KING GEORGE DAY
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
ASCOT, SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2007
CHARLES BARNETT REFLECTS ON THIS YEAR'S KING GEORGE
The Ascot Racecourse chief executive commented: “The King George produced a breathtaking performance from Dylan Thomas, who I'm sure time will tell was as good a winner of this great race as there has been in recent years.
“The crowd of 25,177 is down on what we would normally expect - the general uncertainty over who was going to run didn't help advance sales, nor has the fact that long term intended runners such as Rail Link, Red Rocks and Sixties Icon are either injured or out of form.
“We know historically that the absence of the Derby winner can reduce the crowd by around 5,000 people and, equally in my experience, when the weather is bad in the run up to big races, people are reluctant to plan ahead and sales dip - this year has been particularly bad in that respect of course.
“We're looking forward now - we're confident of finding a sponsor for next year's King George and prize money is on our minds in order to build on the international element.
“I think some of the recent comment about the direction the race is going has been quite surprising given that it followed one of the best King Georges in recent memory last year, where the Arc winner took on the Dubai World Cup winner and Japan's Champion Heart's Cry. That was actually the highest rated race in the world in 2006, based on the World Thoroughbred Rankings.
“As far as the three-year-old issue is concerned, I'm sure it's cyclical - perhaps the Derby winner will take the more traditional Irish Derby/King George route next year and it would be great to see connections of the top fillies and mares have a crack at the big one rather than be restricted to races against their own sex. It can be done, as Ouija Board showed in the Prince of Wales's Stakes, and that race probably more than any other in her wonderful career was almost certainly the hardest task she faced.
“The King George is the country's top rated and most prestigious all-aged race with a wonderful history - press comment and indeed comment from the industry as a whole has been very comforting in that it seems that we are not the only ones that want it to be the championship race it has always been.
“In the meantime, congratulations must go to the whole team at Ballydoyle on today's great victory, and indeed to Youmzain's connections after a superb run in second.”
2006 Crowd - 32,437
FIFTH RACE WINNING QUOTES
KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES
DYLAN THOMAS RUNS AWAY WITH KING GEORGE
The Aidan O’Brien-trained Dylan Thomas was the hugely impressive winner of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes when coming home four lengths clear of Youmzain.
The winner’s stablemate Scorpion made much of the running before Johnny Murtagh, aboard Dylan Thomas, asked his mount for an effort two furlongs from home and ran out a facile winner.
“He’s a proper horse and we’ve always thought he was brilliant,” said O’Brien. “He likes an evenly-run mile and a quarter and this is only his second time at a mile and a half
“Mick (Kinane on Scorpion) was very happy that if nobody else was going to go on then he would but Dylan Thomas’s stride is so long that it takes him time to get into gear. Scorpion gets a mile and a half well and we didn’t want a messy pace. Dylan Thomas looked like he was doing plenty today but when he got into the straight he found another gear.”
Dylan Thomas is as short as 5/1 with Coral for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and O’Brien added: “He’s got a lot of class and gets a mile and a half well so all those sort of races are open to him. We were hoping to run in the Arc last year but we had to stand back but hopefully we won't have to stand back this year.
"It will depend on what happens with the others but all the big mile-and-a-quarter and mile- and-a-half races are open to him. Today was his big one for the middle of the summer. I don’t know whether the last time he went on the dirt (in the Breeders’ Cup) he might have come to the end of his tether because it was late in the year.”
Asked whether the race was sub-standard this year, O’Brien added: “The King George is always a good race and to the racing public it is only as good a race as you (the press) build it up to be. In my opinion I thought it was a great race today and we had two top-notchers running in it.
“The King George is always a great race and it is only as good as the media make it out to be. I am not into hyping horses and everyone can make their own opinion, but he is a serious horse.
“In other years when we have run three-year-olds, like when we won with Galileo, we have not had other horses to go for it. The race is a tough test for three-year-olds, Galileo had to have a rest afterwards and then they tend to need a break.
“But we’re lucky the lads are now keeping the older horses in training and the public are able to see how good the horses really are, whereas in the past they might have gone to stud.”
Murtagh added: “It was always going according to plan. I followed Richard Hills and when I eased out and let him go he won very impressively. I looked up at the big screen, which is great to have, to see how far ahead I was - it was nice and easy in the last furlong once I’d looked up!
“I think whatever the pace today he would have won easily and I think he would also have been a good winner over a mile and a quarter. He’s a horse who loves to travel.
“I rode him in the Derby last year and when you look back now I didn’t do the best thing by taking up the running but he was only beaten by a head or so. We learned how he should be ridden after that.
“Everybody’s knocking the race today but I’ll look forward to meeting the people who didn’t turn up today and beating them. Maybe there weren’t 20 runners or a Derby winner today but he’s a very special horse and the King George is a very special race.”
Joint-owner Michael Tabor added: “He showed what a good horse he is and won very comfortably. I was always confident he would win before the race and then he was always in a good position in the race so there weren’t going to be any hard luck stories. Perhaps it’s a shame that the Derby winner wasn’t here but I’m very happy to win this.”
Race 5 - King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes - Placed Quotes
SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH IN KING GEORGE ALL HAPPY
The connections of Youmzain, Maraahel and Laverock - second, third and fourth respectively behind Dylan Thomas - were all contented following the King George and Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Mick Channon said of Youmzain, beaten four lengths into second by Dylan Thomas: “People were knocking the King George this year but there were some very good horses running and Youmzain has some good form to his name.
“Dylan Thomas is a very good horse and our horse has run a cracker. I’m delighted.
“As far as I’m concerned, he goes for the Arc now. I will see was his owner Jaber Abdullah wants to do but we can go where we want to with him now, whether it be the Breeders’ Cup or Hong Kong.”
Bruce Raymond, Racing Manager to Jaber Abdullah, added: “I think Youmzain must now be considered a worthy Arc contender and will be prepared for that race.”
A further three-and-a-half lengths back in third was Maraahel and Angus Gold, Racing Manager to owner Hamdan Al Maktoum, commented: “Maraahel has run another good race, we couldn’t ask for more - bar about seven lengths!
“He clearly hasn’t lost his speed and he could easily go back to a mile and a quarter. We will look at the Juddmonte International again for him.”
Jockey Richard Hills added: “I was disappointed he didn’t win but he gave me everything and ran his usual good race.”
Godolphin’s contender Laverock was another half-length behind Maraahel in fourth and trainer Saeed bin Suroor was satisfied.
The Godolphin trainer said: “He has run very well to finish fourth in the King George and tried his best.
“I think he softer ground suits him better.
“We have no plans but will look at Group One races abroad for him.”
Frankie Dettori, Laverock’s rider, added: “He ran good - he gave me a good feel. I felt he had a chance turning for home and he nearly got third. I was short of room for a time and that might have cost me third. It was the best he has ever run.”
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) - THE WINNER
4 b c Danehill (USA) - Lagrion (USA) (Diesis)
Form: 1126/131414-11221 Owner: Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien IRE Jockey: Johnny Murtagh Breeder: Tower Bloodstock
Dylan Thomas
Top class performer Dylan Thomas is a half-brother to four winners, notably Queen’s Logic, unbeaten in five starts including the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes. He landed his first two starts as a juvenile in 2005 before going down narrowly to Blitzkrieg in the Group Three Autumn Stakes at Salisbury, and ended his first season with a sixth place to Palace Episode in the Group One Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster. Dylan Thomas enjoyed a superb three-year-old campaign, landing the Group Two Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown, before going down by under a quarter of a length when third to Sir Percy in the Derby. He made amends in the Irish equivalent, when the impressive three and a half length victor over Gentlewave. He also took the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown after an epic tussle with brilliant mare Ouija Board and ran fourth to Notnowcato in the International stakes at York. He failed to handle the dirt surface when last of four to Bernardini in the Grade One Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park, USA, in October, 2006. This season, Dylan Thomas has shown excellent form, taking the Listed Alleged Stakes at the Curragh on April 15 and following up two weeks later when sent to France for the Group One Prix Ganay at Longchamp, coming home two lengths if front of Irish Wells. His last two outings have yielded two runner-up finishes, failing by a head to catch Notnowcato in the Group One Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh on May 27, and on his latest run when beaten a length and a quarter behind French superstar Manduro in the Group One Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot on June 20. Brilliantly ridden, he was the decisive winner of today’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Race Record: Runs: 15; 1st: 8; 2nd: 3; 3rd: 1; Win & Place Prize Money: £2,040,775
Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor
Few in the racing world can boast better connections than Sue Magnier. Her husband John is the most powerful man in the bloodstock world as owner of the global Coolmore breeding empire and she is daughter of arguably the greatest 20th century trainer, Vincent O'Brien, who saddled three consecutive Grand National winners and six Derby winners. Her brother David O'Brien is another Derby-winning handler while another brother, Charles, is also a successful trainer. In the 1970s John Magnier (born February 10, 1948), the son of a Co Cork dairy farmer and stud owner, teamed up with the late Robert Sangster and trainer Vincent O'Brien with the idea of buying potential stallions as yearlings. This they did with great success, counting Alleged, Be My Guest, Caerleon, El Gran Senor, Golden Fleece, Sadler's Wells and Storm Bird amongst those who were bought or bred. Magnier subsequently bought out his partners at Coolmore - which now has huge offshoots in Australia and America - and owns the nearby magnificent Ballydoyle training stable. He has a myriad of other business interests, mainly with top jump owner J P McManus and the duo held a 28.7% stake in Manchester United FC, which they sold to American tycoon Malcolm Glazer. The pair have also invested in the Barchester chain of nursing homes, Castlebeck care homes, a property company that owns Unilever House in London, leisure clubs, including the Chelsea Harbour Club, and the Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados. His fortune is estimated at £723 million in the 2007 Sunday Times Rich List. London-born and Monaco-based Michael Tabor founded the Arthur Prince bookmaking firm before selling it for £28 million in 1995 and still has a stake in the Victor Chandler firm. Like Magnier, he spends much of the winter in Barbados and became a partner in many of the Coolmore horses in the mid 1990s after his Thunder Gulch won the 1995 Kentucky Derby. Tabor is valued at £620 million in the Sunday Times Rich List and his colt Entrepreneur, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, took the 1997 2,000 Guineas to provide a first British Classic success for the Sue Magnier/Tabor partnership, who also won that season's Irish equivalent and Irish Derby with Desert King. The duo won the Vodafone Derby in 2001 and 2002 with Galileo and High Chaparral. In partnership with Sir Alex Ferguson, Magnier owned Rock Of Gibraltar, who won seven successive Group One victories including the 2002 2,000 Guineas. Other major wins include the 1998 2,000 Guineas with King Of Kings, the 1999 French Derby, Irish Derby, Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the 2000 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes with Montjeu and a run of five consecutive Group One successes in 2000 from Giant's Causeway. Galileo also won the Irish Derby and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes after his 2001 Epsom win, while further British Classic glory has come in the St Leger with Milan (2001), Brian Boru (2003) and Scorpion (2005). High Chaparral, who went on to take the 2002 Irish Derby, also landed that year's Breeders' Cup Turf and then dead-heated in the same event 12 months later. In 2005, Coolmore won both the 2000 Guineas with Footstepsinthesand and the 1,000 Guineas with Virginia Waters, while Hurricane Run took the Irish Derby and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. George Washington, winner of the 2,000 Guineas, was the star of the show in 2006, while Alexandrova took the Vodafone Oaks at Epsom. This year, the Coolmore empire’s successes include the Irish Derby with Soldier Of Fortune, the Irish Oaks with Peeping Fawn and the French 2,000 Guineas with Astronomer Royal.Previous King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes wins: 2007 DYLAN THOMAS, 2006 HURRICANE RUN, 2001 GALILEO, 2000 MONTJEU
Aidan O’Brien IRE
Born in Wexford on October 16, 1969, Aidan Patrick O’Brien has been phenomenally successful in his relatively short training career. After a spell with Jim Bolger, he became assistant to his now wife, Anne-Marie, and her father Joe Crowley, before taking over the reins when granted a licence to train himself in 1993. His impact on the Flat was made with backing of the highest calibre in the shape of John Magnier and Coolmore, who offered O’Brien the use of Ballydoyle Stables, where the trainer’s namesake, legendary Irish handler Vincent O’Brien, had enjoyed so much success. In 1997, in only his third season at the helm of the Tipperary yard, he confirmed his intentions on the Flat when winning the Irish 1,000 Guineas, the Irish 2,000 Guineas and Irish Derby. The following year, his first British Classic runner, King Of Kings, won the 2,000 Guineas and the second, Shahtoush, finished runner-up in the following day’s 1,000 Guineas and went on to land the Vodafone Oaks a month later. The successes have since flowed thanks to the likes of Giant’s Causeway (five successive Group Ones in 2000), Second Empire, Saffron Walden, Stravinsky, Fasliyev and an embarrassment of riches in 2001 that yielded 23 Group One successes headed by the Vodafone Derby and the Irish Derby, as well as the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, with Galileo. Other Classic glory came via Imagine (Irish 1,000 Guineas and Vodafone Oaks), Black Minnaloushe (Irish 2,000 Guineas), Rose Gypsy (French 1,000 Guineas) and Milan (St Leger) while Mozart became champion sprinter and O’Brien totally dominated the two-year-old division as Johannesburg provided him with a first Breeders’ Cup success in the 2001 Juvenile at Belmont Park. He was champion trainer in both Britain and Ireland in 2001 and 2002. In 2002 he enjoyed success with the remarkable Rock Of Gibraltar (the only horse to win seven European Group One races in a row) and also the dual Derby and Breeders’ Cup winner High Chaparral. Rock Of Gibraltar and Hawk Wing gave O’Brien a 1-2 in the 2002 2,000 Guineas while High Chaparral and Hawk Wing provided him with the first and second in the 2002 Vodafone Derby. The following season he sent out Yesterday to win the Irish 1,000 Guineas and Brian Boru triumphed at Doncaster in the St Leger. O’Brien enjoyed further success with Hawk Wing in the Lockinge Stakes and High Chaparral in the Irish Champion Stakes and Breeders’ Cup Turf in 2003. It was an indifferent season for the Ballydoyle team in 2004, but O’Brien was still successful in the Shadwell Stud Middle Park Stakes with Ad Valorem and the Tattersalls Gold Cup with Powerscourt. He enjoyed an incredible Classic double at Newmarket in the spring of 2005 when he won both the 2,000 Guineas (Footstepsinthesand) and the 1,000 Guineas (Virginia Waters), and added a third British Classic with Scorpion’s success in the St Leger at Doncaster. Oratorio captured the Coral-Eclipse Stakes and Irish Champion Stakes, and O’Brien also unleashed a raft of high-class two-year-olds, ending the season with the top-rated European juvenile colt (George Washington) and filly (Rumplestiltskin). George Washington captured the 2,000 Guineas and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in 2006, while Alexandrova took the Vodafone Oaks as well as the Irish and Yorkshire equivalents, and Dylan Thomas won the Irish Derby and Irish Champion Stakes. O’Brien has enjoyed further Classic success this term with Soldier Of Fortune in the Irish Derby, Peeping Fawn in the Irish Oaks and Astronomer Royal in the French 2,000 Guineas. King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes record: 2007-1 DYLAN THOMAS, 2005-5 Ace, 2004-6 Tycoon, 2001-1 GALILEO, 2001-12 Ice Dancer, 1998-8 Risk Material
Johnny Murtagh
Born in Co Meath, Ireland, on May 14, 1970, Johnny Murtagh, who is married to Orla with two children, was apprenticed to John Oxx and became Irish champion apprentice in 1989. Weight problems forced him to relinquish his position as stable jockey to Oxx but Murtagh overcame those difficulties and in 1993 finished runner-up in the Irish jockeys' championship. In 1995, he became Irish champion jockey and has since gained international prominence, riding in Dubai during the winter (where he has been champion rider), winning the 1995 Breeders' Cup Mile on Ridgewood Pearl and the following year's Beverly D Stakes on Timarida. He enjoyed a phenomenal international season in 2000, winning 12 Group Ones in six different countries, partnering Sinndar to victory in both the Vodafone Derby and Irish Derby and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, winning the Irish Oaks, Yorkshire Oaks and Prix de l'Opera on Petrushka and the Emirates Airline Champion Stakes and Breeders' Cup Turf on Kalanisi among others. He was the most successful rider at Royal Ascot in 2001 with five wins, including the Gold Cup on Royal Rebel and St James's Palace Stakes on Black Minnaloushe, aboard whom he also won the 2002 Irish 2,000 Guineas. He won the 2002 2000 Guineas for Aidan O'Brien on Sir Alex Ferguson's Rock Of Gibraltar and landed a second Vodafone Derby aboard what again seemed the O'Brien second string, High Chaparral, and gained a third renewal of the premier Classic with Motivator in 2005. In 2003 he won the Budweiser Irish Derby on Alamshar and took a break in the summer to sort out problems with his back and weight. He relinquished his position as stable jockey to John Oxx in 2004 and had a short-lived spell as stable jockey to David Loder. He is now freelance. During the 2005/06 jump season, Murtagh rode over hurdles and came close to riding a Cheltenham Festival winner when second on Golden Cross in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle. King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes record: 2007-1 DYLAN THOMAS, 2005-9 Gamut, 2004-8 High Accolade, 2003-1 ALAMSHAR, 2000-3 Daliapour, 1999-5 Sunshine Street
FIRST RACE WINNING QUOTES
KLEENEX WINKFIELD STAKES (LISTED)
RAVEN’S FLIES HOME IN OPENER
The John Gosden-trained Raven’s Pass toyed with his rivals to take the opening Kleenex Winkfield Stakes by five lengths, an effort that resulted in quotes of just 16/1 (with Ladbrokes and totesport) for next year’s 2000 Guineas.
The Elusive Quality colt, home-bred by his American owners Robert and Janice McNair, had needed a stalls test after breaking through the gate at Newbury on his first intended start but went on to score at Yarmouth 11 days ago.
“He was good today and is a promising horse,” said Gosden. “It was a bit worrying what he did at Newbury but he just banged his head on the stalls and a test is automatic after what happened there. Maybe it was not such a sleepy maiden at Yarmouth that he won.
“The plan was to get a lead today but there was no pace and Jimmy did the right thing to let him bowl along.
“I considered the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood but we came here instead and I’ll put him in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster in September now.”
Asked about the bookmakers’ Guineas quotes - which included 25/1 from Cashmans and Stan James as well as 33/1 from William Hill and Paddy Power - Gosden added: “It’s too early to be talking about that and those odds are like putting a fly on the water.”
Winning jockey Jimmy Fortune said of the ground: “It rode as good-to-firm on the straight track. There’s quite a wind and it’s drying out.”
Race 1 - Kleenex Winkfield Stakes - Placed Quotes
CECIL HAPPY
Henry Cecil was very satisfied with the performance of Unnefer, beaten five lengths by Raven’s Pass in the opening Listed Kleenex Winkfield Stakes.
The master of Warren Place said: “Unnefer wants further, the winner had more speed than us and got first run on us.
“I think he needs a mile now and should hopefully get a mile and a quarter in time. That is what his pedigree would suggest as his dam is a half-sister to Kris Kin.
“I am not sure where he will go now. There is no rush with him.”
Talking about his Vodafone Oaks heroine, Light Shift, Cecil added: “Light Shift worked this morning and I was very pleased with her. She came back from Ireland fine and goes for the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood next week.
“Passage Of Time is also on the way back. She had her first serious piece of work this morning, following medication for the abscess in her throat. The treatment took a lot out of her.
“We are looking at York for Passage Of Time, where she could either go for the Juddmonte International or the Yorkshire Oaks.
“Multidimensional is also on his way back and so we are looking forward to the rest of the season.”
Race 2 - Les Ambassadeurs Club Classified Stakes - Winning Quotes
GREAT HAWK COMES GOOD
Great Hawk landed the second race on King George Day, the Les Ambassaduers Club Classified Stakes, in the colours of Saeed Suhail for trainer Sir Michael Stoute and jockey Ryan Moore.
The winner overhauled longtime leader One Hour approaching the final furlong and stayed on well to defeat Lundy’s Lane by two lengths.
Sir Michael Stoute said: “The blinkers just help him to concentrate.
“There are a shortage of races for this horse. He doesn’t really get a mile and a half but we ran him over that for his seasonal reappearance as we had to get a run into him.
“Today’s race was a 0-95 classified stakes over 10 furlongs and as he is rated 94, it looked ideal for him.
“He certainly won’t be rated 94 now and we will probably have to look outside of handicap company for his next start.”
Looking ahead to Maraahel’s bid for Group One glory in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (4.20pm), Stoute added: “It has been said that he is better than ever this year but his form last year in winning the Hardwicke and being beaten a short-head by Notnowcato in the International at York was pretty good too.
“The King George is a good race this year. It is disappointing that there are no three-year-olds running but the likes of Dylan Thomas, Scorpion and my horse are all good performers.
“It’s going to be tough to beat Scorpion, let alone Dylan Thomas. We will decide on tactics when we see what the others are doing!”
SECOND RACE PLACED QUOTES
LES AMBASSADEURS CLUB CLASSIFIED STAKES
BALDING DELIGHTED WITH LUNDY
Seven-year-old Lundy’s Lane stayed on resolutely to get within two lengths of Great Hawk when second in the Les Ambassadeurs Club Classified Stakes to the delight of trainer Andrew Balding.
“He just lacks a turn of foot but I’m very happy with that,” said Balding. “He’s in at Goodwood on Tuesday but that will probably come too soon.
“It would be nice to get his head in front and try and win a little conditions race. Handicaps are hard enough to win, especially if you’re a seven-year-old rated 95.”
THIRD RACE WINNING QUOTES
NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAI CUP (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
ILLIES BRINGS MORE ASCOT GLORY FOR BUICK
Little over a month after winning the Wokingham Handicap on Dark Missile, star apprentice William Buick landed another big Ascot success when taking the National Bank Of Dubai Cup aboard The Illies for trainer Barry Hills
“It’s nice to have a good winner at Ascot,” said Buick. “He’s an improving horse and showed a tremendous turn of foot today and travelled well. Mr Hills said beforehand that he’d stay a mile and a quarter so he should get the mile trip well today. It rode like a good race.”
Charlie Hills, assistant to his father Barry, added: “He doesn’t want any cut and relished this ground. He ran a good race at Newmarket last time and is an improving horse. The more racing he’s had the more he’s learnt - he’s pretty progressive.”
Race 3 - National Bank Of Dubai Cup - Placed Quotes
EA CONNECTIONS HAPPY
The connections of Ea were happy with the performance of the colt, who was beaten a length and a half by The Illies in the National Bank Of Dubai Cup.
Alan Cooper, Racing Manager to owners the Niarchos Family, commented: “That was a very nice run and it was a superb ride from Ryan Moore. We are delighted.
“It was also good to see him run up to his form at Ascot in June (Ea was beaten half-a-length by Eddie Jock in the Britannia Handicap at Royal Ascot) rather than his form at Newmarket in July (when he finished seventh in the Ritz Club Handicap).
“I think he will stay at a mile for the moment. His grand-dam Magic Of Life won the Coronation Stakes while his dam was Enthused.
“I wouldn’t rule out Ea going over further at some point in the future, but for the moment we will continue to look at races over a mile for him.”
Race 4 - totesport.com International Stakes - Winning Quotes
INTERNATIONAL GOES TO THIRD SET
The improving Third Set was an impressive winner of the big handicap on King George Day, the £150,000 totesport.com International in the colours of tennis-loving owner John Livock. The winner is trained by Roger Charlton and was ridden by Jimmy Quinn.
The winner made smooth progress entering the final furlong and won with plenty in hand as he came home a length and a quarter clear of Racer Forever
John Livock said: “At Royal Ascot, I really fancied Third Set but the rain came and he doesn’t like soft ground.
“He won well at Newmarket last time and was well-in here. This race was an early closer, so he had a 3lb penalty but is due to go up 9lb.
“It didn’t look good earlier in the week because I thought he might not get in the race and then the rain came.
“He is entered in the totesport Mile at Goodwood on Friday but he maybe won’t get a run as he is quite a way down in the weights, but I hope we can go.”
Roger Charlton added: “He was second on debut on soft ground but we now know he needs faster ground.
“When he gets this sort of ground, he is an improving horse. He is lightly-raced and is a scopey type of horse.
“I think he needs a 5lb penalty in the totesport Mile at Goodwood for winning two races.
“I am not sure whether he would get in at Goodwood and it is a big ask.
“Burning Incense has also run well (5th). I didn’t put him in the Stewards’ Cup as I didn’t think the track at Goodwood would suit him. I think the Ayr Gold Cup is a more likely target.”
Jimmy Quinn said: “Third Set has disappointed on soft ground in the past and Mr Charlton told me the ground is the key to him.
“He is lovely big horse and really quickened away well when I asked him to pick up.”
Bookmakers rate Third Set at 6/1 (Ladbrokes), 7/1 (totesport, William Hill), 8/1 (Paddy Power) and 9/1 (Stan James) for the totesport Mile at Goodwood next Friday.
FOURTH RACE PLACED QUOTES
TOTESPORT INTERNATIONAL (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
RACER IN GRIP OF HANDICAPPER
The John Gosden-trained Racer Forever finished well to come within a length and a quarter of winner Third Set in the totesport International Heritage Handicap.
“We are in the hands of the handicapper - he finished well with a lot of weight,” rued Gosden. “We were having to give 15lb to the winner and I hope the handicapper leaves him where he is and let’s us win one big handicap. He has to be ridden in a way that isn’t advantageous and seven furlongs is his trip although I wouldn’t be frightened of an easy mile.”
Carol Bartley won the biggest race of the year on the Flat for lady riders for the second time when partnering Middlemarch to victory in the Evelyn Hankinson Memorial Handicap. Her previous victory in the race came on Cryfield in 2001.
Middlemarch came from some way off the pace and got up close home to deny Bomber Command by three-quarters of a length.
A delighted Carol Bartley said: “That was absolutely brilliant.
“To win this race twice is just amazing.
“I have been on at Jim Goldie for months to have a runner in this race and then he entered three! Fortunately, he ran the right one.
“Middlemarch needs cover in his races and needs tight gaps to appear, which fortunately he got today.”
Winning trainer Jim Goldie added: “We were very happy that the ground came right for him today.
“He was bought as an Ascot horse some years ago. This wasn’t quite the race we had in mind at the time!
“He has had his problems but he came right today all right.”
SEVENTH RACE WINNER
CANISBAY BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP
EDGE LANDS DOUBLE FOR FORTUNE
Jimmy Fortune completed a first and last race 21/1 double when capturing the concluding Canisbay Bloodstock Handicap on Edge Closer.
The progressive three-year-old, trained by Richard Hannon for Lady Whent and friends, justified 3/1 favouritism to land the six-furlong handicap by three-quarters of a length from Special Day.
GROUND
With a possible wet night forecast, Clerk of the Course Chris Stickels kept the going as Good on the Straight Course and Good to Soft on the Round Course this evening.
“I’ll wait until the morning to before I decide whether to change the going description because we have rain forecast,” said Stickels.
“The ground will have dried out as we’ve gone through the afternoon and it will be nearly Good to Firm in the straight but there is no point in making any changes until we see how much rain we get.”
EARLY BETTING NEWS
Mr Aviator is now 9/1 (from 12/1) with Paddy Power in the National Bank of Dubai Cup (3.10pm), where Tybalt is a non-runner.
Several horses are coming in for support in the totesport International (3.45pm). Mac Love is into 20/1 (from 25/1) with Sky Bet, who have also cut Trafalgar Bay to 20/1 (from 28/1) and Giganticus to 11/1 (from 14/1). Paddy Power have also cut Giganticus to 11/1 (from 14/1) while the same firm are now 12/1 (from 16/1) about Buckingham Palace Handicap scorer Binanti, with Dhaular Dhar into 12/1 (from 14/1). Coral have cut five runners, with Partners In Jazz now 14/1 (from 18/1), South Cape (14/1 from 18/1), Dhaular Dhar (14/1 from 20/1), Trafalgar Bay (20/1 from 28/1) and Mac Love (20/1 from 33/1).
German raider Prince Flori is now 10/1 (from 12/1) with Sky Bet in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (4.20pm). Favourite Dylan Thomas is biggest-priced at 7/4 with Coral, with the Barking firm reporting they are happy to lay the Aidan O’Brien-trained colt at that price.
Two for money with Paddy Power in the ladies race, the Evelyn Hankinson Memorial Handicap (4.55pm), are Macedon (8/1 from 11/1) and Blue Java (8/1 from 10/1).
King George Day concludes with the Canisbay Bloodstock Handicap (5.25pm) where Captain Jacksparra is 12/1 (from 16/1) with Paddy Power.
FURTHER BETTING NEWS
The sole market mover of the day with totesport is South Cape in the totesport.com International (3.45pm), who is now into 14/1, having opened at 25/1. The Mick Channon-trained gelding was initially reduced to 18/1 but the weight of money prompted the further reduction to 14/1. In the same race, Trafalgar Bay is 20/1 (from 33/1) with Ladbrokes.
Three for money with Ladbrokes in the concluding Canisbay Bloodstock Handicap (5.25pm) are Edge Closer (5/2 from 3/1), Special Day (4/1 from 9/2) and Fabuleux Millie (13/2 from 7/1).
CHAMPIONS TRAINERS REUNITED AT ASCOT
Champion Flat trainers were photographed at Ascot today, for The Champions Project in aid of The Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust.
Today’s line up included Ian Balding (1971), Arthur Budgett (1969), Paul Cole (1991), John Dunlop (1995), Richard Hannon (1992), Sir Michael Stoute (1981, 1986, 1989, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006), Saeed Bin Suroor (1996, 1998, 1999, 2004) and Peter Walwyn (1974, 1975).
Aidan O’Brien (2001, 2002), Vincent O’Brien (1966, 1977) and Henry Cecil (1976, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1993) were unable to attend today’s photograph but they will be photographed separately and their images will be merged into the main photo.
Champion jump trainers and jockeys, as well as champion Flat jockeys have already been photographed at Ascot in 2007.
These specially commissioned images, shot by photographer Ian Jones, will constitute a fabulous piece of racing memorabilia. They will be offered for sale both as individual prints and as collections with all proceeds going to the Trust.
Further details on how to buy these prints can be found at www.attheraces.com
GOING NEWS AT 10.30AM
The going for King George Day is now:
Straight Course
GOOD
(from good to soft)
Round Course
GOOD TO SOFT
(from soft)
Chris Stickels, Clerk of the Course at Ascot, reported this morning: “We had some drizzle last night which amounted to only around half a millimetre.
“The forecast is for a generally fine day today.
“We could have some rain later this afternoon, but this is not forecast to arrive until after racing.”
FIRST RACE RESULT
2.00pm KLEENEX WINKFIELD STAKES (LISTED)
£22,000 guaranteed, 7f, For 2yo Weights colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties a winner of a Class 2 race 3lb; of a Class 1 race 5lb (nursery handicaps excluded for the purpose of penalties Entries 16 pay £100 Penalty value 1st £12,491.60; 2nd £4,7340.40; 3rd £2,369.40; 4th £1,181.40; 5th £591.80; 6th £297
1 RAVEN'S PASS (USA) (Stonerside Stable Llc) John Gosden 2-9-02 Jimmy Fortune [5] 9/2
2 UNNEFER (FR) (Niarchos Family) Henry Cecil 2-9-02 Ted Durcan [4] 11/2
3 MISTER HARDY (The Cosmic Cases) Richard Fahey 2-9-02 Paul Hanagan [3] 14/1
4 AAIM TO STORM (USA) (Stuart Le Gassick Racing Syndicate) Mick Channon 2-9-02 Hugh Bowman [6]
5 FIRESTREAK (The Queen) Richard Hannon 2-9-02 Ryan Moore [9]
6 SPANISH BOUNTY (The Farleigh Court Racing Partnership) Jonathan Portman 2-9-02 Eddie Ahern [2]
7 MIDSHIPS (USA) (Khalid Abdulla) Amanda Perrett 2-9-02 Richard Hughes [7] 100/30f
8 WIGRAM'S TURN (USA) (David Brownlow) Andrew Balding 2-9-02 Frannie Norton [10]
9 MONTAGNE D'OR (IRE) (Syndicate 2006) Mark Johnston 2-9-02 Joe Fanning [1]
10 BELLALATINO (IRE) (A Morris) Norma Pook 2-8-11 John Egan [8]
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: 34 Royal Ascot wins: (22) Chesham Stakes (1990 Chicarica), Jersey Stakes (1991 Satin Flower, 2000 Observatory), Queen’s Vase (1992 Landowner), King George V Handicap (1993 Learmont, 1997 Heritage), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1994 & 95 Muhtarram), Britannia Handicap (1996 North Song, 1998 Plan-B), Chesham Stakes (1998 Rhapsodist) Ascot Stakes (1999 High And Mighty), Norfolk Stakes (1999 Warm Heart), Britannia Stakes (2000 El Gran Papa, 2001 Analyser), Buckingham Palace Stakes (2002 Demonstrate), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2002 Malhub), Coventry Stakes (2004 Iceman), King Edward VII Stakes (2005 Plea Bargain), Coronation Stakes (2006 Nannina), Windsor Forest Stakes (2007 Nannina), Royal Hunt Cup (2007 Royal Oath) First Royal Ascot Win: Chicarica (June 21, 1990 - Chesham Stakes)
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), July Stakes (2004 Captain Hurricane), 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: 60 Royal Ascot Winners: (11) Ascot Stakes (2007 Full House), Queen Mary Stakes (1999 Shining Hour), Royal Hunt Cup (2002 Norton, 2007 Royal Oath), Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (2003 Waverley), King Edward VII Stakes (2005 Plea Bargain), Coronation Stakes (2006 Nannina), Wokingham Handicap (2006 Baltic King), Jersey Stakes (2007 Tariq), Windsor Forest Stakes (2007 Nannina), Norfolk Stakes (2007 Winker Watson)
SECOND RACE RESULT
2.35pm LES AMBASSADEURS CLUB CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 2)
£20,000 guaranteed, 10f, For 3yo+ Rates 0-95 Weights 3yo colts and geldings 8st 10lb; fillies 8st 7lb 4yo+ colts and geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 3lb (for horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated) Penalties after July 21, each race won 6lb Weight for age 3 from 4yo+ 10lb Entries 14 pay £50 Penalty value 1st £12,464; 2nd £3,732; 3rd £1,866; 4th £934; 5th £466; 5th £234
1 GREAT HAWK (USA) (Saeed Suhail) Sir Michael Stoute 4-9-06v Ryan Moore [1] 4/1
2 LUNDY'S LANE (IRE) (Dubai Thorougbred Racing) Andrew Balding 7-9-06 Frannie Norton [3] 5/2jf
3 ONE HOUR (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Marcus Tregoning 3-8-10 Richard Hughes [5] 5/2jf
4 NAKHEEL (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 4-9-06b1 Richard Hills [2]
5 REALISM (FR) (George Leatham) Richard Fahey 7-9-06 Paul Hanagan [6]
5 ran
Non-runner: 1 Bandama (Ground)
Distances: 2, hd, 7, 1 1/2
Time: 2m 09.88s
Breeder: Clover IV Llc
Breeding: b c El Prado (IRE) - Laser Hawk (USA) (Silver Hawk (USA))
Totes: Win: £4.60 Places: £2.20, £1.89 Exacta: £17.90
Winning trainer:-Name: Stoute, Sir Michael Ronald Date of birth:22/10/45 Date of first licence: 1972 First Winner: Sandal, Newmarket, April 28, 1972, Turn Of The Lands Handicap. Previous Occupation: Served with Pat Rohan, Doug Smith and Tom Jones British Classic wins: (13) 1000 Guineas (1989 Musical Bliss, 2003 Russian Rhythm), 2000 Guineas (1985 Shadeed, 1988 Doyoun, 1997 Entrepreneur, 2000 King’s Best, 2001 Golan), Vodafone Derby (1981 Shergar, 1986 Shahrastani, 2003 Kris Kin, 2004 North Light), Vodafone Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1987 Unite) Other big race wins: Irish 2,000 Guineas (1989 Shaadi), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1986 Sonic Lady), Irish Derby (1981 -Shergar, 1983 Shareef Dancer, 1986 Shahrastani), Irish Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1986 Colorspin, 1987 Unite, 1988 Melodist, 1995 Pure Grain, 2000 Petrushka), Champion Stakes (2000 Kalanisi), Cheveley Park Stakes (1980 Marwell; 1994 Gay Gallanta; 2000 Regal Rose), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1992 Saddler’s Hall, 1993 Opera House, 1997 Singspiel, 2000 Daliapour), Coral-Eclipse (1993 Opera House; 1994 Ezzoud;1997 Pilsudski, 2001 Medicean), Dubai World Cup (Singspiel 1997), Falmouth Stakes (1983 Royal Heroine, 1986 and 1987 Sonic Lady, 1998 Lovers Knot), Fillies’ Mile (1985 Untold), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2007 Mountain High), Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel, 1997 Pilsudski), Juddmonte International Stakes (1993 & 1994 Ezzoud; 1997 Singspiel; 2006 Notnowcato), July Cup (1981 Marwell; 1986 Green Desert; 1987 Ajdal), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1981 Shergar; 1993 Opera House, 2002 Golan), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (1977 Temple First, 1984 Optimistic Lass, 1990 Kartajana, 1994 Hawajiss, 2002 Islington, 2003 Russian Rhythm, 2004 Favourable Terms), Prix de l’Opera (1983 Royal Heroine, 1985 Bella Colora, 2000 Petrushka, 2003 Zee Zee Top), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1985 Shadeed; 1987 Milligram; 1989 Zilzal), Racing Post Trophy (2000 Dilshaan), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1986 Green Desert; 1987 Ajdal), Sussex Stakes (1986 Sonic Lady; 1989 Zilzal; 1998 Among Men), Yorkshire Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia; 1985 Sally Brown; 1986 Untold; 1990 Hellenic; 1995 Pure Grain, 2000 Petrushka, 2002 and 2003 Islington) Wins in a season (1984-2006): 96: 120: 76: 105: 99: 116: 78: 83: 74: 65: 109: 73: 73: 84: 79: 81: 91: 75: 104: 115: 87: 95; 107 Horses in training (1985-2007): 145: 142: 142: 170: 186: 191: n\a: 171: 147: 157 : 159: 159: 162: 162: 173: 190: 185: 181: 190: 184: 189: n/a; n/a Wins in 2007: 38 Royal Ascot Wins: 56 First Royal Ascot winner: Etienne Gerard (June 15, 1977 - Jersey Stakes) Major Royal Ascot wins: Gold Cup (1978 Shangamuzo), Coronation Stakes (1986 Sonic Lady, 1987 Milligram, 1998 Exclusive, 2003 Russian Rhythm), St James’s Palace Stakes (1989 Shaadi), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1981 Hard Fought, 1991 Stagecraft), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1985 Dafayna), Queen Anne Stakes (2000 Kalanisi, 2001 Medicean, 2002 No Excuse Needed), Jersey Stakes (1977 Etienne Gerard, 1980 Hard Fought, 1989 Zilzal, 1997 Among Men, 2006 Jeremy), King Edward VII Stakes (1983 Shareef Dancer, 1991 Saddler’s Hall, 1994 Foyer, 2002 Balakheri, 2006 Papal Bull), Hardwicke Stakes (1986 Dihistan, 1991 & 1992 Rock Hopper, 2006 & 2007 Maraahel) Other details: Champion trainer in Britain 8 times (1981, 1986, 1989, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005) Trains at Freemason Lodge, Newmarket
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. Champion jockey for the first time in 2006 with 180 winners. Suffered a complex fracture of his right arm in a fall at Lingfield on March 16, 2007, and missed three months of the season.. First winner: Mersey Beat (Land Rover Defender Amateur Riders’ Handicap Hurdle, Towcester, May 15, 2000) First Group One Win: Notnowcato (2006 Juddmonte International Stakes) Major Wins: Celebration Mile (2005 Chic); totesport Cesarewitch (2002 Miss Fara); Dubai International Airport World Trophy (2004, 2005 The Tatling); Coral-Eclipse Stakes (2007 Notnowcato); Fred Darling Stakes (2006 Nasheej); Further Flight Stakes (2006 Frank Sonata); Geoffrey Freer Stakes (2006 Admiral’s Cruise); Henry II Stakes (2006 Tungsten Strike); Juddmonte International Stakes (2006 Notnowcato); Lancashire Oaks (2006 Allegretto); Mill Reef Stakes (2004 Galeota); Skybet York Stakes (2006 Best Alibi); Steventon Stakes (2006 Tam Lin); totesport.com Winter Hill Stakes (2006 Tam Lin), £250,000 Tattersalls October Auction Stakes (2006 Caldra) Number of Wins 2002-06: 39; 59 (champion apprentice); 132; 120; 180 (champion jockey) Wins in 2007: 35
THIRD RACE RESULT
3.10pm NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAI CUP (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
£65,000 guaranteed, 1m straight, For 3yo Weights highest weight not less than 9st 7lb (any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 7lb; subsequently the excess over 110 in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted) Minimum weight 7st 12lb Penalties after July 21, each race won 6lb Massive’s handicap Mark 105 Entries 27 pay £200 Penalty value 1st £40,508; 2nd £!2,129; 3rd £6,064.50; 4th £3,035.50; 5th £1,514.50; 6th £760.50
1 THE ILLIES (IRE) (John Grant) Barry Hills 3-7-07 William Buick (5) [3] 14/1
2 EA (USA) (Niarchos Family) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-12 Ryan Moore [18] 7/2f
3 AL KHALEEJ (IRE) (Mayoof Sultan) Ed Dunlop 3-8-05 Eddie Ahern [7] 4/1
4 MR AVIATOR (USA) (Sue Brendish) Richard Hannon 3-8-01 Frannie Norton [12] 9/1
5 ANNEMASSE (Brian Yeardley Continental Ltd) Mark Johnston 3-8-08 Joe Fanning [9]
6 GONGIDAS (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 3-8-05 Chris Catlin [8]
7 MESBAAH (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Michael Jarvis 3-8-12 Richard Hills [4]
8 HABALWATAN (IRE) (Mohammed Rashid Clive Brittain 3-8-06 Dale Gibson [17]
9 SATULAGI (USA) (Fitri Hay) Stan Moore 3-9-00 John Egan [13]
10 AQMAAR (Hamdan Al Maktoum) John Dunlop 3-8-08 Seb Sanders [1]
11 ALWAYS FRUITFUL (Always Trying Partnership III) Mark Johnston 3-8-08 Michael Hills [11]
12 SALIENT (Canisbay Bloodstock) Jon Akehurst 3-7-12 Jimmy Quinn [6]
13 DARFOUR (Stuart Morrison) Jim Goldie 3-7-09 Duran Fentiman (3) [10]
14 OKIKOKI (Mike Caddy) William Muir 3-7-12 Paul Hanagan [15]
15 EL SOPRANO (IRE) (Iona Equine) Kevin Ryan 3-8-03 Daragh O'Donohoe [16]
16 PRINCE OF ELEGANCE (Gloria Coran & Sue Whitehead) Amanda Perrett 3-8-08p Michael Kinane [5]
17 MASSIVE (IRE) (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Mick Channon 3-9-07v1 Hugh Bowman [14]
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: 43 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 Major Royal Ascot Wins: Hardwicke Stakes (1973 Rheingold), Gold Cup (1984 & 1985 Gildoran), St James’s Palce Stakes (1986 Sure Blade), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1997 Royal Applause), King Edward VII Stakes (2001 Storming Home), Coronation Stakes (2005 Maids Causeway), Coventry Stakes (2005 Red Clubs)
Winning jockey:-Name: Buick, William Age: 18 Born: Norway Background: Apprenticed to Andrew Balding. Made a sensational start to his career, finishing runner-up to James Doyle in the 2006/07 All-Weather apprentice title race with 24 winners. His father, Walter, was eight-time champion jockey in Scandinavia and rode 22 classic winners in his career, and is a race reader and a work-rider for Marcus Tregoning. First Ride in Britain: Tiny Tim, Brighton, August 10, 2006 First Winner: Bank On Benny, Axminster Carpets Apprentice Handicap, Salisbury, September 27, 2006 Wins in 2006: 10 Wins in 2007: 41 Royal Ascot wins: Wokingham Stakes (2007 Dark Missile) Other Big Race Wins: National Bank Of Dubai Cup (2007 The Illies)
FOURTH RACE RESULT
3.45pm totesport.com INTERNATIONAL STAKES (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
£150,000 guaranteed 7f For 3yo+ Weights Highest weight not less than 9st 7lb Minimum Weight 7st 12lb Penalties after June 30, a winner 3lb Weight for age 3 from 4yo+ 7lb Vortex’s Handicap Mark 107 Entries 78 pay £265 1st Forfeit 72 pay £300 Confirmed 45 pay £185 Penalty value 1st £93,480; 2nd £27,990; 3rd £13,995; 4th £7,005; 5th £3,495; 6th £1,755
1 THIRD SET (IRE) (John Livock) Roger Charlton 4-8-02 Jimmy Quinn [4] 9/1
2 RACER FOREVER (USA) (Mohamed Obaida) John Gosden 4-9-03b Jimmy Fortune [10] 10/1
3 BINANTI (Mrs J Wright) Patrick Chamings 7-8-06 Frannie Norton [22] 14/1
4 GIGANTICUS (USA) (D James, Cavendish Inv Ltd, Matthew Green) Barry Hills 4-8-11 Richard Hills [15] 11/1
5 BURNING INCENSE (IRE) (Thurloe Thoroughbreds XV) Roger Charlton 4-8-10 Richard Hughes [8]
6 MAC LOVE (Vimal Khosla) Jeremy Noseda 6-9-01 Seb Sanders [27]
7 KING OF ARGOS (Peter Goulandris) Ed Dunlop 4-8-12 Frankie Dettori [29]
8 VORTEX (Coriolis Partnership) Gay Kelleway 8-9-02et Nicol Polli (5) [21]
9 INGLEBY ARCH (USA) (Dave Scott) David Barron 4-8-04 Paul Fessey [7]
10 GAME LAD (Tim Easterby) Tim Easterby 5-8-03 Paul Hanagan [28]
11 SOUTH CAPE (Heart Of The South Racing) Mick Channon 4-8-00 Tadgh O'Shea [24]
12 TRAFALGAR BAY (IRE) (Maura Gittins) Karl Burke 4-8-05 Fergus Sweeney [26]
13 GALLANTRY (The Circle Bloodstock I Limited) Derek Shaw 5-7-10 Dominic Fox (3) [2]
14 UHOOMAGOO (John Duddy & T Fawcett) Kevin Ryan 9-8-05b Daragh O'Donohoe [25]
15 DINGAAN (IRE) (Lady Cadbury) Andrew Balding 4-7-10v1 William Buick (5) [18]
16 WISE DENNIS (Allen Pope, Andrew King) Alan Jarvis 5-9-04 Johnny Murtagh [12] 5/1f
17 REGAL PARADE (Sheikh Mohammed) Mark Johnston 3-7-13 Frankie McDonald [13]
18 MALCHEEK (IRE) (Susie Dicker) Tim Easterby 5-7-12 Duran Fentiman (3) [17]
19 PARTNERS IN JAZZ (USA) (Sporting Occasions Racing No.2) David Barron 6-8-12 Michael Kinane [14]
20 DHAULAR DHAR (IRE) (The Vital Sparks) Jim Goldie 5-8-11 Chris Catlin [20]
21 DABBERS RIDGE (IRE) (Maurice Mogg) Barry Hills 5-9-00 Michael Hills [5]
22 PHLUKE (Mrs Fulke Johnson Houghton) Eve Johnson Houghton 6-8-04 Steve Carson [19]
23 MUJOOD (Eden Racing) Eve Johnson Houghton 4-7-10b Thomas O'Brien (7) [6]
24 FARES (IRE) (Mohammed Rashid) Clive Brittain 3-8-04b Joe Fanning [11]
25 STEENBERG (IRE) (Kenneth Macpherson) Mark Tompkins 8-9-02 Saleem Golam [1]
26 KING'S CAPRICE (Bridget Swire) Jonathan Geake 6-8-11t Travis Block (5) [23]
27 ROYAL STORM (IRE) (The Cloran Family) Amanda Perrett 8-8-02 Dale Gibson [16]
Winning trainer:-Name Charlton, Roger John Born: Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, 18/1/50 First winner: Deploy (Haydock, April 14, 1990) Date of first licence:1990 Trains at Beckhampton, Marlborough, Wiltshire Previous Occupation: Amateur rider (three wins including 1969 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Chase on Pride Of Kentucky), worked for Colin Davies, stockbroker, 1975-77 ran equine swimming pool in Lambourn, 1978-89 assistant to Jeremy Tree British Classic wins: (1) Vodafone Derby (1990 Quest For Fame) Other major wins include: Cambridgeshire (2005 Blue Monday), Criterion Stakes (1993 Inchinor), Dante Stakes (1990 Sanglamore), French Derby (1990 Sanglamore), Greenham Stakes (1993 Inchinor), Hungerford Stakes (1993 Inchinor), John Porter Stakes (1996 Spout), Lancashire Oaks (1996 Spout), Lingfield Derby Trial (1996 Mystic Knight), Palace House Stakes (2005 Avonbridge), Prix de l’Opera (1994 Andromaque), Prix d’Ispahan (1991 Sanglamore), Prix de l’Abbaye (2003 Patavellian, 2005 Avonbridge), Rockfel Stakes (2002 Luvah Girl), Sandown Mile (1997 Wixim), Scottish Classic (1995 Baron Ferdinand), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1998 Tamarisk), totesport.com International Stakes (2007 Third Set), Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (1999 Harmonic Way, 2003 Patavellian) Wins in a season (1990-2006): 37; 26; 43; 47; 48; 42; 52; 40; 22; 30; 34; 33; 56; 57; 36; 43; 37 Number of horses in training (1990-2007): 73; 73; 70; 79; 93; 109; 104; 110; 96; 70; 75; 84; 76; 91; 105; 97; 100; 96 Wins in 2007: 18 Royal Ascot wins: (6) King George V Handicap (1992 Source Of Light), Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (1993 Source Of Light), Wokingham Handicap (2000 Harmonic Way), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2001 Harmonic Way), Coventry Stakes (2003 Three Valleys), Balmoral Handicap (2003 Deportivo) First Royal Ascot winner: King George V Handicap (June 18, 1992 Source Of Light)
Winning jockey:-Name: Quinn, James Anthony. Date of birth: May 20, 1967 Apprenticeship: Apprentice school in Ireland. Served with John Oxx for a year, and Pat Rohan between 1984-87 First winner: Tarleton (Ayr, March 25, 1984) Major wins include: Dee Stakes (2004 African Dream), Lincoln Handicap (1992 High Low), Ladbrokes Portland Handicap (2006 Fantasy Believer), Tote International (2003 New Seeker) Wins (1987-2006): 14, 23, 19, 31, 32, 48, 73, 43, 56, 73, 61, 58, 77, 35, 31, 101, 49, 72, 80, 47 Wins in 2007: 34
FIFTH RACE RESULT
4.20pm KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES (GROUP ONE)
£750,000 guaranteed, 1m 4f, For 3yo+ Weights 3yo colts and geldings 8st 9lb; fillies 8st 6lb; 4yo+ colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 4lb Entries 37 pay £2,625 1st Forfeit 18 pay £3,000 Confirmed 8 pay £1,875 Penalty value 1st £425,850; 2nd £161,400; 3rd £80,775; 4th £40,275; 5th £20,175; 6th £10,125
1 DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) (Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 4-9-07 Johnny Murtagh [5] 5/4f
2 YOUMZAIN (IRE) (Jaber Abdullah) Mick Channon 4-9-07 Richard Hughes [1] 12/1
3 MARAAHEL (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Sir Michael Stoute 6-9-07v Richard Hills [3] 6/1
4 LAVEROCK (IRE) (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 5-9-07 Frankie Dettori [7]
5 SCORPION (IRE) (Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 5-9-07 Michael Kinane [2]
6 SERGEANT CECIL (Terry Cooper) Rod Millman 8-9-07 Ryan Moore [4]
7 PRINCE FLORI (GER) (Stall Reni) Sascha Smrczek GER 4-9-07 Jimmy Fortune [6]
Winning trainer:-Name: Aidan O’Brien Date of birth: 16/10/69 Previous occupation: Assistant trainer to Jim Bolger and Anne-Marie Crowley O’Brien Date of first licence: 1993 British Classic wins: (10) Vodafone Derby (2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral), 2000 Guineas (1998 King Of Kings, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2005 Footstepsinthesand, 2006 George Washington), 1000 Guineas (2005 Virginia Waters),Vodafone Oaks (1998 Shahtoush, 2001 Imagine, 2006 Alexandrova), St Leger (2001 Milan, 2003 Brian Boru, 2005 Scorpion) Irish Classic Wins: (13) Irish 2,000 Guineas (1997 Desert King, 1999 Saffron Walden, 2001 Black Minnaloushe, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1997 Classic Park, 2001 Imagine, 2003 Yesterday), Irish Derby (1997 Desert King, 2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral, 2006 Dylan Thomas, 2007 Soldier Of Fortune), Irish Oaks (2006 Alexandrova) Other major wins include: Vodafone Coronation Cup (2005 Yeats, 2007 Scorpion), Coventry Stakes (1997 Harbour Master), Criterium de Saint-Cloud (2001 Ballingary, 2002 Alberto Giacometti), Dante Stakes (1998 Saratoga Springs), Darley Dewhurst Stakes (2001 Rock Of Gibraltar), Dee Stakes (2005 Gypsy King), Eclipse Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Hawk Wing), French 2,000 Guineas (2002 Landseer, 2006 Aussie Rules, Astronomer Royal), French 1,000 Guineas (2001 Rose Gypsy), Futurity Stakes (2002 Van Nistelrooy), Irish Champion Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2003 High Chaparral), Juddmonte International Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway), Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes (2003 Hawk Wing), July Cup (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Galileo, 2007 Dylan Thomas), Middle Park Stakes (2000 Minardi, 2001 Johannesburg), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2000 Sequoyah, 2001 Quarter Moon, 2003 Necklace), National Stakes (1996 Desert King; 1997 King Of Kings, 2000 Beckett, 2001 Hawk Wing; 2003 One Cool Cat), Nunthorpe Stakes (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart), Phoenix Stakes (1998 Lavery, 1999 Fasiliyev, 2000 Minardi, 2001 Johannesburg, 2002 Spartacus, 2003 One Cool Cat, 2005 George Washington, 2006 Holy Roman Emperor), Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere/Grand Criterium (1997 Second Empire, 1999 Ciro, 2001 Rock Of Gibralter, 2002 Hold That Tiger, 2004 Oratorio, 2006 Holy Roman Emperor), Prix Morny (1998 Orpen, 1999 Fasiliyev, 2001 Johanesburg), Prix du Moulin (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2006 George Washington), Racing Post Trophy (1997 Saratoga Springs, 1999 Aristotle, 2001 High Chaparral, 2002 Brian Boru), Royal Lodge Stakes (2006 Admiralofthefleet), Sussex Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2003 Black Sam Bellamy), Yorkshire Oaks (2006 Alexandrova) Wins in Britain 2000-2006: 10; 20 (champion trainer for win and place prize money); 10 (champion trainer for win and place prize money); 6; 4; 20; 11 Wins in 2007 (In Britain): 11 Royal Ascot wins: (20) Coventry Stakes (1997 Harbour Master, 1999 Fasliyev, 2001 Landseer, 2002 Statue Of Liberty, 2007 Henrythenavigator), Chesham Stakes (1999 Bach), St James’s Palace Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2001 Black Minnaloushe, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2007 Excellent Art), Norfolk Stakes (2001 Johannesburg), Jersey Stakes (2001 Mozart), Coronation Stakes (2002 Sophisticat), Hampton Court Stakes (2004 Moscow Ballet, 2005 Indigo Cat), King Edward VII Stakes (2004 Five Dynasties), Queen Anne Stakes (2006 Ad Valorem), Gold Cup (2006 & 2007 Yeats), Queen’s Vase (2007 Mahler)
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), Falmouth Stakes (2004 & 2005 Soviet Song), 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 Stakes (2003 Alamshar, 2007 Dylan Thomas), 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: 7 Royal Ascot wins: (22) Coronation Stakes (June 21, 1995, Ridgewood Pearl); Gold Cup (June 17, 1999, Enzeli, June 21, 2001 Royal Rebel, June 20, 2002, Royal Rebel), St James’s Palace Stakes (June 19, 2001, Black Minnaloushe), Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (June 20, 2000, Katiykha), Ascot Handicap Stakes (June 21, 2000, Barba Papa), Golden Jubilee (June 22, 2000, Superior Premium, 2003 Choisir, 2007 Soldier’s Tale), King George V Handicap (June 21, 2001, Beekeeper), Ribblesdale Stakes (June 21, 2001, Sahara Slew), Wokingham Handicap (June 22, 2001 Nice One Clare), Queen Anne Stakes (June 18, 2002 No Excuse Needed), King Edward VII Stakes (June 21, 2002, Balakheri), Windsor Castle Stakes (June 21, 2002, Revenue), King’s Stand Stakes (June 17, 2003, Choisir), Hampton Court Stakes (June 19, 2003, Persian Majesty), Jersey Stakes (June 15, 2005, Proclamation), Queen Alexandra Stakes (June 18, 2005, Cruzspiel), Queen Mary Stakes (2007 Elletelle), Britannia Handicap (2007 Eddie Jock) Leading Rider at Royal Ascot: 2001 (5 wins); 2002 (4 wins)
SIXTH RACE RESULT
4.55pm EVELYN HANKINSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP (LADIES RACE)
£14,000 guaranteed, 7f, For 3yo+ Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 70 and below) (for riders who, prior to July 25, 2007, have ridden a minimum of one winner under any Rules of Racing and had a minimum of 10 rides) Weights highest weight not less than 10st 10lb Minimum Weight 9st 5lb, 3yo 8st 12lb Penalties after July 21, each race won 6lb Weight for age 3 from 4yo+ 7lb Presumptive’s Handicap Mark 90 Allowances riders who, prior to July 25, 2007 have not ridden more than 10 winners under any Rules of Racing 3lb; more than five such winners 5lb Entries 41 pay £35 Penalty value 1st £8,744.40; 2nd £2,711.80; 3rd £1,355.20; 4th £677.60
1 MIDDLEMARCH (IRE) (W Johnstone) Jim Goldie 7-9-05v Mrs Carol Bartley [8] 33/1
2 BOMBER COMMAND (Gary Woodward) John Hills 4-9-10 Miss Emily Jones [14] 10/1
3 PRESUMPTIVE (IRE) (Beckhampton Stables Ltd) Roger Charlton 7-10-05 Miss Francesca Cumani (5) [12] 14/1
4 MACEDON (Fitri Hay) Stan Moore 4-10-00 Mrs Sarah Moore [6] 10/1
5 GLENBUCK (IRE) (IRE) (Middleham Park Racing XIII) Alan Bailey 4-10-05v Miss Jodie Kid [13]
6 BLUE JAVA (Pangfield Partners) Hughie Morrison 6-9-04tb1 Miss Vicky Cartmel (5) [17]
7 MEZUZAH (Woodford Group plc) Mick Easterby 7-9-13 Miss Jacqueline Coward (5) [20]
8 INDIAN'S FEATHER (IRE) (James & Susan Marshall) Nigel Tinkler 6-9-10 Miss Rose Davidson [2]
9 GAELIC PRINCESS (M Seymour) Tony Newcombe 7-9-12 Miss Christine Hannaford [16]
10 GRAND ENTRANCE (IRE) (Exors of the Late Mrs Evelyn Hankinson) Charles Egerton 4-9-05 Miss Faye Bramley [5]
11 STARLIGHT GAZER (The Burning Stars) Jonathan Geake 4-10-02 Miss Serena Brotherton [15]
12 CARNIVORE (The Meat Eaters) David Barron 5-10-00 Miss Lorraine Ellison [9]
13 RUSSIAN SYMPHONY (USA) (Exors of the Late Evelyn Hankinson) Charles Egerton 6-9-08p Ms Katie Walsh [11]
14 BOLD MARC (IRE) (Market Avenue Racing Club Ltd) Karl Burke 5-9-13 Miss Kelly Brotherton (5) [19]
15 EKTIMAAL (The Serendipity Partnership) Ed Dunlop 4-10-08t Miss Nina Carberry [1] 4/1f
16 GRIZEDALE (IRE) (Canisbay Blodstock) Jon Akehurst 8-9-06t Miss Amy Ryan (3) [7]
17 THYOLO (IRE) (Mike Watts & Steve Woodhams) Clive Cox 6-9-10 Miss Jenny Ferguson (5) [21]
18 DR SYNN (Canisbay Bloodstock) Jon Akehurst 6-9-00 Miss Zoe Lilly (5) [10]
19 TOP GEAR (Mrs P Sheen) Mrs Laura Mongan 5-9-06p Mrs Laura Mongan (5) [3]
20 HIS MASTER'S VOICE (IRE) (The Moving Partnership) David Arbuthnot 4-9-05 Miss Emma Folkes (3) [18]
21 ARCH OF TITUS (IRE) (Maureen Buckley) Michael Bell 3-9-00t Miss Jenny Riding (3) [4]
Winning trainer:-Name Goldie, James Sloan Based: Libo Hill Farm, Uplawmoor, Glasgow, Scotland Born: December 30, 1955 Business Interests: Garden fencing Career: Rode between 1970 and 1975. Worked for T Goldie for 10 years Date of First Trainer’s Licence: March, 1992 Major wins include: City Wall Stakes (2000 Indian Spark), Gosforth Park Cup (2001 Indian Spark), Shergar Cup Sprint (2001 Orientor), William Hill Trophy (2001 Orientor) Total Goodwood Wins: 1 (1 at July meeting) First Goodwood Win: Macaw (Seabeach Handicap, August 2, 2002) Wins (2000-2006): 28; 24; 17; 23; 24; 18; 31 Wins in 2007: 18
Winning jockey:-Name: Bartley, Carol Anne Born: November 1, 1972 Wins in 2002-06: 9; 4; 3; 3; 4 Wins in 2007: 1 Big Race Wins: Evelyn Hankinson Memorial Handicap (2001 Cryfield, 2007 Middlemarch) First Winner: Great Bear (Gwen Bush Foundation Amateur Riders’ H’cap, Newcastle, July 27, 1996) Background: formerly married to Tyrone Williams
SEVENTH RACE RESULT
5.25pm CANISBAY BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP
£10,000 guaranteed, 6f, For 3yo Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 65 and below) Weights highest weight 9st 7lb Weights raised 1lb Minimum Weight 8st 2lb Penalties after July 21, each race won 6lb Baltimore Jack’s Handicap Mark 84 Entries 35 pay £25 Penalty value 1st £6,477; 2nd £1,927; 3rd £963; 4th £481
1 EDGE CLOSER (Lady Whent & Friends) Richard Hannon 3-9-06 Jimmy Fortune [9] 3/1f
2 SPECIAL DAY (Suzanne & Nigel Williams) Barry Hills 3-9-06 Michael Hills [5] 5/1
3 FABULEUX MILLIE (IRE) (The Guest Family) Ralph Beckett 3-9-01 Seb Sanders [12] 11/1
4 GOLDEN DESERT (IRE) (S Parker) Terry Mills 3-9-03 Joe Fanning [7]
5 CAPTAIN JACKSPARRA (IRE) Kevin Ryan 3-9-06 Johnny Murtagh [10]
6 BATELEUR (Dave & Gill Hedley) Mick Channon 3-9-03 Eddie Creighton [2]
7 LORD THEO (R Hartshorn) Nick Littmoden 3-9-03 James Doyle [4]
8 ABUNAI (Anthony Oppenheimer) Roger Charlton 3-9-05 Jimmy Quinn [14]
9 TEEN AGER (FR) (Fitri Hay) Stan Moore 3-8-11 John Egan [13]
10 COUNT CEPRANO (IRE) (Karyl Harris) Walter Swinburn 3-9-02 Saleem Golam [8]
11 FAREFIELD LODGE (IRE) (The Beechdown Braves) Clive Cox 3-8-13 Richard Hills [6]
12 BALTIMORE JACK (IRE) (D Swales) Mick Easterby 3-9-07 Dale Gibson [1]
13 SPARKLING EYES (Tony Richards) Clive Brittain 3-9-02 Frannie Norton [11]
13 ran
Non-runner: 13 Kelamon (vet’s certificate)
Distances: 3/4, 1/2, 1/2, 1, 3/4, hd, 1, 1, 1, 1 3/4, 3/4, 1/2
Time: 1m 15.95s
Breeder: Caroline Wilson
Breeding: b c Bold Edge - Blue Goddess (IRE) (Blues Traveller (IRE))
Totes: Win: £3.60 Places: £1.90, £2.10, £3.50 Exacta: £10.60
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), Prix de Ris Orangis (2006 Presto Shinko), Queen Mary Stakes (1992 Lyric Fantasy & 1993 Risky), Rockfel Stakes (2001 Distant Valley), Sussex Stakes (2003 Reel Buddy), Yorkshire Cup (1993 Assessor), Sky Bet Cheveley Park Stakes (2006 Indian Ink) Number of horses in training (1985-2007): 67: 75: 74: 80: 85: 107: 131: 139: 155: 178: 167: 155: 149: 145: 155: 162: 147: 169: 169: 149: 169; 163 Number of wins in a season (1982-2006):38: 49: 28: 37: 56: 33: 43: 55: 73: 126: 154: 182: 112: 115: 109: 94: 108: 123: 135: 110: 121: 122: 113: 145; 127 Wins in 2007: 83 Royal Ascot wins: 21 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), Coronation Stakes (2007 Indian Ink)
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), July Stakes (2004 Captain Hurricane), 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: 61 Royal Ascot Winners: (11) Ascot Stakes (2007 Full House), Queen Mary Stakes (1999 Shining Hour), Royal Hunt Cup (2002 Norton, 2007 Royal Oath), Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (2003 Waverley), King Edward VII Stakes (2005 Plea Bargain), Coronation Stakes (2006 Nannina), Wokingham Handicap (2006 Baltic King), Jersey Stakes (2007 Tariq), Windsor Forest Stakes (2007 Nannina), Norfolk Stakes (2007 Winker Watson)
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