Wednesday, September 9, 2009
LADBROKES ST LEGER FESTIVAL 2009
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
DONCASTER, FIRST DAY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
STRAIGHT COURSE TO BE WATERED AFTER RACING
David Williams, Clerk of the Course at Doncaster, has decided to put four millimetres of water on the straight course after racing tonight to maintain the going as Good to Firm.
He explained: “All the jockeys said this afternoon that it was lovely ground with a good covering of grass but quick.
“So I am going to put four millimetres of water on the straight and leave the round course, which has ridden a bit easier (Good, good to firm in places), as it is.
“The watering will keep any jar out and maintain the good, quick ground in the straight.”
THE 2009 LADBROKES ST LEGER FIVE-DAY CONFIRMATIONS & SUPPLEMENTARY ENTRY
Class 1, Group 1, £540,050 Total Prize Fund. 3pm, Doncaster, Saturday, September 12. For 3yo only, entire colts and fillies. One mile, six furlongs & 132 yards. Weights: colts 9st; fillies 8st 11lb. Entries closed June 30, entries revealed July 1 (41 entered). Scratchings' deadline August 25 (11 remained), six-day confirmation & £45,000 supplementary entry stage Monday, September 7 (nine confirmations plus one supplementary entry), final declaration stage 10am, Thursday, September 10. Form figures supplied by Weatherbys and are correct up to and including the racing of Sunday, September 6, 2009.
Form Horse Owner Trainer Jockey
05-210035 ABOVE AVERAGE (IRE) Jack Hanson Barry Hills Michael Hills
(1)4-102 AGE OF AQUARIUS (IRE) Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & Eduard Mordutchovitch Aidan O'Brien IRE Johnny Murtagh
5-23112 CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD (IRE) Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & Christopher Hanbury Aidan O'Brien IRE Colm O’Donoghue
(1)-33213 FATHER TIME Khalid Abdulla Henry Cecil Jamie Spencer
211-5011 KITE WOOD (IRE) Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor Frankie Dettori
13-(4)1332 MASTERY Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor Ted Durcan
361-204351 *MONITOR CLOSELY (IRE)* Lawrie Inman Peter Chapple-Hyam Jimmy Fortune
121-3232 MOURAYAN (IRE) H H Aga Khan John Oxx IRE -
4-13(1)00400 ROCKHAMPTON (IRE) Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith Aidan O'Brien IRE -
03-126 VON JAWLENSKY (IRE) Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & Sue Magnier Aidan O'Brien IRE -
9 five-day confirmations plus 1 supplementary entry*
5 Irish-trained
Johann Zoffany and Tactic taken out today
* Ladbrokes Great Voltigeur Stakes victor Monitor Closely was supplemented for the Ladbrokes St Leger on Monday, September 7, at a cost of £45,000.
The full betting from Ladbrokes (at 1pm on Wednesday, September 9) is: 9/4 Age Of Aquarius, 3/1 Kite Wood, 5/1 Changingoftheguard, 6/1 Monitor Closely, 6/1 Father Time, 10/1 Mourayan, 16/1 Mastery, 50/1 Von Jawlensky, 100/1 Above Average, 100/1 Rockhampton
DETTORI LOOKS FORWARD TO LADBROKES ST LEGER
Frankie Dettori rides Kite Wood in the Ladbrokes St Leger on Saturday and the crowd favourite, seeking a sixth victory in the world’s oldest Classic, is looking forward to partnering the Godolphin colt.
Interviewed by Matt Chapman on At The Races, the jockey said: “When he won at Newbury it was very firm - he’s a big horse who hits the ground very hard through his shoulders, so as long as Doncaster produces safe, good ground, we’ll be very happy.
“The last thing we want is to run a big horse like that on firm ground again - I would say he would not be as a effective. But if Doncaster produces good ground, everybody will be happy.”
Kite Wood made the running when winning his last two starts in Group Three company but Dettori does not believe that setting the pace is a necessary tactic in order for the three-year-old colt to triumph.
He said: "We dropped him in at the Dante and then made the running when he won. He just needs a nice, even pace and I’ll be delighted if (Aidan) O’Brien runs some pacemakers because being in front over a mile and six can be a very lonely place.
“I think if they run pacemakers it will suit us, Ballydoyle and everybody, so I’ll be pleased to drop him in.”
He reflected on his past successes in the Ladbrokes St Leger: “All five were special and the Leger is the oldest Classic in England and carries a great deal of prestige.”
First Race - The Wilkinson Frenchgate Nursery - Winners Quotes
FALLON FINDS A WAY FOR AUDACITY
Once he’d charted the right course, Kieren Fallon hosed home on Audacity Of Hope, his fifth winner since returning to racing on Friday.
“I was in a bit of trouble early on - I was in big trouble. But he got me out of it. We had to pick up from off the pace - I just couldn’t get out.
“There was no room on the inside so I was trying to get out to go down the outside. It took me a long time to get out but when I did he picked up instantly,” said the jockey.
Fallon was full of compliments for the Charlie McBride-trained two-year-old. “It was a very good nursery. I rode him in work in the week and I was impressed with him.”
The trainer had decided to run the colt in a tongue tie after watching a video of his last race.
“The last time he ran he got his tongue over the bit and we didn’t realise it till afterwards. and we saw the video and his tongue was hanging out of his mouth. We tied his tongue down to make sure.
“He was a bit keen early on and he needs to settle. Kieren had to take the horse back at one stage, but Audacity Of Hope was always travelling well. He gave him a lovely confident ride,” said McBride, adding that he felt there was no reason to go any further than seven furlongs at this stage of the colt’s career.
GOING AFTER THE FIRST RACE
Winning jockey Kieren Fallon, on the 3/1 favourite Audacity of Hope, described the going as “Beautiful.”
Frankie Dettori, rider the 1 1/4 length second Pleasant Day, said: Good to firm, it is pretty quick definitely on the fast side.”
Tom Queally, jockey of the third placed Farmer Giles, said: “Good quick ground, but safe.”
Phillip Makin, rider of Mr Grinch, reported the going as “Quick, but no jar.”
Steve Drowne, jockey of Desert Auction, said: “Fast.”
Tadhg O’Shea, rider of Atacama Crossing, said: “Beautiful ground. If they don’t handle that they’ll handle nothing.”
William Buick, rider of Brick Red, said: “Good to firm.”
David Allan, jockey of Flaneur, said: “It is on the quick side of good.”
Tony Cullhane, rider of Miss Smilla, reported “Beautiful ground.”
John Egan, rider of Transfixed, said: “Good quick ground.”
Michael Hills, rider of Ransom Note, said: “Good to firm.”
FIRST RACE RESULT
2.00pm WILKINSON FRENCHGATE NURSERY HANDICAP
Class 3, £15,000 guaranteed. For 2yo rated 0-95, 7f. Weights: highest weight not less than 9st 7lb; minimum weight 7st 12lb. Penalties: after August 29, each race won 6lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £9,714; 2nd: £2,890.50; 3rd: £1,444.50; 4th: £721.50
1) AUDACITY OF HOPE (Four Winds Racing) Charlie McBride t2-8-13 Kieren Fallon [7] 3/1 Fav
2) PLEASANT DAY (IRE) (Jaber Abdullah) Brian Meehan b2-8-13 Frankie Dettori [6] 10/1
3) FARMER GILES (IRE) (Richard Green) Michael Bell 2-9-02 Tom Queally [3] 25/1
4) MISS SMILLA (Findlay & Bloom) Kevin Ryan 2-8-8 Tony Culhane [4]
5) DESERT AUCTION (IRE) (A J Illsley, Ken Ivory & G Battocchi) Richard Hannon 2-9-06 Steve Drowne [5]
6) BRICK RED (Brick Racing) Andrew Balding 2-8-11 William Buick [8]
7) RANSOM NOTE (Raymond Mould) Barry Hills 2-8-06 Michael Hills [11]
8) MR GRINCH (IRE) (M J K Dods) Michael Dods 2-9-07 Philip Makin [9]
9) TRANSFIXED (IRE) (Mrs I M Folkes) David Evans 2-8-07 John Egan [2]
10) FLANEUR (Jeremy Gompertz) Tim Easterby b2-8-08 David Allan [10]
11) ATACAMA CROSSING (IRE) (Paul Moulton) Barry Hills 2-9-00 Tadhg O'Shea [12]
11 ran Non-Runner: Lucky Rave (Self-Certificate, Sore), Jutland (Self Certificate, Infection)
Time: 1m 24.51s Distances: 1¼, ½, 1, ¾, ½, ½, 2¼, hd, 4, 5
Breeder: Wood Farm Stud (Waresley)
Breeding: Red Ransom (USA) - Aliena (IRE) (Grand Lodge (USA))
Tote Win: £4.10 Places: £1.50, £3.00, £4.30 Exacta: £43.30
Winning Trainer:-Name: McBride, P J (Charlie) Based: Saffron House, Newmarket Background: saddled six winners between 1993 and 1995. Relinquished his licence before returning to the training ranks in June 2003 Number of Wins (2003-2008): 6; 5; 6; 9; 13; 6; Wins in 2009: 10
Winning jockey:-Name: Fallon, Kieren Francis Date Of Birth: February 22, 1965 Background: Became apprentice to Kevin Prendergast when 17, riding his first winner the following year. Moved to Britain when still an apprentice in 1988, working for Jimmy Fitzgerald and then Lynda Ramsden in 1993. Signed to ride for Henry Cecil in 1996, and became champion jockey for the first time in 1997 with 202 wins, also winning his first two classics. Joined Sir Michael Stoute in 2000 after acrimonious split with Cecil, but suffered a bad fall at Royal Ascot that nearly ended his career, and ruled him out of the rest of the season. Replaced Jamie Spencer as Ballydoyle stable jockey in 2005, although continued to ride for Stoute when allowed. Charged with race-fixing by City of London Police in 2006, and banned from riding in Britain pending trial. Also failed drugs test in France, resulting in worldwide six month ban in the same year. Returned to action in June 2007, although gave up riding in October 2007 to concentrate impending court case. Cleared of attempting to defraud Betfair customers when trial collapsed in December 2007, only to fail a drugs test in France in August, 2007. Started riding out for Sir Michael Stoute after being given an 18-month ban and launched his own website. Returned to race riding on September 4, 2009, coming second on his first ride back (Rare Malt, Withyham Median Auction Maiden Stakes, Lingfield Park) First winner: Piccadilly Lord (Navan, June 18, 1984) First winner after return to riding: Our Kes, William Hill 0800 444040 - Get £25 Free Bet Handicap, Wolverhampton, September 5, 2009 British Classic wins: (13) 2000 Guineas (2000 King’s Best, 2001 Golan, 2005 Footstepsinthesand, 2006 George Washington), 1000 Guineas (1997 Sleepytime, 1999 Wince, 2003 Russian Rhythm, 2005 Virginia Waters), Vodafone Oaks (1997 Reams Of Verse, 1999 Ramruma, 2004 Ouija Board, 2006 Alexandrova), Vodafone Derby (1999 Oath, 2003 Kris Kin, 2004 North Light) Big Race Wins: Grosser Pries von Baden (1997 Borgia), Sussex Stakes (1997 Ali Royal), Prince ofWales’s Stakes (1997 Bosra Sham), Epsom Oaks (1997 Reams Of Verse), Cheveley Park Stakes (1997 Embassy), 1000 Guineas (1997 Sleepytime), Yorkshire Oaks (1998 Catchascatchcan), St James’s Palace Stakes (1998 Dr Fong), La Foret (1998 Tomba), Irish Oaks (1999 Ramruma), Tattersalls Gold Cup (1999 Shiva), Epsom Oaks (1999 Ramruma), Epsom Derby (1999 Oath), 1000 Guineas (1999 Wince), Dubai Sheema Classic (2000 Fantasic Light), Coronation Cup (2000 Dlaiapour), 2000 Guineas (2000 King’s Best), Lockinge Stakes (2001 Medicean), Eclipse Stakes (2001 Medicean), 2000 Guineas (2001 Golan), Italian Oaks (2002 Guadalupe), Yorkshire Oaks (2002 Islington), Nassau Stakes (2002 Islington), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (2002 Golan), Coronation Cup (2002 Boreal), Morny (2002 Elusive City), Lagardere (2002 Hold That Tiger), Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare (2003 Islington), Yorkshire Oaks (2003 Islington), Nassau Stakes (2003 Russian Rhythm), Gold Cup (2003 Mr Dinos), Fillies’ Mile (2003 Red Bloom), Epsom Derby (2003 Kris Kin), Coronation Stakes (2003 Russian Rhythm), 1000 Guineas (2003 Russian Rhythm), Opera (2003 Zee Zee Top), Ispahan (2003 Falbrav), Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare (2004 Ouija Board), Pheonix Stakes (2004 Damson), Irish Oaks (2004 Ouija Board), Yorkshire Oaks (2004 Quiff), Racing Post Trophy (2004 Motivator), Epsom Oaks (2004 Ouija Board), Nassau Stakes (2004 Favourable Terms), Lockinge Stakes (2004 Russian Rhythm), Epsom Derby (2004 North Light), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2004 Gamut), Arlington Million (2005 Powerscourt), Phoenix Stakes (2005 George Washington), National Stakes (2005 George Washington), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2005 Rumplestiltskin),Irish Derby (2005 Hurricane Run), Irish Champion Stakes (2005 Oratorio), Hong Kong Vase (2005 Ouija Board), Eclipse stakes (2005 Oratorio), Coronation Cup (2005 Yeats), 2000 Guineas (2005 Footstepsinthesand), 1000 Guineas (2005 Virginia Waters), Marcel Boussac (2005 Rumplestiltskin), Lagardere (2005 Horatio Nelson), Grand Prix de Paris (2005 Scorpion), Arc de Triomphe (2005 Hurricane Run), Phoenix Stakes (2006 Holy Roman Emperor), Irish Oaks (2006 Alexandrova), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2006 Hurricane Run), Irish Derby (2006 Dylan Thomas), Irish Champion Stakes (2006 Dylan Thomas), Preis von Europa (2006 Youmzain), Queen Anne Stakes (2006 Ad Valorem), Epsom Oaks (2006 Alexandrova), Lockinge Stakes (2006 Peeress), Gold Cup (2006 Yeats), 2000 Guineas (2006 George Washington), Poule d’Essai des Poulins (2006 Aussie Rules), Lagardere (2006 Holy Roman Emperor), Pretty Polly Stakes (2007 Peeping Fawn), Irish St Leger (2007 Yeats), Irish Champion Stakes (2007 Dylan Thomas), Morny (2007 Myboycharlie), Grand Prix de Saint-CLoud (2007 Mountain High), Arc de Triomphe (2007 Dylan Thomas) Royal Ascot wins: 27 First Royal Ascot win: Royal Hunt Cup (June 19, 1996, Yeast) Major Royal Ascot wins: St James’s Palace Stakes (1998 Dr Fong), King Edward VII Stakes (1998 Royal Anthem, 2006 Papal Bull), Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (1997 Bosra Sham), Gold Cup (2003 Mr Dinos, 2006 Yeats), Coronation Stakes (2003 Russian Rhythm) , Coventry Stakes (2004 Iceman), Queen Anne Stakes (2006 Ad Valorem) First Goodwood winner: Aughfad (Grant Thornton Handicap, October 5, 1990) Goodwood wins: 78 (32 at July Meeting) Wins (1988-2006): 31, 28, 39, 29, 45, 60, 47, 91, 136, 202*, 204*, 202*, 149, 166*, 149*, 221*, 200, 70, 27 *Champion jockey No rides in Britain in 2007 or 2008. Wins (2009): 5
Race 2 - Sainsbury’s Frenchgate Conditions Stakes - Winning Quotes
ANGEL’S PURSUIT BOUNCES BACK
Angel’s Pursuit may have finished last on the Polytrack at Kempton as recently as Saturday, but he put that form firmly behind him when recording a game three-quarter length victory over Roodle in the six-furlong Sainsbury’s Frenchgate Conditions Stakes.
Partnered by Steve Drowne, the Pastotal Pursuits two-year-old colt was registering his second victory from eight starts this season.
Richard Hannon Jr, assistant trainer to his father, commented: “Angel’s Pursuit was a bit unlucky on his last two starts at Kempton and Deauville. He deserved to win this.
“Steve Drowne, who rode his sire Pastoral Pursuits, thinks he will definitely train on next year.
“He disappointed us at Royal Ascot but we still think he is a pretty decent two-year-old. He’s not in the Mill Reef Stakes and we will try and find a Listed race for him now.
“There was wasn’t much between them and it was his first time on the surface at Kempton on Saturday while at Deauville he was a bit unlucky and catching the winner all the time at the finish. He has bounced backed today.
“He cost £200,000 and is getting better all the time.”
Talking about some of the stable’s leading juveniles, Hannon continued: “Canford Cliffs is now finished for the season and will hopefully go for the Greenham and 2000 Guineas next spring.
“Monsieur Chevalier was a bit jarred up after his last run at Kempton but we will probably try and find a race for him somewhere.
“With Emerald Commander we have a number of options and he will need to go where there is some soft ground.”
SECOND RACE RESULT
2.35pm SAINSBURY’S FRENCHGATE CONDITIONS STAKES
Class 2, £17,500 guaranteed. For 2yo which have not won a Class 1 race, 6f. Weights: colts & geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 6lb. Penalties: for each Class 4 race won 2lb; for each Class 3 race won 4lb; for each Class 2 race won 6;b (nursery handicaps excluded for the purpose of penalties, penalties cumulative & maximum penalty 12lb). Allowances: horses which have never won 3lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £10,904.25; 2nd: £3,265.50; 3rd: £1,632.75; 4th: £817.25; 5th: £407.75; 6th: £204.75
1) ANGEL'S PURSUIT (IRE) (Malih Al Basti) Richard Hannon 2-8-13 Pat Dobbs [2] 11/2
2) ROODLE (Mrs R F Johnson Houghton) Eve Johnson Houghton 2-8-08 William Buick [3] 7/1
3) COLONEL MAK (Norton Common Farm Racing) David Brown 2-8-11 Philip Makin [5] 9/2
4) TRANSVAAL SKY (Findlay & Bloom) Tom Dascombe 2-8-08 Richard Kingscote [4]
5) BOND FASTRAC (Reg Bond) Geoff Oldroyd 2-8-13 PJ McDonald [1] 9/4 Fav
6) FOOTSTEPSOFSPRING (FR) (Julie Wood) Richard Hannon 2-8-13 Steve Drowne [7]
7) LOVEINTHESAND (IRE) (Mick Doyle) Mark Johnston 2-8-11 Greg Fairley [8]
8) BILASH (M Pyle & Mrs T Pyle) Reg Hollinshead 2-8-11 Graham Gibbons [6]
8 ran, Non-Runner: High Spice (Self Certificate, Not Eaten Up)
Time: 1m 11.43s Distances: ¾, nk, hd, ¾, 1¼, 5, ½
Breeder: Hong Kong Breeders Club
Breeding: Pastoral Pursuits - Midnight Angel (Machiavellian (USA))
Tote Win: £7.40 Places: £2.00, £2.10, £1.40 Exacta: £50.60
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), 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), Cheveley Park Stakes (2006 Indian Ink), Gran Criterium (2007 Scintillo), TBA Lowther Stakes (2008 Infamous Angel) 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) First Goodwood winner: Crespinall (July 29, 1972 - Nassau Stakes) Total Goodwood wins: 181 (47 at July Meeting) Number of horses in training (1985-2008): 67: 75: 74: 80: 85: 107: 131: 139: 155: 178: 167: 155: 149: 145: 155: 162: 147: 169: 169: 149: 169; 163; 184 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: 149
Winning jockey:-Name: Dobbs, Patrick James Background: The son of a builder from Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Dobbs’ first job for four and a half years was with Dessie Hughes at Osborne Lodge in Kildare. He enjoyed two winners from 60 rides on the Flat for Hughes. The trainer’s son, Richard, then suggested that he transferred to England to work for Richard Hannon. He has spent winters riding in Dubai. Big Race Wins: Autumn Stakes (2003 Fantastic View), Great Metropolitan Handicap (2006 Vengeance), Sandown Mile (2004, 2005 Hurricane Alan), Sovereign Stakes (2002 Priors Lodge), Stardom Stakes (2003 Fantastic View), Sweet Solera Stakes (2005 Nasheej) First Goodwood Win: Triple Hay (Doubleprint Handicap, May 20, 1998) Goodwood wins: 5 (one at July Meeting) Wins (2001-2008): 40; 21; 26; 19; 14; 18; 34; 28; Wins This Season: 36
Third Race - The Debenhams Frenchgate Conditions Stakes - Winners Quotes
OVER EASY
When the race began in earnest, there was only one horse in the Debenhams Frenchgate Conditions Stakes. Cock A Block, with Frankie Dettori on board, might have taken them out, but there was only one horse bringing them in.
When Twice Over stretched out inside the final two furlongs, even the starting price of 4/6 looked generous. The horse’s three previous outings had been at Group One level, so it was, perhaps, to be expected.
The trainer Henry Cecil was not at Doncaster, but Mike Marshall, representing the stable, said: “It was a drop in class today and he deserved that. I think that was what the boss was after. A nice bit of confidence for him and to go and win like he has done.
“Tom [Queally] said it was like a piece of work and basically it was. And probably the ground would be fast enough out there now. I think he probably appreciates a little more juice.
“He doesn’t get an easy race this fella. Well, he hasn’t done till possibly today,” said Marshall.
Queally said: “He won like a Group horse in a conditions race. He travelled well and settled well and showed a good turn of foot that put him in a league apart from these. He wasn’t right that day [in the Eclipse] and today you’ve seen more of the real horse.
“He was just nearly in the Lockinge and the Prince Of Wales. If things had fallen one way or another it might have made a difference. He wasn’t unlucky but he was just maybe unlucky to come up against a couple that were too good for him. He’s a very straightforward horse. He’s laid back. He nearly talks to you. He’s that sort of horse.”
THIRD RACE RESULT
3.10pm DEBENHAMS FRENCHGATE CONDITIONS STAKES
Class 2, £25,000 guaranteed. For 3 - 5yo which have not won a Pattern race in 2009, 1m 2f 60yds. Weights: 3yo colts & geldings 8st 9lb; 3yo fillies 8st 4lb; 4yo & 5yo colts & geldings 9st 2lb; 4yo & 5yo fillies/mares 8st 11lb. Penalties: in 2009, for each Class 3 race won 2lb; for each Class 2 race won 4lb; for each Class 1 race won 6lb; additionally, a winner of a Group One race or Group Two race at any other time 6lb (handicaps exclueded for the purpose of penalties, penalties cumulative & maximum penalty 12lb). Weight for age: 3yo from 4yo+ 7lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £15,577.50; 2nd: £4,665; 3rd: £2,332.50; 4th: £1,167.50; 5th: £582.50; 6th: £292.50
1) TWICE OVER (Khalid Abdulla) Henry Cecil 4-9-08 Tom Queally [3] 4/6 Fav
2) SERVA JUGUM (USA) (Fitri Hay) Paul Cole 3-8-09 Martin Dwyer [4] 11/4
3) CHOCK A BLOCK (IRE) (Team Valor) Saeed bin Suroor 3-8-09 Frankie Dettori [6] 8/1
4) KINGS GAMBIT (SAF) (Fitri Hay) Tom Tate 5-9-08 Micky Fenton [2]
5) SWEET LILLY (Jaber Abdullah) Mick Channon 5-8-11 Edward Creighton [1]
5 ran, Non-Runner: Gitano Hernando (Self Certificate, Ground)
Time: 2m 10.97s Distances: 1¾, ½, 1¼, ½
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Breeding: Observatory (USA) - Double Crossed (Caerleon (USA)
Tote Win: £1.60 Places: £1.20, £1.30 Exacta: £2.60
Winning trainer:-Name: Cecil, Henry Richard Amherst Born: January 11, 1943, Aberdeen Scotland Trains at Warren Place Stables, Newmarket, Suffolk Date of first licence:1969 First winner: Celestial Cloud (Ripon, May 17, 1969) Previous Occupation: Assistant to stepfather, Sir Cecil Boyd-Rochfort British Classic wins: (24) 1000 Guineas (1979 One In A Million, 1981 Fairy Footsteps, 1985 Oh So Sharp, 1996 Bosra Sham, 1997 Sleepytime, 1999 Wince), 2000 Guineas (1975 Bolkonski, 1976 Wollow), Vodafone Derby (1985 Slip Anchor, 1987 Reference Point, 1993 Commander In Chief, 1999 Oath), Vodafone Oaks (1985 Oh So Sharp, 1988 Diminuendo, 1989 Snow Bride, 1996 Lady Carla, 1997 Reams Of Verse, 1999 Ramruma, 2000 Love Divine, 2007 Light Shift), St Leger (1980 Light Cavalry, 1985 Oh So Sharp, 1987 Reference Point, 1989 Michelozzo) Other major wins include: Ascot Gold Cup (1979 and 1980 Le Moss, 1981 and 1982 Ardross, 1987 Paean), Brigadier Gerard Stakes (2000 Shiva), Canadian International (1998 Royal Anthem), Champion Stakes (1988 Indian Skimmer, 1996 Bosra Sham), Coral-Eclipse (1969 Wolver Hollow, 1976 Wollow, 1978 Gunner B), Coronation Stakes (1975 Roussalka, 1979 One In A Million, 1982 Chalon, 1990 Chimes Of Freedom, 1994 Kissing Cousin), Dewhurst Stakes (1975 Wollow, 1982 Diesis), Falmouth Stakes (1982 Chalon, 1990 Chimes Of Freedom), Fillies’ Mile (1978 Formulate, 1984 Oh So Sharp, 1987 Diminuendo, 1988 Tessla, 1995 Bosra Sham, 1996 Reams Of Verse), Grand Prix de Paris (2000 Beat Hollow), Irish Oaks (1988 Diminuendo d.h., 1999 Ramruma, 1989 Alydaress), Irish Derby (1989 Old Vic, 1993 Commander In Chief), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1973 Cloonagh), Juddmonte International (1976 Wollow, 1999 Royal Anthem), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (1987 Reference Point, 1990 Belmez, 1994 King’s Theatre), Middle Park Stakes (1981 Cajun, 1982 Diesis), Prix Royal-Oak (1981 Ardross, 1986 El Cuite), Prix du Jockey-Club (1989 Old Vic), Prix de Diane (1987 Indian Skimmer, 1990 Rafha), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1979 Kris), Racing Post Trophy (1969 Approval, 1975 Take Your Place, 1979 Hello Gorgeous, 1982 Dunbeath, 1984 Lanfranco, 1986 Reference Point, 1989 Be My Chief, 1990 Peter Davies, 1992 Armiger, 1993 King’s Theatre), St James’s Palace Stakes (1975 Bolkonski, 1979 Kris, 1990 Shavian; 1998 Dr Fong), Sussex Stakes (1975 Bolkonski, 1976 Wollow, 1979 Kris, 1994 Distant View, 1997 Ali-Royal), Tattersalls Gold Cup (1999 Shiva), Yorkshire Oaks (1979 Connaught Bridge, 1988 Diminuendo, 1998 Catchascatchcan, 1999 Ramruna), Blue Square Nassau Stakes (1975 & 1976 Roussalka, 1979 Connaught Bridge, 1987 Nom De Plume, 1993 Lyphard’s Delta, 2009 Midday) Royal Ascot wins: 70 First Royal Ascot winner: Queen Alexandra Stakes (1970 Parthenon). Major Royal Ascot winners: St James’s Palace Stakes (1975 Bolkonski, 1979 Kris, 1990 Shavian, 1998 Dr Fong), Gold Cup (1979 & 1980 Le Moss, 1981 & 1982 Ardross, 1987 Paean), Coronation Stakes (1975 Roussalka, 1979 One In A Million, 1982 Chalon, 1990 Chimes Of Freedom, 1994 Kissing Cousin), Prince of Wales’s Stakes (1977 Lucky Wednesday, 1978 Gunner B, 1992 Perpendicular, 1993 Placerville, 1997 Bosra Sham), Queen Anne Stakes (1981 Belmont Bay, 1982 Mr Fluorocarbon, 1983 Valiyar, 1984 Trojan Fen) Other details: Champion trainer 10 times (1976, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1993)First Goodwood winner: Rohays (Wills Embassy Mile, August 30, 1969) Total Goodwood wins: 155 (64 at July Meeting) Horses in training (1969-2008): 41; 62; 80; 89; 76; 90; 84; 80; 113; 101; 115; 134; 139; 145; 154; 152; 162; 169; 181; 177; 172; 174 ; 163; 165; 164; 208; 176; 186; 188; 191; 169; 157; 122; 83; 73; 56; 55; 78; 108; Wins in a season (1984-2008): 108: 132: 115: 180: 112: 117 : 111: 119: 109: 94: 76: 83: 113: 78: 100: 65: 62: 48: 30: 25: 21: 12; 25; 45; 50; Wins in 2009: 45
Winning jockey:-Name: Queally, Thomas Peter Born: October 8, 1984 Background: Son of Declan, who trains a small string in County Waterford. A former pony racing champion, who was champion apprentice in Ireland in 2000 with 28 wins - Devon trainer Tony Newcombe helped bring him to Britain while he was apprenticed in Ireland to Pat Flynn. First Winner: Larifaari (Nenagh Handicap, Clonmel, April 13, 2000 - on 4th racecourse ride) Big Race Wins: Darley July Cup (2009 Fleeting Spirit), Dubai Airport World Trophy (2006 Dixie Belle), Empress Stakes (2005 Dixie Belle), totesport Chartwell Fillies’ Stakes (2004 Illustrious Miss), Rathbarry Stud’s Barathea Finale Stakes (2006 Frank Sonata), Star Stakes (2004 Queen Of Poland), Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2008 Lady Gloria), Blue Square Nassau Stakes (2009 Midday) Royal Ascot Wins (2): Windsor Castle Stakes (2004 Chateau Istana), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2009 Art Connoisseur) First Goodwood Winner: Tromp, Kanagawa Stakes, April 30, 2005 Total Goodwood Wins: 14 (2 at Festival meeting) Wins 2003-2008: 1; 66*, 43, 59; 66; 62 (*Champion Apprentice) Wins In 2009: 78
Fourth Race - The DFS Scarbrough Stakes - Winners Quotes
THE REAL DEAL
Two furlongs out in the DFS Scarbrough Stakes, the feature race of the opening day of the Ladbrokes St Leger Festival, and owner Martin Barber might have begun to regret telling his friends that Strike the Deal would win today.
“I don’t back my own horses, but I told all my friends too,” said the Rotherham scrap-metal merchant.
But a furlong out, relief came. There was a gap in the wall of horses, and Strike The Deal was through, accelerating at such speed that Kieren Fallon, recording his second riding success of the day, was quickly clear.
“The sea opened for him in fairness. Kieren just said that when they came out of the gate, the horse was leaning on the gate. Basically very slow out. But a furlong out, the sea parted - the gap opened for him,” said Barber.
The horse had been contesting races over six furlongs, but Barber gave credit to jockey Philip Robinson, who had ridden Strike The Deal in two of his three previous outings, and who had suggested bringing the four-year-old down in distance. “In fairness to Philip, who has been riding him, he said try him back at five furlongs.”
Robinson didn’t have the ride this time, though, Barber explaining the reasoning for putting Fallon on board. “Jeremy [Noseda], the trainer, wanted a jockey on him who was basically going to smack his arse. He said, let’s put Kieren on him.”
The plan now is to keep the colt at five furlongs and the next intended outing is a Group Three at Newbury.
Fallon, celebrating a 21/1 double today; remarked: “I have always liked this horse and he has just come good. They said that bringing him back to this trip might suit him.
“He was slowly away, but that was not the plan. He was lying on the gate when the gates opened. There were a few of them chopping around and I just had to roll on.
“When the gaps came, everything came good for him. He has done it well in the end. This is where I want to be and where I want to stay (in the winner’s enclosure).”
FOURTH RACE RESULT
3.45pm DFS SCARBROUGH STAKES (LISTED RACE)
Class 1, £40,000 guaranteed. For 2yo+, 5f. Weights: 2yo colts & geldings 8st 3lb; 2yo fillies 7st 12lb; 3yo colts & geldings 9st 8lb; 3yo fillies 9st 3lb; 4yo+ colts & geldings 9st 9lb; 4yo+ fillies 9st 4lb. Penalties: after February 28, 2009, a winner of a Listed race 3lb; of a Group 3 race 5lb; of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £23,704; 2nd: £8,964; 3rd: £4,480; 4th: £2,240
1) STRIKE THE DEAL (USA) (M Barber) Jeremy Noseda v4-9-09 Kieren Fallon [7] 9/2
2) SPIN CYCLE (IRE) (H E Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed) Bryan Smart 3-9-08 Richard Mullen [9] 12/1
3) ABOVE LIMITS (IRE) (Findlay & Bloom) Tom Dascombe 2-7-12 Catherine Gannon [3] 16/1
4) DANDY MAN (IRE) (Godolphin) Saeed Suroor t6-9-09 Frankie Dettori [2] 5/2 Fav
5) INXILE (IRE) (Ian Hewitson) David Nicholls 4-9-12 Adrian Nicholls [5]
6) CAPTAIN GERRARD (IRE) (Reg Bond) Bryan Smart 4-9-09 Tom Eaves [1]
7) MOORHOUSE LAD (Ron Hull) Bryan Smart 6-9-09 Jim Crowley [8]
8) HOH HOH HOH (Multi Lines 2) Richard Price 7-9-09 Stephen Donohoe [4]
9) SIREN'S GIFT (Jeff Smith) Andrew Balding b5-9-04 David Probert [6]
9 ran Non-Runner: City Dancer (Self Certificate, Not Eaten Up)
Time: 57.49s Distances: 1, ns, 1, ¾, 1, ¾, nk, 2
Breeder: Five-D Thoroughbreds, LLC Breeding: Van Nistelrooy (USA) - Countess Gold (USA) (Mt Livermore (USA)
Tote Win: £5.60 Places: £2.10, £4.00, £4.30 Exacta: £62.40
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) British Classic Wins: (1) Ladbrokes St Leger (2006 Sixties Icon) Major wins: Darley July Cup (Fleeting Spirit), 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), Lancashire Oaks (2002 Mellow Park), Musidora Stakes (2003 Cassis), Challenge Stakes (2003 Just James), Polypipe Flying Childers Stakes (2007 Fleeting Spirit), Gimcrack Stakes (2003 Balmont), Meon Valley Stud Fillies’ Mile (2006 Simply Perfect), Middle Park Stakes (2003 Balmont), Musidora Stakes (2000 Kalypso Katie), GNER Park Stakes (2007 & 2008 Arabian Gleam), Richmond Stakes (2007 Strike The Deal), Sussex Stakes (2005 Proclamation), Jockey Club Stakes (2007 Sixties Icon) Hydra Properties Falmouth Stakes (2007 Simply Perfect) Royal Ascot Wins (8): 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), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2007 Soldier’s Tale), Royal Hunt Cup (2009 Forgotten Voice) First Goodwood winner: Blushing Bride (ROA Auction Stakes, September 20, 2000)Total Goodwood wins: 16 (6 at Festival Meeting) Horses in training (1998-2008): 48; 78; 66; 70; 71; 67; 81; 91; 114; 117; 113; Wins in a season (1997-2008): 0, 18, 39, 40, 37, 43, 37, 34, 47; 46; 50; 53; Wins in 2009: 44
Winning jockey:-Name: Fallon, Kieren Francis Date Of Birth: February 22, 1965 Background: Became apprentice to Kevin Prendergast when 17, riding his first winner the following year. Moved to Britain when still an apprentice in 1988, working for Jimmy Fitzgerald and then Lynda Ramsden in 1993. Signed to ride for Henry Cecil in 1996, and became champion jockey for the first time in 1997 with 202 wins, also winning his first two classics. Joined Sir Michael Stoute in 2000 after acrimonious split with Cecil, but suffered a bad fall at Royal Ascot that nearly ended his career, and ruled him out of the rest of the season. Replaced Jamie Spencer as Ballydoyle stable jockey in 2005, although continued to ride for Stoute when allowed. Charged with race-fixing by City of London Police in 2006, and banned from riding in Britain pending trial. Also failed drugs test in France, resulting in worldwide six month ban in the same year. Returned to action in June 2007, although gave up riding in October 2007 to concentrate impending court case. Cleared of attempting to defraud Betfair customers when trial collapsed in December 2007, only to be found guilty of failing a drugs test in France in August 2007. Started riding out for Sir Michael Stoute after being given an 18-month ban and launched his own website. Returned to race riding on September 4, 2009, coming second on his first ride back (Rare Malt, Withyham Median Auction Maiden Stakes, Lingfield Park) First winner: Piccadilly Lord (Navan, June 18, 1984) First winner after return to riding: Our Kes, William Hill 0800 444040 - Get £25 Free Bet Handicap, Wolverhampton, September 5, 2009 British Classic wins: (13) 2000 Guineas (2000 King’s Best, 2001 Golan, 2005 Footstepsinthesand, 2006 George Washington), 1000 Guineas (1997 Sleepytime, 1999 Wince, 2003 Russian Rhythm, 2005 Virginia Waters), Vodafone Oaks (1997 Reams Of Verse, 1999 Ramruma, 2004 Ouija Board, 2006 Alexandrova), Vodafone Derby (1999 Oath, 2003 Kris Kin, 2004 North Light) Big Race Wins: Grosser Pries von Baden (1997 Borgia), Sussex Stakes (1997 Ali Royal), Prince ofWales’s Stakes (1997 Bosra Sham), Epsom Oaks (1997 Reams Of Verse), Cheveley Park Stakes (1997 Embassy), 1000 Guineas (1997 Sleepytime), Yorkshire Oaks (1998 Catchascatchcan), St James’s Palace Stakes (1998 Dr Fong), La Foret (1998 Tomba), Irish Oaks (1999 Ramruma), Tattersalls Gold Cup (1999 Shiva), Epsom Oaks (1999 Ramruma), Epsom Derby (1999 Oath), 1000 Guineas (1999 Wince), Dubai Sheema Classic (2000 Fantasic Light), Coronation Cup (2000 Dlaiapour), 2000 Guineas (2000 King’s Best), Lockinge Stakes (2001 Medicean), Eclipse Stakes (2001 Medicean), 2000 Guineas (2001 Golan), Italian Oaks (2002 Guadalupe), Yorkshire Oaks (2002 Islington), Nassau Stakes (2002 Islington), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (2002 Golan), Coronation Cup (2002 Boreal), Morny (2002 Elusive City), Lagardere (2002 Hold That Tiger), Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare (2003 Islington), Yorkshire Oaks (2003 Islington), Nassau Stakes (2003 Russian Rhythm), Gold Cup (2003 Mr Dinos), Fillies’ Mile (2003 Red Bloom), Epsom Derby (2003 Kris Kin), Coronation Stakes (2003 Russian Rhythm), 1000 Guineas (2003 Russian Rhythm), Opera (2003 Zee Zee Top), Ispahan (2003 Falbrav), Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare (2004 Ouija Board), Pheonix Stakes (2004 Damson), Irish Oaks (2004 Ouija Board), Yorkshire Oaks (2004 Quiff), Racing Post Trophy (2004 Motivator), Epsom Oaks (2004 Ouija Board), Nassau Stakes (2004 Favourable Terms), Lockinge Stakes (2004 Russian Rhythm), Epsom Derby (2004 North Light), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2004 Gamut), Arlington Million (2005 Powerscourt), Phoenix Stakes (2005 George Washington), National Stakes (2005 George Washington), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2005 Rumplestiltskin),Irish Derby (2005 Hurricane Run), Irish Champion Stakes (2005 Oratorio), Hong Kong Vase (2005 Ouija Board), Eclipse stakes (2005 Oratorio), Coronation Cup (2005 Yeats), 2000 Guineas (2005 Footstepsinthesand), 1000 Guineas (2005 Virginia Waters), Marcel Boussac (2005 Rumplestiltskin), Lagardere (2005 Horatio Nelson), Grand Prix de Paris (2005 Scorpion), Arc de Triomphe (2005 Hurricane Run), Phoenix Stakes (2006 Holy Roman Emperor), Irish Oaks (2006 Alexandrova), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2006 Hurricane Run), Irish Derby (2006 Dylan Thomas), Irish Champion Stakes (2006 Dylan Thomas), Preis von Europa (2006 Youmzain), Queen Anne Stakes (2006 Ad Valorem), Epsom Oaks (2006 Alexandrova), Lockinge Stakes (2006 Peeress), Gold Cup (2006 Yeats), 2000 Guineas (2006 George Washington), Poule d’Essai des Poulins (2006 Aussie Rules), Lagardere (2006 Holy Roman Emperor), Pretty Polly Stakes (2007 Peeping Fawn), Irish St Leger (2007 Yeats), Irish Champion Stakes (2007 Dylan Thomas), Morny (2007 Myboycharlie), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2007 Mountain High), Arc de Triomphe (2007 Dylan Thomas) Royal Ascot wins: 27 First Royal Ascot win: Royal Hunt Cup (June 19, 1996, Yeast) Major Royal Ascot wins: St James’s Palace Stakes (1998 Dr Fong), King Edward VII Stakes (1998 Royal Anthem, 2006 Papal Bull), Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (1997 Bosra Sham), Gold Cup (2003 Mr Dinos, 2006 Yeats), Coronation Stakes (2003 Russian Rhythm) , Coventry Stakes (2004 Iceman), Queen Anne Stakes (2006 Ad Valorem) First Goodwood winner: Aughfad (Grant Thornton Handicap, October 5, 1990) Goodwood wins: 78 (32 at July Meeting) Wins (1988-2006): 31, 28, 39, 29, 45, 60, 47, 91, 136, 202*, 204*, 202*, 149, 166*, 149*, 221*, 200, 70, 27 *Champion jockey No rides in Britain in 2007 or 2008 Wins (2009): 6 - 21/1 double today at Doncaster.
Fifth Race - The New Look Frenchgate Handicap - Winners Quotes
HONEST AKHENATEN
Both trainer Mick Channon and jockey Tony Culhane have described Akhenaten as a “honest horse” and the three-year-old could not be faulted for effort as the colt came late and strong to win the seven-furlong New Look Frenchgate Handicap by three-quarters of a length.
Channon had to listen to the race commentary on his phone, having opted instead to watch England take on Australia in the third one-day international at the Rose Bowl, not too distant from his training base at West Ilsey.
Culhane and Channon had worked out a race strategy beforehand; that if the pace was insufficient, the jockey would take it up with Akhenaten. “About halfway through, I was thinking that I should have done,” said the jockey.
“I’d said to Mick that if I jumped and found myself there I’d take it up and I was half wishing I had.
“I thought I’d have to give him half a squeeze to get there and I didn’t want to do it, because he’s a high quality horse. He battled on well and stuck his head out.
“He’s only won one race this year, so ,maybe he’s been a bit unlucky. Today he had seven furlongs on a nice even track on lovely ground. Conditions were right,” added the jockey.
FIFTH RACE RESULT
4.20pm NEW LOOK FRENCHGATE HANDICAP
Class 2, £20,000 guaranteed. For 2yo rated 0-100, 7f. Weights: highest weight 9st 4lb; minimum weight 8st 4lb. Penalties: after August 29, each race won 6lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £12,462; 2nd: £3,732; 3rd: £1,866; 4th: £934; 5th: £466; 6th: £234
1) AKHENATEN (Box 41) Mick Channon 3-8-10 Tony Culhane [6] 13/2
2) VITORIA (IRE) (H E Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed) Bryan Smart 3-8-05 Richard Mullen [2] 10/1
3) AGENTE PARMIGIANO (IRE) (Fawzi Abdulla Nass) Gerard Butler 3-8-05 Francis Norton [10] 8/1
4) BONNIE CHARLIE (Thurloe Thoroughbreds XXII) Richard Hannon 3-9-04 Pat Dobbs [3]
5) RUSSIAN JAR (IRE) (J A R Partnership) Michael Jarvis 3-8-04 William Buick [1]
6) WILDCAT WIZARD (USA) (Alan Spence) Paul Cole 3-9-01 Kieren Fallon [5]
7) INHERITOR (IRE) (Richard Page) Bryan Smart 3-8-04 Royston Ffrench [8]
8) BROAD CAIRN (The Queen) Roger Charlton 3-8-06 Steve Drowne [9] 5/2 Fav
9) ALKHAFIF (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Ed Dunlop 3-8-13 Tadhg O'Shea [4]
10 ran Non-Runner: Jet D’Eau (travel)
Time: 1m 24.70s Distances: ¾, sh, nk, 1¼, ¾, ns, 1¾, dist
Breeder: Netherfield House Stud Breeding: High Chaparral (IRE) - Lady Adnil (IRE) (Stravinsky (USA))
Tote Win: £7.40 Places: £2.30, £3.30, £2.60 Exacta: £75.20
Winning trainer:-Name: Channon, Michael Roger Date of birth: 28/11/48 Trains at: West Ilsley, Berks Date of first training licence: 1990 First Flat Winner: Golden Scissors, Bridlington Bay Maiden, Beverley, March 30, 1990 First Jumps Winner: Wessex Warrior, Wincanton, March 30, 1990 Background: International footballer, assistant trainer to John Baker and Ken Cunningham-Brown Seriously injured in a fatal road accident on returning from Doncaster Sales in August 2008. Number of horses in training (1990-2007): 20: 35: 45: 44: 64: 86: 91: 84: 106: 124: 135: 159: 177: 184: 203: 175: 199; 189; 199 Major wins include: Ballyogan Stakes (1994 Great Deeds), Cornwallis Stakes (2006 Alzerra); Coventry Stakes (2000 CD Europe), Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cherry Hinton Stakes (2008 Please Sing), Darley Dewhurst Stakes (2000 Tobougg), Field Marshall Stakes (1994 Great Deeds), Fred Darling Stakes (2002 Queen’s Logic, 2004 Majestic Desert), Gimcrack Stakes (1998 Josr Algharoud), Great Voltigeur Stakes (2006 Youmzain), King’s Stand Stakes (1995 Piccolo), Lowther Stakes (1998 Bint Allayl, 2001 Queen’s Logic), Maurice Lacroix-Trophy (2002 Checkit), Mill Reef Stakes (1998 Golden Silca), Moet & Chandon Rennen (1996 Muchea), Molecomb Stakes (1998 Inya Lake), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2002 Mail The Desert), Nunthorpe Stakes (1994 Piccolo), Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2009 Eva’s Request), Prix De La Salamandre (2000 Tobougg), Queen Mary Stakes (1998 Bint Allayl), Ribblesdale Stakes (2000 Miletrian), Countrywide Steel & Tubes Rockfel Stakes (2003 Cairns, 2008 Lahaleeb) Shadwell Cheveley Park Stakes (1999 Seazun, 2001 Queen’s Logic), Tote Trifecta Stakes (2002 Millennium Force), Weatherbys Superlative Stakes (2006 Halicarnassus, 2007 Hatta Fort), Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (2007 Majestic Roi), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2008 Youmzain), Veuve Cliquot Vintage Stakes (2008 Orizaba) First Royal Ascot win: Great Deeds (June 18, 1993 - Windsor Castle Stakes) Royal Ascot wins (16): Windsor Castle Stakes (1993 Great Deeds, 1999 Kalindi, 2003 Holborn), King’s Stand Stakes (1995 Piccolo), Queen Mary Stakes (1998 Bint Allayl, 2001 Queen’s Logic, 2005 Flashy Wings), Coventry Stakes (2000 CD Europe); Ribblesdale Stakes (2000 Miletrian), St James’s Palace Stakes (2003 Zafeen), Albany Stakes (2003 Silca’s Gift, 2007 Nijoom Dubai), Chesham Stakes (2005 Championship Point), Ascot Stakes (2006 Baddam), Queen Alexandra Stakes (2006 Baddam), Wolferton Handicap (2007 Championship Point) Wins in a season (1990-2008): 16: 22: 27: 41: 74: 71: 56: 40: 71: 72: 90: 67: 123: 143: 98; 103; 127; 85; Wins in 2009: 84
Winning jockey:-Name: Culhane, Patrick Anthony. Born: Manchester, March 13, 1969 Based: Thirsk, North Yorkshire Apprenticeship: 4 years with Reg Hollinshead Other information: suspended for a year in July 2007 following an HRA inquiry into passing on information for gain. First winner: Mariners Dream (Catterick 29/4/86) Major wins include: Abernant Stakes (2005 Quito), Ayr Gold Cup (2003 Quito), Bahrain Trophy (2006 Youmzain), Cammidge Trophy (2004 Goldeva), Chester City Wall Stakes (2006 Tournedos), City Of York Stakes (2004 Polar Bear), DBS ST leger Yearling Stakes (2003 Jazz Scene), European Free Handicap (2006 Misu Bond), Hambleton Stakes (2005 Quito), John O’ Gaunt Stakes (2006 Quito), King George V H’cap (1988 Thethingaboutitis), Slatch Farm Stud Flying Fillies’ Stakes (2004 Goldeva), totepool Two-Year-Old Trophy (2005 Misu Bond), Wentworth Stakes (2004 Quito), Weatherbys Superlative Stakes (2006 Halicarnassus) Royal Ascot Winners (1): King George V Handicap (1988 Thethingaboutitis) Wins (1991-2008): 29, 16, 17, 15, 21, 51, 61, 86, 79, 92, 27, 81, 112, 111, 95; 88; 15; 26; Wins in 2009: 42
Sixth Race - The Evans Frenchgate Handicap, Division I - Winners Quotes
TOTAL IMPACT KNOWS HIS MARK
Total Impact’s last two successes, prior to the Ladbrokes St Leger Festival, had been off an official rating of 82 both times.
After a fruitless spell, the six-year-old had again dropped back to a mark of 82, and as trainer Richard Fahey said, after the 5/2 favourite had burst through to take the Evans Frenchgate Handicap, Division I, by a neck:
“Old sprinters like this seem to know what mark they can win off. Once you shove them up, they go out of range and when they come down again they go in.”
“As long as the handicapper is not too tough on him, he might go in again. The handicapper can only put him up a couple of pounds,” added the trainer, hopefully.
Total Impact’s success brought the stable’s tally of winners this year in total to 133.
“We can’t believe it. Genuinely can’t believe it, but we’ll take it,” said Fahey.
Apprentice Frederik Tylicki has benefited hugely from the stable’s rich vein of form and Total Impact brought the young jockey his 50th winner of the year and he is battling for the apprentice championship.
“He’s one behind Mr [David] Probert, so we’re going to try and nail him. Freddie said he’s going to do him on the line,” said Fahey.
SIXTH RACE RESULT
4.50pm EVANS FRENCHGATE HANDICAP (DIV I)
Class 4, £9,500 guaranteed. For 3yo+ rated 0-85, 5f. Weights: highest weight 9st 5lb; minimum weight 8st 5lb (3yo 8st 4lb). Penalties: after August 29, each race won 6lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £6,152.20; 2nd: £1,830.65; 3rd: £914.85; 4th: £456.95
1) TOTAL IMPACT (The Wakey Exiles) Richard Fahey 6-813 Frederik Tylicki (3) [8] 5/2 Fav
2) RASAMAN (IRE) (Paul Moulton) Jim Goldie v5-9-01 Daniel Tudhope [6] 15/2
3) LE TOREADOR (Guy Reed) Kevin Ryan t4-9-05 Frankie Dettori [3] 5/1
4) EARLSMEDIC (Mad Man Plus One) Stuart Williams 4-9-03 Saleem Golam [10]
5) OCEAN BLAZE (Gary Hancock (Staffs)) Rod Millman 5-8-06 Steve Drowne [1]
6) STOLT (IRE) (Darron McIntyre, Frank Tobin) Noel Wilson 5-8-07 Gary Bartley (5) [5]
7) KYLE (IRE) (Mrs A N Durkan) Conor Dore 5-8-06 John Egan [2]
8) HAAJES (Willie McKay) John Balding t5-9-02 Kieren Fallon [13]
9) RACCOON (IRE) (Peter Savill) Ruth Carr 9-8-09 P McDonald [7]
10) SPEEDY SENORITA (IRE) (F D C Racing Club) John Quinn 4-8-05 Jimmy Quinn [4]
11) GLASSHOUGHTON (Septimus Racing Club) Michael Dods 6-8-05 Royston Ffrench [11]
11 ran Non-Runners: Lusivious (Ground), Hazelrigg (Going)
Time: 58.15 Distances: nk, 1¾, ½, ¾, ½, ns, 1, hd, nk, ½
Breeder: Charles Cyzer
Breeding: Pivotal - Rise ìn Shine (Night Shift (USA))
Tote Win: £3.70 Places: £1.90, £2.50, £2.00 Exacta: £25.30
Winning trainer:- Name: Fahey, Richard Date of birth: 2/2/66 Based: Manor House Farm, Butterwick, Brawby, Malton Background: Born in Nigeria and raised in County Meath, Ireland, Richard was formerly a jockey who rode 108 winners under both codes and was joint champion conditional rider for the 1988/89 season. He quit the saddle in 1992 to concentrate on his livery yard near Malton before for a dual-purpose licence in 1993. Big Race Wins: totesport Ayr Gold Cup (2006 Fonthill Road); Cork & Orrery Stakes (2000 Superior Premium), Galtres Stakes (2006 Anna Pavlova), Harvest Stakes (2006 Anna Pavlova), John Smith’s Cup (2002 Vintage Premium, 2007 Charlie Tokyo, 2008 Flying Clarets), Sky Bet Dash (2006 Wyatt Earp), Vodafone Stewards’ Cup (1998 Superior Premium), William Hill Mile (2003 Lady Bear), totesport Chester Cup (2007 Greenwich Meantime), Chipchase Stakes (2008 Utmost Respect), bet365 Lancashire Oaks (2008 Anna Pavlova), Duke Of York Blue Square Stakes (2009 Utmost Respect), Greenlands Stakes (2009 Utmost Respect) Royal Ascot Wins (2): Golden Jubilee Stakes (2000 Superior Premium), King George V Handicap (2009 Cosmic Sun) First Royal Ascot Winner: Cork & Orrery Stakes (2000 Superior Premium) Horses in training (1995-2008): 18; 24; 32; 53; 44; 51; 48; 60; 85; 98; 92; 78; 84; 100; Wins (1993-2008): 1; 2; 7; 11; 25; 20; 26; 38; 26; 46; 50; 77; 79; 87; 72; 107; Wins in 2009: 133
Winning Jockey:-Name: Tylicki, Frederik Based c/o Richard Fahey, Malton, N Yorks Background: Son of three-time German champion jockey, Poland-born Andrzej Tylicki, who committed suicide in 2003. Frederik became interested in horses when 13 and began riding out with his father but moved to Ireland with his mother in 2001 after his parents divorced. Had apprenticeships with Dermot Weld and Jim Bolger before he followed close friend Jamie Moriaty across the Irish Sea to join Richard Fahey’s yard in early 2008. First Winner in Ireland: Chantelle, Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap, Navan, April 24, 2004. First Winner in Britain: Kings College Boy, Yorkshire Racing Festival Apprentice Handicap, Beverley, June 24, 2008. Big Race Wins: John Smith’s Cup (2008 Flying Clarets) Wins This Year: 50
Seventh Race - The Evans Frenchgate Handicap, Division II - Winners Quotes
INCOMPARABLE TAKES TYLICKI ALONGSIDE PROBERT
No sooner had Frederik Tylicki recorded his 50th winner of the season than his 51st came along right behind. Given instructions by the trainer Jeremy Glover to let Incomparable have his own way, Tylicki was rewarded with a facile victory, by two and a quarter lengths.
It gave Tylicki a 23.5/1 double on the day and levelled scores with David Probert in the race for the apprentice title.
For the Haygarth House Stud of Paul Dixon, the president of the Racehorse Owners’ Association and joint-owner of Incomparable, it was also a propitious victory, the stables at nearby Retford holding its open day tomorrow. “We got about 150 people coming - I think there’ll be a few more now - and we’re going racing afterwards,” said Dixon.
Dixon was particularly pleased that the four-year-old was now showing the performance level he had long thought the colt was capable of.
“Incomparable was a nice two-year-old. Then he injured himself on soft ground at Ripon and never really recovered. He looked like he was going to win over Newcastle the other day [August 31]. Then we held him up at Redcar last week [September 3] and we were disappointed.
“Today we just said to Freddie, that if he wants to go just let him rock and roll because he’s such a long-striding horse. And Freddie said he did it very well.
“I’m pleased for Jeremy and I’m pleased for young Freddie for he’s a jockey going places. He’s a real strong lad and gets them travelling. I like him. I like him a lot,” said Dixon
SEVENTH RACE RESULT
5.25pm EVANS FRENCHGATE HANDICAP (DIV II)
Class 4, £9,500 guaranteed. For 3yo+ rated 0-85, 5f. Weights: highest weight 9st 5lb; minimum weight 8st 5lb (3yo 8st 4lb). Penalties: after August 29, each race won 6lb. Penalty Values: 1st: £6,152.20; 2nd: £1,830.65; 3rd: £914.85; 4th: £456.95
1) INCOMPARABLE (Paul Dixon & Brian Morton) Jeremy Glover b4-8-07 Frederik Tylicki (3) [9] 6/1
2) FEELIN FOXY (Danethorpe Racing Partnership) James Given 5-8-13 Tom Queally [11] 5/1
3) THE TATLING (IRE) (Milton Bradley) Milton Bradley 12-9-00 Jack Dean (3) [10] 5/1
4) NOT MY CHOICE (IRE) (D Kilpatrick W McKay) John Balding 4-8-05 John Egan [8]
5) EFISTORM (Sean Murphy) Con Dore 8-8-12 Barry McHugh (5) [7]
6) INVINCIBLE LAD (IRE) (Con Harrison) Eric Alston 5-9-05 Kieren Fallon [1] 3/1 Fav
7) SIR NOD (Brian Nordan) Julie Camacho 7-8-07 Tom Eaves [13]
8) SECRET VENUE (Ken & Delia Shaw - KGS Consulting LLP) Jedd O'Keeffe 3-8-05 Andrew Elliott [3]
9) ROTHESAY DANCER (Highland Racing) Jim Goldie 6-9-01 Kelly Harrison (3) [12]
10) GO GO GREEN (IRE) (S Bolland, P Holling) David Brown 3-8-13 Philip Makin [4]
11) BRAVELY (IRE) (Habton Farms) Tim Easterby 5-8-10 Duran Fentiman [6]
12) MR WOLF (Andrew Turton & David Barker) John Quinn v8-8-07 Graham Gibbons [2]
12 ran Non-Runner: First Order (Self Certificate, Bruised Foot)
Time: 57.91s Distances: 2¼, ns, ¾, ½, sh, sh, nk, hd, ½, ½, 3¾
Breeder: Yvette Dixon
Breeding: Compton Place - Indian Silk (IRE) (Dolphin Street (FR)
Tote Win: £7.20 Places: £2.80,£1.80,£2.30 Exacta: £44.20
Winning trainer:-Name Glover, Jeremy Anton Based: Haygarth House, Babworth, Retford, Nottinghamshire Date of birth: 23/9/44 Date of first trainer's licence: 1/11/84 Based: Background: Professional National Hunt jockey for 18 years. Appointed as the salaried trainer at Racehorse Owners' Association president Paul Dixon's Haygarth House stud and stables in Nottinghamshire in August, 2009, taking over from Alan McCabe. Major wins include: Cambridgeshire Handicap (1987 Balthus, 1989 and 1992 Rambo's Hall), Bradford & Bingley Handicap (1992 Doulabs Image) Wins in a season (1987-2008): 8; 12; 3; 5; 4; 25; 9; 11; 26; 13; 16; 16; 11; 17; 16; 14; 19; 11; 7; 5; -; -; -; Wins This Year: 6
Winning Jockey:-Name: Tylicki, Frederik Based c/o Richard Fahey, Malton, N Yorks Background: Son of three-time German champion jockey, Poland-born Andrzej Tylicki, who committed suicide in 2003. Frederik became interested in horses when 13 and began riding out with his father but moved to Ireland with his mother in 2001 after his parents divorced. Had apprenticeships with Dermot Weld and Jim Bolger before he followed close friend Jamie Moriaty across the Irish Sea to join Richard Fahey’s yard in early 2008. First Winner in Ireland: Chantelle, Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap, Navan, April 24, 2004. First Winner in Britain: Kings College Boy, Yorkshire Racing Festival Apprentice Handicap, Beverley, June 24, 2008. Big Race Wins: John Smith’s Cup (2008 Flying Clarets) Wins This Year: 51
LEADING JOCKEYS AT THE END OF DAY ONE
JOCKEY 1ST 2ND 3RD
Kieren Fallon 2 - -
Frederick Tylicki 2 - -
Tom Queally 1 1 1
Tony Culhane 1 - -
Pat Dobbs 1 - -
Richard Mullen - 2 -
Frankie Dettori - 1 2
Martin Dwyer - 1 -
Philip Makin - 1 -
Daniel Tudhope - 1 -
Jack Dean - - 1
Catherine Gannon - - 1
Richard Kingscote - - 1
Francis Norton - - 1
LEADING TRAINERS AT THE END OF DAY ONE
TRAINER 1ST 2ND 3RD
Henry Cecil 1 - -
Mick Channon 1 - -
Richard Fahey 1 - -
Jeremy Glover 1 - -
Richard Hannon 1 - -
Charlie McBride 1 - -
Jeremy Noseda 1 - -
Bryan Smart - 2 -
Paul Cole - 1 -
James Given - 1 -
Jim Goldie - 1 -
Eve Johnson Houghton - 1 -
Brian Meehan - 1 -
Michael Bell - - 1
Saeed bin Suroor - - 1
Milton Bradley - - 1
David Brown - - 1
Gerard Butler - - 1
Tom Dascombe - - 1
Kevin Ryan - - 1
GOING FOR THE OPENING DAY
Doncaster’s clerk of the course, David Williams, reported this morning that the going for the opening day of the Ladbroke’s St Leger Festival would be -
Straight Course: Good to Firm (GoingStick 8.9 at 7am)
Round Course: Good, Good to Firm in places (GoingStick 8.4 at 7am)
Williams said: “I put four millimetres on the Straight Course on Monday and four millimetres on the Round Course yesterday. We had two millimetres of rain last night, which wasn’t forecast.
“We have had very strong winds through August, which aided drying and that’s also why there’s a slight discrepancy between the two courses. The wind has been primarily a south-westerly, which is basically a headwind straight up the course.
“There’s no rain forecast at all for the meeting - if there’s any day we are seeing any clouds it could be Friday. Potentially, we are looking at a dry four days, which would be unusual for Doncaster.
“Just light winds are forecast and we’d like to maintain the good to firm for the meeting. There’s a good cover of grass and it should ride very well,” he said.
Williams also confirmed that they have dolled off four metres from the bottom of Rose Hill into the straight for the opening two days racing.
“I’ll probably remove it on Thursday evening, for Friday and Saturday. We did that last year and it worked very well,” he said.
The stalls will be placed on the stands’ side for the Straight Course.
TRIBUTES TO JAMIE KYNE AND JAN WILSON AND FUND-RAISING INITIATIVE
Before racing today, there will be a moment’s silence in memory of the young jockeys Jamie Kyne and Jan Wilson who lost their lives in a fire at Malton, in the early hours of last Saturday.
Doncaster’s managing director, Adam Waterworth, said: “Everyone in racing has felt this loss deeply and at Doncaster we wanted to pay our tribute to the two young jockeys who lost their lives in such tragic circumstances.”
The jockeys will come out for the first race and line up in the paddock to pay their respects to the two apprentices.
On Friday, the Ladbrokes St Leger Festival will also host the official launching of a fund-raising initiative for the victims of the fire by Racing Welfare.
Richard Negus, fundraising and communications executive of Racing Welfare, explained the purpose.
“The first phase is to deal with the needs of those affected by the fire. The six individuals who survived the fire were literally left with nothing. None of them were insured, so they have immediate needs. There is also counselling for those individuals, for the families and friends of those who died and survived. There are funerals costs and there are incidental costs.
“The second phase, which is our long-term aim, is to provide some sort of memorial to Jamie and Jan. It has been expressed that a fitting way to do this would be a housing project in Malton. It’s an ambitious aim, but Ladbrokes have already committed to donating £10,000 and we are hoping other leading bookmakers will follow suit.
“Doncaster racecourse has been brilliant, Friday’s launch giving the appeal a real focus and we’ve already had offers from Sandown and Newbury for further fund-raising days,” said Negus.
Donations to the fund can be made as follows:
Cheques to Racing Welfare, 5B Commercial Street, Norton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9HX
Debit Card payments can be made by calling Racing Welfare on 01638 560763
DANDY MAN CAN
For supporters of Dandy Man, patience has been a virtue. But a wait of over two years for his most recent win - at Leicester eight days ago - has not put off the punters. In the Listed DFS Scarborough Stakes (3:45), the Godophin-owned Dandy Man is being backed to bring home the candy. Ladbrokes now have the six-year-old at 7/2 from 4/1 and sharing favouritism with Inxile, from the rampant stable of Dandy Nicholls.
In the same race, Above Limits, trained by Tom Dascombe, has found a few friends, now 16/1 from 20/1 with Ladbrokes. The two-year-old Exceed And Excel filly has all the allowances and speed to spare, if her performance in a Listed five-furlong event at Newbury last month is anything to go by. She led for four furlongs before being collared, finishing third.
Dascombe has another fleet-footed two-year-old filly in the Sainsbury’s Frenchgate Conditions Stakes (2:35). Transvaal Sky hacked up at Lingfield, on the all-weather on her second outing and punters have latched on to her as a likely improver, Ladbrokes now offer just 3/1 from 7/2.
In the New Look Frenchgate Handicap (4:20), the curiously-named Agente Parmigiano is a mover, backed in to 8/1 from 9/1 with Ladbrokes.
Unravelling the mysteries of the final two races could be tricky. Haajes has found friends in the Evans Frenchgate Handicap, Division I (4:50), shortening to 9/2 from 5/1, and there’s some interesting support for Jim Goldie’s Rasaman, who is also declared for tomorrow’s final race, the Meadowhall Fabulous Fashionista Handicap. Rasaman is now 9/1 with Ladbrokes, having been available at 11/1.
In the final race today, the Evans Frenchgate Handicap, Division II (5:25), The Tatling, who has already enjoyed a sparkling year for a 12-year-old (two wins on turf, one on all-weather) is fancied to record his 17th career victory. Ladbrokes have shortened him to 6/1 from 13/2.
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