Friday, September 11, 2009
LADBROKES ST LEGER FESTIVAL 2009
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
DFS DONCASTER CUP DAY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
GOING REPORT AT 5PM
After racing today, Doncaster’s clerk of the course, David Williams, will inspect the course to determine what watering needs to be done tonight.
“We have nice good to firm ground and I will be watering to maintain the going not to change it. I expect I will definitely be watering from the mile start to the five-furlong pole on the Straight Course as that hasn’t been watered for two days. The decision regarding where else is watered will be made after checking the course,” said Williams.
The forecast for the next 24 hours is a clear sky tonight, with temperatures dropping to 11 degrees Celcius, and a sunny day tomorrow, with temperatures rising to a maximum of 22 degrees Celcius.
GODOLPHIN LOOK FORWARD
Following Sand Vixen’s victory in the first race, Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford gave the latest update on Ladbrokes St Leger hopefuls, Kite Wood and Mastery.
He said: "The ground is plenty quick enough for Kite Wood tomorrow. As we have said all along, he wants to get his toe in a bit. It won’t do him any harm, it is just he is a better horse with a little bit of cut in the ground.
"We were not trying to be negative (earlier in the week) because the horse has been in absolutely flying condition. What we are trying to say is that he is just a little bit better getting his toe in.
"Mastery will love the ground. Again, he has had a great preparation for the race and everyone has been really pleased with him."
Trainer Saeed bin Suroor added: “With Kite Wood we still have a worry about the ground. If there was some cut he would love it.
“He will run as long as the ground is safe enough tomorrow and a mile and six furlongs will be no problem.
“Mastery is improving all the time. He is doing good work and the trip will be fine for him.”
MONITORING MONITOR CLOSELY
Ladbrokes have seen continued support for Monitor Closely, trained by Peter Chapple-Hyam, for tomorrow’s Ladbrokes St Leger. The belief that the horse will relish the fast ground has encouraged punters to invest and the colt is now at 9/2 from 5/1 with the race sponsors.
David Williams, spokesman for Ladbrokes, said: “Monitor Closely is seen as the obvious fast-ground candidate and any concerns about his ability to stay have been mitigated by the conditions. If ever there was a day that his stamina won’t be an issue, it could be tomorrow.”
Support for Monitor Closely, though, has not made the colt the largest liability for Ladbrokes. The Godolphin-owned Kite Wood still heads the market at 9/4 and Williams doesn’t expect that price to ease as the Dettori factor comes into play on race day. “As a general rule, favourites are always going to be the biggest liability and the public love nothing more than a tilt on a Dettori mount,” he said.
Williams was non-specific about how much it would cost the race sponsors if Kite Wood did hack up: “Let’s just say six figures and the rest, shall we?” he said.
The withdrawal of Age Of Aquarius yesterday (all bets refunded by Ladbrokes) has left Aidan O’Brien with two horses in the season’s final Classic, but Ladbrokes have seen little interest in the stables’ first-string, Changingoftheguard, easing his price from 11/4 to 3/1, and O’Brien’s second horse Von Jawlensky, who is likely to cut out the pace, is a distant 100/1 to actually win the Ladbrokes St Leger.
Mastery has also drifted with Ladbrokes, the colt now available at 14/1 having been 12/1 early this morning. With eight runners remaining, there could be worse bets than an each-way wager on the Godolphin second-string.
The full Ladbrokes betting on the Ladbrokes St Leger is:
9/4 Kite Wood; 3/1 Changingoftheguard; 9/2 Monitor Closely; 5/1 Father Time;
8/1 Mourayan; 14/1 Mastery; 66/1 Above Average; 100/1 Von Jawlensky.
LADBROKES PORTLAND HOPE JOHANNES “IN THE FORM OF HIS LIFE”
Paul Hanagan is looking forward to his ride on the Richard Fahey-trained Johannes in the Ladbrokes Portland tomorrow.
The five and a half-furlong handicap is one of the most competitive sprints of the year but the six-year-old Mozart gelding lines up seeking a hat-trick after winning his last two starts at Goodwood and Ripon.
Hanagan commented: “The ground will suit him okay and he’s been working nicely. He’s been in the form of his life and won the Stewards’ Sprint at Goodwood before pleasing us again at Ripon last time.
“It’s a very competitive race tomorrow but we’re happy with him and he certainly won’t be disgraced.”
RESERVE SYSTEM WORKS FOR LADBROKES PORTLAND HANDICAP
The two reserves for tomorrow’s £75,000 Ladbrokes Portland Handicap at Doncaster, Orpsie Boy and Green Manalishi, will both get a run following the withdrawal of two of the 22 declared runners early this morning.
Sea Of Leaves was announced a non-runner because of lameness at 8.39am and Cheveton was taken out because of the going at 8.47am, both before the 9am deadline for the utilisation of reserves.
The details of the two reserves are below:-
(drawn10) Orpsie Boy (IRE) (C/P) Nick Littmoden 6-8-08 Kirsty Milczarek
(drawn17) Green Manalishi (C/P) Kevin Ryan 8-8-08 Daragh O’Donohoe
David Williams of Ladbrokes commented: “It is excellent news that the two reserves have come into such an important race as the Ladbrokes Portland Handicap, maintaining the numbers in what is a fiercely competitive contest.”
Race One Win Quotes-
Group Two Polypipe Flying Childers Stakes
SAND VIXEN BLITZES TO TRACK RECORD
Sand Vixen booked her ticket to Newmarket for the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes with a record-breaking victory in the Group Two Polypipe Flying Childers.
The Saeed bin Suroor-trained filly broke Doncaster’s juvenile five-furlong track record, clocking a time of 58.10 seconds. That topped the previous best of 58.46 seconds set by Fleeting Spirit in the 2007 renewal of the Polypipe Flying Childers Stakes.
Sand Vixen, the 9/2 third-favourite, was an ominous presence throughout the first half-mile of the race as she stalked the pace under Frankie Dettori. Approaching the distance, the Italian switched his mount off the stands’ side rail to throw down a challenge and the Godolphin filly responded with a instant burst of acceleration that took her a length clear of runner-up Bould Mover at the line.
Dettori said: “She is the most improved horse in the stable. In the last two months she has thickened and filled out and developed a really good attitude.
“We were thinking about the Cheveley Park Stakes before today and that effort has really confirmed that.”
Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford confirmed the Dubawi filly’s probable next destination.
He said: “We’ve got some really nice two-year-olds this year and Sand Vixen did that really well. She travelled well and has tons of speed. we will look at the Cheveley Park Stakes - I think six furlongs will suit her really well. For this filly to win the Flying Childers is a top effort and in the Cheveley Park Stakes we will learn a bit more from her.”
First Race - The Polypipe Flying Childers Stakes - Placed Quotes
TOO SHORT FOR MISHEER
There were problems both ways for the 6/4 favourite Misheer - going down and coming back - in the opening event of the third day of the Ladbrokes St Leger Festival, the Group Two Polypipe Flying Childers Stakes.
On the way to the start of the five-furlong event, the saddle slipped on the Oasis Dream filly and jockey Neil Callan had to dismount. “The saddle went up her neck and he [Neil Callan] had to jump off and put it back,” said trainer Clive Brittain.
Brittain didn’t offer that as an excuse: “I don’t think that had anything to do with it,” he said.
In the race, Misheer was close up until fading two furlongs out and eventually finishing ninth. “He [Callan] had to be at her all the way and it just didn’t suit her. She needs further,” said Brittain.
“You haven’t seen the best of her today,” he added.
Callan agreed with the trainer: “It was too sharp for her, she wants further.”
Bould Mover, trained by Roger Curtis, sprung a 50/1 shock to finish second.
“We always knew he was a good horse and he did us proud today. We had a setback at the start of the season with a shin problem, but we’ve got it sorted now,” said co-owner Hugh Downs.
GOING AFTER THE FIRST RACE
Frankie Dettori, rider of the 9/2 winner Sand Vixen, said:”Perfect ground.”
Graham Gibbons, rider of the length second Bould Mover, said: “Perfect. It’s quick but there is no jar.”
Adrian Nicholls, rider of third placed of Mister Manannan, described the going as: “Quick.”
Ryan Moore, jockey of Archers Road, said: “Good to firm. They are just knocking the top off the ground though.”
Jamie Spencer, jockey of Our Jonathan, thought the ground:“Fast.”
Edward Creighton, rider of Piccadilly Filly, said: “Perfect.”
Paul Hanagan, jockey of Rose Blossom, said: “Perfect quick ground.”
William Buick, rider of Swan Wings, thought the ground: “Good to firm, but the watering last night has made it a bit loose on top.”
EGAN BANNED
John Egan received a one-day ban from the Doncaster stewards for using his whip with excessive frequency on the seventh Star Rover in the opening Polypipe Flying Childers Stakes.
The suspension will take place on Friday, September 25.
FIRST RACE RESULT
1.35pm POLYPIPE FLYING CHILDERS STAKES (GROUP TWO)
£80,000 guaranteed, 5f, For 2yo. Weights: colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb; Penalties a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 3lb; Entries: 17 pay £400. Penalty value: 1st: £45, 416.00; 2nd: £17,216.00; 3rd: £8,616.00; 4th: £4,296.00; 5th: £2,152.00; 6th: £1,080.00
1) SAND VIXEN (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 2-8-11 Frankie Dettori [9] 9/2
2) BOULD MOVER (H Downs & D Looney) Roger Curtis 2-9-0 Graham Gibbons [2] 50/1
3) MISTER MANANNAN (IRE) (Maureen Quayle) David Nicholls 2-9-0 Adrian Nicholls [4] 10/1
4) ROSE BLOSSOM (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing (Blossom)) Richard Fahey 2-8-11 Paul Hanagan [5]
5) ARCHERS ROAD (IRE) (John & Zoe Webster) Mick Channon 2-9-0 Ryan Moore [7]
6) PICCADILLY FILLY (IRE) (The Ultimate Racing Fraternity) Eddie Creighton 2-8-11 Edward Creighton [8]
7) STAR ROVER (IRE) (Christy Leo) David Evans 2-9-0 John Egan [3]
8) OUR JONATHAN (Dr Marwan Koukash) Kevin Ryan 2-9-0 Jamie Spencer [6]
9) MISHEER (Saeed Manana) Clive Brittain 2-9-0 Neil Callan [10] 6/4 Fav
10) SWAN WINGS (Nicholas Jones) Andrew Balding 2-8-11 William Buick [1]
10 ran
Time: 58.10s NEW COURSE RECORD (Previous record 58.46s set by Fleeting Spirit in this race in September 14, 2007)
Distances: 1, hd, 1¼, 1, ns, nk, hd, sh, 3¼
Breeder: Mrs M Campbell-Andenaes
Breeding: Dubawi (IRE) - Fur Will Fly (Petong)
Totes: Win: £4.90 ; Places: £1.60, £10.20, £2.20; Exacta: £333.10
Winning trainer:-Name: bin Suroor, Saeed Date of Birth: November 16, 1968 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: 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, 2008 Creachadoir), 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, 2207 Ramonti), Queen Anne Stakes (2003 Dubai Destination), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat), Sussex Stakes (1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre, 2007 Ramonti), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2001 Fantastic Light), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq) Racing Post Trophy (1996 Medaaly, 2007 Ibn Khaldhun) Canada: Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq, 2004 Sulamani), E P Taylor Stakes (2008 Folk Opera) 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 de la Foret (2006 Caradak); Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (2001 Slickly, 2006 Librettist), Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (2007 Rio De La Plata), 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, 2007 Ramonti), 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, 2009 Mastery), 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: Coaching Club American Oaks (2002 Jilbab, 2008 Music Note), Arlington Million (2003 Sulamani), Beldame Stakes (2002 Imperial Gesture, 2008 Cocoa Beach), Beverley D Stakes (2004 Crimson Palace), Breeders Cup Turf (1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light), Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes (2002 Kazzia), Gazelle Stakes (2002 Imperial Gesture, 2008 ), 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), Mother Goose Stakes (2008 Music Note), Go For Wand Handicap (2009 Seventh Street), Test Stakes (2009 Flashing), Ballerina Stakes (2009 Music Note), Forego Stakes (2009 Pyro) Australia: BMW Caulfield Cup (2008 All The Good) First Royal Ascot win: So Factual (June 22, 1995 - Cork and Orrery Stakes) Royal Ascot Wins (30): Golden Jubilee Stakes (1995 So Factual), Queen Anne Stakes (1996 Charnwood Forest, 1997 Allied Forces, 1998 Intikhab, 1999 Cape Cross, 2003 Dubai Destination, 2004 Refuse To Bend, 2007 Ramonti), Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche, 1998 Kayf Tara, 2000 Kayf Tara, 2004 Papineau), Chesham Stakes (1996 Shamikh), Hardwicke Stakes (1997 Predappio, 2004 Doyen), Windsor Castle Stakes (1997 Asfurah), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Faithful Son, 2000 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Ribblesdale Stakes (1998 Bahr, 1999 Fairy Queen, 2004 Punctilious, 2009 Flying Cloud) King Edward VII Stakes (1999 Mutafaweq, 2008 Campanologist), Queen’s Vase (2002 Mamool, 2004 Duke Of Venice), Jersey Stakes (2004 Kheleyf), St James’s Palace Stakes (2005 Shamardal) Other details: Champion trainer 1996, 1998, 1999, 2004. Completed full set of classic wins following Cape Verdi’s victory in the 1998 1000 Guineas. Wins in a season in Britain (1995-2008): 14: 48: 41: 38: 41: 22: 24: 21: 23: 115: 78; 70; 73; 56; Wins in 2009: 70
Winning jockey:-Name: Dettori, Lanfranco.Born: 15/12/70 in Milan, Italy Background: Son of dual English 2000 Guineas winning jockey Gianfranco, “Frankie” also came to Britain early in his career to become apprentice for Luca Cumani in July 1985. In 1990, he became the first teenager to ride 100 winners since Lester Piggott. Appointed number one jockey for brand new Godolphin stable in the winter of 1993/94. Champion jockey for the first time in 1994 with 223 winners, retaining his title the following year with 216 victories. Became the first jockey to win all seven races on a card on September 28, 1996, at Ascot. Narrowly escaped death when his plane crashed shortly after take off at Newmarket racecourse in June 2000. He received an honorary MBE on December 29, 2000, and became champion jockey for a third time in 2004 with 195 victories. First winner: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986), First British winner: Lizzy Hare (Goodwood June 9, 1987) Other Achievements: Received Bill Shoemaker Award for outstanding performance by a jockey at 2006 Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs British Classic wins; (13) Derby (2007 Authorized), Oaks (1994 Balanchine, 1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia); St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1996 Shantou, 2005 Scorpion, 2006 Sixties Icon, 2008 Conduit), 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia) Irish Classic wins: Irish Oaks (2001 Lailani, 2003 Vintage Tipple), Irish Derby (1994 Balanchine), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir, 2005 Dubawi), Irish St Leger (1999 Kayf Tara) French Classic wins: Prix du Jockey-Club (1992 Polytain, 2005 Shamardal, 2007 Lawman), Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori, 2000 Bachir, 2005 Shamardal), Prix Diane Hermes (2007 West Wind) Other major wins include: Cheveley Park Stakes (2000 Regal Rose, 2003 Carry On Katie), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend), GNER Doncaster Cup (2006 Sergeant Cecil), UAE Hydra Properties Falmouth Stakes (2008 Nahoodh), Fillies’ Mile (1990 Shamshir, 1999 Teggiano, 2000 Crystal Music), Haydock Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat); Juddmonte International (1996 Halling, 1997 Singspiel, 2001 Sakhee, 2007 Authorized), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra, 1998 Swain,1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen), Lockinge Stakes (2000 Aljabr, 2008 Literato), Middle Park Stakes (1996 Bahamian Bounty, 1998 Lujain, 2006 Dutch Art), Nunthorpe Stakes (1993 Lochsong, 1995 So Factual, 1998 Lochangel), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction; 1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium), Racing Post Trophy (2006 Authorixed), Sussex Stakes (1991 Second Set, 1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre, 2007 Ramonti); Vodafone Coronation Cup (1996 Swain, 1997 Singspiel, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq), Yorkshire Oaks (1994 Only Royale), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2001 Lailani, 2006 Ouija Board) Dubai: Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium, 2003 Moon Ballad, 2006 Electrocutionist) France: Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2005 Alkaased), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano), Prix de l’Abbaye (1993, 1994 Lochsong, 2004 Var), Prix d’Ispahan (1996 Halling, 2002 Best Of The Bests), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir, 2006 Librettist), Prix de la Foret (2006 Caradak); Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr); Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat); Prix Jean Prat (1995 Torrential, 1997 Starborough, 1998 Almutawakel), Prix du Cadran (2006 Sergeant Cecil), 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), Prix Jean Luc Lagardere (2007 Rio De La Plata) Germany: Deutsches Derby (1991 Temporal), Grosser Preis Von Baden (2002 Marienbard) Ireland: Irish Champion Stakes (1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera) Japan: Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel, 2002 Falbrav, 2005 Alkaased) North America: Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (2006 Ouija Board), Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (2004 Wilko), Breeders’ Cup Mile (1994 Barathea), Breeders’ Cup Turf (1999 Daylami, 2006 Red Rocks), Breeders’ Cup Classic (2008 Raven’s Pass), Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq) Hong Kong: Hong Kong Cup (2000 Fantastic Light, 2003 Falbrav, 2007 Ramonti), Hong Kong Mile (2004 Firebreak), Hong Kong Vase (1996 Luso), Centenary Sprint Cup (2002 Firebolt), Queen Elizabeth II Cup (1996 Overbury) Major Royal Ascot wins: Gold Cup (1992 & 93 Drum Taps, 1998 Kayf Tara, 2004 Papineau), St James’s Palace (1997 Starborough), King’s Stand Stakes (1994 Lochsong), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1995 So Factual), Queen Anne Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction, 1997 Allied Forces, 1998 Inktikhab, 2003 Dubai Destination, 2004 Refuse To Bend, 2007 Ramonti),) Wins (1987-2008): 8, 22, 75^, 141, 94, 101, 149, 233*, 216*, 123, 176, 132, 132, 47, 94, 69, 101, 195*, 87, 131, 77, 67 ^Champion apprentice *Champion jockey Wins in 2009: 67
Second Race - The Ladbrokes Mallard Handicap - Winners’ Quotes
NANTON ON SPEED
Nanton, trained by Scot Jim Goldie, sealed the biggest payday of his career with a blistering burst of speed in the final furlong of the Ladbrokes Mallard Handicap to win going away by three lengths. The 12/1 shot earned connections £32,380 for his efforts.
“He’s been fourth in the Royal Hunt Cup, unlucky in running, and second in the Cambridgeshire. He deserved a big one,” said an ebullient Goldie.
“It was brilliant today. People talked about Mr O’Brien’s horse [Changingoftheguard - who runs in tomorrow’s Ladbrokes St Leger] being unlucky in the Ebor. This horse’s tank was only half-empty when he got stopped in his run about four times.
“We rode the same race today. I said to Danny [Tudhope], the tactics weren’t wrong in the Ebor, ride the same race - and we’ve won going away. Danny takes a lot of credit.
“The wind was behind them and you could easily have been sucked into riding a more positive race. But he never moved a muscle till about two and a half out.
“Today they were spread out and we got a run no problem and when he set him alight, he was devastating, wasn’t he? I’m quite sure the handicapper will take a dim view of this,” said the trainer.
This was Nanton’s 10th career win and, coming into this race, 10 furlongs was as far as he had ever won over. “It [The distance] was a concern,” admitted Goldie.
Although the trainer mentioned the possibility of either the Cambridgeshire or the Cesarewitch, the next likely outing could be as soon as next Saturday.
“We might go to the Doonside Cup at Ayr. But the ground will need to dry up a bit for that. He loves this fast ground,” said Goldie.
Tudhope added: “They went a nice gallop and he switched off really nicely. When he is in behind horses like that, he just travels so easily.
“He has got so much ability, he's won it easily in the end. The boss said not to get sucked into the race too soon and just sit to on him as long as you can.
“He’s got a really good turn of foot and the later you can challenge the better.”
SECOND RACE PLACED QUOTES
LADBROKES MALLARD HANDICAP
HURDLES OPTION FOR RUNNER-UP
Connections of Ladbrokes Mallard Handicap runner-up Manyriverstocross are set to discuss whether to send the four-year-old hurdling after today’s run.
“It’s quandary time,” said trainer Alan King’s assistant Noel Williams. “The plan had always been to send him jumping and you’d have to say he’d be a serious horse at that game. He loves it and has already schooled very well but Jamie (Spencer) said he could go for all the big Flat races.”
The consistent Cosmic Sun ran another good race to finish third. Robin O’Ryan, assistant to trainer Richard Fahey, said: “The ground was lively enough for him and you wouldn’t want to keep running him on that but we’ve no excuses. He’s still running right up to his mark and has been so consistent all year.
“He’s going to be a really nice horse next season and he’ll probably get two miles with another winter on his back.”
SECOND RACE RESULT
2.05pm LADBROKES MALLARD HANDICAP
£50,000 guaranteed, 1m 6f 132y, For 3yo+ Rated 92-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 or higher; such horses rated 91 and below are also eligible - see weights). Weights: highest weight 10st (any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 10st; subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be added to the weight stated). Minimum weight: 8-10, 3-y-o 7-12; Penalties after August 29th, each race won 6lb; Fiulin's Handicap Mark 102. Entries: 30 pay £200. Penalty value: 1st: £32,380.00; 2nd: £9,635.00; 3rd: £4,815.00; 4th: £2,405.00
1) NANTON (USA) (Stuart Morrison) Jim Goldie 7-9-10 Daniel Tudhope [11] 12/1
2) MANYRIVERSTOCROSS (IRE) (M Sweeney) Alan King 4-9-9 Jamie Spencer [9] 11/2
3) COSMIC SUN (The Cosmic Cases) Richard Fahey 3-8-8 Paul Hanagan [7] 7/2 Fav
4) RECORD BREAKER (IRE) (Triplin Racing) Mark Johnston 5-9-9b Royston Ffrench [5]
5) HAWK MOUNTAIN (UAE) (Paul Morrison & Nick Luck) John Quinn 4-8-10 Graham Gibbons [10]
6) DOLLY PENROSE (Mick Channon) Mick Channon 4-8-10v1 Chris Catlin [6]
7) JUST LILLE (IRE) (Helen Wynne) Anne Duffield 6-9-5p Silvestre De Sousa [8]
8) BUGAKU (Mrs Denis Haynes) Sir Michael Stoute 4-8-13 Ryan Moore [3]
9) WALDVOGEL (IRE) (Craig Bennett) Luca Cumani 5-9-13 Kieren Fallon [1]
10) FIULIN (Scuderia Rencati Srl) Marco Botti 4-10-0p Jerry O'Dwyer [2]
11) DESERT SEA (IRE) (Bonusprint) David Arbuthnot 6-9-8 Seb Sanders [4]
11 ran
Time: 3m 2.64s
Distances: 3, ¾, 2½, ½, ½, 3¼, 9, 14, 2¾, dist
Breeder: Stuart Morrison
Breeding: Spinning World (USA) - Grab The Green (USA) (Cozzene (USA)
Totes: Win: £12.30 ; Places: £2.70, £2.30, £1.80; Exacta:£38.90
Winning trainer:-Name Goldie, James Sloan Based: Libo Hill Farm, Uplawmoor, Glasgow, Scotland Born: December 30, 1955 Business Interests: Garden fencing Career: Rode between 1970 and 1975. Worked for T Goldie for 10 years Date of First Trainer’s Licence: March, 1992 Major Flat wins include: City Wall Stakes (2000 Indian Spark), Gosforth Park Cup (2001 Indian Spark), Shergar Cup Sprint (2001 Orientor), William Hill Trophy (2001 Orientor), Ayr Silver Cup (2006 Geojmali), Ladbrokes Mallard Handicap (2009 Nanton) Wins (2000-2008): 28; 24; 17; 23; 24; 18; 31; 35; 38; Wins in 2009: 23
Winning Jockey:-Name: Tudhope, Daniel Born: December 2, 1985 First winner in Britain: Rust En Vrede, Southwell, February 29, 2004 Background: Grew up in Irvine, Ayrshire, and did not consider becoming a jockey until a careers advisor suggested the profession after Daniel left school. Graduated from the Northern Racing School and rode first career winner in Italy in November 2003. Spent three weeks riding at Gulfstream Park in January 2005. Big Race Wins Include: Wins in Britain (2004-2008): 28; 33; 53; 24; 20; Wins in 2009: 18
THIRD RACE WINNING QUOTES
DFS DONCASTER CUP (GROUP 2)
GROUP 1 NEXT FOR ASKAR TAU
The Marcus Tregoning-trained Askar Tau continued on his upward curve when coming with a late run to land a cosy neck success in the Group 2 DFS Doncaster Cup.
“He’s a proper, proper stayer and it’s exciting to have a good horse like him in the yard,” said Tregoning. “He’ll go for the (Group 1) Prix du Cadran now and there is not a lot else for him this year. I think he’d run even if the ground is testing, we don’t know if he will handle that but there must be a chance because he’s by Montjeu out of an Acatenango mare.
“The idea is to win the Gold Cup next year. That’s the plan and, although he’d have to improve a bit, I think he could do if he carries on going the right way. He’s improved a lot today from his last run and he had to extricate himself from a difficult situation to pick up there. He travels much more kindly than he used to.
“He had some time off in the spring and then the Goodwood run was a non event so he needed a bit of stoking at York.”
Jockey Ryan Moore added: “They went steady early on and I didn’t want to hit the front too early. I think he was a better horse this afternoon than on his last run and he’s won two Group 2s now so deserves a crack at a Group 1 in the Cadran. Bar Yeats and Patkai, there aren’t many other decent stayers around at the moment so why not have a go.”
Owner Nurlan Bizakov, who has three horses each with Tregoning and Jeremy Noseda, had travelled over from his native Kazakhstan, to watch today’s race.
Race Three Place Quotes -
Group Two DFS Doncaster Cup
CESAREWITCH STILL AN OPTION FOR DARLEY SUN
Darley Sun’s odds for the totesport.com Cesarewitch tumbled after the three-year-old finished a neck second to Askar Tau in the Group Two DFS Doncaster Cup.
Despite facing a stiff task on official ratings, David Simcock’s charge travelled strongly down the home straight and dug deep in the closing stages of the two and a quarter-mile contest, only to be out-pointed close home. Rider Chris Catlin put up 1lb overweight with the three-year-old carrying 8st 2lb.
Rated 94 going into the race, the 6/1 shot was deemed to be 16lb inferior to Askar Tau on official figures.
Sky Bet makes Darley Sun its 8/1 joint-favourite with Swingkeel for the totesport.com Cesarewitch at Newmarket, while William Hill and Paddy Power both make the Tiger Hill colt their clear 6/1 favourite. Darley Sun is set to carry 7st 11lb in the long-distance handicap on October 17.
With Simcock was somewhere over the Atlantic en route to the Keeneland Sales, it was left to Jenny Simcock to represent her husband.
She said: “David is on a plane on the way to the sales right now but I’m delighted with that effort. I can’t say where Darley Sun goes next but he is in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket.
“David had doubts about running a three-year-old over two and a quarter miles in the Cesarewitch but he has just done it here so we will have to see. I think today David felt he should let the horse take his chance, rather than lug top-weight in handicaps.
“He’s a delightful horse, a real lovely horse to train and hopefully we’ll have a nice four-year-old next year.”
Third Race - The DFS Doncaster Cup - Third Place Quotes
GEORDIELAND FLATTERS TO DECEIVE
Geordieland, the 13/8 favourite, ran a disappointing race to finish third in the Group Two DFS Doncaster Cup. Ahead on the ratings, the eight-year-old flattered to deceive, and found little off the bridle.
“The three of them [Askar Tau, Darley Sun and Geordieland] looked like they would quicken up from the furlong pole,” said the trainer Jamie Osborne.
“Maybe they didn’t go fast enough early on, maybe they... I don’t know. Everywhere but the last 100 yards you’d be perfectly happy during the race. He didn’t find what it looked like he might find. We have been there before.
“He’s been given a lovely ride through the race [by Mick Kinane, riding the horse for the first time], he just hasn’t gone anywhere inside the last furlong.
“We have to think about what we do now. I wouldn’t totally rule out the Breeders’ Cup Marathon. He’s got eight weeks now to the American race, if we were going to do that.”
Geordieland was beaten a neck and three lengths by Askar Tau and Darley Sun.
THIRD RACE RESULT
2.40pm DFS DONCASTER CUP (GROUP TWO)
£100,000 guaranteed, 2m 2f, For 3yo+. Weights: 3yo colts and geldings 8st 1lb; fillies 7st 12lb 4yo+ colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb. Penalties after February 28th, 2009, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb; of a Group 1 race 5lb. Weight for age 3 from 4yo+ 14lb. Entries: 12 pay £575. Penalty value: 1st: £56,770.00; 2nd: £21,520.00; 3rd: £10,770.00; 4th: £5,370.00; 5th: £2,690.00; 6th: £1,350.00
1) ASKAR TAU (FR) (Nurlan Bizakov) Marcus Tregoning 4-9-4 Ryan Moore [3] 5/2
2) DARLEY SUN (IRE) (Abdullah Saeed Belhab) David Simcock 3-8-2 (1lb ow) Chris Catlin [4] 6/1
3) GEORDIELAND (FR) (A Taylor, K Conlan & D Carberry) Jamie Osborne 8-9-4 Michael Kinane [2] 13/8 Fav
4) DRILL SERGEANT (J Barson) Mark Johnston 4-9-1 Joe Fanning [6]
5) DEUTSCHLAND (USA) (Allan McLuckie) Willie Mullins IRE 6-9-1 Kieren Fallon [5]
5 ran Non-Runner: Victoria Montoya (not eaten up)
Time: 3m 54.15s
Distances: nk, 3, 11, 2¾
Breeder: Gestut Zoppenbroich & Aerial Bloodstock
Breeding: Montjeu (IRE) - Autriche (IRE) (Acatenango (GER))
Totes: Win: £3.40; Places: £1.80, £2.00; Exacta £14.80
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. Classic Wins (1): Vodafone Derby (2006 Sir Percy) Big Race Wins: Cumberland Lodge Stakes (2001 Nayef, 2004 High Accolade, 2005 Mubtaker), Dewhurst Stakes (2005 Sir Percy), Dubai Champion Stakes (2001 Nayef), Dubai Sheema Classic (2002 Nayef), Geoffrey Freer Stakes (2002, 2003, 2004 Mubtaker), John Porter Stakes (2006 Mubtaker), Betfair Molecomb Stakes (2008 Finjaan), Juddmonte International Stakes (2002 Nayef), Letheby & Christopher Predominate Stakes (2003 High Accolade, 2004 Manyana), Newmarket Stakes (2002 Highdown), Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Sheppard’s Watch), Prix Guillaume d’Ornano (2002 Highdown), Royal Lodge Stakes (2003 Snow Ridge), Select Stakes (2000 Ekraar, 2001 Nayef), September Stakes (2003 Mubtaker), Vintage Stakes (1999 Ekraar, 2005 Sir Percy) totesport Derby Trial (2007 Aqaleem), Betfair Cup (2009 Finjaan), Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale Cup (2009 Askar Tau), DFS Doncaster Cup (2009 Askar Tau) Royal Ascot Wins (3): King’s Stand Stakes (2002 Dominica), Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (2003 Nayef), King Edward VII Stakes (2003 High Accolade) Horses in Training 2001-09: 88; 113; 122; 133; 139; 113; 100; 101; 98; Winners (1997-2008): 0; 13; 26; 21; 53; 32; 56; 26; 49; 29; 25; 34; Wins In 2009: 19
Winning Jockey: Moore, Ryan Lee Date Of Birth: September 18, 1983 Background: Father Gary is a trainer, and brother Jamie is a successful national hunt jockey. Ryan initially rode over jumps as well, notching his first success on Mersey Beat in an amateur riders’ event at Towcester on May 15, 2000. Switching to the flat, Ryan enjoyed his first success on the level when winning aboard Marwell’s Kris for Belgian trainer E C Chopin in at Lingfield on January 16, 2002. Champion apprentice in 2003 with 59 wins. Broke 100-winner barrier for first time in 2004, and was crowned champion jockey in 2006 with 180 victories. Off track for several months in 2007 with fractured arm, but still finished third in the Jockeys’ Championship with 126 wins. Appointed as stable jockey to Sir Michael Stoute in December 2007. Group One Wins: King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes sponsored by Betfair (2009 Conduit), Investec Coronation Cup (2009 Ask), Juddmonte International (2006 Notnowcato), Eclipse Stakes (2007 Notnowcato), Matron Stakes (2007 Echelon), Gran Criterium (2007 Scintillo), Audi Pretty Polly Stakes (2008 Promising Lead), Breeders’ Cup Turf (2008 Conduit), Audemars Piguet QE II Cup (2009 Presvis), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2009 Spanish Moon), Prix Maurice de Gheest (2009 King’s Apostle) Other Big Race Wins Include: Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup (2009 Plum Pudding), Pride Stakes (2008 Crystal Capella), Princess Of Wales’s Blue Square Stakes (2007 Papal Bull, 2009 Doctor Fremantle), Betfair Gordon Stakes (2009 Harbinger), Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale Cup (2009 Askar Tau), DFS Doncaster Cup (2009 Askar Tau) Royal Ascot Wins (6): King George V Stakes (2008 Colony), Queen’s Vase (2008 Patkai), Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (2008 Sugar Ray), Hampton Court Stakes (2009 Glass Harmonium), Wolferton Handicap (2009 Perfect Stride), Wokingham Handicap (2009 High Standing) Number of Wins 2002-08: 39; 59 (champion apprentice); 132; 120; 180 (champion jockey), 126; 186 (champion jockey) Wins in 2009: 144
Race Four Win Quotes - Group Two DFS May Hill Stakes
POLLENATOR HAS CONNECTIONS DREAMING OF EPSOM
Pollenator’s victory in the Group Two DFS May Hill Stakes has the members of the Royal Ascot Racing Club dreaming of an Oaks triumph to sit alongside the Derby success they secured when Motivator landed the 2005 running of the Epsom Classic.
Just to enhance the excitement, the filly’s sire is none other than Motivator himself.
Pollenator, a 14/1 chance, showed fine resolution and a turn of foot to match as she quickened between hot favourite Seta and runner-up Hibaayeb to win by half a length and earn 20/1 quotes for next year’s 1000 Guineas with Ladbrokes and Sky Bet. Paddy Power offers 25/1.
The first fillies Classic of next season could certainly be on the agenda for Pollenator but Harry Herbert, managing director of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing and spokesman for owners the Royal Ascot Racing Club sees her more as a potential Oaks candidate.
He said: “We will possibly look at a Guineas preparation. Ryan (Moore) said that over the mile here, the further she went the better. Certainly the Oaks has to be the target so we’ll see how she goes through the winter. She is never going to be a robust filly but she has done well in recent weeks and I’m sure she will do well through the winter.”
The filly, trained by Richard Hannon, is the first Pattern winner sired by Motivator, a fact that delighted Herbert who was quick to point out the similarities between Pollenator and her father.
He said: “To have his first Pattern winner in the Royal Ascot Racing Club colours is fantastic - it makes this special. She’s a very busy filly. Motivator was busy, not so much tricky as active. This filly is the same.
“She has done nothing but improve. After she won at Newmarket last time, we decided to come here to the May Hill Stakes. She was still very green but because she has raced a few times already, when the gap closed up, she was experienced enough to go through it.
“We were stunned when she was beaten at Folkestone but she did well at Newmarket and that was the key turning point for the filly. She looked really well in the paddock today and I was excited that she had a chance to be in the first three. We didn’t put her in the Fillies’ Mile so that will probably be it for this year. Hopefully, she will develop and then we can add the Oaks to the Derby!”
Champion jockey Ryan Moore was completing a 51.5/1 double after his earlier success aboard Askar Tau.
Moore said: “The boss said to get her switched off like at Newmarket. She settled very well. I was coming for my run and I had to switch twice because Clive Brittain's horse (Hibaayeb) went left at first. She's probably value for a bit more than the winning margin suggests.”
Fourth Race - The DFS May Hill Stakes - Placed Quotes
SETA SIDE FOR ANOTHER DAY
The Luca Cumani-trained Seta, as short as 7/1 for next year’s 1000 Guineas before the race, failed to live up to her star billing in the Group Two DFS May Hill Stakes. Although taking up the running two furlongs out, the 4/7 favourite was overhauled first by Hibaayeb, then the eventual winner Pollenator.
“You are never surprised with horses and women, but I think we learned something today because we rode her very confidently. Passing the three marker she accelerated brilliantly and went a couple of lengths clear and got a bit weak in the last furlong,” said the trainer.
“Kieren [Fallon] was surprised by how well she quickened. She went all of a sudden and he didn’t think she could do it like that. The penalty for that - and it sounds silly to say - is that she paid the price.
“Perhaps that we learned: a) that she is still a little bit weak now, and will improve with time and as a three-year-old and b) that she needs a little more restraint,” he said.
The trainer did not rule out another outing this year: “We may run her again, if she’s all right. We’ll see. She’s only had two runs and she’s happy,” he said.
The Clive Brittain-trained Hibaayeb, who was second, started as a 40/1 outsider. “I never look at prices,” said the trainer,”I came here thinking we would have two very big runs today and we were disappointed in the first one [Misheer who finished ninth in the opening race], but I knew this filly would run well.
“My filly is a galloper and she’s still improving,” he added.
FOURTH RACE RESULT
3.15pm DFS MAY HILL STAKES (GROUP TWO)
£80,000 guaranteed, 1m straight, For 2yo. Weights: 8st 12lb. Penalties: a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 3lb. Entries 13 pay £400. Penalty value: 1st: £45,416.00; 2nd: £17,216.00; 3rd: £8,616.00; 4th: £4,296.00; 5th: £2,152.00 6th £1,080.00
1) POLLENATOR (IRE) (The Royal Ascot Racing Club) Richard Hannon 2-8-12 Ryan Moore [5] 14/1
2) HIBAAYEB (Mohammed Al Nabouda) Clive Brittain 2-8-12 Neil Callan [6] 40/1
3) SETA (Sarah Leigh) Luca Cumani 2-8-12 Kieren Fallon [1] 4/7 Fav
4) GALLIC STAR (IRE) (Jon & Julia Aisbitt) Mick Channon 2-8-12 Chris Catlin [2]
5) CLARIETTA (Bluehills Racing Limited) John Dunlop 2-8-12 Ted Durcan [4]
6) VIRGINIA HALL (C Rowles Nicholson) Sir Mark Prescott 2-8-12 Seb Sanders [7]
7) QUIET (Khalid Abdulla) Roger Charlton 2-8-12 Steve Drowne [3]
7 ran
Time: 1m 37.93s
Distances: ½, 1, 2¼, ½, 1¾, sh
Breeder: Tullamaine Castle Stud
Breeding: Motivator - Ceanothus (IRE) (Bluebird (USA))
Totes: Win: £12.30; Places: £3.30, £6.10; Exacta £224.90
Winning Trainer: Name- Hannon, Richard Michael Date of birth: 30/5/45 Date of first licence:1970 Trains at Marlborough, Wiltshire Other details: Champion trainer 1992 First Winner: Ampney Prince, Newbury, April 17, 1970 First Group Winner: Crespinall (Nassau Stakes, 1972, Goodwood) Classic wins: (3) 2000 Guineas (1973 Mon Fils, 1987 Don't Forget Me, 1990 Tirol) Other major wins: Betfair Cup (2008 Paco Boy), Brigadier Gerard Stakes (1995 Alriffa), Richmond Stakes (1992 Son Pardo, 2008 Prolific, 2009 Dick Turpin), Cherry Hinton Stakes (1993 Lemon Souffle, 2004 Jewel In The Sand), Diomed Stakes (1994 Bluegrass Prince), European Free Handicap (2000 Cape Town), Falmouth Stakes (1991 Only Yours, 1993 Niche, 1994 Lemon Souffle, 1995 Caramba), Fred Darling Stakes (2006 Nasheej), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1992 Shalford), Hungerford Stakes (2002 Reel Buddy), July Cup (1992 Mr Brooks), Lockinge Stakes (1993 Swing Low), Lowther Stakes (1992 Niche), Wokingham Stakes (1994 Venture Capitalist), Macau Jockey Club Craven Stakes (2000 Umistim, 2001 King’s Ironbridge), Betfair Molecomb Stakes (1993 Risky, 2009 Monsieur Chevalier), Moyglare Stud Stakes (1993 Lemon Souffle), Nunthorpe Stakes (1992 Lyric Fantasy), Prix de l’Abbaye (1992 Mr Brooks), Prix Maurice de Gheest (2000 Bold Edge), Prix de Ris Orangis (2006 Presto Shinko), Queen Mary Stakes (1992 Lyric Fantasy & 1993 Risky), Rockfel Stakes (2001 Distant Valley), Sussex Stakes (2003 Reel Buddy), Yorkshire Cup (1993 Assessor), Sky Bet Cheveley Park Stakes (2006 Indian Ink), Gran Criterium (2007 Scintillo), TBA Lowther Stakes (2008 Infamous Angel), DFS Park Hill Stakes (2009 The Miniver Rose), DFS May Hill Stakes (2005 Nasheej, 2009 Pollenator) Royal Ascot wins: 26 First Royal Ascot winner: Fly Baby (June 17, 1981 - Queen Mary Stakes) Major Royal Ascot wins: Royal Hunt Cup (2008 Mr Aviator), Wokingham Handicap (1990 Knight Of Mercy, 1994 Venture Capitalist), King Edward VII Stakes (1992 Beyton), Queen Mary Stakes (1981 Fly Baby, 1992 Lyric Fantasy, 1993 Risky, 2006 Gilded), Coronation Stakes (2007 Indian Ink), Chesham Stakes (1983 Head For Heights, 2008 Free Agent, 2009 Big Audio), Queen Anne Stakes (2009 Paco Boy), Coventry Stakes (1989 Rock City, 2009 Canford Cliffs) Number of horses in training (1985-2009): 67: 75: 74: 80: 85: 107: 131: 139: 155: 178: 167: 155: 149: 145: 155: 162: 147: 169: 169: 149: 169; 163; 184; 190; Number of wins in a season (1982-2008):38: 49: 28: 37: 56: 33: 43: 55: 73: 126: 154: 182: 112: 115: 109: 94: 108: 123: 135: 110: 121: 122: 113: 145; 127; 134; 171; Wins in 2009: 153
Winning Jockey: Moore, Ryan Lee Date Of Birth: September 18, 1983 Background: Father Gary is a trainer, and brother Jamie is a successful national hunt jockey. Ryan initially rode over jumps as well, notching his first success on Mersey Beat in an amateur riders’ event at Towcester on May 15, 2000. Switching to the flat, Ryan enjoyed his first success on the level when winning aboard Marwell’s Kris for Belgian trainer E C Chopin in at Lingfield on January 16, 2002. Champion apprentice in 2003 with 59 wins. Broke 100-winner barrier for first time in 2004, and was crowned champion jockey in 2006 with 180 victories. Off track for several months in 2007 with fractured arm, but still finished third in the Jockeys’ Championship with 126 wins. Appointed as stable jockey to Sir Michael Stoute in December 2007. Group One Wins: King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes sponsored by Betfair (2009 Conduit), Investec Coronation Cup (2009 Ask), Juddmonte International (2006 Notnowcato), Eclipse Stakes (2007 Notnowcato), Matron Stakes (2007 Echelon), Gran Criterium (2007 Scintillo), Audi Pretty Polly Stakes (2008 Promising Lead), Breeders’ Cup Turf (2008 Conduit), Audemars Piguet QE II Cup (2009 Presvis), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2009 Spanish Moon), Prix Maurice de Gheest (2009 King’s Apostle) Other Big Race Wins Include: Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup (2009 Plum Pudding), Pride Stakes (2008 Crystal Capella), Princess Of Wales’s Blue Square Stakes (2007 Papal Bull, 2009 Doctor Fremantle), Betfair Gordon Stakes (2009 Harbinger), Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale Cup (2009 Askar Tau), DFS Doncaster Cup (2009 Askar Tau), DFS May Hill Stakes (2009 Pollenator) Royal Ascot Wins (6): King George V Stakes (2008 Colony), Queen’s Vase (2008 Patkai), Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap (2008 Sugar Ray), Hampton Court Stakes (2009 Glass Harmonium), Wolferton Handicap (2009 Perfect Stride), Wokingham Handicap (2009 High Standing) Number of Wins 2002-08: 39; 59 (champion apprentice); 132; 120; 180 (champion jockey), 126; 186 (champion jockey) Wins in 2009: 145
Fifth Race - The Frank Whittle Partnership Handicap - Winners’ Quotes
THE PROSPECTOR DIGS IN TO GIVE SPENCER A HUNDRED
Victory for Brave Prospector, trained by Peter Chapple-Hyam, took two-time champion jockey Jamie Spencer to 100 wins for the year, with a one and a quarter length success in the Frank Whittle Partnership Handicap.
“He’s travelled very easily and got to the front very easily. He cocked his ears and I knew there was plenty in the tank and he fought them off well,” said Spencer.
“Brave Prospector was on the same mark when he won the big sprint last year [at York in June] so we knew that if he was right he had to go well. It’s all come together today, so everyone’s happy,” added the jockey.
Peter Chapple-Hyam, who is travelling up tonight for Monitor Closely’s tilt at tomorrow’s Ladbrokes St Leger, was represented by his assitant, Charlie Bell.
“The boss has said that he’d love to go for the Ayr Gold Cup with Brave Prospector, but only if the ground is fast,” said Bell.
“We were very pleased with him today. He had his ground and it was six and a half furlongs - perfect. Jamie was confident and gave him a good ride. We just can’t believe the price [the horse started at 16/1].
“We’re having a good run, let’s just hope it carries on tomorrow in the big one. That would be nice.”
Fifth Race - The Frank Whittle Partnership Handicap - Placed Quotes
CASTLES ALMOST IN THE AIR
The good form of the Richard Fahey stable continued with Castle In The Air in the Frank Whittle Patnership Handicap. The 5/1 shot could not match the acceleration of the winner Brave Prospector, but did stick his nose out to take second place ahead of the top-weight Jimmy Styles.
Robin O’Ryan, assistant to trainer Richard Fahey (who was not present today), said: “Castles In The Air’s last two runs have been his best and he’s run a blinder today. He’s in a race at Ascot at the end of the month and he might go there next.”
Clive Cox, trainer of Jimmy Styles, decided that his five-year-old gelding would take his chance today - rather than wait for the Ayr Gold Cup in eight days - because of ground conditions.
“The reason that we’ve run him here is simply how wet the conditions have been in Scotland and that wouldn’t suit him,” said Cox
“I think it’s a bigger run than we’re giving him credit for today, to be fair. He’s run in some top-class sprints. I think we’ll find easier opportunities than carrying top-weight in a race like this.”
FIFTH RACE RESULT
3.50pm FRANK WHITTLE PARTNERSHIP HANDICAP
£20,000 guaranteed, 6f 110y, For 3yo+ Rated 91-105 (also open to such horses rated 90 and below). Weights highest weight 9st 8lb. Weight raised 3lb.; Minimum weight 8-8, 3-y-o 8-4; Penalties after August 29th, each race won 6lb Jimmy Styles's Handicap Mark 102. Entries 35 pay £100. Penalty value: 1st: £12,952.00; 2nd: £3,854.00; 3rd: £1,926.00; 4th: £962.00
1) BRAVE PROSPECTOR (Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar) Peter Chapple-Hyam 4-9-3t Jamie Spencer [2] 16/1
2) CASTLES IN THE AIR (Jim McGrath) Richard Fahey 4-8-10 Paul Hanagan [3] 5/1
3) JIMMY STYLES (Gwyn Powell & Peter Ridgers) Clive Cox 5-9-8 Ryan Moore [10] 5/2 Fav
4) MUSAALEM (USA) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) William Haggas 5-9-4 Richard Hills [8]
5) BIG NOISE (Theme Tune Partnership) Dr Jon Scargill 5-8-13 Ted Durcan [4]
6) PEARLY WEY (Dennis Shaw) Clive Cox 6-8-8 William Buick [5]
7) CELTIC SULTAN (IRE) (Sylvia Clegg & Louise Worthington) Tom Tate 5-8-10 Micky Fenton [11]
8) EXCUSEZ MOI (USA) (S Clark) Ruth Carr 7-9-0 P J McDonald [9]
9) DRAWNFROMTHEPAST (IRE) (HRH Prince Of Saxe-Weimar) Jamie Osborne 4-8-12 Michael Kinane [7]
10) LOWTHER (L Barratt) Alan Bailey 4-8-12e/s Kieren Fallon [6]
11) SPANISH BOUNTY (The Farleigh Court Racing Partnership) Johnny Portman 4-9-1 Pat Cosgrave [1]
11 ran
Time: 1m 16.98s
Distances: 1¼, hd, sh, 1¾, hd, ¾, 2, ¾, 1½, 2¼
Breeder: Times Of Wigan Ltd
Breeding: Oasis Dream - Simply Times (USA) (Dodge (USA))
Totes: Win: £20.70; Places: £4.20, £2.00, £1.40; Exacta £99.70
Winning trainer:-Name: Chapple-Hyam, Peter William Based: St Gatien, All Saints Road, Newmarket, Suffolk Date of birth: 2/4/63 Date of first licence:1991 Previous Occupation: Assistant to Barry Hills. Trained at Manton, now occupied by Brian Meehan. Returned from spell training in Hong Kong at the beginning of 2004 Other details: From Coventry but supports West Bromwich Albion FC British Classic wins: (3) Stan James 2000 Guineas (1992 Rodrigo De Triano), Vodafone Derby (1992 Dr Devious, 2007 Authorized) Other major wins include: Betfair Cup (2007 Tariq), Champion Stakes (1992 Rodrigo De Triano, 1995 Spectrum), Cornwallis Stakes (2005 Hunter Street), Dee Stakes (2004 African Dream), French 2000 Guineas (1998 Victory Note), Grand Criterium (1996 Revoque), Irish Champion Stakes (1992 Dr Devious), Irish 2,000 Guineas (1992 Rodrigo De Triano, 1994 Turtle Island, 1995 Spectrum), Italian Derby (1993 White Muzzle, 1997 Single Empire), Juddmonte International Stakes (1992 Rodrigo De Triano), July Stakes (2004 Captain Hurricane), Prix de l’Abbaye (1997 Carmine Lake), Prix de la Salamandre (1996 Revoque), Prix Morny (2006 Dutch Art), Racing Post Trophy (1998 Commander Collins), Richmond Stakes (2004 Montgomery’s Arch, 2006 Hamoody), Shadwell Middle Park Stakes (1991 Rodrigo De Triano, 2006 Dutch Art) TNT July Stakes (2007 Winker Watson), Ladbrokes Great Voligeur Stakes (2009 Monitor Closely) Royal Ascot wins (7): Coventry Stakes (1993 Stonehatch), Norfolk Stakes (1993 Turtle Island, 2006 Dutch Art, 2007 Winker Watson), Chesham Stakes (1993 State Performer), Queen Mary Stakes (1999 Shining Hour), Jersey Stakes (2007 Tariq) Horses in training (1992-2009): 73; 79; 98; 96; 113; 84; 86; 96; n/a; n/a; n/a; n/a; 40; 71; 71; 74; 85; 81; Wins in a season (1991-2008): 27; 41; 52; 39; 37; 52; 37; 37; n/a; n/a; n/a; n/a; n/a; 30; 32; 40; 30; 30; Wins in 2009: 30
Winning jockey:-Name: Spencer, James (Jamie) Peter Date of Birth: 08/06/1980 British Classic Wins: Investec Oaks (2009 Sariska), St Leger (2003 Brian Boru) Achievements: Champion Jockey in 2005 with 162 wins that Turf season. First jockey since 1885 to complete the Autumn Double (2006 Formal Decree and Detroit City) Major wins include: Cambridgeshire (2006 Formal Decree), Cesarewitch (2006 Detroit City), Champion Stakes (2005 David Junior), Dubai Duty Free (2006 David Junior), Eclipse Stakes (2006 David Junior), Falmouth Stakes (2003 Macadamia), Frenchgate First For Fashion May Hill Stakes (2007 Spacious), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1998 Tarascon, 2002 Gossamer), Jockey Club Stakes (2002 Marienbard), Lockinge Stakes (2007 Red Evie), Matron Stakes (2007 Red Evie), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2000 Sequoyah), Nunthorpe Stakes (2002 Kyllachy), Prix de l’Abbaye (2006 Desert Lord), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2004 Powerscourt), Weatherbys Champion Bumper (2002 Pizarro), William Hill Sprint Cup (2005 Goodricke), totesport Cambridgeshire (2006 Formal Decree), Blue Square Stewards’ Cup (2001 Guinea Hunter, 2007 Zidane), Racing Post Trophy (2008 Crowded House), Darley Irish Oaks (2009 Sariska) Other details: Champion apprentice in Ireland 1999. Stable jockey to Aidan O’Brien in 2004, now freelance in Britain Royal Ascot wins (16): St James’s Palace Stakes (2007 Excellent Art), Coventry Stakes (2001 Landseer, 2008 Art Connoisseur), Britannia Handicap (2003 New Seeker), Queen Mary Stakes (2004 Damson), Hampton Court Stakes (2004 Moscow Ballet), King Edward VII Stakes (2004 Five Dynasties), Albany Stakes (2005 La Chunga, 2007 Nijoom Dubai), Windsor Forest Stakes (2006 Soviet Song), Royal Hunt Cup (2006 Cesare), Sandringham Handicap (2006 Red Evie, 2009 Moneycantbuymelove), Britannia Handicap (2006 Sir Gerard), Queen Alexandra Stakes (2007 Enjoy The Moment), Norfolk Stakes (2009 Radiohead) Wins in Britain (1998-2008): 3, 8, 78, 112, 86, 102, 27, 180 (Champion Jockey), 155, 190 (Shared Champion Jockey with Seb Sanders); 113; Wins in 2009: 100
SIXTH RACE WINNING QUOTES
SANDS VENUE AND STATE CLUB GAINSBOROUGH CONDITIONS STAKES
AL ZIR SHINES
He may have just had two rivals to beat but Godolphin’s Al Zir could scarcely have been more impressive as he justified 30/100 favouritism to take the Sands Venue And State Club Gainsborough Conditions Stakes by five lengths.
The success was Frankie Dettori’s 500th for Godolphin in the United Kingdom.
Ladbrokes quoted the winner, who cost $1.6 million at the breeze-up sales in March, at 20/1 for next year’s 2000 Guineas and trainer Saeed bin Suroor commented: “He’s been a big and weak horse and is improving all the time.
“I liked him from the first day he arrived with us and I named him Al Zir after a famous Arab leader 2,000 years ago.
“He needs to run once more this season, it doesn’t matter whether over seven furlongs or a mile, and I’d be confident he’d get a mile and a quarter next season although we’d have to see about a mile and a half.
“The horse is still growing physically although he is almost there mentally and we need to look after him very well.”
Race Six Place Quotes -
Sands Venue And State Club Gainsborough Conditions Stakes
CONNECTIONS SATISFIED WITH PLACED RUNNERS
Jamie Osborne and Harry Dunlop believe Treadwell and Practitionor ran up against a class act after watching their respective charges chase home Godolphin’s Al Zir in the Sands Venue And State Club Gainsborough Conditions Stakes over seven furlongs.
Treadwell (4/1), fifth in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot on his most recent outing, was the five-length runner-up to the Saeed bin Suroor-trained 3/10 favourite, with Practitioner a further two and a half lengths back in third.
Osborne said: “Treadwell has probably finished second to a pretty decent horse. It was his first run for a long time and he will improve. It’s hard to know what we ran into today.
“He is still relatively immature so I gave him some time after Royal Ascot. All being well he’ll have a relatively busy campaign this autumn.”
Practitioner, the 8/1 outsider of three, was runner-up in a Newbury Listed contest last month and Dunlop is on the look out for a similar contest for the gelding.
He commented: “I think he came up against two nice horses there. He probably wants better ground - that was just a bit lively for his liking. But he ran well and we’ll go back to war with him. He was second in a Listed race so the plan is to probably go for a Listed race next time.
“I thought today looked a nice opportunity to pick up some prize money so we’re happy to finish where we were. The winner looks very smart.”
SIXTH RACE RESULT
4.25pm SANDS VENUE AND STATE CLUB GAINSBOROUGH
CONDITIONS STAKES
£17,500 guaranteed, 7f, For 2yo which have not won a Class 1 or 2 race. Weights: colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 7lb. Penalties each Class 5 race won 2lb; for each Class 4 race won 4lb; for each Class 3 race won 6lb (nursery handicaps excluded for the purpose of penalties) (penalties cumulative and maximum penalty 12lb). Allowances: horses which have never run 3lb. Entries: 15 pay £80. Penalty value: 1st: £10,904.25; 2nd: £3,265.50; 3rd: £1,632.75; 4th: £817.25
1) AL ZIR (USA) (Godolphin) Saeed bin Suroor 2-9-2 Frankie Dettori [3] 3/10 Fav
2) TREADWELL (IRE) (Cath Walwyn & A Taylor) Jamie Osborne 2-9-0 Michael Kinane [2] 4/1
3) PRACTITIONER (Here Come The Boys) Harry Dunlop 2-9-0b Steve Drowne [4] 8/1
3 ran
Non-runner: Private Story (self-certificate, respiratory infection)
Time: 1m 25.27s Distances: 5, 7½
Breeder: Jacks Or Better Farm Inc Breeding: Medaglia DìOro (USA) - Bayou Plans (USA) (Bayou Hebert (USA))
Totes: Win: £1.30; Exacta £1.70
Winning trainer:-Name: bin Suroor, Saeed Date of Birth: November 16, 1968 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: 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, 2008 Creachadoir), 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, 2207 Ramonti), Queen Anne Stakes (2003 Dubai Destination), Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat), Sussex Stakes (1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre, 2007 Ramonti), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2001 Fantastic Light), Vodafone Coronation Cup (1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq) Racing Post Trophy (1996 Medaaly, 2007 Ibn Khaldhun) Canada: Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq, 2004 Sulamani), E P Taylor Stakes (2008 Folk Opera) 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 de la Foret (2006 Caradak); Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (2001 Slickly, 2006 Librettist), Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (2007 Rio De La Plata), 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, 2007 Ramonti), 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, 2009 Mastery), 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: Coaching Club American Oaks (2002 Jilbab, 2008 Music Note), Arlington Million (2003 Sulamani), Beldame Stakes (2002 Imperial Gesture, 2008 Cocoa Beach), Beverley D Stakes (2004 Crimson Palace), Breeders Cup Turf (1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light), Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes (2002 Kazzia), Gazelle Stakes (2002 Imperial Gesture, 2008 ), 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), Mother Goose Stakes (2008 Music Note), Go For Wand Handicap (2009 Seventh Street), Test Stakes (2009 Flashing), Ballerina Stakes (2009 Music Note), Forego Stakes (2009 Pyro) Australia: BMW Caulfield Cup (2008 All The Good) First Royal Ascot win: So Factual (June 22, 1995 - Cork and Orrery Stakes) Royal Ascot Wins (30): Golden Jubilee Stakes (1995 So Factual), Queen Anne Stakes (1996 Charnwood Forest, 1997 Allied Forces, 1998 Intikhab, 1999 Cape Cross, 2003 Dubai Destination, 2004 Refuse To Bend, 2007 Ramonti), Gold Cup (1996 Classic Cliche, 1998 Kayf Tara, 2000 Kayf Tara, 2004 Papineau), Chesham Stakes (1996 Shamikh), Hardwicke Stakes (1997 Predappio, 2004 Doyen), Windsor Castle Stakes (1997 Asfurah), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1998 Faithful Son, 2000 Dubai Millennium, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Ribblesdale Stakes (1998 Bahr, 1999 Fairy Queen, 2004 Punctilious, 2009 Flying Cloud) King Edward VII Stakes (1999 Mutafaweq, 2008 Campanologist), Queen’s Vase (2002 Mamool, 2004 Duke Of Venice), Jersey Stakes (2004 Kheleyf), St James’s Palace Stakes (2005 Shamardal) Other details: Champion trainer 1996, 1998, 1999, 2004. Completed full set of classic wins following Cape Verdi’s victory in the 1998 1000 Guineas. Wins in a season in Britain (1995-2008): 14: 48: 41: 38: 41: 22: 24: 21: 23: 115: 78; 70; 73; 56; Wins in 2009: 71
Winning jockey:-Name: Dettori, Lanfranco.Born: 15/12/70 in Milan, Italy Background: Son of dual English 2000 Guineas winning jockey Gianfranco, “Frankie” also came to Britain early in his career to become apprentice for Luca Cumani in July 1985. In 1990, he became the first teenager to ride 100 winners since Lester Piggott. Appointed number one jockey for brand new Godolphin stable in the winter of 1993/94. Champion jockey for the first time in 1994 with 223 winners, retaining his title the following year with 216 victories. Became the first jockey to win all seven races on a card on September 28, 1996, at Ascot. Narrowly escaped death when his plane crashed shortly after take off at Newmarket racecourse in June 2000. He received an honorary MBE on December 29, 2000, and became champion jockey for a third time in 2004 with 195 victories. First winner: Rif (Turin, Italy, November 16, 1986), First British winner: Lizzy Hare (Goodwood June 9, 1987) Other Achievements: Received Bill Shoemaker Award for outstanding performance by a jockey at 2006 Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs British Classic wins; (13) Derby (2007 Authorized), Oaks (1994 Balanchine, 1995 Moonshell, 2002 Kazzia); St Leger (1995 Classic Cliche, 1996 Shantou, 2005 Scorpion, 2006 Sixties Icon, 2008 Conduit), 2000 Guineas (1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Island Sands), 1000 Guineas (1998 Cape Verdi, 2002 Kazzia) Irish Classic wins: Irish Oaks (2001 Lailani, 2003 Vintage Tipple), Irish Derby (1994 Balanchine), Irish 2000 Guineas (2000 Bachir, 2005 Dubawi), Irish St Leger (1999 Kayf Tara) French Classic wins: Prix du Jockey-Club (1992 Polytain, 2005 Shamardal, 2007 Lawman), Poule d’Essai des Poulains (1995 Vettori, 2000 Bachir, 2005 Shamardal), Prix Diane Hermes (2007 West Wind) Other major wins include: Cheveley Park Stakes (2000 Regal Rose, 2003 Carry On Katie), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (1998 Daylami; 2004 Refuse To Bend), GNER Doncaster Cup (2006 Sergeant Cecil), UAE Hydra Properties Falmouth Stakes (2008 Nahoodh), Fillies’ Mile (1990 Shamshir, 1999 Teggiano, 2000 Crystal Music), Haydock Sprint Cup (1999 Diktat); Juddmonte International (1996 Halling, 1997 Singspiel, 2001 Sakhee, 2007 Authorized), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1995 Lammtarra, 1998 Swain,1999 Daylami, 2004 Doyen), Lockinge Stakes (2000 Aljabr, 2008 Literato), Middle Park Stakes (1996 Bahamian Bounty, 1998 Lujain, 2006 Dutch Art), Nunthorpe Stakes (1993 Lochsong, 1995 So Factual, 1998 Lochangel), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction; 1996 Mark of Esteem, 1999 Dubai Millennium), Racing Post Trophy (2006 Authorixed), Sussex Stakes (1991 Second Set, 1999 Aljabr, 2001 Noverre, 2007 Ramonti); Vodafone Coronation Cup (1996 Swain, 1997 Singspiel, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Mutafaweq), Yorkshire Oaks (1994 Only Royale), Vodafone Nassau Stakes (2001 Lailani, 2006 Ouija Board) Dubai: Dubai World Cup (2000 Dubai Millennium, 2003 Moon Ballad, 2006 Electrocutionist) France: Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2005 Alkaased), Prix Vermeille (2003 Mezzo Soprano), Prix de l’Abbaye (1993, 1994 Lochsong, 2004 Var), Prix d’Ispahan (1996 Halling, 2002 Best Of The Bests), Prix Jacques le Marois (1999 Dubai Millennium, 2000 Muhtathir, 2006 Librettist), Prix de la Foret (2006 Caradak); Prix de la Salamandre (1998 Aljabr); Prix Maurice de Gheest (1999 Diktat); Prix Jean Prat (1995 Torrential, 1997 Starborough, 1998 Almutawakel), Prix du Cadran (2006 Sergeant Cecil), 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), Prix Jean Luc Lagardere (2007 Rio De La Plata) Germany: Deutsches Derby (1991 Temporal), Grosser Preis Von Baden (2002 Marienbard) Ireland: Irish Champion Stakes (1998 Swain, 1999 Daylami, 2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera) Japan: Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel, 2002 Falbrav, 2005 Alkaased) North America: Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (2006 Ouija Board), Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (2004 Wilko), Breeders’ Cup Mile (1994 Barathea), Breeders’ Cup Turf (1999 Daylami, 2006 Red Rocks), Breeders’ Cup Classic (2008 Raven’s Pass), Canadian International Stakes (2000 Mutafaweq) Hong Kong: Hong Kong Cup (2000 Fantastic Light, 2003 Falbrav, 2007 Ramonti), Hong Kong Mile (2004 Firebreak), Hong Kong Vase (1996 Luso), Centenary Sprint Cup (2002 Firebolt), Queen Elizabeth II Cup (1996 Overbury) Major Royal Ascot wins: Gold Cup (1992 & 93 Drum Taps, 1998 Kayf Tara, 2004 Papineau), St James’s Palace (1997 Starborough), King’s Stand Stakes (1994 Lochsong), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (2001 Fantastic Light, 2002 Grandera), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1995 So Factual), Queen Anne Stakes (1990 Markofdistinction, 1997 Allied Forces, 1998 Inktikhab, 2003 Dubai Destination, 2004 Refuse To Bend, 2007 Ramonti),) Wins (1987-2008): 8, 22, 75^, 141, 94, 101, 149, 233*, 216*, 123, 176, 132, 132, 47, 94, 69, 101, 195*, 87, 131, 77, 67 ^Champion apprentice *Champion jockey Wins in 2009: 68
Race Seven Win Quotes -
AgriArgo UK (McCormick) Classified Stakes
DANGEROUS MIDGE TAKES THE LAST
Dangerous Midge showed a determined attitude to land the last race of the day on Town Moor, the AgriArgo UK (McCormick) Classified Stakes over a mile and a quarter.
Jockey Martin Dwyer produced the 14/1 shot on the outside of his rivals and the Lion Heart colt ran home strongly to register a length and a quarter verdict over 6/1 chance Lady Artemisia, with 33/1 outsider Full Speed the same distance away in third.
John Jennings, travelling head lad to trainer Brian Meehan, said of the winner: “He did it well - it was a good handicap and he is very inexperienced. He’s a nice, big horse and he dug in.”
SEVENTH RACE RESULT
4.55pm AGRIARGO UK (MCCORMICK) CLASSIFIED STAKES
£15,000 guaranteed, 1m 2f 60y, For 3yo+ Rated 0-85. Weights: 3yo colts and geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 8lb 4yo+ colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 9st 1lb (for horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated). Penalties after August 29th, each race won 6lb. Entries 33 pay £75. Penalty value: 1st: £9,346.50; 2nd: £2,799.00; 3rd: £1,399.50; 4th: £700.50; 5th: £349.50; 6th: £175.50
1) DANGEROUS MIDGE (USA) (Iraj Parvizi) Brian Meehan 3-8-11 Martin Dwyer [4] 14/1
2) LADY ARTEMISIA (IRE) (Marco & Sara Moretti) Michael Bell 3-8-8 William Buick [1] 6/1
3) FULL SPEED (GER) (The Three Kings) Alan Swinbank 4-9-4 P J Mcdonald [3] 33/1
4) DARK PROSPECT (Michael Hill) Michael Jarvis 4-9-4p Neil Callan [2]
5) MURAWEG (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) John Gosden 3-8-11 Richard Hills [7]
6) PRESBYTERIAN NUN (IRE) (The Earl Cadogan) John Dunlop 4-9-1 Frankie Dettori [6]
7) PRINCE OF JOHANNE (IRE) (Michael Tabor, Susan Roy, Matthew Green) Jeremy Noseda 3-8-11 Ryan Moore [8] 11/4 Fav
8) THIN RED LINE (IRE) (Byculla Thoroughbreds) Ed Dunlop 3-8-11 Paul Hanagan [10]
9) SUMMER GOLD (IRE) (J Stephenson) Eric Alston 5-9-1 David Allan [5]
10) ALCALDE (Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 3-8-11 Joe Fanning [9]
11) GENEVA GEYSER (GER) (Jeff Smith) James Eustace 3-8-11 Micky Fenton [12]
11 ran Non-runner Red Kestrel (self-certificate, lame)
Time: 2m 7.07s
Distances: 1¼, 1¼, sh, ½, ½, ¾, 2¼, ¾, 1, ½
Breeder: Tony Holmes & Dr Walter Zent
Breeding: Lion Heart (USA) - Adored Slew (USA) (Seattle Slew (USA))
Totes: Win: £18.20; Places: £3.80, £2.30, £9.30; Exacta £113.40
Winning trainer:-Name: Meehan, Brian Joseph Date of birth:16/6/67 Date of first licence: 1/12/92; Background: Born in Limerick, Brian spent two seasons working for the Irish National Stud prior to moving to Wiltshire and becoming Richard Hannon’s assistant trainer. Set up on his own at the end of 1992, moving into a yard in Lambourn, Berks. After 13 years of success, Brian moved to the famous Manton Stables in Wiltshire at the end of the 2005 flat season. Major wins include: Ballycorus Stakes (1998 & 1999 Tumbleweed Ridge), Golden Jubilee Stakes(1998 Tomba), Breeders’ Cup Turf (2006 Red Rocks), Bunbury Cup (1997 Tumbleweed Ridge), Champion Stakes (2005 David Junior), Cherry Hinton Stakes (2005 Donna Blini), Cheveley Park Stakes (2004 Magical Romance, 2005 Donna Blini), Dahlia Stakes (2006 Violet Park), Dubai Duty Free (2006 David Junior), Duke Of York Stakes (2003 Twilight Blues), Eclipse Stakes (2006 David Junior), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1998 Tomba), Gordon Richards Stakes (2007 Red Rocks), Horris Hill Stakes (1995 Tumbleweed Ridge), Prix de la Foret (1998 Tomba), Prix Morny (2000 Bad As I Wanna Be), Prix de Lutece (2002 Savannah Bay), Schweppes Golden Mile Handicap (1995 Khayrapour), Sirenia Stakes (2006 Dhanyata) Tattersalls October Yearling Stakes (2007 Exclamation) Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes (2007 City Leader), Racing Post Trophy (2008 Crowded House), TNT July Stakes (2009 Arcano), Jaguar Cars Lowther Stakes (2009 Lady Of The Desert) Royal Ascot wins (4): Golden Jubilee Stakes (1998 Tomba), Windsor Castle Stakes (2000 Autumnal), Queen Mary (2002 Romantic Liason), Norfolk Stakes (2009 Radiohead) Horses in training (1993-2009):17:38 :60: 72:81:89:106:100:109:118:108:121:115; n/a; 164; 162; 150; Wins (1992-2008): 0; 14; 29; 47; 43; 57; 53; 58; 42; 71; 47; 55; 60; 43; 74; 52; 66; Wins In 2009: 44
Winning Jockey:- Name: Dwyer, Martin Joseph Date of Birth: 28/06/75 Background: Raised in Liverpool, he joined Ian Balding aged 15 Based: Hungerford, Berks Classic Successes: (2) Vodafone Oaks (2003 Casual Look), Vodafone Derby (2006 Sir Percy) Big Race Wins: Bunbury Cup (2004 Material Witness), Canadian International (2003 Phoenix Reach), Cheshire Oaks (2002 Shadow Dancing), Cumberland Lodge Stakes (2004 High Accolade), Diomed Stakes (2004 Passing Glance), Dubai Sheema Classic (2005 Phoenix Reach), Goodwood Cup (2003 Persian Punch), Hong Kong Vase (2004 Phoenix Reach), Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Park Hill Stakes (2006 Rising Cross), Jockey Club Cup (2002 and 2003 Persian Punch), Newmarket Stakes (2002 Highdown), Predominate Stakes (2003 High Accolade, 2004 Manyana), Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Sheppard’s Watch), Prix Guillaume d’Ornano (2002 Highdown), Royal Lodge Stakes (2003 Snow Ridge), Vintage Stakes (2005 Sir Percy), John Porter Stakes (2006 Mubtaker), Tatterslls Timeform Million (2008 Donativum), TNT July Stakes (2009 Arcano), Jaguar Cars Lowther Stakes (2009 Lady Of The Desert) Other Details: Married to daughter of trainer William Muir Royal Ascot Wins (5): King’s Stand Stakes (June 18, 2002, Dominica), Ascot Stakes (June 18, 2003, Sindapour), Balmoral Handicap (June 2002, Zargus), King Edward VII Stakes (June 20, 2003, High Accolade), Windsor Castle Stakes (2007 Drawnfromthepast) Wins 1993-2008: 1; 6; 6; 36; 57; 46; 36; 61; 65; 104; 90; 82; 82; 90; 69; 58; Wins in 2009: 69
LEADING JOCKEYS AT THE END OF DAY THREE
JOCKEY 1ST 2ND 3RD
Kieren Falon 4 - 1
Frankie Dettori 2 1 3
Ryan Moore 2 - 1
Pat Dobbs 2 - -
Frederick Tylicki 2 - -
Tom Queally 1 1 1
William Buick 1 1 -
Silvestre de Sousa 1 1 -
Martin Dwyer 1 1 -
Richard Hills 1 1 -
Jamie Spencer 1 1 -
Daniel Tudhope 1 1 -
Tony Culhane 1 - -
Greg Fairley 1 - -
Neil Callan - 2 1
Richard Mullen - 2 -
Michael Kinane - 1 4
Graham Gibbons - 1 1
Paul Hanagan - 1 1
Chris Catlin - 1 -
John Egan - 1 -
Joe Fanning - 1 -
Philip Makin - 1 -
Paul Pickard - 1 -
Hayley Turner - 1 -
Steve Drowne - - 2
Jack Dean - - 1
Catherine Gannon - - 1
Richard Kingscote - - 1
P J McDonald - - 1
Adrian Nicholls - - 1
Francis Norton - - 1
LEADING TRAINERS AT THE END OF DAY THREE
TRAINER 1ST 2ND 3RD
Richard Hannon 3 1 2
Saeed bin Suroor 2 - 1
Marcus Tregoning 2 - -
Peter Chapple-Hyam 2 - -
Paul Cole 1 2 -
Richard Fahey 1 1 1
Jim Goldie 1 1 -
Brian Meehan 1 1 -
Luca Cumani 1 - 1
Barry Hills 1 - 1
Henry Cecil 1 - -
Mick Channon 1 - -
David Evans 1 - -
Jeremy Glover 1 - -
Charlie McBride 1 - -
Jeremy Noseda 1 - -
Michael Bell - 2 1
Eve Johnson Houghton - 2 -
Bryan Smart - 2 -
Clive Brittain - 1 1
Jamie Osborne - 1 1
Roger Curtis - 1 -
David Evans - 1 -
James Given - 1 -
William Haggas - 1 -
Mark Johnston - 1 -
Alan King - 1 -
Noel Wilson - 1 -
David Simcock - 1 -
Milton Bradley - - 1
David Brown - - 1
Gerard Butler - - 1
Clive Cox - - 1
Tom Dascombe - - 1
Harry Dunlop - - 1
Mick Easterby - - 1
David Lanigan - - 1
David Nicholls - - 1
John Oxx IRE - - 1
Kevin Ryan - - 1
Alan Swinbank - - 1
GOING FOR DFS DONCASTER CUP DAY
Doncaster’s clerk of the course, David Williams, reported this morning that the going for the DFS Doncaster Cup Day at the Ladbrokes St Leger Festival would be -
Straight Course: Good to Firm (GoingStick 8.7 at 7am)
Round Course: Good to Firm, Good in places (GoingStick 8.8 at 7am)
Williams said: “I put four millimetres of water on the Straight Course after racing, from the five-furlong pole to the tan crossing, and the same amount on the Round Course, from the mile start into the home straight.
“I didn’t water the rest of the Round Course because, although it was a fine day yesterday, it hadn’t dried out and the going was still on the easy side of good to firm.
“The forecast continues to be dry and bright for today and Saturday with temperatures rising on both days to 19 degrees Celcius.
“The false rail from the bottom of Rose Hill into the home straight has been removed, so they will be racing on fresh ground there.”
COSMIC SUN NOT A DARK STAR
The wheels on Richard Fahey’s bandwagon just keep rolling on; his victory with Total Impact, on the opening day of the Ladbrokes St Leger Festival, was his 133rd winner of the year. Small wonder, then, that punters have latched on to his charge, Cosmic Sun, in the Ladbrokes Mallard Handicap (2:05), run over the Ladbrokes St Leger course.
Cosmic Sun is the only three-year-old in the extended one mile six furlong contest and is racing off a stiff-looking mark of 94, but that appears to have put no one off.
Ladbrokes have the Helissio colt as their best backed horse of the day, in a full point to 7/2 favourite, having been on offer at 9/2 earlier today.
The Clive Cox-trained Pearly Way has not made the frame since his victory in the Stewards’ Sprint at last year’s Glorious Goodwood. As a consequence, his mark has come down from a high of 99, to the 88 he races off today in the Frank Whittle Partnership Handicap (3:50). William Buick is in the plate; offering further encouragement for backers, and Ladbrokes have shortened the gelding to 8/1, from 9/1.
In the day’s final race, the AgriArgo UK (McCormick) Classified Stakes (4:55), Thin Red Line is the one for money. The Red Ransom colt gave something of a lack-lustre display in his most recent outing at Goodwood, but if form students ignore that race, the chance of the Ed Dunlop-trained colt is obvious.
Thin Red Line is reunited with Paul Hanagan, who won on him at Pontefract in June, and following sustained support Ladbrokes have shortened the horse to 4/1 second favourite, from 6/1.
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