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Thursday 1 August 2013

MAGIC FOR HANNON, HUGHES AND FERGIE @Goodwood_Races



Magic City brought up a 49.6/1 Glorious Goodwood second day treble for the Richards Hannon and Hughes in the finale, the Harwoods Racing Club Handicap, and provided a timely boost for one of his joint-owners Sir Alex Ferguson, currently in hospital recovering from hip surgery.
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The four-year-old, the 5/1 favourite, took the seven-furlong contest by a length from 12/1 shot Alejandro. "We always thought he was a decent horse," said Hannon, "but he lost his way a bit last year. He's owned by people who were prepared to be patient with him, though, and that patience is being rewarded now he's starting to come good again."

Magic City, by Elusive City, has now won three of his five handicap starts this year. "I think the handicapper might have something to say now," added Hannon, "so we'll look for a conditions race for him."

The other winners for Hannon and Hughes today were Toronado (11/4) and Toormore (5/4f).

Magic City gave Hannon his 249th Goodwood winner.

5.25pm Harwoods Racing Club Handicap
£17,500 total prize fund. For 3yo+, rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 70 and below), 7f. Weights: highest weight 4yo+ 9st 12lb; 3yo 9st 5lb; minimum weight 8st 7lb, 3-y-o 8st. Penalties: after July 20th, each race won 6lb. Weight for age: 3 from 4yo+ 7lb. Penalty value 1st £11,320.75 2nd £3,368.75 3rd £1,683.50 4th £841.75.

1) MAGIC CITY (IRE) (Barker, Ferguson, Mason, Hassiakos, Done) Richard Hannon 4-9-12 Richard Hughes [18] 5/1 Fav
2) ALEJANDRO (IRE) (FLFS Ltd) Richard Fahey 4-9-07 Paul Hanagan [7] 12/1
3) ACCESSION (IRE) (Brighthelm Racing) Clive Cox b4-9-00 Steve Drowne [17] 9/1
4) ANCIENT GREECE (Inkin, Inkin, Byng, Baker & Partners) George Baker t6-8-10 Thomas Brown (3) [13] 33/1
5) NENGE MBOKO (Russell Conrad Vail Wheeler Hippychick) George Baker v3-9-01 Pat Cosgrave [8]
6) ASKAUD (IRE) (Paul Dixon) Scott Dixon p5-9-08 Freddie Tylicki [12]
7) GOOD AUTHORITY (IRE) (Kilcash Bloodstock & Karen George) Karen George 6-9-10 Luke Morris [4]
8) SPIRIT OF SHARJAH (IRE) (A Dee) Julia Feilden p8-9-04 Frankie Dettori [11]
9) TIDENTIME (USA) (Jon and Julia Aisbitt) Mick Channon 4-9-02 Martin Harley [16]
10) MY KINGDOM (IRE) (My Kingdom For A Horse) Stuart Williams t7-8-13 Mickael Barzalona [6]
11) JOHANNES (IRE) (John Nicholls Ltd/David Kilburn) Richard Fahey 10-8-13 George Chaloner (5) [14]
12) DISCRESSION (Mr T & Mrs M Holdcroft, K MacPherson) Kevin Ryan 4-9-02 Neil Callan [9]
13) NOBLE CITIZEN (USA) (Khalifa Dasmal) David Simcock b8-9-05 Martin Lane [15]
14) JOHNNY CASTLE (George Materna & John McInerney) Amanda Perrett 5-9-5 Pat Dobbs [1]
15) UNKNOWN VILLAIN (IRE) (Panarea Racing) Tom Dascombe 3-8-12 Richard Kingscote [2]
16)  ESPRIT DE MIDAS (Geoff Copp) Dean Ivory h7-9-07 Seb Sanders [3]

16 ran                   
Non-runners: Bravo Echo (Going), Bronze Prince (Going), Mr David (Going), Novellen Lad (Vets Cert - Lame)
Time: 1m 26.38s                
Distances: 1, ¾, 1¼, hd, 1¼, nse, ½, ½, nk, ½, ¾, hd, 1½, 8, 52
Breeder: Miss Annmarie Burke       
Breeding: Elusive City (USA) - Annmarie´s Magic (IRE) (Flying Spur (AUS))
Tote        Win  £5.50             Place £1.90 £3.70 £2.90 £7.90        Exacta £67.30

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) Total Goodwood wins: 249 (69 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: 146
                                                                         
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: 146 (46 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: 131

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