RITZ CLUB JULY FESTIVAL 2006
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
THIRD DAY, FRIDAY, JULY 14
REACTION: NEWMARKET RACECOURSES
LISA HANCOCK THRILLED BY FESTIVAL SUCCESS
Lisa Hancock, managing director of Newmarket Racecourses, this afternoon expressed her pleasure at the success of the 2006 Ritz Club July Festival.
Hancock pointed to the exceptional quality of the racing, the increasingly popular Jaeger Ladies’ Day, the post-race atmosphere surrounding Hayley Westernra’s performance on Classic FM Day and the marvellous weather as contributory factors in making the meeting a fantastic experience for everyone who attended.
She outlined: “We witnessed a performance of exceptional promise from Sander Camillo in the Chippenham Lodge Stud Cherry Hinton Stakes on Tuesday as well as a fine run from Rajeem to win the UAE Equestrian And Racing Federation Falmouth Stakes.
“Strategic Prince was an impressive winner of the TNT July Stakes, while Les Arcs gave an outstanding display to triumph in the Darley July Cup, which has always been Europe’s premier sprint but is now becoming even more recognised worldwide.
“Jaeger Ladies’ Day was once again a major success with a modern-day record crowd in attendance. Classic FM Day was very well received and the post-racing concert given by Hayley Westernra saw many race-goers staying on to relax in the sun and enjoy her performance.
“The Darley July Cup has always been one of our most important days of the year and the quality of the field underlines its standing in the racing calendar.
“We have also been blessed with great weather for the three days, which is always a boost.
“All in all, we have been thrilled by this year’s Ritz Club July Festival and feel it has provided the perfect send-off to the old facilities at the July Course, which is set to undergo a £9-million redevelopment prior to next year’s summer season.
“I’m confident that those race-goers who return to the July course in 2007 will be suitably impressed by substantial improvements that will have been made.”
RITZ CLUB JULY FESTIVAL TOP JOCKEY
JAMIE SPENCER QUOTES
FRIDAY DOUBLE GIVES SPENCER TOP JOCK HONOUR
Jamie Spencer rode a 87/1 double on the final day of the Ritz Club July Festival to finish as the top jockey for the three-day fixture.
The champion jockey emerged as the leading rider at Royal Ascot last month and he followed up with three triumphs here.
Formal Decree set the ball rolling on the second day and this afternoon Eddie Jock and Best Prospect landed the final two races for him.
Spencer, who also managed a second and a third, said: “It is nice after Ascot to come to the next big meeting and be leading rider.
“I suppose, in some ways, that I’m a bit disappointed with the week because my big guns just didn’t happen.
“But that is the beauty of racing. Last weekend I was the underdog with David Junior (who won the Coral Eclipse).
“This week, I was on all the fancied ones and they got beaten, but that is the way racing goes.
“It is nice to have a double today. I’m especially pleased to have a nice winner for Michael Bell (trainer of Eddie Jock) because Hoh Mike was disappointing yesterday (in the TNT July Stakes).”
TODAY’S CROWD
The attendance today was 10,350 (10,670 in 2005) and the three-day crowd 33,694 (34,089).
Race 1 - Curtis Medical Centres Handicap - Winning Quotes
DARK ISLANDER TAKES THE FIRST ON DARLEY JULY CUP DAY
Dark Islander took the spoils in the opening race on Darley July Cup day, the £30,000 Curtis Medical Centres Handicap for trainer John Hills and jockey Eddie Ahern.
The winner stayed on well in the closing stages to deny Dunelight by a length and three quarters.
John Hills commented afterwards: “He just raced a bit keen at Ascot last time and I was worried he might do so again today from his wide draw - he was just taking a half a tug on the outside.
“I think there is more to come from this horse when he gets into a race with a strong gallop and some cover.
“In time, I think he could stay a mile and a half and make up into a real horse. He’s very likeable.
“I not sure where he will go now. He could go to Goodwood and we will also look at Ascot. I think he could win a nice race.
“At this stage, it might be better to keep him against his own age group.”
The winner has been allotted 7st 13lb in the £150,000 totesport Mile at Goodwood and will pick up a 3lb penalty, taking his weight to 8st 2lb.
totesport quote him at 16/1 for the Goodwood race, while Paddy Power also go 16/1 with William Hill and Blue Square quoting 25/1.
RACE ONE: THE CURTIS MEDICAL CENTRES HANDICAP STAKES
GROUND/PLACE QUOTES
JOCKEYS SAY QUICK GROUND
It was no surprise when the jockeys returned from the opening race and declared top-of-the-ground conditions.
Jamie Spencer, rider of Leningrad, said: “It’s quick” - a comment echoed by John Egan, who rode Renderoc.
Alan Munro, the jockey on Charlie Cool, said: “It’s fast - good to firm ground.”
Paul Fessey, the rider of King Of The Moors, also reported: “It’s fast.”
COX PLEASED WITH DUNELIGHT
Clive Cox was delighted with the performance of Dunelight, who stayed on strongly to finish second to Dark Islander.
The trainer said: “He ran well. A mile is his trip. We will get him home and then we will see before deciding where he goes next.”
William Haggas, trainer of third Charlie Cool, returning to the track after a 292 lay-off, said: “He was a bit rusty and was a little tired.; But he got second wind and ran on well.”
Michael Kinane, jockey of the 4/1 favourite Regal Royale who finished 11th said: “He travelled alright and then just disappointed.”
RACE TWO: THE WEATHERBYS SUPERLATIVE STAKES
WINNER QUOTES
HALICARNASSUS IN 33-1 SHOCK
Halicarnassus sprang a 33-1 surprise in the Group Two Weatherbys Superlative Stakes.
The Cape Cross colt, who dead-heated on his debut on the July course three weeks ago, returned to prevail by half-a-length from Admiralofthefleet.
He was following in the hoofprints of Dubawi and Horatio Nelson, the last two winners of the race - both of whom went on to enjoy Group One triumphs.
So it was no surprise to find connections in jubilant mood following success in a race which is increasing in stature by the year.
Delighted jockey Tony Culhane said: “It rode a very good race. They went very fast and kicked early.
“My horse was green but he saw his race out well. He quickened up impressively and could be anything.”
Tim Corby, representing victorious trainer Mick Channon, said: “He is very laidback, ground doesn’t bother him.
“He’s got a lovely nature. We think he could be a very good horse.
“This was the plan. To win...that’s why we ran. So, we’ve done done that, now we’ll think of the next one.”
totesport were the most impressed by the win and introduced Halicarnassus at 33/1 for the 2,000 Guineas. William Hill opened up with a 40/1 quote, while Blue Square go 50/1.
MORE SECOND RACE WINNER QUOTES
THE WEATHERBYS SUPERLATIVE STAKES
TONY CULHANE - WINNING JOCKEY
Tony Culhane, the winning rider on Halicarnassus, said: “He was just so green and I had no daylight in the early stages.
“I felt that I had plenty of horse so coming down the hill I gave him a bit of daylight to see if that would work.
“I felt him get some momentum and he finished up really well.
“He will obviously be a very nice horse for next year and probably end up a middle distance horse.
“They went very quick up front and kicked a good way out. I thought they would have to be very good to keep going.”
Irish trainer David Wachman was pleased with the effort of He’s A Decoy, beaten half a length by Halicarnassus in the £70,000 Group Two Weatherbys Superlative Stakes.
Wachman said: “He’s A Decoy ran well.
“He just got mugged in the last couple of strides. Today he showed he was a bit green - he was turning and looking at crowd where the course begins to narrow.
“But you would still have to be pleased with second in a race like this.
“I don’t know where we will go now. He’s entitled to go anywhere now. There is Goodwood and the good two-year-olds races are now starting in Ireland.”
CHAMPLAIN DISAPPOINTS
Champlain, the 13/8 favourite and previously successful in the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot, ran a disappointing race and finished last of the seven runners.
His jockey, Philip Robinson, reported: “I don’t know what happened.
“There was just nothing there.”
Race 3 - Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup - Winning Quotes
MINE MAKES IT THREE
Mine created history on the final day of the Ritz Club July Festival when becoming the first horse to win the Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup three times. The Mike Dawson-owned gelding was previously successful in 2002 and 2005.
The eight-year-old, a 10/1 shot today, was partnered by Mick Kinane and finished with his customary late surge to deny Intrepid Jack by two lengths, under top weight of 9st 10lb.
Winning trainer James Bethell commented: “How many horses have won three Bunbury Cups?
“He took a long time to get fit this year after having a good holiday,
“He came back enormous and took time to come to himself with the cold spring holding him up.
“I felt I had him in top condition for the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot, and Richard Quinn said he had never felt better than he did that day. It was just the draw that beat him and he was in the wrong place.
“This horse is just so laid back and easy to train, I think that’s the key to him. He just goes about his work and thinks he’s on a jolly when he goes to the races!
“He will now probably go for the tote International at Ascot followed by the Prix Quincey at Deauville, if the owner is agreeable.
“He could well come back next year for another Bunbury Cup next year, lets hope the handicapper is kind.
“I preferred it when the Bunbury Cup was on a Thursday - it was quicker to get home!”
totesport make Mine 8/1 (from 16/1) for the totesport Mile, for which he has been allotted 9st, with a 3lb penalty to carry for his Bunbury Cup victory.
MINE A STAR
This is the fourth time that Mine has run in the Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup, one of the most historic British handicaps, and the third time that he has won the very competitive seven-furlong handicap. He was second the other time.
Today he defied top-weight of 9st 10lb to win by two lengths, his easiest margin of success.
In 2005, he beat 17 rivals, just holding on by a short-head from Polar Magic. He was ridden by Richard Quinn, now retired, that day and had 9st 9lb, 1lb below the top-weight.
Mine did not run in the 2004 Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup but finished fast under Jamie Spencer in the 2003 running to just fail to beat Patavellian by a short-head in the race which attracted 20 runners. He carried 9st 4lb that day.
His first appearance in the Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup came in 2002 at the age of four. He shouldered 8st 12lb, with Kieren Fallon up, to dead-heat with Capricho who was disqualified. There were 17 runners that year.
RACE THREE: THE LADBROKES BUNBURY CUP
PLACE QUOTES
BEATEN CONNECTIONS OUTLINE FUTURE PLANS
Hughie Morrison hailed his Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup runner-up Intrepid Jack, while at the same time praising three-time winner of the race Mine.
He said: “I’m delighted with how Intreped Jack has run but he has been beaten by a good horse.
“We will probably go back to six furlongs with him. He is the Stewards’ Cup, so if he comes out of this well, we’ll head to Goodwood.”
Richard Hannon, trainer of the third-placed Marching Song, said: “He has run a great race. He is a totally honest and genuine horse.
“If he comes out of this okay, we’ll have a look at the totesport International at the end of the month.”
RACE FOUR: THE DARLEY JULY CUP
WINNER QUOTES
LES ARCS SPEEDS TO JULY CUP JOY
Les Arcs added a Darley July Cup to an increasingly glittering CV with a power-packed performance to pip Iffraaj by a head.
The six-year-old struck in the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot last month for a first Group One triumph.
This afternoon he demonstrated that was no one-off as he sped from just off the pace to hit the front late and then held on in the hands of jockey John Egan from the Frankie Dettori-ridden Godolphin horse.
After the 10-1 triumph, winning trainer Tim Pitt said: “I’m thrilled more for the horse’s sake than anyone else’s. He proved today that he is a genuine top-class sprinter.
“I’m not at all shocked by the progress this horse has made. There was one crazy moment in the middle of February after James (O’Reilly) won on him at Wolverhampton, Dawn Watson who used to look after him and is now my secretary, rode him in a piece of work. We were stood at the top of the gallops and I said to Willie (McKay), ‘Crazy mid-season target is the July Cup’. I didn’t think we would take in the Golden Jubilee on the way, though.
“Today, he wasn’t the quickest away but he travels supremely. John has taken his time and let find him his feet. He is the most genuine animal in the world but when he gets to the front, that’s him. He has done his job. And I was petrified that Frankie might just do us, but we’ve hung on.
“He is in the Nunthorpe (in August at York’s Ebor meeting) but probably won’t go there. He is in the Haydock Sprint Cup (in September at Haydock). There are two races in Japan that we’ve been looking very closely at. I wouldn’t mind taking him down to Australia for a couple of those races, either.”
John Egan said: “He travelled well. My aim was to follow Frankie but it didn’t work out, so I just picked out Amadeus Wolf then.
“I just followed that through and then luckily the split just came nicely for me. It is easy when a horse travels with you like that. You never seem to get boxed in. You only seem to get boxed in on the ones that aren’t going good enough.”
Race 4 - Darley July Cup - Placed Quotes
SO CLOSE FOR GODOLPHIN
Godolphin came very close to landing its first British Group One success of the season when Iffraaj was a fast-finishing second, by a head, to Les Arcs in Europe’s richest sprint, the £360,000 Darley July Cup.
Frankie Dettori, rider of Iffraaj, commented: “He was a checked a furlong and a half out and that cost him the race.”
Godolphin’s trainer Saeed bin Suroor added: “He ran well and it was good to have a horse run well in a big race.
“We are happy that the horses seem to be coming back to themselves.
“Iffraaj is a classy horse. He has been giving us a good feeling on the gallops over the last few mornings - much better than when he ran at Ascot.”
Looking to the future, racing manager Simon Crisford said: “Iffraaj is well entered up and we will look at everything from six furlongs to a mile.
“That was a hell of a run and we’re very pleased.”
Iffraaj is quoted at 12/1 (Stan James) and 11/1 (Willaim Hill) for the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.
Back in third was Ashdown Express, who finished second two years ago and his trainer Chris Wall said: “He has run well and has put in another good, solid performance.
“At the moment he is in really good heart and could run in the Hackwood Stakes at Newbury next weekend and we will also consider the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville.
“This fast ground really suits him and he holds his form really well.
“I hope his time will come in one of these Group One races - but when?!”
Kevin Ryan said of fourth-placed Amadeus Wolf: “That was a great performance and I’m delighted - it was a super run.
“That’s two solid performances he has put in now.
“We will now wait for the Haydock Sprint Cup. The three-year-olds get closer to the older horses as the season progresses and Neil Callan thinks six furlongs is his trip.”
THE DARLEY JULY CUP
BEATEN HORSES
AUSTRALIANS BELOW PAR
Neither of the Australian raiders, Takeover Target or Falkirk, could reproduce their good Royal Ascot form in the Darley July Cup.
Takeover Target, who finished seventh, was ridden again by Jay Ford who said: “It was a very below-par performance from him.
“He travelled well off the two leaders early on but when I asked him for an effort he could not go faster.
“And when he came off the bridle he was pretty much going up and down in the same spot.
“He had worked very well beforehand but it wasn’t to be.”
Falkirk, the 13th home, was partnered by Johnny Murtagh who declared: “He was disappointing.
“He changed his legs a couple of times and might have been feeling the ground today.”
Medley was a popular Royal-owned winner of the Heathavon Stud EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes.
The 8/15 favourite scored in decisive fashion in the hands of Ryan Moore and the Danehill Dancer filly could now be heading to Ascot again.
Winning trainer Richard Hannon said: “She’s a very decent filly and has won well, even though we thought the ground might be a bit fast for her today.
“This was a good place to lose her maiden at, particularly after she ran well in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot (finished 4th).
“I think Medley would be equally effective over six or seven furlongs and we will now look at the Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot in a couple of weeks for her.”
RACE SIX: THE COMMUNITY UNION FOR SAFER BETTING SHOPS NURSERY HANDICAP
WINNER QUOTES
EDDIE JOCK READY FOR ‘PASTA RUN’
Michael Bell may consider stepping Eddie Jock up for a crack at an Italian Listed race after a length win in the Community Union For Safer Betting Shops Nursery Handicap.
The Almutawakel gelding followed up a fast-ground Brighton win over six furlongs with a comfortable enough triumph over seven.
Jockey Jamie Spencer got a decent tune out of Bell’s charge, who always looked like holding Ebn Reem’s late bid.
Newmarket trainer Bell said: “We’ve all sorts of plans. We may go to Italy for a Listed race - a day out, a pasta run!
“He is a tough progressive horse, who loves fast ground and stays well.
“Basically, he is transformed because he is a right scamp. There is a lesson to be learnt!”
Race 6 - Community Union For Safer Betting Shops Nursery - Placed Quotes
JARVIS PLEASED
Michael Jarvis expressed his satisfaction with the performance of Ebn Reem, beaten a length by Eddie Jock in the Community Union For Safer Betting Shops Nursery.
The master of Kremlin Stables said: “I was pleased with that performance and it was certainly much better than his last run at Wolverhampton on the all-weather.
“Hopefully, we can find a race for him now.”
Looking back to the Group Two Weatherbys Superlative Stakes, where 13/8 favourite Champlain finished last of the seven runners, Jarvis commented: “He scoped as clean as a gun barrel afterwards and as yet we have no explanation of why he ran badly.”
Race 7 - THE EGERTON HOUSE STABLES HANDICAP - WINNING QUOTES
BEST A GOOD PROSPECT
Best Prospect landed the Egerton House Stables Handicap, the concluding race of the 2006 Ritz Club July Festival at Newmarket, in impressive fashion by a length from Top Seed.
The winner, partnered by Jamie Spencer, had made the long trip down from the Darlington yard of Michael Dods and his representative Ross Carson remarked: “That was very nice, we are really pleased. That’s 23 winners for us this season and things are now going well after a bit of a slow start to the season.
“I think this is a horse with a future. He is only four and is still not totally furnished.
“He also has an attitude to die for.
“The step up to a mile and a half has really suited him today.
“I think in time he might make a hurdler although whether or not that will be for us, I don’t know.”
FINAL JOCKEY STANDINGS AT THE END OF DAY THREE
Jockey 1st 2nd 3rd
Jamie Spencer 3 1 1
Ryan Moore 2 2 2
Eddie Ahern 2 1 1
Frankie Dettori 2 1 1
Tony Culhane 2 1 -
Kerrin McEvoy 2 - -
Martin Dwyer 1 2 1
Kevin Darley 1 1 -
Mick Kinane 1 1 -
John Egan 1 - 2
Alan Munro 1 - 2
Darryll Holland 1 - -
Marc Halford 1 - -
Antony Procter 1 - -
Philip Robinson - 3 -
Richard Hughes - 2 2
Jimmy Fortune - 2 -
Steve Drowne - 1 1
Richard Hills - 1 1
Silvestre De Sousa - 1 -
Ted Durcan - 1 -
Neil Callan - - 1
Joe Fanning - - 1
Richard Mullen - - 1
Johnny Murtagh - - 1
Adrian Nicholls - - 1
Dane O’Neill - - 1
Oscar Urbina - - 1
FINAL TRAINER STANDINGS AT THE END OF DAY THREE
Trainer 1st 2nd 3rd
Mick Channon 2 2 -
David Elsworth 2 - 1
Jeremy Noseda 2 - -
Richard Hannon 1 3 3
Sir Michael Stoute 1 2 -
Mark Johnston 1 1 1
Andrew Balding 1 - -
Michael Bell 1 - -
James Bethell 1 - -
Clive Brittain 1 - -
Peter Chapple-Hyam 1 - -
Paul Cole 1 - -
Scobie Coogan 1 - -
Michael Dods 1 - -
John Hills 1 - -
Mikael Magnusson 1 - -
Tim Pitt 1 - -
Alan Swinbank 1 - -
Hughie Morrison - 2 1
John Gosden - 2 -
Michael Jarvis - 1 1
Ed McMahon - 1 1
Dandy Nicholls - 1 1
Ralph Beckett - 1 -
Saeed bin Suroor - 1 -
Clive Cox - 1 -
Pat Eddery - 1 -
Marcus Tregoning - 1 -
David Wachman IRE - 1 -
Henry Candy - - 1
Henry Cecil - - 1
Paul D’Arcy - - 1
Ed Dunlop - - 1
John Dunlop - - 1
James Fanshawe - - 1
William Haggas - - 1
Barry Hills - - 1
William Muir - - 1
Aidan O’Brien IRE - - 1
Kevin Ryan - - 1
Chris Wall - - 1
GOING FOR RITZ CLUB JULY FESTIVAL HONOURS
DETTORI GUNNING FOR TOP JOCK HONOUR
The race to finish top jockey and top trainer at the 2006 Ritz Club July Festival concludes this afternoon with Frankie Dettori and Kerrin McEvoy in pole position for the riders’ honour.
The Godolphin retained duo have each registered two successes so far this week, with both men having three Newmarket bookings today.
Dettori looks to hold fair claims with all three of his rides. He is on Charlie Farnsbarns in the Weatherbys Superlative Stakes, Easy Air in the Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup and Iffraaj in the Darley July Cup.
McEvoy takes the mount on Louie Louie in the opening Curtis Medical Centres Handicap, Bahiano in the Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup and the outsider Excusez Moi in the Darley July Cup.
Champion jockey Jamie Spencer has one victory to his name after two days but has an interesting book of rides that could see him propelled to leading jockey for the Festival.
Leningrad is a decent each-way mount in the first, while the progressive Zidane is the favourite for the Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup. Silkie Smooth is in with shout in the Heathavon Stud EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes, while Eddie Jock may start the Community Union For Safer Betting Shops Nursery at the head of the market. Best Prospect concludes Spencer’s afternoon in the Egerton House Stables Handicap.
Jeremy Noseda and David Elsworth top the leading trainers’ table with two wins, but neither have July Course runners this afternoon.
That could leave the door open for Mick Channon and Clive Brittain, both of whom have nailed one Festival success to date and are well represented in the seven-race card.
West Ilsley handler Channon has six runners, with perhaps Top Seed in the last being his best chance of a winner.
Brittain, who struck in the Group One UAE Equestrian And Racing Federation Falmouth Stakes on Wednesday, sends out Bahiano and the nicely-backed Akona Matata for the Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup, with Excusez Moi in the Darley July Cup.
GOING NEWS AT 10.00am
The going for the third and final day of the Ritz Club July Festival remains:
GOOD TO FIRM (WATERED)
Michael Prosser, Newmarket’s Clerk of the Course, reported: “The going remains good to firm (watered).
“We applied four millimetres of water to the last five furlongs last night and there was no overnight rain.
“The forecast is for a dry day today with sunny spells and the temperatre should be around 23 degrees Celsius.
“I am extremely pleased with how the Ritz Club July Festival has gone this week and hopefully today, Darley July Cup day, will be another great day and provide the highlight of an excellent meeting.”
BETTING NEWS
In the opening Curtis Medical Centres Handicap (1.30pm), Louie Louie is the one for money, coming into 15/2 (from 10/1) with Coral, 9/1 (from 11/1) with totesport and 8/1 (from 10/1) with Paddy Power. Paddy Power have also trimmed Regal Royale to 3/1 (from 4/1), while William Hill have cut the same horse to 11/4 (from 4/1).
Several horses are coming in for support in the Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup (2.35pm), no more so than Pricewise selection Akona Matata who is now 7/1(from 8/1) with Coral, 6/1 (from 15/2) with Paddy Power, 6/1 (from 8/1) with totesport and 13/2 (from 8/1) with Stan James. Mine, also put up by Pricewise and winner of this race in 2002 and 2005, is now 10/1 (from 12/1) with both Stan James and Paddy Power. Outsider Traytonic is now 40/1 (from 66/1) with Coral while Easy Air is into 6/1 (from 7/1) with totesport and 13/2 (from 7/1) with Paddy Power. Favourite Zidane is on the slide with Stan James, easing out to 11/2 (from 4/1).
Today sees the Ritz Club July Festival reach its climax with the Darley July Cup (3.10pm) and Australian raider Takeover Target is now 4/1 (from 9/2) with Paddy Power and Coral. Godolphin’s Iffraaj, another Pricewise selection, is now 13/2 (from 7/1) with Paddy Power, 6/1 (from 8/1) with William Hill, 6/1 (from 13/2) with Stan James, 6/1 (from 15/2) with totesport and 6/1 (from 7/1) with Coral. Red Clubs is also the subject of decent supprt, coming into 9/1 (from 10/1) with Paddy Power, 8/1 (from 11/1) with totesport, 9/1 (from 10/1, each-way support) with Stan James and 9/1 (from 10/1) with Coral. Clive Brittain sprung a 50/1 shock earlier this week with Rajeem in the UAE Equestrian & Racing Federation Falmouth Stakes and punters have latched on to his outsider Excusez Moi, with Stan James cutting the mount of Kerrin McEvoy into 66/1 (from 80/1).
FIRST RACE RESULT
1.30pm CURTIS MEDICAL CENTRES HANDICAP
£30,000 guaranteed, 1m, For 3yo Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 80 and below) Weights highest weight 9st 7lb Minimum Weight 8st 2lb Penalties after July 1, a winner 5lb Zato’s Handicap Mark 98 Entries 35 pay £60 Penalty Value 1st £18,696; 2nd £5,598; 3rd £2,799; 4th £1,401; 5th £699; 6th £351
1 DARK ISLANDER (IRE) (D Kerr) John Hills 3-9-01 Eddie Ahern [15] 12/1
2 DUNELIGHT (IRE) (Mr & Mrs P Hargreaves) Clive Cox 3-9-03 Philip Robinson [9] 15/2
3 CHARLIE COOL (Bill Gredley) William Haggas 3-9-02 Alan Munro [14] 33/1
4 SOUTH CAPE (Heart Of The South Racing) Mick Channon 3-8-13 Tony Culhane [5]
5 ZATO (IRE) (Derek And Jean Clee) Mick Channon 3-9-07 Neil Callan [12]
6 LOUIE LOUIE (IRE) (Jack Banks Racing) Neville Callaghan 3-8-08 Kerrin McEvoy [6]
7 ADVENTURESS (Wyck Hall Stud) Brian Meehan 3-8-12 Jimmy Fortune [13]
8 SUPASEUS (Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib) Hughie Morrison 3-8-10 Steve Drowne [8]
9 LENINGRAD (IRE) (Philip Green & Michael Tabor) Michael Bell 3-9-02 Jamie Spencer [3]
10 MULTAKKA (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Marcus Tregoning 3-8-07 Martin Dwyer [2]
11 REGAL ROYALE (Cheveley Park Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 3-9-03 Michael Kinane [7] 4/1f
12 KING OF THE MOORS (USA) (G Fawcett) David Barron 3-8-07 Paul Fessey [11]
13 RENDEROC (USA) (Fitri Hay) Stan Moore 3-8-04 John Egan [4]
14 GIGANTICUS (USA) (Dm James, Cavendish Inv Ltd, Matthew Green) Barry Hills 3-9-03 Michael Hills [1]
Winning trainer:-Name: Hills, John William Date of birth: 25/9/60 Date of first licence: 1/2/87; Previous occupation: assistant trainer to Edward O'Grady (Ire), Tom Jones, John Gosden (USA), Colin Hayes (Aus) and Barry Hills; Number of wins in a season (1987-2005):13 :14: 16: 28: 20, 25, 26, 27: 12: 28: 26: 32: 37: 27: 19: 28: 17: 24: 26 Horses in training (1987-2006): 45: 44: 41: 37: 39: 37: 43: 47: 61: 55: 58: 74: 70: 73: 78: 71: 63: 49: 50: 60 Major wins include: Chester Vase (1994 Broadway Flyer), Gordon Stakes (1994 Broadway Flyer), Pretty Polly Stakes (1994 Wind in her Hair), Stockholm Cup (1995 Glide Path), September Stakes (1998 Crimson Tide) Trains at Lambourn, Berks Total Royal Ascot wins: (1) Queen Alexandra Stakes (2000 Dominant Duchess) First Royal Ascot Winner: Queen Alexandra Stakes (June 23, 2000 Dominant Duchess) Wins in 2006: 8
Winning jockey:-Name: Ahern, Edward Delacy Age: 28 (Born: 6/12/1977) Weight: 7st 12lb First Winner: Ardlea House (Dundalk, 1994) Major Achievements: Champion Apprentice and Derrinstown Stud Champion Apprentice in 1997 Major Races Won: Ascot Stakes (1998 San Sebastian), Challenge Stakes (2002 Nayyir), Diomed Stakes (2002 Nayyir), Lennox Stakes (2002 and 2003 Nayyir), totesport Cambridgeshire (2002 Beauchamp Pilot) Wins in Britain 2000-2005: 2; 3; 83; 108; 11, 120 Wins in 2006: 70 Royal Ascot Wins (3): Ascot Stakes (1998 San Sebastian), Norfolk Stakes (2004 Blue Dakota), Wokingham Stakes (2004 Lafi)
SECOND RACE RESULT
2.00pm WEATHERBYS SUPERLATIVE STAKES (GROUP TWO)
£70,000 guaranteed, 7f, For 2yo Weights colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties a winner of a Group One or Group Two race 3lb Entries 14 pay £400 Penalty Value 1st £39,746; 2nd £15,064; 3rd £7,539; 4th £3,759; 5th £1,883; 6th £945
1 HALICARNASSUS (IRE) (Box 41) Mick Channon 2-9-00 Tony Culhane [5] 33/1
2 HE'S A DECOY (IRE) (Joseph Joyce) David Wachman IRE 2-9-00 Michael Kinane [6] 5/1
3 ADMIRALOFTHEFLEET (USA) (Michael Tabor, Sue Magnier, Niarchos Family) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-9-00 Johnny Murtagh [7]
4 RALLYING CRY (USA) (Princess Haya of Jordan) John Gosden 2-9-00 Jimmy Fortune [4]
5 CHARLIE FARNSBARNS (IRE) (The English Girls) Brian Meehan 2-9-00 Frankie Dettori [2]
6 HINTON ADMIRAL (Gainsborough Stud) Mark Johnston 2-9-00 Joe Fanning [3]
7 CHAMPLAIN (Sheikh Mohammed) Michael Jarvis 2-9-00 Philip Robinson [1] 13/8f
7 ran
Non-runners: None
Distances: 1/2, 1 1/2, 1, 1 1/4, 1/2, 2
Time: 1m 26.02s
Breeder: Yeomanstown Lodge Stud
Breeding: b c Cape Cross (IRE) - Launch Time (USA) (Relaunch (USA))
Totes: Win: £27.90 Places: £5.90; £2.30 Exacta: £139.20
Winning trainer:-Name: Channon, Michael Roger Date of birth: 28/11/48 Trains at: West Ilsley, Berks Date of first training licence: 1990 First Flat Winner: Golden Scissors, Bridlington Bay Maiden, Beverley, March 30, 1990 First Jumps Winner: Wessex Warrior, Wincanton, March 30, 1990 Previous occupation: International footballer, assistant trainer to John Baker and Ken Cunningham-Brown Wins in a season (1990-2005): 16: 22: 27: 41: 74: 71: 56: 40: 71: 72: 90: 67: 123: 143: 104 (most victories in Britain): 98 Number of horses in training (1990-2006): 20: 35: 45: 44: 64: 86: 91: 84: 106: 124: 135: 159: 177: 184: 203: 175: 199 Major wins include: Ballyogan Stakes (1994 Great Deeds), Coventry Stakes (2000 CD Europe), Darley Dewhurst Stakes (2000 Tobougg), Field Marshall Stakes (1994 Great Deeds), Fred Darling Stakes (2002 Queen’s Logic, 2004 Majestic Desert), Gimcrack Stakes (1998 Josr Algharoud), King’s Stand Stakes (1995 Piccolo), Lowther Stakes (1998 Bint Allayl, 2001 Queen’s Logic), Maurice Lacroix-Trophy (2002 Checkit), Mill Reef Stakes (1998 Golden Silca), Moet & Chandon Rennen (1996 Muchea), Molecomb Stakes (1998 Inya Lake), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2002 Mail The Desert), Nunthorpe Stakes (1994 Piccolo), Prix De La Salamandre (2000 Tobougg), Queen Mary Stakes (1998 Bint Allayl), Ribblesdale Stakes (2000 Miletrian), Rockfel Stakes (2003 Cairns) Shadwell Cheveley Park Stakes (1999 Seazun, 2001 Queen’s Logic), Tote Trifecta Stakes (2002 Millennium Force), Weatherbys Superlative Stakes (2006 Halicarnassus) Wins in 2006: 61 First Royal Ascot win: Great Deeds (June 18, 1993 - Windsor Castle Stakes) Royal Ascot wins: (14) Windsor Castle Stakes (1993 Great Deeds, 1999 Kalindi, 2003 Holborn), King’s Stand Stakes (1995 Piccolo), Queen Mary Stakes (1998 Bint Allayl, 2001 Queen’s Logic, 2005 Flashy Wings), Coventry Stakes (2000 CD Europe); Ribblesdale Stakes (2000 Miletrian), St James’s Palace Stakes (2003 Zafeen), Albany Stakes (2003 Silca’s Gift), Chesham Stakes (2005 Championship Point), Ascot Stakes (2006 Baddam), Qqueen Alexandra Stakes (2006 Baddam)
Winning jockey:-Name: Culhane, Patrick Anthony. Born: Manchester, March 13, 1969 Based: Thirsk, North Yorkshire Apprenticeship: 4 years with Reg Hollinshead First winner: Mariners Dream (Catterick 29/4/86) Major wins include: Abernant Stakes (2005 Quito), Ayr Gold Cup (2003 Quito), Cammidge Trophy (2004 Goldeva), City Of York Stakes (2004 Polar Bear), DBS ST leger Yearling Stakes (2003 Jazz Scene), European Free Handicap (2006 Misu Bond), Hambleton Stakes (2005 Quito), John O’ Gaunt Stakes (2006 Quito), King George V H’cap (1988 Thethingaboutitis), Slatch Farm Stud Flying Fillies’ Stakes (2004 Goldeva), totepool Two-Year-Old Trophy (2005 Misu Bond), Wentworth Stakes (2004 Quito), Weatherbys Superlative Stakes (2006 Halicarnassus) Wins (1991-2005): 29, 16, 17, 15, 21, 51, 61, 86, 79, 92, 27, 81, 112, 111, 95 Wins in 2006: 59 Royal Ascot Winners: (1) June 16, 1988, King George V H’cap, Thethingaboutitis
THIRD RACE RESULT
2.35pm LADBROKES BUNBURY CUP (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
£70,000 guaranteed, 7f, For 3yo+ rated 0-105 Weights highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Minimum Weight 7st 12lb Penalties after July 1, a winner 5lb Weight for age 3 from 4yo+ 8lb Mine’s handicap mark 102 Entries 41 pay £250 Penalty Value 1st £45,339; 2nd £13,489; 3rd £6,741; 4th £3,367
1 MINE (IRE) (Mike Dawson) James Bethell 8-9-10v Michael Kinane [14] 10/1
2 INTREPID JACK (Michael Lynch) Hughie Morrison 4-9-04 Eddie Ahern [17] 12/1
3 MARCHING SONG (The Queen) Richard Hannon 4-9-02 Ryan Moore [18] 14/1
4 SWINBROOK (USA) (Matthew Green & Lady Sophia Topley) James Toller 5-8-10v Alan Munro [15] 16/1
5 EASY AIR (Gainsborough Stud) Ed Dunlop 3-8-08 Frankie Dettori [3]
6 KOSTAR (Mrs P Scott-Dunn & Mrs F Ryan) Clive Cox 5-8-13 Adam Kirby (3) [19]
7 IMPERIAL ECHO (USA) (J Stephenson) David Barron 7-8-06 Paul Fessey [12]
8 APPALACHIAN TRAIL (IRE) (GLS Partnership) Ian Semple 5-9-07b Tom Eaves [7]
9 ANOTHER BOTTLE (IRE) (Sir Robert Ogden) Roger Charlton 5-9-06 Steve Drowne [13]
10 COMPTON'S ELEVEN (Pcm Racing) Mick Channon 5-9-05 Tony Culhane [9]
11 BINANTI (Mrs J Wright) Patrick Chamings 6-8-08 Martin Dwyer [1]
12 BAHIANO (IRE) (Clive Brittain) Clive Brittain 5-9-08 Kerrin McEvoy [10]
13 ZIDANE (Jan Hopper) James Fanshawe 4-8-12 Jamie Spencer [11] 11/2f
14 PRINCE OF THEBES (IRE) (Canisbay Bloodstock) John Akehurst 5-9-02 Paul Doe [8]
15 WAVERTREE WARRIOR (IRE) (Wavertree Racing Partnership C) Nick Littmoden 4-8-11 Jimmy Fortune [6]
16 AKONA MATATA (Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum) Clive Brittain 4-9-02 Seb Sanders [2]
17 MALCHEEK (IRE) (Susie Dicker) Tim Easterby 4-8-08 David Allan [20]
18 TRAYTONIC (Clipper Group Holdings) Dandy Nicholls 5-8-07v Adrian Nicholls [4]
19 PINTLE (Robert Heathcote) John Spearing 6-8-06 John Egan [16]
19 ran
Non-runners: 20 Moayed (vet’s certificate)
Distances: 2, 1/2, hd, 2, 3/4, nk, nk, 3/4, 1 1/4, 1, 3/4, 1 1/2, 2 1/2, 1, 2, 1 1/4, 3, 1/2
Time: 1m 24.26s
Breeder: David John Brown
Breeding: b h Primo Dominie - Ellebanna (Tina’s Pet)
Totes: Win: £10.40 Places: £2.30; £3.50; £3.90; £5.90 Exacta: £140.60
Winning trainer:- Name: Bethell, The Hon James David William Date of birth: 22/2/52 Date of first licence: 1975. Assistant trainer to Bruce Hobbs & Arthur Budgett (1970-75) Trains at Manor House Stables, Middleham, Nr Leyburn, North Yorkshire Number of wins in a season (1999-2005): 9: 8: 11: 9: 11: 19: 22 Horses in training (1975-2006): 52; 48; 33; 42; 45; 45; 47; 33; 30; 26; 28; 19; 19; 14; 20; 25; 24; 20; 19; 28; 29; 28; 22; 25; 28; 18; 25; 27; 29; 28; 32; 33 Major wins: King George V Handicap (1977 Celtic Pleasure), Zetland Gold Cup, Rosebery Handicap, Bahrain Handicap Trophy, July Stakes, Victoria Cup (2004 Mine), Royal Hunt Cup (2004 Mine), Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup (2002, 2005 & 2006 Mine), Middleton Stakes (2006 Strawberry Dale) Wins in 2006: 10 Royal Ascot wins: (2) Celtic Pleasure (1977 King George V Handicap), Royal Hunt Cup (2004 Mine)
Winning jockey:-Name: Kinane, Michael Joseph Born: County Tipperary, Ireland, 22/6/59.Apprenticeship: With Liam Browne. First winner: Muscari (Leopardstown 19/3/75) Classic wins: (8) Vodafone Derby (1993 Commander In Chief, 2001 Galileo); Vodafone Oaks (1998 Shahtoush, 2001 Imagine), 2000 Guineas (1990 Tirol, 1997 Entrepreneur, 1998 King Of Kings), St Leger (2001 Milan) Other major wins include: Champion Stakes (1997 Pilsudski), Cherry Hinton Stakes (2005 Donna Blini) Cheveley Park Stakes (1995 Blue Duster); Coral Eclipse (1993 Opera House, 1997 Pilsudski, 2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Hawk Wing), Derby Italiano (1992 In A Tiff, 1995 Luso); Dewhurst Stakes (2001 Rock Of Gibralter); Falmouth Stakes (1996 Sensation), Fillies’ Mile (1996 Reams Of Verse); French 1,000 Guineas (2001 Rose Gypsy), French 2,000 Guineas (2002 Landseer), Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche, 2000 Kayf Tara), Grand Criterium (1997 Second Empire, 1999 Ciro, 2001 Rock Of Gibralter), Heinz 57 Phoenix Stakes (2000 Minardi, 2001 Johannesburg, 2003 One Cool Cat), Hong Kong Invitational Bowl (1991 Additional Risk), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1988 Trusted Partner, 2003 Yesterday), Irish St Leger (1993, 1994 Vintage Crop), Irish 2,000 Guineas (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Irish Oaks (1989 Alydaress, 1996 Dance Design), Irish Derby (2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral); Irish Champion Stakes (1989 Carroll House,1994 Cezanne, 1997 Pilsudski, 2000 Giant’s Causeway,2003 High Chaparral), Japan Cup (1997 Pilsudski), Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes (2003 Hawk Wing), Juddmonte International (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2005 Electrocutionist), July Cup (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart); King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1990 Belmez, 1994 King's Theatre, 2000 Montjeu, 2001 Galileo, 2005 Azamour), Melbourne Cup (1993 Vintage Crop), Middle Park Stakes (2000 Minardi, 2001 Johannesburg), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2001 Quarter Moon, 2003 Necklace), National Stakes (1994 Definite Article; 1998 Mus-If; 2001 Hawk Wing; 2003 One Cool Cat), Nunthorpe (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart); Phoenix Stakes (1999 Fasliyev; 2000 Minardi; 2001 Johannesburg), Prix du Moulin (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Prix de l'Abbaye (1985 Committed), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1989 Carroll House, 1999 Montjeu), Prix de la Salamandre (1999 Giant’s Causeway), Prix Vermeille (2000 Volvoreta), Prix Morny (1998 Orpen, 1999 Fasliyev); Racing Post Trophy (1997 Saratoga Springs), St James's Palace (1992 Brief Truce, 1994 Grand Lodge, 2000 Giant’s Causeway), Sussex Stakes (1998 Among Men, 2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2005 Proclamation), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2000 Montjeu, 2003 Black Sam Bellamy) Royal Ascot wins: (38) First Royal Ascot win: St James’s Palace Stakes (June 15, 1982 Dara Monarch) Major Royal Ascot wins: St James’s Palace Stakes (1982 Dara Monarch, 1992 Brief Truce, 1994 Grand Lodge, 2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2004 Azamour), Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche, 2000 Kayf Tara), Coronation Stakes (1994 Kissing Cousin, 2002 Sophisticat), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1999 Lear Spear, 2005 Azamour), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2005 Cape Of Good Hope) Leading Roder at Royal Ascot: 1994 (4 wins), 1995 (4wins), 1996 (5wins), 2005 (6wins) Wins in Britain 1992-2005: 4; 4; 23; 28; 29; 23; 24; 22; 26; 26; 15; 3; 9; 23 Wins in Britain in 2006: 10
FOURTH RACE RESULT
3.10pm DARLEY JULY CUP (GROUP ONE)
£360,000 guaranteed, 6f, For 3yo+ Weights 3yo colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 10lb; 4yo+ colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st 2lb Weight for age 3 from 4yo+ 6lb Entries 66 pay £840 1st Forfeit 40 pay £950 Confirmed 19 pay £720 Penalty Value 1st £202,408; 2nd £77,472; 3rd £38,772; 4th £19,332; 5th £9,684; 6th £4,860
1 LES ARCS (USA) (Willie McKay) Tim Pitt 6-9-05 John Egan [15] 10/1
2 IFFRAAJ (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 5-9-05 Frankie Dettori [12] 11/2jf
3 ASHDOWN EXPRESS (IRE) (John Jackson) Chris Wall 7-9-05 Alan Munro [16] 20/1
4 AMADEUS WOLF (Duddy McDonald Heeney Irishnationalstud)) Kevin Ryan 3-8-13 Neil Callan [13]10/1
5 MOSS VALE (IRE) (Lady O’Reilly) Dandy Nicholls 5-9-05 Adrian Nicholls [9]
6 QUITO (Michael Hill) David Chapman 9-9-05b Tony Culhane [17]
7 TAKEOVER TARGET (AUS) (Joe & Ben Janiak) Joe Janiak AUS 7-9-05 Jay Ford [1] 11/2jf
8 PIVOTAL POINT (Ray Bernard) Peter Makin 6-9-05 Seb Sanders [6]
9 GIFT HORSE (Alfi & Partners) Dandy Nicholls 6-9-05 Eddie Ahern [8]
10 FAYR JAG (IRE) (Jonathan Gill) Tim Easterby 6-9-05 David Allan [14]
11 LA CUCARACHA (Guy Reed) Barry Hills 5-9-02 Michael Hills [7]
12 RED CLUBS (IRE) (Ronald Arculli) Barry Hills 3-8-13 Ryan Moore [2]
13 FALKIRK (NZ) (Ewindsor Park Stud Ltd Syndicate) Lee Freedman AUS 6-9-05tb Johnny Murtagh [10]
14 MARCUS ANDRONICUS (USA) (Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3- 8-13 Michael Kinane [4]
15 MURFREESBORO (George Strawbridge) John Gosden 3-8-13 Jimmy Fortune [11]
15 ran
Non-runners: 14 Balthazar’s Gift (vet’s certificate); 2 Excusez Moi (withdrawn at start on vet’s advice)
Distances: hd, 3/4, sh, 3/4, sh, sh, 1 1/4, 1 1/4, 1/2, nk, 3 1/2, 1 1/2, sh, 2 1/2
Time: 1m 11.16s
Breeder: Elk Manor Farm
Breeding: br g Arch (USA) - La Sarto (USA) (Cormorant (USA))
Totes: Win: £11.30 Places: £3.30; £2.10; £8.90 Exacta: £51.40
Winning Trainer:- Name: Pitt, Tim Based: Bawtry, Doncaster Background: Previously worked as assistant to Gerard Butler as well as working for John Gosden and Peter Chapple-Hyam Date of first trainer’s licence: November 2005 First winner: Les Arcs, Lingfield, December 17, 2005 (Littlewoods Betdirect Handicap) Major Wins: Chester Cup (2006 Admiral), Cammidge Trophy (2006 Les Arcs), Darley July Cup (2006 Les Arcs) Horses in Training (2005-2006): 16; n/a Wins in 2005: 1 Wins in 2006: 10 Royal Ascot Wins: (1) Golden Jubilee (2006 Les Arcs) First Royal Ascot Winner: Les Arcs, Golden Jubilee Stakes, June 24, 2006
Winning jockey: John Egan Date Of birth: 24/5/68 Date & Place of first winner: Celtic Match, Mallow, August 1984 Big Race Wins Include: Irish 2000 Guineas (2003 Indian Haven), Ayr Gold Cup (1998 Always Alight), Tote International (2002 Crystal Castle), William Hill Trophy (2003 Dazzling Bay), Sovereign Stakes (2004 Norse Dancer), Darley July Cup (2005 Pastoral Pursuits, 2006 Les Arcs), Earl Of Sefton Stakes (2005 Norse Dancer), Geoffrey Freer Stakes (2005 Lochbuie), Champagne Stakes (2005 Close To You (dht Silent Times)), Chester Cup (2006 Admiral) Wins (1995-2005): 9, 36, 63, 46, 70, 43, -, 31, 61, 63, 105 Wins in 2006: 47 Royal Ascot Wins (4): Ascot Stakes (2004 Double Obsession), Queen Alexandra Stakes (2004 Corrib Eclipse), King Edward VII Stakes (2006 Snoqualmie Boy), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2006 Les Arcs)
FIFTH RACE RESULT
3.45pm HEATHAVON STUD E.B.F. MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES
£12,000 guaranteed, 6f, (Class 3), For 2yo which are E.B.F. eligible Weights 9st Entries 25 pay £30 Penalty Value 1st £7,772.40; 2nd £2,312.40; 3rd £1,155.60; 4th £577.20
1 MEDLEY (The Queen) Richard Hannon 2-9-00 Ryan Moore [6] 8/15f
2 CARTIMANDUA (Fiona Williams) Ed McMahon 2-9-00 Jimmy Fortune [3] 10/1
3 SILKIE SMOOTH (IRE) (Bill Gredley) Barry Hills 2-9-00 Jamie Spencer [5]
4 FREEDOM AT LAST (IRE) (Plantation Stud) William Jarvis 2-9-00 Alan Munro [4]
5 DARRFONAH (IRE) (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 2-9-00 Philip Robinson [2]
6 SILVER FLAME (Wyck Hall Stud) Brian Meehan 2-9-00 Eddie Ahern [7]
7 FEATHERLIGHT (Mr & Mrs W Williams) Neville Callaghan 2-9-00 John Egan [1]
Winning Trainer: Name- Hannon, Richard Michael Date of birth: 30/5/45 Date of first licence:1970 Trains at Marlborough, Wiltshire Other details: Champion trainer 1992 First Winner: Ampney Prince, Newbury, April 17, 1970 First Group Winner: Crespinall (Nassau Stakes, 1972, Goodwood) Classic wins: (3) 2000 Guineas (1973 Mon Fils, 1987 Don't Forget Me, 1990 Tirol) Other major wins: Brigadier Gerard Stakes (1995 Alriffa), Cherry Hinton Stakes (1993 Lemon Souffle, 2004 Jewel In The Sand), Diomed Stakes (1994 Bluegrass Prince), European Free Handicap (2000 Cape Town), Falmouth Stakes (1991 Only Yours, 1993 Niche, 1994 Lemon Souffle, 1995 Caramba), Fred Darling Stakes (2006 Nasheej), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1992 Shalford), Hungerford Stakes (2002 Reel Buddy), July Cup (1992 Mr Brooks), Lockinge Stakes (1993 Swing Low), Lowther Stakes (1992 Niche), Wokingham Stakes (1994 Venture Capitalist), Macau Jockey Club Craven Stakes (2000 Umistim, 2001 King’s Ironbridge), Molecomb Stakes (1993 Risky), Moyglare Stud Stakes (1993 Lemon Souffle), Nunthorpe Stakes (1992 Lyric Fantasy), Prix de l’Abbaye (1992 Mr Brooks), Prix Maurice de Gheest (2000 Bold Edge), Queen Mary Stakes (1992 Lyric Fantasy & 1993 Risky), Rockfel Stakes (2001 Distant Valley), Sussex Stakes (2003 Reel Buddy), Yorkshire Cup (1993 Assessor) Number of horses in training; (1985-2006): 67: 75: 74: 80: 85: 107: 131: 139: 155: 178: 167: 155: 149: 145: 155: 162: 147: 169: 169: 149: 169 Number of wins (1982-2005):38: 49: 28: 37: 56: 33: 43: 55: 73: 126: 154: 182: 112: 115: 109: 94: 108: 123: 135: 110: 121: 122: 113: 145 Wins in 2006: 75 Royal Ascot wins: 20 First Royal Ascot winner: Fly Baby (June 17, 1981 - Queen Mary Stakes) Major Royal Ascot wins: Wokingham Handicap (1990 Knight Of Mercy, 1994 Venture Capitalist), King Edward VII Stakes (1992 Beyton), Queen Mary Stakes (1981 Fly Baby, 1992 Lyric Fantasy, 1993 Risky, 2006 Gilded)
Winning Jockey :- Name: Moore, Ryan Lee Born: September 18, 1983 Other Details: Apprenticed to Richard Hannon having previously been with his father Gary at Woodingdean in Brighton First winner: Mersey Beat (Land Rover Defender Amateur Riders’ Handicap Hurdle, Towcester, May 15, 2000) Major Wins: Celebration Mile (2005 Chic); totesport Cesarewitch (2002 Miss Fara); Dubai International Airport World Trophy (2004, 2005 The Tatling); Fred Darling Stakes (2006 Nasheej); Further Flight Stakes (2006 Frank Sonata); Henry II Stakes (2006 Tungsten Strike), Lancashire Oaks (2006 Allegretto); Mill Reef Stakes (2004 Galeota) Number of Wins 2002-05: 39; 59 (champion apprentice); 132; 120 Wins in 2006: 99
SIXTH RACE RESULT
4.20pm COMMUNITY UNION FOR SAFER BETTING SHOPS NURSERY
£20,000 guaranteed, 7f, (Class 2) For 2yo which, before July 2, have been placed first and second, third or fourth in Great Britain Weights highest weight 9st 7lb Weights raised 11lb Minimum Weight 7st 12lb Penalties after July 1, a winner 6lb, Cavort’s Estimated Handicap Mark 89 Entries 27 pay £50 Penalty Value 1st £12,954; 2nd £3,854; 3rd £1,926; 4th £962
1 EDDIE JOCK (IRE) (C Gershinson) Michael Bell 2-9-04 Jamie Spencer [4] 6/1f
2 EBN REEM (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Michael Jarvis 2-9-01 Philip Robinson [6] 7/1
3 MISS SAAFEND PLAZA (IRE) (JBR Leisure) R Hannon 2-8-12 Ryan Moore [7] 10/1
4 INGLEBY PRINCESS (Dave Scott) David Barron 2-8-09 Paul Fessey [11]
5 ZAFONICAL STORM (USA) (Briton International) Brendan Duke 2-8-09 John Egan [8]
6 REGAL OVATION (The Breakfast Club) William Muir 2-8-01 Martin Dwyer [3]
7 CHARLIE TIPPLE (Norman Jackson) Tim Easterby 2-9-01 Micky Fenton [10]
8 SEE IN THE DARK (IRE) (N Attenburgh, Mrs L Mann, Mrs L Way) Brian Meehan 2-9-06 Jimmy Fortune [1]
9 EASY LOVER (Mountgrange Stud) Jamie Osborne 2-8-13 Eddie Ahern [9]
10 STIR CRAZY (IRE) (Miss F Cove & Mrs V Beech) Mick Channon 2-8-08 Tony Culhane [12]
11 CAVORT (IRE) (Pat Eddery Racing (Lady Carla)) Pat Eddery 2-9-02 Emmett Stack (5) [5]
12 URBAN WARRIOR (A Morris) John Best 2-8-12 Alan Munro [2]
12 ran
Non-runners: None
Distances: 1, nk, 1 1/2, 1, 5, nk, 1, 3/4, 4, 9, 19
Time: 1m 27.12s
Breeder: J Egan, J Corcoran and J Judd
Breeding: ch g Almutawakel - Al Euro (FR) (Mujtahid (USA))
Totes: Win: £6.20 Places: £2.40; £2.70; £3.90 Exacta: £55.20
Winning trainer:-Name: Bell, Michael Leopold Wentworth Date of birth: 10/10/60 Date of first licence:1989 First winner: Pass The Peace, Fred Darling Stakes, Newbury, April 14, 1989 Previous Occupation: Assistant for three years with Mercy Rimell, three years with Paul Cole and a period with Comte Roland de Chambure in France. Number of wins in a season (1989-2005): 18: 21: 43: 39: 42: 55: 42: 46: 34: 41: 70: 52: 45: 52: 35: 55: 39 Horses in training (1989-2006): 30: 47: 53: 65: 75: 79: 90: 88: 81: 77: 81: 95: 97: 94: 89: 92: 94: 89 British Classic Winner: Vodafone Derby (2005 Motivator) Major wins include: Fred Darling Stakes (1989 Pass The Peace), Italian Oaks (2001 Zanzibar),July Stakes (2003 Nevisian Lad), Mill Reef Stakes (1994 Princely Hush), Molecomb Stakes (1994 Hoh Magic), Nell Gwyn Stakes (1992 A-To-Z), Prix Morny (1994 Hoh Magic), St Simon Stakes (1994 Persian Brave), Trains at Fitzroy House, Newmarket, Suffolk. Wins in 2006: 23 Royal Ascot wins: (2) - Windsor Castle Stakes (2002 Revenue); Sandringham Handicap (2006 Red Evie)
Winning jockey:-Name: Spencer, James (Jamie) Peter Date of Birth: 08/06/1980 British Classic Wins: St Leger (2003 Brian Boru) Achievements: Champion Jockey in 2005 with 162 wins that Turf season Major wins include: Champion Stakes (2005 David Junior), Dubai Duty Free (2006 David Junior), Eclipse Stakes (2006 David Junior), Falmouth Stakes (2003 Macadamia), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1998 Tarascon, 2002 Gossamer), Jockey Club Stakes (2002 Marienbard), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2000 Sequoyah), Nunthorpe Stakes (2002 Kyllachy), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2004 Powerscourt), Weatherbys Champion Bumper (2002 Pizarro), William Hill Sprint Cup (2005 Goodricke) Wins in Britain (1998-2005): 3, 8, 78, 112, 86, 102, 27, 180* (*Champion Jockey) Other details: Champion apprentice in Ireland 1999. Stable jockey to Aidan O’Brien in 2004, now freelance in Britain Wins in Britain in 2006: 105 Royal Ascot wins: (10) Coventry Stakes (2001 Landseer), Britannia Handicap (2003 New Seeker), Queen Mary Stakes (2004 Damson), Hampton Court Stakes (2004 Moscow Ballet), King Edward VII Stakes (2004 Five Dynasties), Albany Stakes (2005 La Chunga), Windsor Forest Stakes (2006 Soviet Song), Royal Hunt Cup (2006 Cesare), Sandringham Handicap (2006 Red Evie), Britannia Handicap (2006 Sir Gerard)
SEVENTH RACE RESULT
4.55pm EGERTON HOUSE STABLES HANDICAP
£15,000 guaranteed, 1m 4f, (Class 3) For 3yo+ Rated 73-90 (also open to such horses rated 72 and below) Weights highest weight 10st weights raised 3lb Minimum weight 8st 11lb, 3yo 7st 12lb Penalties after July 1, a winner 6lb Weight For Age 3 from 4yo+ 13lb Top Seed’s Handicap Mark 86 Entries 35 pay £30 Penalty Value 1st £9,715.50; 2nd £2,890.50; 3rd £1,444.50; 4th £721.50
1 BEST PROSPECT (IRE) (Karen Pratt) Michael Dods 4-9-09 Jamie Spencer [9] 10/1
2 TOP SEED (IRE) (John Livock Bloodstock Ltd) Mick Channon 5-10-00 Tony Culhane [7] 15/2
3 GREEN ROOM (FR) (Nigel & Carolyn Elwes) John Dunlop 3-8-11 Eddie Ahern [1] 7/1
4 KINRANDE (IRE) (G & R Marchant Ahier Carrington & Moore) Peter Makin 4-9-13 Martin Dwyer [5]
5 SNOWED UNDER (Mrs G Fane) James Bethell 5-9-09 Philip Robinson [8]
6 SWEET INDULGENCE (IRE) (Broughton Thermal Insulation) Willie Musson 5-9-02 Stephen Donohoe (5) [6] 4/1f
7 CRIPSEY BROOK (Reveley Farms) Keith Reveley 8-8-12t James Reveley (7) [4]
8 MEXICAN PETE (First Chance Racing) Tony Carroll 6-9-04 Ryan Moore [3]
9 WELLINGTON HALL (GER) (Allan Darke & Tom Matthews) Peter Chapple-Hyam 8-9-07 Jimmy Fortune [2]
Winning trainer:-Name: Dods, Michael Born: October 18, 1962 Based: Denton, County Durham Date of first trainer’s licence: October 1, 1990 Wins In 2000-05: 20; 6; 19; 17; 29; 23 Horses In Training (2004-2006): 40; 41; 46 Wins in 2006: 23
Winning jockey:-Name: Spencer, James (Jamie) Peter Date of Birth: 08/06/1980 British Classic Wins: St Leger (2003 Brian Boru) Achievements: Champion Jockey in 2005 with 162 wins that Turf season Major wins include: Champion Stakes (2005 David Junior), Dubai Duty Free (2006 David Junior), Eclipse Stakes (2006 David Junior), Falmouth Stakes (2003 Macadamia), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1998 Tarascon, 2002 Gossamer), Jockey Club Stakes (2002 Marienbard), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2000 Sequoyah), Nunthorpe Stakes (2002 Kyllachy), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2004 Powerscourt), Weatherbys Champion Bumper (2002 Pizarro), William Hill Sprint Cup (2005 Goodricke) Wins in Britain (1998-2005): 3, 8, 78, 112, 86, 102, 27, 180* (*Champion Jockey) Other details: Champion apprentice in Ireland 1999. Stable jockey to Aidan O’Brien in 2004, now freelance in Britain Wins in Britain in 2006: 106 Royal Ascot wins: (10) Coventry Stakes (2001 Landseer), Britannia Handicap (2003 New Seeker), Queen Mary Stakes (2004 Damson), Hampton Court Stakes (2004 Moscow Ballet), King Edward VII Stakes (2004 Five Dynasties), Albany Stakes (2005 La Chunga), Windsor Forest Stakes (2006 Soviet Song), Royal Hunt Cup (2006 Cesare), Sandringham Handicap (2006 Red Evie), Britannia Handicap (2006 Sir Gerard)
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