), Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel, 1997 Pilsudski), Juddmonte International Stakes (1993 & 1994 Ezzoud; 1997 Singspiel; 2006 Notnowcato), July Cup (1981 Marwell; 1986 Green Desert; 1987 Ajdal), Nassau Stakes (1977 Temple First, 1984 Optimistic Lass, 1990 Kartajana, 1994 Hawajiss, 2002 Islington, 2003 Russian Rhythm, 2004 Favourable Terms), Pride Stakes (2008 Crystal Capella), Prix de l’Opera (1983 Royal Heroine, 1985 Bella Colora, 2000 Petrushka, 2003 Zee Zee Top), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1985 Shadeed; 1987 Milligram; 1989 Zilzal), Racing Post Trophy (2000 Dilshaan), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1986 Green Desert; 1987 Ajdal), Sussex Stakes (1986 Sonic Lady; 1989 Zilzal; 1998 Among Men), Yorkshire Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia; 1985 Sally Brown; 1986 Untold; 1990 Hellenic; 1995 Pure Grain, 2000 Petrushka, 2002 and 2003 Islington) Tattersalls Gold Cup (2007 Notnowcato) Prix Royal-Oak (2007 Allegretto) Matron Stakes (2007 Echelon), Audi Pretty Polly Stakes (2008 Promising Lead), Princess Of Wales’s Blue Square Stakes (1986 Shardari, 1991 Rock Hopper, 1992 Saddlers’ Hall, 2000 Little Rock, 2005 Gamut, 2007 Papal Bull, 2009 Doctor Fremantle) Major Royal Ascot Wins: Gold Cup (1978 Shangamuzo), Coronation Stakes (1986 Sonic Lady, 1987 Milligram, 1998 Exclusive, 2003 Russian Rhythm), St James’s Palace Stakes (1989 Shaadi), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1981 Hard Fought, 1991 Stagecraft), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1985 Dafayna), Queen Anne Stakes (2000 Kalanisi, 2001 Medicean, 2002 No Excuse Needed), Jersey Stakes (1977 Etienne Gerard, 1980 Hard Fought, 1989 Zilzal, 1997 Among Men, 2006 Jeremy), King Edward VII Stakes (1983 Shareef Dancer, 1991 Saddler’s Hall, 1994 Foyer, 2002 Balakheri, 2006 Papal Bull), Hardwicke Stakes (1986 Dihistan, 1991 & 1992 Rock Hopper, 2006 & 2007 Maraahel) Trains at Freemason Lodge, Newmarket Wins (1984-2009): 96: 120: 76: 105: 99: 116: 78: 83: 74: 65: 109: 73: 73: 84: 79: 81: 91: 75: 104: 115: 87: 95; 107; 111; 87; 99; Wins in 2010: 11

Winning Jockey: Moore, Ryan Lee Date Of Birth: September 18, 1983 Background: Father Gary is a trainer, and brother Jamie is a successful national hunt jockey. Ryan initially rode over jumps as well, notching his first success on Mersey Beat in an amateur riders’ event at Towcester on May 15, 2000. Switching to the flat, Ryan enjoyed his first success on the level when winning aboard Marwell’s Kris for Belgian trainer E C Chopin in at Lingfield on January 16, 2002. Champion apprentice in 2003 with 59 wins. Broke 100-winner barrier for first time in 2004, and was crowned champion jockey in 2006 with 180 victories. Off track for several months in 2007 with fractured arm, but still finished third in the Jockeys’ Championship with 126 wins. Appointed as stable jockey to Sir Michael Stoute in December 2007. Group One Wins: Jumeirah Dewhurst Stakes (2009 Beethoven), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes sponsored by Betfair (2009 Conduit), Investec Coronation Cup (2009 Ask), Juddmonte International (2006 Notnowcato), Eclipse Stakes (2007 Notnowcato), Matron Stakes (2007 Echelon), Gran Criterium (2007 Scintillo), Audi Pretty Polly Stakes (2008 Promising Lead), Breeders’ Cup Turf (2008 Conduit), Audemars Piguet QE II Cup (2009 Presvis), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2009 Spanish Moon), Maurice de Gheest (2009 King’s Apostle) Other Big Race Wins Include: Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup (2009 PlumPudding), Pride Stakes (2008 Crystal Capella), Princess Of Wales’s Blue Square Stakes (2007 Papal Bull, 2009 Doctor Fremantle), Betfair Gordon Stakes (2009 Harbinger), Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale Cup (2009 Askar Tau), DFS Doncaster Cup (2009 Askar Tau) First Royal Ascot Win: Colony, King George V Stakes, June 2008 Number of Wins 2002-09: 39; 59 (champion apprentice); 132; 120; 180 (champion jockey), 126; 186 (champion jockey); 178 (champion jockey) Wins in 2010: 30

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