LADBROKES ST LEGER DAY
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
YORK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006
GREAT CROWD
Today’s attendance on Ladbrokes St Leger day at York was 31,046 with a crowd of 48,311 over the meeting’s two days.
William Derby, York Racecourse’s Chief Executive, said: “It’s been a fabulous day and exceeded all our expectations. The racing has been tremendous and it was fantastic to see Frankie riding a three-timer.
“We’re very proud to have held the world’s oldest classic and it’s been a great effort by the team here to have turned the course round in two weeks from our Ebor Meeting for the two days of the Ladbrokes St Leger Festival that have been 10 months in the planning.
“It’s always nice to see smiling racegoers and there has also been a real sense of Yorkshire pride amongst our team, who know that this has been their once in a generation chance to stage a classic.”
FOURTH RACE WINNING QUOTES
LADBROKES ST LEGER (GROUP 1)
SIXTIES IS PUNTERS’ ICON
Sixties Icon justified 11/8 favouritism to run out a facile - and hugely popular - winner of the world’s oldest classic when scoring under Frankie Dettori by two and a half lengths from 50/1 outsider The Last Drop.
Dettori, who was winning his fourth Ladbrokes St Leger and 11th domestic classic, said: “I was scared of Red Rocks and kept a close eye on him in the race but asked mine to go on at the furlong pole. He responded straightaway and this was probably my easiest classic win.”
Trainer Jeremy Noseda watched the race on television at Keeneland sales in Kentucky but owner Paul Roy announced that the Galileo colt could now be supplemented at a cost of 60,000 euros for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
“Jeremy was in Keeneland watching that but I spoke to him before the race and we said that if he ran well we’d think about supplementing him for the Arc,” said Roy. “It depends how he comes out of the race but he’s no out and out stayer as he’s got a turn of foot. We’re just beginning with him and he’ll stay in training next year although I’m not sure we’ll do a Ouija Board!
“I’d like to thank the Noseda team, especially Sean Travers who looks after him but is not here today and Mick Denaro, who rides him out. Mick’s a scouser and I was at Liverpool University and that’s how we came up with the name Sixties Icon - after people like the Beatles. There were more icons in that era than now.”
Roy is a relative newcomer to top-level Flat ownership and added: “I’ve not had that many horses in training and to win a race like this is I suppose the culmination of a five or six-year plan. There have been a few trials, tribulations and emotional disasters along the way.
“This is great but if you asked me whether I’d prefer to win the Leger or my son Sean winning at Henley, I’d say Sean winning. I’m very lucky to have had both happen.
“I went on record after France (when Dutch Art won the Prix Morny) that I wouldn’t buy another horse in training. I’ve got some broodmares and John Warren buys the odd one for me and he’s a very good judge.
John Warren, who bought Sixties Icon for 230,000 guineas as a yearling, added: “He’s a horse with a real future ahead of him and is going to be a hell of a horse next year.”
More winning quotes Ladbrokes St Leger
TRAINER JEREMY NOSEDA HAPPY IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
Sixties Icon’s trainer, Jeremy Noseda, who is in Lexington, Kentucky, for the Keeneland Yearling Sale, was interviewed by Channel 4 Racing.
He said: “Sixties Icon could not have done it better and it is a fabulous feeling to win the Ladbrokes St Leger.
“I am absolutely thrilled and could not ask for anything more, as well as being relieved.
“I had expected it to happen for a few weeks now but with a lot of talk about us being out of form even I was beginning to believe people though I knew the horse and rest of my string were in top order.
“I am absolute thrilled, a great day - a big thank you to all my staff at home, Mick who rides the horse and all my head men.
“A big thank you also to Paul & Susan Roy for all their support of the yard - a big, big day.
“Yes, I could believe how well he was going - he was better than at Goodwood. To be honest I thought he was an absolute certainty - that is why the pressure was on - I didn’t expect anything other than winning and winning well.
“Supplementing to the Arc sounds rather ambitious but I will get home and have a chat with the Roys and see where to go.”
More winning quotes Ladbrokes St Leger
DETTORI’S 100TH OF THE YEAR
Frankie Dettori, winning his fourth Ladbrokes St Leger on Sixties Icon who was his 100th winner of the year in Britain, said: “My 100th winner - what a race to celebrate it with.
“What a fabulous horse he is. He settled and I could not believe how easily he was going.
“I was scared of Red Rocks so I kept a close eye on him but oce I lost sight if him at the furlong pole Sixties Icon responded straightaway and it was one of my easiest Classic victories.
“The feeling is great - when I heard the crowd screaming, you get a real buzz.”
THE WINNER - SIXTIES ICON (GB) FACTFILE
b c Galileo (IRE) - Love Divine (Diesis)
Form: -617311 Owner: Susan Roy
Trainer: Jeremy Noseda Breeder: Lordship Stud Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Sixties Icon
Sixties Icon boasts a superb pedigree, by the 2001 Vodafone Derby winner Galileo out of the 2000 Vodafone Oaks heroine, Love Divine. Bred in Newmarket by Trevor Harris’ Lordship Stud, he was sold for 230,000 guineas to John Warren at Tattersalls in October, 2004, on behalf of Paul and Susan Roy. Unraced as a two-year-old, his debut came at Newmarket’s Craven Meeting on April 18, 2006, when he showed promise to finish sixth in a 10-furlong maiden behind Markovitch. He duly confirmed that he was a horse for the future with success in a 10-furlong maiden at Windsor on May 8, when he was three quarters of a length too strong for Fleeting Memory. Sixties Icon then took a huge step up in class to contest the Vodafone Derby at Epsom on June 3 and ran a superb race, staying on stoutly to finish seventh, beaten just over five lengths, behind Sir Percy. Another solid effort followed at Royal Ascot with third in the King Edward VII Stakes, beaten under three lengths by Papal Bull. On his latest appearance, Sixties Icon duly advertised his credentials for the Ladbrokes St Leger by winning the BGC (Gordon Stakes) in impressive fashion at Glorious Goodwood on August 1. Sixties Icon’s owner Paul Roy was at Liverpool University in the 1960s and had the likes of George Best, the Beatles and Bobby Moore in mind when naming the horse who won today’s Ladbrokes St Leger in great style.
Susan Roy
Susan Roy is the wife of investment banker Paul Roy, founder of NewSmith Capital Partners, which he set up having previously worked for Merrill Lynch, where he was co president of the Global Markets and Investment Banking division. The Liverpool University-educated Paul Roy, the son of a one-time Smithfields butcher who went on to own an Epsom butcher’s shop, and his wife Susan are based at Ascot and have five children. The first horse in which they had a share was On The Hooch, a jumper trained by Sue Bradburne in the early 1990s, but despite Paul Roy’s friendship with top National Hunt owner Andy Stewart, they now concentrate on the Flat, with their string in England split between Jeremy Noseda, Brian Meehan and Peter Chapple-Hyam. The best horses owned to date by the Roys include Wilko, successful in the 2004 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, Sarava, the shock 70/1 winner of the 2002 Belmont Stakes and Dutch Art, who was bought privately in June following the death of the exciting Major’s Cast. Dutch Art has gone on to win the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Group 1 Prix Morny at Deauville. Sarava, who was initially handled by Brian Meehan, was with Kenny McPeek at the time of his Belmont Stakes victory, while the Roys have also had horses in the USA with Bob Baffert. Paul Roy bought the couple’s distinctive mauve colours at a Sotheby’s auction and - a superstitious owner - he likes to wear a mauve tie when watching his runners.
Ladbrokes St Leger record: 2006 SIXTIES ICON (WON)
Jeremy Noseda
Born on September 17, 1963, Jeremy Noseda is based in Newmarket, where he has held a licence since 1998. Noseda, who grew up in London, was not born into a racing background, but loved the sport enough to learn to ride, and he spent summers working for trainers Brian Swift and Jeremy Tree. He was assistant to Arundel-based handler John Dunlop (for six years), John Gosden (five years), and Sheikh Mohammed's global training operation, Godolphin (two years). Following the successes of Lammtarra in 1995, he was offered a training position in France by Sheikh Mohammed, but Noseda decided to become a public handler in California. Returning from the United States at the end of 1997, Noseda began training in this country with an initial string of about 50 horses, winning 18 races in 1998, his first full season at Shalfleet Stables in Newmarket. These successes included Noseda's first Pattern win in Britain in the Group Two Cherry Hinton Stakes at Newmarket, followed by a Group One victory in the Cheveley Park Stakes at the same course, both achieved by Wannabe Grand, who Noseda called his "iron filly". Wannabe Grand finished second in the 1999 1000 Guineas and Noseda's Kalypso Katie came close to Classic success when second to Love Divine in the 2000 Vodafone Oaks. His first Classic success came at the Curragh this year when Araafa took the Irish 2,000 Guineas. Araafa subsequently won the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot while Sander Camillo also won at Royal Ascot and is ante-post favourite for next year’s Stan James 1000 Guineas. Other good horses trained by Noseda include Balmont, Cassis, Peak To Creak, Just James and Carry On Katie while last season his best horse was Sussex Stakes victor Proclamation. In 2004, Noseda made a successful visit to the USA when Wilko landed the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.
Ladbrokes St Leger record: 2006 SIXTIES ICON (WON)
Frankie Dettori
Born in Milan on December 15, 1970, the son of Gianfranco, a multiple champion jockey in Italy, Frankie Dettori arrived from his homeland to join Luca Cumani’s Newmarket yard as an apprentice in July, 1985. His first success came on Rif at Turin, Italy, on November 16, 1986, and he rode his first British winner on Lizzy Hare at Goodwood on June 9, 1987. He was champion British apprentice in 1989 and passed 100 winners for the first time in 1990 when recording 141 successes. He has since captured the hearts of racegoers with his flamboyant style, phenomenal riding successes, and charisma in and out of the saddle. Champion jockey in 1994, 1995 and 2004, Dettori created history when riding all seven winners on the first-day card at the Ascot Festival in September, 1996. His ground-breaking exertions brought recognition beyond racing’s own sphere when he was voted into third place in the 1996 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards and was a team captain on ‘A Question Of Sport’. Dettori is bidding for a second consecutive Ladbrokes St Leger victory - following Scorpion at Doncaster 12 months ago - and a fourth in total. While victory in the Vodafone Derby still eludes Dettori, Cape Verdi’s win in the 1998 1000 Guineas means that he has tasted success in all four other domestic Classics at least once, as well as a host of high-profile international successes, including the 1995 and 2002 Arcs on Lammtarra and Marienbard respectively, the Japan Cup on Singspiel in 1996 and Falbrav in 2002, the Dubai World Cup on Dubai Millennium (2000), Moon Ballad (2003) and Electrocutionist (2006) and the Breeders’ Cup Turf on Daylami in 1999 and in 2001 on Fantastic Light. Dettori, who is retained by the Godolphin team, survived an horrific plane crash at Newmarket in 2000 in which the pilot was killed. He is married to Catherine with five children, and his autobiography ‘Frankie’ came out in 2004. He won his fourth Ladbrokes St Leger today.
HILLS AND DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE PLEASED - ROCKS TEAM “BEATEN FAIR AND SQUARE” IN LADBROKES ST LEGER
Trainer Barry Hills was understandably pleased with the effort of 50/1 shot The Last Drop, beaten two and a half lengths into second in the £475,000 Ladbrokes St Leger for locally-based owner Jack Hanson.
Ridden by Michael Hills, the Galileo colt put up a great performance, only finding facile winner Sixties Icon too powerful.
Barry Hills said: “The Last Drop has run a great race, a real cracker.
“He was wrong in the middle of the year but ran well in the Great Voltigeur (finished fourth) and had improved since then so we were hopeful of a good run.
“Next year, he will hopefully make up into a nice stayer - it will be nice to have a horse in the yard who can go for the big cup races.
“He might have another run this year, we will see how he is.”
Jamie McCalmont, Racing Manager to owner Paul Reddam, said of Red Rocks, a further length back in third: “The winner won fair and square - what more can I say?
“Today was probably just a bit too far for him but he has been a great horse all year for his owner Mr Reddam and should hopefully give us some fun again next season.
“Brian Meehan and all his team have done a great job and Mr Reddam is very lucky to have a horse like him.
“Hopefully, we can win a big one with him one day as he has been so consistent all through the season.”
Ask was a further head back in fourth and his part owner, the Duke of Devonshire, was more than happy with the effort of the Sadler’s Wells colt.
The Duke, who owns Ask in partnership with Sue Magnier, said: “I was really pleased with that run.
“The ground was probably a bit too soft for him when he was second here last time out but we thought it was worth taking a chance with him today.
“There was certainly no disgrace in his effort today and it has proved worth having a go.
“I will have to discuss it with Mr Magnier, but I would think he will stay in training next year.
“He didn’t run at two and has only had six runs this year, so you would hope he is still open to a wee bit of improvement.”
First race winning quotes
BELIEVER CAPTURES PORTLAND
Fantasy Believer continued his good recent run of form with victory in the Ladbrokes Portland Handicap, the opening race on Ladbrokes St Leger day and run over the new distance for York of five furlongs and 89 yards.
The eight-year-old showed a powerful turn of foot inside the final furlong to turn the competitive sprint handicap into a procession, scoring by three lengths from One Putra in the hands of Jimmy Quinn.
Successful trainer John Quinn commented: “It’s amazing but he seems to have become quicker at the age of eight!
“He’s been better than ever this season and will now go for the Ayr Gold Cup next Saturday, fingers crossed. He’s run well at Ayr before and goes there in top form - he already had a 5lb penalty for his win at Goodwood last time which got him into the race and I think he gets another 3lb for winning today.
“Jimmy Quinn will ride him again at Ayr.
“It was lovely to win a Portland Handicap and he was very impressive today - I think I must still be learning how to train him!
“My main worry today was that he had run 11 times at York before and been favourite for six of those runs, but had only been placed once.”
Jimmy Quinn commented: “I was trying to get as much cover as possible but I thought oh my god at half-way because they had gone hard and I had plenty to do.”
Fantasy Believer is now 10/1 (from 20/1) with Ladbrokes, 12/1 (from 20/1) with totesport and William Hill and 12/1 (from 18/1) with Stan James for the totesport Ayr Gold Cup.
GROUND STILL JUST ON EASY SIDE
Jockeys riding in the opening Ladbrokes Portland Handicap considered the ground to be just riding on the easy side of good.
Micky Fenton and Jimmy Quinn said “it’s a bit on the dead side” while James Doyle added “it’s nice ground, just good.”
Richard Hills called it “tacky, just on the slow side of good” and both Robert Winston and Martin Dwyer said that the ground was “on the easy side of good.”
SECOND RACE WINNING QUOTES
THE SPORTSMAN NEWSPAPER CHAMPAGNE STAKES (GROUP 2)
EQUINE SPRINGS 16/1 SURPRISE
The Eoghan O’Neill-trained Vital Equine sprang a 16/1 shock in The Sportsman Newspaper Champagne Stakes when holding on from the fast-finishing Eagle Mountain to score by half a length.
The victory was not a total surprise to O’Neill, who sent out Silent Times to dead-heat for first in last year’s renewal.
“Since January I’ve thought he was the best two-year-old we had and he’s going to have no trouble getting a mile this year,” said O’Neill.
The Danetime colt - who remains unbeaten after three starts - is as short as 20/1 with Coral for next year’s Stan James 2000 Guineas and O’Neill added: “We’ll probably give him one more start this season and put him away. He’s in the National Stakes on Sunday, he’s everywhere and I don’t know where he’ll go.
“He was never going to run anywhere but here after his last win because we thought he’d get his ground here, which he did.
“I ride him out myself every day and he’s just like a pony or jumper at home but he’s tough as nails on the racecourse. He’s a by a great sire (Danetime) and only cost 24,000 guineas at Doncaster.”
Second race place quotes
SOFTER & FURTHER MAY HAVE HELPED RUNNER-UP,
HUFFER PREDICTING BIG THINGS FOR COCKNEY
Owner Derrick Smith thought that a longer trip and softer ground would have helped Eagle Mountain, the half-length runner-up in Group Two The Sportsman Newspaper Champagne Stakes.
Smith, who owns the Rock Of Gibraltar colt in partnership with Sue Magnier and Michael Tabor, commented: “He’s crying out for a mile and maybe softer ground would have helped him.
“He may run again this season - we will have to discuss plans with Aidan O’Brien.”
Trainer Geoff Huffer was very satisfied with the effort of Cockney Rebel, a further short-head back in third.
The Newmarket handler explained: “He’s a very good horse but is just a bit weak on the leg.
“With a winter on his back, he will be a proper horse and we are looking forward to next year with him.
“He as run his heart out and had a lot of good horses behind him today.
“I really think he could be one of the best I’ve had.”
Third race winning quotes
IFFRAAJ HANDS GODOLPHIN SOME COMPENSATION
Today started with devastating news for the Maktoum family’s Godolphin operation that stable star Electrocutionist had died of a heart attack, but the organisation gained some compensation when Iffraaj landed the Group Two GNER Park Stakes at York.
Ridden by Frankie Dettori, the five-year-old Zafonic horse came with a strong run entering the final furlong to score by three-quarters of a length from Somnus.
Saeed bin Suroor, Godolphin’s trainer, commented: “We started today with bad news but have finished it with some good news.
“Electrocutionist was the number one horse in the stable. He won the Dubai World Cup and was successful in two of his four runs for us, finishing second on the other two starts.
“He went into hospital in Newmarket earlier this week as he did not seem to happy and was sweating a lot.
“Last night he still seemed OK but then we heard he had passed away this morning.
“He was a great horse and all the team will miss him.
“Electrocutionist was a very kind horse, very easy to train and always gave his best.”
Looking back on the success of Iffraaj, bin Suroor added: “We are really happy with Iffraaj - he has improved throughout the season.
“We were disappointed when he just got beaten in the July Cup at Newmaket but he then won well at Goodwood and came back really well after that run.
“His main target now is the Breeders’ Cup Mile. Today gave me confidence as he stayed on really well. He was doing his best work in the last 100 yards. We will go to the Breeders’ Cup with great hope.
“There is a possibility he could run at Longchamp before going to America - we have to look at all our options.
“The key to this horse is faster ground.”
More winning quotes GNER Park Stakes
FRANKIE GAINS WINNER ON IFFRAAJ FOR GODOLPHIN
Frankie Dettori had to work on Iffraaj to get the five-year-old to justify favouritism in the Group Two GNER Park Stakes at York today.
The winning rider said: “He got a little bit lazy on me today so he had me a bit worried.
“I had to ask him for an extra effort but luckily he gave it to me. He is a big horse who takes a lot of persuading.
“I had a quiet chat with him and I said if you don’t go on I will kick your butt.
“Seven furlongs is his ideal distance but, on today’s running, I think even a mile is within his reach.”
THIRD RACE PLACED QUOTES
GNER PARK STAKES (GROUP 2)
GAME SOMNUS TAKES SECOND
The Tim Easterby-trained Somnus ran on to finish an excellent three-quarters of a length second in the Group 2 GNER Park Stakes.
“John (Egan) said that if things had gone right for him last Saturday at Haydock he’d have been there or thereabouts in the Sprint Cup but he just couldn’t get a blow,” said Easterby.
“But what a horse. He’s run a cracking race, an absolute blinder, today and he will go to Longchamp (for the Prix de la Foret) next if the ground is right for him and he is OK.”
FIFTH RACE QUOTES
LIGHT GIVES GODOLPHIN SECOND WINNER OF THE DAY
Godolphin enjoyed its second winner of the afternoon when the talented but quirky Echo Of Light captured the Group Three Grahame Stowe Bateson Family Law Unit Strensall Stakes under a fine front-running ride from Frankie Dettori, giving the popular rider a treble on the day.
Echo Of Light made all the running to justify 5/2 favouritism, proving two and a half lengths too strong for Stage Gift.
Trainer Saeed bin Suroor commented: “Echo Of Light is a good horse but is a little moody and can be a bit too keen.
“The key is to get him relaxed. You know early on the result with this horse.
“I told Frankie to try and keep the horse relaxed and he has given him a great ride.
“That was his second Group Three win.
“I think Echo Of Light has shown he is equally effective between a mile and a mile and a quarter.
“We have no plans for him at this time, but we will try and find him another race before the end of the season.”
WINSTON SUSPENDED
Jockey Robert Winston has been suspended for one day following his ride on Stage Gift in the Grahame Stowe Bateson Strensall Stakes.
The stewards found that Winston’s mount had interfered with Sienna Storm just inside the three-furlong marker and that this was a result of careless riding, with Winston making a manoeuvre to his right. He was therefore found guilty under Rule 153 (iii).
The suspension will take place on Wednesday, September 20.
SIXTH RACE WINNING QUOTES
KEEPMOAT MAY HILL STAKES (GROUP 2)
PERFECT END TO DAY FOR NOSEDA
Sixties Icon’s trainer Jeremy Noseda continued a memorable day when Simply Perfect ran out a gutsy length and a quarter winner of the Group 2 Keepmoat May Hill Stakes.
Noseda is attending the sales but the filly’s part-owner Derrick Smith said: “She’s a nice filly and Kieren (Fallon) thought that she was a bit unlucky last time in Ireland and to give her another try. She’s a really tough filly.
“Jeremy’s not here and I’ve no idea what he’s got planned for her.”
Bookmakers were impressed with the victory and both Ladbrokes and William Hill quote her at 20/1 for next year’s Stan James 1000 Guineas with bet365 and Cashmans offering 25/1.
Seventh Race Winning Quotes
ROHAANI LANDS THE LAST
Rohaani landed the final race of the 2006 Ladbrokes St Leger Festival at York, the Symphony Group Chamossaire Handicap, for owner Hamdan Al Maktoum, trainer Sir Michael Stoute and jockey Richard Hills.
The winner, a 5/1 chance, came with a strong run entering the final furlong to overhaul Topatoo and Kahlua Kiss, scoring by a length.
The winning rider commented: “He was back up in trip today and that suited him.
“He is a big, imposing sort of horse and has given some trouble at the gate before but, all credit to the team, they seem to have sorted him out and he broke well today.
“I was able to get him where I wanted to be and he settled well.
“He has galloped on really well today.”
GOING CHANGE
Following a drying morning, the going has changed and is now:
GOOD
William Derby, York’s Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course, reported at 1.25pm: “We have enjoyed a fine morning of sunshine and warm temperatures, meaning that the going is now good all over, having previously been good, good to soft in places.”
GOING NEWS AT 10.00AM
The going at York for the second day of the Ladbrokes St Leger Festival, Saturday, September 9, remains:
GOOD, GOOD TO SOFT IN PLACES
GoingStick reading: 7.8
William Derby, Clerk of the Course and Chief Executive at York, reported: “With a nice sunny morning, I couldn’t rule out that we may change the going to good later today.
“We are all very much looking forward to Ladbrokes St Leger day at York. With beautiful weather, fabulous racing and a large crowd expected, what more could you ask for?”
BETTING NEWS
Lester Piggott won the Ladbrokes St Leger (3.25pm) eight times as a jockey and sponsors Ladbrokes are again fearing the “Long Fellow” - this time as an owner.
Mont Etoile, whom Piggott part-owns along with Tony Hirschfield and Des Scott, would be a £250,000 loser for Ladbrokes should she land the final Classic after attracting support at 25/1 in the ante-post market. Tusculum, one of three runners for Aidan O’Brien, would also be a bad result for the world’s biggest bookmaker having been backed down from 50/1 in the ante-post market all the way down to his current odds of 7/1.
In other St Leger moves, Jadalee is now 7/1 (from 8/1) with Paddy Power.
Thousand Words was available at 9/4 with Ladbrokes last night for the Sportsman Newspaper Champagne Stakes (2.35pm) but that had gone by this morning when he was cut to 2/1. However, that price is now the best available odds for the Dansili colt, who is out to add to Barry Hills’ impressive record in the Group Two event.
In opening Ladbrokes Portland Handicap (2.05pm), Pivotal’s Princess has attracted support and is into 7/1 from 10/1 with Stan James. Paddy Power have cut Hogmaneigh to 5/1 (from 11/2) and King Orchisios to 14/1 (from 16/1) while outsider Texas Gold is into 20/1 (from 25/1) with Stan James.
Godolphin’s Iffraaj is hardening in the GNER Park Stakes (3.10pm), coming into 8/11 (from 5/6) with Paddy Power and 8/11 (from 4/5) with Stan James. Tough campaigner Quitio is into 6/1 (from 7/1) with Paddy Power and 7/1 (from 8/1) with Stan James, who also report support for outsider Mac Love (28/1 from 40/1).
Stage Gift has been shortened into 3/1 (from 7/2) with Paddy Power in the Grahame Stowe Bateson Family Law Unit Strensall Stakes (4.25pm).
MISS YORK CROWNED BEST DRESSED LADY IN YORKSHIRE
Sally Cooper, a Staff Nurse from North Ferriby near Hull, today took the honour of best dressed lady in Yorkshire, and with it the first prize of a weekend away at the luxurious Alwark Manor Hotel near York.
The winner, who works at the Royal East Yorkshire Eye Hospital, took the coveted title after seeing off finely apparelled rivals representing seven Yorkshire racecourses, consisting of Beverley, Catterick, Pontefract, Ripon, Thirsk, Doncaster and Wetherby.
Each finalist qualified after winning heats at their respective racecourses. Cooper took her place in the final after being crowned Miss York 2006 at the Ebor Festival on the Knavesmire in August, when she was rewarded with a three-day break in Dubai.
The competition, which took place in the winner’s enclosure prior to racing, was compered by Channel 4 racing’s Derek Thompson, and judged by Mark Nesbitt of Alwark Manor Hotel and TV presenter Christa Ackroyd, who is a familiar face on the BBC’s Look North programme.
Cooper was overjoyed with her victory, saying: “That was totally unexpected - I’m overwhelmed!
“It was a spur of the moment thing when I entered the original competition here in August, and it was a great surprise to win that day. I won a trip to Dubai, and I’m looking forward to heading out there in November.
“I came here today to represent York, which is a great honour, but when I saw the beautiful ladies here, I never thought I’d win again. I’m thrilled!”
LEADING JOCKEY - FINAL STANDINGS AFTER DAY TWO
NAME 1st 2nd 3rd
Frankie Dettori 5 - 2
Darryll Holland 2 1 -
Richard Hills 1 1 1
Martin Dwyer 1 - 1
Ryan Moore 1 - 1
Neil Callan 1 - -
Richard Mullen 1 - -
Francis Norton 1 - -
Jimmy Quinn 1 - -
Eddie Ahern - 1 -
Kevin Darley - 1 -
Joe Fanning - 1 -
Micky Fenton - 1 -
Duran Fentiman - 1 -
Paul Hanagan - 1 -
Seamus Heffernan - 1 -
Michael Hills - 1 -
Tom Queally - 1 -
Philip Robinson - 1 -
Daniel Tudhope - 1 -
Robert Winston - 1 -
Richard Hughes - - 4
John Egan - - 1
Saleem Golam - - 1
Ian Mongan - - 1
Daragh O’Donohoe - - 1
Oscar Urbina - - 1
LEADING TRAINER - FINAL STANDINGS AFTER DAY TWO
NAME 1st 2nd 3rd
Saeed bin Suroor 3 - -
Jeremy Noseda 2 1 -
Sir Michael Stoute 1 1 2
Mick Channon 1 - 1
Richard Hannon 1 - 1
David Barker 1 - -
John Best 1 - -
Rod Millman 1 - -
Eoghan O’Neill 1 - -
John Quinn 1 - -
Kevin Ryan 1 - -
Barry Hills - 2 1
Brian Meehan - 1 2
Tim Easterby - 1 -
Richard Fahey - 1 -
Jim Goldie - 1 -
Michael Jarvis - 1 -
Mark Johnston - 1 -
Hughie Morrison - 1 -
Aidan O’Brien IRE - 1 -
Mark Tompkins - 1 -
Chris Wall - 1 -
Michael Bell - - 1
Marco Botti - - 1
Jane Chapple-Hyam - - 1
Geoff Huffer - - 1
William Muir - - 1
David Nicholls - - 1
Stuart Williams - - 1
FIRST RACE RESULT
2.05pm LADBROKES PORTLAND HANDICAP
£50,000 guaranteed, (Heritage Handicap)(Class 2) 5f 89yds, For 3yo+ Weights highest weight not less than 9st 10lb (any horse rated above 110 (111 if 3yo) shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb; subsequently, the excess over 110 (111 if 3yo) in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted) Weights raised 1lb Minimum weight 7st 12lb Penalties after September 2, a winner 7lb Weight for age 3 from 4yo+ 1lb One Putra’s Handicap Mark 104 Entries 64 pay £225 Penalty value 1st £31,160, 2nd £9,330, 3rd £4,665, 4th £2,335, 5th £1,165, 6th £585
1 FANTASY BELIEVER (The Fantasy Fellowship B) John Quinn 8-8-13 Jimmy Quinn [5] 20/1
2 ONE PUTRA (IRE) (Sultan Ahmad Shah) Michael Jarvis 4-9-10 Philip Robinson [6] 20/1
3 HOGMANEIGH (IRE) (Lucille Bone) Stuart Williams 3-9-01 Saleem Golam (3)[3] 5/1f
4 TEXAS GOLD (Clive Edginton) William Muir 8-9-05 Martin Dwyer [8] 22/1
5 WOODCOTE (IRE) (Dennis Shaw) Clive Cox 4-9-00p Kevin Darley [10] 9/1
6 TREASURE CAY (Bigwigs Bloodstock IV) Paul D'Arcy 5-9-01t Robert Winston [2]
7 CONNECT (P Bowring) Mark Tompkins 9-8-12b Tom Queally [13]
8 CAPE ROYAL (E Hayward) Milton Bradley 6-9-00tb Darryll Holland [16]
9 LAFI (IRE) (Alfi And Partners) David Nicholls 7-9-08 Michael Hills [20]
10 PIVOTAL'S PRINCESS (IRE) (R Bedding) Ed McMahon 4-9-04 Richard Mullen [4]
11 KING ORCHISIOS (IRE) (Julian And Rosie Richer) Kevin Ryan 3-8-12b Andrew Mullen (3) [12]
12 CORRIDOR CREEPER (FR) (G & L Johnson) Milton Bradley 9-9-09p Richard Hills [14]
13 MASTA PLASTA (IRE) (Transcend Bloodstock Llp) Howard Johnson 3-9-02 Tom Eaves [7]
14 ONE MORE ROUND (USA) (Nigel Shields) Nick Littmoden 8-9-03p James Doyle (3)[9]
15 BOND CITY (IRE) (Reg Bond) Bryan Smart 4-9-08 Frankie Dettori [18]
16 INDIAN TRAIL (Martin Love) David Nicholls 6-9-08 Richard Hughes [1]
17 MERLIN'S DANCER (Chalfont Foodhalls Ltd)) David Nicholls 6-9-00 Joe Fanning [17]
18 THE JOBBER (IRE) (Rosemary Wilkerson Aand Partners) Michael Blanshard 5-9-01 Paul Hanagan [15]
19 QADAR (IRE) (Nigel Shields) Nick Littmoden 4-9-04 Micky Fenton [11]
Winning Trainer:-Name: Quinn, John Joseph Born: April 29, 1961 Trains at Bellwood Cottage Stables, Settrington, Nr. Malton, Yorkshire Riding Career: 1979-93 Big Race Wins: Ladbrokes Portland Handicap (2006 Fantasy Believer), Lincoln Handicap (2006 Blythe Knight), Vodafone Dash Handicap (2004 Caribbean Coral), Vodafone Handicap (2005 Crow Wood) Date of First Trainer’s Licence: August 1, 1994 Number of horses in training (1995-2006): 17; 26; 30; 32; 32; 35; 39; 44; 44; 49; 58; 66 Number of Wins (1995-2005): 1; 5; 15; 7; 12; 17; 19; 17; 37; 30; 21 Wins In 2006: 33
Winning jockey:-Name: Quinn, James Anthony. Date of birth: May 20, 1967 Apprenticeship: Apprentice school in Ireland. Served with John Oxx for a year, and Pat Rohan between 1984-87 First winner: Tarleton (Ayr, March 25, 1984) Major wins include: Dee Stakes (2004 African Dream), Ladbrokes Portland Handicap (2006 Fantasy Believer), Lincoln Handicap (1992 High Low), Tote International (2003 New Seeker) Wins (1987-2005): 14, 23, 19, 31, 32, 48, 73, 43, 56, 73, 61, 58, 77, 35, 31, 101, 49, 72, 80 Wins in 2006: 47
SECOND RACE RESULT
2.35pm THE SPORTSMAN NEWSPAPER CHAMPAGNE STAKES (GROUP TWO)
£100,000 guaranteed, 7f, For 2yo colts and geldings Weights 8st 12lb Penalties a winner of a Group 1 ohr Group 2 race 3lb Entries 109 pay £200 First forfeit 49 pay £250 Confirmed 14 pay £175 Penalty value 1st £56,780, 2nd £21,520, 3rd £10,770, 4th £5,370, 5th £2,690, 6th £1,350
1 VITAL EQUINE (IRE) (Fasthandle Ltd) Eoghan O'Neill 2-8-12t Richard Mullen [7] 16/1
2 EAGLE MOUNTAIN (IRE) (Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-8-12 Seamus Heffernan [6] 5/2
3 COCKNEY REBEL (IRE) (Phil Cunningham) Geoff Huffer 2-8-12 Daragh O'Donohoe [8] 13/2
4 KIRKLEES (IRE) (Sheikh Mohammed) Mark Johnston 2-8-12 Joe Fanning [2]
5 FISHFORCOMPLIMENTS (Mel Roberts And Nicola Meese) Richard Fahey 2-8-12b Paul Hanagan [5]
6 THOUSAND WORDS (Khalid Abdulla) Barry Hills 2-8-12 Richard Hughes [1] 9/4f
7 CELTIC SULTAN (IRE) (Sylvia Clegg) Tom Tate 2-8-12 Tony Culhane [3]
8 PRINCE FOREVER (IRE) (Sultan Ahmad Shah) Michael Jarvis 2-8-12 Philip Robinson [4]
8 ran
Non-runner: None
Distances: 1/2, sh, 2, 3/4, 1, 1 3/4, 5
Time: 1m 23.29s
Breeder: John Costello
Breeding: b c Danetime (IRE) - Bayalika (IRE) (Selkirk)
Totes: Wins: £19.40 Places: £3.60, £1.40, £2.00 Exacta: £71.20
Winning trainer:-Name: O’Neill, Eoghan Based: Averham Park, Nottinghamshire Born: January 17, 1971 Date of First Trainer’s Licence: December 1999 Background: Licensed trainer at owner John Fretwell’s Averham Park training complex Big Races Won: Champagne Stakes (2005 Silent Times, 2006 Vital Equine); C. L. Weld Park Stakes (2001 Red Rioja); Preis Der WGZ Dusseldorf (2000 Yorba Linda); Richmond Stakes (2005 Always Hopeful) First Winner: Billy Bathwick (Cat, Egremont Median Auction Maiden Stakes, Carlisle, June 29, 2000)First Winner for John Fretwell: Memphis Man (Royal Bank Of Scotland Median Auction Maiden Stakes, Musselburgh, April 29, 2005) Wins in 2005: 33 Wins in 2006: 20
Winning Jockey: Mullen, Richard Peter Date of birth: April 15, 1976 Based: Newmarket, Suffolk Riding Weight: 8st 2lb Information: Rides in Dubai during the winter and was equal winning-most rider there in 2004 First Winner: Burnt Sienna, Windsor, 1995 Wins 2000-05: 47; 32; 21; 43; 18; 20 Big Race Wins: Bentinck Stakes (2003 Ashdown Express) Sportsman Newspaper Champagne Stakes (2006 Vital Equine) First Goodwood Winner: Scissor Ridge, Frialator International H’Cap September 25, 1996 Total Goodwood Wins: 9 (1 at July Meeting) Wins in 2006: 29
THIRD RACE RESULT
3.10pm GNER PARK STAKES (GROUP TWO)
£100,000 guaranteed, 7f, For 3yo+ Weights 3yo colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 9lb; 4yo+ colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties in 2006, a winner of a Group 2 race 4lb; of a Group 1 race 6lb Weight for age 3 from 5yo+ 4lb Entries 18 pay £625 Penalty value 1st £56,780, 2nd £21,520, 3rd £10,770, 4th £5,370, 5th £2,690, 6th £1,350
1 IFFRAAJ (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 5-9-06 Frankie Dettori [1] 4/6f
2 SOMNUS (Legard Sidebottom & Sykes) Tim Easterby 6-9-02 Kevin Darley [3] 20/1
3 WASSEEMA (USA) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-09 Richard Hills [2] 6/1
4 KING JOCK (USA) (Thistle Bloodstock Limited) Robbie Osborne IRE 5-9-02 Pat Shanahan [5]
5 MAC LOVE (Vimal Khosla) Roger Charlton 5-9-02 Martin Dwyer [8]
6 SPECIOSA (IRE) (Michael Sly, Tom Davies, Pam Sly) Pam Sly 3-9-01 Micky Fenton [7]
7 QUITO (IRE) (Michael Hill) David Chapman 9-9-02b Tony Culhane [4]
8 WELSH EMPEROR (IRE) (Sylvia Clegg) Tom Tate 7-9-06 Darryl Holland [6]
9 SHORT DANCE (USA) (Khalid Abdulla) Barry Hills 3-8-09 Richard Hughes [9]
Winning trainer:-Name: bin Suroor, Saeed Trains at Newmarket for Godolphin, the racing entity of Sheikh Mohammed, whose horses winter in Dubai and race worldwide. First Winner In England: Classic Cliche (Dante Stakes, May 17, 1995, York) British Classic wins: (11) Stan James 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), Stan James 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia), Vodafone Oaks (1995 Moonshell; 2002 Kazzia); Vodafone Derby (1995 Lammtarra); Ladbrokes St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche; 1998 Nedawi; 1999 Mutafaweq; 2004 Rule Of Law) Other major wins include: Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche; 1998 Kayf Tara, 2000 Kayf Tara, 2004 Papineau), Eclipse (1995,1996 Halling; 1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend), Juddmonte International Stakes (1995 & 1996 Halling, 2001 Sakhee, 2004 Sulamani), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra; 1997 & 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen), Lockinge Stakes (1998 Cape Cross, 1999 Fly To The Stars, 2000 Aljabr), Nunthorpe Stakes (1995 So Factual), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Faithful Son, 2000 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1996 Mark Of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Summoner), Queen Anne Stakes (2003 Dubai Destination), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat), Sussex Stakes (1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2001 Fantastic Light), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq) Canada: Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq, 2004 Sulamani) France: Prix du Jockey Club (2005 Shamardal), Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori; 2000 Bachir; 2001 Noverre, 2005 Shamardal), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee, 2002 Marienbard); Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (2001 Slickly, 2006 Librettist), Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr), Prix Jean Prat (1998 Almutawakel), Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat), Prix d’Ispahan (1996 Halling, 2002 Best Of The Bests), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir, 2006 Librettist) Germany: Deutschlandpreis (2000 Mutafaweq, 2002 Marienbard), Grosser Bugatti Preis von Baden (2002 Marienbard, 2003 Mamool), Grosser Dallmayr Preis (2001 Kutub), Rheinland-Pokal der Sparkasse Koln Bonn (2006 Cherry Mix), Preis Von Europa (2001 Kutub, 2003 Mamool) Hong Kong: Hong Kong Cup (2000 Fantastic Light), Hong Kong Mile (2004 Firebreak) Ireland: Irish St Leger (1998 & 1999 Kayf Tara), Irish Champion Stakes (1994 Cezanne; 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir, 2005 Dubawi) Italy: Derby Italiano (1998 Central Park, 1999 Mukhalif), Gran Premio di Milano (2003 Leadership), Gran Premio Del Jockey Club (2001 Kutub, 2005 Cherry Mix), Premio Vittorio Di Capua (2001 and 2002 Slickly, 2004 Ancient World) Japan: Yasuda Kinen (1995 Heart Lake, Keio Hai Spring Cup (1996 Heart Lake), Singapore: Singapore Airlines International Cup (2002 Grandera) UAE: Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium, 2002 Street Cry, 2003 Moon Ballad, 2006 Electrocutionist), Dubai Sheema Classic (2003 Sulamani) United States: American Oaks (2002 Jilbab), Arlington Million (2003 Sulamani), Beldame Stakes (2002 Imperial Gesture), Beverley D Stakes (2004 Crimson Palace), Breeders Cup Turf (1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light), Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes (2002 Kazzia), Gazelle Handicap (2002 Imperial Gesture), Man O’ War Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2000 Fantastic Light), Ruffian Handicap (2005 Stellar Jayne), San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap (1995 Red Bishop), Stephen Foster Handicap (2002 Street Cry), Turf Classic Invitational (2003 Sulamani) Wins in a season in Britain (1995-2005): 14: 48: 41: 38: 41: 22: 24: 21: 23: 115: 78 Wins in 2006: 35
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), GNER Doncaster Cup (2006 Sergeant Cecil), 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, 2006 Librettist), 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), Prix du Moulin (2001 Slickly, 2006 Librettist), 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: 99
1 SIXTIES ICON (Susan Roy) Jeremy Noseda 3-9-00 Frankie Dettori [11] 11/8f
2 THE LAST DROP (IRE) (Jack Hanson, Cavendish Inv Ltd, A Patrick) Barry Hills 3-9-00 Richard Hills [5] 50/1
3 RED ROCKS (IRE) (J Paul Reddam) Brian Meehan 3-9-00 Richard Hughes [7] 4/1
4 ASK (Duke Of Devonshire & Sue Magnier) Sir Michael Stoute 3-9-00t Robert Winston [1]
5 TUSCULUM (K Baronin Von Ullman & Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-00 Jamie Heffernan [12]
6 JADALEE (IRE) (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Marcus Tregoning 3-9-00 Martin Dwyer [6]
7 MOUNTAIN (IRE) (Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-00 Kevin Darley [9]
8 MONT ETOILE (IRE) (Tony Hirschfeld, Des Scott, Lester Piggott) William Haggas 3-8-11 Michael Hills [4]
9 CHAMPIONSHIP POINT (IRE) (John Livock Bloodstock Ltd) Mick Channon 3-9-00 Tony Culhane [10]
10 FIRE AND RAIN (FR) (Michael Tabor, Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 3-9-00 Colm O'Donoghue [2]
11 GALIENT (IRE) (Mr & Mrs Kevan Watts) Michael Jarvis 3-9-00 Philip Robinson [3]
11 ran
Non-runner: 7 Puerto Rico (vet’s certificate)
Distances: 2 1/2, 1, hd, 1, sh, 1/2, 4, nk, 1 1/2, 25
Time: 2m 57.29s
Breeder: Lordship Stud
Breeding: b c Galileo (IRE) - Love Divine (Diesis)
Totes: Win: £2.50 Places: £1.20, £8.00, £1.40 Exacta: £108.80
Winning trainer:- Name: Noseda, Jeremy James Date of birth: 17/9/63 Trains at Shalfleet, Bury Road, Newmarket Other details: Served as assistant trainer with John Dunlop (6 years), John Gosden (5 years) and Godolphin (2 years). Trained for a while in America before returning to Britain. Horses in training (1998-2006): 48: 78: 66: 70: 71: 67: 81: 91: 114 Wins in a season (1997-2005): 0,18,39,40,37,43,37,34, 47 Wins in 2006: 34 British Classic Wins: (1) Ladbrokes St Leger (2006 Sixties Icon) Major wins: Irish 2000 Guineas (2006 Araafa); Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (2004 Wilko), Chippenham Lodge Stud Cherry Hinton Stakes (1998 Wannabe Grand - Noseda’s first Group race win in Britain - 2006 Sander Camillo); Cheveley Park Stakes (1998 Wannabe Grand, 2003 Carry On Katie) Nell Gwyn (2001 Lil’s Jessy), Princess Margaret Stakes (2001 Leggy Lou), Lupe Stakes (2002 Mellow Park), Lancashire Oaks (2002 Mellow Park), Musidora Stakes (2003 Cassis), Challenge Stakes (2003 Just James), Gimcrack Stakes (2003 Balmont), Middle Park Stakes (2003 Balmont), Musidora Stakes (2000 Kalypso Katie), Sussex Stakes (2005 Proclamation) Royal Ascot Wins (6): Jersey Stakes (2002 Just James, 2005 Proclamation), Norfolk Stakes (2004 Blue Dakota), Albany Stakes (2005 La Chunga, 2006 Sander Camillo), St James’s Palace Stakes (2006 Araafa)
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; (11) Vodafone Oaks (1994 Balanchine, 1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia); St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1996 Shantou, 2005 Scorpion, 2006 Sixties Icon), 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), GNER Doncaster Cup (2006 Sergeant Cecil), 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, 2006 Librettist), 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), Prix du Moulin (2001 Slickly, 2006 Librettist), 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: 100
FIFTH RACE RESULT
4.25pm GRAHAME STOWE BATESON FAMILY LAW UNIT STRENSALL STAKES
(GROUP THREE)
£50,000 guaranteed, 1m 208yds, For 3yo+ Weights 3yo colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 9lb; 4yo+ colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 9st 1lb Penalties in 2006, a winner of a Group 3 race 4lb; of a Group 2 race 6lb; of a Group 1 race 8lb Weight for age 3 from 4yo+ 6lb Entries 22 pay £350 Penalty value 1st £29,635, 2nd £11,205, 3rd £5,600, 4th £2,800
1 ECHO OF LIGHT (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 4-9-08 Frankie Dettori [9] 5/2f
2 STAGE GIFT (IRE) (Ballymacoll Stud) Sir Michael Stoute 3-8-12 Robert Winston [2] 100/30
3 OLYMPIAN ODYSSEY (Bill Gredley) Barry Hills 3-8-12 Richard Hughes [3] 7/2
4 METROPOLITAN MAN (The Metropolitans) David Simcock 3-8-12 Martin Dwyer [4]
5 NAKHEEL (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 3-8-12 Richard Hills [6]
6 NAYYIR (Abdulla Al Khalifa) Gerard Butler 8-9-08 Kevin Darley [7]
7 KINGS POINT (IRE) (David Knaggs & Mel Roberts) Richard Fahey 5-9-04 Paul Hanagan [1]
8 SIENNA STORM (IRE) (Beryl Lockey) Michael Tompkins 3-8-12b Tom Queally [8]
8 ran
Non-runner: 4 Tau Ceti (vet’s certificate)
Distances: 2 1/2, 1 3/4, 2 1/2, 5, 1, 3, 7
Time: 1m 50.74s
Breeder: Kilcarn Stud
Breeding: b c Dubai Millennium - Spirit Of Tara (Sadler’s Wells)
Totes: Wins: £3.00 Places: £1.50, £1.50, £1.70 Exacta: £9.10
Winning trainer:-Name: bin Suroor, Saeed Trains at Newmarket for Godolphin, the racing entity of Sheikh Mohammed, whose horses winter in Dubai and race worldwide. First Winner In England: Classic Cliche (Dante Stakes, May 17, 1995, York) British Classic wins: (11) Stan James 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), Stan James 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia), Vodafone Oaks (1995 Moonshell; 2002 Kazzia); Vodafone Derby (1995 Lammtarra); Ladbrokes St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche; 1998 Nedawi; 1999 Mutafaweq; 2004 Rule Of Law) Other major wins include: Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche; 1998 Kayf Tara, 2000 Kayf Tara, 2004 Papineau), Eclipse (1995,1996 Halling; 1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend), Juddmonte International Stakes (1995 & 1996 Halling, 2001 Sakhee, 2004 Sulamani), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra; 1997 & 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen), Lockinge Stakes (1998 Cape Cross, 1999 Fly To The Stars, 2000 Aljabr), Nunthorpe Stakes (1995 So Factual), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Faithful Son, 2000 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1996 Mark Of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Summoner), Queen Anne Stakes (2003 Dubai Destination), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat), Sussex Stakes (1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2001 Fantastic Light), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq) Canada: Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq, 2004 Sulamani) France: Prix du Jockey Club (2005 Shamardal), Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori; 2000 Bachir; 2001 Noverre, 2005 Shamardal), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1995 Lammtarra, 2001 Sakhee, 2002 Marienbard); Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (2001 Slickly, 2006 Librettist), Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr), Prix Jean Prat (1998 Almutawakel), Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat), Prix d’Ispahan (1996 Halling, 2002 Best Of The Bests), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir, 2006 Librettist) Germany: Deutschlandpreis (2000 Mutafaweq, 2002 Marienbard), Grosser Bugatti Preis von Baden (2002 Marienbard, 2003 Mamool), Grosser Dallmayr Preis (2001 Kutub), Rheinland-Pokal der Sparkasse Koln Bonn (2006 Cherry Mix), Preis Von Europa (2001 Kutub, 2003 Mamool) Hong Kong: Hong Kong Cup (2000 Fantastic Light), Hong Kong Mile (2004 Firebreak) Ireland: Irish St Leger (1998 & 1999 Kayf Tara), Irish Champion Stakes (1994 Cezanne; 1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir, 2005 Dubawi) Italy: Derby Italiano (1998 Central Park, 1999 Mukhalif), Gran Premio di Milano (2003 Leadership), Gran Premio Del Jockey Club (2001 Kutub, 2005 Cherry Mix), Premio Vittorio Di Capua (2001 and 2002 Slickly, 2004 Ancient World) Japan: Yasuda Kinen (1995 Heart Lake, Keio Hai Spring Cup (1996 Heart Lake), Singapore: Singapore Airlines International Cup (2002 Grandera) UAE: Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium, 2002 Street Cry, 2003 Moon Ballad, 2006 Electrocutionist), Dubai Sheema Classic (2003 Sulamani) United States: American Oaks (2002 Jilbab), Arlington Million (2003 Sulamani), Beldame Stakes (2002 Imperial Gesture), Beverley D Stakes (2004 Crimson Palace), Breeders Cup Turf (1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light), Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes (2002 Kazzia), Gazelle Handicap (2002 Imperial Gesture), Man O’ War Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2000 Fantastic Light), Ruffian Handicap (2005 Stellar Jayne), San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap (1995 Red Bishop), Stephen Foster Handicap (2002 Street Cry), Turf Classic Invitational (2003 Sulamani) Wins in a season in Britain (1995-2005): 14: 48: 41: 38: 41: 22: 24: 21: 23: 115: 78 Wins in 2006: 36
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; (11) Vodafone Oaks (1994 Balanchine, 1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia); St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1996 Shantou, 2005 Scorpion, 2006 Sixties Icon), 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), GNER Doncaster Cup (2006 Sergeant Cecil), 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, 2006 Librettist), 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), Prix du Moulin (2001 Slickly, 2006 Librettist), 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: 101
SIXTH RACE RESULT
5.00pm KEEPMOAT MAY HILL STAKES (GROUP TWO)
£70,000 guaranteed, 1m, For 2yo fillies Weights 8st 12lb Penalties a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb; of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 5lb Entries 14 pay £375 Penalty value 1st £39,746, 2nd £15,064, 3rd £7,539, 4th £3,759, 5th £1,883, 6th £945
1 SIMPLY PERFECT (Derrick Smith, Michael Tabor, Sue Magnier) Jeremy Noseda 2-8-12 Darryll Holland [1] 4/1
2 ENGLISH BALLET (IRE) (David Reid Scott & Sangster Family) Barry Hills 2-9-01 Michael Hills [5] 13/8f
3 SANS REWARD (IRE) (Sandy Briddon & Edward Butler) Brian Meehan 2-8-12 Frankie Dettori [4] 9/1
4 SWEET LILLY (Jaber Abdullah) Mick Channon 2-8-12 Tony Culhane [8]
5 SUDOOR (Hamdan Al Maktoum) John Dunlop 2-8-12 Richard Hills [2]
6 BARONESS RICHTER (IRE) (Richard Morecombe) Richard Hannon 2-8-12 Richard Hughes [7]
7 MUSICAL MIRAGE (USA) (Elsa Crankshaw & G Allan II) Alan Swinbank 2-8-12 Dean McKeown [6]
8 EASY LOVER (Mountgrange Stud) Jamie Osborne 2-8-12 Martin Dwyer [9]
9 BOBANSHEIL (IRE) (Sheila Walker) John Wainwright 2-8-12 Kevin Darley [3]
9 ran
Non-runner: None
Distances: 1 1/4, 3/4, hd, hd, 3 1/2, 3 1/2, 2, 19
Time: 1m 39.24s
Breeder: Trehedyn Stud And Quarry Bloodstock
Breeding: gr f Danehill (USA) - Hotelgenie Dot Com (Selkirk)
Totes: Wins: £5.40 Places: £1.80, £1.30, £2.30 Exacta: £13.70
Winning trainer:- Name: Noseda, Jeremy James Date of birth: 17/9/63 Trains at Shalfleet, Bury Road, Newmarket Other details: Served as assistant trainer with John Dunlop (6 years), John Gosden (5 years) and Godolphin (2 years). Trained for a while in America before returning to Britain. Horses in training (1998-2006): 48: 78: 66: 70: 71: 67: 81: 91: 114 Wins in a season (1997-2005): 0,18,39,40,37,43,37,34, 47 Wins in 2006: 35 British Classic Wins: (1) Ladbrokes St Leger (2006 Sixties Icon) Major wins: Irish 2000 Guineas (2006 Araafa); Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (2004 Wilko), Chippenham Lodge Stud Cherry Hinton Stakes (1998 Wannabe Grand - Noseda’s first Group race win in Britain - 2006 Sander Camillo); Cheveley Park Stakes (1998 Wannabe Grand, 2003 Carry On Katie) Nell Gwyn (2001 Lil’s Jessy), Princess Margaret Stakes (2001 Leggy Lou), Lupe Stakes (2002 Mellow Park), Lancashire Oaks (2002 Mellow Park), Musidora Stakes (2003 Cassis), Challenge Stakes (2003 Just James), Gimcrack Stakes (2003 Balmont), Keepmoat May Hill Stakes (2006 Simply Perfect), Middle Park Stakes (2003 Balmont), Musidora Stakes (2000 Kalypso Katie), Sussex Stakes (2005 Proclamation) Royal Ascot Wins (6): Jersey Stakes (2002 Just James, 2005 Proclamation), Norfolk Stakes (2004 Blue Dakota), Albany Stakes (2005 La Chunga, 2006 Sander Camillo), St James’s Palace Stakes (2006 Araafa)
Winning jockey:-Name: Holland, Darryll Paul. Date of birth: 14/6/72 Apprenticeship: With Barry Hills. First winner: Sinclair Boy, Warwick, May 7, 1990 Major wins include: Befred Classic Trial (2006 Primary), Coral-Eclipse (1999 Compton Admiral, 2003 Falbrav), Darley July Cup (2002 Continent), Dewhurst Stakes (2003 Milk It Mick), Doncaster Cup (1998 Double Trigger), Ebor Handicap (2004 Mephisto), German 2000 Guineas (2002 Dupont), German Oaks (2006 Almerita), Goodwood Cup (1998 Double Trigger), Gordon Richards Stakes (2001 Island House), Italian 2000 Guineas (2002 Dupont), Juddmonte International (2003 Falbrav), Keepmoat May Hill Stakes (2006 Simply Perfect), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2003 Falbrav), Rockfel Stakes (1992 Yawl), Vodafone Coronation Cup (2004 Warrsan), Yorkshire Oaks (1997 My Emma), Yorkshire Cup (2005 Franklins Gardens, 2006 Percussionist) Wins(1990-2005):30, 83, 68, 68, 55, 71, 30, 104, 128, 74, 78, 105, 113, 157, 152, 64 Wins in 2006: 55 Royal Ascot wins: (6) King George V Handicap (1995 Diaghilef), Jersey Stakes (1998 Diktat), Duke of Edinburgh Handicap (2001 Takamaka Bay), St James’s Palace Stakes (2003 Zafeen), Chesham Stakes (2003 Pearl Of Love), King’s Stand Stakes (2004 The Tatling) First Royal Ascot win: King George V Handicap, Diaghilef, June 22, 1995
SEVENTH RACE RESULT
5.30pm SYMPHONY GROUP CHAMOSSAIRE HANDICAP
£25,000 guaranteed, 1m 2f 88yds, (Class 2) For 3yo Rated 96-110 (also open to such horses rated 95 and below) Weights highest weight 9st 11lb Minimum weight 8st 11lb, 3yo 8st 4lb Penalties after September 2, a winner 6lb Weight for age 3 from 4yo+ 7lb Zero Tolerance’s handicap mark 104 Entries 25 pay £100 Penalty value 1st £16,192.50, 2nd £4,817.50, 3rd £2,407.50, 4th £1,202.50
1 ROHAANI (USA) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Sir Michael Stoute 4-9-04 Richard Hills [12] 5/1
2 TOPATOO (Mrs P Bowring) Mark Tompkins 4-8-11 Tom Queally [4] 4/1f
3 KAHLUA KISS (M Caddy) William Muir 3-8-09 Martin Dwyer [1] 14/1
4 BOLODENKA (IRE) (Enda Hunston) Richard Fahey 4-9-05 Paul Hanagan [7]
5 MUTAWAFFER (P D Smith Holdings Ltd) Richard Fahey 5-8-11 Robert Winston [9]
6 CAPABLE GUEST (IRE) (John Guest) Mick Channon 4-9-00 Tony Culhane [5]
7 BLUE SPINNAKER (IRE) (G Sparkes, G Hart, S Curtis & T Dewhirst) Mick Easterby 7-9-03 Paul Mulrennan [11]
8 GOODBYE MR BOND (Peter Davies) Eric Alston 6-8-11 Jimmy Quinn [2]
9 GENTLEMAN'S DEAL (IRE) (Stephen Curtis) Mick Easterby 5-8-13 Dale Gibson [13]
10 DUNASKIN (IRE) (Mrs I Battla) Karen McLintock 6-9-02 Michael Hills [6]
11 BOO (Mrs M Gittins) Karl Burke 4-8-12 Pat Cosgrave [8]
11 ran
Non-runners: 1 Zero Tolerance (ground); 3 Leo’s Luckyman (vet’s certificate)
Distances: 1, 3/4, hd, 1/2, 1, 2, 3/4, 3/4, 3/4, 8
Time: 2m 12.46s
Breeder: North Wales LLC
Breeding: ch c High Yield (USA) - Strawberry’s Charm (USA) (Strawberry Road)
Totes: Wins: £6.80 Places: £2.40, £1.80, £3.40 Exacta: £34.10
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 (1981 -Shergar, 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; 2006 Notnowcato), 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 (1983 Royal Heroine, 1985 Bella Colora, 2000 Petrushka, 2003 Zee Zee Top), 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 (1984-2005): 96: 120: 76: 105: 99: 116: 78: 83: 74: 65: 109: 73: 73: 84: 79: 81: 91: 75: 104: 115: 87: 95 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 in 2006: 81 Royal Ascot Wins: 55 First Royal Ascot winner: Etienne Gerard (June 15, 1977 - Jersey Stakes) Major Royal Ascot wins: Gold Cup (1978 Shangamuzo), Coronation Stakes (1986 Sonic Lady, 1987 Milligram, 1998 Exclusive, 2003 Russian Rhythm), St James’s Palace Stakes (1989 Shaadi), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1981 Hard Fought, 1991 Stagecraft), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1985 Dafayna), Queen Anne Stakes (2000 Kalanisi, 2001 Medicean, 2002 No Excuse Needed), Jersey Stakes (1977 Etienne Gerard, 1980 Hard Fought, 1989 Zilzal, 1997 Among Men, 2006 Jeremy), King Edward VII Stakes (1983 Shareef Dancer, 1991 Saddler’s Hall, 1994 Foyer, 2002 Balakheri, 2006 Papal Bull), Hardwicke Stakes (1986 Dihistan, 1991 & 1992 Rock Hopper, 2006 Maraahel) Other details: Champion trainer in Britain 8 times (1981, 1986, 1989, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005) Trains at Freemason Lodge, Newmarket
Winning jockey:-Name: Hills, Richard John. Born: Newmarket, 22/1/63 Apprenticeship: With Tom Jones. First winner: Border Dawn (Doncaster 26/10/79) Classic wins: (5) 1000 Guineas (1995 Harayir, 2000 Lahan), 2000 Guineas (2004 Haafhd), St Leger (1999 Mutafaweq), Vodafone Oaks (2005 Eswarah) Other major wins: Autumn Stakes (2000 Nayef), Champion Stakes (2001 Nayef), Chesham Stakes (1996 Shamikh), Dubai World Cup (1999 Almutawakel), Falmouth Stakes (2000 Alshakr, 2002 Tashawak), Geoffrey Freer Stakes (2002 Mubtaker), German Oaks (2002 Salve Regina), Great Voltigeur Stakes (2002 Bandari), Greenham Stakes (2001 Munir), Hungerford Stakes (1998 Muhtathir), Juddmonte International Stakes (2002 Nayef), July Cup (1998 Elnadim), Middle Park Stakes (1997 Hayil), Norfolk Stakes (1986 Sizzling Melody, 1989 Pettilante), Princess Of Wales’s Stakes (1994 Wagon Master; 2001 Mutamam; 2004 Bandari), Queen Mary Stakes (1997 Nadwah), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1994 Maroof, 2001 Summoner); Rockfel Stakes (1999 Lahan); Royal Lodge Stakes (1998 Mutaahab, 2002 Al Jadeed), Select Stakes (2000 Ekraar, 2001 Nayef), September Stakes (2000 Mutamam); Temple Stakes (1999 Tipsy Creek); Watership Down Stud Sales Race (2002 Sharplaw Venture), Yorkshire Cup (1985 Ilium) Wins (1990-2005):56, 67, 52, 57, 59, 70, 71, 85, 83, 77, 81, 79, 81, 75, 66, 72 Other details: Took over as number one jockey to Hamdan Al Maktoum on the retirement of Willie Carson. Wins in 2006: 40
THE VALUE BETTING COLUMN EVERY SATURDAY
YORK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006
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GOING: GOOD
3.45pm £475,000, THE LADBROKES ST LEGER 1m 5f 197yds
1) (1) 32102 ASK 3-9-00 (The Duke of Devonshire & Sue Magnier) Sir Michael Stoute/Robert Winston BP= 25/1
He is a handicapper attempting to step up sharply in class. It is his trainer’s unlucky race.
2) (10) 112-100 CHAMPIONSHIP POINT (IRE) 3-9-00 (John Livock Bloodstock Limited( Mick Channon/Tony Culhane BP= 28/1
He has been disappointing in his couple of races but could do better here though this Classic is a tall ask.
3) (2) 1-6 FIRE AND RAIN (FR) 3-9-00 Michael Tabor & Sue Magnier Aidan O'Brien IRE/Colm O’Donoghue BP= 18/1
Second or third string for Ireland’s champion trainer Aidan O’Brien. Lightly raced with potential but has to improve a lot.
4) (3) 0-1125 GALIENT (IRE) 3-9-00 (Mr & Mrs Kevan Watts) Michael Jarvis/Philip Robinson BP= 25/1
Disappointed last time but fairly good form beforehand. An outsider who cannot be dismissed.
5) (6) 021-5221 JADALEE (IRE) 3-9-00 (Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum) Marcus Tregoning/Martin Dwyer BP= 8/1
This horse is an out and out stayer and it has taken him time in both his seasons to date to reach top form. He has been racing at downhill tracks and will be much better suited by York. He is a good price.
6) (9) 14-42060 MOUNTAIN (IRE) 3-9-00 (Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE/Kevin Darley BP= 18/1
Second or third string for Ireland’s champion trainer Aidan O’Brien. Has raced solidly in top company and could improve at this trip.
7) (8) 1-31003 PUERTO RICO (IRE) NON RUNNER
8) (7) 032-11222 RED ROCKS (IRE) 3-9-00 (Paul Reddam) Brian Meehan/Richard Hughes BP= 4/1
Consistent sort who ran in the Ladbrokes Great Voltigeur - traditionally the best Leger trial - and he was just beaten a head, rallying well when headed inside the final furlong. He is very consistent but just may lack that final edge of class.
9) (11) 61031 SIXTIES ICON 3-9-00 (Susan Roy) Jeremy Noseda/Frankie Dettori BP= 13/8
The favourite has done little wrong but is too short a price to be any value - some of the others are close in the form to him.
10) (5) 5-12504 THE LAST DROP (IRE) 3-9-00 (Jack Hanson, Cavendish InvLtd, Sandy
Patrick) Barry Hills/Richard Hills BP= 66/1
Ran a good race when fourth in the Ladbrokes Great Vltigeur and deserves his chance to line up but his overall form does not good enough.
11) (12) 31-41 TUSCULUM (IRE) 3-9-00 (Karin Baronin Von Ullmann & Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE/Seamus Heffernan BP= 15/2
The number one O’Brien horse won over the distance at the Curragh last month and could run well but it is difficult to tie the form in.
12) (4) 46(5)-1214 MONT ETOILE (IRE) 3-9-00 (Tony Hirschfeld, Des Scott. Lester Piggott) William Haggas/Michael Hills BP= 28/1
Excellent filly who is clearly overpriced after good fourth if Irish Oaks and she is great value - back each-way.
Summary
Mont Etoile is the clear value each-way.
CODEBREAKER
formerly in the Racing Post Weekender
YORK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006
3.45pm - £475,000 Ladbrokes St Leger, Group One, 1m 5f 197yds
Main Trends
18 of the last 19 winners were returned at 8/1 or less
16 of the last 19 winners had won earlier in the campaign
16 of the last 19 winners raced between three and five times earlier that term
12 of the last 19 winners won on their last start
The final Classic of the season, the Ladbrokes St Leger, is now upon us, with York stepping in for usual home Doncaster, which is undergoing redevelopment.
Codebreaker will examine the trends to pinpoint the likely winner from the 12 runners.
The most striking trend is that outsiders do not win the St Leger - the only real shock in recent times was the 40/1 shot Moonax in 1994 - with 18 of the last 19 winners returned at 8/1 or less.
Mountain, Fire And Rain, Ask, Championship Point, Galient, Mont Etoile, Puerto Rico and The Last Drop are all trading at bigger than 12/1, and they are the first to be eliminated.
Strong recent form is also a pointer to finding the St Leger winner, with 12 of the last 19 winners having scored on their last start prior to running in the world’s oldest classic.
Red Rocks could only manage second last time in the Great Voltiguer Stakes, and therefore drops from the reckoning.
Turning to the issue of previous outings, 16 of the last 19 winners ran between three and five times earlier in the season.
Tusculum has only run twice this year, and as a result is now ignored.
Codebreaker has a straight choice between ante-post favourite Sixties Icon and Jadalee.
It is interesting that in the last 10 years, eight horses have won the St Leger having previously scored in Group company at least once. While Sixties Icon landed the Group Three BGC Stakes last time, Jadalee has yet to score at higher than Listed level.
On that basis, the nod goes to SIXTIES ICON.
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