FRIDAY'S DECLARED RUNNERS at ROYAL ASCOT 2013

2.30pm Albany Stakes G3, 6f (20 runners)

1 (9) Aqlaam Vision Clive Brittain 8st 12lb James Doyle

2 (10) Arabda Mark Johnston 8st 12lb Paul Hanagan

3 (17) Heart Focus (IRE) J. S. Bolger, Ireland 8st 12lb K. J. Manning

4 (14) Iseemist (IRE) John Gallagher 8st 12lb Pat Smullen

5 (7) Joyeuse (Hood) Lady Cecil 8st 12lb Tom Queally

6 (2) Kidmenot (IRE) J. S. Moore 8st 12lb Liam Jones

7 (20) Kiyoshi Charles Hills 8st 12lb Jamie Spencer

8 (4) Lady Lara (IRE) Alan Jarvis 8st 12lb Jim Crowley

9 (16) Lucky Kristale George Margarson 8st 12lb Graham Lee

10 (6) Midnite Angel (IRE) Richard Hannon 8st 12lb Richard Hughes

11 (11) Princess Noor (IRE) Roger Varian 8st 12lb William Buick

12 (12) Race Hunter (USA) David Barron 8st 12lb Johnny Murtagh

13 (13) Rasheeda Marco Botti 8st 12lb Neil Callan

14 (19) Red Lady (IRE) Brian Meehan 8st 12lb Kieren Fallon

15 (1) Sacred Aspect (IRE) K. J. Condon, Ireland 8st 12lb Shane Foley

16 (15) Sandiva (IRE) Richard Fahey 8st 12lb Frankie Dettori

17 (3) Sleepy Sioux David Elsworth 8st 12lb Dane O'Neill

18 (8) Suite (IRE) Richard Hannon 8st 12lb Pat Dobbs

19 (18) Wedding Ring (IRE) Saeed bin Suroor 8st 12lb Mickael Barzalona

20 (5) Wonderfully (IRE) Aidan O'Brien, Ireland 8st 12lb Ryan Moore

3.05pm King Edward VII Stakes G2, 1m 4f (8 runners)

1 (5) Battle of Marengo (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Aidan O'Brien, Ireland 9st 1lb Joseph O'Brien

2 (6) Contributer (IRE) Ed Dunlop 8st 12lb Frankie Dettori

3 (7) Fantastic Moon Jeremy Noseda 8st 12lb Kieren Fallon

4 (2) Greatwood Luca Cumani 8st 12lb Richard Hughes

5 (3) Havana Beat (IRE) Andrew Balding 8st 12lb William Buick

6 (8) Hillstar Sir Michael Stoute 8st 12lb Ryan Moore

7 (4) Mutashaded (USA) Roger Varian 8st 12lb Paul Hanagan

8 (1) Tha'ir (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Saeed bin Suroor 8st 12lb Silvestre De Sousa

3.45pm Coronation Stakes G1, 1m (17 runners)

1 (10) Agent Allison Peter Chapple-Hyam 9st 0lb Jim Crowley

2 (1)  Big Break D. K. Weld, Ireland 9st 0lb Pat Smullen

3 (17)  Just The Judge (IRE) Charles Hills 9st 0lb Jamie Spencer

4 (6)  Kenhope (FR) H. Pantall, France 9st 0lb Thierry Jarnet

5 (3)  Lovely Pass (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Saeed bin Suroor 9st 0lb Mickael Barzalona

6 (2)  Masarah (IRE) Clive Brittain 9st 0lb James Doyle

7 (11)  Maureen (IRE) Richard Hannon 9st 0lb Frankie Dettori

8 (15)  Mizzava (IRE) M. Halford, Ireland 9st 0lb Shane Foley

9 (13)  Ollie Olga (USA) Mick Channon 9st 0lb Martin Harley

10 (12)  Pavlosk (USA) Sir Michael Stoute 9st 0lb Ryan Moore

11 (9)  Purr Along William Muir 9st 0lb Martin Dwyer

12 (14)  Rehn's Nest (IRE) (Tongue Strap) J. S. Bolger, Ireland 9st 0lb K. J. Manning

13 (5)  Roz Harry Dunlop 9st 0lb Kieren Fallon

14 (4)  Siyenica (FR) A. de Royer Dupre, France 9st 0lb C. P. Lemaire

15 (16)  Sky Lantern (IRE) Richard Hannon 9st 0lb Richard Hughes

16 (8)  Snow Queen (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Aidan O'Brien, Ireland 9st 0lb Joseph O'Brien

17 (7) Viztoria (IRE) Edward Lynam, Ireland 9st 0lb Johnny Murtagh

4.25pm Wolferton Handicap, Listed Race, 1m 2f (16 runners)

1 (13) Inis Meain (USA) D. G. Hogan, Ireland 9st 7lb Daniel Mullins

2 (4) Rewarded James Toller 9st 5lb Kirsty Milczarek

3 (10) Ocean War Saeed bin Suroor 9st 2lb Mickael Barzalona

4 (7) Forgotten Voice (IRE) Nicky Henderson 9st 2lb Johnny Murtagh

5 (3) Mobaco (FR) Luca Cumani 9st 2lb James McDonald

6 (2) Albasharah (USA) Saeed bin Suroor 9st 1lb Silvestre De Sousa

7 (1) Dick Doughtywylie John Gosden 9st 1lb William Buick

8 (11) Genzy (FR) Ian Williams 9st 0lb Jim Crowley

9 (5) Fattsota Marco Botti 9st 0lb Martin Harley

10 (8) Ottoman Empire (FR) John Butler 8st 13lb Harry Bentley

11 (9) Labarinto Sir Michael Stoute 8st 13lb Ryan Moore

12 (14) Sheikhzayedroad David Simcock 8st 12lb Martin Lane

13 (12) Two For Two (IRE) David O'Meara 8st 11lb Daniel Tudhope

14 (6) Chapter Seven Stuart Williams 8st 11lb Jamie Spencer

15 (16) King's Warrior (FR) Peter Chapple-Hyam 8st 11lb Robert Havlin

16 (15) Bana Wu Andrew Balding 8st 10lb Richard Hughes

Eliminations:Reckoning (IRE), Eshtibaak (IRE), Resurge (IRE), Blue Surf, Rye House (IRE), Deia Sunrise (IRE), Proud Chieftain, Art Scholar (IRE), Beaumont's Party (IRE), Voodoo Prince, Jake's Destiny (IRE), Clon Brulee (IRE), Niceofyoutotellme, Forgotten Hero (IRE), Beaufort Twelve, Swing Alone (IRE), Pilgrims Rest (IRE), War Singer (USA), Lord Ofthe Shadows (IRE)

5.00pm Queen's Vase In Memory of Sir Henry Cecil, G3, 2m (18 runners)

1 (5) Leading Light (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Aidan O'Brien, Ireland 9st 4lb Joseph O'Brien

2 (10) Another Cocktail Hughie Morrison 9st 1lb Richard Hughes

3 (18) Baihas (Sheepskin C/P) Sir Michael Stoute 9st 1lb Dane O'Neill

4 (13) Boite (IRE) Peter Chapple-Hyam 9st 1lb Robert Havlin

5 (1) Chocala (IRE) Alan King 9st 1lb Fergus Sweeney

6 (4) Da Do Run Run Brian Meehan 9st 1lb Martin Lane

7 (9) Dashing Star (Hood) David Elsworth 9st 1lb Liam Keniry

8 (15) Disclaimer Lady Cecil 9st 1lb Tom Queally

9 (2) Federal Blue (USA) Mark Johnston 9st 1lb Johnny Murtagh

10 (6) Feel Like Dancing (Sheepskin C/P) John Gosden 9st 1lb Ryan Moore

11 (17) Hasheem Roger Varian 9st 1lb Paul Hanagan

12 (11) Mister Impatience Mark Johnston 9st 1lb Joe Fanning

13 (14) Naru (IRE) James Tate 9st 1lb Neil Callan

14 (8) Nearly Caught (IRE) Hughie Morrison 9st 1lb George Baker

15 (3) Nichols Canyon John Gosden 9st 1lb William Buick

16 (7) Ralston Road (IRE) J. P. Shanahan, Ireland 9st 1lb Tadhg O'Shea

17 (12) Ray Ward (IRE) David Simcock 9st 1lb Jamie Spencer

18 (16) Royal Skies (IRE) Mark Johnston 9st 1lb Silvestre De Sousa

5.35pm Buckingham Palace Handicap, 7f (29 runners plus 3 reserves)

1 (29) Dubawi Sound (Tongue Strap) David Brown 9st 10lb Jamie Spencer

2 (15) Santefisio (Blinkers) Keith Dalgleish 9st 6lb Joe Fanning

3 (9) Prince of Johanne (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Tom Tate 9st 6lb John Fahy

4 (2) Highland Colori (IRE) Andrew Balding 9st 5lb William Buick

5 (10) Bertiewhittle David Barron 9st 3lb Graham Gibbons

6 (8) Emilio Largo James Fanshawe 9st 2lb Tom Queally

7 (26) Es Que Love (IRE) Mark Johnston 9st 2lb Graham Lee

8 (19) Anderiego (IRE) David O'Meara 9st 1lb Harry Bentley

9 (16) Switcher (IRE) (Visor) David O'Meara 9st 1lb James McDonald

10 (24) Shamaal Nibras (USA) Ismail Mohammed 9st 1lb Thomas Brown (5)

11 (20) Jamesie (IRE) David Marnane, Ireland 9st 1lb Pat Smullen

12 (14) Redvers (IRE) (Blinkers) Ed Vaughan 9st 1lb George Baker

13 (12) Baccarat (IRE) Richard Fahey 9st 0lb Paul Hanagan

14 (28) Mont Ras (IRE) David O'Meara 9st 0lb Joseph O'Brien

15 (25) Loving Spirit James Toller 9st 0lb Silvestre De Sousa

16 (27) Smarty Socks (IRE) David O'Meara 9st 0lb (5lb ex) Daniel Tudhope

17 (17) Mezzotint (IRE) Marco Botti 8st 13lb Martin Harley

18 (1) Enrol Sir Michael Stoute 8st 13lb Ryan Moore

19 (32) Lightning Cloud (IRE) Kevin Ryan 8st 13lb Neil Callan

20 (7) Thunderball (Sheepskin C/P) Scott Dixon 8st 13lb Billy Cray (3)

21 (4) Joe Packet Jonathan Portman 8st 13lb Matthew Lawson (5)

22 (21) Maverik William Knight 8st 12lb Hayley Turner

23 (31) Campanology (Tongue Strap) J. P. Murtagh, Ireland 8st 12lb Johnny Murtagh

24 (5) Nassau Storm William Knight 8st 12lb Jim Crowley

25 (18) Yair Hill (IRE) Kevin Ryan 8st 11lb Phillip Makin

26 (6) Powerful Presence (IRE) David O'Meara 8st 11lb Mickael Barzalona

27 (23) Jack's Revenge (IRE) (Blinkers, Tongue Strap) George Baker 8st 11lb

28 (30) Dream Tune Clive Cox 8st 11lb James Doyle

29 (11) Democretes (Blinkers) Richard Hannon 8st 11lb Richard Hughes#

Reserves

R30 (13) Intransigent Andrew Balding 8st 11lb Liam Keniry

R31 (3) Head of Steam (USA) Amanda Perrett 8st 10lb Pat Dobbs

R32 (22) Galician Mark Johnston 8st 10lb

Eliminations: The Confessor, Tamayuz Star (IRE), Ardmay (IRE), Mabait, Laffan (IRE), King of Eden (IRE), Hefner (IRE), Capaill Liath (IRE), Ducal, Glen Moss (IRE), Nameitwhatyoulike, King of Jazz (IRE), Burn The Boats (IRE), Harrison George (IRE), Noble Citizen (USA), Good Authority (IRE), Polar Kite (IRE), Correspondent, Kingscroft (IRE), Al Muheer (IRE), Ocean Tempest, Karaka Jack, Johnny Castle, Restaurateur (IRE), Forceful Appeal (USA), In Salutem, Docofthebay (IRE), Albaqaa, Burning Blaze, Pashan Garh, Orders From Rome (IRE)

 

GOING COULD CHANGE BEFORE RACING on WEDNESDAY AT ROYAL ASCOT

The going remains

Good

after another dry night.

 

Chris Stickels, Clerk of the Course, said this morning: "The jockeys and trainers seemed really happy with the ground yesterday and everything went very well on a great racing surface for the first day of Royal Ascot.

"I thought the ground might dry a bit more yesterday. I think it will dry a little bit today.

"We have it GOOD at the moment but I am anticipating a change to Good, Good To Firm in places should it remain dry by racetime.

"The straight course seems very fair right across. We could have thundery showers after racing today and tonight. Tomorrow looks to be a mixture of sunshine and showers.

"Today is going to be very warm but it will become cooler from tomorrow."

GoingStick Readings at 8.15am

STRAIGHT COURSE

Stands' side 9.2 (8.9 yesterday)

Centre 9.4 (9.0)

Far side 9.3 (9.1)

ROUND COURSE

Round 8.4 (8.3)

Weather Forecast

Warm with possible thundery showers after racing today.

Occasional and possible thundery showers during the week.

Cooler after today.

Stalls

Straight Course: Centre

Round Course: Inside

Standings for the QIPCO Top Trainer Award & QIPCO Top Jockey Award after day one

QIPCO ROYAL ASCOT TOP TRAINER AWARD

Wins   2nd   3rd

Aidan O'Brien IRE  2   -   2

Jim Bolger IRE  1   -   -

Edward Lynam IRE  1   -   -

Jonjo O'Neill   1   -   -

Olly Stevens   1   -   -

Richard Fahey  -   2   -

Lady Cecil   -   1   -

Richard Hannon  -   1   1

Mike de Kock SAF  -   1   -

Roger Varian  -   1   -

David Barron  -   -   1

John Gosden  -   -   1

Nicky Henderson  -   -   1

QIPCO ROYAL ASCOT TOP JOCKEY AWARD

Wins   2nd   3rd

Johnny Murtagh  2   -   -

Fran Berry   1   -   -

Seamie Heffernan  1   -   -

Kevin Manning  1   -   -

Joseph O'Brien  1   -   -

Tony Hamilton  -   2   -

Richard Hughes  -   1   1

Tom Queally   -   1   1

Paul Hanagan  -   1   -

Christophe Soumillon -   1   -

Ryan Moore   -   -   2

Graham Lee   -   -   1

Jamie Spencer  -   -   1

Opening day crowd up, ground remains Good

CROWD

Attendance for today's opening day of Royal Ascot came to 46,359. This is just ahead of the 2012 opening day attendance of 46,297.

GROUND

Clerk of the Course Chris Stickels was delighted with the way the ground rode on the first day of Royal Ascot and will keep the going description at Good overnight.

He said: "There is a possibility of a shower or two but if we miss them and the dry conditions we had today prevail once again, then good to firm could enter the going description sometime tomorrow."

EXTORTIONIST FIRST FOR ROBINS FARM RACING

Olly Stevens and his wife Hetta trained their first Royal Ascot winner in their debut season when Extortionist landed the Windsor Forest Stakes for two-year-olds.

The victory completed a 152/1 double for jockey Johnny Murtagh, who had won the King's Stand Stakes on Sole Power earlier on the card. On this occasion Murtagh wore the colours of Qatar Racing, a partnership involving the Al Thani brothers of Qatar. They own Robins Farm, which is the Stevens' base near Chiddingfold in Sussex.

The winner, a 16/1 shot, is a son of Dandy Man, a first-season sire. Stevens said: "It feels fantastic - Hetta and I have dreamed of this all our lives, but this win is testament to David Redvers [who is piloting the Qatar Racing project with Sheikh Fahad Al Thani], to Sheikh Fahad and all the team. It was David who picked out the horse as a yearling and I'm so glad we can repay Sheikh Fahad's faith in us.

"We had realistic targets for this year, but feel we have gone above those already. We're in a lucky position."

Extortionist won his first race, but was only fourth at York next time out. Stevens said: "He came back from Nottingham with a sore shin and I had to swim him in to his race at York, where he was four lengths below his best. I was furious with myself that day, but put him away after that and we've known he was always a fast horse.

"Next could be the July Stakes and we'll work away from there."

Sheikh Fahad said: "This is fantastic for Robins Farm and wonderful for a first-season trainer. The horse has done so well because the pace of the race was on the far side but he has won on the stands' side. I've always thought of him as a Royal Ascot horse and it's lovely to see him win."

GENEROUS EXTORTIONIST TAKES THE LAST

Johnny Murtagh, who completed a 152/1 double today when taking the last, the Windsor Castle Stakes, on Extortionist for owners Qatar Racing and first season trainer Olly Stevens, said: "It worked out well and I got a nice tow into the race the horse did very well - he went to the start very well and behaved well in the stalls. He was a little bit keen for the first half-a-furlong but as soon as I got in behind Kieren Fallon (on board Haikbidac) he settled lovely and he was always going to win when I pulled him out with a furlong and a half to go. He responded well and was very generous - it was a good win for the team. I think he will improve for this. He was impressive on his first start but blew up on his second but he will improve again for this."

                                                                                               

David Redvers, racing advisor for the Dandy Man colt's owners, Qatar Racing added: "I am almost more excited by My Catch (Qatar Racing's other runner who finished fifth). I don't know where we will go - I suppose we will have to think about races like the Molecomb or the Richmond at Glorious Goodwood. He will come on - he is very burly horse, very strong and can only improve. What an amazing achievement for Olly Stevens (Trainer) and his best horse is still to run [Green Door, who is declared for the Norfolk Stakes on Thursday]. Come Green Door!"

Murtagh Banned

There was a sting in the tail for Murtagh who received a two-day ban for use of the whip when winning on Extortionist. The stewards found that he was in breach of Schedule (B)6 part 2 in that he used his whip above the permitted level. His ban is on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 2 and 3.

5:35pm  Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed)

£60,000 total prize fund. For 2yo, 5f. Weights: colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties a winner of a Listed race 3lb; of a Pattern race 5lb. Penalty value 1st £34,026.00 2nd £12,900.00 3rd £6,456.00 4th £3,216.00 5th £1,614.00 6th £810.00.

1) EXTORTIONIST (IRE) (Qatar Racing Limited) Olly Stevens 2-9-03 Johnny Murtagh [28] 16/1

2) SUPPLICANT (Cheveley Park Stud) Richard Fahey 2-9-03 Tony Hamilton [27] 20/1

3) ANTICIPATED (IRE) (Woodcock, Bull, Ivory, Hannon) Richard Hannon 2-9-03 Richard Hughes [20] 4/1 Fav

4) FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH (IRE) (Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-9-03 Ryan Moore [12]

5) MY CATCH (IRE) (Qatar Racing Limited) David Brown 2-9-03 Jamie Spencer [18]

6) SACHA PARK (IRE) (Middleham Park Racing XLI) Richard Hannon 2-9-03 Pat Dobbs [4]

7) BEN HALL (IRE) (Saeed Manana) John Gosden 2-9-03 William Buick [22]

8) SLEEPER KING (IRE) (June Bownes) Kevin Ryan 2-9-03 Phillip Makin [24]

9) JUSTICE DAY (IRE) (Robert NG) David Elsworth 2-9-03 Dane O'Neill [6]

10) WILSHIRE BOULEVARD (IRE) (Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-9-03 Joseph O'Brien [8]

11) HAIKBIDIAC (IRE) (Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum) William Haggas 2-9-03 Kieren Fallon [25]

12) ANDHESONTHERUN (IRE) (HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani) Roger Varian 2-9-03 Andrea Atzeni [11]

13) FIFTYSHADESOFGREY (IRE) (Team Fifty) George Baker 2-9-03 Pat Cosgrave [23]

14) BEAU NASH (IRE) (The Best Turned Out Partnership) Richard Hannon 2-9-03 Sean Levey [21]

15) OGERMEISTER (USA) (Wesley Ward & Thomas Owen) Wesley Ward USA 2-9-03 Joel Rosario [3]

16) JAZZ (IRE) (N Browne, P McNamara, J Napier, J Powell) Charlie Hills 2-9-03 James McDonald [16]

17) TABLEFORTEN (Eventmasters Racing) Jamie Moore 2-9-03 Liam Jones [14]

18) SEFAAT (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Brian Meehan 2-8-12 Paul Hanagan [2]

19) FINFLASH (IRE) (Insignia Racing) Mick Channon 2-9-03 Martin Harley [10]

20) ZALZILAH (Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum) James Tate 2-9-03 Neil Callan [17]

21) INTENSE FEELING (IRE) (Mrs E Evans) David Evans 2-8-12 Stevie Donohoe [26]

22) PETERKIN (IRE) (Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 2-9-03 Joe Fanning [1]

23) STEVENTON STAR (Robert Tyyrrell) Richard Hannon 2-9-03 Frankie Dettori [13]

24) DER BLAUE REITER (IRE) (Clive Washbourne) George Baker 2-9-03 James Doyle [7]

24 ran                                   

Non-runners: Fine 'N Dandy (Vet's cert - Colic), Kodafine (Self cert - Stiff), Mr Dandy Man (Self cert- Knocked joint), Treadstone (Self cert -Temperature)

Time: 59.82s                        

Distances: nk, sh, nk, nk 1¼, sh, hd, ½, nk, ¾, hd, nse, ½, sh, 1½, ½, sh, 1½, ½, sh, 3¾, 5, 6

Breeder: Louise Lyons       Breeding: Dandy Man (IRE) - Dream Date (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

Tote        Win £23.50           Place £7.30 £8.00 £2.60    Exacta £492.60

Winning trainer:-Name: Olly Stevens Based: Robins Farm, Chiddingfold, Surrey Royal Ascot Wins (1): Windsor Castle Stakes (2013 Extortionist)

Winning jockey:-Name: Murtagh, John Patrick Born: May 14, 1970 Background: Attended the Apprentice Jockeys School at Kildare while serving as an apprentice for John Oxx, with whom he stayed with until 2004. Apprentice champion in 1989, winning the senior version in 1995 and 1998, despite lingering weight problems. Used regularly by Sir Michael Stoute in 2000 when Kieren Fallon was injured, and won 12 Group One contests in that season alone. Spent some of 2006 riding over hurdles, but returned to flat racing later that year, and spent 2007 as Ballydoyle's main jockey in Britain, following the suspension of Kieren Fallon on suspicion of race-fixing, before being given the job full-time because of Fallon's 18 month ban for failing a drugs test. Split from Ballydoyle in November, 2010, to become retained jockey for the Aga Khan in Ireland. First Winner: Chicago Style, Limerick, July 6, 1987 British Classic Wins (5): Investec Derby (2000 Sinndar, 2002 High Chaparral, 2005 Motivator), 2000 Guineas (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2008 Henrythenavigator) Irish Classic Wins (13): Irish 1,000 Guineas (2009 Again), Irish 2,000 Guineas (2001 Black Minnaloushe, 2008 Henrythenavigator, 2009 Mastercraftsman), Irish Derby (2000 Sinndar, 2003 Alamshar, 2009 Fame And Glory, 2010 Cape Blanco), Irish Oaks (1997 Ebadiyla, 1998 Winona, 2000 Petrushka, 2007 Peeping Fawn, 2008 Moonstone) French Classic Wins (1): Prix De Diane (2012 Valiyra) Other Major Wins: Irish Champion Stakes (1996 Timarida), Matron Stakes (1995 Timarida, 2004 Soviet Song, 2010 Lillie Langtry), Moyglare Stud Stakes (1998 Edabiya), National Stakes (1993 Manntari, 1999 Sinndar, 2008 Mastercraftsman), Phoenix Stakes (2008 Mastercraftsman, 2009 Alfred Nobel, 2010 Zoffany), Pretty Polly Stakes (1993 Takarouna), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2007 Notnowcato, 2008 Duke Of Marmalade, 2010 Fame And Glory), Champion Stakes (2000 Kalanisi), Coronation Cup (2008 Soldier Of Fortune, 2010 Fame And Glory), Coral-Eclipse (2008 Mount Nelson), Falmouth Stakes (2004 & 2005 Soviet Song, 2007 Simply Perfect), Fillies' Mile (2007 Listen), Juddmonte International (2008 Duke Of Marmalade, 2010 Rip Van Winkle), July Cup (2004 Frizzante, 2010 Starspangledbanner), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2003 Alamshar, 2007 Dylan Thomas, 2008 Duke Of Marmalade), Middle Park Stakes (2008 Bushranger), Nassau Stakes (2007 Peeping Fawn, 2008 Halfway To Heaven), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2009 Rip Van Winkle), Racing Post Trophy (2000 Dilshaan, 2009 St Nicholas Abbey), Sussex Stakes (2004 Soviet Song, 2008 Henrythenavigator, 2009 Rip Van Winkle), Yorkshire Oaks (1996 Key Change, 2000 Petrushka, 2007 Peeping Fawn), Criterium de Saint-Cloud (2008 Fame And Glory), Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp (2000 Namid, 2009 Total Gallery), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2000 Sinndar), Prix du Cadran (2002 Give Notice), Prix Ganay (2008 Duke Of Marmalade), Prix Morny (2008 Bushranger), Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Prix de l'Opera (1995 Timarida, 2000 Petrushka), Prix Royal-Oak (2008 Yeats), Prix Vermeille (2007 Mrs Lindsay), Total Prix Marcel Boussac (2010 Misty For Me), Beverly D Stakes (1996 Timarida), Breeders' Cup Marathon (2009 Man Of Iron), Breeders' Cup Mile (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Breeders' Cup Turf (2000 Kalanisi), Bayerisches Zuchtrennen (1996 Timarida, 2000 Greek Dance), Hong Kong Vase (2000 Daliapour), E P Taylor (2001 Choc Ice, 2007 Mrs Lindsay), Jaguar Cars Cheveley Park Stakes (2011 Lightening Pearl, 2012 Rosdhu Queen),QIPCO British Champions Sprint Stakes (2011 Deacon Blues), QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (2011 Dancing Rain) Royal Ascot Wins (41): Coronation Stakes (1995 Ridgewood Pearl, 2010 Lillie Langtry); Gold Cup (1999 Enzeli, 2001 Royal Rebel, 2002, Royal Rebel, 2008 & 2009 Yeats), St James's Palace Stakes (2001 Black Minnaloushe, 2008 Henrythenavigator, 2009 Mastercraftsman), Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (2000, Katiykha), Ascot Handicap Stakes (2000 Barba Papa), Golden Jubilee (2000 Superior Premium, 2003 Choisir, 2007 Soldier's Tale, 2010 Starspangledbanner), King George V Handicap (2001 Beekeeper), Ribblesdale Stakes (2001 Sahara Slew), Wokingham Handicap (2001 Nice One Clare, 2010 Laddies Poker Two, 2011 Deacon Blues), Queen Anne Stakes (2002 No Excuse Needed, 2008 Haradasun), King Edward VII Stakes (2002 Balakheri, 2012 Thomas Chippendale), Windsor Castle Stakes (2002 Revenue, 2011 Frederick Engels, 2013 Extortionist), King's Stand Stakes (2003 Choisir, 2013 Sole Power), Hampton Court Stakes (2003 Persian Majesty), Jersey Stakes (2005 Proclamation), Queen Alexandra Stakes (2005 Cruzspiel, 2008 Honolulu), Queen Mary Stakes (2007 Elletelle), Britannia Handicap (2007 Eddie Jock), Prince Of Wales's Stakes (2008 Duke Of Marmalade), Hardwicke Stakes (2008 Macarthur), Windsor Forest Stakes (2009 Spacious), Queen's Vase (2010 Mikhael Glinka) Leading Rider at Royal Ascot: 2001 (5 wins); 2002 (4 wins), 2008 (6 wins)) First Goodwood Winner: No Excuse Needed (Champagne Victor Vintage Stakes, August 2, 2000) Total Goodwood Wins: 24 (18 at July Meeting) Wins in Britain 1999-2012: 9; 17; 10; 15; 12; 77; 48; 0; 21; 28; 15; 13; 11; 12 Wins in Britain in 2013: 3

HE'S WELL SHARP IN ASCOT STAKES

An English stable finally grabbed a winner at Royal Ascot 2013, but the victory of Well Sharp in the Ascot Stakes was master-minded by a group of Irishmen.

The five-year-old is trained by Gloucestershire-based Jonjo O'Neill, he runs in the colours of J P McManus and was ridden by Fran Berry. A ready winner by two and a half lengths from runner-up Tiger Cliff, Well Sharp could be back at Ascot on Saturday to tackle the Queen Alexandra Stakes, the Royal meeting's longest contest.

Berry reckons that event over two miles, six furlongs, another quarter of a mile further than today's event, will be no bother to the horse, who was bought by McManus to go jumping - this was an unexpected bonus.

The winning jockey said: "If he comes out of today's race okay why shouldn't he run again on Saturday? He enjoyed going a longer distance today and another two furlongs shouldn't be a problem. Today's race was a bit stop-start, but Graham Lee gave me a nice lead [on third-placed Lieutenant Miller] and my fellow picked up well and ran to the line in good style.

"Horses can back up in this race and again on Saturday, so why not? He stretched good off a stop-start pace and that's a good sign. This is a meeting you want to be involved in."

O'Neill said: "That's my second Royal Ascot winner [Gipsy Fiddler in the 1990 Windsor Castle Stakes was his first] which is great. I must do this a bit more often.

"He's a lovely horse but he has had his problems and he doesn't really like jumping as much as the Flat. The team at home have done a great job, but whether we come back again Saturday will depend on how he comes out of the race. We won't rush him."

FIRST ROYAL ASCOT RUNNER COMES SECOND

Lady Jane Cecil, widow of Sir Henry Cecil, came close to saddling her first Royal winner with her first runner.

Tiger Cliff, ridden by Tom Queally, finished second to Well Sharp, two and a half lengths adrift at the line after the two and a half miles of the Ascot Handicap.

She said: "He got the trip well and we are delighted with his performance.

"We have Chigun (Duke Of Cambridge Stakes) tomorrow and he is in great form.

"There is Riposte in the Ribblesdale (Thursday) and we could not be more pleased with her.

"On Friday we have Joyeuse (Albany Stakes) and Disclaimer who Henry always thought would be a Queen's Vase horse. There is Thomas Chippendale in the Hardwicke Stakes.

"To have one winner would be lovely. All the lads are pulling together - I could not have asked for any more."

Tiger Cliff is owned by a Henry Ponsonby Syndicate as is the third Lieutenant Miller, trained by Nicky Henderson.

Ponsonby said: "It was great thrill with two wonderful horses.

"To be able to get two to run in this race was amazing in itself and then have them run so well."

5:00pm  Ascot Handicap

£60,000 total prize fund. For 4yo+ rated 0-95, 2m 4f. Weights: highest weight not less than 9st 10lb. Minimum weight: 8-0. Penalties: after June 8th, a winner 3lb; a winner of 2 races 7lb. Weight for age: 4 from 5yo+ 2lb. Penalty value 1st £37,350.00 2nd £11,184.00 3rd £5,592.00 4th £2,796.00 5th £1,398.00 6th £702.00

1) WELL SHARP (JP McManus) Jonjo O'Neill 5-9-10 Fran Berry [16] 9/1

2) TIGER CLIFF (IRE) (Henry Ponsonby) Lady Cecil 4-9-07 Tom Queally [8] 4/1 Fav

3) LIEUTENANT MILLER (Henry Ponsonby) Nicky Henderson 7-9-01 Graham Lee [17] 8/1

4) MUBARAZA (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Ed Dunlop 4-9-05 Paul Hanagan [7] 10/1

5) MYSTERIOUS MAN (IRE) (Mr & Mrs R Gorell) Andrew Balding 4-9-01 Jimmy Fortune [11]

6) BLUE BAJAN (IRE) (Dr John Hollowood) David O'Meara 11-9-10 Daniel Tudhope [3]

7) HOMERIC (IRE) (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Jackson) Ed Dunlop 4-9-03 Frankie Dettori [4]

8) BIG EASY (GER) (Terry Warner) Philip Hobbs 6-9-01 Willy Twiston-Davies (5) [10]

9) MARCHESE MARCONI (IRE) (Annemarie O'Brien) Aidan O'Brien IRE p4-9-02 Ryan Moore [9]

10) MIDNIGHT OIL (Gigginstown House Stud) Willie Mullins IRE 5-9-08 Richard Hughes [15]

11) SURAJ (Lady Bamford) Michael Bell 4-9-08 Jamie Spencer [2]

12) INVESTISSEMENT (Robin Geffen) David Pipe t7-9-09 William Buick [13]

13) JUSTIFICATION (Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 5-9-06 Joseph O'Brien [14]

14) APACHE (IRE) (Invictus) Jane Chapple-Hyam h5-9-03 George Baker [18]

15) MAWAQEET (USA) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Sir Michael Stoute b4-9-03 Dane O'Neill [12]

16) ROMAN FLIGHT (IRE) (Favourites Racing) David O'Meara v5-9-03 Kieren Fallon [1]

17) TANTALISING (IRE) (D Farrington) Patrick Prendergast IRE 5-8-12 Ronan Whelan (3) [6]

18) LA ESTRELLA (USA) (Don Cantillon) Don Cantillon p10-9-02 Shane Kelly [19]

19) SOFTSONG (FR) (Andrew Cohen) Philip Hobbs 5-9-10 Adam Kirby [5]

19 ran                                       

Non-runner: Junior (Vet's cert - Bad scope)

Time: 4m 28. 41s                       

Distances: 2½, 1, 1, 1¼, ¾, hd, 1¼, 1¾, 4, 2, 1, 1½, ½, 1¼, 7, 7, 7, 99+

Breeder: Equibreed SRL            

Breeding: Selkirk (USA) - Saphila (IRE) (Sadler's Wells (USA))

Tote      Win £10.80        Place £2.80 £1.90 £2.10 £3.00    Exacta £52.20

Winning trainer:-Name: Jonjo O'Neill Royal Ascot Wins (2): Windsor Castle Stakes (1990 Gipsy Fiddler), Ascot Handicap (2013 Well Sharp)

Winning jockey:-Name: Berry, Francis (Fran) Martin Based: Giltown, Kilcullen, County Kildare, Ireland Background: son of ten-time Irish champion jump jockey Frank Berry. Appointed second jockey to trainer John Oxx in 2002, becoming his number one following the retirement of Mick Kinane at the end of the 2009 season. Used to ride over hurdles during the winter but now focuses exclusively on the Flat.  First Group One Winner: Vincent O'Brien National Stakes (2010 Pathfork) Big Race Wins: DFS Park Stakes (2008 Duff), Attheraces Curragh Cup (2005 Mkuzi); Ballycullen Stakes (2003 Cruzspiel); Ballyogan Stakes (2003 Miss Anabaa); Blue Wind Stakes (2004 Hazarista); Brownstown Stakes (2005 Miss Sally); Budweiser Celebration Stakes (2005 Caradak); Denny Cordell Lavarack Memorial EBF Fillies' Stakes (2004 Cache Creek); Glencairn Stakes (2005 Lord Admiral); Leopardstown November Handicap (2004 Al Eile); Naas Sprint Stakes (2006 Osterhase);Phoenix Sprint Stakes (2005 Osterhase);Rockingham Handicap (2004 Osterhase); Salsabil Stakes (2005 Allexina); Silken Glider Stakes (2004 Allexina); Futurity Stakes (2010 Pathfork), Debutante Stakes (2010 Luaghing Lashes) Royal Ascot Wins (2): Ascot Handicap (2005 Leg Spinner, 2013 Well Sharp)

WAR COMMAND MAKES IT FOUR ON TROT FOR IRELAND

A stunning performance by runaway winner War Command in the Coventry Stakes made it four wins from four for Irish trainers on the opening day of Royal Ascot.

The son of War Front was completing a double on the day for the team behind Queen Anne Stakes winner Declaration Of War, namely trainer Aidan O'Brien, part/owner and breeder Joseph Allen, and the Coolmore triumvirate of Messrs Magnier, Tabor and Smith. However, O'Brien's son Joseph finished unplaced this time on favourite Stubbs, and it was another Ballydoyle stalwart, Seamie Heffernan, who rode the winner. In third was another O'Brien runner, Sir John Hawkins, the mount of Ryan Moore.

Allen, who lives in Florida, but is visiting Royal Ascot with his wife Annette, said: "This is surreal - it could not get better than this. I did not expect the first winner [Declaration Of War] because he was so disappointing on his previous run in the Lockinge Stakes, but this is a horse I have always liked.

"He's had a few issues - he had a splint [a cannon bone issue] at one point - but he's come around and what he did today was scary. His dam, Wandering Star, has a US Ranger filly foal at foot - I bred and raced US Ranger with the same team [Magnier, Tabor and Smith]."

"I've been involved with horses for 35 years, and this is the highlight. To win two major races on the first day of Royal Ascot is a dream."

War Command was given quotes of 5/1 for next year's QIPCO 2,000 Guineas by Paddy Power, and 10/1 by Ladbrokes.

PARBOLD WILL IMPROVE

           

"The winner went too fast." said Richard Fahey as his second-placed charge, Parbold, was led in after the Group Two Coventry Stakes

 "We wouldn't have beaten the winner anyway but Tony (Hamilton, jockey) thought he was better for another two or three lengths." continued Fahey "In race riding you make a decision and decide who the fancied ones are and you go that way Today it didn't happen.          

                                                                                                           

"He is entered in several large two-year-old sales races and it would be hard not to run him in them.

"I nearly pulled him out of his last race (soft-ground maiden at York, his only other start.) because of the ground - this is more his going.

"He's got loads of scope and will improve for racing. He is a very laid back horse and he will come on again for that.  He's an absolute gent."

Tony Hamilton, who rode the six-length runner-up added: "We didn't get the clearest of passages but I think he was second best. I think he is pretty good and will come on for that."

FOURTH RACE RESULT

4:25pm Coventry Stakes (Group 2)

£120,000 total prize fund. For 2yo, 6f. Weights: colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb. Penalty value 1st £68,052.00 2nd £25,800.00 3rd £12,912.00 4th £6,432.00 5th £3,228.00 6th £1,620.00.

1) WAR COMMAND (USA) (Joseph Allen, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-9-01 Seamie Heffernan [15] 20/1

2) PARBOLD (IRE) (David Armstrong) Richard Fahey 2-9-01 Tony Hamilton [13] 16/1

3) SIR JOHN HAWKINS (USA) (Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-9-01 Ryan Moore [10]

4) THUNDER STRIKE (Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi) Richard Hannon 2-9-01 Frankie Dettori [7] 6/1

5) JALLOTA (Nick & Olga Dhandsa and John & Zoe Webster) Mick Channon 2-9-01 Martin Harley [16]

6) STUBBS (IRE) (Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor) Aidan O'Brien IRE 2-9-01 Joseph O'Brien [1] 5/2 Fav

7) WAHAAB (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Richard Hannon 2-9-01 Dane O'Neill [9]

8) MAWFOOR (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Brian Meehan 2-9-01 Paul Hanagan [14]

9) ROSSO CORSA (Box 41) Mick Channon 2-9-01 James McDonald [2]

10) ROGUE WAVE (IRE) (Market Avenue Racing Club & Partners) Alan Jarvis 2-9-01 Jim Crowley [5]

11) DUBAWI FUN (Sultan Ali) Ismail Mohammed 2-9-01 Pat Cosgrave [8]

12) LANARK (IRE) (Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 2-9-01 Joe Fanning [11]

13) RIVERBOAT SPRINGS (IRE) (Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum) Mick Channon 2-9-01 William Buick [6]

14) CHAMPIONSHIP (IRE) (Julie Wood) Richard Hannon 2-9-01 Richard Hughes [3]

15) THRTYPOINTSTOTHREE (IRE) (Hanford's Chemist Ltd & John Berry) Nikki Evans 2-9-01 Ryan Tate [12]

15 ran                          

Non-runner: Bahamian Heights (Self Cert - Colic)

Time: 1m 12.86s                       

Distances: 6, ¾, ½, 1¼, nk, 1, nse, hd, ¾, 1½, sh, hd, 1¼, 8

Breeder: Joseph Allen  

Breeding: War Front (USA) - Wandering Star (USA) (Red Ransom (USA))

Tote      Win £21.00        Place £5.00 £4.00 £2.10 Exacta £403.10

Winning trainer:-Name: Aidan O'Brien Date of birth: 16/10/69 Previous occupation: Assistant trainer to Jim Bolger and Annemarie Crowley/O'Brien Date of first licence: 1993 British Classic wins: (18) Investec Derby (2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral, 2012 Camelot), QIPCO 2000 Guineas (1998 King Of Kings, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2005 Footstepsinthesand, 2006 George Washington, 2008 Henrythenavigator, 2012 Camelot), QIPCO 1000 Guineas (2005 Virginia Waters, 2012 Homecoming Queen), Investec Oaks (1998 Shahtoush, 2001 Imagine, 2006 Alexandrova, 2012 Was), Ladbrokes St Leger (2001 Milan, 2003 Brian Boru, 2005 Scorpion) Irish Classic Wins: (28) Irish 2,000 Guineas (1997 Desert King, 1999 Saffron Walden, 2001 Black Minnaloushe, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2008 Henrythenavigator, 2009 Mastercraftsman, 2011 Roderic O'Connor, 2012 Power, 2013 Magician), Irish 1,000 Guineas (1997 Classic Park, 2001 Imagine, 2003 Yesterday, 2008 Halfway To Heaven, 2011 Misty For Me), Irish Derby (1997 Desert King, 2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral, 2006 Dylan Thomas, 2007 Soldier Of Fortune, 2008 Frozen Fire, 2009 Fame And Glory, 2010 Cape Blanco, 2011 Treasure Beach), Irish Oaks (2006 Alexandrova, 2007 Peeping Fawn, 2008 Moonstone), Irish St Leger (2007 Yeats, 2008 Septimus) Other major wins include: Breeders Cup Turf (2002 & 2003 High Chaparral, 2011 St Nicholas Abbey) Criterium de Saint-Cloud (2001 Ballingary, 2002 Alberto Giacometti, 2008 Fame And Glory, 2010 Recital), Darley Dewhurst Stakes (2001 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2009 Beethoven), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (2000 Giant's Causeway, 2002 Hawk Wing, 2008 Mount Nelson, 2011 So You Think), Dubai Sheema Classic (2013 St Nicholas Abbey), French 2,000 Guineas (2002 Landseer, 2006 Aussie Rules, 2007 Astronomer Royal), French 1,000 Guineas (2001 Rose Gypsy), Futurity Stakes (2002 Van Nistelrooy), Irish Champion Stakes (2000 Giant's Causeway, 2003 High Chaparral, 2007 Dylan Thomas, 2010 Cape Blanco, 2011 So You Think), Juddmonte International Stakes (2000 Giant's Causeway, 2008 Duke Of Marmalade, 2010 Rip Van Winkle), Lockinge Stakes (2003 Hawk Wing), July Cup (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Galileo, 2007 Dylan Thomas, 2008 Duke Of Marmalade), Middle Park Stakes (2000 Minardi, 2001 Johannesburg, 2011 Crusade), National Stakes (1996 Desert King, 1997 King Of Kings, 2000 Beckett, 2001 Hawk Wing; 2003 One Cool Cat, 2005 George Washington, 2008 Mastercraftsman), Nunthorpe Stakes (1999 Stravinsky, 2001 Mozart), Phoenix Stakes (1998 Lavery, 1999 Fasiliyev, 2000 Minardi, 2001 Johannesburg, 2002 Spartacus, 2003 One Cool Cat, 2005 George Washington, 2006 Holy Roman Emperor, 2008 Mastercraftsman), Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere/Grand Criterium (1997 Second Empire, 1999 Ciro, 2001 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2002 Hold That Tiger, 2004 Oratorio, 2005 Horatio Nelson, 2006 Holy Roman Emperor),Total Prix Marcel Boussac (2010 Misty For Me), Prix du Moulin (2002 Rock Of Gibraltar), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2007 Dylan Thomas), Prix Ganay (2007 Dylan Thomas, 2008 Duke Of Marmalade), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2006 George Washington, 2009 Rip Van Winkle, 2012 Excelebration), Racing Post Trophy (1997 Saratoga Springs, 1999 Aristotle, 2001 High Chaparral, 2002 Brian Boru), Sussex Stakes (2000 Giant's Causeway, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2008 Henrythenavigator, 2009 Rip Van Winkle), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2003 Black Sam Bellamy, 2008 Duke Of Marmalade, 2010 Fame And Glory, 2011 So You Think), Yorkshire Oaks (2006 Alexandrova, 2007 Peeping Fawn), Blue Square Nassau Stakes (2007 Peeping Fawn, 2008 Halfway To Heaven), Audi Pretty Polly Stakes (2007 Peeping Fawn, 2011 Misty For Me), Investec Coronation Cup (2005 Yeats, 2007 Scorpion, 2008 Soldier Of Fortune, 2010 Fame And Glory, 2011, 2012 & 2013 St Nicholas Abbey), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2000 Sequoyah, 2001 Quarter Moon, 2003 Necklace, 2005 Rumplestiltskin, 2010 Misty for Me, 2011 Maybe), Matron Stakes (2010 Lillie Langtry), UAE Derby (2012 Daddy Long Legs, 2013 Lines Of Battle) Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf (2011 Wrote, 2012 George Vancouver) Royal Ascot wins (39): Coventry Stakes (1997 Harbour Master, 1999 Fasliyev, 2001 Landseer, 2002 Statue Of Liberty, 2007 Henrythenavigator, 2011 Power, 2013 War Command), Chesham Stakes (1999 Bach, 2011 Maybe), St James's Palace Stakes (2000 Giant's Causeway, 2001 Black Minnaloushe, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2007 Excellent Art, 2008 Henrythenavigator, 2009 Mastercraftsman), Norfolk Stakes (2001 Johannesburg), Jersey Stakes (2001 Mozart, 2012 Ishvana), Coronation Stakes (2002 Sophisticat, 2010 Lillie Langtry), Hampton Court Stakes (2004 Moscow Ballet, 2005 Indigo Cat), King Edward VII Stakes (2004 Five Dynasties), Queen Anne Stakes (2006 Ad Valorem, 2008 Haradasun, 2013 Declaration Of War), Gold Cup (2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 Yeats, 2011 Fame And Glory), Queen's Vase (2007 Mahler, 2010 Mikhail Glinka) Prince Of Wales's Stakes (2008 Duke Of Marmalade, 2012 So You Think), Hardwicke Stakes (2008 Macarthur, 2011 Await The Dawn), Queen Alexandra Stakes (2008 Honolulu), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2010 Starspangledbanner) Wins in Britain 2000-2012: 11; 20*; 10*; 6; 4; 20; 11; 18*; 20*; 12; 7; 16; 13 *champion trainer for win and place prize money; Wins in 2013 in Britain: 7

Winning jockey:- Name: Heffernan, James Anthony(Seamie) Born:  July 17, 1972 Based: Gaulestown, Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland Background: Worked for Jim Bolger prior to joining Aidan O'Brien in 1996. Crowned joint champion apprentice in 1994 alongside Daragh O'Donoghue. British Classic Wins (1): Investec Oaks (2012 Was) Irish Classic Wins (6): Irish 1000 Guineas (2001 Imagine, 2008 Halfway To Heaven, 2011 Misty For Me), Irish Derby (2007 Soldier Of Fortune, 2008 Frozen Fire), Irish St Leger (2008 Septimus) Other Big Race Wins: Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (2008 Halfway To Heaven), Ballgallon Stud Renaissance Stakes (2006 Beauty Bright), Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial (2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral, 2006 Dylan Thomas), National Stakes (2000 Beckett), Phoenix Sprint Stakes (2002 One Won One), Criterium International (2006 Mount Nelson), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2008 Again, 2010 Misty For Me), Irish Champion Stakes (2010 Cape Blanco), Stobart Ireland Pretty Polly Stakes (2011 Misty For Me), Coral-Eclipse Stakes (2011 So You Think), Emaar Middle Park Stakes (2011 Crusade) Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (2012 Pedro The Great) Royal Ascot wins (2): Jersey Stakes (2012 Ishvana), Coventry Stakes (2013 War Command First Winner: Annsfield Lady, Dundalk, August 10, 1988 Wins in Britain (2007-2012): 1; 1; 0; 0; 6; 2 Wins in Britain in 2013: 1