Thursday, August 3, 2006

GLORIOUS GOODWOOD 2006
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

THE VODAFONE STEWARDS’ CUP DRAW HISTORY

THE VODAFONE STEWARDS’ CUP
WITH DRAW
Class 2, Heritage Handicap, £100,000 Total Prize Fund. For 3yo+, 3.05pm Goodwood, Saturday, August 5, 2006, 6f. Highest weight: not less than 9st 10lb; minimum weight 7st 12lb. Penalties: after July 1, a winner 3lb; a winner of 2 races 5lb. Entries closed June 21, entries revealed June 27 (129 entries), weights revealed July 5, forfeit stage July 18 (102 remain), weights raised by 2lb, five-day confirmation stage July 31 (84 remain), final declaration stage 10.00am, August 3 (maximum 28).

Form Horse Draw/Age/Wgt Owner Trainer Jockey
1) 111-330 TAX FREE (IRE) 27 4-9-10 Ian Hewitson David Nicholls Adrian Nicholls
2) 3-61100 ONE PUTRA (IRE) 3 4-9-09 HRH Sultan Ahmad Shah Michael Jarvis Philip Robinson
3) 0/1342-0 MUSADIF (USA)t 24 8-9-09 Mrs E Kvisla Roy Kvisla Frederik Johansson
4) 1231-142 BORDERLESCOTT 19 4-9-05 Border Rail & Plant Ltd Robin Bastiman Royston ffrench
5) 10-0300 OUT AFTER DARKp 12 5-9-04 The Night Owls Clive Cox Kevin Darley
6) 20020146 PEACE OFFERING (IRE)13 6-9-03 Lady O'Reilly David Nicholls Victoria Behan (7)
7) 160(5)0400 OBE GOLD 14 4-9-03 BDR Partnership Mick Channon John Egan
8) 00-2005 BOND CITY (IRE) 5 4-9-03 Reg Bond Bryan Smart Ted Durcan
9) 564335 BAHAMIAN PIRATE (USA) 25 11-9-02 Lucayan Stud/G G N Bloodstock David Nicholls Sylvestre de Sousa
10) 0-0000(2)0 TEXAS GOLD 2 8-9-01 Clive Edginton William Muir Martin Dwyer
11) 630-312 FIRENZE 22 5-9-01 Jan & Peter Hopper James Fanshawe Frankie Dettori
12) (3)(0)00012 ONE MORE ROUND (USA)bl 23 8-9-00 Nigel Shields Nick Littmoden James Doyle (3)
13) 461/-101 DESERT COMMANDER (IRE)16 4-9-00 R J H Limited Kevin Ryan Neil Callan?
14) 024-6402 EXCUSEZ MOI (USA) 28 4-9-00 Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Clive Brittain Ryan Moore
15) 500-240 COLEORTON DANCER 15 4-8-13 Coleorton Moor Racing Kevin Ryan Andrew Mullen (5)
16) 1420-602 INTREPID JACKv 18 4-8-13 Michael Lynch Hughie Morrison Steve Drowne
17) 10-(1)100 MUTAMARED (USA) 26 6-8-13 Errigal Racing Kevin Ryan Neil Callan?
18) 21/0-200 MUNADDAM (USA) 21 4-8-13 Hamdan Al Maktoum Ed Dunlop Richard Hills
19) 40-44020 TALBOT AVENUE 9 8-8-13 Mrs C S Wilson Mick Mullineaux Jimmy Fortune
20) (4)410400 MERLIN'S DANCER 11 6-8-12 Chalfont Foodhalls Ltd David Nicholls Kevin Manning
21) (1)-2101 BENTONG (IRE) 20 3-8-12(inc 3lbx) H R H Sultan Ahmad Shah Paul Cole Nelson de Souza (3)
22) (6)3603000 IF PARADISE 10 5-8-11 Mrs J Wood Richard Hannon Dane O’Neill
23) 000-03622 WOODCOTE (IRE)p 4 4-8-10 Dennis Shaw Clive Cox Adam Kirby (3)
24) -(3)010420 BEAVER PATROL (IRE) 17 4-8-10 G C Stevens Fulke Johnson Houghton Stephen Carson
25) 050-050030 CONNECTbl 8 9-8-10 Mrs P R Bowring Mark Tompkins Tom Queally
26) 11101-630 GIMASHA 6 4-8-09 Ziad Galadari William Jarvis Alan Munro
27) (3)241101 FOLGA 7 4-8-09(inc 5lbx) The Thrill Seekers James Given Jamie Mackay
28) 0-060340 CONTINENT 1 9-8-08 Lucayan Stud/G G N Bloodstock David Nicholls Joe Fanning

28 runners - the maximum field - 40 eliminated.

EXCUSEZ MOI - I’M FIRST IN VODAFONE STEWARDS’ CUP DRAW

The Clive Brittain-trained Excusez Moi was the first horse to emerge when the draw for Saturday’s £100,000 Stewards’ Cup was made at noon today.

After draw compere Clare Balding randomly selected the four-year-old’s name, Brittain’s representative, former jockey Willie Carson, nominated stall 28, hard against the rail on the far side from the grandstands. The adjacent stall was filled next, when the Dandy Nicholls-trained topweight Tax Free appeared.

Nicholls, who has five runners in the contest, chose 27, a draw from which Patavellian scored three years ago, and he was soon nominating again when Bahamian Pirate emerged and was given stall 25. Nicholls, who won the race as a jockey from stall one on Soba, later chose that trap for Continent, but when speedy Merlin’s Dancer came out he had just three options - and went for stall 11 - while his Peace Offering was the last name picked when 13 was the only option

Trainers and owners were keen to be drawn high or low. The first low-draw nominee, Woodcote, came out fourth and will go into stall four. A well-known pace-setter, he will ensure a good pace on the stands’ side, while ante-post favourite Firenze was the tenth name drawn and her owners, Jan and Peter Hopper, had no hesitation in going for stall 22.

Nicholls’ son, Adrian, will ride Tax Free, of whom the trainer said: “He’s the up-and-coming kid, although things didn’t go right for him last time when he lost a shoe. He’s got the pace to go anywhere. He came out of the draw early and I was happy with 27. I think it’s a lucky stall. A bit of rain would help Continent and Bahamian Pirate, Vicky Behan will ride Peace Offering - she won the Gosforth Cup on him and gets on well with the horse - and Kevin Manning is on Merlin’s. They’re all in good heart and good form.”

Jan Hopper, owner of Firenze (22), said: “We wanted to see where the pace horses were, and were keen to have the far or near rail, but as it’s turned out we think there will be three races, with pace across the course. We’re pleased and expect to see them fan out. If we’d come out first we’d have chosen 22. We need luck but she’s in good form.”

Charles Cruden, an owner with Clive Cox, said of Woodcote (4) and Out After Dark (12): “Clive walked the course last night and felt the ground was a little quicker on the stands’ side. Woodcote front runs so we were pleased to come out of the draw nice and early. We’d have preferred to be lower with Out After Dark, but we came out of the draw late.”

Ollie Cole said of Bentong (20): “Stall 20 was the last high draw available when we came out, but I’m happy with that. There are a lot of fancied horses drawn high. It gives us the opportunity to go right on the far side or three-quarters of the way across in search of better ground.”

Willie Muir, trainer of Texas Gold (2), said : “You’ve got to go very high or very low. I walked all over the course - there’s a very marginal difference between the two sides, but the far side was filling up and the quicker horses - Woodcote, One Putra, Merlin’s Dancer and If Paradise - were on this side. I’m very happy. He got hampered at Ascot last week and he’s jumping out of his skin. If there’s no rain we’re in business.”

Willie Carson, on behalf of Clive Brittain (Excusez Moi, 28), said: “Clive left it to me and I was bit shocked to come out first. On what’s happened in the past the high numbers have an advantage and I made the choice and hoped some fast horses would come out high, too, to help him along. We’ve got Mutamared in 26 to help so I’m happy.”

Fulke Johnson-Houghton, trainer of Beaver Patrol (drawn 17), said: “He’s in very good order and will run well, but I’d have liked to have been drawn a little higher.”


OUIJA BOARD AND ALEXANDER GOLDRUN HEAD VODAFONE NASSAU STAKES, BUT RAJEEM OUT

Five-year-old mares Ouija Board and Alexander Goldrun head a high-class field of seven for Saturday’s Vodafone Nassau Stakes, the second Group 1 race at Glorious Goodwood.

They face stiff competition from the four-year-olds Chelsea Rose and Echelon, while batting on behalf of the classic generation will be Nannina, Nasheej and Race For The Stars. Among those not declared is Rajeem, the recent Group 1 Falmouth Stakes winner, whose infected heel prevented her running at Deauville on Sunday.

Despite her absence the Vodafone Nassau Stakes will be one of the highlights of the year and a race that could determine the order among European fillies and mares.

Ouija Board’s Royal Ascot victory in the Group 1 Prince of Wales’ Stakes was one of the highlights of that meeting, cementing her place as Britain’s top-ranking and most popular distaffer (even allowing for strong competition from Soviet Song), yet she was beaten in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes on her latest start. A luckless passage in that race was a valid excuse, but her fans will be keen
to see her back in the number one spot. She has never run at Goodwood.

In contrast the Jim Bolger-trained Alexander Goldrun is bidding to win the Vodafone Nassau Stakes for the second year - only Roussalka (1975/6) and Ruby Tiger (1991/2) have scored twice in the race since its inception in 1840.

Alexander Goldrun is one of three Irish runners - Con Collins’ Chelsea Rose and Aidan O’Brien’s Race For The Stars being the others - while Britain’s defence of the race is bolstered by two runners for Cheveley Park Stud, Echelon and Nannina. Echelon won Gr.3 events at Lingfield and Epsom this year before finishing second to Soviet Song at Royal Ascot, while Nannina was a hugely impressive winner of the Group 1 Coronation Stakes at the Royal meeting, but subsequently finished second to Rajeem in the Falmouth.

Clive Brittain, Rajeem’s trainer, said today: “The infection hasn’t quite cleared up so she’s back on antibiotics. Our new target is the Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket.”

Asked whether, under the old 24-hour declarations process Rajeem might have made the line up, Brittain said: “A lot can happen in 24 hours, but I cannot say she would have come right. It would have been unfair to declare her and then take her out. For me 24-hour declarations are more convenient, but for the good of racing we’ve got to give this system a try.”


GLORIOUS GOODWOOD 2006
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

GROUND UPDATE

The course will be watered again this evening to help keep Good to Firm conditions ahead of racing tomorrow.

Seamus Buckley, Goodwood’s Clerk of the Course, said: “We’re very pleased with the way the course rode today and our overnight watering policy has been justified in that if we had not carried it out the ground would have been much faster today than yesterday.

“We will water from the mile marker and up the last four furlongs of the straight again this evening to maintain the good-to-firm conditions. The false rail around the lower bend will also be removed to provide a fresh strip of ground.”



Lillie Langtry Fillies’ Stakes
First race quotes

TARTOUCHE IN GLORIOUS WIN NUMBER TWO

Tartouche, trained at Angmering by Lady Herries, proved a local hero for the second year running when following up her 2005 victory in this Group 3 race for fillies and mares.

The winner made most of the running, and jockey Seb Sanders said: “I was pleased when Richard Hughes [on unplaced Novellara] came up my inside because it helped me - it was going to be hard work to make all. Then Art Eyes headed me and my mare found another leg and won quite easily in the end.

“She really is a tough filly and I’ve had so much fun on her. That’s the second Group 3 I’ve won on her.

“I’ve won heads and short-heads on this filly four or five times, but she seems to know where the finishing line is and that’s a huge help to me.”

Julian Wilson, representing trainer Lady Herries, said: “I’m so thrilled for Lady Herries and the owners. It was a fantastic ride by Seb, needless to say. It was a terrific achievement by Lady Herries to train this horse to win the race two years running, last year on soft ground and this on good to firm.

“Tartouche looked fantastic - I don’t know why she didn’t get best-turned-out - and Seb just loves this filly. Lady Herries has given up Angmering Park Stud and I think she might be regretting that now because this would be the most lovely filly to breed from.

“She’s been abroad three times. She was very unlucky at Baden-Baden [last time] when they had a hurricane and the stalls didn’t work and she was left standing at the stalls for 20 minutes, then missed the break so she never got into the race. There are races for her at the Curragh or Deauville so we will probably go abroad - she’s not quite Group 1 class but she’s certainly capable of winning a Group 2.”


ART EYES EBOR BID

The David Elsworth-trained Art Eyes was slashed to as short as 12/1 from 20/1 with VC Bet for the totesport Ebor after finishing a close second to Tartouche in the opening Group 3 Lillie Langtry Stakes.

“The Ebor’s certainly an option,” said Elsworth. “But we also have the likes of Balkan Knight - who runs today - and Wunderwood in that race. She’s also in the Melbourne Cup as well so we’ll just have to see.

“She’s a very tough, genuine filly and really kept going today but full credit to the winner.”

Art Eyes remains at 25/1 for the York handicap with William Hill, but is 16/1 from 20/1 with totesport and Stan James, and 16/1 from 25/1 with Paddy Power.

Seb Sanders, who rode Tartouche to win the race, said of the ground: “There’s a lot more good in it than yesterday, there’s a bit more juice. I’d call it good with a bit of good to firm.”

Ryan Moore agreed, calling it “good, good to firm”, Richard Hughes said the ground was similar to yesterday, Jimmy Quinn called it “fast” and Alan Munro said that it was “really nice good ground.”



SECOND RACE WINNING QUOTES
AUDI STAKES (GROUP 3)

CUCARACHA BACK TO BEST

La Cucaracha, winner of last year’s Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes, returned right back to her best to come from nearly last to first to capture the Group 3 Audi Stakes by three-quarters of a length.

“This year she had a bit of a low-grade virus but just came back to herself in time for Royal Ascot,” said winning trainer Barry Hills. “The draw didn’t help her that day but she was only beaten a couple of lengths but I think that race might have put her back again.

“I wasn’t particularly happy before the July Cup but she seemed right back and really ready for it today.”

The mare was trimmed from 10/1 to 4/1 with the sponsor for the VC Bet Nunthorpe Stakes and Hills added: “She’ll go for the Nunthorpe again and maybe Hong Kong if the ground is quick enough. I think it was a mistake not to have gone for the Abbaye last year because the ground was not that bad.”

Michael Hills, the winning jockey, added: "They went very quick. I've got to be patient on my filly and can't get there too soon. I put here on the bridle and said, 'look, get ready for when it happens', and she was there waiting. As soon as the opening half came, I sent her through, and she just took off.

"The trouble was Neil [Callan] was getting away and the others were dying, so I needed to get through them. Luckily a small opening came and I managed to thread through.

"All credit to my father - he said I was on a different filly today, and the signs over the last 10 days have been very, very good. He was exactly spot on. She was working well and ran a good race in the July Cup, and after that race things were different. She really started to sparkle and improve. They're not machines and you just have to wait for them to happen.

"I presume the Nunthorpe is the target and I'd love a crack at the Hong Kong race at the end of the year. She loves fast ground and as long as conditions are right she'd be there."



More Audi Stakes Quotes - First and Second Jockeys


Michael Hills, the winning jockey La Cucaracha: "They went very quick. I've got to be patient on my filly and can't get there too soon. I put her on the bridle and said, 'look, get ready for when it happens', and she was there waiting. As soon as the opening half came, I sent her through, and she just took off.

"The trouble was Neil [Callan] was getting away and the others were dying, so I needed to get through them. Luckily a small opening came and I managed to thread through.

"All credit to my father - he said I was on a different filly today, and the signs over the last 10 days have been very, very good. He was exactly spot on. She was working well and ran a good race in the July Cup, and after that race things were different. She really started to sparkle and improve. They're not machines and you just have to wait for them to happen.

"I presume the Nunthorpe is the target and I'd love a crack at the Hong Kong race at the end of the year. She loves fast ground and, as long as conditions are right, she'd be there."


Neil Callan, rider of the runner-up Desert Lord, said: "The horses are running really well, but this fellow was unfortunate because I felt him leaning off the rail the last half furlong and we realised afterwards that he pulled off a shoe on his near fore.

"Because it is slightly downhill, he can get into his stride very fast - he is a very fast horse, probably the fastest horse I have sat on. He has travelled sweetly for me. When I went past the two (furlong pole) and let him go he actually picked up, and he's gone so quick early on.

"I was unaware it was Michael in behind me but I was going as well as the winner. When I let him down he has actually picked up.

"Kevin (Ryan) has only had him a season. Beaten by a Group One horse like that, we've got to be over the moon, especially as he was only beaten three parts of a length after pulling a shoe off. He won the Dash at Epsom in a fast time so he's a very fast horse, and, hopefully, he's got a bit of youth on his side, so he's good a few years left in him."


Audi Stakes (Registered as the King George Stakes)
Second race quotes

BEATEN TRAINERS MORE THAN HAPPY WITH DESERT AND FLAME

Trainers Kevin Ryan and Ed McMahon were delighted with the performances of Desert Lord and Pivotal Flame after their horses took second and third behind Group 1-winning mare La Cucaracha in this highly-competitive sprint.

Ryan said of the imposing Desert Lord, who is now a 14-1 chance from 33-1 for the Group 1 VC Bet Nunthorpe Stakes with the sponsors: “He’s run a blinder, he’s a very fast horse and he’s on the top of his game. There was a good field for this race and plenty of runners.

“Whatever we’re doing with the horse it’s working.”

Desert Lord has become a consistent horse having joined Ryan’s stable this year, and the trainer added: “In fairness he doesn’t hang any more - he had a bit of trouble with his joints and we’ve worked on them. Maybe he was just feeling them a little. He got a little tired at Chester [on his previous race] because he goes so quick and has so much speed that he just blew up at the end of the race.”

Ed McMahon said of Pivotal Flame: “The draw [15] beat us. They’ve gone on the stands’ rail and he’s had to go with them, and yet he doesn’t like to be in front too long. He’s had to commit him and he’s run a cracking race considering the draw.

“I’ll go for the Nunthorpe now and give him a crack at a Group 1. Dandy Man’s favourite and we were only just touched off by him at Newmarket, so he’s in the mix. We’ve given a Group 1 winner [La Cucaracha] weight today - all sprinters have their day and if everything goes right for him and he gets a bit of cut in the ground there’s a big race in him.”



ABN Amro Goodwood Cup (Group 1)
Third race quotes

YEATS SO DOMINANT IN ABN AMRO GOODWOOD CUP ROMP

Yeats, from Aidan O’Brien’s Ballydoyle Stables in Ireland, took another step towards becoming the king of the stayers for 2006 when setting a course record in the ABN Amro Goodwood Cup. His time of 3m 21.55s was .08 of a second inside that achieved by Jardine’s Lookout in 2002.

The five-year-old, who won the Ascot Gold Cup in June, beat Geordieland and Tungsten Strike by five lengths and three and a half lengths, after which O’Brien said: “You saw what he did at Ascot, but this is a different track and Mick [Kinane] hadn’t ridden him since he was two so you have to take those things into consideration.

“Mick was mighty impressed with him. He’s a Coronation Cup winner and a Derrinstown Stud [Derby Trial] winner at three so he’s not short of class. It’s a real excitement to get a horse like this and great to compete in these type of races. Mr and Mrs Magnier and Mr and Mrs Nagle decided to go this route and it’s a privilege to have a horse like him.

“We hope to go to the Irish St Leger next and take one race at a time. He’s entered for Melbourne. That’s a likelihood, but he might get an unrealistic weight and we’d love for this fellow to stay around for the next couple of years. Putting a ton on his back when we hope to keep him in training might not be fair.”

Kinane, who was number one jockey at Ballydoyle from 1999 to 2003 when he joined John Oxx, is now filling in on a number of the O’Brien’s runners in Britain while Kieren Fallon is banned from riding in the country. Kinane was asked about a Melbourne Cup challenge and said: “The ground would be the main concern. One year in five you get easy ground, and four out of five you’ll get firm ground. He’s a very classy individual and probably the best stayer I’ve ridden.”

Yeats is a 10-1 chance for the Melbourne Cup with William Hill and Paddy Power.

MORE ABN AMRO GOODWOOD CUP QUOTES


“BEST STAYER I HAVE RIDDEN”


Mick Kinane, the winning jockey Yeats, reported: "He most certainly does [have the credentials to be a Melbourne Cup contender] although the firm ground would be a worry. But he's definitely a very classy individual and probably I'd say the best stayer I've ridden.

“Weight is not a worry for him - he's a big, strapping horse and carried plenty of weight today and broke the track record, so it's not an inconvenience to him.

"I just wanted to get to the first corner, because we were right on the bend and there's a lot of runners, and I didn't want to get stuck behind a lot of rubbish.

“I asked him to go to the first corner, got a nice position and then they were going very quick, so I let him get into a nice rhythm and take his time for the best part of a mile.

"He was travelling lovely down the hill. I gave him a little flick and the race was over. He picked up and he had plenty in reserve."


THIRD RACE QUOTES
ABN AMRO GOODWOOD CUP (GROUP 2)

GEORDIE HEADS SOUTH

Geordieland, bought last month as a Melbourne Cup prospect by owner Martin Myers, ran a blinder on his first run for trainer Jamie Osborne when finding just Yeats too good in the ABN Amro Goodwood Cup.

“Takes Yeats out of this and he’s won it well. He’s run a blinder,” said Osborne. “That was a great performance by the winner and we were beaten by a better horse.

“He was bought as a Melbourne Cup prospect but he’s in the Ebor off a mark of 108, so you could argue he was well in and he gets in there with no penalty. We may well take that in on the way to the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup.

“He came to me the week after he last ran in France and all credit to Martin Myers for letting me buy him. We took the view that he was the best horse in Europe available at a working man’s price. He’s been very straightforward since he came to me and we were going into unknown territory over this trip today.”

Myers was full of praise for Osborne and added: “I think he’s a substantially better horse now than when we bought him so all credit to Jamie.”

Geordieland was quoted at 14/1 with Paddy Power for the totesport Ebor and a different York target could be on the cards for third-placed Tungsten Strike.

“I was over the moon with that run and he’s had quite a hard race,” said trainer Amanda Perrett. “He’s improved so much, as a three-year-old he was rated 68, and I think he could get even better with another year on his back.

“There aren’t many options for him now and I think he’ll probably go for the Lonsdale at York.”


FOURTH RACE WINNING QUOTES
ladbrokes.com HERITAGE HANDICAP

ROAD BREAKS COURSE RECORD WHEN LEADING JOHNSTON 1-2

Road To Love - a winner at Ascot on Sunday - returned to action just four days later to set a course record time of 2m 02.81s when landing the Ù100,000 ladbrokes.com Handicap by five lengths with a pillar-to-post victory.

“The four-day break was never a concern as he only lost six kilos before Ascot but we were very worried about the draw,” said Mark Johnston, who also saddled runner-up Desert Realm.

“He has gone pretty fast but was given a breather and had plenty left at the end although I wasn’t that confident going into the home straight as there looked to be plenty queuing up to take him on. That shows that course records are not set on hard or very firm ground, we thought there was plenty of good in it today.

“We’ll have to see what the handicapper does now and whether that excludes him from future handicaps.

“We weren’t going to run him on Sunday, we were saving him for this Ù100,000 race today but when the race reopened we got greedy and put him back in it. John Egan had been booked to ride him at Ascot but then got off him to ride Chancellor, who subsequently didn’t run, but we had booked Richard (Hills) who was good on front-running horses at Ascot. They really clicked so we kept him on today.

“He’s physically a lovely horse and was in the yard that was worst affected when our horses were under the weather earlier this year.

“Desert Realm has run a tremendous race, he’s a very good horse who has just taken time to get going.”

Sir Michael Stoute said of third-placed Pearly King: “I was very pleased with him - it was a competitive handicap and he acquitted himself well. I think he’ll get a mile and a half, but at Ascot [where he finished seventh in the King George V Stakes over 12f] he was drawn badly and that was a bigger factor.”


De Boer Stakes (Handicap)
Fifth race quotes

DREAM THEME BRINGS UP DOUBLE FOR HILLS

Lambourn trainer Barry Hills brought off a near 33-1 double on day three
of Glorious Goodwood when Dream Theme’s victory in this valuable handicap complemented an earlier win for stablemate La Cucaracha.

Richard Hughes on the winner enjoyed a clear passage up the far rail as High Curragh wandered left, and Dream Theme was able to register his second win from five starts. He races in the colours of Prince Khalid Abdullah.

Hills said: “He’s had a few problems - a lot of my horses haven’t been right, but he’s come right today and hopefully he’ll improve on this. He’s got quite a bit of scope and size.

“I’d like to get him to a race in two or three weeks time and he likes quick ground. When he won his maiden at Kempton he was very impressive, but the ground was soft at Newmarket [on a subsequent outing] and he was on the wrong side and choked a bit.”

Kevin Ryan, trainer of second-placed High Curragh: “He’s run a great race - I just want to know how to get into that winner’s enclosure! The ground was probably just quick enough for him, I think they deserve a pat on the back for doing such a great job here with the ground but it has just dried out with the sun and breeze.”


SIXTH RACE WINNING QUOTES
EBF NEW HAM MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES

CUMIN SPICES UP GREAT DAY FOR HILLS FAMILY

Barry Hills completed a near 151/1 treble on a great day for his family when Cumin ran out an impressive seven-length winner of the EBF New Ham Maiden Fillies’ Stakes under the trainer’s son Michael, who was himself landing a 19.25/1 double.

“She travelled very easily and I was determined to put her stamina into play today,” said the winning trainer. “She got squeezed out in the Chesham and otherwise would have been placed and then got beaten by a very good horse, Medicine Path, at York.

“She won well and I’m thinking about something like the May Hill or Fillies’ Mile at Ascot for her.”

Cumin - a $600,000 yearling purchase - received quotes of 33/1 with Stan James and 40/1 with William Hill for next year’s Stan James 1000 Guineas.

EBF New Ham Maiden Fillies’ Stakes
Sixth race quotes

STAR MAKES A GOOD, IF
NOT PERFECT, START

Cumin was far too good for her rivals in this maiden fillies’ race, but 25-1 debutante Perfect Star ran a fine race to second in a field of 14.

Clive Cox, who trains the daughter of first-season sire Act One, said: “We’ve got about 20 two-year-olds in training and a really nice bunch of fillies. This one has made a positive step first time out. She’s bred to get a bit further so we’re pleased with this effort.”

Eoghan O’Neill said of third-placed Laureldean Express: “We beat the winner at York [last month] with Medicine Path, so I knew we were unlikely to beat her today with this filly, but we hoped to get into the first three. Our aim is simply to win a maiden with her.”


Audi Q7 Stakes (Previously known as The Charlton Stakes)
Seventh race quotes

GHYLL FORGES HOME IN SPRINT FOR FINAL HONOURS

Punters looking for clues to Saturday’s Vodafone Stewards’ Cup over six furlongs had another chance to assess the draw after this sprint race closed the card on day three of Glorious Goodwood.

Confirming the view that horses need to be drawn high or low, and they should stay close to one of the rails, the first four made sure they were not marooned in the centre of the track. Holbeck Ghyll, drawn 12, but who raced along the stands’ side, came out on top, but Smokin Beau, drawn 14, took second, while Night Prospector (2) and Bluebok (19) filled third and fourth.

Holbeck Ghyll won impressively, prompting Ian Balding, the father of trainer Andrew, to imply that another quick run under a penalty might be wise if the horse is to stay ahead of the handicapper.

Balding snr said: “He’s back to last year’s form. We were just hoping he’s be back and he loves this fast ground. That’s the key I think.

“He’ll have to run with a penalty, I would have thought, but I’m not sure where. He certainly got a lead for a bit, then John [Egan] had a look across and thought, ‘they’re ahead of us’ and let him go on from a little way out. It was impressive in the end.”


GOING NEWS

The going remains

GOOD TO FIRM

Seamus Buckley, Goodwood’s Clerk of the Course, said: “We’ve had a dry night but put eight millimetres of water on the course, which has made a great difference in preventing the ground drying out.

“The Turftrax reading is 9.0, rather than 9.2 yesterday, and I’d predict the course will ride slightly slower than yesterday. I’d anticipate we will continue the watering programme through the meeting.

“We have also removed the false rail down the far side of the straight to produce a strip of fresh ground and the false rail on the lower bend will come down after racing tonight.”


LA CUCURACHA IS MAIN MORNING MOVER

Pricewise’s selection La Cucuracha has been well-supported for this afternoon’s Group 3 Audi Stakes (2.40pm). The mare is 7/2 from 5/1 with VC Bet and Stan James, 7/2 from 4/1 with Ladbrokes and Paddy Power, 100/30 from 9/2 with totesport and 3/1 from 9/2 with William Hill.

In the same race, The Tatling is 11/1 from 14/1 with totesport and Stan James,11/1 from 12/1 with Paddy Power and 11/1 from 16/1 with VC Bet. Meanwhile Pivotal Flame has also been clipped by VC Bet, now trading at 12/1 from 16/1, while Strike Up The Band is 10/1 from 12/1 with Coral.

In the opening Lillie Langtry Fillies’ Stakes (2.05pm), Art Eyes is 11/2 from 13/2 with Coral and 6/1 from 13/2 with Paddy Power.

Favourite Yeats has been popular in the ABN Amro Goodwood Cup (3.15pm) and is 6/4 from 15/8 with William Hill, 13/8 from 15/8 with Stan James and 6/4 from 13/8 with Paddy Power. Stan James have also clipped Reefscape from 7/1 to 11/2. Pricewise’s selection Geordieland is 20/1 from 28/1 for the staying event with Stan James, 18/1 from 25/1 with William Hill and 16/1 from 25/1 with Paddy Power. The outsider Bulwark has been shortened to 40/1 from 50/1 with VC Bet and is 33/1 from 50/1 with totesport.

In the ladbrokes.com Stakes (3.50pm), Hopeful Purchase is 20/1 from 25/1 with VC Bet, Salt Man is 9/1 from 12/1 with Coral and Stan James, who have trimmed Kyoto Summit into 13/2 from 8/1. Road To Love has been well backed from 5/1 to 4/1 with Ladbrokes and into 7/2 from 4/1 with totesport. Zaif is 9/1 from 16/1 with the latter but the change incorporates a Rule 4 of 15p in the pound following Stotsfold’s withdrawal. Another one supported is Desert Realm, a 16/1 chance with Paddy Power having been 22/1 earlier.

Creative Mind is 8/1 from 10/1 for the De Boer Handicap (4.25pm) with William Hill, 9/1 from 11/1 with Coral and 15/2 from 10/1 with Paddy Power. High Curragh is 12/1 from 14/1 with VC Bet.

In the EBF New Ham Maiden Stakes (5pm) punters have backed Circle Of Love from 9/2 into 7/2 with William Hill.

GLORIOUS GOODWOOD 2006
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

FIRST RACE RESULT
2.05pm LILLIE LANGTRY FILLIES’ STAKES

Class 1, Group Three, £50,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo+ fillies & mares, 1m 6f. Weights: 3yo 8st 7lb; 4yo+ 9st 6lb. Penalties: after September 1, 2005, a winner of a Group Three race 3lb; of a Group Two race 5lb; of a Group One race 7lb (races won at 2yo not to count for penalties). Weight for age: 3yo from 4yo+ 13lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £28,390; 2nd: £10,760; 3rd: £5,385; 4th: £2,685; 5th: £1,345; 6th: £675

1) TARTOUCHE (Lady Herries & Friends) Lady Herries 5-9-06 Seb Sanders [6] 7/2
2) ART EYES (Matthew Green) David Elsworth 4-9-06 John Egan [2] 11/2
3) SIRCE (Dorothy & Ivan Topley) Denis Coakley v4-9-06 Jimmy Quinn [1] 12/1
4) CRESTA GOLD (P T Tellwright) Alan Bailey 3-8-07 Martin Dwyer [7]
5) SCOTTISH STAGE (Ballymacoll Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-07 Michael Kinane [5] 6/4 Fav
6) POWER GIRL (D Bass) Paul Cole 4-9-06 Ryan Moore [10]
7) NOVELLARA (Khalid Abdulla) Henry Cecil 3-8-07 Richard Hughes [9]
8) PINE CONE (Janet Menzies) Alan King 4-9-06 Dane O'Neill [3]
9) TARANDOT (Norcroft Park Stud) George Margarson 5-9-06 Alan Munro [4]
10) KASSIOPEIA (Jackie & George Smith) Mick Channon 3-8-07 Tony Culhane [8]

10 ran
Breeder: Angmering Park Stud Breeding: b m Pursuit Of Love - Megan’s Flight (Welsh Pageant)
Time: 3m 00.70s Distances: nk, hd, .75, .75, 3.5, .5, 2.5, 3, 22
Tote Win: £4.80 Places: £1.60; £2.00; £2.10 Exacta: £24.10

Winning trainer:- Name: Herries, Lady Anne Elizabeth Date of Birth 12/6/38 Date of first flat licence:1986 Previous Occupation: Held a NH permit Major wins include: French Derby (1995 Celtic Swing), Caulfield Cup (1998 Taufan’s Melody), Coronation Cup (1989 Sheriff's Star), Grand Prix de St Cloud (1989 Sheriff's Star), Aral Pokal (1994 River North), Racing Post Trophy (1994 Celtic Swing), King Edward VII (1988 Sheriff's Star), Great Voltigeur (1988 Sheriff's Star), Sagaro Stakes (1994 Safety in Numbers), Prix Gladiateur (1994 Safety In Numbers) Horses in training (1988-2006): 22: 26: 30: 22: 22: 22: 41: 73: 81: 71: 72: 57: 32: 25: 31: 26: 25: 27: 32 Wins In 2006: 6 Trains at Angmering Park, West Sussex First Royal Ascot win: Sheriff’s Star (June 14, 1988 - King Edward VII Stakes) Royal Ascot wins: (3) King Edward VII Stakes (1988 Sheriff’s Star), Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (1996 Tykeyvor, 2004 Wunderwood)Wins in a season (1987-2002) : 6: 6: 9: 4: 14: 6: 18: 32: 28: 33: 22: 11: 9: 2: 4 First Goodwood winner: Santi Sana (August 23, 1991) Total Goodwood wins: 20 (6 at July Meeting)

Winning jockey:-Name: Sanders, Sebastian Date of birth: 25/9/71 Background: appointed stable jockey to Sir Mark Prescott at beginning of 2004 campaign First winner: Band On The Run (Pontefract, Whitelane Apprentice Series Stakes, June 12, 1990) Classic Wins: Irish 2,000 Guineas (2004 Bachelor Duke), Prix de Diane Hermes (2006 Confidential Lady) Other major wins include: Ayr Gold Cup (2005 Presto Shinko), Chester Vase (2005 Hattan), Dahlia Stakes (2004 Beneventa), Emirates Airlines Minstrel Stakes (2006 Jedburgh), July Cup (Compton Place 1997), Mill Reef Stakes (1998 Golden Silca), Oak Tree Stakes (2002 Desert Alchemy), Palace House Stakes (2003 Needwood Blade), Royal Lodge Stakes (1997 Teapot Row), Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (2004 Pivotal Point) Wins (1991-2005): 2, 10, 7, 23, 61*, 97, 105, 82, 90, 80, 83, 123, 101, 165, 142 *champion apprentice Wins in 2006: 67 Royal Ascot wins: (2) Wokingham Handicap (1995 Astrac), Duke Of Endinburgh Stakes (2004 Wunderwood) First Goodwood win: Hi-Aud (Jacob’s Bakery Nursery, September 30, 1994) Goodwood winners: 40 (14 at July Meeting)



SECOND RACE RESULT
2.40pm AUDI STAKES

Class 1, Group Three, £50,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo+, 5f. Weights: 3yo colts & geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 8lb; 4yo+ colts & geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb. Penalties: after September 1, 2005, a winner of a Group Three race 5lb; of a Group Two race 8lb; of a Group One race 10lb (races won at 2yo not to count for penalties). Weight for age: 3yo from 4yo+ 3lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £28,390; 2nd: £10,760; 3rd: £5,385; 4th: £2,685; 5th: £1,345; 6th: £675

1) LA CUCARACHA (Guy Reed) Barry Hills 5-8-11 Michael Hills [2] 7/2 Fav
2) DESERT LORD (Bull & Bell Partnership) Kevin Ryan b6-9-00 Neil Callan [3] 20/1
3) PIVOTAL FLAME (R L Bedding) Ed McMahon p4-9-00 Seb Sanders [15] 8/1
4) THE TATLING (Dab Hand Racing) Milton Bradley 9-9-05 Ryan Moore [16]
5) FAYR JAG (Jonathan Gill) Tim Easterby 7-9-05 David Allan [10]
6) DONNA BLINI (Mrs T S M Cunningham) Brian Meehan 3-8-08 Frankie Dettori [6]
7) TOURNEDOS (Vimal Khosla) Roger Charlton 4-9-00 Steve Drowne [13]
8) SIERRA VISTA (David Metcalfe) David Barker 6-8-11 Robert Winston [5]
9) GREEN MANALISHI (Derrick Broomfield) David Arbuthnot 5-9-00 Alan Munro [17]
10) STRIKE UP THE BAND (The Oak Apple Syndicate) David Nicholls 3-8-11 Adrian Nicholls [4]
11) MALTESE FALCON (Christopher Wright) Paul Cole t6-9-00 Eddie Ahern [18]
12) MAJESTIC MISSILE (Flying Tiger Partnership I) William Haggas t5-9-00 Tony Culhane [1]
13) DREAM IMPACT (Scuderia Quattro Mori) Luigi Riccardi ITY t5-9-00 Germano Marcelli [11]
14) CORRIDOR CREEPER (Gary & Libby Johnson) Milton Bradley p9-9-00 Shane Kelly [14]
15) BEAUTY BRIGHT (Michael Tabor & Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-8-08 Michael Kinane [7]
16) AJIGOLO (Timberhill Racing Partnership) Mick Channon 3-8-11 Ted Durcan [9]
17) THE LORD (Mrs M S Teversham) Bill Turner 6-9-00 John Egan [12]
18) EMPRESS JAIN (Dennis Yardy) Michael Jarvis 3-8-08 Philip Robinson [8]

18 ran
Time: 56.83s Distances: .75, 1, sh, hd, .75, .75, sh, hd, 1.25, nk, sh, 1.5, hd, 1.5, 2, .75, .75
Breeder: Guy Reed Breeding: b m Piccolo - Peggy Spencer (Formidable (USA))
Tote Win: £4.20 Places: £2.00; £6.40; £3.90 Exacta: £96.50

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), 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), Nunthorpe Stakes (1988 Handsome Sailor), Prestige Stakes (2002 Geminiani), Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe (1973 Rheingold), Royal Whip Stakes (2002 Chancellor), 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 2006: 53 Wins in a season (1987-2005): 96: 93: 73: 113: 99: 63: 39: 44: 74: 84: 79: 78: 109: 72: 107: 91: 107: 82: 101 Horses in training (1984-2006): 107, 125, 139, 131, 140, 152, 175, 159, 129, n/a, 113, 120, 130, 137, 145, 150, 148, 160, 167, 168, 186, 148, 163 Trains at South Bank Stables, Lambourn First Goodwood Winner: Fred Babu, First Day Supplementary Plate, September 15, 1969 Total Goodwood Wins: 83 (47 at Festival meeting)

Winning jockey:-Name: Hills, Michael Patrick.Born: Newmarket, 22/1/63 Apprenticeship: With Jeremy Hindley. First winner: Sky Thief (Nottingham 13/8/79) Classic wins: (1) Vodafone Derby (1996 Shaamit) Other major wins include: Ascot Gold Cup (1994 Arcadian Heights), Champion Stakes (2002 Storming Home), Coronation Stakes (1997 Rebecca Sharp, 2005 Maids Causeway), Dewhurst Stakes (1985 Huntingdale, 1988 Scenic, 1996 In Command, 1999 Distant Music), Duke Of York Stakes (2006 Steenburg), Fillies’ Mile (1989 Silk Slippers), Goodwood Cup (1992 Further Flight), Greenham Stakes (2006 Red Clubs), Haydock Sprint Cup (1997 Royal Applause), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1993 Nicer, 1999 Hula Angel), Irish Champion Stakes (1995 Pentire), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1996 Pentire), Lockinge Stakes (1997 First Island), Nunthorpe Stakes (1988 Handsome Sailor), Prix de l'Abbaye (1988 Handsome Sailor), Prix Jean Prat (1999 Golden Snake), Sussex Stakes (1996 First Island) Wins (1990-2005): 61, 65, 91, 86, 89, 74, 80, 84, 61, 94, 73, 58, 66, 58, 66, 56 Other details: champion apprentice 1983 Wins in 2006: 32 Royal Ascot wins: 14 First Royal Ascot win: King Edward VII Stakes (June 15, 1993 Beneficial) Major Royal Ascot wins: Gold Cup (1994 Arcadian Heights), Queen Anne Stakes (1995 Nicolotte), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1996 First Island), Coronation Stakes (1997 Rebecca Sharp, 2005 Maids Causeway), King Edward VII Stakes (1993 Beneficial, 2001 Storming Home), Ribblesdale Stakes (2006 Mont Etoile) First Goodwood win: Rose Du Soir (Colmans of Norwich Liebfraumilch Handicap, September 10, 1982) Goodwood winners: 67 (29 at July Meeting)

THIRD RACE RESULT
3.15pm ABN AMRO GOODWOOD CUP

Class 1, Group Two, £100,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo+, 2m. Weights: 3yo colts & geldings 8st 4lb; fillies 8st 1lb; 4yo+ colts & geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st 2lb. Penalties: after September 1, 2005, a winner of a Group Two race 3lb; of a Group One race 5lb (races won at 2yo not to count for penalties). Weight for age: 3yo from 4yo+ 3lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £56,780; 2nd: £21,520; 3rd: £10,770; 4th: £5,370; 5th: £2,690; 6th: £1,350

1) YEATS (Sue Magnier & Diane Nagle) Aidan O'Brien IRE 5-9-10 Michael Kinane [8] 10/11 Fav
2) GEORDIELAND (Mountgrange Stud) Jamie Osborne 5-9-05 Frankie Dettori [6] 16/1
3) TUNGSTEN STRIKE (John Connolly) Amanda Perrett 5-9-08 Martin Dwyer [1] 25/1
4) SERGEANT CECIL (Terry Cooper) Rod Millman 7-9-05 Alan Munro [3]
5) BADDAM (Noel Martin) Mick Channon 4-9-05 Ian Mongan [9]
6) LAND 'N STARS (Paul Blows) Jamie Poulton 6-9-05 Paul Doe [12]
7) REEFSCAPE (Khalid Abdulla) Andre Fabre FR 5-9-10 Richard Hughes [2]
8) BULWARK (Hesmonds Stud) Amanda Perrett eb4-9-05 Kerrin McEvoy [7]
9) BALKAN KNIGHT (Raymond Tooth) David Elsworth 6-9-05 John Egan [15]
10) COVER UP (Ballymacoll Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 9-9-05 Ryan Moore [13]
11) GOLDEN QUEST (Syndicate 2002) Mark Johnston 5-9-05 Joe Fanning [14]
12) HIGH ACTION (C N Barnes) Ian Williams 6-9-05 Eddie Ahern [11]
13) EBTIKAAR (Hamdan Al Maktoum) John Dunlop 4-9-05 Richard Hills [16]
14) WINGED D'ARGENT (Daniel Couper) Mark Johnston 5-9-05 Kevin Darley [10]
15) FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Charles C Walker - Osborne House) Sir Mark Prescott 8-9-05 Seb Sanders [5]

15 ran Non-Runner: Alcazar (Ground)
Time: 3m 21.55s (Record) Previous record 3m 21.63s Distances: 5, 3.5, 1.5, nk, hd, .75, sh, 3, 3, 3.5, 1, 2.5, 1.5, 20
Breeder: Barronstown Stud & Orpendale Breeding: b h Sadler’s Wells (USA) - Lyndonville (IRE) (Top Ville)
Tote Win: £1.90 Places: £1.20; £3.50; £7.70 Exacta: £24.10

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: (12) 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), Irish Oaks (2006 Alexandrova) Other major wins include: Vodafone Coronation Cup (2005 Yeats), 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), 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 Diamond Stakes (2001 Galileo), 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 (1999 Fasiliyev, 2002 Spartacus, 2003 One Cool Cat), Phoenix Stakes (1998 Lavery, 1999 Fasiliyev, 2000 Minardi, 2001 Johannesburg), Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere/Grand Criterium (1997 Second Empire, 1999 Ciro, 2001 Rock Of Gibralter, 2002 Hold That Tiger, 2004 Oratorio), Prix Morny (1998 Orpen, 1999 Fasiliyev, 2001 Johanesburg), Prix du Moulin (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Racing Post Trophy (1997 Saratoga Springs, 1999 Aristotle, 2001 High Chaparral, 2002 Brian Boru), Sussex Stakes (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2003 Black Sam Bellamy) Wins in Britain 2000-2005: 10; 20 (champion trainer for win and place prize money); 10 (champion trainer for win and place prize money); 6; 4; 20 Wins in 2006 (In Britain): 6 First Goodwood Winner: Orpen, EBF Richard Baerlein Maiden, August 1, 1998 Total Goodwood Wins: 6 (5 at Festival meeting)

Winning jockey:-Name: Kinane, Michael Joseph Born: County Tipperary, Ireland, 22/6/59.Apprenticeship: With Liam Browne. First winner: Muscari (Leopardstown 19/3/75) Classic wins: (8) Vodafone Derby (1993 Commander In Chief, 2001 Galileo); Vodafone Oaks (1998 Shahtoush, 2001 Imagine), 2000 Guineas (1990 Tirol, 1997 Entrepreneur, 1998 King Of Kings), St Leger (2001 Milan) Other major wins include: Champion Stakes (1997 Pilsudski), Cherry Hinton Stakes (2005 Donna Blini) Cheveley Park Stakes (1995 Blue Duster); Coral Eclipse (1993 Opera House, 1997 Pilsudski, 2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Hawk Wing), Derby Italiano (1992 In A Tiff, 1995 Luso); Dewhurst Stakes (2001 Rock Of Gibralter); Falmouth Stakes (1996 Sensation), Fillies’ Mile (1996 Reams Of Verse); French 1,000 Guineas (2001 Rose Gypsy), French 2,000 Guineas (2002 Landseer), Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche, 2000 Kayf Tara), Grand Criterium (1997 Second Empire, 1999 Ciro, 2001 Rock Of Gibralter), Heinz 57 Phoenix Stakes (2000 Minardi, 2001 Johannesburg, 2003 One Cool Cat), Hong Kong Invitational Bowl (1991 Additional Risk), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1988 Trusted Partner, 2003 Yesterday), Irish St Leger (1993, 1994 Vintage Crop), Irish 2,000 Guineas (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Irish Oaks (1989 Alydaress, 1996 Dance Design), Irish Derby (2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral); Irish Champion Stakes (1989 Carroll House,1994 Cezanne, 1997 Pilsudski, 2000 Giant’s Causeway,2003 High Chaparral), Japan Cup (1997 Pilsudski), Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes (2003 Hawk Wing), Juddmonte International (2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2005 Electrocutionist), July Cup (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart); King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1990 Belmez, 1994 King's Theatre, 2000 Montjeu, 2001 Galileo, 2005 Azamour), Melbourne Cup (1993 Vintage Crop), Middle Park Stakes (2000 Minardi, 2001 Johannesburg), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2001 Quarter Moon, 2003 Necklace), National Stakes (1994 Definite Article; 1998 Mus-If; 2001 Hawk Wing; 2003 One Cool Cat), Nunthorpe (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart); Phoenix Stakes (1999 Fasliyev; 2000 Minardi; 2001 Johannesburg), Prix du Moulin (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Prix de l'Abbaye (1985 Committed), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1989 Carroll House, 1999 Montjeu), Prix de la Salamandre (1999 Giant’s Causeway), Prix Vermeille (2000 Volvoreta), Prix Morny (1998 Orpen, 1999 Fasliyev); Racing Post Trophy (1997 Saratoga Springs), St James's Palace (1992 Brief Truce, 1994 Grand Lodge, 2000 Giant’s Causeway), Sussex Stakes (1998 Among Men, 2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2005 Proclamation), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2000 Montjeu, 2003 Black Sam Bellamy) Royal Ascot wins: (38) First Royal Ascot win: St James’s Palace Stakes (June 15, 1982 Dara Monarch) Major Royal Ascot wins: St James’s Palace Stakes (1982 Dara Monarch, 1992 Brief Truce, 1994 Grand Lodge, 2000 Giant’s Causeway, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2004 Azamour), Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche, 2000 Kayf Tara), Coronation Stakes (1994 Kissing Cousin, 2002 Sophisticat), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1999 Lear Spear, 2005 Azamour), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2005 Cape Of Good Hope) Leading Roder at Royal Ascot: 1994 (4 wins), 1995 (4wins), 1996 (5wins), 2005 (6wins) Wins in Britain 1992-2005: 4; 4; 23; 28; 29; 23; 24; 22; 26; 26; 15; 3; 9; 23 Wins in Britain in 2006: 11 First Goodwood win: Allez Cyrano (Kinrara H’cap, July 28, 1994) Goodwood winners: 20 (16 at July Meeting)


FOURTH RACE RESULT
3.50pm ladbrokes.com HERITAGE HANDICAP

Class 2, £100,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo, 1m 1f 192yds. Weights: highest weight not less than 9st 7lb; minimum weight 7st 12lb. Penalties: after July 22, a winner 5lb.Penalty Values: 1st: £62,320; 2nd: £18,660; 3rd: £9,330; 4th: £4,670; 5th: £2,330; 6th: £1,170

1) ROAD TO LOVE (Grant Mercer) Mark Johnston 3-9-03 Richard Hills [2] 11/4 Fav
2) DESERT REALM (Gainsborough Stud) Mark Johnston 3-9-00 Joe Fanning [6] 16/1
3) PEARLY KING (Gainsborough Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 3-9-02 Robert Winston [5] 5/1
4) FAMILIAR TERRITORY (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 3-8-13 Frankie Dettori [3] 7/1
5) HUMUNGOUS (Evelyn Hankinson) Charles Egerton 3-9-03 Steve Drowne [12]
6) ZAIF (Miss R Wakeford) David Elsworth 3-8-07 John Egan [8]
7) KYOTO SUMMIT (Castle Down Racing) Luca Cumani 3-8-09 Nicky Mackay [16]
8) HIGH COMMAND (Mohammed Jaber) Ed Dunlop 3-8-07 Kerrin McEvoy [4]
9) AWATUKI (Allen Pope, Andrew King) Alan Jarvis 3-8-01 Chris Catlin [7]
10) HOPEFUL PURCHASE (Jack Hanson) William Haggas 3-9-07 Tony Culhane [18]
11) SALUTE HIM (Jaber Abdullah) Mick Channon 3-8-07 Ted Durcan [17]
12) PORTERS (Perle O’Rourke) Richard Hannon p3-8-09 Richard Hughes [14]
13) GENARI (R A Instone) Paul Cole 3-8-04 Jose de Souza [9]
14) AREYOUTALKINGTOME (Annie Cyzer) Charles Cyzer 3-9-02 Eddie Ahern [11]
15) SALT MAN (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Marcus Tregoning 3-8-06 Martin Dwyer [10]
16) RUMSFELD (E Bulgheroni) Marco Botti 3-9-00 Oscar Urbina [1]

16 ran Non-Runners: Punta Galera (Vet’s Certificate), Stotsfold (Ground)
Time: 2m 02.81s Record Time Previous record 2m 03.44s - set by Moon Ballad in 2002.
Distances: 5, 1, 1.5, 1.75, 1.25, hd, 1.25, 1.25, 2.5, 2.5, 3.5, 1.25, 2.5, 4, 18
Breeder: South House Stud Breeding: ch g Fruits Of Love (USA) - Alpine Falir (IRE) (Tirol)
Tote Win: £3.20 Places: £1.40; £3.50; £2.00; £2.10 Exacta: £44.00

Winning Trainer:-Name: Johnston, Mark Steven Born: Glasgow, 10/9/59 Date of first licence: January 1987 First winner: Hinari Video (Carlisle, July 1, 1987) Previous Occupation: Qualified as veterinary surgeon at Glasgow University; practiced as vet in Cleveland, Essex and Northern Ireland, spent brief spells with John Winter, Tommy Craig, Charlie Millbank in France and John Russell in USA Classic wins: (2) 2000 Guineas (1994 Mister Baileys); 1000 Guineas (2004 Attraction) Other major wins include: Ascot Gold Cup (1995 Double Trigger, 2001, 2002 Royal Rebel), Cherry Hinton Stakes (2003 Attraction), Chester Vase (2002 Fight Your Corner), Classic Trial (2002 Simeon), Cornwallis Stakes (1994 Millstream), Credit Suisse Private Banking Pokal (2002 Yavana’s Pace), Dewhurst Stakes (2004 Shamardal), Doncaster Cup (1995,1996 & 1998 Double Trigger), Dubai Turf Classic (1999 Fruits Of Love), Futurity Stakes (1994 Jural), Gordon Stakes (2002 Bandari), Great Voltigeur Stakes (2002 Bandari), Hardwicke Stakes (1999 and 2000 Fruits of Love), Harvest Stakes (2002 Love Everlasting), Lady O Goodwood Cup (1995, 1997 & 1998 Double Trigger, 2000 Royal Rebel, 2004 Darasim), Lingfield Derby Trial (2002 Bandari), Ormonde Stakes (2004 Systematic), Princess Of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Fruits Of Love, 2004 Bandari, 2006 Soapy Danger), Princess Margaret Stakes (1992 Marina Park), Royal Lodge Stakes (1993 Mister Baileys), Sagaro Stakes (1995 & 1996 Double Trigger), St James’s Palace Stakes (1996 Bijou D'Inde), Veuve Cliquot Vintage Stakes (1993 Mister Baileys, 2004 Shamardal), Gold Cup (1995 Double Trigger, 2001 and 2002 Royal Rebel), King George V Handicap (1995 Diaghilef, 2002 Systematic, 2003 Fantastic Love, 2006 Linas Selection), St James’s Palace Stakes (1996 Bijou D’Inde), Britannia Handicap (1997 Fly To The Stars), Hardwicke Stakes (1999 and 2000 Fruits Of Love, 2002 Zindabad, 2005 Bandari), Chesham Stakes (2000 Celtic Silence, 2002 Helm Bank, 2003 Pearl Of Love), Queen’s Vase (2001 And Beyond, 2003 Shanty Star, 2005 Melrose Avenue, 2006 Soapy Danger), Duke of Edinburgh Handicap (2001 Takamaka Bay), Queen Mary Stakes (2003 Attraction), Norfolk Stakes (2003 Russian Valour), Ascot Stakes (2004 Double Obsession), Coronation Stakes (2004 Attraction), Wolferton Handicap (2006 I’m So Lucky) Wins in a season (1987-2005): 1: 5: 15: 28: 31: 53: 77: 117: 114: 116: 123: 100: 113: 130: 116: 134 (most victories in Britain): 139: 119 (most victories in Britain):141 Wins in 2006: 90 Number of horses in training (1987-2006): n/a: 17: 18: 35: 35: 39: 49: 72: 120: 117: 120: 130: 147: 152: 159: 178: 178: n/a: n/a: n/a Trains at Kingsley House Racing Stables Middleham, N Yorks First Goodwood win: The Can Can Man (SIS H’cap, May 23, 1991) Goodwood winners: 49 (36 at July Meeting)

Winning jockey:-Name: Hills, Richard John. Born: Newmarket, 22/1/63 Apprenticeship: With Tom Jones. First winner: Border Dawn (Doncaster 26/10/79) Classic wins: (5) 1000 Guineas (1995 Harayir, 2000 Lahan), 2000 Guineas (2004 Haafhd), St Leger (1999 Mutafaweq), Vodafone Oaks (2005 Eswarah) Other major wins: Autumn Stakes (2000 Nayef), Champion Stakes (2001 Nayef), Chesham Stakes (1996 Shamikh), Dubai World Cup (1999 Almutawakel), Falmouth Stakes (2000 Alshakr, 2002 Tashawak), Geoffrey Freer Stakes (2002 Mubtaker), German Oaks (2002 Salve Regina), Great Voltigeur Stakes (2002 Bandari), Greenham Stakes (2001 Munir), Hungerford Stakes (1998 Muhtathir), Juddmonte International Stakes (2002 Nayef), July Cup (1998 Elnadim), Middle Park Stakes (1997 Hayil), Norfolk Stakes (1986 Sizzling Melody, 1989 Pettilante), Princess Of Wales’s Stakes (1994 Wagon Master; 2001 Mutamam; 2004 Bandari), Queen Mary Stakes (1997 Nadwah), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1994 Maroof, 2001 Summoner); Rockfel Stakes (1999 Lahan); Royal Lodge Stakes (1998 Mutaahab, 2002 Al Jadeed), Select Stakes (2000 Ekraar, 2001 Nayef), September Stakes (2000 Mutamam); Temple Stakes (1999 Tipsy Creek); Watership Down Stud Sales Race (2002 Sharplaw Venture), Yorkshire Cup (1985 Ilium) Wins (1990-2005):56, 67, 52, 57, 59, 70, 71, 85, 83, 77, 81, 79, 81, 75, 66, 72 Other details: Took over as number one jockey to Hamdan Al Maktoum on the retirement of Willie Carson. Wins in 2006: 28 Royal Ascot wins: (17) First Royal Ascot win:Queen’s Vase (June 19, 1985 Wassl Merbayeh) Major Royal Ascot wins: Gold Cup (1990 Ashal); Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1987 Mtoto, 2003 Nayef), Hardwicke Stakes (2006 Maraahel) First Goodwood win: King Of Comedy (John Kent H’cap, September 14, 1985) Goodwood winners: 69 (15 at July Meeting)

FIFTH RACE RESULT
4.25pm DE BOER HANDICAP

Class 2, £40,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo rated 0-100, 7f. Weights: highest weight 9st 7lb; minimum weight 8st 2lb. Penalties: after July 22, a winner 6lb.Penalty Values: 1st: £24,928; 2nd: £7,464; 3rd: £3,732; 4th: £1,868; 5th: £932; 6th: £468

1) DREAM THEME (Khalid Abdulla) Barry Hills 3-8-06 Richard Hughes [15] 13/2
2) HIGH CURRAGH (Mrs D Davenport, T & R Fawcett, J Nattrass) Kevin Ryan 3-8-08 Neil Callan [9] 9/1
3) HEAVEN SENT (Cheveley Park Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-08 Frankie Dettori [13] 11/4F
4) MULTAKKA (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Marcus Tregoning b1 3-8-04 Richard Hills [6]
5) CREATIVE MIND (Adrian & Rachel Archer) Eoghan O'Neill 3-8-03 Richard Mullen [14]
6) BLADES GIRL (Crown Select) Kevin Ryan p3-7-13 Andrew Mullen (5) [8]
7) CARMENERO (Middleham Park Racing XXXVIII) William Muir 3-8-02 Martin Dwyer [11]
8) NAMID REPROBATE (Richard Aston Associates) Paul Cole 3-8-08 Eddie Ahern [2]
9) OBE BRAVE (BDR Partnership) Mick Channon 3-9-07 Tony Culhane [3]
10) ROL'OVER BEETHOVEN (Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-01 Michael Kinane [7]
11) ORPSIE BOY (Vanessa Church) Nick Littmoden 3-8-05 Joe Fanning [5]
12) PEARLY WEY (Dennis Shaw) Clive Cox 3-8-11 Adam Kirby (3) [12]
13) OCEANS APART (Elite Racing Club) Paul Cole b3-8-09 Seb Sanders [10]
14) SONG OF SILENCE (Gainsborough Stud) Ed Dunlop 3-9-03 Steve Drowne [4]
15) ORCHARD SUPREME (Brian Oakley) Richard Hannon 3-8-06 Ryan Moore [1]

15 ran
Time: 1m 24.95s Distances: nk, 1.5, .5, .5, .75, 1, .5, sh, .5, nk, 4, sh, 8, 8
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Breeding: b c Distant Music (USA) - Xaymara (USA) (Sanglamore (USA))
Tote Win: £9.00 Places: £3.00; £4.10; £1.70 Exacta: £127.90

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), 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), Nunthorpe Stakes (1988 Handsome Sailor), Prestige Stakes (2002 Geminiani), Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe (1973 Rheingold), Royal Whip Stakes (2002 Chancellor), 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 2006: 54 Wins in a season (1987-2005): 96: 93: 73: 113: 99: 63: 39: 44: 74: 84: 79: 78: 109: 72: 107: 91: 107: 82: 101 Horses in training (1984-2006): 107, 125, 139, 131, 140, 152, 175, 159, 129, n/a, 113, 120, 130, 137, 145, 150, 148, 160, 167, 168, 186, 148, 163 Trains at South Bank Stables, Lambourn First Goodwood Winner: Fred Babu, First Day Supplementary Plate, September 15, 1969 Total Goodwood Wins: 84 (48 at Festival meeting)

Winning jockey:-Name: Hughes, Richard David. Date of birth: 11/1/73 Apprenticeship: With father, Dessie Hughes, in Ireland. First winner: Viking Melody (Roscommon maiden, August 2, 1988) Wins in Britain (1994-2005):19, 68, 62, 33, 55, 95, 102, 90, 126, 122, 73, 124 Major wins include: Albany Stakes (2004 Jewel In The Sand), Balmoral Handicap (2003 Deportivo), Blue Square Ormonde Stakes (2005 Day Flight)Buckingham Palace Stakes (2002, Demonstrate), Celebration Mile (2002 Tillerman), Cherry Hinton Stakes (2004 Jewel In The Sand), Coventry Stakes (2003 Three Valleys), Craven Stakes (2000 Umistim, 2001 King’s Ironbridge), Dahlia Stakes (2006 Violet Park)Derby Italiano (1996 Bahamian Knight), Duke Of Edinburgh H’cap (2002, Thundering Surf), Duke Of York Stakes (1999 Sampower Star), French Oaks (2003 Nebraska Tornado), French 1,000 Guineas (2002 Zenda), Gran Premio d’Italia (1995 Posidonas), Jersey Stakes (1995 Sergeyev, 1996 Lucayan Prince), Jersey Stakes (1995, Sergeyev, 1996 Lucayan Prince), Jockey Club Cup (2000 Persian Punch), July Cup (2003 Oasis Dream), King's Stand Stakes (1995 Piccolo), Lingfield Derby Trial (2001 Perfect Sunday), Middle Park Stakes (2003 Three Valleys), Norfolk Stakes (2002, Baron’s Pit), Nunthorpe Stakes (2003 Oasis Dream), Prix D’Ispahan (2001 Observatory), Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (2003 American Post), Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (2003 Nebraska Tornado), Ribblesdale Stakes (2003 Spanish Sun), Wokingham Stakes (2000 Harmonic Way), Wolferton Rated H’Cap (2002, Ulundi), Yorkshire Cup (1999 Churlish Charm) Other details: Retained jockey to Khalid Abdulla Wins in 2006: 68 Royal Ascot wins: (13) Jersey Stakes (1995, Sergeyev)1996 Lucayan Prince), King’s Stand Stakes (1995, Piccolo), Wokingham Stakes (2000 Harmonic Way), Duke Of Edinburgh H’cap (2002, Thundering Surf), Norfolk Stakes (2002, Baron’s Pit), Wolferton Rated H’Cap (2002, Ulundi), Buckingham Palace Stakes (2002, Demonstrate), Coventry Stakes (2003 Three Valleys) Balmoral Handicap (2003 Deportivo), Ribblesdale Stakes (2003 Spanish Sun), Albany Stakes (2004 Jewel In The Sand), Queen Mary Stakes (2006 Gilded) First Goodwood win: Luhuk (Caffreys Premium Ale Foundation Stakes, September 30, 1994) Goodwood winners: 64 (17 at July Meeting)

SIXTH RACE RESULT

4.25pm EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND NEW HAM
MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES

Class 2, £16,000 Guaranteed. For 2yo fillies which are EBF eligible, 7f. Weights: 9st.Penalty Values: 1st: £10,363.20; 2nd: £3,083.20; 3rd: £1,540.80; 4th: £769.60

1) CUMIN (Lady Bamford) Barry Hills 2-9-00 Michael Hills [11] 7/2 Jt Fav
2) PERFECT STAR (Dr Bridget Drew & E E Dedman) Clive Cox 2-9-00 Philip Robinson [9] 25/1
3) LAURELDEAN EXPRESS (D Brennan) Eoghan O'Neill 2-9-00 Richard Mullen [12] 10/1
4) PARTY (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing XXXV) Richard Hannon 2-9-00 Ryan Moore [8]
5) SNAKE'S HEAD (Nicholas Jones) John Dunlop 2-9-00 Seb Sanders [13]
6) BRIGHT MOON (Coriolan Link Partnership VIII) Richard Hannon 2-9-00 Dane O'Neill [6]
7) REGAL QUEST (Jeff Smith) Sylvester Kirk 2-9-00 George Baker [5]
8) MOZAYADA (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 2-9-00 Richard Hills [1]
9) FASHION STATEMENT (Peter Savill) Michael Jarvis 2-9-00 Neil Callan [10]
10) CHANGE COURSE (Khalid Abdulla) Sir Michael Stoute 2-9-00 Richard Hughes [2]
11) AINAMAA (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Ed Dunlop 2-9-00 Martin Dwyer [7]
12) ZOORINA (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Marcus Tregoning t2-9-00 Jose De Souza [16]
13) BOOGIE DANCER (Brian, Gwen, Terri & Kelly Griffiths) Stuart Howe 2-9-00 Vince Slattery [4]
14) CRYSTAL PLUM (Triermore Stud) Barry Hills 2-9-00 Tony Culhane [3]
15) SWIFTLY ADDICTED (Janet Menzies) Alan King 2-9-00 Eddie Ahern [17]

15 ran Non-Runners: Miss Jenny (withdrawn not under starters orders), Circle Of Love (7/2 Jt Fav withdrawn, refused to enter stalls). Rule 4 applies, deduction of 20p in the pounnd)
Time: 1m 25.24s Distances: 7, nk, .75, 1, .5, 3.5, nk, 2, 6, 1, 4, hd, 1, 1
Breeder: Nakamura Chikusan Ltd Breeding: ch f Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) - User Cat (USA) (Storm Cat (USA))
Tote Win: £3.80 Places: £1.60; £7.00; £3.40 Exacta: £129.20

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), 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), Nunthorpe Stakes (1988 Handsome Sailor), Prestige Stakes (2002 Geminiani), Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe (1973 Rheingold), Royal Whip Stakes (2002 Chancellor), 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 2006: 55 Wins in a season (1987-2005): 96: 93: 73: 113: 99: 63: 39: 44: 74: 84: 79: 78: 109: 72: 107: 91: 107: 82: 101 Horses in training (1984-2006): 107, 125, 139, 131, 140, 152, 175, 159, 129, n/a, 113, 120, 130, 137, 145, 150, 148, 160, 167, 168, 186, 148, 163 Trains at South Bank Stables, Lambourn First Goodwood Winner: Fred Babu, First Day Supplementary Plate, September 15, 1969 Total Goodwood Wins: 85 (49 at Festival meeting)

Winning jockey:-Name: Hills, Michael Patrick.Born: Newmarket, 22/1/63 Apprenticeship: With Jeremy Hindley. First winner: Sky Thief (Nottingham 13/8/79) Classic wins: (1) Vodafone Derby (1996 Shaamit) Other major wins include: Ascot Gold Cup (1994 Arcadian Heights), Champion Stakes (2002 Storming Home), Coronation Stakes (1997 Rebecca Sharp, 2005 Maids Causeway), Dewhurst Stakes (1985 Huntingdale, 1988 Scenic, 1996 In Command, 1999 Distant Music), Duke Of York Stakes (2006 Steenburg), Fillies’ Mile (1989 Silk Slippers), Goodwood Cup (1992 Further Flight), Greenham Stakes (2006 Red Clubs), Haydock Sprint Cup (1997 Royal Applause), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1993 Nicer, 1999 Hula Angel), Irish Champion Stakes (1995 Pentire), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1996 Pentire), Lockinge Stakes (1997 First Island), Nunthorpe Stakes (1988 Handsome Sailor), Prix de l'Abbaye (1988 Handsome Sailor), Prix Jean Prat (1999 Golden Snake), Sussex Stakes (1996 First Island) Wins (1990-2005): 61, 65, 91, 86, 89, 74, 80, 84, 61, 94, 73, 58, 66, 58, 66, 56 Other details: champion apprentice 1983 Wins in 2006: 33 Royal Ascot wins: 14 First Royal Ascot win: King Edward VII Stakes (June 15, 1993 Beneficial) Major Royal Ascot wins: Gold Cup (1994 Arcadian Heights), Queen Anne Stakes (1995 Nicolotte), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1996 First Island), Coronation Stakes (1997 Rebecca Sharp, 2005 Maids Causeway), King Edward VII Stakes (1993 Beneficial, 2001 Storming Home), Ribblesdale Stakes (2006 Mont Etoile) First Goodwood win: Rose Du Soir (Colmans of Norwich Liebfraumilch Handicap, September 10, 1982) Goodwood winners: 68 (30 at July Meeting)


SEVENTH RACE RESULT

5.35pm AUDI Q7 HANDICAP
Class 3, £16,000 Guaranteed. For 4yo+ rated 0-90, 5f. Weights: highest weight 9st 7lb; minimum weight 8st 2lb. Penaltires: after July 22, a winner 7lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £10,363.20; 2nd: £3,083.20; 3rd: £1,540.80; 4th: £769.60

1) HOLBECK GHYLL (Holbeck Ghyll) Andrew Balding 4-8-07 John Egan [12] 7/1
2) SMOKIN BEAU (Vanessa Church) David Nicholls 9-8-08 Victoria Behan (7) [14] 20/1
3) NIGHT PROSPECTOR (S M F Ltd) Gary Moore 6-9-03 Richard Hughes [2] 11/1
4) BLUEBOK (Beverley Watson) Milton Bradley 5-9-06 Dane O'Neill [19] 10/1
5) BOND BOY (Reg Bond) Bryan Smart b9-9-05 Robert Winston [7]
6) SEMENOVSKII (Victor Chandler) Brooke Sanders t6-8-06 Richard Thomas [11]
7) NAUTICAL (Gary Roberts) Tony Carroll 8-9-01 Philip Robinson [15]
8) ORANMORE CASTLE (The Knavesmire Alliance) David Nicholls 4-9-03 Adrian Nicholls [17] 11/2 Fav
9) POMFRET LAD (Maxilead Limited) John Quinn v1 8-8-06 Jimmy Quinn [8]
10) SPANISH ACE (The Farleigh Court Racing Partnership) Milton Bradley 5-9-01 George Baker [18]
11) CORNUS (Paul Dixon) Jamie Osborne 4-9-00 Shane Kelly [3]
12) THE JOBBER (Mrs R Wilkerson, Mrs J Breton & Partners) Michael Blanshard 5-9-05 Seb Sanders [10]
13) QUALITY STREET (E H Whatmough) Paddy Butler 4-8-11 Kerrin McEvoy [16]
14) HELLO ROBERTO (Peter Price) Ron Harris p5-8-10 Adrian McCarthy [4]
15) FIZZLEPHUT (Warwick Racing Partnership) Julia Tooth 4-8-10 Paul Fitzsimons [6]
16) BLACKHEATH (Middleham Park Racing XX & Streamhill) David Nicholls 10-8-09 Joe Fanning [1]
17) ONE WAY TICKET (Saracen Racing) Milton Bradley p6-9-07 Neil Callan [13]
18) MALAPROPISM (Michael Foy) Mick Channon 6-9-05 Tony Culhane [9]
19) CASHEL MEAD (Masonaires) John Spearing 6-8-13 Richard Kingscote (3) (5) [5]

19 ran
Time: 57.02s Distances: 2.5, .5, 1.25, sh, sh, sh, sh, hd, nk, .5, nk, hd, nk, .75, 1, .75, 1, 17
Breeder: David Brickley Breeding: ch g Titus Livius (FR) - Crimada (IRE) (Mukaddamah)
Tote Win: £9.80 Places: £3.00; £3.80; £3.60; £3.90 Exacta: £277.50

Winning trainer:- Name: Andrew Balding Born: December 29, 1972 Based: Kingsclere Stables, Newbury, Berkshire Background: Son of former trainer Ian Balding, who retired at the end of 2002 having won the 1971 Vodafone Derby with Mill Reef as well as a whole host of other top races. Previously worked for uncle, Toby Balding, and assisted Lynda Ramsden for two years. Sister is Clare Balding, the BBC racing and sports presenter. Classic Successes: (1) Vodafone Oaks (2003 Casual Look) First Winner: Easter Ogil, Bet Direct Football Cashbacks Classified Stakes, Lingfield, January 11, 2003 Other Major Wins: Canadian International (2003 Phoenix Reach), Diomed Stakes (2004 Passing Glance), Dubai Sheema Classic (2005 Phoenix Reach), Hong Kong Vase (2004 Phoenix Reach) Number of horses in training (2003-2005): 114; 128; 133; 128 Number of wins in a season (2003-2005): 54; 48; 40 Wins in 2006: 33 First Goodwood winner: Phoenix Reach (July 29, 2003 - Peugeot Gordon Stakes) Total Goodwood wins: 2 (2 at July Meeting)

Winning jockey: John Egan Date Of birth: 24/5/68 Date & Place of first winner: Celtic Match, Mallow, August 1984 Big Race Wins Include: Irish 2000 Guineas (2003 Indian Haven), Ayr Gold Cup (1998 Always Alight), Tote International (2002 Crystal Castle), William Hill Trophy (2003 Dazzling Bay), Sovereign Stakes (2004 Norse Dancer), Darley July Cup (2005 Pastoral Pursuits, 2006 Les Arcs), Earl Of Sefton Stakes (2005 Norse Dancer), Geoffrey Freer Stakes (2005 Lochbuie), Champagne Stakes (2005 Close To You (dht Silent Times)), Chester Cup (2006 Admiral) Wins (1995-2005): 9, 36, 63, 46, 70, 43, -, 31, 61, 63, 105 Wins in 2006: 56 Royal Ascot Wins (4): Ascot Stakes (2004 Double Obsession), Queen Alexandra Stakes (2004 Corrib Eclipse), King Edward VII Stakes (2006 Snoqualmie Boy), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2006 Les Arcs) First Goodwood Winner: Get Tough (Wiley Europe Handicap, June 7, 1996) Total Goodwood wins: 17 (8 at July Meeting)



GLORIOUS GOODWOOD 2006
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

GLORIOUS GOODWOOD 2006 - WINNERS

Tuesday, August 1
Race Winner Trainer Jockey SP
The Sportsman Newspaper Handicap CROSSPEACE Mark Johnston Royston ffrench 12/1
BGC Stakes SIXTIES ICON Jeremy Noseda Frankie Dettori 7/4F
Betfair Cup IFFRAAJ Saeed bin Suroor Frankie Dettori 6/4F
Betfair Molecomb Stakes ENTICING William Haggas Michael Hills 3/1F
Tatler Summer Season Handicap SOULACROIX Luca Cumani Kerrin McEvoy 100/30F
Turf Club EBF Maiden Stakes CHATAWAY Brian Meehan Frankie Dettori 4/1
Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Memorial Hcp ILLUSTRIOUS BLUE William Knight Paul Doe 7/1

Wednesday, August 2
Invesco Perpetual Goodwood Handicap KEY TIME Sir Mark Prescott Seb Sanders 5/1 JF
Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes STRATEGIC PRINCE Paul Cole Eddie Ahern 6/1
Cantor Spreadfair Sussex Stakes COURT MASTERPIECE Ed Dunlop Jimmy Fortune 15/2
cantorspreadfair.com Handicap STRATEGIC MOUNT Paul Cole Eddie Ahern 6/1
Weatherbys Bank Fillies Handicap NICE TUNE Clive Brittain Ryan Moore 10/1
Findon Maiden Fillies’ Stakes SACRE COEUR John Dunlop Eddie Ahern 5/1
Links Of London EBF Classified Stakes MINORITY REPORT Luca Cumani Nicky Mackay 9/4F

Thursday, August 3
Lillie Langtry Fillies’ Stakes TARTOUCHE Lady Herries Seb Sanders 7/2
Audi Stakes LA CUCARACHA Barry Hills Michael Hills 7/2F
ABN AMRO Goodwood Cup YEATS Aidan O’Brien IRE Michael Kinane 10/11F
ladbrokes.com Handicap ROAD TO LOVE Mark Johnston Richard Hills 11/4F
De Boer Handicap DREAM THEME Barry Hills Richard Hughes 13/2
EBF New Ham Maiden Fillies Stakes CUMIN Barry Hills Michael Hills 7/2 JF
Audi Q7 Handicap HOLBECK GHYLL Andrew Balding John Egan 7/1


LEADING TRAINERS AT THE END OF DAY THREE

1st 2nd 3rd
Barry Hills 3 - -
Mark Johnston 2 1 2
Paul Cole 2 - -
Luca Cumani 2 - -
Aidan O’Brien IRE 1 2 1
Jeremy Noseda 1 1 1
Andrew Balding 1 1 -
Ed Dunlop 1 1 -
John Dunlop 1 1 -
Clive Brittain 1 - -
William Haggas 1 - -
Lady Herries 1 - -
William Knight 1 - -
Brian Meehan 1 - -
Sir Mark Prescott 1 - -
Saeed bin Suroor 1 - ` -
Kevin Ryan - 3 -
David Elsworth - 2 -
Amanda Perrett - 1 1
Jim Boyle - 1 -
Clive Cox - 1 -
Richard Fahey - 1 -
James Fanshawe - 1 -
Dandy Nicholls - 1 -
Jamie Osborne - 1 -
Jamie Poulton - 1 -
Marcus Tregoning - 1 -
Sir Michael Stoute - - 3
Richard Hannon - - 2
Michael Jarvis - - 2
Eoghan O’Neill - - 2
John Akehurst - - 1
Patrick Chamings - - 1
Denis Coakley - - 1
Ed McMahon - - 1
Gary Moore - - 1
Willie Musson - - 1
Chris Thornton - - 1

VODAFONE STABLE CHALLENGE - POSITIONS AT THE END OF DAY THREE

Stable Points
Mark Johnston 215
Aidan O’Brien IRE 155
Barry Hills 150
Jeremy Noseda 110
Kevin Ryan 105

RACING UK LEADING RIDER AWARD POSITIONS AFTER DAY THREE

1st 2nd 3rd
Frankie Dettori 3 2 1
Eddie Ahern 3 - -
Michael Hills 3 - -
Seb Sanders 2 - 1
Michael Kinane 1 3 1
John Egan 1 3 -
Richard Hills 1 1 1
Nicky Mackay 1 1 1
Ryan Moore 1 - 3
Richard Hughes 1 - 1
Paul Doe 1 - -
Royston ffrench 1 - -
Jimmy Fortune 1 - -
Kerrin McEvoy 1 - -
Neil Callan - 3 1
Martin Dwyer - 2 1
Joe Fanning - 1 1
Philip Robinson - 1 1
Victoria Behan - 1 -
Ted Durcan - 1 -
Paul Hanagan - 1 -
Johnny Murtagh - 1 -
Richard Mullen - - 2
George Baker - - 1
Kevin Darley - - 1
Shane Kelly - - 1
Tom Queally - - 1
Jimmy Quinn - - 1
Robert Winston - - 1

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