Today’s attendance was 74,172, compared to 72,947 on the same day in 2006.
Nick Smith, Ascot’s Head of Public Relations, commented: “Today was a very pleasing Gold Cup day crowd and people seemed to have enjoyed themselves, which is excellent news given that this is the first sell out in the main enclosures this week.
“The new plaza layout and old paddock bars in General Admission and the Silver Ring generally coped extremely well with their first huge crowd, in spite of the weather.”
GOING UPDATE
After two millimetres of rain at Ascot today, the going overnight remains unchanged.
Ascot’s clerk of the course Chris Stickels commented: “I’ve kept the ground as Good to Firm, Firm in places, on the Straight Course and Good to Firm, Good in places, on the Round Course. We are forecast more rain overnight and into tomorrow.”
PREVIEW: GOLDEN JUBILEE STAKES
MISS ANDRETTI BACK FOR GOLDEN JUBILEE THRILLER
Miss Andretti will seek to emulate former top Australian sprinter Choisir by completing a King’s Stand-Golden Jubilee double on Saturday.
The brilliant mare smashed the five-furlong track record at Ascot on Tuesday, thrilling the crowd.She stormed home by a length and three quarters and clipped a full 2.35sec off Takeover Target’s previous record set in last year’s King’s Stand.
The good news is that the Lee Freedman-trained speedster is back at the Royal Meeting this Saturday as part of a 22-strong field for the Golden Jubilee Stakes. Also lining up in the £350,000 Group One will be fellow Aussies Magnus and Takeover Target.
Joe Janiak, trainer of Takeover Target, said today: “Everything is good. The run didn’t knock him around too much. He is having an easy week. The six furlongs will suit him better. They just went too quick for him early on the other day. Now he is older, he has lost a little bit of that ‘early sprint’ so the extra distance will suit him. I wouldn’t be worried about ground and the 10 draw is fine.”
Underlining the cosmopolitan nature of the Golden Jubilee Stakes, Drayton - reverting to sprinting after apparently not staying the mile trip in the 2000 Guineas - will be sent out by top South African trainer Mike de Kock.
Richard Hannon leads a three-pronged home challenge against the Australian raiders. Abernant Stakes first and second Asset and Assertive will break from stalls 12 and 14 respectively, while Presto Shinko has been drawn nine.
Marlborough trainer Hannon said: “Asset and Assertive are perfectly drawn and they’ve both got good chances. Asset is obviously a very good horse and Assertive was second to him at Newmarket so he is entitled to be there or thereabouts. Assertive goes on anything - he is very capable. Asset won’t mind the ground at all. Presto Shinko would like a bit of rain.”
Trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam is double-handed with Al Qasi and Hamoody, while Soldier’s Tale represents Jeremy Noseda’s yard. Kevin Ryan is hoping his charge Amadeus Wolf can follow up after his Group Two Duke Of York Stakes victory at York last month. Ryan will also saddle Wi Dud.
Red Clubs, second to Amadeus Wolf on the Knavesmire, is Lambourn trainer Barry Hills’ runner. The field is completed by Appalachian Trail, Baltic King, Borderlescott, Bygone Days, Quito, Rising Shadow, Firenze, Fayr Jag and Mastership.
Race 1 - Norfolk Stakes - Winning Quotes
WATSON GIVES FORTUNE HIS FIFTH ROYAL ASCOT WINNER
Jockey Jimmy Fortune extended his lead at the top of the London Clubs International Trophy when winning his fifth race of Royal Ascot 2007 aboard Winker Watson in the Group Two Norfolk Stakes, the opening race on Ladies Day.
The winner showed plenty of determination when running on well inside the final furlong to record a length and a quarter victory over Art Advisor.
Trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam said: “We just got away with that today as I think he wants further than five furlongs. He had been trained for the Norfolk Stakes and so we came for this race instead of the Coventry Stakes on Tuesday, where we ran Declaration Of War instead.
“The horse is still quite green. I think he could be the best of our early two-year-olds but who knows what will happen by the end of the season.
“Dutch Art won this race last year and kept going throughout the season so why shouldn’t this horse?
“He will step up in trip but I’m not sure where he will go next. He could well go to France as the owners would like to run in something like the Prix Morny. I think he is pretty good and is still improving.”
Jimmy Fortune added: “This horse is certainly top-class on everything I’ve asked him to do. He took a while to get going today and is still a bit green, a baby, but picked up well when I asked him.
"He got there and I probably should have pulled my stick through, he's just ducked that way when I've hit him, but he's done it very well.
"The plan was to come to Ascot, and Peter didn't know whether to go for this race or the Coventry. He chose this race, but Peter and I think he's going to be a better horse over six furlongs."
“I knew I had good rides at the start of the week, although you count yourself lucky if you get one winner at Royal Ascot. I’ve still got some good rides to look forward to but this is the world’s hardest meeting to ride winners at.
“To be honest, I think anyone could have won on my five winners so far this week!”
FIRST RACE PLACED QUOTES
NORFOLK STAKES (GROUP 2)
JOHNSON AND FIELDEN LOOK FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR
Trainer Howard Johnson believes there is better to come from Art Advisor after the Noverre colt finished a length and a quarter second to Winker Watson in the Norfolk Stakes.
“He ran very well but he’s still green and probably would have liked more give in the ground,” said Johnson. “He’ll get six furlongs no problem and he could go for the Gimcrack at York but he’s going to make a right three-year-old.”
Julia Feilden was also delighted with third-placed Spirit Of Sharjah. “Kerrin (McEvoy) said the horse wants six now but I’m delighted with how he’s run, we were only beaten a short-head for second,” said Feilden.
“I hope he gets a mile next year and we can have a crack at the Guineas. He’ll go over six furlongs next time and we may have a look at the July Stakes at Newmarket - I’m not too familiar with the Pattern Book!”
RACE 1: NORFOLK STAKES
GROUND
GROUND IS SLOWER
Several of the jockeys reported the ground to be a little slower than it has been so far this week.
Kerrin McEvoy, rider of Spirit Of Sharjah, said: “It is deadish ground - the slowest it has been all week.”
Johnny Murtagh, rider of Strike The Deal, said: “It is a little slower than yesterday.”
Pat Cosgrave, rider of Roker Park, said: “It is good ground.”
Hugh Bowman, rider of Carleton, said: “It is slower than the last couple of days but it is good ground.”
Seb Sanders, rider of Art Advisor, said: “It is good fast ground.”
Ryan Moore, rider of Jebel Tara, said: “It is still quick.”
RACE 2: The Ribblesdale Stakes
WIN QUOTES.
SILKWOOD SO CLASSY IN RIBBLESDALE ROMP
Silkwood showed that she is a most progressive filly when making a successful transition from handicapping to Group company by taking the Ribblesdale Stakes in tremendous style..
The three-year-old Singspiel filly, having her fourth start, was re-routed to Royal Ascot after connections swerved the Oaks as a result of the easy ground conditions at Epsom.
It proved a shrewd decision as she travelled like a dream in the Group Two at the Royal Meeting, easily picking off the long-time leader Majounes Song as they swung down the straight.
She veered left inside the final furlong but had no bother in cruising home by five lengths from All My Loving for a 4-1 triumph.
Victorious trainer Michael Jarvis said: “I thought she would win if she got the trip. She is out of a very fast mare from the Miesque family. She wasn’t really trained last year. We got her going through the winter and started off with her at Wolverhampton.
“She has always shown enormous talent. By Singspiel, she is such a fluent mover. We were considering running her in the Oaks but when it came up soft, having discussed it with Sheik Mohammed and John Ferguson, we thought we’d wait and come here.
“She has a tendency to lean when she comes off the bridle - she did it at Sandown.”
The relief was obvious to Jarvis as he celebrated victory with a huge smile.
He added: “It is a pressure situation. There is a lot of pressure at this meeting - I keep doing it as I enjoy it.”
Philip Robinson commented|: "That was very nice. Early on I was a bit worried - at Sandown she travelled a little bit keen, and I was worried she might do the same thing first time over a mile and a half, but I was delighted as she switched off nicely early on, and when I asked her to start increasing she did everything easily.
"I wanted to get a lead as far as I could before I went on myself, as she hasn't had a lot of racing, and with the crowd and everything you have to worry that she might idle in front. I think she's an extremely nice filly. That's why we were so disappointed that the rain came before the Oaks, as we thought she had a serious chance of winning the Oaks."
Race 2 - Ribblesdale Stakes - Placed Quotes
HENRY, DUNLOP AND ROUGET SATISFIED AFTER RIBBLESDALE
Richard Henry, husband of part-owner Roisin Henry, said of All My Loving, beaten five lengths into second place by Silkwood in the Ribblesdale Stakes: “She stumbled coming out of the stalls and was always on the back foot after that.
“She’s a real trier and ran on great at the end.
“We’ll live to fight another day. It’s up to the trainer (Aidan O’Brien) where we go now.”
Ed Dunlop was very happy was the performance of third-placed Dalvina, who was back to form after a disappointing run in the Oaks at Epsom.
The Newmarket handler said: “We’re much happier today. That puts her back on track.
“I think we were beaten by a very good filly today.
“That run gives her some black type and enhances her value.
“Jamie (Spencer, jockey) said she is still a bit weak.
“We may now give her a break and come back later in the season. Whether or not she stays in training next year, I don’t know. That will be up to the owners.”
Back in fourth was French raider Baroness Richter and her trainer, Jean-Claude Rouget commented: “The pace was too fast for her - our horses are not suited to running like that.
“She has run a promising race.”
THIRD RACE WINNING QUOTES
THE GOLD CUP (GROUP 1)
DOUBLE GOLD FOR YEATS
Last year’s Gold Cup hero Yeats justified 8/13 favouritism when winning Royal Ascot’s famous staying showpiece again by a length and a half under Mick Kinane from the fast-finishing Geordieland.
“We didn’t know what to expect today but Mick rode a great race,” said winning trainer Aidan O’Brien. “He’s a very exciting horse and it would be great to come back here again next year. Everyone wants to be here and in this part of the world the Gold Cup is the big staying race. Last year we didn’t get a clear run before we came here but this season it’s all been good.
“From this day last year the plan was always to come back here again so this is a big relief and I’m delighted for everyone. We went a slightly different route this time because he has had two runs beforehand this time and last year we didn’t have time to do that. He never lost any weight between the two starts.
“There’s no doubt he’s stronger, bulkier and a quicker horse this year. It’s often a worry when they bulk up but we didn’t want to stop him from getting heavier. He travelled and quickened well today and didn’t look like a real stayer.”
Yeats was quoted at just 9/2 for the Melbourne Cup with Boylesports although he is 8/1 with Cashmans and 10/1 with both Stan James and William Hill and O’Brien admitted that the Australian race was under consideration.
“There’s every chance we’d think about bringing him there again and usually after this week we have a talk and put together a plan of big races for all the horses,” added the trainer.
“It’s all up for discussion but I’d think there’s every chance he might not go to Goodwood this time and go to the Irish Leger and then on to Melbourne. But if he gets a ridiculous weight then there is no point heading down there.
“Last year he got beaten in the Irish Leger when we didn’t think he would and he was so-so for a couple of weeks afterwards but we couldn’t put our finger on a reason why. He then came back to form and went to Melbourne but I think we also didn’t quite know how the Australian staying races would be won, we’d know more if we went back again.
“The boss and everyone have a big operation in Australia and it’s close to all of our hearts. It’s not an easy race to win and it’s a long way back!”
Kinane added: “He settled beautifully and I decided to make my move as none of the French horses were going as well as me. I went outside to take up a nice prominent position and I knew my fellow would take three or four lengths out of anything behind me. He's developing into a nice individual, he's matured, he's far better now and he enjoys his racing. The thing with the Melbourne Cup is he will have a big problem with weight, they will put as much as they can on him.
"He had settled beautifully so I decided I would make my move. I didn't think any one of the French horses ahead of me were going well enough to tow me into the race, so I decided to go on the outside. I knew my fellow would take three or four lengths out of whatever was behind me and I thought, if I do that, they won't be able to pick me up.
"He's developed into a beautiful individual. He's matured and felt marvellous, and he's a horse that enjoys his racing. It was nice to put it to bed. If he can stay sound he'll be the one they all have to beat next year.
"They'll pile as much weight as they can on him for the Melbourne Cup, he'll be weighted up to his full ability, and ground conditions there would be a huge factor. Going all that way you would want a bit up your sleeve.”
RACE 3: The Gold Cup Stakes
PLACE QUOTES.
WE’LL AVOID YEATS - OSBORNE
Jamie Osborne indicated that he is in no rush to tackle Yeats again after his charge Geordieland finished second to the dual Gold Cup winner.
But Osborne was still pleased with Geordieland after the Irish staying star defeated him by a length and a half.
The Lambourn trainer said: “He has always threatened to be among the best of the stayers and he has proved himself today.
“He would win a Gold Cup in an ordinary year. We’ve come second to an exceptional stayer.
“We’ll avoid Yeats next time. It makes no sense to keep taking him on.
“He has been worked hard for this race so it is inevitable that he is going to need a bit of time out - the Goodwood Cup is a option.”
Werner Baltromei, trainer of third-placed Le Miracle, said: “It was a brilliant performance - his best ever.
“I will speak to his owner and the jockey and look at the programme book before deciding where he goes next.”
Newmarket-based trainer Neville Callaghan was very pleased with Finalmente’s fourth-placed effort.
He said: “He has run very well. He hasn’t had much luck in handicaps but has proved he is a very decent horse here.
“The winner is a class horse and has a gear or two more than we have but this was still a good run by ours.”
Race 3 - Gold Cup - Other News
NO FAIRYTALE FOR THE SERGEANT
Sergeant Cecil, one of the public’s favourite horses, was never in the hunt in the Gold Cup and eventually came home last of the 14 runners, some 25 lengths adrift of the 13th-placed horse.
His jockey Jimmy Fortune said: “I don’t think there was anything wrong with him today.
“He just ran a very flat race.”
CHERRY MIX
The Godolphin challenger in the Gold Cup, Cherry Mix, was travelling well entering the straight but seemed not to see out the two-and-a-half mile trip, finishing in eighth.
Saeed bin Suroor, the horse’s trainer, commented: “It was a new distance for Cherry Mix today and he raced too keenly all the way.
“I think we will now go back over a mile and a half with him now, probably in an overseas race.”
Race 4 - Britannia Handicap - Winning Quotes
BELL AMAZED AT JOCK SUCCESS
Trainer Michael Bell admitted to being “amazed” after 33/1 shot Eddie Jock recorded a half-length success under top weight in the ultra-competitive Britannia Handicap under Johnny Murtagh.
The Newmarket trainer said: “The first I did when he came back was to check the weight cloth!
“I thought off a rating of 104 it was mission impossible today but he did run well in the Free Handicap and the form from that race has stood up well.
“This horse was a bit of a scamp until we had him gelded - that really turned him inside out and we’ve never looked back since.
“Before he was gelded, he was a bit like me when I was 21!
“He was also in the Jersey Stakes (run yesterday) but we decided to come here as the owners had a box today and also I didn’t really think he could win the Jersey.
“This is only the second horse his owner Colin Gershinson has had with me and I’m very pleased for him.
“We may try and find a Listed race for him now although as Tobosa showed in the Silver Bowl at Haydock - good horses can give weight away in these good handicaps.”
Jockey Johnny Murtagh added: “Although he had top weight he was a course winner at the Shergar Cup last year, which is a big help.
“He is a good horse - that is why he had top weight, although it was a big ask.
“He travelled well and although I had to ride him hard, he responded well and was a good winner on the day.
“Everyone sends their best horses to Royal Ascot and so you always have a chance.
“Michael Bell has done a great job.”
RACE 4: The Britannia (Heritage Handicap)
PLACE QUOTES.
FANSHAWE HAPPY AFTER BIG RUN
James Fanshawe remained positive after seeing Artimino’s unsuccessful bid to follow in Sir Gerard’s hoofprints.
Twelve months after Sir Gerard was the 9-2 winner of the Britannia, Artimino - sent off the 4-1 favourite this afternoon - could only finish fourth.
Newmarket-based Fanshawe said: “He ran really well and you don’t often win this race two years running, do you?
“I haven’t a clue where he goes next but I’m pleased with his run today - that was a big run.”
Sir Michael Stoute, trainer of the second-placed Ea, said: “I’m thrilled with him. Being drawn two was not an advantage with them all going over the other side.”
Ralph Beckett was delighted with third-placed St Philip who bounced back after a slightly frustrating effort at Newmarket in a Listed race last time out.
Beckett said: “I’m thrilled to bits. We needed him to run well today. If he had finished 10th I would have been pleased so to finish third was fantastic.
“He hasn’t quite got home. The other two stayed on that little bit stronger.”
RACE 5: The Hampton Court Stakes
WIN QUOTES.
ZAHAM DIGS DEEP FOR GUTSY WIN
Zaham found a little bit more when it mattered most to score by a head in the Hampton Court Stakes.
Al Shemali and Desert Dew thrust late and with purpose but Zaham dug deep to hold on by a diminishing margin.
It was the Silver Hawk colt’s fifth win in six starts and provided trainer Mark Johnston with his first Royal Ascot victory of 2007.
Johnston said: “We had four chances in the Britannia and hoped that one would get us rolling. It is always a relief to get one.
“Kid Mambo went off at some pace and the race was on from a long way out.
“Luckily, this horse just saves a little bit all the time - which is great. They came to pass him but he found a little bit.
“This horse is quite exceptional in the way he quickens again. At Epsom (where he won a handicap on Derby day) he seemed to change legs and find a new spurt.”
With regard future plans, Johnston added: “Sheikh Hamdan (Zaham’s owner) just said to me that the horse has had a long season and a lot of races.
“Sheikh Hamdan is almost certain to keep him in training next year and he just said to look after him a bit now.
“So, we will give him a break and he will probably step up to a Group race next.”
Sir Michael Stoute, trainer of the fast-finishing runner-up Al Shemali said: “He ran a great race.
“I think he might be suited by a step-up in trip now - he certainly gave that impression, didn’t he?”
Race 6 - King George V Handicap - Winning Quotes
HERON BAY BATTLES TO VICTORY IN KING GEORGE V HANDICAP
Heron Bay, who carries the famous Moller colours, caused a 20/1 upset when taking the final race on Ladies Day, the King George V Handicap, by a head from Filios in a thrilling finish.
The winner looked as if he would have to play second fiddle to the Frankie Dettori-partnered Filios but battled back bravely.
Trainer Geoff Wragg said: “I thought we were beat twice.
“He is a very idle horse - all he wants to do is eat and sleep all the time.
“This horse is improving all the time. He had run well at Haydock last time.
“We will now look at going to Goodwood with him (Gordon Stakes).”
Sponsors Ladbrokes make Heron Bay a 16/1 chance for the St Leger.
Winning jockey Steve Drowne added: “This horse had only had three runs before and was a maiden coming into the race.
“He took a bit of time to pick-up and got there almost too soon.
“I thought Frankie was going to come by me but he really stuck his head out.
“The horse is still a bit green but is improving all the time. When I needed him most he was there for me - he battled back.
“I feel as much for Mr Wragg as anyone - this is where he should be.
“He hasn’t got the numbers nowadays so to come back like this is fantastic.”
RACE 6: The King George V (Heritage Handicap)
PLACE QUOTES.
CUMANI RUEFUL AFTER NARROW REVERSE
Luca Cumani offered a rueful smile after his charge Filios was just denied by the rallying Heron Bay.
Newmarket-based trainer Cumani said: “I am very proud of the horse - he ran very well.
“If only the handicapper had put him up 10lb not 11lb (for his York win last month) and he might have won! He just got his head in front but it was a tough race.
“Still, he is a brave horse and I am very pleased. He will go for a similar sort of race next time - a mile and a half handicap for three-year-olds.”
Richard Hughes, rider of third-placed Walking Talking, said: “He has run a blinder. He was a little bit immature around the bends but ran a good solid race.”
MILLMAN BEMUSED BY SERGEANT RUN
The stewards ordered Sergeant Cecil to be routine tested after he finished last in the Gold Cup.
The second favourite’s performance was considered by the stewards but having received a report that the trainer was unable to offer any explanation and in the absence of any other relevant information, they decided not to hold an enquiry.
ROYAL ASCOT CARRIAGE LIST - THURSDAY, 21ST JUNE, 2007
1st Carriage Motor
THE QUEEN No. 1
THE PRINCE PHILIP, DUKE OF EDINBURGH
The Duke of York No. 1A
The Lord Burnham
2nd Carriage
The Princess Royal No. 2
The Duke of Gloucester
The Duchess of Gloucester
Mr John Warren
3rd Carriage
Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy No. 3
Mr Nigel Clark
Mrs Nigel Clark
Mr Paul Desmarais
4th Carriage
Mr Richard Hambro No. 4
Mrs Richard Hambro
Mr Malcolm Kimmins
Mrs Malcolm Kimmins
DETACHED MOTOR CARS
The Lady Susan Hussey No. 5
Mr Simon Brooks-Ward
Mrs Simon Brooks-Ward
Major Simon Robinson
Air Vice-Marshal David Walker No. 6
Mr Peter Phillips
Miss Autumn Kelly
Commander Heber Ackland RN
Mr Roger Charlton No. 7
Mrs Roger Charlton
Mr Mark Etherington
The Lady Alexandra Etherington
The Honourable Peter Stanley No. 8
The Honourable Mrs Peter Stanley
The Lady Carolyn Warren
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Richards
Cars Nos 5, 6, 7 and 8 will leave Windsor Castle at 1.30 p.m.
Cars for the Carriage Procession will leave Windsor Castle at 1.35 p.m.
GOING CHANGE BEFORE RACING
The going description has been changed before racing.
The straight course is now
GOOD TO FIRM (FIRM in places)
It was previously Good to firm.
The round course is now
GOOD TO FIRM (GOOD in places)
It was previously Good.
PIGGOTT TO JOIN CARSON, DETTORI, MERCER AND OTHER LEGENDS AT ROYAL ASCOT AS CHAMPION JOCKEYS UNITE FOR EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPH
Photo-call in aid of The Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust
At The Races is thrilled to announce that Lester Piggott will attend Royal Ascot tomorrow, as Champion Jockeys of the Flat come together for the first time to be photographed in aid of the Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust.
This is the third of four photo-calls at Ascot for the Champions Project, which is bringing together all living Champion Jockeys and Trainers of British Flat and National Hunt Racing in order to produce four unique photographs which will be sold as reproduction and limited edition prints to raise funds for the Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust.
Of all the legends of the sport in attendance, Lester Piggott's participation is particularly valued given his recent illness. The racing world will be delighted to welcome Piggott back to Ascot, where he rode an astonishing 116 winners.
The other Champion jockeys in attendance are: Willie Carson, Kevin Darley, Frankie Dettori, Pat Eddery, Joe Mercer, Ryan Moore and Jamie Spencer. Steve Cauthen, Kieren Fallon and Michael Roberts will be photographed separately in specific shoots for the project and their images carried as inserts in the Champion Flat Jockeys picture.
Royal and Society Photographer, Ian Jones, will shoot these specially commissioned, one-off pieces of racing memorabilia. Reproduced signature prints will be sold individually for £99 and as a complete set for £300. There will also be a limited edition run of original, signed prints, priced at £1,250 each and £4,000 for the set. All proceeds from the sale will go to Peter O'Sullevan's Charitable Trust which provides invaluable support to six animal welfare charities. Those wishing to register their interest or to reserve a limited edition, original singed print, can visit www.attheraces.com/champions.
The Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust was set up to raise much needed funds for the six welfare concerns to which it is dedicated: The Brooke, Compassion in World Farming, The International League for the Protection of Horses, The Blue Cross, Racing Welfare and The Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre.
Matthew Imi, Chief Executive, ATR, said: “We are enormously pleased that Lester will be at Ascot for the Champions Project. Everyone in racing will be delighted to see him, and a photo of Champion jockeys would not be complete without him. We look forward to seeing everyone at Ascot and most importantly, we are hopeful of raising a large amount of money for those charities which receive vital proceeds from Sir Peter's Trust."
Sir Peter O'Sullevan commented: "This is a wonderful concept and I thank At The Races for their magnificent support, and Ascot for providing such a glorious backdrop. New funds are crucial to our six benefiting charities and this project will make a terrific contribution."
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EARLY BETTING NEWS
There are plenty of market movers on day three of Royal Ascot 2007.
In the opening Norfolk Stakes (2.30pm), Winker Watson is now 9/4 (from 5/2) with Cashmans, who report a bet of £20,000-£8,000 on the Peter Chapple-Hyam-trained juvenile. Also in the opener, Bespoke Boy is 13/2 (from 10/1) with Stan James.
The Mark Johnston-trained Majounes Song is into 16/1 (from 25/1) with Boylesports and 20/1 (from 25/1) with Stan James in the Ribblesdale Stakes (3.05pm). Boylesports and Stan James also report money for outsider Lost In Wonder (both firms now go 25/1 from 33/1).
Pricewise selection Montare in the Gold Cup (3.45pm) is already proving popular with punters and the French-trained raider is into 14/1 (from 20/1) with Victor Chandler, 14/1 (from 16/1) with Boylesports, 14/1 (from 20/1) with Stan James and 12/1 (from 20/1) with Cashmans. Allegretto has also been supported, coming into 16/1 (from 20/1) with Boylesports and 14/1 (from 20/1) with Stan James.
In the Britannia Handicap (4.20pm), another Pricewise selection, Colorado Rapid, is into 5/1 (from 7/1) with Victor Chandler, 5/1 (from 7/1) with Boylesports and 5/1 (from 11/2) with Stan James. Boylesports have also cut Buccellati (12/1 from 16/1), while two for money with Stan James are Danebury Hill (40/1 from 66/1) and Ea (16/1 from 18/1).
A couple of horses coming in for support with Victor Chandler in the Hampton Court Stakes (4.55pm) are Al Shemali (13/2 from 8/1) and Ascalon (16/1 from 25/1).
Day three concludes with the King George V Stakes (5.30pm), where Eradicate is now 11/2 (from 6/1) with Cashmans and Boylesports as well as 5/1 (from 8/1) with Stan James. Filios is 7/1 (from 8/1) with Boylesports and Record Breaker is into 7/1 (from 8/1) with Stan James.
WEDNESDAY’S TOTE TURNOVER
Wednesday’s on-course totepool cash turnover came to £1,373,497 compared to £1,496,184 in 2006 - a decrease of 13.7%.
Spokesman Damian Walker said: “We were quite pleased with Wednesday’s figures.
“Given that the attendance was also down, our turnover held up pretty well.”
TOTEPOOL CASH TURNOVER AT ROYAL ASCOT
2006 2007
Tuesday £1,622,801 £1,378,944 (-15%)
Wednesday £1,496,184 £1,373,497 (-13.7%)
WHAT COLOUR WILL THE QUEEN’S HAT BE?
Paddy Power report a flurry of interest on cream/beige to be the colour of the Queen’s hat today, Ladies’ Day.
Paddy Power, spokesman for the Irish bookmaker, said: “All the money this week had been for black and white up until late afternoon yesterday when we were knocked over in the rush for cream/beige. If Her Majesty comes through for punters this afternoon they will certainly be smiling like cats that got the cream.”
Paddy Power Bet: 5/4 Cream/Beige; 5/1 Black & White; 11/2 Pale/Light Blue; 6/1 White; 8/1 Green, Lilac/Purple, Peach/Apricot; 10/1 Pink; 12/1 Black, Brown; 14/1 Red, Navy Blue; 16/1 Yellow, 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, Bandana
BETTING NEWS AT NOON
Silkwood is attracting significant support in the Ribblesdale Stakes (3.05pm), coming into 6/1 (from 15/2) with Sky Bet and Coral and 6/1 (from 13/2) with Paddy Power. All My Loving is 13/8 (from 7/4) with Sky Bet while outsider lost in Lost In Wonder, owned by the Queen, is into 20/1 (from 33/1) with Paddy Power. William Hill have cut Majounes Son to 16/1 (from 28/1).
The Jonathan Pease-trained mare Montare continues to attract support in the Gold Cup (3.45pm), coming into 14/1 (from 20/1) with Sky Bet and Paddy Power.
Colorado Rapid is also one of the most popular horses of the day in the Britannia Handicap (4.20pm), coming into 9/2 (from 11/2) with Coral and Paddy Power as well as 9/2 (from 6/1) with Sky Bet and 9/2 (from 7/1) with William Hill. Coral also report shrewd support for Ekhtiaar (10/1 from 12/1). Buccellati is 14/1(from 20/1) with Coral and 12/1 (from 16/1) with Sky Bet and Paddy Power. The bottom horse Kilburn has attracted some each-way support with Paddy Power and is into 33/1 (from 50/1) with Paddy Power.
In the Hampton Court Stakes (4.55pm), Zaham is 4/1(from 9/2) with Coral and 100/30 (from 4/1) with Sky Bet.
Eradicate is the one the punters want in the concluding King George V Handicap (5.30pm) and is 11/2 (from 13/2) with Coral and Paddy Power. Paddy Power have also Ladies Best to 13/2 (from 7/1) and Filios to 7/1 (from 8/1). Outsider Wandle has come into 25/1 (from 33/1).
FIRST RACE RESULT
2.30pm NORFOLK STAKES (GROUP TWO)
£70,000 guaranteed, 5f, For 2yo Weights colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb Entries 30 pay £310 Penalty value 1st £39,746; 2nd £15,064; 3rd £7,539; 4th £3,759; 5th £1,883; 6th £945
1 WINKER WATSON (The Comic Strip Heroes & Mrs John Trotter) Peter Chapple-Hyam 2-9-01 Jimmy Fortune [16] 2/1f
2 ART ADVISOR (IRE) (Matthew Green & Howard Johnson) Howard Johnson 2-9-01 Seb Sanders [3] 14/1
3 SPIRIT OF SHARJAH (IRE) (A Dee) Julia Feilden 2-9-01 Kerrin McEvoy [6] 9/2
4 SILVER GUEST (John Guest) Mick Channon 2-9-01 Darryll Holland [4] 33/1
5 STRIKE THE DEAL (USA) (The Searchers) Jeremy Noseda 2-9-01 Johnny Murtagh [10]
6 CARLETON (Capital) Mick Channon 2-9-01 Hugh Bowman [8]
7 ROKER PARK (IRE) (T Alderson) Karl Burke 2-9-01 Pat Cosgrave [2]
8 BESPOKE BOY (Wendy Lucas) Pat Haslam 2-9-01 Frankie Dettori [15]
9 JEBEL TARA (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 2-9-01 Ryan Moore [9]
10 WARSAW (IRE) (Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-9-01 Michael Kinane [11]
11 CRACKING (IRE) (A Pickford & N Woodcock) Richard Hannon 2-9-01 Richard Hughes [1]
11 ran
Non-runners: 5 Drawnfromthepast (ground), 6 Dream Eater (vet’s certificate), 7 Enodoc (vet’s certificate), 9 Kingsgate Native (vet’s certificate), 10 Magical Speedfit (ground)
Distances: 1 1/4, sh, 1, hd, 1/2, 3/4, 1 3/4, nk, 3/4, 5
Time: 1m 00.83s
Breeding: ch c Piccolo - Bonica (Rousillon (USA))
Breeder: Mrs John Trotter
Totes: Win: £3.40 Places: £1.70; £3.40; £1.90 Exacta: £37.00
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: 15 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: (7) Coventry Stakes (1993 Stonehatch), Norfolk Stakes (1993 Turtle Island, 2006 Dutch Art, 2007 Winker Watson), 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: 42 Royal Ascot Winners: (11) Ascot Stakes (2007 Full House), Queen Mary Stakes (1999 Shining Hour), Royal Hunt Cup (2002 Norton, 2007 Royal Oath), Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (2003 Waverley), King Edward VII Stakes (2005 Plea Bargain), Coronation Stakes (2006 Nannina), Wokingham Handicap (2006 Baltic King), Jersey Stakes (2007 Tariq), Windsor Forest Stakes (2007 Nannina), Norfolk Stakes (2007 Winker Watson). His fifth winner of the meeting - the record at the meeting since 1975 is eight.
SECOND RACE RESULT
3.05pm RIBBLESDALE STAKES (GROUP TWO)
£130,000 guaranteed, 1m 4f, For 3yo fillies Weights 8st 12lb Penalties a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race of 1m 2f or more 3lb Entries 72 pay £380 1st Forfeit 39 pay £430 2nd Forfeit 1 pay £11,000 Confirmed 15 pay £270 Penalty value 1st £79,446.59; 2nd £30,110.78; 3rd £15,069.38; 4th £7,513.70; 5th £3,763.85; 6th £1,888.92
1 SILKWOOD (Sheikh Mohammed) Michael Jarvis 3-8-12 Philip Robinson [2] 4/1
2 ALL MY LOVING (IRE) (Roisin Henry & Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-8-12 Michael Kinane [8] 15/8f
3 DALVINA (St Albans Bloodstock Llp) Ed Dunlop 3-8-12 Jamie Spencer [5] 8/1
4 BARONESS RICHTER (IRE) (Joseph Allen) Jean-Claude Rouget FR 3-8-12 Christophe Lemaire [1] 16/1
5 MARZELLINE (IRE) (Karyl Harris) Walter Swinburn 3-8-12 Adam Kirby [11]
6 MAJOUNES SONG (Renata Jacobs) Mark Johnston 3-8-12 Jean-Pierre Guillambert [3]
7 COSMODROME (USA) (Fittocks Stud) Luca Cumani 3-8-12 Frankie Dettori [4]
8 HANGING ON (Karyl Harris) Walter Swinburn 3-8-12 Ted Durcan [6]
9 SHORTHAND (John Greetham) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-12 Kerrin McEvoy [12]
10 PARTY (IRE) (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing XXXV) Richard Hannon 3-8-12 Richard Hughes [10]
11 LOST IN WONDER (USA) (The Queen) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-12 Ryan Moore [9]
12 FASCINATIN RHYTHM (W Harrison-Allan) Vince Smith 3-8-12 Seb Sanders [7]
12 ran
Distances: 5, 1 1/4, 3/4, nk, 3 1/2, 3 1/2, 6, 1 1 /2, 3, 9, 14
Time: 2m 30.22s
Breeding: br f Singspiel (IRE) - Wood Vine (USA) (Woodman (USA))
Breeder: Darley
Totes: Win: £5.60 Places: £2.00; £1.20; £2.90 Exacta: £14.70
Winning trainer:-Name: Jarvis, Michael Andrew Born: Lewes, 14/8/1938 Date of first licence: 1968 First winner: Knotty Pine, Doncaster, March 26, 1968 Previous Occupation: Son of jump jockey Andrew Jarvis, worked for Bob Turnell and Ryan Price, rode 3 winners as National Hunt jockey, head lad to Towser Gosden for 6 years, head lad to Gordon Smyth for 2 years, private trainer to David Robinson for 8 years. Wins in a season (1991-2006): 24: 28: 21: 15: 18: 20: 17: 19: 35: 38: 56: 55: 57: 65: 59; 73 Number of horses in training (1991-2007): 59: 46: 39: 39: 43: 36: 45: 66: 61: 73: 95: 106: 103: 94:100: 110; 113 British Classic Wins: 1000 Guineas (2001 Ameerat), Vodafone Oaks (2005 Eswarah) Major wins include: Champion Stakes (2003 Rakti), Chester Cup (2004, 2005 Anak Pekan), Coronation Cup (1982 Easter Sun), French Derby (2000 Holding Court), Haydock Sprint Cup (1969 Tudor Music, 1971 Green God, 1984 Petong), Italian St Leger (1989 Sierra Star), Italian Derby (1989 Prorutori, 2001 Morshdi), Juddmonte International (1981 Beldale Flutter), Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes (2005 Rakti), July Cup (1968 So Blessed, 1969 Tudor Music), Nunthorpe Stakes (1968 Flying Legs, 1973 Bitty Girl), Premio Presidente Della Repubblica (1985 Bob Back, 2003 Rakti), Premio Parioli (1984 Southern Arrow), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (1989 Carroll House), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2004 Rakti), Racing Post Trophy (1980 Beldale Flutter), Italian Oaks (2007 Fashion Statement) Trains at: Kremlin House, Newmarket, Suffolk Wins in 2007: 34 Royal Ascot wins: (14) Cork and Orrery Stakes (1969 Tudor Music), Queen Mary Stakes (1973 Bitty Girl), Jersey Stakes (1973 Pitskelly), Queen’s Vase (1980 Toondra), Wokingham Handicap (1984 Petong, 2005 Iffraaj), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1985 Bob Back, 2004 Rakti), Queen Alexandra Stakes (2001 Life Is Life), Buckingham Palace Stakes (2003 Attache), Sandringham Rated Stakes (2004 Celtic Heroine), Wolferton Rated Stakes (2004 Red Fort), Chesham Stakes (2006 Champlain), Ribblesdale Stakes (2007 Silkwood) First Royal Ascot win: Cork and Orrery Stakes (June 19, 1969 Tudor Music)
Winning jockey:-Name: Robinson, Philip Peter. Born: January 10, 1961 in Newmarket Apprenticeship: With father, Peter Robinson. First winner: Busting (Yarmouth, June 14, 1978) British Classic wins: (3) 1,000 Guineas (1984 Pebbles; 2001 Ameerat); St Leger (1993 Bob's Return) Other major wins include: German 1,000 Guineas (2000 Crimplene), Irish 1,000 Guineas (2000 Crimplene), French Derby (2000 Holding Court), Coronation Stakes (1984 Katies, 2000 Crimplene); Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2000 Crimplene) Great Voltigeur Stakes (1993 Bob’s Return); Premio Presidente della Repubblica (2003 Rakti), Vodafone Coronation Cup (2003 Warrsan); Champion Stakes (2003 Rakti); Queen Alexandra Stakes (2001, Life Is Life), Buckingham Palace Stakes (2003, Attache), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2004 Rakti), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2004 Rakti), Lockinge Stakes (2005 Rakti) Wolferton Rated Stakes (2004 Red Fort), totesport Chester Cup (2004, 2005 Anak Pekan), Wokingham Stakes (2005 Ifraaj) Wins (1992-2006): 52, 52, 50, 41, 31, 0, 28, 53, 57, 47, 55, 70, 67, 70, 75 Wins in 2007: 26 Royal Ascot wins: (10) Coronation Stakes (1984, Katies and 2000, Crimplene); Queen Alexandra Stakes (2001, Life Is Life), Buckingham Palace Stakes (2003, Attache), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2004 Rakti), Wolferton Rated Stakes (2004 Red Fort), Royal Hunt Cup (2005 New Seeker), Wokingham Stakes (2005 Iffraaj), Chesham Stakes (2006 Champlain), Ribblesdale Stakes (2007 Silkwood) First Royal Ascot winner: Coronation Stakes (June 20, 1984, Katies) Other details: Rode in Hong Kong 1989-91 (leading rider 1989 and 1990) and returned in 1997
THIRD RACE RESULT
3.45pm GOLD CUP (GROUP ONE)
£225,000 guaranteed, 2m 4f, For 4yo+ Weights 4yo colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb; 5yo+ horses and geldings 9st 2lb; mares 8st 13lb; Weight for age 4 from 5yo+ 2lb Allowances southern hemisphere allowance 4yo 10lb Entries 42 pay £630 1st Forfeit 27 pay £720 Confirmed 16 pay £450 Penalty value 1st £127,755; 2nd £48,420; 3rd £24,232.50; 4th £12,082.50; 5th £6,052.50; 6th £3,037.50
1 YEATS (IRE) (Sue Magnier & Diane Nagle) Aidan O'Brien IRE 6-9-02 Michael Kinane [2] 8/13f
2 GEORDIELAND (FR) (Mountgrange Stud) Jamie Osborne 6-9-02 Jamie Spencer [5] 12/1
3 LE MIRACLE (GER) (Gestut Hachtsee) Werner Baltromei GER 6-9-02 Dominic Boeuf [7] 50/1
4 FINALMENTE (Edward Kirtland) Neville Callaghan 5-9-02 Johnny Murtagh [3] 66/1
5 MONTARE (IRE) (George Strawbridge) Jonathan Pease 5-8-13p Olivier Peslier [14]
6 LORD DU SUD (FR) (B Hermelin) Jean-Claude Rouget FR 6-9-02 Christophe Lemaire [8]
7 BADDAM (Noel Martin) Mick Channon 5-9-02 Ian Mongan [6]
8 CHERRY MIX (FR) (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 6-9-02t1 Frankie Dettori [9]
9 ALLEGRETTO (IRE) (Cheveley Park Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 4-8-11v Seb Sanders [13]
10 BULWARK (IRE) (Hesmonds Stud) Amanda Perrett 5-9-02eb Jim Crowley [1]
11 THE LAST DROP (IRE) (Jack Hanson, Cavendish Inv Ltd, Sandy Patrick) Barry Hills 4-9-00 Kerrin McEvoy [4]
12 RISING CROSS (Gary Tanaka) John Best 4-8-11 Ted Durcan [10]
13 TUNGSTEN STRIKE (USA) (John Connolly) Amanda Perrett 6-9-02 Ryan Moore [11]
14 SERGEANT CECIL (Terry Cooper) Rod Millman 8-9-02 Jimmy Fortune [12]
14 ran
Distances: 1 1/2, 3 1/2, 3 1/2, 1 1/4, 7, 2 1/2, 1 1/2, nk, 5, 2 1/2, 5, 1 1/2, 25
Time: 4m 20.78
Breeding: b h Sadler’s Wells (USA) - Lyndonville (IRE) (Top Ville)
Breeder: Barronstown Stud & Orpendale)
Totes: Win: £1.80 Places:£1.10; £3.10; £6.60 Exacta:£12.10
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), Criterium de Saint-Cloud (2001 Ballingary, 2002 Alberto Giacometti), 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), 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), 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): 7 Royal Ascot wins: (19) 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 & 2007 Yeats)
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), 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), Grand Criterium (1997 Second Empire, 1999 Ciro, 2001 Rock Of Gibralter), 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), Middle Park Stakes (2000 Minardi, 2001 Johannesburg), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2001 Quarter Moon, 2003 Necklace), National Stakes (1994 Definite Article; 1998 Mus-If; 2001 Hawk Wing; 2003 One Cool Cat), 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), Prix de la Salamandre (1999 Giant’s Causeway), Prix Vermeille (2000 Volvoreta), Prix Morny (1998 Orpen, 1999 Fasliyev), 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), Yorkshire Oaks (2006 Alexandrova) Royal Ascot wins: (40) 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, 2007 Yeats), 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: 9
FOURTH RACE RESULT
4.20pm BRITANNIA STAKES (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
£55,000 guaranteed, 1m straight, For 3yo colts and geldings Rated o-105 Weights highest weight not less than 9st 7lb Weights raised 1lb Minimum Weight 7st 12lb Penalties after June 9, a winner 5lb; a winner of 2 races 7lb Eddie Jock’s Handicap Mark 104 Entries 60 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 EDDIE JOCK (IRE) (C Gershinson) Michael Bell 3-9-07 Johnny Murtagh [29] 33/1
2 EA (USA) (Niarchos Family) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-07 Ryan Moore [2] 16/1
3 ST PHILIP (USA) (R Pegum) Ralph Beckett 3-8-13 Seb Sanders [15] 33/1
4 ARTIMINO (Cheveley Park Stud) James Fanshawe 3-8-08 Jamie Spencer [20] 4/1f
5 EKHTIAAR (Hamdan Al Maktoum) John Gosden 3-8-08 Martin Dwyer [27] 9/1
6 ANNEMASSE (Brian Yeardley Continental Ltd) Mark Johnston 3-8-09 Jean-Pierre Guillambert [11]
7 PLAYERS PLEASE (USA) (Nick Browne) Mark Johnston 3-8-05 Joe Fanning [24]
8 FURNACE (IRE) (Highclere Thorougbred Racing XXXV) Michael Bell 3-8-08 Olivier Peslier [28]
9 CANONGATE (Lady Bland) Richard Gibson FR 3-8-09 Christophe Lemaire [18]
10 FARLEIGH HOUSE (USA) (Lordship Stud) Mark Tompkins 3-8-04 Jimmy Quinn [5]
11 COLORADO RAPID (IRE) (Luke Lillingston) Mark Johnston 3-8-11 Kevin Darley [12]
12 HEROES (Six Star Racing) Geoff Huffer 3-8-05 Emmett Stack [23]
13 DE LA GRANDERA (USA) (Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith) David Wachman IRE 3-8-03 Wayne Lordan [21]
14 REGAL PARADE (Sheikh Mohammed) Mark Johnston 3-8-10 Frankie Dettori [22]
15 GULF EXPRESS (USA) (Saeed Suhail) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-03 Kerrin McEvoy [10]
16 DUBAI TWILIGHT (Sheikh Mohammed) Barry Hills 3-8-09 Michael Hills [30]
17 OPERA MUSIC (Jeff Smith) Sylvester Kirk 3-8-09 Liam Keniry [1]
18 DAL CAIS (IRE) (Philip Carney) Francis Ennis IRE 3-8-13 Ted Durcan [19]
19 DANEBURY HILL (Britton House Stud Ltd) Brian Meehan 3-8-12t Jimmy Fortune [25]
20 JO'BURG (USA) (Alan Spence) Amanda Perrett 3-9-02 Michael Kinane [16]
21 BUCCELLATI (P & J McMahon) Andrew Balding 3-8-03 Frannie Norton [13]
22 BILLY DANE (IRE) (K Lee & I Davies) Richard Fahey 3-8-07 Paul Hanagan [7]
23 TUDOR PRINCE (IRE) (Wyck Hall Stud) Brian Meehan 3-8-05 Steve Drowne [26]
24 VALDAN (IRE) (D Maloney) David Evans 3-8-05 Dean McKeown [3]
25 THUNDER STORM CAT (USA) (Alfiya Shaykhutdinova) Paul Cole 3-8-09 Richard Quinn [4]
26 SLATE (IRE) (Mountgrange Stud) Jamie Osborne 3-8-09 Eddie Ahern [9]
27 MAJURO (IRE) (Capital) Mick Channon 3-8-13 Darryll Holland [6]
28 KILBURN (Denis Shaw) Clive Cox 3-8-03p Philip Robinson [14]
29 SHMOOKH (USA) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) John Dunlop 3-8-06 Richard Hills [17]
30 NORISAN (The Waney Racing Group Inc) Richard Hannon 3-9-03 Richard Hughes [8]
30 ran
Distances:1/2, nk, 1 3/4, 1/2, hd, sh, 1 3/4, 1, 3/4, nk, 1/2, sh, 1, 1/2, 3/4, hd, 1/2, 2, nk, 2, nk, 8, sh, 1 3/4, 2 1/2, sh, 3/4, 1 1/4, 8
Time: 1m 39.93s
Breeding: ch g Almutawakel - Al Euro (FR) (Mujtahid (USA))
Breeder: J Egan, J Corcoran & J Judd
Totes: Win: £35.60 Places: £6.80; £6.00; £8.20; £2.10 Exacta: £1,081.30
Winning trainer:-Name: Bell, Michael Leopold Wentworth Date of birth: 10/10/60 Date of first licence:1989 First winner: Pass The Peace, Fred Darling Stakes, Newbury, April 14, 1989 Previous Occupation: Assistant for three years with Mercy Rimell, three years with Paul Cole and a period with Comte Roland de Chambure in France. Number of wins in a season (1989-2006): 18: 21: 43: 39: 42: 55: 42: 46: 34: 41: 70: 52: 45: 52: 35: 55: 39; 46 Horses in training (1989-2007): 30: 47: 53: 65: 75: 79: 90: 88: 81: 77: 81: 95: 97: 94: 89: 92: 94: 89; 94 British Classic Winner: Vodafone Derby (2005 Motivator) Major wins include: Fred Darling Stakes (1989 Pass The Peace), Italian Oaks (2001 Zanzibar),July Stakes (2003 Nevisian Lad), Matron Stakes (2006 Red Evie), Mill Reef Stakes (1994 Princely Hush), Molecomb Stakes (1994 Hoh Magic), Nell Gwyn Stakes (1992 A-To-Z), Prix Morny (1994 Hoh Magic), St Simon Stakes (1994 Persian Brave) Trains at Fitzroy House, Newmarket, Suffolk Wins in 2007: 16 Royal Ascot wins: (3) Windsor Castle Stakes (2002 Revenue); Sandringham Handicap (2006 Red Evie), Britannia Handicap (2007 Eddie Jock)
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: 3 Royal Ascot wins: (21) 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, Beekeeper), 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), Britannia Handicap (2007 Eddie Jock) Leading Rider at Royal Ascot: 2001 (5 wins); 2002 (4 wins)
FIFTH RACE RESULT
4.55pm HAMPTON COURT STAKES (LISTED RACE)
£55,000 guaranteed, 1m 2f, For 3yo which have not won a Pattern race Weights colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 1lb Penalties a winner of a class 2 race of 7f or more 5lb (handicaps excluded for the purpose of penalties) Entries 30 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 ZAHAM (USA) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 3-9-02 Richard Hills [9] 7/2f
2 AL SHEMALI (Saeed Suhail) Sir Michael Stoute 3-9-02 Ryan Moore [2] 6/1
3 DESERT DEW (IRE) (Sheikh Mohammed) Barry Hills 3-9-02 Michael Hills [6] 8/1
4 KID MAMBO (USA) (Jeff Daniels) Terry Mills 3-9-02 Richard Quinn [15] 5/1
5 TRANQUIL TIGER (Khalid Abdulla) Henry Cecil 3-9-02 Richard Hughes [14]
6 CHINESE WHISPER (IRE) (Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-02 Johnny Murtagh [8]
7 BIG ROBERT (Martin Graham) William Muir 3-9-02t Martin Dwyer [4]
8 CHAMPERY (USA) (Sheikh Mohammed) Mark Johnston 3-9-07 Joe Fanning [16]
9 HABALWATAN (IRE) (Mohammed Rashid) Clive Brittain 3-9-02b Jimmy Fortune [3]
10 ASCALON (Pat Eddery, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor) Pat Eddery 3-9-02 Michael Kinane [10]
11 SUPERSONIC DAVE (USA) (Roldvale Limited) Brian Meehan 3-9-02 Jamie Spencer [7]
12 FISHFORCOMPLIMENTS (Mel Roberts & Nicola Meese) Richard Fahey 3-9-02 Paul Hanagan [11]
13 GLEN NEVIS (USA) (Goldolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 3-9-02 Frankie Dettori [1]
14 TRINITY COLLEGE (USA) (Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-02 Colm O'Donoghue [5]
14 ran
Non-runner: 2 Rallying Cry (vet’s certificate), 12 Medicine Path (ground)
Distances: hd, nk, hd, 1 3/4, 1 1/4, 2 1/2, 1/2, 2 1/2, 3, sh, 14, 2 1/2, 1/2
Time: 2m 06.27s
Breeding: ch c Silver Hawk (USA) - Guerre Et Paix (USA) (Soviet Star (USA))
Breeder: London Thoroughbred Services Ltd
Totes: Win: £4.30 Places: £2.00; £2.80; £3.40 Exacta: £27.60
Winning Trainer:-Name: Johnston, Mark Steven Born: Glasgow, 10/9/59 Date of first licence: January 1987 First winner: Hinari Video (Carlisle, July 1, 1987) Previous Occupation: Qualified as veterinary surgeon at Glasgow University; practiced as vet in Cleveland, Essex and Northern Ireland, spent brief spells with John Winter, Tommy Craig, Charlie Millbank in France and John Russell in USA Classic wins: (2) 2000 Guineas (1994 Mister Baileys); 1000 Guineas (2004 Attraction) Other major wins include: Ascot Gold Cup (1995 Double Trigger, 2001, 2002 Royal Rebel), Cherry Hinton Stakes (2003 Attraction), Chester Vase (2002 Fight Your Corner), Classic Trial (2002 Simeon), Cornwallis Stakes (1994 Millstream), Credit Suisse Private Banking Pokal (2002 Yavana’s Pace), Dewhurst Stakes (2004 Shamardal), Doncaster Cup (1995,1996 & 1998 Double Trigger), Dubai Turf Classic (1999 Fruits Of Love), Futurity Stakes (1994 Jural), Gordon Stakes (2002 Bandari), Gran Criterium (2006 Kirklees), Great Voltigeur Stakes (2002 Bandari), Hardwicke Stakes (1999 and 2000 Fruits of Love), Harvest Stakes (2002 Love Everlasting), Lady O Goodwood Cup (1995, 1997 & 1998 Double Trigger, 2000 Royal Rebel, 2004 Darasim), Lingfield Derby Trial (2002 Bandari), Ormonde Stakes (2004 Systematic), Princess Of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Fruits Of Love, 2004 Bandari, 2006 Soapy Danger), Princess Margaret Stakes (1992 Marina Park), Royal Lodge Stakes (1993 Mister Baileys), Sagaro Stakes (1995 & 1996 Double Trigger), St James’s Palace Stakes (1996 Bijou D'Inde), Veuve Cliquot Vintage Stakes (1993 Mister Baileys, 2004 Shamardal) Wins in a season (1987-2006): 1: 5: 15: 28: 31: 53: 77: 117: 114: 116: 123: 100: 113: 130: 116: 134 (most victories in Britain): 139: 119 (most victories in Britain):141:158 Wins in 2007: 74 Number of horses in training (1987-2007): n/a: 17: 18: 35: 35: 39: 49: 72: 120: 117: 120: 130: 147: 152: 159: 178: 178: n/a: n/a: n/a; n/a Trains at Kingsley House Racing Stables Middleham, N Yorks Royal Ascot wins (27): Gold Cup (1995 Double Trigger, 2001 and 2002 Royal Rebel), King George V Handicap (1995 Diaghilef, 2002 Systematic, 2003 Fantastic Love, 2006 Linas Selection), St James’s Palace Stakes (1996 Bijou D’Inde), Britannia Handicap (1997 Fly To The Stars), Hardwicke Stakes (1999 and 2000 Fruits Of Love, 2002 Zindabad, 2005 Bandari), Chesham Stakes (2000 Celtic Silence, 2002 Helm Bank, 2003 Pearl Of Love), Queen’s Vase (2001 And Beyond, 2003 Shanty Star, 2005 Melrose Avenue, 2006 Soapy Danger), Duke of Edinburgh Handicap (2001 Takamaka Bay), Queen Mary Stakes (2003 Attraction), Norfolk Stakes (2003 Russian Valour), Ascot Stakes (2004 Double Obsession), Coronation Stakes (2004 Attraction), Wolferton Handicap (2006 I’m So Lucky), Hampton Court Stakes (2007 Zaham) First Royal Ascot win: Double Trigger (June 22, 1995 - Gold Cup)
Winning jockey:-Name: Hills, Richard John. Born: Newmarket, 22/1/63 Apprenticeship: With Tom Jones. First winner: Border Dawn (Doncaster 26/10/79) Classic wins: (5) 1000 Guineas (1995 Harayir, 2000 Lahan), 2000 Guineas (2004 Haafhd), St Leger (1999 Mutafaweq), Vodafone Oaks (2005 Eswarah) Other major wins: Autumn Stakes (2000 Nayef), Champion Stakes (2001 Nayef), Chesham Stakes (1996 Shamikh), Dubai World Cup (1999 Almutawakel), Falmouth Stakes (2000 Alshakr, 2002 Tashawak), Geoffrey Freer Stakes (2002 Mubtaker), German Oaks (2002 Salve Regina), Great Voltigeur Stakes (2002 Bandari), Greenham Stakes (2001 Munir), Hungerford Stakes (1998 Muhtathir), Juddmonte International Stakes (2002 Nayef), July Cup (1998 Elnadim), Middle Park Stakes (1997 Hayil), Norfolk Stakes (1986 Sizzling Melody, 1989 Pettilante), Princess Of Wales’s Stakes (1994 Wagon Master; 2001 Mutamam; 2004 Bandari), Queen Mary Stakes (1997 Nadwah), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1994 Maroof, 2001 Summoner); Rockfel Stakes (1999 Lahan); Royal Lodge Stakes (1998 Mutaahab, 2002 Al Jadeed), Select Stakes (2000 Ekraar, 2001 Nayef), September Stakes (2000 Mutamam); Temple Stakes (1999 Tipsy Creek); Watership Down Stud Sales Race (2002 Sharplaw Venture), Yorkshire Cup (1985 Ilium) Wins (1990-2006):56, 67, 52, 57, 59, 70, 71, 85, 83, 77, 81, 79, 81, 75, 66, 72, 54 Other details: Took over as number one jockey to Hamdan Al Maktoum on the retirement of Willie Carson. Wins in 2007: 28 Royal Ascot wins: (18) First Royal Ascot win: Queen’s Vase (June 19, 1985 Wassl Merbayeh) Major Royal Ascot wins: Gold Cup (1990 Ashal); Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1987 Mtoto, 2003 Nayef), Hardwicke Stakes (2006 Maraahel), Hampton Court Stakes (2007 Zaham)
SIXTH RACE RESULT
5.30pm KING GEORGE V STAKES (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
£55,000 guaranteed, 1m 4f, For 3yo Rated 0-105 Weights highest weight not less than 9st 7lb Weights raised 4lb Minimum weight 7st 12lb Penalties after June 9, a winner 4lb; a winner of 2 races 7lb Eradicate’s Handicap Mark 100 Entries 46 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 HERON BAY (Mollers Racing) Geoff Wragg 3-8-11 Steve Drowne [5] 20/1
2 FILIOS (IRE) (Leonidas Marinopoulos) Luca Cumani 3-8-11 Frankie Dettori [15] 6/1
3 WALKING TALKING (Khalid Abdulla) Henry Cecil 3-8-11 Richard Hughes [6] 12/1
4 ERADICATE (IRE) (Alan Spence) Mark Johnston 3-9-07 Kevin Darley [2] 9/2f
5 WESTERN ADVENTURE (USA) (Sheikh Mohammed) Ed Dunlop 3-8-09 Jimmy Fortune [9] 25/1
6 RECORD BREAKER (IRE) (Leung Kai Fai & Vincent Leung) Mark Johnston 3-8-07 Joe Fanning [10]
7 PHILATELIST (USA) (Sheikh Mohammed) Michael Jarvis 3-8-13 Philip Robinson [16]
8 LADIES BEST (Saeed Suhail) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-13 Kerrin McEvoy [18]
9 NOTICEABLE (IRE) (Tareq Al-Mazeedi) Mick Channon 3-8-10 Hugh Bowman [11]
10 MAN OF VISION (USA) (Sheikh Mohammed) Mick Channon 3-8-10 Darryll Holland [7]
11 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (Jack Hanson) Barry Hills 3-9-05 Michael Hills [12]
12 DANSANT (Damiano Drago) Gerard Butler 3-8-11 Olivier Peslier [19]
13 FEVER (The Royal Ascot Racing Club) Richard Hannon 3-8-06 Jimmy Quinn [17]
14 RED ROCK CANYON (IRE) (Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-01 Michael Kinane [4]
15 MUTADARREJ (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) John Dunlop 3-8-08 Richard Hills [14]
16 SAHRATI (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 3-8-08 Ryan Moore [8]
17 WANDLE (Jeff Daniels) Terry Mills 3-9-03 Johnny Murtagh [3]
18 SWISS ACT (Markus Graff) Mark Johnston 3-8-10 Jean-Pierre Guillambert [1]
19 GOLDEN DAGGER (IRE) (Mr & Mrs K Hughes & Dr J Gozzard) Kevin Ryan 3-8-07 Daragh O'Donohoe [13]
19 ran
Distances: hd, 4, 2, nk, 1 1/2, hd, hd, 1 1/4, hd, nk, 1, 2, hd, 1 1/4, sh, nk, 2, 1 3/4
Time: 2m 30.11s
Breeding: b c Hernando (FR) - Wiener Wald (USA) (Woodman (USA))
Breeder: Car Colston Hall Stud
Totes: Win: £4.10 Places: £1.90; £3.40; £1.90 Exacta:£208.20
Winning trainer:-Name: Wragg, Geoffrey Date of birth: 9/1/30 Trains: at Abington Place, Newmarket, Suffolk Previous Occupation: Assistant to father Harry Wragg for the best part of 30 years until his retirement in late 1982 First Trainers’ licence: February 1983 First winner: Hard Kingdom, Newcastle, April 4, 1983 British Classic wins: (1) Vodafone Derby (1983 Teenoso) Other Major wins: Ascot Gold Cup (1994 Arcadian Heights), Falmouth Stakes (1988 Inchmurrin), July Cup (1994 Owington), King George VI and the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1984 Teenoso, 1996 Pentire), Prince of Wales's Stakes (1996 First Island), Sussex Stakes (1992 Marling, 1996 First Island), Coronation Stakes (1992 Marling, 1997 Rebecca Sharp, 1999 Balisada), Lockinge Stakes (1989 Most Welcome, 1997 First Island), Gordon Richards Stakes (2001 Island House), Letheby & Christopher Cheshire Oaks (1985 Helenetta, 1989 Braiswick; 2001 Rockerlong; 2004 Hidden Hope), Ormonde Stakes (2001 & 2002 St Expedit, 2003 Asian Heights, 2006 The Whistling Teal), Swinley Stakes (2002 Monturani), September Stakes (1991 Young Buster, 2002 Asian Heights) Number of Wins (1989-2006): 25; 32; 51; 45; 35; 33; 33; 28; 27; 14; 22; 27; 29; 26; 16; 23; 13; 10 Number of horses in training (1983-2007): 69; 74; 76; 78; 74; 81; 84; 84; 68; 67; 64; 68; 60; 61; 64; 69; 58; 44; 50; 60; 59; 50; 46; 48; 36 Wins in 2007: 4 Royal Ascot wins: 18 First Royal Ascot winner: Pipsted (June 18, 1987 - King George V Handicap) Major Royal Ascot wins: Coronation Stakes (1992 Marling, 1997 Rebecca Sharp, 1999 Balisada), Gold Cup (1994 Arcadian Heights), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1996 First Island), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1994 Owington), Queen Anne Stakes (1995 Nicolotte), King George V Handicap (1987 Pipsted, 1991 Torchon, 2007 Heron Bay)
Winning jockey:-Name: Drowne, Steven Born: December 10, 1971 Based at Hungerford, Berkshire. Previously tutored at the British Racing School, a short period with Chuck Spares, and two years apiece with Richard Holder and Ron Hodges. Riding Weight: 8st 2lb First Winner: Sigwell’s Gold, Chepstow September 15, 1990 Race Wins Include: Cambridgeshire (2005, Blue Monday), Cheveley Park Stakes (Queen’s Logic 2001); Coventry Stakes (CD Europe 2000); Darley Stakes (2004 Autumn Glory); Fred Darling Stakes (Queen’s Logic 2002); Dubai Duty Free Arc Trial (2006 Blue Monday); Golden Jubilee Stakes (Harmonic Way 2001); La Coupe (2006 Blue Monday); Lowther Stakes (Queen’s Logic 2001); Maurice Lacroix-Trophy (2002 Checkit); Mill Reef Stakes (2002 Zafeen); Moyglare Stud Stakes (2002 Mail The Desert (first win in Ireland); Ormonde Stakes (2006 The Whistling Teal); Palace House Stakes (2005 Avonbridge); Prix de l’Abbaye (2003 Patavellian, 2005 Avonbridge); Queen Mary Stakes (Queen’s Logic 2001); William Hill Trophy (2006 Prince Tamino); Zetland Gold Cup (2005 Blue Monday) Winners (1995 to 2006): 25; 43; 57; 25; 36; 36; 80; 104; 108; 99; 90; 83 Wins in 2007: 32 First Royal Ascot Win: June 17, 1997, Ascot Stakes Handicap, Sea Freedom Royal Ascot Winners: (7) Ascot Stakes (Sea Freedom 1997); Coventry Stakes (CD Europe 2000); Golden Jubilee Stakes (Harmonic Way 2001); Queen Mary Stakes (Queen’s Logic 2001), Albany Stakes (2003 Silca’s Gift), Windsor Castle Stakes (2003 Holborn), King George V Handicap (2007 Heron Bay)
LONDON CLUBS INTERNATIONAL LEADING JOCKEY TROPHY
STANDINGS AFTER DAY THREE
Jockey 1st 2nd 3rd
Jimmy Fortune 5 - -
Mick Kinane 2 2 -
Johnny Murtagh 2 - 2
Frankie Dettori 1 2 1
Jamie Spencer 1 2 1
Richard Quinn 1 - 1
Steve Drowne 1 - -
Martin Dwyer 1 - -
Richard Hills 1 - -
Craig Newitt 1 - -
Stephane Pasquier 1 - -
Philip Robinson 1 - -
Ryan Moore - 4 -
Seb Sanders - 2 1
Christophe Lemaire - 1 1
George Baker - 1 -
Ted Durcan - 1 -
Luke Morris - 1 -
Pat Shanahan - 1 -
Christophe Soumillon - 1 -
Richard Hughes - - 2
Hugh Bowman - - 2
Dominic Boeuf - - 1
Colm O’Donoghue - - 1
Michael Hills - - 1
Wayne Lordan - - 1
Kerrin McEvoy - - 1
Damien Oliver - - 1
Olivier Peslier - - 1
LONDON CLUBS INTERNATIONAL LEADING TRAINER TROPHY
STANDINGS AFTER DAY THREE
Trainer 1st 2nd 3rd
Aidan O’Brien IRE 3 3 1
John Gosden 2 - 1
Peter Chapple-Hyam 2 - -
Michael Bell 1 1 -
David Elsworth 1 1 -
Jamie Osborne 1 1 -
Saeed bin Suroor 1 - -
Andre Fabre FR 1 - -
Lee Freedman AUS 1 - -
Michael Jarvis 1 - -
Mark Johnston 1 - -
Ger Lyons IRE 1 - -
Paul Webber 1 - -
Geoff Wragg 1 - -
Sir Michael Stoute - 3 1
David Barron - 1 -
John Best - 1 -
Tracey Collins IRE - 1 -
Luca Cumani - 1 -
Jean De Rouale FR - 1 -
Richard Hannon - 1 -
Howard Johnson - 1 -
Sir Mark Prescott - 1 -
Jean-Claude Rouget FR - 1 -
Mick Channon - - 2
Werner Baltromei GER - - 1
Ralph Beckett - - 1
Henry Cecil - - 1
Paul Cole - - 1
Alain de Royer-Dupre FR - - 1
Ed Dunlop - - 1
Julia Feilden - - 1
Barry Hills - - 1
Gay Kelleway - - 1
Peter Moody AUS - - 1
Jeremy Noseda - - 1
Francois Rohaut FR - - 1
Tommy Stack IRE - - 1
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