RITZ CLUB JULY FESTIVAL 2007 - NEWMARKET
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
DARLEY JULY CUP DAY, FRIDAY, JULY 13
RECORD OVERALL ATTENDANCE FOR THE RITZ CLUB JULY FESTIVAL
Today’s crowd was 10,971, an increase of 6% on last year’s total of 10,350.
The overall meeting total was 35,056, which beats the previous record for the Ritz Club July Festival of 34,089 set in 2005.
Richard Hambro, Chairman of Newmarket Racecourses, said: “We are absolutely delighted with how the meeting has gone. The crowds have been up every day and the success of the redevelopment has been resounding, with wonderful feedback from a wide cross-section of our customers.
“Equally importantly, we have had perfect racing conditions, with the praise from trainers and jockeys about the state of the track every bit as good as for the redevelopment.
“Lisa (Hancock), Michael (Prosser) and the team have done a tremendous job with the Ritz Club July Festival and it is now very much a case of onwards and upwards for Newmarket’s summer highlight.”
RITZ CLUB JULY FESTIVAL 2007 - REVIEW OF FIRST TWO DAYS
The 2007 Ritz Club July Festival got off to the best possible start for owner Hamdan Al Maktoum, trainer John Dunlop and jockey Richard Hills when they enjoyed a 116/1 double with Tarteel in the Racing Post EBF Bloodstock EBF Fillies’ Handicap and Shmookh in the totesport.com Heritage Handicap. Wednesday was Classic FM day, with racegoers treated to live music throughout the day.
You’resothrilling, a full-sister to the great Giant’s Causeway, showed she had all the guts off her brother when coming with a great run to collect the juvenile highlight on Wednesday, the Group Two Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cherry Hinton Stakes, putting herself firmly in contention for next year’s Stan James 1000 Guineas. Festoso came close to giving Harry Dunlop his first Group race victory when taking second at 40/1 while Queen Mary Stakes heroine Elletelle ran admirably in third under a penalty after missing the break.
Wednesday’s highlight was the Group One UAE Hydra Properties Falmouth Stakes and the mile contest for fillies saw what must be a strong contender for ride of the week from Johnny Murtagh, who made all the running on the Jeremy Noseda-trained Simply Perfect. The filly is now a Group One winner at two and three and has an ambitious programme mapped out for the rest of the year which could see her heading to France and Canada.
An added attraction on the first day was the HBLB Lancashire Oaks, which was transferred to Newmarket following the abandonment of Haydock Park last Saturday. This race saw a remarkable performance from Turbo Linn who came home four lengths clear of Under The Rainbow. Trained in Yorkshire by Alan Swinbank, Turbo Linn has the unique profile of having won all of her five starts in National Hunt flat races and both her starts on the Flat, having also won a maiden at Catterick earlier this season.
Godolphin enjoyed its first two-year-old winner of the season with Rio De La Plata in the Ian MacNicol Memorial Strutt & Parker EBF Maiden Stakes while there were also wins for Urban Spirit in the Racing Post Maiden Stakes and Third Set in the Classic FM Handicap.
Lanson Ladies’ Day on Thursday began with the biggest cheer of the week when Tranquil Tiger, trained in Newmarket by the ever-popular Henry Cecil, collected the Listed Bahrain Trophy.
A devastating last to first run saw Winker Watson, trained in Newmarket by Peter Chapple-Hyam, retain his unbeaten record in the Group Two TNT July Stakes. Jimmy Fortune timed his run to perfection on the 11/4 favourite, who won easier than his winning distance of a short-head would at first suggest.
The biggest shock of the meeting so far came when 25/1 shot Hearthstead Maison defied top weight to win the Kleinwort Benson Handicap under Greg Fairley. Trainer Mark Johnston admitted that he has found the horse slightly puzzling, although he feels Heathstead Maison will stay at 10 furlongs rather than step up in trip again.
Papal Bull may have not always been the most straightforward of performers but he is certainly not short of ability and he proved this once again with a two-and-a-half length victory in Thursday’s highlight, the Group Two Princess of Wales’s WBX.COM Stakes, despite drifting to the stands’ rail in the final furlong. There was a dead-heat for second between Godolphin’s back to form Laverock and the Marcus Tregoning-trained Shahin. The big disappointment of the race was 2006 St Leger hero Sixties Icon, who came home well-beaten in tenth.
Trainer Jonny Portman narrowly escaped death when driving to the July Meeting 15 years ago but he was in the winner’s enclosure on Thursday with 14/1 chance Spanish Bounty in the Turf Italia EBF Novice Stakes. Traffic Guard was rewarded for his consistency with a victory in the Xplor Conditions Stakes while owner Ron Hull, who has just endured a triple heart bypass, was given the perfect tonic when Moorhouse Lad collected the concluding Voute Sales Handicap.
The redevelopment behind the stands has been well received by racegoers and there was a record July Festival attendance yesterday, Lanson Ladies’ Day.
Tybalt produced a storming finish to secure the opening Ritz Club Handicap in good style.
The John Gosden-trained colt was eighth to Tobosa in the totesport.com Silver Bowl at Haydock last time but delivered a telling challenge today to rein in Artimino, bagging a 9-1 victory by one and three quarter lengths.
Gosden said: “He had a rough race at Haydock – he got knocked back. Although he would not have beaten the winner, he would probably have finished a bit closer.
“Today he has run a nice race. He likes the ground on top so we had our ground.
“Maybe he will run at Goodwood in the totesport Mile then we will head to the States.
“The Del Mar (Mile - Grade Two - August 19) and the Oak Tree (Breeders’ Cup Mile - Grade Two – October 7) those are the sort of races that will suit him well.”
RUNNER-UP MAY DROP BACK IN TRIP
Artimino, a 6/1 chance, was beaten a length and three quarters in the opening Ritz Club Handicap on Darley July Cup day and is now likely to drop back in trip.
Jacko Fanshawe, wife of trainer James Fanshawe, said: “That was a nice run.
“I have spoken to James and I think he will probably be dropping down to seven furlongs for his next start. I don’t know where that will be, James will decide.
“Jamie (Spencer) said he really loved the ground today and he should be a nice horse for next season.”
GROUND AFTER THE FIRST
Johhny Murtagh described the ground as: “Genuine good fast ground, it’s lovely.”
Richard Hills said it was: “Good to Firm.”
Joe Fanning thought it was: “On the quick side.”
Steve Drowne described it as: “Nice fast ground. No jar.”
Ryan Moore thought it: “Good to firm.”
Jamie Spencer said it was: “Quick.”
Michael Hills said it was: “Good fast ground.”
Philip Robinson described it as “Good fast Ground.”
Richard Hughes and John Egan thought it was: “Fast.”
Hatta Fort recorded a neck success in the two-year-old highlight of the day, the Group Two Weatherbys Superlative Stakes.
The 4/1 chance was partnered by Australian jockey Hugh Bowman, who was riding his first winner for 26 days and 60 rides.
Winning trainer Mick Channon said: “We have always thought a lot of Hatta Fort
“At Royal Ascot, we thought he could win but the five furlongs was probably a bit too short for him.
“The two-year-old form from Royal Ascot has stood up well this week so we thought it was worth a shot today.
“The ground has been the other big difference today - it’s nice to get some decent ground rather than the bogs we’ve been racing on this year.
“We will see where we go from here - he has a Group Two penalty now.
“I would like to think he we carry on with him in good races over seven furlongs.”
Referring to Hugh Bowman’s bad run of late, Channon added: “I have never been worried. Form is temporary - class is permanent.”
Hugh Bowman added: "I was surprised I was that far back on the horse because he led over five furlongs when he won at Windsor. I wasn't concerned because the pace was hot. I had plenty of horse at the end."
On breaking a 60-race losing run he added: "I'm relieved to be honest. This is one of the longest stints I've had without riding a winner in my whole career. I've had a great start in the UK and the wet tracks have just played a bit of a part because Mick's been keeping his nicer horses for the better ground and this is one of the nicer horses. It's my second win on him and I'm delighted."
Speaking about his Darley July Cup mount Mutawaajid, he said: "He's a lovely animal. He's not well in at the weights. He races here as a four-year-old despite being only a three-year-old in his homeland, Australia. He's got a battle but he's atop-class horse and I'm sure you'll hear a lot more of him in the future."
Peter Chapple-Hyam, trainer of second-placed Declaration Of War, said: “He has run a great race but he needs cut in the ground.
“Okay, we took another chance on this (good to firm) because of the uphill finish. But his next race will be on softer ground.”
Eoghan O’Neill, trainer of third placed Ellmau, said: “I’m delighted with him. Ideally, he would have liked softer ground but no excuses. He has run a great race.
“We will now try and win the Champagne at Doncaster. I’ve won it the last two times - we’ll try and do it again.”
Race 3 - Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup - Placed Quotes
GIGANTICUS LANDS LADBROKES BUNBURY CUP
Giganticus delivered a mighty challenge to give trainer Barry Hills the 2007 renewal of the £100,000 Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup.
The Giant’s Causeway gelding was at the bottom of the weights and made that tell as he roared home to grand effect, holding King Of Argos for a sizzling 16-1 success.
Philip Robinson was on board, giving the four-year-old a fine ride to secure victory by a neck.
Hills said: “It is nice when the pennies fit the slot. Seven furlongs is probably his trip.
“He lost his way a bit last year, holding his breath. We had him gelded and there was always a decent race in him.
“It has been hard to get the horses consistent this year with the weather. Most people’s horses are up and down.
“He will run in these sort of races.”
Successful rider Philip Robinson said: "I got a lovely lead from Neil (Callan) who took us down the centre and then slowly edged this way a bit.
“Giganticus picked up nicely when I asked him to and stayed on to the line, which was nice."
Totesport cut him to 14 (from 25) for the totesport International at Ascot on July 28.
DUNLOP HAPPY - SOMETHING TO DROP BACK IN TRIP
Ed Dunlop was more than satisfied with the effort of King Of Argus, beaten a neck by Giganticus in the Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup.
The Newmarket handler said: “He ran a great race.
“There are no excuses. He picked up well but we were just beaten by a better horse on the day.
“Surprisingly, there wasn’t a great deal of early pace for a Bunbury Cup and maybe a bit more cover would have helped him.
“I’m sure there is a big handicap in him. He is entered in the totesport Mile at Goodwood. Wherever he goes, he needs fast ground.”
A further neck back in third was Something and trainer Terry Mills is eyeing a drop in trip to six furlongs with his charge.
Mills said: “Something has run well and has given the winner the best part of a stone.
“I think seven furlongs is probably a bit too far for him and we will come back to six with him now.
“The horse has bags of speed. He jumped out in front and then didn’t have any cover.
“He is in the Stewards’ Cup. We will see how he comes out of this race.”
Paddy Power have left Something unchanged at 12/1 for the Stewards’ Cup (Goodwood, August 4) while King Of Argus is 12/1 from 14/1 for the totesport Mile with the same firm.
Race 4 - Darley July Cup
SUPERB SAKHEE’S SECRET SCORCHES TO DARLEY JULY CUP JOY
Three-year-old Sakhee’s Secret took the Darley July Cup with a brilliant display in what was his first ever Group race.
A Listed winner at Salisbury on his last start, he showed dazzling toe to scorch home by half-a-length from Dutch Art. The win was trainer Hughie Morrison’s second in Europe’s richest sprint race inside two years – Pastoral Pursuits was victorious in 2005 on the July Course.
Morrison said: “You can never quite believe that they are that good when they have only won at Listed race level. It is quite a performance to go up four grades. Steve (Drowne) said he had to take a pull after 100 yards – the horse has got much so much toe. Then 100 yards out, he was worried before the horse ran on again.
“It is a fantastic team effort. Everyone has worked incredibly hard. Bob Mottram rides him out every day. He also rode Dayjur and Pastoral Pursuits and is incredibly dedicated.
“The horse is in everything – the Nunthorpe and he will be put in the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock. The speed he shows you would not be frightened coming back to five. I would not be frightened about going seven furlongs. I need to watch the race again properly. But he has had a very hard race and perhaps we ought to give him a holiday.
“There will come a point when the horse goes to stud. He is an exceptional horse with a great temperament and is good looking. He has speed and stamina in his pedigree – a great mix for people. I suppose the phone won’t stop ringing.”
“The owner Miss Swire is a big supporter of British racing. She has been half-paralysed since she was very young and finds it hard to get out and about. But she was watching at home with Toby Balding. This is a brilliant result for her.”
Winning jockey Steve Drowne said: “He is up there with the best if not the best I have ridden. He is very strong and will only get better. The others in the race were all veterans – this was his first skirmish.
"It was lovely. He gave me a great ride and he's done everything for me. I think he'll improve again for this and get even better.
"He just had to wait for a gap. He's travelled but when you've got a horse under you like this you've got the engine to get in the holes and he did everything for me.
"I've always had a lot of faith that he's got the ability. He's just a three-year-old and he's an inexperienced three-year-old. He's a youngster and luckily enough he had the guns for them He's alright isn't he. He's as good as I've ridden."
CHAPPLE-HYAM LEFT TO WONDER - HILLS SATISFIED
Trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam was left wondering what might have been after Dutch Art went down by half-a-length to Sakhee’s Secret in the Group One Darley July Cup.
The Newmarket handler said of the 5/1 chance: “I don’t know what happened.
“Jimmy (Fortune) said he got squeezed out and then the horse has finished like a train.
“I think we may look at the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville for him now.”
A further length and a quarter back in third was Red Clubs and his trainer Barry Hills was very satisfied.
The Lambourn trainer said: “He has run a good race and is a very consistent horse.
“At the end of this season, he is off to the Tally-Ho Stud (Co Westmeath, Ireland) and before that his programme will hopefully be York (Nunthorpe Stakes), Haydock (Betfred Sprint Cup) and Longchamp (Prix de l’Abbaye) - he is up to it.
“The winner is a good horse and so is the second. We have come out of the race as the best older horse.
“I thought we might win a furlong out.”
BENTLEY BISCUIT MAY STAY FOR BETFRED SPRINT CUP
Australian raider Bentley Biscuit, who finished 10th under Ryan Moore in the Darley July Cup, may stay in Europe for another couple of months after running well for a long way.
His trainer Gai Waterhouse said: “I couldn’t have been happier with Bentley Biscuit. Ryan said he ran an enormous race and he would love to ride him at Haydock or beforehand.
“He said he thought he was on the winner before the horse blew up in the closing stages and was just feeling the ground a little bit.
“Bentley Biscuit is booked to go back to Australia, going into quarantine on August 4, but we might change our plans.
“I am going to have discussions with Mr Mooratoff (joint owner with the trainer) shortly.”
The Haydock Park race is the six-furlong Betfred Sprint Cup on September 8.
Another overseas challenger, the South African-trained Drayton, was a place behind in 11th after leading for a significant portion of the race.
His rider Weichong Marwing commented: “He travelled really well until I had to apply real pressure when he was just flat footed.
“He hasn’t won for a while and may be lacking in a bit of confidence at the moment.”
FOURTH RACE RESULT
3.10pm DARLEY JULY CUP
Class 1, Group 1, £375,000 guaranteed, 6f, for 3-y-o+; Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 10lb; 4-y-o+ colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st 2lb; Weight for age: 3 from 4-y-o+ 6lb; Entries: 71 pay £925; 1st forfeit: 54 pay £1,000; Confirmed: 31 pay £800; Penalty value 1st: £212,925; 2nd: £80,700; 3rd: £40,387.50; 4th: £20,137.50; 5th: £10,087.50; 6th: £5,062.50
1 SAKHEE'S SECRET (Bridget Swire) Hughie Morrison 3-8-13 Steve Drowne [16] 9/2
2 DUTCH ART (Susan Roy And Cheveley Park Stud) Peter Chapple-Hyam 3-8-13 Jimmy Fortune [11] 5/1
3 RED CLUBS (Ronnie Arculli) Barry Hills 4-9-05 Michael Hills [7] 16/1
4 MARCHAND D'OR (Mme J Giral) Freddie Head FR 4-9-05 Davy Bonilla [1]
5 DANDY MAN (HRH Princess Haya Of Jordan) Tracey Collins IRE 4-9-05 Pat Shanahan [9]
6 ASSET (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing XXVI) Richard Hannon 4-9-05 Richard Hughes [5] 4/1F
7 BORDERLESCOTT (Border Rail & Plant Ltd) Robin Bastiman 5-9-05 Royston Ffrench [18]
8 HELLVELYN (HE Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed) Bryan Smart 3-8-13 Ted Durcan [4]
9 MUTAWAAJID (Hussain Nasser Abdullah Lootah) Mick Channon 4-9-05 Hugh Bowman [3]
10 BENTLEY BISCUIT (Gai Waterhouse) Gai Waterhouse AUS 6-9-05 Ryan Moore [8]
11 DRAYTON (Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa & Club ISM) Mike De Kock RSA 3-8-13 Weichong Marwing [13]
12 AMADEUS WOLF (Duddy McDonald Heeney Irish National Stud) Kevin Ryan 4-9-05 Neil Callan [20]
13 PRIME DEFENDER (S Falle, M Franklin, J Sumsion) Barry Hills 3-8-13 Richard Hills [19]
14 ELECTRIC BEAT (Rennstall Directa) Andreas Lowe GER 4-9-05 Andreas Helfenbein [14]
15 RISING SHADOW (G Morrill) David Barron 6-9-05 Jimmy Quinn [10]
16 QUITO (Michael Hill) David Chapman 10-9-05 Philip Robinson [6]
17 BALTHAZAAR'S GIFT (Ryder Racing Ltd) Luca Cumani 4-9-05 Michael Kinane [2]
18 SANDER CAMILLO (Sir Robert Ogden) Jeremy Noseda 3-8-10 Seb Sanders [17]
Winning Trainer:-Name: Morrison, Hughie Date of Birth: 7/11/60 Based: East Illsley, Berkshire Date of First Licence: 1997. Had five point-to-point wins and previously assistant to Paul Cole for two years. Major Jumps Wins: William Hill National Hunt Chase (2002 Frenchman’s Creek), Ladbroke Hurdle (2001 Marble Arch) Major Flat Wins Include: Darley July Cup (2005 Pastoral Pursuits - first Group One winner, 2007 Sakhee’s Secret), City & Suburban Handicap (2002 Salim Toto), Vodafone Rated Stakes (2002 Salim Toto), Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (2003 Waverley), Hong Kong Jockey Club Sprint (2004 Baltic King), Prix Kergorlay (2005 Alcazar), Prix Royal Oak (2005 Alcazar), Sagaro Stakes (2003, 2005 Alcazar), Sirenia Stakes (2003 Pastoral Pursuits) Wins on Flat 2002-06: 28; 46; 34; 43; 46 Horses in training (2003-2007): 65; 73; 92; 76; 84 Wins in 2007: 24
Winning jockey:-Name: Drowne, Steven Born: December 10, 1971 Based at Hungerford, Berkshire. Previously tutored at the British Racing School, a short period with Chuck Spares, and two years apiece with Richard Holder and Ron Hodges. Riding Weight: 8st 2lb First Winner: Sigwell’s Gold, Chepstow September 15, 1990 Race Wins Include: Cambridgeshire (2005, Blue Monday), Cheveley Park Stakes (Queen’s Logic 2001); Coventry Stakes (CD Europe 2000); Darley Stakes (2004 Autumn Glory); Darley July Cup (2007 Sakhee’s Secret); Fred Darling Stakes (Queen’s Logic 2002); Dubai Duty Free Arc Trial (2006 Blue Monday); Golden Jubilee Stakes (Harmonic Way 2001); La Coupe (2006 Blue Monday); Lowther Stakes (Queen’s Logic 2001); Maurice Lacroix-Trophy (2002 Checkit); Mill Reef Stakes (2002 Zafeen); Moyglare Stud Stakes (2002 Mail The Desert (first win in Ireland); Ormonde Stakes (2006 The Whistling Teal); Palace House Stakes (2005 Avonbridge); Prix de l’Abbaye (2003 Patavellian, 2005 Avonbridge); Queen Mary Stakes (Queen’s Logic 2001); William Hill Trophy (2006 Prince Tamino); Zetland Gold Cup (2005 Blue Monday) Winners (1995 to 2006): 25; 43; 57; 25; 36; 36; 80; 104; 108; 99; 90; 83 Wins in 2007: 43
Laureldean Gale made a very professional debut to land the Xplor EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes under Jimmy Fortune.
The two-year-old Grand Slam filly stayed on well to take up the running in the final furlong and score by a length and a half from Kashoof.
Trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam said of the 2/1 favourite: “She is a very nice filly and we have always thought a lot of her. I think she is the best two year-old-filly in the yard.
“She will stay well and improve for this run.
“We will step her up now, although I don’t know where she will run next.”
The bookmakers were certainly very impressed with Laureldean Gale and quote her at 14/1 (Ladbrokes), 16/1 (Stan James) and 20/1 (Stan James and Paddy Power) for the 2007 Stan James 1000 Guineas,
Looking back on Dutch Art’s second place in the Darley July Cup, Chapple-Hyam added: “Dutch Art will go to Deauville for the Prix Maurice de Gheest. He won there last year (Prix Morny) - he likes the lagoustines and so do I.
“We will then probably come back and take on Sakhee’s Secret in the Haydock Sprint Cup.”
SIXTH RACE - WIN AND PLACE QUOTES
VERSATILE DAN TUCKET PROVES HIMSELF AT SEVEN FURLONGS
Dan Tucket took the next step up the ladder when landing this competitive seven-furlong nursery today.
The Dansili colt was already a maiden winner, having bagged a Folkestone race over five furlongs, and was then out of the frame twice.
But this afternoon he proved that he was more than just a sharp early type when triumphing by half-a-length.
Tom Corby, racing manager to the successful Box 41 syndicate, said: “The further he went, the better he went. And he will be better over a mile.
“He is not very big but he has the perfect temperament and the keys to him are the trip and the ground.
“He is just so genuine and honest. He puts every ounce into everything he does.”
Winning trainer Mick Channon said: “He is a bonny little horse and has done nothing wrong. He did it well. I’m sure that he will get further.”
Trainer Clive Brittain said of the runner-up Al Muheer: “He’s done everything right and has run a nice race.
“We haven’t had the best of luck this week – a couple of my horses nearly got knocked over - but the horses are running well and I’m sure the winners will come along soon.”
Race 7 - Egerton House Stables - Winning Quotes
TERRY BACK IN WINNER’S ENCLOSURE
John Terry was in the winner’s enclosure for the first time since his debut success at Leicester in May, 2005, after he collected the Egerton House Stables Handicap, the final race of the 2007 Ritz Club July Festival.
The four-year-old, a 16/1 chance, was prominent throughout the 12-furlong contest and stayed on with determination to hold off the late challenge of 2/1 favourite Samurai Way by a short-head.
Trainer Amanda Perrett was not present but her husband Mark said: “That was the first time Johnny Murtagh has ridden the horse for a while.
“Johnny gets on really well with this horse and has given him a great ride. The horse takes a bit of knowing.
“I don’t know where he will go next but hopefully we can build on that now.
“It was nice to get his head back in front today.”
STEWARDS SLAP BAN ON KINANE
Mick Kinane faces an enforced break after the stewards suspended him for failing to ride out his mount Feared In Flight – beaten into sixth place - in the Weatherby-sponsored Superlative Stakes.
The jockey was called before the stewards, who asked him why he appeared to drop his hands shortly before the winning post.
They heard his evidence and then found him to be in breach of Rule 156 (i) in that he failed to ride out for fifth place. Kinane’s suspension runs from 24-25 July (inclusively).
HUGHES FINED OVER WEIGHING OUT ISSUE
Richard Hughes has been hit with a fine over a bit of boot bother.
On a report from the clerk of the scales that Hughes - the rider of Mr Aviator in the Ritz Club Handicap – had changed his boots, the stewards interviewed him and, not being satisfied with his explanation, fined him £275 under HRA Instruction F2 headed ‘Weighing Out’.
LEADING TRAINER STANDINGS
AFTER FINAL DAY OF THE RITZ CLUB JULY FESTIVAL
Name 1st 2nd 3rd
Barry Hills 2 2 2
Peter Chapple-Hyam 2 2 -
John Dunlop 2 1 1
Mick Channon 2 1 -
Jeremy Noseda 1 1 1
Roger Charlton 1 1 -
Mark Johnston 1 1 -
Saeed bin Suroor 1 1 -
Sir Michael Stoute 1 - 2
Henry Cecil 1 - -
John Gosden 1 - -
Stan Moore 1 - -
Hughie Morrison 1 - -
Aidan O’Brien IRE 1 - -
Amanda Perrett 1 - -
Jonathan Portman 1 - -
Bryan Smart 1 - -
Alan Swinbank 1 - -
Luca Cumani - 2 -
Ed Dunlop - 2 -
James Fanshawe - 1 1
Brian Meehan - 1 1
John Balding - 1 -
Clive Brittain - 1 -
Paul Cole - 1 -
Mike de Kock SAF - 1 -
Harry Dunlop - 1 -
James Given - 1 -
Marcus Tregoning - 1 -
Michael Jarvis - - 2
Neville Callaghan - - 1
David Elsworth - - 1
Richard Fahey - - 1
Richard Hannon - - 1
Eve Johnson Houghton - - 1
Ger Lyons IRE - - 1
Terry Mills - - 1
Gary Moore - - 1
Willie Musson - - 1
Eoghan O’Neill - - 1
John Oxx IRE - - 1
LEADING JOCKEY STANDINGS
AFTER FINAL DAY OF THE RITZ CLUB JULY FESTIVAL
Name 1st 2nd 3rd
Jimmy Fortune 3 3 1
Richard Hughes 2 2 1
Richard Hills 2 1 1
Johnny Murtagh 2 - 2
Steve Drowne 2 - -
Mick Kinane 1 3 2
Jamie Spencer 1 3 2
Philip Robinson 1 1 1
Tadgh O’Shea 1 1 -
Ryan Moore 1 - 2
Eddie Ahern 1 - 1
Hugh Bowman 1 - -
John Egan 1 - -
Neil Callan 1 - -
Frankie Dettori 1 - -
Greg Fairley 1 - -
Kerrin McEvoy - 2 -
Kevin Darley - 1 -
Martin Dwyer - 1 -
Joe Fanning - 1 -
Robert Havlin - 1 -
Weichong Marwing - 1 -
Nicky Mackay - 1 -
Richard Quinn - 1 -
Michael Hills - - 2
Stephen Carson - - 1
Chris Catlin - - 1
Brett Doyle - - 1
Ted Durcan - - 1
Tony Hamilton - - 1
Jimmy Quinn - - 1
FOLLOW-UP: TNT JULY STAKES
WINKER IN FINE FETTLE AFTER TNT JULY STAKES TRIUMPH
Trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam today confirmed that Winker Watson is likely to be next seen out in the Darley Prix Morny.
Yesterday’s TNT July Stakes winner looks set to follow in the hoofprints of stable-mate Dutch Art, who landed the Deauville Group 1 last August.
The unbeaten Winker Watson is in good order after his latest heroics – he pipped River Proud by a short head – and the plan is to head across the Channel for the Morny on August 19.
Chapple-Hyam said: “Everything is perfect with him this morning – there are no problems whatsoever. We’ll likely head to the Morny next.
“Winker Watson is definitely as good at this stage as Dutch Art was last year. He has got that turn of foot and has plenty of guts. He also possesses marvellous cruising speed.
“Yesterday the draw was totally against us but he still managed to win. He is a serious horse.”
BETTING NEWS:
SANDER PLUNGE
Sander Camillo has been the subject of significant support in the Darley July Cup (3.10pm).
A Pricewise selection this morning, plenty of firms have cut the Jeremy Noseda-trained filly ahead of her bid to bounce back to top form.
Skybet, Paddy Power, Blue Square and Stan James have all reacted by slashing her to 20/1 (from 33/1). Betfred have shortened last year’s Cherry Hinton Stakes heroine to 25/1 (from 33/1), while also tightening up on Hellvelyn (40/1 from 50/1).
The opening Ritz Club Handicap (1.30pm) has attracted plenty of early-morning action. Furnace is into 14-1 (from 20/1, Stan James) and the early-morning 11-1 about Mr Aviator has gone – he is now quoted at 9/1.
Betfred and Stan James have seen cash for Grantley Adams with both firms now 9/1 (from 10/1) for the Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup (2.35pm). Paddy Power have gone shorter about the horse, who is now 8/1 (from 10/1) – the same move as Blue Square.
Betfred report Laureldean Gale to be their best-backed horse of the day. The firm have Peter Chapple-Hyam’s newcomer as short as 7/4 (from 9/4) for success in the Xplor EBF Maiden Fillies’ (3.45pm). Paddy Power go the same price (from 2/1) and Stan James are 2/1 (from 9/4).
GROUND
The going for day three of the Ritz Club July Festival, Darley July Cup Day, remains:
GOOD TO FIRM
Michael Prosser, Director of Racing and Clerk of the Course, said: “There has only been some negligible drizzle this morning and the going remains good to firm.
“The forecast is for some sunny spells to arrive this afternoon.”
BYGONE DAYS OUT OF DARLEY JULY CUP
Bygone Days will not run in the Darley July Cup due to the ground.
GOING EXTRA
The average going stick reading today is 8.9, marginally quicker than the 8.8 seen yesterday.
Michael Prosser, Newmarket’s Director of Racing and Clerk of the Course, said today: “The going is good to firm again. There is such a small difference in the readings across the track which shows just how consistent the racing surface is.”
FIRST RACE RESULT
1.30pm RITZ CLUB HANDICAP
Class 2, £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 June 30, each race won 6lb; Always Fruitful’s Handicap Mark 97; Entries: 49 pay £100; Penalty value 1st: £18,696; 2nd: £5,598; 3rd: £2,799; 4th: £1,401; 5th: £699; 6th: £351
1 TYBALT (Stonerside Stable Llc) John Gosden 3-9-01 Jimmy Fortune [20] 9/1
2 ARTIMINO (Cheveley Park Stud) James Fanshawe 3-9-03 Jamie Spencer [3] 6/1
3 WE'LL COME (Richie Baines & Stephen Dartnall) Michael Jarvis 3-8-09 Philip Robinson [2] 8/1
4 FURNACE (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing XXXV) Michael Bell 3-9-01 Johnny Murtagh [4] 12/1
5 SOCCERJACKPOT (Sportaracing.com & George Houghton) Alan Swinbank 3-8-06 Dean McKeown [6]
6 ZAAHID (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Barry Hills 3-8-10 Richard Hills [8]
7 EA (Niarchos Family) Sir Michael Stoute 3-9-06 Ryan Moore [5] 4/1F
8 THE ILLIES (John Grant) Barry Hills 3-8-04 Chris Catlin [7]
9 LAZY DARREN (J B R Leisure Ltd) Richard Hannon 3-8-08 Ted Durcan [12]
10 YAROSLAV (Bjorn Nielsen) Roger Charlton 3-8-09 Steve Drowne [13]
11 MR AVIATOR (Sue Brendish) Richard Hannon 3-8-09 Richard Hughes [19]
12 LAA RAYB (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 3-9-05 Joe Fanning [1]
13 AQMAAR (Hamdan Al Maktoum) John Dunlop 3-9-03 Martin Dwyer [18]
14 CAPTAIN JACKSPARRA (John Duddy, B McDonald, A Heeney, M McMenamin) Kevin Ryan 3-8-09 Neil Callan [16]
15 KAROO BLUE (Sheikh Marwan Al Maktoum) Clive Brittain 3-8-06 John Egan [9]
16 ALWAYS FRUITFUL (Always Trying Partnership III) Mark Johnston 3-9-07 Michael Hills [11]
17 LADY GLORIA (M Tourle) James Given 3-9-02 Seb Sanders [14]
Winning Trainer:-Name: Gosden, John Harry Martin Born: Hove, 30/3/51 Date of first trainer’s licence (Britain): 1988 (previously a leading trainer in USA, 1980-1988) Classic Winners: (3) Sagitta 1000 Guineas (2000 Lahan), Vodafone Derby (1997 Benny The Dip), St Leger (1996 Shantou), Wins in a season (1989-2006): 28; 87; 86; 113; 110; 93; 86; 75; 91; 77; 74; 82; 55; 85; 72; 66; 92; 56 First winner in Europe: Intimidate, Kempton, March 27, 1989 Other major wins include: Challenge Stakes (1993 Catrail, 2006 Sleeping Indian), Cheveley Park Stakes (1993 Prophecy), Falmouth Stakes (1997 Ryafan), Fillies’ Mile (2000 Crystal Music, 2004 Playful Act, 2005 Nannina), French 1,000 Guineas (1999 Valentine Waltz, 2002 Zenda), Geoffrey Freer Stakes (1995 Presenting), Gran Premio di Milano (1997 Shantou), Grosser Preis Von Baden (1992 Mashaallah), Haydock Sprint Cup (1993 Wolfhound), Hungerford Stakes (1994 Pollen Count - dh with Young Ern), Irish St Leger (1992 Mashaallah), Irish Champion Stakes (1993 Muhtarram), July Cup (2003 Oasis Dream), Lingfield Derby Trial (2004 Percussionist), Middle Park Stakes (2002 Oasis Dream), Nunthorpe Stakes (2003 Oasis Dream), Ormonde Stakes (2005 Day Flight), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1994 & 1995 Muhtarram, 1997 Shantou), Prix de l’Abbaye (1991Keen Hunter), Prix de la Foret (1992 Wolfhound, 2001 Mount Abu), Prix Marcel Boussac (1996 Ryafan, 2001 Sulk), Prix Jean Prat (1995 Torrential), Prix de la Salamandre (1995 Lord Of Men), Prix Lupin (1995 Flemensfirth), Prix Maurice de Gheest (2002 May Ball), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2000 Observatory), Royal Lodge Stakes (1996 Benny The Dip, 2002 Al Jadeed, 2005 Leo), Santa Anita Handicap (1983 Bates Motel), Sun Chariot Stakes (1991 Ristna), Lennox Stakes (2000 Observatory), European Free Handicap (2001 Clearing) Trains at Clarehaven Stables, Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk (previously at Manton and Newmarket) Wins in 2007: 28
Winning jockey:-Name: Fortune, James Joseph. Date of birth: 14/6/72 Apprenticeship: With Mike O'Neill. Big wins Include: Ayr Gold Cup (1989 Joveworth, 1996 Coastal Bluff), VC Bet Challenge Stakes (2006 Sleeping Indian), Gimcrack Stakes (2006 Conquest), TNT July Stakes (2004 Captain Hurricane, 2007 Winker Watson), Lincoln Handicap (2000 John Ferneley, 2001 Nimello), Middle Park Stakes (2002 Oasis Dream); Racing Post Trophy (1998 Commander Collins); Royal Hunt Cup (2002 Norton), Sun Chariot Stakes (1999 Lady In Waiting), totesport.com Handicap (2006 All Ivory), Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (1994 For The Present,1996 Coastal Bluff); Meon Valley Stud Fillies’ Mile (2004 Playful Act; 2005 Nannina), Royal Lodge Stakes (2005 Leo), Cantor Spreadfair Sussex Stakes (2006 Court Masterpiece), Yorkshire Cup (2007 Sergeant Cecil) Wins (1988-2006): 8, 29, 46, 32, 26, 25, 56, 46, 83, 78, 108, 94, 93, 71, 92, 46, 72, 96, 77 Wins in 2007: 55
SECOND RACE RESULT
2.00pm WEATHERBYS SUPERLATIVE STAKES
Class 1, Group 2, £70,000 guaranteed, 7f, for 2y-o; Weights: colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb; Penalties: a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 3lb; Entries: 15 pay £400; Penalty value 1st: £39,746; 2nd: £15,064; 3rd: £7,539; 4th: £3,759; 5th: £1,883; 6th: £945
1 HATTA FORT (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Mick Channon 2-9-00 Hugh Bowman [9] 4/1
2 DECLARATION OF WAR (Violet Mercer) Peter Chapple-Hyam 2-9-00 Robert Havlin [4] 4/1
3 ELLMAU (Premspace Ltd) Eoghan O'Neill 2-9-00 Chris Catlin [2] 25/1
4 LET US PREY (Sp Racing Investments S A) Neville Callaghan 2-9-00 Jamie Spencer [5]
5 MUTABAYEN (A M A Al Shorafa) Bryan Smart 2-9-00 Royston Ffrench [8]
6 FEARED IN FLIGHT (Jack Hanson, Cavendish Inv Ltd, Sandy Patrick) Barry Hills 2-9-00 Michael Kinane [6] 15/8F
7 DRY SPEEDFIT (John Guest) George Margarson 2-9-00 Richard Quinn [7]
8 LA VOILE ROUGE (Malcolm Denmark) Brian Meehan 2-9-00 Richard Hughes [10]
9 JEBEL TARA (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 2-9-00 Kerrin McEvoy [11]
10 MONTAQUILA (Transcend Bloodstock Llp) Howard Johnson 2-9-00 Ryan Moore [1]
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 (1990-2006): 16: 22: 27: 41: 74: 71: 56: 40: 71: 72: 90: 67: 123: 143: 98; 103; 127 Number of horses in training (1990-2007): 20: 35: 45: 44: 64: 86: 91: 84: 106: 124: 135: 159: 177: 184: 203: 175: 199; 189 Major wins include: Ballyogan Stakes (1994 Great Deeds), Cornwallis Stakes (2006 Alzerra); 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), Great Voltigeur Stakes (2006 Youmzain), 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 2007: 45
Winning jockey:-Name: Bowman, Hugh Age: 26 Based: East Ilsley, Berkshire Background: Former champion apprentice in Australia. Hails from Dunedoo New South Wales. Served a six-month ban in 2002 after testing positive for cocaine. Rode winners in Ireland while on a Busman’s holiday in 2004, during which time he met his fiancee, Christine Walsh. Joined Mick Channon’s yard for three months from mid-April 2007. Met Channon during an Ashes Test match in Australia after being recommended to the trainer by AJC chairman David Hall, and was offered the chance to ride for the West Ilsley handler. At the time of his arrival he had ridden over 850 winners in Australia (including eight Group Ones) where he has forged a successful association with the powerful Gai Waterhouse stable, and was second only to Darren Beadman on the Sydney circuit with 39 winners this term. Big Race Wins Include: totesport.com Victoria Cup (2007 Wise Dennis), Doomben Cup (2004 Defier), Doomben 10,000 (2005 Red Oog), Dubai Rosehill Guineas (2007 He’s No Pie Eater), Equal Flight Stakes (2006 Cheeky Choice), George Ryder Stakes (2005 Court’s In Session), Golden Rose (2003 In Top Swing, 2004 Doonan), Hobartville Stakes (2007 2007 Mutawaajid), Magic Millions Classic (2005 Bradbury’s Luck, 2007 Mimi Lebrock), Queensland Oaks (2005 Vitesse Dane), Ranvet Stakes (2007 Desert War), Royal Sovereign Stakes (2007 Mutawaajid), Shorts Stakes (Bentley Biscuit), T J Smith Stakes (2006 Red Oog) First Ride in Britain: Rio Taffeta, Brighton, April 29, 2007 First Winner in Britain: Emerald Wilderness (dht with Guiseppe Verdi), Wolverhampton, April 30, 2007 First Double in Britain: Wise Dennis in the totesport.com Victoria Cup and Yem Kinn in the McGee Group Maiden Stakes (Ascot, May 12, 2007) Wins in Britain in 2007: 24
THIRD RACE RESULT
2.35pm LADBROKES BUNBURY CUP
Class 2 Heritage Handicap, £100,000 guaranteed, 7f, for 3y-o plus. Weights: highest weight not less than 9st 10lb (any horse rated above 110 (118 if 3-y-o) shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb; subsequently the excess over 110 (118 if 3-y-o) in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted); Minimum weight: 7st 12lb; Penalties: after June 30, each race won 6lb; Manaddam’s Handicap Mark 110; Penalty value 1st: £62,320; 2nd: £18,660; 3rd: £9,330; 4th: £4,670; 5th: £2,330; 6th: £1,170
1 GIGANTICUS (Dm James, Cavendish Inv Ltd, Matthew Green) Barry Hills 4-8-08 Philip Robinson [3] 16/1
2 KING OF ARGOS (Peter Goulandris) Ed Dunlop 4-8-12 Jamie Spencer [4] 10/1
3 SOMETHING (John Humphreys) Terry Mills 5-9-04 Johnny Murtagh [11] 7/1
4 DHAULAR DHAR (The Vital Sparks) Jim Goldie 5-8-11 Chris Catlin [13] 33/1
5 RACER FOREVER (Mohamed Obaida) John Gosden 4-9-03 Jimmy Fortune [6]
6 FANTASTIC VIEW (Malih Al Basti) Jeremy Noseda 6-8-11 Seb Sanders [12]
7 MY PARIS (J Spensley & Mrs M Spensley) Kevin Ryan 6-8-11 Neil Callan [5]
8 FIXBOARD (Stald B E Profiler A/S) Flemming Poulsen 6-8-11 Kerrin McEvoy [8]
9 GRANTLEY ADAMS (Mrs T Grant) Mick Channon 4-9-04 Hugh Bowman [7]
10 VORTEX (Coriolis Partnership) Gay Kelleway 8-9-07 Richard Hughes [10]
11 GIFT HORSE (Alfi And Partners) David Nicholls 7-8-11 Stephen Donohoe [17]
12 MINE (Mike Dawson) James Bethell 9-9-08 Richard Quinn [19]
13 DABBERS RIDGE (Maurice Mogg) Barry Hills 5-9-00 Michael Hills [18] 6/1JF
14 BENTONG (HRH Sultan Ahmed Shah) Paul Cole 4-8-11 Tolley Dean (5) [2]
15 ZOMERLUST (Dawson And Quinn) John Quinn 5-8-08 Graham Gibbons [16]
16 FAJR (The New Dawn Partnership) Gay Kelleway 5-9-07 John Egan [20]
17 INTREPID JACK (Michael Lynch) Hughie Morrison 5-9-04 Steve Drowne [9] 6/1JF
18 JEDBURGH (The Earl Cadogan) John Dunlop 6-9-00 Michael Kinane [15]
Winning trainer:-Name: Hills, Barrington William Born: Worcester, 2/4/37;Date of first licence:1969;First winner: La Dolce Vita (Thirsk, April 18,1969) Previous Occupation: Served apprenticeship with Fred Rimell and George Colling, Head Lad with John Oxley for 10 years Classic wins: (4) 1000 Guineas (1978 Enstone Park), 2000 Guineas (1979 Tap on Wood, 2004 Haafhd), St Leger (1994 Moonax), Other major wins: Ascot Gold Cup (1984 & 1985 Gildoran), Challenge Stakes (2001 Munir), Champagne Stakes (1977 Sexton Blake, 1985 Sure Blade, 1998 Auction House, 1999 Distant Music), Champion Stakes (1983 Cormorant Wood, 2002 Storming Home), Chester Vase (1979 Cracaval, 1973 Proverb, 1999 Peshtigo, 2001 Mr Combustible), Classic Trial (2001 Chancellor), Dee Stakes (1970 Golden Monad, 1972 Our Mirage, 1973 Natsun, 1975 Ravel, 1979 Two Of Diamonds, 1985 Infantry, 1987 Sir Harry Lewis, 1989 Free Sweater, 1990 Blue Stag, 1998 Prolix, 2002 Sohaib), Dewhurst Stakes (1988 Scenic (DH), 1996 In Command, 1999 Distant Music), Diadem Stakes (2006 Red Clubs), Falmouth Stakes (1976 Duboff), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (1972, 1973 Rheingold), Greenham Stakes (2001 Munir, 2006 Red Clubs), Irish Oaks (1974 Dibidale, 1994 Bolas), French St Leger (1994 Moonax), Irish Derby (1987 Sir Harry Lewis), Irish 1000 Guineas (1993 Nicer, 1999 Hula Angel), Lowther stakes (2006 Silk Blossom), Nunthorpe Stakes (1988 Handsome Sailor), Prestige Stakes (2002 Geminiani), Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe (1973 Rheingold), Royal Whip Stakes (2002 Chancellor), Shelbourne Hotels Goffs 500 (2006 Silk Blossom), Sunn Chariot Stakes (2006 Spinning Queen); Sussex Stakes (1990 Distant Relative), Weatherbys Bank Cheshire Oaks (1974 Dibidale, 1987 Chaudennay, 1992 Aquamarine, 1994 Bolas, 1998 High And Low, 1999 Valentine Girl, 2005 Alumni) Wins in 2007: 39 Wins in a season (1987-2006): 96: 93: 73: 113: 99: 63: 39: 44: 74: 84: 79: 78: 109: 72: 107: 91: 107: 82: 101; 103 Horses in training (1984-2007): 107, 125, 139, 131, 140, 152, 175, 159, 129, n/a, 113, 120, 130, 137, 145, 150, 148, 160, 167, 168, 186, 148, 163, 153 Trains at South Bank Stables, Lambourn Royal Ascot Wins: 20
Winning jockey:-Name: Robinson, Philip Peter. Born: January 10, 1961 in Newmarket Apprenticeship: With father, Peter Robinson. First winner: Busting (Yarmouth, June 14, 1978) British Classic wins: (3) 1,000 Guineas (1984 Pebbles; 2001 Ameerat); St Leger (1993 Bob's Return) Other major wins include: German 1,000 Guineas (2000 Crimplene), Irish 1,000 Guineas (2000 Crimplene), French Derby (2000 Holding Court), Coronation Stakes (1984 Katies, 2000 Crimplene); Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2000 Crimplene) Great Voltigeur Stakes (1993 Bob’s Return); Premio Presidente della Repubblica (2003 Rakti), Vodafone Coronation Cup (2003 Warrsan); Champion Stakes (2003 Rakti); Queen Alexandra Stakes (2001, Life Is Life), Buckingham Palace Stakes (2003, Attache), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2004 Rakti), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2004 Rakti), Lockinge Stakes (2005 Rakti) Wolferton Rated Stakes (2004 Red Fort), totesport Chester Cup (2004, 2005 Anak Pekan), Wokingham Stakes (2005 Ifraaj) Wins (1992-2006): 52, 52, 50, 41, 31, 0, 28, 53, 57, 47, 55, 70, 67, 70, 75 Wins in 2007: 32
FIFTH RACE RESULT
3.45pm XPLOR E.B.F. MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES
Class 2, £15,000 guaranteed, 6f, for 2-y-o which are E.B.F. eligible; Weights: 9st; Entries: 37 pay £60; Penalty value 1st: £9,715.50; 2nd: £2,890.50; 3rd: £1,444.50; 4th: £721.50
1 LAURELDEAN GALE (D Brennan) Peter Chapple-Hyam 2-9-00 Jimmy Fortune [19] 2/1F
2 KASHOOF (Hamdan Al Maktoum) John Dunlop 2-9-00 Richard Hills [4] 8/1
3 SWEET KISS (Gold Group International Ltd) Brian Meehan 2-9-00 Michael Kinane [8] 20/1
4 ALBABILIA (Saif Ali) Clive Brittain 2-9-00 John Egan [17]
5 HONKY TONK SALLY (Bill Gredley) Michael Bell 2-9-00 Jamie Spencer [12]
6 TUDOR COURT (Moulton Stud) Mark Johnston 2-9-00 Joe Fanning [14]
7 TOP VISION (Jaber Abdullah) Mick Channon 2-9-00 Hugh Bowman [18]
8 BARAARI (Hamdan Al Maktoum) John Dunlop 2-9-00 Martin Dwyer [2]
9 IZZIBIZZI (Johnny Weatherby, Champneys) Ed Dunlop 2-9-00 Stephen Donohoe [16]
10 POLITEIA (Justin Dowley & Michael Pescod) Richard Hannon 2-9-00 Ryan Moore [10]
11 GEORDIE GIRL (James Kennedy & Jenny Hill) Richard Guest 2-9-00 Graham Gibbons [20]
12 ROCKELLIO (Joesph Ogden, Jack Hanson, John Ogden) Barry Hills 2-9-00 Michael Hills [7]
13 SUPERDUPER (Sir David Sieff & Bloomsbury Stud) Richard Hannon 2-9-00 Richard Hughes [11]
14 BRAVE MAVE (J W Munroe Construction Ltd) William Jarvis 2-9-00 Kerrin McEvoy [13]
15 NOTHING LIKEA DAME (Stableside Racing) Dennis Coakley 2-9-00 T Quinn [6]
16 AMAZING SPIRIT (Richard Budge) Vicky Haigh 2-9-00 Adrian McCarthy [1]
17 SIRYENA (Patrick Milmo And Itchen Valley Stud) Ed Dunlop 2-9-00 Ted Durcan [3]
17 ran
Distances: 1 1/2, hd, hd, sh, 2 1/2, 3/4, 3/4, 1/2, hd, 1 3/4, 1 1/4, nk, hd, 2, 5, nk
Time: 1m 13.29s
Non-runners: Azure Mist, Hurricane Harriet, Jennie Jerome
Breeder: Mr & Mrs Robert David Randall
Breeding: b f Grand Slam (USA) - Ravnina (USA) (Nureyev (USA))
Totes: Win: £3.60; Places: £1.60, £2.00, £5.70; Exacta: £21.00
Winning trainer:-Name: Chapple-Hyam, Peter William Based: St Gatien, All Saints Road, Newmarket, Suffolk Date of birth: 2/4/63 Date of first licence:1991 Previous Occupation: Assistant to Barry Hills. Trained at Manton, now occupied by Brian Meehan. Returned from spell training in Hong Kong at the beginning of 2004 Other details: From Coventry but supports West Bromwich Albion FC Classic wins: (3) Stan James 2000 Guineas (1992 Rodrigo De Triano), Vodafone Derby (1992 Dr Devious, 2007 Authorized) Wins in a season (1991-2006): 27; 41; 52; 39; 37; 52; 37; 37; n/a; n/a; n/a; n/a; n/a; 30; 32; 40 Horses in training (1992-2007): 73; 79; 98; 96; 113; 84; 86; 96; n/a; n/a; n/a; n/a; 40; 71; 71; 74 Wins in 2007: 19 Other major wins include: Champion Stakes (1992 Rodrigo De Triano, 1995 Spectrum), Cornwallis Stakes (2005 Hunter Street), Dee Stakes (2004 African Dream), French 2000 Guineas (1998 Victory Note), Grand Criterium (1996 Revoque), Irish Champion Stakes (1992 Dr Devious), Irish 2,000 Guineas (1992 Rodrigo De Triano, 1994 Turtle Island, 1995 Spectrum), Italian Derby (1993 White Muzzle, 1997 Single Empire), Juddmonte International Stakes (1992 Rodrigo De Triano), TNT July Stakes (2004 Captain Hurricane, 2007 Winker Watson), Prix de l’Abbaye (1997 Carmine Lake), Prix de la Salamandre (1996 Revoque), Prix Morny (2006 Dutch Art), Racing Post Trophy (1998 Commander Collins), Richmond Stakes (2004 Montgomery’s Arch, 2006 Hamoody), Shadwell Middle Park Stakes (1991 Rodrigo De Triano, 2006 Dutch Art)
Winning jockey:-Name: Fortune, James Joseph. Date of birth: 14/6/72 Apprenticeship: With Mike O'Neill. Big wins Include: Ayr Gold Cup (1989 Joveworth, 1996 Coastal Bluff), VC Bet Challenge Stakes (2006 Sleeping Indian), Gimcrack Stakes (2006 Conquest), TNT July Stakes (2004 Captain Hurricane, 2007 Winker Watson), Lincoln Handicap (2000 John Ferneley, 2001 Nimello), Middle Park Stakes (2002 Oasis Dream); Racing Post Trophy (1998 Commander Collins); Royal Hunt Cup (2002 Norton), Sun Chariot Stakes (1999 Lady In Waiting), totesport.com Handicap (2006 All Ivory), Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (1994 For The Present,1996 Coastal Bluff); Meon Valley Stud Fillies’ Mile (2004 Playful Act; 2005 Nannina), Royal Lodge Stakes (2005 Leo), Cantor Spreadfair Sussex Stakes (2006 Court Masterpiece), Yorkshire Cup (2007 Sergeant Cecil) Wins (1988-2006): 8, 29, 46, 32, 26, 25, 56, 46, 83, 78, 108, 94, 93, 71, 92, 46, 72, 96, 77 Wins in 2007: 56
SIXTH RACE RESULT
4.20pm UNICORN ASSET MANAGEMENT JULY COURSE SERIES NURSERY HANDICAP (QUALIFIER)
Class 2, £20,000 guaranteed, 7f, for 2-y-o; Weights: highest weight 9st 7lb; Weights raised: 5lb; minimum weight: 7st 12lb; Penalties: after June 30, each race won 6lb; Al Muheer’s estimated Handicap Mark 91; Entries: 34 pay £70; Penalty value 1st: £12,954; 2nd: £3,854; 3rd: £1,926; 4th: £962
1 DAN TUCKET (Box 41) Mick Channon 2-8-06 Tadhg O'Shea [7] 16/1
2 AL MUHEER (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 2-9-07 Richard Hughes [8] 15/2
3 RELINQUISHED (Joya Burns) Jeremy Noseda 2-8-03 Jimmy Quinn [2] 11-2JF
4 DALKEY GIRL (G Gaffney) Vince Smith 2-8-10 Neil Callan [4]
5 AVERTITOP (The Hill Top Partnership) Richard Hannon 2-8-06 Ted Durcan [9]
6 KING BATHWICK (W Clifford) Rod Millman 2-7-13 Adrian McCarthy [5]
7 ROUGH ROCK (L P R Partnership) Brian Meehan 2-8-02 Martin Dwyer [6]
8 MONAAZALAH (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Barry Hills 2-9-03 Richard Hills [3] 11/2JF
9 BID ART (Matthew Green) Andrew Balding 2-8-01 Richard Thomas (2lb ow) [11]
10 RAMBLIN BOB (Alan & Christine Briars) Ralph Beckett 2-8-01 Nicky Mackay [10]
11 IRVING PLACE (M Hawtin Mrs A Scotney & D Aspin) Michael Bell 2-8-06 Jamie Spencer [15]
12 VIGANO (Norman Ormiston) S Kirk 2-8-05 John Egan [12]
12 ran
Distances: 1/2, 2, 1/2, 1/2, 3/4, hd, nk, 2, 1/2, 1, hd
Time: 1m 27.73s
Non-runners: Runswick Bay, Eva’s Request, Nine Stories, Una Auroraborealis
Unplaced joint-favourite: 11/2 Monaazalah (8th)
Breeder: Grasshopper 2000 Ltd
Breeding: b c Dansili - Fanfare (Deploy)
Totes: Win: £20.90; Places: £4.80, £3.00, £2.10; Exacta: £246.30
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 (1990-2006): 16: 22: 27: 41: 74: 71: 56: 40: 71: 72: 90: 67: 123: 143: 98; 103; 127 Number of horses in training (1990-2007): 20: 35: 45: 44: 64: 86: 91: 84: 106: 124: 135: 159: 177: 184: 203: 175: 199; 189 Major wins include: Ballyogan Stakes (1994 Great Deeds), Cornwallis Stakes (2006 Alzerra); 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), Great Voltigeur Stakes (2006 Youmzain), 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 2007: 46
Winning jockey:-Name: O’Shea, Tadhg Based: Dromahane, County Cork Background: champion Irish apprentice in 2001 with 27 victories when apprenticed to Curragh-based Michael Halford, a title he again took the following season with 31 successes. Has ridden in Dubai each winter since 2001/02, riding a total of 71 winners up to the end of April 2007. Relocated form Ireland to Britain at the end of July, 2006. Big Race Wins: Arthur Guinness EBF Handicap (2005 Cloone River); Budweiser Guinness Handicap (2006 Bush Maiden); Crown Paints Handicap (2003 Cloone River); Guinness Gold Cup (2003 Cloone River); Newton Investment Management Rockingham Stakes (2006 Baby Strange); Sweet Mimosa Stakes (2003 Daganya); Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (2003 Miss Emma); Woodlands Stakes (2003 Miss Emma) First Ride in Britain: Ayr Gold Cup, Candleriggs, 10th Wins in Ireland 2001-2005: 27 (champion apprentice four clear of nearest rival); 31 (champion apprentice four clear of nearest rival); 34; 33; 36 Wins in Britain in 2006: 15 Wins in Britain in 2007: 12
SEVENTH RACE RESULT
4.55pm EGERTON HOUSE STABLES HANDICAP
Class 3, £15,000 guaranteed, 1m 4f, for 3-y-o+ Rated 73-90 (also open to such horses rated 72 and below); Weights: highest weight 10st; Weights raised 1lb; minimum weight 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 7st 12lb; Penalties: after June 30, each race won 6lb; Celtic Spirit’s Handicap Mark 89; Entries: 52 pay £50; Penalty value 1st: £9,715.50; 2nd: £2,890.50; 3rd: £1,444.50; 4th: £721.50
1 JOHN TERRY (Alan Spence) Amanda Perrett 4-9-11 Johnny Murtagh [6] 16/1
2 SAMURAI WAY (K Bailey, P Booth, D Boorer) Luca Cumani 5-9-12 Nicky Mackay [12] 2/1F
3 NAWAMEES (Paul Stamp) Gary Moore 9-9-05 Jimmy Fortune [14] 16/1
4 HERNANDO ROYAL (A Solomons) Hughie Morrison 4-9-11 Hugh Bowman [3]
5 I HAVE DREAMED (Terry Mills) Terry Mills 5-9-09 Joe Fanning [5]
6 AMEEQ (C Stedman) Gary Moore 5-9-07 Chris Catlin [15]
7 MAGICALMYSTERYTOUR (M Dunne) William Musson 4-9-10 Brett Doyle [2]
8 DZESMIN (JAS Partnership) Richard Guest 5-9-06 John Egan [10]
9 CLUELESS (C McGhie) Nicky Richards 5-9-11 Richard Hughes [18]
10 HIGH TREASON (S Rudolf) William Musson 5-9-12 Ted Durcan [16]
11 BEST PROSPECT (D Neale) Michael Dods 5-10-00 Jamie Spencer [1]
12 EVA SONEVA SO FAST (Eurostrait Ltd) John Dunlop 5-9-10 Michael Hills [17]
13 ACTIVE ASSET (Brian Morton) Mick Quinn 5-9-12 Martin Dwyer [4]
14 MY ARCH (J Spensley & M Spensely) Kevin Ryan 5-9-12 Neil Callan [11]
14 ran
Distances: sh, 1/2, hd, 3 1/2, 3/4, 1/2, 1, nk, 3/4, 1/2, sh, 3 1/2, 12
Time: 2m 33.12s
Non-runners: Celtic Spirit, Dan Dare, Wing Collar, Sienna Storm, Masterofthecourt, Jack Of Trumps
Breeder: Dr T Ryan
Breeding: b g Grand Lodge (USA) - Kardashina (FR) (Darshaan)
Totes: Win: £19.70; Places: £4.90, £1.50, £6.20; Exacta: £76.80
Winning Trainer:- Name: Perrett, Amanda Born: December 31, 1969 Married: July 2, 1995 Trains at: Coombelands Stables, Pulborough, West Sussex Riding Career: 54 wins under Rules, 40 point-to-point winners First Trainer’s Licence: 1996 First Group 1 Win: Prix du Moulin (2000 Indian Lodge) Other Big Race Wins: Prix de la Foret (2000 Indian Lodge); Oak Tree Stakes (2002 Desert Alchemy); Celebration Mile (2002 Tillerman); Gordon Richards Stakes (2005 Weightless); Diadem Stakes (2005 Baron’s Pit); Lupe Stakes (2006 Soft Centre (dht Rising Cross)), Henry II Stakes (2006 Tungsten Strike), Sagaro Stakes (2007 Tungsten Strike) Winners (1996-2006): 1; 8; 11; 18; 27; 37; 60; 55; 52; 42; 32 Horses in Training (2001-07): 99; 104; 100; 120; 109; 104; 85 Wins in 2007: 18
Winning jockey:-Name: Murtagh, John Patrick Based: Moattown, Kildalkey, Co Meath and Newmarket Born: May 14, 1970 First Winner: Chicago Style, Limerick, July 6, 1987 British Classic Wins (4): Vodafone Derby (2000 Sinndar, 2002 High Chaparral, 2005 Motivator), 2000 Guineas (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar) Big Race Wins include: Ascot Gold Cup (1999 Enzeli, 2001 & 2002 Royal Rebel); Beverly D Stakes (1996 Timarida), Breeders’ Cup Mile (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Coronation Stakes (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Darley July Cup (2004 Frizzante), Dubai Champion Stakes (2000 Kalanisi), UAE Hydra Properties Falmouth Stakes (2004 & 2005 Soviet Song, 2007 Simply Perfect), Grosser Dallmayr-Preis (2000 Greek Dance), Irish Oaks (1997 Ebadiyla, 1998 Winona, 2000 Petrushka), Irish Champion Stakes (1996 Timarida), Irish 2,000 Guineas (2001 Black Minnaloushe), Irish Derby (2000 Sinndar, 2003 Alamshar), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (2003 Alamshar), Moyglare Stud Stakes (1998 Edabiya), National Stakes (1993 Manntari, 1999 Sinndar), Prix de l’Abbaye (2000 Namid), Prix de l’Opera (1995 Timarida, 2000 Petrushka), Prix Niel (2000 Sinndar), Prix du Moulin (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2000 Sinndar), Racing Post Trophy (2000 Dilshaan), Sussex Stakes (2004 Soviet Song), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2007 Notnowcato), Yorkshire Oaks (1996 Key Change, 2000 Petrushka); Diadem Stakes (1998 Bianconi, 2001 Nice One Clare, 2005 Baron’s Pit) Other details: Champion Irish apprentice in 1989, champion jockey in Ireland 1995 and 1998, has also been champion in Dubai Wins in Britain 1999-2006: 9; 17; 10; 15; 12; 77; 48; 0 Wins in Britain 2007: 6
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