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Friday 20th August

RACING1-2-3 YORK

1.50 SKY BET HANDICAP (2) 1m3f188y (2380 Metres) RACE 1 (17) WINK OF AN EYE | (5) SCARLET DRAGON | (11) STRAWBERRY ROCK (IRE) 2.25 WEATHERBYS HAMILTON (Group 2) (1) 2m56y (3270 Metres) RACE 2 (3) STRADIVARIUS (IRE) | (2) SPANISH MISSION (USA) | (1) TRUESHAN (FR) 3.00 AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI (Group 2) (1) 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 3 (2) LUSAIL (IRE) | (1) BERKSHIRE SHADOW | (5) FEARBY (IRE) 3.35 COOLMORE WOOTTON BASSETT (Group 1) (1) 5f (1010 Metres) RACE 4 (13) SUESA (IRE) | (7) GOLDEN PAL (USA) | (14) (IRE) 4.10 BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF CONVIVIAL MAIDEN STAKES (2) 7f (1410 Metres) RACE 5 (3) BROADSPEAR | (5) DAWN OF LIBERATION (IRE) | (10) HOO YA MAL 4.40 ASSURED DATA PROTECTION EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP (2) 1¼m56y (2060 Metres) RACE 6 (5) ACHELOIS (IRE) | (9) SEA LA ROSA (IRE) | (10) JEWEL IN MY CROWN 5.10 SKY BET MILE HANDICAP (2) 7f192y (1580 Metres) RACE 7 (4) ROYAL FLEET | (6) WISHAAH | (13) KING TRITON (IRE)

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Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners. YORK Friday 20th August page 2 of 9 SKY BET HANDICAP (2) 3yo+ (Rated 0-105) £70,000 1.50 1m3f188y (2380 Metres) RACE 1

Going: Good 11 17 STRAWBERRY ROCK (IRE) (20) (D, BF) s 99 Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding 13150-12 4 8-13 | 56.7kg galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the Hugo Palmer track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The Low-mileage filly who as resumed progress this term, winning at Windsor (11.5f) track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong on return and matching that level when second to Untold Story at Newmarket track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while (12f) since. Interesting under Oisin Murphy. seven furlong races start on a chute. 12 14 HMS PRESIDENT (IRE) (13) s 97 Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strong 43-015322 4 8-13 | 56.7kg Eve Johnson Houghton William Buick 1 9 JOHNNY DRAMA (IRE) (24) (C, D) t 96 Back to winning ways at Windsor (10f) in May and similar form when 3 lengths 11115-514 6 9-10 | 61.7kg third behind Strawberry Rock back there in June. Runner-up both starts since (in Silvestre De Sousa cheekpieces) and he’s respected. Enjoyed a fine AW campaign and back to form when winning the John Smith’s Cup here in July, Creditable fourth from 5 lb higher mark at Goodwood (9.9f) 13 2 SAM COOKE (IRE) (13) (C, D) 97 since and he can give another good account. 5203-6044 5 8-10 | 55.3kg Ralph Beckett Rob Hornby 2 13 PIRATE KING (28) (D) 96 Lightly-raced 5-y-o who has shaped well on several occasions since last win in 1142-3148 6 9-7 | 60.3kg 2019, albeit looking a bit awkward under pressure when fourth at Ascot (12f) Charlie Fellowes Daniel Tudhope latest. Any easing of the ground will help. 6-y-o who enhanced good AW record when completing a 1½m hat-trick at Lingfield in February. Hasn’t been at best back on turf of late, only eighth of 10 14 5 GLASSES UP (USA) (14) (BF) 97 at Ascot (1½m) last month. 72907517 6 8-6 | 53.5kg R. Mike Smith Ben Curtis 3 1 MIDNIGHTS LEGACY (28) (D) 97 Right back to form when striking late at Musselburgh (1¾m) on penultimate start 6-2352144 4 9-6 | 59.9kg in July. Not in anything like the same form back at that trip/venue since and this Alan King Martin Harley looks a tough . Gained reward for his consistency when landing 1½m Epsom handicap in June and hard to knock his pair of fourth-place finishes from career-high mark 15 18 STATE OF BLISS (IRE) (13) (D) 97 subsequently. No surprise to see him go well . 12-332221 3 8-4 | 52.6kg Mark Johnston Nicola Currie 4 16 MY FRANKEL (20) (D) 98 Chester novice winner (7.6f) who gained dew reward for consistency when 7/110-1030 4 9-6 | 59.9kg keeping on well to score in good style at Ascot (1½m) 2 weeks ago, 5 lb higher Sir Ryan Moore now but he’s still exposed at this sort of trip. Returned with stylish victory at Kempton (1½m) in April and similar form when third in Old Newton Cup at Haydock 2 starts back. Heavy ground an excuse at 16 8 RED FORCE ONE (14) 96 Goodwood since and bounce back anticipated. 56-301606 6 8-3 | 52.2kg Philip Kirby 5 6 SCARLET DRAGON (48) (C, D) h 98 Scored impressively at Ayr (13f) in April but his form has dipped under both 7754-3566 8 9-5 | 59.4kg codes since, beaten 2f out when sixth of 7 at Musselburgh (14f) on his latest start. Alan King Tom Marquand Others more persuasive. Very useful handicapper who has yet to put it all together on the Flat this summer. Still, far from disgraced when sixth in Old Newton Cup last month and 17 4 WINK OF AN EYE (21) 100 the assessor has afforded him a chance. 84-231111 3 8-3 | 52.2kg William Haggas David Egan 6 3 THRONE HALL (42) 97 Son of Dubawi who is improving in leaps and bounds, always doing enough 3/12-12300 4 9-5 | 59.4kg to complete the 4-timer at Goodwood (11.2f) last month. Versatile as regards Kevin Ryan Andrea Atzeni ground and big player again from 4 lb higher mark. 4-y-o who returned with Doncaster win and better form when placed next 2 starts, including third over C&D in May. Not seen to best effect next time but 18 11 CORMIER (IRE) (27) (CD) h 97 latest Newmarket display was disappointing. 81212-116 5 8-0 | 50.8kg Brian Ellison Cam Hardie 7 12 WINTER REPRISE (FR) (41) 97 Likeable dual-purpose performer who posted a career-best when successful 2162-5358 4 9-4 | 59.0kg over C&D in July (solid form). Proved too free when last of 6 at Newcastle since David Menuisier Jim Crowley and he’s certainly not one to write off. Heavy ground maiden winner in who ran with credit in Group 3/listed contests in the spring. However, didn’t see his race out strongly when eighth in 18 DECLARED RUNNERS John Smith’s Cup and back up in trip now. BETTING FORECAST: 8 7 RHYTHMIC INTENT (IRE) (20) (C, D) 97 13-2 Wink of An Eye, 9-1 My Frankel, 11-1 State of Bliss, 12-1 Johnny Drama, 14-1 4472-6027 5 9-2 | 58.1kg Strawberry Rock, 14-1 Midnights Legacy, 14-1 Throne Hall, 16-1 Scarlet Dragon, 16-1 Stuart Williams Hollie Doyle Hms President, 16-1 Rhythmic Intent, 16-1 Sam Cooke, 18-1 Dark Jedi, 22-1 Winter Successful twice at upto 13.3f last season and ended campaign with a good Reprise, 22-1 Restorer, 28-1 Cormier, 28-1 Pirate King, 40-1 bar second in November Handicap. Efforts mixed this time around but possible 1¾m on heavy ground caught him out at Goodwood latest TIMEFORM VIEW: 9 10 DARK JEDI (IRE) (14) (D) 96 A cracking handicap to kick off, with the upwardly-mobile WINK OF AN EYE fancied to 4222-5013 5 9-2 | 58.1kg make another bold bid. He left the impression he was always doing enough when Tim Easterby Duran Fentiman completing the 4-timer at Goodwood last month. This slightly longer trip will hold no Made up in to a useful handicapper during 2020 and resumed winning ways at fears and he’s a serious player from a 4-lb higher mark. Scarlet Dragon, from his reduced Ripon (1½m) in July. Good third tackling 1¾m at Musselburgh has followed and mark, Strawberry Rock and My Frankel are others shortlisted. good showing anticipated back down in trip. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 10 15 RESTORER (13) (D) s 97 1. WINK OF AN EYE 2. SCARLET DRAGON 3. STRAWBERRY ROCK (IRE) 81-532453 9 9-1 | 57.6kg Ian Williams P. J. McDonald WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: Twice successful at around 1¼m last season and hard to knock his consistency 2020 Alfaatik 4-9-3 15-2 Jim Crowley 9 this time around, keeping on for third at Ascot (12f) 2 weeks ago. Should 2019 Tamreer 4-8-8 33-1 Roger Fell Ben Curtis 16 continue in form but mark looks about right. 2018 Titus 4-9-0 8-1 Declan Carroll Ger O’Neill (5) 18 2017 Fidaawy 4-9-4 11-1 Sir Michael Stoute Jim Crowley 14 2016 Barsanti 4-9-10 5-1jf Roger Varian Andrea Atzeni 15 YORK Friday 20th August page 3 of 9 SKY BET HANDICAP (2) 3yo+ (Rated 0-105) £70,000 1.50 1m3f188y (2380 Metres) RACE 1

SMART STATS: No Smart Stats available for this race YORK Friday 20th August page 4 of 9 WEATHERBYS HAMILTON LONSDALE CUP (Group 2) (1) 3yo+ 2.25 £150,000 2m56y (3270 Metres) RACE 2

Going: Good Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while seven furlong races start on a chute. Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Weak

1 3 TRUESHAN (FR) (3lb/1kg ex) (24) (D) 97 41811-261 5 9-6 | 59.9kg Alan King Hollie Doyle High-class, gutsy sort who didn’t need to be right at his best to land the readily last month. Arguably best with cut in the ground, but chance can’t be ignored. 2 5 SPANISH MISSION (USA) (64) (C) 96 6117-2513 5 9-3 | 58.5kg Andrew Balding William Buick Better than ever for this yard, winning the Yorkshire Cup here before shaping B well in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Tends to do well in small fields, so he warrants respect. 3 1 STRADIVARIUS (IRE) (64) (CD, BF) 100 311270-14 7 9-3 | 58.5kg John & Thady Gosden The dominant stayer since landing this in 2017, completing Stayers’ Triple Crown in the same season two years later. Excuses at Ascot last time (denied a clear run) and remains the one to beat. 4 4 STRATUM (62) (D) 89 110/20-151 8 9-3 | 58.5kg W. P. Mullins, Ryan Moore Took another big prize when landing the Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot and has run well over hurdles since. Likely to be outclassed in this company, however.

5 2 THE GRAND VISIR (21) (D, BF) v+t 88 432-23320 7 9-3 | 58.5kg Ian Williams Richard Kingscote Added to his fine Royal Ascot record when third in Queen Alexandra (21.6f) in June, and has remained in form since. This is too much for him, though.

5 DECLARED RUNNERS BETTING FORECAST: 10-11 Stradivarius, 10-3 Trueshan, 9-2 Spanish Mission, 14-1 Stratum, 50-1 bar TIMEFORM VIEW: STRADIVARIUS still holds all the aces despite meeting with defeat in the Gold Cup, and he’s well worth a chance to turn the form around with Spanish Mission from that day. Trueshan would arguably benefit from softer ground, but he’s a tough character who is rarely off his game, so he’s unlikely to be far away. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. STRADIVARIUS (IRE) 2. SPANISH MISSION (USA) 3. TRUESHAN (FR) WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 2020 Enbihaar 5-9-0 15-8f John Gosden Jim Crowley 7 2019 Stradivarius 5-9-6 4-9f John Gosden Frankie Dettori 4 2018 Stradivarius 4-9-6 4-11f John Gosden Frankie Dettori 9 2017 Montaly 6-9-3 16-1 Andrew Balding P. J. McDonald 9 2016 Quest For More 6-9-3 9-2 Roger Charlton George Baker 7

SMART STATS: No Smart Stats available for this race YORK Friday 20th August page 5 of 9 AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI GIMCRACK STAKES (Group 2) 3.00 (1) 2yo colts and geldings £150,000 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 3

Going: Good 11 2 VINTAGE CLARETS (34) 96 Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding 41136 2 9-0 | 57.2kg galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The Won 5f novices at Beverley and Ayr before a fine third behind Berkshire Shadow track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong and Eldrickjones in the Coventry. Not so good in Super Sprint at Newbury last track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while time, however, hanging left. seven furlong races start on a chute. 11 DECLARED RUNNERS Draw: Favours Low Pace Information: Strong BETTING FORECAST: 1 11 BERKSHIRE SHADOW (24) (D, BF) 98 5-2 Lusail, 4-1 Berkshire Shadow, 13-2 Fearby, 10-1 Vintage Clarets, 14-1 Eldrickjones, 112 2 9-3 | 58.5kg 14-1 Orazio, 20-1 Gis A Sub, 25-1 Twilight Jet, 28-1 Last Crusader, 33-1 Spitting Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy Feathers, 40-1 bar Made winning start at Newbury and left that bare form behind when landing Coventry at Royal Ascot. Not seen to best effect when second in TIMEFORM VIEW: at Goodwood since. Respected under a penalty. LUSAIL was an impressive winner of a hot C&D maiden on debut and has scored in 2 7 LUSAIL (IRE) (43) (CD) 100 good style at Newmarket the last twice, beating subsequent Richmond winner 1311 2 9-3 | 58.5kg Asymmetric in the last time. He looks the one to beat on that form despite Richard Hannon Pat Dobbs shouldering a 3 lb penalty. Berkshire Shadow also has a penalty having won the Made a winning debut over C&D. Only third at Pontefract next time but much at Royal Ascot but still rates the main threat ahead of Fearby. improved since, defying a penalty at Newmarket before narrow winner of July Stakes there. Leading player under 3 lb penalty. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. LUSAIL (IRE) 2. BERKSHIRE SHADOW 3. FEARBY (IRE) 3 3 AMERICAN STAR (IRE) (27) (D) 81 621 2 9-0 | 57.2kg WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: Ed Walker Tom Marquand 2020 Minzaal 2-9-0 5-2f Owen Burrows Jim Crowley 9 Off the mark at third attempt in Salisbury maiden (6f, good to soft) 27 days ago 2019 Threat 2-9-0 11-10f Richard Hannon Oisin Murphy 12 but taking a big step up in class. 2018 Emaraaty Ana 2-9-0 5-1 Kevin Ryan Frankie Dettori 9 2017 Sands of Mali 2-9-0 14-1 Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan 10 2016 2-9-0 11-8f Charlie Appleby William Buick 10 4 6 ELDRICKJONES (IRE) (24) 97 2255 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Roger Fell Ben Curtis SMART STATS: Useful maiden, his standout effort coming when a strong-travelling second to No Smart Stats available for this race Berkshire Shadow in the Coventry. Well held behind that rival on softer ground in Vintage last time and has his work out. 5 8 FEARBY (IRE) (23) (D, BF) 99 4112 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Edward Bethell P. J. McDonald Impressive when pulling 5 lengths clear in 5f Sandown listed and far from disgraced up in class when second in Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood, albeit no match for winner. Likely to stay 6f. Place claims. 6 4 GIS A SUB (IRE) (22) (D) 94 216 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Kevin Ryan Kevin Stott Looked a shade unfortunate not to come out on top on debut here but made amends when making all at Pontefract, showing good pace. Not seen to best effect in Richmond since and may have more to offer.

7 10 LAST CRUSADER (IRE) (23) (D, BF) s 81 14 2 9-0 | 57.2kg K. R. Burke Daniel Tudhope Justified support to make a winning debut at Ayr but unable to land the odds under a penalty at Redcar next time. Headgear already applied and looks up against it.

8 5 ORAZIO (IRE) (35) (D, BF) 92 13 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Charles Hills William Buick £215,000 colt who made the perfect start in 6f Windsor novice. Better form when beaten under a length in listed race at Newbury next time and remains with potential. 9 9 SPITTING FEATHERS (IRE) (58) (D) 81 51 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves Left debut run here well behind when winning Carlisle novice in June. That form is pretty ordinary so plenty to find at this level for all he’s open to further progress.

10 1 TWILIGHT JET (IRE) (12) 94 351756 2 9-0 | 57.2kg M. D. O’Callaghan, Ireland L. F. Roche Winner at Tipperary in June and useful form in defeat at a very high level since. Likely to find a few too strong again, though. YORK Friday 20th August page 6 of 9 COOLMORE WOOTTON BASSETT NUNTHORPE STAKES 3.35 (Group 1) (1) 2yo+ £400,000 5f (1010 Metres) RACE 4

Going: Good 11 5 LIBERTY BEACH (21) (D) 94 Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding 32473-160 4 9-8 | 60.8kg galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the John Quinn Jason Hart track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The Smart filly who bagged Haydock’s before good sixth in King’s track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong Stand at Royal Ascot. Raced too freely when tenth in Goodwood’s King George track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while Stakes but this likeable sort can bounce back. seven furlong races start on a chute. 12 11 QUE AMORO (IRE) (20) (CD) s 84 Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Strong 2/1320-093 5 9-8 | 60.8kg Michael Dods Paul Mulrennan 1 15 ARECIBO (FR) (21) (D) 92 Took form to a new level in 2020 (second to Battaash in this event) but yet to 77-161224 6 9-11 | 62.1kg hit top form this term, usual headgear back on when modest third in Hamilton Robert Cowell Jamie Spencer conditions event last time. Hard to fancy. Has been transformed from frustrating handicapper to Group-1 placed (2nd in King’s Stand) in 2021 for new connections. Also not disgraced when fourth to 13 14 SUESA (IRE) (21) (D) 100 Suesa at Goodwood last time. No forlorn hope. 11-1181 3 9-6 | 59.9kg Francois Rohaut, France William Buick 2 13 DAKOTA GOLD (19) (CD, BF) 95 French filly who easily made it 5-6 in at Goodwood. Earlier 123111-52 7 9-11 | 62.1kg unbeaten in 4 Chantilly runs and saw too much daylight when Commonwealth Michael Dods Connor Beasley Cup eighth. Has good turn of foot. One to beat. Smashing sprinter who had a cracking 2020, winning Group 3/3 listed events. Made encouraging return with C&D fifth but unsuited by track when second in 14 6 WINTER POWER (IRE) (41) (CD) t 95 Chester listed event since. Lively outsider. 61011-191 3 9-6 | 59.9kg Tim Easterby Silvestre De Sousa 3 9 EMARAATY ANA (20) (C, D) 92 Got right back on track (over did things on the front end in King’s Stand) when 38-233701 5 9-11 | 62.1kg bagging second listed event over C&D last month. Another bold showing is not Kevin Ryan Andrea Atzeni ruled out from this speedy filly. Won Gimcrack Stakes here in 2018 and plenty of smart efforts to his name this term, back to winning ways in Hamilton conditions event last month. A big step 15 10 CHIPOTLE (23) (D) s 87 forward is required in this higher grade. 116196 2 8-1 | 51.3kg Eve Johnson Houghton Hollie Doyle 4 12 MOSS GILL (IRE) (41) (CD) s 88 Windsor Castle winner at Royal Ascot. Met trouble in Super Sprint at Newbury 1364-2022 5 9-11 | 62.1kg and only sixth on good to soft ground in Goodwood’s Molecomb Stakes last Edward Bethell P. J. McDonald time. Remains with potential but has lots to find. Smart gelding and dual C&D scorer who arrives on back of another good effort here when length second to Winter Power in listed race over C&D last month. A 15 DECLARED RUNNERS fair bit more needed in this grade, however. BETTING FORECAST: 5 4 BEDFORD FLYER (IRE) (28) (CD) s 85 5-2 Suesa, 3-1 Golden Pal, 8-1 Winter Power, 9-1 Dragon Symbol, 25-1 Arecibo, 33-1 311-42102 3 9-9 | 61.2kg Rohaan, 33-1 Dakota Gold, 33-1 Liberty Beach, 33-1 Chil Chil, 33-1 Moss Gill, 33-1 Que Les Eyre Lewis Edmunds Amoro, 50-1 bar Has made into a useful sprinter in 2021, making all in C&D handicap in May and excellent second at Ascot last month when collared only final strides. This is a TIMEFORM VIEW: different ball game, however. SUESA looked something special when swooping late to land Goodwood’s King 6 2 DRAGON SYMBOL (21) (D) 96 George Stakes by three lengths and she will take some stopping with the race likely to 11112222 3 9-9 | 61.2kg be teed up for her again. Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint winner Golden Pal, who Archie Watson Oisin Murphy rates the biggest form threat, and fellow front-runner Winter Power, who goes really Won first 4 starts and runner-up on his last four, in at Newmarket and well here, appeal as the two to chase home the flying French filly. King George Stakes at Goodwood (3l behind Suesa) on last two. Very smart, and he holds good place claims again. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. SUESA (IRE) 2. GOLDEN PAL (USA) 3. WINTER POWER (IRE) 7 1 GOLDEN PAL (USA) (36) (D) t 98 2211-1 3 9-9 | 61.2kg WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: Wesley A. Ward, USA Frankie Dettori 2020 Battaash 6-9-11 1-2f Charles Hills Jim Crowley 8 US colt who gave fine display of strong-travelling front-running when landing 2019 Battaash 5-9-11 7-4 Charles Hills Jim Crowley 11 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint last November. Returned with ready Grade 3 2018 Alpha Delphini 7-9-11 40-1 Bryan Smart Graham Lee 15 Saratoga win last month and a player here. 2017 Marsha 4-9-8 8-1 Sir Mark Prescott Bt Luke Morris 11 2016 Mecca’s Angel 5-9-8 9-2 Michael Dods Paul Mulrennan 19 8 7 ROHAAN (IRE) (12) 96 21511109 3 9-9 | 61.2kg David Evans Shane Kelly SMART STATS: Big success story since joining this yard. Made winning handicap debut off 55 No Smart Stats available for this race and landed the Wokingham off 112. Well held in Newmarket’s July Cup and Prix de Gheest at Deauville since though.

9 8 UBETTABELIEVEIT (IRE) (21) (D) 72 11913-800 3 9-9 | 61.2kg Nigel Tinkler Rowan Scott Landed Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster in excellent 2-y-o campaign. Well beaten in three runs this term, though, most recently last of 13 in King George Stakes at Goodwood. Has plenty to prove.

10 3 CHIL CHIL (41) 92 1534-2119 5 9-8 | 60.8kg Andrew Balding Ryan Moore Has continued her improvement this term, winning 6f Newmarket handicap and Group 3 Chipchase before running creditably behind Starman in the July Cup. Huge effort needed in this company now, though. YORK Friday 20th August page 7 of 9 BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF CONVIVIAL MAIDEN STAKES 4.10 (2) 2yo £70,000 7f (1410 Metres) RACE 5

Going: Good 11 6 KILLEARN (IRE) (20) 79 Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding 6 2 9-5 | 59.4kg galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the Charles Hills Daniel Tudhope track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The Footstepsinthesand colt. Very green but showed some ability when sixth of 11 in track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong maiden (25/1) at Goodwood (7f, heavy) on debut 20 days ago, pulling hard and track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while not knocked about. Likely to improve. seven furlong races start on a chute. 12 7 MUVERAN (16) 70 Draw: N/A Pace Information: Insufficient Data 78 2 9-5 | 59.4kg K. R. Burke Clifford Lee 1 1 AMPLE POWER (FR) 94 Down the field both starts and is probably more one for nurseries. 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote Foaled February 3. €30,000 yearling, £70,000 2-y-o, New Bay colt. Dam, useful South African 1m-1¼m winner, granddaughter of Fillies’ Mile winner Teggiano. 13 11 SHARVARA 96 Yard 4-37 with 2-y-o newcomers this season. 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Richard Hannon Ryan Moore 2 4 BLENHEIM BOY (IRE) 95 Foaled March 25. 77,000 gns yearling, colt. Dam unraced half-sister to 2 9-5 | 59.4kg top-class winner up to 1m Canford Cliffs. Yard 7-68 with 2-y-o newcomers this Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan season. Foaled March 7. 85,000 gns yearling, colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 1m winner History Writer and 7f winner Shouldering. Yard 4-54 14 13 SKYE BREEZE (IRE) (27) 95 with 2-y-o newcomers this season. 2 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Edward Bethell P. J. McDonald 3 8 BROADSPEAR (58) (BF) 100 Pride of Dubai colt. Well backed and ran to a fair level when second of 10 in 2 2 9-5 | 59.4kg maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 4/1) on debut 27 days ago, no match for winner. Roger Varian David Egan Should have more to offer. 105,000 gns yearling, Le Havre colt who showed plenty to work on first-time up when second at Salisbury (7f, good to soft), coming clear with a similarly 15 10 VELAZQUEZ (IRE) (23) 98 promising newcomer. One for the shortlist. 02 2 9-5 | 59.4kg John & Thady Gosden Frankie Dettori 4 17 CAPITAL THEORY (20) 95 Showed a lot more than first time up in vastly different conditions when second 3 2 9-5 | 59.4kg (14/1) at Sandown (7f, heavy) 23 days ago. Open to further improvement and Mark Johnston Joe Fanning not taken lightly. Muhaarar colt. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner. 22/1, showed plenty to work on when third of 11 in maiden at Goodwood (7f, heavy) on debut 20 days ago, slowly away. 16 15 VINTAGE CHOICE (IRE) 95 May well do better. 2 9-5 | 59.4kg William Haggas Tom Marquand 5 9 DAWN OF LIBERATION (IRE) (35) 97 Foaled February 25. 310,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to 3 2 9-5 | 59.4kg useful winners Persuasion and 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Cristal Fizz. Yard 1-20 with 2-y-o Richard Hannon Pat Dobbs newcomers this season. Churchill half-brother to high-class winner up to 1m and very smart winner up to 1m Estidhkaar. Shaped with plenty of promise when third at 17 3 BRAZILIAN BEACH (IRE) (22) 97 Newbury, green but running on. Sure to improve. 42 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Mark Johnston Ben Curtis 6 14 DREAM SHOW 94 Improved on debut form second of 18 in maiden (12/1) at Goodwood (7f, good 2 9-5 | 59.4kg to soft) 22 days ago, knowing what was required this time and suited by increase Charles Hills Rossa Ryan in trip. Respected. Foaled April 16. 50,000 gns yearling, Tamayuz half-brother to 1½m winner Dreaming Blue. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Lady of 17 DECLARED RUNNERS Dubai. Yard 3-31 with 2-y-o newcomers this term. BETTING FORECAST: 7 12 ECHOSMITH (IRE) 79 11-2 Broadspear, 8-1 Velazquez, 10-1 Brazilian Beach, 10-1 Dawn of Liberation, 2 9-5 | 59.4kg 10-1 Hoo Ya Mal, 14-1 Sharvara, 16-1 Vintage Choice, 16-1 Capital Theory, 18-1 Adrian Keatley Hollie Doyle Blenheim Boy, 20-1 Skye Breeze, 22-1 Ample Power, 22-1 Emperor Caradoc, 22-1 Foaled April 13. £11,000 yearling, Aclaim gelding. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 8.3f Herbertandflorence, 25-1 Dream Show, 50-1 bar winner Percy and 1m-11f winner Bharuch. Dam French 1½m/13f winner. Yard 0-15 with 2-y-o newcomers this term. TIMEFORM VIEW: 8 2 EMPEROR CARADOC (FR) 94 BROADSPEAR pulled clear with another well backed newcomer when runner-up at 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Salisbury 2 months ago and that form is arguably the best on offer in this valuable and Bryan Smart Graham Lee competitive-looking maiden. Dawn of Liberation and Hoo Ya Mal both made eye- Foaled May 1. €100,000 yearling, £30,000 2-y-o, Siyouni colt. Dam, made frame as catching debuts at Newbury and Sandown respectively and they head the dangers. 2-y-o in France at 1m, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1½m Ectot. Yard 3-13 with 2-y-o newcomers this season. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. BROADSPEAR 2. DAWN OF LIBERATION (IRE) 3. HOO YA MAL 9 5 HERBERTANDFLORENCE (21) 94 3 2 9-5 | 59.4kg WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: Mark Johnston William Buick 2020 Naval Crown 2-9-5 5-4f Charlie Appleby William Buick 9 Cheap purchase but is in a powerful yard and showed promise amid greenness 2019 Molatham 2-9-5 2-1f Roger Varian Jim Crowley 14 when third of 7 in novice event at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm) on debut 21 2018 Commanding Officer 2-9-5 11-1 K. R. Burke Daniel Tudhope 11 days ago, slowly away. Likely to improve. 2017 Dream Today 2-9-5 14-1 Mark Johnston P. J. McDonald 17 2016 2-9-5 15-8f William Haggas Frankie Dettori 13 10 16 HOO YA MAL (23) h 97 3 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy SMART STATS: 40,000 gns yearling, Territories colt who fared best of newcomers when third (2 No Smart Stats available for this race lengths behind Velazquez) of 13 at Sandown (7f, heavy, 14/1) on debut 23 days ago, very slowly away. Should progress. YORK Friday 20th August page 8 of 9 ASSURED DATA PROTECTION EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP (2) 4.40 3yo+ fillies and mares (Rated 0-100) £70,000 1¼m56y RACE 6 (2060 Metres)

Going: Good 11 7 UMNEYAAT (IRE) (60) s 93 Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding 3232-2341 3 8-9 | 54.9kg galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the D. K. Weld, Ireland Jim Crowley track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The Had some solid form to her name prior to justifying cramped odds in a track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong Ballinrobe maiden (9.5f) in June, In excellent hands and she may yet have more track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while to offer back in handicaps. Worth a second look. seven furlong races start on a chute. 12 10 GOLDEN MELODY (IRE) (6lb/3kg ex) (8) 93 Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strong 53372411 3 8-2 | 51.7kg Tim Easterby Cam Hardie 1 11 DECLARED INTEREST (28) (D) 94 Displaying better signs prior to ending losing run at Thirsk (1m) and displayed a 6391-1415 4 10-0 | 63.5kg good attitude to follow up at Beverley (8.5f) 8 days ago. Unexposed at around Ralph Beckett Rob Hornby 1¼m but this a whole lot tougher. Useful performer who upped her game once more to score at Newbury (1m) 2 starts back, winning readily. May of race coming too soon at Ascot 6 days 12 DECLARED RUNNERS later and better anticipated back at 1¼m. BETTING FORECAST: 2 2 ANANYA (24) 90 7-2 Achelois, 5-1 Umneyaat, 11-2 Sea La Rosa, 6-1 Jewel In My Crown, 12-1 Declared 31557/5 4 10-0 | 63.5kg Interest, 14-1 Golden Melody, 16-1 Bollin Margaret, 22-1 Bollin Joan, 22-1 Wait For The Sir Mark Prescott Bt Ryan Tate Lord, 28-1 Aunty Bridy, 33-1 The Flying Ginger, 40-1 bar Useful form at best as a 2-y-o for Peter Chapple-Hyam back in 2019 and proved she retains ability, albeit in muddling affair when fifth of 6 at Goodwood (1m) in TIMEFORM VIEW: July. Still, this another tough ask. ACHELOIS continues to go from strength to strength, posting a career-best effort when 3 9 WAIT FOR THE LORD (76) (D) h 94 making it 3 wins from her last 4 starts at Goodwood (9.9f) last month. Still low-mileage 416-48445 5 9-7 | 60.3kg at around this trip, she rates a major player once more and gets the vote. That said, Sea David Elsworth Dougie Costello La Rosa and Jewel In My Crown are interesting in their own right and merit respect. Useful sort who was flattered to finish fourth in the Pinnacle Stakes at Haydock Irish-raider Umneyaat completes the shortlist. in May and predictably wasn’t in the same form back in handicap company at Epsom next time. Drops back in trip now. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. ACHELOIS (IRE) 2. SEA LA ROSA (IRE) 3. JEWEL IN MY CROWN 4 6 AUNTY BRIDY (IRE) (23) t 89 162-087 3 9-5 | 59.4kg WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: William Haggas Adam Farragher (5lb/2kg) 2020 Angel Power 3-9-0 7-1 Roger Varian Silvestre De Sousa 8 Rangy filly who signed off for Jim Bolger with a fine second in a Group 3 at the Curragh. Picked up for 410,000gns but essentially not scaled same heights all 3 starts this year. Tough to assess. SMART STATS: No Smart Stats available for this race 5 3 ACHELOIS (IRE) (23) (D) 96 827-51311 3 9-4 | 59.0kg Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy Done nothing but improve since her reappearance run, taking another step forward and making it 3 wins from last 4 starts in good style at Goodwood (9.9f) last month. High on shortlist again. 6 12 BOLLIN JOAN (22) (C, D) s 95 45416146 6 9-4 | 59.0kg Tim Easterby Ella McCain (5lb/2kg) Likeable mare who often pays her way, enhancing good record at Ripon (9.7f) 3 starts back. Not disgraced in handicaps over C&D/Newcastle since but this tougher than the races she’d usually contest.

7 1 THE FLYING GINGER (IRE) (26) (C) 94 19-741856 3 8-12 | 56.2kg Roger Fell Ben Curtis Course winner as a 2-y-o who responded well to a positive ride when successful at Pontefract (1m) in June. Not in same form since, including at listed level and still to prove herself over this far. 8 4 BOLLIN MARGARET (42) (D) 95 56041117 4 8-12 | 56.2kg Tim Easterby David Allan Enjoying a good season, completing the hat-trick with a career-best display at Chester (10.3f) in June. Had winning run ended when midfield in a C&D event next time and mark demands that bit more.

9 5 SEA LA ROSA (IRE) (15) (D) 100 423-121 3 8-11 | 55.8kg William Haggas Tom Marquand Sea The Stars filly who made it 2 wins from 3 starts this campaign when seeing off another pair of interesting 3-y-os at Redcar (10f) 15 days ago. Suspicion she can do better still and of interest. 10 8 JEWEL IN MY CROWN (17) (D) 98 34-41121 3 8-11 | 55.8kg Rae Guest Callum Shepherd Steadily progressive filly, who enhanced good strike rate when making it 3 wins from last 4 starts at Nottingham (10.2f) 17 days ago, well on top finish. 6 lb higher now but foolish to discount. YORK Friday 20th August page 9 of 9 SKY BET MILE HANDICAP (2) 3yo (Rated 0-105) £70,000 5.10 7f192y (1580 Metres) RACE 7

Going: Good 11 10 BELLAGIO MAN (IRE) (54) 94 Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding 2139 3 8-5 | 53.1kg galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the Antony Brittain Cam Hardie track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The Won 7f maiden at Gowran in May. Not disgraced on handicap bow at the track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong Curragh final start, but this new trip isn’t sure to suit on pedigree on first outing track, on which a high draw has been a distinct disadvantage in recent years, while for new yard. seven furlong races start on a chute. 12 5 MARSABIT (IRE) (27) (D) 97 Draw: Against High Pace Information: Very Strong 017-13112 3 8-3 | 52.2kg Hughie Morrison David Egan 1 13 ALDAARY (27) 96 Recorded a third win of the season at Leicester in July, and then ran a cracker 11-1355 3 9-7 | 60.3kg upped markedly in grade when second at Ascot (1m) last time. Still one to be William Haggas Dane O’Neill positive about. Made it 3-3 when taking 7f Ascot handicap on return. Not disgraced in well- contested handicaps since, including when fifth of 19 in the 13 7 KING TRITON (IRE) (66) (D) 99 at aforementioned venue last time. 741 3 8-2 | 51.7kg Grant Tuer Hayley Turner 2 14 STAR OF ORION (IRE) (27) 95 Improved to get off the mark at the third attempt in 1m novice at Thirsk in July, 12325-012 3 9-5 | 59.4kg digging deep. Subsequently sold out of Roger Varian’s yard for 100,000 gns, and Ralph Beckett Rob Hornby can go on improving for new stable. Down the field in the Britannia on his return but quickly resumed his progression with a comfortable 7f success at Newmarket in July. Excellent second under 3 lb 14 11 IL BANDITO (IRE) (13) (BF) s 96 penalty in International Stakes since. 21-312222 3 8-1 | 51.3kg Charles Hills Silvestre De Sousa 3 3 DEVILWALA (IRE) (97) 90 Won Newcastle maiden (7f) at 2 yrs and improved again this term, landing 12748-404 3 9-5 | 59.4kg Haydock handicap in May and filling the runner-up spot all 4 starts since. Can David Loughnane Richard Kingscote remain competitive. Smart effort when fourth in Dewhurst at Newmarket last year, but his efforts this season suggest that form flatters him somewhat. Switches to a handicap now 15 9 ABDUCTION (FR) (20) 95 for new yard after a break. 251-200 3 8-1 | 51.3kg Richard Fahey Hollie Doyle 4 16 ROYAL FLEET (41) (D) h 98 Wolverhampton maiden winner who returned with an excellent second on 1-11 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Pontefract handicap debut in June but comfortably held in deeper company Charlie Appleby William Buick both starts since. Significantly up in trip. Unbeaten in 3 starts, still looking a work in progress when taking 6-runner event on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m) last time. Hood on for 1st time, and can 16 15 CUBAN DANCER (11) (D) 97 go on improving. 44716142 3 8-1 | 51.3kg Mark Johnston Joe Fanning 5 4 RAADOBARG (IRE) (64) (D) 94 Forged clear in good style to double his tally at Newmarket in July. Ridden too 6-1118 3 9-2 | 58.1kg aggressively at Beverley and wasted no time getting back on track when second Roger Varian Rossa Ryan in 3-runner affair at Ripon 11 days ago. Impressive in novice company and upped his game further to complete a hat- trick in a competitive handicap at Haydock. Not ideally placed in 16 DECLARED RUNNERS at Royal Ascot and remains of interest. BETTING FORECAST: 6 1 WISHAAH (28) (D) t 100 11-2 Royal Fleet, 17-2 Wishaah, 10-1 Star of Orion, 11-1 Marsabit, 12-1 King Triton, 121 3 8-12 | 56.2kg 14-1 Dejame Paso, 14-1 Aldaary, 14-1 Rifleman, 14-1 Raadobarg, 16-1 Isla Kai, 20-1 Il Owen Burrows Jim Crowley Bandito, 22-1 Cuban Dancer, 25-1 Devilwala, 28-1 Chief Little Hawk, 33-1 Abduction, Took a big step forward in a first-time tongue tie to make it 2 wins from 3 starts 40-1 bar on Newmarket handicap debut (1m) 4 weeks ago. That form is working out well, and he’s capable of better still. TIMEFORM VIEW: 7 8 RIFLEMAN (IRE) (34) b 94 ROYAL FLEET maintained his unbeaten record on his Newmarket handicap bow despite 921-U32 3 8-12 | 56.2kg still looking very raw against more battle-hardened rivals, so with the prospect of more to come, a 7-lb rise may not be enough to stop the 4-timer. Wishaah’s latest win is John & Thady Gosden Ryan Moore Has shown signs of temperament, but looked more straightforward on the working out well and he’s considered a big threat, as is the lightly-raced King Triton, back of a 9-week break/gelding operation when second in 1m handicap at who’s recently changed yards for 100,000 gns. Newmarket last time. Claims if he can hold it together. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 8 12 ISLA KAI (IRE) (42) (D) 95 1. ROYAL FLEET 2. WISHAAH 3. KING TRITON (IRE) 81-4111 3 8-11 | 55.8kg Nigel Tinkler Rowan Scott WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: Has quickly developed into a useful handicapper this term, completing a hat- 2020 Brunch 3-8-7 15-2 Michael Dods Callum Rodriguez 16 trick with another all-the-way success at Ascot (1m) 42 days ago. Should continue 2019 Pogo 3-9-3 12-1 Charles Hills Kieran Shoemark 16 in form. 2018 Urban Aspect 3-9-2 5-1 Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy 17 2017 Mojito 3-9-0 3-1f William Haggas Jim Crowley 15 9 2 CHIEF LITTLE HAWK (USA) (13) 94 2016 Arcanada 3-9-6 5-1cf Tom Dascombe Royston Ffrench 17 2170-9274 3 8-10 | 55.3kg Jamie Osborne Dougie Costello Useful colt who ended time with Aidan O’Brien with a good second at SMART STATS: Fairyhouse. Stepped up on yard debut when fourth in 7f Newmarket handicap, No Smart Stats available for this race though probably needs more respite from the handicapper.

10 6 DEJAME PASO (IRE) (28) (C, D) 97 771-53611 3 8-8 | 54.4kg Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy Back to winning ways in useful 9f Sandown handicap in June, showing a good attitude. Improved further to follow up in 6-runner event here last month and will continue to give a good account.