Saturday, August 5, 2006

GLORIOUS GOODWOOD 2006
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
FIFTH DAY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

GLORIOUS CONCLUSION TO GOODWOOD’S GREAT WEEK

At the conclusion of the five-day meeting, Goodwood Racecourse’s managing director Rod Fabricius made special thanks to the BBC, which has been broadcasting from the course for half a century, and to the race sponsors, and he congratulated hard-working racecourse staff who ensured the event passed without a serious hitch. He singled out the groundstaff team, under clerk of the course Seamus Buckley, for particular praise.

Fabricius said: “Seamus and his team have achieved good to firm ground throughout the week, and there has been nothing but praise from the jockeys and trainers. There have been three course records.”

With two Group One races and nine other contests at Group level, Glorious Goodwood provides a stream of quality for connoisseurs throughout the week. Fabricius singled out the top-grade victories achieved by Court Masterpiece in the Cantor Spreadfair Sussex Stakes, and by Ouija Board In the Vodafone Nassau Stakes, for their lasting impression, saying: “The Vodafone Nassau will go down as one of the great races staged at Goodwood. It was most memorable and a great way to bring the curtain down on five really great days of racing.

“Court Masterpiece is obviously a very robust and determined character and it was a very brave to go through that gap on the rail.

“The Vodafone Stewards’ Cup was as competitive as ever and the draw seems to have been borne out by the fact that the fancied horses drew high numbers and high numbers have featured in the result. The trainers made the decision about where to go and it was another great result for Yorkshire and the team behind Borderlescott, including his trio of Scottish owners.

“We’ve also seen a couple of really promising two-year-olds in Stategic Prince, who won the Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes on Wednesday, and Hamoody, who took the Sterling Insurance Richmond Stakes on Friday.”

While reviewing the number of spectators that passed through Goodwood’s turnstiles, Fabricius acknowledged the numbers were down on last year, but said this was entirely expected. He explained: “Twelve months ago Ascot was closed, the Royal Meeting took place at York and the three-day King George VI meeting, which this year was held last weekend, was transferred.

“With Ascot back in business our numbers were bound to be affected, but we have worked within comfortable crowd capacities, a catchphrase that’s very important to Goodwood. We don’t want racegoers to be jostled and unable to get a view of racing or find difficulty in getting a drink or something to eat. We did see some big numbers last year because of Ascot’s closure and we’ve now reverted much more to levels that are in keeping with our Festival Meeting.

“I think racegoers have enjoyed themselves and we’ve been blessed with weather that was so much better than last year. The girls in their summer frocks and the men in their panama hats are so much a part of the Goodwood experience and are what we like to see.

“The sponsors have made a big contribution to underwriting prize money, and we look forward to building on what we have achieved with them and in other innovations at the meeting. The strawberries and cream have been very popular in the Richmond Enclosure and I expect the ‘strawberry lawn’ to return in the future.

“We’ll sit down and look at all the elements of this year’s Glorious Goodwood, although we’ve been delighted with the way it’s worked out and very grateful to a large team of people who have made it possible.”


DETTORI CROWNED CHAMPION OF GLORIOUS GOODWOOD

Frankie Dettori was today crowned Racing UK’s leading jockey at Glorious Goodwood 2006 with a tally of five winners.

Dettori received a trophy and cheque for £1,500 for the Injured Jockey’s Fund from Lester Piggott and Racing UK’s Lydia Hislop, and then said: “It’s been a good week for me and the horses have run well - I’ve won five races and only ballsed one up, so that’s not a bad statistic.”

Reflecting on his final-day triumph on Ouija Board in the Vodafone Nassau Stakes, Dettori said: “I’m glad the crowd enjoyed it, because it was hard work for me. She’s a great mare and you’ve got to give credit to the second [Alexander Goldrun] as well. It’s great for the connections of Ouija Board - Lord and Lady Derby and Ed Dunlop and his team.

“She always runs her best and that’s what we like to see in racing. I can’t wait to go home and watch a re-run of the race. I didn’t sleep very well last night worrying about the race, but the Ouija got me out of trouble.”




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

Friday, August 4
Coutts Glorious Stakes CROSSPEACE Mark Johnston Royston ffrench 100/30
Oak Tree Stakes RED EVIE Michael Bell Frankie Dettori 15/8F
totesport Mile SPECTAIT Sir Mark Prescott Seb Sanders 9/2
Sterling Insurance Richmond Stakes HAMOODY Peter Chapple-Hyam Alan Munro 5/6F
Scottish Equitable/JAGB Nursery JUST DUST David Elsworth Marc Halford 10/1
Stewards’ Sprint Handicap FANTASY BELIEVER John Quinn Jimmy Fortune 9/1
racinguk.tv Handicap TERENTIA Ed McMahon Jimmy Fortune 14/1

Saturday, August 5
Vodafone Handicap NUMERIC John Gosden Jimmy Fortune 8/1
Vodafone Thoroughbred Stakes PRINCE OF LIGHT Mark Johnston Joe Fanning 9/2
Vodafone Nassau Stakes OUIJA BOARD Ed Dunlop Frankie Dettori EvensF
Vodafone Stewards’ Cup BORDERLESCOTT Robin Bastiman Royston ffrench 10/1
Vodafone EBF Maiden Stakes KILBURN Clive Cox Philip Robinson 25/1
Vodafone Nursery NORTHERN FLING David Nicholls Adrian Nicholls 7/1
Vodafone Apprentice Handicap LUCAYAN DANCER David Nicholls Victoria Behan 11/2





LEADING TRAINERS AT THE END OF GLORIOUS GOODWOOD 2006

1st 2nd 3rd
Mark Johnston 4 2 3
Barry Hills 3 - -
Dandy Nicholls 2 2 1
Ed Dunlop 2 1 -
Paul Cole 2 - -
Luca Cumani 2 - -
Sir Mark Prescott 2 - -
Aidan O’Brien IRE 1 2 2
Clive Cox 1 2 -
David Elsworth 1 2 -
Andrew Balding 1 1 1
Jeremy Noseda 1 1 1
Michael Bell 1 1 -
John Dunlop 1 1 -
Peter Chapple-Hyam 1 - 1
John Gosden 1 - 1
Ed McMahon 1 - 1
Brian Meehan 1 - 1
Robin Bastiman 1 - -
Clive Brittain 1 - -
William Haggas 1 - -
Lady Herries 1 - -
William Knight 1 - -
John Quinn 1 - -
Saeed bin Suroor 1 - ` -
Kevin Ryan - 4 -
Jim Boyle - 2 -
Marcus Tregoning - 2 -
Michael Jarvis - 1 2
Patrick Chamings - 1 1
James Fanshawe - 1 1
Nick Littmoden - 1 1
Amanda Perrett - 1 1
Jim Bolger IRE - 1 -
Gerard Butler - 1 -
Richard Fahey - 1 -
William Jarvis - 1 -
Jamie Osborne - 1 -
Jamie Poulton - 1 -
David Simcock - 1 -
Sir Michael Stoute - - 5
John Akehurst - - 2
Richard Hannon - - 2
Eoghan O’Neill - - 2
Mick Channon - - 1
Denis Coakley - - 1
Ron Harris - - 1
Gary Moore - - 1
Willie Musson - - 1
Chris Thornton - - 1

VODAFONE STABLE CHALLENGE - FINAL POSITIONS
Stable Points
Mark Johnston 385
David Nicholls 235
Aidan O’Brien IRE 180
Barry Hills 160
Ed Dunlop 145
Kevin Ryan 140

RACING UK LEADING RIDER AWARD - FINAL POSITIONS

1st 2nd 3rd
Frankie Dettori 5 3 2
Jimmy Fortune 4 - 2
Seb Sanders 3 - 1
Eddie Ahern 3 - -
Royston ffrench 3 - -
Michael Hills 3 - -
Michael Kinane 1 3 3
Philip Robinson 1 3 1
John Egan 1 3 -
Joe Fanning 1 2 3
Richard Hills 1 2 1
Nicky Mackay 1 1 1
Victoria Behan 1 1 -
Alan Munro 1 1 -
Adrian Nicholls 1 1 -
Ryan Moore 1 - 4
Richard Hughes 1 - 2
Paul Doe 1 - -
Marc Halford 1 - -
Kerrin McEvoy 1 - -
Neil Callan - 4 1
Martin Dwyer - 4 2
Ted Durcan - 1 1
Micky Fenton - 1 -
Paul Hanagan - 1 -
Adam Kirby - 1 -
Kevin Manning - 1 -
Johnny Murtagh - 1 -
Amir Quinn - 1 -
Richard Mullen - - 2
Jimmy Quinn - - 2
George Baker - - 1
Kevin Darley - - 1
James Doyle - - 1
Shane Kelly - - 1
Richard Kingscote - - 1
Tom Queally - - 1
Robert Winston - - 1


BOOKMAKER REACTION

Ben Clarke of bookmakers William Hill reacted to the end of Glorious Goodwood 2006.

He said: “It has been a tough week but we managed to get our heads in front on the final day despite nearly 40 per cent of week’s races going the way of the favourites.

“La Cucaracha, Yeats and Road To Love made Thursday a particularly bad day and the Vodafone Stewards’ Cup today was something of a double-edged sword.

“Boderlescott had been a big ante-post gamble but proved to be a fair result on the day and mirrored the topsy-turvy trend of the week.”


GLORIOUS GOODWOOD 2006
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
FIFTH DAY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

RACE ONE - WINNING QUOTES


VODAFONE HANDICAP


FORTUNE LANDS GOODWOOD HAT-TRICK


Jimmy Fortune made it three Glorious Goodwood wins in a row with victory aboard the John Gosden-trained Numeric in the Vodafone Handicap, having taken the last two races on yesterday’s card.

Fortune’s hat-trick began with Fantasy Believer in the Stewards’ Sprint Handicap, a victory that was followed by success aboard Terentia in Friday’s concluding race, the racinguk.tv Handicap, before Numeric took Saturday’s opening contest

The rider settled his mount towards the rear of the 13-runner field in the one mile, three-furlong race, but was forced to sweat aboard the three-year-old, who was denied a clear passage in the final two furlongs before coming with a late run down the far rail to collar New Guinea close home and score by a neck.

He is trained by John Gosden and owned by the Nursery Syndicate of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.

Fortune said of the 8/1 shot: “This horse is not straightforward that is why he has the blinkers on.

“I had to ride him for a bit of luck, and we got lucky, but the best horse won. He’s very lazy but he got there in the end today.”



FAST GROUND, SAY JOCKEYS IN OPENING RACE

Following a hot and sunny morning several jockeys who rode in the opening contest on the final day of Glorious Goodwood 2006, said the ground is riding a shade faster than yesterday.

Jimmy Fortune, who partnered the winner, Numeric, said: “It’s on the firm side of good to firm.”

Frankie Dettori: “Firm.”

John Egan: “Good to firm.”

Ryan Moore: “It’s on the fast side of good.”

Joe Fanning: “It’s quick.”

Dane O’Neill: “Firm.”

Richard Hills: “It’s on the firm side of good.”

Tom Queally: “They were knocking the top off it yesterday, but I think it’s a little quicker today.”

Martin Dwyer: “Firm, same as yesterday.”

Kevin Darley: “Firm ground today.”



NEW GUINEA CAN PAY HIS WAY

New Guinea was beaten just half a length in the opening Vodafone Handicap, and Roger Varian, on behalf of trainer Michael Jarvis who was saddling runners at Newmarket, said: “We’re very pleased with him - he’s run an honest race, and while we’re disappointed not to win we’re sure he’ll find a handicap before the end of the year.

“He’s consistent, goes on most ground, and off 86 today he’s in a handy bracket to contest plenty of races.”



Vodafone Thoroughbred Stakes (Listed race)
Second race quotes

PRINCE SHOWS SPEED OF LIGHT
FOR JOHNSTON STABLE


Another Mark Johnston winner, his fourth of the week, was achieved when Prince Of Light took this Listed contest on his second appearance at this year’s Glorious Goodwood.

Unplaced behind Iffraaj in the Betfair Cup on day one of the meeting, Prince Of Light showed great tenacity to maintain a sustained gallop in the home straight, shrugging off the persistent effort of runner-up Metropolitan Man.

Johnston’s yard now has 340pts in the Vodafone Stable Challenge worth £1,500 to his grooms. The successful trainer said: “That was his second run of the week and we like to see them bowling along in front with plenty in the tank.

“It’s been a frustrating spring with him. We never had a slightest day wrong with him last year, but this year we’ve had a series of foot problems with abscesses in his feet and when things came right he would lose a shoe, including when he was second at Windsor, so really this is the longest uninterrupted time with him.

“I really thought that going straight back for another race after running earlier in the week would do him good and so it seems. Now he’s run twice in a week so we’ll go home and think about another plan.”

Asked about his horses’ general toughness and willingness to give their all in races, Johnston said: “That’s really an illusion. It’s simple physics, the effort required to accelerate for a horse is huge, so it often looks as though a horse is coming to catch ours, or catch them, but ours is staying on again. If you look at the Turftrax timing you will probably find the other horse accelerates, and the huge effort means it slows down if the post doesn’t come soon enough. In this case [Prince Of Light] if they don’t get to our horse it looks as though our horse is going away again when it’s only maintaining a level speed.

“The best way to run a race is to cover the distance in the fastest time. The way to do that is to run at an even pace.

SECOND RACE PLACE QUOTES

LISTED VODAFONE THOROUGHBRED STAKES

MAN’S ALL IS NOT ENOUGH

Metropolitan Man gave his all in the Listed Vodafone Thoroughbred Stakes, but it was not enough to collect the spoils as he failed by three-quarters of a length to overhaul Prince Of Light.

The pair were locked in a thrilling tussle throughout the final two furlongs of the mile contest, but a power-packed Martin Dwyer drive was not sufficient to lift David Simcock’s charge to victory.

Dwyer commented: “When I came upsides I thought I might just get by the winner but he has a run a fine race.”

Newmarket trainer Simcock was happy with Metropolitan Man’s effort, saying: “He has run a blinder and the front two have run right to their marks of 109 and 108.

“If he had got past the winner he might have been alright but he couldn’t quite get to him.

“He sweats beforehand but really he is very genuine and straightforward, like his sire.”

The Dr. Fong colt may travel further afield for his next outing, with Simcock considering a cross-channel raid.

He revealed: “We might go a mile and a quarter with him now. There is a 10-furlong race at Deauville in two weeks, which we will have a look at.”


City Of Troy, a one-time classic contender whose Vodafone Derby aspirations ended with a fourth-place effort in the Dee Stakes over 10-furlongs at Chester May, ran his best race of the season in finishing a further neck back in third under Ryan Moore.

Trainer Sir Michael Stoute commented: “Ryan just felt that he did not get a good run, but it was better than his two previous efforts so I’m happy.”



THIRD RACE QUOTES
GROUP ONE VODAFONE NASSAU STAKES

GREAT OUIJA BOARD

Ouija Board once again proved herself the darling of British racing with a pulsating short-head victory over the equally admirable Alexander Goldrun in the Group One Vodafone Nassau Stakes on the final day of Glorious Goodwood.

Both mares were going for their sixth wins at the highest level but it was Lord Derby’s mare who prevailed under Frankie Dettori after a protracted and nail-biting duel down the Goodwood straight.

Ouija Board gained the advantage in the last strides as Alexander Goildrun narrowly held sway for most of the closing stages. Ouija Board was cheered to the hilt out on the course and enjoyed a rousing reception entering the winner’s enclosure where she received three cheers as an elated Dettori performed his trademark flying dismount.

The rider said: “That was a great performance because the other mare went by me. Ouija Board likes a target and she showed great guts to put her head down when it mattered.

“She prefers a target but I couldn’t afford to see the a sprint from the milers. It was dream performance from both fillies. Take nothing away from the second.

“Ouija Board is one of the all-time favourite horses. She is a super filly and one of a kind. She is up there with the best and the last filly I rode who was as good was Balanchine.”

Trainer Ed Dunlop was equally thrilled with the win after thinking victory had slipped away, saying: “I turned to my wife and said, at least she had run well again in a Group One race.

“Credit to the runner-up. They are both outstanding fillies, but Frankie was excellent. It is unusual these days for Ouija Board to take it up that far out and she showed great courage to win. It is amazing. I am not sure of the plan. We have broken all our plans all year long.”

Owner Lord Derby also hailed Ouija Board, commenting: “That was pretty awesome. It was the hottest Vodafone Nassau for years. It was wonderful to see two great and brave mares going for their sixth Group One wins.

“Ouija Board’s consistency, big heart, big lungs and the bravery she displays make her what she is.”

Ouija Board is still on course for the Breeders’ Cup Filly And Mare at Churchill Downs later in the year, but bookmakers reacted by shortening her for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in October. bVC Bet went 10/1 from 14/1 with totesport and William Hill opting to remain at 12/1.

MORE VODAFONE NASSAU STAKES QUOTES


EMOTIONAL WIN


Frankie Dettori, who rode the winner Ouija Board, said: “I knew I was close and I was hoping to be the winner. When the result came out, it was a really, really emotional win.

“It was a shame that there was just one winner as the runner-up fought all the way to the line.

“Ouija Board is an exceptional filly and full credit to everyone and to Lord Derby for keeping her in training. I am very happy be a part of it.”


Ed Dunlop, the successful trainer, said: “I didn’t give Frankie any instructions because we didn’t know what to do - all we knew was that we could not wait at the back as we have done in the past. I am thrilled - congratulations to the owners - what a great day.”


Lord Derby, the winning owner, said: “It was unbelievable to see - gosh she’s a brave mare. What a great battle with two great mares. We flew back from a family holiday and Edward my elder son is very keen on racing.

“He also came for the Princess Royal (Newmarket, September, 2005)when Frankie Dettori won on her there. So Frankie and Edward go together well. Frankie gave her a great ride today. It is amazing the popularity she has and to hear three cheers go up for a horse winning a race.”


Vodafone Nassau Stakes (Group 1)
Third race quotes

GOLDRUN TAKES SILVER AMID RAPTUROUS APPLAUSE

“I’ve never heard such applause for a runner-up,” said Jim Bolger after his gallant mare Alexander Goldrun returned to unsaddle following a thrilling Vodafone Nassau Stakes.

Alexander Goldrun, who was attempting to win the race for the second successive year, was beaten a short-head by the mighty Ouija Board, with Nannina two lengths further back in third.

Bolger added: “My emotions are fine. I’m very happy with the run - we always knew it was going to be tight and it was just a little tighter than we thought. It was on the nod.

“We have no excuses, certainly not on account of the ground or pace, although maybe if there had been something lunging at her on the outside and there had been a little company out there it might have made a difference. We have no regrets.

“Kevin [Manning] said she gave everything and he’s very happy with her. We had been intending to run in the Irish Champion Stakes and nothing’s that’s happened here need change that. I just hope Ouija Board and Pride and a whole lot of them line up and make it a proper race! We’d be happy to take them on in our back yard!

“She’s the best we’ve had for a couple of years and we’ll miss her when she’s not around although it’s not decided when she’ll be retired.”

John Gosden said of third-placed Nannina: “We’re really thrilled with her run. She had to switch from the inside to the outside and she was only ever going to be third, but we were really pleased with the way she was running on at the finish. This opens up possibilities over 10 furlongs for her, and she’s only a little three-year-old filly so there are races ahead for her - Mrs Thompson has said both this year and next year, so that’s the plan.

“The plan was the Guineas, Ascot and the Nassau, but she didn’t get do well in the Guineas because it rained an inch and a half the night before, but we’ve got her in all the nice races at a mile and now a mile and a quarter. They didn’t go a great pace, but that was the same for all of them.”

Earlier this week it was announced Nannina had tested positive following her victory in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot. Gosden said: “We’re all completely mystified why a routine veterinary treatment given for a little mucus on the lungs should end up in the A-sample showing a trace. We did all the correct withdrawals, plus a day, so we were shocked by that - she ran off the same programme in the Falmouth and tested negative there so we’re talking smidgens that don’t affect a horse on raceday.

“In some ways this performance is compensation.”


Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (Heritage Handicap)
Fourth race quotes

BORDLESCOTT IS PRIDE OF SCOTLAND IN STEWARDS’

After 35 years in the business Wetherby trainer Robin Bastiman scored his biggest success when Borderlescott clung on under jockey Roston ffrench to win the £100,000 Vodafone Stewards’ Cup by a neck.

Bastiman bought the four-year-old gelding as a yearling and sold him to a trio of Scotsman - James Edgar, Les Donaldson and Scott Kernacha. Their winner’s name is derived from their names, with Edgar being known as Mr Border because his business is called Border Rail and Plant.

Bastiman said: “It’s the best day of my life. This horse doesn’t show anything at home - he just goes about his work, which I like. I didn’t know whether to run him in Ireland [in a Listed race at Fairyhouse where Borderlescott was second to Osterhase] and he had a hard race there, but freshened up well. I’m a believer in running horses when they’re right.

“I was glad to be drawn with the fancied ones, because the far side is the place to be. Everything went well, and Royston produced him just when we wanted him to near the finish.

“I bought him as a yearling for 13,000 guineas at Doncaster because he was a good walker. Jimmy had a horse with me called Sennen Cove and said he wanted another, so I said come down and see this yearling.

“It was the middle of winter and blowing a gale, so we went out into the field and the horse head butted him and I thought there’s no way this fellow is going to buy this horse, but he took a liking to him.

“It would be nice to go to the Ayr Gold Cup with the owners being Scottish, but the handicapper might have something to say. On the other hand he’s only just won [by a neck and a neck from Mutamared and Firenze].

“This is my best day as a trainer, but I’m just the tractor driver these days. I’ve only got 14 horses in but this might do me a bit of good. I must give credit to my son and daughter, Harvey and Rebecca [who rides in the amateurs’ contest at Thirsk today], who do all the work.”

Donaldson said: “We’ve had a very good bet on the horse, but credit must go to Robin and the Bastiman family and Royston - they’ve done a fantastic job on the horse. We’re thrilled - I don’t know what time we’re going back to Scotland, but it might not be tonight.”

Asked about the £48,000 prize for the winner, Kernacha said: “That’ll do for tonight!”

French, who was riding his third winner of the week, said: “I was just praying for the line in the final strides. I never expected to ride a hat-trick this week - it’s a great feeling.”



ALL FINE AND DANDY WITH NICHOLLS’ STEWARDS’ CUP RUNNERS

Thirsk trainer Dandy Nicholls ran five horses in today’s Vodafone Stewards’ Cup, and saw Tax Free finish fifth, one place ahead of stablemate Bahamian Pirate.

They were drawn high, while his other three runners, ran along the stands’ rails from low draws - Continent finished 16th, Peace Offering 17th and Merlin’s Dancer last of the 27 runners.

Nicholls’ wife, Alex Greaves, said: “Pirate ran a blinder, but would have liked softer ground, while Adrian [Nicholls] said the ground was too fast for Tax Free - he’s never won on anything faster than good.

“The others were drawn on the low side and had no chance anyway.

“They’re all well and will be contesting the usual six-furlong sprint handicaps like the Ayr Gold Cup. We’re sad not to win, but they’ve run well.”



FOURTH RACE PLACE QUOTES

VODAFONE STEWARDS’ CUP

RYAN HAPPY WITH “UNLUCKY” RUNNER-UP

Kevin Ryan was thrilled with Vodafone Stewards’ Cup runner-up Mutamared, but felt the six-year-old, who had disappointed on his last start when 25th in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot, was a little unfortunate in being beaten a neck by the victorious Borderlescott.

The Hambleton trainer said of the 12/1 shot: “He was a little bit unlucky as he was stopped in his run. I love to win races but if you get beat you might as well be beaten by a good one.

“I don’t know what went wrong at Ascot. He was just a bit flat that day and he was drawn high anyway, which didn’t help. He has bounced back today though.

“He likes running when he’s fresh. We’ll see how he is when we get home but he’s entered in Ireland next week so we’ll consider that.”


Firenze, the 5/1 market leader, pleased connections with another fine effort in a major handicap, after finishing second in the Wokingham in June. The five-year-old mare crossed the line in third under Frankie Dettori, a neck behind the runner-up Mutamared.

Owner Peter Hopper said: “She ran a great race and there are no excuses. The ground was possibly too fast and we are very proud of her. She’s giving us lots of fun and hopefully she can get some black type.”

Trainer James Fanshawe commented: “Firenze is quite a heavy filly and she just doesn’t let herself down and travel on that ground. Frankie (Dettori) said she got third on pure guts.

“We’ll get her home and see how she is but we may be looking at conditions races rather than handicaps now.”


THE VODAFONE STEWARDS’ CUP DRAW HISTORY
£100,000 3.05pm, Saturday, August 5, 2006, six furlongsYEAR/ WINNER/ DRAW OF FIRST FOUR/ GOING/ RAN/STALLS
2005 GIFT HORSE 19 17 20 27 Good to Soft 28 low
2004 PIVOTAL POINT 1 24 28 6 Good to Firm 28 low
2003 PATAVELLIAN 27 29 28 3 Good 29 low
2002 BOND BOY 29 9 22 16 G (G/F patch) 28 low
2001 GUINEA HUNTER 19 30 23 7 G (G/F patch 30 low
2000 TAYSEER 28 24 4 19 G (G/F patch) 30 low
1999 HARMONIC WAY 8 10 28 6 Good to Firm 30 low
1998 SUPERIOR PREMIUM 28 25 29 23 Good 29 low
1997 DANETIME 5 23 30 2 Good to Firm 30 low
1996 COASTAL BLUFF 29 23 28 15 Good to Firm 30 low
1995 SHIKARI’S SON 30 26 10 4 Good to Firm 27 low
1994 FOR THE PRESENT 16 20 30 23 Firm 26 low
1993 KING'S SIGNET 21 6 13 28 G/S (S patch)29 low
1992 LOCHSONG 5 9 13 11 G (G/F patch)30 low
1991 NOTLEY 28 6 21 16 Good 29 low
1990 KNIGHT OF MERCY 18 14 20 25 Good to Firm 30 low
1989 VERY ADJACENT 20 18 11 14 Firm 22 high
1988 ROTHERFIELD GREYS 9 15 10 8 Good to Soft 28 low
1987 MADRACO 12 30 6 7 Good to Firm 30 low
1986 GREEN RUBY 22 10 12 11 Good 24 low
1985 AL TRUI 20 24 21 11 Good to Soft 28 low
1984 PETONG 11 2 7 21 Good to Firm 26 high
1983 AUTUMN SUNSET 10 3 23 7 Good to Firm 23 high
1982 SOBA 1 23 27 3 Good to Firm 30 high
1981 CREWS HILL 21 8 14 24 Good 30 high
1980 REPETITIOUS 29 4 17 6 Good 28 high
1979 STANDAAN 11 1 3 8 Good 16 high
1978 AHONOORA 15 19 16 6 Firm 23 high
1977 CALIBINA 18 22 17 24 Good 24
1976 JIMMY THE SINGER 5 4 7 10 Good 17
1975 IMPORT 8 14 11 18 Firm 21
1974 RED ALERT 16 20 18 2 Good 25
1973 ALPHADAMUS 20 23 1 21 Firm 27
1972 TOUCH PAPER 6 13 7 16 Good 22
1971 APOLLO NINE 19 23 24 6 Good to Soft 26
1970 JUKEBOX 1 2 23 24 Good 24
1969 ROYAL SMOKE 10 14 15 6 Good 15
1968 SKY DIVER 11 9 15 4 Good 18
1967 SKY DIVER 25 29 7 6 Good 31
1966 PATIENT CONSTABLE 8 2 1 6 Good 25

When the stalls are positioned "low", stall one is placed adjacent to the stands’ rail. When they are placed "high", the highest-numbered stall is placed directly next to the rail on the other side of the course. Because of the large number of runners in the Vodafone Stewards’ Cup, the horses are spread across virtually the whole course.

FIFTH RACE QUOTES

VODAFONE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’FUND MAIDEN STAKES

COX BEATS SECONDITIS


Clive Cox made it into the winner’s enclosure after twice filling the runner-up berth at this year’s Glorious Goodwood Festival, as Kilburn made all to land the Vodafone European Breeders’ Fund Maiden Stakes by half a length from Mariotto.

The Grand Lodge colt, a 25/1 shot, scored at the third attempt in the seven-furlong contest, making up for a disappointing effort last time when a beaten favourite over six furlongs at Newbury.

The winner, drawn in stall one, showed good early pace to grab the rail and set the pace under Philip Robinson, before exhibiting great determination in repelling the challenge of the Mark Johnston-trained runner-up.

Cox, who has seen Dunelight and Perfect Star finish second at the meeting, praised the efforts of horse and jockey, saying: “I was very worried about the draw. There were a lot of green horses in the race and he’d run twice already, so we bit the bullet and went for it. Philip took him across and it was a very nice ride.

“Kilburn showed promise on his debut but I’m not sure what happened last time. He just ran a bit flat. We stepped him up a furlong and he knows his job.

“I think he’s a nice horse and hope he could go on. His future lies over seven furlongs and a mile.

“I’m pleased for owner Dennis Shaw who had Woodcote run a big race in the Vodafone Stewards’ Cup.”

Mark Johnston, trainer of second-placed Mariotto, said: “We are pleased that he has run so well first time out. The fact that we brought him to Goodwood for his debut suggests we think a bit of him.”


Vodafone Nursery Stakes (Handicap)
Sixth race quotes


NORTHERN FLING GETS NICHOLLS OFF THE MARK


Thirsk trainer David Nicholls broke his duck at this year’s Glorious Goodwood when Northern Fling proved too strong for his rivals in this nursery.

Nicholls, who was set to saddle eight runners today, including five in the Vodafone Stewards’ Cup in which he was out of luck, said: “It’s good to get one up at the meeting.

“We ran the horse a couple of days ago when he was third at Kempton when Joe Fanning rode him and he was a bit unlucky there, because an apprentice on his inside shouted ‘my tack’s slipped’.

“Joe looked after him by giving him a bit of room, as you’d expect him to do, but by the time they straightened up Joe was nearly alongside the Desert Orchid statue!

“I wouldn’t have run him today, but Joe said we should. You could tell he was hanging a bit out there and didn’t really like the ground. He’d prefer something with a bit more juice.”


SEVENTH RACE QUOTES

VODAFONE APPRENTICE STAKES

BEHAN’S BUBBLY REWARD

Victoria Behan was showered with champagne after riding her first Goodwood winner aboard Lucayan Dancer in the nine-furlong Vodafone Apprentice handicap, to give her boss Dandy Nicholls a quick-fire double.

The County Kildare rider, 20, made up for partnering the same horse into third place in this race 12 months ago with a cool ride that saw her bring the six-year-old with a creeping rail run to take the lead inside the final quarter mile and hold the challenge of Diktatorial by a short-head.

Behan reported: “That was my first win from four rides here. It was a bit tight on the rail but he was brave.”

The seven-pound claimer won the Gosforth Park Cup aboard Lady O’Reilly’s Peace Offering in June and was entrusted with the ride aboard Smokin Beau in the Audi Q7 Handicap here on Thursday, the pair finishing second at 20/1.

Explaining her background, Behan revealed: “I worked at David Broad’s back home for two years, riding point to pointers and jumpers. When I left school I went to work for Eddie Lynam. I have been with the boss (Nicholls) for a year and a half now.

“The boss and Alex (Greaves) are great to me and give me plenty of opportunities to prove myself.”

Celebrations in the winner’s enclosure were exuberant following the victory of Lucayan Dancer, an 11/2 shot, with the trainer tipping bubbly over the winning rider. The win, which followed Northern Fling’s triumph in the preceding race, enabled Nicholls to end a hitherto frustrating meeting on a high.

Alex Greaves, the trainer’s wife, commented: “I thought we were going home with a blank so it’s great to have the last two winners. It would have been a long ride home without a winner. They’re like buses, they all come along at once!”



JOHNSTON’S AND NICHOLLS’ STAFF GUNNING FOR STABLE CHALLENGE

Pride, honour, cash and a trophy are up for grabs on the final day of Glorious Goodwood when three championships reach a conclusion.

The Vodafone Stable Challenge, a points-based title race with £1,500 for the staff whose horses amass the most points during the five-day festival, looks to be a two-horse race between a couple of Yorkshire stables.

Mark Johnston’s team have won the award four times, including last year, and they currently hold a healthy lead with 290pts. Johnston has four runners today, and with 50pts for a winner, 35pts for a runner-up, 25pts for a third and 10pts for a fourth, the Middleham machine is purring gently towards the winning line.

Their only realistic challenge looks set to come from Dandy Nicholls’ Thirsk-based squad. With 135pts they are some way off the leaders, but with eight runners today they could easily close the gap - both yards are represented in the closing race.

Barry Hills’ staff (160pts) lie second, but they are not represented on today’s card, while third-placed Aidan O’Brien (155pts) has two runners, so his staff cannot catch the leaders.

The only other possible winners are the grooms who work for Richard Hannon (50pts), although it will take an outstanding run of results from the yard’s six runners to come from so far off the pace.

In addition there is a £1,000 bonus for the winning yard if their boss has yet to saddle a British classic winner - Nicholls’ staff qualify.

A separate trainers’ title race - for prestige only - is also at stake. Johnston, with three wins and more places, leads Hills (also 3). Paul Cole, with two wins and two runners today, is one of several other contenders to head the table.

No fewer than eight jockeys are in contention for The Leading Rider Award, sponsored by Racing UK and offering a trophy and cheque for £1,500 to be donated to the Injured Jockeys’ Fund.

Frankie Dettori, with four victories against his name and five rides today - including hotly-fancied Ouija Board and Firenze - holds a strong hand, but Jimmy Fortune (3 wins, five rides today) cannot be discounted.

Off the pace, but not out of contention are Mick Kinane, Alan Munro and Richard Hills (all 1 win, 4 rides) and Ryan Moore (1 win, 6 rides), while Martin Dwyer and Joe Fanning have yet to partner a winner this week, but with five rides apiece could do something sensational today.

Lester Piggott will make the Racing UK award to the successful rider - it is expected the presentation will be made after the 3.40pm race, in which all the contenders will be in action.

GOING REMAINS GOOD TO FIRM



Goodwood Clerk Of the Course, Seamus Buckley, reports no significant change in ground conditions for the fifth and final day of the Glorious Goodwood Festival.

Buckley revealed this morning: “The going remains officially good to firm, with a going stick reading of 9.0. That compares to 8.8 yesterday, which means that the ground is showing signs of drying out slightly.

“We watered part of the round course last night in order to get moisture into areas that were drying out.

“There is a lovely fresh strip on the top bend for the fillies in the Vodafone Nassau Stakes, and I am looking forward to another excellent day’s racing.”




BETTING NEWS

CANDLE LIGHTS UP THE MORNING MARKET

There is an interesting move for the Henry Candy-trained Candle in the opening race, the Vodafone Handicap, at 1.30pm. The filly is reportedly working well and has been shortened accordingly, with William Hill going 11/2 from 8/1, Stan James 6/1 from 9/1, totesport offering 13/2 from 9/1, and VC Bet pricing her at 7/1 from 9/1.

Money has been reported for Race For The Stars in the Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2.30pm), with Stan James slashing her odds to 9/1 from 16/1, while totesport and VC Bet go 12/1 from 14/1 and 16/1 respectively.

The Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (3.05pm) is one of the season’s major betting heats and there is significant interest in the Dandy Nicholls-trained Tax Free, with totesport and Stan James shortening the gelding to 11/2 from 13/2 and 8/1 respectively, while VC Bet and William Hill offer the same price from an opening show of 7/1.

In the same race, VC Bet reports interest in Bentong, including a bet of £70,000 to £10,000, and has shortened Paul Cole’s three-year-old to 13/2 from 8/1, while totesport offers 7/1 from 8/1.

William Hill has cut Desert Commander to 12/1 from 14/1. One More Round has shortened to 12/ from 16/1 with VC Bet, and Stan James has cut the gelding to 14/1 from 16/1.

William Hill reports that Joseph Henry has attracted interest for the Vodafone Apprentice Stakes (4.50pm), with the firm shortening Mark Johnston’s charge into 5/2 from 11//4.

MORE MARKET MOVERS


NICHOLLS PAIR SUPPORTED


Paddy Power reports interest in two of Dandy Nicholls’ runners in the Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (3.05pm). All firms have seen interest in the Pricewise horse, Tax Free, who Paddy Power has cut to 5/1 from 15/2, but the Irish bookmaker has also slashed Group One winner Continent to 25/1 from 50/1.

The firm has also taken money for the Pricewise tip One More Round, and has shortened the gelding into 14/1 from 16/1.

Candle continues to be supported in the opening Vodafone Handicap at 1.30pm, with Paddy Power going 7/1 from 9/1, while the same firm has cut New Guinea into 9/2 from 5/1.

Another Pricewise horse, Race For The Stars, is the morning mover in the Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2.30pm), with Paddy Power offering 11/1 from 14/1, while the same firm has shortened Ouija Board into 5/4 from 11/8.


GLORIOUS GOODWOOD 2006
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
FIFTH DAY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 5


FIRST RACE RESULT

1.30pm VODAFONE HANDICAP
Class 3, £18,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo rated 0-90, 1m 3f. Weights: highest weight 9st 7lb; minimum weight 8st 2lb. Penalties: after July 29, a winner 3lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £11,217.60; 2nd: £3,358.80; 3rd: £1,679.40; 4th: £840.60; 5th: £419.40; £2.10.60

1) NUMERIC (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing XXX) John Gosden b3-9-02 Jimmy Fortune [2] 8/1
2) NEW GUINEA (Jumeirah Racing) Michael Jarvis 3-9-03 Philip Robinson [4] 7/2 Fav
3) BEAU NASH (Peter Deal) Peter Chapple-Hyam 3-8-13 Michael Kinane [9] 14/1
4) COOL CUSTOMER (Gainsborough Stud) Ed Dunlop 3-9-07 Frankie Dettori [13]
5) FIRE TWO (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Mick Channon 3-8-07 John Egan [5]
6) MAJAALES (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Marcus Tregoning 3-9-01 Richard Hills [8]
7) IDARAH (Hamdan Al Maktoum) William Haggas 3-9-05 Martin Dwyer [6]
8) MYSTIC STORM (Peter Savill) Lady Herries 3-8-05 Joe Fanning [1]
9) SIMONDIUN (S P Tindall) Amanda Perrett 3-9-06 Kevin Darley [3]
10) MONETS MASTERPIECE (Matthew Green & Oliver Simmons) Gary Moore 3-8-09 Tom Queally [12]
11) CANDLE (Mrs David Blackburn) Henry Candy 3-8-11 Dane O'Neill [11]
12) NED LUDD (Ben, Zac & Edward Goldsmith) Richard Hannon 3-8-11 Ryan Moore [7]

12 ran Non-Runner: Island Myth (Ground)
Time: 2m 24.25s Distances: nk, .5, .75, 1.25, .5, nk, 1.25, 4, 1.5, sh, 9
Breeder: Dr Chr Berglar Breeding: br g Singspiel (IRE) - Narola (GER) (Nebos (GER))
Tote Win: £10.60 Places: £1.80; £1.60; £5.50 Exacta: £41.60

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 (1989-2005): 28; 87; 86; 113; 110; 93; 86; 75; 91; 77; 74; 82; 55; 85; 72; 66; 92 First winner in Europe: Intimidate, Kempton, March 27, 1989 Other major wins include: Challenge Stakes (1993 Catrail), 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 Manton, Marlborough Wiltshire. Previously at Newmarket Wins in 2006: 29 Royal Ascot wins: (20) 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) First Royal Ascot Win: Chicarica (June 211990 - Chesham Stakes) First Goodwood winner: Thakib (Surplice Stakes, August 4, 1990) Total Goodwood wins: 98 (25 at July Meeting)

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), 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), 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) Wins (1988-2005): 8, 29, 46, 32, 26, 25, 56, 46, 83, 78, 108, 94, 93, 71, 92, 46, 72, 96 Wins in 2006: 48 Royal Ascot Winners: (6)Queen Mary Stakes (1999 Shining Hour), Royal Hunt Cup (2002 Norton), Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (2003 Waverley), King Edward VII Stakes (2005 Plea Bargain), Coronation Stakes (2006 Nannina), Wokingham Handicap (2006 Baltic King) First Goodwood win: Fraam (Anne Frances Stevens Memorial Stakes, September 11, 1992) Goodwood winners: 50 (16 at July Meeting) Fourth win of Glorious Goodwood 2006


SECOND RACE RESULT

2.00pm VODAFONE THOROUGHBRED STAKES
Class 1, Listed Race, £35,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo which have not won a Group One or Group Two Pattern race, 1m. Weights:colts & geldings 9st; fillies 8st 9lb. Penalties: in 2006, a winner of a Listed race 4lb; a winner of Group Three race 7lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £19,873; 2nd: £7,532; 3rd: £3,769.50; 4th: £1,879.50; 5th: £941.50; 6th: £472.50

1) PRINCE OF LIGHT (Claire Riordan & Kieran Coughlan) Mark Johnston 3-9-00 Joe Fanning [1] 9/2
2) METROPOLITAN MAN (The Metropolitans) David Simcock 3-9-00 Martin Dwyer [5] 15/2
3) CITY OF TROY (Michael Tabor, Sue Magnier & Serrick Smith) Sir Michael Stoute t3-9-00 Ryan Moore [8] 15/2
4) DARK ISLANDER (Donald Kerr) John Hills 3-9-00 Richard Hills [9] 4/1 Jt Fav
5) TRUE CAUSE (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor v3-9-00 Frankie Dettori [3]
6) YARQUS (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 3-9-00 Jimmy Fortune [7]
7) SNOQUALMIE BOY (Jeff Smith) David Elsworth 3-9-04 John Egan [2]
8) MULTIDIMENSIONAL (Niarchos Family) Henry Cecil 3-9-00 Ted Durcan [6] 4/1 Jt Fav

8 ran Non-Runner: Art Market (Vet’s Certificate)
Time: 1m 38.27s Distances: .75, nk, 1.5, hd, 1, nk, sh
Breeder: High Bramley Grange Stud Ltd Breeding: ch c Fantastic Light (USA) - Miss Queen (USA) (Miswaki (USA))
Tote Win: £5.90 Places: £1.80; £2.10; £2.30 Exacta: £46.70

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: 93 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: 51 (38 at July Meeting) Fourth winner of Glorious Goodwood 2006

Winning jockey:-Name: Fanning, Joseph Kenning Based: Middleham, North Yorkshire Details: Rides mainly for Mark Johnston Born: September 24, 1970 First Win: Henry Will, Yarmouth, June 9, 1990 Major Wins Include: Betty Barclay-Rennen (2004 Darasim), Goodwood Cup (2004 Darasim), Musidora Stakes (2005 Secret History), Great St Wilfrid Handicap (2004 Smokin Beau), Northumberland Plate (1993 Highflying), Sirenia Stakes (2005 Prince Of Light), Vintage Stakes (2004 Shamardal) Wins (1991-2005): 43, 45, 22, 14, 17, 19, 18, 18, 67, 63, 71, 76, 84, 97, 76 Wins in 2006: 69 Royal Ascot Wins: (1) Wolferton Handicap (2006 I’m So Lucky) First Royal Ascot Winner: I’m So lucky, Wolferton Handicap, June 23, 2006 First Goodwood winner: Super Benz (Pilley Green Handicap, August 24, 1991) Goodwood wins: 13 (5 at July Meeting)



THIRD RACE RESULT

2.30pm VODAFONE NASSAU STAKES
Class 1, Group One, £200,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo+ fillies & mares, 1m 1f 192yds. Weights: 3yo 8st 10lb; 4yo+ 9st 5lb. Weight for age: 3yo from 4yo+ 9lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £113,560; 2nd: £43,040; 3rd: £21,540; 4th: £10,740; 5th: £5,380; 6th: £2,700

1) OUIJA BOARD (Lord Derby) Ed Dunlop 5-9-05 Frankie Dettori [7] Evens Fav
2) ALEXANDER GOLDRUN (Miriam O’Callaghan) Jim Bolger IRE 5-9-05 Kevin Manning [5] 9/2
3) NANNINA (Cheveley Park Stud) John Gosden 3-8-10 Jimmy Fortune [4] 4/1
4) CHELSEA ROSE (Mrs A J Donnelly) Con Collins IRE 4-9-05 Pat Shanahan [1]
5) ECHELON (Cheveley Park Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 4-9-05 Kevin Darley [3]
6) RACE FOR THE STARS (Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-8-10 Michael Kinane [2]
7) NASHEEJ (Malih Al Basti) Richard Hannon 3-8-10 Ryan Moore [6]

7 ran
Time: 2m 04.47s Distances: sh, 2, 2.5, 2, 1.5, 5
Breeder: Stanley Estate and Stud Co
Breeding: b m Cape Cross (IRE) - Selection Board (Welsh Pageant)
Tote Win: £2.00 Places: £1.60; £1.70 Exacta: £4.80

Winning trainer:-Name: Dunlop, Edward Alexander Leeper Date of birth:20/10/68.Date of first licence:October 1994, taking over from the late Alex Scott. First winner: Lynton Lad (Yarmouth 19/10/1994) First British Classic winner: Vodafone Oaks (2004 Ouija Board) Wins in a season (1994 (Part season only)-2005: 1; 17; 22; 27; 35; 67; 53; 74; 32; 50; 49; 45 Horses in training (1995-2006): 69; 63; 84; 108; 105; 131; 128; 154; 141; 115; 123; 119 Major wins include: Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (2004 Ouija Board), French 1,000 Guineas (1996 Ta Rib), Topkapi Kosusu (1996 Cadeaux Tryst), Beeswing Stakes (1996 Iktamal), Ladbroke Bunbury Cup (1995 Cadeaux Tryst), Irish Oaks (2001 Lailani, 2004 Ouija Board), Lennox Stakes (2005 Court Masterpiece), Prix de la Foret (2005 Court Masterpiece), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2001 Lailani, 2006 Ouija Board), Flower Bowl Invitational (2001 Lailani), Tote International (2004 Court Masterpiece); Princess Royal John Doyle Stakes (2004 Ouija Board), Sussex Stakes (2006 Court Masterpiece) Wins in 2006: 35 Royal Ascot Winners: (4) Wokingham Handicap (1999 Deep Space); Royal Hunt Cup (2001 Surprise Encounter); Sandringham Rated Stakes (2003 Hold To Ransom), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2006 Ouija Board First Royal Ascot Winner: Wokingham Handicap (June 18, 1999 Deep Space) First Goodwood winner: Marguerite Bay (Finnboard Maiden Stakes, May 24, 1995) Total Goodwood wins: 28 (9 at July Meeting) Second win of Glorious Goodwood 2006

Winning jockey:-Name: Dettori, Lanfranco.Born: 15/12/70 in Milan, Italy First winner: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986), First British winner: Lizzy Hare (Goodwood June 9, 1987) First Success: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986) Classic wins; (9) Vodafone Oaks (1994 Balanchine, 1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia); St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1996 Shantou, 2005 Scorpion), 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia) Other major wins include: Ascot Gold Cup (1992, 1993 Drum Taps, 1998 Kayf Tara), Breeders’ Cup Mile (1994 Barathea), Breeders’ Cup Turf (1999 Daylami), Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq), Cheveley Park Stakes (2000 Regal Rose, 2003 Carry On Katie), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend), Deutsches Derby (1991 Temporal), Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium, 2003 Moon Ballad, 2006 Electrocutionist), Fillies’ Mile (1990 Shamshir, 1999 Teggiano, 2000 Crystal Music), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2005 Alkaased), Grosser Preis Von Baden (2002 Marienbard), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano), Haydock Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat); Irish Champion Stakes (1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera); Irish Oaks (2001 Lailani, 2003 Vintage Tipple), Irish Derby (1994 Balanchine), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir, 2005 Dubawi), Irish St Leger (1999 Kayf Tara); Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel, 2002 Falbrav, 2005 Alkaased); Juddmonte International (1996 Halling, 1997 Singspiel, 2001 Sakhee), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra, 1998 Swain,1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen), Lockinge Stakes (2000 Aljabr), Middle Park Stakes (1996 Bahamian Bounty), Nunthorpe Stakes (1993 Lochsong, 1995 So Factual, 1998 Lochangel), Prix de l’Abbaye (1993, 1994 Lochsong, 2004 Var), Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori, 2000 Bachir, 2005 Shamardal), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Prix d’Ispahan (1996 Halling, 2002 Best Of The Bests), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir), Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr); Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat); Prix Jean Prat (1995 Torrential, 1997 Starborough, 1998 Almutawakel), Prix du Jockey-Club (1992 Polytain, 2005 Shamardal), Prix Marcel Boussac (1996 Ryafan, 2001 Sulk), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee, 2002 Marienbard), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction; 1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium), St James’s Palace Stakes (1997 Starborough), Sussex Stakes (1991 Second Set, 1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre); Vodafone Coronation Cup (1996 Swain, 1997 Singspiel, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq), Yorkshire Oaks (1994 Only Royale), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2001 Lailani, 2006 Ouija Board) Wins 1987-2005: 8, 22, 75^, 141, 94, 101, 149, 233*, 216*, 123, 176, 132, 132, 47, 94, 69, 101, 195*, 87 ^Champion apprentice *Champion jockey Wins in 2006: 70 First Goodwood Win: Lizzy Hare (Birdless Grove Handicap, June 9, 1987) Total Goodwood wins: 135 (44 at July Meeting) Fifth win of Glorious Goodwood 2006




FOURTH RACE RESULT

3.05pm VODAFONE STEWARDS’ CUP
Class 2, Heritage Handicap, £100,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo+, 6f. Weights: highest weight not less than 9st 10lb; minimum weight 7st 12lb. Penalties: after July 1, a winner 3lb; a winner of 2 races 5lb. Weight for age: 3 from 4yo+ 4lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £62,320; 2nd: £18,660; 3rd: £9,330; 4th: £4,670; 5th: £2,330; 6th: £1,170

1) BORDERLESCOTT (Border Rail & Plant Limited) Robin Bastiman 4-9-05 Royston ffrench [19] 10/1
2) MUTAMARED (Errigal Racing) Kevin Ryan 6-8-13 Neil Callan [26] 12/1
3) FIRENZE (Jan & Peter Hopper) James Fanshawe 5-9-01 Frankie Dettori [22] 5/1 Fav
4) EXCUSEZ MOI (Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum) Clive Brittain 4-9-00 Ryan Moore [28] 12/1
5) TAX FREE (Ian Hewitson) David Nicholls 4-9-10 Adrian Nicholls [27]
6) BAHAMIAN PIRATE (Lucayan Stud & G G N Bloodstock) David Nicholls 11-9-02 Silvestre de Sousa [25]
7) WOODCOTE (Dennis Shaw) Clive Cox p4-8-07 Adam Kirby (3) [4]
8) OBE GOLD (BDR Partnership) Mick Channon 4-9-03 John Egan [14]
9) MUNADDAM (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Ed Dunlop 4-8-13 Richard Hills [21]
10) BOND CITY (Reg Bond) Bryan Smart 4-9-03 Ted Durcan [5]
11) INTREPID JACK (Michael Lynch) Hughie Morrison v1 4-8-13 Steve Drowne [18]
12) ONE MORE ROUND (Nigel Shields) Nick Littmoden b8-8-11 James Doyle (3) [23]
13) TEXAS GOLD (Clive Edginton) William Muir 8-8-12 Richard Kingscote (3) [2]
14) OUT AFTER DARK (The Night Owls) Clive Cox p5-9-04 Kevin Darley [12]
15) ONE PUTRA (H R H Sultan Ahmed Shah) Michael Jarvis 4-9-09 Philip Robinson [3]
16) CONTINENT (Lucayan Stud & G G N Bloodstock) David Nicholls 9-8-08 Joe Fanning [1]
17) PEACE OFFERING (Lady O’Reilly) David Nicholls 6-8-11 Victoria Behan (7) [13]
18) BENTONG (H R H Sultan Ahmad Shah) Paul Cole 3-8-09 Nelson De Souza (3) [20]
19) CONNECT (Mrs P R Bowring) Mark Tompkins b9-8-10 Tom Queally [8]
20) TALBOT AVENUE (Mrs C S Wilson) Mick Mullineaux 8-8-13 Jimmy Fortune [9]
21) FOLGA (The Thrill Seekers) James Given 4-8-09 Jamie Mackay [7]
22) MUSADIF (Mrs E Kvisla) Roy Kvisla t8-9-09 Frederik Johansson [24]
23) GIMASHA (Ziad Galadari) William Jarvis 4-8-09 Alan Munro [6]
24) BEAVER PATROL (G C Stevens) Fulke Johnson Houghton 4-8-10 Steve Carson [17]
25) IF PARADISE (Mrs J Wood) Richard Hannon 5-8-11 Dane O'Neill [10]
26) DESERT COMMANDER (R J H Limited) Kevin Ryan 4-9-00 Neil Callan [16]
27) MERLIN'S DANCER (Chalfont Foodhalls Ltd) David Nicholls 6-8-12 Adrian Nicholls [11]

27 ran Non-Runner: Coleorton Dancer (Vet’s Certificate)
Time: 1m 09.93s
Distances: nk ,nk, hd, sh, sh, sh, 1, sh, nk, sh ,sh, .5, sh, nk, sh, .75, hd, nk, nk, .5, 1.75, .5, 1.25. .5, .75, .5
Breeder: James Clark Breeding: b g Compton Place - Jeewan (Touching Wood (USA))
Tote Win: £14.10 Places: £3.90; £4.40; £2.10; £3.10 Exacta: £314.90

Winning Trainer:-Name: Bastiman, Robin Born: November 8, 1950 Based: Goosemoor Farm, Warfield Lane, Cowthorpe, Wetherby, North Yorks Background: took over the training licence from his father Deryck, a former building engineer turned trainer, in 1975 Number of Wins (2001-2005): 2; 3; 4; 10; 10 Big Race Wins: Coral Sprint Trophy (2005 Borderlescott), Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (2006 Borderlescott) Wins in 2006: 5 First Goodwood Winner: Lady’s Mantle (Hermes Apprentice Handicap, June 13, 1989) Total Goodwood Wins: 2 (1 at July meeting)

Winning jockey:- Name: french, Royston Born: September 5, 1975 Based: Richmond, North Yorks Apprenticeship: British Racing School and with Luca Cumani Details: Rides in Dubai during the winter First winner: Haya Ya Kefaah, Doncaster, March 21, 1996 Major wins: St Simon Stakes (1997 Kaliana), Cesarewitch (1996 Inchcailloch), Coral Sprint Trophy (2006 Borderlescott), Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (2006 Borderlescott) Wins 2001-2005: 20; 27; 49; 45; 50 Wins in 2006: 34 First Goodwood winner: Ivory’s Joy (Findon Stakes, June 27, 1997) Goodwood wins: 11 (5 at July Meeting) Third winner of Glorious Goodwood 2006




FIFTH RACE RESULT

3.40pm VODAFONE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND
MAIDEN STAKES
Class 2, £16,000 Guaranteed. For 2yo colts and geldings 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) KILBURN (Dennis Shaw) Clive Cox 2-9-00 Philip Robinson [1] 25/1
2) MARIOTTO (Jumeirah Racing) Mark Johnston 2-9-00 Joe Fanning [10] 20/1
3) RED ROCK CANYON (Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-9-00 Michael Kinane [16] 4/7 Fav
4) DON'T PANIC (A B S Webb) Peter Chapple-Hyam 2-9-00 Alan Munro [14]
5) MY LEARNED FRIEND (N H & Dr E Harris) Andrew Balding 2-9-00 Steve Drowne [11]
6) SAHRATI (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 2-9-00 Tom Queally [2]
7) ROMANOV DYNASTY (Anna Doyle & Theresa Marnane) Richard Hannon 2-9-00 Ryan Moore [8]
8) ITALIAN STALLION (M Sines) Richard Hannon 2-9-00 Richard Smith [17]
9) GRAND HEIGHTS (Windflower Overseas Holdings) John Dunlop 2-9-00 Neil Callan [13]
10) LUNCES LAD (John & Julia Aisbitt) Mick Channon 2-9-00 Ted Durcan [5]
11) BUCKIE MASSA (M M Matalon) Sylvester Kirk 2-9-00 Jimmy Fortune [15]
12) EL DECECY (Hamdan Al Maktoum) John Dunlop 2-9-00 Richard Hills [6]
13) MAJESTAS (J & W H Racing) John O'Shea 2-9-00 Dane O'Neill [7]
14) RAFFAAS (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Marcus Tregoning 2-9-00 Nelson De Souza [4]
15) RIKOCHET (Woodcote Stud Ltd) Amanda Perrett 2-9-00 Frankie Dettori [12]
16) UMPA LOOMPA (Chocolate Factory) David Nicholls 2-9-00 Adrian Nicholls [9]

16 ran Non-Runner: Patavian (Vet’s Certificate)
Time: 1m 26.66s Distances: .5, 1.5, 1.75, 1, .75, nk, sh, 1, nk, .75, 1.5, .5, .5, nk, dist
Breeder: B Walters Breeding: b c Grand Lodge (USA) - Lady Lahar (Fraam)
Tote Win: £41.60 Places: £6.60; £4.70; £1.20 Exacta: £707.20

Winning trainer:- Name: Cox, Clive Born: May 14, 1964 Trains at: Beechdown Farm, Sheepdrove, Lambourn, Berks Former Occupation: Professional jump and Flat jockey recording 80 winners in ten years. Rode for Peter Cundell on the Flat and Oliver Sherwood over Jumps. Started dual-purpose training from a farm in Wootton Bassett in 1992, having previously run a livery yard in Lambourn for several years. He was forced to quit a year later due to the recession, having saddled three winners, joining Mikey Heaton-Ellis’ yard near Swindon as assistant trainer. He worked for him for seven years before taking out a trainer’s licence again in 1999 upon Heaton-Ellis’ death from motor neurone disease. First Winner On Return To Training: Bet Direct On Racing Channel Text Page 372 Handicap, March 14, 2000, Southwell Other Major Wins Include: Dubai Duty Free Cup (2005 New Seeker), Dubai Duty Free Handicap (2003 and 2004 Ionian Spring), Gosforth Park Cup (2005 Out After Dark), Tote International (2003 and 2005 New Seeker), Portland Handicap (2005 Out After Dark), Prix Le Fabuleux (2003 Lago D’Orta) Wins on Flat in 2000-05: 3; 8; 11; 14; 16; 23 Wins in 2006: 14 Horses In Training (2004-2006): 30; 34; 50 Royal Ascot Wins (2): Britannia Stakes (2003 New Seeker), Royal Hunt Cup (2005 New Seeker) First Goodwood Winner: Thyolo, EBF GG Club Racing Stakes, September 13, 2003 Total Goodwood Wins: 3 (1 at Festival meeting)

Winning jockey:-Name: Robinson, Philip Peter. Born: January 10, 1961 in Newmarket Apprenticeship: With father, Peter Robinson. First winner: Busting (Yarmouth, June 14, 1978) British Classic wins: (3) 1,000 Guineas (1984 Pebbles; 2001 Ameerat); St Leger (1993 Bob's Return) Other major wins include: German 1,000 Guineas (2000 Crimplene), Irish 1,000 Guineas (2000 Crimplene), French Derby (2000 Holding Court), Coronation Stakes (1984 Katies, 2000 Crimplene); Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2000 Crimplene) Great Voltigeur Stakes (1993 Bob’s Return); Premio Presidente della Repubblica (2003 Rakti), Vodafone Coronation Cup (2003 Warrsan); Champion Stakes (2003 Rakti); Queen Alexandra Stakes (2001, Life Is Life), Buckingham Palace Stakes (2003, Attache), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2004 Rakti), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2004 Rakti), Lockinge Stakes (2005 Rakti) Wolferton Rated Stakes (2004 Red Fort), totesport Chester Cup (2004, 2005 Anak Pekan), Wokingham Stakes (2005 Ifraaj) Wins (1992-2005): 52, 52, 50, 41, 31, 0, 28, 53, 57, 47, 55, 70, 67, 70 Wins in 2006: 45 Royal Ascot wins: (9) Coronation Stakes (1984, Katies and 2000, Crimplene); Queen Alexandra Stakes (2001, Life Is Life), Buckingham Palace Stakes (2003, Attache), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2004 Rakti), Wolferton Rated Stakes (2004 Red Fort), Royal Hunt Cup (2005 New Seeker), Wokingham Stakes (2005 Iffraaj), Chesham Stakes (2006 Champlain) First Royal Ascot winner: Coronation Stakes (June 20, 1984, Katies) Other details: Rode in Hong Kong 1989-91 (leading rider 1989 and 1990) and returned in 1997 First Goodwood win: Karamita (Extel H’cap, August 1, 1980) Total Goodwood wins: 28 (9 at July Meeting)

SIXTH RACE RESULT

4.15pm VODAFONE NURSERY HANDICAP
Class 3, £16,500 Guaranteed. For 2yo which, before July 30, have been placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th in GB, 6f. Weights: highest weight 9st 7lb; minimum weight 7st 12lb. Penalties: after July 29, a winner 7lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £10,687.05; 2nd: £3,179.55; 3rd: £1,588.95; 4th: £793.65

1) NORTHERN FLING (Jim Dale/Jason Berry) David Nicholls 2-8-10 Adrian Nicholls [6] 7/1
2) OI VAY JOE (The Oi Vay Joe Partnership) William Jarvis 2-8-07 Alan Munro [5] 7/2
3) PART TIMER (Mrs T Burns) Mick Channon 2-8-11 Ted Durcan [7]
4) BECKENHAM'S SECRET (The Club Beckenham Partnership) Rod Millman 2-7-12 Dominic Fox (3) [1]
5) ARGENTINE (Mrs S J Brookhouse) Mark Johnston 2-8-13 Joe Fanning [4] 7/4 Fav
6) SPARKLING EYES (Tony Richards) Clive Brittain 2-9-07 Ryan Moore [3]

6 ran Non-Runner: Crystal Gazer (Vet’s Certificate)
Time: 1m 12.29s Distances: 1.25, sh, 1.25, 3.5, 3
Breeder: Lady Juliet Tadgell Breeding: b c Mujadil (USA) - Donna Anna (Be My Chief (USA))
Tote Win: £8.50 Places: £2.80; £2.40 Exacta: £44.20

Winning trainer:- Name: Nicholls, David Date of birth: 30/4/56 Riding career: Professional - 421 winners Trains at Tall Trees Farm, Sessay, Thirsk, Yorkshire Horses in training (1996-2006): 37:45: 45: 46: 58:78:74:82:82:84: 94 Wins in a season (1993-2005): 0: 21: 26: 30: 44: 50: 75: 73: 47: 65: 65: 55: 67 Wins in 2006: 36 Other details: Married to Alex Greaves: two children. Son Adrian rides for the stable Major wins: Ayr Gold Cup (2000 Bahamian Pirate, 2001 Continent, 2002 & 2004 Funfair Wane), Ballyogan Stakes (1999 Proud Native), Darley July Cup (2002 Continent), King George Stakes (1999 Rudi’s Pet), Nunthorpe Stakes (1997 Ya Malak (dh with Coastal Bluff), 2004 Bahamian Pirate), Prix du Gros-Chene (2006 Moss Vale), Stewards’ Cup (2000 Tayseer, 2005 Gift Horse), Victoria Cup (2002 Scotty’s Future), William Hill Trophy (1999 Pepperdine, 2005 Tax Free), Greenland Stakes (2006 Moss Vale) Royal Ascot Wins (1): Wokingham Stakes (2004 Lafi) First Goodwood winner: Double Oscar (The Charlton Stakes - July 29, 1998) Total Goodwood wins: 28 (18 at July Meeting)

Winning jockey:-Name: Nicholls, Adrian Born: July 16, 1981 Based: Thirsk, North Yorks Background: Stable jockey to his father, Dandy Nicholls First winner: Fancy A Fortune, Thirsk, August 1, 1997 Big Race Wins: Ayr Gold Cup (2000 Bahamian Pirate, 2002 Funfair Wane), Vodafone “Dash” (2002 Rudi’s Pet), Audi Stakes -Registered as King George Stakes (2005 Fire Up The Band), Molecomb Stakes (2005 Strike Up The Band), William Hill Trophy (2005 Tax Free) Wins 2000-2005: 39; 23; 24; 32; 23; 55 Wins In 2006: 21 First Goodwood Winner: River Beat (CSMA’s 75th Anniversary Rated Stakes H’cap, June 28, 1998) Total Goodwood wins: 14 (8 at July Meeting)





SEVENTH RACE RESULT

4.50pm VODAFONE APPRENTICE HANDICAP
Class 3, £15,000 Guaranteed. For 3yo+ rated 0-90, 1m 1f. Weights: highest weight 10st; minimum weight 8st 9lb (3yo 8st 1lb). Penalties: after July 29, a winner 6lb. Weight for age: 3yo from 4yo+, 8lb. Allowances: rider who, prior to 02/08/06 have not ridden more than 50 winners under any Rules of Racing 3lb; more than 25 such winners 5lb; more than 5 such winners 7lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £9,715.50; 2nd: £2,890.50; 3rd: £1,444.50; 4th: £721.50

1) LUCAYAN DANCER (James Greaves) David Nicholls 4-9-04 Victoria Behan (5) [7] 11/2
2) DIKTATORIAL (Beetle N Wedge Partnership) Gerard Butler t4-9-08 Adam Kirby [5] 6/1
3) THE GAIKWAR (Leeway Group Limited) Ron Harris b7-8-11 Richard Kingscote (3) [2]
4) JOSEPH HENRY (John Brown & Magan Dennis) Mark Johnston 4-9-09 Greg Fairley (3) [8] 9/4 Fav
5) WATERSIDE (Nigel Shields) Gary Moore 7-10-00 James Doyle [9]
6) COUP D'ETAT (Mrs Dan Abbott (Susan Abbott Racing)) John Dunlop 4-9-12 Stephane Breux [3]
7) DEEPER IN DEBT (Tipp-Ex Rapid Racing II) John Akehurst 8-8-12 Dean Corby [6]

7 ran Non-Runner: Wovoka (Vet’s Certificate), Compton Court (Ground)
Time: 1m 55.16s Distances: sh, 2, hd, 2.5, 1.25, 3
Breeder: The National Owner Breeders Club Ltd
Breeding: b g Zieten (USA) - Tittle Tattle (IRE) (Soviet Lad (USA))
Tote Win: £6.90 Places: £3.00; £3.40 Exacta: £44.30

Winning trainer:- Name: Nicholls, David Date of birth: 30/4/56 Riding career: Professional - 421 winners Trains at Tall Trees Farm, Sessay, Thirsk, Yorkshire Horses in training (1996-2006): 37:45: 45: 46: 58:78:74:82:82:84: 94 Wins in a season (1993-2005): 0: 21: 26: 30: 44: 50: 75: 73: 47: 65: 65: 55: 67 Wins in 2006: 36 Other details: Married to Alex Greaves: two children. Son Adrian rides for the stable Major wins: Ayr Gold Cup (2000 Bahamian Pirate, 2001 Continent, 2002 & 2004 Funfair Wane), Ballyogan Stakes (1999 Proud Native), Darley July Cup (2002 Continent), King George Stakes (1999 Rudi’s Pet), Nunthorpe Stakes (1997 Ya Malak (dh with Coastal Bluff), 2004 Bahamian Pirate), Prix du Gros-Chene (2006 Moss Vale), Stewards’ Cup (2000 Tayseer, 2005 Gift Horse), Victoria Cup (2002 Scotty’s Future), William Hill Trophy (1999 Pepperdine, 2005 Tax Free), Greenland Stakes (2006 Moss Vale) Royal Ascot Wins (1): Wokingham Stakes (2004 Lafi) First Goodwood winner: Double Oscar (The Charlton Stakes - July 29, 1998) Total Goodwood wins: 29 (19 at July Meeting) Second win of Glorious Goodwood 2006

Winning Jockey:-Name: Behan, Victoria Age: 20, hails from County Kildare Wins (2005): 6 Wins In 2006: 3 Big Race Wins: Gosforth Park Cup Handicap (2006 Peace Offering) Total Goodwood Wins: 1 (1 at July Meeting)

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