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He is trained by Paul Nicholls, for whom he completed a Today’s Headlines Gr.1 double following All Yours ’s victory 35 minutes earlier in the 4-Y-O Anniversary Hurdle. He said, “He just needed REVIEW a big one at the last to make it safe, but he went in tight. He is a grand horse on these tracks and I think that he loves this better ground – he’s a small horse and I think SILVINIACO LANDS that testing ground at Cheltenham doesn’t suit him. “I don’t really think Cheltenham suits him to be honest. BACK-TO-BACK BOWLS He’s not the type of horse that or is. He The opening day highlight of Aintree’s doesn’t have that strength – he’s on the small side. I suspect Festival, the Gr.1 Bowl Chase, produced a thrilling finish, we’ll keep him to these type of tracks now. We don’t have to with last year’s winner (Dom Alco ) just train him for a Gold Cup – there are plenty more big races to holding off the late challenge of Ballynagour ( ), be won. I would say the Gold Cup is not a priority any more. who was having his first start since pulling up in I do think that when it doesn’t go his way, like when he was November’s Gr.3 Hennessy Gold Cup. beaten at Wetherby [in the Gr.2 ] and at Silviniaco Conti was sent straight to the front by Noel Cheltenham, he saves a bit for himself, so I don’t think he’s Fehily and produced some spectacular leaps on his way had that hard a race at The Festival to be honest.” round in the three mile and one furlong contest, setting a Bred in by Patrick Joubert, he is a half-brother to pace that was demanding of his rivals. He had all of them the Listed Prix Roger de Minvielle winner and multiple off the bridle bar the second, who had been held up at the Graded-placed Ucello Conti (Martaline ) and a full-brother back of the field, going into the home straight. The winning to the Listed Prix Triquerville winner Toscana Conti , out of distance at the line was a head, with Holywell (Gold Well ), the multiple French winner Gazelle Lulu (Altayan ). who stuck on well to his task, finishing a further two and a quarter lengths behind. ( ) provided A P McCoy with a Gr.1 win on the Silviniaco Conti was bouncing back to form following a day that he was inducted into Aintree’s Hall of Fame, in a below par seventh in the Gr.1 last dramatic finish to the Aintree Hurdle. month, and again proved that he is a horse of the highest quality on a flat track. He was landing his sixth Gr.1 victory, which now reads as two Lancashire Chases, two King        George VI Chases and now two Bowl Chases.

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The pace, which was strong, was set by Volnay De Thaix (Secret Singer ), who started to race from midway down the back straight, with former Gr.1   ! “Where you come second only to your horse” winner (Oscar ) chasing. The winner and Arctic Fire (Soldier Hollow ) were held up at the back, Still looking to board for the 2015 season then look no further than us, away from the hot pace, but both travelled supremely well where your Mares will be cared for just as they are at home. to join in the action between the second and third last. The !      G   !! pair had drawn clear by the last, where Arctic Fire, whose jumping had not been that fluent, got it all wrong and took MANIFESTO NOVICES’ CHASE a crashing fall, leaving Jezki to come home unextended by Only six went to post in the first contest, the two-mile four- 13 lengths from Rock On Ruby. Volnay De Thaix hung on furlong Gr.1 Manifesto Novices’ Chase and Clarcam came to third, beaten a further length and a half. home a good winner. He took up the running from the McCoy said, “With Arctic Fire falling it made it a bit favourite Josses Hill (Winged ), who continually easier and I’m glad to see Ruby and Arctic Fire get up. I jumped right, before the fifth. Clarcam’s jumping was knew it was going to be a hard race and at the second-last much more assured and he was never headed thereafter, I thought he might have me beat, but 50 yards from the bossing his rivals after quickening the pace from after the last hurdle I was still sticking in there. My horse is bred to turn in. The winning margin over Vibrato Valtat (Voix Du stay and he won over two and a half miles at Fairyhouse Nord ) was four lengths, with Val De Law (Epalo ), who was last year, so whether we would have won had Arctic Fire making only his third chase start, a further seven lengths stood up I don’t know, but it would have been close.” away. This was only the second time that Jezki had tackled The five-year-old son of Califet was landing his third further than two miles, the first also resulted in victory in chase victory from six starts and second Gr.1 of the the Gr.1 Hatton’s Grace Hurdle. While this was the seven- season, following his win in a chase at year-old’s first win since May last year, it was his seventh Leopardstown on Boxing Day. victory at the highest level. Trainer Gordon Elliott said, “It’s great to get the week off Trained by and owned by J P to a good start. I wasn’t happy with him at Cheltenham McManus, Jezki was bred by Gerard McGrath and is a full- and you could see that he was never going after a couple brother to the Gr.2 winner Jenari , as well as being a half- of fences. We thought he was going to be placed at brother to the Gr.1 winners Jared (Presenting ) and Cheltenham, but he just never got into the race – Un De Jetson (Oscar), out of La Noire (Phardante ). Sceaux is such a freak, he sickened everything.

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“The way he travelled and jumped, we would definitely seem to have done him any harm. I have Punchestown in be staying at this trip or going further. I don’t think that we mind for every horse, and if he gets over this and is in the will go back to two miles with him. I think we’ll put him out same frame of mind in three weeks he could go there.” in a field now and look forward to next season. I doubt The win provided a quickfire double for owner J P he’ll go to Punchestown, but we never say never.” McManus. Bred in by Pat Tobin, he was sold as a Bred by Jean Michel and Dominique Le Breton and foal at Ireland for €47,000 to John O’Byrne. He owned by Gigginstown House Stud, he is out of Rose is out of the Listed-winning hurdler/chaser Love And Beryl (Lost World ), a winning half-sister to the Gr.1 Prix Porter (Sheer Grit ), a half-sister to the Gr.2 Premier Kelso Ferdinand Dufaure winner and sire Bonbon Rose Novice Hurdle winner Paddy The Piper (Witness Box) and (Mansonnien ) and the Listed Prix Gaston Despres winner the Gr.3 Grand National Trial Handicap winner Tell The Speed Rose (Passing Sale ), as well as Santerose (Saint Nipper (Riberetto ). Estephe ; dam of the triple Gr.2-winning novice hurdler RED RUM HANDICAP CHASE and Gr.1-placed novice chaser Irish Saint ). As is always the case in the Gr.3 Red Rum Handicap ANNIVERSARY 4-Y-O JUVENILE HURDLE Chase, the pace was furious with Next Sensation (Brian The Gr.1 Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle turned into a Boru ), the Gr.3 Grand Annual winner, attempting to make speed test up the Aintree home straight. Starchitect (Sea all. However, he was swamped from the fifth last and The Stars ) and Hostile Fire (Iffraaj ) set a steady pace surpassed by Bellenos (Apsis ) as the field hit the home and it only quickened approaching the third last. straight. As the field approached the last however, it was Devilment ( ) came to take over between the Surf And Turf (Beneficial ), positioned in mid-field for second and third last, along with the equally well-going much of the race, who improved to take over the lead. He Bristol De Mai (Saddler Maker ). However, after the last got a good jump there and from this point, he surged clear All Yours ( ) made relentless progress to get up in to land a shock victory, beating Darwins Fox ( ) by the last half-furlong to record a surprise three-quarters of a length and a half. Pearls Legend (Midnight Legend ) a length win over Devilment, who was a half-length in front was only three-quarters of a length away in third. of Bristol De Mai. Owned and trained by Kevin Frost, for whom this was Trainer Paul Nicholls said, “A flat track and good ground his biggest success to date as a trainer since taking out really suited him – I was worried we were trying to give him his license in 2013, said, “I’m lost for words a little bit. He’s one race too many in a short time, but he was fine. I might done us proud. We picked him up at the sales very have made a pig’s ear of it by running him at Cheltenham cheaply. When I first started training, he was bought as a and not coming straight from Kempton to here, because horse who might win us a seller and get us off the mark, we were always adamant he wanted good ground and a but he’s done nothing but improve all the time. flat track. I think he’ll keep improving and with a summer “He’s been away and had his holiday, as he’s a of grass inside there should be plenty more to come. Next quick-ground horse. When we get stuck into him, he year he will be a smart hurdler. He’s not a chaser, but we’ll comes to hand very quickly, so he’s always quite fit for his see where we go with him. Today was the day and we’ve first run. I didn’t expect him to win like that though.” no big plans.” Surf And Turf had not been seen since being beaten by All Yours was winning the second race of his career. Parsnip Pete (Pasternak ) in a race over course and Having been second in the Gr.2 Adonis Juvenile Hurdle in distance in late October. A proven good ground performer, February, he finished fifth in the Gr.3 Juvenile he has now won seven of his 35 races. Handicap Hurdle on his previous start. Bred by J P Murphy and Mary Barry Murphy, he is both Owned by Potensis Bloodstock Limited, he was bred by a Tattersalls Ireland and Brightwells Ascot graduate. The Sca La Perrigne. His half-brother Lac Fontana (Shirocco ) nine-year-old is out of the unraced Clear Top Waltz landed the Gr.1 Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at this meeting (Topanoora ), a half-sister to the Gr.2 Novice Chase- last season and they are out of the dual winner Fontaine winning Mulkev Prince (Lancastrian ), out of Waltzing Riant (Josr Algarhoud ). Shoon (Green Shoon ). FOX HUNTERS’ HANDICAP HURDLE The Fox Hunters’ Chase, over the National fences was Over an extended three miles, the Gr.3 Injured Jockeys Fund turned into a procession by the Enda Bolger-trained On Handicap Hurdle went to Taglietelle (Tagula ) in a close The Fringe (Exit To Nowhere ), who become the first finish. Doubles were the order of the day, with Gordon Elliott horse since Double Silk (Dubassoff ) in 1993 to land both winning the first and this the last race on the card. Cheltenham and Aintree versions of the Fox Hunters’ in An eyecatching fourth in the Gr.3 at the the same season. , he was brought steadily through the With Bound For Glory (Witness Box ) and Pacha Du field in typical fashion to tackle the last-time Polder (Muhtathir ) taking the field along, Nina Carberry out Gr.3 Pertemps Handicap Hurdle winner Call The Cops brought the winner through the pack and challenged the (Presenting ) and Master Malt (Milan ) after the last. He latter at the last still on the bridle. Once asked after gained the advantage in the last few strides, winning by a passing the elbow to go clear, he did just that to win by head and half a length. If there was an unlucky horse it three and three-quarter lengths. Pacha Du Polder was 13 was Marinero (Presenting), who was upsides at the last, lengths in front of Last Time d’Albain (Sassanian ). but fell, having had his saddle slip at the previous hurdle. Bolger said, “He measures his fences well, so it was a Elliott said of the winner: “You’re never confident of long-held plan to come here – I expected a good winning until they’ve gone past the line, but he seemed to performance, but not that good. Better ground seems to get the trip well today [it was his first race over three miles] suit him, but also he’s ten now, and a bit of age doesn’t and Paul gave him a good ride. He dropped him in to help

3 EBN Friday, 10th April 2015 NATIONAL HUNT RACING REVIEW • RACING NEWS • RACING PREVIEW him get the trip, but the horse had gone up 5lb for his last Bois and was second in the Gr.1 Duchess of Cambridge run and that worried me. Stakes last season. If she makes the first fillies’ Classic, “We gave him a nice break after he ran at Naas in she would be bidding to give trainer Fabre back to back November – there was nothing wrong with the horse, but wins in the contest following Miss France ’s ( ) we wanted him fresh for this time of year. Now we might victory last year. go to Royal Ascot for the two-and-a-half mile race [] , but he ran well at Cheltenham and again here today so we’re happy with that.” Racing Preview He is another who appears to enjoy the faster ground and has now won seven of his 27 races, five of which have NORTH AMERICA been over hurdles. Bred by Kingsclere Stud, Taglietelle was sold out of the stable of at the 2013 Tattersalls Autumn SEEKS FURTHER Horses in Training Sale to Aidan O’Ryan/Elliott for GLORY IN APPLE BLOSSOM 30,000gns. He is a half-brother to the grand international The main track one mile and half a furlong Gr.1 Apple campaigner and Gr.1 Mackinnon Stakes winner Side Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park, Arkansas has drawn Glance (Passing Glance ), as well as the dual Listed- a field of seven, headed by last year’s Champion Three- placed Rawaki ( ), out of the winner Year-Old Filly Untapable (Tapit ), who has to give upwards Averami (Averti ), from the family of the Gr.1 South of four pounds to her rivals. Australian Derby winner Markham (Salieri ). She closed out her successful year by winning the Gr.1 Breeders’ Cup Distaff, but was beaten on her Racing News reappearance in mid-March over course and distance in the Gr.2 Stakes. Her victor by half a length was the reopposing Gold Medal Dancer (Medaglia d’Oro ). Diva’s BRITAIN Diamond (Crafty Shaw ) was a further six and three- quarter lengths away in fourth. TWELVE HORSES Sugar Shock (Candy Ride ) landed the Gr.3 Fantasy Stakes over course and distance last season, but was only ADDED TO DERBY fourth to Call Pat (Lawyer Ron ) in an allowance contest Gr.1 National Stakes winner ( ), Gr.1 at the track last month. Racing Post Trophy winner Elm Park (Phoenix Reach ) Pearl Turn (Bernardini ) started her career in Ireland for and Gr.1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud winner Epicuris (Rail Ger Lyons, being placed in all three starts. She was third Link ) were the headline names as twelve second stage in the Pippin Stakes at the track in January. She followed entries were announced for the £1.325-million up with a fourth in a Gr.3, before landing an allowance race Gr.1 Derby at Epsom Downs on Saturday, 6th June. last time. She will be the first runner in Gr.1 company for The second stage entry cost was £8,000 and there are trainer Will Van Meter. now a total of 110 horses remaining for this year’s Classic. Former allowance winner Glorys Last Chance The Criquette Head-Maarek-trained Epicuris was one of (Stephen Got Even ) completes the line up. three French-trained entries announced. The others being Over at Keeneland, with dual winner Wise Dan still on Andre Fabre’s Grey Lion (Galileo), who is unbeaten in two the cold list, all seven runners that line up in the Gr.1 runs and Migwar ( ), who is trained by Maker’s Mile on turf will be competing for their first win at . He too is unbeaten in two runs. the highest level. Other entries include the Salisbury maiden winner The likely favourite is Summer Front ( ), a last Moheet (High Chaparral ) and Kempton Park winner time out runner-up in the Gr.1 Frank Kilroe Mile at Santa Balios (Shamardal ). Anita. The six-year-old entire was fourth to Karakontie in Trainer Luca Cumani and owner Sheikh Mohammed last November’s Gr.1 Breeders’ Cup Mile. His biggest Obaid Al Maktoum, who combined to win the 1998 Derby success came in a Gr.2 at Gulfstream Park in January 2014. with High-Rise , have put in Yarmouth maiden victor Fourth in the Frank Kilroe Mile was Za Approval Bartholomew Fair (Dansili ) and impressive York maiden (Ghostzapper ), who will be making his first start for Mark winner White Lake (Pivotal ). Casse, having made the switch from Christophe Clement. Completing the second entries are Redcar maiden The gelding has been placed three times in this company. scorer Puissant (Galileo), Carbon Dating (The Carbon Long On Value (Value Plus ) is the newcomer. Having Unit ) and Storm The Stars (Sea The Stars). landed the Gr.2 Twilight Derby on the Breeders’ Cup HIGH CELEBRITY IN RUSH TO undercard, he scored in the Gr.3 Canadian Turf Stakes last time out. Aripeka (Bernstein ) was beaten two lengths in MAKE 1,000 GUINEAS third, and has since finished second in another Gr.3 It was reported yesterday that last season’s Gr.1 Cheveley contest. Favourite in the Canadian Turf, Jack Milton (War Park Stakes-third High Celebrity faces a rush to be ready Front) was fourth, another quarter-length away. in time for the Gr.1 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on 3rd The former Ed Vaughan-trained and - May, owing to a back . However, trainer Andre owned Legendary (Exceed And Excel ) landed the Gr.3 Fabre is hopeful of getting the daughter of Invincible Knickerbocker Stakes at Belmont in mid-October, while Spirit back in time and giving her a racecourse gallop. Skyring (English Channel ), a Gr.2 winner last season but In addition to her Gr.1 placing, she won the Gr.3 Prix du badly out of form since, completes the line-up.

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( ) was 32 lengths behind in fourth, when sent off National Hunt Racing Preview odds-on. Rawnaq ( ) beat subsequent Gr.1 winner Gilgamboa in a Gr.2 at Navan in February and BRITAIN comes here having finished third in a Gr.3 at the Cheltenham Festival. The third and final Gr.1 of the day is the Sefton Novices’ MULLINS CHASING FURTHER Hurdle over an extended three miles. In an open event SUCCESS IN with 17 declared, the field is headed by the -trained Vyta Du Roc (Lion Noir ). A dual Gr.2 A field of ten are set to face the starter in the two mile four winner over shorter, he was fourth in the Gr.1 Baring furlong Gr.1 Melling Chase on the second day of Aintree’s Bingham Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. Ordo Ab Chao Grand National Festival. (Heron Island ) was just over two lengths behind in The expected favourite is the -trained seventh. Roi Des Francs (Poliglote ) was third in the (Stowaway ) who was forced to miss Conditional Hurdle at Cheltenham, while the Cheltenham Festival due to having been bitten by a Blaklion (Kayf Tara) and Thomas Brown (Sir Harry stablemate on his travel over from Ireland. The grey has Lewis ) both pulled up in the Gr.1 Spa Novices’ Hurdle. landed a pair of Gr.2 contests this season. He was fourth Blaklion had Parish Business (Fruits Of Love), who is in the Gr.1 King George VI Chase on Boxing Day, where he unraced since, back in fourth when taking a Gr.2 in appeared not to stay. Three-quarters of a length in front December. Thomas Brown won at Cheltenham on New was (Dom Alco ), while two and three-quarter Year’s Day, where Zeroshadesofgrey (Portrait Gallery ) lengths behind was (King’s Theatre ). Both of was third. The latter has since been beaten only three- whom were forced to miss Cheltenham. In January’s Gr.2 quarters of a length in a Gr.2 at Doncaster. Alpha Des Kinloch Brae Chase, Champagne Fever had just been Obeaux (Saddler Maker ) missed Cheltenham, but was joined by (Sholokov ) at the last when he beaten just shy of four lengths by subsequent Gr.1 departed, leaving the latter to record his fourth Graded Supreme Novices’ Hurdle winner Douvan in a Gr.3 in win of the season on the bounce. On his next start he was January. He steps up a full mile from his last run. third to Uxizandre in the Gr.1 Festival Trophy at the (Kayf Tara) also ran over two miles last time, Festival, where Johns Spirit (Gold Well ) was fifth and when fifth in the Gr.3 . Minella Rocco Wishfull Thinking (Alflora ) – a dual Gr.2 winner this (Shirocco ) is unbeaten in three runs (the first in an Irish season – pulled up. Balder Succes (Goldneyev ) was a point-to-point) and takes a step up in grade. Flintham below-par seventh, having landed the Gr.1 (Kayf Tara), a half-brother to Carruthers and on his previous start. (My Risk ) and won a handicap last time out, while Foryourinformation Simply Ned (Fruits Of Love ) ran fourth and fifth in the (Kayf Tara), Our Kaempfer (Oscar ) and Gr.1 Queen Mother Champion Chase. Both will be running (Milan ) won novice contests on their latest starts.The field over the trip for the first time in chases. The latter was is completed by Final Nudge (Kayf Tara), King’s Tempest second to Balder Succes in the Gr.1 Maghull Novices’ (King’s Theatre) and Monbeg Theatre (King’s Theatre). Chase at the course last season. The final runner is the Gr.3 Grand Annual-third Croco Bay (Croco Rouge ). Nine will go to post for the three mile one furlong Gr.1 Stallion News Mildmay Novices’ Chase, where Saphir De Rheu (Al Namix ) reverts to chasing. Following three novice chases, AUSTRALIA where he won the middle contest and failed to complete in the other two, he landed the Gr.2 in January, before finishing second in the Gr.1 World Hurdle PUISSANCE DE LUNE FEE at the Cheltenham Festival. Trainer Paul Nicholls will also SET AT A$11,000 be represented by Gr.2 chase winner Irish Saint (Saint Swettenham Stud, Australia, yesterday announced fees Des Saints ), who steps up to this distance for the first for two of their new for the upcoming breeding time. Ainsi Fideles (Dream Well ) has only been beaten season. The Irish-bred Puissance De Lune (Shamardal ), once in eight chase starts. A winner of February’s Gr.2 winner of the Blarney Stakes and P B Lawrence Stakes, Reynoldstown Novice Chase, he missed Cheltenham. He both Gr.2 contests, and placed in four Gr.1 contests has will bid to become the first five-year-old to win the race been introduced at a fee of A$11,000+GST. since Big Buck’s in 2008. Another to miss The Festival The six-year-old is a half-brother to the dam of dual Gr.1 was Carole’s Destrier (Kayf Tara ), who landed a Listed winner (Iffraaj ) and lifetime breeding rights are contest at Ascot in February against seasoned available for A$25,000. campaigners. However, he was five lengths behind Irish The stud also announced that Trust In A Gust (Keep Cavalier (Aussie Rules ) – impressive winner of the Listed The Faith ), winner of the Gr.1 Sir Rupert Clarke Charity Novices’ Chase – in a handicap at the late January Cup and Gr.1 Toorak Handicap in September and October Cheltenham meeting, where they finished third and fourth. last year will start at a fee of A$12,500+GST. He is to be Carraig Mor (OId Vic ) was second to Carole’s Destrier on retired after the Brisbane winter carnival where the targets chasing debut in November, and then took a Gr.2 contest will include the Gr.1 BTC Cup, Gr.1 Doomben 10,000 and next time. Two poor efforts followed in Graded company, Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap. Lifetime breeding rights are before winning in easy fashion at Exeter last month. available for A$30,000. Wakanda (Westerner ) landed a Gr.2 contest at Haydock

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DOLLAR DAZZLES IN THE SENOR SANTA RACING NEWS Dollar Dazzler , who registered a maiden Stakes victory in the six furlong Gr.2 Senor Santa Handicap, has trainer Alec HISTORIC ZANDVLIET STUD Laired dreaming of Gr.1 sprint glory. TO CLOSE Facing his sternest test to date, the lightly-raced four- year-old proved up to the task when he scampered clear Historical Zandvliet Stud, the birthplace of the legendary of Tommy Hotspur winner Moofeed (Duke Of Pocket Power , will close its doors after more than a Marmalade ) at the furlong mark to score by the best part century as a leading breeding concern. of two lengths. An part of the South African racing and breeding The winner first gave notice of his ability when third in a landscape since 1870, the De Wet family’s Ashton-based wine and horse farm was recently sold and as the new three-way finish to last season’s Gr.3 Man O’War Stakes, owners do not intend continuing the breeding operation, after which he was side-lined for all of eight months. He is the stud will cease to exist, although the family will stay on fast making up for lost time though, this being his third win the farm until the end of August. on the bounce and with relatively little mileage on the It was while under the care of Paulie de Wet, father of clock - this was only his eighth outing – the gelding now current incumbents Paul and Dan, that Zandvliet became heads to the Gr.1 Computaform Sprint at the end of the an icon, not just for its superlative Shiraz wine, but also for month. the wonderful which were born and raised He is the latest Stakes winner for Var , sire also of last in its paddocks. year’s winner Happy Forever . Under Paulie’s watch, the stud was home to ’s Dollar Dazzler was bred at Klipdrif Stud and was raised son Noble Chieftain , three times the country’s Champion by the Stakes-placed Joshua Dancer mare Isla Bonita , a sire as well as a leading broodmare sire and of Derby third full-sister to Gr.3-placed nine-time winner Jumpin Double Eclipse , who subsequently was sold to America. Joshua . A master salesman and a man of vision, Paulie was a TZIGANE GRABS SYCAMORE SPOILS regular buyer of breeding stock at the Newmarket sales and his imports during the fifties and sixties went on to Tzigane took no prisoners when she scored a career best establish some of the farm’s important foundation first Stakes victory in Turffontein’s Gr.3 Sycamore Sprint, families. Amongst the many high-class gallopers he bred restricted to fillies and mares. were winners of the Queen’s Plate, Summer Cup, Gold The Barend Botes-trained mare entered this race under Cup and . Ironically, he missed out on a the radar but unleashed a powerful charge from the rear to coveted Durban July winner, having sold Tivoli , a flash home from last year’s third Virgo’s Babe (Malhub ). daughter of the imported Miazzina , when she was This was a top-drawer performance from the five-year- carrying 1981 winner Beau Art ! old, considering she was stone last going through the When Paulie passed away in 2000, son Dan took over the 600m mark. The mare’s success considerably enhanced reins and he has proved himself a more than worthy her paddock value, albeit that she already boasted small successor, his crowning the incomparable black-type, courtesy of a second in the Listed Gardenia Pocket Power, who became the stud’s first July winner Handicap earlier this season. when sharing the honours with Dancer’s Daughter in 2008. The six-time winner was snapped up for just R10,000 at

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She was offered by Arrowfield and is the third produce of the South African-bred mare, who foaled a colt by the same sire in 2014 before visiting his popular son, Snitzel . Shadwell were also listed as the buyer of the yearling colt out of Varsfontein-bred Gr.2 winner Alexandra Rose (Caesour ), which fetched A$160,000. By Snitzel, he is a half-brother to Varsfontein-owned (Hussonet ), who as recently as last weekend, made it four in a row with a fluent victory over the Turffontein mile. Another mare with South African connections represented was Mike de Kock’s multiple Champion Sun Classique (Fuji Kiseki ), whose yearling colt sold for A$325,000. The third living foal of his illustrious dam, the chesnut is by Argentinian Gr.1 winner Husson , a son of Champion sire Hussonet. Tzigane (Doowaley) [pink and white silks] winning the Also of interest was a half-sister to former Gr.3 Sycamore Sprint at Turffontein Horse of the Year Igugu offered by Kia-Ora Stud, which was snapped up for A$250,000 by South African-born bloodstock agent James Bester. the 2011 Equimark Yearling Sale, a rare bargain, as she South African buyers active at the three-day sale has now rewarded owner Faan Mynhardt with earnings of included Form Bloodstock and Andy Williams. The former almost R700,000! signed for a Snitzel grandson of multiple American Gr.1 A product of the Maine Chance paddocks, Tzigane is winner Astra ( ), while the latter purchased the sixth Stakes winner sired by former Odessa stallion youngsters by proven sires Exceed And Excel , Stratum , Doowaley , a Stakes-winning son of Sadler’s Wells . She as well as exciting newcomer Gio Ponti (Tale Of The is by far the best of five winners from as many runners Cat ), America’s Champion Older Male and Turf Male of produced by Tough Wood (Complete Warrior ). 2009. MORE OF THE SAME FOR SHADWELL Sheikh Hamdan’s Shadwell Australia, buyer at last year’s Sydney Easter Sale of a Redoute’s Choice colt out of Today’s article was written by Ada van der Bent Chris van Niekerk’s globetrotting Champion National Colour (National Assembly ), returned to the same venue For further information contact: this week to snap up the yearling full-sister for A$675,000. [email protected] EBN YOUR LINK TO THE WHOLE INDUSTRY

           

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 LAKE GE NEVA’S SISTER  TOPS FINAL DAY While there were no falling branches today, it was records which fell on the final day of selling at the Inglis Sydney Easter Yearling Sale. It was a day with only one further Lot 409 , a filly by Redoute’s Choice , who was bought seven-figure lot, making ten for the three day sale. In all by Shadwell Australia for A$920,000 session 1 of the sale was a huge success, recording an incredible gross of A$102,110,000, up from A$83,269,250 twelve months ago. The average also rose, from Stakes winner Hips Don’t Lie (Stravinsky ), consigned by A$250,059 to A$291,743 and the median from A$180,000 Coolmore and bought by Victoria-based trainer John to A$200,000, putting a seal on what has been an Sadler on behalf of Aquanita Racing for A$1,000,000. The exceptionally strong yearling sales season across the price matched that paid for a full relation to this filly last board in Australia. Session II did not disappoint either, year, who has since gone on to become Lake Geneva , setting a new record average and gross since being third in both the Gr.1 Blue Diamond Stakes and the Gr.1 introduced in 2009. 96 lots were sold yesterday at an Golden Slipper and entered in the Gr.3 Percy Sykes Stakes average of A$94,641, resulting in the record gross of on Saturday. A$9,085,500. “ As stated throughout the Inglis Easter Second in line was the A$920,000 paid by Angus Gold of marketing campaign, a lot goes into realising a champion, Shadwell Australia for Lot 409 , a Redoute’s Choice filly but it is thanks to our skillful breeders and vendors that out of the Gr.1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes runner-up some are certainly born great. We are delighted that sale Fleur De’Here (Dehere ), consigned by Newgate Farm. ring greatness was achieved here this week ,” said Inglis’ The filly’s dam is a half-sister to the Gr.1 South Australian Managing Director Mark Webster. “ The strength of the Tully Thunder Thunder Gulch buying bench and the catalogue assembled has resulted Oaks winner ( ) as well as in a Session I gross of over $100 million and record results the Stakes winner and sire Sufficient (Zabeel ), from the from the growing second session ,” Webster said. family of the Gr.2 Wakeful Stakes winner and Gr.1 Oaks- The sole seven-figure lot on day three came with Lot second Thunder Lady ( ), who runs in 437 , a daughter of Fastnet Rock and the Gr.2 Reisling the Gr.1 Australian Oaks on Saturday. Shadwell Stud also secured the highest-priced yearling in Session II, paying A$500,000 for Lot 504 , a colt by Snitzel out of Appear (Danzero ), who hails from the family of the Champion Older Horse and multiple Gr.1 winner Grand Armee (Hennessy ), the Gr.1 Oakleigh Plate winner Drum (Marauding ) and the Gr.1 Australasian Oaks winner Anamato (Redoute’s Choice ), from Newhaven Park. Along with those yearlings, Shadwell were the busiest individual buyer at Easter for the third consecutive year, purchasing 19 yearlings for a total outlay of A$6,615,000 across the three days of selling. Peter and Paul Snowden gave the next highest price, with A$850,000 paid for Lot 461 , another Fastnet Rock filly out of the Gr.1 Singapore Derby winner and Horse of the Year Jolie’s Shinju (Jolie’s Halo ). Consigned by , as agent, she is a half-sister to the winner Typhoon Jolie (Shamardal ), from the family of the Gr.1 Del Mar Futurity winner and Gr.1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile- second Qualify ( ). Lot 437 , Lake Geneva’s full-sister by Fastnet Rock , Given that it stands both Champion sire Fastnet Rock who was bought by Aquanita Racing for A$1,000,000 and the first season sire success (Choisir ), it was no surprise to see Coolmore emerge

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              INGLIS AUSTRALIAN EASTER YEARLING SALE – DAY THREE

Lot Sex Sire– Dam Vendor Purchaser Price (A$)

437 f FASTNET ROCK – Hips Don’t Lie Coolmore Stud Aquanita Racing Pty Ltd 1,000,000 409 f REDOUTE’S CHOICE – Fleur De’Here Newgate Farm Shadwell Australia 920,000 461 f FASTNET ROCK – Jolie’s Shinju Coolmore Stud Snowden Racing 850,000 424 f FASTNET ROCK – Gold Anthem Milburn Creek Coolmore Australia 700,000 452 f HIGH CHAPARRAL – Irish Lights Coolmore Stud Chris Waller Racing 675,000 406 c STRATUM – Flamboyance Highgrove Stud James Harron Bloodstock 620,000

FOR FULL RESULTS CLICK HERE successful in bidding for Lot 424 , a daughter of Fastnet for A$10,695,000. Coolmore Stud (26 sold for Rock consigned by Milburn Creek for whom it paid A$9,640,000), Segenhoe Stud (14 for A$7,770,000), A$700,000. She is a half-sister to the aforementioned Yarraman Park (22 for A$5,755,000), Kitchwin Hills (20 for outstanding sprinter, who won twice at the highest level in A$5,695,000) and Widden Stud (33 for A$5,170,000) round his native Australia, as well as the Gr.1 and the out the top six vendors by aggregate. Gr.1 Golden Jubilee Stakes in Europe, and a half-sister to Milburn Creek, Tyreel Stud and Segenhoe Stud finished the Stakes-placed dam of the Gr.1 Thousand Guineas Session I as the leading vendors by average (three or more winner Amicus , also by Fastnet Rock, from the immediate sold), recording averages of A$679,167, A$601,667 and family of other luminaries Elvstroem and Haradasun . A$555,000 respectively. Stephen Heath Next in line was Lot 452 , a daughter of the late High Chaparral , consigned by Coolmore and bought by Chris Waller Racing for A$675,000. The filly is the first foal of the 540 c ex Devil’s Thumbprint 30,000 Gr.1 Thousand Guineas winner Irish Lights (Fastnet Rock) 591 f ex Plumm 160,000 and from the family of the Gr.2 Wakefield Challenge Stakes DREAM AHEAD winner La Italia (Stravinsky ), the Gr.2 Cornhusker 405 f ex Filipa 100,000 Handicap winner Shadowbedancing (Montbrook ) and 445 c ex Ilhaam 200,000 the Japanese Champion Two-Year-Old Asia Express 553 c ex Indy Game NS55,000 (Henny Hughes ). 584 f ex Paris Perfume 50,000 While Shadwell were the leading individual buyer, the China Horse Club bought 21 horses with various partners EXCEED AND EXCEL for A$9,125,000, and Gai Waterhouse signed for 23 411 f ex Fly Higer 100,000 yearlings for A$6,545,000 in conjunction with different 415 f ex Galapagos Girl 225,000 Australian and international groups (one with BBA Ireland, 460 c ex Joleur NS270,000 one with Coolmore and Stonestreet Stables, one with First 503 c ex Annesong 130,000 Light Racing, and 16 with Julian Blaxland). 557 c ex Jawahir 80,000 Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum purchased 588 f ex Permissive W/D four lots for A$5,015,000, while other buyers to spend FASTNET ROCK A$2,000,000 or more were Coolmore Australia (four for 424 f ex Gold Anthem 700,000 A$3,850,000), James Harron Bloodstock (seven for 425 c ex Goody Two Shoes 300,000 A$3,640,000), Asian Bloodstock Services (six for 428 c ex Gypsy Dancer 300,000 A$2,720,000), George Moore Bloodstock (five for 429 f ex Gypsy Princess 180,000 A$3,035,000), Vinery Stud (six for A$2,340,000), John 431 f ex Happy Heart 140,000 Foote Bloodstock (seven for A$2,185,000), Hong Kong 432 c ex Harrow NS90,000 Club (five for A$2,050,000) and Hawkes Racing 437 f ex Hips Don’t Lie 1,000,000 (eight for A$2,105,000). 447 f ex Impressive Eagle 200,000 The leading sire by average and aggregate was Fastnet 461 f ex Jolie’s Shinju 850,000 Rock, accumulating a total of A$22,410,000 for 47 yearlings, selling at an average price of A$476,809. Next FOXWEDGE by average (three or more sold in Sesson I) were Street 454 c ex Isn’t She Fabulous NS45,000 Cry (eight at A$451,875), Medaglia D’Oro (seven at 486 c ex Val De Loire 170,000 $A425,714) Sepoy (eleven at A$379,091), Snitzel (31 at 487 f ex Vera’s Pride 100,000 A$378,710), Redoute’s Choice (25 at A$366,400) and 493 c ex Wooden Melody 60,000 More Than Ready (21 at A$325,000). 517 f ex Brave Choice 40,000 Arrowfield Stud finished the sale leading the list of 519 f ex Bruges 100,000 vendors, having sold 28 yearlings across both Sessions 529 f ex Cinque 50,000

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BRITAIN SESSION ONE STATISTICS (A$) 2015 % 2014 MCCOY AND BALDING INDUCTED Catalogued 464 437 Offered 423 393 INTO LEGENDS HALL OF FAME Sold 350 (83%) 333 (85%) A P McCoy, who tomorrow will have his 20th and final ride Aggregate 102,110,000 +23 83,269,250 in the Gr.3 Grand National, was inducted into Aintree’s Hall Average 291,743 +17 250,058 of Fame yesterday by racecourse chairman Rose Median 200,000 +11 180,000 Paterson. Click here to contact IRT, or visit www.irt.com Mrs Paterson said: “It’s an honour to be making A P a SESSION TWO STATISTICS (A$) Legend at Aintree. I don’t think we’ll see his like again, and 2015 % 2014 I’m very proud to be inducting him into the Hall of Fame.”

Cata logued 141 118 McCoy, who won the Grand National in 2010 on Don’t Offered 121 108 Push It ( ), said: “It’s an honour to be considered a Sold 96 (79%) 84 (78%) Legend. Aintree is a very special place.” Aggregate 9,085,500 +15 7,933,500 The late was also awarded the accolade of Average 94,641 +0.2 94,446 Aintree Legend. The trainer, who died on 25th September Median 80,000 +14 70,000 last year, won the Grand National twice – with Highland Click here to contact IRT, or visit www.irt.com Wedding (Question ) in 1969 and with Little Polveir (Cantab ) in 1989. He also gave A P McCoy his first job in 530 f ex Claystone NS65,000 racing in England. 558 c ex Katana 80,00 0 Former trainer accepted the award on behalf 596 c ex Purity 50,000 of his brother and said: “Aintree has been iconic to our family. I remember that I was playing a rugby game during HELMET Highland Wedding’s race in 1969 – I kept kicking the ball 539 c ex Democrat 30,000 out of touch so that I could listen to the commentary! 583 f ex Pan’s Flute 35,000 “Toby and I were so thrilled that we were at Aintree HIGH CHAPARRAL when A P won the National in 2010. I schooled with A P a 433 c ex Heavenly Dreamer 120,000 time or two and know him very well, and obviously Toby 452 f ex irish Lights 675,000 had a great connection with him, so it was very special 560 c ex Kylie’s Way 320,000 that we were here together for his win.” 577 f ex Moonsong NS45,000 MYBOYCHARLIE IRELAND 498 c ex Zakusa 80,000 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED 439 c ex 150,000 FOR IRISH STAFF AWARDS 472 c ex Spirit Of South 100,000 The short-list of nominees selected for the top five 509 c ex Bal Du Siecle 70,000 categories in the inaugural Irish Stud and Stable Staff 532 c ex Clothilde 50,000 Awards, sponsored by Godolphin, were announced 586 c ex Pastel Rose 40,000 yesterday. Each one is already a winner as there will be a POET’S VOICE first prize and two runners-up prizes in each category. 467 f ex Seven Stars 80,000 The prize for these five categories is a trophy and 548 f ex Gerber NS35,000 €5,000 for the winner with an additional €4,000 to be 602 c ex Remotely 80,000 divided among employees from the winner’s yard, stud or € SEPOY company. The two runners-up will each receive 500. Short-listed nominees are : 402 f ex Faster Pussycat W/D 441 c ex Hot Legs NS80,000 ADMINISTRATION AWARD 450 c ex Intuit W/D Eileen Kavanagh – Office & Facilities Manager, Irish 458 c ex Jestajewel 300,000 National Stud 564 c ex Light Chance NS100,000 Wendy Normile – Client Relations, Coolmore Stud SO YOU THINK Dorothy Patterson – Office Administrator, Racing 404 f ex Figure Of Eight 55,000 Academy and Centre of Education (RACE) 413 f ex Forever Rafter 200,000 435 c ex Heretis 120,000 STUD EMPLOYEE AWARD 436 c ex Hiddnah NS45,000 Carmel Bowden – Stud Groom, Jockey Hall Stud 585 c ex Passageway 58,000 Lyndsey McDonnell - Stud Groom, Derrinstown Stud 601 c ex Redoutebelle 110,000 Richard Springate – Box Driver, Ragusa Stud

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HEAD LAD/GIRL OR Cheltenham Festival. This was his second Gr.1 victory of TRAVELLING HEAD LAD/GIRL AWARD the season following his win at Leopardstown on Boxing Gerry Abbott – Head Lad, Charles O’Brien Day in a novice chase over an extended two miles. Dermot Fagan – Head Lad, Lorna Fowler His sire Califet landed the Gr.3 Prix d’Hedouville and Tom Gallagher – Headman, Gr.2 , and was fourth in the Gr.1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe behind during a RIDER/GROOM AWARD racing career in France. Clarcam is his best runner, but he Pat O’Donovan – Assistant Trainer, Jim Bolger has also produced the Gr.3-winning juvenile filly Analifet , John Sullivan – Rider/Groom, John Larkin the multiple Listed hurdle winner Sway and the Gr.3 chase Juli Vovchok – Rider/Groom, Edward Lynam winner Kriss William , among quite a few others. The 17- year-old moved to Boardsmill Stud in Ireland last season, LEADERSHIP AWARD and his fee for this year is €4,000. Gerard Donoher – Senior Supervisor, Kildangan Stud Clarcam is a half-brother to the multiple winners Martin Horan – Head Lad, Ger Lyons Marcomax (Ballingarry ) and Fabannso (Dream Well ), Rose Beryl Lost World Brian O’Connor – General Manager, Jim Bolger out of the winner ( ). She is a half- sister to the Gr.1 Prix Ferdinand Dufaure winner and sire Other awards to be made include: Dedication to Racing, Bonbon Rose (Mansonnien ) and the Listed chase winner Lifelong Learning, Ancillary Services and Racecourse Speed Rose (Passing Sale ), out of the ten-time winner Grooms Canteen which will be announced at the awards Rose Angevine (Master ). ceremony next Tuesday in the Keadeen Hotel in Rose Beryl produced a colt last year by Full Of Gold , Newbridge. The prize for each of these awards is one of named Ecrinrose . the Mollereau trophies and €2,500. The overall winner of the Irish Racing Excellence Award will be selected from the winners of the five categories Gr.1 ANNIVERSARY 4-Y-O JUVENILE HURDLE , announced today. The winner will receive a trophy and a Aintree, 4yo, 2m1f, 1st £56,270, 2nd £21,200, 3rd £10,610 further €5,000, with an additional €5,000 to be divided 1. ALL YOURS (Fr), 4g, among employees from the yard, stud or company. Halling – Fontaine Riant (Josr Algarhoud) 2nd dam Marie De Fontenoy (Lightning) 3rd dam Primula (Petingo) National Hunt Stakes Results O: Potensis Bloodstock Limited, B: Sca La Perrigne, T: Paul Nicholls Bloodstock 2. DEVILMENT (GB), 4g, Cape Cross – Mischief Making (Lemon Drop Kid) Peace of Insurance - Mind? O: Bloomfields , B: Cliveden Stud, T: John Ferguson Get Covered 190,000gns Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1 [email protected] ~ www.bba-ireland.ie by John Ferguson Bloodstock, consigned by Stud 3. BRISTOL DE MAI (Fr), 4g, BRITAIN Saddler Maker – La Bole Night (April Night) O: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede, Gr.1 MANIFESTO NOVICES’ CHASE , Aintree, 5yo+, B: Jean-Yves Touzaint, T: Nigel Twiston-Davies 2m4f, 1st £50,643, 2nd £19,080, 3rd £9,549 Also ran: Stars Over The Sea, Intense Tango, Hargam, 1. CLARCAM (Fr), 5g, Bouvreuil, Hostile Fire, Starchitect (f), Califet – Rose Beryl (Lost World) Winner Massagot (f) 2nd dam Rose Angevine (Master Thatch) Distances: ¾l, ½l, 3¾l, ¾l, shd 3rd dam Palisa (Abdos) All Yours (Halling ) landed his biggest success in a race O: Gigginstown House Stud, which was devoid of any pace until a burn up in the home B: Jean Michel & Dominique Le Breton, straight. He came with a late run inside the last furlong to T: Gordon Elliott win going away. 2. VIBRATO VALTAT (Fr), 6g, Having won on his second start at Taunton, he was Voix Du Nord – La Tosca Valtat (Dom Alco) placed in a Gr.2 at Kempton in February and on his last O: Axom XLIII, B: Colette and Aude-Marie Duperret, start he was a never nearer fifth in the Gr.3 Fred Winter T: Paul Nicholls Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham. 3. VAL DE LAW (Fr), 6g, His sire Halling improved as he got older, progressing Epalo – Law (Lute Antique) from handicap company to ending his career the winner of O: Sir Chips Keswick, B: Jean-Francois Magnien, five Gr.1s. During his stud career he spent time at Dalham T: Jamie Snowden Hall Stud and Emirates Stud in Dubai. A noted source of Also ran: Josses Hill, Three Kingdoms, Cash And Go (ur) Gr.1 performers on the flat, he is also the sire of the Distances: 4l, 7l, ¾l, 26l multiple Gr.2 National Hunt winners Deep Purple and Clarcam dominated this field from the front having taken Briareus . over from the poor jumping Josses Hill (Winged Love ) All Yours is a half-brother to Lac Fontana (Shirocco ), before the fifth and ran out a good winner. who won the Gr.3 County Hurdle and followed up in the The five-year-old was bouncing back to form following a Gr.1 Mersey Novices’ Hurdle, during a successful Spring below par effort in the Gr.1 Novices’ Chase at the last year. They are out of the dual winner Fontaine Riant

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(Josr Algarhoud ). She is a half-sister to the dual Listed winner Kentucky Coffee (Kenmare ) and the dual winner Bloodstock Marienbad ( ; dam of the triple Gr.1 winner and Peace of Insurance - Marienbard Mind? sire ; grandam of the Gr.2 winner Get Covered Random Note ), out of the winner Marie De Fontenoy (Lighning ). She is a half-sister to the Gr.1 [email protected] ~ www.bba-ireland.ie winner Sakura Reiko (Kenmare), out of the Listed winner Primula (Petingo ). 2nd dam Arctic Run (Deep Run) Fontaine Riant last year produced a filly by Bushranger . 3rd dam Arctic Rhapsody (Bargelo) O: John P McManus, B: Gerard M McGrath, T: Mrs John Harrington Gr.1 BOWL CHASE , Aintree, 5yo+, 3m1f, 1st £84,405, 2. ROCK ON RUBY (Ire), 10g, 2nd £31,800, 3rd £15,915 Oscar – Stony View () 1. SILVINIACO CONTI (Fr), 9g, O: The Festival Goers, B: John O’Dwyer, Dom Alco – Gazelle Lulu (Altayan) T: Harry Fry 2nd dam Tatiana Lulu (Quart De Vin) €23,000 2005 Tattersalls Ireland November NH Sale 3rd dam Kaline Lulu (Vieux Chateau) by Whitehorse Stud O: Potensis Bloodstock Limited & Chris Giles, consigned by John O’Dwyer B: Patrick Joubert, T: Paul Nicholls £23,000 2009 DBS Spring Store Sale by R Barber 2. BALLYNAGOUR (Ire), 9g, consigned by Whitehorse Stud Shantou – Simply Deep (Simply Great) 3. VOLNAY DE THAIX (Fr), 6g, O: Allan Stennett, B: G T Morrow, T: David Pipe Secret Singer – Mange De Thaix (Mont Basile) €17,000 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November NH Sale O: Mrs Judy Wilson, B: Michel Bourgneuf, by John Sheehan T: Nicky Henderson consigned by Lougview Stud Also ran: Blue Heron, Vaniteux, Arctic Fire (f) 3. HOLYWELL (Ire), 8g, Non runner: Melodic Rendezvous Gold Well – Hillcrest () Distances: 13l, 1½l, 6l, 3½ O: Mrs Gay Smith, B: Patrick Doyle, T: Jonjo O’Neill Having himself been beset by jumping frailties this €7,000 2010 Goffs Land Rover Sale by Sean Doyle season, Jezki put in some brilliant leaps on his way round consigned by Slaney River Stud and was upsides Arctic Fire (Soldier Hollow ), with the £70,000 2011 Brightwells Cheltenham November Sale pair clear, when that rival took a crashing fall at the last. by Jonjo O’Neill He coasted home a wide margin winner. consigned by Monbeg Stables This was the seven-year-old’s seventh Gr.1 win, which Also ran: Smad Place, Menorah, Ma Filleule, Vukovar (pu) have included victories in the , Distances: hd, 2¼l, 7l, 14l, 10l Future Champion Novice Hurdle, Herald Champion Novice Silviniaco Conti (Dom Alco ) produced some brilliant Hurdle, Hatton’s Grace Hurdle, Champion Hurdle jumps on his way round, to make all the running and hold Challenge Trophy and the Champion Hurdle. off the late challenge from Ballynagour (Shantou ), to His sire Milan won the Gr.1 St Leger and Gr.2 Great record a second successive victory in this race. Voltigeur Stakes during a ten-race career. Retired to At his best on a flat track, this was the winner’s third Gr.1 Grange Stud, he stands this season at a fee of €6,500. His win of the season having taken the Lancashire Chase in other top-class performers include the ill-fated Gr.1 November and December’s Boxing Day highlight, the King winner , the dual Gr.1-winning George VI Chase at Kempton Park. novice hurdler Beat That , this season’s Gr.1 novice chase He is by the former Haras de Cercy resident Dom Alco, winner Apache Stronghold and March’s Gr.1 Spa who has sired the likes of Gr.1 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Novices’ Hurdle winner Martello Tower . and Gr.1 Henry VIII Novices’ Chase winner Al Ferof , to the He is full-brother to the Gr.2 winning hurdler Jenari . He 2012 Gr.3 Grand National winner , is also a half-brother to the 2008 Gr.1 Punchestown both of whom are trained by Paul Nicholls. Champion Novice Hurdle winner Jered (Presenting ) and He is a half-brother to the Listed Prix Roger de Minvielle the Gr.1 World Series Hurdle winner Jetson (Oscar ) out of winner and multiple Graded-placed Ucello Conti La Noire (Phardante ). She was the only daughter of the (Martaline ) and a full-brother to the Listed Prix Triquerville Deep Run mare Arctic Run , whose sons included the winner Toscana Conti , out of the multiple French winner Punchestown Gr.1-winning chaser Strong Run (Strong Gazelle Lulu (Altayan ). His second dam, Tatiana Lulu Gale ), Punchestown Gr.1 bumper winner Leading Run (Quart De Vin ), is a half-sister to Ulmetine Lulu (Olmeto ; (Supreme Leader ) and the Gr.3-placed hurdler Well Run dam of the Listed Prix Rohan winner Kasper Lulu ). (Saddlers’ Hall ). Gazelle Lulu has a two-year-old filly by Martaline , called Diva Conti , and a yearling filly by Muhtathir , named Eloa Conti . Gr.3 RED RUM HANDICAP CHASE , Aintree, 5yo+, 2m, 1st £45,016, 2nd £16,960, 3rd £8,488 1. SURF AND TURF (Ire), 9g, Gr.1 AINTREE HURDLE , Aintree, 4yo+, 2m4f, Beneficial – Clear Top Waltz (Topanoora) 1st £112,450, 2nd £42,400, 3rd £21,220 2nd dam Waltzing Shoon (Green Shoon) 1. JEZKI (Ire), 7g, 3rd dam Khalkeno (Khalkis) Milan – La Noire (Phardante) O/T: Kevin Frost, B: J P Murphy & M Barry Murphy

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€16,000 2009 Tattersalls Ireland November NH Sale by John O’Byrne, consigned by Bishopstown Stud Going Fi y Years £3,000 2013 Brightwells Ascot December Sale Places? Flying Horses by Frost Racing, consigned by Jackdaws Castle [email protected] ~ www.bba-ireland.ie 2. DARWINS FOX (Fr), 9g, Kahyasi – Parcelle De Sou (Ajdayt) 2nd dam Divine Dibs (Raise You Ten) O: J J Brennan, B: J P Dubois, T: Henry De Bromhead 3rd dam Divine Drapes (Divine Gift) 3. PEARLS LEGEND (GB), 8g, O: John P McManus, B: Pat Tobin, T: E Bolger € Midnight Legend – Pearl’s Choice (Deep Run) 47,000 2005 Tattersalls Ireland November NH Sale O: The Corsairs, B: Choice Set, T: John Spearing by John O’Byrne £11,000 2011 DBS Spring Stores Sale consigned by Pat Tobin PACHA DU POLDER by John Spearing, 2. (Fr), 8g, Muhtathir consigned by Green Street Farm – Ambri Piotta (Caerwent) O: The Stewart Family, Also ran: Bellenos, Enjoy Responsibly, Baby Mix, B: Hubert Honore & Pierrick Rouxel, T: Paul Nicholls Dresden, Claret Cloak, Ted Veale, Astracad, Parsnip Pete, €16,000 Arqana Deauville October Yearling Sale Royal Regatta (pu), Karinga Dancer (pu), Ned Buntline (f), by Antoine Lamotte d’Argy, Arnaud (pu), Definite Dream (pu), Next Sensation (pu) consigned by Haras d’Ommeel Distances: 1½l, ¾l, 6l, 1¼l, hdl 3. LAST TIME D’ALBAIN (Fr), 11g, Sassanian – Lightim (Lightning) O: Fontstown Syndicate, B: Alexis Bouillot, Gr.3 INJURED JOCKEYS FUND HANDICAP HURDLE , 1 T: Liam Cusack Aintree, 4yo+, 3m ⁄2f, 1st £28,135, 2nd £10,600, 3rd £5,305 €20,000 2006 Arqana December Trapenard Dispersal 1. TAGLIETELLE (GB), 6g, Sale by Anthony Stroud Bloodstock, Tagula – Averami (Averti) consigned by T Trapenard 2nd dam Friend For Life (Lahib) £20,000 2007 DBS Spring Sale by Emerald Bloodstock 3rd dam Hardihostess (Be My Guest) consigned by Rathmore Stud O: Olduvai Syndicate, B: Kingsclere Stud, Also ran: Major Malarkey, Bound For Glory, T: Gordon Elliott Twirling Magnet, Bobs Law, Big Fella Thanks, £1,300 2010 Brightwells Ascot Autumn Bloodstock Sale Douglas Julian, Shoreacres, Brunswick Gold, 30,000gns 2013 Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Rouge Et Blanc, Illusion Of Time, Earth Dream, Sale by Aidan O’Ryan/Elliott, Soleil d’Avril, Good Egg, Out Now (f), Nowurhurling (ur), consigned by Park House Stables Neverownup (ur), Quinz (ur), Chosen Milan (f), 2. CALL THE COPS (Ire), 6g, Ockey De Neulliac (f), Sergeant Dick (f), Boxer Georg (ur), Presenting – Ballygill Heights (Symboli Heights) Siro Demur (bd), Current Event (ur), Tartan Snow (f), O: Matt and Lauren Morgan, B: Martin Donnellan, Allerford Jack (f), Warne (f) T: Nicky Henderson Non runner: Vincitore €24,000 2012 Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale Distances: 3¾l, 13l, 5l, nk, 10l by S Knowles, consigned by Mr Martin Donnellan £50,000 2012 DBS Hennessy Sale @ Newbury Sale Yesterday’s Racing Review by Stephen Hillen, consigned by Church Farm Stables 3. MASTER MALT (GB), 7g, BRITAIN Milan – Mrs Malt (Presenting) O: John P McManus, B: R Robinson, T: Jonjo O’Neill 2.05 SOUTHWELL, EBF 2YO MAIDEN, 5FAW £140,000 2012 DBS Hennessy Sale @ Newbury Sale by Jonjo O’Neill, consigned by Esker House Stables Also ran: Regal Encore, The Tourard Man, Bear’s Affair, ebfstallions.com Join The Clan, Land Of Vic, Unique De Cotte, Serienschock, Katgary, Lac Fontana, Clondaw Kaempfer, Ulzana’s Raid, Dawalan, Bygones Sovereign, 1. NEW ROAD SIDE (GB), 2f, Apache Jack (pu), Marinero (f), Kayserberg (pu), Paco Boy – Spring Green (Bahamian Bounty) Spirit Of Shankly (pu), Dawn Commander (pu) O: Morecool Racing & Partner, B: Highclere Stud, Non runner: Hammersly Lake T: Tony Coyle Distances: hd, ½l, hd, 13l, 1ll £11,000 DBS Silver Yearling Sale by Tony Coyle SUPPORTING RACE Distances: 3¾l, 1½l. 5 ran. 1 FOX HUNTERS’ CHASE , Aintree, 6yo+, 2m5 ⁄2f, New Road Side (Paco Boy ) made virtually all to score an 1st £23,720, 2nd £7,448, 3rd £3,724 impressive win on debut. She is a half-sister to last 1. ON THE FRINGE (Ire), 10g, season’s Listed Blenheim Stakes-third Byzantium (Dutch Exit To Nowhere – Love And Porter (Sheer Grit) Art ) and they are the first two foals out of the dual winner

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Spring Green (Bahamian Bounty ). She is a half-sister to O: Lady Rothschild, B: Carwell Equities, the Listed Scarborough Stakes-second Texas Gold T: 1 1 ( ), out of the Listed winner Star Tulip Distances: 3 ⁄2l, 2 ⁄4l. 4 ran. (Night Shift ). The third dam is the German Listed winner Martlet (Dansili ) tracked the leaders before taking up the Silk Petal (Petorius ), also dam of the four-time winner running inside the final furlong and keeping on well to win Sweet Pea (Persian Bold ; dam of the dual Gr.3 winner on her second start. She is the first foal of her winning Scarlet Runner ) and the winner Satin Bell (Midyan ; dam dam Marywell ( ), who is out of the Gr.1 of the Listed-third Sugar Beet ). winner ( ). She is a half-sister to the Listed Eyrefield Stakes winner Wild Heaven (Darshaan ) 2.40 SOUTHWELL, 3YO MAIDEN AUCTION, 7FAW and a full-sister to Hoodwink (dam of the LIsted Pipalong 1. SCULPTURED (Fr), 3f, Stakes winner and Gr.1-placed Gifted Girl and grandam Archipenko – Kelang () of the Gr.3 Silberne Peitsche-third Muriel ). The next dam O: James Henderson, Hugh Downs, Jo Hughes, Mild Intrigue ( ) was fourth in the Gr.3 Deutscher B: Ecurie Winning, T: Jo Hughes Stutenpreis and is a half-sister to the Listed winners €5,000 2013 Arqana Deauville February Mixed Sale Determined Bidder (Bold Bidder ) and Grimesgill by Winning Bloodstock Agency (Northern Baby ), as well as Mild Smoke ( ; €16,000 Arqana Deauville v2 Yearling Sale dam of the Gr.1 Gold Cup winner Milleverof ). by Jo Hughes Marywell has a yearling full-brother to the winner named Distances: 5l, 2¼l. 7 ran. Keswick and visited Lawman last year. Sculptured (Archipenko ) broke her maiden at the 17th attempt, making all. She is a half-sister to the Listed winner IRELAND Bukat Timah (Inchinor ), and the Listed-placed pair Kayak ( ) and Daylang ( ), out of Kelang (Kris ). She is a half-sister to the triple winner Ice Chocolate 4.35 TIPPERARY, EBF 2YO MAIDEN, 5F (Icecapade ; grandam of the Listed-placed Medicea and Arma Mani ), out of Ebbing Tide (His Majesty ). The third dam Chandelle (Swaps ) is also the dam of the Listed- placed Name And Fame (Arts And Letter ) and the winner ebfstallions.com Oh So Fair (Graustark ; dam of the Fillies’ Triple Crown winner and the triple Gr.2 winner Roussalka ; grandam of the Gr.1 Prix Saint-Alary winner Rosefinch and 1. TAISCE NAISIUNTA (Ire), 2f, Gr.2 (then) Stakes winner Ristna ). This is also Lawman – Ciste Naisiunta (Galileo) the family of the Gr.1 St Leger winner and sire Shantou and O: Mrs J Bolger, B/T: J Bolger the dual Gr.1 winner Collier Hill . Distances: 2¼l, 1¼l. 7 ran. This was a winning debut for Taisce Naisiunta (Lawman ) 6.10 CHELMSFORD, 2YO MAIDEN AUCTION, 5FAW who coped well with the slow ground to defeat two rivals 1. AMPLE (GB), 2c, Greyscape (Dark Angel ) and Hasselnott (Hellvelyn ), Arakan – Ambonnay (Ashkalani) who had shown up well in the first maiden of the season. O: Mrs J Wood, B: Mrs Sally Hicks, T: Richard Hannon She is the first foal out of Ciste Naisiunta (Galileo ), who £8,000 DBS Premier Yearling Sale was unplaced on her only start as a juvenile. The second by Peter and Ross Doyle Bloodstock dam is the winning Giant’s Causeway mare National Distances: 5l, 7l. 3 ran. Swagger , dam of a winner and a daughter of the Gr.1 Ample (Arakan ) made much of the running, quickening and Gr.3 heroine Eva clear over a furlong out to win readily on his debut. He is Luna (Double Schwartz ). She is a full-sister to the Gr.3 the seventh foal of his dam Ambonnay (Ashkalani ), who (then) Futurity Stakes and Listed Rochestown Stakes won at two and is a half-sister to the dual Gr.3 winner scorer and sire Cois Na Tine and a half-sister to the dam Deep Finesse (Reprimand ), Champagne Girl of the dual Gr.3-placed Feabhas (Spectrum ). (Robellino ; dam of the Gr.3 winner Ciste Naisiunta has a yearling full-sister to the winner Halmahera and the Gr.3 -third Blue and visited Intense Focus last year. Rocket ), Merrily (Sharrood ; dam of the Champion Older 5.45 TIPPERARY, 3YOF MAIDEN, 1M1F Horse, dual Gr.1 winner and first season sire Dick Turpin ), Jouet (Reprimand; dam of the dual Gr.2 winner 1. (Ire), 3f, Espumanti and the dual Listed winner Rising Shadow ) Fastnet Rock – (Sadler’s Wells) and Killinallan (Vettori ; dam of the Listed Rous Stakes O: Mrs Richard Henry and Mrs , winner Steps ). The next dam Babycham Sparkle (So B: Premier Bloodstock, T: A P O’Brien Blessed ) is a half-sister to the Listed winner and sire El Distances: 2¼l, 7½l. 9 ran. Famoso (Ragusa ) and Clicquot (Bold Lad [Ire]; dam of Diamondsandrubies (Fastnet Rock ) showed plenty of the Champion German racemare Premier Cuvee ). promise on her sole outing last year and she produced a Ambonnay has a yearling full-brother to the winner. nice display here to quicken past the odds-on Chinese Light ( ) nearing the last furlong to win cosily. 7.10 CHELMSFORD, 3-5YOF MAIDEN, 1M2FAW She is a half-sister to the Gr.1 Fillies Mile-third You’ll Be 1. MARTLET (GB), 3f, Mine ( ) and the Gr.3-placed Born To Be King Dansili – Marywell (Selkirk) ( ) and they are among seven winning offspring

16 EBN Friday, 10th April 2015 RACING REVIEW produced by Quarter Moon (Sadler’s Wells ), who won grandam of the Gr.1 Gazelle Handicap heroine Tap To the Gr.1 , as well as filling second in Music and the dual Gr.2-winner and sire Northern Afleet . the Gr.1 Irish 1,000 Guineas, the Gr.1 Oaks and the Gr.1 Rose Quartz has a yearling colt by Dalakhani and Irish Oaks. She is a full-sister to the Gr.1 Irish 1,000 visited last year. Guineas heroine and multiple Gr.1-placed Yesterday , the Gr.1 Irish Oaks-third All My Loving (dam of the ill-fated Gr.2 King Edward VII Stakes and Gr.2 FRANCE victor Thomas Chippendale ) and the Gr.2 -third Hold Me Love Me (dam of the Listed 11.45 (BST) LONGCHAMP, EBF 3YOF DEBS, 1600M Godolphin Stakes winner Renew , who runs in the Gr.1 Sydney Cup on Saturday). The second dam, Jude (Darshaan ), also foaled the Gr.3 Noblesse Stakes-second Betterbetterbetter (Galileo ) and is a full-sister to the ebfstallions.com Listed heroine and Gr.1 Irish Oaks-third Arrikala and the Listed scorer and Gr.1 Moyglare Stud Stakes-third Alouette . The latter is the dam of the dual 1. ARMORICA (Ire), 3f, Gr.1 Champion Stakes victrix and the multiple Elusive City – Afya () German Gr.1 winner Albanova , both by , as well as O/B: Haras de la Perelle, T: Stephane Wattel Alakandana (Hernando ; dam of the Listed winner, Gr.1 Distances: nk, 1½l. 10 ran. Derby-second and sire Dragon Dancer ). The third dam, Armorica (Elusive City ) just held on from the fast-finishing Alruccaba ( ), bred a total of eight winners Daradiyna (Sea The Stars ) to make a good winning debut. and these include the Gr.3 winner Alleluia She is a half-sister to two dual winners in Serez ( ; dam of the Gr.1 Prix Royal-Oak scorer (Shamardal ) and Dominandros (Teofilo ). They are out of ) and the Gr.2 (then) and Gr.2 the Listed-placed winner Afya (Oasis Dream ), who is a full- (then) winner Last Second (Alzao). At sister to the seven-time winner Argun River . Their dam is stud, she foaled the Gr.1 Poule d’Essai des Poulains hero the unraced Apperella ( ), whose dam is the Aussie Rules ( ) and the Listed winner Approach Listed Stakes heroine Angelina Ballerina (Darshaan; dam of the Gr.2 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial ( ), who herself produced eight winners including winner and Gr.1 -second Midas Touch ). the Listed Prix Ceres heroine Angelina Carolina (Kris ), as 6.20 TIPPERARY, 3YO C&G MAIDEN, 1M1F well as the Listed-placed pair of Mateyev ( ) and Apamea (Zafonic ). The fourth dam is the unraced Soleriat 1. RADANPOUR (Ire), 3c, (Secretariat ), who produced six winners including the Dark Sea The Stars – Rose Quartz () Star Handicap hero Sexy Slew (Slew O’Gold ) and the O/ B: His Highness The Aga Khan, T: D K Weld Premio Daumier victor Alex Nureyev (Nureyev). Distances: ½l, 1¾l. 14 ran. Afya has a two-year-old filly named Achillea by Dylan The Gr.1 Irish Derby entrant Radanpour (Sea The Stars ) Thomas and a Siyouni yearling colt (sold for €100,000 at made the perfect start to his career, as he came with a the Arqana December Breeding Stock Sale to Mick strong late run to collar Novis Adventus (New Flanagan). BR Approach ), who looked to have done enough for victory when containing the effort of last season’s Gr.1 Racing 12.15 (BST) LONGCHAMP, 3YO CONDITIONS, 2200M Post Trophy-fourth Jacobean (High Chaparral ). 1. AMPERE (Fr), 3c, Radanpour is a half-brother to the Gr.2 Galileo – Amorama (Sri Pekan) and Gr.2 winner and sire O/B: Haras de Saint Pair, T: Andre Fabre Rajsaman (Linamix ) and the latter’s full-sister Rosawa , Distances: 2½l, 2l. 6 ran. who won the Listed Prix de Liancourt and the Listed Prix Ampere (Galileo ) looked like a Classic prospect when he de la Calonne. At stud, she is responsible for the Gr.1 Prix won this in good style on debut and can improve a lot from Marcel Boussac victrix and Gr.1 -second this run. He is a half-brother to three winners by , Rosanara ( ) and the Gr.3 - Monsun and Ghostzapper , and they are out of the dual second Rosanabad (Selkirk ). These are among five US Gr.1 victrix Amorama (Sri Pekan ), who is a half-sister winners produced by Rose Quartz (Lammtarra ), who is to Listed winners Uncoiled (Giant’s Causeway ) and also the grandam of the Listed Hyde Stakes winner Pearl Table Ronde (Astronomer Royal ), and the French Listed- Mix (Oratorio ). The second dam is the winning Mr placed Milwaukee (Desert King ). They are out of dual Prospector mare Graphite and she produced five winner Tanzania (Alzao ), who is a granddaughter of Gr.1 successful offspring, including Clovis Point (Kris ), dam of winner Trillion (Hail To Reason ), dam of the the Listed-placed Temple Of Peace ( ), who brilliant multiple Gr.1-winning ( ) and achieved notable renown as the dam of the Australian her full-sister, the Gr.3 score Barger , who Champion Whobegotyou (Street Cry ) – winner of the Gr.1 has produced Gr.2 victor and sire Narrative , as well as the and the Gr.1 Caulfield Stakes. Graphite Gr.3 winner Baya . This is the same female line as Gr.1 is a full-sister to the high class American runner Cuddles victrix Treble , who is the grandam of superstar , as (dam of the Gr.2 Genuine Risk Handicap scorer Katz Me well as Gr.1 Caulfield Cup winner Tawqeet . If you Can and the Stakes-winning County Romance ), Amorama has a yearling colt by Lawman . BR whose biggest success came in the Gr.1 Starlet Stakes. The third dam, Stellarette (Tentam ), won at Gr.3 level and [email protected] was placed in the Gr.1 Canadian Oaks and is also the

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1.20 (BST) LONGCHAMP, EBF 3YO C&G DEBS, 1600M €15,000 Arqana Deauville October Yearling Sale (P/S) Distances: ¾l, ½l. 10 ran Falling Rain (Falco ) stayed on strongly to win on her debut. She is a half-sister to the winner Lucky Lawyer ebfstallions.com (Muhtathir ) and they are the first two foals out of the winner Londonintherain (Rock Of Gibraltar ). She is a daughter of Qhazeenah (Marju ), whose other winners 1. AS DE COEUR (Ire), 3c, include the Gr.2 El Encino Stakes winner Girl Warrior Elusive City – Hapsburg () ( ) and Soul Mountain (Rock Of Gibraltar ; O/B: Jean Luck, T: Eric Libaud dam of Gr.3-placed French Quebec ). The third dam is the Distances: 2½l, ¾l. 11 ran. Listed-placed winner Nafhaat ( ), who is the dam As De Coeur (Elusive City ) was another good winner, of ten winners, headed by the Gr.3 (then) Park Hill Stakes leading for most of the way. He is the first winner, from two winner Ranin ( ; dam of the dual Listed-placed foals out of the Gr.3 Grand Prix de Vichy victrix Hapsburg Anmar ), the Gr.3-placed Wahchi (Nashwan ) and the (Anabaa ), a half-sister to the multiple winner Asturaad Listed-placed Ghalib (Soviet Star ), from the family of the (Numerous ). Their dam Magical Hawk (Silver Hawk ) was Gr.1 Santa Barbara Handicap scorer Sisterhood a winner and is out of Sum (Spectacular Bid ), who won ( Native ). five races in USA, including the Gr.3 Pucker Up Stakes. Londonintherain has a two-year-old colt by Elusive She produced five winners, headed by the Gr.3-placed City . BR Add The Gold (Forty Niner ) and Listed-placed High Tech Exec (Dynaformer ). The third dam, Qui Royalty (Native Breeders’ Round-Up Royalty ), was runner-up in the Gr.3 Boiling Springs Handicap and is the dam of the two sires Bakharoff ( ), who won the Gr.1 Futurity Stakes, and the Gr.2 IRISH BRED WINNERS ABROAD (then) scorer Emperor Jones (Danzig ). Hapsburg has a two-year-old colt named ACCLAMATION Pandemonium ) ( . BR Power Of The Moon (Ire), 3f, ex Ameniza (Linamix) 4.55 (BST) CHOLET, 3YO C&G MAIDEN, 1900M Fontainebleau, France, Mar 23, 3yof mdn, 1200m, £9,689 1. VIN CHAUD (Fr), 3c, B: Norelands Stallions Teofilo – Mulled Wine (Night Shift) O: Khalifa Dasmal, Xilofono (Ire), 5g, ex Xilografa (Sri Pekan) B: M Daguzan-Garros & Rolling Hills Farm Grosseto, , Mar 25, 4yo+ hcap, 2400m, £1,233 & F A McNulty, T: Francois Rohaut B: Marco Gasparini €85,000 Arqana Deauville August Yearling Sale BALTIC KING by Mark Crossman La Roccaccia (Ire), 6m, ex Mrs Chevalier (Catrail) Distances: 5l, nse. 9 ran. Siracusa, Italy, Mar 28, 4yo+ hcap, 1600m, £1,937 Vin Chaud (Teofilo ) was fourth on his debut at Toulouse a B: R O’Brien month ago and improved a lot from that run, winning in good style on his return. He is a half-brother to three BIG BAD BOB winners, including the triple winner Cassini (Astronomer Injaka (Ire), 3f, ex Bagnolese (Cape Cross) Royal ) and the dual scorer Yadira (Archange d’Or ). They Roma, Italy, Mar 24, 3yof maiden, 1600m, £5,038 are out of the unraced Mulled Wine (Night Shift ), a half- B: Razza del Velino sister to the Gr.1 Prix de l’Opera victrix Lily Of The Valley CAPTAIN RIO (Galileo ) and the Listed Prix Cor de Chasse winner Movimento Speicale (Ire), 3c, ex Mrs St George (Orpen) Calbuco (Kendor ). Their dam is the placed Pennegale Pisa, Italy, Mar 26, 3yo hcap, 2000m, £2,325 (Pennekamp ), who is out of the winner Gale B: T Kilduff (Last Tycoon ), the dam of four winners, including the Ordinary Love (Ire), 3c, ex Fidra (Vettori) Listed victor Common Spirit (Common Roma, Italy, Mar 27, 3yo hcap, 1200m, £1,937 Grounds ). The fourth dam is the Canadian Listed Nandi B: Eamon Moloney Stakes victrix Gay Apparel (Up Spirits ), who was runner- up in the Gr.1 Princess Elizabeth Stakes and has produced Charlize (Ire), 5m, ex Chocolate Souffle (Magic Ring) seven winners, including the Gr.2 Premio Umbria victor Mannheim, , Mar 29, 4yo+, 1400m, £2,170 Bold Apparel (Bold Forbes ) and the Gr.3 Premio B: Mrs E Connolly Omenoni winner Conte Grimaldi (Astronef ). CATCHER IN THE RYE Mulled Wine has a two-year-old colt named Anto Royal Marvi Thunders (Ire), 7g, ex Nicolene Tuxen (Elmaamul) € (Astronomer Royal) ( 18,000 Osarus September Yearling Pisa, Italy, Mar 29, 4yo+ hcap, 1600m, £10,852 Sale by Antoine Bardini). BR B: Azienda Agricola Rosati Colarieti 5.30 (BST) CHOLET, 3YOF MAIDEN, 1900M SHAMARDAL 1. FALLING RAIN (Fr), 3f, Perle D’Aumale (Ire), 6g, Falco – Londonintherain (Rock Of Gibraltar) ex Relais D’Aumale (Rainbow Quest) O: Roger Feunteun, B: Aleyrion Bloodstock, Mons, Belgium, Mar 16, 4yo+, 1500mAW, £2,713 T: Joel Boisnard B: E Puerari, Oceanic B/S & Mrs A Gravereaux

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Akatea (Ire), 3f, ex Altamira () SAPHIR DU RHEU (Fr), 6g, Chantilly, France, Mar 17, unraced 3yof, 1900mAW, £9,689 Al Namix – Dona Du Rheu (Dom Pasquini) B: Dayton Investments WAKANDA (Ire), 6g, SINGSPIEL Westerner – Chanson Indienne (Indian River) Four Leaves (Ire), 6m, ex My Heart’s Deelite (Afternoon Deelites) Gr.1 MELLING CHASE , Aintree, 2m4f, 5yo+, 1st £112,540, Riyadh, KSA, Mar 21, f&m hcap, 1400mD, SAR27,300 2nd £42,400, 3rd £21,220, 3.25pm B: Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nayhan AL FEROF (Fr), 10g, STARSPANGLEDBANNER Dom Alco – Maralta (Altayan) Last Gift (Ire), 3f, ex Super Bobbina (Daggers Drawn) BALDER SUCCES (Fr), 7g, Roma, Italy, Mar 20, 3yo hcap, 1000m, £3,875 Goldneyev – Frija Eria (Kadalko) B: Scuderia Chimax CHAMPAGNE FEVER (Ire), 8g, Stowaway WHIPPER – Forever Bubbles (Roselier) CROCO BAY (Ire), 8g, Whip My Heart (Ire), 6g, ex Capetown Girl (Danzero) Croco Rouge – April Thistle () Marseille Pont de Vivaux, France, Mar 16, 4yo+ claimer, CUE CARD (GB), 9g, 1500mAW, £4,651 King’s Theatre – Wicked Crack (King’s Ride) B: M O’Mahony DON COSSACK (Ger), 8g, ZEBEDEE Sholokhov – Depeche Toi (Konigsstuhl) Bob Rock (Ire), 3c, ex Dane Thyme (Danetime) JOHNS SPIRIT (Ire), 8g, Roma, Italy, Mar 20, 3yo maiden, 1200m, £5,0378 Gold Well – Gilt Ridden (Heron Island) B: Christopher Maye SIMPLY NED (Ire), 8g, Fruits Of Love – Bishops Lass (Marju) SIRE DE GRUGY (Fr), 9g, FRENCH BRED WINNERS ABROAD My Risk – Hirlish (Passing Sale) WISHFULL THINKING (GB), 12g, AMERICAN POST Alflora – Poussetiere Deux (Garde Royale) Kourkam (Fr), 5g, ex Kourka (Keos) Albury, Australia, Mar 27, LR Albury Gold Cup, 2000m,

A$102,000 1 Gr.1 SEFTON NOVICES’ HURDLE , Aintree, 3m ⁄2f, 4yo+, B: Mme H de la Chauvelais 1st £56,270, 2nd £21,200, 3rd £10,610, 4.40pm GENTLEWAVE ALPHA DES OBEAUX (Fr), 5g, Highly Gentle (Fr), 5g, ex High Contrast (E Dubai) Saddler Maker – Omega Des Obeaux (Saint Preuil) Doomben, Australia, Mar 28, hcap, 2220m, A$41,600 BLAKLION (GB), 6g, B: Dr F Krief Kayf Tara – Franciscaine (Legend Of France) FINAL NUDGE (Ire), 6g, KAHYASI Kayf Tara – Another Shot (Master Willie) Silverball (Fr), 6g, ex Mikalia (Kaldoun) FLINTHAM (GB), 6g, Warwick Farm, Australia, Mar 25, cond, 1600m, A$23,025 Kayf Tara – Plaid Maid (Executive Perk) B: Eric Puerari FORYOURINFORMATION (GB), 6g, also known as Yang Tse Kiang Kayf Tara – Sleepless Eye (Supreme Leader) KING’S TEMPEST (GB), 6g, Stakes Fields Act One – Queen Of Spades (Strong Gale) MINELLA ROCCO (Ire), 5g, Shirocco – Petralona () BRITAIN MONBEG THEATRE (Ire), 6g, King’s Theatre – Amberina (Bob Back) Gr.1 MILDMAY NOVICES’ CHASE , Aintree, 3m1f, ONE FOR ARTHUR (Ire), 6g, 5yo+, 1st £50,643 2nd £19,080, 3rd £9,549, 2.50pm Milan – Nonnetia () AINSI FIDELES (Fr), 5g, ORDO AB CHAO (Ire), 6g, Dream Well – Loya Lescribaa (Robin Des Champs) Heron Island – Houldyurwhist (Supreme Leader) CAROLE’S DESTRIER (GB), 7g, OUR KAEMPFER (Ire), 6g, Kayf Tara – May (Midnight Legend) Oscar – Gra-Bri (Rashar) CARRAIG MOR (Ire), 7g, PARISH BUSINESS (Ire), 7g, Old Vic – Lynrick Lady (Un Desperado) Fruits Of Love – Parkality (Good Thyne) CLOSE TOUCH (GB), 7g, ROI DES FRANCS (Fr), 6g, Generous – Romantic Dream (Bustino) Poliglote – Grande Souveraine (Sillery) IRISH CAVALIER (Ire), 6g, THISTLECRACK (GB), 7g, Aussie Rules – Tracker (Bustino) Kayf Tara – Ardstown () IRISH SAINT (Fr), 6g, THOMAS BROWN (GB), 6g, Saint Des Saints – Minirose (Mansonnien) – Tentsmuir (Arctic Lord) RAWNAQ (Ire), 8g, VYTA DU ROC (Fr), 6g, Azamour – Sharemata (Doyoun) Lion Noir – Dolce Vyta (Grand Tresor)

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ZEROESHADESOFGREY (Ire), 6g, SWEET AND SPEEDY (Aus), 3f, Portrait Gallery – Hazy Rose (Roselier) Street Cry – Speedy Natalie (Al Maher) WINE TALES (Aus), 3f, Tale Of The Cat – Vinavion (Flying Spur) NORTH AMERICA ADRIFT (NZ), 3f, Gr.1 , Oaklawn Park, Zabeel – Stray (Tale Of The Cat) 1 1m ⁄2fD, 4yo+f&m, $600,000, 5.10pm (local time), Race 9 RUSTIC MELODY (Aus), 3f, CALL PAT (USA), 5m, Snitzel – Laurinel Argie () Lawyer Ron – First Song (Rahy) BALLET SUITE (Aus), 3f, UNTAPABLE (USA), 4f, High Chaparral – Suitely (Woodman) Tapit – Fun House (Prized) WILDENSTEIN (Aus), 3f, PEARL TURN (USA), 5m, Redoute’s Choice – Allez France (Hennessy) Bernardini – Turn Me Loose (Kris S) GUST OF WIND (NZ), 3f, DIVA’S DIAMOND (USA), 6m, Darci Brahma – Starrystarrynight (Sadler’s Wells) Crafty Shaw – Diamond Diva (Glitterman) ZARZALI (Aus), 3f, GOLD MEDAL DANCER (USA), 5m, Hussonet – Zarakiysha (Kendor) Medaglia D’Oro – Bachata (Kingmambo) GLORYS LAST CHANCE (USA), 5m, Stephen Got Even – Dynamiss (Dynaformer) Gr. 1 QUEEN OF THE TURF , Randwick, 1600m, 3yo+f&m, SUGAR SHOCK (USA), 4f, 1st A$600,000, 2nd A$200,000, 3rd A$100,000, Candy Ride – Enthusiastically (Distorted Humor) 6.15am (BST) COSMIC ENDEAVOUR (Aus), 4f, Northern Meteor – Crevette (Danehill) Gr.1 MAKER’S 46 MILE STAKES , Keeneland, 1mT, 4yo+, CATKINS (Aus), 5m, $300,000, 5.13pm (local time), Race 9 Dubawi – Salix Caprea (Catbird) SKYRING (USA), 6h, DIADEME (NZ), 6m, English Channel – Violet Lady (Seattle Slew) Savabeel – Bling (O’Reilly) LONG ON VALUE (USA), 4c, DIAMOND DRILLE (Aus), 5m, Value Plus – Long Message (Orientate) Al Maher – Damzelle Pedrille (Zoffany) SUMMER FRONT (USA), 6h, BONARIA (Aus), 6m, War Front – Rose Of Summer (El Prado) Redoute’s Choice – Decidity (Last Tycoon) ARIPEKA (USA), 5g, NOBLE PROTECTOR (GB), 5m, Bernstein – Winter’s Quest (Coronado’s Quest) Haafhd – All Glory (Alzao) LEGENDARY (GB), 6g, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (NZ), 4f, Exceed And Excel – Red Carnation (Polar Falcon) Fast ’N’ Famous – Pin Up (Pins) ZA APPROVAL (USA), 7g, GYPSY DIAMOND (Aus), 4f, Ghostzapper – Win Approval (With Approval) Not A Single Doubt – Gypsy Tucker (Zabeel) JACK MILTON (USA), 5h, AMANPOUR (Aus), 4f, War Front – Preserver (Forty Niner) Northern Meteor – Newscaster (Marscay) HERA (NZ), 4f, O’Reilly – Corsica (Manfield) SOUTH AFRICA INTIMATE MOMENT (NZ), 5m, Dubawi – She’s Golden Class (Gold Brose) EUROPEAN INTEREST RUNNER TELEPATHIC (NZ), 4f, Gr.3 BYERLEY TURK , Greyville, 1400m, 1st R125,000, Mossman – Telepathy (Conatus) 2nd R40,000, 3rd R20,000, 9.15 (Local Time) JUST A BLUR (Aus), 4f, ALLENBY PARK (Aus), 3g, Dane Shadow – Lenswood (Woodman) Henrythenavigator – Pura Seda () FIRST SEAL (Aus), 3f, Fastnet Rock – Episode (Scenic) AUSTRALIA – SATURDAY AMICUS (Aus), 3f, Fastnet Rock – Gold Chant (El Moxie) Gr. 1 AUSTRALIAN OAKS , Randwick, 2400m, 3yof, 1st A$600,000, 2nd A$200,000, 3rd A$100,000, 5.35am (BST) Gr. 1 SYDNEY CUP , Randwick, 3200m, 3yo+, THUNDER LADY (NZ), 3f, 1st A$1,000,000, 2nd A$260,000, 3rd A$120,000, Mastercraftsman – Thunderchine (Thunder Gulch) 6.55am (BST) WINX (Aus), 3f, PROTECTIONIST (Ger), 5h, Street Cry – Vegas Showgirl (Al Akbar) Monsun – Patineuse (Peintre Celebre) FENWAY (Aus), 3f, DOMINANT (Ire), 7h, High Chaparral – Deedra (Zabeel) Cacique – Es Que (Inchinor) SAVARIA (NZ), 3f, WHO SHOT THEBARMAN (NZ), 6g, Savabeel – Amathea (O’Reilly) Yamanin Vital – Ears Carol (Carolingian) CANDELARA (Aus), 3f, AU REVOIR (Ire), 5h, Real Saga – Jadana (Jade Hunter) Singspiel – First (Highest Honor)

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HARTNELL (GB), 4g, Gr. 2 ARROWFIELD SPRINT , Randwick, 1200m, 3yo, Authorized – Debonnaire (Anabaa) 1st A$300,000, 2nd A$100,000, 3rd A$50,000, 4.55am (BST) AKZAR (Ire), 8g, DELECTATION (Aus), 3g, Selkirk – Alaiyda () Shamardal – Grace And Power (More Than Ready) BIG MEMORY (Fr), 5g, EARTHQUAKE (Aus), 3f, Duke Of Marmalade – Nicara (Nebos) Exceed And Excel – Cataclysm (Marauding) LIKE A CAROUSEL (Aus), 5g, Helike – Carnival Ride (Spinning World) RENEW (Ire), 5g, Gr. 2 SAPPHIRE STAKES , Randwick, 1200m, 3yo+, Dansili – Hold Me Love Me (Sadler’s Wells) 1st A$180,000, 2nd A$60,000, 3rd A$30,000, 8.15am (BST) GRAND MARSHAL (GB), 5g, SHAMALIA (Aus), 4f, Dansili – Margarula (Doyoun) Shamardal – Laylia (Redoute’s Choice) DON DOREMO (NZ), 4g, CHLOE IN PARIS (Aus), 4f, Don Eduardo – Prangelica (Prized) Exceed And Excel – Innovation Girl (Rubiton)

Gr.3 W A SIRES’ PRODUCE STAKES , Ascot, 1400m, Gr. 1 QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES , Randwick, 2000m, 2yo, 1st A$128,000, 2nd A$40,000, 3rd A$18,000, 3yo+, 1st A$2,400,000, 2nd A$750,000, 3rd A$350,000, 8.40am (BST) 7.35am (BST) SHOWY CHLOE (Aus), 2f, CONTRIBUTER (Ire), 5h, Alfred Nobel – Special Kiseki (Special Bond) High Chaparral – Serisia (Exit To Nowhere) CRITERION (NZ), 4c, Sebring – Mica’s Pride (Bite The Bullet) Gr. 2 W A T C DERBY , Ascot, 2400m, 3yo, 1st A$240,000, HAPPY TRAILS (Aus), 7g, 2nd A$80,000, 3rd A$36,000, 9.20am (BST) Good Journey – Madame Flurry (Perugino) SAY GERONIMO (NZ), 3c, RED CADEAUX (GB), 9g, Mastercraftsman – Kew (Casual Lies) Cadeaux Genereux – Artisia (Peintre Celebre) SPECTACULAR VISION (NZ), 3f, FIVEANDAHALFSTAR (Aus), 5g, Mastercraftsman – Miss Krisdel (Spectatorial) Hotel Grand – Cryptic Miss (Snippets) BEATEN UP (GB), 7g, Beat Hollow – Frog (Akarad) First Crop Sire Maiden SPILLWAY (GB), 5h, – Flower Market (Cadeaux Genereux) ZOFFANY AOMEN (Ire), 7g, Con Il Cuore (Ire), 2f, ex River Abouali (Bluebird) Shamardal – Kathy Caerleon (Caerleon) 4.15 (BST) Rome, fillies’ seller, 1000m ADELAIDE (Ire), 4c, Galileo – Elletelle (Elnadim) TO THE WORLD (Jpn), 4c, King Kamehameha – To The Victory (Sunday Silence) TOSEN STARDOM (Jpn), 4c, Deep Impact – Admire Kirameki (End Sweep) ROYAL DESCENT (Aus), 5m, Redoute’s Choice – Mulan Princess (Kaapstad) OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES TO THE £ LUCIA VALENTINA (NZ), 4f, Argentine Peso (13.19), A$ (1.91), Bahrain Dinar (0.59), Brz Savabeel – Staryn Glenn (Montjeu) Real (4.14), C$ (1.81), Chilean Peso (944.01), Chinese Yuan (9.69), CzK (35.62), DKr (9.59), € (1.29), HK$ (12.08), Hungarian EUROPEAN INTEREST RUNNERS Forint (407.45), Indian Rupee (407.45), ¥ (186.58), Kazakhstan Gr. 3 PERCY SYKES STAKES , Randwick, 1200m, 2yof, Tenge (284.02), Malaysian Ringgit (5.45), Moroccan Dirham 1st A$300,000, 2nd A$100,000, 3rd A$50,000, 4.20am (BST) (14.14), NZ$ (2.00), NKr (11.61), PZl (5.52), Qatar Riyal (5.67), LAKE GENEVA (Aus), 2f, Russian Ruble (94.27), Saudi Arabian Riyal (5.85), Serbian Fastnet Rock – Hips Don’t Lie (Stravinsky) Dinar (156.29), S$ (2.07), R (18.03), South Korean Won OTTOMAN (Aus), 2f, (1704.48), SKr (12.17), SwFr (1.55), Tunisian Dinar (2.91), Tur L Exceed And Excel – Byzantine (Elusive Quality) (3.64), UAE Dhs (5.72), $ (1.56). CARTIER ROCK (Aus), 2f, Source: British Horseracing Authority

Fastnet Rock – Miss Judgement (Strategic) NOTE : All race results and cards referred to in the European Bloodstock News are designated Group/Graded status according to their own domestic Jockey Clubs. Gr. 3 SA SIRES PRODUCE STAKES , Morphettville, Copyright European Bloodstock News 1400m, 2yo, 1st A$73,000, 2nd A$19,350, 3rd A$10,000, This news sheet may not be reproduced in any form or by any 4.17am (BST) means, electronically or mechanical, without the prior consent WINNING ACCORD (Aus), 2g, of the copyright owner, Thoroughbred Advertising Authorized – M’indigo (Fastnet Rock)

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