Saturday, July 24, 2004

DIAMOND MEETING SECOND DAY
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
ASCOT, SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2004

FIFTH RACE WINNING QUOTES
KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH DIAMOND STAKES (GROUP 1)

DETTORI DECLARES DOYEN HIS EASIEST KING GEORGE WINNER

Doyen justified 11/10 favouritism with a brilliant three-length success in the Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes under Frankie Dettori, who was winning the prize for a fourth time - one less than trainer Saeed bin Suroor.

“This was the easiest King George winner I have ridden,” declared Dettori. “Daylami won by five lengths but we were off the bridle three out, but I could have won by much further today if I’d wanted. Doyen is the one that travelled best out of all my winners.

“The King George is a special race and he’s a special horse, I’ve been nervous all week about this. Now we can say it - he is one of the finest. He was absolutely devastating - unbelievable..

“The trouble with riding a good horse like this is that you always think they are going too slow, I wanted to shout at them to tell them to get going.

“He can only learn and get better and better. He looks like a monument andis one of the best-looking horses I’ve ridden. He walks round with so much presence.”

Godolphin’s racing manager Simon Crisford added: “I think the key with him is being allowed time to develop both physically and mentally. He was a little unsettled in Dubai which is why we didn’t go for the Sheema Classic and he was a bit lost when he came to Newmarket.

“His profile was nearly there and he has just needed this win to get him to that point. The Irish Champion Stakes might be next for him, but we haven’t really talked it over with Sheikh Mohammed. He’s in all the obvious races - the Arc and Breeders’ Cup as well. This horse goes on any ground, whether it is bottomless or very fast.

“This has been a wonderful year, we’ve got good older horses that can compete in all the top races and our three-year-olds have been better this season than last year. We have been placed in all the classics so far with the likes of Rule Of Law, Punctilious and Snow Ridge. We have more depth in that department so we could be positive for the first half of the season, but from now on we will be looking to the older horses to carry the flag.”

Sheikh Mohammed added: “The sky is now the limit, we will take him all over Europe and America which means the Arc and the Breeders’ Cup Turf and he is a very special horse.

“The Coronation Cup was just a stepping stone - he was not really ready but he improved to win the Hardwicke and he is only just peaking now. The sky is the limit with him. I would put him right up there with Daylami, Swain and Lammtarra.”

Trainer Saeed bin Suroor added: “In the morning he doesn’t show a lot, he just does what you ask him. But this was very similar to how he won his last race here.

“I will talk to Sheikh Mohammed but there are lots of big races for him including the Arc, Irish Champion Stakes then later on the Breeders’ Cup and Japan Cup. I think the Japan Cup would be good for him because you need a horse that handles good-to-firm or firm ground and gets a mile and a half. And Doyen has the class.”

Sulamani ran a good race to be third and Crisford added: “We knew the ground wasn’t right for him today but I knew it was safe. If it came up softer at York we might think about going there.”

Bin Suroor added: “Sulamani ran a really good race and I was very happy with him.”

THE WINNER - DOYEN (IRE)

4 b c Sadler’s Wells (USA) - Moon Cactus (Kris)
Owner: Godolphin Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Form: 5/11124-211 Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor Jockey: Frankie Dettori

DoyenBred by Sheikh Mohammed, Doyen began his career in France with Andre Fabre. On his sole outing as a two-year-old, the son of Sadler’s Wells finished fifth in a nine-furlong contest at Maisons-Laffitte, after running very green. His three-year-old career got off to the perfect start when he was successful over a mile and a half at Saint-Cloud and he went to land his next two starts, both over 12 furlongs, at Lyon Parilly in the Listed Coupe des Trois Ans and at Longchamp in the Group Three Prix du Lys. He was then given a summer break before being brought back for an autumn campaign. On September 14 he ran a good race to finish second to last year’s horse of the year Dalakhani in the Group Two Prix Niel at Longchamp, going down by a length and a half. Doyen’s final start of 2003 saw him reoppose Dalakhani in the Group One Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp, where he put up a respectable effort to come home in fourth place. Doyen was transferred to Godolphin at the end of the year and made his seasonal reappearance in the Group One Vodafone Coronation Cup at Epsom on June 4, when he found Warrsan a length and three quarters too strong. His most recent start was at Royal Ascot on June 19 in the Group Two Hardwicke Stakes over a mile and a half, when he was most impressive in defeating High Accolade by six lengths and smashing Stanerra’s 21-year-old course record in the process. He won today’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Staskes very easily.

Race Record: Runs: 9; 1st: 5; 2nd: 2; 3rd: 0. Win and Place Prize Money: Ù687,670

Godolphin Godolphin is the racing entity of Sheikh Mohammed, other members of the ruling Maktoum family of Dubai and friends, and its aim is to prepare horses in Dubai during the winter to gain the advantage when challenging for major races worldwide. The experiment began on a small scale in the winter of 1992, with horses enjoying the benefits of the warm climate before arriving in Britain for the 1993 season. The Godolphin operation was properly established in 1994, with Hilal Ibrahim as trainer, when Balanchine won the Vodafone Oaks and Irish Derby. The following year Saeed bin Suroor was appointed as the official trainer. When flown over from Dubai, the main base, in late April, the horses are stabled at Godolphin Stables, Moulton Paddocks and Highfield Stables in Newmarket. In 1999 and 2000, Godolphin’s two-year-olds were housed at the former Evry racecourse in France under the care of David Loder, who in 2001 relocated to Godolphin Stables in Newmarket, although 2003 was his last year as Godolphin’s juvenile handler. Godolphin’s famous blue colours have been carried to victory in every British classic bar the Vodafone Derby, although Saeed bin Suroor did train Lammtarra to win the premier classic for Saeed Maktoum Al Maktoum in 1995 and Godolphin claims this success. The British Godolphin classic successes so far have been UltimateBet.com 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark Of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), UltimateBet.com 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia), Vodafone Oaks (1994 Balanchine, 1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia) and St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1998 Nedawi, 1999 Mutafaweq). Daylami led an historic 1-2-3 in the 1998 Coral-Eclipse, the first time that the same owner and trainer had the first three in a British Group One, and the Godolphin ambitions, other than landing the Vodafone Derby, include taking the American Triple Crown series, winning the Japan Cup, Melbourne Cup and capturing the World Series Racing Championship which was achieved in 1999, the inaugural year, by Daylami, Fantastic Light (2000 and 2001) and Grandera (2002). Godolphin’s tally of 107 Group/Grade One wins includes the Dubai World Cup (1999 Almutawakel, 2000 Dubai Millennium, 2002 Street Cry, 2003 Moon Ballad), Irish 2,000 Guineas (2000 Bachir), French 2,000 Guineas (2000 Bachir), Irish Derby (1994 Balanchine), Breeders’ Cup Turf (1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light), Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies’ (2001 Tempera), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1997 & 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami), Irish Champion Stakes (1994 Cezanne, 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Irish St Leger (1998, 1999 Kayf Tara), Arlington Million (2003 Sulamani - the 100th G1 winner) and three Prix de l’Arc de Triomphes (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee and 2002 Marienbard). Godolphin has been leading British owner in 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2001 and this year has an expanded team of over 200 horses. Godolphin enjoyed a very successful Royal Ascot with six winners, including Refuse To Bend in the Queen Anne Stakes, who subsequently won the Coral-Eclipse, and Papineau in the Gold Cup.

King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes Wins: 1997 SWAIN, 1998 SWAIN, 1999 DAYLAM, 2004 DOYENI

Saeed bin Suroor
Godolphin’s trainer, former policeman Saeed bin Suroor, was born in Dubai on October 10, 1967. He has been champion British trainer three times - in 1996, 1998 and 1999 - but a low-key season for Godolphin in 2000 saw him finish only seventh in the table, recovering to third in 2001, fifth in 2002 though slipping to 16th last season. Coupled with his phenomenal achievements with Godolphin, bin Suroor trained the unbeaten Lammtarra for Sheikh Mohammed’s nephew, Saeed Maktoum Al Maktoum, to win the 1995 Vodafone Derby, Ascot’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes and Prix de l Arc de Triomphe. That the horse raced only four times in his career and yet was trained by bin Suroor to succeed in those three pre-eminent Group One events is an achievement which cannot be overstated. Bin Suroor is aided by racing manager Simon Crisford. Cape Verdi’s UltimateBet.com 1000 Guineas win completed the full set of British classics for bin Suroor in 1998. His domestic classic winners are UltimateBet.com 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia), UltimateBet.com 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark Of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), Vodafone Derby (1995 Lammtarra), Vodafone Oaks (1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia) and St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1998 Nedawi, 1999 Mutafaweq). Godolphin has enjoyed numerous other big-race wins worldwide and last year saw Godolphin achieve over 100 Grade/Group One races, with the best victories coming with Moon Ballad in the Dubai World Cup and Sulamani in the Arlington Million. Bin Suroor is currently heading the trainers’ championship in Britain, largely due to six winners at Royal Ascot, Rule Of Law’s second in the Vodafone Derby and Refuse To Bend’s victory in the Coral-Eclipse. Previous King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes Runners (since 1980): 2004-1 DOYEN, 2004-3 Sulamani, 200411 Lunar Sovereign, 2003-2 Sulamani, 2003-11 Grandera, 2003-12 Leadership, 2002-5 Grandera, 2002-9 Narrative, 2001-2 Fantastic Light, 2001-11 Give The Slip, 2000-2 Fantastic Light, 1999-1 DAYLAMI, 1999-2 Nedawi, 1998-7 Happy Valentine, 1998-4 Daylami, 1998-1 SWAIN, 1997-7 Predappio, 1997-1 SWAIN, 1996-5 Annus Mirabilis, 1996-2 Classic Cliche, 1995-1 LAMMTARRA

Frankie Dettori
Born in Milan on December 15, 1970, the son of Gianfranco, a multiple champion jockey in Italy, Frankie Dettori arrived from his homeland to join Luca Cumani’s Newmarket yard as an apprentice in July, 1985. His first success came on Rif at Turin, Italy, on November 16, 1986, and he rode his first British winner on Lizzy Hare at Goodwood on June 9, 1987. He was champion British apprentice in 1989 and passed 100 winners for the first time in 1990 when recording 141 successes. Has since captured the hearts of racegoers with his flamboyant style, phenomenal riding successes, and charisma in and out of the saddle. Champion jockey in 1994 and 1995, Dettori created history when riding all seven winners on the first-day card at the Ascot Festival in September, 1996. His ground-breaking exertions brought recognition beyond racing’s own sphere when he was voted into third place in the 1996 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards and he is now a team captain on ‘A Question Of Sport’. While victory in the Vodafone Derby still eludes Dettori, Cape Verdi’s win in the 1998 UltimateBet.com 1000 Guineas means that he has tasted success in all four other domestic classics at least once, as well as a host of high-profile international successes, including the 1995 and 2002 Arcs on Lammtarra and Marienbard respectively, the Japan Cup on Singspiel in 1996 and Falbrav in 2002, the Dubai World Cup on Dubai Millennium (2000), and Moon Ballad (2003) and the Breeders’ Cup Turf on Daylami in 1999 and in 2001 on Fantastic Light. Dettori, who is retained by the Godolphin team, survived an horrific plane crash at Newmarket in 2000 in which the pilot was killed and missed part of the season as a result. He is married to Catherine with four young children.King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes Record (Since 1980): 1990-10 Legal Case, 1991-7 Luchiroverte, 1993-5 Drum Taps, 1994-6 Foyer, 1995-1 LAMMTARRA, 1997-4 Singspiel, 1998-1 SWAIN, 1999-1 DAYLAMI, 2001-2 Fantastic Light, 2002-5 Grandera, 2003-2 Sulamani, 2004-1 DOYEN Sa27.

PLACED QUOTES RACE FIVE
KING GEORGE V1 AND QUEEN ELIZABETH DIAMOND STAKES

“WE WILL BE BACK, SAYS McPEEK

“I am very proud of what we have achieved and we will be back,” declared American trainer Kenny McPeek after his 33-1 Hard Buck had beaten all but Doyen in the King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes.

“From the moment I first saw this horse I was sure that he was up to winning in the best company in the world and I am delighted with what he has done here.

“But what a horse the winner is. He has to be one of the most beautiful, brilliant thoroughbreds that I have ever seen -- he is a wonderful horse.

“I told Gary to keep an eye out for Doyen and the plan was for Hard Buck to try to eyeball him, but he just came past us and swept away; what a fantastic horse he is.

“The logistics of coming here are quite complicated but it can be done and so much depends on the help you can get. We have been wonderfully looked after since we came over here; Geoff Wragg, with whom we stabled the horse, has been a wonderful host and Nick Cheyne (Ascot’s clerk of the course) has looked after us marvellously. And my assistant Helen Jorgensen has done a great job in looking after him.

“I don’t know what we will do now. We’ll get the horse back to Newmarket and see how he is but there are no plans for him at the moment.

“We shall look at the Arc (there is a Paddy Power quote of 20-1 for Longchamp) and the big races in Germany and if he is in the same form in 12 months’ time as he has in the lead-up to this race today we shall certainly be back. This is a good race for us to target.

“I am very proud, but I also like winning. I have been second in the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Oaks, the Breeders’ Cup and now the King George and I would like to think that one of those races has my name on it somewhere.”

Gary Stevens, who rode Hard Buck, was equally enthusiastic about the horse’s display. “He has run a really good race and it was a great team effort from everyone involved,” he said.


Race Five - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes

OTHER KING GEORGE QUOTES

Kerrin McEvoy (Sulamani -third) - “I was following Frankie and then when the race developed about four out he just sprinted away from me. My horse finished well and has run a creditable third - he would have got second in another few strides.”

Kieren Fallon (Gamut, 4th) - “It was a combination of a lack of pace and the ground being too firm, but he has run well under the circumstances.”

Oliver Peslier (Vallee Enchantee, 5th) - “I made my move at the same time as the winner, but, whereas he quickened, my filly took a deep breath and fell in a heap.”

Richard Hills (Bandari, 7th) - “We were handicapped by the outside draw, especially as they went quick early and then slowed it right up at half-way. I tried to ride an identical race as I had done at Newmarket (when he won the Princess of Wales’s Stakes) but I was always being pushed wide and had to come round the outside.”

Darryll Holland (Warrsan, 9th) - “It was a non-event for me. They went no pace and my horse wants a proper end-to-end gallop. It was all very disappointing.”


ROYAL ASCOT AT YORK CONFIRMED A FIVE DAY FIXTURE

ROYAL PROCESSION TO OPEN EACH DAY OF THE MEETING


Ascot Racecourse is delighted to announce today that Her Majesty the Queen has graciously consented to a five day fixture for Royal Ascot at York, from Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th June 2005, and to a Royal Procession on all five days.

Ascot Racecourse can announce that tickets for the public enclosures and hospitality packages will go on sale on Monday, 4th October, and Royal Enclosure Badges will be available from Tuesday, 4th January.

Ascot and York Racecourses will contact everyone on their databases to publicise these dates and the Royal Enclosure list will be written to later this year.

The order of running for Royal Ascot at York will broadly mirror that of this year and precise details will be confirmed in due course.

“We're absolutely delighted to be able to confirm that the five day fixture will be retained in 2005,” said Douglas Erskine-Crum, Chief Executive at Ascot.

“There will be a Royal Enclosure and having set capacity at 50,000, we are working closely with York to determine the precise delineation of all the enclosures. Similarly, we're talking with all the hospitality groups and stakeholders at both tracks to accommodate as many as possible.”

William Derby, Chief Executive at York added: “It's tremendous news for both the familiar Ascot audience and the regulars at York that everything that makes the Royal Meeting so special will be coming to York. The Royal Procession on the Knavesmire will be a real piece of history and we're delighted to be accommodating and supporting the Ascot team during their £185 million redevelopment.”

A LOOK AHEAD TO SUNDAY

The £70,000 Hong Kong Jockey Club Sprint Handicap is the highspot of what promises to be a fascinating and entertaining third day of the Diamond Meeting at Ascot tomorrow. No fewer than 28 have been declared for the race and, as is invariably the case in valuable sprint handicaps, that tally includes a strong team trained by Dandy Nicholls.

His nine contenders include top weight Bahamian Pirate, who won at Newmarket last night, the 2002 Ayr Gold Cup winner Funfair Wane and Blackheath, who ran here yesterday.

Another trainer well represented is Milton Bradley, whose contenders include Whitbarrow, Whistler and Corridor Creeper, while Sir Mark Prescott, whose horses have bounced into form in the last fortnight, has an interesting challenger in First Order, runner-up to and entitled to reversing form with the penalised Connect at Newmarket last week on his first appearance of the season.

Other penalised challengers include Pivotal Point, the first of Frankie Dettori’s four winners here at the last meeting, and running in this race in preference to the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood next weekend, and Artie from Tim Easterby’s stable.

The day begins with a mile and a quarter Fullerton Trophy (classified stakes) in which Wunderwood from Lady Herries’ yard, will be bidding to add to his Ascot wins following his success on the final day of the Royal meeting when he landed some shrewd bets.

Goodbye Mr Bond, who is trained by Eric Alston, will be bidding for his fifth win in a row when he contests the Cathay Pacific mile handicap, in which the back to form Welcome Stranger could be a threat.

James Eustace, who trains Welcome Stranger, has a sound chance in the two-year-old race, the Hong Kong International Sale Auction Trophy, with Ariodante, though Sacred Nuts will be hard to beat, and with Amanda Perrett’s horses back in form Soulacroix may not be disadvantaged by making his first appearance of the year in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Handicap over a mile and a half.


WINNING QUOTES RACE ONE
EBF CROCKER BULTEEL MAIDEN STAKES

2,000 UP FOR DETTORI

Frankie Dettori rode his 2,000th domestic winner when Nightfall made just about all the running to take the opener by a short head from Moth Ball. It was in June, 1987 that he rode his first UK winner on Lizzy Hare and his very first success came on Rif in Turin the previous November.

“This is a great place to ride the 2,000th winner but I thought Ascot had turned on me when I came off going down to the start when Nightfall jinked. If the ground is good to firm, then I fell on the firm part,” Dettori said.

“I have lived here for 18 years and the British people have taken me to their hearts as if I was one of them. I have a wonderful job and a wonderful team to work with at Godolphin and great support from my family and friends. This was a great milestone for me.

“It was good to get the 2,000 in the first race as I would not have liked to be going out to ride Doyen still waiting for that one winner.There is enough pressure being on the hot favourite in the big race without having anything else to think about,” he added.

Nightfall had been expected to run well on his debut as trainer Saeed bin Suroor explained. “He has been working well and I was sure he would run well. He likes doing all his work from the front, which is why he made the running today, but he was not 100% today and I am sure that he will improve for this run.

“He is still carrying some condition and I am sure he will be all the sharper for his next run. There are no plans for him at the moment, apart from the fact that he will have a bit of a break before his next run. I like him.”

Dettori still has something to do to catch Kieren Fallon and Darryll Holland at the top of the jockeys’ table, and Paddy Power offer 6-1 about him being champion jockey this season.

Having made the running and seen off challenges from Prince Samos and Taj India, Nightfall faced one last attack from Moth Ball, who might even have put his nose in front for a stride or two. But he rallied very bravely under pressure and was a short head in front at the line.


Race One - EBF Crocker Bulteel Maiden Stakes
Placed Quotes

MOTH BALL CAUGHT ON LINE

Jamie Osborne was delighted with Moth Blue’s short-head second behind Nightfall in the opening EBF Crocker Bulteel Maiden Stakes, and, glancing across at Frankie Dettori’s flying dismount to signify his 2,000th winner in Britain, the Upper Lambourn trainer reflected wryly “why couldn’t he have waited until Doyen?”

Osborne, who bought Moth Ball for 110,000gns, said:”He is a colt with a future, and I am lucky to have some very nice two-year-old colts this season.”

Reflecting on Moth Ball’s antics at the start, where he looked to be close to being withdrawn, Osborne added: “It was not his fault. They put him in the wrong stall and took him out and put him in another. There was a lot of rattling about at the gates, and, being a baby having his first run, he got a bit confused.”

Mick Channon, who trained third-placed Hallhoo, remains convinced that in this 210,000gns youngster he, too, has a colt with an exciting future.

He said: “I am chuffed to bits, He didn’t have much luck in running, but he has run a terrific race.

“Remember, Josr Algahoud also finished third in this race on his debut, and he bounced back to win the Gimcrack. This fellow would not be dissimilar to Josr, so who knows.”


SECOND RACE WINNING QUOTES
SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RATED STAKES

MONET IN THE MONEY

Three-year-old Mister Monet, who has always been held in the highest regard by trainer Mark Johnston, is starting to fulfil those great expectations, taking the Solitaire Diamond Rated Stakes by two lengths despite meeting traffic problems in running.

“I’ve always thought he was a Group horse and was quite surprised by his handicap rating although I was not complaining. I could understand why he didn’t go up for winning a classified stakes at Hamilton last time because it was a hard race to assess,” said Johnston. “So we had to really come here today.

“He was a very good two-year-old, finishing third to One Cool Cat first time out at York before winning but was then sidelined with lots of injury problems through the spring. So in some ways I was pretty disappointed when he was beaten first time out in a handicap this year.

“I was very worried about the traffic problems in the race, I could see it all building up. If you are boxed in on the bend at Ascot, they don’t fan out so Joe had to take extreme measures and virtually stop to pull him back.

“It takes a lot to get one back going again after something like that. We had no choice but to try and accelerate which is not easy up the Ascot hill - when people normally talk about horses accelerating in the finish it usually means the others are just slowing down.”


PLACED QUOTES RACE TWO
SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RATED STAKES

“HE RAN INTO A STAKES HORSE”

“I am very happy with that, though I had hoped that the winner would be kept for Goodwood next week and not run here; I had this race in mind for a long time for my fellow,” declared Jeremy Noseda after Courageous Duke had gone down by a length and a half to Mister Monet in the Solitaire Diamond Rated Handicap.

“I think time may show that he ran into a stakes and group horse in a Class B handicap and he has run very well.

“The thing about him is that he likes very, very quick ground. I am not sure that the Cambridgeshire is his race, though he may again be forced into running in it, and there is also a race at Newbury in September. He is also still in a race at Goodwood on Tuesday but we shall get him home first and see how he is after this.”

Henry Cecil, trainer and part owner of third home Fine Palette, said “I was pleased with that, He came there with a promising challenge but the other two had too much foot for him.Maybe now the handicapper will drop us.”

Those sentiments were echoed by Ed Dunlop who trains the fourth, Swift Tango - “he is in the grip of the handicapper” - and also by Michael Jarvis, who groaned “that is the fourth disappointing race in a row that Putra Sandhurst has run (the horse was eighth of nine) yet still the handicapper does not drop him. I have had some strong words with Nigel Gray and am just hoping that this has done the trick.”


GAMUT GIVEN GREEN LIGHT TO RUN

Less than 90 minutes before the starter was due to despatch the runners for the 2004 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, trainer Sir Michael Stoute finally gave the green light for Gamut to run in the big race.

Sir Michael had deliberated long and hard whether to run Gamut, who wants good ground or easier, but after consultation with his jockey, Kieren Fallon, he opted to remain in.

He explained: “It took me two and three-quarter hours to get here, so I was unable to walk the course, but Kieren thinks the ground is safe, so we have decided to run.”


Race Three - Princess Margaret Stakes

SOAR IS CLIMBING THE LADDER

Two years ago Russian Rhythm took the Princess Margaret Stakes en route to winning the Lowther at York, and the Cheveley Park Stud, who own that brilliant classic-winning filly, are hoping that lightning might strike twice with Soar, who swept from last to first to win the Group 3 race by a decisive length and three-quarters from previous winner Valentin.

Russian Rhythm is trained by Sir Michael Stoute, but it is fellow Newmarket handler James Fanshawe who has charge of Soar, a similarly talented filly who had finished runner-up in the Queen Mary Stakes at the Royal Meeting.

Fanshawe said: “That is our 30th winner of the season and takes our prize money haul past £700,000, and things are really going well.

“Soar has always been a bit special - she has to be to have come out so early as that is not usually my style.

“But Soar has always had bags of natural talent. I trained her mother (Splice), but this one does not sweat as much as she did.”

Bookmakers were handing out quotes for next year’s 1000 Guineas, but Fanshawe insisted that he will stick to six furlongs.

He added: “It will York next stop and the Lowther Stakes - just look at her, she is built like a sprinter.”

Chris Richardson, managing director of the Cheveley Park Stud, had good news of Russian Rhythm, who has not run since winning the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury in May.

Richardson said: “She has been on the easy list, but Michael is pleased with her progress and reckons we need another week trotting.

“It is a case of the first hurdle completed, but if we continue on the right road it will be cantering next and then some faster work. I am delighted as we brought the sire (Danzero) over from Australia.”


PLACED QUOTES RACE THREE
PRINCESS MARGARET STAKES

VALENTIN WILL GO FURTHER NEXT TIME

Richard Hannon, trainer of runner-up Valentin, said: “I am very happy with that as I think she was in season -- she was swishing her tail about down at the gate as if she was. I’ll give her a rest now and step her up a furlong for something at the backend. I really do think she’s a lovely filly, she’s a one-off.”

Michael Bell was very happy by the effort of third-placed Kissing Lights, who was in front at halfway but could not stay with the winner in the closing stages. “I am delighted with that, we’ve got more than Ù4,000 for being third and, more importantly, she has got some black type as well. As a daughter of Machiavellian she will have great broodmare value,” he said.

“The stiff six furlongs here was just stretching her a bit and the easier six at York for the Lowther will suit her better. We were going to bypass this and wait for the Lowther, but decided to come here as well when this race cut up. She likes fast ground so we will be hoping for that at York.”


WINNING QUOTES RACE FOUR
totesport INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP

LATE AND THEN LATER

A brave plan by his trainer Ed Dunlop laid the ground for Court Masterpiece’s success in the totesport International Handicap and as part of the strategy the horse did not arrive at Ascot until less than an hour before his race.

“For some reason he has been running very badly when he was not at Newmarket and we could not work out why. When he went to Haydock for his second run this year he became terribly upset when he came off the lorry, he was almost climbing the wall and ran very disappointingly. We could not work out why, but when he then ran two good races at Newmarket, most recently in the Bunbury Cup at the July meeting, we wondered if being close home made a difference; he can just walk to the races there as it is so close to the yard.

“So this time we decided to travel him with earplugs not to get here too soon, so that he would not need to get into a racecourse stable and see if that might help him. The idea was to get here about an hour and a quarter before his race so that he could come off the lorry, have a walk round and then go into the pre-parade ring, without having to go into another stable that was not his own.

“He left Newmarket at midday and then the lorry got stuck in the traffic - my runner in the second race left at 6.30 am - so that my travelling head lad Robin Trevor-Jones was getting very worried when he did not arrive when we wanted him to. Happily he got here in time (about 45 minutes beforehand) and it all worked out well - it may sound very clever but it was nothing special really.

“Fortunately, as well, he got rid of the ear plugs when he shook his head in the parade ring; otherwise I was going to have to tell Kieren (Fallon) that he would have to take them out at the start.

“We had high hopes of this horse when he won at Goodwood last year but unfortunately he cracked an ankle in that race and was out for the rest of the season. We wanted to go back to Group races with him, but when he came to this race with such a reasonable handicap mark we had to come here and miss next week. He will be back at Goodwood later, though, as the Celebration Mile (Group Two) will be his next race.”

Race Four - totesport International Heritage Handicap
Placed Quotes

GARY STEVENS SO CLOSE WITH “SPARE”

With Richard Hughes being stood down, having tweaked a ligament in his back at Newmarket last night, Gary Stevens came in for a tasty spare ride on topweight Polar Way in the totesport International Heritage Handicap, and the Californian superstar got within a neck of landing the £87,000 first prize.

“Perhaps I hit the front too soon, but he has run a terrific race with that big weight and don’t change anything,” said Stevens to trainer Amanda Perrett on dismounting.

Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner-breeder Khalid Abdullah, said: “Richard probably won’t ride tomorrow either, but Gary gave Polar Way a lovely ride, and I thought for a moment that the horse was going to emulate Tillerman, who won this race for us four years ago.

“Easier ground might have helped, but, though the Hungerford Stakes at Newbury on August 14 would seem a likely target, it might come too soon as he likes his races spaced out.”

Uhoomagoo (33-1) ran a smashing race to finish third, and Kevin Ryan revealed that the Northern challenger might come back down South next week for a tilt at another big pot at Goodwood.

Ryan said: ”John (Egan) had never sat on the horse before, yet he has shown what a great horseman he is by giving the old boy a fantastic ride.

“I was sure that they would split into two groups and was amazed that they all came up the stands side, but all credit to John, who worked out Uhoomagoo at the first time of asking, which is not easy.

“He is a horse who has to have cover, but when you do move on him you have to go wide so as not to be stopped as when he is checked he will pull up on you.

“But John has done a great job, and, though we have Uhoomagoo in a big handicap at Goodwood next Friday, I think we’ll run him in the classified race there the previous day.”



AMERICAN AMBITIONS FOR VORTEX

Gay Kelleway was far from despondent after Vortex, the 4/1 favourite, finished fourth bhind Court Masterpiece in the £150,000 Tote International Handicap.

“I think he is a 10lb better horse on the all-weather and Frankie just thought he couldn’t go so well on the rising ground here, he kept changing his lead leg.

“I was quite surprised he went off as such a short-priced favourite and am not disappointed by that. He ran a very good race at Newbury last week and I just wonder if we should not have gone there now.

“I managed to sneak him into the Shergar Cup back here in August before his weight went up so he’ll go there next for the Mile.

“After that we are looking to go to America and we are thinking about having a go at the Saratoga race (Grade 2 Saratoga Breeders’ Cup Handicap) that Running Stag won.

“He raced on the American dirt in Sweden and loved it so he should be well suited to the US. I think he will be even better next season, he has really improved from four to five.”



Race Six - Star of South Africa Diamond Handicap
Winning Quotes


NADINE A NUMBER ONE HIT

Nadine Forde, a 23-year-old lass from Cork, rode such superstars as Giant’s Causeway and Galileo when she worked for Aidan O’Brien, but she confessed that clinching her first Flat winner on Hey Presto in the big ladies race, the Star of South Africa Diamond Handicap, was “something else.”

Forde, who conceded that she was “praying for the winning post to come closer” in the last 50 yards as Joey Ellis and the fast-finishing Treetops Hotel closed down on her in the shadow of the post, insisted that “nothing will beat this feeling.”

She said:”I heard Joey coming and I didn’t know whether I had held on, so it was a huge relief when the announcer called out number 16 as the winner.

“I have ridden one winner over hurdles for Martin Pipe at Exeter and also a point-to-point winner for Liam Burke, but winning a Flat race at Ascot is just beyond my wildest dreams.”

Clive Cox, who trained the winner, said:”Nadine has only been with me six weeks, but she had a pretty decent CV and she has done a great job on Hey Presto, who has been both frustrating and unlucky.”



WINNING QUOTES RACE SEVEN
SOUTH AFRICA ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND RATED STAKES

ANOTHER 1-2 FOR JOHNSTON

Mark Johnston, who had a first and second in one race yesterday when Mana d’Argent just beat Riyadh, repeated that performance in the closing South Africa Anniversary Diamond Handicap with Always Waining and Fort.

But though there was only a short head between the two yesterday, this time the gap was five lengths as Joe Fanning and the winner scooted clear in the final two furlongs.

“It is very nice to have a first and second, though the downside is that there has to be a loser,” said the trainer.

Referring to Always Waining as “a really progressive horse, Johnston indicated that he will be out again in the mile and six furlong handicap at Goodwood next week.

“He will have to carry a penalty, but I think that we can live with that,” he said. In view of the likely rise in the winner’s handicap mark after this display it is easy to understand his comment.

GROUND REMAINS GOOD TO FIRM

The going remains GOOD TO FIRM after racing today.

Nick Cheyne, Clerk of the Course at Ascot, reported: “I will be leaving the official going description as good to firm and we will be watering the course again tonight, putting on about five millimetres - the same as last night.

“The forecast is for a bit more of an overcast day tomorrow with the possibility of a shower later on.”


CROWD FIGURE


Today’s crowd figure was 31,457, compared to 37,797 last year.

GOING NEWS AT 10 AM

After another dry night the ground remains

GOOD TO FIRM

on all parts of the course.

“We put on five millimetres of water on the entire course after racing yesterday and it is highly likely that we will do the same this evening, though we shall monitor the situation throughout the day, see how the track is riding and decide how much to put on,” said clerk of the course Nick Cheyne.

“The forecast is for another dry, warm and sunny afternoon and that is likely to continue through tomorrow, though it may be a bit more overcast tomorrow and there is just a possibility of a shower, though it won’t amount to much.”


LEADING TRAINERS AFTER DAY TWO

Trainer 1sts 2nds 3rds
Mark Johnston 3 2 1
Saeed bin Suroor 2 - 1
Ed Dunlop 1 1 -
Richard Hannon 1 1 -
Amanda Perrett 1 1 -
Sir Michael Stoute 1 - 1
Clive Cox 1 - -
Peter Cundell 1 - -
James Fanshawe 1 - -
Marcus Tregoning 1 - -
Mick Channon - 1 2
David Nicholls - 1 1
Charles Egerton - 1 -
Michael Jarvis - 1 -
Brett Johnson - 1 -
Kenny McPeek USA - 1 -
Jeremy Noseda - 1 -
Jamie Osborne - 1 -
Michael Bell - - 1
Henry Cecil - - 1
Paul Cole - - 1
John Dunlop - - 1
David Elsworth - - 1
Kevin Ryan - - 1
Bill Turner - - 1




LEADING JOCKEYS AFTER DAY TWO

Jockey 1sts 2nds 3rds
Joe Fanning 3 1 -
Frankie Dettori 2 1 -
Kieren Fallon 2 1 1
Johnny Murtagh 2 - -
Richard Hills 1 1 1
Chris Catlin 1 - -
Miss Nadine Forde 1 - -
Richard Hughes 1 - -
Kevin Darley - 2 -
Gary Stevens - 2 -
Ted Durcan - 1 2
Richard Quinn - 1 2
Darryll Holland - 1 1
Miss Joey Ellis - 1 -
Dane O’Neill - 1 -
John Egan - - 1
Colin Haddon - - 1
Miss Kelly Harrison - - 1
Kerrin McEvoy - - 1
Willie Ryan - - 1
Richard Thomas - - 1




FIRST RACE RESULT
2.00pm THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND CROCKER BULTEEL MAIDEN STAKES

Class D, £10,000 added. For 2yo colts & geldings which have not run and are EBF eligible, 6f. Weights: 8st 11lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £6,734; 2nd: £2,072; 3rd: £1,036; 4th: £518

1) NIGHTFALL (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor t2-8-11 Frankie Dettori [5] 4/1
2) MOTH BALL (Moiuntgrange Stud) Jamie Osborne 2-8-11 Darryll Holland [4] 11/2
3) HALLHOO (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Mick Channon 2-8-11 Ted Durcan [1] 7/1
4) PRINCE SAMOS (Suzanne Costello-Haloute, Richard Hannon) Richard Hannon 2-8-11 Kieren Fallon [8] 7/2 Fav
5) TAJ INDIA (Abdulla BuHaleeba) Mark Johnston 2-8-11 Joe Fanning [6]
6) EDGE OF BLUE (Lady Whent & Friends) Richard Hannon 2-8-11 Dane O'Neill [3]
7) ANTONIO STRADIVARI (Columbus Costa Del Sol) Andrew Balding 2-8-11 Martin Dwyer [7]
8) SAN DENG (The Perfectly Hedged Partnership) William Muir 2-8-11 Steve Drowne [9]

8 ran Non-Runner: Ocean Gift (Ground)
Time: 1 min 18.00s Dist: sh, 1.5, .5, 2, hd, 3, 5
Breeder: Gainsborough Farm LLC Breeding: b c Rahy (USA) - Quality Gift (Last Tycoon)
Tote Win: £3.60 Places: £1.80; £2.20; £2.10 Exacta: £38.80

Winning trainer:-Name: bin Suroor, Saeed Trains at Newmarket for Godolphin, the racing entity of Sheikh Mohammed, whose horses winter in Dubai and race worldwide. British Classic wins: (10) Sagitta 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), Sagitta 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia), Vodafone Oaks (1995 Moonshell; 2002 Kazzia); Vodafone Derby (1995 Lammtarra); St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche; 1998 Nedawi; 1999 Mutafaweq) Other major wins include: Irish Derby (1994 Balanchine), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir), Irish Champion Stakes (1994 Cezanne; 1998 Swain, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Irish St Leger (1998 & 1999 Kayf Tara), French 2000 Guineas (1995 Vettori; 2000 Bachir; 2001 Noverre); Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee, 2002 Marienbard); Breeders Cup Turf (2001 Fantastic Light), Prix d’Ispahan (1996 Halling, 2002 Best Of The Bests), Eclipse (1995,1996 Halling; 1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend); Juddmonte International Stakes (1995 & 1996 Halling, 2001 Sakhee), Ascot Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche; 1998 Kayf Tara, 2000 Kayf Tara), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra; 1997 & 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami), Nunthorpe Stakes (1995 So Factual), Derby Italiano (1998 Central Park), Lockinge Stakes (1998 Cape Cross; 2000 Aljabr), Prix Jean Prat (1998 Almutawakel), Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr), Man O’ War Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2000 Fantastic Light), Lockinge Stakes (1998 Cape Cross, 1999 Fly To The Stars, 2000 Aljabr), Great Voltigeur Stakes (1998 Sea Wave), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq), Sussex Stakes (1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre) Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1996 Mark Of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Summoner), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Faithful Son, 2000 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Hong Kong Cup (2000 Fantastic Light), Man O'War Stakes (2000 Fantastic Light), Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq), JP Morgan Private Bank Goodwood Cup (1999 Kayf Tara), Gran Premio Del Jockey Club (2001 Kutub), Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (2001 Slickly), Grosser Dallmayr Preis (2001 Kutub), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2001 Fantastic Light), Premio Vittorio Di Capua (2001 and 2002 Slickly), Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes (2002 Kazzia), Gazelle Handicap (2002 Imperial Gesture), Beldame Stakes (2002 Imperial Gesture), Deutschlandpreis (2000 Mutafaweq, 2002 Marienbard), American Oaks (2002 Jilbab), Stephen Foster Handicap (2002 Street Cry), Singapore Airlines International Cup (2002 Grandera), Grosser Bugatti Preis (2002 Marienbard, 2003 Mamool), Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium), 2002 Street Cry, 2003 Moon Ballad), Dubai Sheema Classic (2003 Sulamani), Queen Anne Stakes (2003 Dubai Destination), Gran Premio di Milano (2003 Leadership), Arlington Million (2003 Sulamani), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano), Turf Classic Invitational (2003 Sulamani), Preis Von Europa (2001 Kutub, 2003 Mamool) Wins in a season (1995-2003) 14:48:41:38:41:17:24:21:23 Wins this season: 45

Winning jockey:-Name: Dettori, Lanfranco.Born: 15/12/70 in Milan, ItalyFirst winner: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986), First British winner: Lizzy Hare (Goodwood June 9, 1987) First Success: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986) Classic wins; (9) Vodafone Oaks (1994 Balanchine, 1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia); St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1996 Shantou), 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia) Other major wins include: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra, 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami), Ascot Gold Cup (1992, 1993 Drum Taps, 1998 Kayf Tara), St James’s Palace Stakes (1997 Starborough), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1996 Swain, 1997 Singspiel, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee, 2002 Marienbard), Breeders’ Cup Mile (1994 Barathea), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction; 1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium), Juddmonte International (1996 Halling, 1997 Singspiel, 2001 Sakhee), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend),Yorkshire Oaks (1994 Only Royale), Middle Park Stakes (1996 Bahamian Bounty), Fillies’ Mile (1990 Shamshir, 1999 Teggiano, 2000 Crystal Music), Nunthorpe Stakes (1993 Lochsong, 1995 So Factual, 1998 Lochangel), Sussex Stakes (1991 Second Set, 1999 Aljabr); Haydock Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat); Breeders’ Cup Turf (1999 Daylami), Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel); Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium, 2003 Moon Ballad); Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori; 2000 Bachir, 2001 Noverre), Irish Derby (1994 Balanchine), Irish Oaks (2001 Lailani, 2003 Vintage Tipple), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir), Prix du Jockey-Club (1992 Polytain), Prix Jean Prat (1998 Almutawakel), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir), Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr); Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat); Irish Champion Stakes (1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera); Irish St Leger (1999 Kayf Tara); Deutsches Derby (1991 Temporal), Lockinge Stakes (2000 Aljabr), Cheveley Park Stakes (2000 Regal Rose, 2003 Carry On Katie), Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Grosser Preis Von Baden (2002 Marienbard), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano) Wins 1987-2003: 8,22,75^,141,94,101,149,233*,217*,123,176,132,132,47,94,69,101 ^Champion apprentice *Champion jockey Royal Ascot wins: (37) 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) Wins This Season: 86 (2,000th British career win for Frankie Dettori)



SECOND RACE RESULT
2.35pm THE SOLITARE DIAMOND RATED STAKES

Class D, £30,000 Total Prize Fund. For 3yo+ rated 0-105, 1m 2f. Weights: highest weight 9st 8lb; minimum weight 8st 8lb (3yo 7st 12lb). Penalties: after July 17, a winner 3lb. Weight for age: 3yo from 4yo+ 10lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £17,400; 2nd: £6,600; 3rd: £3,300; 4th: £1,500; 5th: £750; 6th: £450

1) MISTER MONET (Syndicate 2002) Mark Johnston 3-8-08 Joe Fanning [5] 11/8 Fav
2) COURAGEOUS DUKE (Lucayan Stud) Jeremy Noseda 5-8-12 Kieren Fallon [9] 5/1
3) FINE PALETTE (Angela Scott & Henry Cecil & Company Ltd) Henry Cecil 4-8-08 Willie Ryan [2] 16/1
4) SWIFT TANGO (Khalifa Sultan) Ed Dunlop 4-9-06 Frankie Dettori [6]
5) POLYGONAL (R C Thompson) Lynda Ramsden 4-8-10 (1lb ow) Olivier Peslier [8]
6) SPURADICH (Scuderia Rencati Srl) Luca Cumani 4-8-11 Johnny Murtagh [4]
7) FORTHRIGHT (Wyck Hall Stud) Clive Brittain p3-8-00 (1lb ow) Chris Catlin [1]
8) PUTRA SANDHURST (H R H Sultan Ahmed Shah) Michael Jarvis 6-9-08 Philip Robinson [3]
9) WEECANDOO (sportsdays.co.uk & Conrad Allen) Conrad Allen 6-8-10 Gary Carter [7]

9 ran
Time: 2 min 07.31 sec Dist: 2, .75, 3.5, .5, 6, 1.5, 5, 1.75
Breeder: Barronstown Stud, Orpendale & Martin Pipe
Breeding: b c Peintre Celebre (USA) - Breyani (Commanche Run)
Tote Win: £2.60 Places: £1.60; £1.90; £3.00 Exacta: £12.50

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) UltimateBet.com 2000 Guineas (1994 Mister Baileys); UltimateBet.com 1000 Guineas (2004 Attraction) Other major wins include: Ascot Gold Cup (1995 Double Trigger, 2001 Royal Rebel), St James’s Palace Stakes (1996 Bijou D'Inde), Sagaro Stakes (1995 & 1996 Double Trigger), Doncaster Cup (1995,1996 & 1998 Double Trigger), Futurity Stakes (1994 Jural), Cornwallis Stakes (1994 Millstream), JP Morgan Private Bank Goodwood Cup (1995, 1997 & 1998 Double Trigger, 2000 Royal Rebel), Princess Margaret Stakes (1992 Marina Park), Champagne Lanson Vintage Stakes (1993 Mister Baileys), Royal Lodge Stakes (1993 Mister Baileys), Princess Of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Fruits Of Love, 2004 Bandari), Dubai Turf Classic (1999 Fruits Of Love), Hardwicke Stakes (1999 and 2000 Fruits of Love), Lingfield Derby Trial (2002 Bandari), Chester Vase (2002 Fight Your Corner), Classic Trial (2002 Simeon), Peugeot Gordon Stakes (2002 Bandari), Credit Suisse Private Banking Pokal (2002 Yavana’s Pace), Great Voltigeur Stakes (2002 Bandari), Harvest Stakes (2002 Love Everlasting), Cherry Hinton Stakes (2003 Attraction), Betdaq Ormonde Stakes (2004 Systematic) Royal Ascot wins (21): Gold Cup (1995 Double Trigger, 2001 and 2002 Royal Rebel), King George V Handicap (1995 Diaghilef, 2002 Systematic, , 2003 Fanrtastic Love), 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), Chesham Stakes (2000 Celtic Silence, 2002 Helm Bank, 2003 Pearl Of Love), Queen’s Vase (2001 And Beyond, 2003 Shanty Star), 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) First Royal Ascot win: Double Trigger (June 22, 1995 - Gold Cup) Wins in a season (1987-2003): 1: 5: 15: 28: 31: 53: 77: 117: 114: 116: 123: 100:113:130:116: 134 (most victories in Britain): 139 Number of horses in training (1987-2004): n/a: 17: 18: 35: 35: 39: 49: 72: 120: 117: 120:130: 147:152:159:178:178: n/a:n/a Trains at Kingsley House Racing Stables Middleham, N Yorks Wins this season: 70

Winning jockey:-Name: Fanning, Joseph Kenning Born: September 24, 1970 First Win: Henry Will, Yarmouth, June 9, 1990 Major Wins Include: Northumberland Plate (1993 Highflying) Wins (1991-2003): 45, 45, 22, 14, 17, 19,18,18,67,63,71,76,84 Wins This Season: 54


THIRD RACE RESULT

3.10pm THE PRINCESS MARGARET STAKES
Class A, Group Three, £45,000 Total Prize Fund. For 2yo fillies, 6f. Weights: 8st 9lb. Penalties: a winner of a Listed race 3lb; of a Group Three race 5lb; of a Group One or Group Two race 7lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £26,100; 2nd: £9,900; 3rd: £4,950; 4th: £2,250; 5th: £1,125; 6th: £675

1) SOAR (Cheveley Park Stud) James Fanshawe 2-8-09 Johnny Murtagh [4] Evens Fav
2) VALENTIN (Valerie Hubbard & A J Ilsley) Richard Hannon 2-8-09 Dane O'Neill [1] 9/2
3) KISSING LIGHTS (M B Hawtin) Michael Bell 2-8-09 Darryll Holland [5] 25/1
4) SATIN FINISH (Sheikh Mohammed) Mick Channon 2-8-09 Ted Durcan [3]
5) RIGHT ANSWER (Christopher Shankland & Ann Jarvis) Alan Jarvis 2-8-09 Kieren Fallon [2]
6) MAGICAL ROMANCE (Con Wilson) Brian Meehan 2-8-09 James Fortune [6]

7 ran Non-Runner: Royal Alchemist (Vet’s Certificate)
Time: 1 min 15.60 sec Dist: 1.75, nk, 1.5, hd, 9
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Breeding: b f Danzero (AUS) - Splice (Sharpo)
Tote Win: £1.90 Places: £1.40; £2.30 Exacta: £4.60

Winning trainer:-Name: Fanshawe, James Robert Date of birth:6/8/62. Date of first licence:1990 First winner: Black Sapphire, Salisbury, May 8, 1990 Previous Occupation:Assistant to Michael Stoute and David Nicholson. Wins in a season (1990-2003):18:22:28:34:24:29:22:23:52:46:40:38:58:46 Number of horses in training (1990-2004): 32:51:78:71:82:76:62:59:58:65:98:87:84:110; 106 Major wins include: Eclipse Stakes (1991 Environment Friend), Dante Stakes (1991 Environment Friend), Prix Kergorlay (1998 Arctic Owl), Jockey Club Stakes (1998 Arctic Owl), Prix du Cadran (1998 Invermark), Bonusprint Stakes (1999 Arctic Owl), Irish St Leger (2000 Arctic Owl), Fillies’ Mile (2002 Soviet Song), Royal Hunt Cup (2003 Macadamia), Falmouth Stakes (2003 Macadamia, 2004 Soviet Song), Darley July Stakes (2004 Frizzante), Royal Hunt Cup (2003 Macadamia), Buckingham Palace Stakes (2004 Unscrupulous) Trains at Pegasus Stables, Newmarket, Suffolk Other details: National Hunt successes include Champion Hurdle (1992 Royal Gait and 2002 Hors La Loi III) Wins this season: 30

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 (3): Vodafone Derby (2000 Sinndar, 2002 High Chaparral), UltimateBet.com 2000 Guineas (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar) Big Race Wins include: Breeders’ Cup Mile (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Coronation Stakes (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2000 Sinndar), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (2003 Alamshar), Prix du Moulin (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Yorkshire Oaks (1996 Key Change, 2000 Petrushka), Beverly D Stakes (1996 Timarida), Irish Champion Stakes (1996 Timarida), Irish Oaks (1997 Ebadiyla, 1998 Winona, 2000 Petrushka), Ascot Gold Cup (1999 Enzeli, 2001 & 2002 Royal Rebel); National Stakes (1993 Manntari, 1999 Sinndar), Moyglare Stud Stakes (1998 Edabiya), Irish Derby (2000 Sinndar, 2003 Alamshar), Grosser Dallmayr-Preis (2000 Greek Dance), Prix Niel (2000 Sinndar), Prix de l’Abbaye (2000 Namid), Prix de l’Opera (2000 Petrushka), Dubai Champion Stakes (2000 Kalanisi), Racing Post Trophy (2000 Dilshaan), Irish 2,000 Guineas (2001 Black Minnaloushe), Falmouth Stakes ( 2004 Soviet Song), Darley July Cup (2004 Frizzante), Coronation Stakes(1995 Ridgewood Pearl); Gold Cup (1999 Enzeli, 2001 & 2002 Royal Rebel), St James’s Palace Stakes (2001 Black Minnaloushe), Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (2000 Katiykha), Ascot Handicap Stakes (2000 Barba Papa), Golden Jubilee (2000 Superior Premium, 2003 Choisir), King George V Handicap (2001 Beekeeper), Ribblesdale Stakes (2001 Sahara Slew), Wokingham Handicap (2001 Nice One Clare), Queen Anne Stakes (2002 No Excuse Needed), King Edward VII Stakes (2002, Balakheri), Windsor Castle Stakes (2002 Revenue), King’s Stand Stakes (2003, Choisir), Hampton Court Stakes (2003 Persian Majesty) Other details: Champion Irish apprentice in 1989, champion jockey in Ireland 1995 and 1998, has also been champion in Dubai Wins in Britain 2001-2003: 10; 15; 12 Wins this season in Britain: 47


FOURTH RACE RESULT
3.45pm THE totesport INTERNATIONAL STAKES

Class B, Heritage Handicap, £150,000 Total Prize Fund. For 3yo+, 7f. Weights: highest weight not less than 9st 7lb; minimum weight 7st 12lb. Penalties: after June 26, a winner of a race value £10,000 3lb. Weight for age: 3yo from 4yo+ 7lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £87,000; 2nd: £33,000; 3rd: £16,500; 4th: £7,500; 5th: £3,750; 6th: £2,250

1) COURT MASTERPIECE (Maktoum Al Maktoum) Ed Dunlop 4-9-02 Kieren Fallon [10] 7/1
2) POLAR WAY (Khalid Abdulla) Amanda Perrett -5-9-07 Gary Stevens [9] 20/1
3) UHOOMAGOO (J Duddy & T Fawcett) Kevin Ryan 6-8-03 John Egan [23] 33/1
4) VORTEX (Coriolis Partnership) Gay Kelleway 5-8-09 Frankie Dettori [6] 4/1 Fav
5) ST ANDREWS (Team Havana) Michael Jarvis 4-8-03 Philip Robinson [11]
6) NEW SEEKER (Elite Racing Club) Clive Cox 4-9-00 Jamie Spencer [18]
7) DIGITAL (Bill Wightman) Mick Channon 7-7-05 Tommy Dean (7) [16]
8) TAHIRAH (C J Murfitt) Rae Guest 4-7-12 Matthew Henry [15]
9) ROYAL STORM (The Cloran Family) Amanda Perrett 5-8-10 Johnny Murtagh [20]
10) ETTRICK WATER (Mrs E H Vestey, E H Vestey) Luca Cumani 5-8-06 Darryll Holland [4]
11) CAPRICHO (Canisbay Bloodstock) John Akehurst 7-9-01 Jimmy Fortune [12]
12) MASTER ROBBIE (Alec Tuckerman) Mick Channon 5-8-02 Chris Catlin [21]
13) VICIOUS KNIGHT (The McCauley Boys) David Nicholls 6-8-09 Adrian Nicholls [26]
14) GREENSLADES (Four Seasons Racing Ltd) Peter Makin 5-8-06 Martin Dwyer [8]
15) TARANAKI (Eric Evers) Peter Cundell 6-7-10 Lisa Jones (3) [1]
16) AUTUMN GLORY (Mollers Racing) Geoff Wragg 4-9-00 Steve Drowne [13]
17) BINANTI (Mrs J E L Wright) Patrick Chamings 4-7-06 Colin Haddon (7) [14]
18) MARSHMAN (J H Ellis) Mark Tompkins 5-7-11 Fran Ferris (3) [22]
19) BAHIANO (Clive Brittain) Clive Brittain 3-8-10 (1lb ow) Olivier Peslier [27]
20) EL COTO (R J H Ltd & Partners) Bryan McMahon 4-8-11 Seb Sanders [24]
21) GRIZEDALE (Canisbay Bloodstock) John Akehurst 5-8-05 Jimmy Quinn [17]

21 ran Non-Runners: Heretic (Ground), Quito (Ground), Colisay (VC), Philharmonic (VC), Bravo Maestro (VC), St Pancras (VC)
Time: 1 min 27.54 sec Dist: nk, 1, 1.5, 3.5, hd, 1.25, .5, 1.75, 1.5, 3.5, .5, .75, 1, 2, 1.5, 1.75, .75, 1.25, 13, 3.5
Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd
Breeding: b c Polish Precedent (USA) - Easy Option (IRE) (Prince Sabo)
Tote Win: £5.80 Places: £1.40; £6.50; £7.10; £1.90 Exacta: £207.90

Winning trainer:-Name: Dunlop, Edward Alexander Leeper Date of birth:20/10/68.Date of first licence:October 1994, taking over from the late Alex Scott. First winner: Lynton Lad (Yarmouth 19/10/1994) First British Classic winner: Vodafone Oaks (2004 Ouija Board) Wins in a season (1994 (Part season only)-2003:1:17:22:27:35:67:53:74: 32: 50 Horses in training (1995-2004):69:63:84:108:105:131:128:154:141:115 Major wins include: French 1,000 Guineas (1996 Ta Rib), Topkapi Kosusu (1996 Cadeaux Tryst), Beeswing Stakes (1996 Iktamal), Ladbroke Bunbury Cup (1995 Cadeaux Tryst), Wokingham Handicap (1999 Deep Space); Royal Hunt Cup (2001 Surprise Encounter), Irish Oaks (2001 Lailani, 2004 Ouija Board), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2001 Lailani), Flower Bowl Invitational (2001 Lailani), Tote International (2004 Court Masterpiece) Wins This Season: 26

Winning jockey:-Name: Fallon, Kieren Francis. Born: County Clare, Ireland, 22/2/65 Apprenticeship: 1983 Kevin Prendergast First winner: Piccadily Lord (Navan, June 18, 1984) Wins (1988-2003): 31,28,39,29,45,60,47,91,136,202*,204*,202*,149, 166*, 149*, 221* *Champion jockey Classic wins: (11) 2000 Guineas (2000 King’s Best, 2001 Golan), 1000 Guineas (1997 Sleepytime, 1999 Wince, 2003 Russian Rhythm), Vodafone Oaks (1997 Reams Of Verse, 1999 Ramruma, 2004 Ouija Board), Vodafone Derby (1999 Oath, 2003 Kris Kin, 2004 North Light) Other major wins include: St James’s Palace Stakes (1998 Dr Fong), Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (1997 Bosra Sham), Gold Cup (2003 Mr Dinos), Coronation Stakes (2003 Russian Rhythm), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (2002 Golan), Sussex Stakes (1997 Ali-Royal);Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (1997 Bosra Sham), Cheveley Park Stakes (1997 Embassy), St James’s Palace Stakes (1998 Dr Fong), Yorkshire Oaks (1998 Catchascatchcan, 1999 Ramruma, 2002 and 2003 Islington), Tattersalls Gold Cup (1999 Shiva); Irish Oaks (1999 Ramruma, 2004 Ouija Board); Vodafone Coronation Cup (2000 Daliapour, 2002 Boreal), Dubai Sheema Classic (2000 Fantastic Light), Queen Anne Stakes (2000 Kalanisi, 2001 Medicean), Masai Mile (2001 Nicobar), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2002 Islington, 2003 Russian Rhythm), Prix Morny (2002 Elusive City), July Stakes (2003Nevisian Lad), Fillies’ Mile (2003 Red Bloom); Prix d’Ispahan (2003 Falbrav), St James’s Palace Stakes (1998 Dr Fong), King Edward VII Stakes (1998 Royal Anthem), Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (1997 Bosra Sham), Gold Cup (2003 Mr Dinos), Coronation Stakes (2003 Russian Rhythm) , Coventry Stakes (2004 Iceman) Wins This Season: 118


FIFTH RACE RESULT
4.25pm THE KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH DIAMOND STAKES

Class A, Group One, £750,000 Total Prize Fund. For 3yo+, 1m 4f. Weights:3yo colts & geldings 8st 9lb; fillies 8st 6lb; 4yo+ colts & geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 4lb (Soutthern Hemisphere Allowance - 4yo 5lb). Weight for Age: 3yo from 4yo+ 12lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £435,000; 2nd: £165,000; 3rd: £82,500; 4th: £37,500; 5th: £18,750; 6th: £11,250

1) DOYEN (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 4-9-07 Frankie Dettori [5] 11/10 Fav
2) HARD BUCK (Team Victory) Kenny McPeek USA 5-9-07 Gary Stevens [6] 33/1
3) SULAMANI (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor t5-9-07 Kerrin McEvoy [7] 7/1
4) GAMUT (Gay Smith) Sir Michael Stoute t5-9-07 Kieren Fallon [11]
5) VALLEE ENCHANTEE (Ecurie Wildenstein) Elie Lellouche FR 4-9-04 Olivier Peslier [4]
6) TYCOON (Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-8-09 Jamie Spencer [3]
7) BANDARI (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 5-9-07 Richard Hills [2]
8) HIGH ACCOLADE (Lady Tennant) Marcus Tregoning 4-9-07 Johnny Murtagh [10]
9) WARRSAN (Saeed Suhail) Clive Brittain 6-9-07 Darryll Holland [9]
10) PHOENIX REACH (Winterbeck Manor Stud) Andrew Balding v1 4-9-07 Martin Dwyer [1]
11) LUNAR SOVEREIGN (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor t5-9-07 Ted Durcan [8]

11 ran
Time: 2 min 33.18 sec Dist: 3, hd, 1.75, 1, .75, nk, 2, 1.25, 2.5, dist
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Breeding: b c Sadler’s Wells (USA) - Moon Cactus (Kris)
Tote Win: £2.20 Places: £1.30; £5.00; £2.60 Exacta: £63.00

Winning trainer:-Name: bin Suroor, Saeed Trains at Newmarket for Godolphin, the racing entity of Sheikh Mohammed, whose horses winter in Dubai and race worldwide. British Classic wins: (10) Sagitta 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), Sagitta 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia), Vodafone Oaks (1995 Moonshell; 2002 Kazzia); Vodafone Derby (1995 Lammtarra); St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche; 1998 Nedawi; 1999 Mutafaweq) Other major wins include: Irish Derby (1994 Balanchine), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir), Irish Champion Stakes (1994 Cezanne; 1998 Swain, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Irish St Leger (1998 & 1999 Kayf Tara), French 2000 Guineas (1995 Vettori; 2000 Bachir; 2001 Noverre); Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee, 2002 Marienbard); Breeders Cup Turf (2001 Fantastic Light), Prix d’Ispahan (1996 Halling, 2002 Best Of The Bests), Eclipse (1995,1996 Halling; 1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend); Juddmonte International Stakes (1995 & 1996 Halling, 2001 Sakhee), Ascot Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche; 1998 Kayf Tara, 2000 Kayf Tara), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra; 1997 & 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen), Nunthorpe Stakes (1995 So Factual), Derby Italiano (1998 Central Park), Lockinge Stakes (1998 Cape Cross; 2000 Aljabr), Prix Jean Prat (1998 Almutawakel), Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr), Man O’ War Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2000 Fantastic Light), Lockinge Stakes (1998 Cape Cross, 1999 Fly To The Stars, 2000 Aljabr), Great Voltigeur Stakes (1998 Sea Wave), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq), Sussex Stakes (1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre) Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1996 Mark Of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Summoner), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Faithful Son, 2000 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Hong Kong Cup (2000 Fantastic Light), Man O'War Stakes (2000 Fantastic Light), Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq), JP Morgan Private Bank Goodwood Cup (1999 Kayf Tara), Gran Premio Del Jockey Club (2001 Kutub), Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (2001 Slickly), Grosser Dallmayr Preis (2001 Kutub), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2001 Fantastic Light), Premio Vittorio Di Capua (2001 and 2002 Slickly), Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes (2002 Kazzia), Gazelle Handicap (2002 Imperial Gesture), Beldame Stakes (2002 Imperial Gesture), Deutschlandpreis (2000 Mutafaweq, 2002 Marienbard), American Oaks (2002 Jilbab), Stephen Foster Handicap (2002 Street Cry), Singapore Airlines International Cup (2002 Grandera), Grosser Bugatti Preis (2002 Marienbard, 2003 Mamool), Dubai World Cup (1999 Almutawakel, 2000 Dubai Millennium, 2002 Street Cry, 2003 Moon Ballad), 2002 Street Cry, 2003 Moon Ballad), Dubai Sheema Classic (2003 Sulamani), Queen Anne Stakes (2003 Dubai Destination), Gran Premio di Milano (2003 Leadership), Arlington Million (2003 Sulamani), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano), Turf Classic Invitational (2003 Sulamani), Preis Von Europa (2001 Kutub, 2003 Mamool) Wins in a season (1995-2003) 14:48:41:38:41:17:24:21:23 Wins this season: 46

Winning jockey:-Name: Dettori, Lanfranco.Born: 15/12/70 in Milan, Italy First winner: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986), First British winner: Lizzy Hare (Goodwood June 9, 1987) First Success: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986) Classic wins; (9) Vodafone Oaks (1994 Balanchine, 1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia); St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1996 Shantou), 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia) Other major wins include: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra, 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen), Ascot Gold Cup (1992, 1993 Drum Taps, 1998 Kayf Tara), St James’s Palace Stakes (1997 Starborough), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1996 Swain, 1997 Singspiel, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee, 2002 Marienbard), Breeders’ Cup Mile (1994 Barathea), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction; 1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium), Juddmonte International (1996 Halling, 1997 Singspiel, 2001 Sakhee), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend),Yorkshire Oaks (1994 Only Royale), Middle Park Stakes (1996 Bahamian Bounty), Fillies’ Mile (1990 Shamshir, 1999 Teggiano, 2000 Crystal Music), Nunthorpe Stakes (1993 Lochsong, 1995 So Factual, 1998 Lochangel), Sussex Stakes (1991 Second Set, 1999 Aljabr); Haydock Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat); Breeders’ Cup Turf (1999 Daylami), Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel); Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium, 2003 Moon Ballad); Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori; 2000 Bachir, 2001 Noverre), Irish Derby (1994 Balanchine), Irish Oaks (2001 Lailani, 2003 Vintage Tipple), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir), Prix du Jockey-Club (1992 Polytain), Prix Jean Prat (1998 Almutawakel), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir), Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr); Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat); Irish Champion Stakes (1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera); Irish St Leger (1999 Kayf Tara); Deutsches Derby (1991 Temporal), Lockinge Stakes (2000 Aljabr), Cheveley Park Stakes (2000 Regal Rose, 2003 Carry On Katie), Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Grosser Preis Von Baden (2002 Marienbard), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano) Wins 1987-2003: 8,22,75^,141,94,101,149,233*,217*,123,176,132,132,47,94,69,101 ^Champion apprentice *Champion jockey Royal Ascot wins: (37) 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) Wins This Season: 87

SIXTH RACE RESULT
5.00pm THE STAR OF SOUTH AFRICA DIAMOND HANDICAP (LADIES RACE)

Class C, £14,000 added. For 3yo+ rated 0-90, 7f. Weights:highest weight not less than 11st 4lb; minimum weight 9st. Penalties: after July 17, a winner 6lb. Weight for Age: 3yo from 4yo+ 7lb. Allowances: riders who, prior to July 21, 2004, have not ridden more than 10 winners under any rules of racing 3lb; more than 5 such winners 5lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £10,351.25; 2nd: £3,185; 3rd: £1,592.50; 4th: £796.25

1) HEY PRESTO (The Beechdown Flyers) Clive Cox 4-9-09 Miss Nadine Forde (5) [8] 20/1
2) TREETOPS HOTEL (Tann Racing) Brett Johnson p5-8-09 Miss Joey Ellis (5) [3] 33/1
3) SAWWAAH (Fayzad Thoroughbred Limited) David Nicholls 7-10-08 Miss Kelly Harrison (3) [19] 33/1
4) SPIRIT'S AWAKENING (Canisbay Bloodstock) John Akehurst 5-9-03 Miss Annie Elsey [24] 20/1
5) DISTANT COUNTRY (M R Charlton, Lynda Ramsden) Lynda Ramsden p5-9-13 Miss Laura Hourigan (3) [20]
6) WHAT-A-DANCER (A Barnes, Sally Haynes) Alan Swinbank 7-10-06 Miss Serena Brotherton [7]
7) CHATEAU NICOL (Basingstoke Commercials) Brendan Powell 5-10-08 Mrs Rachel Powell (5) [12]
8) LYGETON LAD (J McGonagle) Gay Kelleway t6-10-01 Miss Emily Jones [14]
9) MOBO-BACO (Frome Racing) Ron Hodges 7-9-00 Miss Lynsey Hanna [21]
10) BRAVE DANE (Gordon Day)Tony Carroll 6-10-05 Mrs Sarah Bosley [17]
11) ARCTIC DESERT (Holistic Racing Ltd) Andrew Balding 4-10-04 Miss Michaela Sowerby (5) [6]
12) CAPPED FOR VICTORY (Maktoum Al Maktoum) Sir Michael Stoute 3-10-05 Mrs Sally Eddery (5) [9] 7/1 CF
13) GRAFT (Paul Townsley) Pru Townsley b5-9-03 Mrs Charlotte Thompson [23]
14) COLEMANSTOWN (Graeme Redpath) Brian Ellison 4-9-02 Miss Lorraine Ellison (3) [5]
15) GAELIC PRINCESS (M K F Seymour) Tony Newcombe 4-10-10 Miss Christine Hannaford [15]
16) FIVEOCLOCK EXPRESS (The Gay Kelleway Syndicate) Gay Kelleway p4-10-09 Ms Carol Williams [2]
17) CLOUD DANCER (Gillian Quinn) Kevin Ryan 5-10-08 Miss Nina Carberry [25] 7/1 CF
18) MAGIC AMOUR (Maggie Bull) Ian Williams 6-9-02 Miss Sam Beddoes [10]
19) BINT ROYAL (Vicky Haigh) Vicky Haigh 6-8-10 (1lb ow) Miss Faye Bramley (5) [4]
20) TAKES TUTU (Bigwigs Bloodstock Racing Club) Karl Burke b5-10-07 Mrs Margaret Morris [22]
21) GEMS BOND (Fitri Hay) Stan Moore 4-10-08 Mrs Sara Moore (3) [18]
22) QUANTUM LEAP (Mrs M E O’Shea) Simon Dow v7-10-03 Mrs Charmaine O'Neill [11]
23) RAINSTORM (C M & S J Owen) Mark Brisbourne 9-8-11 Mrs Sarah Owen (3) [16]
24) PLAY MASTER (Jason Weston) Derek Haydn Jones 3-9-06 Miss Jo Foster (5) [13]
25) MR MISTRAL (Howard Spooner & Partners) Geoff Wragg 5-11-04 Mrs Maxine Cowdrey [1] 7/1 CF

25 ran
Time: 1 min 30.68 sec
Dist: sh, .75, .5, 1.25, sh, nk, nk, .75, hd, 1, 1.25, .75, sh, nk, hd, 1.25, hd, 2.5, 3, 5, .5, nk, 7, 10
Breeder: Michael Edwards & John Parsons
Breeding: b g Piccolo - Upping The Tempo - Dunbeath (USA))
Tote Win: £32.70 Places: £6.70; £15.30; £11.00; £5.10 Exacta: £1,167.80

Winning trainer: Name: Cox, Clive Trains at: Beechdown Farm, Sheepdrove, Lambourn, Berks Former Occupation: Professional jump jockey Royal Ascot Wins (1): Britannia Stakes (2003 New Seeker) Other Major Wins Include: Tote International (2003 New Seeker) Wins on Flat in 2002-03: 11; 14 Horses In Training (2004): 30

Winning Jockey: Name: Forde, Nadine Background Information: Has worked for Aidan O’Brien at Ballydoyle (where she rode Galileo and Giant’s Causeway) and John Hammond. Has ridden a winner over hurdles for Martin Pipe.

SEVENTH RACE RESULT
5.00pm THE SOUTH AFRICA ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND RATED STAKES

Class C, £17,500 added. For 3yo+ rated 0-95, 1m 4f. Weights:highest weight 9st 10lb; minimum weight 8st 10lb (3yo 7st 12lb). Penalties: after July 17, a winner 5lb. Weight for Age: 3yo from 4yo+ 12lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £10,766.40; 2nd: £4,087.60; 3rd: £2,043.8-; 4th: £929; 5th: £464.50; 6th: £278.70

1) ALWAYS WAINING (The Always Trying Partnership) Mark Johnston 3-8-04 Joe Fanning [2] 11/2
2) FORT (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing IX) Mark Johnston 3-8-05 Richard Hills [7] 9/2 JF
3) ARGONAUT (Saeed Suhail) Sir Michael Stoute 4-9-04 Kieren Fallon [3] 9/2 JF
4) IT'S THE LIMIT (John Bodie) Amanda Perrett 5-9-08 Seb Sanders [6]
5) MUHAREB (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 5-9-10 Darryll Holland [5]
6) LODGER (Fieldspring Racing) Jeremy Noseda 4-9-08 Willie Ryan [1]
7) GROOMS AFFECTION (The Racing Grooms) Peter Harris 4-9-00 Johnny Murtagh [10]
8) BUCKS (M Murphy) Dean Ivory 7-8-10 Philip Robinson [4]
9) GALLERY GOD (John Robinson & Derek Stubbs) Simon Dow 8-9-06 John Egan [8]
10) COURT OF APPEAL (Spring Cottage Syndicate No 2) Brian Ellison t7-9-03 Kerrin McEvoy [9]

10 ran
Time: 2 min 32.09 sec Dist: 5, .75, .5, hd, 1.75, nk, 1.25, 9, 2
Breeder: Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd Breeding:b c Unfuwain (USA) - Glenarff (USA) (Irish River (FR))
Tote Win: £7.00 Places: £2.30; £2.10; £1.70 Exacta: £14.90

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) UltimateBet.com 2000 Guineas (1994 Mister Baileys); UltimateBet.com 1000 Guineas (2004 Attraction) Other major wins include: Ascot Gold Cup (1995 Double Trigger, 2001 Royal Rebel), St James’s Palace Stakes (1996 Bijou D'Inde), Sagaro Stakes (1995 & 1996 Double Trigger), Doncaster Cup (1995,1996 & 1998 Double Trigger), Futurity Stakes (1994 Jural), Cornwallis Stakes (1994 Millstream), JP Morgan Private Bank Goodwood Cup (1995, 1997 & 1998 Double Trigger, 2000 Royal Rebel), Princess Margaret Stakes (1992 Marina Park), Champagne Lanson Vintage Stakes (1993 Mister Baileys), Royal Lodge Stakes (1993 Mister Baileys), Princess Of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Fruits Of Love, 2004 Bandari), Dubai Turf Classic (1999 Fruits Of Love), Hardwicke Stakes (1999 and 2000 Fruits of Love), Lingfield Derby Trial (2002 Bandari), Chester Vase (2002 Fight Your Corner), Classic Trial (2002 Simeon), Peugeot Gordon Stakes (2002 Bandari), Credit Suisse Private Banking Pokal (2002 Yavana’s Pace), Great Voltigeur Stakes (2002 Bandari), Harvest Stakes (2002 Love Everlasting), Cherry Hinton Stakes (2003 Attraction), Betdaq Ormonde Stakes (2004 Systematic) Royal Ascot wins (21): Gold Cup (1995 Double Trigger, 2001 and 2002 Royal Rebel), King George V Handicap (1995 Diaghilef, 2002 Systematic, , 2003 Fanrtastic Love), 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), Chesham Stakes (2000 Celtic Silence, 2002 Helm Bank, 2003 Pearl Of Love), Queen’s Vase (2001 And Beyond, 2003 Shanty Star), 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) First Royal Ascot win: Double Trigger (June 22, 1995 - Gold Cup) Wins in a season (1987-2003): 1: 5: 15: 28: 31: 53: 77: 117: 114: 116: 123: 100:113:130:116: 134 (most victories in Britain): 139 Number of horses in training (1987-2004): n/a: 17: 18: 35: 35: 39: 49: 72: 120: 117: 120:130: 147:152:159:178:178: n/a:n/a Trains at Kingsley House Racing Stables Middleham, N Yorks Wins this season: 71

Winning jockey:-Name: Fanning, Joseph Kenning Born: September 24, 1970 First Win: Henry Will, Yarmouth, June 9, 1990 Major Wins Include: Northumberland Plate (1993 Highflying) Wins (1991-2003): 45, 45, 22, 14, 17, 19,18,18,67,63,71,76,84 Wins This Season: 55

THE VALUE BETTING COLUMN EVERY SATURDAY

ASCOT, SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2004

BP= 5/4

3) 123-211 GAMUT (IRE) 5-9-07 Gay Smith Sir Michael Stoute Kieren Fallon
Has come to his own this season, winning a Group One in France last time. He previously took the Jockey Club Stakes, Group Two, at Newmarket with Warrsan only third. May not run because he needs soft ground.

BP= 9/1

4) -41225 HARD BUCK (BRZ) 5-9-07 Team Victory Kenny McPeek USA Gary Stevens
Has raced consistently at the highest level and needs fast ground, a strong pace and a mile and a half - conditions he will gets here. Unfortunately, the American runner has not raced right-handed so far.

BP= 33/1

5) 6212-423 HIGH ACCOLADE 4-9-07 Lady Tennant Marcus Tregoning Johnny Murtagh
Consistent enough but held on this season’s form.

BP= 33/1

6) 106-300 LUNAR SOVEREIGN (USA) 5-9-07 Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor Ted Durcan
Pacemaker for Godolphin.

BP= 250/1

7) 1131-66 PHOENIX REACH (IRE) 4-9-07 Winterbeck Manor Stud Andrew Balding Martin Dwyer
Expected to do better here after two runs. But still has plenty to find. On last seson’s form is the same horse as High Accolade.

BP= 25/1

8) 42115-42 SULAMANI (IRE) 5-9-07 Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor Kerrin McEvoy
Has yet to win in Britain though he is a very smart horse at best. Has found the ground too fast in his two runs to date and is likely to do so again today. Has a new very sympathetic jockey today which may help. Second last year and cannot be dismissed.

BP= 9/1

9) 33-5312 WARRSAN (IRE) 6-9-07 Saeed Manana Clive Brittain Darryll Holland
Has run his two best races in recent runs, just being beat in the 10-furlong Coral Eclipse by Refuser To Bend and previously took the Vodafone Coronation Cup at Epsom. This may come a bit soon after his last race and he has yet to show his best form at Ascot.

BP= 6/1

10) 1411-43 VALLEE ENCHANTEE (IRE) 4-9-04 Ecurie Wildenstein Elie Lellouche FR Olivier Peslier
French filly who comes late and fast. Must have every chance but not one to rely on.

BP= 5/1

11) 3215-3 TYCOON 3-8-09 Sue Magnier Aidan O'Brien IRE Jamie Spencer
Stable is having a disappointing time but he ran very well in the Irish Derby and looks like he is being underestimated. Could run well.

BP= 20/1

SUMMARY
The value is with TYCOON each way.

CODEBREAKER

ASCOT, SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2004

4.25pm £750,000 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes 1m 4f

14 of the last 15 winners had finished in the first three placings on their last outing - the one exception during this time was Sir Michael Stoute’s 2002 hero Golan, who could only manage a sixth in the Japan Cup on his previous start, which came the season before

Of this year’s 11 hopefuls, this trend immediately rules out the Brazilian-bred American raider Hard Buck, Godolphin’s pacemaker Lunar Sovereign and Phoenix Reach, none of whom finished higher than fifth last time.

When Swain was successful in this prestigious event for the second time in 1998, he became the only one of the last 15 winners not to be aged between three and five - he was six.

This does not bode well for the Clive Brittain-trained Warrsan, who at six is considered too old to be entering the winner’s enclosure.

14 of the last 15 King George winners won or finished second earlier in the season - the one anomaly being Pentire, who came third and fourth on his two earlier outings in 1996 .

Vallee Enchantee and Tycoon disappear from the reckoning as both have been able to finish no higher than third on their two starts in 2004.

The winners of 13 of the last 15 renewals had previously raced between one and four times earlier that season. The two that didn’t were Golan and 1994 hero King’s Theatre, who were making their seasonal debut and raced on five occasions respectively previously that term.

Bandari has already had a busy campaign, being seen on a racecourse six times - he is discounted.

The draw is important in any horserace and it is no different here - 14 of the last 15 victorious horses were drawn in stalls two to eight. Irish Derby third Belmez was the only winner to defy this trend emerging from stall 11 in 1990.

This is not good news for High Accolade and Gamut, drawn 10 and 11 respectively, and this pair disappear from further calculations.

Returning to how winners did earlier in the season means Codebreaker has DOYEN as this week’s selection instead of stable companion Sulamani.

The selection has already won this season, putting in a scintillating performance in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot, in line with 12 of the most recent 15 scorers. Sulamani is a very good horse but he has been unable to get his head in front this term.

The fact that Doyen and Frankie Dettori will start their race from stall five is no bad omen either. Swain came out of this stall both years he won in 1997 and the following term, while Montjeu in 2000 and Alamshar last year enjoyed the same berth.

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