is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl 1.15 First Race responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Golden Gates Handicap Stakes

One Mile Abt Two Furlongs (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres) 1 Stalls - Inside For Three Yrs Old (Class 2) Total race value £35000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £17724; Second £5873; Third £2937; Fourth £1467. (Penalty Value £22641.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 HIGHLAND CHIEF (IRE) (264) 9 7 (133) 136- B c (IRE) - Pink Symphony (Montjeu (IRE)) MRS FITRI HAY Rossa Ryan PAUL & OLIVER COLE, Whatcombe (Breeder - Mrs Fitri Hay) Draw PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap. 16 HHHH Ended last season on a low-key note but had looked highly promising in two previous starts, notably when third in Listed at this meeting (good; won on soft previously); on a fair enough mark if that year-old form can be repeated and dam’s side of pedigree very encouraging for this step up in trip; well worth considering in first-time cheekpieces. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/9/2019 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Official BHA Rating 101

2 GRAND ROCK (IRE) (241) 9 5 (131) 4113- B c Acclamation - Miss ( (IRE)) MR HUSSAIN ALABBAS LOOTAH Cieren Fallon (3) WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Peter & Hugh McCutcheon) Draw EMERALD GREEN, WHITE diamonds on sleeves, WHITE cap. 17 HHH Promising 2yo, winning on his second and third starts (about 1m, heavy) and winding up with close third in ordinary Listed race at Pontefract (soft); half brother to two good winning stayers so quite possible this step up to 1m2f will see him find the bit more needed; of interest. Official BHA Rating 99

3 LASER SHOW (IRE) (103) 9 3 (129) 12-0106 Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Entertains (AUS) (Street Cry (IRE)) GODOLPHIN Harry Bentley SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap. 14 HH Two wins in six starts, on debut last season (good to firm; sole start on turf ) and on dirt at Meydan (9.5f ) in January; well beaten last two times and has a good bit to prove overall on first run since being gelded. Official BHA Rating 97

The Golden Gates Handicap Stakes - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

4 HYPOTHETICAL (IRE) (15) 9 3 (129) 1-4 Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Peut Etre (IRE) (Whipper (USA)) SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Knocktoran Stud) Draw BF SILVER, tassel on cap. 2 1 HHHH Well-bred 550,000gns yearling who won well on debut on Chelmsford AW (1m) in December; backed out of it late when fourth in 1m2f Group 3 on Kempton AW (favourite) recently, when doing a bit too much too soon; opening mark is reasonable and profile (very lightly raced and from a top yard) points to strong potential for improvement; shortlisted. Official BHA Rating 97

5 TRITONIC (250) 9 1 (127) 4115- Ch c Sea The Moon (GER) - Selenography (Selkirk (USA)) MCNEILL FAMILY & MR IAN DALE Oisin Murphy ALAN KING, Barbury Castle (Breeder - Miss K. Rausing) Draw ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, MAROON sleeves and cap. 7 HHHH Faded out of it upped to 1m2f (soft) on final 2yo start but pedigree strongly suggests this trip will suit and had previously looked very promising, notably when winning at Newbury (1m, good); possible he can yet come on this season and not ruled out under Oisin Murphy. Official BHA Rating 95

6 ACQUITTED (IRE) (12) 8 13 (125) 141-2 B or Br c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Blameless (IRE) ( (IRE)) JOHN LIVOCK & NAT LACY Ryan Moore HUGO PALMER, Newmarket (Breeder - Lannister Holdings) Draw DARK BLUE, GREY hoop, GREY cap. 15 HHHHH Useful form in two wins from four starts last season, particularly his narrow win in 1m novice at Newbury (heavy; form working out well); clear second to very promising winner (runs in Saturday’s St James’s Palace) on seasonal/handicap debut at Newcastle recently and still looks attractively weighted up 4lb here; dam’s side of pedigree encouraging stamina-wise; major claims. Official BHA Rating 93

7 YA HAYATI (USA) (103) 8 12 (124) 61-10 B c Dubawi (IRE) - Wedding Toast (USA) (Street Sense (USA)) GODOLPHIN James Doyle CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw ROYAL BLUE, RED cap. 1 HHH Off since below par on dirt at Meydan in March; lightly raced colt had previously looked very promising, notably when winning there on turf (9.5f, good) in February despite pulling hard; very well bred and stall one a good draw as he should be able to be buried in the pack and get some cover; interesting. Official BHA Rating 92

8 GLOBAL STORM (IRE) (11) 8 12 (124) 2231-1 Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Travel (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) (in 5lb ex) GODOLPHIN William Buick CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket (Breeder - Grenane House Stud) Draw D ROYAL BLUE. 9 HHHH Breakthrough success on handicap debut at Newmarket on final run last season (1m1f, heavy) and followed up there recently (1m2f, good), albeit only narrowly after travelling best; could be that bit sharper now but has a 5lb penalty and is minus Cieren Fallon’s 3lb claim so more is needed. Official BHA Rating 87 (+6)

11 The Golden Gates Handicap Stakes - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 9 GALLASIDE (FR) (253) 8 9 (121) 331110- B c Lucayan (FR) - Gallaecia (SPA) (Choisir (AUS)) APPLE TREE STUD Hollie Doyle ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Canarias SRL & Felix Miranda Suarez) Draw 1 WHITE, EMERALD GREEN star, striped sleeves. 3 HH Rattled off a hat-trick at 7f-1m last season, twice on AW and once on turf (soft), before well beaten upped to 1m2f on final start; pedigree raises stamina doubt for 1m2f but needs to improve on that 1m winning form in any case; others preferred. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/10/2019 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. Official BHA Rating 89 10 CEPHEUS (12) 8 7 (119) 1-0 Ch c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Crimson Cheer (USA) (Van Nistelrooy (USA)) MR G. P. M. MORLAND Jim Crowley BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton (Breeder - Biddestone Stud Ltd) Draw PINK and PURPLE (quartered), halved sleeves. 12 HH Promising start when coming with a late run to win 7f Newmarket maiden in August (good); no impact when 150-1 for the 2,000 Guineas on recent return; still very early days and by a good stamina-influence sire so 1m2f could well suit but improvement needed on what little evidence we have so far. Official BHA Rating 87

11 YOSHIMI (IRE) (12) 8 5 (117) 22123-3 Gr g Dream Ahead (USA) - Dawn Dew (GER) (Montjeu (IRE)) MRS LAUREN HART & PARTNER Andrea Atzeni RICHARD FAHEY, Malton (Breeder - Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG) Draw BLACK, PINK spots, armlets and spots on cap. 18 HHH Ran well all six starts last season, including when winning Musselburgh novice (7f, good to firm) and good second in 1m nursery at Ayr (good); promising return when third on Newcastle AW (1m) recently, shaping as if step up in trip will suit (despite pedigree suggesting otherwise); more needed and wide draw is tricky but each-way shout. Official BHA Rating 85 12 DOGGED (11) 8 5 (117) 0021-30 B c Due Diligence (USA) - Bling Bling (IRE) (Indian Ridge) DAVID ELSWORTH & MICHAEL ELLIOTT William Carson DAVID ELSWORTH, Newmarket (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade) Draw PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN striped sleeves, WHITE cap. 4 HH Off the mark at Newmarket (1m, good) in September on final 2yo start; faded to be well beaten after leading at the same track when upped to 1m2f recently and stamina still very much to prove; others much preferred. Official BHA Rating 85 (-1) 13 TOM COLLINS (15) 8 4 (116) 0210-0 Br c Dubawi (IRE) - Cocktail Queen (IRE) (Motivator) MR J. C. SMITH David Probert DAVID ELSWORTH, Newmarket (Breeder - Littleton Stud) Draw PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE cap. 6 HH Off the mark at Newmarket (7f, soft) in October but this well-bred colt’s limitations have evidently been exposed in two comprehensive defeats in Group 3s since, first on heavy (7f ) and then upped to 1m2f on AW; something to prove now. Official BHA Rating 84

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The Golden Gates Handicap Stakes - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

14 CEMHAAN (11) 8 3 (115) 0-214 B c Muhaarar - Shalwa (Galileo (IRE)) SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN KHALIFA AL MAKTOUM JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Essafinaat UK Ltd) Draw YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE chevron, ROYAL BLUE cap. 10 1 HHH Progressive on the AW, including odds-on 1m novice win at Kempton in March, and latest solid fourth in a fair handicap at Lingfield (1m), when wide on the home turn; more needed in this better-contested race but dam’s side of pedigree encouraging for 1m2f on turf debut now and each-way claims. Official BHA Rating 83

15 MAORI KNIGHT (IRE) (11) 8 3 (115) 34-12 B c Camelot - Chatham Islands (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) WHITE BEECH FARM David Egan , Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Lynn Lodge Stud) Draw BF WHITE and RED check, hooped sleeves, RED cap. 8 HHHH Fulfilled previous promise when winning on Chelmsford AW (1m) in February and ran very well in sole start since, when close second at Haydock (good to soft; led) upped to 1m2f recently; split two promising colts there and may be sharper now so worth considering despite the rise in class. Official BHA Rating 83 (+6)

16 HMS PRESIDENT (IRE) (15) 8 2 (114) 641-5 B c Excelebration (IRE) - Dance Hall Girl (IRE) (Dansili) HP RACING HMS PRESIDENT Martin Dwyer EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury (Breeder - Skymarc Farm) Draw WHITE, RED seams, RED and WHITE quartered cap. 5 HH Came good at third attempt with comfortable success in maiden on Newcastle AW (1m) in November; ran well on recent seasonal debut at Yarmouth (1m2f ) but faded late on and stamina remains unproven (pedigree raises some doubts); more needed anyway and others are readily preferred. Official BHA Rating 82

14 BRONZE RIVER (11) 8 2 (114) 121-3 B g Archipenko (USA) - Avon Lady (Avonbridge) MICK AND JANICE MARISCOTTI Hayley Turner ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - Meon Valley Stud) Draw WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap. 11 HHH Three runs over 1m at two at an ordinary level, winning twice on Polytrack (second on firm at Bath in between); solid seasonal/handicap debut third at Newmarket (1m2f, good) but more needed in this better race. Official BHA Rating 82

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time:Min . Secs.

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 18

Visor worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3. 1 Record Time: 2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14 Median Time: 2 mins 7.70 secs 2019:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Race Summary: GLOBAL STORM, one of three Godolphin representatives in this race, made a pleasing return when holding off all challengers in a handicap at Newmarket over this distance and can step up here. Highland Chief was third to Pinatubo and Lope Y Fernandez in the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot last year but disappointed badly in the Royal Lodge Stakes when beating only one home. He is surely better than that form indicates. Hypothetical started favourite for the Classic Trial at Kempton but did not settle well and finished only fourth. He is another who deserves a second chance. Acquitted came up against the well regarded Palace Pier on his return and did well, emerging clear best of the rest

Race Predictor: GLOBAL STORM

HIGHLAND CHIEF

HYPOTHETICAL

Forecast: 4-1 Acquitted (IRE), 11-2 Hypothetical (IRE), 13-2 Global Storm (IRE), 9-1 Maori Knight (IRE), 10-1 Tritonic, 12-1 Grand Rock (IRE), Ya Hayati (USA), 14-1 Highland Chief (IRE), 16-1 Cepheus, Yoshimi (IRE), Bronze River, 20-1 Gallaside (FR), HMS President (IRE), 25-1 Laser Show (IRE), 33-1 Dogged, Tom Collins

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Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl 1.50 Second Race responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The

(Listed Race)

One Mile Abt Two Furlongs (9F Abt 212Yds) (1,900 metres) Stalls - Inside For Four Yrs Old And Upwards (Class 1) Total race value £50000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62) 2 Owners Prize Money. Winner £23320; Second £9530; Third £4765; Fourth £2385. (Penalty Value £29600) A SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 1 DUBAI WARRIOR (117) 4 9 8 (134) 12011-1 B c Dansili - Mahbooba (AUS) (Galileo (IRE)) SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN KHALIFA AL MAKTOUM Robert Havlin JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Essafinaat Ltd) Draw D YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE chevron, ROYAL BLUE cap. 3 HHH Took his AW record to 5-6 when readily making all in Derby at Lingfield (1m2f ) in February; beaten favourite in French Group 3 (good) on sole previous outing on turf but it’s too soon to suggest he doesn’t act on it; will need a really smart effort under his 5lb penalty, though, and Dettori apparently favours Crossed Baton. Official BHA Rating 114

2 CROSSED BATON (215) 5 9 6 (132) 226/021- B g Dansili - Sacred Shield (Beat Hollow) MR K. ABDULLAH Frankie Dettori JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Farms Ltd) Draw D GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves. 9 HHH Runner-up in the Hampton Court at this meeting as a 3yo; lightly raced last year but 1m2f Lingfield (AW) Listed success on final start shows he retains all his ability; cheekpieces worn on that occasion are retained; seemingly preferred by Dettori to Dubai Warrior but he’ll require a big career best to defy his 3lb penalty. Official BHA Rating 106

3 MOUNTAIN HUNTER (USA) (103) 6 9 6 (132) 51-5303 B g Lonhro (AUS) - Tamarillo (Daylami (IRE)) GODOLPHIN Pat Cosgrave SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket (Breeder - Darley) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap. 13 HH Shaded tight finish in 1m4f Newmarket Listed (good) last September; best effort from four runs in Dubai at the beginning of 2020 when third in Group 2 in March but only seventh in this on British reappearance last year; has a 3lb penalty and suspicion he’ll find a few too strong once again. Official BHA Rating 108

18 The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 4 COCKALORUM (IRE) (16) 5 9 3 (129) 30024-2 B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Opinionated (IRE) (Dubai Destination (USA)) H DEAN & R FELL Callum Rodriguez ROGER FELL, Nawton (Breeder - Jim Bradley) Draw D LIGHT BLUE, BEIGE cross belts, BEIGE cap. 12 H Has developed into a useful handicapper around 1m2f for this yard; good reappearance second at Newcastle 16 days ago but surely biting off a bit more than he can chew in this company. Official BHA Rating 89

5 DREAM CASTLE (103) 6 9 3 (129) 00-0234 B g Frankel - Sand Vixen (Dubawi (IRE)) GODOLPHIN William Buick SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket 2 (Breeder - Darley) Draw ROYAL BLUE. 10 HHH Triple Group winner over 1m1f at Meydan (all good) at the beginning of 2019 but has operated a little below that level since, never threatening to land a serious blow when fourth in Group 1 there in March; only a return to his very best will suffice. Official BHA Rating 108

6 EXTRA ELUSIVE (138) 5 9 3 (129) 0/2352-6 Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Nessina (USA) (Hennessy (USA)) MR IMAD ALSAGAR Jason Watson ROGER CHARLTON, Beckhampton (Breeder - Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar) Draw D DARK GREEN, WHITE stars on sleeves. 6 HHH Knocked on the door at Listed/Group 3 level last year, going down by only a head to Elarqam over 1m2f at Sandown (good to firm; has won on soft) on final start in July; gelded and off for seven months; well below par in Lingfield Listed on return in February but overall record suggests he can bounce straight back (yard going well); often held up. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/2/2020 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the tight track. Official BHA Rating 106

7 FOREST RANGER (IRE) (250) 6 9 3 (129) 216664- B g Lawman (FR) - Alava (IRE) (Anabaa (USA)) MRS H. STEEL Tony Hamilton RICHARD FAHEY, Malton (Breeder - Yeguada de Milagro SA) Draw D EMERALD GREEN, WHITE cross belts, ORANGE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. 4 HH Group 2 winner over this trip on soft at Chester last spring but subsequent 2019 efforts were underwhelming so an eight-month break needs to have had a reviving effect; is at least handily drawn for one who usually races up with the pace. Official BHA Rating 108 8 FOX TAL (243) 4 9 3 (129) 3143/14- B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Maskunah (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) KING RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. 2 HHHHH Back from an absence with a bang last autumn, winning Doncaster conditions event (1m2f, good to firm) before excellent fourth to in Champion Stakes over C&D (soft); only had six career starts so further progress isn’t out of the question, particularly with his yard in such good form since the resumption; big player from a handy inside stall. Official BHA Rating 115

19 The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 9 KING OTTOKAR (FR) (11) 4 9 3 (129) 0/1435-5 B c Motivator - Treasure (FR) (Anabaa (USA)) MRS SUSAN ROY Kieran Shoemark CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket (Breeder - E.A.R.L. Haras Du Quesnay) Draw D MAUVE. 8 HH Third in the Hampton Court over C&D (soft) at last year’s meeting but has seen the track only twice since, finishing 9l last of five in 1m2f Haydock Group 3 (good to soft) on reappearance 11 days ago; may have needed the run but he needs to have come on a lot in a short time. Official BHA Rating 106

10 MOUNTAIN ANGEL (IRE) (209) 6 9 3 (129) 2 150220- B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Fanciful Dancer (Groom Dancer (USA)) MR ZIAD A. GALADARI James Doyle ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket (Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud) Draw C D EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diabolo, WHITE sleeves, quartered cap. 5 HHHH Met trouble when fifth in this contest last year and went on to finish runner-up twice in Group company in (both 1m2f, very soft) in the second half of the season; has won on reappearance for the last two years so seven-month layoff unlikely to be an issue; each-way claims. Official BHA Rating 111

11 PRINCE EIJI (13) 4 9 3 (129) 135/43-4 Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Izzi Top (Pivotal) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Andrea Atzeni ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket (Breeder - Meon Valley Stud) Draw C YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap. 16 HH Very useful form in a light career; respectable fourth in 1m Newmarket Listed on reappearance, albeit better placed than most the way that race unfolded; acts on good to firm and soft; wide draw a negative now stepping up to 1m2f for the first time. Official BHA Rating 104

12 REGAL REALITY (243) 5 9 3 (129) 313450- B g Intello (GER) - Regal Realm (Medicean) CHEVELEY PARK STUD Jim Crowley SIR , Newmarket (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Ltd) Draw D RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap. 11 HHHH Weakened tamely when returned to front-running tactics in Champion Stakes here (soft) on final 4yo start but he’d had a solid campaign prior to that, winning the Brigadier Gerard and third to in the Eclipse (both Sandown; 1m2f ); has given problems in the preliminaries and been gelded over the winter; obvious form chance but perhaps wouldn’t want too much rain (has won on soft but very best efforts on good or firmer). Official BHA Rating 119

13 SIR DRAGONET (IRE) (87) 4 9 3 (129) 11544-2 B c Camelot - Sparrow (IRE) (Oasis Dream) MRS JOHN MAGNIER,MR M.TABOR & MR D.SMITH Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, (Breeder - Orpendale, Wynatt & Chelston) Draw BF DARK BLUE. 7 HHHH Highly talented, easily winning (1m4f, good to soft) on second career start before a close fifth in the Derby (good to firm); has suffered short-priced reversals on both previous attempts over 1m2f, including on Naas reappearance in March, but it’s interesting that connections persevere at this trip; still has time to fulfil that significant early promise. Official BHA Rating 116

20 The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 14 WALKINTHESAND (IRE) (281) 4 9 3 (129) 251043- B c Footstepsinthesand - Masseera (IRE) (Alzao (USA)) MR SAEED SUHAIL Pat Dobbs RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - Churchtown House Stud) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE spots. 1 HH Defied lofty mark in a 1m2f handicap at Newmarket last July; confirmed he’s a smart performer when third in Doncaster conditions event on final start but Fox Tal holds him on that form; very best efforts have come on good to firm. Official BHA Rating 108

15 ALOE VERA (392) 4 8 12 (124) 11- B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Almiranta (Galileo (IRE)) MISS K. RAUSING Harry Bentley 2 RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down (Breeder - Miss K. Rausing) Draw D WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves and cap. 14 HHH Unbeaten in two starts over 1m2f (both good) last May, looking another very promising filly for her trainer when surging clear late on in Goodwood Listed event latterly; the 14 box could prove tricky to negotiate for one so inexperienced and is returning from an absence but she’s certainly an interesting runner for her very much in-form stable. Official BHA Rating 103

16 BUBBLE AND SQUEAK (12) 5 8 12 (124) 54512-5 B m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Comeback Queen (Nayef (USA)) CHRIS WRIGHT,HOLLY WRIGHT,CHLOE FORSYTH Ben Curtis SYLVESTER KIRK, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Stratford Place Stud) Draw C ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets and star on YELLOW cap. 15 H Useful handicapper on turf/AW, but unplaced in several Listed attempts on the continent and beaten 10l into fifth in Newmarket Group 2 on reappearance; seems certain to come up short again. Official BHA Rating 91

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time:Min . Secs. NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 12.

Record Time: 2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14 Median Time: 2 mins 7.70 secs

2019: ADDEYBB (IRE) 5 9 3 Daniel Tudhope 5-1 (William Haggas) 16 ran

21 The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

Race Summary: SIR DRAGONET, who started favourite for last year’s Derby, finished fifth there and fourth in the St Leger. Despite being beaten on his return, he can step up here. Last year’s Eclipse third Regal Reality has since been gelded and could be a big player for a stable that excels at improving older horses. Fox Tal is still lightly raced after only six career starts and shaped like a horse to follow when fourth to Magical over this course and distance in the Champion Stakes last October. John Gosden, who has sent out the winner of this race four times in the last ten years, saddles Crossed Baton and Dubai Warrior, winner of the Winter Derby in February but yet to prove his effectiveness on turf. 2 Race Predictor: SIR DRAGONET

REGAL REALITY

FOX TAL

Forecast: 3-1 Fox Tal, 7-2 Sir Dragonet (IRE), 4-1 Regal Reality, 10-1 Dubai Warrior, Crossed Baton, 12-1 Mountain Angel (IRE), 14-1 Extra Elusive, Aloe Vera, 16-1 Dream Castle, 20-1 Mountain Hunter (USA), 22-1 Forest Ranger (IRE), 25-1 King Ottokar (FR), Prince Eiji, 33-1 Walkinthesand (IRE), 100-1 Cockalorum (IRE), Bubble And Squeak

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2.25Ascot RacecourseThird is Race giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Stakes

(Group 3)

Seven Furlongs (7F) (1,400 metres) Stalls - Centre For Three Yrs Old (Class 1) Total race value £60000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £27984; Second £11436; Third £5718; Fourth £2862. (Penalty Value £35520) A SS

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Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 1 ABOVE (FR) (258) 9 1 (127) 121136- B c Anjaal - Broken Applause (IRE) (Acclamation) QATAR RACING LIMITED Oisin Murphy ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Mr J. Kilpatrick & Mme D. Ades Hazan) Draw D CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel. 10 HH Juvenile form (6f/7f ) included three wins on AW/turf and a placed effort in German Group 3; below par in Irish Listed race final start; difficult assignment in this field. Official BHA Rating 100

2 CELESTIN (FR) (17) 9 1 (127) 211-24 B c Dabirsim (FR) - Celesteville (IRE) (Elusive City (USA)) ECURIE NORMANDIE PUR SANG James Doyle FABRICE CHAPPET, France (Breeder - Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang) Draw GREY, MAROON stars, GREY cap, MAROON star. 2 HHHH French colt who has been largely progressive and brings Classic form, having finished fourth in the Poulains (1m, good to soft; switched to Deauville) last time out; raced mainly at 1m but gives impression he’ll cope with this drop back to 7f; major player in cheekpieces. Official BHA Rating 110

3 FLEETING PRINCE (IRE) (14) 9 1 (127) 2100-34 B c No Nay Never (USA) - My Sweet (IRE) (Royal Applause) MRS SUSAN ROY Kieran Shoemark CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn (Breeder - Edgeridge Ltd) Draw MAUVE. 7 HH Sole win came in novice event; good fourth in Group 3 at Newcastle (AW) two weeks ago, taking his 6f form to a new level; however, needs further improvement for this new trip. Official BHA Rating 102

The (Group 3) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

4 KING LEONIDAS (11) 9 1 (127) 1-1 B c - Reem (AUS) (Galileo (IRE)) SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Frankie Dettori JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Essafinaat UK Ltd) Draw D SILVER, tassel on cap. 15 HHHH Kingman colt who has won a couple of novice races at Newmarket (7f/1m, soft/good), defying a penalty in decent style last time; smart prospect who represents the Gosden/Dettori combination and has to be feared. Official BHA Rating 100 5 KING OF ATHENS (USA) (9) 9 1 (127) 0051-52 B c War Front (USA) - (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) SMITH/MRS MAGNIER/TABOR/FLAXMAN STABLES Sean Levey AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt) Draw D PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap. 11 HH Has generally looked a fair way down the pecking order at Ballydoyle; admittedly showed improved form in Listed race at Leopardstown (7f, good to firm; neck second) last week but more is required at this level. Official BHA Rating 98 3

6 LORD OF THE LODGE (IRE) (120) 9 1 (127) 10612-1 B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Archetypal (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) MRS ELAINE M. BURKE Ben Curtis K. R. BURKE, Leyburn (Breeder - Mountarmstrong Stud) Draw ROYAL BLUE, RED seams, striped sleeves, RED cap, ROYAL BLUE star. 3 HHH Useful 6f performer, with two wins (turf/AW) flanking his second in the Gimcrack; that York Group 2 form (peak effort) puts him in the picture but chance partly depends on how well he stays this new trip. Official BHA Rating 109 7 MISTER SNOWDON (15) 9 1 (127) 11 Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Welsh Cake (Fantastic Light (USA)) MR M. J. CADDY Shane Kelly RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Horizon Bloodstock Limited) Draw D WHITE, LIGHT GREEN stars, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars and stars on cap. 9 HH Similar profile to King Leonidas having won two novice events, in his case at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) and Yarmouth (7f, firm); nice prospect for Richard Hughes but has a lot to find on bare form. Official BHA Rating 89

8 MOLATHAM (250) 9 1 (127) 2114- Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Cantal (Pivotal) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM Jim Crowley ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Ltd) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap. 5 HHHH Progressive on good to firm ground last season, winning valuable maiden at York’s Ebor festival and Listed race at Doncaster; beat subsequent Guineas runner-up Wichita in latter; soft surface was to blame for his Group 3 defeat on final start; 2-2 over 7f; big player if the going is in his favour. Official BHA Rating 102

25 The Jersey Stakes (Group 3) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 MONARCH OF EGYPT (USA) (6) 9 1 (127) 12205-0 B c American Pharoah (USA) - Up (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) P BRANT/MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Ran Jan Racing, Inc) Draw DARK GREEN, LIGHT GREEN yoke, LIGHT GREEN armlets, DARK GREEN cap. 6 HHHHH Ballydoyle colt who finished second to Siskin in two Group contests at the Curragh (good/soft) last summer; below form since but saw little daylight when seventh to that rival in the Irish 2,000 Guineas most recently; has strong claims on his peak RPR. Official BHA Rating 111

10 MYSTERY POWER (IRE) (250) 9 1 (127) 11620- B c No Nay Never (USA) - Gems (Haafhd) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - Ms Siobhan O’Rahilly) D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, Draw WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. 12 HHH Comfortably held the two times he faced Pinatubo but showed he’s Group 2 class when winning the Superlative at 3 Newmarket and runner-up in the Mill Reef at Newbury, both on fast ground; each-way claims on that form. Official BHA Rating 109

11 REPARTEE (IRE) (280) 9 1 (127) 1432- Br c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pleasantry (Johannesburg (USA)) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Andrea Atzeni KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton (Breeder - Wansdyke Farms Ltd & J. M. Burke) Draw YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap. 4 HHH Useful form over 6f/6.5f as a juvenile, including an impressive debut win at York and placed efforts in the Gimcrack and Doncaster sales race; bred to stay 7f; not fully exposed but has something to find on ratings. Official BHA Rating 101

12 ROPEY GUEST (229) 9 1 (127) 335332- B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Hadeeya (Oratorio (IRE)) JOHN GUEST RACING Tom Queally GEORGE MARGARSON, Newmarket (Breeder - Mrs S. Hamilton & Kirtlington Stud Ltd) Draw WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. 1 HH Above-average maiden last year having performed creditably in on several occasions, close second at Newmarket (7f ) the final time; now 0-10, however, and has a tougher task in this field. Official BHA Rating 101 (-2)

13 SYMBOLIZE (IRE) (322) 9 1 (127) 145- Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - French Flirt (Peintre Celebre (USA)) SHEIKH JUMA DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM David Probert ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - Dc Investments Ltd) Draw DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots. 14 HH Good sprinting form as a 2yo, winning on debut then fourth in the Windsor Castle at this meeting and fifth in the Richmond at Goodwood; however, possibly vulnerable over this stiff 7f on return from 322-day absence. Official BHA Rating 102

26 The Jersey Stakes (Group 3) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 14 VENTURA LIGHTNING (FR) (14) 9 1 (127) 11502-5 Gr c No Nay Never (USA) - From This Day On (USA) (El Prado (IRE)) MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING LXXXI & PARTNER Tony Hamilton RICHARD FAHEY, Malton (Breeder - Snowdrop Stud Corporation Limited) Draw LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets. 8 HH Raced at shorter trips; runner-up in York Listed race on final 2yo start and wasn’t disgraced in Newcastle Group 3 on AW/seasonal debut (both 6f ); form has levelled off and needs to pull out more. Official BHA Rating 101

15 FINAL SONG (IRE) (11) 8 12 (124) 6-13234 B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Rahiyah (USA) (Rahy (USA)) GODOLPHIN William Buick SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw C D ROYAL BLUE. 13 HHHH Finished third in the Queen Mary at this meeting 12 months ago (debut winner here the time before); 7f winner in Dubai early this year; creditable fourth in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket back on British soil, outrunning her 100-1 odds; possibilities back down in trip/class. Official BHA Rating 98 (+9) 3

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time:Min . Secs. NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Record Time: 1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 3 wt 8-11 good to firm, 27/07/13 Median Time: 1 min 27.50 secs 2019: SPACE TRAVELLER 3 9 1 Daniel Tudhope 25-1 (Richard Fahey) 18 ran Race Summary: The unbeaten KING LEONIDAS won impressively at Newmarket on his return and can step up here even though he faces the Poule d’Essai des Poulains fourth Celestin and several other promising types. Lord Of The Lodge comes into the reckoning on his Gimcrack second to Threat, a race in which Repartee finished third, while Ropey Guest and Molatham were third and fourth in a hot Autumn Stakes won by 2,000 Guineas fourth Military March. Race Predictor: KING LEONIDAS

LORD OF THE LODGE

MOLATHAM

Forecast: 7-2 King Leonidas, 5-1 Molatham, 6-1 Celestin (FR), 7-1 Monarch of Egypt (USA), 8-1 Final Song (IRE), 9-1 Lord of The Lodge (IRE), 12-1 Mystery Power (IRE), 14-1 Repartee (IRE), 20-1 King of Athens (USA), Mister Snowdon, Symbolize (IRE), Ventura Lightning (FR), 33-1 Above (FR), Fleeting Prince (IRE), Ropey Guest

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Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl 3.00 Fourth Race responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Chesham Stakes

(Listed Race)

Seven Furlongs (7F) (1,400 metres) Stalls - Centre For Two Yrs Old (Class 1) Total race value £40000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £18656; Second £7624; Third £3812; Fourth £1908. (Penalty Value £23680) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 1 BATTLEGROUND (USA) (10) 9 3 (129) 5 B c War Front (USA) - (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) 4 MR M. TABOR, D. SMITH & MRS JOHN MAGNIER Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt) Draw ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap. 6 Foaled 10.5.2018. HHHH First foal of the yard’s excellent mare Found; kept on for fifth of 18 in Naas maiden (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; should improve upped to 7f with the experience under his belt; very interesting. Official BHA Rating -

2 BRIGHT DEVIL (IRE) (14) 9 3 (129) 1 Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Avenante (Champs Elysees) TEAM VALOR LLC & GARY BARBER Oisin Murphy ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - Newtown Stud) Draw EMERALD GREEN, MAROON chevron, MAROON cap. 1 Foaled 7.3.2018. HHH Had the run of the race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago, making all against the near rail; however, can’t really knock a successful debut and he’s open to progress. Official BHA Rating -

3 CLARENDON CROSS (9) 9 3 (129) 3 B c New Approach (IRE) - Meet Me Halfway (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) MACDONALD, WRIGHT, WOODCOCK AND PARTNER Pat Dobbs RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - Des Thurlby) Draw WHITE, MAROON and WHITE quartered cap. 7 Foaled 6.3.2018. HH Showed ability with his third-place finish at Haydock but was over 3l behind Golden Flame and needs significant improvement upped in grade. Official BHA Rating -

32 The Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

4 FIRST PROPHET (IRE) (6) 9 3 (129) 1 B c New Bay - Lus Na Greine (IRE) (Pour Moi (IRE)) H.H. SH NASSER BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA James Doyle CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket (Breeder - Ennistown Stud) Draw D RED, WHITE armlets, striped cap. 9 Foaled 5.5.2018. HHH Travelled smoothly on his way to scoring at Newbury (7f, good) last Friday, getting the job done despite showing signs of greenness; promising and cannot be ruled out. Official BHA Rating -

5 GOLDEN FLAME (IRE) (9) 9 3 (129) 2 B c Golden Horn - Flame of Gibraltar (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Frankie Dettori MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw BF SILVER, tassel on cap. 5 Foaled 1.2.2018. HHH Looked a typically game Johnston horse at Haydock (7f, good; clear second) last week, making the running and rallying once headed; should make a bold bid under Frankie Dettori. Official BHA Rating -

6 MARCH LAW (IRE) (9) 9 3 (129) 4 B c Lawman (FR) - Dookus (IRE) (Linamix (FR)) SUSAN AND JOHN WATERWORTH Silvestre De Sousa MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Ballylinch Stud) Draw BLACK, WHITE triple diamond, WHITE and BLACK striped sleeves, 4 BLACK cap, WHITE diamond. 8 Foaled 9.3.2018. HH May be sharper for his Haydock run but finished behind Clarendon Cross and stablemate Golden Flame in that race; evidently up against it. Official BHA Rating -

7 MODERN NEWS (11) 9 3 (129) 1 Ch c Shamardal (USA) - Modern Ideals (New Approach (IRE)) GODOLPHIN William Buick CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw ROYAL BLUE. 2 Foaled 11.4.2018. HHHHH Shamardal colt who led close home at Newmarket (6f, good) 11 days ago, beating a fascinating stablemate who was the most expensive yearling sold at public auction in Europe last year; should relish this longer distance; useful prospect and commands respect. Official BHA Rating -

8 CONCESSIONS (9) 8 12 (124) 1 B f Muhaarar - Front House (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) H.H. SH NASSER BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - Front House Syndicate & Wilgerbosdrift) Draw D RED, WHITE armlets, ORANGE cap. 4 Foaled 16.3.2018. HH Beat just two rivals, including Seattle Rock, in fillies’ maiden at Chelmsford (7f, AW) nine days ago; won quite well but goes into deeper waters against the boys here. Official BHA Rating -

33 The Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 9 SEATTLE ROCK (9) 8 12 (124) 3 B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Snoqualmie Girl (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) MR J. C. SMITH David Egan SYLVESTER KIRK, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Littleton Stud) Draw PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE cap. 3 Foaled 8.5.2018. H Not beaten far in the three-runner contest at Chelmsford won by Concessions; has much more on her plate in this stronger race. Official BHA Rating -

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time:Min . Secs. NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Record Time: 1 min 25.73 secs by Pinatubo age 2 wt 9-3 good, 22/06/19 Median Time: 1 min 27.50 secs

2019: PINATUBO (IRE) 2 9 3 James Doyle 3-1 (Charlie Appleby) 14 ran

The Charlie Appleby stable unleashedRace Pinatubo Summary: in this race last year and now relies on 4 MODERN NEWS, who won a hot Newmarket maiden first time out. Golden Flame, a son of Derby and Arc winner Golden Horn, showed promise when second on his debut and looks the chief threat. Aidan O’Brien saddles the first offspring of Arc-winning filly Found in Battleground, slowly away on his first start at Naas, for a race the trainer has won with September, and in the last ten years.

Race Predictor: MODERN NEWS

GOLDEN FLAME

BATTLEGROUND

Forecast: 11-4 Modern News, 7-2 Battleground (USA), 9-2 Bright Devil (IRE), 11-2 Golden Flame (IRE), 8-1 First Prophet (IRE), 16-1 Clarendon Cross, 20-1 March Law (IRE), 33-1 Seattle Rock

3 35 Fifth Race Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Gold Cup

(Group 1)

(British Champions Series) Stalls - Inside Two Miles About Four Furlongs (19F abt 210Yds) (3,900 metres) For Four Yrs Old And Upwards (Class 1) Total race value £250000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £116600; Second £47650; Third £23825; Fourth £11925. (Penalty Value £148000) A SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 1 CROSS COUNTER (110) 5 9 2 (128) 14340-5 B g Teofilo (IRE) - Waitress (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) GODOLPHIN James Doyle CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw C ROYAL BLUE. 6 HHHH winner as a 3yo in 2018; began last year with a good win in the UAE but hasn’t quite made the breakthrough at the top level in Britain since, held behind Stradivarius when in the frame in this (soft; fourth) and at Goodwood (2m, good; third) last summer; that form still gives him every chance of chasing his old rival home. Official BHA Rating 118 5 2 MEKONG (110) 5 9 2 (128) 0204-42 B g Frankel - Ship’s Biscuit (Tiger Hill (IRE)) MR KHALID BIN MISHREF Jim Crowley JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Philip Newton) Draw WHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE striped cap. 4 HHH Very smart form at up to 2m for Sir Michael Stoute on occasions last year but significantly more needed to mix it with the best of these and be a win contender; ran well on second start for this trainer when second in valuable handicap in Saudi Arabia in February; stays 2m well enough to raise hopes this trip will suit and not impossible he can grab a minor placing. Official BHA Rating 112

3 PRINCE OF ARRAN (12) 7 9 2 (128) 2120-33 B g Shirocco (GER) - Storming Sioux (Storming Home) MR SAEED BEL OBAIDA Andrea Atzeni CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) Draw ROYAL BLUE, RED stripe, striped sleeves and cap. 8 HH Stable stalwart who has been as good as ever over the last year or so, including in (second in the Melbourne Cup), Saudi Arabia and when third to Nayef Road in well-contested Newcastle AW Group 3 this month; midfield show in this in 2017 inconclusive as regards stamina for 2m4f; either way, has 7lb-10lb to find to be a win contender. Official BHA Rating 113

40 The Gold Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 4 STRADIVARIUS (IRE) (13) 6 9 2 (128) 11112-3 Ch h Sea The Stars (IRE) - Private Life (FR) (Bering) MR B. E. NIELSEN Frankie Dettori JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Bjorn Nielsen) Draw CD BLACK, YELLOW cap. 2 HHHHH Top-class stayer, including winning this race for the last two years; creditable reappearance third over an inadequate 1m4f in Group 1 recently should have teed him up nicely for this and he faces a weaker field than when winning this in 2018 and arguably last year as well; acts on good to firm and soft ground; should be hard to beat. Official BHA Rating 122

5 WITHHOLD (12) 7 9 2 (128) 0/1015-0 B g Champs Elysees - Coming Back (Fantastic Light (USA)) ANTHONY BLOOM Jason Watson ROGER CHARLTON, Beckhampton (Breeder - Millsec Limited) Draw BF ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star. 7 HH Still a very smart front-runner when winning valuable Newbury handicap and Newmarket Listed race last season (both at about 2m); harried up front when below par on recent reappearance (in blinkers; cheekpieces return); highly likely to stay 2m4f; needs a career best by a fair way; others appeal more. Official BHA Rating 110

6 MOONLIGHT SPIRIT (IRE) (257) 4 9 1 (127) 113412- B g Dubawi (IRE) - Moonsail (Monsun (GER)) GODOLPHIN William Buick CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap. 3 HHH Very good young stayer last season albeit with the form of his win and second in 1m7f Group races in France some way short of top class; has been gelded; unraced beyond 1m7f, a trip he stays well; improvement needed but he’s still lightly raced and interesting that William Buick evidently prefers him to Cross Counter. Official BHA Rating 110

7 NAYEF ROAD (IRE) (12) 4 9 1 (127) 5 21530-1 Ch c Galileo (IRE) - Rose Bonheur (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) MR MOHAMED OBAIDA Ryan Moore MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - B. V. Sangster) Draw ROYAL BLUE, RED epaulets, striped cap. 1 HHH Very smart 3yo last season, notably when third in the St Leger, and resumed with a marginal career best when upped to 2m and winning a well-contested Group 3 on Newcastle AW recently; dam’s side of pedigree is quite speedy and wouldn’t be sure this extreme test will be within his range; needs more even if it is. Official BHA Rating 113

8 TECHNICIAN (IRE) (235) 4 9 1 (127) 161611- Gr c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Arosa (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) TEAM VALOR 1 Oisin Murphy MARTYN MEADE, Manton (Breeder - Barronstown Stud) Draw EMERALD GREEN, MAROON chevron, MAROON cap. 5 HHH Excellent 3yo campaign included three Group-race wins, winding up with Group 1 success in Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp (around 1m7f; heavy) on final run, when staying on well and raising strong hopes that he can see out significantly further; best form on soft/heavy last season so needs to show he can do it on a faster surface but respected on form. Official BHA Rating 116

41 The Gold Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time:Min . Secs. NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Hood worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6.

Record Time: 4 mins 16.92 secs by Rite of Passage age 6 wt 9-2 good to firm, 17/06/10 Median Time: 4 mins 22.00 secs 2019: STRADIVARIUS (IRE) 5 9 2 Frankie Dettori EVENS (John Gosden) 11 ran

Race Summary: The betting suggests STRADIVARIUS will be able to land his third Gold Cup and his fourth success at this meeting. He certainly made a pleasing comeback behind Ghaiyyath in the Coronation Cup over an inadequate 1m4f at Newmarket, however he faces an interesting opponent in St Leger third NAYEF ROAD, who made a fine winning return in the over 2m, the longest trip he has tackled, at Newcastle. Technician, who was in brilliant form on easy ground in France last season, including winning the Group 1 Prix Royal-Oak, also comes into consideration, particularly if the rains come.

Race Predictor: NAYEF ROAD

STRADIVARIUS

TECHNICIAN 5 Forecast: 4-9 Stradivarius (IRE), 11-2 Technician (IRE), 15-2 Cross Counter, 11-1 Nayef Road (IRE), 14-1 Moonlight Spirit (IRE), 25-1 Prince of Arran, 33-1 Withhold, 50-1 Mekong

Last Year’s Winner Stradivarius (IRE) Trained by John Gosden Ridden by Frankie Dettori Owned by B E Nielsen

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Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl 4.10 Sixth Race responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The

(Heritage Handicap)

One Mile (1,600 metres) Stalls - Centre Course (8f) For Three Yrs Old Colts And Geldings (Class 2) Total race value £60000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £30384; Second £10068; Third £5034; Fourth £2514. (Penalty Value £38814) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 1 SUN POWER (FR) (110) 9 7 (133) 14235-4 B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sparkling Smile (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - Seven Hills Bloodstock NH Ltd) Draw ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. 15 H Sole win in a 6f novice at Wolverhampton but he ran two cracking races in Listed company after, including when a close second over 7f here in July (good to soft); nothing flashy about his return to action on the AW in February, though, and needs to prove himself over the new trip. Official BHA Rating 99

2 VERBOTEN (IRE) (13) 9 3 (129) 10-4 B or Gr c No Nay Never (USA) - Far Away Eyes (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) GODOLPHIN Frankie Dettori JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Mr B. Minde) Draw 6 BF ROYAL BLUE. 18 HHHHH Went straight from winning 7f Yarmouth novice on debut (good to firm) to a Group 1 over 1m at Newcastle where he suffered early interference; interesting that he was thought worthy of a place at that level and he was clearly in need of a return to 1m when eating up the ground late over 7f at Lingfield two weeks ago (finished alongside Grove Ferry); good claims. Official BHA Rating 95

3 CHEROKEE TRAIL (USA) (12) 9 2 (128) 110-04 B c War Front (USA) - Moth (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) MR M TABOR, MR D SMITH & MRS J MAGNIER Ryan Moore JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt) Draw C ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap. 2 H Looked promising when winning his first two 7f starts at two (good to firm), including here, but he was trounced on soft turf and dirt on his next two starts and he dropped out in 1m2f Listed event two weeks ago; this looks problematic. Official BHA Rating 94

46 The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

4 TORO STRIKE (USA) (280) 9 2 (128) 51233- B c Toronado (IRE) - Scarlet Strike (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN)) AL SHAQAB RACING Tony Hamilton RICHARD FAHEY, Malton (Breeder - Al Shaqab Racing) Draw SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel. 26 H Maiden win at 6f; two good efforts in defeat in a 7f Goodwood handicap last August (good) and a valuable sales race (about 6f; good to firm) but stamina for this stiff 1m is not guaranteed on reappearance. Official BHA Rating 94

5 STARCAT (12) 9 2 (128) 1-0 Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Purr Along (Mount Nelson) MARTIN HUGHES & MICHAEL KERR-DINEEN P. J. McDonald HUGHIE MORRISON, East Ilsley (Breeder - Qatar Bloodstock & Newsells Park Stud) Draw D PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves. 1 HH Finished strongly when winning 1m Kempton novice in December (9-1); was asked a very stiff question on return in the 2,000 Guineas but he ran well for a long way (hampered over 1f out) and couldn’t be dismissed at this more realistic level provided that race hasn’t left a mark. Official BHA Rating 94

6 KHALOOSY (IRE) (208) 9 2 (128) 21- Gr c Dubawi (IRE) - Elshaadin (Dalakhani (IRE)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM Jim Crowley ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited) Draw ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap. 19 HHHH It wasn’t a strong novice that he won on second start at Wolverhampton (about 1m) but he could hardly have done it more easily; a stiff 1m should be right up his street and this well-bred colt has plenty to recommend him. Official BHA Rating 94

7 KONDRATIEV WAVE (IRE) (13) 9 2 (128) 462-152 Ch c Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Right Reason (IRE) (Manduro (GER)) MR B. J. MILLEN Ben Curtis TONY CARROLL, Cropthorne (Breeder - Patrick Gleeson) Draw EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW cross belts, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap. 25 6 H Two wins at 5f-6f; only just touched off by Ziggle Pops after making the running over 7f at Lingfield recently ( just ahead of strong-finishing Grove Ferry and Verboten) but he isn’t an automatic improver for 1m. Official BHA Rating 94

8 GLASVEGAS (IRE) (14) 9 1 (127) 13010-0 Gr g Zebedee - Rejuvenation (IRE) (Singspiel (IRE)) WELDSPEC GLASGOW LIMITED Callum Rodriguez KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke (Breeder - Gigginstown House Stud) Draw WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars, RED and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star. 13 H Excellent third in the Listed Windsor Castle (5f, soft) here last year but his fortunes have been in decline since winning a 6f Hamilton novice in September; all to prove on first run beyond about 6f in first-time blinkers. Official BHA Rating 93

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The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 SHARED BELIEF (IRE) (265) 9 1 (127) 15304- B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Hidden Belief (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) CHINA HORSE CLUB/BALLYLINCH STUD/CLIPPER Daniel Tudhope ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Ballyhane Stud) Draw EMERALD GREEN, ORANGE epaulets and armlets, ORANGE cap, WHITE star. 11 H Often leads; winning debut over 7f at Sandown 12 months ago and later acquitted himself well in French Listed races at 1m (soft/good to soft); gelded since; needs to have improved to take a hand. Official BHA Rating 93

10 JOHAN (6) 9 1 (127) 4116-1 B c Zoffany (IRE) - Sandreamer (IRE) (Oasis Dream) (in 5lb ex) JON AND JULIA AISBITT WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Jon and Julia Aisbitt) Draw D DARK BLUE and MAROON diabolo, MAROON sleeves, DARK BLUE cap. 10 HHHH Promising 2yo, winning twice at about 7f (good/good to soft), and has gone the right way over the winter judged on a dour staying effort to win what looked a competitive 1m Newbury handicap; 3lb well in despite penalty and a tough test at this trip is likely to suit; respected. Official BHA Rating 88 (+8)

11 PATH OF THUNDER (IRE) (328) 9 0 (126) 3211- Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sunset Avenue (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) GODOLPHIN William Buick CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) Draw ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap. 9 HHH All races at 5f-7f on good/good to firm, beating small fields on final two starts; form of latest win at Newmarket in July doesn’t look that strong now but improvement on the cards for powerful yard; has been gelded. Official BHA Rating 92

12 ZIGGLE POPS (13) 9 0 (126) 03410-1 Ch c Zoffany (IRE) - Loch Ma Naire (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) SULLIVAN B’STOCK/ MERRIEBELLE IRISH FARM Sean Levey RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - St Albans Bloodstock Ltd) Draw RED, PINK hoop and armlets. 16 6 HHH Sole 2yo win in four-runner 7f novice; came home strongly to beat a few of these over 7f at Lingfield this month (22-1); the extra 1f should be within range on pedigree but a 5lb rise could be hard to cope with against so many promising types. Official BHA Rating 92

13 DUBAI MIRAGE (IRE) (6) 9 0 (126) 23-1 Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Calipatria (Shamardal (USA)) (in 5lb ex) GODOLPHIN Cieren Fallon (3) SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, RED cap. 3 HHH Useful form in defeat at two; was found a golden opportunity back at 1m at Kempton last week; a penalty in this far harder race gives him a lot more to prove and first-time cheekpieces are another unknown factor. Official BHA Rating 87

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14 HE’S A KEEPER (IRE) (12) 8 13 (125) 2164-4 Gr g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Silver Grey (IRE) (Chineur (FR)) MR N. CANNING Richard Kingscote TOM DASCOMBE, Malpas (Breeder - Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon) Draw D WHITE, PURPLE star, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE armlets, quartered cap. 6 H Stayed 1m well on soft ground at two but was never in the argument on handicap debut at Newcastle this month (1m); dropped 2lb but it’s unlikely to be enough at this level. Official BHA Rating 91

15 DANCE FEVER (IRE) (225) 8 13 (125) 111- B c Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Silk Fan (IRE) (Unfuwain (USA)) KENNET VALLEY THOROUGHBREDS VIII Liam Keniry CLIVE COX, Hungerford (Breeder - Silk Fan Syndicate) Draw NAVY BLUE, RED and LIGHT BLUE hoop and armlets, WHITE cap. 8 HHH First two wins at 6f on turf/AW; not an obvious stayer at 1m on pedigree but it looked as if it was worth a go when he wore down his rivals on handicap debut over 7f at Kempton in November; said to have been working well but 4lb rise at this level asks for more. Official BHA Rating 91

16 HARRISON POINT (FR) (130) 8 12 (124) 21-15 Ch c Speightstown (USA) - Summer Surprice (FR) (Le Havre (IRE)) CHINA HORSE CLUB INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Hollie Doyle ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - China Horse Club International Ltd) Draw RED, YELLOW stars, halved sleeves and star on cap. 27 H Two 7f AW wins but just ground it out against rivals now rated in the 70s on the latest of them at Southwell and he couldn’t sustain effort when fifth in 1m Listed event at Cagnes in February; work to do on turf debut. Official BHA Rating 90

17 GROVE FERRY (IRE) (13) 8 12 (124) 011-3 B g Excelebration (IRE) - Rebelline (IRE) (Robellino (USA)) MARTIN & VALERIE SLADE & PARTNER David Probert ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - Skymarc Farm) Draw DARK GREEN, RED diamond, armlets and cap. 24 HHHH Found plenty on the rising ground when upped to 7f at Epsom for the second of two wins last year; that trip wasn’t 6 an adequate test on handicap debut behind Ziggle Pops at Lingfield but he still shaped nicely and is ready for 1m; capable of better than he’s shown so far. Official BHA Rating 90

18 ESHAASY (257) 8 12 (124) 0150- B g Oasis Dream - Galicuix (Galileo (IRE)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM Robert Havlin JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Pantile Stud) Draw ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, BLACK cap. 23 H Promising enough effort without shooting the lights out against Harrison Point at Kempton last August (7f; the pair closely matched) but no inroads in a Group 3 next time and took a backward step in novice company when last seen; gelded since; easier to make case for others. Official BHA Rating 90

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19 ENEMY (15) 8 11 (123) 1-2 B c Muhaarar - Prudenzia (IRE) (Dansili) QATAR RACING LTD & LADY O’REILLY Oisin Murphy JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc) Draw C BF CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel. 21 HHHH Raced at 7f on good to firm/firm; looked a nice prospect when winning maiden here on debut, though it wasn’t a strong race for the track. While he couldn’t land the odds at Yarmouth on reappearance, his classy middle-distance pedigree suggests there’s much more to come at this trip. Official BHA Rating 89

20 WORLD TITLE (IRE) (264) 8 10 (122) 31311- B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Piccola Sissi (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) CLIPPER LOGISTICS Kieran Shoemark ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Oghill House Stud & Joseph M. Burke) Draw D GREY. 12 H Two front-running wins in small-field 1m Ripon handicaps to end his 2yo season (good/good to soft) but is much more adventurously placed in this company; needs to have come on plenty over the winter. Official BHA Rating 88

21 GREAT AMBASSADOR (203) 8 10 (122) 22301- Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Snoqualmie Girl (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) MR J. C. SMITH Harry Bentley RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down (Breeder - Littleton Stud) Draw PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE cap. 20 HHH Close up against smart rivals in 7f events at two (firm/good to firm) so theoretically should be on a fair mark now handicapping; ended 2019 with a stormer at Chelmsford in November (first-time tongue-tie, discarded); gelded since; should stay 1m and one of many interesting runners. Official BHA Rating 88

22 FINEST SOUND (IRE) (10) 8 9 (121) 333-1 B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Amplifier (Dubawi (IRE)) (in 5lb ex) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Andrea Atzeni SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum) Draw 6 D YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap. 17 HHHH Promising juvenile but always likely to be more of a 3yo and duly came on a ton when winning on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good to soft) on first run since having a gelding operation and wind surgery; first-time tongue-tie retained; 7lb well in under penalty. Official BHA Rating 82 (+12)

23 ALL YOU WISH (15) 8 8 (120) 01-5 B c Showcasing - Moment of Time (Rainbow Quest (USA)) M M STABLES Jason Watson ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - W. & R. Barnett Ltd) Draw LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT BLUE and BLACK diabolo on sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, BLACK star. 4 H Major progress from debut when making all in 7f Kempton novice in September; better for the run on recent Yarmouth return but even so it wasn’t a great advertisement for his claims here. Official BHA Rating 86

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24 AMAYSMONT (13) 8 8 (120) 12-6 B g Mayson - Montjen (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) MR G. J. PAVER David Egan RICHARD FAHEY, Malton (Breeder - Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst) Draw ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE chevron, armlets and star on cap. 7 H Good start to career when emphatic winner at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) but he was no match for Johan over 7f at Musselburgh after; came back with an encouraging run behind Ziggle Pops at Lingfield, albeit others from that race also showed plenty. Official BHA Rating 86

10 OVERWRITE (IRE) (16) 8 7 (119) 021-4 Ro c Zebedee - Negotiate (Red Ransom (USA)) SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Hayley Turner MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Mrs H. M. Smith & James Murtagh) Draw SILVER, tassel on cap. 22 H Wide-margin winner of final 2yo start at Brighton (7f, good to soft) but his fourth on handicap debut at Newcastle (7f ) was low key compared to some of these rivals’ reappearances; up against it; reserve. Official BHA Rating 85)

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time:Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 27 Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 22. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 9, 11, 18, 21.

Record Time: 1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17 Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs

2019: BIOMETRIC 3 8 8 Harry Bentley 28-1 (Ralph Beckett) 28 ran 6 Race Summary: The regard in which STARCAT is held is reflected in the fact that trainer Hughie Morrison pitched him into the 2000 Guineas on only his second start. That confidence was not misplaced as he ran well for a long way until fading into seventh and he could be thrown in off a mark of 94 in a race his trainer won with Sagramor in 2011. He is drawn in stall one. Finest Sound represents Simon Crisford, who won this race two years ago with Ostilio, and is now training with son Ed. He looked to have benefited from gelding and wind surgery when making a winning reappearance at Haydock. The Godolphin pair Verboten and Path Of Thunder are others to consider.

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Race Predictor: STARCAT

FINEST SOUND

PATH OF THUNDER

Forecast: 11-2 Finest Sound (IRE), 13-2 Enemy, 8-1 Starcat, 9-1 Verboten (IRE), 12-1 Khaloosy (IRE), Path of Thunder (IRE), 14-1 Dubai Mirage (IRE), 16-1 Cherokee Trail (USA), Dance Fever (IRE), 20-1 Toro Strike (USA), Ziggle Pops, Grove Ferry (IRE), 25-1 Sun Power (FR), Eshaasy, World Title (IRE), Great Ambassador, 33-1 Kondratiev Wave (IRE), Harrison Point (FR), Overwrite (IRE), 40-1 He’s A Keeper (IRE), All You Wish, Amaysmont, 50-1 Glasvegas (IRE), Shared Belief (IRE)

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Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out 4.40 Seventh Race horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Sandringham Stakes

(Class 2 Handicap)

One Mile (1,600 metres) Stalls - Centre Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f) For Three Yrs Old Fillies (Class 2) Total race value £60000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £30384; Second £10068; Third £5034; Fourth £2514. (Penalty Value £38814) SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 1 DUBAI (103) 9 7 (133) 13-4123 B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Devotion (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE)) GODOLPHIN Frankie Dettori SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket (Breeder - Petches Farm Ltd) Draw D ROYAL BLUE. 11 HH Last four runs on dirt at Meydan, winning Listed UAE 1,000 Guineas (1m) but subsequently hammered by the winner in UAE Oaks (Group 3), then came up short returned to Listed company, albeit against the boys (third of 16); unbeaten on turf (heavy) but will need best yet to threaten off top weight. Official BHA Rating 101

2 NIGHT COLOURS (IRE) (15) 9 7 (133) 5121-0 B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Many Colours (Green Desert (USA)) MR HUSSAIN ALABBAS LOOTAH Megan Nicholls (3) SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Grenane House Stud) Draw D EMERALD GREEN, WHITE diamonds on sleeves, WHITE cap. 3 HH Two wins at two and had the 1,000 Guineas fifth Romsey behind when winning Group 2 on heavy at San Siro (1m), the form of which links favourably with Soffika; less encouraging was her laboured return in a Group 3 on Kempton AW (1m2f ) and it’s a big to win this on the back of that. Official BHA Rating 101

3 FESTIVE STAR (239) 9 5 (131) 4116- B f Golden Horn - Festoso (IRE) (Diesis) 7 RABBAH RACING Jack Mitchell SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Sun Kingdom Pty Ltd) Draw D DARK GREEN and YELLOW stripes, DARK GREEN cap. 12 HH Big step up on winning Yarmouth form when spreadeagling rivals in Listed fillies’ event at San Siro in September (7.5f ), recording an RPR of 104; not unrealistically treated on that form and heavy ground presumably the reason for the Deauville defeat that followed; in no rush to rule out. Official BHA Rating 99

The Sandringham Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 4 WEJDAN (FR) (251) 9 5 (131) 150- B f Dabirsim (FR) - War Bride (GER) (War Blade (GER)) MR MOHAMED SAEED AL SHAHI James Doyle WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang) Draw BLACK, YELLOW and BLACK halved sleeves, YELLOW cap, BLACK star. 2 HHHH Wins nothing off this mark on the form of her latest defeat in a Group 3 but better judged on a close fifth in the Lowther over 6f, which on breeding would be an inadequate stamina test; there should be better days ahead for her over this far and she’s interesting. Official BHA Rating 99

5 SEPARATE (229) 9 4 (130) 001230- B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Miss Moses (USA) (Gulch (USA)) MARTIN HUGHES & MARK MURPHY Sean Levey RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - Guy Bloodstock Ltd) Draw PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves. 5 HH Held her form well during a busy first season, making her 11th appearance when bang there in a Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, good to soft); easily forgiven final effort on heavy on her first attempt at 1m and, armed with all her experience, she could run well at a price; blinkered last five runs. Official BHA Rating 98

6 SOFFIKA (IRE) (313) 9 3 (129) 12- B f Zoffany (IRE) - Rosika (Sakhee (USA)) SIR EVELYN DE ROTHSCHILD Ryan Moore SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket (Breeder - Southcourt Stud) Draw DARK BLUE, YELLOW cap. 16 HHHH From fine staying family so highly encouraging that she was sharp enough to win so decisively on 6f debut at Pontefract (good) and then second in Group 3 Sweet Solera (7f, good to firm), doing best work late after getting outpaced; that form is solid with the third and fourth progressing to better things and she’s bred to improve with racing and distance; very interesting. Official BHA Rating 97

7 GRACEFUL MAGIC (11) 9 3 (129) 10212-0 Gr f Gutaifan (IRE) - Magic Escapade (IRE) (Azamour (IRE)) THE KIMBER FAMILY Charles Bishop EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury (Breeder - Dr Scott Kimber) Draw MAROON, PINK star and star on cap. 4 HHH Productive first season and it was a traditionally strong nursery (6.5f, good to firm) she won at Doncaster in September, after which she was second in a Group 3 (6f, good); started slowly when up against it in the 1,000 Guineas and, on breeding, she should stay 1m; looks a big price. Official BHA Rating 97

8 ALABAMA WHITMAN (265) 8 13 (125) 24150- B f Ivawood (IRE) - Mutoon (IRE) (Erhaab (USA)) REBEL RACING III Oisin Murphy 7 RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket (Breeder - Robert Pocock) Draw BLACK, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars, GREY cap. 8 HH Fine fourth in the Albany here 12 months ago before picking up a Carlisle novice at odds-on; failed to fire in Group 2/3 company afterwards (7f ) and, while the booking of Oisin Murphy offers some optimism, she has enough to prove on balance on this step up to 1m. Official BHA Rating 93

The Sandringham Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 9 HUBOOR (IRE) (13) 8 11 (123) 3131-5 B f More Than Ready (USA) - Glorification (Champs Elysees) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM Jim Crowley MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - China Horse Club) Draw ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap. 7 HH Up 12lb for edging out Separate (3lb better off ) in 7f nursery at Newmarket (good) in September, a rise that seemingly found her out against male opposition on her AW return; looks sure to win more races and she should stay 1m but vulnerable in one this hotly contested. Official BHA Rating 91

10 AL RASMAH (IRE) (10) 8 5 (117) 10-3 B f Iffraaj - Oeuvre d’Art (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) SHEIKH JUMA DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Andrea Atzeni RICHARD FAHEY, Malton (Breeder - Castle Estates) Draw DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots. 17 HH Knew her job around Chester first time out (good) but no impact in Group 3 next time when well behind Graceful Magic (both at 6f ); made a likeable return in a competitive handicap at Haydock ten days ago (1m, good to soft) and appeared to see out the trip fine, but this is way tougher. Official BHA Rating 85

11 WALIYAK (FR) (205) 8 4 (116) 221- Br f Le Havre (IRE) - Vadariya (Sea The Stars (IRE)) MR FAWZI ABDULLA NASS David Egan ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket (Breeder - S. de Moratalla et al) Draw DARK BLUE, YELLOW star, striped sleeves and cap. 18 HHH Presumably well regarded to have been sent off favourite for all three starts and after two near-misses at Newmarket she made no mistake when odds-on at Wolverhampton (8.6f AW), dominating from the outset; with a top yard and unexposed, so not easily discounted. Official BHA Rating 84

12 ODYSSEY GIRL (IRE) (11) 8 2 (114) 021-322 Gr f Gutaifan (IRE) - Lady Marita (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE)) MRS EMMA CUNNINGHAM Silvestre De Sousa RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket (Breeder - Mr Guy O’Callaghan) Draw WHITE, MAUVE sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap. 10 HH Beginning to look a shade exposed but likeably consistent and 1m didn’t pose a problem when runner-up on Lingfield AW 11 days ago in what appeared a competitive affair for Class 4 company; this demands so much more, however, and probably placed if she’s lucky; cheekpieces are a first. Official BHA Rating 82 (+2)

13 DECLARED INTEREST (9) 8 2 (114) 32-1 B f Declaration of War (USA) - Wiener Valkyrie (Shamardal (USA)) (in 5lb ex) 7 THE ECLIPSE PARTNERSHIP Harry Bentley RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down (Breeder - Car Colston Hall Stud) Draw D ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (halved), RED sleeves, WHITE cap. 6 HHH Likeable efforts in 7f/1m novices last season and was backed into favouritism when dominating a Class 4 field from the front on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m) nine days ago; this is a different level altogether, but she is 4lb well in even with a penalty. Official BHA Rating 77 (+9)

56 The Sandringham Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 14 ONASSIS (IRE) (244) 8 1 (113) 520251- B f Dubawi (IRE) - Jacqueline Quest (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) TRIERMORE STUD & THE HON P. STANLEY Hayley Turner CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket (Breeder - C. O. P. Hanbury) Draw PINK, ROYAL BLUE cap. 1 HH Only fifth behind Huboor in a 7f nursery at Newmarket in September before justifying favouritism in calmer waters at Newcastle (AW); should have no trouble seeing out this longer trip but whether she’s well enough handicapped, after going up 6lb, is another matter. Official BHA Rating 81

15 MRS UPJOHN (FR) (130) 8 0 (112) 22-120 B f Dabirsim (FR) - Zamiria (FR) (Zanzibari (USA)) MR W. J. A. NASH Hollie Doyle ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - S.A.S.U. Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang) Draw D BEIGE, LIGHT BLUE star, sleeves and star on cap. 9 H All five runs at 1m; made the most of a suitable opening in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield in January but came up short in a small field on Fibresand and finished last in a French Listed AW event in February; tongue-tie now joins cheekpieces; well down the list of likely winners here. Official BHA Rating 80

16 KALSARA (272) 8 0 (112) 512- B f Muhaarar - Kalsa (IRE) (Whipper (USA)) MR JAMES A. OLDHAM Raul Da Silva ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - Mr James A. Oldham) Draw CHOCOLATE, WHITE hoops, WHITE cap. 15 HHH Narrow winner of a 7f Kempton novice (AW) before finishing best of the rest behind comfortable winner and high-class Quadrilateral at Newbury; retains potential for her second season but this represents a tough starter. Official BHA Rating 80

17 AFRICAN DREAM (7) 8 0 (112) 3-12 B f Oasis Dream - Alsindi (IRE) (Acclamation) GESTUT AMMERLAND Kieran O’Neill JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) Draw RED, EMERALD GREEN chevron, EMERALD GREEN cap. 14 HHHHH 220,000gns yearling; ran last week at Newbury (7f, good) and, penalised for winning an AW novice (7f ), she very nearly conceded 7lb to a 106-rated filly who went close in Group 2 company last season; undeniably well handicapped off the same mark (16lb rise is imminent) if able to back that up seven days later; hard to resist. Official BHA Rating 80 (+16)

18 TIRITOMBA (IRE) (204) 8 0 (112) 0023- B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Starry Messenger (Galileo (IRE)) MR V. I. ARACI Jimmy 7 HUGO PALMER, Newmarket (Breeder - Knockainey Stud) Draw BLACK, WHITE chevron, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap, WHITE 13 HH Improved form on the AW at Kempton late last year, making the frame in a 7f novice and 1m nursery; remains in same ownership despite leaving Richard Hannon but a big surprise should she provide the answer to this. Official BHA Rating 77

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Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time:Min . Secs. NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 18

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 15.

Record Time: 1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17 Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs

2019: THANKS BE 3 8 0 Hayley Turner 33-1 (Charlie Fellowes) 27 ran

Race Summary: John Gosden’s African Dream is thrown in off her old ating of 80 having failed by only a nose to give 7lb to the 106-rated Stylistique in a novice event at Newbury on Thursday when the pair pulled right away. Preferred, though, is a likely improver in Sir Michael Stoute’s runner-up SOFFIKA, who is from the family of , and Declared Interest, a clear-cut winner at Chelmsford on her return.

Race Predictor: SOFFIKA

DECLARED INTEREST

AFRICAN DREAM

Forecast: 5-2 African Dream, 6-1 Declared Interest, 7-1 Soffika (IRE), 10-1 Waliyak (FR), 14-1 Huboor (IRE), Al Rasmah (IRE), 16-1 Dubai Love, Wejdan (FR), Onassis (IRE), Kalsara, 20-1 Alabama Whitman, Odyssey Girl (IRE), Tiritomba (IRE), 25-1 Festive Star, Separate, 33-1 Night Colours (IRE), Graceful Magic, Mrs Upjohn (FR)

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