Two Amo Racing runners withdrawn and trainer fined for not entering parade ring on time for Group 3

Dairy farmer Michael Ludwell took a day off from milking his 550 cows to watch Adaay In Devon land the novice in the hands of David Probert.

He is part of the five-strong Horniwinks Racing Syndicate that owns the Rod Millman-trained daughter of Adaay and said: "We went down to Exeter a few years ago and bought a mare called Favourite Girl from a sale.

"She had a foal at foot [Devon Envoy], whom we went on to race and we bred this one ourselves, and you can see why we named her."

Ludwell, who lives in North Devon, was determined not to miss the race, adding: "I didn't milk the cows this morning because I left at 5am – you never know with traffic!

"We're all farmers in the syndicate and Kevin Nancekivell, who is the first team coach at Plymouth Argyle, is also in it. He was a poor dairy farmer but a good footballer."

Darnation delight

Elegant Madame and Komat were withdrawn by BHA stewards shortly before the William Hill Prestige Fillies' Stakes, which was won by the Karl Burke-trained Darnation.

The pair, owned by Amo Racing Limited and trained by Dominic Ffrench Davis, were saddled off site at the racecourse stables, but did not make it to the track in time so officials took action, noting in the stewards' report the horses "failed to enter the parade ring and were withdrawn as a result".

Darnation: winner of the Group 3 PrestigeCredit: Mark Cranham

A frustrated Ffrench Davis, who was fined £280, said: "Elegant Madame can be a bit tricky so we saddled her in the stable yard, but David Egan, who had been due to ride her, had a ride in the first race and there wasn't enough time to get her saddled down there and then up to the paddock.

"No-one has died and they haven't run, but I think they would have gone well because they'd have loved the ground."

Darnation did run and relished conditions in the Group 3.

"I rang Karl and told him they'd had a lot of rain and he was pleased as she won at Thirsk last time by ten lengths on soft ground," said winning rider Sam James.

"I've had a few Group winners, but it's still nice to have another, especially here as I've only ever had a handful of rides at Goodwood."

Picture perfect

Dominic McFadden was determined to get a business card off Goodwood's official photographer after Rhoscolyn, who runs in the distinctive silks of The Horse Watchers, was on top in the 7f handicap.

Rhoscolyn charges to victoryCredit: Mark Cranham

"I've never been on course when he's won, but everything was in his favour apart from the fact I'm here," the syndicate member explained.

"I'm the only one here today and have come over from Ireland especially because I thought he had such a great chance."

Sweet success

16-1 shot Sweet Reward bolted up by five lengths in the 1m2f handicap, but trainer Jonathan Portman said: "I hope the handicapper doesn't get hysterical because these older horses don't win like that every day."

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