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VODAFONE DERBY MEETING
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
EPSOM DOWNS, FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2003


GROUND REMAINS GOOD

The ground for Vodafone Derby day tomorrow looks set to remain GOOD with only minor rainfall predicted in the next 24 hours.

Andrew Cooper, Clerk of the Course at Epsom Downs, said: “We’ve just had about a millimetre of rain in total this afternoon and there may be some drizzle through the night, but not in any great quantity so I wouldn’t anticipate any major change in the ground.

“It may be overcast with some light drizzle in the morning but there are no great quantities of rain being talked about.”

A fresh strip of ground will be used tomorrow from the six-furlong marker to the winning post, which has been protected by a running rail today.

THE 2003 VODAFONE OAKS WINNER

CASUAL LOOK (USA) FACTFILE

b f Red Ransom (USA) - Style Setter (USA) (Manila (USA))
Form: 34122-61 Owner: William S Farish III
Trainer: Andrew Balding Breeder: William S Farish III Jockey: Martin Dwyer

Casual Look
She comes from a family which has produced winners in the USA and in France, and was in the frame in her first two starts last season before getting off the mark with an eight-length romp at Bath in September. She moved up sharply in grade for her final two appearances last year and acquitted herself very well, beating all but Soviet Song in the Meon Valley Stud Fillies’ Mile at Ascot and then going down to Luvah Girl in the Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket when today’s likely favourite, Yesterday, was behind her. Casual Look has run only once this season, finishing a very creditable sixth in the Sagitta 1000 Guineas for which she started at 50/1. She has just won an exciting Vodafone Oaks.

Race Record: Starts: 7; 1st: 2; 2nd: 2; 3rd:1 Win and place prize money: £308,181

William S Farish III
Farish, who was born on March 17, 1939,is the United States ambassador to Great Britain and a major player in the racing and breeding worlds in the USA, where he owns the 3,000-acre Lane’s End Farm in Kentucky, home of top stallions like A P Indy, Kingmambo, Lemon Drop Kid and Gulch. In partnership with William S. Kilroy, he bred A P Indy and Lemon Drop Kid. He is a steward and vice chairman of the New York Jockey Club, an honorary member of the Jockey Club in Britain, a director of the Keeneland Association, a former director of Breeders’ Cup Ltd and a former chairman of Churchill Downs. His grandfather, also William, was president of Standard Oil of New Jersey and founded the Lazy F Ranch in the USA in the 1930s. Farish’s son, Bill, is running the show at Lane’s End while his father is on ambassadorial duties in Britain. He has other horses with Andrew Balding and has also had horses in this country with John Gosden,while Neil Howard and ‘Paco’ Gonzales train for him in the USA. Gonzales won last year’s Santa Anita Derby for Farish and partners with Came Home. Farish is a close friend of former US president George Bush senior, who was a regular guest at the major American race meetings

Andrew Balding
On January 1, Andrew Balding, took over the licence at the historic Kingsclere yard near Newbury in Berkshire following the retirement of his 65-year-old father Ian who had a training career of almost 40 years that included countless big-race successes including that of Mill Reef in the 1971 Derby. Few trainers can have started off with such a mouth-watering team. Andrew Balding has charge of around 120 predominantly Flat horses with high-profile owners including the Queen, American ambassador Will Farish, George Strawbridge, Jeff Smith, Michael Tabor, Kirsten Rausing and Wafic Said. He has only a handful of jump horses but these include the high-class chasers Moor Lane and Gunner Welburn. Born on December 29, 1972, and educated at Radley, Balding worked for his uncle Toby before spending two years assisting Lynda Ramsden in North Yorkshire. He returned to Kingsclere four years ago, having control of one yard while his father’s name remained on the licence. Among the horses he oversaw in that period were Distant Prospect, winner of the Cesarewitch, and Firebreak, who landed the Group Two Mill Reef Stakes. His second runner in a classic, Casual Look, has won the Vodafone Oaks.

Martin Dwyer
Dwyer, who was born on June 28, 1975, rides regularly for Andrew Balding, to whose father Ian he was apprenticed. He finished third in last season’s Vodafone Oaks on Shadow Dancing, trained by another strong supporter, Marcus Tregoning. His major successes include the 2001Cesarewitch on Distant Prospect for Ian Balding, the Firebreak in the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes in 2001 and last season’s Group 2 King’s Stand Stakes on Dominica. The Vodafone Oaks is his first classic winner.

VODAFONE OAKS
WINNING QUOTES


AMAZING DAY


Martin Dwyer, celebrating a 747/1 treble after Casual Look’s Vodafone Oaks win, said: “It has been an amazing day - I am still pinching myself. She is a big long-striding filly who needs organising.

“I was happy when two or three kicked on and I was able to angle out. Once I got to the outside, I always thought I would get the ones in front of me and in the last half furlong I saw those blue colours coming. She really dug deep when she met the rising ground.

“She travelled so well and is a tremendous filly. The ground is good - the top is a bit loose. I hope she is the first of many classic winners.”

Andrew Balding, the winning trainer, declared: “I cannot quite believe it. Will Farish made the final decision to come here - we were wavering and thinking about going for the French Oaks. He said come on lets go for the Vodafone Oaks and I am so glad he did!

“Dad has been a big help and he did a brilliant job training Casual Look as a two-year-old. I could not have asked to take over a better horse - so well trained - and his advice is invaluable.”


WINNING QUOTES RACE FIVE
VODAFONE OAKS

“THE BEST OF ALL”

“I have been lucky enough to have been involved with some very good horses in my time, but this is the best of all,” declared winning owner-breeder William Farish after his Casual Look had just held off Yesterday in a dramatic finish to the Vodafone Oaks.

“This has been the plan between Andrew (Balding) and me for four or five months, all through the winter, and we had to decide whether she would stay the mile and a half.

“We were at one time thinking of the French Oaks which is over only a mile and a quarter, but a short time ago I said to Andrew ‘come on, let’s be bold’ and go for Epsom.

“To stand here having won the Oaks with a home-bred filly like her is a wonderful feeling, and I am here in the footsteps of so many of my famous compatriots, especially my dear friend Paul Mellon.

“Andrew has done a marvellous job with this filly and has trained her really brilliantly, and Martin (Dwyer) rode a wonderful race on her, getting her to the outside in the straight and having in the clear all the time in the finish.

“The last 50 yards were dreadful as we could see Yesterday closing all the time; it got so bad that I could hardly stand up as they got to the finish.

“I don’t know what will happen with her now. I expect we shall talk of the Irish Oaks, but let’s just enjoy this for the moment.”


FIFTH RACE PLACED QUOTES
VODAFONE OAKS

TROUBLES NOT FAR AWAY FOR YESTERDAY

After a far from perfect run, the 100/30 favourite Yesterday flew at the finish of the Vodafone Oaks to go down by just a neck behind Casual Look in the classic, emulating her sister Quarter Moon, who had filled the runner-up spot 12 months ago.

“She didn’t get the best of runs but ran really well,” said Yesterday’s trainer Aidan O’Brien. “There’s no excuses for any horse on that ground and she’ll go for the Irish Oaks next.”

Bargain buy Summitville, who cost just 7,000gns as yearling, ran a great race to finish third. Her trainer James Given said: “Micky (Fenton) gave her a brilliant ride. She was behind early as we were keen to get her settled and he crept round nicely on the outside which was the place to be - look what happened to (Yesterday’s rider) Mick Kinane on the inside.

“We knew it wasn’t her true run in France last time, I think that it was absolutely the ground that beat her then.

“We hoped she’d handle the ground today, which she did, and that she would get the trip. She’ll go to Ireland now and only if it came up soft would we have a rethink. I think faster ground might improve her more because, as the Irish would say, it might disimprove some of the others.

“I’m delighted for Andrew (Balding), who I had dinner with last night and he said that we would finish just behind him so he got it spot on.”

Inchberry, who was backed at up to 600/1 on the betting exchanges, ran a blinder to finish fourth.

“We need to win a maiden with her now,” joked Barry Reilly, who manages the filly’s owner/breeder Woodcote Stud.

Trainer Gerard Butler added: “I’m really thrilled. We took her here a couple of times to gallop and couldn’t believe how well she handled it. Off the top of my head I would think about something like the Lancashire Oaks.”

Hi Dubai finished fifth for Godolphin and trainer Saeed bin Suroor said: “She has run OK but I think she needs to drop in distance to a mile and a quarter. She travelled very well until the last two furlongs then she had done enough. We’ll see how she comes out of it before making any plans.”



WINNING AND PLACED QUOTES RACE ONE
PRINCESS ELIZABETH STAKES

ALDORA “IS SO TOUGH”

Aldora won for the third time in six starts this year when she swept past Londonnetdotcom to take the opener by a length and a half.

“She is so tough and that’s is what it is all about,” said her trainer Mick Ryan. “She is all heart and the most important thing with her is the bit that you cannot see.

“Martin (Dwyer) rode an excellent race on her and got her very nicely settled. I sent him out with two possible plans, but he never needed to worry about Plan B as all went so well with Plan A.

“At one time we thought that she wanted soft ground, but that does not seem to be the case any more with her. She might have run at Pontefract on Monday if she had not won here, but now that she has won I don’t think we will be going to Yorkshire.

“She is getting much more relaxed as she gets older. At one time last year she used to be what I call a bit ‘toey’, but she is far better now, though she did not like the tail-string of the sponsors’ rug being put round her quarters.”


Mick Channon, trainer of runner-up Londonnetdotcom, said: “On her form she was in there to run a cracker today and she’s run a good race. But the winner is so tough -- she’s the type of horse you’d love to train.

“I think a mile is her trip and we’ll have a look at the SandringhamHandicap at Royal Ascot. The handicapper should not do too much to her after today.”


SECOND RACE QUOTES
VODAFONE CORPORATE HANDICAP


GLANCE BODES WELL FOR LOOK

Trainer Andrew Balding, who saddles Casual Look in today’s Vodafone Oaks, had a good omen when 16/1 chance Passing Glance beat 9/2 favourite Highland Shot to give the stable a 1-2 in the Vodafone Corporate Handicap.

“I didn’t know which one to cheer on,” said Balding, whose father Ian bred and owns the winner with Michael Wates.

“Full credit to Dad who insisted on running him here. I was umming and aahing about whether to run him here as I thought he wasn’t quite right.

“Martin (Dwyer) wasn’t given any choice about which one he was on but he gave the horse a brilliant ride.

“Dumaran (who finished eighth) also ran a hell of a race off 10 stone.”

Looking ahead to Casual Look, Balding added: “If she gets the trip she’ll go very close.”

Bruce Raymond, representing Jaber Abdullah the owner of third-placed Anna Walhaan, said: “He keeps plugging away and ran well there. He is a very good ride for an apprentice and the lad (Eddie Creighton) rode him well. He’s in the Royal Hunt Cup in which he’s got 7st 10lb and if he makes the cut we’ll have a look at it.”


WINNING QUOTES RACE THREE
VODAFONE NEWBURY HANDICAP

HOLD THOSE HUNT CUP BETS

Akshar, carrying the green and red silks of the Aga Khan which Johnny Murtagh will be wearing on the strongly-fancied Alamshar in the Vodafone Derby tomorrow, came from some way off the pace to win the Vodafone Newbury Handicap.

His name has been mentioned in connection with the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot later this month, but his trainer Sir Michael Stoute immediately sounded a note of caution.

“I would think that a mile might be a bit short for him,” he said. “I know he is well in, in theory, with only the one penalty, but I would advise people not to think about backing him at the moment.”

Sir Michael also has Funfair in the big Ascot handicap and he may turn out to be the stable’s choice for the race.

There was an axious moment or two for those who had backed Akshar down to 5-4 favourite, and two furlongs out he had eight lengths to make up on the clear leader Danelor.

But the colt responded well to Murtagh’s driving and ran on well to pick up the leader inside the final furlong to win by a length and a half. “It did look a bit worrying for a moment and he certainly had to to some running,” Sir Michael added.

Murtagh said: “The leader nearly got away, but my horse picked up really good and he probably idled a bit when he got there.

“The rain won’t hinder Alamshar in the Deby but it will help others -- some of the others might not have liked good to firm. Alamshar is in good form and I hope to be in the winner’s enclosure again.”

Richard Fahey, trainer of runner-up Danelor, said: “he has run a cracker, the last 100 yards just did for him. But he was probably beaten by a better horse on the day.

“It was the plan to make the running as he has a high cruising speed. You could possibly say that he went too fast, but I think if I had been riding I would not have done it any differently. He’ll probably go for the John Smith’s Cup at York and I’d like to book stall 2 now!”

FOURTH RACE WINNING QUOTES
VODAFONE CORONATION CUP

CORONATION FOR BRITTAIN


Veteran Newmarket trainer Clive Brittain landed his first Vodafone Coronation Cup when Warrsan swooped to a half-length victory from Highest.

“He gets himself super-active and part of the secret with him is to remove all excitments from him,” said Brittain. “We have to take him out first thing because if he’s with the rest of the string he gets himself a little over-excited.

“I know it was a triumph today - I can honestly say that! We treated him with kid gloves for his three-year-old career and into his four-year-old year because this was always going to be his season. He’s done well for a one-time 87 handicapper!”

The Vodafone Coronation was the first leg of the BHB Summer Triple Crown but Brittain is unlikely to take up the challenge by running in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes, the next stage.

“If I get short of a few quid we might be tempted, but seriously I wouldn’t willingly drop him back to a mile and a quarter,” he added.

“He won’t be short of Group 1 entries - I put him in the Arc at the first stage - and I would think the King George will be his next race.”

Brittain runs Dutch Gold and Lundy’s Lane in tomorrow’s Vodafone Derby and added: “This is the icing on the cake but we’ve got a two-tiered cake. If the ground eases Dutch Gold would have an outstanding chance while Lundy’s Lane’s race was run in a very fast time in Italy.”


PLACED QUOTES RACE FOUR
VODAFONE CORONATION CUP

MAYBE HARDWICKE FOR HIGHEST

Highest, running for the second time in England since Godolphin bought him at the end of last season, turned in a far better performance than he had done on his previous outing when just going down in a driving finish with old rival Warrsan and Black Sam Bellamy in the Vodafone Coronation Cup.

“I thought for a moment or two that he was coming to win it,” said racing manager Simon Crisford afterwards, “and even though he has been beaten he has run a cracking race -- a really good effort.

“It was important for us that he showed how wrong his Newmarket run (behind Warrsan in the Sagitta Jockey Club Stakes) had been, and he certainly did that here.

“He is in the Hardwicke (at Royal Ascot) and we shall certainly look at that now.”

GOING CHANGED TO GOOD


The official going description was changed to

GOOD

from good, good to firm in places, after the fourth race.

PLACED QUOTES RACE SIX
VODAFONE SURREY STAKES

TREBLE UP FOR BALDING


Andrew Balding’s amazing day continued when Rimrod got up in the final stride of the Vodafone Surrey Stakes to snatch the prize from Naahy and complete a 700.25-1 treble for the Kingsclere trainer.

“What a marvellous day.,” he enthused. “To have three winners here on Oaks day, and the Oaks itself, is unbelievable. Coming here today I thought we would have one winner and that would be this fellow -- Rimrod. I really fancied him.

“Now I have one more in the last race here (Arctic Desert) and then it is off to Goodwood. I must arrange for the lads to have a good party this evening and then we are back here tomorrow with two more runners.

“Rimrod made hard work of winning and up to a point he has been a bit disappointing this year until now. But Naahy (the runner-up) is no slouch and I think time will show that giving him 4lb was a pretty decent performance. I expect that all being well he will go for the Jersey next.”

Balding related how he had been left in no doubt that not all racing days can be as brilliant as this one. “Two people who have been in racing for many years (Mick Channon and Willie Carson) have told me that it will be all downhill from now on ,” he said with a smile.

WINNING QUOTES RACE SEVEN
VODAFONE GROUP SERVICES HANDICAP

ANOTHER SHORT HEAD

A day of dramatic finishes ended with yet another as Frankie Dettori got Tarjman up in the final stride to snatch the seven-furlong Vodafone Group Services Handicap from Court Masterpiece. The runner-up had come from nearly as far off the pace as the winner to get in front 50 yards from home, but barely had he put his nose in front than he was headed.

Dettori told John Ferguson, representing the winner’s owner Sheikh Ahmed al Maktoum, that Tarjwan “did not like the ground or the track. I was meant to lay about fifth or sixth, but I think I had only two behind me turning for home.”

Ferguson agreed. “He did not jump as well we he can, but he got there in the end. I think he is an improving horse, going the right way, and it looks as if he will get further.

FALLON BANNED

It was not a good race for Kieren Fallon. As well as being beaten a short head on Court Masterpiece, he was also suspended for one day (June 15) for careless riding, He was found guilty of causing interference to the winner, who in turn impeded Soyuz, who in his turn caused problems for Nuit Sombre.

TOP TRAINERS AFTER FRIDAY

Trainer 1sts 2nds 3rds
Andrew Balding 3 1 -
Clive Brittain 1 - -
Mick Ryan 1 - -
Alec Stewart 1 - -
Sir Michael Stoute 1 - -
Mick Channon - 2 1
Aidan O’Brien IRE - 1 1
Saeed bin Suroor - 1 -
Ed Dunlop - 1 -
Richard Fahey - 1 -
David Elsworth - - 1
James Given - - 1
Michael Jarvis - - 1
Andreas Lowe GER - - 1
Amanda Perrett - - 1

VODAFONE STABLE STAFF CHALLENGE

After the first day Andrew Balding’s stable is in first place on 350 points, followed by Mick Channon’s on 225 points, Clive Brittain’s in third on 150 points, Aidan O’Brien’s on 125 points and in joint-fifth place Alec Stewart’s, Mick Ryan’s and Sir Michael Stoute’s on 100 points.

Vodafone have generously provided £2,000 for the winning stable, £1,000 for second and £500 for third.

TOP JOCKEYS AFTER FRIDAY

Jockey 1sts 2nds 3rds
Martin Dwyer 3 - -
Kieren Fallon 1 2 -
Frankie Dettori 1 1 -
Philip Robinson 1 - 1
Johnny Murtagh 1 - -
Mick Kinane - 1 1
Steve Drowne - 1 -
Paul Hanagan - 1 -
Jamie Spencer - 1 -
Eddie Creighton - - 1
Pat Eddery - - 1
Michael Fenton - - 1
Jimmy Quinn - - 1
Richard Quinn - - 1

GOING NEWS AT 10 AM

The course has continued to dry out and the going for the first day of the Vodafone Derby meeting is now

GOOD, GOOD TO FIRM IN PLACES.

“The forecast is for no more than some light, patchy rain this afternoon, quite a lot less than was originally suggested,” said clerk of the course Andrew Cooper.

“It will be cooler than yesterday, with less sun and more cloud, so though there is still a breeze the track will dry out less quickly than it did yesterday.

“As far as watering is concerned, we shall monitor the situation through the day, see how the course is riding and see what is forecast for tomorrow.”

As has now become customary, part of the track will be railed off today to provide fresh ground for Vodafone Derby day.

“We have moved out the rail by about six yards from the six furlong marker to the winning post,” said Cooper. “This will ensure the best possible ground for tomorrow.”

NON RUNNERS


So far today there are three non-runners.

Race 2 2.10 17 Dance On The Top (vet’s certificate)
(No. 15 Sawwah has been wrongly indicated as a non-runner in this race - the horse will run)

Race 4 3.25 3 Foreign Affairs (vet’s certificate)

Race 7 5.20 15 Bi Polar (vet’s certificate)


BETTING NEWS

There are many and varied opinions about what will win today, as is made clear from the wide range of betting early in the day, with money for at least three horses in the second race, the Vodafone Corporate Handicap (2.10).

William Hill, for example, have seen money for the rank outsider Londoner, who has come in from 66-1 to 25-1, Victor Chandlers report interest in Mystic Man from 8-1 to 7-1, and Sky Bet have cut Joint Statement from 16-1 to 12-1. Londoner has also been in demand with the Tote and Coral, who have both brought him in from 40-1 to 25-1. The Tote have also had money for Everest, who has come in from 6-1 to 9-2, and Paddy Power have cut the six-year-old by half a point to 4-1.

Akshar has been all the rage in the Vodafone Newbury Handicap (2.45). He is in from 15-8 to 6-4 with Chandlers, from 2-1 to 6-4 with Hills and Sky Bet, from 2-1 to 13-8 with the Tote, from 15-8 to 13-8 with Powers, from 7-4 to 6-4 with Ladbrokes and from 13-8 to 11-8 with Coral.

There is some opposition to him, though, with Danelor being cut from 7-1 to 5-1 by Coral and to that price from 6-1 by Hills and Ladbrokes, and Powers and Ladbrokes having money for the outsider Prairie Wolf, who has come in from 28-1 to 22-1 and from 40-1 to 33-1 respectively..

In the Vofadone Coronation Cup (3.25) Powers report interest in Polish Summer, who has been trimmed from 7-1 to 13-2, Coral have laid Bandari from 13-2 to 11-2, and Hills have cut Bandari from 6-1 to 5-1.

High Praise has been very lively in the market for the Vodafone Oaks (4.05). She has come in from 33-1 to 16-1 with Coral, from the same price to 20-1 with the Tote, to 18-1 from 25-1 with Hills, from 33-1 to 20-1 with Chandlers, Sky Bet and Powers. Chandlers have also had support for Geminiani, who has come in from 20-1 to 16-1

And things do not end there, for in the closing Vodafone Group Services Handicap (5.20) there has been money with Powers for Nuit Sombre, who has been cut from 25-1 to 16-1.

HOW THE DERBY BETTING BOOKS STAND

The big bookmakers will be running for cover if Brian Boru wins the Vodafone Derby tomorrow, but victory for any other than him, Alamshar and Refuse To Bend will be greeted with resounding cheers.

Brian Boru has been a dreadful loser for most of the firms from as early as last autumn, even before he won the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster, which really catapulted him into the public eye, and ever since the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival in March the bookies have been dreading tomorrow afternoon.

Simon Clare of Coral speaks for many of the firms when he explains that the colt is the final leg of a large number of multiple bets which took in some of the six Irish-trained winners at the Cheltenham Festival. “Most of the people who involved him in bets with us then are on at 6-1, as that was his prevailing price at the time and if he wins he will be our worst result for years. Some people backed him at 40-1 last year.”

Though he is by far their biggest loser, Coral will also end up on the wrong side if either Alamshar or Refuse To Bend is successful.Outside those three, things are on their side.

The Tote, who laid 25-1 about Brian Boru last summer, are in a similar position as far as the Aidan O’Brien-trained colt is concerned and their losses will run “well into six figures”, according to spokesman Andy Clifton. Refuse To Bend and Alamshar would also be losers for their book, but to nothing like the same extent.

David Hood of William Hill will not be so badly hit if Brian Boru is successful, though it will still be a losing race for them. They offered only 8-1 about the colt after he won the Racing Post Trophy, when other firms were quoting twice that price. “But he will still be a bad result for us as we have lots of doubles and trebles running on to him from Cheltenham,” he says.

“Of the first three in the betting, Alamshar would be the best result as far as we are concerned, and Graikos would be an absolute skinner. How often can you say that about Frankie Dettori’s ride in a big race?”

Hills and Victor Chandler have also laid 25-1 about Kris Kin, and Chandlers have Brian Boru in their book at 16-1 from after his Racing Post Trophy victory. “Alamshar is also a big loser, but Refuse To Bend is just a winner for us,” says their spokesman Neal Wilkins.

FIRST RACE
1.40pm THE PRINCESS ELIZABETH STAKES (Sponsored by Vodafone)

Listed, Class A, Total Prize Fund £40,000, for three-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race after 2001, one mile about 114 yards, Weights: 3yo 8st 8lb; 4yo and up 9st 6lb; Penalties: after September 1, 2002, a winner of a Listed race 3lb; of a Group 3 Pattern race 5lb. Penalty values: 1st: £23,200; 2nd: £8,800; 3rd: £4,400; 4th: £2,000; 5th: £1,000; 6th: £600.

1 ALDORA (The Aldora Partnership) Mick Ryan 4-9-09 Martin Dwyer [4] 3-1
2 LONDONNETDOTCOM (Derek & Jean Clee) Mick Channon 3-8-08 Steve Drowne [5] 6-1
3 PEARL QUEEN (Stall Anika) Andreas Lowe (GER) 5-9-06 Jimmy Quinn [1] 14-1
4 SHINY (Maureen Brittain) Clive Brittain 4-9-06 Philip Robinson [6]
5 WONDROUS STORY (Robert Sangster) John Gosden 3-8-08 Jimmy Fortune [7]
6 LADY BEAR (Albert & Kay Campbell) Richard Fahey 5-9-06 Paul Hanagan [2]
7 NAYZAK (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-08 Richard Hills [8] 9-4fav
8 GOODNESS GRACIOUS (Wafic Said) John Dunlop 3-8-08 Pat Eddery [3]

8 ran Distances: 1 1/2, 1 3/4, hd, 1 1/4, sh, hd, 1 3/4 Time: 1 minute 44.23 seconds Breeding: Magic Ring - Sharp Top (Sharpo) Breeder: Collectors’ Investments Ltd Tote: Win: £3.50; Places: £1.40; £2.00; £3.00 Exacta: £18.80

Winning trainer:-Name: Ryan, Michael John; Date of birth:19/5/41; Date of first licence:1976; Major races won:All Dutch Classics, Irish 1000 Guineas (1984 Katies), Coronation Stakes (1984 Katies);Wins in a season: (1987-2002): 29 :22 :13:32:23:26:22 :30:25:19:27:26:12:27:10:7 Trains at Newmarket, Suffolk Wins This Season: 6

Winning Jockey:- Name: Dwyer, Martin Joseph Date of Birth: 28/06/75 Based: Hungerford, Berks Big Race Wins: Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Sheppard’s Watch), Newmarket Stakes (2002 Highdown), Cheshire Oaks (2002 Shadow Dancing), Prix Guillaume d’Ornano (2002 Highdown), Jockey Club Cup (2002 Persian Punch) Wins 1995-02: 6; 36; 57; 46; 36; 61; 65; 104 Other Details: Married to daughter of trainer William Muir Wins In 2003: 36

SECOND RACE
2.10pm THE VODAFONE CORPORATE HANDICAP STAKES

Class B, Total Prize Fund £50,000, for three-year-olds and upwards Rated 0-105, one mile about 114 yards, Penalties: after May 24, a winner 5lb, Penalty values: 1st: £29,000; 2nd: £11,000; 3rd: £5,500; 4th: £2,500; 5th: £1,250; 6th: £750.

1 PASSING GLANCE (Kingsclere Stud & Michael Wates) Andrew Balding 4-9-05 Martin Dwyer [5] 16-1
2 HIGHLAND SHOT (Jeff Smith) Andrew Balding 5-8-13 Kieren Fallon [1] 9-2 fav
3 ANNA WALHAAN (Jaber Abdullah) Mick Channon 4-8-07 Eddie Creighton (5) [3] 16-1
4 RAFFERTY (Sheikh Marwan Al Maktoum) Clive Brittain 4-9-05 Darryll Holland [15] 14-1
5 SAWWAAH (Fayzad Thoroughbred Ltd) David Nicholls 6-8-09 Joe Fanning [4]
7 PAGAN SKY (The Gap Partnership) James Toller 4-8-09 Kevin Darley [11]
8 HIGHLAND REEL (Sir Gordon Brunton) David Elsworth 6-8-11 Liam Keniry (3) [10]
8 DUMARAN (R & E H Investments Ltd) Andrew Balding 5-9-10 Pat Eddery [2]
9 MYSTIC MAN (R J H Ltd) Kevin Ryan 5-9-06 Fergal Lynch [9]
10 J R STEVENSON (Claret & Blue Army) Michael Wigham 7-8-12 Michael Kinane [12]
11 JOINT STATEMENT (Ridgeway Downs Racing) Mick Channon 4-8-11 Steve Drowne [14]
12 ACE OF HEARTS (Lady Stuttaford & W Bovill) Chris Wall 4-8-11 Wendyll Woods [6]
13 EVEREST (I Sandhu and Partners) Brian Ellison 6-8-13 Dane O'Neill [17]
14 LONDONER (P McCarthy) Simon Dow 5-8-11 Ryan Moore (3) [7]
15 THIHN (The Square Milers) John Spearing 8-9-01 Jamie Spencer [16]
16 TAKES TUTU (Chris, Basil & Rosie Batterham II) Mark Johnston 4-9-05 Keith Dalgleish [8]

Non-runner: No 17 Dance On The Top (vet’s certificate)
16 ran Distances: 2 1/2, 1 3/4, nk, hd, 1 1/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1 1/4, 3/4, 2 1/2, 1 1/2, 1, nk, 7, 1/2 Time: 1 minute 42.82 seconds Breeding: Polar Falcon - Spurned (Robellino) Breeder: Ian Balding Tote: Win: £21.10; Places: £4.20; £1.50; £6.30; £4.20 Exacta: £125.70

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. Previously worked for uncle, Toby Balding, and assisted Lynda Ramsden for two years. Sister is Clare Balding, the BBC racing and sports presenter. First Winner: Easter Ogil, Bet Direct Football Cashbacks Classified Stakes, Lingfield, January 11, 2003 Number of horses in training (2003): 114 Wins In 2003: 24

Winning Jockey:- Name: Dwyer, Martin Joseph Date of Birth: 28/06/75 Based: Hungerford, Berks Big Race Wins: Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Sheppard’s Watch), Newmarket Stakes (2002 Highdown), Cheshire Oaks (2002 Shadow Dancing), Prix Guillaume d’Ornano (2002 Highdown), Jockey Club Cup (2002 Persian Punch) Wins 1995-02: 6; 36; 57; 46; 36; 61; 65; 104 Other Details: Married to daughter of trainer William Muir Wins In 2003: 37 (2nd success of Vodafone Derby Meeting 67/1 double)


THIRD RACE
2.45pm THE VODAFONE NEWBURY HANDICAP STAKES

Class C, Total Prize Fund £50,000, for four-year-olds and upwards, one mile and two furlongs, Penalties: after May 24, a winner 4lb, Penalty values:1st: £29,000; 2nd: £11,000; 3rd: £5,500; 4th: £2,500; 5th: £1,250; 6th: £750

1 AKSHAR (H H Aga Khan) Sir Michael Stoute 4-9-00 Johnny Murtagh [6] 5-4fav
2 DANELOR (Mark Leatham) Richard Fahey 5-8-10 Paul Hanagan [7] 6-1
3 PAGAN DANCE (The Gap Partnership) Amanda Perrett 4-9-02 Pat Eddery [2] 9-1
4 SILENCE IS GOLDEN (Ms J Semple) Brian Meehan 4-9-01 Kieren Fallon [13]
5 INVITATION (Woodhaven Racing Syndicate) Tony Charlton 5-8-06 Steve Drowne [12]
6 PULAU TIOMAN (H R H Sultan Ahmad Shah) Michael Jarvis 7-9-10 Philip Robinson [1]
7 SAHAAT (Paul Dixon) Jamie Osborne 5-9-03 Martin Dwyer [11]
8 PARISIEN STAR (John Hopkins (t/a South Hatch Racing ) Jim Boyle 7-8-01 Jimmy Quinn [3]
9 OPTIMAITE (Always Hopeful Partnership) Rod Millman 6-8-12 Eddie Ahern [9]
10 GALLANT BOY (M Lawrence) David Evans 4-8-10 John Egan [5]
11 PRAIRIE WOLF (B Warren) Michael Bell 7-8-11 Michael Kinane [4]
12 FORBEARING (Mrs L Burnet - Osborne House II) Sir Mark Prescott 6-8-13 George Duffield [8]
13 GENTLEMAN VENTURE (Canisbay Bloodstock Ltd) John Akehurst 7-8-04 Richard Quinn [14]
14 BROADWAY SCORE (Freddy Bienstock & Martin Boase) John Hills 5-9-10 Richard Hills [10]

14 ran Distances: 1 1/2, 1, 2, 1, 5, nk, 1 1/4, 3/4, sh, 1, 1, 3 1/2, 19 Time: 2 minutes 6.18 seconds Breeding: Danehill - Akilara (Kahyasi) Breeder: HH Aga Khan’s Studs SC Tote: Win: £2.20; Places: £1.30; £2.30; £3.10 Exacta: £9.30

Winning trainer:-Name: Stoute, Sir Michael Ronald Date of birth:22/10/45 Date of first licence: 1972 Previous Occupation: Served with Pat Rohan, Doug Smith and Tom Jones. Classic wins: (11) Sagitta 1000 Guineas (1989 Musical Bliss, 2003 Russian Rhythm), Sagitta 2000 Guineas (1985 Shadeed, 1988 Doyoun, 1997 Entrepreneur, 2000 King’s Best, 2001 Golan), Vodafone Derby (1981 Shergar, 1986 Shahrastani), Vodafone Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1987 Unite) Other big race wins: Irish 2,000 Guineas (1989 Shaadi), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1986 Sonic Lady), Irish Derby (1983 Shareef Dancer, 1986 Sharatani), Irish Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1986 Colorspin, 1987 Unite, 1988 Melodist, 1995 Pure Grain, 2000 Petrushka), Italian Oaks (1988 Melodist, 1986 Ivor’s Image), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1992 Saddler’s Hall, 1993 Opera House, 1997 Singspiel, 2000 Daliapour), Dubai World Cup (Singspiel 1997), Coral-Eclipse (1993 Opera House; 1994 Ezzoud;1997 Pilsudski, 2001 Medicean), Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel, 1997 Pilsudski), Sussex Stakes (1986 Sonic Lady; 1989 Zilzal; 1998 Among Men), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1985 Shadeed; 1987 Milligram; 1989 Zilzal), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1981 Shergar; 1993 Opera House, 2002 Golan), Juddmonte International Stakes (1993 & 1994 Ezzoud; 1997 Singspiel), Yorkshire Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia; 1985 Sally Brown; 1986 Untold; 1990 Hellenic; 1995 Pure Grain, 2000 Petrushka, 2002 Islington), July Cup (1981 Marwell; 1986 Green Desert; 1987 Ajdal), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1986 Green Desert; 1987 Ajdal), Fillies’ Mile (1985 Untold), Cheveley Park Stakes (1980 Marwell; 1994 Gay Gallanta; 2000 Regal Rose), Dubai Sheema Classic (2000 Fantastic Light), Grosser Dallmayr-Preis (2000 Greek Dance), Celebration Mile (2000 Medicean), Prix de l’Opera (2000 Petrushka), Dubai Champion Stakes (2000 Kalanisi), Racing Post Trophy (2000 Dilshaan), Dante Stakes (2001 Dilshaan), JP Morgan Private Bank Goodwood Cup (1975 Girandole), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (1977 Temple First, 1984 Optimistic Lass, 1990 Kartajana, 1994 Hawajiss, 2002 Islington), Lowther Stakes (2002 Russian Rhythm) Wins in a season (1984-2002):96:120:76:105:99:116:78:83:74:65:109:73:73:84:79:81:91:75: 104 Horses in training (1985-2003):145:142:142:170:186:191:n\a:171:147:157 :159:159:162:162:173:190:185:181:190 Wins this season: 44

Winning jockey:-Name: Murtagh, John Patrick Based: Moattown, Kildalkey, Co Meath Born: May 14, 1970 British Classic Wins (3): Vodafone Derby (2000 Sinndar, 2002 High Chaparral),Vodafone Derby (2000 Sinndar, 2002 High Chaparral), Sagitta 2000 Guineas (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar) Big Race Wins include: Breeders’ Cup Mile (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Coronation Stakes (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2000 Sinndar), Prix du Moulin (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Yorkshire Oaks (1996 Key Change, 2000 Petrushka), Beverley D Stakes (1996 Timarida), Irish Champion Stakes (1996 Timarida), Irish Oaks (1997 Ebadiyla, 1998 Winona, 2000 Petrushka), Ascot Gold Cup (1999 Enzeli, 2001 Royal Rebel); National Stakes (1993 Manntari, 1999 Sinndar), Moyglare Stud Stakes (1998 Edabiya), Irish Derby (2000 Sinndar), Grosser Dallmayr-Preis (2000 Greek Dance), Doncaster Cup (2000 Enzeli), Prix Niel (2000 Sinndar), Prix de l’Abbaye (2000 Namid), Prix de l’Opera (2000 Petrushka), Dubai Champion Stakes (2000 Kalanisi), Racing Post Trophy (2000 Dilshaan), Irish 2,000 Guineas (2001 Black Minnaloushe), Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial (2000 Sinndar, 2003 Alamshar) Other details: Champion Irish apprentice in 1989, champion jockey in Ireland 1995 and 1998, has also been champion in Dubai, first jockey to John Oxx Wins in Britain 2001-2002: 10; 15 Wins this season in Britain: 5

FOURTH RACE
3.25pm THE VODAFONE CORONATION CUP

Group 1, Class A, Total Prize Fund £300,000, for four-year-olds and upwards, one mile and four furlongs, Weights: colts and geldings: 9st; fillies: 8st 11lb. Penalty values: 1st: £174,000; 2nd: £66,000; 3rd: £33,000; 4th: £15,000; 5th: £7,500; 6th: £4,500

1 WARRSAN (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 5-9-00 Philip Robinson [4] 9-2
2 HIGHEST (Godolphin) Saeed Bin Suroor 4-9-00 Frankie Dettori [8] 6-1
3 BLACK SAM BELLAMY (Michael Tabor/Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien (IRE) 4-9-00 Michael Kinane [7] 4-1fav
4 BANDARI (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 4-9-00 Richard Hills [9]
5 ZINDABAD (Abdulla BuHaleeba) Mark Johnston 7-9-00 Kevin Darley [5]
6 POLISH SUMMER (Khalid Abdulla) Andre Fabre (FR) 6-9-00 Christophe Soumillon [10]
7 ALBANOVA (Kirsten Rausing) Sir Mark Prescott 4-8-11 George Duffield [1]
8 PAWN BROKER (Raymond Tooth) David Elsworth 6-9-00 Dane O'Neill [3]
9 ULUNDI (D Heath) Paul Webber 8-9-00 Richard Hughes [6]

9 ran Distances: 1/2, sh, 1 3/4, 2, sh, 3 1/2, 2, dist Time: 2 minutes 35.68 seconds Breeding: Caerleon - Lucayan Princess (High Line) Breeder: Saeed Manana Tote: Win: £4.80; Places: £1.40; £2.30; £1.70 Exacta: £25.10 Non-runner: No. 3 Foreign Affairs (vet’s certificate)

Winning trainer:-Name: Brittain, Clive Edward
Born: Calne, Wiltshire, 15/12/33 Date of first licence: 1972 Previous Occupation: Joined Sir Noel Murless as stable lad in 1949 British Classic wins: (6) Sagitta 1000 Guineas (1984 Pebbles,1993 Sayyedati); Sagitta 2000 Guineas (1991 Mystiko); Vodafone Oaks (1992 User Friendly), Pertemps St Leger (1978 Julio Mariner, 1992 User Friendly) Other major wins include: German 1,000 Guineas (2000 Crimplene), Irish 1,000 Guineas (2000 Crimplene), Japan Cup (1986 Jupiter Island), Breeders’ Cup Turf (1985 Pebbles), St James’s Palace Stakes (1974 Averof, 1976 Radetzky), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (1985 Pebbles), Sussex Stakes (1995 Sayyedati), Nassau Stakes (2000 Crimplene), Juddmonte International (1991 Terimon), Yorkshire Oaks (1992 User Friendly), Cheveley Park Stakes (1992 Sayyedati), Champion Stakes (1985 Pebbles), Prix Jean Prat (1988 Lapierre), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (1993 User Friendly), Prix Jacques Le Marois (1993 Sayyedati), Italian Derby (1991 Hailsham, 1995 Luso), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1997 Air Express), Hong Kong International Vase (1997 Luso); Nell Gwyn Stakes(1998 Cloud Castle) Meon Valley Stud Fillies Mile (1999 Teggiano); Coronation Cup (2003 Warrsan) Wins in a season(1983-2002):45:33:51:39:38:40:36:42:53: 63:37 :37:51:35:26: 23:40:27:28:31 Horses in training (1984-2003): 102:88:115:125:130:119:145:176:143:118 :124 :111:114:75:104:100:77:94:69:67 Wins this season: 24

Winning jockey:-Name: Robinson, Philip Peter. Born: 10/1/61 in Newmarket Apprenticeship: With father, Peter Robinson. First winner: Busting (Yarmouth, June 14, 1978) Classic wins: (6) Sagitta 1,000 Guineas (1984 Pebbles; 2001 Ameerat); St Leger (1993 Bob's Return); German 1,000 Guineas (2000 Crimplene), Irish 1,000 Guineas (2000 Crimplene), French Derby (2000 Holding Court) Other major wins include: Coronation Stakes (1984 Katies, 2000 Crimplene); Nassau Stakes (2000 Crimplene) Great Voltigeur Stakes (1993 Bob’s Return); Premio Presidente della Repubblica (2003 Rakti), Coronation Cup (2003 Warrsan) Wins (1992-2002): 52,52,50,41,31,0,28,53,57,47,55 Other details: Rode in Hong Kong 1989-91 (leading rider 1989 and 1990) and returned in 1997 Wins This Season: 20

THE FIFTH RACE
4.05pm THE VODAFONE OAKS

Group 1, Class A, Total Prize Fund £375,000, for three-year-old fillies only, one mile and four furlongs. Penalty values: 1st: £240,700; 2nd: £91,300; 3rd: £45,650; 4th: £20,750; 5th: £10,375; 6th: £6,225.

1 CASUAL LOOK (William Farish III) Andrew Balding 3-9-00 Martin Dwyer [7] 10-1
2 YESTERDAY (Sue Magnier/Roisin Henry) Aidan O'Brien (IRE) 3-9-00 Michael Kinane [11] 100-30fav
3 SUMMITVILLE (Mountain High Partnership) James Given 3-9-00 Michael Fenton [9] 25-1
4 INCHBERRY (Woodcote Stud Ltd) Gerard Butler 3-9-00 Eddie Ahern [14]
5 HI DUBAI (Godolphin) Saeed Bin Suroor 3-9-00 Frankie Dettori [3]
6 HANAMI (G B Partnership) James Toller 3-9-00 Darryll Holland [12]
7 SANTA SOPHIA (Nigel & Carolyn Elwes) John Dunlop 3-9-00 Pat Eddery [2]
8 THINGMEBOB (Nick Fuller) Mark Tompkins 3-9-00 Ted Durcan [10]
9 GEMINIANI (Mrs E Roberts & Nick Roberts) Barry Hills 3-9-00 Michael Hills [5]
10 HEARTS 'N MINDS (Annie Cyzer) Charles Cyzer 3-9-00 Pat Smullen [13]
11 HAMMIYA (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Marcus Tregoning 3-9-00 Richard Hills [6]
12 HIGH PRAISE (Khalid Abdulla) John Gosden 3-9-00 Richard Hughes [15]
13 WALDMARK (Newsells Park Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 3-9-00 Kieren Fallon [1]
14 HALAWANDA (H H Aga Khan) Sir Michael Stoute 3-9-00 Johnny Murtagh [8]
PU L'ANCRESSE (Michael Tabor/Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien(IRE) 3-9-00 Kevin Darley [4]

15 ran Distances: nk, 1/2, 1 3/4, 3/4, 1, 3/4, hd, 3, 6, 2, 19, 8, 2 1/2 Time: 2 minutes 38.07 seconds Breeding: Red Ransom - Style Setter (Manila) Breeder: William Farish III Tote: Win: £13.90; Places: £3.90; £1.30; £8.50 Exacta: £68.80

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. Previously worked for uncle, Toby Balding, and assisted Lynda Ramsden for two years. Sister is Clare Balding, the BBC racing and sports presenter. Classic Successes: (1) Vodafone Oaks (2003 Casual Look) First Winner: Easter Ogil, Bet Direct Football Cashbacks Classified Stakes, Lingfield, January 11, 2003 Number of horses in training (2003): 114 Wins In 2003: 25 (2nd success of Vodafone Derby Meeting 186/1 double)

Winning Jockey:- Name: Dwyer, Martin Joseph Date of Birth: 28/06/75 Based: Hungerford, Berks Classic Successes: (1) Vodafone Oaks (2003 Casual Look) Big Race Wins: Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Sheppard’s Watch), Newmarket Stakes (2002 Highdown), Cheshire Oaks (2002 Shadow Dancing), Prix Guillaume d’Ornano (2002 Highdown), Jockey Club Cup (2002 Persian Punch) Wins 1995-02: 6; 36; 57; 46; 36; 61; 65; 104 Other Details: Married to daughter of trainer William Muir Wins In 2003: 38 (3rd success of Vodafone Derby Meeting 747/1 treble)


SIXTH RACE
4.45pm THE VODAFONE SURREY STAKES

Listed, Class A, Total Prize Fund £40,000, for three-year-olds only, seven furlongs, Weights: colts and geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 6lb; Penalties: a winner of a Listed race 4lb; of a Group 3 race 6lb; of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 9lb. Penalty values: 1st: £23,200; 2nd: £8,800; 3rd: £4,400; 4th: £2,000; 5th: £1,000; 6th: £600

1 RIMROD (George Strawbridge) Andrew Balding 3-9-01 Kieren Fallon [2] 11-4jf
2 NAAHY (Kuwait Racing Syndicate 2001) Mick Channon 3-8-11 Jamie Spencer [9] 11-4jf
3 DUTY PAID (Jeff Smith) David Elsworth 3-8-10 Richard Quinn [7] 9-2
4 LITTLETON ARWEN (Litttleton Manor Racing) Terry Mills 3-8-06 Kevin Darley [5]
5 ROYAL DIGNITARY (Sheikh Mohammed) David Loder 3-9-01 Frankie Dettori [6]
6 WILLHECONQUERTOO (Andrew Reid) Andrew Reid 3-8-11 George Duffield [4]
7 FIDDLERS REACH (D O’Rourke) Brian Meehan 3-8-11 Pat Eddery [8]
8 BINANTI (Mrs J Wright) Pat Chamings 3-8-11 Steve Drowne [3]
9 BABODANA (M Bowring) Mark Tompkins 3-8-11 Ted Durcan [1]

9 ran Distances: sh, 1 1/2, 1/2, 5, 1 1/2, 1, 10, 10 Time: 1 minute 22.59 seconds Breeding: Danzig - Annie Edge (Nebbiolo) Breeder: George Strawbridge Jnr Tote: Win: £3.20; Places: £1.60; £1.40; £1.70 Exacta: £7.10

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. Previously worked for uncle, Toby Balding, and assisted Lynda Ramsden for two years. Sister is Clare Balding, the BBC racing and sports presenter. Classic Successes: (1) Vodafone Oaks (2003 Casual Look) First Winner: Easter Ogil, Bet Direct Football Cashbacks Classified Stakes, Lingfield, January 11, 2003 Number of horses in training (2003): 114 Wins In 2003: 26 (3rd success of Vodafone Derby Meeting 700.25/1 treble)

Winning jockey:-Name: Fallon, Kieren Francis Apprenticeship: 1983 Kevin Prendergast First winner: Piccadily Lord (Navan, June 18, 1984) Wins (1988-2002): 31,28,39,29,45,60,47,91,136,202*,204*,202*,149, 166*, 149* *Champion jockey Classic wins: (8) Sagitta 2000 Guineas (2000 King’s Best, 2001 Golan), Sagitta 1000 Guineas (1997 Sleepytime, 1999 Wince, 2003 Russian Rhythm), Vodafone Oaks (1997 Reams Of Verse, 1999 Ramruma), Vodafone Derby (1999 Oath) Other major wins include: King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (2002 Golan), Sussex Stakes (1997 Ali-Royal); Cherry Hinton Stakes (1996 Dazzle), Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (1997 Bosra Sham), Ribblesdale Stakes (1997 Yashmak), Cheveley Park Stakes (1997 Embassy), St James’s Palace Stakes (1998 Dr Fong), Yorkshire Oaks (1998 Catchascatchcan, 1999 Ramruma, 2002 Islington), Gimcrack Stakes (1994 Chilly Billy, 1998 Josr Algharoud); Princess Of Wales’s Stakes (1999 Craigsteel); Tattersalls Gold Cup (1999 Shiva); Irish Oaks (1999 Ramruma); Budweiser International Stakes (1999 Great Dane); Vodafone Coronation Cup (2000 Daliapour, 2002 Boreal), Jockey Club Stakes (2000 Blueprint), Dubai Sheema Classic (2000 Fantastic Light), Queen Anne Stakes (2000 Kalanisi, 2001 Medicean), Masai Mile (2001 Nicobar), Dee Stakes (2001 Dr Greenfield), Dante Stakes (2001 Dilshaan), Macau Jockey Club Craven Stakes (2002 King Of Happiness), Gerrard Investment Management Richmond Stakes (1997 Daggers Drawn, 2002 Elusive City), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2002 Islington), Prix Morny (2002 Elusive City), Lowther Stakes (2002 Russian Rhythm), Diadem Stakes (2002 Crystal Castle) Wins This Season: 88


SEVENTH RACE
5.20pm THE VODAFONE GROUP SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES

Class C, Total Prize Fund £40,000, for three-year-olds only Rated 0-100, seven furlongs, Penalties: after May 24, a winner 5lb, Penalty values: 1st: £23,200; 2nd: £8,800; 3rd: £4,400; 4th: £2,000; 5th: £1,000; 6th: £600.

1 TARJMAN (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Alec Stewart 3-9-03 Frankie Dettori [1] 2-1fav
2 COURT MASTERPIECE (Maktoum Al Maktoum) Ed Dunlop 3-9-03 Kieren Fallon [6] 8-1
3 SOYUZ (N Springer) Michael Jarvis 3-8-08 Philip Robinson [11] 5-1
4 JAY GEE'S CHOICE (John Guest) Mick Channon 3-9-07 Steve Drowne [14] 25-1
5 AVENTURA (Apb Racing) Mark Polglase 3-8-07 Christophe Soumilln [4]
6 INTO THE BREEZE (Eric Whitehouse & Partners) John Hills 3-8-10 Michael Hills [9]
7 CRAFTY CALLING (Craig Singer) Paul Cole 3-8-13 Johnny Murtagh [12]
8 NUIT SOMBRE (Margaret Pett) Mark Johnston 3-8-06 Kevin Darley [7]
9 RIFLEMAN (S Adamson) Ann Duffield 3-8-06 George Duffield [5]
10 KAWAGINO (K Pike) Nerys Dutfield 3-8-08 Ted Durcan [16]
11 MICHELLE MA BELLE (Bill Allan) Sylvester Kirk 3-8-11 Pat Eddery [13]
12 REBATE (R Gander) Richard Hannon 3-7-12 Richard Smith [3]
13 ARCTIC DESERT (Holistic Racing Ltd) Andrew Balding 3-8-11 Martin Dwyer [10]
14 JUST FLY (Ascot Brew Racing) Sylvester Kirk 3-8-02 John Egan [2]
15 COMPTON EMPEROR (Erik Penser) Gerard Butler 3-8-07 Eddie Ahern [8]
16 CASHEL MEAD (Masonaires) John Spearing 3-8-10 Jamie Mackay [17]

16 ran Non-runner: No 15 Bi Polar (vet’s certificate) Distances: sh, 1 1/4, hd, 1 1/4, nk, nk, 1 1/4, 2, nk, 2, 1 1/4, nk, 5, 3/4, 5 Time: 1 minute 22.77 seconds Breeding: Cadeaux Genereux - Dodo (Alzao) Breeder: K Mercer Tote: Win: £2.80; Places: £1.400; £2.50; £2.10; £4.90 Exacta: £22.50

Winning trainer:-Name: Stewart, Alexander Christie; Date of Birth: 21/6/55; Date of first licence: March 1983; Previous occupation: Assistant to Gavin Hunter for one year and Tom Jones for five years; Wins in a season (1983-2002):6:13:22:26:37:40:30:41:29:22:11:22:27: 22:18:17:17:22:26:31 Number of horses in training (1993-2003): 66:56:60:53:53:51:58:53:52:57:65 Major wins include: King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1988 Mtoto), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (1987 & 88 Mtoto), Queen Anne Stakes (1988 Waajib), Yorkshire Cup (1990 Braashee), Nell Gwyn Stakes (1988 Ghariba), Ormonde Stakes (1990 Braashee), Princess of Wales’s Stakes (1994 Wagon Master), Doncaster Cup (1990 Al Maheb), Rose Of Lancaster Stakes (1998 Mutamam), Select Stakes (1998 Mutamam), September Stakes (2000 Mutamam) Trains at Clarehaven, Newmarket, Suffolk Wins This Season: 23

Winning jockey:-Name: Dettori, Lanfranco.Born: 15/12/70 in Milan, ItalyFirst winner: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986), First British winner: Lizzy Hare (Goodwood June 9, 1987) Classic wins; (9) Vodafone Oaks (1994 Balanchine, 1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia); Rothmans Royals St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1996 Shantou), Sagitta 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), Sagitta 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia) Other major wins include: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra, 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami), Ascot Gold Cup (1992, 1993 Drum Taps, 1998 Kayf Tara), St James’s Palace Stakes (1997 Starborough), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1996 Swain, 1997 Singspiel, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra), Breeders’ Cup Mile (1994 Barathea), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction; 1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium), Juddmonte International (1996 Halling, 1997 Singspiel), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (1998 Daylami),Yorkshire Oaks (1994 Only Royale), Middle Park Stakes (1996 Bahamian Bounty), Fillies’ Mile (1990 Shamshir, 1999 Teggiano, 2000 Crystal Music), Nunthorpe Stakes (1993 Lochsong, 1995 So Factual, 1998 Lochangel), Sussex Stakes (1991 Second Set, 1999 Aljabr); Haydock Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat); Breeders’ Cup Turf (1999 Daylami), Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel); Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium); Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori; 2000 Bachir, 2001 Noverre), Irish Derby (1994 Balanchine), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir), Prix du Jockey-Club (1992 Polytain), Prix Jean Prat (1998 Almutawakel), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir), Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr); Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat); Irish Champion Stakes (1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera); Irish St Leger (1999 Kayf Tara); Deutsches Derby (1991 Temporal), Predominate Stakes (2000 Roscius), Duke of York Stakes (2000 Lend A Hand), Yorkshire Cup (2000 Kayf Tara), Lockinge Stakes (2000 Aljabr), Royal Lodge Stakes (2000 Atlantis Prince), Cheveley Park Stakes (2000 Regal Rose), Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq), Sagaro Stakes (2002 Give Notice), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), JP Morgan Private Bank Goodwood Cup (1999 Kayf Tara), Grosser Preis Von Baden (2002 Marienbard), Gimcrack Stakes (2002 Country Reel), Winter Hill Stakes (2002 Naheef) Wins in a season (1987-2002): 8,22,75, 141,94,101,149,233*,217*,123,176,132,132,47,94,69 *Champion jockey Wins This Season: 30

TREBIZOND RUNS AWAY WITH MEADOW BROOK AT BELMONT

Owned by Bill Lickle and trained by Kathy Neilson, the winner sat just off a quick early pace and kicked to the front with an inside move on the final turn. Trained by Kathy Neilson, Trebizond fought past Understood at the top of the stretch, and had plenty left to defeat runner-up Blasphemous by 3 1/4 lengths. Mr Perkolater, also trained by Neilson, was third. The winner covered the 2 1/2 miles over a soft turf course in 4:57.65 and returned $9.60, $5.90 and $4.10 as the second choice in a field of 11. Blasphemous, sent off at 52-1, paid $36.20 to place.

A son of Sadler's Wells, Trebizond was bred by famed Irish horseman Vincent O'Brien, and was imported by Lickle in 1999. After racing briefly on the flat, Trebizond switched to hurdling and has won four of 14 starts and earned $205,110. Foley, born in Ireland, has likewise been in the U.S. for some time and has risen up the American steeplechase standings. The Meadow Brook was the jockey's eighth win (and third in a Grade I stakes) this year.

"We wanted to have him pretty close and I didn't want to give the inside to anybody so I stayed on the inside," said Foley, who rode in New Zealand last week. "My horse likes to be kept competitive, but there was no pushing him today. He just went out and did his job. He's a Sadler's Wells, he loves the trip and loves this ground. He's a tough horse, not very speedy. You've got to love the Irish."

Trebizond confirmed his May 3 win in the Hard Scuffle (Gr. I) at Churchill Downs. The Hard Scuffle opened the Steeplechase Triple Crown, which lost its second stage due to weather at Pimlico the day before the Preakness. The victory, worth $63,690, pushed 7-year-old Trebizond to the top of the National Steeplechase Association standings with $134,410 earned this year.

£600,000 SCOOP6 SATURDAY

The longest sustained sequence of Saturday's on which the bet has been won had made big rollovers a rarity in the first half of this year, but coming into this Saturday £272,223 sits in the Win fund and £137,104 lines the Bonus Prize fund.

"The last time the pools closed containing more than half-a-million was the day Paul Freeman landed the second half of his £517,000 Win/Bonus double after investing £8 on the bet last November," said Tote spokesman Jeremy Scott. "By the time the pools close tomorrow they're likely to be nudging the £600,000."

"Paul's win seemed to mark a turn in fortunes for Scoop6 punters who between then and the time when the current rollovers started to build have found the Win fund combination on 16 of the 23 Saturday's, (a 70% strike-rate) winning the Bonus fund on five occasions."

"What is for certain tomorrow is that anyone finding six winners will become the 'fastest' ever Scoop6 winner with all six races over in just one hour!"

Saturday's Scoop6 legs are:
leg 1 - 1.35 Haydock
leg 2 - 1.40 Epsom
leg 3 - 1.50 Doncaster
leg 4 - 2.05 Haydock
leg 5 - 2.20 Doncaster
leg 6 - 2.35 Haydock

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