ROYAL ASCOT 2008
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
FOURTH DAY, FRIDAY, JUNE 20
NO WATERING TONIGHT
With rain arriving before the last race today, the ground will not be watered tonight ahead of the final day of Royal Ascot 2008. Further rain is forecast to arrive tonight.
Clerk of the Course Chris Stickels said: “We are forecast to receive four millimetres of rain tonight into tomorrow morning.
“John Kettley has told me we are on the edge of the weather band that is coming up from the south with the rain.
“If we were to water, there would be the danger of the ground becoming loose.”
The official going description remains firm, good to firm in places at the end of day four.
CROWD AT ROYAL ASCOT ON FRIDAY
2008
60,068
2007
63,364
Charles Barnett, Chief Executive of Ascot Racecourse, said: “Although slightly down on last year, it's pleasing to get past 60,000 for the Friday this year given the obvious increasing appeal of Saturday.
“Last year's Saturday crowd was 56,188 and our pre-sales tomorrow indicate that we will break 70,000 for the first time ever.”
ROYAL ASCOT WINNERS 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Race Winner Owner Trainer Age/Wgt Jockey SP
Queen Anne Stakes HARADASUN Frank Tagg, Sue Magnier, Frank Meduri, Garry Moffitt Aidan O’Brien IRE 5-9-0 Johnny Murtagh 5/1
King’s Stand Stakes EQUIANO James Acheson Mauricio Delcher Sanchez SPA 3-8-12 Olivier Peslier 22/1
St James’s Palace Stakes HENRYTHENAVIGATOR Sue Magnier Aidan O’Brien IRE 3-9-0 Johnny Murtagh 4/7F
Coventry Stakes ART CONNOISSEUR Richard Green Michael Bell 2-9-01 Jamie Spencer 8/1
Ascot Stakes MISSOULA Mike Weaver Suzy Smith 5-9-0 Sam Hitchcott 20/1
Windsor Castle Stakes FLASHMANS PAPERS D Gorton John Best 2-9-3 Steve Drowne 100/1
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Race Winner Owner Trainer Age/Wgt Jockey SP
Jersey Stakes AQLAAM Hamdan Al Maktoum William Haggas 3-9-1 Richard Hills 13/2f
Windsor Forest Stakes SABANA PERDIDA Scuderia Zaro Alain de Royer Dupre FR 5-8-12 Christophe Lemaire 4/1
Prince Of Wales’s Stakes DUKE OF MARMALADE Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor Aidan O’Brien IRE 4-9-0 Johnny Murtagh EvsF
Royal Hunt Cup MR AVIATOR Sue Brendish Richard Hannon 4-9-5 Richard Hughes 25/1
Queen Mary Stakes LANGS LASH John Hanly Mick Quinlan 2-8-12 Alan Munro 25/1
Sandringham Handicap FESTIVALE Prince A A Faisal John Dunlop 3-9-01 Kerrin McEvoy 10/1
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Race Winner Owner Trainer Age/Wgt Jockey SP
Norfolk Stakes SOUTH CENTRAL Transcend Bloodstock LLC Howard Johnson 2-9-1 Robert Winston 11/4f
Ribblesdale Stakes MICHITA Stonerside Stable LLC John Gosden 3-8-12 Jimmy Fortune 10/3f
Gold Cup YEATS Sue Magnier & Diane Nagle Aidan O’Brien IRE 7-9-2 Johnny Murtagh 11/8f
Britannia Handicap FIFTEEN LOVE Khalid Abdulla Roger Charlton 3-8-10 Steve Drowne 28/1
Hampton Court Stakes COLLECTION Highclere Thoroughbred Racing William Haggas 3-9-2 Kerrin McEvoy 13/2
King George V Handicap COLONY Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-12 Ryan Moore 11/2f
Friday, June 20, 2008
Race Winner Owner Trainer Age/Wgt Jockey SP
Albany Stakes CUIS GHAIRE Jackie Bolger & Harry Dobson Jim Bolger IRE 2-8-12 Kevin Manning 8/11f
King Edward VII Stakes CAMPANOLOGIST Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor 3-8-12 Frankie Dettori 9/1
Coronation Stakes LUSH LASHES Jackie Bolger Jim Bolger IRE 3-9-00 Kevin Manning 5/1
Wolferton Handicap SUPASEUS Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib Hughie Morrison 5-8-11 Steve Drowne 12/1
Queen’s Vase PATKAI Ballymacoll Stud Sir Michael Stoute 3-9-01 Ryan Moore 6/4f
Buckingham Palace Handicap REGAL PARADE Dab Hand Racing David Nicholls 4-8-11 Ahmed Ajtebi 25/1
LONDON CLUBS INTERNATIONAL CHARITY TROPHY FOR LEADING JOCKEY AT ROYAL ASCOT
STANDINGS AT THE END OF DAY FOUR
Jockey 1st 2nd 3rd
Johnny Murtagh 4 1 2
Steve Drowne 3 1 -
Ryan Moore 2 4 1
Kevin Manning 2 - -
Kerrin McEvoy 2 - -
Frankie Dettori 1 3 -
Jimmy Fortune 1 2 2
Richard Hills 1 1 -
Richard Hughes ` 1 - 1
Jamie Spencer 1 - 1
Alan Munro 1 - 1
Ahmed Ajtebi 1 - -
Sam Hitchcott 1 - -
Christophe Lemaire 1 - -
Olivier Peslier 1 - -
Robert Winston 1 - -
Ted Durcan - 3 1
Shane Kelly - 2 -
Seb Sanders - 1 2
Kevin Manning - 1 1
Adam Kirby - 1 1
Philip Robinson - 1 1
Jay Ford - 1 -
Christophe Soumillon - 1 -
Daniel Tudhope - 1 -
Martin Dwyer - - 2
Chris Catlin - - 1
Liam Keniry - - 1
Adrian Nicholls - - 1
Francis Norton - - 1
Stephane Pasquier - - 1
Richard Quinn - - 1
Pat Smullen - - 1
Fergus Sweeney - - 1
LEADING TRAINERS AT ROYAL ASCOT AT THE END OF DAY FOUR
Trainer 1st 2nd 3rd
Aidan O’Brien IRE 4 - 1
Sir Michael Stoute 2 2 -
Jim Bolger IRE 2 1 1
William Haggas 2 - -
John Gosden 1 2 2
Richard Hannon 1 2 1
Saeed bin Suroor 1 1 -
Alain de Royer-Dupre FR 1 1 -
John Best 1 - 1
John Dunlop 1 - 1
David Nicholls 1 - 1
Michael Bell 1 - -Roger Charlton 1 - -
Mauricio Delcher Sanchez SPA 1 - -
Howard Johnson 1 - -
Hughie Morrison 1 - -
Mick Quinlan 1 - -
Suzy Smith 1 - -
Jamie Osborne - 2 -
Henry Cecil - 1 2
Michael Jarvis - 1 1
Marcus Tregoning - 1 1
Simon Callaghan - 1 -
Luca Cumani - 1 -
James Fanshawe - 1 -
Jim Goldie - 1 -
Joe Janiak AUS - 1 -
David Pipe - 1 -
Bryan Smart - 1 -
Walter Swinburn - 1 -
David Wachman IRE - 1 -
Geoff Wragg - 1 -
Andrew Balding - - 2
Ralph Beckett - - 1
Karl Burke - - 1
Mick Channon - - 1
Andre Fabre FR - - 1
Philip Hobbs - - 1
William Jarvis - - 1
William Knight - - 1
Jeremy Noseda - - 1
Charles O’Brien IRE - - 1
Andy Oliver IRE - - 1
Dermot Weld IRE - - 1
Dubai-born rider Ahmed Ajtebi had a victory with his first ride at Royal Ascot when partnering Regal Parade to take the concluding Buckingham Palace Handicap for trainer David Nicholls.
“It’s my first ride here and it has not been a hard job,” said 26-year-old Ajtebi, who was leading apprentice in Dubi last season.
“The trainer has gone to France and rang me before the race and told me just to see how things go and the horse hasn’t given me a hard job. I didn’t put my goggles down because of the rain.
“This is my 51st winner overall and any race I win here is different from anywhere else, let alone at Royal Ascot. Even if I didn’t win at Ascot it is a privilege to ride here against the top jockeys from France, Ireland and England.”
SIXTH RACE - BUCKINGHAM PALACE HANDICAP
PLACE QUOTES
SCOTTISH RAIDER GOES CLOSE
Dhaular Dhar got to within half a length of securing a first Royal Ascot victory for Glasgow trainer Jim Goldie in the Buckingham Palace Stakes, but was unable to overhaul the triumphant Regal Parade.
With Goldie otherwise engaged at Musselburgh, it was left to his son and assistant Jim Goldie jnr to unsaddle the game six-year-old, who flashed home first in the far side group from his 28 draw.
Goldie said: “He has run a blinder and I thought he had won. That was probably his best ever performance.”
The Indian Ridge horse, sent off at 25/1 under Daniel Tudhope for the seven-furlong contest, was a close fourth in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket last year prior to a good run over the course and distance in September.
Goldie continued: “He ran a good race in the Bunbury Cup and then came here and was fifth in the totesport.com Challenge Cup. He seems to like the course and we wanted to run him in the Wokingham tomorrow but he missed the cut.
“We may have a look to see if there’s something at Chester for him as he likes it there - that’s if he’s not too high in the handicap now.
“The Bunbury Cup could also be on the agenda again and I suppose we have the option of looking at Listed races too.”
Race 5 - Queen’s Vase - Winning Quotes
PATKAI A COMFORTABLE WINNER OF THE QUEEN’S VASE
Patkai turned the two-mile Queen’s Vase into a procession with an impressive seven-length success for owners Ballymacoll Stud, trainer Sir Michael Stoute and jockey Ryan Moore, who was riding his second Royal Ascot winner.
The winner took up the running inside the final quarter mile and stayed on resolutely to reward favourite backers at 6/4.
Sir Michael Stoute commented: “I was very impressed.
“He is a progressive horse and is growing up mentally.
“I don’t think he really needs this distance, but as we had Conduit in the King Edward VII Stakes we thought we would go for this race.
“He wasn’t unlucky at Chester, he made his own bad luck really. I took him there because he was a big baby and I thought Chester would sharpen him up a bit.
“When he runs, he just lobs along really, he does nothing until Ryan asks him to.
“As I say, we could easily go back in distance with him, especially as he is by Indian Ridge and out of a full-sister to Islington, who although she won the Yorkshire Oaks twice was really better at a mile and a quarter. He is so relaxed and just saves his petrol.
“This horse is an impressive fellow and on the up.”
When asked about the Ladbrokes St Leger, one of the few major races to elude Stoute and for which he trains the first three in the betting this year (7/2 Tartan Bearer, 4/1 Patkai and 7/1 Conduit), his response was: “Sorry, what is the race called?!”
FIFTH RACE PLACED QUOTES
QUEEN’S VASE (GROUP 3)
AMERIGO IS POSSIBLE FOR DONCASTER CUP
Trainer Michael Jarvis is considering a tilt at the Doncaster Cup in September with Amerigo after the Daylami colt finished second to the seven-length Queen’s Vase winner Patkai.
“It was a good run and hopefully this time next year he will be a proper Cup horse,” said Jarvis. “He won’t be over raced this season but I always think the Doncaster Cup is a good race for three-year-olds because they get a good weight allowance at that time of the season.”
The William Jarvis-trained Gravitation belied her 33/1 odds to finish third. “She’s a beautifully-bred filly who stays very well,” said Jarvis. “I’m thrilled with that and the obvious race to think about is the Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster. She will be a lovely filly next year.”
Hughie Morrison admitted that he had not fancied the chances of 12/1 shot Supaseus prior to his charge making all for a redoubtable victory in the Listed Wolferton Handicap.
The five-year-old, fourth in last year’s Royal Hunt Cup over a mile, was having only his second start over 10 furlongs but clearly relished the test as he hung on to deny Many Volumes by a length.
Morrison said: “I didn’t think that he’d be good enough, which is unfair really because on his day he’s a good horse.
“I thought it was an incredibly tough race. He only just got in and I thought he needed a flat track. You think, 16 runners 15 to beat - then five come out and you think, well we might get into the money.
“Steve (Drowne, jockey) rode a great race and when he kicked on three out, I thought he’d take some beating.
“He’s a tough, bulky horse and looked like he would stay. He’s still in the John Smith’s Cup at York.”
Drowne moved to within one of Johnny Murtagh in the race to be London Clubs International Charities leading rider at Royal Ascot, as he landed his third success of the meeting.
He said: “Three of the strong pace setters came out so it was then always the plan to make it. When he led three out I knew he’d be hard to pass.
“I have a strong chance with Sakhee’s Secret in the Golden Jubilee Stakes tomorrow but I’m sure Johnny has some very good chances too and he probably deserves to be a 1/2 shot.”
The trainer also talked about Sakhee’s Secret: “It’s nice to get Sakhee’s Secret back into a Group One race. We know he doesn’t go as well on rain softened or loosened ground so I’m keeping a very close eye on the weather. So far, so good but it’s looking a bit dark out there at the moment. Some nice rain tonight and let it drain during the morning would be great but we wouldn’t want it to rain right through the day’s racing.
"We’ll monitor it during the day. We might even walk it a couple of races before and just see how it’s riding. It’s a totally different surface here to what any other racecourse is, so he might not even handle it anyway.
"It’s a fantastic race. I think Marchand d’Or has an outstanding chance if it rains. I thought that was a very impressive win (Chantilly). Regardless of the King’s Stand race, he’d be the one I would be backing if I wasn’t backing Sakhee’s Secret."
Race 4 - Wolferton Handicap - Placed Quotes
CECIL AND SWINBURN HAPPY
Trainers Henry Cecil and Walter Swinburn were both satisfied with the performances of Many Volumes and Pinpoint after the pair finished second and third respectively in the Listed Wolverton Handicap over 10 furlongs.
Cecil said of the length runner-up Many Volumes: “He ran very well, as he was trying to give 8lb to the winner
“I thought he might get there at one point and to go down by a length when trying to give 8lb isn’t bad,”
Pinpoint was a short-head further back in third and Walter Swinburn said: “I am really pleased.
“Today showed his run at Great Leighs last time was all wrong and the horses have been in great form this week.
“I thought we were going to win at one point and I had to start shouting!
“I have no arguments with the result today and we are back on track.
“We will see what the handicapper does before we decide on his next target. He got the 10-furlong trip well today.”
THIRD RACE WINNING QUOTES
CORONATION STAKES (GROUP 1)
LASHES COMPLETES GREAT DOUBLE FOR BOLGER
Lush Lashes continued a memorable day for trainer Jim Bolger when gaining her first Group 1 victory when taking the Coronation Stakes by three and a quarter lengths under Kevin Manning.
The Galileo filly had finished fifth in the Juddmonte Oaks last time out but was not inconvenienced by the step back in trip to a mile.
"I’d be very impressed with her,” said Bolger. “I was hoping that she would give a good account of herself but I didn’t think she could win in that style. My only concern was the lack of pace in the race today but Kevin had that covered. We knew after Epsom that she was going the right way and obviously I was very tempted to go for the Ribblesdale, but we thought that having won a Group race already we’d try to upgrade her and win a Group One and she’s done it in style. If the Ribblesdale was a Group One she would have probably gone for that. It all hinged on the status of the race.
"She had the Goffs Million won with a furlong to go and that’s only seven furlongs. She’s always shown plenty of pace and I was a little concerned about her getting a mile and a half at Epsom. As it happened, it was more the track than not getting the trip, so next time it probably will be a mile and a half.
"The Irish Oaks at the Curragh will be her target. We’ll always return to Ireland! She hadn’t done any fast work at home since before the Guineas and she seems to be getting hardier at this stage.”
Lush Lashes is quoted as 6/4 favourite for the Irish Oaks with Cashmans and completed a 9.36/1 double for Bolger following the victory of Cuis Ghaire in the opening Albany Stakes.
“I’m only had singles here before, they are scarce enough and won this (in 1983) with Flame Of Tara,” he added.
Manning added: "She got into a lovely even position and it was a nice even pace. She travelled very, very well and I was in a lovely position all of the way.
"She stays well and I just feel it was the track at Epsom that she didn’t handle. She was shifting on the ground as the camber rolled away. She looked a smart filly in the Musidora and she was not beaten far in the Guineas when she would have been inexperienced.
"It makes your job very easy when then have the speed that she has and they can stay. Any Group One winner, I enjoy and she’s come back and proved us right today.”
THIRD RACE - GROUP ONE CORONATION STAKES
PLACE QUOTES
GOSDEN PLEASED WITH INFALLIBLE EFFORT
Trainer John Gosden praised runner-up Infallible after the Cheveley Park Stud filly chased home Lush Lashes in the Group One Coronation Stakes.
The 1,000 Guineas fourth, ridden by Jimmy Fortune, threw down her challenge approaching the distance but was outstayed in the closing stages by the winner, who drew three and a quarter lengths clear at the line.
Gosden said: “She did nothing wrong and ran a blinder. I had a word with Mr Bolger and told him to give his filly a rest and then he turns up here and beats us.
“The other filly just had more stamina in the last half-furlong. We came to beat her and she outstayed us. We’ll look at races over a stiff seven furlongs or an easy mile.
“Take nothing away from Jim’s filly, but she likes this fast ground and ours just wants a bit of cut. She likes juice in the ground so we’re delighted she ran a good race.”
Dermot Weld, trainer of third-placed Carribean Sunset said: "I am delighted. She is lovely, tough, genuine filly and has been a model of consistency.
"She was unlucky in the Irish 1,000 Guineas and Pat (Smullen, Jockey), thought she was maybe a shade unlucky not to be second today.
"There is a possibility she could now go for the American Oaks, for which she has an invitation (run at Hollywood Park). It is a $1 million race and I have won it before (with Dimitrova in 2003). We could also look at the Falmouth Stakes.
"As the year progresses, I think she could be suited by 10 furlongs.
"Today’s race was a vintage Coronation Stakes I think."
Spacious, sent off the 9/4 favourite after finishing runner-up to Natagora in the 1,000 Guineas on her latest start, was unable to trouble the winner and kept on to take fourth under Jamie Spencer.
Trainer James Fanshawe commented: “If you look at the form, she ran a good race but Jamie (Spencer) just felt that she didn’t have her usual spark. We’ll see how she is before making any plans.”
Race 2 - King Edward VII Stakes - Winning Quotes
FRANKIE & GODOLPHIN OFF THE MARK FOR THE WEEK
Frankie Dettori enjoyed his first winner of Royal Ascot 2008 aboard the Godolphin colt Campanologist in the ‘Ascot Derby’ - the Group Two King Edward VII Stakes over a mile and a half.
The Kingmambo colt, a 9/1 chance, benefited from a fine tactical ride from Dettori. He led virtually from pillar to post and stayed on well to see off first the challenge of Top Lock, and then that of the fast-finishing runner-up Conduit.
Dettori, who was registering his 40th career success at the Royal Meeting, said: “I think I was on suicide watch as I hadn’t ridden a winner this week! The boys in the weighing room had to hide all knives and ropes from me! I’ve been getting so much stick from everybody, even Princess Anne yesterday gave me a bit of stick. It’s not a sprint it’s a mile and I’m glad I got one - I know it’s Friday.
"I had a good partner, with a lot of courage and we crossed the line first believe it or not! Obviously I wanted a good position and I didn’t really want a mile and a half test so I tried to slow it down, without slowing it down too much so I had enough petrol to get to the end. When I asked him to quicken, he quickened straightaway. When I heard the roar from the crowd, I knew something was coming but I had enough rope left to get to me to the line. It’s easy to do that with a good horse like him.
“The Irish Derby could come a bit quick for him as it is only the weekend after next, I think. Something like the Great Voltigeur at York could be the race for him. The options are open and I will leave all the decisions to Sheikh Mohammed, Saeed and Simon.”
Successful trainer Saeed bin Suroor, scoring a 29th Royal Ascot success, said: “I am very happy that the horse has won a Group Two race over a mile and a half.
“The horse had improved a lot since his last run at Lingfield and the step up in distance helped him today.
“Frankie was very happy after his last piece of work.
“We will keep all our options open. We will see how the horse comes out of the race before making any decisions.
“He is a strong, tough horse and I think there could be better to come from him next year.
“He is very honest and always tries hard.”
Looking ahead to the future, Godolphin’s racing manager Simon Crisford added: “The stamina question might make him doubtful for the St Leger.
“He could maybe go for the Great Voltigeur, but the St Leger is a totally different ball game at this stage.”
Sponsors Ladbrokes rate Campanologist at 14/1 for the final Classic of the season behind Conduit (7/1).
SECOND RACE PLACED QUOTES
KING EDWARD VII STAKES (GROUP 2)
CONDUIT JUSTIFIES SUPPLEMENTARY ENTRY
The 11/4 favourite Conduit failed by three-quarters of a length to catch the front-running Campanologist in the King Edward VII Stakes and rewarded connections’ decision to pay a £20,000 supplementary entry stage.
“He is progressing nicely and justified the supplementary entry fee,” said the runner-up’s trainer Sir Michael Stoute. “He’s had two runs in 13 days now so we’ll back off him and freshen him up.”
Conduit was cut from 14/1 to 7/1 for the Ladbrokes St Leger in September with the final Classic’s sponsor. “That’s a long way off, it’s only June now so we’ll have to see,” added Stoute.
Andrew Balding, trainer of third-placed Top Lock, said: “He’s improving all the time and getting wiser. We were looking at the German Derby a fortnight on Sunday and will have to consider it because it’s a valuable race but he has had a hard race today.
“Longer term we’ll think of the St Leger - he’ll probably fall short of that this year but he’ll be a hell of a horse next season.”
Fourth-placed All The Aces was quoted at 25/1 for the Ladbrokes St Leger with the sponsor and his trainer Michael Jarvis said: “I’m very pleased with that, he was getting back into the race and in another furlong he would have been placed.
“The Leger is the objective but he had a hard race today and will have a bit of a break now and maybe have a prep race in mid August.”
Bronze Cannon, the 100/30 second favourite, finished seventh and his trainer John Gosden said: “He kept on well but we were slightly in the wrong place but that’s just life. I have to say Frankie was at his best and simply beat them.”
Race 1 - Albany Stakes - Placed Quotes
PENNY’S COULD BE SUPER SPRINT BOUND
Richard Hannon Junior, assistant trainer to his father Richard, was delighted with the effort of Group Three Albany Stakes runner-up Penny’s Gift, who went down by a length and three quarters to Cuis Ghaire.
He said: “She ran a super race and is a nice filly who did not cost a lot of money. She was beaten by a good filly today.
“She is entered in a few of the sales races and the Weatherbys Super Sprint (Newbury, July 19). Although it would mean dropping back to five furlongs at Newbury, she only has a light weight and won’t be coming up against anything as good as the winner from this race.”
A further head back in third was the staying on Danidh Dubai under Chris Catlin.
Bruce Raymond, racing manager to owner Jaber Abdullah, said: “We were expecting a run like that as she had improved a bit since her last run and was working well.
“I think she could win over seven furlongs, although I don’t think she actually needs seven furlongs. So, we will still consider options over six furlongs for her.
“She coped with the ground very well.”
GROUND SIMILAR TO YESTERDAY
Most of the jockeys riding in the first race felt the ground was similar to yesterday.
Jimmy Fortune said “it’s pretty similar to yesterday” while Frankie Dettori, Johnny Murtagh and Ryan Moore both said “it’s still the same”.
Stephen Carson described it as “quick”, Darryll Holland said “it’s very fast”, Chris Catling said “it felt firm” while Fergus Sweeney said “it felt like the M4 on that filly but she wants some cut.”
£750,000 FOR SINGLE WINNER OF THE TOTESCOOP6 TOMORROW
It was another early exit for totescoop6 players last weekend with, for the second week running, all remaining tickets knocked out in leg four.
Despite the race being won by the co-favourite, Lady Grace, 12/1 and 14/1 winners in the previous legs proved too difficult to find.
It means that the win fund currently sits on £419,191 and, with a further £179,653 in the bonus, a single winner of both would pick up over £3/4 million
Races for tomorrow’s totescoop6 are divided between Royal Ascot, Ayr and Newmarket.
Paul Petrie, totepool spokesman, commented: “The bet has proved difficult to solve in recent weeks and, with a 28-runner race to finish, it won't be any easier this week.
“However, with well over £1/2 million in the win fund and a chance to go for another £250,000, the rewards make it well worth playing.”
totescoop6 - Saturday, June 21, 2008
Leg 1 2.15 Newmarket
Leg 2 2.35 Ayr
Leg 3 2.50 Newmarket
Leg 4 3.25 Newmarket
Leg 5 3.40 Redcar
Leg 6 4.25 Royal Ascot - The Wokingham
Win Fund - £419,191
Bonus Fund - £179,653
ROYAL ASCOT - CARRIAGE LIST - FRIDAY, 20TH JUNE, 2008
1st Carriage Motor
THE QUEEN No. 1
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH
The Marquess of Cholmondeley No. 1A
Mr John Warren
2nd Carriage
The Duke of Gloucester No. 2
The Duchess of Gloucester
Prince Michael of Kent
Princess Michael of Kent
3rd Carriage
The Earl of Portarlington No. 3
The Countess of Portarlington
Captain Mark Nicolson
The Hon Mrs Nicolson
4th Carriage
The Lady Carolyn Warren No. 4
Mr Galen Weston
The Hon Hilary Weston
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Richards
DETACHED MOTOR CARS
Major Simon Robinson No. 5
The Hon Mary Morrison
Air Vice-Marshal David Walker No. 6
Squadron Leader Andrew Calame
Mr Doug King
Cars Nos 5 and 6 will leave Windsor Castle at 1.30 p.m.
Cars for the Carriage Procession will leave Windsor Castle at 1.35 p.m.
ROYAL ASCOT WINNERS 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Race Winner Owner Trainer Age/Wgt Jockey SP
Queen Anne Stakes HARADASUN Frank Tagg, Sue Magnier, Frank Meduri, Garry Moffitt Aidan O’Brien IRE 5-9-0 Johnny Murtagh 5/1
King’s Stand Stakes EQUIANO James Acheson Mauricio Delcher Sanchez SPA 3-8-12 Olivier Peslier 22/1
St James’s Palace Stakes HENRYTHENAVIGATOR Sue Magnier Aidan O’Brien IRE 3-9-0 Johnny Murtagh 4/7F
Coventry Stakes ART CONNOISSEUR Richard Green Michael Bell 2-9-01 Jamie Spencer 8/1
Ascot Stakes MISSOULA Mike Weaver Suzy Smith 5-9-0 Sam Hitchcott 20/1
Windsor Castle Stakes FLASHMANS PAPERS D Gorton John Best 2-9-3 Steve Drowne 100/1
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Race Winner Owner Trainer Age/Wgt Jockey SP
Jersey Stakes AQLAAM Hamdan Al Maktoum William Haggas 3-9-1 Richard Hills 13/2f
Windsor Forest Stakes SABANA PERDIDA Scuderia Zaro Alain de Royer Dupre FR 5-8-12 Christophe Lemaire 4/1
Prince Of Wales’s Stakes DUKE OF MARMALADE Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor Aidan O’Brien IRE 4-9-0 Johnny Murtagh EvsF
Royal Hunt Cup MR AVIATOR Sue Brendish Richard Hannon 4-9-5 Richard Hughes 25/1
Queen Mary Stakes LANGS LASH John Hanly Mick Quinlan 2-8-12 Alan Munro 25/1
Sandringham Handicap FESTIVALE Prince A A Faisal John Dunlop 3-9-01 Kerrin McEvoy 10/1
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Race Winner Owner Trainer Age/Wgt Jockey SP
Norfolk Stakes SOUTH CENTRAL Transcend Bloodstock LLC Howard Johnson 2-9-1 Robert Winston 11/4f
Ribblesdale Stakes MICHITA Stonerside Stable LLC John Gosden 3-8-12 Jimmy Fortune 10/3f
Gold Cup YEATS Sue Magnier & Diane Nagle Aidan O’Brien IRE 7-9-2 Johnny Murtagh 11/8f
Britannia Handicap FIFTEEN LOVE Khalid Abdulla Roger Charlton 3-8-10 Steve Drowne 28/1
Hampton Court Stakes COLLECTION Highclere Thoroughbred Racing William Haggas 3-9-2 Kerrin McEvoy 13/2
King George V Handicap COLONY Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-12 Ryan Moore 11/2f
LONDON CLUBS INTERNATIONAL CHARITY TROPHY FOR LEADING JOCKEY AT ROYAL ASCOT
STANDINGS AT THE START OF DAY FOUR
Jockey 1st 2nd 3rd
Johnny Murtagh 4 1 2
Steve Drowne 2 1 -
Kerrin McEvoy 2 - -
Ryan Moore 1 2 1
Jimmy Fortune 1 1 2
Richard Hills 1 1 -
Richard Hughes ` 1 - 1
Jamie Spencer 1 - 1
Sam Hitchcott 1 - -
Christophe Lemaire 1 - -
Alan Munro 1 - -
Olivier Peslier 1 - -
Robert Winston 1 - -
Frankie Dettori - 3 -
Ted Durcan - 2 1
Shane Kelly - 2 -
Seb Sanders - 1 2
Kevin Manning - 1 1
Jay Ford - 1 -
Adam Kirby - 1 -
Christophe Soumillon - 1 -
Martin Dwyer - - 1
Liam Keniry - - 1
Adrian Nicholls - - 1
Francis Norton - - 1
Stephane Pasquier - - 1
Philip Robinson - - 1
Fergus Sweeney - - 1
LEADING TRAINERS AT ROYAL ASCOT AT THE START OF DAY FOUR
Trainer 1st 2nd 3rd
Aidan O’Brien IRE 4 - 1
William Haggas 2 - -
John Gosden 1 2 2
Alain de Royer-Dupre FR 1 1 -
Sir Michael Stoute 1 1 -
John Best 1 - 1
Richard Hannon 1 - 1
Michael Bell 1 - -
Roger Charlton 1 - -
Mauricio Delcher Sanchez SPA 1 - -
John Dunlop 1 - -
Howard Johnson 1 - -
Mick Quinlan 1 - -
Suzy Smith 1 - -
Jamie Osborne - 2 -
Jim Bolger IRE - 1 1
Henry Cecil - 1 1
Marcus Tregoning - 1 1
Simon Callaghan - 1 -
Luca Cumani - 1 -
Joe Janiak AUS - 1 -
David Pipe - 1 -
Bryan Smart - 1 -
Saeed bin Suroor - 1 -
Walter Swinburn - 1 -
David Wachman IRE - 1 -
Geoff Wragg - 1 -
Andrew Balding - - 1
Ralph Beckett - - 1
Karl Burke - - 1
Andre Fabre FR - - 1
Philip Hobbs - - 1
Michael Jarvis - - 1
David Nicholls - - 1
Jeremy Noseda - - 1
Charles O’Brien IRE - - 1
Andy Oliver IRE - - 1
BETTING NEWS
After a dream third day of Royal Ascot at which four favourites obliged, punters are hoping their good run will continue with Cuis Ghare in today’s opening Albany Stakes.
Tony Coleman, spokesman for Paddy Power, said: “Paddy is reeling from one of his worst days yesterday and has earmarked four bogie horses today in Cuis Ghare, Bronze Cannon, Spacious and Zaahid. We need those four beating badly.”
Cuis Ghare is Evens from 5/4 with Paddy Power, Skybet and Boylesports, 10/11 from 11/10 with VCBet, 6/5 from 11/8 with William Hill, 11/10 from 5/4 with Coral and 11/10 from 11/8 with Stan James. “She was the one the dogs were barking about as soon as our phone lines opened this morning,” said Coral’s David Stevens, whose firm tightened her to 11/10 from 5/4.
2.30pm ALBANY STAKES
Cuis Ghare 11/10 (from 5/4) Coral and totesport, 6/5 (from 11/10) William Hill, 11/10 (from 11/8) Stan James, Evens (from 5/4) Skybet and Boylesports, 10/11 (from 11/10) with VCBet
Salsa Star 25/1 (from 33/1) Boylesports, 33/1 (from 50/1) Paddy Power
3.05pm KING EDWARD VII STAKES
Bronze Cannon 4/1 (from 9/2) William Hill and Paddy Power, 7/2 (from 9/2) Boylesports
Conduit 100/30 (from 7/2) Stan James and Boylesprts
3.45pm CORONATION STAKES
Love Of Dubai 40/1 (from 66/1) VCBet
Modern Look 8/1 (from 9/1) Skybet
Psalm 7/1 (from 10/1) Coral, 8/1 (from 10/1) Skybet and Boylesports
4.20pm WOLFERTON HANDICAP
Buccellati 8/1 (from 10/1) Coral, 10/1 (from 12/1) VCBet, 9/1 (from 12/1) Boylesports
Championship Point 11/1 (from 14/1) Skybet
Halicarnassus 20/1 (from 25/1) Boylesports
Monte Alto 5/1 (from 11/2) Stan James
Soapy Danger 28/1 (from 33/1) Stan James
After walking the course this morning, Ascot’s clerk of the course Chris Stickels changed the official going to
FIRM, GOOD TO FIRM IN PLACES
“We put down eight millimetres of water last night but with a drying wind it is Firm on the Straight Course although a bit better around Swinley Bottom,” said Stickels.
“There is light rain forecast this afternoon and heavier showers tonight, possibly three to four millimetres, but we have been forecast rain all week and only had one millimetre.”
The false rail from Swinley Bottom to the intersection with the Straight Course was moved overnight to provide fresh ground for today and Saturday.
ETHERINGTON LOOKS TO THE SKIES AHEAD OF WOKINGHAM BID
Tim Etherington enjoyed one of the biggest moments of his career when Fullandby landed the Portland Handicap at Doncaster in September and the North Yorkshire trainer is hoping that his stable star can provide a first Royal Ascot success in Saturday’s £100,000 Wokingham Handicap (4.25pm).
The six-year-old, who will be partnered by 3lb claimer P J McDonald, has been in fine form this spring, with placed efforts in competitive handicaps at Newmarket and Newbury preceding a decent run in the Group Two Temple Stakes at Haydock on May 24.
Racing on good to firm going, Fullandby came home just over eight lengths behind the record breaking Fleeting Spririt, who franked the form when taking third in the Group One King’s Stand Stakes here on Tuesday.
Etherington said: “I’m very happy with Fullandby’s preparations. He’s been working well and is in really good order. He ran a blinder to win the Portland last year and I’m hoping for the same again.
“He ran well enough at Haydock but the ground was a bit quicker than ideal. We don’t want it too firm so we’re praying for some rain. He really needs some because he’s not at his best on really fast ground. He can go on it but he’s not as comfortable on those conditions so I’m hoping for nice good ground.
“I’m happy with his draw. My opinion is that 15 is fine because we have the option to go either side. It’s much better than being in one or 28 as we at least have a choice as to which side to go.”
The six-furlong handicap is one of the biggest betting heats of the Flat season and will see 28 runners go to post.
Last year’s runner-up Intrepid Jack is the current market leader and is widely available at 9/1 to go one better for trainer Hughie Morrison, who took this prize in 2006 with Baltic King.
Ralph Beckett, still enjoying the afterglow of Oaks success, looks to the well-regarded Lipocco who was considered for the Group One Golden Jubilee Stakes after taking second in a Windsor Listed contest on his seasonal bow. The Barry Hills-trained Prime Defender was third on that occasion.
Aidan O’Brien and Johnny Murtagh team up in search of more glory with Abraham Lincoln, who was just over four lengths ninth to Equiano in Tuesday’s Group One King’s Stand Stakes.
County Durham trainer Howard Johnson seeks his second victory of the week with recent York winner Tombi, while Richard Fahey has Sunrise Safari and the well-fancied bottom-weight Knot In Wood. Stable jockey Paul Hanagan has opted to ride the last-named.
Richard Hannon is seeking his third Wokingham (1990 Knight Of Mercy, 1994 Venture Capitalist) and relies on top-weight Edge Closer, winner of the Listed Cathedral Stakes at Salisbury five days ago, and Vitznau.
It is 25 years since David Elsworth tasted Wokingham glory with Melindra and he looks to Nota Bene, who defeated the Kevin Ryan-trained Tamagin at Great Leighs on his only outing this season.
Lafi landed a gamble for trainer Dandy Nicholls in 2004 and the North Yorkshire sprint king saddles Indian Trail, Northern Fling, Something and Machinist
William Haggas has his string in fine form and looks to King’s Apostle and Conquest, while Temple Stakes sixth Off The Record represents trainer James Given.
The field is completed by New Freedom, Capricorn Run, Bentong, Viking Spirit, Biniou, Big Timer, Beaver Patrol, Dark Islander and Orpsie Boy.
ROYAL ASCOT’S FIRST RESERVES
Thursday’s Britannia Handicap at Royal Ascot saw the first ever day of the race reserve take its place in a race on a British racecourse when the David Elsworth-trained Lazy Days stepped into the breach and duly clinched fifth-place prize money.
The British Horseracing Authority introduced same day reserves earlier this year after the idea was proposed by the Horsemen's Group, with a trio of races being selected for the trial at the Royal Meeting (Britannia Handicap, Buckingham Palace Handicap and Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap).
The three Royal Ascot races were chosen by the racing authorities as they are not as sensitive to ante-post betting as the Royal Hunt Cup and the Wokingham Handicap.
The system increases running opportunities for owners and simultaneously helps the betting market by maximising field sizes. The introduction of reserves provides a second chance to owners whose horses just missed the cut-off and prevents races with good levels of prize money going off without full fields.
Three named reserves are available to replace non-runners up to 8.30am on the morning of the race.
This afternoon’s renewal of the £60,000 Buckingham Place Handicap sees all three reserves take their places in the 29-runner field.
The Roger Ingram-trained Buxton was added to the field yesterday evening following the withdrawal of Express Wish, while the early morning defections of Smart Enough and Atlantic Story have allowed both the John Best-trained Meydan Dubai and the John Hills-trained Bomber Command a shot at Royal Ascot glory.
Buxton will carry number 30 and takes the 20 draw originally allotted to Express Wish. Meydan Dubai will carry 31 on his number cloth and jumps from stall 21, while Bomber Command, number 32, replaces Smart Enough in stall 11.
Michael Harris, chief executive of the Racehorse Owners Association, said: “This shows the value of the constituent parts in the Horsemen’s Group working together. This was an initiative by the group which was embraced by Ascot Racecourse.
"This system of reserves offers more running opportunities for owners, and helps the betting market by maximising field sizes wherever we can. The idea is to stop owners whose horses just missed the cut-off seeing races with good levels of prize-money going off without full fields."
Rupert Arnold, chief executive of the National Trainers' Federation, said: "Racing has become increasingly flexible in dealing with changing circumstances and the new reserve system will be welcomed by trainers as a sensible approach to filling slots left by non-runners in target races.”
Trainer:- Name: Bolger, Jim (James) Born: County Wexford, December 25, 1941 Based: Glebe House, Coolcullen, Co. Carlow, Ireland First Winner: Peaceful Pleasure, Roscommon, September 20, 1976 Classic Winners: Vodafone Derby (2008 New Approach), Irish Derby (1992 St. Jovite), Vodafone Oaks (1991 Jet Ski Lady); Irish Oaks (1983 Give Thanks; 2002 Margarula), 1000 Guineas (2007 Finsceal Beo), Irish 1000 Guineas (2007 Finsceal Beo) First Royal Ascot win: Coronation Stakes (June 15, 1983, Flame Of Tara) Royal Ascot wins (4): Coronation Stakes (1983 Flame Of Tara), Queen Alexandra Stakes (1991 Easy To Please, 1993 Riszard), Albany Stakes (2008 Cuis Ghaire) Other Major Wins: Anglesey Sdtakes (1991 St Jovite); Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup (2004 Alexander Goldrun), Craven Stakes (2005 Democratic Deficit), Darley Dewhurst Stakes (2006 Teofilo, 2007 New Approach), Debutante Stakes (2006 Gaudeamus); Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial (1992 St Jovite); Futurity Stakes (1991 StJovite, 2006 Teofilo); King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1992 St Jovite); Meld Stakes (2006 Heliostatic); National Stakes (2006 Teofilo, 2007 New Approach); Prix de l’Opera (2004 Alexander Goldrun); Prix Marcel Boussac (2006 Finsceal Beo); Rockfel Stakes (2006 Finsceal Beo); Vodafone Nassau Stakes (1986 Park Express, 2005 Alexander Goldrun), Phoenix Stakes (2007 Saoirse Abu), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2007 Saoirse Abu) Wins in Britain (2005-2007): 2; 2; 2; Wins in Britain this year: 3
Winning jockey:-Name: Manning, Kevin James Born: March 7, 1967 Based: Blackmiller Hill, Kildare, Ireland First Winner: Keynes (The Curragh, April 23, 1983) Background: His father Jim was a sales supervisor at the airport and used to take Kevin jump racing at weekends. While his brother and twin sisters did not share his passion, Kevin’s parents bought him a pony and were so impressed with his natural ability in the saddle that they sent him to Jim Bolger’s yard in 1982, for whom he rode his first winner, Keynes, at the Curragh in April, 1983. He was twice champion apprentice in Ireland in 1984 and 1987, when he beat Kieren Fallon and succeeded Christy Roche as Bolger’s number one jockey in 1993. Surprisingly, he had to wait until 2002 until his first Classic success, when he partnered Margarula to victory in the 2002 Irish Oaks. His first British winner on April 14, 2005, with Democratic Deficit in the Group Three Craven Stakes at Newmarket and he has won the last two running of the Group One Darley Dewhurst Stakes at the Suffolk course courtesy of Teofilo (2006) and New Approach (2007) as well as the stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas with Finsceal Beo (2007). He has also enjoyed significant success on the international stage aboard Alexander Goldrun. Away from racing, Kevin is married to Jim Bolger’s daughter Una and they have two children. English Classic Winners (2): 1,000 Guineas (2007 Finsceal Beo), Vodafone Derby (2008 New Approach) Big Race Wins: Irish Oaks (2002 Margarula); Irish 1,000 Guineas (2007 Finsceal Beo), Ballycorus Stakes (2005 Democratic Deficit), Ballysax Stakes (2006 Rhythm N’ Roots), Brownstown Stakes (2004 Tropical Lady), Concorde Stakes (2002 Marionnaud), Craven Stakes (2005 Democratic Deficit), Darley Dewhurst Stakes (2006 Teofilo, 2007 New Approach), Debutante Stakes (2006 Gaudeamus), Hong Kong Cup (2004 Alexander Goldrun), Meld Stakes (2005 Tropical Lady, 2006 Heliostatic), Minstrel Stakes (2003 Avorado), Nassau Stakes (2005 Alexander Goldrun), Phoenix Stakes (1994 Eva Luna), Pretty Polly Stakes (2005 Alexander Goldrun), Prix de l’Opera (2004 Alexander Goldrun), Prix Marcel Boussac (2006 Finsceal Beo), Railway Stakes (1994 Eva Luna, 2004 Democratic Deficit), Rockfel Stakes (2006 Finsceal Beo); Round Tower Stakes (2005 Abigail Pett), Royal Whip Stakes (2005 Tropical Lady) Royal Ascot Wins (1): Albany Stakes (2008 Cuis Ghaire) Wins in Britain (2005-2007): 2; 2; 3; Wins in Britain this year: 3
SECOND RACE RESULT
3.05pm KING EDWARD VII STAKES (GROUP TWO)
£236,600 guaranteed, 1m 4f, For 3yo colts and geldings Weights 8st 12lb Penalties a winner of a Group One or Group Two race of 1m 2f or more 3lb Entries 86 pay £595 1st Forfeit 47 pay £665 2nd Forfeit 2 pay £20,000 Confirmed 19 pay £440 Penalty Value 1st £134,317.82; 2nd £50,916.32; 3rd £25,481.82; 4th £12,705.42; 5th £6,634.54; 6th £3,194.10
1 CAMPANOLOGIST (USA) (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 3-8-12 Frankie Dettori [2] 9/1
2 CONDUIT (IRE) (Ballymacoll Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-12 Ryan Moore [4] 11/4f
3 TOP LOCK (David Brownlow) Andrew Balding 3-8-12 Martin Dwyer [1] 40/1
4 ALL THE ACES (IRE) (Alan Spence) Michael Jarvis 3-8-12 Philip Robinson [8]
5 MOIQEN (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Kevin Prendergast IRE 3-8-12 Declan McDonogh [7]
6 CITY LEADER (IRE) (Sangster Family & A K Collins) Brian Meehan 3-8-12 James Spencer [6]
7 BRONZE CANNON (USA) (Anthony Oppenheimer) John Gosden 3-8-12 Jimmy Fortune [3]
8 WINCHESTER (USA) (Bertram Firestone) Dermot Weld IRE 3-8-12 Pat Smullen [5]
9 HEBRIDEAN (IRE) (Adrian Nolan) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-8-12 Johnny Murtagh [9]
All 9 ran
Distances: .75, 1, nk, 2, 2, ns, 1.5, ns
Time: 2m 31.24s
Breeder: Darley
Breeding: b c Kingmambo (USA) - Ring Of Music (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
Totes: Win: £9.10 Places: £2.20; £1.50; £8.00; Exacta: £46.50 Winning trainer:-Name: bin Suroor, Saeed Date of Birth: November 16, 1968 Trains at Newmarket for Godolphin, the racing entity of Sheikh Mohammed, whose horses winter in Dubai and race worldwide. First Winner In England: Classic Cliche (Dante Stakes, May 17, 1995, York) British Classic wins: (11) Stan James 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), Stan James 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia), Vodafone Oaks (1995 Moonshell; 2002 Kazzia); Vodafone Derby (1995 Lammtarra); Ladbrokes St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche; 1998 Nedawi; 1999 Mutafaweq; 2004 Rule Of Law) Other major wins include: Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche; 1998 Kayf Tara, 2000 Kayf Tara, 2004 Papineau), Eclipse (1995,1996 Halling; 1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend), Juddmonte International Stakes (1995 & 1996 Halling, 2001 Sakhee, 2004 Sulamani), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra; 1997 & 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen), Lockinge Stakes (1998 Cape Cross, 1999 Fly To The Stars, 2000 Aljabr, 2008 Literato), Nunthorpe Stakes (1995 So Factual), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Faithful Son, 2000 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1996 Mark Of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Summoner, 2207 Ramonti), Queen Anne Stakes (2003 Dubai Destination), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat), Sussex Stakes (1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre, 2007 Ramonti), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2001 Fantastic Light), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq) Racing Post Trophy (1996 Medaaly, 2007 Ibn Khaldhun) Canada: Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq, 2004 Sulamani) France: Prix du Jockey Club (2005 Shamardal), Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori; 2000 Bachir; 2001 Noverre, 2005 Shamardal), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee, 2002 Marienbard), Prix de la Foret (2006 Caradak); Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (2001 Slickly, 2006 Librettist), Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (2007 Rio De La Plata), Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr), Prix Jean Prat (1998 Almutawakel), Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat), Prix d’Ispahan (1996 Halling, 2002 Best Of The Bests), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir, 2006 Librettist) Germany: Deutschlandpreis (2000 Mutafaweq, 2002 Marienbard), Grosser Bugatti Preis von Baden (2002 Marienbard, 2003 Mamool), Grosser Dallmayr Preis (2001 Kutub), Rheinland-Pokal der Sparkasse Koln Bonn (2006 Cherry Mix), Preis Von Europa (2001 Kutub, 2003 Mamool) Hong Kong: Hong Kong Cup (2000 Fantastic Light, 2007 Ramonti), Hong Kong Mile (2004 Firebreak) Ireland: Irish St Leger (1998 & 1999 Kayf Tara), Irish Champion Stakes (1994 Cezanne; 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir, 2005 Dubawi) Italy: Derby Italiano (1998 Central Park, 1999 Mukhalif), Gran Premio di Milano (2003 Leadership), Gran Premio Del Jockey Club (2001 Kutub, 2005 Cherry Mix), Premio Vittorio Di Capua (2001 and 2002 Slickly, 2004 Ancient World) Japan: Yasuda Kinen (1995 Heart Lake, Keio Hai Spring Cup (1996 Heart Lake), Singapore: Singapore Airlines International Cup (2002 Grandera) UAE: Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium, 2002 Street Cry, 2003 Moon Ballad, 2006 Electrocutionist), Dubai Sheema Classic (2003 Sulamani) United States: American Oaks (2002 Jilbab), Arlington Million (2003 Sulamani), Beldame Stakes (2002 Imperial Gesture), Beverley D Stakes (2004 Crimson Palace), Breeders Cup Turf (1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light), Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes (2002 Kazzia), Gazelle Handicap (2002 Imperial Gesture), Man O’ War Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2000 Fantastic Light), Ruffian Handicap (2005 Stellar Jayne), San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap (1995 Red Bishop), Stephen Foster Handicap (2002 Street Cry), Turf Classic Invitational (2003 Sulamani) First Royal Ascot win: So Factual (June 22, 1995 - Cork and Orrery Stakes) Royal Ascot Wins (29): Golden Jubilee Stakes (1995 So Factual), Queen Anne Stakes (1996 Charnwood Forest, 1997 Allied Forces, 1998 Intikhab, 1999 Cape Cross, 2003 Dubai Destination, 2004 Refuse To Bend, 2007 Ramonti), Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche, 1998 Kayf Tara, 2000 Kayf Tara, 2004 Papineau), Chesham Stakes (1996 Shamikh), Hardwicke Stakes (1997 Predappio, 2004 Doyen), Windsor Castle Stakes (1997 Asfurah), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Faithful Son, 2000 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Ribblesdale Stakes (1998 Bahr, 1999 Fairy Queen, 2004 Punctilious) King Edward VII Stakes (1999 Mutafaweq, 2008 Campanologist), Queen’s Vase (2002 Mamool, 2004 Duke Of Venice), Jersey Stakes (2004 Kheleyf), St James’s Palace Stakes (2005 Shamardal) Other details: Champion trainer 1996, 1998, 1999, 2004. Completed full set of classic wins following Cape Verdi’s victory in the 1998 1000 Guineas. Wins in a season in Britain (1995-2007): 14: 48: 41: 38: 41: 22: 24: 21: 23: 115: 78; 70; 73; Wins in Britain This Season: 9
Winning jockey:-Name: Dettori, Lanfranco.Born: 15/12/70 in Milan, Italy Background: Son of dual English 2000 Guineas winning jockey Gianfranco, “Frankie” also came to Britain early in his career to become apprentice for Luca Cumani in July 1985. In 1990, he became the first teenager to ride 100 winners since Lester Piggott. Appointed number one jockey for brand new Godolphin stable in the winter of 1993/94. Champion jockey for the first time in 1994 with 223 winners, retaining his title the following year with 216 victories. Became the first jockey to win all seven races on a card on September 28, 1996, at Ascot. Narrowly escaped death when his plane crashed shortly after take off at Newmarket racecourse in June 2000. He received an honorary MBE on December 29, 2000, and became champion jockey for a third time in 2004 with 195 victories. First winner: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986), First British winner: Lizzy Hare (Goodwood June 9, 1987) Other Achievements: Received Bill Shoemaker Award for outstanding performance by a jockey at 2006 Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs British Classic wins; (12) Vodafone Derby (2007 Authorized), Vodafone Oaks (1994 Balanchine, 1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia); St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1996 Shantou, 2005 Scorpion, 2007 Sixties Icon), 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia) Irish Classic wins: Irish Oaks (2001 Lailani, 2003 Vintage Tipple), Irish Derby (1994 Balanchine), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir, 2005 Dubawi), Irish St Leger (1999 Kayf Tara) French Classic wins: Prix du Jockey-Club (1992 Polytain, 2005 Shamardal, 2007 Lawman), Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori, 2000 Bachir, 2005 Shamardal), Prix Diane Hermes (2007 West Wind) Other major wins include: Cheveley Park Stakes (2000 Regal Rose, 2003 Carry On Katie), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend), GNER Doncaster Cup (2006 Sergeant Cecil), Fillies’ Mile (1990 Shamshir, 1999 Teggiano, 2000 Crystal Music), Haydock Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat); Juddmonte International (1996 Halling, 1997 Singspiel, 2001 Sakhee, 2007 Authorized), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra, 1998 Swain,1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen), Lockinge Stakes (2000 Aljabr, 2008 Literato), Middle Park Stakes (1996 Bahamian Bounty, 1998 Lujain, 2006 Dutch Art), Nunthorpe Stakes (1993 Lochsong, 1995 So Factual, 1998 Lochangel), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction; 1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium), Racing Post Trophy (2006 Authorixed), Sussex Stakes (1991 Second Set, 1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre, 2007 Ramonti); Vodafone Coronation Cup (1996 Swain, 1997 Singspiel, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq), Yorkshire Oaks (1994 Only Royale), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2001 Lailani, 2006 Ouija Board) Dubai: Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium, 2003 Moon Ballad, 2006 Electrocutionist) France: Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2005 Alkaased), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano), Prix de l’Abbaye (1993, 1994 Lochsong, 2004 Var), Prix d’Ispahan (1996 Halling, 2002 Best Of The Bests), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir, 2006 Librettist), Prix de la Foret (2006 Caradak); Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr); Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat); Prix Jean Prat (1995 Torrential, 1997 Starborough, 1998 Almutawakel), Prix du Cadran (2006 Sergeant Cecil), Prix Marcel Boussac (1996 Ryafan, 2001 Sulk), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee, 2002 Marienbard), Prix du Moulin (2001 Slickly, 2006 Librettist), Prix Jean Luc Lagardere (2007 Rio De La Plata) Germany: Deutsches Derby (1991 Temporal), Grosser Preis Von Baden (2002 Marienbard) Ireland: Irish Champion Stakes (1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera) Japan: Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel, 2002 Falbrav, 2005 Alkaased) North America: Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (2006 Ouija Board), Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (2004 Wilko), Breeders’ Cup Mile (1994 Barathea), Breeders’ Cup Turf (1999 Daylami, 2006 Red Rocks), Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq) Hong Kong: Hong Kong Cup (2000 Fantastic Light, 2003 Falbrav, 2007 Ramonti), Hong Kong Mile (2004 Firebreak), Hong Kong Vase (1996 Luso), Centenary Sprint Cup (2002 Firebolt), Queen Elizabeth II Cup (1996 Overbury) Royal Ascot wins: 40 First Royal Ascot win: Queen Anne Stakes (June 19, 1990 Markofdistinction) Major Royal Ascot wins: Gold Cup (1992 & 93 Drum Taps, 1998 Kayf Tara, 2004 Papineau), St James’s Palace (1997 Starborough), King’s Stand Stakes (1994 Lochsong), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1995 So Factual), Queen Anne Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction, 1997 Allied Forces, 1998 Inktikhab, 2003 Dubai Destination, 2004 Refuse To Bend, 2007 Ramonti), Leading rider at Royal Ascot: 1997(4 wins); 1998(7 wins); 1999 (4 wins); 2003 (3 wins); 2004 (6 wins)) Wins (1987-2007): 8, 22, 75^, 141, 94, 101, 149, 233*, 216*, 123, 176, 132, 132, 47, 94, 69, 101, 195*, 87, 131, 77 ^Champion apprentice *Champion jockey Wins in 2008: 21
1 LUSH LASHES (Jackie Bolger) Jim Bolger IRE 3-9-0 Kevin Manning [3] 5/1
2 INFALLIBLE (Cheveley Park Stud) John Gosden 3-9-0 Jimmy Fortune [11] 11/2
3 CARRIBEAN SUNSET (IRE) (Dr Ronan Lambe) Dermot Weld IRE 3-9-0 Pat Smullen [5] 16/1
4 SPACIOUS (Cheveley Park Stud) James Fanshawe 3-9-0 Jamie Spencer [9] 9/4f
5 MUTHABARA (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) John Dunlop 3-9-0 Richard Hills [8]
6 NAHOODH (IRE) (Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 3-9-0 Frankie Dettori [10]
7 PSALM (IRE) (Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-0 Johnny Murtagh [1]
8 RAYMI COYA (CAN) (Claudio Pizarro) Marco Botti 3-9-0 Kerrin McEvoy [7]
9 TUSCAN EVENING (IRE) (Hubie de Burgh) John Murphy IRE 3-9-0 Michael Kinane [6]
10 MODERN LOOK (Khalid Abdulla) David Smaga FR 3-9-0 Stephane Pasquier [4]
11 LOVE OF DUBAI (USA) (Mohammed Al Shafar) Clive Brittain 3-9-0 Darryll Holland [2]
All 11 ran
Distances: 3.25, .75, .5, .5, 2, hd, 1.5, 6, 2.5, 3.25
Time:1m 39.23s
Breeder: Mrs A M Jenkins
Breeding: b f Galileo (IRE) - Dance For Fun (Anabaa (USA))
Totes: Win: £6.30; Places: £2.50; £2.60; £4.10; Exacta: £35.30
Trainer:- Name: Bolger, Jim (James) Born: County Wexford, December 25, 1941 Based: Glebe House, Coolcullen, Co. Carlow, Ireland First Winner: Peaceful Pleasure, Roscommon, September 20, 1976 Classic Winners: Vodafone Derby (2008 New Approach), Irish Derby (1992 St. Jovite), Vodafone Oaks (1991 Jet Ski Lady); Irish Oaks (1983 Give Thanks; 2002 Margarula), 1000 Guineas (2007 Finsceal Beo), Irish 1000 Guineas (2007 Finsceal Beo) First Royal Ascot win: Coronation Stakes (June 15, 1983, Flame Of Tara) Royal Ascot wins (5): Coronation Stakes (1983 Flame Of Tara, 2008 Lush Lashes), Queen Alexandra Stakes (1991 Easy To Please, 1993 Riszard), Albany Stakes (2008 Cuis Ghaire) Other Major Wins: Anglesey Sdtakes (1991 St Jovite); Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup (2004 Alexander Goldrun), Craven Stakes (2005 Democratic Deficit), Darley Dewhurst Stakes (2006 Teofilo, 2007 New Approach), Debutante Stakes (2006 Gaudeamus); Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial (1992 St Jovite); Futurity Stakes (1991 StJovite, 2006 Teofilo); King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1992 St Jovite); Meld Stakes (2006 Heliostatic); National Stakes (2006 Teofilo, 2007 New Approach); Prix de l’Opera (2004 Alexander Goldrun); Prix Marcel Boussac (2006 Finsceal Beo); Rockfel Stakes (2006 Finsceal Beo); Vodafone Nassau Stakes (1986 Park Express, 2005 Alexander Goldrun), Phoenix Stakes (2007 Saoirse Abu), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2007 Saoirse Abu) Wins in Britain (2005-2007): 2; 2; 2; Wins in Britain this year: 4
Winning jockey:-Name: Manning, Kevin James Born: March 7, 1967 Based: Blackmiller Hill, Kildare, Ireland First Winner: Keynes (The Curragh, April 23, 1983) Background: His father Jim was a sales supervisor at the airport and used to take Kevin jump racing at weekends. While his brother and twin sisters did not share his passion, Kevin’s parents bought him a pony and were so impressed with his natural ability in the saddle that they sent him to Jim Bolger’s yard in 1982, for whom he rode his first winner, Keynes, at the Curragh in April, 1983. He was twice champion apprentice in Ireland in 1984 and 1987, when he beat Kieren Fallon and succeeded Christy Roche as Bolger’s number one jockey in 1993. Surprisingly, he had to wait until 2002 until his first Classic success, when he partnered Margarula to victory in the 2002 Irish Oaks. His first British winner on April 14, 2005, with Democratic Deficit in the Group Three Craven Stakes at Newmarket and he has won the last two running of the Group One Darley Dewhurst Stakes at the Suffolk course courtesy of Teofilo (2006) and New Approach (2007) as well as the stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas with Finsceal Beo (2007). He has also enjoyed significant success on the international stage aboard Alexander Goldrun. Away from racing, Kevin is married to Jim Bolger’s daughter Una and they have two children. English Classic Winners (2): 1,000 Guineas (2007 Finsceal Beo), Vodafone Derby (2008 New Approach) Big Race Wins: Irish Oaks (2002 Margarula); Irish 1,000 Guineas (2007 Finsceal Beo), Ballycorus Stakes (2005 Democratic Deficit), Ballysax Stakes (2006 Rhythm N’ Roots), Brownstown Stakes (2004 Tropical Lady), Concorde Stakes (2002 Marionnaud), Craven Stakes (2005 Democratic Deficit), Darley Dewhurst Stakes (2006 Teofilo, 2007 New Approach), Debutante Stakes (2006 Gaudeamus), Hong Kong Cup (2004 Alexander Goldrun), Meld Stakes (2005 Tropical Lady, 2006 Heliostatic), Minstrel Stakes (2003 Avorado), Nassau Stakes (2005 Alexander Goldrun), Phoenix Stakes (1994 Eva Luna), Pretty Polly Stakes (2005 Alexander Goldrun), Prix de l’Opera (2004 Alexander Goldrun), Prix Marcel Boussac (2006 Finsceal Beo), Railway Stakes (1994 Eva Luna, 2004 Democratic Deficit), Rockfel Stakes (2006 Finsceal Beo); Round Tower Stakes (2005 Abigail Pett), Royal Whip Stakes (2005 Tropical Lady) Royal Ascot Wins (2): Albany Stakes (2008 Cuis Ghaire), Coronation Stakes (2008 Lush Lashes) First Royal Ascot Winner: Cuis Ghaire, Albany Stakes, June 20, 2008 Wins in Britain (2005-2007): 2; 2; 3; Wins in Britain this year: 4
FOURTH RACE RESULT
4.20pm WOLFERTON HANDICAP STAKES (LISTED)
£60,000 guaranteed, 1m 2f, For 4yo+ Rated 96-110 (also open to such horses rated 95 and below) Weights highest weight 9st 7lb Minimum weight 8st 7lb Penalties after June 7, a winner of a Class One, Two or Three race 3lb Championship Point’s Handicap Mark 110 Entries 45 pay £60 16 pay £240 Penalty Value 1st £34,062; 2nd £12,912; 3rd £6,462; 4th £3,222; 5th £1,614; 6th £810
1 SUPASEUS (Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib) Hughie Morrison 5-8-11 Steve Drowne [10] 12/1*
2 MANY VOLUMES (USA) (Khalid Abdulla) Henry Cecil 4-9-5 Ted Durcan [13] 17/2*
3 PINPOINT (IRE) (Full Circle) Walter Swinburn 6-9-2 Adam Kirby [3] 16/1*
4 BUCCELLATI (P C & J A McMahon) Andrew Balding 4-8-12 William Buick [16]
5 HALICARNASSUS (IRE) (Box 41) Mick Channon 4-9-5 Darryll Holland[12]
6 MONTE ALTO (IRE) (Timothy Steel) Luca Cumani 4-8-11 Johnny Murtagh [4]
7 ILLUSTRIOUS BLUE (Mr & Mrs I H Bendelow) William Knight 5-9-4 Richard Kingscote [11]
8 WATAMU (IRE) (R A Henley) Philip Makin 7-9-1 Seb Sanders [7]
9 EMIRATES SKYLINE (USA) (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 5-9-6 Frankie Dettori [9]
10 UNDER THE RAINBOW (Bill Gredley) Barry Hills 5-9-1 Neil Callan [6]
10 ran *Soapy Danger (10/1) was withdrawn at the start - 5p Rule 4 applies to all bets
Non-runners: 1 Championship Point (unsuitable ground), 7 Charlie Farnsbarns (unsuitable ground), 8 Mutajarred (unsuitable ground), 10 Bushman (unsuitable ground), 14 Mount Hadley (unsuitable ground), 6 Soapy Danger (withdrawn)
Distances: 1, sh, hd, nk, .75, .75, 3, 4.5, 12
Time: 2m 6.81s
Breeder: Arbib Bloodstock Partnership
Breeding: b g Spinning World (USA) - Supamova (USA) (Seattle Slew (USA))
Totes: Win: Places:£15.80; £3.80; £3.00; £5.70; Exacta: £102.20
Winning Trainer:-Name: Morrison, Hughie Date of Birth: 7/11/60 Based: East Illsley, Berkshire Date of First Licence: 1997. Had five point-to-point wins and previously assistant to Paul Cole for two years. Major Jumps Wins: William Hill National Hunt Chase (2002 Frenchman’s Creek), Ladbroke Hurdle (2001 Marble Arch) Major Flat Wins Include: Darley July Cup (2005 Pastoral Pursuits - first Group One winner, 2007 Sakhee’s Secret), City & Suburban Handicap (2002 Salim Toto), Vodafone Rated Stakes (2002 Salim Toto), Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (2003 Waverley), Hong Kong Jockey Club Sprint (2004 Baltic King), Prix Kergorlay (2005 Alcazar), Prix Royal Oak (2005 Alcazar), Sagaro Stakes (2003, 2005 Alcazar), Sirenia Stakes (2003 Pastoral Pursuits) Royal Ascot Wins (3): Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (2003 Waverley), Wokingham Handicap (2006 Baltic King), Wolferton Handicap (2008 Supaseus) First Royal Ascot Winner: Waverley, Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap, June 2003 Horses in training (2003-2008): 65; 73; 92; 76; 84; 92; Number of Wins on Flat (2002-2007): 28; 46; 34; 43; 46; 37; Wins This Season: 18
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. 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) First Royal Ascot Win: June 17, 1997, Ascot Stakes Handicap, Sea Freedom Royal Ascot Wins (10): 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, 2008 Flashmans Papers), King George V Handicap (2007 Heron Bay), Britannia Handicap (2008 Third Set), Wolferton Handicap (2008 Supaseus) Winners (1995-2007): 25; 43; 57; 25; 36; 36; 80; 104; 108; 99; 90; 83; 82; Wins This Year: 27
FIFTH RACE RESULT
4.55pm QUEEN’S VASE (GROUP THREE)
£60,000 guaranteed, 2m, For 3yo Weights colts and geldings 9st 1lb Penalties after September 1, 2007, a winner of a Group Three race 3lb; of a Group One or Group Two race 5lb; Entries 24 pay £420 Penalty Value 1st £34,062; 2nd £12,912; 3rd £6,462; 4th £3,222; 5th £1,614; 6th £810
1 PATKAI (IRE) (Ballymacoll Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 3-9-1 Ryan Moore [7] 6/4f
2 AMERIGO (IRE) (Bjorn Nielsen) Michael Jarvis 3-9-1 Philip Robinson [1] 14/1
3 GRAVITATION (Gillian, Lady Howard de Walden) William Jarvis 3-8-12 Alan Munro [10] 33/1
4 TIFFANY DIAMOND (IRE) (Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-8-12 Johnny Murtagh [3]
5 ENROLLER (IRE) (D G Clarke & C L A Edginton) William Muir 3-9-1 Martin Dwyer [13]
6 JUDGETHEMOMENT (USA) (Gordon Li) Jane Chapple-Hyam 3-9-1 John Egan [8]
7 MOMENT'S NOTICE (Chris Wright & The Hon Mrs Catherine Corbett) Sylvester Kirk 3-9-1 George Baker [5]
8 DONEGAL (USA) (The Donegal Partnership) Andrew Balding 3-9-1 William Buick [9]
9 CAPTAIN WEBB (Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 3-9-1 Joe Fanning [11]
10 UNLEASHED (IRE) (Ennismore Racing II) Henry Cecil 3-9-1 Ted Durcan [4]
11 AGE OF REASON (UAE) (Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 3-9-1 Kerrin McEvoy [2]
12 EBADIYAN (IRE) (H H Aga Khan) John Oxx IRE 3-9-1 Michael Kinane [12]
Winning trainer:-Name: Stoute, Sir Michael Ronald Date of birth:22/10/45 Date of first licence: 1972 First Winner: Sandal, Newmarket, April 28, 1972, Turn Of The Lands Handicap. Previous Occupation: Served with Pat Rohan, Doug Smith and Tom Jones. Other information: Arrived in Britain from his native Barbados just before his 20th birthday and has won the Champion Hurdle art Cheltenham with Kribensis in 1990. Was the only trainer to win a British Classic in five consecutive seasons, but has yet to add the St Leger to his list. Was awarded a knighthood in 1998 for services to tourism in Barbados. British Classic wins: (13) 1000 Guineas (1989 Musical Bliss, 2003 Russian Rhythm), 2000 Guineas (1985 Shadeed, 1988 Doyoun, 1997 Entrepreneur, 2000 King’s Best, 2001 Golan), Vodafone Derby (1981 Shergar, 1986 Shahrastani, 2003 Kris Kin, 2004 North Light), Vodafone Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1987 Unite) Other big race wins: Irish 2,000 Guineas (1989 Shaadi), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1986 Sonic Lady), Irish Derby (1981 -Shergar, 1983 Shareef Dancer, 1986 Shahrastani), Irish Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1986 Colorspin, 1987 Unite, 1988 Melodist, 1995 Pure Grain, 2000 Petrushka), Champion Stakes (2000 Kalanisi), Cheveley Park Stakes (1980 Marwell; 1994 Gay Gallanta; 2000 Regal Rose), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1992 Saddler’s Hall, 1993 Opera House, 1997 Singspiel, 2000 Daliapour), Coral-Eclipse (1993 Opera House; 1994 Ezzoud;1997 Pilsudski, 2001 Medicean, 2007 Notnowcato), Dubai World Cup (Singspiel 1997), Falmouth Stakes (1983 Royal Heroine, 1986 and 1987 Sonic Lady, 1998 Lovers Knot), Fillies’ Mile (1985 Untold), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2007 Mountain High), Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel, 1997 Pilsudski), Juddmonte International Stakes (1993 & 1994 Ezzoud; 1997 Singspiel; 2006 Notnowcato), July Cup (1981 Marwell; 1986 Green Desert; 1987 Ajdal), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1981 Shergar; 1993 Opera House, 2002 Golan), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (1977 Temple First, 1984 Optimistic Lass, 1990 Kartajana, 1994 Hawajiss, 2002 Islington, 2003 Russian Rhythm, 2004 Favourable Terms), Prix de l’Opera (1983 Royal Heroine, 1985 Bella Colora, 2000 Petrushka, 2003 Zee Zee Top), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1985 Shadeed; 1987 Milligram; 1989 Zilzal), Racing Post Trophy (2000 Dilshaan), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1986 Green Desert; 1987 Ajdal), Sussex Stakes (1986 Sonic Lady; 1989 Zilzal; 1998 Among Men), Yorkshire Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia; 1985 Sally Brown; 1986 Untold; 1990 Hellenic; 1995 Pure Grain, 2000 Petrushka, 2002 and 2003 Islington) Tattersalls Gold Cup (2007 Notnowcato) Prix Royal-Oak (2007 Allegretto) Matron Stakes (2007 Echelon), Royal Ascot Wins: 58 First Royal Ascot winner: Etienne Gerard (June 15, 1977 - Jersey Stakes) Major Royal Ascot wins: Gold Cup (1978 Shangamuzo), Coronation Stakes (1986 Sonic Lady, 1987 Milligram, 1998 Exclusive, 2003 Russian Rhythm), St James’s Palace Stakes (1989 Shaadi), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1981 Hard Fought, 1991 Stagecraft), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1985 Dafayna), Queen Anne Stakes (2000 Kalanisi, 2001 Medicean, 2002 No Excuse Needed), Jersey Stakes (1977 Etienne Gerard, 1980 Hard Fought, 1989 Zilzal, 1997 Among Men, 2006 Jeremy), King Edward VII Stakes (1983 Shareef Dancer, 1991 Saddler’s Hall, 1994 Foyer, 2002 Balakheri, 2006 Papal Bull), Hardwicke Stakes (1986 Dihistan, 1991 & 1992 Rock Hopper, 2006 & 2007 Maraahel), King George V Handicap (2008 Colony) Other details: Champion trainer in Britain 8 times (1981, 1986, 1989, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005) Trains at Freemason Lodge, Newmarket Wins in a season (1984-2007): 96: 120: 76: 105: 99: 116: 78: 83: 74: 65: 109: 73: 73: 84: 79: 81: 91: 75: 104: 115: 87: 95; 107; 111; Wins This Season: 29
Winning Jockey: Moore, Ryan Lee Date Of Birth: September 18, 1983 Background: Father Gary is a trainer, and brother Jamie is a successful national hunt jockey. Ryan initially rode over jumps as well, notching his first success on Mersey Beat in an amateur riders’ event at Towcester on May 15, 2000. Switching to the flat, Ryan enjoyed his first success on the level when winning aboard Marwell’s Kris for Belgian trainer E C Chopin in at Lingfield on January 16, 2002. Champion apprentice in 2003 with 59 wins. Broke 100-winner barrier for first time in 2004, and was crowned champion jockey in 2006 with 180 victories. Off track for several months in 2007 with fractured arm, but still finished third in the Jockeys’ Championship with 126 wins. Appointed as stable jockey to Sir Michael Stoute in December 2007. Group One Wins: Juddmonte International (2006 Notnowcato), Eclipse Stakes (2007 Notnowcato), Matron Stakes (2007 Echelon), Gran Criterium (2007 Scintillo) First Royal Ascot Win: Colony, King George V Stakes, June 2008 Royal Ascot Wins (2): King George V Stakes (2008 Colony), Queen’s Vase (2008 Patkai) Number of Wins 2002-07: 39; 59 (champion apprentice); 132; 120; 180 (champion jockey), 126 Wins in 2008: 72
SIXTH RACE RESULT
5.30pm BUCKINGHAM PALACE STAKES HERITAGE HANDICAP
£60,000 guaranteed, 2m, For 3yo+ Rated 0-105 Weights highest weight not less than 9st 10lb; Minimum Weight 7st 12lb; Penalties after 7, a winner 5lb; a winner of two races 7lb; Weight for age 3 from 4yo+ 9lb Racer Forever’s Handicap mark 105 Entries 58 pay £300 Penalty Value 1st £37,386; 2nd £11,196; 3rd £5,598; 4th £2,802; 5th £1,398; 6th £702
1 REGAL PARADE (Dab Hand Racing) David Nicholls 4-8-6 Ahmed Ajtebi (5) [3] 25/1
2 DHAULAR DHAR (IRE) (Middleham Park Racing LVIII) Jim Goldie 6-9-0 Daniel Tudhope [28] 25/1
3 JEDBURGH (The Earl Cadogan) John Dunlop 7-8-5 Jimmy Quinn [5] 16/1
4 BORDER MUSIC (Kingsclere Racing Club) Andrew Balding 7-8-12 Francis Norton [17] 16/1
5 LAA RAYB (USA) (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 4-9-8 Joe Fanning [25]
6 SOUTH CAPE (Heart Of The South Racing) Mick Channon 5-8-6 Sam Hitchcott [24]
7 CELTIC SULTAN (IRE) (Sylvia Clegg & Louise Worthington) Tom Tate 4-9-8 Micky Fenton [6]
8 LOVELACE (Hamad Suhail) Mark Johnston 4-9-9 Michael Kinane [16]
9 MEYDAN DUBAI (IRE) (Ahmed al Shafar) John Best 3-7-12 Mohammed Saeed (was 1st Reserve) [21]
10 BUXTON (Peter J Burton) Roger Ingram 4-7-12 Frankie McDonald
11 RACER FOREVER (USA) (Mohamed Obaida) John Gosden 5-9-10 Jimmy Fortune [29]
12 OUR FAYE (J B J Richards) Sylvester Kirk 5-9-1 Richard Hughes [14]
13 DOCOFTHEBAY (IRE) (Paul Dixon) Jamie Osborne 4-9-8 Shane Kelly [12] 5/1jf
14 PRINCE OF LIGHT (IRE) (Claire Riordan & Kieran Coughlan) Mark Johnston 5-8-12 Martin Dwyer [7]
15 COUNT CEPRANO (IRE) (G A Summers) Mark Usher 4-7-6 Billy Cray (7) [9]
16 CAPTAIN JACKSPARRA (IRE) (John Duddy, B McDonald, A Heeney, M McMenamin) Kevin Ryan 4-8-7 Neil Callan [2]
17 VORTEX (Coriolis Partnership) Gay Kelleway 9-9-2 John Egan [23]
18 KING'S BASTION (IRE) (Edward J Ware) Michael Bell 4-8-5 Hayley Turner [8]
19 BOMBER COMMAND (USA) John Hills 5-8-4 Ted Durcan (was 2nd Reserve) [11]
20 GIGANTICUS (USA) (Derek James, Cavendish Inv Ltd, Matthew Green) Barry Hills 5-9-4 William Buick [26]
21 BINANTI (Mrs J E L Wright) Patrick Chamings 8-8-9 Jim Crowley [10]
22 DABBERS RIDGE (IRE) (Maurice Mogg) Barry Hills 6-9-5 Michael Hills [18]
23 HINTON ADMIRAL (Aidan J Ryan Racing) Richard Fahey 4-9-2 Paul Hanagan [27]
24 BERBICE (IRE) (Jim McCarthy) Richard Hannon 3-8-10 Ryan Moore [22]
25 TRAFALGAR SQUARE (Canisbay Bloodstock) Michael Attwater 6-8-3 Nelson De Souza [15]
26 CARNIVORE (The Meat Eaters) David Barron 6-8-0 Richard Thomas [1]
27 IGUAZU FALLS (USA) (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 3-8-13 Frankie Dettori [19] 5/1jf
28 PRIOR WARNING (Abdulaziz Alothman) Debbie Mountain 4-9-3 Eddie Ahern [13]
Winning trainer:- Name: Nicholls, David Date of birth: 30/4/56 Riding career: Professional - 421 winners Trains at Tall Trees Farm, Sessay, Thirsk, Yorkshire Other details: Married to Alex Greaves: two children. Son Adrian rides for the stable Major wins: Ayr Gold Cup (2000 Bahamian Pirate, 2001 Continent, 2002 & 2004 Funfair Wane), Ballyogan Stakes (1999 Proud Native), Darley July Cup (2002 Continent), King George Stakes (1999 Rudi’s Pet), Nunthorpe Stakes (1997 Ya Malak (dh with Coastal Bluff), 2004 Bahamian Pirate), Phoenix Sprint Stakes (2006 Moss Vale), Prix du Gros-Chene (2006 Moss Vale), Sporting Index Starlit Stakes (2006 Tax Free), Stewards’ Cup (2000 Tayseer, 2005 Gift Horse), Victoria Cup (2002 Scotty’s Future), William Hill Trophy (1999 Pepperdine, 2005 Tax Free), Greenland Stakes (2006 Moss Vale), Stan James Palace House Stakes (2007 Tax Free) Royal Ascot Wins (2): Wokingham Stakes (2004 Lafi), Buckingham Palace Stakes (2008 Regal Parade) First Goodwood winner: Double Oscar (The Charlton Stakes - July 29, 1998) Total Goodwood wins: 34 (10 at July Meeting) Horses in training (1996-2008): 37; 45; 45; 46; 58; 78; 74; 82; 82; 84; 94; 70; 92; Wins in a season (1993-2007): 0: 21: 26: 30: 44: 50: 75: 73: 47: 65: 65: 55: 67:59; 58; Wins This Season: 32
Winning Jockey: Ajtebi, Ahmed Age: 26 Based: c/o Clive Brittain, Carlburg Stables, Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk Background: Originally from the United Arab Emirates, has ridden over 50 winners in seven countries, including Australia and Ireland. First UAE-born jockey to win a race at Royal Ascot Royal Ascot wins (1): Buckingham Palace Stakes (2008 Regal Parade) Wins (2007): 6 Wins in 2008: 3
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