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Stewards J. W. Rowles, Esq., D. R. Brotherton, Esq., Mrs D. Brudenell-Bruce, The Hon. W. P. I. Beaumont, W. A. Bethell, Esq., Mrs D. G. Price, Colonel E. C. York, J. F. W. Jenyns, Esq., Nicholas H. T. Wrigley, Esq.

DECLARED RUNNERS YORK Wednesday 12th May

WITH TODAY’S COURSE-TO-COURSE RUNNERS AND RATINGS FOR BRIGHTON EXETER

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yorkd p12m 1 FIRST RACE (TV CH4) York is a left-handed, U-shaped course, two miles in extent, and quite flat throughout. There is also a perfectly flat straight course over which all 2.05THE GROSVENOR CASINO 5f five-furlong and six-furlong races are run. Seven-furlong races start on a spur which joins the round course after about two furlongs. The run-in from the turn NEWCASTLE SPRINT (HANDICAP) is nearly five furlongs. This is one of the best courses in the country, of great (B) width throughout and with a sweeping turn into the long straight. The entire absence of surface undulations make it ideal for a long-striding, resolute £25,000 added 3yo+ (Rated 0-105) TWFA 3 9-9 galloper, but it really is a splendid track, bestowing no great favours on any type of horse. 1 PROUD NATIVE (IRE) 5 b.g. Imp Society (USA) – Karamana (Habitat 113 5 6 5 475 134) [1998 5d* 6d 6g 5g 5s 6g 6g 5g* 6m 5.1m* 5d 5.2g :: 1999 5d Mar 25] 105 sturdy gelding: poor walker/mover: smart handicapper: had good 1998 season, 5d 109 105 winning at Doncaster, Haydock and Nottingham (minor event): creditable fifth 5g′ 102 L 5d′ 108+ L of 17 to Night Shot at Doncaster on return (didn’t look fully wound up), no 5m′ 112+ W extra final 1f: effective at 5f (best effort) and 6f: acts on good to firm and good 6m′ 101+ 105 to soft going: edgy sort. D. NICHOLLS (111′Do5d 106′No5m 100′Ha5g) 5g′ 111 98 10-0 Drawn 11 Alex Greaves Maroon, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, maroon diamond (Mr P. D. Savill) 2 SPEED ON 6 b.g. Sharpo 132 – Pretty Poppy 67 (Song 132) [1998 5.1s* 5m 117 6 5 738 5s 5g 5.2g 5m 6d 6s 6s :: 1999 5.2m* Apr 16] small, strong gelding: reportedly 88 chipped knee as 2-y-o: useful performer: disappointing in 1998 after winning 5m 112+ 83 minor event at Bath on reappearance: back to form on return again this year 6s′ 84 6s′ 104 86 DRAW: The draw has seemed of little significance recently. when taking 13-runner rated stakes at Newbury by ½ length from Cortachy 6d′ 94 87 Castle, leading close home having had to wait for run: best at 5f: acts on firm 5m′ 105 88 and soft ground: sometimes visored as 5-y-o. H. CANDY (111′Ba5s 110Nb5m 5g′ 102 91 100′Nb5g) 8-11 Drawn 3 C. Rutter Dark blue, yellow cross belts, collar and cuffs, striped cap (Mr P. A. Deal) 3 AURIGNY 4 b.f. Timeless Times (USA) 99 – Dear Glenda 66 (Gold Song 110 6 6 963 112) [1998 6m 5m 5.1d 5.2g 5f 5g :: 1999 5m May 1] close-coupled filly: fairly 87 useful performer: failed to make frame, including in listed race/handicaps, at 5m G3 3 yrs: out of depth when last in Group 3 on reappearance: best form around 5g′ 105 W 5f′ 107 90 5f: acts on good to firm and good to soft going: sometimes slowly away: best 5g′ 110 93 waited with. S. DOW (110′Ke5m 109′Nb5g 108′Ep5f) 5d′ 97 8-10 Drawn 2 O. Peslier 5m′ 107 L Red, purple epaulets and star on cap (J & S Kelly) 4 THE PUZZLER (IRE) 8 br.g. Sharpo 132 – Enigma 87 (Ahonoora 122) 112 § 6 4 3 6 6 964 [1998 6d 6g 6g 6d 5.1d 6g 5g 5g 6f 6.1g 6g :: 1999 6m 5s* 6m May 1] leggy 87 gelding: bad mover: fairly useful handicapper: easily best recent effort when 6m 95 87 winning 17-runner event at Sandown in April by 3 lengths from Halmahera: 5s 112 77 6m 97 78 unsuitable going last time: stays 7f: needs good going or softer: tried in blinkers 6g′ 83 once in 1998: usually bandaged, and has gone lame while racing: cannot be 6g′ 91 85 relied on. B. W. HILLS (112Sa5s 95Ri6m 93′Nb6g) 6f′ 94 86 8-10 Drawn 8 M. Hills Green, black star and cap. yellow sleeves (Lady Richard Wellesley) 5 INDIAN SPARK 5 ch.h. Indian Ridge 123 – Annes Gift ( 136) 113 6 2 5 4 2 6 4 977 [1998 6d 6g 5m 7m 6s 5g 5s 5d 6s 6m* 6m 6s 6m 5g* 6s 5m 5g 5s* 6d :: 84 1999 5d 5d 6g5 May 2] close-coupled horse: poor mover (reportedly fractured 6g 107 86 Most Successful Trainers 1994 to 1998 off-fore joint before 3-y-o debut): fairly useful handicapper: won at Thirsk and 5d 102 89 5d 90 Trainer Wins Runs % Doncaster (twice) in 1998: best effort this term when around 4 lengths fifth of 6d′ 90 12 to Unshaken at Hamilton latest start: effective at 5f/6f: acts on firm and soft 5s′ 113 84 Sir 28 143 20 ground (yet to race on heavy). J. S. GOLDIE (113′Do5g 104′Do5s 101Hm6g) 5g′ 95 85 H. R. A. Cecil 25 102 25 8-7 Drawn 5 A. Culhane M. Johnston 18 162 11 Emerald green, white spots, yellow sleeves, emerald green and white striped cap (Mr Frank Brady) P. F. I. Cole 17 127 13 L. M. Cumani 16 92 17 6 RUDI’S PET (IRE) 5 ch.g. Don’t Forget Me 127 – Pink Fondant 116 5 6 B. W. Hills 16 151 11 973 (Northfields (USA)) [1998 5d 6v 5.1m 5d 6d 7f 6g 8.1g 6f 5.6g 6s 7g 6g 5d :: 83 4 4 D. R. Loder 15 55 27 1999 5d 5d 5m* May 1] strong gelding: fair handicapper: largely 5m 115+ 73 disappointing for Mrs J. Ramsden in 1998: heavily backed and blinkered for 5d 101 73 J. L. Dunlop 14 105 13 5d 100 73 first time this year when winning 16-runner event at Thirsk last time by 2½ 5d′ 76 J. H. M. Gosden 13 90 14 lengths from stable-companion Atlantic Viking, travelling very strongly and 6g′ 96 79 R. Hannon 12 131 9 going clear final 1f as others met trouble: stays 6f: has form on good to firm 7g′ 98+ 82 going, best efforts on good or softer: has been blinkered/visored (not this year). D. NICHOLLS (110Th5m 103′Nm7g 99′Yo6f) 8-6 Drawn 7 (blinkers) S. Sanders Red, black sash, red and yellow hooped sleeves, yellow cap (Mr G. H. Leatham)

yorkd p12m 2 yorkd p12m 3 7 ATLANTIC VIKING (IRE) 4 b.g. Danehill (USA) 126 – Hi Bettina 96 117 + 13 CAUDA EQUINA 5 gr.g. Statoblest 120 – Sea Fret 96 (Habat 127) [1998 115 3 5 2 5 5 6 5 3 2 2 5 3 5 3 6 973 (Henbit (USA) 130) [1998 5m 6s 7.1d 7g 5g 6g 7m 7g 7g :: 1999 5m May 1] 83 964 5d 5v 6s 6g 5.1g 6m 6m 6d 6m 6g 6m 6m 5.9m 5g 5.7d 6g 5.7g* 6g 77 well-made gelding: useful winner at 2 yrs: just fairly useful handicapper in 5m 115+ 81 6m2 5g* 5.7m* 6d 5m6 6g2 5s2 6v3 :: 1999 5g6 5d5 6m3 May 1] good-topped 6m 113+ 77 1998: sold out of M. Johnston’s yard 17,000 gns, very much caught the eye 7g′ 86 gelding: unimpressive mover: fairly useful handicapper: running creditably 5d 105+ W 7g′ 102 91 5g 107+ 79 when 2½ lengths second of 16 to stable-companion Rudi’s Pet at Thirsk on 7m′ 96 this term, on latest start weaving through to be 2½ lengths third of 17 to 6v′ 111 79 reappearance, having no trouble going pace at 5f and keeping on again without 6g′ 112 91 Perryston View at Newmarket: stays 6f: acts on good to firm and heavy going: 5s′ 111 75 being knocked about: barely stays 7f: acts on firm and good to soft ground: 5g′ 103 91 twice visored, running respectably on both occasions: has been bandaged in 6g′ 109+ W well worth keeping on the right side. D. NICHOLLS (108Th5m 108′Ya7g 103′Nc5g) front: usually comes from off pace: tough and consistent. M. R. CHANNON 8-6 Drawn 13 K. Fallon (112Nm6m 110′Yo6g 107′Sb5g) White, red and white striped sleeves, black and red check cap (Mr David 8-0 Drawn 15 W. Supple Faulkner) Emerald green, white spots on sleeves (Mr Michael A. Foy) 8 LAGO DI VARANO 7 b.g. Clantime 101 – On The Record 72 (Record 112 + 14 WESTCOURT MAGIC 6 b.g. Emarati (USA) 74 – Magic Milly 60 118 3 6 4 2 * 4 6 2 2 2 3 5 6 4 4 964 Token 128) [1998 5g 5s 5.1m 6s 5s 5s 5s 5g 6s 5g 6g 6m 6f 6g 5.6g 6s 82 1066 (Simply Great (FR) 122) [1998 6d 5g* 6v 5.1m* 5d 5m 5s 5s 5m 5g 5g 5.1d* 75 6g 5m 5s6 :: 1999 6m 6m May 1] strong gelding: good walker: fairly useful 6m 103 84 5m 6s 5m 6g 6v 5d :: 1999 5d 5.1m2 May 6] smallish, sturdy gelding: useful 5m 118 76 handicapper: won at Ripon and third in Ayr Gold Cup in 1998: has shaped as 6m 86 handicapper on his day: won at Newcastle and at Chester (twice) last year: 5d 101 77 5s′ 109 88 5d′ 101 80 if needing run both outings this term, keeping on into midfield at Newmarket 5m′ 91 back to form when ½-length second of 10 to Levelled at latter course latest 6v′ 84 last time: effective at 5f (given bit of a test)/6f: acts on firm and soft ground: 6g′ 112 89 start, soon in front, wide into straight and caught well inside final 1f: effective 6g′ 87 usually visored/blinkered: often races up with pace: tough. R. M. WHITAKER 6s′ 120? 89 at 5f/6f: acts on firm and soft going, well beaten on heavy: rather edgy, and 5m′ 114 88 (112′Yo6f 100Nm6m 100′Yo6g) usually early to post: makes running/races prominently: none too reliable. M. 8-5 Drawn 14 (visor) Dean McKeown W. EASTERBY (126′Ch5d 115Ch5m 97′Do5d) Light green and pink diabolo, red sleeves and cap (The PBT Group) 7-12 Drawn 10 L. Charnock Red, royal blue star, halved sleeves and star on cap (Mr K. Hodgson & Mrs J. 9 THE GAY FOX 5 gr.g. Never So Bold 135 – School Concert 80 (Music Boy 113 Hodgson) 3 3 6 6 5 2 5 1066 124) [1998 5d 6v 5v* 6d 5.1m 5d 5s 6.1g 5m 6g 5g 6f 5m 6s 5s 5d 5s :: 82 1999 5.2m 5.1m4 May 6] good-topped gelding: unimpressive mover: fairly 5m 110 82 15 POLLY GOLIGHTLY 6 ch.m. Weldnaas (USA) 112 – Polly’s Teahouse 109 5m 92+ 84 useful handicapper: won at Sandown early in 1998: better effort since being 68 (Shack (USA) 118) [1998 5s 5s4 5.1m4 5m 5.1g* 5s* 5s 5m2 5f3 5d 5.1d4 5d5 73 5s′ 106+ 85 899 5 6 5d 94 66 gelded when creditable fourth of 10 to Levelled at Chester last time, outpaced 5d′ 113 82 5.2g 5m 5g 5m 5d :: 1999 5d 5d Apr 27] smallish mare: fair handicapper: 5d 107+ 67 and staying on strongly: has won at easy 7f, very best form at 5f: acts on 5s′ 108 84 won at Chester and York in 1998: creditable strong-finishing fifth of 23 at 5d′ 100 70 6s′ 102+ 85 good to firm and heavy ground: usually bandaged/wears tongue strap. B. A. Thirsk on reappearance, but rather disappointing at Windsor last time: best at 5m′ 91 MCMAHON (114′Po5d 107′Ay6s 104Ch5m) 5f: acts on firm and soft ground: has been visored, blinkered nowadays: has 5g′ 96 68 8-5 Drawn 12 (tongue strap) T. Quinn swished tail and tends to edge left: usually raced prominently before this year. 5m′ 89+ 69 Light blue, chocolate hooped sleeves, striped cap (Mrs J. McMahon) M. BLANSHARD (108′Ch5d 106′Go5d 102′Ep5d) 7-10 (7-2) Drawn 9 (blinkers) Dale Gibson 10 ELLENS LAD (IRE) 5 b.g. Polish Patriot (USA) 128 – Lady Ellen 67 113 Yellow, purple cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, emerald green cap (Mr David 4 6 6 6 6 3 6 964 (Horage 124) [1998 6g 5.1g 6v 5f* 5g 5g 6f 6s 5g 5s :: 1999 6m 5s 6m May 81 Sykes) 1] close-coupled, good-quartered gelding: fairly useful handicapper: trained in 6m 111 82 1998 by E. Alston, winning at Newmarket in July: shaped as if will soon be 5s 88 85 6m 97 86 back to best when sixth of 17 to Perryston View on same course last time 5s′ 113 86 (ridden by 7-lb claimer previously this term), unable to sustain run after 5g′ 111 L looking a danger over 1f out: stays 6f when conditions aren’t testing: acts on 6s′ 86 85 firm and soft ground: blinkered (poorly drawn) once. W. J. MUSSON (119′Nm5f 109Nm6m 103′As5g) 8-4 Drawn 1 P. Robinson Royal blue and white diabolo, hooped sleeves and cap (Mrs Rita Brown) 11 NIGHT FLIGHT 5 gr.g. Night Shift (USA) – Ancestry (Persepolis (FR) 112 4 2 5 6 3 5 3 3 2 738 127) [1998 6g 6g 6s 6d* 6g 6f 6g 5m 5g 6s 5g 6s :: 1999 a6g 5d 6m 5.2m 81 Apr 16] good-bodied gelding: fairly useful handicapper: good placed efforts 5m 103 83 at Wolverhampton and Doncaster (led 2f out to line when second to Night 6m 104+ 82 5d 112+ 80 Shot) in March: bit below best both starts since (short of room on first occasion): a6g 112 80 best at 5f/6f: acts on firm going, good to soft and fibresand: often claimer 6s′ 76 ridden, though both wins when not. R. A. FAHEY (109′Bv5m 104′Yo5g 101Ri6m) 5g′ 106 76 8-4 Drawn 6 R. Winston (3) Dark blue, yellow stars, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap (Mr C. H. Stevens) 12 IRIS MAY 4 b.f. Brief Truce (USA) 126 – Choire Mhor 100 (Dominion 123) 112 5 3 2 3 6 4235 [1998 5.1g 5m* 5g 5.1m 5g 5f 6d Sep 12 :: 1999 NR] good-topped filly: 77 fairly useful handicapper: won at Windsor and ran well when placed at Ascot, 6d′ 82+ 79 Chester and Goodwood in 1998 (unfavourably drawn last 2 starts): has form 5f′ 105+ 81 5g′ 112 81 at 6f, but best efforts at 5f: acts on firm and soft going: blinkered final 3 starts 5m′ 112 79 at 2 yrs: often races prominently: consistent. J. BERRY (103′Go5g 100′Wi5m 5g′ 108 77 94′Yo5f) 5m′ 107 70 8-0 Drawn 4 P. Fessey Red, purple sleeves, red armlets, black cap, yellow star (John Brown & Megan Dennis)

yorkd p12m 4 yorkd p12m 5 SECOND RACE (TV CH4) TRW–––124119 6 SALIGO (IRE) 4 b.f. Elbio 125 – Doppio Filo (Vision (USA)) [1998 6.1s4 105 2 2 6 1018 7s 7g 8f* 10m* 10g 12d 8.9g* :: 1999 8m May 3] plain filly: fairly useful 8m 96 80 handicapper: successful in 1998 in big fields at Salisbury in May, Leicester in 9g′ 105+ 76 June and York (first outing for over 3 months, best effort) in October: no show 12d′ 79 78 2.35THE GROSVENOR CASINOS 1¼m85y 10g′ 91+ 78 on reappearance: likely to prove best at 1m to 1¼m: acts on firm and soft 10m′ 95 73 MIDDLETON STAKES (A) (Listed) going: blinkered twice at 2 yrs: game and reliable. H. MORRISON (98Ke8m 8f′ 94+ 67 £20,000 added 4yo+ fillies and mares TWFA 4 9-13 96′Le10m 90′Sb8f) 8-9 Drawn 1 C. Rutter Light blue, black and white striped sleeves, white cap (The Beach Club) 1 JIBE (USA) 4 b.f. Danzig (USA) – Slightly Dangerous (USA) 122 (Roberto 120 3 4 ′ 2050 (USA) 131) [1998 7d 8g 10m* 12s Jun 18 :: 1999 NR] small, sturdy filly: has 12s 120 G2 a quick, fluent action: very well bred, and looked a good filly in the making 10m′ 118 L GROSVENOR CASINOS MIDDLETON STAKES (4-y-o+ fillies and mares) 8g′ 113 G1 at 2 yrs, but proved no better than useful in 1998: workmanlike when landing ′ (York 1m2f85y) odds in 5-runner listed race at Newbury in May by 3½ lengths from Genoa: 7d 119 G3 1997 109 Papering 4-8-12: 8/11 L M Cumani L Dettori 5 good effort when 5 lengths fourth to Bahr in Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot, 1998 101 Arriving 4-8-9: 33/1 J W Hills M Hills 7 though not quite lasting home in testing conditions: stays 1½m: acts on good to firm and soft going: has been rather nervy in preliminaries and shown a * The Timeform Ratings (second column) are those recorded by the winner in the race and, dislike of stalls. H. R. A. CECIL (115′Nm8g 101′Nm7d 100′As12s) unlike the other Timeform Ratings published in this Card, are not adjusted to the weights 8-12 Drawn 3 K. Fallon carried, or for weight-for-age. The figure in the final column is the number of runners. Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves (Mr K. Abdulla) 2 LADY IN WAITING 4 b.f. Kylian (USA) – High Savannah 77 (Rousillon 125 4 4 4 2 ′ 4839 (USA) 133) [1998 8d 8f 10.2g 11.9f 10.2d* 12s 10m* Oct 15 :: 1999 NR] 10m 114+ L workmanlike filly: good mover: smart performer: dictated pace when winning 12s′ 123 L minor event at Chepstow and listed race at Newmarket (by 1¼ lengths from 10d′ 123? W 12f′ 125 G1 Shfoug) last year: earlier ran well when fourth in Coronation Stakes at Royal 10g′ 104 L Ascot on reappearance and Yorkshire Oaks on fourth start: stays 1½m: acts on 8f′ 117 G2 firm and soft going. P. F. I. COLE (116′Nm8f 114′As8d 113′Nm10m) 8-12 Drawn 5 T. Quinn White, royal blue hollow box, hooped sleeves, royal blue cap (Pegasus Racing Ltd) 3 CATERINA SFORZA 4 ch.f. Machiavellian (USA) 123 – Symeterie 113 3 3 2 ′ 4544 (USA) (Seattle Song (USA) 130) [1998 9g* 9s 10m 11s 10g 10m 10s Sep 27 :: 10s G2 1999 NR] second foal: closely related to Italian 9f and 11f winner Mount 10g′ 109 L Taurus (by Lycius): dam, ran twice in France, half-sister to high-class sprinter/ 11s′ 113 G1 10m′ 107 L miler Proskona and smart performer up to 9f Korveya (dam of Hector Protector 9s′ 93 L and ): useful performer: unraced at 2 yrs: won minor event at Milan in March, 1998: placed afterwards in listed races at Milan and Rome and minor event at Milan: blinkered, 8½ lengths seventh of 9 behind Zomaradah in Oaks d’Italia, again at Milan, on fourth start: has left G. Botti in Italy: stays 1¼m: acts on good to firm going. J. L. DUNLOP 8-9 Drawn 6 M. J. Kinane Dark blue, yellow hoop, armlets and spots on cap (Grundy Bloodstock Limited) 4 DIAMOND WHITE 4 b.f. Robellino (USA) 127 – Diamond Wedding 114 4 5 6 961 (USA) 65 (Diamond Shoal 130) [1998 10g 8.1g 10m 8g 7m* 7f 8m 8m 7.6f 10m 89 94 9d3 8s6 10g* 8s 10s5 10m3 8s3 10.3d* a8.5g6 a9.4g2 :: 1999 a7g5 a9.4g6 a10g 10s 114 G3 10g4 8.5g 10s 10m May 1] workmanlike filly: useful performer: won 3 times 8g 122? G3 10g 114 L in 1998, for G. Bravery and K. Wingrove: respectable efforts at best this term a10g 76 L (left P. D’Arcy after reappearance), flattered in Group 3 event at Newmarket a9g W on fifth start: stays 1¼m: acts on good to firm going, soft and fibresand: blinkered once. M. J. RYAN (113′Nm10m 110Sa10s 102′No10g) 8-9 Drawn 4 J. Weaver Black, white diamond, diamonds on sleeves, black cap, white diamond (Mr Peter P. Scott) 5 PRIMARY COLOURS 4 b.f. Saddlers’ Hall (IRE) 126 – Go For Red (IRE) 89 + 4 4 6 950 (Thatching 131) [1998 a8.5g 10f a9.4g* 8.5s a12g* 10.5s* 10v a12g* a9.4g :: 8m 97? L 1999 a12g3 a12g4 10.8d 8.5m Apr 30] tall, lengthy filly: useful handicapper on 11d 69 66 all-weather, fair on turf: won once at Haydock and 3 times at Wolverhampton in a12g 119 97 a12g 119 97 second half of 1998: creditable efforts when in frame this year: predictably a9g′ 97 outclassed in listed race at Newmarket last time: stays 1½m: acts on all-weather a12g′ 119+ 91 and soft going, probably on heavy. J. PEARCE (83′Ha11s 70Wa11d 54Nm8m) 8-9 Drawn 2 O. Peslier Black, yellow chevrons, black sleeves and cap (Saracen Racing)

yorkd p12m 6 yorkd p12m 7 THIRD RACE (TV CH4) TRW 138 136 131 133 136 (Average 135) 5 MUTAAHAB (CAN) 3 b.c. Dixieland Band (USA) – Serene Nobility 128 4 5 4 752 (USA) (His Majesty (USA)) [1998 6f* 6d 6f 7m* 8d* 8s* :: 1999 7m Apr 17] 7m 115 G3 medium-sized, good-topped, quite attractive colt: has a quick action: useful 8s′ 128 G2 peformer: successful in 1998 in minor events at Yarmouth and Redcar, listed 8d′ 128 L 3.10THE GROSVENOR CASINOS 1¼m85y 7m′ 105+ W race at Goodwood and Gtech Royal Lodge Stakes (by ½ length from Glamis) 6f′ 113 G3 STAKES (A) (Group 2) at Ascot: looked really well, dropped away readily having forced pace in 6d′ 116 G3 £135,000 3yo Group 3 event won by Enrique at Newbury on reappearance: likely to stay 1¼m: has form on firm ground, but best efforts on good to soft/soft (yet to race on heavy): thoroughly genuine: entered in the Derby. E. A. L. DUNLOP (123′As8s 115Nb7m 95′Re7m) 1 BEAT ALL (USA) 3 b. or br.c. Dynaformer (USA) – Spirited Missus (USA) 132 p 8-11 Drawn 4 R. Hills 2 947 (Distinctive (USA)) [1998 7m 7.1d* :: 1999 10m* Apr 30] tall, rather leggy 10m 128+ L Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap (Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum) colt: closely related to 1988 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies runner-up Darby 7d′ 107+ M Shuffle (by Darby Creek Road) and half-brother to several minor winners in 7m′ 100+ M 6 SALFORD EXPRESS (IRE) 3 ch.c. Be My Guest (USA) 126 – Summer 114 p 2 USA: dam won up to 1m in USA: promising at 2 yrs, winning maiden at 739 Fashion 84 (Moorestyle 137) [1998 7d 7g :: 1999 11m* Apr 16] leggy colt: 11m 111+ M fourth foal: half-brother to very smart Irish winner up to 1¼m Definite Article 7g′ 106 W Chepstow: 11/2, best effort when making winning reappearance in 9-runner ′ listed race at Newmarket, settling well, improving to lead over 1f out and (by Indian Ridge): dam 1m/1¼m winner: fairly useful form: won 7-runner 7d 96+ W staying on strongly to beat Mukhalif by 3 lengths: should stay 1½m: yet to maiden at Newbury by neck from Peshtigo, pulling hard, allowed to stride on race on extremes of going: quoted around 7/1 favourite for the Derby: a smart but tending to hang left and having to be pushed out firmly (still seemed prospect, sure to win more races. SIR MICHAEL STOUTE (121Nm10m 98′Cp7d immature): should stay 1½m: entered in the Derby: open to further progress. 78′Do7m) D. R. C. ELSWORTH (82′Ke7d 80′Nm7g 73Nb11m) 8-11 Drawn 7 K. Fallon 8-11 Drawn 2 T. Quinn Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots (Mr Saeed Suhail) Royal blue, yellow epaulets, hooped sleeves, red cap (Mr A. J. Thompson) 7 SLIP STREAM (USA) 3 ch.c. (FR) 131 – Sous Entendu (USA) 107 P 2 GLAMIS (USA) 3 b.c. Silver Hawk (USA) 123 – Glaze (USA) (Mr 127 ′ 3 2 2 3 3 4994 (Shadeed (USA) 135) [1998 7s* Oct 25 :: 1999 NR] fourth foal: half-brother to 7s 99+ M 844 Prospector (USA)) [1998 7m 7m* 8d 8s 8v :: 1999 10g* 10s Apr 24] strong, 10s 125 G3 good-topped colt: has done well physically from 2 to 3 yrs: has a powerful, 10g 127 W useful French 1m to 10.5f winner Banafsajee (by Pleasant Colony): dam French 8v′ 127 G1 8.5f winner, half-sister to smart French 7f winner Bitooh out of high-class round action: smart performer: placed in Royal Lodge Stakes at Ascot and ′ Grand Criterium at Longchamp (wandered and flashed tail) final 2 starts at 2 8s 127 G2 winner in USA from 6f to 1¼m It’s In The Air: 6/4 on, won 12-runner maiden 8d′ 127 L at Leicester last October for D. Loder by 4 lengths from Zanay, smooth headway yrs: won 5-runner minor event at Kempton in April by 5 lengths from Peace 7m′ 115+ M of Mind, storming clear final 1f: visored (looked ill-at-ease beforehand) and to lead over 2f out, following sluggish start, soon clear and able to coast final bandaged behind, bit disappointing when around 1¼ lengths third of 7 to 1f: will stay at least 1m: quoted around 14/1 for the Derby: a good prospect, and could well make his mark in much better company. SAEED BIN SUROOR Fantastic Light in Thresher Classic Trial at Sandown, taking keen hold in rear ′ and never able to get on terms: will stay beyond 1¼m: acts on good to firm (100 Le7s) 8-11 Drawn 1 O. Peslier and heavy ground: tends to sweat: may prove best with exaggerated waiting Royal blue (Godolphin) tactics: quoted around 25/1 for the Derby. J. H. M. GOSDEN (122′As8s 114Ke10g 108Sa10s) 8 THE EXHIBITION FOX 3 b.c. Be My Chief (USA) 122 – Swift Return 89 p 2 8-11 Drawn 6 (visor) G. Hind 642 79 (Double Form 130) [1998 7.9g :: 1999 10g Apr 8] tall, rather unfurnished 10g 89 M Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star (Sheikh Mohammed) colt: ninth foal: half-brother to fairly useful winning sprinter Abom Swift (by 8g′ M Absalom) and 2 winners abroad: dam 2-y-o 6f winner: green only start at 2 yrs: 3 GOLDEN SNAKE (USA) 3 b.c. Danzig (USA) – Dubian 120 (High Line 133 p 3 lengths second of 13 to Sure Dancer in maiden at Leicester on reappearance, 125) [1998 7m5 8g* :: 1999 8.5g* Apr 15] rangy, rather unfurnished colt: fluent 8g 133 L 723 ′ leading until close home: entered in the Derby: should improve again. B. A. mover: eighth foal: half-brother to 3 winners, notably 1000 Guineas winner 8g 105+ M 86Le10g 49′Yo8g) 7m′ 94+ M MCMAHON ( Sayyedati (by Shadeed): dam 7f (at 2 yrs) to 1½m winner, and third in Oaks 8-11 Drawn 9 R. Cochrane and Irish Oaks: won maiden at Doncaster in September, 1998: much improved Red, royal blue seams on sleeves (Mr J. D. Graham) on return to beat Gold Academy by ½ length in 9-runner Feilden Stakes at Newmarket, held up and staying on strongly under vigorous hands and heels 9 YAKAREEM (IRE) 3 b.c. Rainbows For Life (CAN) – Brandywell 115 2 3 5 4 to lead well inside final 1f: should stay 1¼m: already smart, and capable of 947 (Skyliner 117) [1998 7v 7d :: 1999 a9.4g* a10g 8.5g 10m Apr 30] leggy, 10m 115 L better still. B. W. HILLS (128Nm8g 88′Nb7m 79′Do8g) sparely-made colt: improved form to win 7-runner minor event at 8g 113 L Wolverhampton in March: much stiffer tasks at Newmarket since, running a10g L 8-11 Drawn 3 M. Hills a9g 108? W Royal blue, red epaulets, striped cap (Mr Mohamed Obaida) really well when fourth of 9 to Beat All in listed race last time: stays 1¼m: 7d′ 93 M acts on fibresand (poor effort on equitrack second start) and good to firm 7v′ 99 M 4 MENSA 3 ch.g. Rudimentary (USA) 118 – Musianica 92 (Music Boy 124) 121 ground. K. MAHDI (109Nm10m 108Nm8g 104′Li7v) 5 3 2 5 4 724 [1998 6m 6d 5.9d 7.1d* 7d :: 1999 9m* 8g Apr 15] lengthy, good-topped 8g 121 G3 8-11 Drawn 8 R. Price gelding: has moderate, quick action: useful performer: made all in minor event 9m 116+ W White, light green stripe, light green and red quartered cap (Mr Hamad 7d′ 105 G3 at Sandown in 1998: gelded, improved form when winning 6-runner minor ′ Al-Mutawa) event at Ripon on return, and when 3½ lengths fourth of 7 to Compton Admiral 7d 105+ W 6d′ 98 M GROSVENOR CASINOS DANTE STAKES (3-y-o) (York 1¼m85y) in Craven Stakes at Newmarket later in April, leading to under 2f out and 6d′ 95 W pulling clear of rest: may stay 1¼m: acts on good to soft going: blinkered 1993 117 Tenby 9-0: 1/3 H R A Cecil Pat Eddery 5 second 2-y-o start: has raced freely. M. H. TOMPKINS (109Ri9m 105Nm8g 1994 124 Erhaab 9-0: 11/2 J L Dunlop W Carson 9 104′Sa7d) 1995 119 8-11: 9/1 Saeed bin Suroor W R Swinburn 8 8-11 Drawn 5 S. Drowne 1996 114+ Glory of Dancer 8-11: 3/1 P A Kelleway O Peslier 7 Light blue and royal blue stripes, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap (Mrs Beryl 1997 116 Benny The Dip 8-11: 10/3 f J H M Gosden O Peslier 9 Lockey) 1998 119 Saratoga Springs 8-11: 4/1 A P O’Brien M J Kinane 6 GROSVENOR CASINOS HAMBLETON RATED STAKES (4-y-o+: 0-110) (York 7f202y) 90 16/1 C A Horgan R Hills 11 19931994 94 105 Risk Soviet Master Line 4-8-9 4-8-13102 7/2 M R Stoute W R Swinburn 13 1995 103 Jawaal 5-8-794 7/2 Lady Herries J Reid 10 1996 120 First Island 4-9-7107 11/2 G Wragg R Cochrane 13 1997 119 Centre Stalls 4-9-7110 10/1 R F Johnson T Quinn 14 Houghton 1998 115 Ramooz 5-9-7110 11/4f B Hanbury Pat Eddery 9

yorkd p12m 8 yorkd p12m 9 FOURTH RACE (TV CH4) 6 STANOTT (IRE) 4 b.c. Mukaddamah (USA) 125 – Seme de Lys (USA) 61 119 p 4 4 2 3 711 (Slew O’ Gold (USA)) [1998 7s* 7m 8m* 10.3g 8m :: 1999 7g Apr 14] 104 good-quartered colt: useful performer: won maiden at Folkestone and listed 7g 119 104 race at Rome last April/May: favourite, better than ever when around 2 lengths 8m′ 113 L 3.40THE GROSVENOR CASINOS 7f202y 10g′ 113 W third of 19 to Showboat in rated stakes at Newmarket on reappearance, keeping 8m′ 111 L HAMBLETON RATED STAKES on strongly over barely adequate trip: will prove better at 1¼m than shorter: 7m′ 96 W (SHOWCASE HANDICAP) (A) acts on good to firm and soft ground: capable of better still. L. M. CUMANI 7s′ 79+ M (103Nm7g 85′Do10g) (Listed) 9-4 Drawn 9 K. Fallon £25,000 added 4yo+ (Rated 0-110) Light blue, yellow hoop and armlets, yellow cap, light blue diamond (Scuderia Rencati Srl) 7 SUGARFOOT 5 ch.h. Thatching 131 – Norpella 95 (Northfields (USA)) 118 2 4 2 5 2 3 1 WIND CHEETAH (USA) 5 b. or br.h. Storm Cat (USA) – Won’t She 112 907 [1998 10d 10.4g 7g 8d 8g 8m* 7m 7.9f* 7g 7.9g* :: 1999 8d Apr 28] big, 104 8d 118 W Tell (USA) (Banner Sport (USA)) [1998 6d :: 1999 7v2 Apr 24] good-topped 107 good-topped horse: impresses in appearance: useful handicapper: held his 840 8g′ 117 99 7v 112 G3 form really well in 1998, and (better for race) ran creditably on reappearance horse: has a round action: useful performer, lightly raced: better than ever 7g′ 115 97 6d′ 108 L when 2 lengths second of 7 to Warningford in Group 3 event at Leicester on when 2 lengths third of 5 to Duck Row in minor event at Ascot: effective at 7f 8f′ 114 92 reappearance, always to the fore and clear of remainder: stays 7f: yet to race given stiff track, and stays 1m well: acts on firm and soft ground: game and 7m′ 103+ 93 on firm going: has had tongue tied (not on reappearance). SIR MICHAEL reliable. N. TINKLER (108′As7g 105′Nb8g 104′As8m) 8m′ 108+ 87 STOUTE (108′Nm6d 98Le7v) 9-4 Drawn 6 M. J. Kinane 9-7 Drawn 5 M. Hills White, dark blue sash, orange cap, dark blue star (Mrs D. Wright) Red, white sash, royal blue cap (Cheveley Park Stud) 8 PLAN-B 4 b.c. Polish Precedent (USA) 131 – Draft Board 78 (Rainbow Quest 119 6 3 2 2 GREEN CARD (USA) 5 b.h. Green Dancer (USA) 132 – Dunkellin (USA) 117 905 (USA) 134) [1998 7s 7.6g 8d* 8f :: 1999 7g Apr 28] leggy, useful-looking 98 7g 104 98 (Irish River (FR) 131) [1998 9s5 8g 8.2g* 8g2 8m* 8d5 8g3 8d4 8g4 8s6 :: 1999 107 colt: has a fluent, round action: useful performer, lightly raced: won 31-runner 712 8f′ 116+ 95 3 8g 117 G3 Britannia Handicap at Royal Ascot last June, and unlucky not to follow up in 8.5g Apr 14] quite attractive horse: smart performer: won minor events at 8d′ 119 88 8s′ L Nottingham and Doncaster last summer: very much had run of race when handicap at Newmarket next time (subsequently found to have fractured knee): 8g′ 107+ 87 8g′ 115 L well backed, down the field in Victoria Cup at Ascot on reappearance, finding 7s′ 103 M creditable 2¼ lengths third of 10 to Shiva in falsely-run Group 3 event at 8d′ 111 G3 Newmarket on reappearance: barely stays 1¼m: acts on good to firm and good 8g′ 117 G3 things happening too quickly over 7f: stays 1m well: acts on firm and good to to soft going: visored (poor effort) final 4-y-o start: often held up (made running 8d′ 111 G3 soft going: wore crossed noseband at Newmarket, early to post at Ascot. J. H. at Newmarket): consistent. S. P. C. WOODS (114′Go8g 102′No8g 86′Do8m) M. GOSDEN (111′As8d 109′Ch8g 98As7g) 9-7 Drawn 11 P. Robinson 8-12 Drawn 4 G. Hind Yellow, emerald green sleeves, red armlets and cap (Mr P. K. L. Chu) Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star (Sheikh Mohammed) 3 HO LENG (IRE) 4 ch.g. Statoblest 120 – Indigo Blue (IRE) 56 (Bluebird 120 9 LATALOMNE (USA) 5 ch.g. Zilzal (USA) 137 – Sanctuary (Welsh 122 4 Pageant 132) [1998 7m4 8d :: 1999 8d5 7.5m2 8m* May 1] strong, good-topped 94 4988 (USA) 125) [1998 7g* 7d 7f* 6s 6m 7v Oct 24 :: 1999 NR] leggy, lengthy 106 971 gelding: smart performer: successful in 1998 in valuable handicaps at York 7v′ W gelding: has a powerful, round action: useful performer, lightly raced: left E. 8m 122 88 (by head from Kayo) in May and Newmarket (20-runner Ladbroke Bunbury 6m′ 116 L Dunlop in October 1998: best effort to win 17-runner Thirsk Hunt Cup latest 7m 114 W 6s′ 104+ 108 8d 103 L start, unseating rider and running loose before start, then making virtually all ′ Cup by head from Kumait) in July: respectable fourth of 16 to Bold Edge in 7f′ 120 102 8d 94 ′ listed race at Newmarket in October: effective at 6f, and should stay 1m: acts 7d′ G3 to beat Jay-Owe-Two by a neck: stays 1m: acts on firm and good to soft going: 7m 112 95 on firm going, well below par on soft/heavy. MISS L. A. PERRATT (127′Nm7f 7g′ 117 95 very free-going sort. B. ELLISON (118Th8m 108Bv7m 65′As8d) 115′Yo7g 97′Nm6m) 8-8 Drawn 10 J. Fortune 9-6 Drawn 8 O. Peslier Orange, white and light green hooped sleeves, white cap, orange star (Everaldo Purple and yellow check, purple cap (Mr Alan Guthrie) Partnership) 6 b.g. Efisio 120 – Militia Girl (Rarity 129) [1998 7s 7.1d4 7.9g 10 SILK ST JOHN 5 b.g. Damister (USA) 123 – Silk St James (Pas de Seul 123 4 JO MELL 120 6 4 dis 2 3 6 7.1g2 6v3 7f 7m* 7f2 :: 1999 7d5 7.1g May 1] lengthy gelding: has a round 105 1018 133) [1998 a11g a11g 8d 8.1g* 8.1m* 7g 8.3d* 8m 8g* 8m 8.1g 7.6f 94 954 2 2 5 7g 107 107 8.3m* 8m 8s 9g 8s :: 1999 8d 8m 8.1s* 8m May 3] close-coupled gelding: 8m 114+ 94 action: smart performer: better than ever on last 2 starts in 1998, winning very 8s 118+ 92 valuable 25-runner Tote International Handicap at Ascot (by 3½ lengths from 7d 85 W useful handicapper: back to form when winning 9-runner event at Sandown 7f′ 117 L in April with something to spare by neck from Al Azhar, travelling well and 8m 100+ 92 Gaelic Storm) and ½-length second to Bold Fact in listed race at York: below 7m′ 120 98 8d 91 94 ′ produced close home: lost all chance when stopped in run 1f out (eased) at 8s′ 117 95 best both starts this term (possibly needed race on reappearance): effective at 7f 95 100 ′ 7f/1m: acts on any going: takes good hold and usually races up with pace: 6v′ 105 L Kempton next time: stays 1m: acts on any going: held up, and has turn of foot: 9g 104+ 86 ′ game. T. D. EASTERBY (115′As7m 115′Ha7g 113′Yo7f) tough and genuine: should continue to go well. M. J. RYAN (123 As8s 117Sa8s 9-5 Drawn 7 K. Darley 115Ke8m) Maroon, gold hooped sleeves, striped cap (C. H. Newton Jnr Ltd) 8-8 Drawn 3 R. Cochrane Purple, yellow cross of lorraine, emerald green sleeves, yellow cap, emerald 5 RIGHT WING (IRE) 5 b.h. In The Wings 128 – Nekhbet 74 (Artaius 121 green star (C.R.S. Partners) 3 4 3 6 2 907 (USA) 129) [1998 8d 8s 7.1d 8d 8d 8m* 7.9g :: 1999 8d* 8d Apr 28] 105 8d 118 W 11 NIGHT OF GLASS 6 b.g. Mazilier (USA) 107 – Donna Elvira 80 (Chief 116 smallish horse: useful handicapper: splendidly ridden by T. Quinn when 3 2 3 3 justifying favouritism in 24-runner Worthington Lincoln at Doncaster in 8d 121 100 971 Singer 131) [1998 7d* 7s* 8d* 7d* 8.5m* 7m 7g 8.1g 8s 7.1g 8.1g 7.9f 7m 8m 93 8g′ 102 100 3 * 5 3 5 8m 106 88 March, produced between horses to edge ahead final 1f: bandaged in front, ′ 8s 7.1g 7g 8g 7s :: 1999 8d 7g 8m May 1] small gelding: useful handicapper: 8m 117+ 97 travelled strongly long way when third of 24 to Right Wing in Lincoln at 7g 116+ 88 unsuited by false pace and far from disgraced when second of 5 to Duck Row 8d′ 113 95 8d 116 87 in minor event at Ascot following month: stays 1m, should be at least as 8d′ +96 Doncaster on reappearance: better than result suggests when fifth of 18 to 7s′ 108+ 88 Great News in Victoria Cup at Ascot following month, and not well drawn in 8g′ 89 effective over stiff 7f: acts on firm and soft going: has rather high head carriage ′ and has wandered under pressure: suited by exaggerated waiting tactics: Thirsk Hunt Cup latest start: best at 7f to 8.5f: acts on any going: wears visor/ 7g 114+ 91 120Do8d 110′Do8d 104′Go8d) blinkers: usually bandaged: tends to do just enough once in front: tough and visored last 4 starts. J. L. DUNLOP ( ′ 9-5 Drawn 2 (visor) T. Quinn consistent. J. L. EYRE (115Do8d 115 Ay8s 111As7g) Eton blue (The Earl Cadogan) 8-7 (8-2) Drawn 1 (blinkers) A. Culhane Red, black stars, white sleeves, red cap, black star (Mr K. Silvester and Mr B. Silvester)

yorkd p12m 10 yorkd p12m 11 FIFTH RACE TRW 102 109 108 108 109 (Average 107) 7 DRAMATIC QUEST 2 b.c. (Apr 19) Zafonic (USA) 130 – Ultra Finesse [100] (USA) 107 (Rahy (USA) 115) first foal: dam French 8.5f and 1¼m winner who stayed 12.5f, half-sister to Arc winner Suave Dancer. M. JOHNSTON 4.10THE GROSVENOR CASINO 6f 8-8 Drawn 4 J. Carroll MANCHESTER CONDITIONS Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap (Maktoum Al Maktoum) STAKES (B) 8 PIPADASH (IRE) 2 b.f. (Feb 14) Pips Pride 117 – Petite Maxine 70 (Sharpo 98 p 909 132) [1999 5s* 5d* Apr 28] 5,200Y: leggy filly: second foal: dam, maiden who 5d 96+ W £14,000 added 2yo stayed 7f, out of smart 2-y-o 5f winner Penny Blessing: won 11-runner maiden 5s 83+ M at Haydock by neck from Tara’s Girl (backward, slowly away) and 8-runner minor event at Pontefract by a head from Saffizz (in workmanlike style having 1 LINCOLN DANCER (IRE) 2 b.c. (Mar 21) Turtle Island (IRE) 123 – 100 p not had much room into straight): may well do better still. T. D. EASTERBY 3 (93Po5d 86Ha5s) 909 Double Grange (IRE) (Double Schwartz 128) [1999 5d* 5d Apr 28] 7,000F, 5d 98+ W 25,000Y: third foal: dam of little account in Ireland: won 8-runner maiden at 5d 100+ M 8-8 Drawn 8 K. Darley Warwick by 1½ lengths from Barringer: beaten a head and a neck behind Light blue, green sleeves, white cap (Mr T. H. Bennett) Pipadash in Pontefract minor event next time, asked to challenge wide and staying on well: should stay 6f: likely to continue to progress. G. LEWIS (94Po5d 78Wa5d) 8-13 Drawn 6 N. Day Emerald green, yellow star, diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap, emerald green star (Mr Michael Baker) 2 PORCINI (IRE) 2 b.c. (Apr 17) Alzao (USA) 117 – Zurarah (Siberian 98 p 735 Express (USA) 125) [1999 5.2m* Apr 16] IR 50,000Y: lengthy, attractive colt: 5m 98 W seventh foal: half-brother to fairly useful 1995 Irish 2-y-o 6f winner Magarah (by Magical Strike) and winners in Italy by Digamist and Mujadil: dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f/1m performer Gabr: 15/8, won 8-runner minor race at Newbury by 1½ lengths from Hoh Discovery, making all and running on strongly for pressure: went fluently to post: sure to improve. P. F. I. COLE (100Nb5m) 8-13 Drawn 1 J. Fortune White, orange and white striped cap (Mr Anthony Speelman) 3 SMART RIDGE 2 ch.c. (Apr 1) Indian Ridge 123 – Guanhumara (Caerleon 94 p 2 1046 (USA) 132) [1999 5m 5m 5.3f* May 4] 50,000Y: medium-sized, useful-looking 5f 92+ M colt: has quick action: third foal: dam poor maiden half-sister to Cadeaux 5m 91 M Genereux: fair form in maidens last 2 starts: short-head second of 15 to Launfal 5m M at Windsor penultimate start: won 5-runner event at Brighton by ¾ length from Russian Fox, asserting inside final 1f despite carrying head a bit awkwardly: will stay 6f: should do better. M. R. CHANNON (90Br5f 90Wi5m 9Ri5m) 8-13 Drawn 5 T. Quinn Royal blue, white inverted triangle (Mr & Mrs Gary Pinchen) 4 BEE EIGHT 2 b.c. (Feb 5) Mujtahid (USA) 118 – Creme de Menthe (IRE) 95 p 2 902 (Green Desert (USA) 127) [1999 5m 5g Apr 28] 30,000Y: strong, lengthy colt: 5g 97 W has plenty of scope: first foal: dam unraced half-sister to high-class 1m to 1½m 5m 83+ M performer In The Groove: 13/2, confirmed debut promise when 4 lengths second of 5 to impressive Optimaite in minor event at Ascot, staying on strongly having been carried back to last 2f out: capable of better still, and sure to be winning before long. D. R. C. ELSWORTH (91As5g 80Wi5m) 8-11 Drawn 3 K. Fallon Maroon, yellow cross belts and sleeves (Mr J. Wotherspoon) 5 FIRST TRUTH 2 b.c. (Mar 5) Rudimentary (USA) 118 – Pursuit of Truth 83 p 1052 (USA) 69 (Irish River (FR) 131) [1999 5.1m May 4] 14,500F, 31,000Y: 5m 83 W workmanlike colt: brother to 3 winners, including 3-y-o Spring Pursuit, 6f winner at 2 yrs, and half-brother to 1995 2-y-o 7f winner Truth (by Prince Sabo): dam, 2-y-o 7f winner on only start, out of half-sister to Sun Princess and Saddlers’ Hall: 16/1 and on toes, just over 4 lengths seventh of 9 to Distant Image in minor event at Chester on debut, very green before late headway: will be suited by 6f: should improve. A. BAILEY (76Ch5m) 8-11 Drawn 2 A. Mackay Dark blue, white seams, striped sleeves, dark blue cap (Mr Ray Bailey) 6 SAFFIZZ 2 ch.g. (Mar 4) Safawan 118 – Polar Fizz (Polar Falcon (USA) 98 2 909 126) [1999 5v* 5d Apr 28] 9,500Y: first foal: dam unraced half-sister to smart 5d 98 W 1m to 1¼m performer Port Lucaya out of half-sister to Diminuendo: won 5v 84+ M 7-runner maiden at Hamilton by ¾ length from Harryana: better form when a head second of 8 to Pipadash in Pontefract minor event next time, rallying: may do better still given stiffer test of stamina. K. A. RYAN (94Po5d 1Hm5v) 8-11 Drawn 7 A. Culhane Yellow, dark blue epaulets, grey sleeves, dark blue cap (Swan At Whalley Racing Elite Partnership)

yorkd p12m 12 yorkd p12m 13 SIXTH RACE 7 DIAGHILEF (IRE) 7 b.g. Royal Academy (USA) 130 – Miss Audimar ? 6 4 4 5136 (USA) (Mr Leader (USA)) [1998 11.8d 14.1m 13.3m 12d Nov 7 :: 1999 NR] 80 tall, good-topped gelding: good mover: just fairly useful form at 6 yrs when 12d′ 85 fourth in handicap at Newbury penultimate start (off track 4 months after): 13m′ 99 90 4.40THE GROSVENOR CASINO LEEDS 1m5f194y 14m′ W well beaten otherwise: stays 1¾m: acts on good to firm ground. M. A. BUCKLEY 12d′ L HANDICAP (C) (88′Nb13m 67′Le12d 52′Do12d) £10,000 added 4yo+ (Rated 0-90) TWFA 4 9-12 9-5 Drawn 7 J. Carroll Dark blue and white stripes, red sleeves, white cap (Mr C. C. Buckley) 8 BAY OF ISLANDS 7 b.g. Jupiter Island 126 – Lawyer’s Wave (USA) ? 2 3 1 ALBERICH (IRE) 4 b.c. Night Shift (USA) – Tetradonna (IRE) 102 95 985 (Advocator) [1998 10.3g 12g* 11.9m 12m 13.9f 13.3g 12m 12d :: 1999 12m 80 12m ? 83 ( (USA) 135) [1998 11.9g* 12g4 :: 1999 12g 10v5 12m2 May 2] sturdy, 90 May 2] strong gelding: fluent mover: fairly useful handicapper: won at 985 12d′ 85 86 12m 95 87 Doncaster last June, and creditable efforts next 3 starts: tailed off at Newmarket good-bodied colt: good mover: useful performer, lightly raced: won handicap 12m′ 86 10v 90 W at York last September: back-to-form second of 13 to Blueprint in similar event on reappearance: effective at 1½m to 1¾m: acts on firm going: out of form 13g′ 89 12g 82+ 90 when visored. D. MORRIS (103′Ha12m 100′Yo14f 100′Po12m) 14f′ 101 89 at Newmarket last time: stays 1½m: acts on good to firm ground, probably on 12g′ 95 91 12m′ 103 89 heavy: sometimes hangs. M. JOHNSTON (99′Do12g 84Nm12g 81Nm12m) 12g′ 95 86 9-5 Drawn 16 (visor) N. Day 10-0 Drawn 4 P. Strydom Purple and white stripes, black velvet cap, gold tassel (Bloomsbury Stud) White, light blue spots, white sleeves, light blue cap, white spots (Mr J. David 9 FORGIE (IRE) 6 b.g. Don’t Forget Me 127 – Damia (Vision (USA)) [1998 99 Abell) 4 3 3 4 2 3 5 779 14.1v* 18.7m 16.2g 15m 15.9m 14g 15.9g 16g 14.6d :: 1999 14.1s Apr 78 19] lengthy gelding: has a round action: fairly useful handicapper: won at 14s 96 79 2 NIGEL’S LAD (IRE) 7 b.g. Dominion Royale 112 – Back To Earth (FR) 93 15d′ 99 78 Nottingham last April: creditable fifth of 17 to Nichol Fifty in same race on ′ 4975 (Vayrann 133) [1998 16g* 13s* 13.9g 14.6d Oct 23 :: 1999 NR] sturdy gelding: 82 16g 90 78 fairly useful handicapper: won under 10-0 at Ripon and Hamilton in first half 15d′ 83 reappearance, running out of steam having come with every chance in straight: 16g′ 87 79 of 1998: effective at 13f given good test, and stays 17f: acts on soft ground, 14g′ 83 best at 1¾m to 2m: acts on any going: usually held up: genuine. P. CALVER 14g′ 94 78 13s′ 92+ 80 (98′Do15d 98′No14v 97No14s) 16m′ 78 good to firm and all-weather: smart hurdler, last ran Nov 20. P. C. HASLAM 16g′ 89+ 75 (84′Hm13s 73′Yo14g 59′Do15d) 9-3 Drawn 1 J. McAuley (7) Dark blue, white sash and armlets, red cap (Mrs Janis MacPherson) 9-7 Drawn 2 P. Goode (5) Dark blue and yellow diamonds, yellow sleeves (Mr N. C. Dunnington) 10 FOUNDRY LANE 8 b.g. Mtoto 134 – Eider 80 (Niniski (USA) 125) [1998 96 4975 13.9g* 14.6d Oct 23 :: 1999 NR] rangy gelding: usually looks well: has a fluent, 74 3 SECRET STYLE 4 b.g. Shirley Heights 130 – Rosie Potts 83 (Shareef 97 + round action: fairly useful handicapper, lightly raced on Flat since 1995: not 15d′ 75 3 4 4 6 ′ 993 Dancer (USA) 135) [1998 11s* 11g 12m 11.6m :: 1999 14.1s 14.1m May 2] 83 seen out last term until October, when winning 17-runner event at York, always 14g 96 70 lengthy, quite good-topped ex-German gelding: won maiden at Dusseldorf last 14m 97 88 travelling well: uneasy favourite and unable to challenge next time: stays 2m: June: left A. Schutz after third in handicap next outing: first rateable form for 14s 85 W 12m′ 101? W acts on any going: winning novice chaser/useful hurdler, not discredited in current stable when over 7 lengths sixth of 12 to Voila Premiere in handicap 12m′ W valuable event last time, May 1. MRS M. REVELEY (97′Yo14g 71′Do15d) at Salisbury last time, held up and keeping on steadily under hands and heels: 8-13 Drawn 12 A. Culhane stays 1¾m. E. A. L. DUNLOP (82′Wi12m 80Sb14m 44No14s) Beige, emerald green star, diamonds on sleeves, beige cap, emerald green star 9-7 Drawn 8 K. Darley (Mr A. Sharratt) Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap (Mr Jaber Abdullah) 11 EMINENCE GRISE (IRE) 4 b.c. Sadler’s Wells (USA) 132 – Impatiente 90 + 4 RENZO (IRE) 6 b.g. Alzao (USA) 117 – Watership (USA) (Foolish Pleasure 97 § (USA) (Vaguely Noble 140) [1998 12d5 12m3 12m 12f2 Aug 8 :: 1999 NR] 72 3452 ′ (USA)) [1998 14.1d5 16.4g 14g 14m2 14.8g5 18g 16.5d* :: 1999 16g 16.4s4 Apr 81 deep-girthed, attractive colt: fair maiden: best effort when 3½ lengths second 12f 90 M 831 ′ 16s 97 83 12m 83 M 23] strong gelding: fairly useful handicapper: fit from hurdling (showed fairly of 4 to Rainbow Ways at Newmarket final 3-y-o start, hanging right under ′ 16g 94 83 12m 87 M useful form until disappointing final 2 starts), creditable efforts at Kempton pressure: will stay 1¾m. H. R. A. CECIL (88′Nm12f 65′Nm12d 34′Nm12m) ′ 16d′ 97+ 78 12d 77 M and Sandown on return to Flat: stays 2m: acts on firm and soft going: tried 18g′ 80 8-10 Drawn 9 K. Fallon blinkered: sometimes slowly away: has very high head carriage, and sometimes 15g′ 89 82 Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, black star (Mr Wafic Said) looks none too genuine. J. L. HARRIS (96′Do16d 92′Sa14m 79′Go14g) 14m′ 94 80 12 BULLET 4 b.g. Alhijaz 122 – Beacon (High Top 131) [1998 10m3 11.7m2 96 9-6 Drawn 15 S. Sanders 3 2 4 Red, black sash, white sleeves, red stars, black and red hooped cap (Cleartherm 993 11.9s :: 1999 11.1v 14.1m May 2] quite attractive gelding: fairly useful 72 maiden: good effort when over 7 lengths fourth of 12 to Voila Premiere in 14m 96 76 Ltd) 11v 96 M handicap at Salisbury last time, no extra from over 1f out: unlikely to stay ′ ′ 12s 90 M 5 HIGH AND MIGHTY 4 b.g. Shirley Heights 130 – Air Distingue (USA) 102 + beyond 1¾m: acts on good to firm and heavy ground. W. J. HAGGAS (82 Ha12s 12m′ 89+ M 2 3 3 2 80Sb14m 76′Ri10m) 10m′ 90 M 1122 120 (Sir Ivor 135) [1998 12d 12.3m* 12.3m 11.5m 14.1g 14m* :: 1999 10m 81 12d6 May 8] sturdy, angular gelding: good mover: useful handicapper: won at 12d 102 92 8-10 Drawn 17 M. Hills Chester and Sandown in 1998: has improved further this year, runner-up in big 10m 96+ 79 Light blue, dark blue triple diamond, dark blue cap (Mr J. W. Bogie) 14m′ 88 76 field at Newbury then not beaten far when 13 lb out of handicap at Goodwood 14g′ 80 77 13 EMPIRE PARK 4 b.g. Tragic Role (USA) – Millaine 69 (Formidable (USA) 94 (slowly-run race won by Carry The Flag): likely to find 1¼m a minimum, and 11m′ 85 77 ′ 914 125) [1998 NR :: 1999 9.9m 10d Apr 28] strong, lengthy gelding: third in 69 stays 1¾m: acts on good to firm going and good to soft: visored final start in 12m 81+ 73 maidens at Carlisle and Ayr for M. Johnston at 2 yrs: showed he retains ability 10d 89 72 1998 and last time: should soon be winning again. J. H. M. GOSDEN (92Nb10m 10m 93 74 ′ ′ when eighth in handicaps at Beverley and Pontefract on return: worth a try at 88 Ch12m 81 Sa14m) 1½m. T. D. EASTERBY (81Bv10m 76Po10d) 9-5 Drawn 3 (visor) M. J. Kinane 8-7 Drawn 14 J. Fortune Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star (Sheikh Mohammed) White, dark blue epaulets, dark blue and white halved sleeves, dark blue and white quartered cap (Mr T. G. Holdcroft) 6 TOTEM DANCER 6 b.m. Mtoto 134 – Ballad Opera (Sadler’s Wells (USA) 97 4 3 5 4 2 3 2 2 4 709 132) [1998 a14g 12d 13v 14.1v 13.9g 11.9s 12.3g* 13.9g 13.1s 12s 80 14 BEAUMONT (IRE) 9 br.g. Be My Native (USA) 122 – Say Yes (Junius 89 + 6 5 10m 91+ 80 6 12d :: 1999 a16.2g 9.9m Apr 14] sparely-made mare: has a short action: fairly 714 (USA) 124) [1998 a16s :: 1999 12g Apr 14] compact gelding: fairly useful 67 a16g 71 12g 89 69 useful handicapper: won amateur event at Chester in 1998: respectable fifth ′ handicapper at best: better for race on return from 15-month break, shaped as 12d 84 81 a16s′ 60 of 10 to Top Jem at Beverley last time, keeping on, short of room: effective at 12s′ 86 81A though retaining some ability when over 8 lengths sixth of 13 to Minivet at 1½m to 1¾m: acts on good to firm and soft going, some promise on fibresand, 13s′ 97 81 Newmarket last time, keeping on steadily: stays 2m: acts on fibresand and though well beaten on reappearance: game. J. L. EYRE (97′Yo14g 95′Ch12g 14g′ 97 80 any turf going: below form tried in blinkers: normally held up. J. E. BANKS 92′Yo14g) (90Nm12g) 9-5 Drawn 11 C. Lowther 8-6 Drawn 5 R. Cochrane Black, emerald green triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, black cap, emerald Emerald green, emerald green and white diabolo on sleeves (Mr P. green diamond (Diamond Racing Ltd) Cunningham)

yorkd p12m 14 yorkd p12m 15 15 SWIFT 5 ch.g. Sharpo 132 – Three Terns (USA) (Arctic Tern (USA) 126) 97 4 3 2 6 6 6 3 2 5 4 2 1017 [1998 a8g a7g a8g a8g a8g 8d 10s 7.1g 8.3g 7g 7.3g 7m 8g 8f 8.1m 8d 66 8g 8.3s5 7.5m 7g 8g4 8s4 8s 8d :: 1999 a8g4 a8f5 a9.4g3 a11g2 a12g5 a11g2 a12g* 12m 93 68 a12g* 12g 10s* 10.8d* 12.3m4 10d6 12m May 3] strong, lengthy gelding: poor 10d 90 68 12m 96+ 63 Wednesday, May 12th mover: fairly useful handicapper: won at Southwell (twice), Nottingham and 11d 97+ 63 Warwick in March/April: respectable efforts last 3 starts: effective at 1¼m/ 10s 95+ 57 1½m (not sure to stay 1¾m): acts on all-weather, best turf efforts on good to soft/ 12g 62A BRIGHTON EXETER soft going (though has won on good to firm): usually held up. M. J. POLGLASE 2.25 1m1f209y Stakes 2.15 2m1f (S) Hcp Hurdle ′ TRW––––– 1Eden Dancer 11-10 93 (99Wa11d 93 As8s 92Ri12m) 1 The Artful Dodger 61 2 Paulton 11-8 103 8-5 Drawn 6 Dean McKeown 2 Barrier Ridge 72+ 3 Glowing Path 11-6 94 Maroon and light blue stripes, maroon sleeves, light blue armlets, maroon cap 3 Arab Gold 53 4 Balfour Lady 11-4 101 4 Captain McCloy 52 5 Plato’s Republic 11-2 –§ (General Sir Geoffrey Howlett) 5 Forestry – 6 Fortysixallout 11-1 97 6 Plein Gaz ? 7 Mister Woodstick 11-0 111 16 NEEDWOOD SPIRIT 4 b.g. Rolfe (USA) 77 – Needwood Nymph 45 95 7 Roderick Hudson 66 8 Bright Eclipse 10-12 100 4 4 3 6 5 4 4 8 Sumbawa 56 9 Rosie-B 10-8 ? 958 (Bold Owl 101) [1998 8s 11.1d 10m 10m 12s 12.3s 12.3g 11.9g a14.8g 65 4 4 5 9 Fairly Sure 48 10 May Sunset 10-8 98 13.8s* :: 1999 13.8g 13v 15.4v* 14g May 1] smallish gelding: fair performer: 14g 93 65 10 Fancy Design 60 11 Callermine 10-8 – won 13-runner handicap at Folkestone on penultimate start: creditable fifth 15v 95 61 11 Scenic Lady – 12 Night Time 10-7 96 13v 93 60 12 Purple Dawn 55 13 Formidable Flame 10-6 101? of 10 to Sadler’s Realm in similar event at Haydock last time: stays 15.4f: acts 14g 90+ 60 13 Ferocity – 14 Forest Flora 10-4 93 on good to firm going, heavy and fibresand: ran poorly in visor sixth 3-y-o 14s′ 91 W 15 Eirawe 10-2 103 start. B. C. MORGAN (93Ha14g 88′Nb12s 87′Le10m) a15g′ 79 W 3.00 1m3f196y Hcp Stakes 16 Henbury Princess 10-0 105 1 Tallulah Belle 10-0 74 17 Moorlandmerrymaker 10-0 – 8-3 Drawn 10 P. Robinson 2 Cheek To Cheek 9-11 74 18 Flickering Light 10-0 102 Royal blue, red sleeves, royal blue and yellow hooped cap (Needwood Racing 3 Versatility 8-12 – 19 Lajadhal 10-0 – Ltd) 4 Imprevue 8-12 76 5 Regal Academy 8-8 ? 2.45 2m6f Hurdle 6In Time 8-8 72 TRW––––– 17 TAUFAN BOY 6 b.g. Taufan (USA) 119 – Lydia Maria 70 (Dancing Brave 99 7 Cabcharge Blue 8-5 75 1 Stanmore 128p (USA) 140) [1998 14.1v5 14.1s4 14d* 12m4 13.9g2 :: 1999 14.1m5 May 2] quite 62 8 Lateen 7-12 ? 2 Jazz Track ? 993 9 Golden Fawn 7-10 – 3 Ran Wild 108 14m 94 64 attractive gelding: has a round action: fair handicapper: won at Haydock (made 10 Amad’s Princess 7-10 – 4 Seef – 14g′ 99 62 all) and good second at York in 1998: bit below best at Salisbury on return from ′ 11 Shanuke 7-10 ? 5 Tudor Town – 12m 87 62A 6 Bonny Barosy – hurdling: stays 1¾m: acts on fibresand, firm and soft ground: tried visored/ 14d′ 90 58 3.30 7f214y Hcp Stakes ′ 7 Bornakanga blinkered earlier in career: has gone in snatches. G. B. BALDING (100 Yo14g 14s′ 77 60 1 Sheer Face 9-12 ? 8 Gay Clown – 88′No14v 85′Ha14d) 14v′ 85+ 60 2 Barbason 9-11 81? 9 Impetuosity – 3 Northern Sun 9-10 77 8-1 Drawn 13 S. Drowne 4 Grand Slam 9-9 83 3.20 2m1f Hcp Chase Yellow and red check, yellow cap (Supreme Team) 5 Master Caster 9-9 85 1 Sierra Bay 11-10 120§ 6 Shipley Glen 9-1 96p 2 Gratomi 11-10 124 7 Compton Amber 8-12 ? 3 Connaught Cracker 11-10 133+ 18 AFRICAN SUN (IRE) 6 b.g. Mtoto 134 – Nuit d’Ete (USA) 90 (Super 71 8 Mellors 8-11 83 4 Beatson 11-6 132 5 6 4 4715 Concorde (USA) 128) [1998 a12g a12g a12g 10.3g 11.9d 11.6g 10s 10g 10.3g 57 9 Feel No Fear 8-10 82 5 Rovestar 10-12 125 8m 10g5 10f6 10.4g Oct 7 :: 1999 NR] close-coupled, workmanlike gelding: 10g′ 51 10 Rafters Music 8-9 – 6 Captain Khedive 10-7 ? poor maiden handicapper: best around 1¼m: possibly needs good going or 10f′ 64 47 11 Sergeant Imp 8-1 73 7 Colonel Blazer 10-7 120+ 10g′ 71 40 12 Gain Line 7-12 79 8 Nectanebo 10-0 118 softer (no form on all-weather): tried blinkered: inconsistent: poor hurdler, ′ 13 Square Mile Miss 7-10 ? 8m C 3.50 2m6f110y Hcp Chase ′ ′ ′ ′ 14 Bunty 7-10 72 creditable third last time, Apr 23. M. C. CHAPMAN (83 Do10g 71 No10g 62 Do10g) 10g 92? 66 1 Arctic Fusilier 12-0 7-10 (6-4) Drawn 18 (tongue strap) P. M. Quinn (7) 10g′ 73? 51 4.00 5f59y Hcp Stakes 2 No Joker 11-10 – White, red stars, sleeves and star on cap (Mr Noel Fletcher) 1 Brew 9-7 82 3 Pride of Kashmir 11-8 ? 2 Catchthebatch 8-13 81 4 Dun Coady 11-8 106 3 Dolly Day Dream 8-9 71 5 Clarkes Gorse 11-8 – 4 Whatta Madam 8-9 83 6 Blowing Rock 11-7 107 5 Off Hire 8-4 81 7 Bavario 11-4 105 6 Gochinos 8-3 77 8 Winter Breeze 11-3 106 7 Grecian Tale 8-1 93 9 Swansea Gold 10-7 118 10 Step In Line 10-5 116 4.30 6f209y Stakes 11 Hello Me Man 10-3 98 TRW7687798395 12 Nice Approach 10-2 100 (Average 84) 13 Claymore Lad 10-0 107 1 Ed’s Folly – 14 Pearl Dante 10-0 – 2 The Bizz 15 Billie’s Mate 10-0 96 3 High Hoyland 95 4 My Pleasure 86 4.20 2m6f Hcp Hurdle 5 Nabonassar 90p 1 Northern Fleet 11-12 ? 6 Aegean Glory – 2 High Summer 11-8 118 7 Mystic Spring 80p 3 Mystic Hill 11-7 123 4 Out’n’about 11-1 107 5.05 6f209y Hcp Stakes 5 Two To Tango 10-12 113 1 Caversfield 10-0 70 6 Santella Boy 10-11 116 2 Worth The Effort 9-9 ? 7 Sprint Up 10-9 113§ 3 Kinnino 9-8 65 8 Diddy Rymer 10-9 118 4 Zygo 9-8 62 9 Ehtefaal 10-7 123 5 Mysticism 9-4 60 10 Sandoran 10-1 124 6 Dark Menace 9-4 65 11 New Statesman 10-0 ? 7 Survival Venture 9-3 68 12 Redgrave Wolf 10-0 112 8 Tancred Times 9-3 67 13 Eastdon Gold Dust 10-0 101 9 Clonoe 9-2 64 10 Hopeful Star 9-2 66 4.50 2m1f Hurdle 11 Magical Dancer 9-1 66 TRW––––– 12 Young Butt 9-1 – 1 Doublet 111 13 Mismewmew 8-12 63§ 2 Baby Lancaster – 14 Miss Skye 8-9 62 3 Frankie Muck 92 15 Danzas 8-8 70 4 Glacial River 102 16 Priory Gardens 8-6 68 5 Koathary 107? 17 Mr Cube 8-6 67 6 Laurel Seeker 128 18 Fort Knox 8-6 64 7 Sharazan 119 8 Cage Aux Folles 105 9 Days Destiny 10 Raid 109

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