Full Result 4.20 Ascot | 21 June 2000

Royal Hunt Cup Showcase Handicap Class B

(Class 2) (3yo+) 1m Str Good To Firm

1st £69,600 2nd £26,400 3rd £13,200 4th £6,000 5th £3,000 6th £1,800

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1⁽⁵⁾	16. Caribbean Monarch (IRE) 11/2 Kieren Fallon Sir Michael Stoute	Kieren Fallon Sir Michael Stoute	5	810	96	102	110	–
b g Fairy King (USA) - Whos The Blonde (Cure The Blues)
Raced far side, held up well in rear, progress going easily over 2f out, driven to lead last 150y, edged right, held on (op 6-1 tchd 13-2, 7-1 in places)

2⁽²²⁾ nk	17. John Ferneley 12/1 Kevin Darley Paul Cole	Kevin Darley Paul Cole	5	89	95	100	108	–
b g Polar Falcon (USA) - I'll Try (Try My Best)
Held up in centre group, smooth progress over 2f out, ridden to challenge entering final furlong, ran on well last 100y, just held (op 10-1 tchd 14-1 in places)

3⁽²³⁾ ½ [¾]	22. Persiano 14/1 D Harrison James Fanshawe	D Harrison James Fanshawe	5	86	92	95	104	–
ch g Efisio - Persiandale (Persian Bold)
Tracked leaders in centre, effort 2f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, ran on (op 12-1)

4⁽³²⁾ nk [1]	7. Pythios (IRE) 16/1 T Quinn Sir Henry Cecil	T Quinn Sir Henry Cecil	4	90 t	100	103	112	–
b c Danehill (USA) - Pithara (GR) (Never So Bold)
Tracked near side leaders, switched right over 2f out, effort and not clear run over 1f out, switched left, ran on strongly last 100y, unlucky (tchd 20-1 in places)

5⁽⁹⁾ nk [1½]	9. Tillerman 5/1F Pat Eddery Amanda Perrett	Pat Eddery Amanda Perrett	4	90	100	101	111	–
b c In The Wings - Autumn Tint (USA) (Roberto)
Raced far side, held up well in rear, smooth progress from 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, edged right and not quicken last 100y (op 7-1 after 8-1 in a place)

6⁽²⁰⁾ shd [1½]	32. Black Silk I 14/1 Richard Mullen Chris Wall	Richard Mullen Chris Wall	4	84 5	90	91	101	–
b g Zafonic (USA) - Mademoiselle Chloe (Night Shift)
Dwelt, held up in centre group, progress over 2f out, challenged and every chance entering final furlong, ran on one pace (op 10-1 tchd 16-1, 20-1 in places)

7⁽¹⁵⁾ 1¾ [3¼]	12. Speedfit Too (IRE) 50/1 Ted Durcan Clive Brittain	Ted Durcan Clive Brittain	5	812 v	98	94	105	–
b h Scenic (IRE) - Safka (USA) (Irish River)
Tracked leaders far side, progress and overall leader over 2f out, headed and weakened last 150y

8⁽³⁰⁾ 2½ [5¾]	24. River Times (USA) 33/1 M Roberts Tim Easterby	M Roberts Tim Easterby	4	85	91	79	92	–
b c Runaway Groom (CAN) - Miss Riverton (USA) (Fred Astaire)
Tracked near side leader, led group well over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, weakened and eased last 100y

9⁽²⁵⁾ 2½ [8¼]	29. Zanay 66/1 Franny Norton Ms J S Doyle	Franny Norton Ms J S Doyle	4	84 b¹	90	70	86	–
b c Forzando - Nineteenth Of May (Homing)
Overall leader in centre to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10⁽²⁾ 2½ [10¾]	20. Omaha City (IRE) 66/1 C Rutter Brian Gubby	C Rutter Brian Gubby	6	87	93	65	83	–
b g Night Shift (USA) - Be Discreet (Junius)
Raced far side, held up, effort over 2f out, stayed on one pace, no danger (op 50-1)

11⁽¹⁶⁾ nk [11]	5. Exeat (USA) 20/1 Mick Kinane John Gosden	Mick Kinane John Gosden	4	95 v	105	77	95	–
bb g Dayjur (USA) - By Your Leave (USA) (Private Account)
Raced centre, held up rear, effort over 2f out, shaken up and no impression leaders over 1f out (op 25-1)

12⁽¹⁰⁾ ¾ [11¾]	31. The Prince 40/1 Philip Robinson Ian Williams	Philip Robinson Ian Williams	6	84 tb¹	90	59	78	–
b g Machiavellian (USA) - Mohican Girl (Dancing Brave)
With far side leaders over 5f, faded over 1f out (op 33-1)

13⁽²⁹⁾ nk [12]	23. King Priam (IRE) 50/1 Darryll Holland M J Polglase	Darryll Holland M J Polglase	5	86 b	92	61	79	–
b g Priolo (USA) - Barinia (Corvaro)
Raced near side, soon behind, driven and edged right 3f out, stayed on from over 2f out, nearest finish

14⁽⁷⁾ 1¼ [13¼]	8. Mayaro Bay 25/1 Dane O'Neill Richard Hannon Snr	Dane O'Neill Richard Hannon Snr	4	90	100	64	85	–
b f Robellino (USA) - Down The Valley (Kampala)
Chased far side leaders, close up over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened

15⁽⁶⁾ ¾ [14]	2. Slip Stream I (USA) 33/1 John R Velazquez Saeed bin Suroor	John R Velazquez Saeed bin Suroor	4	911	111	73	94	–
ch c Irish River (FR) - Sous Entendu (USA) (Shadeed)
With far side leaders over 5f, soon beaten (op 25-1)

16⁽²⁴⁾ ¾ [14¾]	30. Green Card I (USA) 50/1 Craig A Williams S Woods	Craig A Williams S Woods	6	84 b¹	90	49	71	–
br h Green Dancer (USA) - Dunkellin (USA) (Irish River)
Held up in centre, effort over 2f out, never pace to reach leaders

17⁽¹⁷⁾ 1 [15¾]	6. Muchea 33/1 Steve Drowne Mick Channon	Steve Drowne Mick Channon	6	91 v	101	57	80	–
ch h Shalford (IRE) - Bargouzine (Hotfoot I)
Held up far side, effort over 2f out, soon no progress and beaten

18⁽³¹⁾ 2½ [18¼]	15. Jo Mell 20/1 J Weaver Tim Easterby	J Weaver Tim Easterby	7	810	96	44	70	–
b g Efisio - Militia Girl (Rarity)
Led near side group to well over 2f out, soon weakened

19⁽²¹⁾ 2½ [20¾]	1. Easaar 25/1 Richard Hills Saeed bin Suroor	Richard Hills Saeed bin Suroor	4	100	114	54	82	–
b c Machiavellian (USA) - Matila (IRE) (Persian Bold)
Prominent in centre until weakened 2f out

20⁽¹²⁾ 3½ [24¼]	14. Cardiff Arms (NZ) 33/1 Damien Oliver Mark Johnston	Damien Oliver Mark Johnston	5	811	97	27	57	–
b g Lowell (USA) - Shuzohra (NZ) (Tom's Shu)
Raced far side, never a factor (op 50-1)

21⁽¹⁴⁾ 1 [25¼]	19. Pantar (IRE) 25/1 Johnny Murtagh I A Balding	Johnny Murtagh I A Balding	5	88 b	94	21	52	–
b g Shirley Heights - Spring Daffodil (Pharly)
Chased far side leaders, driven and lost place over 3f out, no chance after

22⁽¹⁸⁾ 1 [26¼]	18. Free Option (IRE) 25/1 John Reid B Hanbury	John Reid B Hanbury	5	88	94	17	50	–
ch g Indian Ridge (IRE) - Saneena (Kris)
Chased leaders in centre, ridden halfway, soon weakened

23⁽¹⁹⁾ 1 [27¼]	10. Tactful Remark (USA) 50/1 Jamie Spencer Jamie Osborne	Jamie Spencer Jamie Osborne	4	90	100	20	54	–
ch c Lord At War (ARG) - Right Word (USA) (Verbatim)
Raced centre, always well in rear

24⁽⁴⁾ 1¼ [28½]	3. Bomb Alaska 33/1 Lee Newman ³ G B Balding	Lee Newman ³ G B Balding	5	96	109	22	60	–
br g Polar Falcon (USA) - So True (So Blessed)
Raced far side, chased leaders until weakened rapidly over 2f out (trainer said teh gelding lost its action and was struck into)

25⁽²⁶⁾ ½ [29]	26. EspadaI (IRE) 20/1 George Duffield Mark H Tompkins	George Duffield Mark H Tompkins	4	85	91	4	41	–
b g Mukaddamah (USA) - Folk Song (CAN) (The Minstrel)
Chased near side leaders to halfway, soon weakened (op 25-1)

26⁽²⁸⁾ ½ [29½]	13. Calcutta 16/1 Michael Hills B W Hills	Michael Hills B W Hills	4	811	97	7	46	–
b c Indian Ridge (IRE) - Echoing (Formidable I)
Chased near side leaders over 5f, weakened rapidly (tchd 20-1)

27⁽²⁷⁾ nk [30]	11. Hornbeam 33/1 Olivier Peslier J R Jenkins	Olivier Peslier J R Jenkins	6	90 7	100	10	48	–
b h Rich Charlie - Thinkluckybelucky (Maystreak)
Prominent near side 5f, weakened rapidly (tchd 40-1 in places)

28⁽³⁾ 2 [32]	4. Tissifer 25/1 John Carroll Mark Johnston	John Carroll Mark Johnston	4	98	108	11	52	–
b g Polish Precedent (USA) - Ingozi (Warning)
Prominent far side until weakened rapidly 2f out (tchd 33-1 in places)

29⁽¹³⁾ 2 [34]	27. Welsh Wind (IRE) 25/1 J F Egan Roger Ingram	J F Egan Roger Ingram	4	84	90	–	29	–
b g Tenby - Bavaria (Top Ville)
Chased far side leaders to halfway, soon weakened under pressure

30⁽¹⁾ ½ [34½]	21. Holly Blue 14/1 Richard Hughes Roger Charlton	Richard Hughes Roger Charlton	4	87	93	–	31	–
ch f Bluebird (USA) - Nettle (Kris)
Held up far side, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, eased over 1f out (jockey said his mount lost its action) (op 16-1 tchd 20-1 in places)

31⁽¹¹⁾ ½ [35]	25. Yarob (IRE) 25/1 Adrian Nicholls ³ David Nicholls	Adrian Nicholls ³ David Nicholls	7	82	91	–	28	–
ch g Unfuwain (USA) - Azyaa (Kris)
Taken down early, with far side leaders to halfway, weakened rapidly

32⁽⁸⁾ ½ [35½]	28. Latalomne (USA) 33/1 Jamie Mackay ⁷ Brian Ellison	Jamie Mackay ⁷ Brian Ellison	6	711 v¹	90	–	26	–
ch g Zilzal (USA) - Sanctuary I (Welsh Pageant)
Taken down early, led far side group to over 2f out, weakened rapidly (op 50-1 tchd 25-1 in places)

32 ran Off time: 4:27:00 Winning time: 1m 41.91s (slow by 3.01s) Total SP: 147%
1st owner: Pierpont Scott & C H Scott (Caribbean Monarch) 1st breeder: W Scott And P Scott
2nd owner: Richard Green (fine Paintings) (John Ferneley)
3rd owner: Miss A Church (Persiano)
Tote win: £6 PL: £1.80 £2.60 £5.70 Ex: £60.30 CSF: £50.70 Tricast: £866.03 Trifecta: £1,092.80
DBI (SP%): L [Stalls 1-11] 44 (43%) M [12-21] 44 (25%) H [22-32] 62 (32%)

4:20 Ascot 21 Jun 2000

Royal Hunt Cup Showcase Handicap Class B