Racing Results Jul 2009 - Horse Racing Pro

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Horse Racing Results for July 2009..

TRACK NOTES

FRIDAY JULY 31st

GOODWOOD RACING RESULTS:

COUTTS GLORIOUS STAKES (Group 3): The brick building that is Warringah is beginning to look interesting. A wide, strong gelding by Galileo, only now does he look as if he is approaching the finished article. He attempted to make all but was caught close home by Goodwood specialist Illustrious Blue. The winner was entitled to this on a good day. Warringah is improving all the time and could be interesting in the Ebor. Halicarnassus, another to run this track well, was third. This mile-and-a-half stretches his stamina. Drumfire was a messed-about fourth ahead of Unleashed and Basaltico who looks like the other to take from the race. Having his first run since Dubai, he stayed on quietly in the manner of one that can do better. Muhannak, a Breeders’ Cup winner last year, tends to bloom in the latter part of the season. His run in sixth did not indicate such an event is imminent.

Rolf Group Stewards’ Sprint Handicap (Class 2): The main snippet provided here was that a group of nine racing on the far side had the call. Whether this will be replicated tomorrow on drying ground remains to be seen, but as most of the pace comes from those drawn high in the Stewards’ Cup, it is likely the winner will race on that side. Johannes beat Northern Dare and Jaconet with a wayward Vhujon wandering from the stands’ side to the far side completing the quartet. Best of those on the near side was a fast finishing Harrison George who made up ground hand over fist. This was the usual scramble. Indian Trail travelled but failed to finish. Spirit Of Sharjah and Bond City made some headway.

Totesport Mile (Heritage Handicap) (Class2): The third of three hard handicaps left bookmakers rubbing their hands. In first time blinkers, Laa Rayb defied odds of 25/1, coming right back to his best and continuing the almost supernatural record that Mark Johnston has at this meeting. Always travelling well, his rider took advantage of the breaks on the inner to boot away. A fast pace helped, as it did with several of the principals who are best when not allowed the luxury of dwelling on what is happening. Spectait came from the pack to finish fast in second ahead of Docofthebay – another two-timer – and Webbow. Of those subjected to a breakneck pace, Cloudy Start lasted the longest. For a three-year-old he has run well on the heels of the leaders. Having had several doors shut in his face, Lovelace came from a long way back. Acrostic was another to launch his run from Hampshire. He made up an enormous amount of ground from his low draw but was unable to reel in the leaders. There should be another day.

RICHMOND STAKES (Group 2): Richard Hannon joked after winning the Molecomb on Tuesday with Monsieur Chevalier that he might turn his winner out again for this. As it turned out there was no need as he had an able substitute with Dick Turpin. Well backed after a recent piece of excellent work, Dick Turpin was always coasting. As one by one his opponents came off the bridle, Dick Turpin responded to a crack to stride on, drawing away in the final furlong. His form coming into this was merely adequate; he showed his true colours today recording a fast time in the process. When it mattered he secured the strip right up the rail, which seems an advantage. Buzzword and Stargaze battled out the minors. Buzzword is improving with every run. Ghostwing was a creditable fifth against competition a little above his league. Nosedive seems to live on his nerves. He did stay on at one pace but overall, after a promising start to his career, he has a reputation to restore. Rakaan, representing the form of Canford Cliffs, made heavy weather of this from halfway.

RSA Nursery Stakes (Handicap): This was a high quality nursery, won by Black Snowflake on whom Frankie Dettori achieved the near impossible, prevailing from a scrum to hit the front in the last few strides. Black Snowflake has run his Haydock form to the ounce with the runner-up there, Gunner Lindley, but in fairness, allowing for his troubled passage, Black Snowflake is probably value for more than the official distance. Raine’s Cross has finally derived benefit from a step up in trip, snatching third place from a mark of 91. Contract Caterer has a likeable attitude. He kept battling once headed, clinging on to fourth ahead of Coloursoftheglen, Jairzihno (clipped heels early) and The Human League. This was strong form.

OAK TREE STAKES (Group 3): Summer Fete, inched out by two colts in The Cheka and Ashram at Newbury last time, gained admirable compensation against her own sex in a bunch finish. Coming with a wide sweep, she overhauled the leaders inside the last furlong. Select and Please Sing were close up ahead of a weakening Red Dune, who had no peace at the front end, and Lessing. San Sicharia, the Irish challenger, was snatched up to a degree inside the last furlong but it probably made little difference. Greenisland was too free from the front, Penny’s Gift never showed with a chance and Golden Stream seemed outpaced and could never get on terms.

Turf Club Stakes (Handicap): Again we had evidence that unlucky losers do not always make amends when playing on an even field. Murdered in running at Newmarket, Green Beret had every chance here but, despite every assistance from the saddle, was unable to get in front. He looks the sort to make his own trouble and it may be he will be hard to win with. Noble Storm just lasted as Mattamia mounted a strong challenge. Green Beret was third, just ahead of Master Of Disguise and La Zamora who was drawn out wide and got into a stew beforehand.

Poet’s Voice impressed at NEWMARKET. A fine big son of Dubawi, who has made a good start to his stud career in his first season, Poet’s Voice drew right away to further boost the form of Elusive Pimpernel. He seems to have come on a ton for that run and has all the physical attributes to consider his ascent.

TRACK NOTES

THURSDAY JULY 30th:

GOODWOOD RACING RESULTS:

Summer Vase Stakes Handicap (Class 2):

This was a strong handicap with the right contenders involved in the finish. It was won by Roman Republic, a progressive three-year-old that had chased home Group-placed Firebet last time. Despite crumbling two-year-old form, Roman Republic has developed into a useful second season performer. Once committed to the front, he saw it out in typical Mark Johnston style galloping on strongly to the line, winning from a rating of 94. Sopranist, who beat Native Ruler at Newmarket in April, was a fast-finishing second from Mirrored. These are three classy colts. Mirrored was strongly backed for this, his first venture over ten furlongs. Unfortunately, he pulled too hard for much of the race although having settled he was travelling like a dream in the straight. Described as a possible Listed or Group 3 animal, he looked likely to take this when launched, but early exertions did little to help him last and he was unable to pass the determined winner. River Captain has not stopped improving; thirteen pounds higher than when winning at Epsom on Derby Day, he still ran an honourable fourth in this much stronger company. Hyades had been absent since finishing sixth in the Britannia and may improve on his sixth. Set The Trend was a hard ridden seventh.

AUDI STAKES (King George Stakes) (Group 3):

A winner of the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes as a juvenile and of a Group 1 last year as a three-year-old, Kingsgate Native has been busy at stud since with barren results. Looking as big as a stallion, he roared back to form after a facile run at Royal Ascot. A different horse today, he powered down the hill to sprint clear in the last furlong. It may be a coincidence, but after several heavy showers it was noticeable that low numbers dominated the finish – those from the three lowest boxes occupied the first three places. Total Gallery was second, stepping up markedly on anything hitherto achieved, although Inxile was not out of place in third. Bordelescott did best of those drawn high in fourth ahead of Dandy Man, who again ran fast for four furlongs, with Equiano sixth on the outside. Ialysos was never a factor. He was penalised but has the look of an OXO horse.

GOODWOOD CUP (Group 2):

The ex-German horse Schiaparelli had his chance to justify his transference to Godolphin. A prolific winner in his native country as well as Italy, he was in need of the outing when second to Doctor Fremantle in a rough race at Newmarket that also featured Alwaary. He appeared, tuned tight as a guitar string for this his long-term objective. By Monsun out of an Old Vic mare, there was sufficient stamina in his pedigree to suggest that would not be his undoing in his first venture over two miles. Certainly Frankie Dettori rode him as if it was not an issue, sitting in third from a fast pace and allowing Schiaparelli to ease into the lead at the top of the straight apparently cruising. With his rivals put to the sword and suddenly struggling it looked as if Schiaparelli would come home on his own. However, Mourilyan – a class act himself – closed him down in what developed into a two-horse race. Although only winning by just over a length, Schiaparelli had something in hand. Mourilyan battled hard but he does not truly stay this far and wobbled in the last furlong when called upon for everything. It will take him time to recover from this. It was a long way back to the rest headed by The Betchworth Kid. Old-timer Caracciola was fourth ahead of Enroller, for whom there was no excuse.

Moet Hennessy Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3):

Run after a deluge, this was a Group 3 in name only. Sevenna walked home from Cassique Lady and Victoria Montoya who kept battling once headed but it was a slow motion finish, won by an 85-rated filly.

XL Insurance Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2):

Fresh from a decent run at Ascot when second to Secret Society, Suruor got the best of a tight finish. The sting was partially removed from this as an event as there were four non-runners. Shamwari Lodge did not enjoy the best of passages in second, but as a daughter of Hawk Wing, there is always the suspicion she was happy to tuck herself away from the action. There was a bob for the places. In finishing third, Akhenaten remains in no man’s land. He was prominent throughout and kept beavering away having taken it up between the last two poles. Rated 92, he badly needs the handicapper to relent but is likely to move in the other direction after today. This seven suited – he will get a mile – but winning will not be easy. Deadly Encounter and Enact were close on the heels of the principals.

European Breeders’ Fund New Ham Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 2):

Laureldean Spirit’s second to Emirates Dream was the best form on offer, something punters seized on as this daughter of Whipper usurped Water Biscuit in the betting. Laureldean Spirit was too keen early and consequently had little to offer at the business end. Water Biscuit’s form has taken a knock or two but she grasped the opportunity to beat Ghazwah who had finished behind her at Newmarket. This was of questionable standard for a race that often throws up a decent filly. Ghazwah looked very fit, her ribs were showing, she is not very big and is unlikely to improve much on this form. Whipperway was third and Laureldean Spirit only fourth. Pink Symphony showed some promise in fifth but will need to improve to win at one of the high profile tracks.

Blue Jack won the sprint that concluded the card. With the runners spread across the course like golf balls on a fairway, it was difficult to come to any conclusion as regards the draw except it does seem it pays to be one side of the course or another. We should know more tomorrow…

TRACK NOTES

WEDNESDAY JULY 29th:

GOODWOOD HORSE RACING RESULTS:

Range Rover Goodwood Stakes (Handicap) 2m 5f:

Staying was the name of the game here as a fast pace throughout ensured no prisoners were taken. Sweetheart was always handy, allowing Queen Alexandria runner-up Tyrells Wood to give her a lead. They established clear daylight between the chasing pack that they refused to relinquish. Sweetheart took it up cruising halfway up the straight, and despite a brave rally from Tyrells Wood the mare clung on. Of the chasing pack, Swingkeel did best to take third ahead of Woolfall Treasure who stayed on from a fair way back. Shore Thing was fifth.

VEUVE CLICUOT VINTAGE STAKES (Group 2):

In a slow run race, stepped up to seven furlongs, Xtension – a distant second to Canford Cliffs in the Coventry – overhauled the leaders with a strong finishing effort. By Xaar, there is a lot to like about Xtension but his sire produces more than his share of dodgy offspring. We may see better Group 2s before the season’s end but this will do for now. At this stage, the Canford Cliffs form remains solid and strong but his representative here, Xtension, has done little wrong so far. Mata Karanjang lined up as something of a mystery horse to many. Third on his only run, which was at Deauville when behind Robert Papin winner Special Duty, the form was in the book but this was still a good run from a once-raced colt stepping up in trip. It should not be long before Mata Keranjang is off the mark. Woodcote winner, Corporal Maddox was third, inching out Big Audio who beat those that had finished in front of him in the Superlative at Newmarket. Hampered on the July course, it is not surprising the Chesham winner did better here. Roi De Vitesse, in the Superlative heap at Newmarket, was fifth this time ahead of Dreamspeed. The last time deserves a mention. He has made physical progress since winning a moderate Sandown maiden, although mentally he is still a baby. Once again he was last early, his draw meaning a wide posting. He did make progress but against this much stronger opposition was never in contention. This represents a step up in his career. A mile should suit him. Godolphin’s Chaperno looked like playing a part in the finish when poking his neck in between horses two out. His run fizzled out and it would appear he failed to stay.

BGC SUSSEX STAKES (Group 1):

Set up as one of the races of the meeting if not the year. Featuring Ghanaati taking on two massive challenges from the colts in the shapes of Rip Van Winkle and Paco Boy, this threatened to settle top honours at a mile with a fascinating clash between the generations and sexes. Despite a last-minute scare and sweating profusely at the start – as he had at Epsom – Rip Van Winkle shrugged off his pursuers to gain his Group 1 victory at the expense of Paco Boy. In front earlier than he wished, Murtagh kicked on as Hughes took a fighter pilot’s aim on strong-travelling Paco Boy. He was not able to shoot down his opponent who maintained his strong gallop. We know Rip Van Winkle stays ten furlongs and once at the head of affairs, he was able to draw the sting from his main rival. This win pays a compliment to the present Classic generation – to Sea The Stars – and of course to the winner himself who has run the race he always threatened to run when conditions swung in his favour. According to connections, he is improving mentally all the time and they feel there is more to come. Paco Boy was more at home here than in the July Cup, but it is inescapable to conclude seven is his best trip. However, it should be emphasised he does stay a mile. The filly, Ghanaati was not strong enough to deal with the colts but ran with credit in third. She will return to winning form when taking on her own sex. Forgotten Voice ran through beaten horses to snatch fourth. This was a good effort but to be fair he was ridden for a place. Next came Lord Shanakill who was simply not good enough in such exalted company.

Class 2 Handicap: Classic Vintage was one of four that pulled clear along with the lightly raced and promising State Banquet, Becausewecan and Cosmic Sun. It was a long looking five lengths back to Akmal and the rest, including a disappointing favourite in Braveheart Move.

Market International Maiden Fillies’ Stakes:

With only So Surreal lining up with moderate form, this consisted of unraced fillies of which the powerfully built Beyond Desire was the main market mover. A daughter of Invincible Spirit, with a good deal of strength behind the saddle, she knew her job, bounced out and repelled the final furlong challenge of Nimue readily. Beyond Desire was quoted for the 1,000 Guineas after this pleasing success but her pedigree and stature tends to suggest she is likely to be more of a sprinter. Damietta swerved badly right at the start forfeiting whatever chance she had. She stayed on for third and should pick up a maiden.

Class 2 Handicap for Fillies:

Won in a tight finish by Alsace Lorraine from Full Of Love and Club Tahiti, who is the filly to bear in mind. By Hernando, she will be more effective over further than this nine furlongs as she was finishing all the time to force a photo for second. This was only her fifth run after four appearances at her local track at Newbury. Tottie hit the front over a furlong out but failed to hang on with a fast closing My Aunt Fanny and slightly luckless Romany Princess close up.

EBF Kennels Classified Stakes:

As is often the case, and with no adverse comment intended toward Ed Dunlop, a change of stable has made a difference to Axiom who seems a more tractable individual since a transfer to Luca Cumani. Frankie Dettori delivered him late to seal the spoils although Moynahan met trouble in running and flashed home fast but all too late. This has been the story of his career so far and it would be unwise to give him too much deference next time.

Applause made light work of a mark of 82 at REDCAR, winning with any amount in hand. Wannabe King was a respectable second, representing a solid yardstick. Applause looked different class and must be a ninety-rated filly at least.

SANDOWN HORSE RACING RESULTS:

Word was that Azmeel lined up for the Class 4 maiden with the tag of being John Gosden’s best juvenile. A son of Azamour, he certainly made an impression on all counts. A stunning looking colt that was slowly away, he made up the ground in effortless style to peg back Deauville Poet inside the last furlong without his jockey having to get serious. Azmeel looks booked for better. Deauville Post is now qualified for a mark. Handicaps always looked his forte, but connections will need to run him in a nursery before Azmeel reappears in what will be a better event and blows the gaff on the worth of this form.

TRACK NOTES

TUESDAY JULY 28th:

GOODWOOD RACING RESULTS:

Class 2 Handicap: The last time Drumfire came to Glorious Goodwood he almost killed himself when a victim of a horrible fall in a race won by Third Set two years ago. Although placed here subsequently, now patched up and possibly back to his best after a couple of encouraging runs in Group and Listed company as well as in tough handicaps, he was always handy, taking this from a mark of 107. Sweet Lightning had another nightmare run – something that is becoming an annoying habit for his supporters. Locked away at the rear with most of the field to pass, he only found himself in the clear and running when it was too late. He flashed home late but Drumfire was already home by the time he closed. Considering this was the best company he had tackled and from a career high mark, Royal Destination ran up to expectations in third. William Blake – stable companion of the winner and back to action after having been narrowly touched off on Saturday – was fourth, emphasising the toughness of the Johnston inmates. Alfathaa was a somewhat tame fifth. Richard Hills has had a fine year but does not ride this track well. It is a tricky course for jockeys that favour the brave. Settled at the rear from a slow pace, Alfathaa forfeited his good draw and had a mountain to climb from his wide position. He may have finished third given a more positive ride. Lang Shining was unable to squeeze through the gaps but was pushed along through the final two furlongs in any case.

GORDON STAKES (Group 3): Harbinger set a poser to punters in this. Impressive at Chester when beating Changingtheguard – a decent subsequent winner – he has been absent since and the whisper suggested that after nearly three months, Harbinger was only 90 per cent for his reappearance. He did look as if the run would pull him together but travelled strongly throughout, easing ahead when let loose. This is only his third run, leaving the inescapable conclusion he is a good horse that will build on this as the season continues. Firebet on the other hand is at the zenith of his ability. Winner of a handicap at Newmarket from Roman Republic and the luckless Class Is Class, he is rated 107 but was unable to contain the useful winner. Urban Poet stepped up considerably on a Hamilton win to take third ahead of a hard pulling Tactic. The rest were outclassed. After over a year off, Swindler showed little eventually finishing last. His demeanour gave little hope at this stage for the future.

BETFAIR CUP (Group 2): This turned into something of a nonsense race. Despite a strong message, Main Aim ran as if feeling the effects of the July Cup. On this quirky track and on ground probably not soft enough, from his low draw he used up plenty of gas early and fell in a heap two out. J J The Jet Plane shadowed him early, but this trip on this track was too much for the South African performer and like Main Aim he petered out to nothing. Clearly, he does not stay this far on British turf. In a last furlong scramble, Finjaan stepped out of the shadows to provide another belated winner for Marcus Tregoning. A fresh big-barrelled son of Royal Applause that was having only his second run of the year, Finjaan has a sprinter’s build but lasted this seven furlongs well. Stalwart in these sort of events, Balthazaar’s Gift, was the last challenger but unable to peg back his younger counterpart. Regal Parade (closely matched with the runner-up) was third ahead of the erratic Dream Eater and Express Wish. Ouqba was a never-nearer sixth (ran wide under Richard Hills which did not help his chance) with the other betting big guns – J J The Jet Plane and Main Aim – well beaten. Main Aim probably needs a break before an autumn campaign on softer ground.

MOLECOMB STAKES (Group 3): This turned out to be the culmination of the Hughes-Hannon master plan, initiated by the jockey’s insistence that, contrary to we clever men that called for Monsieur Chevalier to be stepped up to six furlongs, the minimum suits his style of racing. Richard Hughes was adamant after Newbury that, because opponents over five have no choice but to burn from the gates, Monsieur Chevalier is guaranteed to get the strong pace that brings out the best in him. It was a brave call and today the ride Hughes gave this colt was the bravest of the brave. It takes a man at the top of his profession to deliver as the jockey did today. Taking advantage of the fast early speed, he allowed Monsieur Chevalier to take it easy through the first couple of furlongs. To be honest it rather looked as if the horse could not go the pace, but his greatest asset is that he finishes. With the field to pass, Hughes threaded the eye of the needle to pounce inside the last furlong and win with a tad in hand. Monsieur Chevalier started his racing career at Folkestone and has now won six, including the sales event at Newbury and now a Group 3. If he remains in this sort of form for the remainder of the season, surely the Middle Park is ideal. Mister Manannan entered the final furlong clear but had no answer to the winner’s surge. Archers Road and Star Rover were next with Iver Bridge Lad a disappointment. He was entitled to finish closer so maybe he failed to act on the track.

Handicap (Class 2): Ryan Moore hit back with a great grinding ride on Manyriverstocross whom he coaxed into contention from a fair way back to hit the front close home and hold Precision Mark. The runner-up was carrying condition so is entitled to improve. Drill Sergeant attempted to make all but his lead evaporated inside the last furlong, although he hung on well for third. Yes Mr President and Cool Strike were next to finish. The attempt to turn Sugar Ray into a stayer patently failed but his attitude has been of concern since leaving Beech House.

Handicap (Class 3): Backing in races like this, particularly at Goodwood, should carry a warning. It was a rough house throughout – one horse, South Cape, clipped heels and was brought down. Naturally, they carried on. Several were locked away on the inner. Marajaa was in the clear and won from a all time high of 84 at the age of seven. Mister Dee Bee made a bolt for it two out. He has been in fine form this season and this run has to added to an excellent current portfolio. The Which Doctor, who is far from straightforward, sweated beforehand and finished third. Salient and Wellington Square were others in the firing line.

Maiden Stakes (Class 2): Lowdown rang down the curtain with a comfortable success here. Experience held sway as Red Badge, another with experience, chased him home with little else seen with a chance. The form they represented did not amount to much and the wide margin these two put between themselves the third, George Benjamin, having his third run, means the unraced contingent have improvement to make if they are to win maidens. Well backed Aetos was fourth ahead of stable companion, Ilston Lord.

BEVERLEY RACING RESULTS:

Two unraced contenders, neither of which performed to plan, dominated the Class 5 maiden in the end. Spying, the winner, pulled and was green but was the first to strike as Pytheas weakened. Well backed Aquarius Star was always acting as if events were unfolding too rapidly for her despite the trip of an extended seven. This is not the best of tracks for an introduction so it is to her credit she was able to keep in contention and close at the death. There will be another day.

TRACK NOTES

MONDAY JULY 27th:

The win of Sundae in the Class 4 handicap at Yarmouth was overdue after a troubled season last year. Back on ground with a little ease and down to 82, he quickened nicely to beat River Kirov with something in hand. He has an awkward action suggesting decent ground is vital.

WINDSOR RACING RESULTS:

Planet Red, absent since April when favourite for a Newbury maiden, was apparently in need of this run in the Class 4 handicap – something reflected in the market. The sharks homed in on the other with form, Ghost, but he had shown temperament at Newmarket in the paddock and was not over-willing on the return journey tonight. He carries his head high and after this one would have to be sceptical. Planet Red scrambled home. For a horse talked of as a Coventry type early in season (at least until Canford Cliffs burst on the scene), assuming Planet Red can improve on this he may find himself favourably treated in a valuable nursery.

TRACK NOTES

SUNDAY JULY 26th:

ASCOT RACING RESULTS:

The opening maiden – the Crocker Bulteel for unraced juveniles – looked half-decent. There was a strong message for Atlaal who, despite a muddly start and inevitable greenness, led a furlong out looking as if he was about to collect. Quarrel foiled the gamble, quickening for a couple of taps to finish on top. Both American-breds, these two look useful. The Xaar colt, Right Step, was only over a length away in third with Advertisement a close fourth, these four clear of the rest. It will be surprising if winners fail to come from this race.

Sterling Sound won the three-year-old maiden for fillies, providing a welcome winner for Marcus Tregoning. It was not so welcome for supporters of runner-up, Mezenah, of whom there were many judging by a market move in her favour. These two were clear and presumably, Mezenah will be making up for this neck defeat next time.

The rest of the card was unappealing. Certainly, the three big-field handicaps looked tough beforehand and in the main they were. Rapid Water justified favouritism but Munsef and Judge ‘N Jury were not easy to unearth.

Third at PONTEFRACT in the Listed Race, Perks is a better horse when getting his toe in. Good to firm ground is not ideal and he looks the sort to enjoy a lucrative autumn campaign.

Alfred Nobel impressed in the Group 1 at the Curragh. Confidently ridden and looked after as if an assured future awaits, he quickened to account for Air Chief Marshal in the manner of a colt capable of better. He is likely to be in action in top class juvenile events later in the year.

As suspected, a mile-and-a-quarter has proved to be Debussy’s best trip. His all-the-way victory in the Group 2 at Maisons-Laffitte and a proposed tilt at the Juddmonte seem to prove what his pedigree and style of racing always suggested.

TRACK NOTES

SATURDAY JULY 25th:

ASCOT RACING RESULTS:

Longines Handicap (Ladies Race) (Class 3): Once again, we had confusion on the straight course as to where to be. Something went wrong with the laying of the new course as there seems to be a definite changing bias each time they race. Consequently, we have the ludicrous situation of what is supposed to be our premier track throwing up results that cannot be taken literally. As far as this particular event is concerned, it probably mattered little but the centre appeared to have the edge. Castles in The Air seemed suited by the position he was in and was representing the in-form Richard Fahey stable. Nudged out, he went clear of last year’s winner, Golden Desert, and Arthur’s Edge. King’s Colour and Secret Night were next to finish.

Huggies Winkfield Stakes (Listed):

Again, the action was concentrated in the centre of the track with the runners finishing well strung out. Nideeb, an easy winner of a Yarmouth maiden that amounted to little, had previously finished fourth to Missionaire with Newmarket winner Simeon in third. Brilliantly handled by Ryan Moore in a desperate battle throughout the last furlong with Party Doctor, Nideeb’s nose was forced in front in the final stride – something Moore has developed a knack of doing in these sort of circumstances. By Exceed And Excel, Nideeb is on the upgrade but the manner of the winning distances does throw a question mark over the form to a degree. Party Doctor is a good benchmark after his close third in the Chesham and other perfectly respectable runs in defeat. Once again, the fates went against him after he had looked all over the winner. Although well beaten in third, outsider of the pack Navajo Chief beat several he may not beat again should they meet in the future. The course seems to have played a big part in the outcome. Lamh Albasser, impressive in a Newmarket nursery from 86, made little impact in fourth, ahead of low drawn Missionaire who is almost certainly better than this run indicates.

PRINCESS MARGARET ABU DHABI STAKES (Group 3):

(Fillies): Lady Of The Desert looked pretty useful after an authoritative success in this. Apparently, she expended too much energy when chasing the American filly in the Queen Mary and burnt herself out. Held on to today, she showed a bright turn of foot from a furlong out to quicken clear. Her entourage were concerned about the sixth furlong today so they must assume she has more speed than stamina. By Rahy out of the speedy Queen’s Logic, she should stay a mile on breeding but that would seem doubtful judging by her style of racing. Full Mandate, a recent Newbury maiden winner, was second with Sand Vixen putting in a taking performance in third. She is by Dubawi who seems to have made a bright start to his stud career. The way she was closing leaves the impression a step up in trip will be to her advantage and she looks to be progressing nicely. Jira faded into fourth but ran well enough, confirming Newmarket form with Jeanie Johnston who was fifth ahead of a sweating and edgy Roodle. Using Swan Wings as a line, there is little between Lady Of The Desert and the Cherry Hinton winner, Misheer.

Emirates NBD Cup (Heritage Handicap):

The first three wobbled and wandered in the closing stages in a contest won by top-weighted Sri Putra who ran in snatches but saw it out the best. Peking Prince and Espiritu were involved in a mini-barging match mainly caused by Espiritu who came to win but faltered, rolling away his chance. His best run was in the Britannia over this track when he was racing virtually alone. Although the ability is there, he is tricky. Loch Linnhe is another whose temperament is questionable. He played up in the stalls before running a lifeless race. Desert Creek possibly ran better than the formbook shows. Once again, this is form to be wary of.

Abu Dhabi International Stakes (Heritage Handicap): Second in the Buckingham Palace Handicap at the Royal Meeting, Al Muheer returned to a track where he has form to lift this prize in a tight across-the-course finish with Secret Society. Redford travelled like a dream at the rear of the field, making giant strides in the closing stages to take third. The ground turned against him but he has a turn of foot and there is a big handicap to be won when the ground eases. Genki stayed the extra furlong to finish fourth. Signor Peltro was fifth with Taqdeyr a promising sixth in such a demanding contest. Giganticus and Racer Forever, two that have been here and done it all before, were just off the pace in seventh and eighth. Crackdown ran as if he may be feeling the exertions of two hard races in quick succession this month. Captain Brilliance and Roaring Forte gave their supporters little to shout about.

KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES (Group 1):

Tartan Bearer may have bullied Conduit when they were yearlings, but there has been a role-reversal since. Brought along steadily this season after two runs over ten furlongs, Conduit had the trip he needed today and looked spot on for this, his major mid-summer target. Given an ice-cool ride by Ryan Moore, who was happy to allow the leaders plenty of rope, Conduit began to unwind his run on the turn. Instant acceleration had this won in a stride. He swept past Golden Sword to take it up approaching the final furlong. He had to dig in to an extent, but Moore did not ask for everything as Conduit was quite simply too good for the opposition. All options remain open for the rest of the season. Already proven in Santa Anita, it could be the temptation to defend his crown in the Turf Classic will outweigh the uncertainty that can be the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe. A winner at all trips from ten furlongs to fourteen, Conduit is worthy of a place in any list of great racehorses. Tartan Bearer lacked the turn of foot of the winner but stuck to his task bravely. Slightly snatched up a furlong out, the race was already beyond his grasp at the time. He might be the better prospect for the Arc as he will handle any variance of ground. Ask looked fantastic – the paddock pick over Conduit for me – but it was a close call and means little as the field in general was of Group 1 standard. Ask showed his Coronation Cup win was no fluke with a brave effort here on ground that was essentially too firm. The Arc has to be on his agenda if it comes up soft. This trio completed a wonderful achievement for Sir Michael Stoute who trained the first three. Alwaary has run well above himself in fourth. Unlucky behind Doctor Fremantle last time, to finish fourth in this suggests he is not far away from the top rank of the Classic generation. He did get very warm beforehand but this son of Dynaformer is improving fast. Golden Sword had his chance today but was not quite up to it. It should be remembered that Fame And Glory beat him by an easy five lengths in the Irish Derby, meaning Fame And Glory must have been in the shake up had he turned up today. These colts outclassed Look Here; her run in the Coronation remaining her best effort to date. Frozen Fire is not up to this sort of competition.

Canisbay Bloodstock Handicap (Class 4):

Provided a somewhat tame end to the day with Standstill scoring for the Swinbank yard from The Fonz and Nom Dom.

NEWMARKET RACING RESULTS:

In the class 4 Maiden those with experience dominated early. Rasselas, much sharper this time than on course debut, made the running but was unable to finish any closer to Timely Jazz who was five lengths in front last time and this. Timely Jazz ran an odd sort of race, looking all set to win a furlong out but failing to respond in the closing stages with the jockey looking as if his reins were in a tangle. Whilst this was happening, Simenon, third to Missionaire on his only outing here, ran on strongly to grab the spoils. Waseet is surely to horse to take from this. Slowly away, he gradually worked his way into contention to finish strongly. He will know more next time and this son of Selkirk looks one to follow. Rasselas was fourth with little else catching the eye.

The victory of Emerald Wilderness in the Class 3 handicap told us little. In a slowly run contest, he got the better of Cheshire Prince on the climb to the line with Persian Peril third. Special Reserve was fourth ahead of King Charles who could probably have done with a stronger gallop.

Invisible Man may be about to realise long-term aspirations judging by his victory in the Class 3 handicap. Spoken of as a Group horse at the Craven Meeting a lifetime ago, he left previous form behind attracting good market support and quickening in the style of a useful handicapper when meeting the rising ground. Sovereign Remedy ran an honest race in second although was anchored by his weight. Resort was third ahead of Watergate and Militarist. Invisible Man will have to improve again to defy the inevitable hike from a mark of 83 but that is possible.

Pyrrha made the most of a good opportunity to net the Class 2 handicap for fillies in taking style. Having finished fourth to Greenisland and Balaagha – both involved behind the improving Strawberrydaiquiri yesterday – the foundations were in place for a big run, so fair play to her trainer for grasping the moment. Kindly treated in the light of yesterday from a mark of 84, Pyrrha will be sharply adjusted in an upwards direction after this. Vitoria was a sweating second with the lightly raced Lassarina in third. Fifth in the Fred Darling when just behind the luckless Sariska that day, she is entitled to improve for this her first run since and is worth bearing in mind.

Blue Maiden, second at Newbury, got the better of a three-way finish for the median auction maiden. It was no great contest with Windsor third San Jemeniano in second and Mon Cadueaux, an Andrew Balding newcomer, showing promise in third.

Sherman McCoy won the Class 4 over 1m 5f from Doggerbank and lightly raced Moresco, who may make the most improvement after a three-month absence. Headline Act needs softer ground and may also have needed the run. He should win a race later in the year when the handicapper has relented with his current mark of 80.

YORK RACING RESULTS:

SKY BET YORK STAKES (Group 2):

Kirklees was the subject of confidence aplenty from his stable, which he justified in style. Looking very well beforehand, this win is testimony to the skill of his handler as he has not been an easy horse to train. Kirklees has developed into a strapping son of Jade Robbery that was racing over his optimum trip today. Aggressively ridden, he cruised to the front down the straight and won with something in hand. For a Group 2, this could have been stronger but the winner shot his opponents to bits. Allied Powers and Kings Gambit freewheeled into the minors ahead of Curtain Call who was disappointing. Sweating beforehand, he travelled well enough but found little when asked to accelerate with the winner. This was his chance and he cannot be entertained in future. In fifth Monitor Closely ran to his form, whilst Tazeez made the running at a fierce gallop and understandably checked out from the two pole.

Sky Bet Dash (Handicap) (Class 2):

As the title of the race implied, they went hard from the gates. Knot In Wood gained a last gasp success under a terrific ride from B McHugh whose claim of 5lbs made the difference. An uncomplicated ride, Knot In Wood topped a fine career with this success from a mark of 103. Barney McGrew went down fighting ahead of Excusez Moi and Kaldoun Kingdom. This was a typical sprint run at breakneck speed. If there is a horse of note, it has to be Al Khaleej who was a slow starter but picked up to finish eighth. Considering this was his first run for fourteen months this has to go down as a sterling effort. Of course, he has to evade the bounce syndrome to reproduce, but if he can then a decent sprint handicap should come his way.

Karl Burke introduced what looked like a useful colt in the Class 4 median auction. Rodrigo De Torres showed a smart turn of foot to beat a couple of fancied rivals that had reasonable form to their names. Newmarket third L’Enchanteresse held on to second ahead of another debutant in Distinctive. It is hard to know what to make of Loveinthesand who has not come on too much for a promising Hamilton debut when slowly away and second to Leviathan. Well away this time, he carries his head awkwardly and climbs on the ground as if crying out for a softer surface. It is premature to dismiss him, but he may have an issue or two. We will know more when the ground eases.

Inchnadamph ran one of his better races when third to Mudawin in the class 3 over an extended two miles. He has been threatening to return to form since a decent run in the Chester Cup. Softer ground aides his cause but at the age of nine there is no guarantee he will be following up on this promising show.

TRACK NOTES

FRIDAY JULY 24th:

ASCOT RACING RESULTS:

Zubova was a short enough favourite for the Class 3 maiden fillies’ considering she was a somewhat distant second last week to Connipton at Newbury in a race yet to be consolidated. With the ground easing after intermittent showers, being by Dubawi, she was not an obvious candidate on the ground. A small filly, her form exceeded that shown by the other with experience, Seeking Dubai, who had finished third to Wigan Lane and Cherry Bee. So it was over to the unraced contingent. They were passable, no more. Walk On Water, a neat daughter of Exceed And Excel was fit. Battlemaiden, Emirates Hills and Carnaval Court were attractive but not tightened up. The result sent out mixed messages as to the event’s worth. Walk On Water made all and responded to her jockey’s urgings as Seeking Dubai an always-held Seeking Dubai challenged inside the last furlong. Bab At The Bowster (named after a dog which is surely tempting fate) was a promising third. Zubova travelled but failed to pick up, indicating the Newbury maiden was probably only average at best. Emirates Hills hinted at ability, Battlemaiden did not show enough to suggest she will hit any heights, although she will improve for a step up in trip. Carnaval Court should have done a little better than finish last.

Two with solid credentials lined up for the Class 3 maiden for colts and geldings over seven furlongs. Gene Autry had shown promise behind his stable companion Emerald Commander last week at Newbury, whilst Sea Lord had also taken the eye at Epsom in a lesser event when second to Dubawi Phantom. He is a most likeable son of Cape Cross with a willing attitude that showed as he strutted round the paddock. In front throughout, Sea Lord refused to give best when tackled by Pounced, an unraced son of Rahy, who looked likely to win but could not sustain his challenge. Sea Lord is not over big but has plenty of heart and may be the sort to return here for the Royal Lodge later in the year. Pounced is a winner in waiting. Excellent Guest gave the Classic Colori Windsor form a shot in the arm by finishing third ahead of Gene Autry. He travelled like the winner for a long way but floundered when asked the vital question. These four were clear. Of the rest, Almutaham is a typically attractive son of Dynaformer. Eventually well beaten, he fluffed the start and ran in snatches in a race of two halves. He should do better in time.

On an upward curve, bookmakers installed Strawberrydaiquiri at a short enough price for the Listed Race, sending a message to would-be backers that they knew all about the word from her stable and did not want to know. The opposition was only a marginal step up from Sandown so the price understandable. Given a perfect ride by Ryan Moore, Strawberrydaiquiri always had the leader, Greenisland, in her sights. Once sent on, she had enough in hand to withstand the late rattle of the talented but quirky Balaagha, with Geenisland holding on to third ahead of Lady Francesca. Well balanced, a nicely proportioned but neat filly, Strawberrydaiquiri looks capable of scaling a higher notch in grade.

With hindsight – the greatest tool we all possess – Darley Sun, second to last night’s impressive Sandown winner King Of Wands at Salisbury, was kindly treated from a mark of 82 in the Brown Jack Stakes (Handicap) and duly ran away with the prize. A step up in trip proved no barrier to this ten-length winner that was there for all to see. Pity some of us failed to see it! Alanbrooke plugged on in second, but a weight concession of a stone proved too much. Highland Legacy, a one-time Cup horse, ran satisfactorily after the best part of a year’s absence.

Fanjura won his second handicap over ten furlongs under a great ride from Frankie Dettori who made all until headed approaching the final furlong in the Class 2 handicap. In a tussle with the runner-up, William Blake, Fanjura responded to a firm but sympathetic ride to regain the lead. These two were clear of the closing duo of Vainglory and Mountain Pride.

TRACK NOTES

THURSDAY JULY 23rd:

SANDOWN RACING RESULTS:

In the Class 4 maiden, the Kyllachy newcomer Final Answer was well backed and won accordingly. In beating Excellent Day and Rockabilly Rebel, he had modest opponents in second and third. Apparently, some fancy plans are afoot but to justify inclusion in something like the Flying Childers, Final Answer will need to produce more.

Weatherbys Bloodstock (Listed Race): A race for fillies with a reasonable long-term record. This year it went to Mudaaraah – a Folkestone winner subsequently beaten by Jira at Newmarket when suffering from a respiratory infection. To be frank this was little better than a Conditions event, if that. Newbury maiden winner Middle Club was a close second ahead of the exposed Bikini Babe and Gallic Star. The winner comes from a top class family, but it is early days to assume she will be effective if hiked in class.

Directorship won a modest maiden in the Class 5.

Dancourt seems to be improving with racing. Stepped up in trip, he won comfortably from Press The Button and Summer Winds in the Class 3 handicap. A winner from 83 [6lbs higher than at Newmarket], he has yet to win a race of quality but is a typical product of his stable. Presumably, he is looking at a mark in the region of ninety after this but with a late-developing pedigree it seems reasonable to assume there is more to come.

King Of Wands is another that looks to be coming into bloom. His easy success over 1m 6f suggests he is the sort to win a classy staying handicap before the end of the season. Although beating exposed opponents in the shape of Final Victory and Clowance House, he made light work of a mark of 86 in the Class 3 handicap.

Dubai Set, second to the highly thought of Classic Colori at Windsor, failed to uphold that form when beaten by a 40/1 outsider in the Class 6 maiden at BATH. He did finish second, but the fact he was here at all cast a doubt over the worth of the Windsor race.

DONCASTER RACING RESULTS:

Russian Spirit looked all set to land the Class 4 handicap when establishing an apparent winning lead approaching the final furlong. Having beaten Penitent last time, Russian Spirit was the form pick but Ursula’s late thrust denied her.

Sweet Hollow’s effort (or lack of) in the Class 5 handicap was lamentable. Pushed along after three furlongs, she is not interested in being a racehorse. This, the third time she has underperformed, was her worst run to date. She looks useless.

EPSOM RACING RESULTS:

Rocker gained an overdue success in the Class 4 handicap as did Spirit Of Sharjah in a similar event that closed the card. In between these two having their moments in the twilight, Frozen Power got the best of a three-way finish in the Class 4 maiden with Waveband and King Of Reason. This was only a moderate event but Frozen Power was doing his best work at the finish. Critical Path was another to master her opponents close home when gaining the day inside the last in the maiden.

Yirga appears to have temporarily hit the buffers when failing to contain the late run of Sequillo in the Class 4 handicap at Folkestone.

TRACK NOTES

WEDNESDAY JULY 22nd:

LINGFIELD RACING RESULTS:

The betting was tight in div 1 of the median auction. After a promising debut, Wriggle was a disappointing specimen: already gelded, a scrawny son of Refuse To Bend, the way he backpedalled, William Haggas will have his work cut out to win a race with him. Dubai Miracle on the other hand has progressed after two runs, opening his account in some style. Duster and Kathindi followed and both can make their mark at this level.

Azizi took his time to win the second division. After his Yarmouth fourth to Showcasing it could be claimed he should have won with more authority. He probably is better than this and may receive a favourable mark for a nursery.

SANDOWN RACING RESULTS:

Yer Woman returned to winning form when taking the Class 5 nursery from Drift And Dream. The winning filly was rated 75. The horse of interest is Radio City who nearly made the most of his best chance to date. Returned to five furlongs and held up, both of which suited, he passed all rivals bar the two in front, finishing strongly, whereas previously he had given the impression of failing to stay. Rated 70 tonight, he is a winner waiting to happen providing the handicapper gives him a chance and his trainer places him correctly. He needs to persevere in this grade.

With Epsom third Cadley Road confidently expected to improve, strong messages for High Twelve and Spa’s Dancer, both of whom were high in the pecking order of their respective stables’ juveniles, the Class 4 maiden looked a quality affair. Cadley Road was the paddock pick for tonight. A tall, strong type, he was fit after his first experience and it showed. Smartly away, he made all galloping on strongly to record a fast time. Said to be in the top three at East Eversley, he is a decent two-year-old and looks a natural for something like the Solario back here. High Twelve is a quality colt by Montjeu with speed on the dam side. Looking far from tuned up, he had been working well with Showcasing at home. His class allowed him to give chase to the winner, the pair pulling clear. High Twelve will improve for a gentle introduction. He can be followed with confidence; a maiden is a formality as a stepping-stone to better things. Logos Astra was third. A neat colt that had finished fourth over this course to Dreamspeed on debut, he had every chance but was not in the same league as the first two. Spa’s Dancer was slightly out of his depth here. He is a decent son of Danehill Dancer that has a soft ground action. Further will suit his style of racing as he looks more of a galloper than a quickener. This was a race that lived up to its billing.

The Class 3 handicap was only an average affair. The first two were the least likely in the paddock and on the way to post. Broad Cairn has feet like dinner plates and dishes out his off fore. In a sprint finish, he swept past the field to strike the front inside the final furlong. Star Link was a fully exposed second that went to post scratchily, but came back with gusto. Mugged by the first two, Thousand Miles should be marked up for staying with the pace throughout. He can win a handicap on softer ground. Emirates Sports went to post nicely and was the pick on looks but his form was somewhat shaky and he was edged out in fourth. With the field finishing in a heap it is doubtful whether this was a strong handicap.

The Class 4 handicap was all about the ride Richard Hughes gave top weight Romany Princess. Weaving through the field, he swooped on Frankie Dettori and Burgundy Ice who had looked all set for victory until Romany Princess came with her well-timed challenge.

TRACK NOTES

MONDAY – TUESDAY JULY 20th -21st:

It was a quiet start to the week with little of note.

TRACK NOTES

SATURDAY JULY 18th:

NEWBURY RACING RESULTS:

Three came out in the opening event – a Conditions Stakes for two-year-olds – leaving a field of seven. On ground that threatened to fox most of us one way or another, it looked for some time if the oddly named Tukitinyasok might open the proceedings. He made a good deal of the running before rolling around and forfeiting his advantage inside the last furlong. Sir Parky was there throughout. He looked the least complicated of a bunch that managed to sabotage their chances on the run to the line. Practitioner came through with what looked like a winning run to lead briefly but a determined Sir Parky wore him down close home. Tukitinyasock hung on to third ahead of Sabii Sands and Extreme Warrior in a race that may not travel particularly well.

SHADWELL STAKES (Group 3): This marked the return of the Group 1 performer War Artist, last seen when a close third twelve months ago to Marchand d’Or in the July Cup. Several defectors made him the clear form pick, especially as he was unpenalised. However, from a betting point of view he did not have a lot in his favour. A six-year-old by Orpen that had only won four times in his career and was attempting to recover form after a year on the sidelines, provided plenty of negatives for the lay boys to seize upon. In front from the gates, War Artist checked out a furlong from home. Whatever excuse is forwarded, this has to go down as a poor run. Six pounds well in on official figures, this was his chance and it is hard to see him figuring effectively at a level above this. Wokingham Stakes winner High Standing cut down War Artist like the progressive and smart performer he has become. He finished well on top of the consistent Prime Defender with Doncaster Rover heading War Artist in the closing stages. Edge Closer appeared to finish lame and Festoso was outpaced.

Last seen when twenty-five lengths behind Goldikova in the Group 1 Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket last week, Cosmopolitan, dropped into handicap company with a mark of 88, made all in the Class 2 fillies handicap. She stuck on bravely as the pack challenged but kept finding to lug top weight to victory, although allowing for weight-for-age, Never Lose was officially highest in the handicap. That said Cosmopolitan had to shoulder 9st 10lbs in holding ground. She just lasted from Ocean Transit and Full Of Love. Club Tahiti made a satisfactory handicap debut from a rating of 85 and may be about to realise her potential. Trained by Roger Charlton, she broke her maiden at this track. She is yet to race away from Newbury.

WEATHERBYS SUPER SPRINT (Class 2): Beforehand, with money forcing Monsieur Chevalier down to 2/1 favourite, the thought prevailed that there had to be better bets at such a price. Maybe; but he scored comfortably in the style of a possible for something like the Gimcrack or Middle Park later in the season. Confidently ridden by Richard Hughes, who sat well off a strong early pace, Monsieur Chevalier threaded through the gaps to pounce close home. This was Hughes at his best. The horse deserves credit also as it appears he will be better over six. This big field and the drying ground meant the leaders came back but he passed plenty of opponents to win. Slow to start Shamandar was receiving a stone (including a fillies’ allowance) and has shown marked improvement on her solitary run when comfortably winning a Ripon maiden. Archers Road is a tough and consistent performer that came there with every chance a furlong out. He has been on the go since March and shows no sign of wilting. Next came Red Avalanche, Here Now And Why and then another that has had a busy campaign in Star Rover. As always, this sort of contest had a wall of death element to it. The winner is a class act and the runner-up looks progressive. Archers Road is an ideal candidate for the juvenile equivalent of the Wokingham, but aside from those mentioned, an element of quality seemed lacking from this renewal.

Shadwell Beech House Stud Stakes (Listed Race): This was expected to go to Godolphin, which it did, but not to the right horse as far as punters were concerned. Crime Scene, second to Eastern Anthem in Dubai and a tough campaigner at Nad Al Sheba, made all and maintained his gallop to the end. Covert Ambition was something of a disappointment. Looming large down the straight, he appeared to falter causing Frankie Dettori to switch him between horses in an attempt to galvanise his interest. To this observer Covert Ambition appeared to doss in behind and was quite content to allow Crime Scene to get on with it. There has to be a question mark hanging over him after this. Traffic Guard, another Dubai refugee, stayed on for third. This was an encouraging first effort since February. Blue Monday had every chance in fourth, but at eight years of age is a bit long in the tooth for this sort of company.

King Charles capped a fine day for Richard Hughes in the Class 3 handicap. Not an easy horse to win with, Hughes coaxed him along and struck inside the last furlong. Cheshire Prince and Safari Sunup filled the places. Jaser looked and travelled well but appeared to run out of stamina. Effective on this sort of ground, he needs to return to a mile. Bugaku was a warm order, his form indicating he could be well in. It might be harsh to judge him on this, as he is a big horse that failed to pull himself through the tacky ground. He is worth another tentative chance.

NEWMARKET RACING RESULTS:

As at Newbury, they had to race on the residue of yesterday’s rain-softened ground. Mr David was an expensive failure at Windsor on debut when apparently he badly needed the run. Fitter this time he had to be rousted to finish on top of Ghost, who had played up in the paddock. These two were clear in the Class 4 maiden. Marine Spirit was third. Like the first two, he had experience but he gives the impression of being something of a worrier. He sweated beforehand, pulled hard and failed to find much on the climb to the line. Three fair types – all having their debuts – followed. Centigrade stayed on nicely in fourth with Comedy Hall and Waabel showing glimmers in fifth and sixth.

Plantation Stud Stakes (Listed Race): Flame Of Gibraltar was the big word in a race likely to be dominated by the three-year-olds – Splashdown looking the main danger and coming into the race with marginally the better form. Such analysis excluded the fact we were dealing with fillies, and that since upped in trip Barshiba has been a revelation. As in the Lancashire Oaks, she made all despite cocking her head awkwardly to one side. Blind in one eye, something that was not common knowledge until this season, she was given a clever ride by Jamie Spencer who left enough in reserve to boot the mare clear at the foot of the hill. Considering she was carrying a penalty for her latest success, this was not a bad performance. Princess Taylor plugged on for second without laying down a serious challenge. In third, Uvinza reversed Ribblesdale form with Flame Of Gibraltar who was never really a factor in fourth, narrowly beating the equally disappointing Splashdown.

With half the intended runners absent, only four lined up for the Class 2 handicap. A line through Cyflinder gave Bravo Echo the beating of Maswerte and he may have won with something to spare. It was close for second between Sunshine Always and the Galileo filly Aim To Achieve who should find a few pounds on this when racing on a sounder surface. Having won at Newbury with plenty of authority, Maswerte seems to be regressing at present. The first of the four under pressure, his mark of 82 looks too high.

In conclusion, Bounty Box won the Class 3 fillies’ handicap in useful style. The maiden went to Pentitent who stayed the seven furlongs stoutly and should get a mile. Truly Asia should be winning soon. El Ameen showed promise but Equinine, unlucky behind Maswerte at Newbury, folded in the final furlong. Her defeat adds further fuel to the argument that Maswerte’s form is not what it looks.

TRACK NOTES

FRIDAY JULY 17th:

NEWBURY RACING RESULTS:

Unraced Conniption drew right away to grab the Highclere Racing Maiden Stakes for fillies on ground that was on the easy side of good. She outstayed several of these in the conditions. Poppy Seed was sent on a furlong out but, being by Bold Edge, she wilted palpably to eventually finish fourth. Zubova and Cash Queen Anna took the minors with Love Match, a recent fifth at Doncaster, occupying the same position here. This is no easy race to unravel. The Danehill Dancer winner handled the ground and soon had her rivals in trouble. As a maiden, it did not look out of the ordinary but the winner could only beat those put before her.

The colt’s equivalent was over seven furlongs and featured the reappearance of one of the bigger juvenile guns from the Hannon yard in Emerald Commander, who had made such an impression at Newmarket last week after a slow start when fourth to Elusive Pimpernel. Well away this time, Emerald Commander took a furlong to settle but once he did raced kindly. Hitting the front two out with spears of rain in his face, he soon had his rivals in trouble and this son of Pivotal was able to shake them off inside the last furlong in ground changed to soft. Said to be in the top three in his powerful stable, this was a satisfactory reappearance and lends credence to the good impression created by the maiden at Newmarket and to Emerald Commander’s future. Of the rest, Texan Star ran on strongly on such ground for a son of Galileo to take second. Chain Of Events – a Nayef so possibly not as inconvenienced as some – was third ahead of the winner’s stable mate, Gene Autry. Ultravox made up a deal of ground from an uncompromising position to take the eye in fifth. A son of Lemon Drop Kind, he should do better.

Rose Bowl Stakes (Listed Race): The defection of Showcasing took some of the gilt from this event presenting Walkingonthemoon, winner on debut over this course in similar conditions, with a solid opportunity to gain a Listed prize. Three subsequent defeats have left this son of Footstepsinthesand exposed as short of top company. After today he looks even further away from a higher level. Attempting to make all, he curled up quickly from two out. Duplicity obtained first run to strike the front, sticking it out from the sweet-moving Hearts Of Fire. The winner came into this as a maiden and without obvious serious claims; however, he has a decent pedigree and is well thought of. Winner of the Brocklesby, Hearts Of Fire deserves credit for continuing to move forward as the season progresses. A well-grown son of Firebreak that was fifth in the Windsor Castle, he tried hard here but was constantly changing legs in the closing stages and unable to get to Duplicity. Deal finished strongly in third with Walkingonthemoon only fourth.

Stan’s Cool Cat defied top weight in the Class 4 fillies’ handicap under a kid glove Dettori ride. A One Cool Cat filly, she handled this chopped up and by now soft ground as befits an offspring of a dirt stallion. She settled the issue in the closing stages, edging out Accede and Straits Of Hormuz. If there is a filly to take from this, the twice-raced Straits Of Hormuz would appear to be the one as improvement seems likely.

In a three-way finish for the Conditions Stakes, The Cheka, a one-time Dewhurst prospect that was beaten in the Solario at Sandown last year, returned after a ten-month absence to pounce on Ashram close home. After a decent run in the Jersey Ashram set the standard here, proving he coped with the ground. Nevertheless, although the winning margin was a narrow one, The Cheka won in some style. A big rangy son of Xaar, The Cheka looks the sort to improve considerably on this providing he stands the rigors of training after what has clearly been a setback. Ashram will have to wait for another day.

HAYDOCK RACING RESULTS:

In the maiden, Gunner Linley handled soft ground better than most to beat Fine Sight and a useful newcomer in Realisation. By Medicean, many of whom cope with this sort of surface, he kept responding to a vigorous Sanders ride to hold on. His second to the well-regarded Black Snowflake represented the best form on offer, but this ground allied to possible improvement from lesser-raced rivals meant he was no good thing. Fine Sight has a soft ground action; Realisation, by Alhaarth, was doing his best work at the finish and will be all the better for this experience. Cansili Star had shown promise at Yarmouth behind Showcasing but is a big colt that appeared to get stuck in the ground here. His rider was quick to accept defeat, action likely to be repaid on better ground.

NEWMARKET RACING RESULTS:

Champagnelifestyle, a strongly made daughter of Montjeu, galloped steadfastly through easy ground to beat Qaraaba, the pair pulling clear in the seven-furlong maiden for fillies. The winner flashed her tail in the style that has become typical of her sire’s offspring. The runner-up should be winning soon. Dyna Waltz was a promising enough third with another Montjeu, Duty And Destiny, in fourth. The lightly framed Michael Stoute filly, Magnificence (a rare Sadler’s Wells grey) was always struggling in the ground.

Shabib won the Class 4 handicap nicely from a mark of 83, staying on too strongly for the filly, Invincible Isle, who looked all set for victory when cruising to the front at the foot of the hill. In the end, conditions conspired to beat the filly who failed to handle the cut as well as the winner that is a strongly made little colt who races close to the ground. Invincible Isle will be better on a faster surface and should be winning again soon.

Splendourinthegrass owes a rating of 94 to his fifth to Evasive in the Horris Hill Stakes last year. Easy ground is the secret to this son of Selkirk, who routed the opposition in the maiden to win very comfortably. Quite where connections will go now is debatable as this colt has a mark that is already high enough and likely to be raised. That said in such conditions he is useful.

TRACK NOTES

THURSDAY JULY 16th:

LEICESTER RACING RESULTS:

Seaway has had more chances than an appealing convict on Death Row. With Ottoman Empire and Merdaam withdrawn from the maiden, he finally opened his account. He won pricking his ears, giving the impression he has more ability than he cares to show.

HAMILTON RACING RESULTS:

There was a big word for Dark Moment in the Class 6 handicap. Handing his rivals fifteen lengths at the start, he quickly made up the ground as there was a slow early pace. But that sort of distance is still a huge amount to forfeit and he predictably ran out of steam from two out. He may be worth another chance in an equally moderate event.

DONCASTER RACING RESULTS:

Touch Tone failed to justify a big home reputation in the fillies maiden. Possibly she saw too much daylight on the outside but, given a vigorous ride, her finishing effort was disappointing. On ground softening by the minute, Clarietta stepped up on a Newbury seventh to win a shade cosily.

Forgotten Voice lost his unbeaten record in the conditions stakes but can be forgiven as he failed to handle the rain-softened ground. Dream Lodge beat a proven easy ground specialist in Perks.

EPSOM RACING RESULTS:

The Class 4 maiden may throw up a winner or two in nurseries. Slowly away in his three starts to date, Dubawi Phantom was in contention throughout and lasted from a promising debutant in Sea Lord, who may do better in more exalted company. Having stepped up on his Windsor attempt, Yarra River was next to finish. Deauville Post in fourth was the eye-catcher as far as handicaps are concerned. Stoutly bred, although this was seven furlongs, he will be all the better on a stiffer track judging by the way he was closing in the last furlong. He should be an interesting betting proposition in the near future.

TRACK NOTES

This feature will be suspended until Thursday July 16th due to an urgent personal matter. I shall try to address some of the items not covered upon my return. Thanks for your patience.

TRACK NOTES

FRIDAY JULY 10th:

Premier Travel Handicap (Class 2):

Form horse Crackdown was turned out quickly before reassessment after his excellent second last Saturday to Acrostic at Sandown. In front from the start, he makes life difficult, as is always the duck to shoot at. One by one, he fought off his challengers until collared by the last one, Brief Encounter inside the last furlong. Brief Encounter is a useful sort that may have finished closer in the Britannia but for being hampered. Crackdown has bounced back in brave style after a hard race last week but is not over big and therefore carrying top weight in a handicap is not ideal. Options were obviously limited. Sovereign Remedy and Canwinn were the next two to finish ahead of Thousand Miles. First two excepted, this was not a quality handicap.

MEYDAN SUPERLATIVE STAKES (Group 2):

With four-and-a-half lengths between first and last it is extremely doubtful that we have seen a leading Classic player in this field. It was a messy race won by the nimble and handy Silver Grecian, who wriggled through a couple of gaps in professional fashion to strike close home. His Warwick win last time (albeit an easy one) from Abandagold was a long way from Group 1 form. Some would say it was a fair way off Group 2 form. But he looks athletic and useful and took advantage of the way the race panned out. Roi De Vitesse, another without obvious claims in such a contest, squeezed into second ahead of the strong finishing Shakespearean who did best of those that had contested the Chesham. Lucky General was a decent fourth. In fifth, Lord Zenith does not look a two-year-old pure and simple. The decision to chuck him in at the deep end so early in his career was not the best. A fine son of Zamindar, he deserves to take his chance in this sort of company, but later in the season when he has had a chance to mature. Emperor Claudius is on the small side. Reportedly sidelined after Ascot, he finished ahead of Big Audio this time. However, the Chesham winner was checked in his run up the inner. Silenceofthewind made up the field.

Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup Handicap (Class 2):

At the age of six, Plum Pudding has never been better. Having crept up the ratings to a mark of 105, he laughed at it, making all, shouldering top weight and stretching a willing neck out to defy Captain Brilliance. Second last time to Gallagher, earlier having beaten Dream Eater at Warwick, there is no doubting that Plum Pudding is in the form of his life. Captain Brilliance was kept in a pocket by Frankie Dettori on Mutheeb and, narrowly beaten, was possibly unlucky. Mutheeb continues on the upgrade and his effort was laudable in third. Joseph Henry and the fast-finishing duo of Racer Forever and Redford (could have done with easier ground) were next. The decision to run Spanish Bounty over seven backfired; however, the handicapper’s decision to yank him back up to a mark of 95 after his run at Salisbury makes life tough.

DARLEY JULY CUP (Group 1):

Despite veering first to her left then to her right, Fleeting Spirit gained compensation for some near misses in this sort of grade. Today, beating some of the best sprinters on offer, she was the best around. Runner-up to Scenic Blast at Ascot, this very different track suited her. Staying on over five at Ascot, this was her first win at six – some race to break her duck in! Main Aim continues to be competitive at the highest level at all trips from this six to a mile. Seven is probably his trip and juice in the ground does help. He was prominent throughout, mounting a strong challenge when meeting the rising ground but the antics of the winner, whilst not costing him the race, did impede his run. It is surely only a matter of time before Main Aim bags his Group 1. J J The Jet Plane was presented with a track not guaranteed to suit his blitzy style of racing. He is a free-running type and the hill made life difficult. He deserves plenty of credit for battling on to the bitter end. The decision to run Paco Boy over six was always likely to be contentious. Having spent all their time trying to persuade us Paco Boy is a miler, connections now dropped him to six. Without his regular partner Richard Hughes, and last at one stage, he finished well but was in the wrong place for most of the race. Maybe he could not go the pace, which was hardly surprising, but was swallowing the leaders whole in the last hundred yards. To terminate the argument: seven furlongs is Paco Boy’s best trip but he gets a mile. King’s Apostle had to be snatched up inside the last furlong. His finishing position of fifth is one of his best efforts. African Rose ran a little below her very best in sixth. Her best form is with more give in the ground. Takeover Target was another that did not shine. His best form is on flat tracks. Equiano was eighth; then we approach no man’s land. Scenic Blast was unsuited by conditions literally and figuratively foreign to him. He needed a set of crampons when meeting the rising ground. Art Connoisseur seems to have a preference for Ascot, running no sort of race at all; Ancien Regime was another that made no show.

NGK Spark Plugs EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 2):

A race won last year by Fantasia, this time by Bella Swan who was scoring at the third time of asking. She cut down Water Biscuit – another with experience – in the closing stages. These two were clear of a couple of interesting debutants in Outshine and Ghazwah. Both should know more next time. Another with experience, Babylonian was fifth in a race that may not be any more than average.

Lamh Albasser, who beat disappointing Sandown favourite Pythees at Redcar, ran away with the nursery from a mark of 82. Alone in the centre of the course, he barely saw a rival. Tres Coronas was second ahead of Sir Parky and Rock Of Love. It would be unwise to draw too many conclusions from this event.

Egerton House Stables Handicap (Class 3):

Favourite, Bullet Man never looked happy. He is a complicated character that has yet to show his true ability. He faded very quickly and looks temperamental. Cool Strike provided another winner for the Andrew Balding stable, catching Manyriverstocross inside the last furlong.

ASCOT RACING RESULTS:

Alanbrooke looks progressive and clearly stays well, displayed by his win in the two mile handicap.

A good run was anticipated from Black Spirit in the novice stakes. He gained the upper hand over Prompter in a protracted duel in the last furlong.

The Class 3 handicap was somewhat farcical. With stalls one and two failing to open, the original start was a recall, meaning three were withdrawn having completed the course. All eyes were trained on Lemon N Sugar who failed to find any extra having hit the front two out. She may be better returned to Goodwood and should not be dismissed on this evidence. Street Power got the better of a tight finish with Cape Rock.

YORK RACING RESULTS:

The good looking son of Kingmambo, Emirates Dream, wore down the filly Laureldean Spirit in the maiden. The winner is very scopey and should better this in time. He will stay a mile.

Having failed to stay the trip in the Guineas, Serious Attitude showed a fine attitude to win the Group 3 for fillies and mares. She worked hard to touch off Lesson In Humility, the pair clear of Look Busy and a messed about Swiss Diva.

TRACK NOTES

THURSDAY JULY 9th:

NEWMARKET HORSE RACING RESULTS:

BAHRAIN TROPHY (Group 3): Kite Wood was on a recovery mission in this, and to an extent a fact-finding one to ascertain whether he stays well enough to justify an attempt at the St Leger. Making all, Kite Wood received the classic Dettori ride as the pace was wound up at the right time to keep his opponents at bay. Tactic was the only serious challenger from some way out, attempting to close the lead down three out, seemingly beaten off but having a second crack on meeting the rising ground. Although comfortably held, this remains an honest endeavour by the runner-up. Kite Wood stayed this trip of 1m 5f well, meaning there should be no stamina worries at Doncaster. Above Average put two poor runs behind him to finish third. Although a winner of Sandown’s Classic Trial, his overall form is short of Group standard. Free Agent did not fail for lack of stamina alone. He should have finished in front of Tactic on a line through Sight Unseen but finished weakly, getting a second wind two out but never looking like playing a part in the finish. On pedigree, it would probably be advisable to drop him back in trip. The rest were well beaten. Too Much Trouble and Inhibition finished where expected, but Dhushan and Popmurphy ran no races at all.

TNT JULY STAKES (Group 2): Arcano stamped himself as one of the leading juveniles after a taking performance here. He had indicated he was smart in a Newbury maiden that not only looked good at the time but that has stood the test, producing several winners. Given plenty to do from the middle of the pack, he picked up in taking style to cut down the leaders and win going away. By Oasis Dream, a mile will presumably be his limit and it is early days to be talking Guineas. However, this was a fair race and he was authoritative in success. Orpen Grey is a strong specimen for a two-year-old but had no answer to the winner’s turn of foot inside the final furlong. This was a fair effort. Coventry seventh Red Jazz steamed into third. This was something like the colt we saw at Windsor and Ascot earlier in the season but he does lack size and scope. A strict line through Red Jazz makes Canford Cliffs superior to Arcano. Reignier upheld the Norfolk form to a degree by scrambling into fourth. He was one of few unaffected by the rough house the Norfolk became at Royal Ascot, but Radiohead’s victory that day may not turn out to be quite what it looked. Ghostwing finished fast in fifth but was never a factor. Nosedive, one of the sufferers in the Norfolk, was always doing too much here and probably failed to stay this six. Even so, it seems fair to say he would not have won at five.

Blue Square Stakes (Heritage Handicap): A race containing three strong messages: Class Is Class, Emirates Roadshow and Roman Republic. The last-named had obvious claims. Progressive and having run well at Sandown on Saturday over a shorter trip, against older horses and from a bad draw, although not exceptionally well handicapped, the step up in trip threatened to offset that disadvantage: almost but not quite! Roman Republic, who is becoming battle-hardened in handicaps despite a relatively light career, was in contention throughout and battled to the line, finding only Firebet too good. The winner has popped up from nowhere as far as I am concerned, but this was a good performance from a previous winner at Ayr and Nottingham. His mark of 100 looked high enough beforehand but clearly the handicapper got it right. After Roman Republic came a strongly fancied Class Is Class. He came here lacking the experience in this sort of the event of the first two. Considering he was last at one point, he has made plenty of ground and finished with a flourish. A winner of a Yarmouth maiden, this will put an edge on him and he should make his mark in a valuable handicap before long. He may improve for a step up in trip. Mister Dee Bee and Changing The Guard were the next two, just ahead of top weight Aqwaal. Emirates Roadshow does not impress. With an off-putting high head carriage, he does not look like one to be interested in at present.

PRINCESS OF WALES STAKES (Group 2): Duncan was a deserving favourite here after his sterling effort in the Group 1 Coronation Cup at Epsom. My reservation was that I felt he flattened in the last hundred yard that day and despite a stout pedigree and having won over this trip (not in this class though), there were signs last time that 1m 4f was the absolute limit of his stamina. The same remark could be levelled at Campanologist. These were the first two in the market and they ran badly, filling the last two places. Duncan pulled early in the race. Apart from a brief moment two out when moving into contention, he was quickly brushed aside. His defeat was not purely down to lack of stamina. Campanologist found little once the pace increased. At the other end, Schiaparelli made it at a decent gallop and this high-class ex-German son of Monsun saw it out creditably. Doctor Fremantle, so disappointing at Ascot for reasons unknown to the public at large but known to a few clever layers judging by his price drift that day, came back to his best form to snatch a narrow verdict. Schiaparelli rolled on to the rail, hampering Alwaary, who was mounting a challenge at the time that would have been close to successful. Considering his form has crumbled like a decaying cliff, this was something of a surprise. However, Alwaary is lightly raced enough to find more improvement. At a subsequent enquiry, Alwaary was awarded second spot ahead of Schiaparelli. Enroller wants further and softer ground. He stayed on at the finish having been out speeded when the pace increased. He was another to be demoted by the stewards in a rough race having hampered All The Aces. Indian Days ran as well as he has done in fifth just ahead of All The Aces who needs softer ground and is not really up to this level.

European Breeders’ Fund Conditions Stakes: Ridden for a turn of foot from a fast pace, Hamilton winner Awzaan successfully carried a 3lbs penalty to burst clear of his rivals. This was not a strong event but for a son of Alhaarth the winner has plenty of pace. He should win again before the end of the season. Newcastle winner Amary was a distant second ahead of Sabii Sands and Navajo Chief.

Portland Place Conditions Stakes: There were five in with a chance two out. Shampagne was the first to give ground but was squeezed out to a degree and had a 5lbs penalty. As a son of Orpen, he needs things his own way but has not performed too badly in fifth under these conditions. It was left to Cloudy Start and Spring of Fame to hammer it out, the latter proving too strong. It would appear at long last Godolphin are finding some form. Cloudy Start did not look totally committed, Loch Linnhe, a disappointment for those that backed him in the Jersey, put in a better effort in third ahead of Derbaas who may improve if racing over seven furlongs. He does not seem to stay a mile.

Racing UK Handicap (Class 3): In the form of his life, Canadian Danehill defied the handicap system, winning from a 6lbs penalty which elevated him to a mark of 91, an all-time high for this most consistent of performers. His rider must take part of the credit – Canadian Danehill completing a treble for Frankie Dettori – who gets on so well with this sprinter. The combination was out in front and in the clear throughout. There were a few hard luck stories in behind, none more so than for Green Beret on whom Jimmy Fortune was unable to procure a run, having no option but to sit and suffer on the rail. He looks a ready-made winner. Tabaret launched a late run that Canadian Danehill was able to repel with first class assistance from the saddle. The Jobber was another in a heap vying for room. Little Pete and Danetime Lily were others on the heels on the leaders.

TRACK NOTES

WEDNESDAY JULY 8th:

NEWMARKET HORSE RACING RESULTS:

Winner of a maiden auction at Kempton at two and with the exception of a modest third at Dusseldorf having been beaten a long way in this sort of company since, the only possible plus for Greenisland in the Class 2 handicap for fillies was the ground. Certainly, her form did not suggest she would win this highly competitive event. She may have been fortunate to win but in a bunch finish she would have certainly belied her odds of 66/1 whatever happened. Prominent throughout, on an uphill dash to the line she found too much for the chasers. The hard luck story was the flighty and fiery Balaagha who was reluctant to stride to post. Behind early, she got going too late and although finishing with a flourish, time ran out as she dead-heated with Mo Mhuirnin. Goodwood fourth and fresh filly, Pyrrha was fourth. Photographic was hard on their heels in fifth. This easier ground was in her favour. She is a game filly who continues to try hard when under pressure. Her handicap mark of 94 appears about right. Cumana Bay and Never Lose were closers in the last furlong in what was a messy race. It is early to say but the ground looks about right with just an emphasis on juice and so far, there seems to be no draw bias.

Totesport Stakes handicap (Class 2):

Another tricky race, run at full pelt and won in a tight finish by Total Gallery. Although behind Ialysos last time over five furlongs and Ouqba at Ascot in the Jersey, a mark of 103 threatened to keep make it tough for him. Six furlongs is probably his optimum trip. Desert Icon ran a screamer considering he was 5lbs out of the handicap to take second ahead of Enderby Spirit and Rowayton. Parisian Pyramid was up with the pace throughout and finished fifth just ahead of Imperial Guest. Shamwari Lodge finished strongly without landing a blow. A Hawk Wing filly that has demonstrated six suits her, it is possible she has flattered to deceive. Akhenaten remains of interest. On this evidence, he wants stepping up in trip possibly to seven. Taken off his legs early, he finished to some effect when meeting the rising ground. The handicapper needs to give him a chance but there is a decent race in him.

IRISH THOROUGHBRED CHERRY HINTON STAKES (Group 2):

Although Clive Brittain has always asserted Misheer is better on a firm surface she has now won two races on good to soft ground. This was the jewel in the crown as far as she is concerned and there was no fluke about it, as she increased her advantage inside the final furlong as she strode clear up the hill. By Oasis Dream, she has a lengthy, low action. Second in the Queen Mary, six furlongs was much more to her liking and there is every chance she will take a step up to seven in her stride. The Albany winner, Habaayib, missed a beat at the start but made ground before having to be pushed from the dip. She closed without looking likely to trouble the winner. Her beating of Lillie Langtry at Ascot looked strong form but there were no particular excuses here, although she did not look quite as well as she did at Ascot. Lady Darshaan rattled home strongly on the far side for third. By High Chaparral, she looks as if she will improve again for an extra furlong. Capercaillie was beaten further by Habaayib this time than at Ascot back in fourth with Crown fifth.

TIHAD AIRWAYS FALMOUTH STAKES (Group 1):

The class act here was Breeders’ Cup and dual Group 1 winner Goldikova whose notable scalps include Paco Boy, Darjina and Natagora. Her reappearance at Longchamp in May on horrible, treacle-like ground put many off but she is a filly that improves during the summer/autumn. Looking very fit and well in the paddock, she swished her tail, got a little warm and was worryingly uncooperative at the stalls. As the prelims concluded, her supporters had more and more to worry about. Hooded for entry, she came out well and settled in second behind Spacious. At halfway her ears went back and one had to fear the worst. Credit goes to Oliver Peslier who handled her with a great deal of confidence, keeping her straight as she wandered and giving her a smack to make her go about her business just as it looked as if she was about to be swallowed up. Obviously, Peslier knows her very well but even he seemed relieved when it was all over. Her class saw her home but this was not the performance of a filly producing her best, although the slow early pace did not help. She looks to have dossed in the final furlong and we should expect her to bloom in the summer months. Equally it is asking a lot for her to emulate the sort of success we saw from her last year, but future plans include the Jacques Le Marios, possibly the Sun Chariot and another crack at the Breeders’ Cup. Backing her today was an act of faith and she answered all questions. Heaven Sent ran her usual game race to chase her home with Spacious a close third and Rainbow View a staying on fourth. She wants further than a mile – a mile-and-a-quarter would be ideal – and it would be unwise to write her off. Whilst not the champion we thought she might be, she is capable of winning something like the Nassau at Goodwood.

Mertoun Paddocks EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 2):

Won by Soul City last year and containing the usual collection of good looking and promising types. The winner first: Elusive Pimpernel a strong son of Elusive Quality out of a successful mare in Cara Fantasy, has plenty of substance, enabling him to respond to a serious ride inside the last furlong to get the better of once-raced Timely Jazz. A half-brother to the quirky but talented Palavicini, Elusive Pimpernel knuckled down and stretched like a good horse in this and should be up to a rise in class. It is difficult to make too much of Timely Jazz who was nine lengths ninth of eleven over this course behind Missionaire at the end of June. Poet’s Voice made a pleasing debut for Godolphin. A son of Dubawi, he was given a sympathetic introduction. Emerald Commander created quite an impression. Said to be amongst the top three juveniles at Richard Hannon’s yard, he missed the start but made plenty of ground throughout the last two furlongs to finish a promising fourth. He will know more next time and a maiden looks a formality. Rasselas, a green son of Danehill Dancer, stayed on nicely for fifth just ahead of another that looked as if he was unsure what was expected in New Innocence. There was talk of Erfaan making a big show after his nine-length defeat by Arcano at Newbury. He travelled well but his American pedigree indicates he may want fast ground to show his best. This looked like a good maiden from which it will be surprising if winners fail to emerge.

TurfTV Maiden Stakes (Class 3):

A one-two for Henry Cecil here as the outsider of the two, Blizzard Blues, got the better of his stable mate Manifest. The winner was blinkered for his debut, ran about in the last furlong but it was Manifest that took the eye. A lovely tall son of Rainbow Quest, he is very attractive. Looking green even on the way to post, he was rousted for the last half mile with his rider attempting to get him into a rhythm. Finally, switched twice, Manifest began to get the message and ran on strongly. In another half a furlong, he would have prevailed and should win next time. He will stay a mile-and-a-half. Kansai Spirit was impeded by the winner’s antics but was already beaten at the time. Do The Strand showed some promise. Those with form: Reportage, Charger and Beauchamp Xerxes were unable to make any impact.

Home Of Racing Handicap (Class 3):

Easier ground seemed to make the difference to Dancourt whose form thus far has seemed mediocre. This was a weak handicap and any horse from the Stoute team rated 77 after showing promise has to be dangerous. Sent on a furlong out, Dancourt soon had his rivals in trouble. Serial loser Dingaan was second, over-raced Mujood third and temperamental Mastership fourth. Last Three Minutes had a difficult passage; however, by all accounts is not entirely reliable.

TRACK NOTES

TUESDAY JULY 7th:

PONTEFRACT RACING RESULTS:

Not seen since her juvenile days, Dove gained a valuable win for a filly in the maiden. Presumably she is destined for stud at the earliest opportunity. Perfectly positioned from a slow pace, she was always travelling strongly and broke away early in the straight. On the other hand, the favourite Laughing Boy was always playing catch up. A fine looking son of Montjeu, he was the one horse that demanded support on looks alone. Pushed alone turning for home, the penny was beginning to drop when his rider went for an ambitious run up the inside, which, unsurprisingly was denied. Dark Quest rolled on to Laughing Boy, virtually taking him out. Not a deliberate manoeuvre, it was referred to the stewards and it will be unfortunate if Eddie Ahern is the victim of a ban. Laughing Boy is capable of better providing he emerges from this barging match unscathed. Presumably, with only one more run needed the handicap route will be the next serious objective.

Hollins punched a sizeable hole in some well-thought out thinking in the Class 4 handicap. Runner-up in a bumper and beaten in some poor northern handicaps at all trips from a mile-and-a-half to two miles he was no obvious selection. Dark Prospect lugged a big weight into second, ahead of well-handicapped Charlie Tokyo who performed with promise on suitable ground. Red Jade and Jeer both flopped on the easier surface. Being by Dubai Destination it was predictable that Red Jade struggled but the Selkirk gelding, Jeer, thirteen pounds lower than when scoring at Newmarket last spring, should have fared better. However, Dale Gibson attributed the softening ground to the defeat. Wolverhampton may suit him better but he is hard to win with.

Times Up outstayed his opponents on the ground in the maiden. His pedigree suggested this ground would suit and it may have made the difference. This win is a fillip for the chances of Charger in what threatens to be a better event at Newmarket tomorrow. Caught for toe at the turn, Gibb River stayed on to take second. The King’s Best colt Alqaffay was moving best of all until stamina became an issue and he eventually dropped away to finish a tired third.

WOLVERHAMPTON RACING RESULTS:

It was business as usual at WOLVERHAMPTON. Mister Angry beat some poor opponents in the first division of the maiden.

The second division won by Wasmi looked better overall if only because the winner and the runner-up – Baltimore Clipper – had experience and the third, Abriachan, was a fancied newcomer. He looked fit enough and as if he knew his job, but was forced wide on the bend effectively scuppering his chance.

TRACK NOTES

MONDAY JULY 6th:

WINDSOR HORSE RACING RESULTS:

Classic Colori made amends for a mulish display at Sandown when he refused to enter the stalls last month, landing the opening maiden in style. Missing a beat at the start, this Gimcrack entry was soon racing on an even keel and in the end won with plenty to spare. Rated as good a juvenile as they have at home, this was a good enough start.

Applause obviously has ability but is continually keyed-up. Pulling on the way to the start of the maiden in the race and even after winning, she needs to harness her energy.

TRACK NOTES

SUNDAY JULY 5th:

CHANTILLY HORSE RACING RESULTS:

Lord Shanakill got his Group 1, albeit an average one, in a tight finish with Oiseau De Feu for the Prix Jean Prat. Third to Mastercraftsman in the St James’s Palace Stakes, the winner will struggle to hold his own in Group 1 company back in this country, but this was his day. Oiseau De Feu has already been exposed as below top company in France. Back in the third, the German Guineas winner, Irian, lost an unbeaten record. Next came Calvados Blues ahead of Westphalia who was having his fourth run in France this season. Placed in the French Guineas and their Derby, whilst not disgraced, he has failed to run to form today.

TRACK NOTES

SATURDAY JULY 4th:

SANDOWN RACING RESULTS:

CORAL CHARGE (Group3): A typical Sandown dash with plenty of early pace. Ialysos put a poor run at Ascot behind him when working his way up the favoured rail under a grand ride from Cristophe Lemaire to foil Triple Aspect. These two were entitled to be in the firing line, but of course after such a poor effort last time at Ascot – admittedly there were mitigating circumstances – it was hard to be confident of the winner. In fact, Ialysos has run his Haydock form with Anglezarke to the pound so a line needs to be drawn under Ascot. It was a close run thing as Ialysos won by the minimum margin. Masta Plasta was prominent throughout, working away to hold third. Matsunosuke and Judd Street both flashed late whereas Anglezarke looked as if things unfolded a shade too quickly. She was unable to deliver a challenge.

Coral Challenge Handicap (Class): A highly competitive handicap that may have been more straightforward but for draws that surely beat Mirrored and Alfathaa. Both were victims of outside draws and needed a vital element of luck – neither received it. Crackdown set a fierce pace, despite being awash, and very nearly clung on. Luca Cumani, successful in the opener, scored a quick double when Acrostic, again ridden by Lemaire, was behind early but in the clear. Brought with a steady run, Acrostic gradually got there. Mirrored made ground hand over fist but the task was just beyond him. This was still a major effort and there is a big race in this son of Dansili. Narrowly beaten twice in valuable handicaps after his close up third in the Britannia two weeks ago, he deserves a change of luck. A strong finisher, he may be worth a try at ten furlongs. Huzzah was an honest fourth with Alfathaa having to come from even further back than Mirrored. After a decent run in the Hunt Cup, it seems safe to say he is back to his best form and is another that should be winning soon. Roman Republic was another to finish strongly from a near impossible position. This was a strong handicap and anything with a hard luck story that has run well deserves consideration next time.

CORAL ECLIPSE (Group 1): Sometimes it takes a while before you believe what it is you think you have seen. After the Guineas and Derby, Sea The Stars is now the complete all-rounder – a great winner of this race. Travelling strongly throughout from a ruthless pace, he made his move with over two to race and then took it up. Rip Van Winkle was in his slipstream and closed him down. The two pulled clear and for a moment it looked as if the result could have gone either way. Strength won the race, although Mick Kinane was adamant he was in front too soon (no fault of the rider’s) and that his mount won with something in hand. That may be a partisan statement. Sea The Stars found when he had to; he did what he had to, and both he and Rip Van Winkle came clear of the excellent Conduit, giving a massive shot in the arm to the form of the three-year-olds. Sea The Stars is an imposing, strong, deep-girthed, perfectly balanced racehorse. Racegoers should treasure the moments he provides and remember that at this level they are under ration. Mick Kinane was doubtful whether Sea The Stars would go to Longchamp, wisely stating and reemphasising how difficult it is for a horse to be kept on the boil from April to October. It is also important to remember that Sea The Stars is a top of the ground animal. Rip Van Winkle is a very good horse in his own right. He came to win his race but was unable to depose the power and glory that was the winner. He has justified his lofty reputation and run the race of his life. A Group 1 ought to come his way. If kept in training, he could be an even better prospect next year. Conduit and Cima De Triomphe have run their Brigadier Gerard form to the pound in third and fourth. It is unlikely that Conduit, who lacked the finishing kick at this level, but had every chance, will contest a Group 1 at this trip again.

CORAL DISTAFF (Listed Race) (Fillies): Word from Newmarket had it that Strawberrydaiquiri had made abnormal improvement since skating away from Candy Ride in a Windsor maiden. Although facing sub-standard opposition, she is clearly on a roll and grabbed black type with the minimum of fuss. Always in a perfect position, she won smoothly once she found her rhythm. She was too good for these and there should be a bit more to come. Lacking physical scope, she is finding something from somewhere and has the hallmarks of being a nice filly. Say No Now stuck on strongly after going out so quickly at Royal Ascot last time, whilst Wadaat was another to run well dropped to her correct grade.

CORAL MARATHON (Listed Race): Patience has paid dividends with Desert Sea who, having won at Kempton in March and finished an excellent fourth in the Chester Cup, outstayed the tough filly Victoria Montoya from the in-form Andrew Balding stable. Desert Sea was only a pound higher in this than when fourth to Daraahem at Chester, whereas Judgethemoment is now 14lbs higher than when his winning run began in April. On the small side, he was always struggling. Wells Lyrical, who had finished second in the Northumberland Plate last week, was third from 2lbs higher. Judgethemoment was only fourth, Gravitation was again disappointing and Amerigo a tame last. This was more a handicap than a Listed event.

Coral Handicap (Class 3): It was hardly surprising that Maswerte attracted all the money for this. Impressive when winning at Newbury, a six-pound hike looked reasonable but he was unable to defy it. Cyflymder goes from strength to strength and once in front maintained a strong gallop. Faced with exposed opposition, it was disappointing that Maswerte, hard though he tried, has failed to improve after making such an impression last time. Santefisio was a solid finisher from the rear and looks the sort to go close next time.

Charles Leahy Memorial Handicap (Class 4): On paddock inspection, one of the least likely won the final race on a famous day. The lightly built Sandor carried top weight to victory over Nbhan who was in receipt of thirteen pounds and had looked the winner when striking the front inside the last furlong. Call It On was third and Senses a half-fancied fourth, although his form was only lukewarm. After finishing a close third in a better contest at York, Raaeidd was a major disappointment. Strongly fancied, he travelled well enough until folding like a pack of cards two out. His yard is re-emerging from a spell in the doldrums but that seems scant excuse.

HAYDOCK RACING RESULTS:

Class 2 Handicap: Won by the improving Quai D’Orsay in a desperate finish with Thin Red Line. Shock Ascot winner, Cosmic Sun was third ahead of Brunston. Headline Act was withdrawn on ground so firm. However, he is a well-handicapped horse when the ground eases. He would have faced the winner with a twelve-pound pull for three lengths.

LANCASHIRE OAKS (Group 2): Those that thought Barshiba may have been flattered by her fifth last time to Bronze Cannon in the Hardwicke needed to rethink after she finally bagged Group glory, bounding away over what appears to be her trip of a mile-and-a-half. The further she went, the better she looked. Fallen In Love was an improved second with Starfala and High Heeled dead-heating for third. Oaks third High Heeled is surely better on an easy surface. Obviously, Barshiba has improved this season, but it seems fair to say the Classic generation of fillies are a long way behind the colts.

Old Newton Cup Handicap (Class 2): Red Merlin capped what has been an excellent season with his win in this. He and former Listed-winner Munsef pulled away in a race that looked to lack its usual depth. Mezzanisi came from out of the pack for third ahead of Spring Jim. For a horse only having his fourth run, Helvelius did all right in sixth.

Conditions Stakes (Class 2):

Class 2 Handicap: Doncaster Rover’s win in this was achieved in the face of a fierce squall.

The ground changed to good for the Class 2 handicap, a competitive affair won by Enderby Spirit from the game Servoca. Noverre To Go and Five Star Junior dead-heated for third. Dark Mischief is not as good as at one time thought, Proclaim ran below his best and Quanah Parker, posted wide, was quickly beaten. After a couple of promising runs – most notably last time behind Swiss Diva at York – this was a retrograde step.

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SANDOWN HORSE RACING RESULTS:

At the age of seven, the model of consistency that is Canadian Danehill produced a personal best by winning the Class 3 handicap from 85. Well drawn and handled by Frankie Dettori, he ran straight, which was more than runner-up The Jobber managed – veering from a true line and severely compromising his chance in the process. Sharpened Edge was a decent third for a three-year-old. Equuleus Pictor was only fifth but his best form is with give in the ground. Cake lacks the size to carry big weights and slighter better company will suit, allowing her to slot further down the handicap.

The Foundation Developments Dragon Stakes (Listed Race): Iver Bridge Lad has improved with each run, having crossed swords with Monsieur Chevalier, then Red Jazz before shooting a Kempton auction to pieces last time. Well grown and impressive in victory then, he took a further step forward with success in this. His trainer shrewdly avoided Ascot, the writer of Track Notes failed to take note of his own comments – a victim of too much racing and too little help! I only hope one or two of you did take heed. That aside, Iver Bridge Lad won in useful style at the generous odds of 14/1. He is beginning to look useful. Di Stefano was the lazy man’s tip after his third in the Windsor Castle to Strike The Tiger. It seems clear he wants six, as he could never go the early pace. He closed inside the last furlong but Iver Bridge Lad was too strong. Angel’s Pursuit (behind Di Stefano at Ascot) and Absolute Music were the next two to finish.

The seven-furlong maiden, won last year by Zacinto, was something of a dry betting heat. Pytheas, second at Redcar, was odds-on with only Dreamspeed backed to beat him. Pytheas lacks stature and his form is moderate. Slow to start, he could never deliver a challenge. Dreamspeed is a tall, good-looking son of Barathea that under normal circumstances would have gone into many a notebook for next time. Cannoned into early, last after a furlong and having to make his run on the wide outside, Dreamspeed passed the field to win cosily. Quite what he beat is unknown, but the manner of his success cannot be called into question. He has done especially well to defy the cards dealt during the race. Poor Prince was the target for Dreamspeed to aim at, having had every chance when pushed into the lead two out. Branderburgo (some, but not much promise on debut) scraped into third ahead of Logos Astra. It was no surprise the time was slow. So on the one hand the race was possibly ordinary; on the other the winner has come from last to first off a slow pace.

Helical Bar Gala Stakes (Listed Race): A much-needed success for Godolphin with Kirklees returning to his best form after his exploits in the desert. Never out of the first two, he dismissed Tranquil Tiger early in the straight from which point he settled the issue quickly, winning in a fast time. Covert Ambition continues to improve, battling through the field to snatch second from Tranquil Tiger. This run franks his Kempton handicap success. Tranquil Tiger was unable to slip his field as he had done so successfully at Goodwood, but in any case, his penalty made life difficult. Confront had the trip we all thought he needed but despite his physical presence, improvement on his Epsom second is not apparent.

Recent winner Australia Day attempted to repeat the dose when contesting the Class 2 handicap over this course on which he had beaten Wintercast last time. Making the running, it was a case of all change inside the final furlong as first Greylami then Fanjura laid down challenges. Eddie Ahern has been riding on the crest of a wave this year; once again, he excelled on Fanjura. Switching between horses so that his mount regained interest, Ahern made Fanjura stretch close home to finally win over a trip that has threatened to bring out the best in him. Greylami came there steaming, the extra seven pound and the reasonably quick reappearance made life tough for Australia Day, a horse that has gone best fresh in the past. Alpen Glen ticked plenty of form boxes but they were not entirely convincing. Those that took a short price knew their fate a long way out. Jack Dawkins has done all his winning at Doncaster – a mundane track to favour. He ran all right here, but presumably will be seen to better effect when returned to Town Moor. The time for this was quick, proving that it is likely to ride fast tomorrow.

Blinkers worked the oracle for Alanbrooke in the Class 4 handicap. Until today he failed to capitalise on a promising start to the season, but showed his worth when drawing away from hat trick-seeking Strathcal, who proved he stayed the trip but was unable to reel in the winner. After a couple of reversals for the yard, Alanbrooke’s success confirms you oppose the Mark Johnson stable at your peril. All Guns Firing may have found the trip a bridge too far. He looked like finishing second but tired in the last furlong. This remains a decent effort for a horse having only his fourth start.

WARWICK HORSE RACING RESULTS:

Winner of his only race to date when beating Lean Machine at Newmarket, Silver Grecian, a fine son of Haafhd, bounded clear in the auction stakes. The opposition was not strong – Abandagold was second – but the manner of the winner’s victory suggests he is a good deal better than this form indicates.

Steel Fire opened her account in the maiden. Second at Newbury to Danehill’s Pearl in the Bridget Maiden, she is a strong filly that won a routine maiden today despite appearing to feel the ground. The handicapper should give her chance.

Mubrook may be worth keeping an eye on. The ground was quick enough for him in the Class 4 handicap at DONCASTER and it could be he is a stout stayer. Conquisto won from Battle Planner with Dar Es Salaam and Mubrook close up for the minors.

Black Snowflake won with something in hand at HAYDOCK. He looks like an improving colt based on his proximity with Gunner Lindley, a horse that he was closely matched with on Newmarket running when neither had the run of the race.

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THURSDAY JULY 2nd:

HAYDOCK HORSE RACING RESULTS:

With three non-runners and a weak field to beat, it would be unwise to get carried away with the win of Going For Gold in the Class 5 handicap. Only rated 71, she was leniently treated and although she took some time to assert over Princess Rainbow, she will be a better proposition on a more forgiving surface. She has the sort of action that suggests this ground was faster than ideal but hopefully this experience will bring her on. Still filling her frame, she is the sort of filly to come into her own in the autumn.

Rose Blossom, fazed and probably not quite up to the task in any case in the Queen Mary at Ascot, regained the winning thread in the Class 4 novice for fillies. A well built filly by Pastorial Pursuits, she has plenty of early pace which she put to good use, leading throughout. Although receiving weight from the second and third, she gave every impression this run will pull her together. Avonrose and Lady Springbank were not good enough to test her. The weight terms almost certainly made no difference.

Non-runners started to build-up as it became clear the going was fast and becoming faster. Only four stood their ground in the Class 3 handicap, won by the three-year-old Pride Of Kings. His recent third to Yirga had looked no more than okay, but it was enough to see him defy a mark of 82 against fast ground specialist Flipando. Rated 95, Flipando did have to carry ten stone, and whilst his trainer asserts the mark is the crucial ingredient; ten stone is ten stone. It was enough to anchor Flipando, who at the age of eight is finding it hard to get his head back in front just now.

YARMOUTH HORSE RACING RESULTS:

Showcasing had shown all the right signals in a Newbury maiden won by Arcano that is working out well. Although he has an action typical of an Oasis Dream, the ground had been heavily watered and not seriously challenged, Showcasing got away with it. Fast away, he made all to cruise away in the last furlong. His pilot reckons he is a Group 3 animal. Although comfortably held, Cansili Star was a promising second; Azizi was noted staying on under a quiet ride. Seamster is considered better than his finishing place indicates. Slowly away, he was never a factor. Demonstrative was another to throw away any chance at the stalls.

Laaheb was nicely backed to win the Class 5 maiden, which he did in tidy style. Bomber Brown and Buckie Boy filled the places, giving rise to the possibility money for the winner was more to do with the weakness of the opposition than his inherent ability.

EPSOM HORSE RACING RESULTS:

Agente Romano remains a maiden after what is now twelve starts. It is easy to see why. A strong traveller on the bridle, he finds little off it. By Street Cry, this trip may stretch him but he has had so many chances such speculation is pointless. Epsom Salts won his first turf race. A solid stayer, he came with a decent run to sweep clear of Watson’s Bay and Cyborg in the Class 5 handicap.

Cadley Road was the talking horse in the auction maiden stakes. By Elusive City, the ground was no problem but well though he travelled, was unable to pick up from two out. The course may not have helped but this was not a good race. Suffolk Punch won with some authority after a couple of undistinguished runs at Chepstow and Wolverhampton. He won a little too easily considering his record to date. In second, Interaky had shown promise at Newbury after a slow start. Cadley Road will presumably do better on a more conventional track.

NEWBURY HORSE RACING RESULTS:

Full Mandate looked sharpened up by her debut at Salisbury when fourth to the well thought of Swan Wings. Sloppy that day, she knew more here, tackling her task in the Class 4 maiden for fillies in a professional manner. Deloria was expected to make her mark, so despite her big price in finishing second she has justified her home reputation. Zinjbar was a routine third.

Ithbaat made a bold attempt to make all in the Class 4 handicap over a mile-and-a-half despite attempting the trip for the first time. He battled on a gamely when headed but it was the late thrust of the much smaller filly, Zaaqya that proved his undoing. Having run with promise at Sandown, Worth A King’s was a major flop, finishing so far adrift that it would appear something was amiss.

Gallagher, winner of the one race but having contested at the highest level, won the Class 3 conditions stakes after what was a promising reappearance in the Jersey at Royal Ascot. Plum Pudding made the running as usual but Gallagher was able to cut him down in the last furlong. A top class juvenile, Gallagher has widened his circumference having proved he stays seven furlongs. Plum Pudding is a decent yardstick. After the first two little was seen with a chance. Khor Dubai was a moderate third, the rest strung out. Patrician’s Glory was awash beforehand and failed to replicate Ascot form with Gallagher. After a flourish of form, the Tate stable now appearing to be suffering reversals.

TRACK NOTES

WEDNESDAY JULY 1st:

A quiet start to a new month with fast ground meaning small fields and short prices. Contract Caterer had turned in two promising efforts to date. He strode away with the seven-furlong maiden at Catterick. By Azamour, this is more like his trip but the opposition was weak so this win only confirmed what we thought we already knew.

On the other hand, on the same card, Totally Invincible is all speed, beating her only serious rival Elusive Sue comfortably. It was ten lengths back to the third, suggesting the winner, who had the proverbial ton in hand, may be above the usual standard associated with a Class 5 maiden at this track.

Slice capitalised on promise shown at Bath when fifth to Raine’s Cross by winning his maiden at Chepstow in pleasing style. Plans to run in a sales race at the Curragh seem ambitious but this son of Daggers Drawn, who will be more effective on an easy surface, looks an ideal nursery type.

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