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Saturday 3 August 2013

HANNON EQUALS RECORD AND HUGHES REACHES LANDMARKS @Goodwood_Races

                 
Trainer Richard Hannon recorded his ninth winner at this year's Glorious Goodwood - equalling the record he set in 2010 - when Art Official took the Fairmont Nursery.

goodwoodThe colt became jockey Richard Hughes' eighth winner of the week, his 50th at all Glorious Goodwood meetings, and his 150th at the track.

Reflecting on the win and other moments from the past five days, Hannon's son, Richard jnr, said: "He is a very nice horse and will be even better next year because he is big and strong. He went [drifted] left-handed on one occasion at Salisbury, and we do not know why although it could be in the family, but he's matured since and is going forward. He'll have another couple of runs before the season ends."

Of Sky Lantern's run when a beaten favourite in today's Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes, Hannon said: "It was a very rough race - she travelled well and didn't get any room. That's how it goes. She stayed 10 furlongs no problem and she's fine after the race. It just didn't happen for her. We might give her a break, but could go Sun Chariot Stakes, Matron Stakes and then Breeders' Cup - it might be two of those three.

"We're not moaning because she's a very good filly who has had her day and should have many more.

"We've had a good week, highlighted by Toronado's win [in the QIPCO Sussex Stakes]. It was billed as the Duel on the Downs and lived up to that, but we've had some nice winners in between, including Montiridge, Toormore, a few handicappers and now a nursery victory. It's been a bit of everything - we're very lucky.

"We're some £700,000 ahead in the trainers' title race, and this year we have a few for [QIPCO] Champions Day at Ascot, so we might not be out of the money there."

5.00pm Fairmont Nursery
£20,000 total prize fund. For 2yo, 7f. Weights: highest weight not less than 9st 7lb; minimum weight 8st. Penalties: after July 27th, each race won 6lb. Penalty value 1st £12,938.00 2nd £3,850.00 3rd £1,924.00 4th £962.00

1) ART OFFICIAL (IRE) (Chris Giles, Potensis Ltd, Jonathan Palmer-Brown) Richard Hannon 2-9-05 Richard Hughes [4] 11/4 Fav
2) SHOT IN THE SUN (IRE) (Middleham Park Racing XXX & C Tasker) Richard Fahey 2-7-13 Samantha Bell (7) [2] 25/1
3) HOMESTRETCH (Prince A A Faisal) Mick Channon 2-9-00 Martin Harley [1] 10/1
4) OUR QUEENIE (IRE) (N Woodcock) Richard Hannon 2-9-07 Ryan Moore [9]
5) MEZEL (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Sir Michael Stoute 2-8-12 Paul Hanagan [8]
6) MUNJALLY (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Richard Hannon 2-9-03 Graham Lee [10]
7) RIZAL PARK (IRE) (L Register, Martin & Valerie Slade) Andrew Balding 2-8-12 David Probert [5]
8) LATENIGHTREQUEST (Middleham Park Racing XVI & Partner) Richard Fahey 2-8-06 Silvestre De Sousa [7]
9) MR CARBONFOOTPRINT (Mel Roberts & Nicola Meese) Richard Fahey 2-9-00 Tony Hamilton [3]
10) BUREAU (IRE) (Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 2-8-10 Joe Fanning [14]
11) BOWSERS BOLD (Mrs S Aldridge) Marcus Tregoning 2-8-04 Jimmy Quinn [12]
           
11 ran                          
Non-runners: Zeshov (Going), Jazri (Vets Cert - Stiff), Intermath (Travel)
Time: 1m 27.31s           
Distances: nk, 1¼, sh, 2½, 1¾, sh, hd, ¾, 1½, 6
Breeder: Lisieux Stud   
Breeding: Excellent Art - Dama´A (IRE) (Green Desert (USA))
Tote      Win £3.10          Place £1.50 £5.70 £3.70 Exacta £114.50

Winning Trainer: Name- Hannon, Richard Michael Date of birth: 30/5/45 Date of first licence:1970 Trains at Marlborough, Wiltshire Other details: Champion trainer in 1992 & 2010  First Winner: Ampney Prince, Newbury, April 17, 1970 First Group Winner: Crespinall (Nassau Stakes, 1972, Goodwood) British Classic wins: (3) 2000 Guineas (1973 Mon Fils, 1987 Don't Forget Me, 1990 Tirol) Other major wins: Irish 2,000 Guineas (1987 Don't Forget Me, 1990 Tirol, 2010 Canford Cliffs), Falmouth Stakes (1991 Only Yours, 1993 Niche, 1994 Lemon Souffle, 1995 Caramba), July Cup (1992 Mr Brooks), Lockinge Stakes (1993 Swing Low, 2010 Paco Boy, 2011 Canford Cliffs), Moyglare Stud Stakes (1993 Lemon Souffle), Nunthorpe Stakes (1992 Lyric Fantasy), Prix de l'Abbaye (1992 Mr Brooks), Prix du Cadran (1993 Assessor), Prix Royal-Oak (1992 Assessor), Prix Maurice de Gheest (2000 Bold Edge), QIPCO Sussex Stakes (2003 Reel Buddy, 2010 Canford Cliffs, 2013 Toronado), Cheveley Park Stakes (2006 Indian Ink), Gran Criterium (2007 Scintillo), Prix de la Foret (2008 Paco Boy), Prix Jean Prat (2010 Dick Turpin), Champagne Stakes (1986 Don't Forget Me, 2011 Trumpet Major, 2012 Toronado)  Royal Ascot wins: 33 First Royal Ascot winner: Fly Baby (June 17, 1981 - Queen Mary Stakes) Major Royal Ascot wins: St James's Palace Stakes (2010 Canford Cliffs), Royal Hunt Cup (2008 Mr Aviator), Wokingham Handicap (1990 Knight Of Mercy, 1994 Venture Capitalist), King Edward VII Stakes (1992 Beyton), Queen Mary Stakes (1981 Fly Baby, 1992 Lyric Fantasy, 1993 Risky, 2006 Gilded, 2011 Best Terms), Coronation Stakes (2007 Indian Ink), Golden Jubilee Stakes (1992 Shalford), Queen Anne Stakes (2009 Paco Boy, 2011 Canford Cliffs), Coventry Stakes (1989 Rock City, 2009 Canford Cliffs, 2010 Strong Suit), 2013 Coronation Stakes (2013 Sky Lantern) First Goodwood Winner: Crespinall (Nassau Stakes, July 29, 1972) Total Goodwood wins: 253 (73 at July Meeting) Number of horses in training (1985-2013): 67; 75; 74; 80; 85; 107; 131; 139; 155; 178; 167; 155; 149; 145; 155; 162; 147; 169; 169; 149; 169; 163; 184; 190; 204; 231; 270; 264  Wins in a Year (1982-2012): 38; 43; 28; 37; 56; 33; 42; 55; 72; 125; 153; 182; 112; 115; 110; 94; 108; 123; 134; 112; 121; 122; 113; 145; 127; 148; 189; 188; 210; 218; 218  Champion Trainer: 1992, 2010, 2011 Wins in 2013: 153

Winning jockey:-Name: Hughes, Richard David. Date of birth: 11/1/73 Background: Son of trainer Dessie, Richard began riding ponies aged five, and won his first pony race three years later. Apprenticed to his father, he rode six winners in his first season, when just 15. He continued to ride over the jumps during the winter, and won the 1997 Irish Champion Hurdle. In 2001 he became retained jockey for Prince Khalid Abdulla, until he left the post in November 2007. Now rides for father-in-law Richard Hannon. First winner: Viking Melody (Roscommon maiden, August 2, 1988) British Classics (2): QIPCO 1000 Guineas (2013 Sky Lantern), Investec Oaks (2013 Talent) French Classic Wins (3): Poule d'Essai des Pouliches (2002 Zenda), Prix de Diane (2003 Nebraska Tornado), Poule d'Essai des Poulains (2004 American Post) Irish Classic Wins (1): Irish 2,000 Guineas (2010 Canford Cliffs) Other Big Race Wins Include: Cheveley Park Stakes (2006 Indian Ink), Falmouth Stakes (2010 Music Show), Haydock Sprint Cup (2004 Tante Rose), Darley July Cup (2003 Oasis Dream), Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes (2003 Oasis Dream), QIPCO Sussex Stakes (2010 Canford Cliffs, 2013 Toronado), Criterium de Saint-Cloud (2006 Passage Of Time), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2008 Youmzain), Prix du Cadran (1998 Invermark), Prix d'Ispahan (2001 Observatory), Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (2003 American Post), Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (2003 Nebraska Tornado), Derby Italiano (1996 Bahamian Knight), Gran Premio d'Italia (1995 Posidonas), Premio Vittorio di Capua (1996 Mistle Cat), Lockinge Stakes (2010 Paco Boy, 2011 Canford Cliffs), Champagne Stakes (2011 Trumpet Major, 2012 Toronado), Nassau Stakes (2012 The Fugue) Royal Ascot Wins (27): St James's Palace Stakes (2010 Canford Cliffs), Jersey Stakes (1995 Sergeyev, 1996 Lucayan Prince, 2011 Strong Suit), King's Stand Stakes (1995, Piccolo), Wokingham Stakes (2000 Harmonic Way), Duke Of Edinburgh H'cap (2002, Thundering Surf), Norfolk Stakes (2002, Baron's Pit), Wolferton Rated H'Cap (2002 Ulundi), Buckingham Palace Stakes (2002, Demonstrate), Coventry Stakes (2003 Three Valleys, 2009 Canford Cliffs, 2010 Strong Suit), Balmoral Handicap (2003 Deportivo), Ribblesdale Stakes (2003 Spanish Sun), Albany Stakes (2004 Jewel In The Sand, 2010 Memory), Queen Mary Stakes (2006 Gilded, 2011 Best Terms), Coronation Stakes (2007 Indian Ink, 2013 Sky Lantern), Royal Hunt Cup (2008 Mr Aviator), Chesham Stakes (2008 Free Agent, 2009 Big Audio), Queen Anne Stakes (2009 Paco Boy, 2011 Canford Cliffs), Ascot Stakes (2009 Judgethemoment) First Goodwood win: Luhuk (Caffreys Premium Ale Foundation Stakes, September 30, 1994) Goodwood winners: 150 (50 at July Meeting) Wins in Britain (1994-2012): 19; 68; 62; 33; 55; 95; 102 91; 126; 121; 73; 124; 113; 139; 127; 144; 192; 130; 177* *champion jockey  Wins in 2013: 137 150th winner at Goodwood for Richard Hughes (50th at Glorious Goodwood)

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