TIMEFORM RATE AUTHORIZED AS JOINT-BEST DERBY WINNER SINCE 1991
Authorized has been given a rating of 132 by Timeform for his five-length success under Frankie Dettori at Epsom on Saturday. This gives him equal billing with Galileo, who landed the Derby in 2001. The pair are Timeform’s best Derby winners since Generous, who posted a form figure of 135 in 1991.
Authorized’s timefigure is the best in that period at 131, ahead of Commander in Chief who posted 130 in 1993.
Authorized landed proceedings in a manner which suggested he might go on to prove an outstanding classic winner, although it remains to be seen how effective he’ll prove under significantly quicker conditions.
Oaks winner Light Shift also impressed the Timeform team, returning a form figure of 124 (backed up by a timefigure of 122), equal to Ouija Board’s performance in the winning the Oaks in 2004. This makes Henry Cecil’s filly the joint-best Oaks winner since User Friendly in 1992.
ROYAL ASCOT'S INAUGURAL FASHION SHOW ANNOUNCES DESIGNER LINE-UP
Philip Treacy - Chloe
Isabell Kristensen - Ungaro Homme
Ozwald Boateng - Anna Valentine
Ben de Lisi - Paule Ka
Elizabeth Emanuel - Costume National
Kenzo - Camilla Staerk - Lulu Guiness
Patrick Cox - Gil Carvalho
Following the announcement that Ascot Racecourse will be hosting the inaugural Royal Ascot Fashion Show presented in association with Jumeirah Hotels and Longines over the 5 days of Royal Ascot (Tuesday 19th to Saturday 23rd June 2007), the organisers are delighted to announce the names of the high profile designers taking part in this ground breaking venture.
Confirmed designers include five times award winning British Accessory Designer of the Year; Philip Treacy. Treacy has designed hats for Alexander McQueen 's white 'Haute Couture' collection at Givenchy in Paris and has also designed for Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel . The renowned milliner will be joined at Ascot by celebrity dressmaker; Isabell Kristensen and prolific fashion designer; Ben de Lisi, whose beautiful dresses have adorned such celebrities as Kate Winslet, Rachael Weisz and Liz Hurley on the red carpet.
French luxury fashion design house, Chloe, is confirmed for this prestigious event. Known for its romantic and ultra feminine creations, the label boasts a fan list including young stars like Kirsten Dunst, Natalie Portman and Lou Doillon, who have fallen in love with the soft elegance of the French house.
Other well known names include Parisian designer, Paule Ka, Art of being by Elizabeth Emanuel and Anna Valentine, the creative brain behind the partnership that designed the Duchess of Cornwall's wedding dress.
Ozwald Boateng and Ungaro Homme will be taking to the catwalk with their respective latest menswear collection; Boateng is widely credited for introducing Savile Row tailoring to a new generation, the first tailor to stage a catwalk show in Paris, Boateng's many clients include Laurence Fishburne, Samuel L. Jackson, Keanu Reeves and Mick Jagger.
Italian Designer of the year and Scarlett Johansson's red carpet designer of choice; Costume National will present their latest pieces alongside renowned design house Kenzo and Camilla Staerk, whose new collections have been endorsed by celebrities including Ivanka Trump, Victoria Beckham, Chloe Sevigny and Sophie Hunter.
The show will be presented live in defined segments as guests enjoy a five course luncheon prior to the Royal Procession and commencement of the racing action. The event will be held in The Bessborough, a premier fine dining restaurant located in the beautiful Old Paddock area at the West End of the racecourse and relayed via video screens across the racecourse.
Package Prices start from £400.00+VAT per person and includes a Champagne and canapé reception, five course luncheon with a selection of fine wines and traditional afternoon tea with strawberries and cream. To make a booking call Ascot Hospitality on 0870 727 4321 book online at www.ascot.co.uk
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