ROYAL ASCOT 2007
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
RACE 1: THE JERSEY STAKES
WIN QUOTES
TARIQ STORMS TO ROYAL ASCOT GLORY
Tariq produced a dazzling turn of foot to land the Jersey Stakes in the hands of Jimmy Fortune, who was registering his second success of the meeting.
The three-year-old Kyllachy colt, third in last year’s Coventry Stakes at the Royal Meeting, was held up through much of the race before Fortune gave him the office over a furlong out.
Trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam’s charge picked up in grand style and cut down the favourite US Ranger to score by two-and-a-half lengths.
Chapple-Hyam said: “He ran very well in the Coventry last year but came back injured from the race.
“I probably rushed him back this spring to get him to the French Guineas but that race made a man of him. After it he started to improve and his work has been really good.
“US Ranger was the one we had to beat today. When Jimmy shuffled across I just thought ‘Come through’ and he did it perfectly.
“Tariq is in plenty of races. Unfortunately, the Prix Jean Prat closes today and I didn’t put him in, thinking he wants seven furlongs.
“But he looked like he’ll get a mile - we might go for the Sussex Stakes (Goodwood -August 1).”
Chapple-Hyam added: “Jimmy and I are great mates. He rode my first ever Royal Ascot winner when I didn’t have any of these grey hairs! He is a top-class jockey.”
Jimmy Fortune commented: “It all went to plan. My main concern with this horse was just to get him relaxed, to get him settled early, and then ride a race from there.
"They went a good gallop and he relaxed for most of the race, just once or twice he took hold of me. All in all, he relaxed pretty well. When this horse does relax, he's good.
"I think he'll get a mile - he wasn't stopping at the line."
Chapple-Hyam also outlined the latest with his Derby hero Authorized.
He said: “He goes for the Eclipse next and I’m delighted with him. He did his first piece (of work) back yesterday and it went well.”
Race 1 - Jersey Stakes - Placed Quotes
ROUGET PHILOSOPHICAL IN DEFEAT
French trainer Jean-Claude Rouget was in philosophical mood after 6/5 favourite Us Ranger was beaten two and a half lengths in the Group Three Jersey Stakes, the opening race on day two of Royal Ascot 2007.
Rouget said of the second: “I am a bit disappointed.
“I hoped to win a race at Royal Ascot and we decided on this race as it looked easier than the St James’s Palace Stakes yesterday.
“The pace was good and he came there to win but the winner has really improved and did very well to come from a long way back.
“I think in the future we will be looking at races over seven furlongs or shorter for him. He won’t go back up in trip to a mile.
“In time, I think he will be a six-furlong horse for the second half of this season and next season.
“I don’t know where he will go next - we will look at Deauville maybe.
“I think he is a horse that will improve with more racing.”
JOCKEYS’ VIEWS ON GROUND
Most jockeys riding in the first race felt that the ground was similar to yesterday.
Richard Quinn commented: “It’s good, fast ground.”
Mick Kinane said: “It’s good ground.”
Liam Keniry said: “It’s still on the fast side.”
Ted Durcan said: “It’s a bit easier than yesterday.”
Race 2 - Windsor Forest Stakes - Winning Quotes
NANNINA WINS AT ROYAL ASCOT FOR SECOND SUCCESSIVE YEAR
Last year’s Coronation Stakes heroine Nannina made a winning return to Royal Ascot when scoring by three lengths from Sabana Perdida in the Group Two Windsor Forest Stakes.
Trainer John Gosden said: “She got bumped two out and Jimmy (Fortune) had to kick-on as he couldn’t disappoint her by pulling her back.
“I think she is back to her best - the ground was too soft for her at Epsom last time.
“Good or good to firm ground is ideal for her but she doesn’t want it soft. It just doesn’t suit her action. Only a very few horses go on all types of ground.
“The Nassau Stakes at Goodwood has always been a big target for her this year - she was third behind Ouija Board and Alexander Goldrun in it last year.
“She could well go to the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket next and there is the Pretty Polly in Ireland, although that is only 10 days away and might come too soon.
“She is not an over big filly and is improving all the time. She is not over raced and could finish the year in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf, although that’s a long way off Royal Ascot in June!
“She likes it here. We did consider running her in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes today, but thought it was probably best to avoid having a hard race against the colts at this time of the season - it could have knocked the stuffing out of her.
“My main concerns today were that the pace might be inadequate and that she is better over 10 furlongs. I don’t want to get caught out in false run races with her as happened in the Falmouth last year.
“She is now a Group winner at two, three and four - not many horses achieve that.”
Jimmy Fortune added: “I was worried the pace might be too slow and so that is why I kicked on two out.
“She shows her best form at this course and is a proper Group One filly.
“It was a great training performance - I only had to steer her!”
Fortune is now the leading jockey at Royal Ascot 2007 and is heading the London Clubs International Trophy with three winners and looking ahead to the rest of the week commented: “I don’t expect anything.
“I’m just glad to have had three winners so far.”
SECOND RACE PLACED QUOTES
WINDSOR FOREST STAKES (GROUP 2)
DE ROUALLE SECOND ON FIRST VISIT TO ASCOT
Satwa Queen, trainer Jean de Roualle’s first runner in England, ran an excellent race to finish three-lengths second to Nannina in the Windsor Forest Stakes.
“I’m delighted and the winner won impressively,” said de Roualle. “We beat Nannina in the Prix de l’Opera last year but I have no complaints and that race will be the aim again. She may have a prep run at Deauville and would prefer softer ground and a longer trip.”
David Metcalfe, racing manager to the filly’s owner Steven Lamprell, said: “We came here instead of the La Coupe because her owner is English and wanted to come to Ascot. We really needed another two feet of rain last night so she has run very well on that ground.”
Alain de Royer Dupre, who saddled 50/1 chance Sabana Perdida to finish third, said: “Today’s ground must have been good or faster today for her to have run so well and finish third. I’m not sure where we’ll go now, but she’ll follow the ground.”
Jockey Kerrin McEvoy said of the fifth Echelon: “There was a steady pace and they just quickened away from her. She wants a stronger pace.”
Rider Jamie Spencer said of the sixth-placed Flashy Wings: “She ran disappointingly.”
THIRD RACE WINNING QUOTES
PRINCE OF WALES’S STAKES (GROUP 1)
GRAND PLAN FOR MANDURO
Manduro, who finished third in last season’s Prince Of Wales’s Stakes, ran out an impressive length and a quarter winner of this year’s Group One event when beating Dylan Thomas in impressive fashion under Stephane Pasquier.
Trainer Andre Fabre is now considering an ambitious plan that could involve a step back to a mile for the Prix Jacques Le Marois at Deauville before going for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe over a mile and a half and possibly the Breeders’ Cup Classic, for which he received a 16/1 quote from Coral, over 10 furlongs on dirt.
“It took me just one and a half years to learn how to train this horse! He’s not improved, we’ve just got to know him better - he needs a lot of space in his races and his action is an aesthetic pleasure to watch,” said Fabre. “Pace is not a problem with him as he’s a top-class miler as well. Now we might think about a mile and a half. Although we put him in the King George that is a remote possibility and one of the plans would be to go for the Jacques Le Marois, the Arc and the Breeders’ Cup on dirt - it’s some plan but why not?”
Owner Baron Georg von Ullmann added: “We came here optimistic with a certain expectation because we knew we had a good horse. He was very unlucky last year and if three or four of his rides had gone differently it might have been different. Pasquier fits very well with the horse, it is like a marriage that is made in heaven - he has ridden the horse four times and won every time, They did it in great style today, the jockey only needed two or three cracks of the whip.
“These Monsun horses don’t have the Danehill type of speed. They need to see daylight two or three furlongs out and then not be disturbed and Pasquier understands that very well.
“If I’m asked about plans I’d be arrogant and say I’d like to win everything. We’ll put our heads down and find a programme that is solvable.”
Pasquier added: “In the first part of the race I had to be careful because he can pull a bit but the pace was strong enough for my horse behind the leaders. Then he gave me a great kick at two furlongs out. I think he’ll stay a mile and a half - why not? It’s my first start here and my first win so I’m very happy.”
RACE 3: THE PRINCE OF WALES’S STAKES
PLACE QUOTES
STOUTE AND O’BRIEN HAPPY WITH FRAME FINISHERS
Dylan Thomas reversed the form with his Tattersalls Gold Cup conqueror Notnowcato but both could only play second fiddle to Manduro in the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes.
Dylan Thomas was beaten a length-and-a-quarter while Notnowcato trailed in a further four lengths adrift into third spot.
Aidan O’Brien, trainer of Dylan Thomas, said: “I am delighted with him. He has run very well.”
Notnowcato’s trainer Sir Michael Stoute said: “We’re delighted with him. He is a very consistent horse and has run a big race.
“Ideally, he would have liked a bit more juice. The ground at The Curragh (scene of his Tattersalls Gold Cup triumph) was better for him.
“He has got plenty of good entries but we will see how he comes out of this.”
Brian Meehan, trainer of fourth-placed Red Rocks, said: “I’m a little disappointed. The first thing Frankie said was ‘not enough pace’.
“I think we will go on to the Eclipse. As a three-year-old we gave him gaps between his races and that suited him then.
“But he is an older horse now with a lot of confidence and we need to get on with him. If he does well this year the owner will keep him in training.”
Boylesports have Dylan Thomas as a 7-1 shot for the King George back at Ascot on July 28.
Race 3 - Prince of Wales’s Stakes - Other News
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD FOR SIR PERCY
Last year’s Derby winner Sir Percy ran a disappointing race in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes.
After making the pace, the four-year-old dropped away tamely in the closing stages to eventually finish last of the six runners.
Sir Percy’s jockey Martin Dwyer said: “I don’t know what went wrong today. He ran a very lacklustre race and was disappointing.
“The change of tactics didn’t make any difference - there was not going to be a strong pace over 10 furlongs in any case.
“It will be back to the drawing board with him now.”
RACE 4: THE ROYAL HUNT CUP (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
WIN QUOTES
GOSDEN GLEE AT HUNT CUP GLORY
John Gosden was all smiles after Royal Oath surged to a four-length victory from Flipando in the Royal Hunt Cup.
Jockey Jimmy Fortune burst up the middle of the track to run away with this most competitive of mile handicaps - and land a 339-1 hat-trick on the day.
Newmarket-based trainer Gosden said: “I’ve been second and placed in this before - so I am pleased to win it.
“He is a horse that we’ve always liked a lot and it has been a long, steady road with him.
“He ran well in the Spring Cup at Newbury but then he just didn’t please me at Newmarket - he wasn’t happy going into The Dip and came out a little jarred. But this race was always the plan and we didn’t waiver from it.
“He is a lovely horse and has really showed his quality today. His handicapping days are over - we will now look at the black-type races for him.
“We are planning to go to Keeneland in the fall and attack one of those mile races. He is a proper four-year-old for the job.
“We’ve never been in a rush with this horse. His owner said to give him all the time he wants and this shows the benefits of doing that.
“It is a very nice afternoon for Jimmy - a nice treble! He is a superb professional.
“He is a very good jockey, who thinks about it a lot. He is a solid sound jockey and horseman - and always been.
“He is the same person if things are going good or bad. There are no silly ups and no silly downs.”
Jimmy Fortune added: “He’s still a big baby and still learning. I think the blinkers have made a big difference but the horse is growing up all the time.
“I think he is a Group horse. A treble at Royal Ascot is fantastic.”
Race 4 - Royal Hunt Cup - Placed Quotes
PLACED HUNT CUP HORSES PLEASE CONNECTIONS
The trainers of the second, third and fourth-placed horses all expressed their satisfaction with the performances of their horses in the Royal Hunt Cup.
Flipando was beaten four lengths in second and his trainer David Barron said: “I think we met a handicap blot there. Why did it have to be today?!
“This horse has had a tremendous season and has not done a great deal wrong.
“Obviously, we are limited to where we can run a horse like this.
“We will look at the John Smith’s Cup for him now. He can go over a mile or 10 furlongs.
“The ground was too fast for our other runner Zero Tolerance.
“At least we’ve earned the expenses to get home!”
A further half-length back in third was the eight-year-old Vortex and his trainer Gay Kelleway was delighted.
She said: “What a great horse. He had top weight, a bad draw and hit the front too soon and still ran a tremendous race.
“He will now go for the Criterion Stakes at Newmarket, a race he won two years ago and Johnny (Murtagh) said he could also run well in the totesport International back here next month.
“I have three runners here this week and I actually thought Vortex was our weakest chance.
“Fajr goes in the Buckingham Palace Handicap and he’s my nap of the week.
“Protector runs in the Wokingham. I bought him in Dubai and think he could be a decent sprinter. Damien Oliver rides him.
“Protector worked with Vortex over six furlongs at Kempton and killed him.”
The fourth Supaseus raced alone on the far side and his trainer Hughie Morrison said: “He ran well. John (Egan, jockey) said he was as close as he ever was at the finish.
“It just didn’t work out from his draw.”
Race 5 - Queen Mary Stakes - Winning Quotes
GUTSY ELLETELLE LANDS QUEEN MARY
A gutsy performance from 20/1 shot Elletelle saw the Ger Lyons-trained filly record a half-length victory over 4/1 favourite Starlit Sands. The scene in the winner’s enclosure was not unlike that seen at Cheltenham as as the owners, the Jesse Club Syndicate, celebrated their success.
Elletelle’s trainer Ger Lyons was not present, leaving his brother Shane to travel with the filly.
Shane Lyons said: “Our horses have run well all season and we have done very well with our runners in England this season. Why fix what isn’t broke?
“I knew from the moment she came out of the stalls that she would go close.
“She is very tough. Last time out at Leopardstown she stumbled early on and then really had to battle to win. I think that changed her from a girl to a lady.
“The best we had won before today was a Group Three so it’s great to win a Group Two. We came here today really in the hope we would get some black type.
“We had one runner last year so now have one winner from two runners at Royal Ascot! It’s great for the owners, the Jesse Club Syndicate who come from Ennis, Co Clare.
“We will always travel to find the right races as there are not enough suitable races in Ireland. I think Ger will be shocked and laid out on the couch at home!
Johnny Murtagh added: “She was always travelling like a winner.
“She should have no problems getting six furlongs and maybe she could go to York.
“She is very tough and Ger always liked her from day one.”
FIFTH RACE PLACED QUOTES
QUEEN MARY STAKES (GROUP 2)
SANDS FINISHES HALF LENGTH FROM GROUP 2 SUCCESS
Trainer Sir Mark Prescott was philosophical after Kirsten Rausing’s home-bred Starlit Sands was beaten half a length into second in the G2 Queen Mary Stakes.
“She ran a great race but you’re always disappointed to get beaten,” said Prescott. “The jockey on the winner always thought he’d get there and I think the other filly just outstayed us - I wish they’d run this at Catterick or Brighton!”
The Loan Express belied her 66/1 starting price to finish an excellent third, gaining valuable black type in the process.
“She was second to Warsaw and then a bit unlucky at Naas last time when she got knocked about and probably should have been second or third, we were always playing catch up,” said trainer Tommy Stack’s son Fozzie.
“She will always have a value now and I’m not sure where we’ll go. We might try her over six at some stage and perhaps we could go for the Lowther.”
Jeremy Noseda, trainer of fourth-placed Francesca D’Gorgio, said: “I’m delighted with that - that was a little more like it.
“We will get her home and take a view as to whether we go back to maiden company or be bold and head to the Cherry Hinton. She wants six furlongs.”
Richard Quinn who returned from retirement last month had his 26th Royal Ascot victory when Barshiba landed the concluding Sandringham Handicap for trainer David Elsworth.
“This is even more special because it’s an extra one that I didn’t expect to have,” said Quinn, before heading off to ride at Kempton’s evening meeting. “She’s a nice filly, was relaxed coming into the race and we got behind the right horses. She gets to the front and think she’s done enough.”
Elsworth added: “It’s wonderful to see Richard win again and I think a lot of people got a lot of pleasure at seeing him back. John Egan is a great jockey and a real stalwart but we just thought we’d try a change of hands today and Richard is fresh with his tail up and got lucky.
“She was slightly disappointing in the Guineas but she’s got considerable talent and this fillies’ 95-105 was ideal for her. Her level of form is very good, she ran a hell of a race in the Nell Gwyn but doesn’t keep straight. We may have a tilt at some more black type now.”
RACE 6: THE SANDRINGHAM HANDICAP
PLACE QUOTES
Hannon and Gosden positive after defeat
Trainer Richard Hannon was upbeat after Selinka just got touched off in the Sandringham Handicap.
The Selkirk filly showed a significant improvement on her previous outing when she was last in the 1000 Guineas.
Hannon said: “She has run a very good race on ground that she would not particularly like.
“We are very happy with her and I thought it was all over for a moment.”
Will Edmeades, racing advisor to the owner Robert Barnett, said: “We will look at the Prix Chloe, a Group 3 over a mile-and-one furlong at Maisons Laffitte on June 28.”
John Gosden, trainer of third-placed Costume, said: “She has run a blinder giving 13lb to the winner.
“I would have liked there to have been a stronger pace in the race. But she is Listed placed and we now want to find a regular Listed race for her off level weights and make a full stakes winner - she is from the last crop of Danehill.
“It has been a good day.”
ROYAL ASCOT - CARRIAGE LIST, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007
1st Carriage Motor
THE QUEEN No. 1
THE PRINCE PHILIP, DUKE OF EDINBURGH
Sir Michael Oswald No. 1A
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Johns
2nd Carriage
The Prince of Wales No. 2
The Duchess of Cornwall
The Lord Vestey
The Lady Vestey
3rd Carriage
The Honourable Gerald Maitland-Carew No. 3
The Honourable Mrs Gerald Maitland-Carew
Professor Sidney Ricketts
Mrs Sidney Ricketts
4th Carriage
Mr Alastair Bruce No. 4
Lady Johns
The Lady Angela Oswald
Commander Heber Ackland
DETACHED MOTOR CARS
The Lady Susan Hussey No. 5
Major Simon Robinson
Major General Jeremy Phipps No. 6
Mrs Jeremy Phipps
Air Vice Marshal David Walker
Mr Edward Griffiths
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Richards No. 7
Mr Edward Young
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.
HIGH-CLASS ENTRY FOR THE KING GEORGE AT ASCOT
The £750,000 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, run at Ascot on Saturday, July 28, has received a wonderful entry of 37, with the very best middle-distance horses from Europe and further afield engaged in the famous mile and a half event.
Of the 37 entries, 16 are trained in Ireland, two in France, one in Germany and one in the USA.
Authorized was the brilliant winner of the Vodafone Derby at Epsom Downs on June 2 by five lengths and the Peter Chapple-Hyam-trained colt could attempt to become the first horse since Galileo in 2001 to complete the Epsom Downs/Ascot double.
Other horses to have completed this prestigious double in the same year are Lammtarra (1995), Generous (1991), Nashwan (1989), Reference Point (1987), Shergar (1981), Troy (1979), The Minstrel (1977), Grundy (1975), Mill Reef (1971), Nijinsky (1970), Pinza (1953) and Tulyar (1952).
The 2006 Vodafone Derby hero, Sir Percy, is also entered and he could bid to follow in the footsteps of Royal Palace (1968) and Teenoso (1984) who both won at Ascot the year after their Derby success.
Irish-trained horses have won the King George on nine occasions, most recently with Azamour in 2005 when the race was run at Newbury during Ascot’s redevelopment, and this year’s entry of 16 from the Emerald Isle includes last year’s leading juvenile Teofilo, trained by Jim Bolger, who has yet to make it to the racecourse this season.
The other 15 Irish entries are all trained by Aidan O’Brien and include the Epsom Derby runner-up Eagle Mountain, the triple Group One winner Dylan Thomas, who runs today at Royal Ascot, recent Coronation Cup scorer Scorpion as well as last year’s Gold Cup hero Yeats. An intriguing entry from the Ballydoyle team is George Washington, the brilliant miler and winner of Ascot’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in 2006, who finished well when fourth in yesterday’s Queen Anne Stakes over a mile at Royal Ascot. The Danehill colt, who was put back in training this year after fertility problems at stud, has only tried beyond a mile once and that was on a dirt surface.
Both of the entries from France boast high-class form. Andre Fabre, who trained last year’s King George hero Hurricane Run, has today’s Royal Ascot runner Manduro, the impressive winner of the Group One Prix d’Ispahan at Longchamp on May 20. Mandesha, owned by Princess Zahra Aga Khan and trained by Alain de Royer Dupre, was France’s leading three-year-old filly last season with three Group One wins and made a winning return to action in the Group Two Prix Corrida at Saint-Cloud on May 30.
Germany’s entry is Prince Flori, trained by Sascha Smrczek. The four-year-old caused a 40/1 shock when winning Germany’s most prestigious race, the Group One Grosser Preis von Baden, last season and recently returned to action by winning the Group Two Grosser Mercedes-Benz Preis at Baden-Baden on May 20.
US trainer Kenny McPeek performed a magnificent training feat in 2004 when he sent out 33/1 shot Hard Buck to finish second to Doyen in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes. This year McPeek, who is based at Magdalena Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, has entered the lightly-raced Drilling For Oil, a four-year-old son of Giant’s Causeway who won the Grade Three Louisville Handicap at Churchill Downs on May 26 - his first stakes win.
The Maktoum family’s Godolphin operation, successful with Swain (1997 and 1998), Daylami (1999) and Doyen (2004) has two entries in Cherry Mix, sixth last year, and Laverock, a Group One winner at Longchamp and San Siro last season but yet to get on the score sheet in the current campaign.
Sir Michael Stoute has trained three King George winners in Shergar (1981), Opera House (1993) and Golan (2002). This year, Stoute has entered Maraahel, winner of the 2006 Hardwicke Stakes at the Royal Meeting and Ask, who was very impressive on his seasonal debut when defeating Scorpion in the Ormonde Stakes at Chester last month.
Other interesting contenders include last year’s Breeders’ Cup Turf hero Red Rocks, one of the most popular horses in training, the high-class stayer Sergeant Cecil as well as last year’s Vodafone Derby sixth and the 2006 St Leger victor Sixties Icon.
The Mick Channon-trained Youmzain, a Group One winner in Germany last season is also engaged as are Lucarno and Salford Mill, who both ran very respectably when fourth and sixth respectively behind Authorized in the Derby.
Mark Johnston’s runners can never be dismissed and he has made entries for the unexposed Boscobel, impressive when landing the Listed Glasgow Stakes at Hamilton last time out, the improving handicapper Eradicate, last season’s Queen’s Vase and Princess Of Wales’s Stakes victor Soapy Danger and Linas Selection, successful over the course and distance in the King George V Handicap at the 2006 Royal Meeting.
THE KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES
Class 1, Group 1, £750,000 Total Prize Fund. Ascot, Saturday, July 28, 2007. For 3yo+, 1m 4f (Swinley Course). Weights: 3yo colts & geldings 8st 9lb; 3yo fillies 8st 6lb; 4yo+ colts and geldings 9st 7lb; 4yo+ fillies & mares 9st 4lb. Southern Hemisphere allowance: 4yo - 4lb. Entries closed June 13, entries revealed June xx (37 entries), forfeit stage July 10, six-day confirmation & £70,000 supplementary entry stage July 23, final 48-hour declaration stage, 10.00am, July 26. Entries supplied by Weatherbys and are correct up to and including the racing of Tuesday, June 19, 2007.
Form Horse Age Owner Trainer
131-010 ADMIRALOFTHEFLEET (USA) 3 Michael Tabor, Sue Magnier, Niarchos Family Aidan O'Brien IRE
21024-1 ASK 4 Patrick Fahey Sir Michael Stoute
31-11 AUTHORIZED (IRE) 3 Saleh Al Homeizi & Imad Al Sagar Peter Chapple-Hyam
(1)-(1)(1)21 BOSCOBEL 3 Sheikh Mohammed Mark Johnston
61631-4 CHERRY MIX (FR) 6 Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor
123-230 CHINESE WHISPER (IRE) 3 Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith Aidan O'Brien IRE
215331 DRILLING FOR OIL (USA) 4 Lansdon B Robbins & Bruce Lunsford Kenny McPeek USA
41(4)-112 DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) 4 Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor Aidan O'Brien IRE
2214-52 EAGLE MOUNTAIN 3 Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor Aidan O'Brien IRE
23121 ERADICATE (IRE) 3 Alan Spence Mark Johnston
1/1231(6)-4 GEORGE WASHINGTON (IRE) 4 Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith Aidan O'Brien IRE
52-21 GRAFTON STREET (IRE) 4 Sue Magnier Aidan O'Brien IRE
10-3010 HALICARNASSUS (IRE) 3 Box 41 Mick Channon
43/213-0 HITCHCOCK (USA) 4 Michael Tabor & Sue Magnier Aidan O'Brien IRE
251-250 LAVEROCK (IRE) 5 Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor
1/21113- LINAS SELECTION 4 Renata Jacobs Mark Johnston
2(1)14 LUCARNO (USA) 3 George Strawbridge John Gosden
1-33 MACARTHUR 3 Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor Aidan O'Brien IRE
0110 MAHLER 3 Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith Aidan O'Brien IRE
1D111-1 MANDESHA (FR) 4 Princess Zahra Aga Khan Alain de Royer Dupre FR
3232-11 MANDURO (GER) 5 Baron Georg von Ullmann Andre Fabre FR
265-113 MARAAHEL (IRE) 6 Hamdan Al Maktoum Sir Michael Stoute
1401-31 PRINCE FLORI (GER) 4 Stall Reni Sascha Smrczek GER
3205-22 RED ROCK CANYON (IRE) 3 Michael Tabor, Sue Magnier, Derrick Smith, Diane Nagle Aidan O'Brien IRE
2231-01 RED ROCKS (IRE) 4 Paul Reddam Brian Meehan
(2)-(1)216 SALFORD MILL (IRE) 3 Tony Thompson David Elsworth
0/250-21 SCORPION (IRE) 5 Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor Aidan O'Brien IRE
1113-41 SERGEANT CECIL 8 Terry Cooper Rod Millman
1/210-46 SIR PERCY 4 Anthony Pakenham Marcus Tregoning
3116-10 SIXTIES ICON 4 Susan Roy Jeremy Noseda
121115- SOAPY DANGER 4 Renata Jacobs Mark Johnston
212-115 SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) 3 Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith Aidan O'Brien IRE
5-2221 SOROLLA (IRE) 3 Sue Magnier Aidan O'Brien IRE
11111- TEOFILO (IRE) 3 Jackie Bolger Jim Bolger IRE
1120-11 YEATS (IRE) 6 Sue Magnier & Diane Nagle Aidan O'Brien IRE
03-5020 YELLOWSTONE (IRE) 3 Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & Sue Magnier Aidan O'Brien IRE
1121-33 YOUMZAIN (IRE) 4 Jaber Abdullah Mick Channon
37 entries
16 Irish-trained
2 French-trained
1 German-trained
1 USA-trained
BREAKDOWN OF ENTRIES BY TRAINER WITH PAST SUCCESSES IN THE KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES
15 Entries
Aidan O’Brien IRE
(2001 Galileo)
4 Entries
Mark Johnston
2 Entries
Mick Channon
Saeed bin Suroor
(1995 Lammtarra, 1997 & 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen)
Sir Michael Stoute
(1981 Shergar, 1993 Opera House, 2002 Golan)
1 Entry
Jim Bolger IRE
(1992 St Jovite)
Alain de Royer Dupre FR
Peter Chapple-Hyam
David Elsworth
Andre Fabre FR
(2006 Hurricane Run)
John Gosden
Kenny McPeek USA
Brian Meehan
Rod Millman
Jeremy Noseda
Sascha Smrczek GER
Marcus Tregoning
British Punters Reap Benefit of Global Trifecta
British punters experienced the benefits of the new Global Trifecta initiative when yesterday’s St James's Palace Stakes produced a pool of £29,039 and a dividend of £395.80.
That was a massive £23,099 more than last year's total of £5,940. That meant good news for winning units in the UK because if the pool consisted of only UK money - £9,000 - the dividend would have been just £243.50.
Paul Petrie, totepool spokesman, commented: “British punters are reaping the benefit of the Global Trifecta initiative with bigger pools and bigger dividends. Not only was the pool bigger than last year, but the contribution by British punters also increased, which suggests that the Global bet appeals to them.”
The Gold Cup will be the subject of the Global Trifecta at Royal Ascot tomorrow and, with a number of French runners, it is hoped that turnover will be even greater.
Petrie added: “We usually find that races with more runners naturally produce greater turnover and the fact that there are two French runners should also help. Hopefully, the trend where the British punter is better off will continue.”
EARLY BETTING NEWS
Day two kicks off with the Jersey Stakes (2.30pm), where favourite Us Ranger is now 6/4 (from 7/4) with Sky Bet.
In the Windsor Forest Stakes (3.05pm), Satwa Queen is into 11/4 (from 7/2), including a bet of £70,000-£20,000, with Victor Chandler and 100/30 (from 4/1) with Sky Bet,
The Group One contest of day two is the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (3.45pm) and the Aidan O’Brien-trained Dylan Thomas is into 2/1 (from 5/2) with Cashmans.
Today’s big handicap is the Royal Hunt Cup (4.20pm), where Montpelier is into 10/1(from 14/1) with Victor Chandler and 9/1 (from 12/1) with Sky Bet. Military Cross is 14/1 (from 16/1) with Victor Chandler and 14/1 (from 18/1) with Sky Bet. Cashmans have seen support for outsider European Dream, who has halved in odds to 20/1 (from 40/1) and the same firm will also be paying 1/4 the odds on the first five horses home in the mile cavalry charge. Sky Bet have also cut Skhilling Spirit to 16/1 (from 22/1).
In the concluding Sandringham Handicap (5.30pm), Italian Girl is 8/1 (from 10/1) with Victor Chandler and 8/1 (from 12/1) with Sky Bet, while In Safe Hands is now 12/1 (from 20/1) with Cashmans.
FURTHER BETTING NEWS
The gamble on Us Ranger in the opening Jersey Stakes (2.30pm) continues with the French-trained colt into 6/4 (from 9/4) with Paddy Power and 7/4 (from 6/4) with Stan James. Stan James have also cut Strategic Prince to 9/1 (from 12/1).
In the Windsor Forest Stakes (3.05pm), Satwa Queen is 3/1 (from 7/2) with Paddy Power and 3/1 (from 4/1) with Stan James. Stan James have also seen money for Gwenseb, who is 12/1 (from 18/1).
Manduro continues to prove popular in the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (3.45pm), with Andre Fabre-trained horse coming into 5/2 (from 11/4) with both Coral and Paddy Power. In the 10-furlong event, Paddy Power have eased Notnowcato to 5/1 (from 9/2) and Red Rocks to 100/30 (from 3/1).
The Ed Dunlop-trained Montpelier remains popular in the Royal Hunt Cup (4.20pm), coming into 9/1 (from 11/1) with Paddy Power and 9/1 (from 12/1) with Stan James. Supaseus is now 10/1 (from 12/1) with Paddy Power and Stan James. Another horse attracting support in the mile event with Stan James is Eden Rock (16/1 from 20/1).
Punters have a keen appetite for Cake in the Queen Mary Stakes (4.55pm) who is now 20/1 (from 25/1) with Stan James. Starlit Sands is 11/2 (from 7/1) with the same firm while Tia Mia is now 14/1 (from 20/1) with Paddy Power.
Pricewise selection Italian Girl is proving popular in the Sandringham Handicap (5.30pm), coming into 9/1 (from 12/1) with Stan James, 15/2 (from 9/1) with Coral and 8/1 (from 9/1) with Paddy Power. Costume is 6/1 (from 7/1) with Stan James in the concluding event on day two.
ADDITIONAL BETTING NEWS
Money continues to pour on Us Ranger in the opening Jersey Stakes (2.30pm), coming into 6/4 (from 2/1) with William Hill and 6/4 (from 7/4) with Boylesports.
Satwa Queen is 3/1 (from 7/2) with Blue Square and Boylesports in the Windsor Forest Stakes (3.05pm).
Blue Square have cut Manduro to 9/4 (from 5/2) in the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes and the same horse is now 5/2 (from 3/1) with Boylesports.
In the Royal Hunt Cup (4.20pm) Montpellier is 9/1 (from 10/1) with Blue Square while the London firm have also cut Wind Star to 25/1 (from 33/1) and Supaseus to 9/1 (from 11/1). William Hill have reduced Military Cross to 14/1 (from 20/1) and Eden Rock to 16/1 (from 20/1) in the same event. Skhillling Spirit is into 16/1 (from 25/1) with Boylesports, who will be paying a 1/4 the odds on the first five horses home in the mile event.
Other horses coming in for support with Blue Square are Sweepstake in the Queen Mary Stakes (4.55pm) who is now 7/2 (from 4/1) while in the Sandringham Handicap (5.30pm) Italian Girl is 7/1 (from 8/1) and Alderney is 20/1 (from 25/1). William Hill have also cut Pricewise selection Italian Girl to 8/1 (from 12/1), as have Boylesports (8/1 from 9/1).
WHAT COLOUR WILL THE QUEEN’S HAT BE TOMORROW?
There is speculation about the colour of the Queen’s hat tomorrow, Ladies’ Day, and there is disagreement about what colour she is likely to wear.
William Hill price it up as follows: 3/1 Blue, 4/1 Yellow, 5/1 Cream/Beige, 7/1 Green, 8/1 (from 16/1) White, 8/1 Turquoise, 8/1 Apricot/Peach, 10/1 (from 20/1) Black & White, 10/1 Red, 10/1 Pink, 12/1 Purple and 20/1 Brown.
Paddy Power take a different view: 5/1 (from 12/1) Black & White, 6/1 White, 6/1 (from 12/1) Light Blue, 8/1 Lilac/Purple, 8/1 (from 6/1) Cream/Beige, 8/1 Yellow, 8/1 Peach/Apricot, 10/1 (from 5/1) Pink, 12/1 Black, 12/1 Brown, 14/1 Navy Blue, 14/1 Red, 18/1 Maroon, 20/1 Royal Blue, 33/1 Straw, 40/1 Polka Dot, 100/1 St George’s Cross, 1,000/1 Baseball cap, 1,000/1 Bandana
UPDATED NON-RUNNERS AT 2.00PM
2.30pm - Jersey Stakes
2 Confuchias (Vet’s Certificate)
3 Major Cadeaux (Ground)
3.05pm - Windsor Forest Stakes
1 Baha Breeze (Ground)
3.45pm Prince Of Wales’s Stakes
2 Kandidate (Vet’s Certificate)
4.20pm Royal Hunt Cup
26 Sound Of Nature (Vet’s Certificate)
Ascot’s clerk of the course Chris Stickels reported: “We have had five and a half millimetres of rain overnight and I’m very pleased with the state of the track.”
FRANKIE DETTORI HRA ENQUIRY CONFIRMED
The Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA) has confirmed that, following Frankie Dettori’s referral to the HRA yesterday, the Disciplinary Panel hearing will take place on Thursday, July 5.
Dettori was referred to the HRA after the Ascot stewards believed that, when winning the Queen Anne Stakes on Ramonti, he used his whip with excessive force and frequency and did not give his mount time to respond.
Explaining the decision, HRA spokesman Paul Struthers said: “Frankie is already suspended for other riding offences from June 24 to the July 1 and his agent has confirmed that he is booked to go on holiday during that period.
“We already have a Discplinary Panel scheduled for every Thursday throughout the year and, as we saw no good reason not to convene the hearing on a Thursday, we have therefore agreed that July 5 is the most suitable date. Any suspension he is given by the Disciplinary Panel will commence on Friday, July 13.”
MUSCLE TWEAK PUTS REBEL ON EASY LIST
Geoff Huffer this morning outlined the details of how his stable star Cockney Rebel was after yesterday’s St James’s Palace Stakes.
The dual 2000 Guineas winner could only finish fifth behind Excellent Art in the hands of Olivier Peslier.
Huffer said: “Cockney Rebel has just pulled a muscle in his hind quarters. He has done it during the race.
“He came there to win and then hung otherwise he would have won. He must have felt it (the muscle) and then went left, favouring (that side).
“He will be seven days on the easy list. It is nothing serious. He is still on course for the Prix Jacques Le Marois.”
The Group 1 for three-year-olds and upwards will be staged at Deauville on August 12.
Huffer will be back at Royal Ascot tomorrow for a shot at the Britannia Handicap with Heroes.
Huffer said: “All is well with him. He is in good shape. I’m not saying he will win but I think he will run well. The (fast) ground will be fine for him.”
PREVIEW: CORONATION STAKES
FINSCEAL BEO HEADS BRILLIANT CORONATION LINE-UP
Finsceal Beo, trained by Jim Bolger in Ireland, will be sent in search of a fourth Group One triumph when she tackles the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot on Friday.
The brilliant Mr Greeley filly already has two 1,000 Guineas - English and Irish - victories to her name as well as her Prix Marcel Boussac win last season. But on Friday she will have to do battle with her narrow French1,000 Guineas conqueror Darjina, who is unbeaten for handler Alain de Royer-Dupre.
Jim Bolger said today: “Finsceal Beo is very well and I am very happy with her. I would be hoping to make it to double digits with her in terms of Group One wins at some stage in the future.
“She has won three already so she is one third of the way there. She is very sound and her owners like to travel.
“She had a pipe-opener on Tuesday and ships tomorrow (Thursday). We would prefer good ground but we can’t do anything about it.”
Indeed, the fillies that made up the 1-2-3 at Longchamp will all be at Royal Ascot as Rahiyah - the third home - heads the English challenge for the prestigious Group One.
German raider Mi Emma will seek to enhance the profile of the German 1,000 Guineas form. The Andreas Wohler-trained filly won that race in April by nine lengths to complete a hat-trick.
The third runner from the mainland continent is Missvinski, who was second in the mile Group Three Prix De La Grotte last time out in April for trainer Jean-Claude Rouget.
Arch Swing will bid to return to the form that saw her finish second in the English 1,000 Guineas. The John Oxx-trained filly found the ground too soft in the Irish version and failed to make the frame.
Majestic Roi is a progressive filly, who came second in the Prix Sandringham on her last start earlier this month. The likely quick ground should suit Mick Channon’s filly as it will the Michael Jarvis-trained Yaqeen, sixth in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket.
Indian Ink, from the Richard Hannon yard, was one place in front of Yaqeen at HQ but looks to have a little to find with some of the principals.
Aidan O’Brien brings Oaks fifth Cherry Hinton significantly back in trip as he tries to find a winning opportunity for the only maiden in the field.
Nell Gwyn winner Scarlet Runner takes her chance, while Silk Blossom vies to give trainer Barry Hills a second winner of the Coronation Stakes inside three renewals following the victory of Maids Causeway in 2005.
The 13-strong field is completed by Puggy, who has not won in five starts after a debut victory at Salisbury last Augus t.
FIRST RACE RESULT
2.30pm JERSEY STAKES (GROUP THREE)
£65,000 guaranteed, 7f, For 3yo Weights colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb; of a Group 1 or 2 race 5lb Entries 30 pay £290 Penalty value 1st £36,907; 2nd £13,988; 3rd £7,000.50; 4th £3,490.50; 5th £1,748.50; 6th £877.50
1 TARIQ (Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar) Peter Chapple-Hyam 3-9-01 Jimmy Fortune [8] 15/2
2 US RANGER (USA) (Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier & J Allen) Jean-Claude Rouget FR 3-9-01 Christphe Lemaire [16] 6/5f
3 ARABIAN GLEAM (Saeed Suhail) Jeremy Noseda 3-9-01 Frankie Dettori [4] 14/1
4TRAFFIC GUARD (USA) (Fitri Hay) Stan Moore 3-9-01 John Egan [5]
5 VITAL STATISTICS (Setsquare Recruitment) David Elsworth 3-8-12 Richard Quinn [9]
6 SONNY RED (IRE) (Michael Pescod & J Leek) Richard Hannon 3-9-01 Jamie Spencer [6]
7 THEANN (Evie Stockwell) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-8-12 Christophe Soumillon [11]
8 THOUSAND WORDS (Khalid Abdulla) Barry Hills 3-9-04 Richard Hughes [15]
9 FERNELEY (IRE) (Plantation Stud) Francis Ennis IRE 3-9-01 Ted Durcan [13]
10 FARES (IRE) (Mohammed Rashid) Clive Brittain 3-9-01b Seb Sanders [12]
11 SOLID ROCK (IRE) (L Askew) Terry Mills 3-9-01 Johnny Murtagh [7]
12 CHARIOTS OF FIRE (IRE) (Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & Sue Magnier) David Wachman IRE 3-9-01t Michael Kinane [2]
13 STRATEGIC PRINCE (HRH Sultan Ahmad Shah) Paul Cole 3-9-06 Eddie Ahern [10]
14 SOUTHANDWEST (B McNicholas & M Feehan) Stan Moore 3-9-01 Liam Keniry [14]
15 SILCA CHIAVE (Aldridge Racing Partnership) Mick Channon 3-8-12 Hugh Bowman [17]
Winning trainer:-Name: Chapple-Hyam, Peter William Based: St Gatien, All Saints Road, Newmarket, Suffolk Date of birth: 2/4/63 Date of first licence:1991 Previous Occupation: Assistant to Barry Hills. Trained at Manton, now occupied by Brian Meehan. Returned from spell training in Hong Kong at the beginning of 2004 Other details: From Coventry but supports West Bromwich Albion FC Classic wins: (3) Stan James 2000 Guineas (1992 Rodrigo De Triano), Vodafone Derby (1992 Dr Devious, 2007 Authorized) Wins in a season (1991-2006): 27; 41; 52; 39; 37; 52; 37; 37; n/a; n/a; n/a; n/a; n/a; 30; 32; 40 Horses in training (1992-2007): 73; 79; 98; 96; 113; 84; 86; 96; n/a; n/a; n/a; n/a; 40; 71; 71; 74 Wins in 2007: 14 Other major wins include: Champion Stakes (1992 Rodrigo De Triano, 1995 Spectrum), Cornwallis Stakes (2005 Hunter Street), Dee Stakes (2004 African Dream), French 2000 Guineas (1998 Victory Note), Grand Criterium (1996 Revoque), Irish Champion Stakes (1992 Dr Devious), Irish 2,000 Guineas (1992 Rodrigo De Triano, 1994 Turtle Island, 1995 Spectrum), Italian Derby (1993 White Muzzle, 1997 Single Empire), Juddmonte International Stakes (1992 Rodrigo De Triano), July Stakes (2004 Captain Hurricane), Prix de l’Abbaye (1997 Carmine Lake), Prix de la Salamandre (1996 Revoque), Prix Morny (2006 Dutch Art), Racing Post Trophy (1998 Commander Collins), Richmond Stakes (2004 Montgomery’s Arch, 2006 Hamoody), Shadwell Middle Park Stakes (1991 Rodrigo De Triano, 2006 Dutch Art) First Royal Ascot win: Stonehatch (June 15, 1993 - Coventry) Royal Ascot wins: (6) Coventry Stakes (1993 Stonehatch), Norfolk Stakes (1993 Turtle Island, 2006 Dutch Art), Chesham Stakes (1993 State Performer), Queen Mary Stakes (1999 Shining Hour), Jersey Stakes (2007 Tariq)
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: 38 Royal Ascot Winners: (8) 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), Jersey Stakes (2007 Tariq)
SECOND RACE RESULT
3.05pm WINDSOR FOREST STAKES (GROUP TWO)
£130,000 guaranteed, 1m, For 4yo+ fillies and mares Weights 8st 12lb Penalties after September 1, 2006, a winer of a Group 2 race 3lb; of a Group One race 5lb Entries 33 pay £380 1st Forfeit 20 pay £430 Confirmed 11 pay £270 Penalty Value 1st £73,814; 2nd £27,976; 3rd £14,001; 4th £6,891; 5th £3,497; 6th £1,755
1 NANNINA (Cheveley Park Stud) John Gosden 4-8-12 Jimmy Fortune [7] 3/1 Co-fav
2 SATWA QUEEN (FR) (S Lamprell) Jean de Roualle FR 5-8-12 Frankie Dettori [5] 3/1 Co-fav
3 SABANA PERDIDA (IRE) (Scuderia Zero) Alain De Royer Dupre FR 5-8-12 Christophe Lemaire [2] 50/1
4 FANN (USA) (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 4-8-12 Ryan Moore [8]
5 ECHELON (Cheveley Park Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 5-8-12 Kerrin McEvoy [9] 3/1 Co-fav
6 FLASHY WINGS (Jaber Abdullah) Mick Channon 4-8-12 Jamie Spencer [10]
7 WASSEEMA (USA) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Sir Michael Stoute 4-8-12 Richard Hills [6]
8 GWENSEB (FR) (Wertheimer Et Frere) Carlos Laffon-Parias FR 4-8-12 Olivier Peslier [4]
9 EXPENSIVE (M Tilbrook) Chris Wall 4-8-12 Eddie Ahern [1]
Non-runner: 1 Bahia Breeze (ground)
9 ran
Distances: 3, 3/4, 3/4, 1, 2, sh, 4, 23
Time: 1m 40.97s
Breeding: b f Medicean - Hill Hopper (IRE) (Danehill (USA))
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd
Totes: Win: £4.20 Places:£1.70; £1.40; £7.90 Exacta: £14.20
Winning Trainer:-Name: Gosden, John Harry Martin Born: Hove, 30/3/51 Date of first trainer’s licence (Britain): 1988 (previously a leading trainer in USA, 1980-1988) Classic Winners: (3) Sagitta 1000 Guineas (2000 Lahan), Vodafone Derby (1997 Benny The Dip), St Leger (1996 Shantou), Wins in a season (1989-2006): 28; 87; 86; 113; 110; 93; 86; 75; 91; 77; 74; 82; 55; 85; 72; 66; 92; 56 First winner in Europe: Intimidate, Kempton, March 27, 1989 Other major wins include: Challenge Stakes (1993 Catrail, 2006 Sleeping Indian), Cheveley Park Stakes (1993 Prophecy), Falmouth Stakes (1997 Ryafan), Fillies’ Mile (2000 Crystal Music, 2004 Playful Act, 2005 Nannina), French 1,000 Guineas (1999 Valentine Waltz, 2002 Zenda), Geoffrey Freer Stakes (1995 Presenting), Gran Premio di Milano (1997 Shantou), Grosser Preis Von Baden (1992 Mashaallah), Haydock Sprint Cup (1993 Wolfhound), Hungerford Stakes (1994 Pollen Count - dh with Young Ern), Irish St Leger (1992 Mashaallah), Irish Champion Stakes (1993 Muhtarram), July Cup (2003 Oasis Dream), Lingfield Derby Trial (2004 Percussionist), Middle Park Stakes (2002 Oasis Dream), Nunthorpe Stakes (2003 Oasis Dream), Ormonde Stakes (2005 Day Flight), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1994 & 1995 Muhtarram, 1997 Shantou), Prix de l’Abbaye (1991Keen Hunter), Prix de la Foret (1992 Wolfhound, 2001 Mount Abu), Prix Marcel Boussac (1996 Ryafan, 2001 Sulk), Prix Jean Prat (1995 Torrential), Prix de la Salamandre (1995 Lord Of Men), Prix Lupin (1995 Flemensfirth), Prix Maurice de Gheest (2002 May Ball), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2000 Observatory), Royal Lodge Stakes (1996 Benny The Dip, 2002 Al Jadeed, 2005 Leo), Santa Anita Handicap (1983 Bates Motel), Sun Chariot Stakes (1991 Ristna), Lennox Stakes (2000 Observatory), European Free Handicap (2001 Clearing) Trains at Clarehaven Stables, Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk (previously at Manton and Newmarket) Wins in 2007: 22 Royal Ascot wins: (21) Chesham Stakes (1990 Chicarica), Jersey Stakes (1991 Satin Flower, 2000 Observatory), Queen’s Vase (1992 Landowner), King George V Handicap (1993 Learmont, 1997 Heritage), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1994 & 95 Muhtarram), Britannia Handicap (1996 North Song, 1998 Plan-B), Chesham Stakes (1998 Rhapsodist) Ascot Stakes (1999 High And Mighty), Norfolk Stakes (1999 Warm Heart), Britannia Stakes (2000 El Gran Papa, 2001 Analyser), Buckingham Palace Stakes (2002 Demonstrate), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2002 Malhub), Coventry Stakes (2004 Iceman), King Edward VII Stakes (2005 Plea Bargain), Coronation Stakes (2006 Nannina), Windsor Forest Stakes (2007 Nannina) First Royal Ascot Win: Chicarica (June 21, 1990 - Chesham 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: 39 Royal Ascot Winners: (9) 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), Jersey Stakes (2007 Tariq), Windsor Forest Stakes (2007 Nannina)
THIRD RACE RESULT
3.45pm PRINCE OF WALES’S STAKES (GROUP ONE)
£350,000 guaranteed, 1m 2f, For 4yo+ Weights colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb Allowances southern hemisphere allowance: 4yo 3l b Entries 35 pay £1,060 1st Forfeit 22 pay £1,210 2nd Forfeit 1 pay £25,000 Confirmed 11 pay £755 Penalty value 1st £211,207.40; 2nd £80,049.02; 3rd £40,061.71; 4th £19,975.06; 5th £10,006.13; 6th £5,021.66
1 MANDURO (GER) (Baron Georg Von Ullman) Andre Fabre FR 5-9-00 Stephane Pasquier [4] 15/8f
2 DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) (Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 4-9-00 Christophe Soumillon [1] 2/1
3 NOTNOWCATO (Anthony & David de Rothschild) Sir Michael Stoute 5-9-00 Johnny Murtagh [7]
4 RED ROCKS (IRE) (J Paul Reddam) Brian Meehan 4-9-00 Frankie Dettori [5]
5 PRESSING (Gary Tanaka) Michael Jarvis 4-9-00 Olivier Peslier [2]
6 SIR PERCY (Anthony Pakenham) Marcus Tregoning 4-9-00 Martin Dwyer [3]
6 ran
Non-runner: 2 Kandidate (vet’s certificate)
Distances: 1 1/4, 4, 3/4, 1 1/2, 3/4
Time: 2m 5.91s
Breeding: b or br h Monsun (GER) - Mandellicht (IRE) (Be My Guest (USA))
Breeder: Rolf Brunner
Totes: Win: £2.80 Places:£1.60; £1.80 Exacta: £6.60
Winning trainer:-Name: Fabre, Andre (FR) Date of Birth 9/12/45. British Classic wins: (4) Vodafone Oaks (1993 Intrepidity), 2000 Guineas (1993 Zafonic, 1995 Pennekamp), St Leger (1991Toulon) French Classic Wins: Prix du Jockey Club (1997 Peintre Celebre); Prix de Diane(1985 Lypharita, 1992 Jolypha, 2003 Nebraska Tornado); Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1984 Siberian Express, 1987 Soviet Star; 2001 Vahorimix; 2003 Clodovil), Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (1990 Houseproud; 2003 Musical Chimes) Irish Classic Wins: Irish Derby (1995 Winged Love, 2005 Hurricane Run), Irish Oaks (1993 Wemyss Bight) Other Major wins include: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1987,Trempolino,1992 Subotica,1994 Carnegie, 1997 Peintre Celebre, 1998 Sagamix, 2005 Hurricane Run, 2006 Rail Link), Arlington Million (1988 Mill Native), Breeders’ Cup Turf (1990 In the Wings, 2005 Shirocco), Breeders’ Cup Classic (1993 Arcangues), Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (2001 Banks Hill), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1986 St Estephe,1990 In the Wings, 1994 Apple Tree, 1995 Sunshack, 1996 Swain, 2006 Shirocco), Coronation Stakes (1989 Golden Opinion, 2001 Banks Hill), Dewhurst Stakes (1992 Zafonic, 1994 Pennekamp, 1997 Xaar); Grand Prix De Deauville (2002 Polish Summer), Grand Prix De Paris (1989 Dance Hall, 1991 Subotica,1992 Homme De Loi; 1993 Fort Wood; 1996 Grape Tree Road;1997 Peintre Celebre; 1998 Limpid; 1999 Slickly), Grand Prix de Saint-Coud (1988 Village Star, 1990 In The Wings, 1994 Apple Tree, 1995 Carnegie, 1998 Fragrant Mix), Italian Derby (2006 Gentlewave), July Cup (1988 Soviet Star); Prix de Barbeville (2000 Amilynx), Prix de la Foret (1987 Soviet Star, 1995 Poplar Bluff), Prix Ganay (1990 Creator, 1992 Subotica, 2000 Indian Danehill), Prix D’Ispahan (1982 Al Nasr, 1984 Crystal Glitters, 1990 Creator, 1993 Arcangues, 1998 Loup Sauvage, 2005 Valixir); Prix Jacques Le Marois (1989 Polish Precedent, 1995 Miss Satamixa, 2001 Vahormix, 2002 Banks Hill), Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere/Grand Criterium (1989 Jade Robbery, 1994 Gold Mark, 1995 Loup Solitaire), Prix Jean Prat (1987 Local Talent, 1992 Kitwood), Prix Lupin (1997 Cloudings; 1999 Gracioso), Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (1988 Soviet Star; 1989 Polish Precedent; 1994 Ski Paradise; 2003 Nebraska Tornado; 2004 Grey Lilas), Prix de l’Opera (1990 Colour Chart, 1997 Clodora), Prix Royal-Oak (1988 Star Lift, 1989 Top Sunrise, 1993 Raintrap, 1995 Sunshack, 1999 and 2000 Amilynx); Prix Saint-Alary (1984 Grise Miro;1992 Rosefinch; 1993 Intrepidity; 1994 Moonlight Dance; 1995 Muncie; 1996 Luna Wells; 2005 Vadawina), Prix Vermeille (1992 Jolypha, 1993 Intrepidity), Sussex Stakes (1987 Soviet Star), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2006 Hurricane Run), Horses in training (1992-2007): 206; 222; 234; 234; 228; 245; 232; 228; 189; 169; 136; 127; 151; 162; 165; 183 Trains at Chantilly, France Wins in Britain in 2006: 4 Wins in Britain this year: 2
Royal Ascot wins: (6) Coronation Stakes (1989 Golden Opinion, 2001 Banks Hill), Queen’s Vase (1993 Infrasonic), Ribblesdale Stakes (1996 Tulipa), Queen Anne Stakes (2005 Valixir), Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (2007 Manduro) First Royal Ascot win: Golden Opinion (June 21, 1989 - Coronation Stakes)
Winning jockey:-Name: Pasquier, Stephane Background: has ridden in Hong Kong and Singapore. Began a job with Chantilly-based trainer Jean de Roualle in 2002 before enjoying success with Andre Fabre. He was rewarded in May 2007 with a retainer to ride the French-based horses of Khalid Abdullah. Big Race Wins: Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2006 Rail Link); BMW Swiss Derby (1999 Bleu Nuit); Prix Corrida (2001 Acceleration); Prix d’Ispahan (2007 Manduro); Prix de Liancourt (2002 Spark Sept); Prix Chaudenay Casino Barriere de Menton (2006 Vendangeur); La Coupe De Maisons-Laffitte (2002 Fair Mix); Earl Of Sefton Stakes (2007 Manduro) First Group Success: Acceleration (May 30, 2001, Saint Cloud, Prix Corrida) Royal Ascot Wins: (1) Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (2007 Manduro) First Royal Ascot Win: Manduro, Prince Of Wales’s Stakes, 2007 Wins in Britain in 2007: 2
FOURTH RACE RESULT
4.20pm ROYAL HUNT CUP (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
£100,000 guaranteed, 1m straight, For 3yo+ Weights highest weight not less than 9st 10lb (any horse rated above 110 (120 if 3yo) shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb; subsequently, the excess over 110 (120 if 3yo) in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted) Minimum weight 7st 12lb Penalties after May 26, a winner 5lb; a winner of 2 races 7lb Bvortex’s Handicap Mark 106 Entries 77 pay £180 1st Forfeit 71 pay £205 Confirmed 48 pay £115 Penalty value 1st £62,320; 2nd £18,660; 3rd £9,330; 4th £4,670; 5th £2,330; 6th £1,170
1 ROYAL OATH (USA) (William Farish & William Farish Jnr) John Gosden 4-9-00b1 Jimmy Fortune [14] 9/1
2 FLIPANDO (IRE) (Mrs J Hazell) David Barron 6-9-02 Jamie Spencer [19] 16/1
3 VORTEX (Coriollis Partnership) Gay Kelleway 8-9-10et Johnny Murtagh [4] 50/1
4 SUPASEUS (Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib) Hughie Morrison 4-9-02 John Egan [30] 17/2
5 YARQUS (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 4-8-06t Richard Mullen [6] 66/1
6 MY PARIS (J & M Spensley) Kevin Ryan 6-9-01 Neil Callan [3] 20/1
7 LUNDY'S LANE (IRE) (Dubai Thoroughbred Racing) Andrew Balding 7-9-00 Frannie Norton [5]
8 SKHILLING SPIRIT (I Hill) David Barron 4-9-02 Paul Fessey [16]
9 FANTASTIC VIEW (USA) (Malih Al Basti) Jeremy Noseda 6-9-01 Seb Sanders [25]
10 TRAFALGAR SQUARE (Cansibay Bloodstock) John Akehurst 5-8-07 Dane O'Neill [23]
11 PENTECOST (J & S Hitchins) Andrew Balding 8-8-10 William Buick (5) [9]
12 PLUM PUDDING (IRE) (Hyde Sporting Promotions Limited) Richard Hannon 4-9-02 Ryan Moore [13]
13 MONTPELLIER (IRE) (Sheikh Mohammed) Ed L Dunlop 4-8-05 Kerrin McEvoy [21] 6/1f
14 GOODBYE MR BOND (Peter Davies) Eric Alston 7-8-11 Kevin Darley [26]
15 PRINCE OF LIGHT (IRE) (Claire Riordan & Kieran Coughlan) Mark Johnston 4-9-07b Joe Fanning [2]
16 CAPABLE GUEST (IRE) (John Guest) Mick Channon 5-8-10v Hugh Bowman [12]
17 CROOKED THROW (IRE) (Hogan Wood Whelan Syndicate) Charlie Swan IRE 8-8-09 Billy Lee (3) [20]
18 MINORITY REPORT (S C B Limited) Luca Cumani 7-8-11 Nicky Mackay [1]
19 WOODCOTE PLACE (Edward Kessly) Patrick Chamings 4-8-06 Jim Crowley [7]
20 MILITARY CROSS (R Thompson & A Bengough) Luca Cumani 4-8-12 Christophe Soumillon [17]
21 COUNT TREVISIO (IRE) (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 4-9-06 Frankie Dettori [10]
22 ACE OF HEARTS (Archangels 1) Chris Wall 8-8-12 Eddie Ahern [29]
23 HUMUNGOUS (IRE) (Exors of the Late Evelyn Hankinson) Charles Egerton 4-9-04 Olivier Peslier [18]
24 EDEN ROCK (IRE) (Gay Smith) Pat Eddery 6-8-11 Michael Kinane [24]
25 WIND STAR (D Williams & R Hall) Alan Swinbank 4-8-05 Dean McKeown [8]
26 BERINGOER (FR) (Dubai Thoroughbred Racing) Andrew Balding 4-8-13 Liam Keniry [28]
26 ran
Non-runner: 5 Pride Of Nation, 6 Zero Tolerence, 20 European Dream, 26 Sound Of Nature (vet’s certificate)
Distances: 4, 1/2, hd, nk, 1/2, 5, 2, hd, nk, 1, nk, sh, 1, nk, sh, 1/2, sh, 1 3/4, 1/2, 1 1/4, 3/4, 1, 1, 3, 3/4
Time: 1m 39.78s
Breeding: b c Kingmambo (USA) - Sherkiya (IRE) (Goldneyev (USA))
Breeder: Farish & Farish LLC
Totes: Win: £11.10 Places: £3.00; £4.10; £14.10; £2.90 Exacta: £165.00
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: 40 Royal Ascot Winners: (10) Ascot Stakes (2007 Full House), Queen Mary Stakes (1999 Shining Hour), Royal Hunt Cup (2002 Norton, 2007 Royal Oath), Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (2003 Waverley), King Edward VII Stakes (2005 Plea Bargain), Coronation Stakes (2006 Nannina), Wokingham Handicap (2006 Baltic King), Jersey Stakes (2007 Tariq), Windsor Forest Stakes (2007 Nannina)
Winning Trainer:-Name: Gosden, John Harry Martin Born: Hove, 30/3/51 Date of first trainer’s licence (Britain): 1988 (previously a leading trainer in USA, 1980-1988) Classic Winners: (3) Sagitta 1000 Guineas (2000 Lahan), Vodafone Derby (1997 Benny The Dip), St Leger (1996 Shantou), Wins in a season (1989-2006): 28; 87; 86; 113; 110; 93; 86; 75; 91; 77; 74; 82; 55; 85; 72; 66; 92; 56 First winner in Europe: Intimidate, Kempton, March 27, 1989 Other major wins include: Cheveley Park Stakes (1993 Prophecy), Falmouth Stakes (1997 Ryafan), Fillies’ Mile (2000 Crystal Music, 2004 Playful Act, 2005 Nannina), French 1,000 Guineas (1999 Valentine Waltz, 2002 Zenda), Geoffrey Freer Stakes (1995 Presenting), Gran Premio di Milano (1997 Shantou), Grosser Preis Von Baden (1992 Mashaallah), Haydock Sprint Cup (1993 Wolfhound), Hungerford Stakes (1994 Pollen Count - dh with Young Ern), Irish St Leger (1992 Mashaallah), Irish Champion Stakes (1993 Muhtarram), July Cup (2003 Oasis Dream), Middle Park Stakes (2002 Oasis Dream), Nunthorpe Stakes (2003 Oasis Dream), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1994 & 1995 Muhtarram, 1997 Shantou), Prix de l’Abbaye (1991Keen Hunter), Prix de la Foret (1992 Wolfhound, 2001 Mount Abu), Prix Marcel Boussac (1996 Ryafan, 2001 Sulk), Prix Jean Prat (1995 Torrential), Prix de la Salamandre (1995 Lord Of Men), Prix Lupin (1995 Flemensfirth), Prix Maurice de Gheest (2002 May Ball), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2000 Observatory), Royal Lodge Stakes (1996 Benny The Dip, 2002 Al Jadeed, 2005 Leo), Santa Anita Handicap (1983 Bates Motel) Trains at Clarehaven Stables, Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk (previously at Manton and Newmarket) Wins in 2007: 23 Royal Ascot wins: (22) Chesham Stakes (1990 Chicarica), Jersey Stakes (1991 Satin Flower, 2000 Observatory), Queen’s Vase (1992 Landowner), King George V Handicap (1993 Learmont, 1997 Heritage), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1994 & 95 Muhtarram), Britannia Handicap (1996 North Song, 1998 Plan-B), Chesham Stakes (1998 Rhapsodist) Ascot Stakes (1999 High And Mighty), Norfolk Stakes (1999 Warm Heart), Britannia Stakes (2000 El Gran Papa, 2001 Analyser), Buckingham Palace Stakes (2002 Demonstrate), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2002 Malhub), Coventry Stakes (2004 Iceman), King Edward VII Stakes (2005 Plea Bargain), Coronation Stakes (2006 Nannina), Windsor Forest Stakes (2007 Nannina), Royal Hunt Cup (2007 Royal Oath) First Royal Ascot Win: Chicarica (June 21, 1990 - Chesham Stakes)
1 ELLETELLE (IRE) (Jesse Club Syndicate) Ger Lyons IRE 2-8-12 Johnny Murtagh [13] 20/1
2 STARLIT SANDS (Kirsten Rausing) Sir Mark Prescott 2-8-12 Seb Sanders [14] 4/1f
3 THE LOAN EXPRESS (IRE) (C2-Financial Group Partbership) Tommy Stack IRE 2-8-12 Wayne Lordan [18] 66/1
4 FRANCESCA D'GORGIO (USA) (Sir Robert Ogden) Jeremy Noseda 2-8-12 Frankie Dettori [7]
5 CAKE (IRE) (Simon Leech & Des Anderson) Richard Hannon 2-8-12 Ryan Moore [20]
6 LITTLEMISSSUNSHINE (IRE) (Albert Conneally) Stan Moore 2-8-12 John Egan [12]
7 LADY AVENGER (Jeff Smith) James Eustace 2-8-12 Kerrin McEvoy [1]
8 FANATICAL (C Murfitt) Ed Vaughan 2-8-12 Dane O'Neill [16]
9 TUSCAN EVENING (IRE) (John Murphy) John Murphy IRE 2-8-12 Danny Grant [8]
10 TIA MIA (Dachel Stud) James Given 2-8-12 Jamie Spencer [17]
11 POLAR CIRCLE (USA) (Sangster Family) Peter Chapple-Hyam 2-8-12 Michael Kinane [15]
12 BASTAKIYA (IRE) (HRH Princess Haya of Jordan) John Gosden 2-8-12 Jimmy Fortune [19]
13 PERFECT PAULA (USA) (Gold Group International) Brian Meehan 2-8-12 Steve Drowne [21]
14 REGAL STEP (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing I) Robert Cowell 2-8-12 Eddie Ahern [3]
15 MONAAZALAH (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Barry Hills 2-8-12 Richard Hills [10]
16 KYLAYNE (Jan Harris) Paul D'Arcy 2-8-12 Darryll Holland [6]
17 EVENSTORM (USA) (Brian Gubby) Brian Gubby 2-8-12 Jim Crowley [11]
18 PIECE OF MY HEART (Mr & Mrs Christopher Wright) Paul Cole 2-8-12 Richard Quinn [4]
19 SWEEPSTAKE (IRE) (B Bull) Richard Hannon 2-8-12 Richard Hughes [9]
20 L'ORAGE (Thomas Gilligan) John Ryan 2-8-12 Brett Doyle [2]
21 CRISTAL CLEAR (IRE) (Jennifer Pallister) Tim Easterby 2-8-12 David Allan [5]
Winning trainer:-Name: Lyons, Ger Born: August 18, 1965 Background: former jump jockey who has been training since 1994 Based: Glenburnie Stables, Dunsany, County Meath First Pattern Race Win: An Tadh, Group Three Ballycorus Stakes, June 14, 2006 Big Race Wins: Ballycorus Stakes (2006 An Tadh); Blackthorn (2002 Berhamo); EBF Premier Nursery (Derrinstown Stud EBF Birdcatcher Premier Nursery (2002 Roisin’s Star); Powers Gold Cup (2002 Big And Bold); Rochestown Stakes (2002 Akanti); Ulster Derby (2004 Green Lassy) Flat Wins in Ireland (2001-2006): 7; 15; 18; 16; 26; 32 Royal Ascot Winners: (1) Queen Mary Stakes (2007 Elletelle) First Royal Ascot Winner: Elletelle, Queen Mary Stakes, 2007 Wins in Britain in 2007: 3
Winning jockey:-Name: Murtagh, John Patrick Based: Moattown, Kildalkey, Co Meath and Newmarket Born: May 14, 1970 First Winner: Chicago Style, Limerick, July 6, 1987 British Classic Wins (4): Vodafone Derby (2000 Sinndar, 2002 High Chaparral, 2005 Motivator), 2000 Guineas (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar) Big Race Wins include: Ascot Gold Cup (1999 Enzeli, 2001 & 2002 Royal Rebel); Beverly D Stakes (1996 Timarida), Breeders’ Cup Mile (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Coronation Stakes (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Darley July Cup (2004 Frizzante), Dubai Champion Stakes (2000 Kalanisi), Falmouth Stakes (2004 & 2005 Soviet Song), Grosser Dallmayr-Preis (2000 Greek Dance), Irish Oaks (1997 Ebadiyla, 1998 Winona, 2000 Petrushka), Irish Champion Stakes (1996 Timarida), Irish 2,000 Guineas (2001 Black Minnaloushe), Irish Derby (2000 Sinndar, 2003 Alamshar), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (2003 Alamshar), Moyglare Stud Stakes (1998 Edabiya), National Stakes (1993 Manntari, 1999 Sinndar), Prix de l’Abbaye (2000 Namid), Prix de l’Opera (1995 Timarida, 2000 Petrushka), Prix Niel (2000 Sinndar), Prix du Moulin (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2000 Sinndar), Racing Post Trophy (2000 Dilshaan), Sussex Stakes (2004 Soviet Song), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2007 Notnowcato), Yorkshire Oaks (1996 Key Change, 2000 Petrushka); Diadem Stakes (1998 Bianconi, 2001 Nice One Clare, 2005 Baron’s Pit) Other details: Champion Irish apprentice in 1989, champion jockey in Ireland 1995 and 1998, has also been champion in Dubai Wins in Britain 1999-2006: 9; 17; 10; 15; 12; 77; 48; 0 Wins in Britain 2007: 2 Royal Ascot wins: (20) Coronation Stakes (June 21, 1995, Ridgewood Pearl); Gold Cup (June 17, 1999, Enzeli, June 21, 2001 Royal Rebel, June 20, 2002, Royal Rebel), St James’s Palace Stakes (June 19, 2001, Black Minnaloushe), Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (June 20, 2000, Katiykha), Ascot Handicap Stakes (June 21, 2000, Barba Papa), Golden Jubilee (June 22, 2000, Superior Premium, 2003 Choisir), King George V Handicap (June 21, 2001, B eekeeper), Ribblesdale Stakes (June 21, 2001, Sahara Slew), Wokingham Handicap (June 22, 2001 Nice One Clare), Queen Anne Stakes (June 18, 2002 No Excuse Needed), King Edward VII Stakes (June 21, 2002, Balakheri), Windsor Castle Stakes (June 21, 2002, Revenue), King’s Stand Stakes (June 17, 2003, Choisir), Hampton Court Stakes (June 19, 2003, Persian Majesty), Jersey Stakes (June 15, 2005, Proclamation), Queen Alexandra Stakes (June 18, 2005, Cruzspiel), Queen Mary Stakes (2007 Elletelle) Leading Rider at Royal Ascot: 2001 (5 wins); 2002 (4 wins)
SIXTH RACE RESULT
5.30pm SANDRINGHAM HANDICAP (LISTED RACE)
£55,000 guaranteed, 1m straight, For 3yo fillies rated 96-110 (aslo open to such fillies rated 95 and below) Weights highest weight 9st 7lb Minimum weight 8st 7lb Penalties after June 9, a winner of a class 1, 2 or 3 race 3lb Costume’s Handicap Mark 108 Entries 33 pay £250 Penalty value 1st £31,229; 2nd £11,836; 3rd £5,923.50; 4th £2,953.50; 5th £1,479.50; 6th £742.50
1 BARSHIBA (IRE) (Jeff Smith) David Elsworth 3-8-08 Richard Quinn [13] 16/1
2 SELINKA (Robert Barnett) Richard Hannon 3-8-11 Ryan Moore [3] 33/1
3 COSTUME (Khalid Abdulla) John Gosden 3-9-07 Richard Hughes [19] 5/1
4 ITALIAN GIRL (Michael Tabor) Alan Jarvis 3-9-02 Jamie Spencer [18] 100/30f
5 IN SAFE HANDS (IRE) (Elaine Flynn) Clive Cox 3-8-07 Michael Kinane [8]
6 TRULY ENCHANTING (IRE) (Tom Ludt) Jeremy Noseda 3-8-07 Eddie Ahern [2]
7 LADY GLORIA (M Tourle) James Given 3-8-08 Frankie Dettori [16]
8 CLICHE (IRE) (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing XXXIX) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-12 Kerrin McEvoy [17]
9 LADY GRACE (IRE) (F Wilson) William Haggas 3-9-00 Michael Hills [1]
10 PRECOCIOUS STAR (IRE) (Market Avenue Racing) Karl Burke 3-8-07 Fergus Sweeney [20]
11 DIVINE NIGHT (IRE) (Sangster Family) David Wachman IRE 3-8-12 Wayne Lordan [12]
12 MISS GORICA (IRE) (G Tierney) Joanna Morgan IRE 3-8-07 Rory Cleary [21]
13 SO SWEET (IRE) (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Mick Channon 3-8-07 Darryll Holland [15]
14 HOLLOW RIDGE (Khalid Abdulla) Barry Hills 3-8-07 Stephane Pasquier [6]
15 GRADUATION (Cheveley Park Stud) Ed Dunlop 3-8-07 Neil Callan [11]
16 CHANTILLY TIFFANY (Ballygallon Stud) Ed Dunlop 3-8-07 Christophe Lemaire [10]
17 LAURENTINA (John Carroll) Brian Meehan 3-8-07 Kevin Darley [4]
18 SATULAGI (USA) (Fitri Hay) Stan Moore 3-8-13 John Egan [14]
19 ALDERNEY (USA) (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Michael Jarvis 3-8-07 Philip Robinson [5]
Winning trainer:-Name: Elsworth, David Raymond Cecil Date of Birth:12/12/39;Previous Occupation; Professional National Hunt jockey 1957-1972; First winner: Fortune Cookie, Devon, March 23, 1979 First winner on Flat: Raffia Set, Salisbury, April 7, 1979 Wins in a season (1992-2006): 40; 32; 33; 14; 16; 24; 33; 50; 32; 36; 20; 40; 37; 45; 37 Horses in training (1998-2007): 60; 83; 100; 87; 72; 61; 64; 84; 83; 84 Major wins include: Cambridgeshire Handicap (1998 Lear Spear, 2004 Spanish Don), Champion Stakes (1990 In The Groove), Cheveley Park Stakes (1989 Dead Certain), Coronation Cup (1991 In The Groove), Dante Stakes (1999 Salford Express), Diomed Stakes (1999 Lear Spear), Doncaster Cup (2003 Persian Punch), Goodwood Cup (1982 Heighlin, 2001 & 2003 Persian Punch), Henry II Stakes (1997 & 1998 Persian Punch), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1990 In The Groove), Jockey Club Cup (2000, 2002 and 2003 Persian Punch), Juddmonte International (1990 In The Groove), William Hill Mile (2002 Smirk) Trains at Egerton House Stables, Newmarket Other details: National Hunt successes include Cheltenham Gold Cup (1989 Desert Orchid), Grand National (1988 Rhyme ‘N’ Reason), King George VI Chase (1986, 1988, 1989, 1990 Desert Orchid), Whitbread Gold Cup (1988 Desert Orchid), Irish National (1990 Desert Orchid), Queen Mother Champion Chase (1989 & 1990 Barnbrook Again) Wins in 2007: 16 Royal Ascot wins: 15 First Royal Ascot winner: Heighlin (June 17, 1980 - Ascot Handicap) Major Royal Ascot wins: Royal Hunt Cup (1983 Mighty Fly, 1990 Pontenuovo), Wokingham Handicap (1983 Melindra), King’s Stand Stakes (1989 Indian Ridge), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1999 Lear Spear), Hardwicke Stakes (2003 Indian Creek), King Edward VII Stakes (2006 Snoqualmie Boy), Sandringham Handicap (2007 Barshiba)
Winning jockey:-Name: Quinn, Thomas Richard Born: Stirling, Scotland, 2/12/61 Apprenticeship: With Paul Cole, First winner: Bolivar Baby (Kempton, October 21, 1981) Wins 1984-2006: 62, 47, 69, 55, 46, 63, 90, 99, 117, 123, 115, 111, 149, 74, 108, 151, 140, 116, 104, 82, 76, 82, 27 Wins in 2007: 9 Classic wins: (3) St Leger (1990 Snurge, 2000 Millenary), Vodafone Oaks (2000 Love Divine) Other major wins include: Cheveley Park Stakes (1989 Pass The Peace, 1999 Seazun); Derby Italiano (1987 Zaizoom, 1994 Time Star); Dewhurst Stakes (1990 Generous); Fillies’ Mile (1991 Culture Vulture), Grand Prix de Paris (2000 Beat Hollow), Irish Oaks (1990 Knight's Baroness), Irish St Leger (1990 Ibn Bey, 1995 Strategic Choice), Lockinge Stakes (1988 Broken Hearted, 1996 Soviet Line), Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1992 Culture Vulture), Prix Royal Oak (1992 Assessor), Rothmans International (1992 Snurge), Royal Hunt Cup (1986 Patriach, 2004 Mine), Yorkshire Oaks (1987 Bint Pasha) Other details: Champion European apprentice 1983, Champion British apprentice 1984, associated with Paul Cole for many years; retained rider to Henry Cecil from 2000 to 2003. Won on what was thought to be his final ride aboard Young Mick in the 2006 Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap at Royal Ascot. He announced his retirement on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, as a result of experiencing continual pain due to two slipped discs in his spine. Took up the post of assistant trainer to John Hills. Following successful treatment, he began riding out for Hills in February 2007 and surprisingly returned to action at Goodwood on May 24, 2007. He is currently in a relationship with TV presenter Alex Hammond. Royal Ascot Wins Include: (26) Major Royal Ascot Wins: Royal Hunt Cup (1986 Patriarch), Coventry Stakes (1994 Sri Pekan, 1998 Red Sea), Queen’s Vase (1997 Windsor Castle), King’s Stand Stakes (1999 Mitcham), King Edward VII Stakes (2000 Subtle Power), Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (2006 Young Mick), Sandringham Handicap (2007Barshiba) First Royal Ascot Winner: Royal Hunt Cup, June 18, 1986 (Patriarch)
LONDON CLUBS INTERNATIONAL LEADING JOCKEY TROPHY
STANDINGS AFTER DAY TWO
Jockey 1st 2nd 3rd
Jimmy Fortune 4 - -
Frankie Dettori 1 1 1
Mick Kinane 1 1 -
Jamie Spencer 1 1 -
Johnny Murtagh 1 - 2
Richard Quinn 1 - 1
Martin Dwyer 1 - -
Craig Newitt 1 - -
Stephane Pasquier 1 - -
Ryan Moore - 2 -
Christophe Lemaire - 1 1
George Baker - 1 -
Ted Durcan - 1 -
Luke Morris - 1 -
Seb Sanders - 1 -
Pat Shanahan - 1 -
Christophe Soumillon - 1 -
Hugh Bowman - - 2
Colm O’Donoghue - - 1
Richard Hughes - - 1
Wayne Lordan - - 1
Damien Oliver - - 1
Olivier Peslier - - 1
LONDON CLUBS INTERNATIONAL LEADING TRAINER TROPHY
STANDINGS AFTER DAY TWO
Trainer 1st 2nd 3rd
Aidan O’Brien IRE 2 2 1
John Gosden 2 - 1
David Elsworth 1 1 -
Saeed bin Suroor 1 - -
Peter Chapple-Hyam 1 - -
Andre Fabre FR 1 - -
Lee Freedman AUS 1 - -
Ger Lyons IRE 1 - -
Jamie Osborne 1 - -
Paul Webber 1 - -
Sir Michael Stoute - 1 1
David Barron - 1 -
Michael Bell - 1 -
John Best - 1 -
Tracey Collins IRE - 1 -
Richard Hannon - 1 -
Jean De Rouale FR - 1 -
Sir Mark Prescott - 1 -
Jean-Claude Rouget FR - 1 -
Mick Channon - - 2
Paul Cole - - 1
Alain de Royer-Dupre FR - - 1
Gay Kelleway - - 1
Peter Moody AUS - - 1
Jeremy Noseda - - 1
Francois Rohaut FR - - 1
Tommy Stack IRE - - 1
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