Tuesday, June 19, 2007

ROYAL ASCOT 2007
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2007

ASCOT GROUND

“At this stage, the forecast for Thursday indicates that there could be more persistent rain.”

Commenting on today’s record times in five of the six races, Stickels added: “I think the track is still settling down.

“There was also a strong tail wind from the east which is unusual.

“It was also good, fast ground today.

“We also have to bear in mind that we are only in the second year of the new racing surface at Ascot.”


DETTORI REFERRED TO HRA - KINANE AND BOWMAN BANNED

Frankie Dettori was referred to the HRA by the stewards following his ride on Ramonti in the Queen Anne Stakes. The stewards found Dettori had used his whip with excessive force and frequency and did not give his mount time to respond. The case was referred as the stewards held that the offence required a longer ban than the seven days they could have imposed today.

In the same contest, Mick Kinane was banned for one day (June 30) for his ride on George Washington. Kinane was judged to have used his whip with excessive force.

Hugh Bowman was banned for one day (June 30) for his ride on Hatta Fort in the concluding Windsor Castle Stakes for not giving his mount time to respond.

FIRST DAY CROWD

Today’s crowd at Royal Ascot was 40,191.

This compares to 54,838 in 2006.

Nick Smith, Head of Public Relations at Ascot, commented: “We predicted a crowd of around 40,000 for today.

“This figure is down on what we would normally expect, although we are relaxed about this as we knew that everything was not 100% last year and the opening day of Royal Ascot 2006 after the redevelopment was always going to attract a bumper crowd.

“Looking to the future, the feedback we have received today from members in the Royal Enclosure as well as those in General Admission and the Silver Ring has been almost exclusively positive.

“We are very optimistic that we will return to a normal attendance figure for the opening day in 2008.”


TOTE FIGURES


Today’s totepool on-course cash turnover was £1,378,944, down 15 per cent on the 2006 figure of £1,622,801.

Tote spokesman Damian Walker said: “Given the reduced crowd figure today, the tote have performed very well on course and we’re pleased with our turnover.”






SEVEN ASSEMBLE FOR CHOICE PRINCE
OF WALES’S STAKES

Aidan O’Brien will bid to land one of the few top races to have eluded him when he sends out Dylan Thomas to contest the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot tomorrow.

The Ballydoyle trainer has already won four of the six Group Ones at the Royal meeting with the Golden Jubilee Stakes the other that he hasn’t claimed.

Dylan Thomas is as short as 2-1 for Wednesday’s feature and comes into the race off the back of a second-placed effort in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at The Curragh last month.

But he has already bagged three Group One triumphs and has to come under serious consideration for the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes.

O’Brien’s charge will be seeking to reverse the form of the Tattersalls Gold Cup when he suffered a neck defeat at the hands of the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Notnowcato.

Breeders’ Cup Turf hero Red Rocks was back to something like his best when emerging victorious from the Group Three Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown in April.

The Galileo colt heads the home challenge, while Manduro is an intriguing contender from the Chantilly yard of top French trainer Andre Fabre.

The progressive five-year-old showed his class when delivering a four-length success in the Earl Of Sefton Stakes at Newmarket and then stepped up to secure a first Group One victory, scoring by an impressive five lengths in the Prix D’Ispahan.

Newmarket handler Michael Jarvis has an interesting new recruit in the shape of Pressing. Formerly trained in Italy, the Soviet Star four-year-old will be having his first start for Jarvis. The colt has already notched a Group Three win and was second in an Italian Group One at Capannelle on his last outing five weeks ago.

Jarvis trained Bob Back, a shock 33-1 winner of this race in 1985.

A choice renewal of the Group One contest sees the field completed by last year’s Derby winner Sir Percy - a disappointment last time out in the Coronation Cup - and the globe-trotting Kandidate.

PREVIEW: QUEEN MARY STAKES

VAUGHAN LOOKING FORWARD
TO FIRST ROYAL ASCOT RUNNER

Newmarket-based trainer Ed Vaughan is eagerly anticipating his first ever runner at Royal Ascot where Fanatical will step out in tomorrow’s Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes.

The Mind Games filly created a favourable impression when she bolted up by a length-and-a-half in a six-furlong maiden for her sex at Newbury on June 9.

She broke well and made all that day, coming home value for a couple of more lengths under jockey Richard Kingscote.

Vaughan has decided to bring her back in trip to five furlongs rather than tackle the six-furlong Albany Stakes on Friday.

He said: “I couldn’t have her any better and I’m hoping she will run a big race. The ground shouldn’t be a problem - her win was on good to firm.

“As she has had a run, I don’t think the drop back in trip will inconvenience her. She did a nice bit of work last Saturday.”

James Eustace has his fingers crossed for rain for his National Stakes second Lady Avenger.

The Newmarket handler said of his Queen Mary runner: “I have to admit the ground worries me.

“Ted Durcan, who has ridden her at home, and Kerrin McEvoy who has ridden her in both of her races, have said to me that she is filly that would prefer a bit of cut. So if there was some rain tonight I would be happy!

“We did have a scare with a foot but she cantered yesterday and had a blow-out this morning and seems fine now. She didn’t miss any intended work. The other thing to say is that her form is working out well.”

Peter Chapple-Hyam has Polar Circle bidding to give him a second success in the five-furlong fillies’ Group 2. She won a Newbury maiden last month and this year’s Derby-winning trainer hopes she can emulate Shining Hour’s 1999 triumph in the Queen Mary.

Chapple-Hyam said: “I’’ve been very happy with her progress since her one run. We will find out where we stand with her on Wednesday. I believe she will run a decent race but she would not want too much rain.”


14 GO FOR GOLD

Last year’s runaway winner Yeats heads a high-class field of 14 in Thursday’s Group One Gold Cup. The six-year-old, who went on to win the 2006 Goodwood Cup, has won both his starts this season and looks set to start one of the hottest favourites of the week.

There will be no more popular winner than the brilliant stayer Sergeant Cecil, who finished fifth in last year’s race but has subsequently claimed victory in the Lonsdale Stakes, Doncaster Cup and Yorkshire Cup at York as well as a Group One success in the Prix du Cadran at Longchamp.

The progressive filly Allegretto lines up after winning the Group Two Henry II Stakes at Sandown last time out with Amanda Perrett’s duo of Bulwark and Tungsten Strike, respectively third and fifth that day, reopposing.

The Godolphin stable bids for a fourth success in the Group One event with the globe-trotting Cherry Mix, who has scored at the highest level in Germany and Italy, while the Neville Callaghan-trained Finalmente steps up from handicap company.

Baddam landed a rare double at Royal Ascot last year in the Ascot Stakes and Queen Alexandra Stakes.

The Jamie Osborne-trained Geordieland finished second in the Yorkshire Cup last month on his seasonal comeback when The Last Drop was pulled up and the 2006 Oaks runner-up Rising Cross came seventh.

Lord Du Sud, winner of the Group Two Prix Vicomtesse Vigier last time out, and the German-trained Le Miracle, who finished fourth that day, add an international dimension to the race as does Montare, winner of last year’s Group One Prix Royal-Oak for trainer Jonathan Pease.

FIRST RACE WINNING QUOTES
COVENTRY STAKES (GROUP 2)

HENRY GALLOPS TO GUINEAS FAVOURITISM

It may be nearly 11 months away but the Aidan O’Brien-trained Henrythenavigator is as short as 5/1 (with Boylesports) for next year’s 2000 Guineas after winning the opening Coventry Stakes in scintillating fashion.

The Kingmambo colt, who was sent off 11/4 favourite, set a course record time of 1 minute 12.46 seconds when scoring by three-quarters of a length.

“We always thought he’d get further than six furlongs yet he won well today,” said O’Brien. “It was a big thing coming here today and we were delighted with how he did it.

“It’s a long way to the Guineas but we’ve always hoped he might be that type of horse. He’s always worked like an exciting horse at home and has stood out from the early horses but we do have some later-maturing types to come through.

“He travelled well in the early paces today and then saw a lot of open spaces but knuckled down well.

“He’s won over seven furlongs and a mile would be no problem - he’s always had a lot of natural speed so the drop back to six was no problem today. There are a lot of choices about where we can go now.”


Place Quotes: Coventry Stakes

ELSWORTH HAPPY WITH ‘RESOLUTE’ FRANC


Trainer David Elsworth put on a brave face after Swiss Franc went down by three-quarters of a length to Henrythenavigator in the Coventry Stakes.

Elsworth said of the second-placed son of Mr Greeley: “It is always frustrating being second. They just got away from us and he was caught for a little bit of toe and then stayed on resolutely.

“He just needed a bit more distance. But he is a cracking little horse with a wonderful temperament.

“He will most probably get a mile next year but we will keep to six or seven for the moment.”


Paul Cole, trainer of the third-placed Luck Money, said: “He gave his chance away by hanging. It might have been a bit firm for him. But he is a progressive horse and ran very well.

“He is a little bit immature and we will give him a bit of time. We will look at Goodwood - probably the Richmond, I would think.”


Tracey Collins, trainer of fourth-placed Pencil Hill, said: “I am very pleased with him. The horse has run a very good race.”




Race 1 - Coventry Stakes - Jockeys’ Reaction to Ground

WHAT A BEAUTY SAY JOCKEYS

The following jockeys were unanimous in praising the ground on the opening day of Royal Ascot 2007 after the running of the first race, the Group Two Coventry Stakes.

Eddie Ahern, rider of Atheer Dubai, said: “Lovely ground, perfect.”

Ryan Moore, rider of Cee Bargara, said: “Good ground.”

Jamie Spencer, rider of Ernie Owl, said: “It’s beautiful.”

Martin Dwyer, rider of Mount Pleasure, said: “I’d call it good. There should not be any excuses for horses on this ground.”

Johnny Murtagh, rider of South Dakota, said: “Beautiful.”

Hugh Bowman, rider of Yem Kinn, said: “Good ground.”




Race 2 - King’s Stand Stakes - Winning Quotes

ANDRETTI ANOTHER AUSSIE WINNER

Miss Andretti followed in the footsteps of previous winners Choisir (2003) and Takeover Target (2006) to land a third King’s Stand Stakes for Australia.

The 3/1 favourite was never in serious danger and powered home in the final furlong to score by a lengths and three quarters from Dandy Man.

Trainer Lee Freedman commented: “You don’t see that too often!

“That was why we brought her over - we wanted the world to see how good she is. That was an awesome display

“I always wanted to win a Group One race in Europe. We’ve come 12,000 miles with her which is always risky - she had to travel and settle it so it was a massive gamble.

“It is marvellous just to come here and compete. Craig (Newitt) has a great record on her and she kept picking up.

“I think I’ll retire now!

“I had been confident but that had eroded over the past week, particularly when I saw the draw.

“I like to be modest, but I wan’t surprised the way she won in the end.

“I have wanted to bring horses over before but have never had the support of the owners, so I am very grateful to everyone connected with Miss Andretti.

“I would also like to thank Nick Smith and the whole team at Ascot.

“She will now go back to the paddocks for a couple of days and she won’t even have a saddle on her. She’ll tell us if she wants to run in the Golden Jubille Stakes on Saturday.

Craig Newitt added: “I was happy to be where I was on her. You can always ride her with confidence.

“She is the best horse in the race and always gives her best.

“I told everyone I wasn’t nervous but I was! There was a fair amount of pressure. It’s a privilege to ride her.”

Part-owner Sean Buckley added: “That was a great effort and training performance.

“The only bad thing is that I’ll never have another horse like her!”

Miss Andretti broke the five-furlong course record at Ascot when recording 57.44s.

MISS ANDRETTI (AUS) FACTFILE
6 b m Ihtiram (IRE) - Peggie’s Bid (AUS) (Marooned)
Owner: Sean Buckley Trainer: Lee Freedman
Jockey: Craig Newitt Breeder: Keith & Peggy Beauglehole
Form in 2007: -1111

Miss Andretti
With three straight victories in 2007 - all at Group One level - Miss Andretti is undoubtedly one of the classiest sprinters on the planet. The six-year-old mare captured the Lightning Stakes, the first leg of the 2007 Global Sprint Challenge, over five furlongs at Moonee Valley on February 3, breaking the course record as she blitzed to a length and a half success over Magnus. Miss Andretti returned to the Melbourne track two weeks later for the second leg of the Global Sprint Challenge, the six-furlong Australia Stakes, and showed blistering acceleration to account for Any Suggestion by a length and a quarter. On her most recent outing in the Newmarket Handicap at Caulfield over six furlongs on March 10, Miss Andretti cracked another course record as she held off Gold Edition by a head, conceding 8lb to the runner-up, with Magnus close up in fourth place. After her latest triumph, trainer Lee Freedman compared Miss Andretti with the great three-time Melbourne Cup heroine Makybe Diva, who he also trained. She won today’s King’s Stand Stakes in style and will probably tum out again for Saturday’s Golden Jubilee Stakes over an extra furlong.

Lee Freedman
Born August 12, 1956, Lee Freedman is one of the most successful Australian racehorse trainers of the past 25 years. Having sent out his first winner, Sitting Bull, at Canberra in 1983, Freedman has gone on to land a total of 119 Group One races. His Interest in racing developed when his father, Tony, retired as a property developer to concentrate on training and breeding. Freedman dropped out of university to run the family stud farm in Yass, NSW, before setting up as a trainer with his brothers Anthony, Richard and Michael, initially at Warwick Farm, Sydney and later at Avenel and Caulfield. He enjoyed phenomenal success in the late 1980s through to the mid-1990s with a host of big race wins. Suspended for four months in 1995 after substituting a horse at a barrier trial, Freedman was subsequently embroiled in the Encosta de Lago affair, in which the top three-year-old he trained tested positive for a prohibited substance but was allowed to run in the 1996 Bill Stutt Stakes, which he won. His fortunes declined between the 1997/98 and 2002/2003 seasons as he saddled only 15 Group One winners compared to 13 in the 1995/1996 season alone. However, he radically changed his training set-up after the 2000 Melbourne Cup, moving to ‘Markdel’, Rye, his purpose built training establishment named after his intellectually handicapped brother Mark and mother Del. More recently, Freedman acquired a two-year-old training facility at Tuerong, Denistoun Park. He trained the phenomenal mare Makybe Diva to land the second and third legs of her Melbourne Cup treble (2004 & 2005), a contest he also took with Tawrrific (1989), Subzero (1992) and Doriemus (1995). Freedman has also won the Caulfield Cup four times (1992 Mannerism, 1994 Paris Lane, 1995 Doriemus, 2003 Mummify), the Golden Slipper four times(1993 Bint Marscay, 1994 Danzero, 1995 Flying Spur, 1996 Merlene) and the Cox Plate twice (1992 Super Impose, 2005 Makybe Diva). He trained his 100th Group One winner with Mummify in the Yalumba Stakes at Caulfield on October 9, 2004, and paid his first visit to Royal Ascot last year with Falkirk, who finished a fine fourth behind compatriot Takeover Target in the King’s Stand Stakes. Miss Andretti’s success in the 2007 Australia Stakes gave Freedman the full set of Victoria Group One races (27 in total). He is married to Janelle and has two daughters, Emma and Georgia.

Craig Newitt
Born March 10, 1985, Craig Newitt was always destined to become a jockey - his parents, Guy Newitt and Virginia Wells, were both jockeys, as were their fathers, Geoff Newitt and Tas Wells. From the age of nine, he mixed the pony club and riding track-work. After being granted an apprenticeship in 2000, Newittt rode his first winner on Kimbra’s Way at Elwick, Hobart, Tasmania, in November 2000, and quickly established himself as a fine rider, landing the Tasmanian jockeys’ premiership in 2000/01. In 2002, he was offered the chance to ride in Melbourne and joined Lee Freedman’s stable, taking the 2002/03 Victorian apprentices’ premiership. His first Group win was on the Freedman-trained True Glo in the 2003 Queensland Guineas at Eagle Farm. In June, 2004, Newitt’s career took a nosedive when he was disqualified by the Racing Victoria stewards for 18 months, after giving false evidence at the Leone Chiara enquiry, which stemmed from an enquiry into Newitt’s ride on the horse seven months earlier. However, he was soon back in the big time after returning to ride in November, 2005, ending the season with four Group One winners, including the Australian Cup with 50/1 chance Roman Arch.

SECOND RACE PLACED QUOTES
KING’S STAND STAKES (GROUP 2)

DANDY DIVIDES AUSSIES

The Tracey Collins-trained Dandy Man prevented a a first four clean sweep for the Australian raiders when finishing runner-up to Miss Andretti in the King’s Stand Stakes.

“He’s run a terrific race,” said a delighted Collins. “He had to come home on his own and you have to be tough to do that.

“He divided the Australian horses and you can’t take anything away from the winner - she’s a four-time Group 1 winner. He probably won’t come back on Saturday, we’re more likely to wait until the July Cup - I just hope these Aussies go back to the southern hemisphere soon.”

Trainer Peter Moody will make a late decision on whether third-placed Magnus runs in Saturday’s Group 1 Golden Jubilee Stakes. “He just found it all a bit fresh today,” said Moody. “We’ll see how he pulls out after this but we probably won’t make a decision on whether he runs in the Golden Jubilee until 8am on Saturday. He could stay on for the July Cup and Nunthorpe.”

Owner Ron Crabtree added: “It was an exciting run and showed what a great filly Miss Andretti is. It was our first run for a while and he was a bit fresh today, he was sweating in the box beforehand, but he showed his class and stuck on for third. He’s a wonderful horse for punters to back because he is always there or thereabouts.”

Last year’s winner Takeover Target finished fourth and trainer Joe Janiak’s son Ben reported: “I was slightly disappointed but he was run off his feet a bit early on and probably needs further. We’ll see how he comes out of this but the Jubilee has always been his main aim.”

Jockey Jay Ford added: “There were no excuses, he’s just a bit older 12 months on and six furlongs should suit him better on Saturday.”


Reaction: King’s Stand

BENTLEY BISCUIT - JARRED UP

Jockey Nash Rawiller reported that Bentley Biscuit found ground conditions too quick for his liking.

He indicated that it is unlikely Gai Waterhouse’s charge will line up in Saturday’s Golden Jubilee Stakes.

He said: “There is no doubt that the ground is fast and has dried out as the day has gone on and my bloke didn’t appreciate it any stage.

“At no stage did he stretch out. He is jarred up pretty bad. I’m hoping he is here for Saturday but it would need a lot of rain. Otherwise, we’ll wait for the July Cup.”

Mark Wallace is unlikely to bring Benbaun back for Saturday’s Golden Jubilee Stakes - because the Aussies are too good.

Newmarket-based Wallace held his hands up after his six-year-old charge could only finish 12th to record-breaking mare Miss Andretti in the King’s Stand.

Wallace said: “I don’t think there is any point in taking them (the Australian sprinters) on again. They are different gear.

“Benbaun hasn’t run badly. He pulled a front shoe off - what difference that makes, I don’t know.

“Where will he go next? There is a race at Newcastle and the valuable (Listed) race at the Curragh on Irish Derby day which he has won and also come second in.”




ROYAL ASCOT 2007
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FIRST DAY, TUESDAY JUNE 19

RACE 3: St James’s Palace Stakes
WIN QUOTES

ART EFFORT CAPS STUNNING O’BRIEN TRAINING FEAT

Aidan O’Brien saddled the first three home in the St James’s Palace Stakes with winner Excellent Art capping an extraordinary training achievement.

Excellent Art pipped stable-mate Duke Of Marmalade by a neck and fellow Ballydoyle inmate Astronomer Royal was a further length-and-a-quarter back.

John Magnier, husband of co-owner Sue Magnier, summed it up when he commented:: “It is quite a training performance.”
Jamie Spencer gave a stellar performance in the saddle on Excellent Art, who met trouble in running in the French 2000 Guineas last month.

Magnier added: “He was maybe unlucky in France and was the unknown horse in the race, I guess.

“He had quite a good record as two-year-old. He won the Mill Reef - Neville Callaghan did a very good job with him.

“Paul Shanahan thought we should buy him (towards the end of 2006) and we went along with his suggestion and that is how it happened.”

Spencer said: “He travelled very smoothly and my only concern through the race was that the pace was a bit too steady for him.

“But I got a nice run around the fence and once a gap opened he quickened impressively into it.

“He was running at sprint distances last year. In France he was a little bit fresh but today he was nice and relaxed. In France, being unlucky he didn’t get to have a hard race.

"I felt in France I did what was best for the horse on the day. After the race, I felt he would have won easily if he had got the gaps. Today's he's proved it.
“Aiden was confident and that the horse had improved and he was very happy: you take that on board.
“Excellent Art is a very exciting colt and I am just pleased to be part of the team this afternoon. This fellow goes on anything and is a powerful compact colt.

"He settled lovely towards the rear, they didn't go quick, which was my only concern, and once he got the split a furlong out he was always going to win, and he won snugly in the end.

"I always feel that this race is the race that counts as far as three-year-old milers [are concerned]. All the Guineas winners come here and it's the best one who wins this race, and I think this fellow has proven it today.

"He's a smashing horse to deal with and I'm pleased and thankful that Aidan O'Brien and his team allowed me to ride the horse. They had confidence in me to leave me on him and I got the job done."


THIRD RACE QUOTES
ST JAMES’S PALACE STAKES (GROUP 1)

REBEL ONLY FIFTH

Even-money favourite Cockney Rebel finished fifth after hanging left in the St James’s Palace Stakes and is set to next appear in the Prix Jacques Le Marois at Deauville.

“He hanged a lot and I couldn’t ride the horse properly,” said jockey Olivier Peslier.

Trainer Geoff Huffer added: “He tends to hang left, we don’t know why he does but we’ll look at going back to a straight track with him. We’ll think about the Jacques Le Marois.”

Owner Phil Cunningham said: “I’m absolutely gutted but I would be if I’d been beaten in a seller at Folkestone as I’m a racing man. This horse owes us absolutely nothing.”




FOURTH RACE WINNING QUOTES
QUEEN ANNE STAKES (GROUP 1)

RAMONTI ENDS GODOLPHIN GROUP 1 BLUES

The Godolphin stable enjoyed a British first Group 1 success in nearly two years when Ramonti fought back to beat Jeremy by a short-head under in-form jockey Frankie Dettori in the Queen Anne Stakes.

“They went by me but I knew he’d stay further and come back.” said Dettori. “I had to get serious so I might get a suspension.

“It’s been a while since we won a Group 1 in England and I’m thrilled for the boss. Of our Godolphin runners this week I thought this was our main chance of winning.

“I didn’t know so much about the horse in the Lockinge but I subsequently spoke to my friend Endo Botti who had ridden him in Italy and he told me to ride him like a tough horse.

“It’s very hard at Group 1 level to make all the running but from three out I tried to stretch them but Jeremy passed me by a length. We came back and as I passed the line and I thought maybe I’ve won but couldn’t really tell.”

Trainer Saeed bin Suroor added: “We needed that badly - it’s taken us a long time to win a Group 1, it’s a bit up and down like a stock market! He was a bit unlucky when he was second at Newbury but everything was better for him today and Frankie gave him a great ride. We had a feeling that he was good enough to win today.”

It was Godolphin’s first British Group 1 win since Punctilious landed the 2005 Yorkshire Oaks and racing manager Simon Crisford said: “That was a vintage Frankie special. Group 1 wins are always fantastic and that’s what we aim for and we love racing here more than anywhere. When you perform at the level we do, it’s frustrating if you’re not winning the big races and we’re lucky to have a very understanding patron.

“We were being realistic coming into the race and you could pick holes in his form - we valued the Lockinge less than this race - and there was also George Washington there. When we bought this horse we didn’t anticipate that he’d be winning this, we thought of him more as an overseas horse.

“We haven’t considered a programme for him, he could step up in distance or could go for something like the Jacques Le Marois.”

The winning time of 1 minute 37.21 seconds was a course record.

Race 4 - Queen Anne Stakes - Placed Quotes

STOUTE AND ROHAUT HAPPY

Trainer Sir Michael Stoute was happy with the performance of Jeremy in the Queen Anne Stakes, beaten a short-head by Ramonti, although he believed the colt could have won had he kept to a true line in the final furlong.

The master of Freemason Lodge said: “I thought he would win when he took it up but then he just lugged to the right.

“I would say that was the best run of his career.

“I’m not sure where we will go next with him. He seems equally effective over seven furlongs or a mile.”

A further short-head back in third was Turtle Bowl and his trainer Francois Rohaut was very satisfied.

The French handler said: “I am very pleased.

“That was my first Royal Ascot runner and it was like a dream. Turtle Bowl has run a hell of a race.

“He will now go for the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville.”


RACE 3: St James’s Palace Stakes & Race 4 Queen Anne Stakes
AIDAN O’BRIEN QUOTES

O’BRIEN ON GEORGE - AND THAT 1-2-3

Aidan O’Brien was more than satisfied with the comeback performance of George Washington in the Queen Anne Stakes.

The Danehill colt, now four, was returning to action after initially being retired to stud duties and finished a close-up fourth to Ramonti.

Ballydoyle trainer O’Brien said: “He ran a great race. He was a bit fresh in his race early on but he was coming home really well. He needs plenty of early pace in his races to help him relax.

“That was very encouraging. You would be very encouraged watching that. He has all options open. Mick was delighted with him.”

O’Brien also reflected on the St James’s Palace Stakes in which he saddled the first three home.

He said: “We were delighted with that. They are three very good colts and we always knew that.

“But it is always hard to know what is between them, especially when they don’t work together.

“There are plenty of races for them - we will get them home and see.”

Race 5 - Ascot Stakes - Winning Quotes

HOUSE COMES GOOD

Full House improved on his fourth place 12 months ago to collect the Ascot Stakes in great style. The eight-year-old stayed on resolutely to score by half a length from Juniper Girl with Som Tala a short-head back in third.

A delighted trainer Paul Webber said: “That was terrific.

“He loves this place and this ground. Actually, I was gutted when the declarations were made because my other entry, Tribe, was balloted out!

“The winner actuallly went up 8lb before this race after he won last time - not really very professional of me! But he has really come forward over the last six weeks.

“Full House is a wonderful horse. He will do anything for you, you just have to let him take his time.

“I suppose we better have a look at the Queen Alexandra Stakes her on Saturday for him now. We will also look at the Northumberland Plate.

“This is our second winner here after Ulundi won a few years back (2002 Wolferton Stakes). We just can’t win at Cheltenham!”


RACE 5: The Ascot Stakes
PLACE QUOTES

SECOND AND THIRD EYEING UP
ALEXANDRA RETURN


Trainer Michael Bell is considering backing up his Ascot Stakes second Juniper Girl in Saturday’s Queen Alexandra Stakes.

Mick Channon will also give thought to a Royal Ascot return this weekend for third-placed Som Tala.

Bell said: “She has ran a blinder. She is very effective on soft ground but still - we are delighted with that.

“She is in the Queen Alexandra. We will see how she comes out of this. If she is fine and there is some rain we may take our chance.”

Channon commented: “He has done nothing wrong. He has come there to win but has been beaten fair and square.

“He is in the Queen Alexandra. We will see how he takes this and then have a chat.”


RACE 6: The Windsor Castle Stakes
WIN AND PLACE QUOTES

OSBORNE STRIKES IN WINDSOR CASTLE

Drawnfromthepast gave trainer Jamie Osborne a second victory in the Windsor Castle Stakes when he held off Kingsgate Native to score by a head.

Osborne also triumphed in the five-furlong Listed race back in 2001 thanks to Irony.

Osborne said: “You never come here thinking you are going to have a winner but we look to have a nice batch of two-year-olds and he has always had a bit of quality.

“He looked like he was going to be okay and I had the nerve to name him Drawnfromthepast which is the title of my wife’s exhibition which opened in Dover Street yesterday so this is perfect timing!

“Irony winning was very memorable and a turning point. This season we have tried to have a little bit of a resurrection with the two-year-old training career and it has worked. Now we have got to keep it going.

“We had him in the Norfolk Stakes but he won’t run in that. I think he will go six furlongs now.

Kingsgate Native ran a great race to finish second on his debut and trainer John Best said: “That was unbelievable. We knew we had a good one and he had been due to run at York at the weekend but it was called off.

“He was only beaten by the lack of a run and he’s been declared for the Norfolk Stakes on Thursday and if he’s fine he’ll run. George Baker is fed up as he has to ride at Lingfield that day!”



ROYAL ASCOT - CARRIAGE LIST - TUESDAY, 19TH JUNE, 2007

1st Carriage Motor
THE QUEEN No. 1
THE PRINCE PHILIP, DUKE OF EDINBURGH
The Duke of York No. 1A
The Lord Vestey

2nd Carriage
The Prince of Wales No. 2
The Duchess of Cornwall
Prince Michael of Kent
Princess Michael of Kent

3rd Carriage
Major General Jeremy Phipps No. 3
Mrs Jeremy Phipps
The Honourable Gerald Maitland-Carew
Mrs Gerald Maitland-Carew

4th Carriage
Mr Christopher Foster No. 4
Mrs Christopher Foster
Mr Joe Allbritton
Mrs Joe Allbritton

DETACHED MOTOR CARS

The Lady Susan Hussey No. 5
The Lady Vestey
Major Simon Robinson
Mr Alastair Bruce

Sir Michael Oswald No. 6
The Lady Angela Oswald
Air Vice Marshal David Walker
Mr Edward Griffiths

Mr Edward Young No. 7
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Richards
Commander Heber Ackland

Cars Nos 5 and 6 will leave Windsor Castle at 1.30 p.m.

Cars for the Carriage Procession and Car No. 7 will leave Windsor Castle at 1.35 p.m.



GLOBAL SPRINT CHALLENGE LEADERBOARD

Miss Andretti at the moment has a stranglehold on the 2007 Global Sprint Challenge following her wins in the Timbercorp Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley on February 17 and the Coolmore Lightning Stakes at Moonee Valley on February 3.

Miss Andretti is now the leading contender to claim the US$1 million bonus. She is set to contest both the King's Stand Stakes and the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot this week.

The bonus is on offer to any horse that contests Global Sprint Challenge races in all four countries - the series moves on to Japan and Hong Kong after Royal Ascot - and wins Group One races in three of those countries.

HORSE POINTS
Miss Andretti 20
Any Suggestion 8
Magnus 5
Virage de Fortune 5
Rewaaya 5
Ticklish 4
Maybe Better 2
California Dane 2
Dance The Waves 1
Strada 1
Lad Of The Manor 1
Gee I Jane 1
Candy Man 1
Cocinero 1
Red Dazzler 1
Minson 1

The Global Sprint Challenge is a race series conducted by Racing Victoria Limited, Ascot Racecourse Limited, Japan Racing Association and the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

RACES IN THE 2007 GLOBAL SPRINT CHALLENGE
AUSTRALIA

Coolmore Lightning Stakes (G1)
Saturday, February 3 - Moonee Valley Racecourse - WON BY MISS ANDRETTI

Timbercorp Australia Stakes (G1)
Saturday, February 17 - Moonee Valley Racecourse - WON BY MISS ANDRETTI

UNITED KINGDOM

King’s Stand Stakes (G2)
Tuesday, June 19 - Royal Ascot

Golden Jubilee Stakes (G1)
Saturday, June 23 - Royal Ascot

JAPAN

Centaur Stakes (G2)
Sunday, September 9 - Hanshin Racecourse

Sprinters Stakes (G1)
Sunday, September 30 - Nakayama Racecourse

HONG KONG

Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint (G1)
Sunday, December 9 - Sha Tin Racecourse

US$1 MILLION CHAMPIONSHIP BONUS

Again in 2007, the Global Sprint Challenge champion will be eligible to win a US$1 million bonus for its connections, provided the champion has competed in GSC races in all four countries. To win the championship bonus the horse must also win a minimum of three of the GSC Group 1 races in three different countries.

CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY

The Champion Sprinter trophy will be awarded to the horse that accumulates 42 points or above in a single season, and participates in challenge races in at least three countries.

SCORING SYSTEM

The Global Sprint Challenge points will be awarded as follows:
Win 10 points
Second 5 points
Third 4 points
Fourth 3 points
Fifth 2 points
Any starter 1 point

Double points will apply for horses competing in Group 1 races outside their racing jurisdiction.

Racing jurisdictions are: Europe and United Arab Emirates (Domestic challenge races run by Ascot), Hong Kong & Macau (Domestic challenge races run by HKJC), Japan (Domestic challenge races run by JRA), Australia and New Zealand (Domestic challenge races run by Racing Victoria Limited)

Horses trained outside these jurisdictions (including North and South America, Africa and other Asian jurisdictions) qualify for double points throughout.

GLOBAL SPRINT CHALLENGE CHAMPION

The Global Sprint Challenge champion is determined by the horse with the highest number of points from challenge races listed in this booklet and satisfies the following:

• accumulates 42 points or above in a single season
• participates in challenge races in at least three countries

It is important to note that in some years there may not be a Global Sprint Challenge champion. The champion in 2005 was Cape of Good Hope (HK) and in 2006 is Takeover Target (AUS).

The Global Sprint Challenge champion horse also identifies the winning owner, trainer and jockey. Where the challenge champion horse is ridden by more than one jockey, the jockey with the highest number of points receives the trophy, or in the event of a tie, the jockey with the highest prize money earnings.

In the event of two horses each sharing highest points at the end of the challenge year, the championship will be decided on a count-back of results with ‘away’ results counting ahead of home results.

Throughout the Global Sprint Challenge events, tables are to be published identifying the relative points accumulated by horses competing for challenge champion status.

If a challenge champion horse is sold during the course of the challenge season, the winning owner will be recognised as the owner of the horse at the finale of the annual challenge in Hong Kong.

In the case of a dead-heat between horses for 1st or other places up to 5th place, points will be shared from the combined total of points of the winning order of the horses concerned.

If a points earning horse is disqualified from a challenge race, either on race day or subsequently, challenge championship points will be allocated on the revised official result.

In the event of a postponement of a challenge race to a new date/venue in the same calendar year, points earned from the revised race date will still count towards the Global Sprint Challenge.

Each challenge event is run under the jurisdiction of each Jockey Club, Racing Association or appropriate race organiser, whose National or State rules of racing constitute the jurisdiction under which each race takes place.

GLOBAL BET AT ROYAL ASCOT

Punters around the world will be able to bet directly into the UK tote’s pools on both the St James’s Palace Stakes and Gold Cup at Royal Ascot this week, as part of the new Global Bet initiative.

Developed under the auspices of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), the Global Trifecta Bet - picking the first three horses home in the correct order - operates as a single, global pool, in a process commonly known as ‘co-mingling’. There are 12 countries on four continents currently involved and this number is set to grow as the year goes on.

The first Global Bet race was the Prix de Diane Hermes at Chantilly on June 10, when the pool reached 57,935 euros, with a dividend of £1,768 - some £834 more than if the pool had consisted only of UK bets. Four British punters were left smiling broadly after the French Classic.

David Craven, totepool Managing Director, said: “The initiative has enjoyed a great start and we are hoping to consolidate on that success with these two races at Royal Ascot where we will be hosting pools.

“Royal Ascot is a truly international race meeting, so it is a natural progression to take tote betting onto the global stage. With such prestigious races, we would anticipate the pool betting to be at least double what we would normally expect for a Trifecta at the Royal Meeting.”

Along with the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Holland, Spain, Russia, Switzerland, Brazil, Trinidad, South Africa and the US will be involved in the Global Bet at Royal Ascot, and British punters will be able to make their Trifecta selections online.

EARLY BETTING NEWS

In the King’s Stand Stakes (2.30pm), the Australian-trained favourite Miss Andretti is into 100/30 (from 4/1) with Stan James.

Another favourite hardening is Cockney Rebel in the St James’s Palace Stakes (3.45pm), who is into 5/4 from 6/4 with Victor Chandler. The firm report a bet of £60,000-£40,000 for the Geoff Huffer-trained colt, winner of both the Newmarket and Irish 2,000 Guineas so far this season.

Today’s other Group One mile contest, the Queen Anne Stakes (4.20pm), has seen support for the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Jeremy who is 16/1 (from 20/1) with Victor Chandler.

Several horses are coming in for support in the marathon Ascot Stakes (4.55pm), with McEldowney now 14/1 (from 20/1) with Victor Chandler, who also report support for Inchnadamph (20/1 from 25/1). In the same contest, Stan James have cut Raucous to 12/1 (from 16/1), McEldowney to 14/1 (from 20/1) and Princelet to 7/1 (from 8/1).

Day one concludes with the Windsor Castle Stakes (5.30pm), where Hatta Fort is now 4/1 (from 5/1) with Stan James.

FURTHER BETTING NEWS

Henrythenavigator is on the drift in the opening Coventry Stakes (2.30pm) with Paddy Power and the Aidan O’Brien-trained two-year-old is now 5/2 (from 2/1). In the same contest, Pricewise selection Declaration Of War is into 9/2 (from 11/2) with Coral and 9/2 (from 5/1) with Blue Square. Pencil Hill is into 13/2 (with 15/2) with Blue Square.

Coral also report support for Enticing in the King’s Stand Stakes (3.05pm), who is now 9/1 (from 10/1).

Favourite Cockney Rebel is now 11/8 (from 6/4) with Paddy Power in the St James’s Palace Stakes (3.45pm), 5/4 (from 11/8) with William Hill, Blue Square and 5/4 (from 6/4) with Betfred.

In today’s other Group One event, the Queen Anne Stakes (4.20pm). Cesare has been clipped into 9/2 (from 5/1) with Paddy Power, William Hill and Blue Square. Favourite George Washington is on the drift with William Hill and is 5/4 (from 6/5).

Several horses continue to attract support in today’s longest race, the two and a half mile Ascot Stakes (4.55pm). Coral have cut Enjoy The Moment to 8/1 (from 10/1), Raucous to 12/1 (from 14/1) and Som Tala to 15/2 (from 9/1). Paddy Power have reduced Raucous to 12/1 (from 14/1) and McEldowney to 14/1 (from 16/1). Enjoy The Moment is also 8/1 (from 10/1) with William Hill and McEldowney is 14/1 (from 20/1) with Betfred. McEldowney is also 14/1 (from 18/1) with Blue Square.

Hatta Fort continues to be the one for money in the concluding Windsor Castle Stakes (5.30pm) and is 9/2 (from 5/1) with both William Hill, Paddy Power and Blue Square. Major Eazy is now 16/1 (from 20/1) with Coral in the juvenile contest over five furlongs.

NON-RUNNER

3.05pm KING’S STAND STAKES (GROUP 2)
No. 19 Hamoody (Ground)


GOING AT 11.30AM

After walking the track this morning, Ascot’s clerk of the course Chris Stckels has changed the ground to

GOOD TO FIRM

on the Straight Course.

The going is

GOOD

on the ROUND COURSE.

FIRST RACE RESULT

2.30pm COVENTRY STAKES (GROUP TWO)
£80,000 guaranteed, 6f, For 2yo Weights colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb Entries 37 pay £309 Penalty value 1st £45,424; 2nd £17,216; 3rd £8,616; 4th £4,296; 5th £2,152; 6th £1,080

1 HENRYTHENAVIGATOR (USA) (Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-9-01 Michael Kinane [17] 11/4 f
2 SWISS FRANC (Lordship Stud) David Elsworth 2-9-01 Ted Durcan [11] 25/1
3 LUCK MONEY (IRE) (Stephanie Smith) Paul Cole 2-9-01 Richard Quinn [10] 13/2
4 PENCIL HILL (IRE) (McLean Brothers Partnership) Tracey Collins IRE 2-9-01 Pat Shanahan [19] 6/1
5 MOUNT PLEASURE (USA) (Cavendish Star Racing) Jamie Osborne 2-9-01 Martin Dwyer [5]
6 CEE BARGARA (A Taylor) Jamie Osborne 2-9-01 Ryan Moore [2]
7 BOBS SURPRISE (Bob Morton) Barry Hills 2-9-01 Michael Hills [12]
8 DECLARATION OF WAR (IRE) (Violet Mercer) Peter Chapple-Hyam 2-9-01 Robert Havlin [9]
9 SOUTH DAKOTA (IRE) (Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-9-01 Johnny Murtagh [1]
10 BURNWYND BOY (Robert Reid) Ian Semple 2-9-01 Tom Eaves [8]
11 ATHEER DUBAI (IRE) (Mohammed Rashid) Clive Brittain 2-9-01 Eddie Ahern [3]
12 GREEK MYTHOLOGY (IRE) (Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-9-01 Seamie Heffernan [13]
13 AAIM TO STORM (USA) (Stuart Le Gassick Racing Syndicate) Mick Channon 2-9-01 Darryll Holland [4]
14 YEM KINN (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Mick Channon 2-9-01 Hugh Bowman [7]
15 COASTING (Sir J Ritblat, Sir David & Jennifer Sieff) Amanda Perrett 2-9-01 Jim Crowley [14]
16 ERNIE OWL (USA) (Roldvale Limited) Brian Meehan 2-9-01 Jamie Spencer [15]
17 BERE DAVIS (FR) (H Sweeney) David Evans 2-9-01 Dean McKeown [16]
18 DUBAI DYNAMO (Fitri Hay) Stan Moore 2-9-01 John Egan [6]
19 LINDORO (Karyl Harris) Walter Swinburn 2-9-01 Adam Kirby [20]
20 RUFF DIAMOND (USA) (John Griffin, Owen Mullin) John Best 2-9-01 George Baker [18]

20 ran
Distances: 3/4, sh, 3/4, 1 1/2, hd, 1 3/4, 1/2, nk, nk, 1, 1/2, 1 1/2, 1/2, nk, 3 1/2, 1 1/4, 1 1/4, 1 3/4, dist
Time: 1m 12.46s (course record - previous 2yo record 1m 14.16 - overall previous record 1m 13.12s)
Breeding: b or br c Kingmambo (USA) - Sequoyah (IRE) (Sadler’s wells (USA))
Breeder: Western Bloodstock
Totes: Win: £3.70 Places: £1.80; £7.60; £2.90 Exacta: £89.10

Winning jockey:-Name: Kinane, Michael Joseph Born: County Tipperary, Ireland, June 22, 1959 Apprenticeship: With Liam Browne. First winner: Muscari (Leopardstown 19/3/75) Classic wins: (8) Vodafone Derby (1993 Commander In Chief, 2001 Galileo); Vodafone Oaks (1998 Shahtoush, 2001 Imagine), 2000 Guineas (1990 Tirol, 1997 Entrepreneur, 1998 King Of Kings), St Leger (2001 Milan) Irish Classic Wins: Irish 1,000 Guineas (1988 Trusted Partner, 2003 Yesterday), Irish 2,000 Guineas (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Irish Oaks (1989 Alydaress, 1996 Dance Design), Irish Derby (2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral), Irish St Leger (1993, 1994 Vintage Crop, 2006 Kastoria) Other major wins include: Champion Stakes (1997 Pilsudski), Cherry Hinton Stakes (2005 Donna Blini) Cheveley Park Stakes (1995 Blue Duster); Coral Eclipse (1993 Opera House, 1997 Pilsudski, 2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Hawk Wing), Coronation Cup (2007 Scorpion), Derby Italiano (1992 In A Tiff, 1995 Luso); Dewhurst Stakes (2001 Rock Of Gibralter); Fillies’ Mile (1996 Reams Of Verse); French 1,000 Guineas (2001 Rose Gypsy), French 2,000 Guineas (2002 Landseer), Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche, 2000 Kayf Tara), Hong Kong Invitational Bowl (1991 Additional Risk), Irish Champion Stakes (1989 Carroll House,1994 Cezanne, 1997 Pilsudski, 2000 Giant’s Causeway,2003 High Chaparral), Japan Cup (1997 Pilsudski), Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes (2003 Hawk Wing), Juddmonte International (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2005 Electrocutionist), July Cup (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart); King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1990 Belmez, 1994 King's Theatre, 2000 Montjeu, 2001 Galileo, 2005 Azamour), Melbourne Cup (1993 Vintage Crop), Nunthorpe (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart); Phoenix Stakes (1999 Fasliyev; 2000 Minardi; 2001 Johannesburg), Prix du Moulin (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Prix de l'Abbaye (1985 Committed), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1989 Carroll House, 1999 Montjeu), QueenElizabeth II Stakes (2006 George Washington), Racing Post Trophy (1997 Saratoga Springs), St James's Palace (1992 Brief Truce, 1994 Grand Lodge, 2000 Giant’s Causeway), Sussex Stakes (1998 Among Men, 2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2005 Proclamation), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2000 Montjeu, 2003 Black Sam Bellamy) Yorkshire Oaks (2006 Alexandrova) Royal Ascot wins: (39) First Royal Ascot win: St James’s Palace Stakes (June 15, 1982 Dara Monarch) Major Royal Ascot wins: St James’s Palace Stakes (1982 Dara Monarch, 1992 Brief Truce, 1994 Grand Lodge, 2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2004 Azamour), Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche, 2000 Kayf Tara), Coronation Stakes (1994 Kissing Cousin, 2002 Sophisticat), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1999 Lear Spear, 2005 Azamour), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2005 Cape Of Good Hope), Coventry Stakes (1999 Fasliyev, 2002 Statue Of Liberty, 2007 Henrythenavigator) Leading Rider at Royal Ascot: 1994 (4 wins), 1995 (4wins), 1996 (5wins), 2005 (6wins) Wins in Britain 1992-2006: 4; 4; 23; 28; 29; 23; 24; 22; 26; 26; 15; 3; 9; 23; 14 Wins in Britain in 2007: 8

Winning trainer:-Name: Aidan O’Brien Date of birth: 16/10/69 Previous occupation: Assistant trainer to Jim Bolger and Anne-Marie Crowley O’Brien Date of first licence: 1993 British Classic wins: (10) Vodafone Derby (2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral), 2000 Guineas (1998 King Of Kings, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2005 Footstepsinthesand, 2006 George Washington), 1000 Guineas (2005 Virginia Waters),Vodafone Oaks (1998 Shahtoush, 2001 Imagine, 2006 Alexandrova), St Leger (2001 Milan, 2003 Brian Boru, 2005 Scorpion) Irish Classic Wins: (12) Irish 2,000 Guineas (1997 Desert King, 1999 Saffron Walden, 2001 Black Minnaloushe, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1997 Classic Park, 2001 Imagine, 2003 Yesterday), Irish Derby (1997 Desert King, 2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral, 2006 Dylan Thomas), Irish Oaks (2006 Alexandrova) Other major wins include: Vodafone Coronation Cup (2005 Yeats, 2007 Scorpion), Coventry Stakes (1997 Harbour Master), Criterium de Saint-Cloud (2001 Ballingary, 2002 Alberto Giacometti), Dante Stakes (1998 Saratoga Springs), Darley Dewhurst Stakes (2001 Rock Of Gibraltar), Eclipse Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Hawk Wing), French 2,000 Guineas (2002 Landseer, 2006 Aussie Rules, Astronomer Royal), French 1,000 Guineas (2001 Rose Gypsy), Irish Champion Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2003 High Chaparral), Juddmonte International Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway), Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes (2003 Hawk Wing), July Cup (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (2001 Galileo), Nunthorpe Stakes (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart), Prix du Moulin (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2006 George Washington), Racing Post Trophy (1997 Saratoga Springs, 1999 Aristotle, 2001 High Chaparral, 2002 Brian Boru), Royal Lodge Stakes (2006 Admiralofthefleet), Sussex Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2003 Black Sam Bellamy), Yorkshire Oaks (2006 Alexandrova) Wins in Britain 2000-2006: 10; 20 (champion trainer for win and place prize money); 10 (champion trainer for win and place prize money); 6; 4; 20; 11 Wins in 2007 (In Britain): 5 Royal Ascot wins: (17) Coventry Stakes (1997 Harbour Master, 1999 Fasliyev, 2001 Landseer, 2002 Statue Of Liberty, 2007 Henrythenavigator), Chesham Stakes (1999 Bach), St James’s Palace Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2001 Black Minnaloushe, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Norfolk Stakes (2001 Johannesburg), Jersey Stakes (2001 Mozart), Coronation Stakes (2002 Sophisticat), Hampton Court Stakes (2004 Moscow Ballet, 2005 Indigo Cat), King Edward VII Stakes (2004 Five Dynasties), Queen Anne Stakes (2006 Ad Valorem), Gold Cup (2006 Yeats)


SECOND RACE RESULT

3.05pm KING’S STAND STAKES (GROUP TWO)
(FIRST BRITISH LEG OF THE GLOBAL SPRINT CHALLENGE)
£200,000 guaranteed, 5f, For 3yo+ Weights 3yo colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 9lb; 4yo+ colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 9st 4lb; fillies 9st 1lb Weight For Age 3 from 4yo+ 6lb Entries 53 pay £500 First Forfeit 37 pay £580 Second Forfeit 1 pay £15,000 Confirmed 26 pay £360 Penalty value 1st £121,259.38; 2nd £45,958.11; 3rd £23,000.41; 4th £11,468.17; 5th £5,744.76; 6th £2,883.06

1 MISS ANDRETTI (AUS) (P Buckley, D Mueller, G Guenzi) Lee Freedman AUS 6-9-01 Craig Newitt [19] 3/1 f
2 DANDY MAN (IRE) (Princess Haya of Jordan) Tracey Collins IRE 4-9-04 Pat Shanahan [1] 15/2
3 MAGNUS (AUS) (R Crabtree) Peter Moody AUS 5-9-04b Damien Oliver [17] 14/1
4 TAKEOVER TARGET (AUS) (Joe & Ben Janiak) Joe Janiak AUS 8-9-04 Jay Ford [14] 11/2
5 ENTICING (IRE) (Lael Stables) William Haggas 3-8-09 Jamie Spencer [12]
6 DESERT LORD (Bull & Bell Partnership) Kevin Ryan 7-9-04b Neil Callan [20]
7 BEAUTY IS TRUTH (IRE) (Richard Strauss) Robert Collet FR 3-8-09 Thierry Thulliez [10]
8 THE TATLING (IRE) (Dab Hand Racing) Milton Bradley 10-9-04 Darryll Holland [15]
9 GREEN MANALISHI (T Fawcett, S McCarthy, J Brennan & J Smith) Kevin Ryan 6-9-04 Ted Durcan [21]
10 MOORHOUSE LAD (Ron Hull) Bryan Smart 4-9-04 Tom Eaves [18]
11 TAX FREE (IRE) (Ian Hewitson) David Nicholls 5-9-04 Adrian Nicholls [7]
12 BENBAUN (IRE) (Ransley, Birks, Hillen) Mark Wallace 6-9-04v Pat Smullen [5]
13 PIVOTAL POINT (Exors of Late R Bernard & John Perry) Peter Makin 7-9-04 Seb Sanders [4]
14 MOSS VALE (IRE) (Lady O’Reilly) David Nicholls 6-9-04 Frankie Dettori [11]
15 CONQUEST (IRE) (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing XXX VIII) William Haggas 3-8-12b Hugh Bowman [9]
16 MANZILA (FR) (M Guerriche) Freddie Head FR 4-9-01 Olivier Peslier [2]
17 KING ORCHISIOS (IRE) (Mr & Mrs Julian & Rosie Richer) Kevin Ryan 4-9-04p Daragh O'Donohoe [6]
18 MATSUNOSUKE (Scobie Coogan) Scobie Coogan 5-9-04 Johnny Murtagh [8]
19 DAZED AND AMAZED (R Ablett) Richard Hannon 3-8-12 Richard Hughes [16]
20 BENTLEY BISCUIT (AUS) (Gai Waterhouse) Gai Waterhouse AUS 6-9-04 Nash Rawiller [3]

20 ran
Non-runner: 19 Hamoody (Ground)
Distances: 1 3/4, nk, 1/2, 1 1/2, 1 3/4, hd, 1/2, 1/2, 1 1/4, hd, sh, 1/2, hd, sh, 1, 1, nk, 5, 1/2
Time: 57.44s (course record - previous course record 59.79s)
Breeding: b m Ihtiram (IRE) - Peggie’s Bid (AUS) (Marooned)
Breeder: Mr & Mrs K & Mrs P Beauglehole
Totes: Win: £4.20 Places:£2.20; £3.00; £5.30 Exacta:£36.80

Winning Trainer:-Name: Freedman, Lee Date of Birth: August 12, 1956 Based: ‘Markdel’, Rye, on the Mornington Peninsula outside Melbourne & Tuerong, Denistoun Park (two-year-old training centre) Married to: Janelle and has two daughters, Emma and Georgia Background: Interest in racing developed when his father Tony retired as a property developer to concentrate on training and breeding. Dropped out of university to run the family stud farm in NSW before setting up as a trainer with his brothers Anthony, Richard and Michael, initially at Warwick Farm, Sydney and later at Avenel and Caulfield. Enjoyed phenomenal success in the late 1980s through to the mid-1990s. Suspended for four months in 1995 after substituting a horse at a barrier trial. Subsequently embroiled in the Encosta de Lago affair, in which the top three-year-old he trained tested positive for a prohibited substance but was allowed to run in the 1996 Bill Stutt Stakes, which he won. His fortunes declined between the 1997/98 and 2002/2003 seasons as he saddled only 15 Group One winners compared to 13 in the 1995/1996 season alone. Radically changed his training set-up after the 2000 Melbourne Cup, moving to Markdel, his purpose built training establishment named after his intellectually handicapped brother Mark and mother Del. Has trained 119 Group One winners in his career First Winner: Sitting Bull, Canberra, 1983 First Group One Winner: Miss Clipper, SAJC Oaks 100th Group One Winner: Mummify, Yalumba Stakes, Caulfield, October 9, 2004 Major Wins Include: Melbourne Cup (1989 Tawrrific, 1992 Subzero, 1995 Doriemus, 2004 Makybe Diva, 2005 Makybe Diva); Australian Cup (2005 Makybe Diva); BMW Classic (2005 Makybe Diva); Caulfield Cup (1992 Mannerism, 1994 Paris Lane, 1995 Doriemus, 2003 Mummify); Cox Plate (1992 Super Impose, 2005 Makybe Diva); Golden Slipper (1993 Bint Marscay, 1994 Danzero, 1995 Flying Spur, 1996 Merlene); Malaysia Airlines South Australia Derby (2003 Mummify); Singapore Airlines International Cup (2005 Mummify); Underwood Stakes (2003 Mummify); Vic Heath Cup Handicap (1996 Encosta De Lago); Yalumba Stakes (2004 Mummify) First Runner in Britain: Falkirk, King’s Stand Stakes, Ascot, June, 2006 Other information: Miss Andretti’s success in the 2007 Australia Stakes gave Freedman the full set of Victoria Group One races (27 in total). Royal Ascot Wins (1): King’s Stand Stakes (2007 Miss Andretti) Wins in Britain in 2007: 1

Winning jockey:-Name: Newitt, Craig Born: March 10, 1985, in Tasmania Background: Son of jockeys Guy Newitt and Virgina Wells. His grandfathers, Geoff Newitt and Tas Wells were also jockeys. Rode track work and pony club from age of nine and began race riding in 2000. Initially apprenticed to his father and then to his uncle Leon Wells. Took 30 rides to clinch his first victory but the winners soon flowed as he became an overnight riding sensation, taking the 2000-2001 Tasmanian Jockey’s Premiership. Rode 120 winners in only 18 months in Tasmania before joining Lee Freedman’s Melbourne stables. Took the 2002-2003 Victorian Metropolitan Apprentices’ Premiership. Banned for 18 months in June 2004 for giving false evidence at the inquiry into the running of the Danny O’Brien-trained Loene Chiara. Returned at Pakenham on November 30, 2005. He finsihed that season with four Group One winners and fourth in the Victorian Metropolitan Jockeys’ Premiership despite giving his rivals five months start. First winner: Kimbra’s Way, Elwick, Hobart, November 2000 First Group One Winner: Perfect Promise, CF Orr Stakes, February 2006. Other Major Wins Include: Oakleigh Plate (Snitzel), Australian Cup (Roman Arch), Stradbroke Handicap (La Montagna), Manikato Stakes (2006 Miss Andretti), Lightning Stakes (2007 Miss Andretti), Australia Stakes (2007 Miss Andretti), Newmarket Handicap (2007 Miss Andretti) Royal Ascot Wins (1): King’s Stand Stakes (2007 Miss Andretti) Wins in Britain in 2007: 1



THIRD RACE RESULT

3.45pm ST JAMES’S PALACE STAKES (GROUP ONE)
£250,000 guaranteed, one mile, For 3yo entire colts Weights 9st Entries 72 pay £700 First Forfeit 28 pay £800 Confirmed 11 pay £500 Penalty Value 1st £141,950; 2nd £53,800; 3rd £26,925; 4th £13,425; 5th £6,725; 6th £3,375

1 EXCELLENT ART (Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Matthew Green) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-00 Jamie Spencer [1] 8/1
2 DUKE OF MARMALADE (IRE) (Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-00 Michael Kinane [7] 11/1
3 ASTRONOMER ROYAL (USA) (Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-00 Colm O'Donoghue [6] 14/1
4 DUTCH ART (Susan Roy & Cheveley Park Stud) Peter Chapple-Hyam 3-9-00 Jimmy Fortune [4] 100/30
5 COCKNEY REBEL (IRE) (Phil Cunningham) Geoff Huffer 3-9-00 Olivier Peslier [3] Evens f
6 CREACHADOIR (IRE) (Jackie Bolger) Jim Bolger IRE 3-9-00 Kevin Manning [8]
7 JACK JUNIOR (USA) (Roldvale Limited) Brian Meehan 3-9-00 Frankie Dettori [2]
8 HE'S A DECOY (IRE) (Joseph Joyce) David Wachman IRE 3-9-00 Kerrin McEvoy [5]

8 ran
Distances: nk, 1 1/4, hd, sh, 1, 2 1/2, 3/4
Time: 1m 39.33s
Breeding: b c Pivotal - Obsessive (USA) (Seeking The Gold (USA))
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd
Totes: Win: £7.30 Places:£1.60; £2.80; £3.00 Exacta: £89.50

Winning trainer:-Name: Aidan O’Brien Date of birth: 16/10/69 Previous occupation: Assistant trainer to Jim Bolger and Anne-Marie Crowley O’Brien Date of first licence: 1993 British Classic wins: (10) Vodafone Derby (2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral), 2000 Guineas (1998 King Of Kings, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2005 Footstepsinthesand, 2006 George Washington), 1000 Guineas (2005 Virginia Waters),Vodafone Oaks (1998 Shahtoush, 2001 Imagine, 2006 Alexandrova), St Leger (2001 Milan, 2003 Brian Boru, 2005 Scorpion) Irish Classic Wins: (12) Irish 2,000 Guineas (1997 Desert King, 1999 Saffron Walden, 2001 Black Minnaloushe, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1997 Classic Park, 2001 Imagine, 2003 Yesterday), Irish Derby (1997 Desert King, 2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral, 2006 Dylan Thomas), Irish Oaks (2006 Alexandrova) Other major wins include: Vodafone Coronation Cup (2005 Yeats, 2007 Scorpion), Coventry Stakes (1997 Harbour Master), Criterium de Saint-Cloud (2001 Ballingary, 2002 Alberto Giacometti), Dante Stakes (1998 Saratoga Springs), Darley Dewhurst Stakes (2001 Rock Of Gibraltar), Dee Stakes (2005 Gypsy King), Eclipse Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Hawk Wing), French 2,000 Guineas (2002 Landseer, 2006 Aussie Rules, Astronomer Royal), French 1,000 Guineas (2001 Rose Gypsy), Futurity Stakes (2002 Van Nistelrooy), Irish Champion Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2003 High Chaparral), Juddmonte International Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway), Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes (2003 Hawk Wing), July Cup (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (2001 Galileo), Middle Park Stakes (2000 Minardi, 2001 Johannesburg), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2000 Sequoyah, 2001 Quarter Moon, 2003 Necklace), National Stakes (1996 Desert King; 1997 King Of Kings, 2000 Beckett, 2001 Hawk Wing; 2003 One Cool Cat), Nunthorpe Stakes (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart), Phoenix Stakes (1998 Lavery, 1999 Fasiliyev, 2000 Minardi, 2001 Johannesburg, 2002 Spartacus, 2003 One Cool Cat, 2005 George Washington, 2006 Holy Roman Emperor), Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere/Grand Criterium (1997 Second Empire, 1999 Ciro, 2001 Rock Of Gibralter, 2002 Hold That Tiger, 2004 Oratorio, 2006 Holy Roman Emperor), Prix Morny (1998 Orpen, 1999 Fasiliyev, 2001 Johanesburg), Prix du Moulin (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2006 George Washington), Racing Post Trophy (1997 Saratoga Springs, 1999 Aristotle, 2001 High Chaparral, 2002 Brian Boru), Royal Lodge Stakes (2006 Admiralofthefleet), Sussex Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2003 Black Sam Bellamy), Yorkshire Oaks (2006 Alexandrova) Wins in Britain 2000-2006: 10; 20 (champion trainer for win and place prize money); 10 (champion trainer for win and place prize money); 6; 4; 20; 11 Wins in 2007 (In Britain): 6 Royal Ascot wins: (18) Coventry Stakes (1997 Harbour Master, 1999 Fasliyev, 2001 Landseer, 2002 Statue Of Liberty, 2007 Henrythenavigator), Chesham Stakes (1999 Bach), St James’s Palace Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2001 Black Minnaloushe, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2007 Excellent Art), Norfolk Stakes (2001 Johannesburg), Jersey Stakes (2001 Mozart), Coronation Stakes (2002 Sophisticat), Hampton Court Stakes (2004 Moscow Ballet, 2005 Indigo Cat), King Edward VII Stakes (2004 Five Dynasties), Queen Anne Stakes (2006 Ad Valorem), Gold Cup (2006 Yeats)

Winning jockey:-Name: Spencer, James (Jamie) Peter Date of Birth: 08/06/1980 British Classic Wins: St Leger (2003 Brian Boru) Achievements: Champion Jockey in 2005 with 162 wins that Turf season. First jockey since 1885 to complete the Autumn Double (2006 Formal Decree and Detroit City) Major wins include: Cambridgeshire (2006 Formal Decree), Cesarewitch (2006 Detroit City), Champion Stakes (2005 David Junior), Dubai Duty Free (2006 David Junior), Eclipse Stakes (2006 David Junior), Falmouth Stakes (2003 Macadamia), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1998 Tarascon, 2002 Gossamer), Jockey Club Stakes (2002 Marienbard), Lockinge Stakes (2007 Red Evie), Matron Stakes (Red Evie), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2000 Sequoyah), Nunthorpe Stakes (2002 Kyllachy), Prix de l’Abbaye (2006 Desert Lord), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2004 Powerscourt), Weatherbys Champion Bumper (2002 Pizarro), William Hill Sprint Cup (2005 Goodricke), totesport Cambridgeshire (2006 Formal Decree) Wins in Britain (1998-2006): 3, 8, 78, 112, 86, 102, 27, 180* (*Champion Jockey), 155 Other details: Champion apprentice in Ireland 1999. Stable jockey to Aidan O’Brien in 2004, now freelance in Britain Wins in Britain in 2007: 71 Royal Ascot wins: (11) St James’s Palace Stakes (2007 Excellent Art), Coventry Stakes (2001 Landseer), Britannia Handicap (2003 New Seeker), Queen Mary Stakes (2004 Damson), Hampton Court Stakes (2004 Moscow Ballet), King Edward VII Stakes (2004 Five Dynasties), Albany Stakes (2005 La Chunga), Windsor Forest Stakes (2006 Soviet Song), Royal Hunt Cup (2006 Cesare), Sandringham Handicap (2006 Red Evie), Britannia Handicap (2006 Sir Gerard)






FOURTH RACE RESULT

4.20pm QUEEN ANNE STAKES (GROUP ONE)
£250,000 guaranteed, one mile, For 4yo+ Weights colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb Allowances southern hemisphere allowance 4yo 1lb Entries 33 pay £700 First Forfeit 17 pay £800 Second Forfeit 1 pay £20,000 Confirmed 9 pay £500 Penalty value 1st £152,170.40; 2nd £57,673.60; 3rd £28,863.60; 4th £14,391.60; 5th £7,209.20; 6th £3,618

1 RAMONTI (FR) (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 5-9-00t Frankie Dettori [2] 5/1
2 JEREMY (USA) (Elizabeth Moran) Sir Michael Stoute 4-9-00 Ryan Moore [6] 14/1
3 TURTLE BOWL (IRE) (B Van Dalfsen) Francois Rohaut FR 5-9-00t Olivier Peslier [3] 33/1
4 GEORGE WASHINGTON (IRE) (Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith) Aidan O'Brien IRE 4-9-00 Michael Kinane [8] 10/11f
5 CESARE (Cheveley Park Stud) James Fanshawe 6-9-00 Johnny Murtagh [4]
6 RACINGER (FR) (P Goral) Freddie Head FR 4-9-00 Christophe Soumillon [5]
7 RED EVIE (IRE) (Terry Neill) Michael Bell 4-8-11 Jamie Spencer [7]
8 NOTABILITY (IRE) (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 5-9-00 Kerrin McEvoy [1]

8 ran
Distances: sh, sh, hd, 3/4, 1 3/4, 1/2, 10
Time: 1m 37.21s (course record - previous course record 1m 39.83s)
Breeding: b h Martino Alonso (IRE) - Fosca (USA) (El Gran Senor (USA))
Breeder: S. P. A. Siba
Totes: Win: £5.20 Places: £1.40; £3.90; £3.30 Exacta: £58.38

Winning trainer:-Name: bin Suroor, Saeed Trains at Newmarket for Godolphin, the racing entity of Sheikh Mohammed, whose horses winter in Dubai and race worldwide. First Winner In England: Classic Cliche (Dante Stakes, May 17, 1995, York) British Classic wins: (11) Stan James 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), Stan James 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia), Vodafone Oaks (1995 Moonshell; 2002 Kazzia); Vodafone Derby (1995 Lammtarra); Ladbrokes St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche; 1998 Nedawi; 1999 Mutafaweq; 2004 Rule Of Law) Other major wins include: Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche; 1998 Kayf Tara, 2000 Kayf Tara, 2004 Papineau), Eclipse (1995,1996 Halling; 1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend), Juddmonte International Stakes (1995 & 1996 Halling, 2001 Sakhee, 2004 Sulamani), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra; 1997 & 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen), Lockinge Stakes (1998 Cape Cross, 1999 Fly To The Stars, 2000 Aljabr), Nunthorpe Stakes (1995 So Factual), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Faithful Son, 2000 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1996 Mark Of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Summoner), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat), Sussex Stakes (1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2001 Fantastic Light), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq) Canada: Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq, 2004 Sulamani) France: Prix du Jockey Club (2005 Shamardal), Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori; 2000 Bachir; 2001 Noverre, 2005 Shamardal), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee, 2002 Marienbard); Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (2001 Slickly, 2006 Librettist), Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr), Prix Jean Prat (1998 Almutawakel), Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat), Prix d’Ispahan (1996 Halling, 2002 Best Of The Bests), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir, 2006 Librettist) Hong Kong: Hong Kong Cup (2000 Fantastic Light), Hong Kong Mile (2004 Firebreak) Ireland: Irish St Leger (1998 & 1999 Kayf Tara), Irish Champion Stakes (1994 Cezanne; 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir, 2005 Dubawi) Italy: Derby Italiano (1998 Central Park, 1999 Mukhalif) Japan: Yasuda Kinen (1995 Heart Lake, Keio Hai Spring Cup (1996 Heart Lake), Singapore: Singapore Airlines International Cup (2002 Grandera) UAE: Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium, 2002 Street Cry, 2003 Moon Ballad, 2006 Electrocutionist), Dubai Sheema Classic (2003 Sulamani) United States: Arlington Million (2003 Sulamani), Beverley D Stakes (2004 Crimson Palace), Breeders Cup Turf (1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light), Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes (2002 Kazzia), Man O’ War Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2000 Fantastic Light), San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap (1995 Red Bishop), Turf Classic Invitational (2003 Sulamani) Wins in a season in Britain (1995-2006): 14: 48: 41: 38: 41: 22: 24: 21: 23: 115: 78; 70 Wins in 2007: 12 First Royal Ascot win: So Factual (June 22, 1995 - Cork and Orrery Stakes) Royal Ascot wins (28): Golden Jubilee Stakes (1995 So Factual), Queen Anne Stakes (1996 Charnwood Forest, 1997 Allied Forces, 1998 Intikhab, 1999 Cape Cross, 2003 Dubai Destination, 2004 Refuse To Bend, 2007 Ramonti), Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche, 1998 Kayf Tara, 2000 Kayf Tara, 2004 Papineau), Chesham Stakes (1996 Shamikh), Hardwicke Stakes (1997 Predappio, 2004 Doyen), Windsor Castle Stakes (1997 Asfurah), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Faithful Son, 2000 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Ribblesdale Stakes (1998 Bahr, 1999 Fairy Queen, Punctilious) King Edward VII Stakes (1999 Mutafaweq), Queen’s Vase (2002 Mamool, 2004 Duke Of Venice), Jersey Stakes (2004 Kheleyf), St James’s Palace Stakes (2005 Shamardal)Other details: Champion trainer 1996, 1998, 1999, 2004. Completed full set of classic wins following Cape Verdi’s victory in the 1998 1000 Guineas.

Winning jockey:-Name: Dettori, Lanfranco.Born: 15/12/70 in Milan, Italy First winner: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986), First British winner: Lizzy Hare (Goodwood June 9, 1987) First Success: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986) Other Achievements: Received Bill Shoemaker Award for outstanding performance by a jockey at 2006 Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs British Classic wins; (12) Vodafone Derby (2007 Authorized), Vodafone Oaks (1994 Balanchine, 1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia); St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1996 Shantou, 2005 Scorpion, 2007 Sixties Icon), 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: Coral-Eclipse Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend), Juddmonte International (1996 Halling, 1997 Singspiel, 2001 Sakhee), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra, 1998 Swain,1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction; 1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium), Sussex Stakes (1991 Second Set, 1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre); Vodafone Coronation Cup (1996 Swain, 1997 Singspiel, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq) Dubai: Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium, 2003 Moon Ballad, 2006 Electrocutionist) France: Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2005 Alkaased), Prix de l’Abbaye (1993, 1994 Lochsong, 2004 Var), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir, 2006 Librettist), Prix de la Foret (2006 Caradak); Prix du Cadran (2006 Sergeant Cecil), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee, 2002 Marienbard), Prix du Moulin (2001 Slickly, 2006 Librettist) Germany: Deutsches Derby (1991 Temporal) 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), Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq) Wins 1987-2006: 8, 22, 75^, 141, 94, 101, 149, 233*, 216*, 123, 176, 132, 132, 47, 94, 69, 101, 195*, 87, 131 ^Champion apprentice *Champion jockey Wins in 2007: 27 Royal Ascot wins: (39) First Royal Ascot win: Queen Anne Stakes (June 19, 1990 Markofdistinction) Major Royal Ascot wins: Gold Cup (1992 & 93 Drum Taps, 1998 Kayf Tara, 2004 Papineau), St James’s Palace (1997 Starborough), King’s Stand Stakes (1994 Lochsong), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1995 So Factual), Queen Anne Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction, 1997 Allied Forces, 1998 Inktikhab, 2003 Dubai Destination, 2004 Refuse To Bend, 2007 Ramonti), Albany Stakes (2006 Sander Camillo) Leading rider at Royal Ascot: 1997(4 wins); 1998(7 wins); 1999 (4 wins); 2003 (3 wins); 2004 (6 wins)


FIFTH RACE RESULT

4.55pm ASCOT STAKES (HANDICAP)
£55,000 guaranteed, two and a half miles, For 4yo+ rated 0-95 Weights highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Minimum Weight 7st 12lb Penalties after June 9, a winner 3lb; a winner of two races 7lb Weight for age 4 from 5yo+ 2lb Kasthari’s Handicap Mark 95 Entries 54 pay £240 Penalty value 1st £34,276; 2nd £10,263; 3rd £5,131.50; 4th £2,568.50; 5th £1,281.50; 6th £643.50

1 FULL HOUSE (IRE) (The Chamberlain Addiscott Partnership) Paul Webber 8-9-01 Jimmy Fortune [4] 20/1
2 JUNIPER GIRL (IRE) (M Hawrin) Michael Bell 4-9-01 Luke Morris (5) [7] 16/1
3 SOM TALA (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Mick Channon 4-8-12 Hugh Bowman [2] 15/2
4 LEG SPINNER (IRE) (W Moffett) Tony Martin IRE 6-9-01 Johnny Murtagh [3] 5/2
5 ODIHAM (D Brooks, J Dean, J Scott) Hughie Morrison 6-9-05 Steve Drowne [17]
6 AFRAD (FR) (The Not Afraid Partnership) Nicky Henderson 6-9-05 Michael Hills [9]
7 PRINCELET (IRE) (JP McManus) Nicky Henderson 5-9-00 Fran Berry [16]
8 RASLAN (D Reid) David Pipe 4-8-13 Ryan Moore [10]
9 MELPOMENE (Christine Budden) Mark Johnston 4-8-13 J-P Guillambert [12]
10 NOBELIX (IRE) (Rupert Hambro) James Fanshawe 5-9-00 Jamie Spencer [8]
11 WINGED D'ARGENT (IRE) (Terry Warner) Bernard Llewellyn 6-9-00b Neil Callan [13]
12 INCHNADAMPH (R Cardwell) Tim FitzGerald 7-8-12t Philip Robinson [15]
13 RAUCOUS (GER) (The Ivy Syndicate) Tom Tate 4-8-11 Micky Fenton [19]
14 ENJOY THE MOMENT (Lynn Wilson & Martin Landau) Jamie Osborne 4-9-05 Martin Dwyer [20] 9/2f
15 MCELDOWNEY (C Maybury) Mark Johnston 5-8-13 Joe Fanning [5]
16 SCOTLAND YARD (UAE) (John Brown & Michael Blackburn) David Pipe 4-8-12v Christophe Soumillon [18]
17 ADOPTED HERO (IRE) (Neil Jones) Gary Moore 7-8-11p Ted Durcan [14]
18 KASTHARI (IRE) (Elliott Brothers) James Bethell 8-9-10 Darryll Holland [6]
19 LISS ARD (IRE) (John Murphy) John Murphy IRE 6-9-00b1 Seamie Heffernan [11]
20 GRAFTON STREET (IRE) (Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 4-9-04 Michael Kinane [1]

20 ran
Distances: 1/2, sh, 2, 1 1/4, 2, 2 1/2, 1, 6, 5, 1, 2, 1, 11, 12, 5, 4, 2, 1 1/4, 20
Time: 4m 18.29s (course record - previous record 4m 20.45s)
Breeding: br g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Nirvavita (FR) (Highest Honor (FR))
Breeder: Schwindebode Ag
Totes: Win: £23.40 Places: £4.40; £3.20; £2.90; £1.80 Exacta: £286.50

Winning Trainer:-Name: Webber, Paul Born: August 13, 1958 Background: Primarily known as a jumps trainer, he rode under Rules between 1977 and 1984 and was champion amateur in 1980-81. Assistant head lad to John Webber (1978-1981) and assistant to Jeremy Hindley (1983-1985) Aintree Festival Wins: Red Rum Limited Hcap Chase (1999 Flying Instructor, 2000 Jungli) Big Race Wins: Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase (1999 Hoh Express), Scottish Champion Hurdle (2002 Ulundi), Churchill Stakes (2005 Kew Green), Roseberry Stakes (2005 Kew Green), totesport Suffolk Stakes (2005 Kew Green) Horses in Training (1996-2007): 31; 46; 49; 52; 50; 55; 60; 55; 51; 60; 60; 55 Number of Winners on Flat (2001-2006): 7; 9; 6; 3; 8; 1 Wins in 2007: 6 Royal Ascot wins: (2) Ulundi (Wolferton Rated H’cap 2002), Full House (2007 Ascot Stakes)

Winning jockey:-Name: Fortune, James Joseph. Date of birth: 14/6/72 Apprenticeship: With Mike O'Neill. Big wins Include: Ayr Gold Cup (1989 Joveworth, 1996 Coastal Bluff), VC Bet Challenge Stakes (2006 Sleeping Indian), Gimcrack Stakes (2006 Conquest), July Stakes (2004 Captain Hurricane), Lincoln Handicap (2000 John Ferneley, 2001 Nimello), Middle Park Stakes (2002 Oasis Dream); Racing Post Trophy (1998 Commander Collins); Royal Hunt Cup (2002 Norton), Sun Chariot Stakes (1999 Lady In Waiting), totesport.com Handicap (2006 All Ivory), Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (1994 For The Present,1996 Coastal Bluff); Meon Valley Stud Fillies’ Mile (2004 Playful Act; 2005 Nannina), Royal Lodge Stakes (2005 Leo), Cantor Spreadfair Sussex Stakes (2006 Court Masterpiece), Yorkshire Cup (2007 Sergeant Cecil) Wins (1988-2006): 8, 29, 46, 32, 26, 25, 56, 46, 83, 78, 108, 94, 93, 71, 92, 46, 72, 96, 77 Wins in 2007: 37 Royal Ascot Winners: (7) Ascot Stakes (2007 Full House), Queen Mary Stakes (1999 Shining Hour), Royal Hunt Cup (2002 Norton), Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (2003 Waverley), King Edward VII Stakes (2005 Plea Bargain), Coronation Stakes (2006 Nannina), Wokingham Handicap (2006 Baltic King)




SIXTH RACE RESULT

5.30pm WINDSOR CASTLE STAKES (LISTED RACE)
£55,000 guaranteed, 5f, For 2yo Weights colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties a winner of a class 3 race 2lb; a winner of a class 1 or 2 race 4lb Entries 41 pay £240 Penalty value 1st £31,229; 2nd £11,836; 3rd £5,923.50; 4th £2,953.50; 5th £1,479.50; 6th £742.50

1 DRAWNFROMTHEPAST (IRE) (Elaine & Martyn Booth) Jamie Osborne 2-9-03 Martin Dwyer [15] 9/1
2 KINGSGATE NATIVE (IRE) (John Mayne) John Best 2-9-03 George Baker [9] 66/1
3 HATTA FORT (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Mick Channon 2-9-03 Hugh Bowman [11] 3/1f
4 DREAM EATER (IRE) (Jeff Smith) Andrew Balding 2-9-03 Liam Keniry [8] 50/1
5 PAVEROC (Uplands Acquisitions Limited) Stan Moore 2-9-03 John Egan [17]
6 FAT BOY (IRE) (M Sines) Richard Hannon 2-9-03 Richard Hughes [19]
7 MAJOR EAZY (IRE) (The Comic Strip Heroes) Brian Meehan 2-9-03 Frankie Dettori [12]
8 VHUJON (IRE) (Nick Shutts) David Evans 2-9-03 Stephen Donohoe [1]
9 MISTER FIPS (IRE) (Mark Harniman) Jane Chapple-Hyam 2-9-03 Jimmy Fortune [21]
10 FRED'S LAD (Derek Pearson) Mick Easterby 2-9-07 Paul Mulrennan [14]
11 DARK ANGEL (IRE) (Catherine & Chris Wright) Barry Hills 2-9-03 Michael Hills [5]
12 ENODOC (Mrs D Edginton) William Muir 2-9-03 Richard Mullen [16]
13 BEFORTYFOUR (M Bailey) Michael Jarvis 2-9-03 Philip Robinson [4]
14 ACHILLES OF TROY (IRE) (Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-9-03 Christophe Soumillon [7]
15 RUSSIAN REEL (John Browne) Kevin Ryan 2-9-03 Neil Callan [18]
16 MAGICAL SPEEDFIT (IRE) (John Guest) George Margarson 2-9-03 Richard Quinn [20]
17 LITTLE PETE (IRE) (Friends Of Saunton Sands) Rodney Farrant 2-9-03 Fergus Sweeney [6]
18 SUDDEN IMPACT (IRE) (Terry Cummins) Paul Green 2-8-12 Kerrin McEvoy [10]
19 GASMANFIGHTSBACK (Only Fools N Horses) Evan Williams 2-9-03 Jim Crowley [3]
20 PARTY IN THE PARK (Sarah Whent, Ron Gander & Betty Burchett) Richard Hannon 2-9-03 Ryan Moore [2]

20 ran
Non-runner: 20 Western Art
Distances: hd, 1/2, 1/2, nk, nk, 1/2, hd, nk, 3/4, hd, sh, nk, nk, 1/2, 1/2, 1 3/4, 6, 3, hd
Time: 59.77s (2yo course record - previous 2yo record 1m 0.82s)
Breeding: ch c Tagula (IRE) - Ball Cat (FR) (Cricket Ball (USA))
Breeder: D & Mrs D Veitch
Totes: Win: £13.20 Places: £4.30; £25.00; £1.90 Exacta: £1,716.30

Winning trainer:-Name: Osborne, Jamie Background: Former professional jump jockey Big Race Wins Include: Windsor Castle Stakes (2001 Irony & 2007 Drawnfromthepast), Milk It Mick (2003 Somerville Tattersall Stakes),Milk It Mick (2003 Dewhurst Stakes) First Group Race Victory: Milk It Mick (2003 Somerville Tattersall Stakes) Wins 2000-2005: 31; 48; 65; 48; 40; 27; 37 Wins in 2007: 25 First Royal Ascot winner: June 22, 2001 (Windsor Castle Stakes, Irony) Royal Ascot winners: (2) Windsor Castle Stakes (2001 Irony & 2007 Drawnfromthepast)

Winning Jockey:- Name: Dwyer, Martin Joseph Date of Birth: 28/06/75 Background: Raised in Liverpool, he joined Ian Balding aged 15 Based: Hungerford, Berks Classic Successes: (2) Vodafone Oaks (2003 Casual Look), Vodafone Derby (2006 Sir Percy) Big Race Wins: Bunbury Cup (2004 Material Witness), Canadian International (2003 Phoenix Reach), Cheshire Oaks (2002 Shadow Dancing), Cumberland Lodge Stakes (2004 High Accolade), Diomed Stakes (2004 Passing Glance), Dubai Sheema Classic (2005 Phoenix Reach), Goodwood Cup (2003 Persian Punch), Hong Kong Vase (2004 Phoenix Reach), Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Park Hill Stakes (2006 Rising Cross), Jockey Club Cup (2002 and 2003 Persian Punch), Newmarket Stakes (2002 Highdown), Predominate Stakes (2003 High Accolade, 2004 Manyana), Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Sheppard’s Watch), Prix Guillaume d’Ornano (2002 Highdown), Royal Lodge Stakes (2003 Snow Ridge), Vintage Stakes (2005 Sir Percy), John Porter Stakes (2006 Mubtaker) Wins 1993-2006: 1; 6; 6; 36; 57; 46; 36; 61; 65; 104; 90; 82; 82; 90 Wins in 2007: 25 Other Details: Married to daughter of trainer William Muir Royal Ascot Wins: (5) King’s Stand Stakes (2002 Dominica), Ascot Stakes (2003 Sindapour), Balmoral Handicap (2002 Zargus), King Edward VII Stakes (2003 High Accolade), Windsor Castle Stakes (2007 Drawnfromthepast)





LONDON CLUBS INTERNATIONAL LEADING JOCKEY TROPHY
STANDINGS AFTER DAY ONE

Jockey 1st 2nd 3rd
Mick Kinane 1 1 -
Frankie Dettori 1 - -
Martin Dwyer 1 - -
Jimmy Fortune 1 - -
Craig Newitt 1 - -
Jamie Spencer 1 - -
George Baker - 1 -
Ted Durcan - 1 -
Ryan Moore - 1 -
Luke Morris - 1 -
Pat Shanahan - 1 -
Hugh Bowman - - 2
Colm O’Donoghue - - 1
Damien Oliver - - 1
Olivier Peslier - - 1
Richard Quinn - - 1


LONDON CLUBS INTERNATIONAL LEADING TRAINER TROPHY
STANDINGS AFTER DAY ONE

Trainer 1st 2nd 3rd
Aidan O’Brien IRE 2 1 1
Saeed bin Suroor 1 - -
Lee Freedman AUS 1 - -
Jamie Osborne 1 - -
Paul Webber 1 - -
Michael Bell - 1 -
John Best - 1 -
Tracey Collins IRE - 1 -
David Elsworth - 1 -
Sir Michael Stoute - 1 -
Mick Channon - - 2
Paul Cole - - 1
Peter Moody AUS - - 1
Francois Rohaut - - 1

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