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

The Silver Handicap Stakes

1 (A Consolation Race For The Royal Hunt Cup) Stalls - Centre One Mile (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup Course (8F) For Three Yrs Old And Upwards (Class 2) Total race value £35000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £17724; Second £5873; Third £2937; Fourth £1467. (Penalty Value £22641.50) 15 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 1 SIR BUSKER (IRE) (15) 4 9 10 (136) 52416-1 B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Street Kitty (IRE) (Tiger Hill (IRE)) KENNET VALLEY XI RACING WILLIAM KNIGHT, Newmarket (Breeder - Ms Ann Foley) Draw D NAVY BLUE, RED and LIGHT BLUE hoop and armlets, WHITE cap. 18 HHH Turf wins have come at 6f-7f (good to soft; acts on good) but he has improved since upped to 1m on the AW and he needed every yard of this trip when slowly clawing back the deficit at Newcastle this month; may well come on now back on turf. Official BHA Rating 96

2 HOME BEFORE DUSK (105) 5 9 10 (136) 51-3214 B g Medicean - Flylowflylong (IRE) (Danetime (IRE)) MR G. R. LECKIE Ben Sanderson (3) KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke (Breeder - G L S Partnership) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, RED chevrons, RED and ROYAL BLUE halved sleeves, ROYAL BLUE 15 HH Prolific AW winner who is best at around 1m but has yet to win on turf in 12 attempts and is an eye-watering 32lb higher than his latest defeat on grass last August; chance hinges on whether the AW improvement since can be converted to this surface. Official BHA Rating 96

3 UNIVERSAL GLEAM (95) 5 9 9 (135) 001-341 B g Sir Percy - Mookhlesa (Marju (IRE)) WELDSPEC GLASGOW LIMITED David Probert KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke (Breeder - Mrs D. O’Brien) Draw D WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars, RED and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap, RED 1 HHH All turf wins at 1m-1m1f on good/good to firm; had a productive 2019 but his AW form since, including a striking win at Wolverhampton in March (about 1m1f ) suggests he’s come on again since; probably needs more now back on turf and the drier the ground the better but not dismissed. Official BHA Rating 95

10 The Silver Royal Hunt Cup Handicap Stakes - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 4 BRIAN EPSTEIN (IRE) (8) 4 9 9 (135) 1/5421-2 B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Jewel In The Sand (IRE) (Bluebird (USA)) CHELSEA THOROUGHBREDS & MARTIN HUGHES Pat Dobbs RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - Epona Bloodstock Ltd) Draw D LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap. 8 1 HH Has won at 1m on AW; improved at three but he did seem to be suited by the return to 7f when winning at Musselburgh last June (good to soft); was returning from a year off when a good second over this trip at Haydock last week but it’s still to be proved that a demanding 1m is what’s wanted. Official BHA Rating 95 (+3)

5 PLANTADREAM (11) 5 9 9 (135) 3-121 B g Planteur (IRE) - Phantom Ridge (IRE) (Indian Ridge) MR H J JARVIS & MRS P JARVIS Kieran O’Neill JOHN BEST, Sittingbourne (Breeder - Mr & Mrs H. Jarvis) Draw D WHITE, RED hoops, RED cap. 16 HHH Outsider for sole turf start on debut; has made dramatic progress on AW since and some fair markers couldn’t hold a candle to him on handicap debut at Lingfield recently (1m); a 14lb rise levels the playing field on this different surface but he looks pretty talented. Official BHA Rating 95

6 SO BELOVED (15) 10 9 9 (135) 30024-5 B g - Valencia (Kenmare (FR)) BRITISH RACING & PARTNER David Nolan DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd) Draw D DARK BLUE, YELLOW hoop. 6 H A staunch performer over the years; inevitably he isn’t the horse he was but has run some good races here and wasn’t disgraced in a better handicap over C&D in the autumn; still needs more weight off his back. Official BHA Rating 95

7 ZHUI FENG (IRE) (10) 7 9 8 (134) 360-634 B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Es Que (Inchinor) JOHN CONNOLLY & ODILE GRIFFITH Martin Dwyer AMANDA PERRETT, Pulborough (Breeder - Es Que Syndicate & Irish National Stud) Draw CD BLACK, LIGHT BLUE armlets. 22 HHH Often leads; has high-class course form, winning the 2017 Hunt Cup over C&D and close up in two hot 7f handicaps (all on good to firm); most of his subsequent runs here don’t make such good reading but he did go close in a valuable Goodwood handicap (7f, good) last August in refitted cheekpieces and it could be significant they are back on here after five runs without. Official BHA Rating 94 (-1)

8 DEAN STREET DOLL (IRE) (14) 4 9 7 (133) 50005-0 B f - Soho Rose (IRE) (Hernando (FR)) MR CLIVE WASHBOURN Jason Watson DAVID MENUISIER, Pulborough (Breeder - G. B. Partnership) Draw D WHITE, ROYAL BLUE cross belts, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE striped sleeves. 3 HH Runner-up in a Group 3 at Leopardstown last May but her 3yo career ended rather tamely; her recent debut for this yard could have been needed but she needs to prove she’s worth her current mark. Official BHA Rating 93

11 The Silver Royal Hunt Cup Handicap Stakes - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

9 BRAINS (IRE) (8) 4 9 7 (133) 14-1110 B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Pure Jazz (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) THE JUDGES & PARTNER Nicola Currie , Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Kilnamoragh Stud) Draw 1 D RED and BLACK stripes, chevrons on sleeves, RED cap. 9 HH Front-runner who has won four of his last five starts on the AW (Polytrack/Fibresand) but he dropped right out on his recent turf debut at Haydock which leaves him with something to prove on grass. Official BHA Rating 93 (-3)

10 RED BOND (IRE) (11) 4 9 6 (132) 1123-13 B c Red Jazz (USA) - Faithfulbond (IRE) (Elbio) MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING XXVII Callum Rodriguez KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke (Breeder - Mrs Colette Todd) Draw D LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets. 12 HHH Pace-setter; big improver on AW who went up 13lb for Newcastle cakewalk in January (1m); his hands were tied behind a big improver (favourite for yesterday’s Buckingham Palace) over 7f there since but needs to show he can do it on turf. Official BHA Rating 92

11 SMILE A MILE (IRE) (102) 4 9 6 (132) 55-2222 Ch g Slade Power (IRE) - Bergamask (USA) ( (USA)) SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw D SILVER, tassel on cap. 23 HHH Running well in defeat on AW (first-time visor latest, discarded) but is still 4lb higher than his latest turf win at Pontefract in August (1m, good) and must prove he’s well enough treated to win a race like this. Official BHA Rating 92

12 HORTZADAR (229) 5 9 6 (132) 531006- B g Sepoy (AUS) - Clouds of Magellan (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) AKELA CONSTRUCTION LTD Daniel Tudhope DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley (Breeder - The Aston House Stud) Draw D LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap. 2 HH Three handicap wins for this yard in 2019, from 7f-1m (good to firm/soft), but he lost his edge in later runs and needs his very best form to have any chance on return. Official BHA Rating 92

13 NICKLAUS (265) 5 9 6 (132) 032023- Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Nianga (GER) (Lomitas) - NICKLAUS Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof) Draw D LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap. 20 HHH Often leads; four turf wins at 6f-1m (good to soft/firm) but has relatively modest strike-rate in handicaps for one from this yard and winless in 2019; starts 2020 on much the same mark as his reappearance last year and may need to shed a few pounds; tried in different aids, none today. Official BHA Rating 92

12The Silver Royal Hunt Cup Handicap Stakes - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 14 SALAYEL (270) 4 9 6 (132) 132432- B f Bated Breath - Hurry Home Hillary (USA) (Deputed Testamony (USA)) SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Andrea Atzeni ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket (Breeder - Mitaab Abdullah) Draw YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. 17 1 HHH Dirt winner at 6f in UAE in February 2019; lightly raced and yet to win for this yard, seemingly not finding a huge amount when returned to 1m on final two starts; hood refitted for first time in Britain. Official BHA Rating 92

15 OUZO (10) 4 9 5 (131) 11145-2 B c Charm Spirit (IRE) - Miss Meltemi (IRE) (Miswaki Tern (USA)) MARTIN HUGHES & MICHAEL KERR-DINEEN RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - Equine Breeding Limited) Draw D BF PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves. 24 HHHHH Progressive at three and returned in the right spirit at Newmarket ten days ago when he looked to have the race won but was caught close home by a well-regarded winner (1m, good; has won on soft); that looks strong form and it puts him bang there off the same mark. Official BHA Rating 91 (+5)

16 ALMUFTI (116) 4 9 5 (131) 601-514 B g Toronado (IRE) - Green Tern (ITY) (Miswaki Tern (USA)) AL SHAQAB RACING HUGO PALMER, Newmarket (Breeder - Brookside Stud & Highclere Stud) Draw D BF SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel. 19 HHH Nothing special off similar marks in 6f-7f turf handicaps in 2019 but he has fared better on AW since being gelded, having wind surgery and being tongue tied, latterly over 1m; now has to show he is as effective on turf. Official BHA Rating 91 17 MAYDANNY (IRE) (14) 4 9 4 (130) 22-1 B g (IRE) - (Efisio) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM Jim Crowley MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Floors Farming) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap. 5 HHHH Emphatic winner of his handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, firm) on only his third start; the form is easy enough to question but he is from a very good family and a 10lb rise could underestimate him; one with clear potential. Official BHA Rating 90 18 ALTERNATIVE FACT (10) 5 9 4 (130) 33401-6 B g Dalakhani (IRE) - O Fourlunda (Halling (USA)) THE ALTERNATIVE LOT ED DUNLOP, Newmarket (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) Draw D GREY, PINK armlets, PINK cap. 21 HHH Had excuses for two track defeats; recaptured some form in the autumn, keeping on quite pleasingly into ninth in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good) and then a strong winner at Newmarket (1m2f, soft); looks certain to get the strong pace he needs and he looks one of the better ones. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/6/2020 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. Official BHA Rating 90

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The Silver Royal Hunt Cup Handicap Stakes - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

19 SUCELLUS (15) 4 9 4 (130) 1/2231-6 B c Dansili - Primevere (IRE) (Singspiel (IRE)) NICK BRADLEY RACING 21 Ben Curtis ROGER FELL, Nawton (Breeder - Hascombe and Valiant Studs) Draw 1 WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star. 7 HH Narrow 1m2f handicap winner at Sandown on final start for (good) in September; well-held on debut for this yard two weeks ago and the chances are that this will be too competitive. Official BHA Rating 90

20 AMBASSADORIAL (USA) (11) 6 9 4 (130) 0-24302 B g Elusive Quality (USA) - Tactfully (IRE) (Discreet Cat (USA)) MRS JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM John Egan JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket (Breeder - Darley) Draw ROYAL BLUE, RED sash, WHITE sleeves. 11 HH Has yet to win on turf and though his recent second at Newmarket was an improvement on what he achieved on this surface in 2019 it still leaves him with a fair bit to find. Official BHA Rating 90

21 ASDAA (IRE) (4) 4 9 3 (129) 261535 B g Dutch Art - Danseuse de Reve (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) OWNERS GROUP 045 MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Tullpark Ltd) Draw MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap. 4 HH Won twice at 7f on AW for this yard in 2020 and his subsequent third over the trip at Newmarket was a solid enough effort; however, he was nowhere near repeating it when upped to 1m at Doncaster on Saturday. Official BHA Rating 89

22 PRESIDENTIAL (IRE) (4) 6 9 3 (129) 02050-1 B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Poetical (IRE) (Croco Rouge (IRE)) (in 5lb ex) NICK BRADLEY RACING 3,IAN WHITE &PARTNER Shane Kelly ROGER FELL, Nawton (Breeder - John F. Tuthill) Draw WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, RED cap. 14 HHH Had dropped in weights before winning return at Doncaster on Saturday (good to soft; has won on good to firm) but a penalty puts him back on a highish mark; has yet to win beyond 7f and he hasn’t attempted 1m for nearly two years so there are holes in the argument. Official BHA Rating 84 (+5)

23 GORING (GER) (102) 8 9 2 (128) 02-2416 B g Areion (GER) - Globuli (GER) (Surako (GER)) MR G. C. STEVENS Georgia Dobie (5) EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury (Breeder - Westminster Race Horses GmbH) Draw D ORANGE, BEIGE epaulets and star on cap. 10 HH Multiple winner on various surfaces from 6f to about 1m but his losing turf run goes back to September 2017 and he isn’t that much lower in the weights than his latest run on the surface last May; visor refitted; tall order. Official BHA Rating 88

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The Silver Royal Hunt Cup Handicap Stakes - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

24 MODEL GUEST (11) 4 9 1 (127) 53034-0 Ch f Showcasing - Looks All Right (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) JOHN GUEST RACING GEORGE MARGARSON, Newmarket (Breeder - Glebe Farm Stud) Draw WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, diabolo on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. 13 1 HH Maiden whose mark took a hit when she ran well in Group company at two; an outsider with a squeak on her good fifth in the Sandringham 12 months ago (1m, good) but she was tailed off on her recent reappearance so it’s hard to know what to expect. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/6/2020 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Official BHA Rating 87

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time:Min . Secs. NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 24

Hood worn first time by No. 14. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 23. Tongue Strap worn by No. 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7.

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

2019:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Race Summary: Drawn in stall 24, OUZO will have the advantage of the stands’ rail if Ryan Moore elects to use it. Narrowly denied when travelling like the winner on his return, he has smart form in double-figure fields and acts on any ground. Others to catch the eye are Salayel, who has had only four runs for Roger Varian since arriving from Dubai and probably has more to show, the globetrotting six-year-old Ambassadorial, another who has been active in Dubai and is well treated on all-weather form. Plantadream, who galloped seven lengths clear on his most recent start is also worthy of a mention, as is Zhui Feng, who landed the Royal Hunt Cup over course and distance back in 2017. Race Predictor: OUZO AMBASSADORIAL SALAYEL

15 The Silver Royal Hunt Cup Handicap Stakes - continued

Forecast: 1 12-1 Brian Epstein (IRE), Plantadream, Nicklaus, Almufti, Goring (GER), 8-1 Ouzo, 11-1 Sir Busker (IRE), Smile A Mile (IRE), Maydanny (IRE),

14-1 Red Bond (IRE), Salayel, Ambassadorial (USA), 16-1 Universal Gleam, 18-1 Zhui Feng (IRE), Dean Street Doll (IRE), 20-1 Hortzadar, Alternative Fact, Presidential (IRE), 22-1 So Beloved, 25-1 Home Before Dusk, Brains (IRE), Sucellus,

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The

(Group 3)

One Mile Abt Two Furlongs (9F Abt 212Yds) (1,900 metres) Stalls - Inside For Three Yrs Old (Class 1) Total race value £60000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62) 2 Owners Prize Money. Winner £27984; Second £11436; Third £5718; Fourth £2862. (Penalty Value £35520) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 1 BERLIN TANGO (14) 9 4 (130) 5133-21 B c Dansili - Fantasia (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) MR GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE Oisin Murphy ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - George Strawbridge) Draw D WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop. 5 HHH Two Listed thirds in 2yo campaign (7f/1m, good/good to firm; unraced on slow ground) and form went to next level when upped in trip at Kempton (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago, winning a Group 3; respected despite 4lb penalty. Official BHA Rating 106 2 KENZAI WARRIOR (USA) (11) 9 4 (130) 11-0 B or Br c Karakontie (JPN) - Lemon Sakhee (CAN) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) RAE AND CAROL BORRAS Jason Watson ROGER TEAL, Lambourn (Breeder - John D. Gunther) Draw YELLOW, RED star, BLACK and YELLOW halved sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED 2 HHH Form of debut win at Salisbury (1m, good) last September worked out very well and he followed up in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, heavy) in November; a line can be put through his recent 2,000 Guineas run (blew the start); improvement needed to defy 4lb penalty in today’s company but he’s a likeable prospect and there are elements of stamina in his pedigree; not ruled out. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/6/2020 it was reported that the horse stumbled after leaving the stalls. Official BHA Rating 102 (-2)

3 FIRST RECEIVER (15) 9 0 (126) 32-1 B c New Approach (IRE) - Touchline (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) THE QUEEN Frankie Dettori SIR , Newmarket (Breeder - The Queen) Draw PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe. 4 HHHH Showed promise on both 2yo starts (7f/1m, one on turf - good to firm) and built on those with easy win from the front in recent Kempton maiden (1m, AW), when well backed; today is a much tougher test of his credentials but this unexposed colt has plenty of potential for a top trainer who has won this three times since 2009, including last year. Official BHA Rating 98

18The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 4 JUAN ELCANO (11) 9 0 (126) 123-5 Ch c - Whatami (Daylami (IRE)) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Andrea Atzeni KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton (Breeder - Mr & Mrs David Brown) Draw YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap. 3 HHHH All three 2yo starts at 7f; heavy-ground debut winner who was placed in fast-ground Group 2s the next twice; gave it a fine go from the front when 4l fifth of 15 in the 2,000 Guineas (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago and that’s the best form in the line-up; trainer expects 1m2f will be his trip. Official BHA Rating 110

5 KING CARNEY (12) 9 0 (126) 5211-0 Ch c Australia - Petit Trianon (Dansili) MRS SUSAN ROY Daniel Tudhope 2 CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket (Breeder - Select Bloodstock) Draw MAUVE. 8 HHH Concluded 2yo campaign with all-the-way Listed win at Pontefract (1m, soft) and he’s bred for middle distances; fast ground excuses reappearance defeat in the Lingfield Derby Trial and he’s got each-way possibilities if conditions suit today; King Ottokar was third for these connections last year. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/6/2020 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the G/F ground. Official BHA Rating 102

6 MASCAT (265) 9 0 (126) 21- Ch c Zoffany (IRE) - Critical Acclaim (Peintre Celebre (USA)) MR Y. NASIB Harry Bentley RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down (Breeder - Coln Valley Stud) Draw MAUVE, WHITE halved sleeves. 1 HH Runner-up to exciting prospect Palace Pier on debut at Sandown (7f, good to firm) last August and went one better in Newmarket maiden (1m, good) the following month; pedigree firmly indicates today’s step up in trip will be a positive but it needs to prompt a big leap of improvement. Official BHA Rating 85

7 NEW WORLD TAPESTRY (USA) (11) 9 0 (126) 3410-30 B c War Front (USA) - Tapestry (IRE) ( (IRE)) TABOR/SMITH/MRS MAGNIER/FLAXMAN STABLES AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Flaxman Holdings Ltd, Orpendale et al) Draw ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap. 7 H Dam’s Group 1 win came over 1m4f so it’s possible he’ll improve for today’s first run beyond 1m; however, this Newmarket maiden winner has had his limitations exposed, finishing well beaten at 250-1 in the 2,000 Guineas most recently, and Ryan Moore rides the other Ballydoyle runner. Official BHA Rating 89

8 RUSSIAN EMPEROR (IRE) (8) 9 0 (126) 3-12 B c Galileo (IRE) - Atlantic Jewel (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) LAURIE MACRI/MRS MAGNIER ET AL Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Coolmore,Lauri Macri & Partners) Draw BF DARK BLUE, RED stripe. 6 HHHHH Won Naas maiden (1m, soft to heavy) in March, his second start, and shaped like the best horse in the race in the Group 3 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown (1m2f, good to firm) eight days ago, when unable to reel in a front-running stablemate; open to improvement for top trainer who has won this three times, and could well play a leading role. Official BHA Rating 105

The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) - continued

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time:Min . Secs. NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

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

2019: SANGARIUS 3 9 0 Frankie Dettori 13-2 (Sir Michael Stoute) 13 ran

Race Summary: 2 Juan Elcano acquitted himself well in the 2,000 Guineas, staying on for fifth, beaten just four lengths by Kameko, while Kenzai Warrior lost any chance when fly-jumping at the start and is not helped by a 4lb penalty here. They have form in the book but look vulnerable to an improver and FIRST RECEIVER fits the bill for the Sir Michael Stoute stable that landed this race last year with Sangarius. Owned by The Queen and ridden by Frankie Dettori, First Receiver could be the most popular winner of the week. Mascat is another who shaped with promise as a juvenile, including in a Newmarket maiden victory over 1m, and can make the frame.

Race Predictor: FIRST RECEIVER

JUAN ELCANO

MASCAT

Forecast: 10-3 Berlin Tango, Juan Elcano, 4-1 First Receiver, 5-1 Russian Emperor (IRE), 10-1 King Carney, Mascat, 12-1 Kenzai Warrior (USA), New World Tapestry (USA)

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

The King Stakes

(Handicap)

One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,300 metres) Stalls - Inside Swinley Course (11F Abt 211Yds) For Three Yrs Old (Class 2) Total race value £60000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

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

3 Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 1 WYCLIF (240) 9 7 (133) 1312- B c Archipenko (USA) - Altruiste (Montjeu (IRE)) QUANTUM LEAP RACING IX Harry Bentley RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down (Breeder - Miss K. Rausing & BBA 2010 Ltd) Draw WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, armlets and cap. 8 HH Two wins (7f, good/soft) from first three 2yo starts and ended campaign with good Listed second at Pontefract (1m, soft) behind King Carney (declared to run at 1:50); every chance he’ll stay this far and improvement entirely possible, but opening mark looks a bit high on what he’s achieved. Official BHA Rating 100

2 KING’S CAPER (12) 9 6 (132) 11132-5 Br c New Approach (IRE) - Karen’s Caper (USA) (War Chant (USA)) KINGSLEY PARK 13 Frankie Dettori MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Highclere Stud) Draw ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN epaulets. 5 HHH Didn’t appear to handle the track when well beaten in the Lingfield Derby Trial 12 days ago; three wins (various ground) from his seven 2yo starts, running well at up to 1m2f, and he’s one of four runners for trainer who has won this race six times; not ruled out under Frankie Dettori. Official BHA Rating 99

3 BRIGHT MELODY (IRE) (14) 9 5 (131) 13 B g Dubawi (IRE) - Lyric of Light (Street Cry (IRE)) GODOLPHIN CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw ROYAL BLUE. 10 HHHHH Defied evident inexperience to win on debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in January and stayed on well for 4l third behind Berlin Tango (declared 1:50) in Group 3 at Kempton (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago; on that evidence today’s step up in trip could be just what he needs and, having hit a flat spot last time, the first-time cheekpieces may also be a plus. Official BHA Rating 98

24 The (Handicap) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 4 CONVICT (238) 9 3 (129) 66121- Ch c Australia - Tweed (Sakhee (USA)) MR B. HAGGAS Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - J. B. Haggas) Draw WHITE, RED braces, BLACK cap. 9 HHHH Won Redcar maiden (7f, good) on third start and beat King’s Caper by 4l to win Newmarket nursery (1m2f, soft) on final 2yo start; hit with 11lb rise but he’s a half-brother to Hamish, who was highly progressive over 1m6f for this yard last season, and he’s respected up in trip on his reappearance. Official BHA Rating 96

5 (249) 9 1 (127) 216240- B c Teofilo (IRE) - Reckoning (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) DR J. WALKER Ryan Moore MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Mascalls Stud) Draw LIME GREEN, ROYAL BLUE epaulets and cap. 15 HHHH Just 1-7 as a 2yo but plenty of solid form (on ground from good-heavy), the highlight a 1m Listed second; could be a good prospect for this sort of trip, with close relation Sir Ron Priestley having excelled for this yard when upped to 3 1m4f/1m6f; trainer has fine record in race; Ryan Moore rides. Official BHA Rating 94

6 SUMMERONSEVENHILLS (USA) (12) 9 1 (127) 06311-3 B or Br c Summer Front (USA) - Iboughtheranyway (USA) (Dixie Union (USA)) FRANK DEELY AND JOHN MCGARRY Shane Kelly , Upper Lambourn (Breeder - George E. Bates Trustee) Draw MAROON and WHITE diamonds, MAROON sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap. 11 HH 2-2 in handicaps (9.4f/1m2f AW) at end of last year and reappeared with respectable third in Lingfield Derby Trial (11.6f, good to firm); no match for front two, however, and has to take another step forward today. Official BHA Rating 94 7 HUKUM (IRE) (211) 8 11 (123) 31- B c (IRE) - Aghareed (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM Jim Crowley OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited) Draw ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap. 4 HHH Built on promise of Newbury debut (7f, good to firm) when staying on well to win Kempton novice (1m, AW) last November; not obviously well treated for this first handicap but attractive pedigree suggests this longer trip will be a good fit and this unexposed colt is not discounted. Official BHA Rating 90

8 TO NATHANIEL (5) 8 9 (121) 0-311 Ch c Nathaniel (IRE) - Too The Stars (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) (in 4lb ex) MR GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE Robert Havlin JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - George Strawbridge) Draw D WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop. 14 HHH Off mark at third attempt, in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) in Kempton novice (1m4f, AW) in January, and followed up on handicap debut there (1m3f ) last Friday; didn’t have much to spare and carries 4lb penalty in this much hotter race, but he’s going the right way for his top trainer. Official BHA Rating 84 (+4)

25 The King George V Stakes (Handicap) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 9 OLEKSANDER (10) 8 7 (119) 11-4 B c Teofilo (IRE) - Ollie Olga (USA) (Stormy Atlantic (USA)) MR NURLAN BIZAKOV David Egan ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Hesmonds Stud Ltd) Draw LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW and LIGHT BLUE halved sleeves. 18 HH 2-2 in juvenile season (1m, good/good to soft) and could improve for recent handicap/seasonal debut at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft), when a fair fourth; others have more compelling claims, however. Official BHA Rating 86 (-1)

10 BODYLINE (IRE) (14) 8 6 (118) 512-2 B c Australia - Eurirs (FR) (Indian Ridge) TIM BUNTING - OSBORNE HOUSE IV Luke Morris SIR MARK PRESCOTT BT, Newmarket (Breeder - Razza Del Velino) Draw ORANGE, WHITE sleeves, ORANGE stars, ORANGE cap, WHITE stars. 17 HHHH Promise over 7f in light, progressive 2yo campaign and improved again when staying on for second at Yarmouth 3 (1m2f, good to firm) on recent handicap/seasonal debut; hopes can be high this well-bred colt will be suited by another step up in trip today and he’s one to consider; unraced on slow ground. Official BHA Rating 85 11 GLENTIES (USA) (3) 8 5 (117) 224-32 B c Karakontie (JPN) - Candy Kitty (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) MR M. DOYLE Andrea Atzeni MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Flaxman Holdings Limited) Draw BF ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN stars. HH Rallied for third at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) on recent handicap/turf debut and was badly hampered when second2 of three at Goodwood (1m4f, good) on Sunday, albeit looked beaten at the time; yard has fine record in race but he needs sizeable improvement to be a force in this hot contest. Official BHA Rating 84 12 TRUMPET MAN (238) 8 5 (117) 425- B g - Concordia () SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Joe Fanning MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw SILVER, tassel on cap. 1 HHHH 0-3 in 2yo campaign and improvement needed to defy opening mark in this hot race, but he showed promise at up to 8.6f and is bred to do well at middle-distances; trainer has won this race six times (saddles four today); not ruled out on first start since being gelded. Official BHA Rating 84

13 KIPPS (IRE) (10) 8 4 (116) 21-2 Gr c War Command (USA) - Sixpenny Sweets (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) M KERR-DINEEN, M HUGHES & W EASON David Probert HUGHIE MORRISON, East Ilsley (Breeder - Rockhart Trading Ltd) Draw BF PURPLE, WHITE diamonds on sleeves, check cap. 12 HHHH Showed promise on AW late last year, winning Lingfield novice (1m2f ), and travelled well when narrowly denied at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) on recent handicap/seasonal debut, the first two clear; open to further improvement and is on the shortlist for trainer who very nearly won this in 2018. Official BHA Rating 83 (+5)

26 The King George V Stakes (Handicap) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 14 LOCKED N’ LOADED (159) 8 2 (114) 40121-2 B g Morpheus - La Roumegue (USA) (Henrythenavigator (USA)) STAR SPORTS BLOODSTOCK Kieran O’Neill TIM FITZGERALD, Malton (Breeder - Nick Bradley Bloodstock) Draw BF DARK BLUE, BEIGE stars. 6 HH Did well on Wolverhampton AW for new yard during the , winning twice (8.6f/9.4f ); may stay this far but others appeal as having greater potential; gelded since last run in January. Official BHA Rating 81

15 ARTHURIAN FABLE (IRE) (10) 8 2 (114) 023-2 Ch c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Abstain (Araafa (IRE)) MRS PERLE O’ROURKE Martin Dwyer BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton (Breeder - Mrs P. O’Rourke) Draw GREY and PINK diamonds, PINK sleeves and cap. 16 HHH Built on last autumn’s promise (on soft/good to soft) when just losing out in a tight battle at Newmarket (1m2f, good) on recent handicap/seasonal debut, with 3l back to the third; he’s a half-brother to a 1m4f winner and has potential now up in trip, off the same mark as last time. Official BHA Rating 81 (+5) 3 16 GROUP ONE POWER (14) 8 1 (113) 114 B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lady Aquitaine (USA) (El Prado (IRE)) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - Sahara Group) Draw ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. 3 HH Won first two starts earlier this year (1m, AW) and returned from break with solid fourth on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; now 3lb better off with runner-up Bodyline and this half-brother to a 1m4f Listed winner is open to improvement, although that latest run doesn’t obviously mark him down as the one to be on in this hot handicap. Official BHA Rating 80 17 WIN O’CLOCK (9) 8 0 (112) 4-431 Ch c Australia - Gee Kel (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) (in 4lb ex) KINGWOOD STUD MANAGEMENT CO LTD Hollie Doyle ROGER CHARLTON, Beckhampton (Breeder - Kingwood Stud) Draw DARK BLUE and WHITE stripes, DARK BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star. 13 HHHH Made the frame on his first three starts in the winter (1m, AW) and this well-bred colt improved for the step up in trip when scoring on handicap debut at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) last Monday; this is a much warmer race but he had plenty in hand and could be a big player under a 4lb penalty. Official BHA Rating 75 (+9)

18 BERKSHIRE SAVVY (10) 8 0 (112) 4215-6 B g - Zubova (Dubawi (IRE)) BERKSHIRE PARTS & PANELS LTD Raul Da Silva ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - Mr J. M. Duggan & Mr T. P. Duggan) Draw RED, WHITE epaulets, diabolo on sleeves. 7 HH Won Wolverhampton novice (7f, AW) last August and was a fair sixth in Haydock handicap (1m2f, good to soft) on recent reappearance; however, he was behind three of these and is 2lb out of the handicap today. Official BHA Rating 77 (-1)

27 The King George V Stakes (Handicap) - continued

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time:Min . Secs. NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 18

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 12, 14.

Record Time: 2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13 Median Time: 2 mins 32.60 secs

2019: SOUTH PACIFIC 3 8 10 Seamie Heffernan 22-1 (Aidan O’Brien) 16 ran

Race Summary: but eventually losing out by a nose. He should be better suited by this surface, while the third 3 KIPPS made a big impression when travelling like the winner at Haydock over 1m2f last time

home that day, Glenties, will enjoy this longer trip and represents the Mark Johnston stable that always sends a powerful contingent for this race which it has collected twice in the last decade. The well-bred Hukum will have plenty more to show at this trip, while Bodyline looks a typical representative of the Sir Mark Prescott stable. He has been crying out for this distance and shaped well at Yarmouth over 1m 2f on his return. Others to consider are recent easy Haydock winner Win O’Clock and Bright Melody from the powerful Godolphin team.

Race Predictor: KIPPS

GLENTIES

BODYLINE

Forecast: 6-1 Bright Melody (IRE), 8-1 Win O’Clock, 9-1 Convict, 10-1 Hukum (IRE), Kipps (IRE), 11-1 To Nathaniel, Bodyline (IRE), 12-1 Wyclif, Arthurian Fable (IRE), 14-1 Locked N’ Loaded, Group One Power, 16-1 King’s Caper, Oleksander, 18-1 Subjectivist, Summeronsevenhills (USA), Glenties (USA), 20-1 Trumpet Man, 25-1 Berkshire Savvy

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

The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes

(Group 1)

(British Champions Series) Stalls - Inside One Mile Abt Two Furlongs (9F Abt 212Yds) (1,900 metres) For Four Yrs Old And Upwards (Class 1) Total race value £250000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGES 62 & 63)

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

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 1 ADDEYBB (IRE) (67) 6 9 0 (126) 1212-11 Ch g Pivotal - Bush Cat (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) Draw 4 CD YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. 6 HHHH Won on good as a 3yo but has been mainly kept to good to soft or slower since; won easily in strong race for Listed level over C&D at this meeting last year and confirmed himself top class with his requisite cut in the ground when second in the Champion Stakes here in October; two Group 1 wins in Australia this spring and has the form to be a major player, ground permitting. Official BHA Rating 122

2 BANGKOK (IRE) (116) 4 9 0 (126) 2522-13 B c Australia - Tanaghum (Darshaan) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - Barronstown Stud) Draw D BF ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. 2 HH Very smart 3yo, though short of top class as his well-held second to here (1m4f ) last June confirmed; good reappearance win on the AW in February but off since below-par run later that month; tongue-tie back on; needs a career best by a significant margin and others are preferred. Official BHA Rating 114

3 BARNEY ROY (102) 6 9 0 (126) 0//210-11 B g Excelebration (IRE) - Alina (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) GODOLPHIN William Buick CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket (Breeder - Eliza Park International Pty Ltd) Draw C ROYAL BLUE. 1 HHH Won Group 1 St James’s Palace here in 2017; fertility issues at stud and gelded before returning to racing last year; still a high-class horse, as Group 1 win at Meydan (1m1f ) last time in March confirmed, without quite matching his peak 3yo form; stays 1m2f fine; needs to find a few pounds on peak form from last season or this and probably vulnerable. Official BHA Rating 116

32 The Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 4 HEADMAN (277) 4 9 0 (126) 2/61115- B c Kingman - Deliberate (King’s Best (USA)) MR K. ABDULLAH Jason Watson ROGER CHARLTON, Beckhampton (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd) Draw D GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves. 3 HHHH Progressed very well last season, notably when winning a pair of 1m2f Group 2s in France before limitations at the top level evidently exposed when still a creditable fifth in the Irish Champion Stakes in September; that suggests he has around 7lb to find but trainer kept saying last year that he’d be a better colt this year, so has to be respected. Official BHA Rating 115

5 JAPAN (255) 4 9 0 (126) 431114- B c Galileo (IRE) - Shastye (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) D SMITH/MRS MAGNIER/M TABOR/M MATSUSHIMA Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Newsells Park Stud) Draw C D PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap. 5 HHHHH Close third in the Derby last year after a rushed preparation, having had a hold-up in the spring; three very good wins after, including here (1m4f ) at this meeting and in Group 1 Juddmonte International at York (extended 1m2f ), before good fourth in the Arc; strong claims if resuming in peak form and leading chance. Official BHA Rating 122

6 (IRE) (10) 4 9 0 (126) 02121-1 B g Dubawi (IRE) - Najoum (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) HH SHEIKH ZAYED BIN MOHAMMED RACING James Doyle JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket 4 (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star. 7 HH Cosy winner of the ultra-competitive Cambridgeshire Handicap last September and added comfortable 1m2f Listed win back at Newmarket in November; strong form for Group 3 level when resuming with career-best win at Haydock recently but needs another good-sized step forward to be a win contender here. Official BHA Rating 112 (+4)

7 MEHDAAYIH (242) 4 8 11 (123) 101205- B f Frankel - Symphony (USA) (Gone West (USA)) EMIRATES PARK PTY LTD Frankie Dettori JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) Draw D RED, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap. 4 HHH High-class filly last season though things didn’t always work out for her, including a luckless run in the Oaks and when doing a bit too much too soon when second in Group 1 at Goodwood; however, no obvious excuse when creditable fifth in Champion Stakes over C&D in October and needs to have improved since then to be a win contender. Official BHA Rating 113

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

33 The Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

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

2019: 5 9 0 Frankie Dettori 3-1 (Sir Michael Stoute) 8 ran

Race Summary: Dual Group 1 winner and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe fourth JAPAN has the potential to progress again this year and is likely to get his season off to a flying start here. Addeybb had Mehdaayih in behind when second on soft ground to Japan’s stablemate, Magical, in the Champion Stakes here last October. He has since been enterprisingly campaigned and enhanced his reputation with two Group 1 wins in Australia on his favoured easy ground, while it is interesting that John Gosden pitches Mehdaayih back in at the highest level and she will appreciate a sounder surface. Barney Roy went close behind Ulysses in both the Eclipse and Juddmonte International over this trip back in 2017, before a stint at stud and change of stable, and has racked up two wins at Meydan over the winter, while Headman made a huge impression while quietly progressing through the ranks last summer. His first attempt at this level in the Irish Champion Stakes can be discounted as he could not recover after fly-jumping at the start.

Race Predictor: 4 JAPAN

MEHDAAYIH

HEADMAN

Forecast: 7-2 Addeybb (IRE), Japan, 9-2 Lord North (IRE), 5-1 Barney Roy, 7-1 Bangkok (IRE), 15-2 Mehdaayih, 9-1 Headman

Last Year’s Winner Crystal Ocean Trained by Sir Michael Stoute Ridden by Frankie Dettori Owned by Sir Evelyn De Rothschild

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37Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out 3.35 Fifth Race horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Royal Hunt Cup

(Heritage Handicap)

One Mile (1,600 metres) Stalls - Centre Royal Hunt Cup Course (8F) For Three Yrs Old And Upwards (Class 2) Total race value £75000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £37980; Second £12585; Third £6293; Fourth £3143. (Penalty Value £48517.50) 49 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 1 ALRAJAA (214) 4 9 10 (136) 2/21111- B g Dubawi (IRE) - Ethaara (Green Desert (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM Jim Crowley JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap. 13 HHHH Highly progressive last autumn, winning 7f novice event on turf then three 1m handicaps on AW; scored in good style 5 each time and looks a big player if returning in the same form; current mark (109) reflects that he’s almost certainly Listed/ Group class now. Official BHA Rating 109 2 RAISING SAND (242) 8 9 9 (135) 431300- B g Oasis Dream - Balalaika (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) NICK BRADLEY RACING 22 & PARTNER Nicola Currie JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - ) Draw CD WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star. 3 HHH Plenty of good handicap form here, including in this race (seventh in 2018, third in 2019); higher in the weights now but can’t rule out another creditable run; suited by give underfoot; four-time course winner at 7f-1m. Official BHA Rating 108 3 WHAT’S THE STORY (272) 6 9 9 (135) 103012- B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Spring Fashion (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) WELDSPEC GLASGOW LIMITED Callum Rodriguez KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke (Breeder - Mrs Liz Nelson MBE) Draw D WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars, RED and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, HH Landed a couple of notableWHITE 1m handicaps cap, RED at York in 2019; closed out with a second in Listed grade at Ayr; good 16fourth

in this race two years ago but didn’t fare so well last year and has a stiffer mark now. Official BHA Rating 108

38The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

4 VALE OF KENT (IRE) (12) 5 9 9 (135) 10224-3 B g Kodiac - Red Vale (IRE) (Halling (USA)) SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Joe Fanning MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Stock Vale Ltd) Draw D SILVER, tassel on cap. 12 HH Third in Newmarket Listed event on reappearance; in good form in major handicaps last summer, winning the Bunbury Cup (7f ) then runner-up at Glorious Goodwood and York’s Ebor festival (both 1m); current mark demands more. Official BHA Rating 108 5 CARDSHARP (10) 5 9 8 (134) 0100-40 B g Lonhro (AUS) - Pure Illusion (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Adam Kirby MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw SILVER, ROYAL BLUE cap. 1 HH On a winning mark but he’s yet to score beyond 7f and was well-held in this contest in 2019 when last seen over 1m, albeit not helped by soft ground; others preferred. Official BHA Rating 107

6 LORD TENNYSON (12) 4 9 8 (134) 12 B g Poet’s Voice - Poppet’s Passion (Clodovil (IRE)) GODOLPHIN Frankie Dettori JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Whatton Manor Stud) Draw D ROYAL BLUE. 14 HHHH Promising sort who won well on Chelmsford debut (1m, AW) in February then finished second in Newmarket Listed race (1m, good to firm) on return from lockdown; lack of experience is a worry in a race of this nature but by the same token he’s the least exposed contender; has to be feared. Official BHA Rating 107 7 FOX CHAMPION (IRE) (10) 4 9 8 (134) 5 03000-0 B c Kodiac - Folegandros Island (FR) (Red Rocks (IRE)) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Sean Levey RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - Con Marnane) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, RED cap. 17 HH Won last year’s German 2,000 Guineas and finished third in the Prix Jean Prat; not in the same form since and needs a significant revival if he’s to land this hot prize on handicap debut. Official BHA Rating 107 (-2)

8 QAYSAR (FR) (11) 5 9 8 (134) 16110-3 B g Choisir (AUS) - Coco Demure (IRE) (Titus Livius (FR)) AL SHAQAB RACING Ryan Moore RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - S.N.C. Scuderia Waldeck) Draw D SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel. 22 HHH Successful four times (7f/1m) last August/September; came from a remarkable position when close third ( just behind Pogo) over 7f at Newmarket on reappearance, generally detached before finishing really strongly; return to 1m may prove ideal. Official BHA Rating 107

The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 9 INDEED (228) 5 9 8 (134) 211023- B g Showcasing - Argumentative (Observatory (USA)) MARCHWOOD AGGREGATES Liam Keniry DOMINIC FFRENCH DAVIS, Lambourn (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd) Draw D RED, BLACK star, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, RED cap, BLACK star. 8 HHH Went close in the Spring Cup at Newbury on reappearance last term (1m; stable debut) then bagged two wins; not disgraced in Listed/Group races at Newmarket in the autumn; useful flag-bearer for the yard and may have more to offer this season; each-way possibilities. Official BHA Rating 107

10 KYNREN (IRE) (10) 6 9 8 (134) 53216-0 B g Clodovil (IRE) - Art of Gold (Excellent Art) ELLIOTT BROTHERS & PEACOCK & PARTNER Ben Curtis DAVID BARRON, Thirsk (Breeder - Rathasker Stud) Draw C D LIGHT BLUE and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE star. 15 HHH Frustrating sort who has often been a ‘nearly horse’ but finally regained the winning thread in valuable handicap here (7f, soft; now 6lb higher) last October, three runs ago; fifth in this race last year; can go well but he’s expensive to follow. Official BHA Rating 107 (-1)

11 AFAAK (208) 6 9 7 (133) 0/15004- B g Oasis Dream - (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM Cieren Fallon (3) CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited) Draw CD ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, PINK cap. 18 HHHH Runner-up in this race in 2018 then went one better (on reappearance) last year, holding on by a whisker; now 3lb higher but talented Cieren Fallon claims that amount; acts on fast and soft ground; holds every chance if again 5 returning in top form. Official BHA Rating 106 12 POGO (IRE) (11) 4 9 6 (132) 00100-2 B c Zebedee - Cute (Diktat) GARY AND LINNET WOODWARD Kieran Shoemark CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn (Breeder - Thomas Foy) Draw D EMERALD GREEN, PINK star, striped sleeves and cap. 23 HH Successful in useful 3yo handicaps over 1m at Newmarket and York last season; close second over 7f at Newmarket on reappearance; however, back on career-high mark he is weighted to the hilt. Official BHA Rating 105

13 WILLIE JOHN (280) 5 9 5 (131) 10/4205- B h Dansili - Izzi Top (Pivotal) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Andrea Atzeni ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket (Breeder - Meon Valley Stud) Draw YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap. 4 HHHH Lightly raced 5yo who hasn’t quite lived up to early expectations but he’s still useful and ran well behind Elarqam in one of his races last year (1m2f ); this first attempt at 1m could be the making of him; suited by good/faster; one to consider on handicap debut. Official BHA Rating 104

40 The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

14 BELL ROCK (10) 4 9 4 (130) 1/606-1 B g Kingman - Liberally (IRE) (Statue of Liberty (USA)) (in 5lb ex) MRS FITRI HAY Oisin Murphy ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - Andrew Rosen) Draw D PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap. 10 HHHH Rather highly tried in 2019; made a successful handicap/seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m, good) ten days ago, getting up late to beat Ouzo who runs in the Silver Royal Hunt Cup earlier on this card; has low mileage and may well improve further this year; enters calculations under 5lb penalty. Official BHA Rating 98 (+6)

15 WARGRAVE (IRE) (122) 4 9 3 (129) 62020-1 B c Galileo (IRE) - Scream Blue Murder (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE)) MR P. BOWDEN Pat Cosgrave GEORGE BAKER, Chiddingfold (Breeder - Orpendale, Drakenstein Stud Pty Ltd) Draw DARK BLUE and WHITE (quartered), WHITE and BLACK halved sleeves. 21 HH Listed placed in Ireland; won a local Group 2 on the snow at St Moritz (1m2f ) on debut for George Baker, who won this contest in 2013 with Belgian Bill; doesn’t look particularly well treated, however. Official BHA Rating 102

16 DARK VISION (IRE) (15) 4 9 1 (127) 65630-2 B c Dream Ahead (USA) - Black Dahlia (Dansili) GODOLPHIN William Buick MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - S. F. Bloodstock LLC) Draw BF ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap. 11 HHHHH Group 2 Vintage Stakes winner at two; had some excuses last year but made an encouraging return in Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) 15 days ago, nabbed close home by Sir Busker (runs 1:15 today) and seeming refreshed by the removal of headgear (worn last six starts in 2019); that effort tees him up nicely for a crack at this big prize; respected. Official BHA Rating 100 5 17 JAHBATH (445) 4 9 1 (127) 211/110- B g Mukhadram - Oulianovsk (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Exors of the Late Sir Eric Parker) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, EMERALD GREEN cap. 6 HHH Progressive on AW (won four races) before big defeat in Meydan dirt Group 2 on last appearance; gelded since; has to overcome an absence but market support would be encouraging; showed promise on sole turf start (debut). Official BHA Rating 100 18 FOX POWER (IRE) (102) 4 9 0 (126) 2/14-624 Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Zenella (Kyllachy) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Pat Dobbs RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - Diomed Bloodstock Ltd) Draw D BF ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. 7 HH Listed winner on AW as a 3yo; beaten favourite (finished fourth) in notable handicap at Wolverhampton last time out; faces tough task off same mark returned to turf, 7lb higher than when last seen in this sphere. Official BHA Rating 99

41 The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

19 BEATBOXER (USA) (312) 4 9 0 (126) 10/4105- B g Scat Daddy (USA) - Thmoruplathlesupay (USA) (Unbridled’s Song (USA)) GODOLPHIN James Doyle JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Ramspring Farm) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, RED cap. 2 HHH All wins on fast ground, notably last year’s Silver Bowl at Haydock; nowhere near that form in two subsequent 3yo runs, including the Britannia here; gelding operation needs to prompt a revival. Official BHA Rating 99

20 PETRUS (IRE) (263) 5 8 13 (125) 140300- B g Zoffany (IRE) - Ambrosine ( (USA)) MR G. P. M. MORLAND Martin Dwyer BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton (Breeder - Timothy Nuttall) Draw D PINK and PURPLE (quartered), halved sleeves. 20 HH Won his first two starts last term, including the Spring Mile at Doncaster; mixed record afterwards and looks plenty high enough in the weights on return; down the field in this contest 12 months ago. Official BHA Rating 98

21 BALTIC BARON (IRE) (10) 5 8 12 (124) 25030-0 B g Shamardal (USA) - Born Wild (GER) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) GEOFF & SANDRA TURNBULL Daniel Tudhope DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley (Breeder - Gestut Ammerland) Draw D DARK BLUE and PINK diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, DARK BLUE diamond. 19 HH Sole win came in 2018 when trained in France; has some respectable form in Britain but not enough to suggest he’s going to land this big pot, unless first-time cheekpieces make a difference. Official BHA Rating 97 (-1)

22 MONTATHAM (11) 4 8 12 (124) 5 11324-1 Gr g Showcasing - Eastern (Dubai Destination (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM Dane O’Neill WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Worksop Manor Stud) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, BLACK cap. 5 HHHH Won well at Newmarket (1m, good to firm; first run since gelded) on the revised 2,000 Guineas day and looks the type to improve further this season; in excellent hands and still has low mileage; admittedly 8lb higher in a much hotter race but still an interesting contender; has won on good/soft. Official BHA Rating 97

23 WALHAAN (IRE) (467) 4 8 12 (124) 121/234- Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Back In The Frame (Dutch Art) ALLWINS STABLES Richard Kingscote IAN WILLIAMS, Alvechurch (Breeder - B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy) Draw PURPLE, WHITE epaulets, striped sleeves and star on cap. 9 HH Fairly useful in France for Jean-Claude Rouget, winning twice and also Listed placed; sold £35,000 in January; absent for 15 months and returns in a highly demanding race, so looks up against it on stable debut. Official BHA Rating 97

42 The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 24 FOX PREMIER (IRE) (321) 4 8 12 (124) 26/1102- B g Frankel - Fann (USA) (Diesis) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) Draw ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. 24 HHH Unplaced in 1m4f handicap at this meeting last year; useful form over 1m2f otherwise in 2019, runner-up at Glorious Goodwood final start (gelded since); not fully exposed but drop back to 1m is a possible negative. Official BHA Rating 97

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time:Min . Secs. NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 24

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 21. Tongue Strap worn by No. 21. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 19. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 20. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 17, 19, 23, 24.

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

2019: AFAAK 5 9 3 Jim Crowley 20-1 (Charles Hills) 28 ran

Race Summary: A gelding operation over the winter seems to have worked wonders for MONTATHAM, who looked a much improved performer when scoring over this 1m trip at Newmarket on his return. He may have most to fear from Lord Tennyson, who quickly progressed from a Chelmsford maiden win in February to chasing home Marie’s Diamond in the Listed Paradise Stakes at Newmarket last week. The third there, Vale Of Kent, is an old hand at these big-field 5 handicaps and looks to have improved now stepped up to 1m. Others of interest are last year’s winner Afaak and the lightly-raced Fox Premier, who recorded a smart performance at Goodwood last summer when last seen but may require longer trips to show his best.

43 The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) - continued

Race Predictor: MONTATHAM

LORD TENNYSON

VALE OF KENT

Forecast: 8-1 Alrajaa, Lord Tennyson, 9-1 Bell Rock, Montatham, 10-1 Dark Vision (IRE), 11-1 Vale of Kent (IRE), 12-1 Fox Power (IRE), 14-1 Beatboxer (USA), Fox Premier (IRE), 16-1 What’s The Story, Qaysar (FR), 18-1 Pogo (IRE), Willie John, Jahbath, 20-1 Raising Sand, Indeed, Kynren (IRE), 22-1 Cardsharp, Baltic Baron (IRE), 25-1 Fox Champion (IRE), Afaak, Wargrave (IRE), Petrus (IRE), 33-1 Walhaan (IRE)

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47Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize4.10 of Sixth Race £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The

(Listed Race)

Five Furlongs (5F) (1,000 metres) Stalls - Centre For Two Yrs Old (Class 1) Total race value £40000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

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

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 1 ASTIMEGOESBY (IRE) (10) 9 3 (129) 3 Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Chantaleen (FR) (Falco (USA)) MRS SUSAN ROY Ben Curtis GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket (Breeder - Michael O’Mahony) Draw MAUVE. 6 Foaled 14.2.2018. HHH Showed speed over 6f at Newmarket (good) where he led against the far rail until collared by two Godolphin colts near the finish; half-brother to a 5f 2yo winner; interesting dropped in trip. Official BHA Rating -

2 CHIEF LITTLE HAWK (USA) (7) 9 3 (129) 1 ChMRS c Air JOHN Force Blue MAGNIER,MR (USA) - Marylebone M.TABOR (USA) (Unbridled’s & MR D.SMITH Song (USA)) Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland 6 (Breeder - Chelston) Draw D DARK BLUE. 2 Foaled 20.5.2018. HHHH Air Force Blue colt who travelled well in the lead and scored nicely at Navan (5f, good to firm) last week; all-conquering stable won this race in 2015 and 2019; potentially smart and has to be feared. Official BHA Rating -

3 FAST START (9) 9 3 (129) 2 B c Dubawi (IRE) - Certify (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) GODOLPHIN William Buick , Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw ROYAL BLUE. 8 Foaled 16.5.2018. HHH Dubawi colt who kept on for second behind an emphatic winner at Haydock (6f, good to soft); possibly not crying out for this drop to 5f, though the stiff test is some help. Official BHA Rating -

48The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

4 FOOLS RUSH IN (IRE) (15) 9 3 (129) 3 Br c Mehmas (IRE) - Faddwa (IRE) (Arcano (IRE)) CALLING THE SHOTS Richard Kingscote TOM DASCOMBE, Malpas (Breeder - Stephanie Hanly) Draw PINK, BLACK sleeves, PINK diamonds. 14 Foaled 11.1.2018. HH Finished 1l third to Muker at Newcastle; does not look an obvious winner in this tougher context. Official BHA Rating -

5 GET IT (13) 9 3 (129) 2 B c - Pine Ridge (Elusive City (USA)) MR ANDREW L. COHEN Adam Kirby CLIVE COX, Hungerford (Breeder - Wood Hall Stud) Draw ROYAL BLUE, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars and stars on cap. 1 Foaled 1.3.2018. HHH Made the running against the near rail and kept on well at Newmarket (5f, good to firm), beating all bar the well-supported Eye Of Heaven who is likely to be a leading contender for the Norfolk; possibilities. Official BHA Rating -

6 HYDE PARK BARRACKS (USA) (7) 9 3 (129) 3 B c Air Force Blue (USA) - Secret Charm (IRE) (Green Desert (USA)) MR M. TABOR, D. SMITH & MRS JOHN MAGNIER Sean Levey AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Frank Hutchinson) Draw ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap. 17 Foaled 14.3.2018. HHH Finished third, beaten almost 3l, in the Navan race won by stablemate Chief Little Hawk; no apparent reason why he should reverse placings with that rival. Official BHA Rating -

7 MACHO PRIDE (IRE) (11) 9 3 (129) 1 B c Camacho - Proud Maria (IRE) (Medicean) THE AUCKLAND LODGE PARTNERSHIP BEN HASLAM, Middleham (Breeder - Mr R. Galway) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, WHITE cap. 7 Foaled 19.4.2018. HH Successful in novice race at Newcastle (5f, AW), beating Tantastic by 1l; will do well to follow up at this markedly stronger level. Official BHA Rating - 6 8 MIGHTY GURKHA (IRE) (12) 9 3 (129) 1 B c Sepoy (AUS) - Royal Debt (Royal Applause) MR MOHAMMED RASHID Hollie Doyle ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) Draw ROYAL BLUE, WHITE disc, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots. 11 Foaled 14.2.2018. HHHH Fractious at the start (unshipped Hollie Doyle at one point) but looked superb once under way at Lingfield (6f, AW) where he powered clear in the latter stages and justified strong support, scoring by over 7l; evidently useful. Official BHA Rating -

49The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 MUKER (IRE) (15) 9 3 (129) 1 Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Naias (IRE) (Namid) SYPS (UK) LTD Paul Mulrennan PHILLIP MAKIN, Easingwold (Breeder - Mr Joe & June Staunton) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, DARK BLUE Cross of Lorraine and sleeves. 10 Foaled 22.3.2018. HH Made all for a neck success at Newcastle (5f, AW), belying his 20-1 odds; not convinced he’s going to follow up in this much harder contest. Official BHA Rating -

10 SELECTED (IRE) (11) 9 3 (129) 4 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Sodashy (IRE) (Noverre (USA)) SHEIKH ABDULLAH ALMALEK ALSABAH Joe Fanning , Malton (Breeder - Tom Darcy and Vincent McCarthy) Draw WHITE, GOLD braid, GREEN sleeves, GREEN cap with GOLD tassel. 13 Foaled 2.3.2018. HH Finished fourth to Macho Pride at Newcastle, looking green and in need of 6f+; hard to fancy. Official BHA Rating -

11 SHERIFF BIANCO (USA) (26) 9 3 (129) 2 B c Speightster (USA) - Summer Rules (USA) (Perfect Soul (IRE)) QATAR RACING LIMITED Oisin Murphy WESLEY A. WARD, USA (Breeder - SF Bloodstock LLC) Draw CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel. 16 Foaled 16.2.2018. HHHH Stablemate of Sunshine City; finished second to main market rival in maiden at Churchill Downs (4.5f, dirt) last month, shaping perfectly well; likely player with progress on the cards. Official BHA Rating -

12 STAY SMART (8) 9 3 (129) 1 B c Brazen Beau (AUS) - Absolutely Right (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) MR HAMAD RASHED BIN GHEDAYER David Nolan DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) Draw D WHITE, DARK BLUE and WHITE check sleeves, DARK BLUE cap. 3 Foaled 25.3.2018. HH Form of last week’s Wolverhampton win (5f, AW) looks nothing special; others preferred. 6 Official BHA Rating - 13 STEADMAN (IRE) (14) 9 3 (129) 2 B c Elzaam (AUS) - Coconut Kisses (Bahamian Bounty) FROM THE FRONT RACING Daniel Tudhope DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley (Breeder - Miss Joanne Comer) Draw LIGHT GREEN, WHITE chevron and sleeves. 18 Foaled 11.4.2018. HHH Encouraging start at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) where he beat all bar bright prospect The Lir Jet; several 5f 2yo winners close up in pedigree, including two winning siblings; likely set for a productive campaign but this is a much deeper race. Official BHA Rating -

50 The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

14 TACTICAL (13) 9 3 (129) 3 B c Toronado (IRE) - Make Fast (Makfi) THE QUEEN James Doyle ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - The Queen) Draw PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe. 20 Foaled 14.2.2018. HHHHH Ties in closely with Get It on Newmarket running and his effort can be marked up a bit, as he met some trouble in the closing stages (then kept on for third); stable in good form and represents The Queen; has a fighting chance of being a Royal winner. Official BHA Rating -

15 TANTASTIC (11) 9 3 (129) 2 B c Mayson - Island (Acclamation) SPRING COTTAGE SYNDICATE 2 Ben Robinson BRIAN ELLISON, Malton (Breeder - Hellwood Stud Farm) Draw RED, YELLOW braces, chevrons on sleeves, striped cap. 15 Foaled 22.1.2018. HH Kept on for second behind Macho Pride at Newcastle; this is harder. Official BHA Rating -

16 TENTH CENTURY (6) 9 3 (129) 2 B c Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Sukuma (IRE) (Highest Honor (FR)) ONTOAWINNER 8 Silvestre De Sousa MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket (Breeder - Bearstone Stud Limited) Draw YELLOW and WHITE (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, WHITE armlets, YELLOW cap. 19 Foaled 12.3.2018. HH Led for a long way in small field at Lingfield (5f, AW) last Thursday, collared close home; now faces much stiffer competition, including for the lead. Official BHA Rating -

17 VICTORY HEIGHTS (IRE) (15) 9 3 (129) 1 B c Siyouni (FR) - Zibeling (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) MR SAEED MANANA P. J. McDonald JAMES TATE, Newmarket (Breeder - Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd) Draw D WHITE, RED sash, RED and WHITE striped cap. 4 Foaled 12.4.2018. HHH Fairly workmanlike at Newcastle (5f, AW) but got the job done and looks open to progress for respected connections; not without a chance. Official BHA Rating - 6 18 YAZAMAN (IRE) (6) 9 3 (129) 1 B c Kodiac - Online Alexander (IRE) (Acclamation) SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Mountarmstrong Stud) Draw D YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. 5 Foaled 17.2.2018. HHH Hard to rate last week’s Yarmouth win (5f, good) highly as he beat only three rivals and they all finished in a bit of a heap; however, he’s in excellent hands and may progress; again wears blinkers. Official BHA Rating -

51 The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) - continued Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

19 HONEYDEW (IRE) (10) 8 12 (124) 5 Ch f Dandy Man (IRE) - Leenavesta (USA) (Arch (USA)) MR NEIL SIMPSON & PARTNERS Luke Morris SYLVESTER KIRK, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Knockainey Stud) Draw GREY, BROWN sleeves and cap. 9 Foaled 14.4.2018. H Recorded a modest RPR at Lingfield (5f, AW), finishing fifth; easily opposed. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/6/2020 it was reported that the horse hung right handed off the bend. Official BHA Rating -

20 SUNSHINE CITY (USA) (48) 8 12 (124) 1 B or Br f Creative Cause (USA) - Object (USA) (War Front (USA)) KENNETH L & SARAH K RAMSEY Frankie Dettori WESLEY A. WARD, USA (Breeder - Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey) Draw WHITE, RED ‘R’, RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap, WHITE ‘R’ 12 Foaled 21.4.2018. HHHH One of two runners for US trainer Wesley Ward, who won this race in 2009 and 2014; justified favouritism in maiden claimer at Gulfstream (4.5f, dirt) in April, proving short of pace until finding her stride in the straight and coming with a strong run to lead close home; gave impression she’ll be suited by the demands of this race (stiff 5f, likely frenetic gallop); Frankie Dettori booked; commands respect. Official BHA Rating -

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

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

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20

Blinkers worn first time by No. 20. Blinkers worn by No. 18.

Record Time: 58.80 secs by No Nay Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/13 Median Time: 1 min 0.70 secs

2019: SOUTHERN HILLS (IRE) 2 9 3 Ryan Moore 7-1 (Aidan O’Brien) 21 ran 6

52 The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

Race Summary: With 11 Royal Ascot winners on the board from 65 runners, with a strike-rate of 17% and a level-stakes profit of £45 to a £1 stake over the past 11 years, Wesley Ward cannot be ignored, particularly in two-year-old races. He won this with Hootenanny in 2014 and his runners here are the Qatar Racing-owned Sheriff Bianco, second on dirt at Churchill Downs last month, and Sunshine City, a winner at Gulfstream Park in April. Aidan O’Brien is the most successful trainer in this race in the past decade with two wins, including Southern Hills last year. His main representative this time is CHIEF LITTLE HAWK, a smooth winner at Navan on his debut last week. Archie Watson saddled the winner of this race two years ago and sends out runaway seven-length Lingfield winner Mighty Gurkha, while Get It and Tactical, second and third in a smart-looking race at Newmarket, are others to consider.

Race Predictor: CHIEF LITTLE HAWK

MIGHTY GURKHA

GET IT

Forecast: 4-1 Mighty Gurkha (IRE), 11-2 Chief Little Hawk (USA), 8-1 Victory Heights (IRE), Sunshine City (USA), 9-1 Tactical, 11-1 Get It, 12-1 Astimegoesby (IRE), Muker (IRE), Yazaman (IRE), 14-1 Sheriff Bianco (USA), 16-1 Fast Start, Hyde Park Barracks (USA), 18-1 Fools Rush In (IRE), Stay Smart, 22-1 Steadman (IRE), 40-1 Tenth Century, 100-1 Selected (IRE), Tantastic, Honeydew (IRE)

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

The Copper Horse

Handicap Stakes

One Mile About Six Furlongs (14F Abt 34Yds) (2,800 metres) Stalls - Inside For Four Yrs Old And Upwards (Class 2) Total race value £35000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £17724; Second £5873; Third £2937; Fourth £1467. (Penalty Value £22641.50) 27 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 1 COLLIDE (8) 5 9 11 (137) 4504-11 B h Frankel - Scuffle (Daylami (IRE)) (in 5lb ex) MR K. ABDULLAH Ryan Moore HUGO PALMER, Newmarket (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd) Draw D GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves. 2 HHHH Good last season but has been better than ever since back from wind operation late last year, including wins at Cagnes (1m4f; Listed) in February and back handicapping on AW (1m6f ) last week; this is harder under a penalty but in great form and still on the upgrade so has to be respected. Official BHA Rating 101 (+4)

2 FLOATING ARTIST (10) 4 9 10 (136) 26/514-0 B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Miss Kenton (IRE) (Pivotal) MR MICHAEL PESCOD Pat Dobbs RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - Canning Bloodstock Ltd) Draw C LIGHT BLUE and BLACK stripes, BLACK sleeves and cap. 10 HHHHH Showed improved form when upped to 1m4f last summer, winning useful handicap here then close fourth in Group 3 Gordon Stakes at Goodwood; not too far off that level when running very respectably on recent return and, off a pretty fair mark and having shaped as if this trip will be fine, has good claims. Official BHA Rating 105 3 ALRIGHT SUNSHINE (IRE) (11) 5 9 10 (136) 21121-5 B g Casamento (IRE) - Miss Gibraltar (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) 7 PAUL & CLARE ROONEY Daniel Tudhope KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke (Breeder - Peter & Hugh McCutcheon) Draw D DARK BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), striped sleeves. 7 HHH Three from four in bumpers before progressing well when switched to the Flat last year, winding up with 2m1f Ayr handicap win in September; very respectable effort in face of tough task in a Group 3 on recent return (AW); further progress pretty likely this year but a career-best is needed to defy this mark. Official BHA Rating 105

54 The Copper Horse Handicap Stakes - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 4 DUBAI HORIZON (IRE) (111) 6 9 9 (135) 0-00203 B g Poet’s Voice - Chibola (ARG) (Roy (USA)) GODOLPHIN William Buick SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket (Breeder - Mrs James Wigan) Draw ROYAL BLUE. 11 HHHH Just one down-the-field run last year but as good as ever in the UAE this winter, last time third in 1m6f Group 3 at Meydan in February; unexposed at this trip; solid each-way chance if back from his break in top form. Official BHA Rating 104 5 ERNESTO (GER) (276) 5 9 8 (134) 105356- Ch g Reliable Man - Enrica (Niniski (USA)) BUXTED PARTNERSHIP Ben Curtis IAN WILLIAMS, Alvechurch (Breeder - Gestut Rottgen) Draw D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, YELLOW and WHITE halved sleeves, YELLOW cap. 6 HH Listed winner in Germany (1m6f ) on reappearance last year; off since September and was bought for 115,000euros in November; has since been gelded; this looks a tough mark on balance of his form and others are preferred. Official BHA Rating -

6 SHAILENE (IRE) (10) 5 9 8 (134) 53314-4 Ch m (IRE) - Snow Key (USA) (Cozzene (USA)) MR GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE Silvestre De Sousa ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - George Strawbridge) Draw WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop. 1 HHH Won twice last year, in an Italian Listed race and a Newbury handicap; good third in top 1m6f handicap at Goodwood showed she stays this trip while she ran well enough on recent return (Group 3) to suggest the ability is fully intact; this mark, 5lb higher than at Goodwood, may well be beyond her for win purposes. Official BHA Rating 103 (-1)

7 THEMAXWECAN (IRE) (9) 4 9 7 (133) 51210-5 B c Maxios - Psychometry (FR) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) MR DOUGLAS LIVINGSTON James Doyle MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Niarchos Family) Draw C ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE diamonds. 14 HHH Progressed well last season, including handicap wins here and at Goodwood, both at 2m; a well-run 1m6f round here should be fine and ran well enough on last week’s return to suggest he’ll be close to his peak today; this mark is no gift but still worth close consideration. Official BHA Rating 102 (-1)

8 DEAL A DOLLAR (107) 4 9 4 (130) 103-342 B c Frankel - Cape Dollar (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) MR SAEED SUHAIL Stevie Donohoe DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket 7 (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) Draw ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, RED cap. 3 HH Useful handicapper on turf/AW who was in good form when last seen in early March, when a close second on Wolverhampton AW; 2lb rise to this career-high mark means that more is needed and yet to convince stamina-wise in three runs at beyond 1m4f, two at 1m6f and once at 2m; others appeal more. Official BHA Rating 99

55 The Copper Horse Handicap Stakes - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 9 AMAZING RED (IRE) (11) 7 9 4 (130) 30106-5 B g Teofilo (IRE) - Artisia (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) THE HON R J ARCULLI Cieren Fallon (3) ED DUNLOP, Newmarket (Breeder - Foursome Thoroughbreds, Muir & Waldron) Draw D LIGHT BLUE and RED diamonds, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, RED cap, LIGHT BLUE diamond. 17 HH Up and down look to last season, the highlight coming with a Listed win in Spain in August; trip and ground here are ideal but needs to leave recent reappearance form well behind and weighted up to his best too. Official BHA Rating 99

10 FUJAIRA PRINCE (IRE) (362) 6 9 4 (130) 2/11/123- Gr or Ro g Pivotal - Zam Zoom (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Andrea Atzeni ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) Draw YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap. 16 HHHH Lightly raced 6yo who has been off since a fine third at this meeting (1m4f ) last year, when again giving the firm impression that a step up to this trip would suit; met some trouble there so form can be upgraded; has won first time out for last two seasons and big run likely if resuming in top form back from his year off. Official BHA Rating 99

11 RANCH HAND (249) 4 9 4 (130) 115510- B g Dunaden (FR) - Victoria Montoya ( (IRE)) KINGSCLERE RACING CLUB David Probert ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - Kingsclere Stud) Draw D BLACK, GOLD Cross and stripe on cap 8 HHHH Did well in first season on the track last year, highlight coming when winning valuable 1m6f 3yo contest at Haydock (1m6f, soft) in September; won first time out last year; unproven on good or faster but interesting otherwise, off fair mark (5lb higher than at Haydock) and with profile strongly suggesting he’ll be better again this year. Official BHA Rating 99

12 HOCHFELD (IRE) (409) 6 9 3 (129) 4220/00- B g Cape Cross (IRE) - What A Charm (IRE) (Key of Luck (USA)) SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Joe Fanning MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Kenilworth House Stud) Draw D SILVER, tassel on cap. 4 HH Interesting on some of his 2018 form but off for 13 months since down the field (albeit not beaten far) in second of two runs last year and it will be quite some feat if top trainer has this 6yo ready to show his old form first time back; trip/ground are fine but others look likelier. Official BHA Rating 98 13 HERE AND NOW (613) 6 9 3 (129) 0/03140/- B g Dansili - Look Here (Hernando (FR)) 7 THE HON R J ARCULLI Harry Bentley RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down (Breeder - Lawn Stud) Draw LIGHT BLUE and RED diamonds, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap. 12 HH Useful staying handicapper as 3yo and 4yo but has been off since breaking a blood vessel in the 2018 Cesarewitch and a great deal has to be taken on trust by any would-be supporters here; has too much to prove. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/10/2018 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Official BHA Rating 98

56 The Copper Horse Handicap Stakes - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs) 14 EDDYSTONE ROCK (IRE) (102) 8 9 3 (129) 50110-3 Ch g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Bayberry (UAE) (Bering) CURTIS, MALT & WILLIAMS Adam Kirby JOHN BEST, Sittingbourne (Breeder - Ballygallon Stud Limited) Draw C WHITE, ORANGE seams, ORANGE sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, ORANGE star. 15 HHH Came through from the back for good 2m handicap wins here and at York last August and far from weighted out of this off 3lb higher mark than for latter success; well beaten on seasonal debut on AW back in March though, so a leap of faith is needed to presume he’ll be in peak form. Official BHA Rating 98

15 ALMANIA (IRE) (257) 4 9 2 (128) 054563- B g Australia - Sent From Heaven (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) MR SAEED SUHAIL Jim Crowley DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket (Breeder - Triermore Stud) Draw ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE spots. 19 HHHH Some useful form for Sir Michael Stoute at up to 1m6f without winning last season, including sound handicap fourth here (1m4f ) in July; will presumably be dropped in and ridden from off the pace from this wide draw; has been gelded; pick of last season’s form gives this 4yo possibilities for his new yard (same owner). Official BHA Rating 97

16 SELINO (243) 4 9 2 (128) 223311- B g Champs Elysees - Air Kiss (Red Ransom (USA)) QATAR RACING LIMITED Oisin Murphy JAMES FANSHAWE, Newmarket (Breeder - St Clare Hall Stud) Draw D CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel. 9 HHHH Improved once sent handicapping in last year’s first season, including breakthrough success at Redcar (1m6f ) in August and then a wide-margin winner on Wolverhampton AW (2m) in October; seemed well suited by step up to 2m on latter occasion so return to 1m6f not certain to suit but still shortlisted up 12lb, with further progress pretty likely this year. Official BHA Rating 97

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

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

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 19

Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 4, 16. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 17. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5, 15.

Record Time: 2 mins 59.36 secs by Big Orange age 3 wt 9-4 good, 03/10/14 Median Time: 3 mins 4.30 secs

2019: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Race Summary: This race looks tailor-made for FUJAIRA PRINCE who has not been out since the Royal meeting last year when third after a troubled passage in the Duke of Edinburgh Handicap. Now a six-year-old, he has managed only six career starts so has huge potential to exploit. The consistent and lightly raced Almania has been gelded and changed stables from Sir Michael Stoute to David Simcock since finishing third over course and distance in October. Selino, purchased by Qatar Racing since cantering to victory by 10 lengths over 2m at Wolverhampton in October, should not be underestimated.

Race Predictor: FUJAIRA PRINCE

ALMANIA

SELINO

Forecast: 6-1 Collide, 8-1 Fujaira Prince (IRE), 9-1 Dubai Horizon (IRE), 11-1 Almania (IRE), Selino, 12-1 Themaxwecan (IRE), Ranch Hand, Eddystone Rock (IRE), 16-1 Floating Artist, Shailene (IRE), Deal A Dollar, 18-1 Alright Sunshine (IRE), 22-1 Hochfeld (IRE), 25-1 Ernesto (GER), Amazing Red (IRE), Here And Now

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