Race One: The Sky Bet Lowther Stakes - Fillies' Group Two - 2-Y-O Only - Six Furlongs - Runners: 17
Ladies' Day at York would kick off with the next generation of female equine talent with the Lowther Stakes, one of the biggest contests of its kind of the season. Running parallel to the Gimcrack Stakes for colts which takes place the following day, the Lowther Stakes has also produced a high number of top class fillies over the years, many of whom have gone on to win at the highest level. The likes of Al Bahathri, Habibti, Cape Verdi, Russian Rhythm and Nahoodh have all gone on to record excellent careers after their York win, so this year's winner has a high standard to aim for. Twelve months ago, Ed Walker's Royal Fixation recorded her second win from three starts with a comfortable win in this contest before she placed in the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket later in the season.

Wathnan Racing enjoyed a successful Glorious Goodwood last month and looked to strike on the Ebor Festival with Alta Regina. After a very impressive debut win at Lingfield, she wasn't disgraced with midfield finishes in Group contests but still needs to improve a little further here. Kevin Ryan often sends his better juveniles to York and would be represented here by Angels Passing. The filly made a promising debut when fourth in a listed race here in May before getting off the mark easily next time out. Paddy Twomey is often seen as a target trainer and would be represented by Big Negotiator. She was a smooth winner here earlier in the season before running in lofty company. She would win for a second time in listed company so is worth a try back in this grade. Richard Hughes enjoyed success in this race as a jockey and looked to win it as a trainer with Bint Archange. She has gained a bit of experience so far this season, winning twice which includes a listed race at Sandown. She could only finish ninth in the Super Sprint and now steps up in distance here. Amo Racing are usually big spenders but have yet to make an impact this season, but they have gone close a few times. They would be represented by Kevin Philippart de Foy's Crownbreaker, who outran her odds in the Queen Mary at Ascot before winning a French listed race next time. She was excused for her defeat at Goodwood last time and is another to try this distance for the first time. There would be local interest here, courtesy of the Richard & Peter Fahey-trained Crystal Queen. The speedily bred daughter of Cotai Glory won a valuable contest at Beverley in May before running as well as expected in the Queen Mary Stakes last time out. The maiden of the field would be Desert Sands, who lined up for the newly formed Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos partnership. The Gleneagles filly showed promise on debut before finishing midfield at Royal Ascot, but failed to take advantage of a drop in class back in maiden company at Newbury last time out. The Yorkshire based yard of Geoff Oldroyd would look to return to the big time with the promising filly In The Black. The daughter of Havana Grey won a shade cosily in a small race at Carlisle, but is related to a few Group race performers. Andrew Balding has an excellent record at York and would be represented here by Jolivette in the silks of Juddmonte. The filly comes from the family of Frankel and made a pleasing debut win, but has looked a bit exposed in a couple of Group races since then at Ascot and Newmarket. George Boughey's amazing season looks set to continue as he saddled his star filly Libertango in this contest. The daughter of No Nay Never won nicely on debut before finishing strongly to win the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot. She suffered a shock reverse by Senorita Bonita, but lines up here without a penalty. Ger Lyons's horses are often highly respected when coming across to Britain and he would arrive at York with the improving Livenka. After breaking her maiden at the third attempt, she was even more impressive by winning a conditions race at Naas with ease at the start of August. The first of two runners for the Karl Burke stable would be Love A Giggle, who was precocious enough to win a listed race at this venue back in May. Since then, she was outclassed at Royal Ascot before managing fourth in a nursery handicap recently. Clive Cox is a very capable trainer of juveniles and even enjoyed success in this division at Royal Ascot. He would saddle Miss Kodi in this contest, who won on debut very easily and coped with the rise in class with a fifth at Ascot a few weeks ago. A second runner for the Andrew Balding stable would come in the form of Moonrise. After a debut win and very good second at Royal Ascot, she then returned to the Berkshire venue to win a Group Three at this trip and would be a strong contender here. Another Yorkshire hope in the field would be Richard & Peter Fahey's Ruby Moon. The daughter of No Nay Never should stay further in time, but won nicely on debut before keeping on into fourth in a similar contest at Newmarket. Richard Spencer's string have been growing in stature of late and this would be a big prize for the Newmarket yard to win. They saddled Sexy Chick, The grey had shown promising form behind good prospects in her first two starts before winning easily at Sandown. She was unsuited by the drop to five furlongs just a week earlier. Harry Eustace isn't renowned for saddling debutante winners, so his Shimmering Sun did well to break the mould. She then confirmed her ability with a seventh in the Queen Mary Stakes and then second in a listed race in Ireland. This is another step up but looks worth trying at this new distance. Ireland would have a leading contender to take on the home team in the form of Star Of State from the Joseph O'Brien yard. She would show immediate promise when second to Livenka on her debut, but won as easily as she liked next time at Leopardstown and looks well above average. Completing the field would the second runner for the Karl Burke team, Wild Blossom; who also ran in the Wathnan Racing silks. The daughter of Mehmas produced a blistering debut success at Carlisle in June, but found a rise in class at Royal Ascot too much next time. She bounced back in style to win at Glorious Goodwood and arrives here for a second chance in Group company. 

Winner: LIBERTANGO (#10) (No Nay Never x Ein Gedi) - B. Loughnane - G. Boughey

Further rain overnight and pre-racing across the North of England led to the ground conditions worsening slighter still to Good to Soft. Two fillies were withdrawn in the morning of the race, Moonrise and more significantly, the leading contender Livenka. 
There would be another persistent light shower ahead of the first race, but the fillies were unfazed throughout and lined up in their stalls without hitch. The gates would burst open to signify the start of day two and from the outset, the field tracked across to the far side rail. Shimmering Sands would be the first to grab the lead and set a decent gallop, pressurised by the keen going Miss Kodi in the opening few furlongs. Love A Giggle, Bit Archange, Big Negotiator, Alta Regina and Star Of State all came in the next wave of horses as the group remained closely packed at halfway. Libertango was drawn on the stands side rail, but had tracked across to join her rivals on the far side and travelled powerfully at the tail of the group as the race began to heat up. 
Shimmering Sands began to run on empty two furlongs out which left Miss Kodi to take up the lead. Star Of State made her move to challenge the new leader and the crowd began to roar for the favourite. Entering the final furlong, Star Of State led the field into the final stages and looked set to extend her advantage. Libertango had been boxed in approaching the final furlong, but once the gaps opened, she would unleash her trademark turn of foot. She went after the leader and within a few strides she was level with Star Of State. Billy Loughnane was in full drive mode and Libertango edged ahead of her market rival and landed the opener in style. Half a length would seperate the two high class fillies Libertango and Star Of State with Jolivette doing her best work at the finish to take third. Miss Kodi would be another to struggle in the ground but held on for fourth.
It would be a return to her best for one of Britain's leading juvenile fillies Libertango, who managed to win despite a lot going wrong during the race. She burst onto the scene on her debut at Leicester in May, quickening away to win comfortably despite showing greenness. She was pitched straight in a higher level for the Group Three Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot. Facing a massive field of rivals, she was slightly slow away from the gates and found trouble in running, but once she was in the open she produced an excellent turn of foot to deny Aidan O'Brien's hot favourite Sun Goddess in the process. Her latest start at Newmarket was a slight dent on her profile as she tasted defeat in the Princess of Cambridge Stakes in July, but she was caught close home by the equally exciting Senorita Bonita. Despite the rain here, she did very well to win and regained her spot at the top of the juvenile fillies in this country. George Boughey may have lost his generational talent Bow Echo to injury, but Libertango should be able to keep him at the top for the near future. 

Race Two: The Harry's Half Million By Goffs Stakes - Class Two - 2-y-o Only - Six Furlongs - Runners: 20

The action would remain at the six furlong starting point at the top of the home straight and the focus remained with the juveniles, this time for a highly valuable sales contest. The Half Million By Goffs Stakes does what the title suggests as this class two event is fought over for a prize fund of £500,000. Horses that compete in this race passed through the sales ring at Goffs in Doncaster last year as yearlings, so owners have the potential to win back the amount they purchased the horse for and then some. The juveniles in this event require plenty of bravery and toughness to feature, as they look to follow in the path of former winners such as Dark Angel, Shouldvebeenaring, Mums Tipple and Dragon Leader. Last season, the Middleham Park Racing outfit continued their good association with this race as Song Of The Clyde was a clearcut winner before going on to win at listed race level.

There would be a bumper field once again for this ever-popular event with a wide range of talent on show. Amy Murphy relocated to France this season and her career has taken off with star colt Tokaido. The gelding has gone from strength to strength this summer and won the Group Two Prix Robert Papin with authority last time. He would carry a big weight as a result of that win however. The Tim Easterby-trained Furturra has been very consistent this summer and has already finished in the frame three times at York. The dual winner was last seen finishing fourth here in a nursery after racing keenly. A second runner for the Tim Easterby yard would be Mind Those Steps. After a decent effort on debut when third, he would get off the mark in a good contest at Hamilton, but faded away tamely on his latest start at Newcastle. Where Love Lies began his career in Yorkshire with the Kevin Ryan stable and was sharp enough to win a listed race in May. Since then, he was outclassed at Royal Ascot but ran much better on his first start for the Donnacha O'Brien stable when fourth in the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood. The Bookkeeper has shown solid form this year for the Richard Hughes stable and ran his best race when fourth in the Woodcote Stakes at the Epsom Derby festival. After that, he was last seen finishing third in a strong nursery handicap at Goodwood so has shown toughness. A very eye-catching name in the line-up would be Aidan O'Brien's Sun Goddess. The master trainer rarely has runners in this race, but he has added the recent Group One winner to the event. Receiving weight from her rivals, she would be a leading contender in this contest. North Yorkshire trainer Kevin Ryan has won this race in the recent past and looked to do so again this year with Battle Fever. The son of Sands Of Mali showed promise in his first two starts before a comfortable victory over five furlongs at Beverley. Another locally based runner would be Blake's Monarch from the Ivan Furtado stable. The newly gelded juvenile has been well thought of and finished second his debut before an excellent midfield finish in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot. Glorious Game made a perfect start to her career with two wins in her first two starts, with the latest of them coming in a listed race where she shared the win. Hugo Palmer's filly was then raised in grade once more, but struggled in a Group Three at Ascot so this test could be more to her liking. Innichen has developed a likeable profile so far for the Jack Channon stable and has progressed from race to race. The chestnut colt showed promise in his initial starts before winning twice in a row. He then stayed on into a close third in a tough nursery handicap at Goodwood which was another good run. The Pompey Ventures syndicate have enjoyed some good pay days in the past twelve months and aimed for this lucrative contest with It Dunt Marra. Ollie Sangster's colt was considered good enough to contest in a listed race on his second start before breaking his maiden tag at Lingfield over five furlongs last month. There would be a few promising sorts in the next few spots in the line up, the first of them would be Kodiak Breeze. Connections of the Kevin Ryan-trained gelding went close to winning this contest in 2022 and have a nice sort of their hands. He still looked a little awkward under pressure last time, but pulled ahead for his second win to date at Thirsk. Clive Cox has won this race for the last three years running and would once again be well represented. The first of his runners would be Pride Of Toledo, who showed a hint of promise on his debut at Newbury when fifth before winning very nicely in a smaller field at Salisbury. This would be a tougher test in a bigger field, but he had already shown talent. The Yorkshire based stable of David and Nicola Barron have had runners in this race who have gone close in previous renewals and they would saddle the smart Quillan this year. The grey is bred to be useful and has looked just that already with two good wins at Redcar and Ripon over five furlongs. Middleham Park Racing seem to love this race, winning it back in 2022 and most recently in 2025. They would have just two runners this year, but both had excellent chances. They combined once again with Clive Cox with the unbeaten Satellite Of Love. The son of Minzaal has shown plenty of pace in his races so far and just held on to win for the second time over a subsequent winner at Newbury. A third runner for the Clive Cox stable would be Secret Society, who had the unenviable task of breaking his maiden tag in this race. He looked inexperienced on his debut at Salisbury on soft ground, but then looked one paced next time; finishing third but not beaten far in the process. Adrian Keatley would add more representation for Yorkshire with his well regarded Thebesthasyetocome. The son on Starman finished third in a good contest on his debut at Thirsk before winning in very good style at Ayr on his latest start. He has ability, but this would be his first start since June. The second runner for the Middleham Park Racing came in the form of Hugo Palmer's Weekend Roar. He would build on a promising debut to win at the second attempt at Newmarket before taking on a similar race of this nature over in Ireland where he finished a good fourth. Archie Watson is often well represented in the juvenile division each season and his runner this year would be the filly Niewiadoma. She showed a lot of speed to win on her debut at Thirsk, but has been highly tried since then, including in a listed race her in May; this didn't look any easier. Another filly in the line up would come from the Richard Hannon stable, Rollthedicebaby. After showing good early form which included a wide margin win at Goodwood, she has had excuses in her next two defeats so remains in form. The Richard Spencer stable recently won a similar race at Newbury, the Super Sprint and looked for another big pay day here. He would saddle Speed Of Sound, who is another who has improved with each start. After showing a good attitude when narrowly denied in her first two starts at Ascot and Newmarket, she made all the running to hold on for the win at Yarmouth earlier this month. Completing the field would be a second runner for the Archie Watson team, Vollering. The Sioux Nation filly was an impressive debut winner and has gone on to show good form in pattern races, the latest of them being a second in a French listed race.

Winner: SUN GODDESS (#6) (Sioux Nation x Etoile Bleu) - R. Moore - A. O'Brien

The race would take place without Where Love Lies and Blake's Monarch, who like many others on the day to find the softer ground unsuitable, but a minefield of twenty juveniles would go to post. 
The field would make their way to post, but all the focus and attention would be placed on Sun Goddess. Her rivals milled around at the start assuming they would be running for second, with others plotting of how to stop the superstar filly in this contest. The gates opened and there would be a level break. Vollering had the best reactions of all and went into the lead in the opening stages on the far side rail. The likes of Quillan, Secret Society and the keen going Kodiak Breeze would all take a share of the lead with Vollering as once again the action moved to the far side rail. Just like in the opening contest, there would be no room to breathe for those further back in the order. The well fancied Satellite Of Love, Tokaido and Thebesthasyetocome would sit in the pack while Ryan Moore opted to sit and wait onboard Sun Goddess.
The charging pack would kick up plenty of mud from the ground below them as the final furlong marker approached. Jockeys became more animated in the saddle as push came to shove for a lot of the runners. One of the rank outsiders Battle Fever had made his move earlier in the straight and was the new leader. Pride Of Toledo made a sweeping move to challenge, but further back, Sun Goddess was still caught in a pocket. A brief stumble from the filly caused anxiety for punters, but Ryan Moore didn't flinch and brought his mount to the near side of the pack. Once she saw daylight, Sun Goddess began to open up. With ears pricked, she would show a remarkable turn of pace and within three strides, she had moved to the front. With the minimal of fuss, Ryan Moore would nudge his filly forward and the gap extended further. She would hit the line to claim this valuable prize by six lengths. Battle Fever would win the race for second, outrunning his big odds while Speed Of Sound kept on in the final furlong to just hold off Pride Of Toledo for third. 
The addition of Sun Goddess to this race and Aidan O'Brien's willingness to race here was the biggest boost this contest could get. She was bought at the Goffs sales in Doncaster last year for £120,000, comparatively loose change for her owners. Her breeding page wasn't the best either, with the talented sprinter Scream Blue Murder as a distant relative. Despite her small price tag and uninspiring pedigree, Sun Goddess has quickly shown a lot of talent on the track. She would make a very eye-catching debut at Naas in early May where she was slowly away but quickened up smartly to take a very close second to a stablemate. She would break her maiden tag with ease at the Curragh next time, winning by five lengths in the process. She was sent to Royal Ascot for the Albany Stakes and was sent off a hot favourite for the Group Three. She ran well, but was caught close home by Libertango, the subsequent winner of the Lowther Stakes. Group Two success would follow for Sun Goddess in the Airlie Stud Stakes before her latest start came in the Group One Phoenix Stakes. Taking on the colts, she was held up as usual but showed a good turn of pace to seal victory just ten days before this contest. The style of this win proves her to be the worthy leading two year old filly at the moment and she has been installed as favourite for the 1000 Guineas next year. A return to Group One level and a rematch with Libertango in the Cheveley Park Stakes next month will be a race to look forward to with anticipation.

Race Three: The Sir Kevin Sinfield 7 In 7 Grand Finale Handicap - Class Two Heritage Handicap - One Mile - Runners: 14

The third race would be one of the toughest handicaps of the entire meeting as it takes place over a mile with plenty of well known faces to York returning for another chance of Knavesmire glory in this contest. This class two has also seen a name change for this year, honouring the inspirational ex Rugby League player Sir Kevin Sinfield as he runs seven marathons in seven days in support of Motor Neurone Disease. Contestants in this race will have to match Sinfield's strength and toughness in order to be successful here. Last year, the contest went the way of Bullet Point from the William Haggas yard. The four year old had gone close in a couple of similar handicaps, so this was a well earned victory.
Carrying top weight in this year's renewal would be Point Lynas who chased home a classy sort at Pontefracct last time out, but Ed Bethell's seven year old is a former winner over this course and distance. The gelding returned home in fourth here earlier this year and has a good record at this venue. The grey Arctic Dawn would look to provide Daniel & Claire Kubler stable with more Ebor Festival success here. The five year old is more of a specialist over seven furlongs and won at a lower level in June, but has stamina to prove in this sort of company. David O'Meara often aims horses at this race and last won this race in 2022. The first of his runners would be Cerulean Bay, who has been a regular in these big handicaps and has run well on more than one occasion. He would take second in the Golden Mile at Goodwood last time and deserves a big prize in his own right. A total unknown quantity in the race would be the Ralph Beckett-trained Centigrade. The four year old showed a lot of promise back in 2024 but missed the whole of last year. He would make an impressive return to action by winning easily at Southwell and could be better than this grade. The first runner in this contest for the Andrew Balding team would be The Lost King. The four year old has been at his best this year, winning twice on the all-weather at this level and then bouncing back from a poor show at Royal Ascot to win over course and distance in July. Last year's winner Bullet Point would return to defend his crown for the William Haggas stable. The five year old finished seventh in the Strensall Stakes two days after his win here, but has been fairly quiet since then. This would be his first start since mid-May. The likeable veteran Checkandchallenge has been a solid performer in pattern company over the last few years, but the seven year old is on the downgrade now. William Knight's gelding ran his best race of the year when third in a similar contest over course and distance in July. Hamad al Jehani would be represented by Blue Brother, another handicapper who has the potential to win a race like this when it all goes his way. The former French trained five year old ran very well on his seasonal debut in fourth at Royal Ascot, but was too keen in the Golden Mile at Goodwood recently. The William Haggas stable would also saddle Eternal Force, another four year old from the Newmarket yard. The Dubawi gelding has shown potential to win a good race this season and was narrowly denied at Hamilton two starts ago. Mezcala was a very impressive winner of the Spring Mile at Doncaster at the start of the season and Jack Channon's five year old added another valuable prize at Royal Ascot two starts later. The four year old was slow away on his latest start at Ascot and is better than that showing. The Newmaket-based Richard Spencer is laying claim to be the next handicap king after landing plenty of big pots recently and would be represented here by Hawksbill. The four year old hasn't won since for two seasons, but has been showing signs recently that he could be close to striking in a race like this. A second runner for the David O'Meara yard would be Mirsky, who finished second in this race two years ago. The seven year old won the Thirsk Hunt Cup earlier in the season but ran poorly at the same venue last time out. Another former French-based runner in the field would be the Ian Williams-trained representative Nizam, who won three times in Europe. The four year old hasn't featured yet in Britain, but has run in some strong races so far. The Ed Bethell-trained Yorkshire would be a topical winner here and the six year old was unlucky not to win last time out. He was caught on the line at Doncaster, but this would be just a second start over a mile in his career. The quirky Aalto always seems to come alive in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket as he won that particular race for the second time on his latest start in July. Ian Williams's stalwart produced another good effort when third in the International Handicap at Ascot a few weeks ago. Rookie trainer Oli Rix is starting to make a name for himself during his first full season of his license and would be represented by Spell Master. The four year old ran well in the John Smiths' Cup here in July but was a shade unlucky at Goodwood on his latest start. Another grey in the field would be The Angel King, who provided Ian Williams with another runner in this contest. The four year old won a listed race in France before moving to Britain and ran his best race so far in the country when second at Chester at the start of the month. 

Winner: THE LOST KING (#5) (Kingman x King Power) - O. Murphy - A. Balding

Point Lynas, Mezcala and Aalto, regulars in heritage handicaps, would be taken out of the race due to the ground which meant this race shortened in size; but was still very tricky to solve.
This competitive contest would get under but as the stalls broke, there would be a noticeable absence of Checkandchallenge. As his rivals charged away, the veteran emerged from his gate some five lengths behind after the blindfold became stuck on his headgear. As Checkandchallenge was hustled up to catch the pack, Mirsky had moved to the front and began to open a big lead under Mark Winn. The peloton opted to ignore the clear leader and The Lost King sat at the front of the pack with Spell Master alongside. Yorkshire and Bullet Point would come next in the tightly bunched group as a few of these started to race keenly; namely Hawksbill and Centigrade. Rounding the bend and entering the home straight, Mirsky was still a long way clear, setting a good pace in the process. He began to drop back towards the field and was the first one beaten. As the leader was dispersed with, The Lost King inherited first place. Bullet Point and Spell Master looked to be big challengers behind the new leader The Lost King, but Oisin Murphy set sail for home approaching the final furlong. The pair went into a clear lead in the final furlong and despite Bullet Point's best efforts, the gap between the two was maintained at two and a half lengths. The Lost King would cross the line in isolation ahead of Bullet Point, Spell Master and Hawksbill, who made steady late progress into fourth. 
It would be yet another win at York this year for the Andrew Balding stable, who have laid their claim to be the biggest stable in Britain this season. The Lost King has really found his stride this season and has now won four times this year alone. The four year old son of Kingman seemingly needed time to develop last season as he raced at Royal Ascot in June 2025 and then spent six months away from the track. He made up for lost time in the early stages of 2026, making into a progressive sort on the all-weather by winning a couple of valuable contests. He returned to Royal Ascot in June for the Buckingham Palace Stakes but was drawn on the far side which had been outbalanced by the draw bias. He wasn't able to make an impact there, but his progress resumed at this venue in July. Lining up in a similar contest to this one, he travelled powerfully throughout and was well positioned to strike; winning comfortably. His relaxed racing style should see the gelding continue to improve. He has now matched the level of form shown on the all-weather on turf and a race like the Cambridgeshire next month could be right up his street.

Race Four: The Legends Global Yorkshire Oaks - Fillies & Mares' Group One - One Mile, Four Furlongs - Runners: 9

The strong theme of Ladies Day at York would continue as some of the very best fillies and mares would strut their stuff on the hallowed turf of the Knavesmire for the feature contest, the Yorkshire Oaks. Since its first running as Group One in 1971, the level of the winner has grown and grown. Legends such as User Friendly, Diminuendo and Islington are to name but a few former winners and that has continued into the modern day. The exceptional Enable won this race twice in 2017 and 2019, shortly followed by the brilliant Snowfall and tough Alpinista. Three year olds have an advantage in this contest and that was confirmed last year by Aidan O'Brien's Minnie Hauk, who delivered a short odds to complete the Chester, Epsom, Irish and Yorkshire Oaks quadruple before finishing second in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe two months later.

The class of 2026 would see yet another exciting and intriguing line up, despite the absence of leading contenders Estrange and Diamond Necklace. The field would be led by one of the leading mares in the sport at the moment, Andrew Balding's multiple Group One winner Kalpana. The five year old mare has even taken on the boys of late and avenged her 2025 defeat in the King George with an excellent success in July and would have leading credentials here. Aidan O'Brien has won this race nine times, including the last three renewals. He would bring back last year's winner Minnie Hauk in a bid to return the four year old to her best. The daughter of Frankel won the English and Irish Oaks during a productive season and her best effort this year came against Ombudsman over ten furlongs at Royal Ascot in June. A horse who has turned the corner this year is Ralph Beckett's Tattycoram. She was a game winner at Goodwood on her seasonal reappearance before a very impressive win at Newmarket in a Group Two in July. The first of the three year olds would a big challenge to their elders as they would be in receipt of 3lbs in the weights. William Haggas has won this race only once during his long and profitable training career and has a smart filly in the form of Earth Shot. After a good seasonal reappearance win at Newmarket, she was a last gasp winner of the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot. She ran below her best next time however in the Irish Oaks when only sixth. French-born trainer David Menuisier deserves to win a Classic at some point and would be represented here by his stable star Inis Mor. After winning a listed race at Goodwood earlier in the season, she has finished in the placings recently in both the Irish and French Oaks. Joseph O'Brien has trained the winner of the English and Irish Oaks this year and the Irish classic came courtesy of Johanna Walsh. The daughter of Sea The Stars was narrowly denied at Royal Ascot, but produced a devastating effort to win the Irish Oaks with ease in July to cement her position as a high class filly. John Gosden has won this race three times in the past, including with the great Enable and he would represented here by Legacy Link, who also carried the Juddmonte silks. The niece of Frankel won the Musidora Stakes here in May before a brave second in the Oaks at Epsom on her next start. She has had a break since a below form run at Ascot which came too soon after that run at Epsom so can be given another chance. The legendary Irish trainer Jim Bolger would saddle the improving filly Sparan Nua, who has brought her trainer back to the big time. The daughter of Dawn Approach won her first three starts, including a Group Three before a pleasing third in the Irish Oaks last time out and looks to give the yard a first win in this race since 2015. Completing the field would be the perceived second string of the Aidan O'Brien runners, Sugar Island. The daughter of Dubawi has plenty racing experience and produced her best effort this year when third in the Epsom Oaks, but she will likely be the source of the early pace here.

Winner: KALPANA (#1) (Study Of Man x Zero Gravity) - C. Keane - G. Lyons

The feature race would come around as the grey skies continued to hover overhead. All nine high class fillies would take their place at the start for this clash of generations.
The field would get away to a level start and quickly settled into a rhythm down the back straight. Sugar Island and Ronan Whelan quickly made their intentions known by going to the front and rushing clear. As the field made their way towards the woods at the side of the course, Sugar Island was already fifteen lengths clear. The following pack had already disregarded the pacemaker and raced as a pack further behind. The keen going Johanna Walsh would be the de facto leader with Sparan Nua and Earth Shot coming next. Tattycoram would come next as the leading protagonists Kalpana, Minnie Hauk and Legacy Link all sat and waited at the rear. The race had reached the final three furlong stage and Sugar Island was still miles clear. For a brief moment, it seemed that the front runner had been given too much rope and had stolen the race, but that theory was dismissed as Sugar Island began to come back to the pack. As the leader wilted, Johanna Walsh took up the running but it would be only a brief time in the lead. Kalpana had scythed through the pack and the recognisable Juddmonte silks found themselves in the lead at the furlong pole. The star mare kicked into a clear lead and looked set to romp home in front of the adorning crowd, but the race wasn't sealed just yet. Kalpana began to tread water on the softened ground. Colin Keane had swapped roles from being the chaser of Item yesterday to being the one getting chased as Sparan Nua emerged from the pack with dead aim at the leader. Kalpana became weary, drifting to her right while Sparan Nua kept coming. The gap shortened with each stride and the anxiety rose. The two fillies hit the line together and a photo finish was called. After a nervous wait that felt longer than a few minutes, the judge announced that Kalpana had held on and won by a short head. Sparan Nua would confirm her trainer's high regard in second while Minnie Hauk kept on into a held third, but it was return to near her best. Earth Shot had been outpaced at a crucial stage but rallied into fourth.
The star of the show on day two of the Ebor Festival was easily Kalpana, the highly consistent and classy mare who has rewarded her connections for keeping her in training as a five year old. Her career began at a lonely, cold Wolverhampton in January 2024, the scene where she made a winning debut, before progressing quickly through the pattern ladder. A third in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot that year hinted at her ability and it was afterwards where she took off. An impressive win in Kempton's September Stakes was followed by her first Group One success in the Champion Fillies And Mares Stakes at Ascot a month later. 2025 would be a case of whether she can kick on at the highest level and it wasn't all plain sailing. Despite running very well, she tasted defeat in Group One company on her first two starts and again in the King George & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. She kicked clear but was caught in a thrilling duel with Calandagan. Kalpana was then sent to France for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe where the rain softened ground put pay to her chances, plugging on into seventh. A fortnight later, she would gain a well earned win by routing the opposition in the Champion Fillies and Mares Stakes on Champions Day for a second time. This year has produced a much improved Kalpana. She made a cosy winning reappearance at Newbury, but was narrowly denied by old rival Giavelletto at Royal Ascot in the Hardwicke Stakes. A rematch with Calandagan would take place in the King George in July and Kalpana reversed the form with an excellent display to land another Group One. By winning this contest, she becomes the first five year old to win this race since Alpinista in 2022 and would emulate the great Enable by winning this race for Juddmonte. She may have started at humble beginnings, but Kalpana is now one of the best in the world. A high class mare. 

Race Five: The Sir Henry Cecil & British EBF Galtres Fillies' Stakes - Listed Race - One Mile, Four Furlongs - Runners: 13

The main event would be swiftly followed by a "mini Yorkshire Oaks", the Galtres Stakes over the same course and distance as the Oaks, but held at listed level. This contest remains a valuable asset to these fillies and mares with some all important Black Type up for grabs for their future broodmare careers. The race also remembers the late, great trainer Sir Henry Cecil, who often quoted York as a favourite racecourse and will always be associated as the trainer of the legendary Frankel. Last year, the race would go back to Newmarket as the Simon & Ed Crisford-trained Charlotte's Web bravely held off all challengers to win, before she added a Group Two contest in Italy to her CV.
The older mares fillies would head the racecard in this event as they carried a few pounds more than their younger counterparts. David Menuisier has been rewarded for a productive campaign with Ashariba as the five year old won a listed race in France last autumn. She finished second in another French listed race earlier this year, but was disappointing on her latest start at Newcastle. James Fanshawe has enjoyed success at the highest level with mares in the past and he would saddle the chestnut Club Class in this contest. The four year old has just one win to her name but has been very consistent and finished second in a listed race last time, her best effort to date. Making the journey from Lambourn for this race would be Merveilleux Lapin for the Owen Burrows stable. The four year old won the Polish Oaks last summer and has shown useful form for current connections this season so is worth a try in this company. The first of a couple of runners for the Gosden stable would be the all-weather specialist Morrophore. The five year old has won at a lower level on turf, but finished strongly to get up on the line when winning a listed race at Lingfield way back in January. Paddy Twomey would choose this particular race for the smart Perfect Your Craft. The grey landed a good handicap at Newmarket last season for her previous trainer and has improved further this year, finishing third in a Group Three over a slightly longer trip last time out. William Haggas's Rhapsody was a winner here in handicap company just under a year ago and the four year old has improved further since. She chased home the talented Moody in a Group Three in Ireland, so looks to be a contender at this level. David O'Meara doesn't have many pattern-quality mares, but the ones he does are usually talented. He would be represented by Ryka, who graduated out of handicaps to win a listed race in France with ease last Autumn. She has been sighted just once so far when sixth at Goodwood in a warm listed race. There would be a small handful of three year old contestants, but they have all achieved plenty so far. Ralph Beckett's A La Prochaine was a good winner on debut last autumn and confirmed the regard she is held in by finishing fourth in the Epsom Oaks. This would be her first start since the Classic in June however. She would be joined by her stablemate K Sarra, another debutante winner last season who is bred for success at this meeting. She finished a good third in the Musidora Stakes here in May, but that remains her best effort of the year. Ed Walker's Capichera would take a big rise in class for this race as well as trying a new distance here. The consistent three year old was an impressive winner two starts ago and was last seen finishing third in a lowly handicap at Wolverhampton, so had plenty to find on ratings.  Andrew Balding is a trainer who does well with fillies, especially at York and would be represented here by Prizeland. The daughter of Territories finished second in an Oaks Trial at Lingfield and filled the same place once again at Hamilton at this level. The nicely bred Summerson would move out of maiden company into this tougher test for the Roger Varian stable, but is seemingly well thought of. The Kingman filly finished second in her first two starts before a very easy victory at Ffos Las last time out. Sunshine Star is bred to make an impact at a higher level, but John and Thady Gosden's three year old has yet to make an impression as expected. After an easy win at Lingfield in June, she would watm up for this contest with a fourth at Newmarket a few weeks ago. Joseph O'Brien would also be represented by a three year old, in the form of Vauntingly. She has been very consistent in her races, taking a while to gain a first win but finished strongly last time out to take a close second at this level at Gowran Park. Also from the John and Thady Gosden stable would be the exciting Without Prejudice. The daughter of Starman is bred in the purple and made the wait for her debut worthwhile with a deeply impressive win at Yarmouth last month. 

Winner: PRIZELAND (#11) (Territories x Sensationally) - O. Murphy - A. Balding

There would be a notable absence from the field in this contest as the unknown quantity Without Prejudice was deemed a non-runner and was also joined on the sidelines by her stablemate Sunshine Star.
After the excitement of the Yorkshire Oaks and its aftermath, the action would continued with this lighter version of the previous contest. The oldest horse in the field Alshariba would show her younger counterparts the way as she took up the running after a furlong. Club Class would keep Alshariba honest up front and the pair contributed to setting an even gallop for the rest. Merveilleux Lapin would also take front rank as the grey Perfect Your Craft, K Sarra and the keen going Ryka came next. A La Prochaine and Vauntingly settled in the midfield as the pack made their way down the back straight. Bringing up the rear would be Morrophore and the slow starting Summerson, but the field would be covered by only a few lengths. There would be little change in the order as the group made their way to the three furlong pole. Alshariba and then Club Class would make way for the chasing pack and Merveilleux Lapin took over. She was challenged by Perfect Your Craft as the race began to heat up. The turquoise silks of Prizeland breezed past her rivals under Oisin Murphy and hit the front approaching the final furlong. Oisin Murphy released the brakes on his filly and Prizeland quickened up immediately, putting daylight between herself and her toiling rivals. The race would be sealed inside the final furlong as Prizeland galloped on strongly to take this contest by over three lengths in very impressive style. The race for second was much closer as Rhapsody chased the winner's shadow while fending off Capichera on the line. An even bigger gap followed to fourth which went to Summerson, who made good late progress after a slow start.

This impressive victory would be the continuation of Andrew Balding's memorable day with a quickfire hat trick of wins. The three year old filly Prizeland would be an impressive winner here, scoring in the style that suggested she wouldn't have been out of place in the Yorkshire Oaks. The daughter of Territories comes from a smart middle distance family and emulated her brother Hoo Ya Mal by winning at this festival. Hoo Ya Mal landed the maiden race at this fixture in 2021 before finishing second in the Epsom Derby the following summer, so this is an even bigger boost to her pedigree. Making her debut at Leicester last autumn, she would show plenty of promise when finishing fourth and used that experience to win easily on her second start at Kempton. After a short break, she made a winning start to 2026 by romping home at Lingfield which led to Classic aspirations. A return to Lingfield for the Oaks Trial on turf saw her stay on into second, but ultimately well beaten by the winner Cameo. She would get her Classic challenge as she lined up in the Italian Oaks in June and was far from disgraced when fifth in a big field. Last time out, she would take on the colts at Hamilton in the Glasgow Stakes, but raced too keenly and had no answer for the progressive winner Superior Choice, who lined up in the Great Voltigeur Stakes here 24 hours earlier. Despite her generous starting odds, Prizeland had some smart form to her name and won easily. She looks set for a rise in class now, with races such as the Park Stakes at Doncaster over a slightly longer trip could come under consideration.

Race Six: The Mews Hotel Ossett EBF Stallions Nursery Handicap - Class Two - 2-y-o Only - Seven Furlongs - Runners: 18

Just like in the first two contests, the final two races would take place over the same distance; this time over seven furlongs. The first of them would be this very competitive nursery handicap in which a case can be made for a high percentage of the runners. Some of those involved here have already crossed paths at other festivals such as Glorious Goodwood, Royal Ascot and the Newmarket July Festival, so this would be an intriguing race to see who emerges on top this time.  Twelve months ago, there would be more Andrew Balding success on the Knavesmire as Stellar Sunrise ran out an impressive winner under Oisin Murphy.
The task of carrying top weight in this contest would go to the Richard and Peter Fahey-trained Big Cigar, who was back in action following a tilt at the previous day's Acomb Stakes. The colt won on debut before winning again in a nursery handicap here in July before he was raised in grade to the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood. This would be a little easier if taking his place here. Karl Burke has a strong hand in the juvenile division and relied on just one runner in this contest, Revels. The colt scored nicely on his debut at Redcar before a trip to Royal Ascot next time. He then returned to winning ways by landing a similar contest at Goodwood over this distance. The Richard Hannon-trained Shadow King is related to some useful handicappers and has done little wrong since his debut. The son of Dark Angel won for the second time at Doncaster, but didn't appear to stay the trip at Goodwood last time out. George Boughey and Billy Loughnane have forged a strong partnership this year and would combine again with the promising Perfect Nation. After going close on his debut when second, the Sioux Nation colt arrives here on the back of two easy wins in novice company. The William Knight-trained Soldier Of The Sea justified strong support in the betting to make a winning debut at Ffos Las and overcame trouble in running that day. He lost little in defeat when denied by a promising sort at Salisbury recently. Another contender to line up here in good form would be Ed Bethell's Weleyff. The son of Too Darn Hot has shown a smart change of gear on his last two starts to win at Ayr and Doncaster, the latest win coming in handicap company. Last year's winning trainer Andrew Balding would have a good string here once again and the first of his runners would be Rising Tiger. The son of Minzaal has finished second in all three starts, looking a touch reluctant at Southwell on his latest start. David Evans is a trainer who is well known for training juveniles and his runner here would be My A'Ali Baba. He would cause a minor surprise to win on his debut, but his last two starts have seen heavy defeats in some tougher competition. Bymiddaytomorrow looks to be going the right way and has been transformed by the switch to handicaps. Ed Walker's filly didn't show much over six furlongs to start with, but since moving up to this distance, she has won twice including a nursery handicap down the road at Thirsk. A second runner from the Lambourn stable would be the well related The Ginger Kid. His form has been hit and miss so far this year, but a second place in his last two starts have come at courses which haven't particularly suited to him. The George Boughey stable have been in form all season and held a good chance of success here with Mirzimaan. The Shadwell Racing-owned colt has improved from race to race, winning nicely at Newbury two starts ago before getting narrowly denied in a novice event at Newcastle last time out. The Owners Group silks would be represented here by the Charlie Johnston-trained Telegraphic. After an educational debut at Carlisle, he bolted up next time at Brighton before a good effort at Yarmouth last time where he only just failed to give away plenty of weight to the winner. John Butler's horses are often seen to good effect in nursery handicaps and the Newmarket stable would be represented by Caeruleus. After showing promise in his initial starts and winning nicely at Newcastle in June. He would still look green at Goodwood when fading into fifth on his handicap debut. Hugo Palmer's Mia Fantasia did very well to overcome trouble in running to make a winning debut at Carlisle before taking third in a warm novice at Ascot. He was very well supported in the market at Goodwood, but once again was hindered by traffic issues that day. Another last time out winner in the field would come from the Richard Hughes stable, the filly Roosike. She has finished in the frame in all three of her starts, culminating with a win at Newbury where she bravely held on over this distance. One of the most experienced runners in the field would be Hugo Palmer's Koodini. The majority of his form has come at a lower level and he frustrated connections by placing three times in a row. He then gained an elusive first win at Catterick, but this race looks even harder. He would be joined by his stablemate High Hazard, who boosted his trainer's chances. The gelding began to show a bit of potential with two placings, but finished down the field at Goodwood at a similar level and now tries headgear for the first time. A fourth runner for the Cheshire stable of Hugo Palmer would be Regal Tiger, The son of Kingman has been running well without winning so far, finishing second on his last two starts. His latest effort suggested that this seven furlong trip should suit him better. Former jumps jockey Nick Scholfield has turned his hand to training now and would have a rare runner on the flat. Theheatison would be a big meeting runner for the yard and the colt has done little wrong so far. After winning tidily at Bath over five furlongs, he looked suited to this distance last time out when third at Newmarket so would be an interesting runner. Richard Hannon would also be represented by multiple runners, the next of them being High Calibre. The colt hadn't shown much in his first three starts, but ran better over a mile last time out at Newmarket when giving way only in the final stages. There aren't many races of this nature without a runner for Tim Easterby and the Malton yard would be represented by Rbflying. He would run his best race at this venue over six furlongs in June when he was third, but he hasn't been in the same form since then. Completing the field would be another Malton-based runner, Brian Ellison's Fasthope. The gelding had shown minor promise at a modest level in novice company, but landed his first win last time at Pontefract but that came at the lowest level possible. 

Winner: MIA FANTASIA (#14) (Make Believe x Ombra Mia) - M. Ghiani - H. Palmer

There would be a number of non runners for this contest, the first of them would be Big Cigar who finished down the field in yesterday's Acomb Stakes. He was joined by Soldier Of The Sea and High Calibre, who would find the ground against their liking. Just before the horses entered the parade ring, Regal Tiger was also withdrawn owing to the ground which left eighteen going to post.
The gates opened and the pack of juveniles burst into the open. As expected for a race of this nature, the battle for the early lead would be a fierce one as jockeys fought for a handy position. Approaching the dog leg bend which led them into the home straight, My A'Ali Baba would be the first to make the running despite racing keenly. Rbflying kept the leader honest while Mirzirmaan, Telegraphic, Bymiddaytomorrow and Perfect Nation came next. The pace would be a frenetic one and soon the field arrived at the two furlong pole. The pack had closed up and fanned across the track, meaning it was anyone's race. Mia Fantasia had settled in the midfield but was dragged into contention as the early leaders began to fade. The filly nosed in front two furlongs out and was sent for home just over a furlong from home and was soon clear. She maintained her advantage under Marco Ghiani who was looking around for non-existent dangers. As the winner crossed the line, the rest were fighting for the minor honours. Theheatison was one of those to be held up early on and faced a wall of horses at the two furlong pole, but once he was clear, he would stay on strongly into second to prompt connections thinking what might of been with a clear run. Theheatison would usurp Caeruleus for third while Andrew Balding had to let another stable take the glory this time as Rising Tiger weakened into fourth.

Nursery handicaps are often very competitive and closely fought contests, but this one in particular was turned into a one horse race as Mia Fantasia bolted up. The daughter of Make Believe showed plenty of signs of inexperience on her debut at Carlisle as she was slow from the gates and trailed the field, but made up a lot of ground at the finish to win by over two lengths. She was then raised in class for a conditions race at Ascot, once again over seven furlongs. She was held up once again on a speed favouring course, but ran as well as expected into third. The winner of that race, Dr Rascal, went on to boost that form by winning the Group Two Vintage Stakes at the recent Goodwood Festival. The Sussex Downs were also the next calling point for Mia Fantasia as she lined up at the Glorious meeting for a similarly competitive handicap, once again over seven furlongs. Held up once again, she would face a wall of horses in front of her on a track where positioning is key. She would make late headway at the death, but finished no better than sixth, beaten just under four lengths. This was a return to her true potential and now she has a chance to make an impact at a higher level. She looks a smart type for the Hugo Palmer stable and should be capable of winning a listed race in the future. 

Race Seven: The British EBF Fillies' Handicap - Class Two - Seven Furlongs - Runners: 19

The closing contest of the day would be another seven furlong handicap, but it would follow the theme of Ladies' Day by being exclusive for fillies and mares. The improving nature of these horses can equate to rapid progression through the ranks. A win here could mean Group races emerge on the horizon, which was the case for last year's winner Royal Velvet. William Knight's four year old quickened up well to win here before adding a Group Three this season, securing valuable Black Type for when she retires to stud. 

Heading the weights for the closing contest would be the vastly experienced five year old Bellarchi, trained by Grant Tuer. The chestnut mare has been a credit to connections with thirteen wins to her name and she broke new ground by winning a listed race at Chester in June. She wasn't quite at her best at the same level last time out, but this is slightly easier. Last year's winner Royal Velvet progressed further up the ladder by winning a Group Three at Lingfield in May, but she has been found out at a higher level since then. She is talented, but returns here on a much higher rating than last year. She would renew rivalries with the Andrew Balding-trained Dance In The Storm, who was third in this race last year. The four year old has been in good form this year with a pair of handicap wins at Chester. A second runner for the leading trainer Andrew Balding would be Mubasimah, a three year old who has been campaigned at a much higher level. The Group Three runner up was an also-ran in the 1000 Guineas and was down the field in the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot last time out. Another very smart juvenile from last year would be Karl Burke's Lam Yai. She would improve with each start, especially in pattern company where she finished second in a Group Three at Ayr and winning a listed race at Doncaster. This would be a tough race to make her comeback start in however. There would be a Classic winner in a handicap here as Ed Dunlop's runner Just Call Me Angel looked to bounce back. She was successful in the Italian 1000 Guineas in the early stages of the season, but has been exposed in tougher company since then and this contest isn't any easier. George Boughey's Tryst was campaigned over longer trips without success earlier in the season, but a drop back to seven furlongs has proved to be an inspired move as she won her last two starts. Those wins have come at a lower level, but she arrives here high on confidence. Carnival Of Light made her belated racecourse debut in June as a four year old and has quickly made into smart sort. Charlie Johnston's runner broke her maiden tag with ease at Wolverhampton before returning to the Midlands venue and winning a lower grade handicap at the end of July. There would be more continental form lines in this event, courtesy of Richard Hughes's Bella Lyra. She was placed in listed company last season before an unsuccessful spell in America. She has now returned to her original trainer and hoped to regain her best form in Britain. The Ed Bethell-trained four year old Oolong Poobong has some good form in hot handicaps in 2024 and 2025, including at fourth at Royal Ascot. She produced a rare poor effort last time out at Royal Ascot so needs to bounce back. The Borders-based stable of Katie Scott have been relishing a best ever season so far and would be represented the smart Figjam. The listed race runner up from last year has been running over different trips in better company, but she remains on a stiff handicap rating for this contest. Another member of the Middleham racing hub would be Ben Haslam's Beaujolais Nouveau. The likeable four year old often gives her all at any level and ran one of her better races when third at Goodwood in a similar contest. One of the more unexposed runners in the line-up would be Ed Bethell's Caim. The three year old won nicely on debut at Beverley last summer before a second place in listed company. She was beaten a long way however on her reappearance at Leicester, but could improve for that outing. William Haggas's runner Albaydaa carried the famous silks of Shadwell Racing and had been progressing nicely through her career. She was sent off favourite for a listed race at Carlisle last time out but was unable to get any closer than fifth. Perfect Part has amazingly gone without a win since her conditions race debut at Beverley two years ago, but is a regular in these races. Her fourth in the Spring Mile back in March is a reminder of her ability when things go her way. Another runner for the in form Andrew Balding stable would be Machadadorp, who also doesn't have many miles on the clock. She would make her debut in a warm event at Ascot in May before winning her next two starts. She has performed well of late by finishing in the frame in competitive handicaps at Newmarket and Goodwood. A three year old with a lot of potential to reach a higher grade would be Starlight Lass, who represented the John and Thady Gosden stable. The Juddmonte-owned and bred filly comes from a top class family and has looked very smart in her own right by pulling clear to win her last two starts and arrives here on a low weight. Next up in the field would be Starfinch, who has improved since moving to the Harry Eustace stable. She was a winner for the first time on her first start this season and thought highly enough to compete in a listed race. She was narrowly beaten last time in a bunched finish at Yarmouth which was a good effort. Secret History ran well on her on previous visit to York last season, but Ed Walker's well bred filly has improved further this year. After winning three times at a lower level, she battled back gamely to take third over six furlongs at Goodwood and looked ready to step back up in distance. There would no fewer horses who deserve a victory here than Cotai Belle. Richard and Peter Fahey's three year old has finished second in each of her last four starts, including over six furlongs at this venue in May. She will be eager to end the bout of seconditis. Jim Goldie's Woohoo had slightly outdone Cotai Belle's recent form as she had finished second in six of her previous seven starts. She was unlucky at Goodwood two starts ago and was unable to capitalise on a lower grade at Musselburgh last time out. Completing the field would be Ralph Beckett's gradual improver Zooella. The chestnut comes from a good sprinting family and was two from two this year. This race would be tougher still, but she had been winning in good style previously. 

Winner: MACHADADORP (#15) (Mehmas x Maid To Remember) - O. Murphy - A. Balding

There would be a new name on the trophy of this race as last year's winner Royal Velvet was a notable absentee along with Beaujolais Nouveau, which left a field of nineteen fillies to go to post. 
Just like in the previous contest, the early pace would be a good one and the fillies charged down the seven furlong chute towards the home bend, hoping to take a handy posse. The keen going and returning Lam Yai would cut out the early running as Woohoo, Carnival Of Light and Mubasimah followed in close pursuit. The light blue silks of Machadadorp took a handy position just behind the leaders but travelled very strongly under Oisin Murphy as the race continued to develop. Approaching the two furlong pole, jockeys started to become more animated in the saddle as the pace increased. Lam Yai had been replaced in the lead by Woohoo who looked to be going better than most but entered unknown territory of stamina. Cotai Belle was next to make her move, but Machadadorp moved up a gear to hit the front. The three year old would leave the older Woohoo behind in the final furlong and began to pull clear in the final stages. Oisin Murphy had the luxury of easing his mount down to a two and a half length success. Woohoo ran another excellent race, but would take the silver medal for the sixth time in a row. From the rear, Oolong Poobong made good headway when in the clear, but was comfortably held by the winner in third. The frame places were completed by Cotai Belle, who finished in the placings once again this season. 

It would be the completion of a memorable day for the Andrew Balding stable as the Lambourn stable landed a fourth win of the afternoon. The daughter of Mehmas has made a lot of progress in a short space of time having made her debut as recently as May. She was thought good enough to line up in a conditions race at Ascot which featured the likes of listed race runner up So Regal. She would then win two novice races back to back at Chester and Wetherby within two weeks of each other before getting fast tracked into a competitive handicap at Newmarket's July Festival. Dictating the early pace in the class two contest, she raced keenly and had no answer for the winner's turn of pace and returned in a respectable second. She would line up at another festival next time, this time at Goodwood over six furlongs but she lacked the tactical speed, losing a few places close home and finishing sixth. This big field and strong pace played to the filly's strengths and she was able to resume her progress in excellent fashion. With plenty of valuable handicaps for fillies during the rest of the calendar, there should be more to come from Machadadorp.