Sunday, September 25, 2005

ASCOT FESTIVAL AT NEWMARKET
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
TOTEPOOL DAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005

Leo stayed on strongest under Jimmy Fortune with the pair going on to register this Group 2 success on the back of a second-place effort in a Listed race at Goodwood earlier this month.

It was the Pivotal colt’s second win of the term - he broke his maiden tag back at Doncaster in May.

Barry O’Dowd, travelling head groom to the victorious trainer John Gosden, commented: “Jimmy said that whatever he asked, the horse couldn’t do enough for him. He said he’s turned into a proper horse now.

“The boss wanted Jimmy to be handy and be positive on him.

This was Gosden’s third victory in the totesport.com Royal Lodge Stakes, following Al Jadeed (2002) and Benny The Dip (1996) who went on to win the Derby the following year.

“I really wouldn’t know whether the boss will have something else in mind for him (this season).”

Fortune said: “He has always been a pretty nice horse. I think the track has probably suited this horse better than Goodwood.

“He’s a big long-striding horse - the straight mile suited him.”

Paddy Power and VC bet both introduced Leo into their 2000 Guineas betting at 33-1.

Paddy Power eased City Of Troy, the 11-8 beaten favourite, for the Newmarket colt’s classic. He is now 25-1 from 16s.


PLACED QUOTES RACE THREE
totesport.com ROYAL LODGE STAKES

CALLAGHAN AND RYAN DELIGHTED

“That was a good runand I am very pleased with him,” enthused Neville Callaghan after Kilworth had just been run out of the totesport.com Royal Lodge Stakes by Leo.

“And I am not at all surprised, either, as I have always liked him and thought that he would be a good colt.

“Mind you, I think I like him all the more as I own him outright and he is certainly the best horse I have ever owned. I have been trying to sell him, but nothing has worked out and there is a very nice prize (£14,376) for being second here.

“I don’t know about him running again this season. He is in the Racing Post Trophy and there is also the Zetland Stakes back here over a mile and a quarter; he will certainly stay well.”

Kevin Ryan was delighted with the show by third placed Palace Episode. “That was a really good run but I just wish there had been a stronger pace,” he said. “I know there always has to be a winner and a loser, but it would have helped if they had gone a stronger gallop.

“He had to have a lead as this was only his second run and he didn’t have the experience to make the running himself.

“When he had to miss Doncaster (the colt scoped badly) he had to miss a few days so I think there is still scope for a bit more improvement in him.

“I don’t know if he will run again this year, but he is in the Dewhurst, so we may look at that.”

Sir Michael Stoute, trainer of the fourth City Of Troy, the 11/8 favourite, said that the slow, muddly gallop “was the same for everyone, but I was disappointed and particularly when he was the first horse off the bridle. Whatever happened today he was not going to run again this season so now he will be put away for the winter.”


More totesport.com Royal Lodge Stakes Quotes

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MARKET LEADERS

Darryll Holland, rider of the 11/8 favourite City Of Troy who finished fourth, said: “He travelled very well at a good pace but he just did not pick up as well as I expected - maybe the ground stumped his speed.”

Frankie Dettori, who partnered the 100/30 hope True Cause in fifth, said: “He didn’t really handle the track. When I started to let him down he went everywhere. He probably needs to mature a bit as well.”


OUIJA IN GOOD SHAPE AFTER COMEBACK WIN

Trainer Ed Dunlop this morning revealed that his star charge Ouija Board is in fine fettle following her success in yesterday’s Princess Royal John Doyle Stakes.

The Cape Cross filly had been off the track for 101 days since the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes after which she was found to have sustained an injury to her near fore.

But the four-year-old showed no ill effects of that setback when running away with the Group 3 at Newmarket.

Dunlop said: “She’s fine this morning - she’s sound and she ate up. She’s lost very little weight and has come out of the race very well, which is good.”

Ouija Board is entered in both the Prix De L’Opera and the Prix De L’Arc de Triomphe - which are due to be run at Longchamp next Sunday, October 2.

However, no decision has yet been made as to her participation in France and Dunlop hinted that a return to the Breeders’ Cup for the Filly and Mare Turf, which she won last year, remains the major target.

Dunlop added: “Tomorrow (Mon) my head lad Chris Hinson will ride her and she will have a walk and a trot.

“After that I will have a discussion with Lord and Lady Derby, and Peter Stanley and we will consider whether to go to France with the filly.

“But I’ve always maintained that all roads lead to Belmont Park (On Saturday, October 29).”

Dunlop also gave credit to his staff at Gainsbororough Stables, who have all played a major part in helping Ouija Board return to winning ways.

He said: “The team have done a fantastic job. I’m thrilled for them and, most importantly, thrilled for the horse.”

STARCRAFT ‘VERY WELL’
AFTER QEII GLORY

Luca Cumani was this morning more than happy with the condition of his Queen Elizabeth II Stakes - sponsored by Barclays plc - hero Starcraft.

The son of Soviet Star raced to a three-quarters of a length triumph from Dubawi yesterday.

Newmarket-based trainer Cumani said: “Starcraft is very well. He has eaten up, is bright and happy this morning.

“He didn’t have a hard race and everything is good.”

When asked to outline what’s next for the five-year-old, Cumani replied: “Either the Champion Stakes (Saturday, October 15) or the Breeders’ Cup (Saturday, October 29).

“The owner (Paul Makin) hasn’t got to make a decision immediately, so he will think about it.”




PRESS REACTION TO STARCRAFT

Opinions among racing writers at Newmarket yesterday were divided as to whether the Australian horse Starcraft won the Queen Elizabeth 11 Stakes entirely on merit or whether he was helped on his way to victory by Frankie Dettori’s misjudged ride on the favourite Dubawi.

“This may not have been the Italian’s finest hour,” wrote Brough Scott in the Sunday Telegraph, while acknowledging that “Starcraft might have been too powerful for Dubawi whichever way Dubawi had tacked from the start.”

Andrew Longmore in the Sunday Times had little doubt that “the Australian-owned five-year-old profited from a poor ride by Frankie Dettori”, but adding that “by the time Dettori had realised his mistake...Starcraft had made the decisive move of the race.”

In the Observer Eddie Fremantle claimed that “it is hard to fathom why Dettori ignored the efforts of his pacemaker”, before giving him credit for accepting the blame for the defeat and saying that speculation about Dettori’s ride “should not detract from the winner’s performance. From the stands, it looked like the best horse won.”

Sue Montgomery in the Independent on Sunday called Dubawi “the victim of a tactical disaster” as “Starcraft donned the European milers’ crown” and “the stiff, tight-lipped body language in the Godolphin camp spoke volumes.”

As far as the Press Association was concerned, “Luca Cumani’s chestnut was always on top...was too strong and claimed a famous success.”

The harshest criticism of Dettori came from Alastair Down in the Racing Post, when he referred to “rides from the pit”, and “doing exactly what you were told not to do” before claiming that “he must have lost more ground than the three-quarters of a length he was beaten.” Remarkably, the word ‘Starcraft’ does not appear in his copy at any stage.

Perhaps rather surprisingly, the Australian press resisted the temptation to crow, though no doubt the big time difference gave them little chance to see the race live and get their knives out.

The Australian Press Association confined itself to saying that “ex-Australian Starcraft upset the cream of Europe’s top milers”, while a website in that country referred to Frankie Dettori being “under fire for failing to follow instructions.”





WIN QUOTES RACE 1
THE MILES AND MORRISON OCTOBER STAKES

ECHELON SPEEDS TO SECOND LISTED SUCCESS

The colours of Cheveley Park Stud were in the winner’s circle after an impressive display from Echelon in the opener.

The Danehill filly bounced back from a slightly disappointing effort at Sandown last time with a three-quarters of a length triumph from Attune.

The 2-1 favourite was always prominent and picked up nicely for Frankie Dettori to lead inside the final furlong, going on to clinch a second Listed victory of the term.

The winning trainer Sir Michael Stoute said: “She’s a tough, honest little filly.

“We did run her in the 1000 Guineas but she’s not that class. She’s Listed, Group 3 class.

“She goes on any ground. It was very bad at Sandown - I don’t think she wants that extreme of soft ground.”

Asked whether she would run again this season, Stoute replied, “You can’t say at this stage.

“As you turn into October, all of a sudden the fillies can go on you. You’ve just got to wait and see.”


PLACED QUOTES RACE ONE
MILES AND MORRISON OCTOBER STAKES

NO MORE THIS SEASON FOR CLINET

Clinet, who ran third behind Salamanca in the last race here yesterday, was in action again 21 hours later and once more acquitted herself with credit when filling third place behind Echelon and Attune in the opening Miles and Morrison October Stakes.

“There is no truth in the story that she will run again on Tuesday,” said her owner Andrew Cohen, and in fact this will have been Clinet’s final run of the season.

“She wants fast ground and I don’t think that there is any chance of that here or anywhere else in Europe for the rest of this year,” said Cohen, who decided that the filly should make her quick reappearance today “after the third bottle of wine last night -- and that is true !

“We declared her for yesterday and today because we were worried about the weather. Good ground is really too soft for her, so any rain last night would have ruled out today and so we ran yesterday after having made the two declarations.

“We decided that she should run again today after she had run so well yesterday and taken the race so well; she is so very tough and genuine.”

Now Clinet will go back to Mr Cohen’s Wood Hall Stud for the winter and then return to John Hills’ stable early next year with the aim of trying to win a Listed race next season as a four-year-old when she gets suitably fast ground.

GOING AFTER THE FIRST

Frankie Dettori on the winner Echelon reported the ground as “good”.

Jamie Spencer said that it was “goodish ground”.

Tony Culhane described it as “ on the slowish side of good, but lovely ground”.

Darryll Holland thought it was the “same as yesterday”.

Seb Sanders said it was “good ground”

WINNING QUOTES RACE TWO
OUIJA BOARD, WILKO AND LIVERPOOL VETS CUMBERLAND LODGE STAKES

MUBTAKER OFF ON HIS TRAVELS


Mubtaker will be journeying far afield, either to Italy or Canada, after his success in the Group Three Ouija Board, Wilko and Liverpool Vets Cumberland Lodge Stakes gave Marcus Tregoning his fourth success in the race in the last five years, following two strikes with High Accolade (2003 & 2004) and one with Nayef (2001).

“It will have to be one or the other, the timings won’t allow him to run in both,” said Tregoning’s assistant Patrick McEwan and, with the Grade One Canadian International in mind, it was fitting that there should be a member of the Woodbine team here on a scouting mission.

“I don’t know about him retiring,” went on McEwan of Mubtaker, who is still an eight-year-old entire horse but is as good natured as you could ask and, in McEwan’s words, “is a real Christian.”

Having chased the front-running True Lover from the start, Mubtaker went to the front inside the last three furlongs and then, when faced with a battle with Self Defense, really put his head down to see off his rival.

“It is great to see him win like that and show that he has retained all his old enthusiasm,” added McEwan after Mubtaker had won by a length and three-quarters.

PLACE QUOTES RACE 2
THE OUIJA BOARD, WILKO AND LIVERPOOL VETS CUMBERLAND LODGE STAKES

LAVELLE DELIGHT AT SELF DEFENSE SHOW

Andover trainer Emma Lavelle wore a big smile after Self Defense put up a fine performance to take second spot behind Mubtaker.

The eight-year-old dual-purpose gelding could possibly return to Newmarket on Friday for the Fishpools Furnishings Godolphin Stakes, contested over a mile and a half.

Lavelle said: “He is such a special horse because he runs at the top level over hurdles and on the Flat. He gives his all every time.

“If they’d gone a bit more of a gallop earlier, I think it would have helped us. He just probably likes that last change of gear.

“He is in on Friday, a Listed race. But we will see...play it by ear. There are loads of options.”


WINNING QUOTES RACE FOUR
totepool DIADEM STAKES

BARON’S PIT IN 20-1 SHOCK


Baron’s Pit, running in blinkers for the first time, provided a real shock result with his 20-1 defeat of Fayr Jag in the totepool Diadem Stakes.

The horse, who joined Amanda Perrett’s stable at the start of the season after having been previously with Richard Hannon, had run well enough at Goodwood last time to suggest that all was not lost, “but,” said his trainer’s assistant and husband Mark, “he had also given the impression that as he got older he was getting a bit wiser” and so they decided that a pair of blinkers might persuade him to put his whole heart into the job.

“In fairness to him, he ran well first time out at Goodwood and then when he was disappointing in Ireland the race may have come a bit too soon after Goodwood. He ran well enough again at Goodwood last time.

“He broke down at the end of his three-year-old season, so his owner-breeder Jeff Thomas, who is a lovely man, has really been very patient with him. Unfortunately he had some sort of domestic problem this morning, and so he was not able to come but at least he has been able to see it on television.”

Perrett added that as Baron’s Pit had been in only moderate form they had not planned a campaign for him, but after this they can get a bit more serious and he may he back here next month for the Challenge Stakes on Champions’ Day.

PLACE QUOTES RACE 4
The totepool Diadem Stakes

FAYR JAG - ‘HE’S RUN A CRACKER’

Fayr Jag went down narrowly to Baron’s Pit in the Group 2 sprint but owner Jonathan Gill wasn’t too disappointed at the neck defeat.

He said: “He ran a cracking race. We thought we had won but the line never came quick enough.

“He may run in the Bentinck (Newmarket, October 14) but we will have to see how he comes out of this.”

Richard Quinn, who rode Fayr Jag, said: “From being drawn 10, we got a nice position behind the favourite (Avonbridge). I thought Fayr Jag took it up as we hit the rising ground but the winner was too strong for me in the last 50 yards.

“It was an excellent effort. He likes it fast and this was probably as slow as he’d go on.”

Roger Charlton, trainer of the third-placed Avonbridge, said: ”I was very pleased with the way he ran. I just feel that he doesn’t quite get the trip.

“Like Patavellian, he is a five-and-a-half furlong horse.

“He will probably run in the Prix de l’Abbaye next weekend.”

Charlton could be triple-handed in the Group 1 race at Longchamp with Striking Ambition and Patavellian also pencilled in for it.

WIN QUOTES RACE 5
The totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap

OUNINPOHJA MAKES IT FAMOUS FIVE

Ouninpohja racked up a remarkable five wins on the trot when getting home with two-and-a-half lengths to spare from Camrose.

The Alan Swinbank-trained four-year-old didn’t provide much of an indication of what was to come at the start of the term with a third-placed effort his best run from his opening three starts.

But the tide turned with a success at Doncaster in July and the bay gelding hasn’t looked back since.

Swinbank said: “His first two runs this season he probably wasn’t just right. But to be honest, we were probably pushing him a little bit.

“When you are in the yard every day, horses will tell you when they’re coming right.

“He’ll be in the November Handicap. Whether he’ll go there, I don’t know. I think there’s another race down here over 12 furlongs in about three weeks.

“He will be going to Dubai this winter, anyway.”

Dean McKeown, who rode the 7-2 scorer, said: “It gets tougher as you go up in the handicap and this was a slightly better race than last time.

“He has taken it well, but there is going to be a time when it’s going to come to an end.

“He’s won five now and gone up each time. He’s gone up 21lb already in the weights - whether or not there’s another 2lb in him, we’ll have to see.”


WINNING QUOTES RACE SIX
ASCOT FESTIVAL AT NEWMARKET HANDICAP


HILLS JUST BEATS HILLS

The twins Michael and Richard Hills are almost indistinguishable and almost inseparable as far as winners are concerned. “We tot up at the end of every year to see who is doing best and I think Richard is about ten in front at the moment,” said Michael after he had pulled one back by riding Kamanda Laugh, trained by his father Barry, to pip Richard on King’s Majesty, in the closing Ascot Festival at Newmarket Handicap.

“That is six races he has won, three of them this season,” said the trainer as he was reminded by the winning part-owner John Sillett that every horse he has sent to South Bank has won. “I am going to make it difficult for him next year, though, by sending him three horses next year !”

Hills said that Kamanda Laugh “likes a bit of cut but does not want it too soft; it was too soft when he ran at Doncaster last time.

“He is in the October sales but we haven’t decided if we will send him, and if he doesn’t go I expect he will stay in training next year. We might think about the Lincoln for him, but he didn’t run very well in it this year.”

2pm MILES AND MORRISON OCTOBER STAKES
Listed, Class 1, £30,000 guaranteed, 7f, For 3yo+ fillies and mares, Weights: 3yo 8st 8lb; 4yo+ 8st 11lb; Penalties: in 2005, a winner of a Listed race 3lb; of a Group 2 or 3 race 6lb; of a Group 1 race 9lb. Penalties: 1st: £17,400; 2nd: £6,600; 3rd: £3,300; 4th: £1,500; 5th: £750; 6th: £450

1 ECHELON (Cheveley Park Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 3- 8-11 Frankie Dettori [11] 2-1fav
2 ATTUNE (Wyck Hall Stud) Brian Meehan 4- 8-11 Michael Hills [3] 6-1
3 CLINET (Wood Hall Stud Ltd) John Hills 3- 8-08 Eddie Ahern [12] 7-1
4 COCONUT SQUEAK (Simon Mapletoft Racing) Stef Liddiard 3- 8-08 Michael Fenton [9]
5 QUICKFIRE (Khalid Abdulla) Sir Michael Stoute 3- 8-08 Richard Hughes [5]
6 ROODEYE (Helen Johnson Houghton) Fulke Johnson Houghton 3- 8-08 Richard Quinn [6]
7 DUMNONI (Meddler Bloodstock) Julian Poulton 4- 8-11 Jamie Spencer [10]
8 PINTLE (Robert Heathcote) John Spearing 5- 8-11 Kerrin McEvoy [2]
9 MALVERN LIGHT (Tweenhills Racing (Summerhill)) William Haggas 4- 8-11 Richard Hills [14]
10 SOLAR POWER (Deln Ltd) James Fanshawe 4- 8-11 Johnny Murtagh [8]
11 THE CAT'S WHISKERS (Bloomsbury Stud) Peter Chapple-Hyam 5- 8-11 Tony Culhane [1]
12 DIVINELY DECADENT (Sue Catt) Peter Chapple-Hyam 3- 8-08 Darryll Holland [4]
13 LOVE THIRTY (John Livock Bloodstock Ltd) Mick Channon 3- 8-08 Ted Durcan [7]
14 EXTREME BEAUTY (Ali Ridha) Clive Brittain 3- 8-08 Seb Sanders [13]
14 ran

Time: 1min 24.39sec Distances: 3/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1, 1 1/4, sh, nk, nk, sh, 2 1/2, 2, 3/4, 14
Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Breeding: b f Danehill - Exclusive (Polar Falcon)
Tote Win: £2.90 Places: £1.30; £2.70; £2.60 Exacta: £16.60

Winning trainer:-Name: Stoute, Sir Michael Ronald Date of birth:22/10/45 Date of first licence: 1972 First Winner: Sandal, Newmarket, April 28, 1972, Turn Of The Lands Handicap. Previous Occupation: Served with Pat Rohan, Doug Smith and Tom Jones. Classic wins: (13) 1000 Guineas (1989 Musical Bliss, 2003 Russian Rhythm), 2000 Guineas (1985 Shadeed, 1988 Doyoun, 1997 Entrepreneur, 2000 King’s Best, 2001 Golan), Vodafone Derby (1981 Shergar, 1986 Shahrastani, 2003 Kris Kin, 2004 North Light), Vodafone Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1987 Unite) Other big race wins:Irish 2,000 Guineas (1989 Shaadi), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1986 Sonic Lady), Irish Derby (1983 Shareef Dancer, 1986 Shahrastani), Irish Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1986 Colorspin, 1987 Unite, 1988 Melodist, 1995 Pure Grain, 2000 Petrushka), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1992 Saddler’s Hall, 1993 Opera House, 1997 Singspiel, 2000 Daliapour), Dubai World Cup (Singspiel 1997), Coral-Eclipse (1993 Opera House; 1994 Ezzoud;1997 Pilsudski, 2001 Medicean), Falmouth Stakes (1983 Royal Heroine, 1986 and 1987 Sonic Lady), 1998 Lovers Knot), Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel, 1997 Pilsudski), Sussex Stakes (1986 Sonic Lady; 1989 Zilzal; 1998 Among Men), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1985 Shadeed; 1987 Milligram; 1989 Zilzal), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1981 Shergar; 1993 Opera House, 2002 Golan), Juddmonte International Stakes (1993 & 1994 Ezzoud; 1997 Singspiel), Yorkshire Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia; 1985 Sally Brown; 1986 Untold; 1990 Hellenic; 1995 Pure Grain, 2000 Petrushka, 2002 and 2003 Islington), July Cup (1981 Marwell; 1986 Green Desert; 1987 Ajdal), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1986 Green Desert; 1987 Ajdal), Fillies’ Mile (1985 Untold), Cheveley Park Stakes (1980 Marwell; 1994 Gay Gallanta; 2000 Regal Rose), Prix de l’Opera (2000 Petrushka), Champion Stakes (2000 Kalanisi), Racing Post Trophy (2000 Dilshaan), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (1977 Temple First, 1984 Optimistic Lass, 1990 Kartajana, 1994 Hawajiss, 2002 Islington, 2003 Russian Rhythm, 2004 Favourable Terms) Wins in a season (1984-2004):96:120:76:105:99:116:78:83:74:65:109:73:73:84:79:81:91:75:104:115:87 Horses in training (1985-2005):145:142:142:170:186:191:n\a:171:147:157 :159:159:162:162:173:190:185:181:190:184:189 Wins This Year: 74

Winning jockey:-Name: Dettori, Lanfranco.Born: 15/12/70 in Milan, ItalyFirst 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: (10) 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 (1999 Almutawakel, 2000 Dubai Millennium, 2002 Street Cry, 2003 Moon Ballad), 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, 2004 Dubawi), Irish St Leger (1999 Kayf Tara); Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel); 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), Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori; 2000 Bachir, 2001 Noverre), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir), Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr); Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat); Prix Jean Prat (1998 Almutawakel), Prix du Jockey-Club (1992 Polytain), 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) Wins 1987-2004: 8,22,75^,141,94,101,149,233*,216*,123,176,132,132,47,94,69,101, 195* ^Champion apprentice *Champion jockey Wins This Year: 67

2.35PM OUIJA BOARD, WILKO AND LIVERPOOL VETS CUMBERLAND LODGE STAKES
Group 3, Class 1, £40,000 guaranteed, 1m 4f, For 3yo+, Weights: 3yo colts and geldings 8st 6lb; fillies 8st 3lb; 4yo+ colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb. Penalties: in 2005, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb; of a Group 2 race 5lb; of a Group 1 race 7lb. Wfa: 3 from 4yo+ 8lb. Penalties: 1st: £23,200; 2nd: £8,800; 3rd: £4,400; 4th: £2,000; 5th: £1,000; 6th: £600

1 MUBTAKER (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Marcus Tregoning 8- 9-00 Richard Hills [7] 5-6fav
2 SELF DEFENSE (Fraser Miller Racing) Emma Lavelle 8- 9-00 Philip Robinson [6] 16-1
3 COMPTON BOLTER (Erik Penser) Gerard Butler 8- 9-03 Darryll Holland [5]
4 KONG (L Neil Jones) John Dunlop 3- 8-09 Richard Quinn [1]
5 ACROPOLIS (Michael Tabor & Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 4- 9-00 Jamie Spencer [4]
6 TRUE LOVER (First Impressions Racing Group 3) Seamus Mullins 8- 9-00 Steve Drowne [3]

6 ran Non-runner: No 3 Frank Sonata (ground)
Time: 2min 32.47sec Distances: 1 3/4, 2, 1 1/4, 1/2, 16
Breeder: Warren Rosenthal
Breeding: ch h Silver Hawk - Gazayil (Irish River)
Tote Win: £1.80 Places: £1.30; £4.90 Exacta: £10.90

Winning trainer:-Name: Tregoning, Marcus Philip Born: July 31, 1959 Based: Kingwood House Stables, Lambourn, Berkshire Riding Career: Point-to-Points Date of First Trainer’s Licence: 1997. Previously assistant-trainer to Major Dick Hern for 14 years. Winners 1997-2004: 0; 13; 26; 21; 53; 32; 56; 26 Big Race Wins: Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Sheppard’s Watch), Select Stakes (2000 Ekraar, 2001 Nayef), Champagne Lanson Vintage Stakes (1999 Ekraar), Cumberland Lodge Stakes (2001 Nayef, 2004 High Accolade, 2005 Mubtaker), Dubai Champion Stakes (2001 Nayef), Dubai Sheema Classic (2002 Nayef), Newmarket Stakes (2002 Highdown), Juddmonte International Stakes (2002 Nayef), Prix Guillaume d’Ornano (2002 Highdown), Geoffrey Freer Stakes (2002 Mubtaker), Royal Lodge Stakes (2003 Snow Ridge), Letheby & Christopher Predominate Stakes (2003 High Accolade, 2004 Manyana) Horses in Training 2001-05: 88; 113; 122; 133; 139 Wins This Year: 35

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), Cumberland Lodge Stakes (2001 Nayef, 2005 Mubtaker) Wins (1990-2004):56, 67,52,57,59,70,71,85,83,77,81,79,81,75,66 Other details: Took over as number one jockey to Hamdan Al Maktoum on the retirement of Willie Carson. Wins This Year: 64

3.10PM TOTESPORT.COM ROYAL LODGE STAKES

Group 2, Class 1, £78,600 guaranteed, 1m, For 2yo colts and geldings, Weights: 8st 11lb; Penalties: a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb; of a Group 1 or 2 race 5lb. Penalties: 1st: £45,588; 2nd: £17,292; 3rd: £8,646; 4th: £3,930; 5th: £1,965; 6th: £1,179

1 LEO (HRH Princess Haya Of Jordan) John Gosden 2- 8-11 Jimmy Fortune [2] 8-1
2 KILWORTH (Neville Callaghan) Neville Callaghan 2- 8-11 Kerrin McEvoy [5] 16-1
3 PALACE EPISODE (Mrs T Marnane) Kevin Ryan 2- 8-11 Neil Callan [8] 6-1
4 CITY OF TROY (Michael Tabor, Sue Magnier & Derrick Smith) Sir Michael Stoute 2- 8-11 Darryll Holland [3] 11-8fav
5 TRUE CAUSE (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 2- 8-11 Frankie Dettori [9] 100/30
6 AREYOUTALKINGTOME (Annie Cyzer) Charles Cyzer 2- 8-11 Michael Hills [1]
7 CHARLIE COOL (Bill Gredley) William Haggas 2- 8-11 Jamie Spencer [7]
8 DOCTOR DASH (Jeff Smith) David Elsworth 2- 8-11 Liam Keniry [4]

8 ran Non-runner: No 9 Well Armed (Vet’s certificate)
Time: 1min 37.72sec Distances: 1 1/4, 1/2, 2, nk, hd, 2, 1 3/4
Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Studs
Breeding: ch c Pivotal - Miss Penton (Primo Dominie)
Tote Win: £9.40 Places: £1.90; £4.10; £2.30 Exacta: £145.70

Winning Trainer:-Name: Gosden, John Harry Martin Born:Hove, 30/3/51 Classic Winners: (3) Sagitta 1000 Guineas (2000 Lahan), Vodafone Derby (1997 Benny The Dip), St Leger (1996 Shantou), Wins in a season (1989-2004):28:87:86:113:110:93:86:75:91:77:74:82:55:85:72:66 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 Marcel Boussac (1996 Ryafan), 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 this Year:75

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) Wins (1988-2004): 8,29,46,32,26,25,56,46,83,78,108,94,93,71,92,46,72 Wins This Year: 79

3.45PM TOTEPOOL DIADEM STAKES

Group Two, Class 1, £80,000 guaranteed, 6f, For 3yo+, Weights: 3yo colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 9lb; 4yo+ colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties: in 2005, a winner of a Group 2 race 4lb; of a Group 1 race 6lb. Wfa: 3 from 4yo+ 2lb. Penalties: 1st: £46,400; 2nd: £17,600; 3rd: £8,800; 4th: £4,000; 5th: £2,000; 6th: £1,200

1 BARON'S PIT (J & K Thomas) Amanda Perrett 5- 9-00 Johnny Murtagh [2] 20-1
2 FAYR JAG (Jonathan Gill) Tim Easterby 6- 9-00 Richard Quinn [10] 12-1
3 AVONBRIDGE (D Deer) Roger Charlton 5- 9-00 Steve Drowne [8] 3-1fav
4 BALTIC KING (Thurloe Thoroughbreds VIII) Hughie Morrison 5- 9-00 Ryan Moore [13]
5 MOSS VALE (John Grant & Cheveley Park Stud) Barry Hills 4- 9-00 Michael Hills [5]
6 LUCKY SPIN (George Scudder) Richard Hannon 4- 8-11 Richard Hughes [7]
7 ASHDOWN EXPRESS (W Jackson) Chris Wall 6- 9-00 Seb Sanders [6]
8 TEXAS GOLD (C Edginton) William Muir 7- 9-00 Martin Dwyer [1]
9 QUITO (Michael Hill) David Chapman 8- 9-00 Tony Culhane [9]
10 ETLAALA (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Barry Hills 3- 8-12 Richard Hills [11]
11 BAHAMIAN PIRATE (Lucayan Stud) David Nicholls 10- 9-00 Eddie Ahern [4]
12 TRAYTONIC (Clipper Group Holdings) David Nicholls 4- 9-00 Jimmy Fortune [12]
13 GOLDEVA (M Pyle & Mrs T Pyle) Reg Hollinshead 6- 8-11 Neil Callan [3]

13 ran
Time: 1min 10.74sec Distances: nk, 1/2, 1 3/4, hd, 2, nk, 3/4, 1 1/2, 1 1/4, sh, sh, sh
Breeder: J & Mrs Thomas
Breeding: b h Night Shift - Incendio (Siberian Express)
Tote Win: £24.80 Places: £5.50; £3.30; £1.60 Exacta: £199.70

Winning Trainer:- Name: Perrett, Amanda Born: December 31, 1969 Married: July 2, 1995 Trains at: Coombelands Stables, Pulborough, West Sussex Riding Career: 54 wins under Rules, 40 point-to-point winners First Trainer’s Licence: 1996 First Group 1 Win: Prix du Moulin (2000 Indian Lodge) Other Big Race Wins: Prix de la Foret (2000 Indian Lodge); Oak Tree Stakes (2002 Desert Alchemy); Celebration Mile (2002 Tillerman); Diadem Stakes (2005 Baron’s Pit) Winners 1996-04: 1; 8; 11; 18; 27; 37; 60; 55; 52 Horses in Training 2001-05: 99; 104; 100; 120; 109 Wins This Year: 37

Winning jockey:-Name: Murtagh, John Patrick Based: Moattown, Kildalkey, Co Meath and Newmarket Born: May 14, 1970 First Winner: Chicago Style, Limerick, July 6, 1987 British Classic Wins (4): Vodafone Derby (2000 Sinndar, 2002 High Chaparral, 2005 Motivator), 2000 Guineas (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar) Big Race Wins include: Ascot Gold Cup (1999 Enzeli, 2001 & 2002 Royal Rebel); Beverly D Stakes (1996 Timarida), Breeders’ Cup Mile (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Coronation Stakes (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Darley July Cup (2004 Frizzante), Dubai Champion Stakes (2000 Kalanisi), Falmouth Stakes (2004 & 2005 Soviet Song), Grosser Dallmayr-Preis (2000 Greek Dance), Irish Oaks (1997 Ebadiyla, 1998 Winona, 2000 Petrushka), Irish Champion Stakes (1996 Timarida), Irish 2,000 Guineas (2001 Black Minnaloushe), Irish Derby (2000 Sinndar, 2003 Alamshar), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (2003 Alamshar), Moyglare Stud Stakes (1998 Edabiya), National Stakes (1993 Manntari, 1999 Sinndar), Prix de l’Abbaye (2000 Namid), Prix de l’Opera (2000 Petrushka), Prix Niel (2000 Sinndar), Prix du Moulin (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2000 Sinndar), Racing Post Trophy (2000 Dilshaan), Sussex Stakes (2004 Soviet Song), Yorkshire Oaks (1996 Key Change, 2000 Petrushka); Diadem Stakes (1998 Bianconi, 2001 Nice One Clare, 2005 Baron’s Pit) Other details: Champion Irish apprentice in 1989, champion jockey in Ireland 1995 and 1998, has also been champion in Dubai Wins in Britain 1999-2004: 9; 17; 10; 15; 12; 77 Wins in Britain 2005: 44


4.20PM TOTESPORT 0800 221 221 HANDICAP

£25,000 added, For 3yo+ rated 91-105 (also open to such horses rated 90 and below), 1m 4f, Weights: highest weight 9st 8lb; minimum weight 8st 8lb; 3yo 8st; Penalties: after September 17, a winner 6lb; Wfa: 3 from 4yo+ 8lb. Penalties: 1st: £15,190.20; 2nd: £5,761.80; 3rd: £2,880.90; 4th: £1,309.50; 5th: £654.75; 6th: £392.85

1 OUNINPOHJA (Am No Havin That) Alan Swinbank 4- 9-04 Dean McKeown [11] 7-2jt-fav
2 CAMROSE (Nicholas Cooper) John Dunlop 4- 9-03 Jimmy Fortune [5] 10-1
3 VAUGHAN (John Bodie & R Wells) Amanda Perrett 4- 8-11 Ryan Moore [8] 12-1
4 CRISTOFORO (P Byrne) Barney Curley 8- 9-03 Tom Queally [10]
5 ZALONGO (Athos Christodoulou) Sir Michael Stoute 3- 9-00 Johnny Murtagh [9]
6 BRIDGE LOAN (Hesmonds Stud) Jeremy Noseda 3- 8-07 Darryll Holland [4]
7 LATEEN SAILS (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 5- 9-07 Frankie Dettori [12]
8 BAY STORY (Gainsborough Stud) Mark Johnston 3- 8-13 Joe Fanning [6]
9 ONE TO WIN (Saif Ali) Jeremy Noseda 3- 8-05 Shane Kelly [3]
10 HARLESTONE GREY (John Dunlop) John Dunlop 7- 9-04 Seb Sanders [2]
11 SPRING JIM (Andrew & Julia Turner) James Fanshawe 4- 8-08 Jamie Spencer [1] 7-2jt-fav
12 MASSIF CENTRALE (Raymond Tooth) David Elsworth 4- 9-08 Liam Keniry [7]

12 ran
Time: 2min 30.82sec Distances: 2 1/2, 1, 1/2, 3 1/2, 5, 3, 7, 6, 5, 1 1/4, 23
Breeder: Gerard Hayes
Breeding: b g Imperial Ballet - Daziyra (Doyoun)
Tote Win: £4.20 Places: £1.60; £4.00; £3.20 Exacta: £49.60


Winning trainer: Alan Swinbank Based: near Richmond, North Yorkshire Date of first trainer’s licence: February, 2001 Background: 57-year-old arable farmer from Melsonby with 650 acres, Swinbank formerly kept point-to-pointers for a decade, including one year when he gained 17 winners. In 1998 he decided to take out his own licence, but as he couldn’t get his Jockey Club licence immediately he brought in former trainer Bill Haigh, who had been out of racing for a season after 30 years training in Penrith and Malton, as the licence-holder and mentor. Haigh remains at the yard but Swinbank is now the licence-holder. First Winner: Batoutoftheblue (Brian Clough’s Birthday H’cap Stakes, Southwell, March 21, 2001) Big Race Victories: Thirsk Hunt Cup (2001 Court Express); Irish St Leger (2005 Collier Hill) Winners 2001-2004 : 20; 14; 8; 17 Number of horses in training (2001-2005): 19; 30; 40; 48; 54 Wins This Year: 24

Winning jockey:-Name: McKeown, Dean Russell.

Date of birth: 5/2/60
Apprenticeship: With Peter Robinson, Patrick Haslam, Lord Huntingdon, and Bill O'Gorman.

Major wins include: Cambridgeshire Handicap (1987 Balthus, 1989 Rambo’s Hall, 1992 Rambo’s Hall), Queen Mary Stakes (1990 On Tiptoes), Queen Alexandra Stakes (1990 Regal Reform); Irish St Leger (2005 Collier Hill) Wins (1982-2004): 20,10,2,1,21,20,59,86,87,72,59,67,31,38,45,54,50,42,38,34,45,38,35
Wins this year: 29


4.55PM ASCOT FESTIVAL AT NEWMARKET HANDICAP

£20,000 added, For 3yo+ rated 86-100 (also open to such horses rated 85 and below), 1m, Weights: highest weight 9st 4lb; minimum weight 8st 4lb; 3yo 8st; Penalties: after September 17, a winner 6lb; Wfa: 3 from 4yo+ 4lb. Penalties: 1st: £12,496.09; 2nd: £4,739.90; 3rd: £2,369.95; 4th: £1,077.25; 5th: £538.63; 6th: £323.18

1 KAMANDA LAUGH (John Sillett) Barry Hills 4- 9-00 Michael Hills [4] 5-1
2 KING'S MAJESTY (Saeed Suhail) Sir Michael Stoute 3- 8-04 Richard Hills [3] 13-8fav
3 POLAR MAGIC (R Thompson) James Fanshawe 4- 9-00 Johnny Murtagh [6]
4 BOUNDLESS PROSPECT (Gay Kelleway) Gay Kelleway 6- 8-04 Michael Fenton [2]
5 CALCUTTA (Catherine Corbett & Chris Wright) Barry Hills 9- 9-01 Martin Dwyer [7]
6 ETTRICK WATER (Mrs E Vestey) Luca Cumani 6- 9-04 Frankie Dettori [5]
7 CAPABLE GUEST (John Guest) Mick Channon 3- 8-11 Ted Durcan [8]

7 ran Non-runner: No 6 Putra Kuantan (withdrawn not under starter’s orders) and No 7 Kelucia (Vet’s certificate)
Time: 1min 40.56sec Distances: hd, 1, 1 1/4, nk, nk, 4
Breeder: Kirsten Rausing
Breeding:ch g Most Welcome - Kamada (Blushing Groom)
Tote Win: £5.80 Places: £3.40; £1.60 Exacta: £15.30

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), Greenham Stakes (2001 Munir), 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 This Year: 87
Wins in a season (1987-2004): 96:93:73:113:99:63:39:44:74:84:79:78:109:72:107:91:107:82 Horses in training (1984-2005):107,125,139,131,140,152,175,159,129,n/a,113,120,130,137 ,145,150,148,160,167,168, 186, 148

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), Fillies’ Mile (1989 Silk Slippers), Goodwood Cup (1992 Further Flight), 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 (1990-2004):61,65,91,86,89,74,80,84,61,94,73,58,66,58,66 Other details: champion apprentice 1983 Wins this year: 50


LEADING JOCKEYS AT END OF MEETING

Jockey 1sts 2nds 3rds
Frankie Dettori 2 1 -
Jimmy Fortune 2 1 -
Richard Hills 1 1 1
Michael Hills 1 1 -
Richard Hughes 1 - 1
Johnny Murtagh 1 - 1
Jamie Spencer 1 - 1
Paul Doe 1 - -
Christophe Lemaire 1 - -
Dean McKeown 1 - -
Ted Durcan - 2 -
Kieren Fallon - 2 -
Kerrin McEvoy - 1 1
Richard Quinn - 1 -
Philip Robinson - 1 -
Seb Sanders - 1 -
Eddie Ahern - - 2
Travis Block - - 1
Neil Callan - - 1
Steve Drowne - - 1
Darryll Holland - - 1
Ryan Moore - - 1


LEADING TRAINERS AT END OF MEETING

Trainer 1sts 2nds 3rds
John Gosden 2 - -
Sir Michael Stoute 1 1 1
Roger Charlton 1 - 1
Amanda Perrett 1 - 1
Luca Cumani 1 - -
Ed Dunlop 1 - -
Barry Hills 1 - -
Sylvester Kirk 1 - -
Jamie Poulton 1 - -
Alan Swinbank 1 - -
Marcus Tregoning 1 - -
Aidan O’Brien IRE - 2 -
Saeed bin Suroor - 1 1
Neville Callaghan - 1 -
Mick Channon - 1 -
John Dunlop - 1 -
Tim Easterby - 1 -
Emma Lavelle - 1 -
Nick Littmoden - 1 -
Brian Meehan - 1 -
Geoff Wragg - 1 -
John Hills - - 2
Hughie Morrison - - 1
Gerard Butler - - 1
James Fanshawe - - 1
Richard Hannon - - 1
Kevin Ryan - - 1
Stuart Williams - - 1


CROWD NEWS

Today’s attendance amounted to 5,126.

Lisa Hancock, managing director of Newmarket Racecourses Trust, said “it has been a disappointing weekend crowd-wise, but the racing has been fantastic and it’s now all systems go for the totesport Cambridgeshire meeting with its three Group 1 races on Thursday, Friday and Saturday next week.”


DANE O’NEILL RULED OUT TODAY

Jockey Dane O’Neill has been signed off by the doctor for today after sustaining a leg injury at Haydock yesterday.

O’Neill, who is set to return tomorrow (Mon), bruised a leg when leaving the stalls on board Mystery Lot in the concluding race.

He was only due to have ridden Harlestone Grey in the totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap. The seven-year-old gelding will now be ridden by Seb Sanders.

GOING NEWS AT 10 AM


The going for the second day of the Ascot Festival at Newmarket remains

GOOD.

“The early morning rain will be gone soon and will not have amounted to anything, just a spit and a spot and not even one millimetre,” said clerk of the course Michael Prosser. “The only effect it will have had on the ground is that of a heavy dew.

“The forecast is for a gradual improvement through the day with some sunshine and a temperature of 19degrees Celcius (68 degrees Fahrenheit).”


BETTING NEWS

Things have been quiet, as they almost always are on Sundays, in the offices this morning, but several of the runners have taken punters’ fancy, beginning with Attune, who has been cut from 8-1 to 7-1 by Paddy Power in the Miles and Morrison October Stakes (2.0).

In the totesport.com Royal Lodge Stakes (3.10) the sponsors report keen interest in the unbeaten City of Troy, whom they have brought in from 9-4 to 13-8, and in another of their sponsored races, the totepool Diadem Stakes (3.45), they have cut Lucky Spin from 6-1 to 8-1.

Lucky Spin has also been attracting interest with clients of VC Bet, who have trimmed him by a point to 7-1, while both they and totesport have done business over Spring Jim in the totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap, shortening him respectively from 6-1 to 9-2 and 5-1 to 7-2.

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