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1 BANOFFEE (IRE) FACTFILE Breeding: b f Hurricane Run (IRE)-Nanabanana (IRE) (Anabaa (USA)) Breeder: Peter Savill Born: April 12, 2010 Owner: Michael Kerr-Dineen, Lord Hambleden and Partners Trainer: Hughie Morrison Jockey: Kieren Fallon Form: -11 *Bought for 60,000 euros at 2011 Arqana October Yearling Sale. Didn t run until April 19 this year, when winning 16- runner 10-furlong Newbury maiden by a length and a quarter. *Successfully stepped up in class for Listed Weatherbys Bank Cheshire Oaks at Chester on May 8, beating Gertrude Versed by 1 1/4 lengths. *Supplemented to field at cost of 30,000 on May 25. Starts: 2; Wins: 2; Win & Place Prize Money: 27,536 Michael Kerr-Dineen, Lord Hambleden and Partners Michael Kerr-Dineen - Born: July 14, Background: Managing director of Cheviot Asset Management. Was company s chief executive from its inception in 2006 and took on new role following merger with Quilter & Co announced in January. Quilter Cheviot will oversee 12 billion of client assets. Edinburgh University graduate whose career began in 1975 in economic intelligence department of Bank of England. Had spells with state-controlled British National Oil Corporation and Guinness Peat, for whom he set up a property business in New York. Chief executive of UBS Laing & Cruickshank before joining Cheviot. Interests include golf, skiing and opera. Racing interests: Longstanding owner whose best performers include Pisco Sour (2011 Tercentenary Stakes and Prix Eugene Adam), Stimulation (2008 Challenge Stakes) and Banoffee (2013 Cheshire Oaks). Lord Hambleden - Born: November 18, 1955, as Henry Smith. Background: Family started W H Smith newsagents and owned village of Hambleden in Buckinghamshire before its sale in Former restaurateur and film producer, who inherited title as fifth Viscount Hambleden on father s death in August, Divorced with two children and now lives with Anni-Frid Reuss, better known as Frida Lyngstad from Abba. Hugh Scott-Barrett - Born: September, Background: based in Wiltshire. CEO of Capital & Regional PLC since Non-executive director of Goodwood Estate Company and GAM Holding AG, a Swiss asset managing company. Previously member of ABN AMRO s managing board. Educated in Paris and at Oxford University. Has been involved in various racing partnerships. With wife Karen, he is a keen supporter of carriage driving and has competed with world champion Boyd Exell. Lord Margardale - Born: April 4, 1958 as Alastair Morrison. Background: Brother of trainer Hughie Morrison. Inherited title as third Baron Margardale in 2003 and lives at the 9,000-acre Fonthill Estate in Wiltshire as well as owning some 73,000 acres on the island of Islay. Continues the family s Fonthill Stud, breeder of Dunaden s sire Nicobar. No previous Investec Oaks winners Hughie Morrison (East Ilsley, Berkshire) Born: November 7, Background: Father Lord Margardale was longstanding MP for Devizes and owned Fonthill Estate. He bred the Oaks-winning half-sisters Juliette Marny and Scintillate as well as 1978 St Leger winner Julio Mariner. Eton-educated Hughie Morrison, who rode five point-to-point winners and served as a steward at Newbury, initially forged a career outside racing. After graduating with a degree in business studies, he worked for a healthcare group as well as pharmaceutical and lighting companies as an unusual grounding for a career in racing. Anyone who has run a lighting business in Manchester in the depths of recession can cope with stress, he said. Lure of horses saw him spend two years as assistant to Paul Cole before buying Summerdown Stables at East Ilsley in Berkshire in September, 1996, and began training following spring. Has trained for The Queen and owners include David Cameron s mother Mary and Duchess Of Cambridge s parents Mike and Carole Middleton. Major wins: July Cup (2005 Pastoral Pursuits, 2007 Sakhee s Secret), Prix Royal-Oak (2005 Alcazar), Challenge Stakes (2008 Stimulation), Prix Eugene Adam (2011 Pisco Sour). Has had six Royal Ascot winners and won 2002 William Hill NH Chase at Cheltenham with Frenchman s Creek, who he also bred. Investec Oaks record: 2012 Shirocco Star (2nd), 2012 Coquet (6th). Kieren Fallon Born: February 22, 1965, in County Clare, Ireland. Background: Joined Kevin Prendergast as apprentice in First winner on Piccadilly Lord at Navan on June 18, Moved from Ireland to ride for Jimmy FitzGerald's Malton stable from 1989 until Rode for Lynda Ramsden from 1993 until end of Stable jockey to Henry Cecil from 1997 until August, First jockey to Sir Michael Stoute in 2000 and 2001, then freelanced until being retained by Coolmore in Partnership ended when he received an 18-month ban for a second failed drugs test in Returned to action in September, Has frequently made the headlines. In 2003, was treated in clinic in Ireland for drink problem. In September, 2004, he was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud related to alleged race fixing but was released on bail and the prosecution case collapsed at the subsequent trial. Fallon was found innocent on all charges. He received a six-month ban for his first drug offence in 2006/2007. Partnered his first Group One winner for six years when Most Improved won the 2012 St James s Palace Stakes. Accolades: British Champion jockey six times , 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, Has ridden 29 Royal Ascot winners. British Classic wins (15): Investec Derby (1999 Oath, 2003 Kris Kin, 2004 North Light), Investec Oaks (1997 Reams Of Verse, 1999 Ramruma, 2004 Ouija Board, 2006 Alexandrova), QIPCO 1000 Guineas (1997 Sleepytime, 1999 Wince, 2003 Russian Rhythm, 2005 Virginia Waters), QIPCO 2000 Guineas (2000 King's Best, 2001 Golan, 2005 Footstepsinthesand, 2006 George Washington). Other major wins include: Investec Coronation Cup (2000 Daliapour, 2002 Boreal, 2005 Yeats), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2002 Golan), Prix de l'arc de Triomphe (2005 Hurricane Run, 2007 Dylan Thomas), Irish Derby (2005 Hurricane Run, 2006 Dylan Thomas), Irish Oaks (1999 Ramruma, 2004 Ouija Board, 2006 Alexandrova), Irish St Leger (2007 Yeats), Poule d'essai des Poulains (2006 Aussie Rules), Irish Champion Stakes (2005 Oratorio, 2006 and 2007 Dylan Thomas), Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (2003 Islington, 2004 Ouija Board), Arlington Million (2005 Powerscourt), Hong Kong Vase (2005 Ouija Board). Investec Oaks Record: 1997 REAMS OF VERSE (WON); 1998 Midnight Line (3rd); 1999 RAMRUMA (WON); 2000 Petrushka (4th); 2001 Flight Of Fancy (2nd); 2002 Islington (8th); 2003 Waldmark (13th); 2004 OUIJA BOARD (WON); 2005 Virginia Waters (4th); 2006 ALEXANDROVA (WON); 2010 Bikini Babe (7th); 2011 Wonder Of Wonders (2nd).

2 GERTRUDE VERSED (GB) FACTFILE Breeding: ch f Manduro (GER) - Sugar Mill (FR) (Polar Falcon (USA)) Owner/Breeder: Rachel Hood Born: February 25, 2010 Form: (5)(3)-(2)(1)2 Trainer: John Gosden Jockey: William Buick *Home-bred by Rachel Hood. Half-sister Gertrude Bell finished fourth in 2010 Investec Oaks and won Group Two Lancashire Oaks and Listed Cheshire Oaks. *Made debut at Lingfield on December 7 and broke her duck on fourth start at Kempton on January 19, when winning by seven lengths over 1m 3f. *Tried to emulate Gertrude Bell in Cheshire Oaks, losing out by a length and a quarter to Banoffee on first turf start. *Gertrude Versed s name comes from a quote taken from a stained-glass window in memoriam to Gertrude Bell at a church at East Rounton in North Yorkshire. Starts: 5; 1st: 1; 2nd: 2; 3rd: 1; Win & Place Prize Money: 12,810 Rachel Hood Born: September, Background: Educated at Millfield School and studied economics and law at Cambridge University, where she met her future husband, trainer John Gosden. They married in A barrister and qualified attorney-at-law in US, she has been president of the Racehorse Owners Association since Also chairs Save Historic Newmarket action group a director of National Horseracing Museum and is a Conservative Party local councillor in Newmarket. Racing interests: An owner for over 20 years, she part-owned the 2010 Ladbrokes St Leger winner Arctic Cosmos and 2011 Prix Marcel Boussac heroine Elusive Kate. Also breeds and home-bred 2010 Lancashire Oaks winner Gertrude Bell and Gertrude Versed. No previous Investec Oaks wins. John Gosden (Newmarket, Suffolk) Born: Lewes, Sussex, on March 30, Background: His father Towser was a trainer. Educated at Eastbourne College and Cambridge University. Worked in land management in Venezuela before returning to Britain to assist Sir Noel Murless from 1974 to 1975 and Vincent O'Brien from 1976 to After brief spell assisting Tommy Doyle in California, set up on his own in the US in 1979, where he trained with success for nine years. Saddled Robert Sangster s Royal Heroine to win inaugural Breeders Cup Mile at Hollywood Park in Prompted by Sheikh Mohammed, returned to Britain in 1988, to train at the owner s Stanley House Stables in Newmarket. In 2000, moved to Robert Sangster s Manton estate in Wiltshire. Returned to Newmarket in 2005, having bought Clarehaven Stables. Accolades: Trained US Eclipse Award winners Bates Motel and Royal Heroine. British champion trainer in Has had 32 Royal Ascot winners. British Classic wins (6): Investec Derby (1997 Benny The Dip), QIPCO 1000 Guineas (2000 Lahan), Ladbrokes St Leger (1996 Shantou, 2007 Lucarno, 2010 Arctic Cosmos, 2011 Masked Marvel). Other major wins include: Poule d'essai des Pouliches (1999 Valentine Waltz, 2002 Zenda), Irish Oaks (2012 Great Heavens), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2011 Nathaniel), Breeders Cup Mile (1984 Royal Heroine), Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf (2008 Donativum, 2009 Pounced), Breeder s Cup Classic (2008 Raven s Pass), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2000 Observatory, 2008 Raven s Pass), Irish St Leger (1992 Mashaallah, 2011 Duncan-dht), Arlington Million (2010 Debussy), Yorkshire Oaks (2009 Dar Re Mi), Dubai Sheema Classic (2010 Dar Re Mi), Coronation Stakes (2006 Nannina, 2012 Fallen For You), Eclipse (2012 Nathaniel), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2002 Malhub), Haydock Sprint Cup (1993 Wolfhound), July Cup (2003 Oasis Dream) Lockinge Stakes (1994 Emperor Jones, 2009 Virtual), Nassau Stakes (1997 Ryafan, 2012 The Fugue), Nunthorpe Stakes (2003 Oasis Dream), Prince of Wales's Stakes (1994 & 1995 Muhtarram), Irish Champion Stakes (1993 Muhtarram). Investec Oaks Record: 1993 Marillette (8th); 1995 Bunting (10th); 2003 High Praise (12th); 2008 Michita (7th); 2009 Rainbow View (4th); 2010 Gertrude Bell (4th); 2011 Izzi Top (3rd); 2012 The Fugue (3rd). William Buick Born: July 22, 1988, in Norway. Background: Father Walter was eight-time champion jockey in Scandinavia. Fluent in Norwegian, Danish and German. Came to Britain in school holidays to ride out for Andrew Balding, Marcus Tregoning and Reg Hollinshead. First ride was in August, 2006, and first win on Bank On Benny at Salisbury on September 27, Served apprenticeship with Andrew Balding. Appointed John Gosden s stable jockey in January, Lives in Newmarket. Accolades: Joint champion apprentice (with David Probert) Has had eight Royal Ascot winners. British Classic wins (2): St Leger (2010 Arctic Cosmos, 2011 Masked Marvel). Other major wins include: Irish Oaks (2012 Great Heavens), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2011 Nathaniel), Eclipse (2012 Nathaniel), Dubai Sheema Classic (2010 Dar Re Mi), E P Taylor Stakes (2009 Lahaleeb), Arlington Million (2010 Debussy), Prix Morny (2010 Dream Ahead), Middle Park Stakes (2010 Dream Ahead), Haydock Sprint Cup (2011 Dream Ahead),Nunthorpe Stakes (2012 Ortensia), Coronation Stakes (2012 Fallen For You), Prix de la Forêt (2011 Dream Ahead, 2012 Gordon Lord Byron), Prix Jean Romanet (2012 Izzi Top), Prix Marcel Boussac (2011 Elusive Kate), Prix Rothschild (2012 Elusive Kate), Pretty Polly Stakes (2012 Izzi Top), Gran Premio di Milano (2012 Earl of Tinsdal), Jebel Hatta (2013 Sajjhaa). Investec Oaks Record: 2010 Gertrude Bell (4th); 2011 Izzi Top (3rd); 2012 The Fugue (3rd).

3 LIBER NAUTICUS (IRE) FACTFILE Breeding: b f Azamour (IRE) - Serres (IRE) (Daylami (IRE)) Born: March 22, 2010 Owner/Breeder: Ballymacoll Stud Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute Jockey: Ryan Moore Form: 1-1 *Justified favouritism in the Group Three Tattersalls Musidora Stakes over an extended 10 furlongs at York on May 15, scoring by a length and a half. Sariska was the last filly to complete the Musidora Stakes-Investec Oaks double in *Raced once at two, finishing powerfully to land a mile maiden at Goodwood by a length and three-quarters in August. *Sire, Azamour, won four Group Ones including St James s Palace Stakes over a mile and King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes over a mile and a half. Dam, Serres, closely related to top-class middle-distance performer Conduit. Starts: 2; Wins: 2; 2nd: -; 3rd: -; Win & Place Prize Money: 45,767 Ballymacoll Stud Background: Ballymacoll Stud represents a continuation of the bloodstock and racing interests of the late Lord Weinstock and late Sir Michael Sobell through their respective families. Lord Arnold Weinstock, the youngest of six children of Polish-Jewish parents who came to London in 1904, was born on July 29, 1924, and orphaned at the age of 10. He died on July 23, 2002, and his family has continued the racing interests which include Ballymacoll Stud in Co Meath, Ireland, managed by Peter Reynolds. Lord Weinstock was one of the great post-war captains of industry, serving as managing director of the General Electric Company from 1963 to 1996, at one stage employing a workforce of 230,000. Weinstock was knighted by Harold Wilson in 1970 for services to exports and created a life peer 10 years later by Margaret Thatcher. His widow Netta is the daughter of Sobell, with whom Weinstock owned horses from Sobell and Weinstock bought Dorothy Paget's bloodstock interests for 250,000 in 1960 including the 300-acre Ballymacoll Stud. Sir Michael passed away in 1993, while Lord Weinstock s death came four days before Golan s emotional victory in the 2002 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Lord Weinstock s son Simon, who died aged 44 in May, 1996, became a partner in Ballymacoll in His widow Laura continues the involvement. The stud has been responsible for 28 individual Group One winners, most of whom carried the famous pale blue, yellow and white silks, headed by dual Derby hero Troy, six-time Group One winner Pilsudski, dual Breeders Cup Turf victor Conduit, and Derby hero North Light. British Classic Wins (6): 2000 Guineas (2001 Golan), Investec Derby (1979 Troy, 2004 North Light), Investec Oaks (1983 Sun Princess), St Leger (1983 Sun Princess, 2008 Conduit). Irish Classic Wins (3): Irish 2,000 Guineas (1995 Spectrum), Irish Derby (1979 Troy), Irish Oaks (1985 Helen Street). Investec Oaks Wins (1): 1983 SUN PRINCESS Sir Michael Stoute (Newmarket, Suffolk) Background: born in Barbados on October 22, 1945, where his father was chief of police, Michael Stoute came to Britain in 1965 to nurture his love of racing. Joined Pat Rohan at Malton before moving to Newmarket three years later to work for Doug Smith and then Tom Jones. Took out a public licence to train in 1972, recording his first success that year when Sandal won at Newmarket on April 28. Trains at Freemason Lodge in Newmarket. Accolades: British champion trainer 10 times , 1986, 1989, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2009; knighted in 1998 for his services to sport and tourism in Barbados. He has had 65 Royal Ascot winners. British Classic Wins (15): Investec Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1987 Unite), Investec Derby (1981 Shergar, 1986 Shahrastani, 2003 Kris Kin, 2004 North Light, 2010 Workforce), QIPCO 1000 Guineas (1989 Musical Bliss, 2003 Russian Rhythm), QIPCO 2000 Guineas (1985 Shadeed, 1988 Doyoun, 1997 Entrepreneur, 2000 King s Best, 2001 Golan), Ladbrokes St Leger (2008 Conduit). Other Major Wins Include: Irish 1,000 Guineas (1986 Sonic Lady), Irish 2,000 Guineas (1989 Shaadi), Irish Derby (1981 Shergar, 1983 Shareef Dancer, 1986 Shahrastani), Irish Oaks (1978 Fair Salinia, 1986 Colorspin, 1987 Unite, 1988 Melodist (dead-heat), 1995 Pure Grain, 2000 Petrushka), Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Turf (2003 Islington), Breeders Cup Turf (1996 Pilsudski, 2000 Kalanisi, 2008 & 2009 Conduit), Coral Eclipse (1993 Opera House, 1994 Ezzoud, 1997 Pilsudski, 2001 Medicean, 2007 Notnowcato), Dubai World Cup (1997 Singspiel), Japan Cup (1996 Singspiel, 1997 Pilsudski), King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1981 Shergar, 1993 Opera House, 2002 Golan, 2009 Conduit, 2010 Harbinger), Prix de l Arc de Triomphe (2010 Workforce). Investec Oaks Record: Triple First, FAIR SALINIA, Sofala, Reprocolor, Rimosa s Pet, Allegretta, 1983-Royal Heroine, Optimistic Lass, Malaak, Bella Colora, Morning Devotion, Untold, Maysoon, Colorspin, UNITE, Dabaweyaa, 1989-disq Aliysa, Knoosh, Musical Bliss, Kartajana, Dartrey; Perfect Circle, Iviza, Hawajiss, Dance To The Top, Dance A Dream, Pure Grain, Whitewater Affair, Crown Of Light, Petrushka, Flight Of Fancy, Gay Heroine, Islington, Waldmark, Halawanda, Short Skirt; Riyalma, Dance Of Light; Philipina; Havant Ryan Moore Born: September 18, Background: From a family steeped in racing. His late grandfather Charlie was a trainer, Sussex-based dad Gary, a former jump jockey, is a trainer under both codes, while mum Jayne was an accomplished amateur rider, as was his aunt Candy Morris. Older brother Jamie is a jump jockey, while his sister Hayley has also ridden winners as an amateur under Rules and his youngest brother, Joshua, has followed the others into a riding career. Moore's career began over hurdles, when making a winning debut as an amateur on Mersey Beat at Towcester on May 15, First major success on the Flat came as a 5lb claimer when he captured the 2002 Cesarewitch at Newmarket on the Martin Pipe-trained Miss Fara. Appointed first rider to Sir Michael Stoute in November He has had 18 Royal Ascot winners. Accolades: champion apprentice in 2003 (59 winners); British champion jockey three times (182 wins), 2008 (192), 2009 (178). British Classic Wins (3): Investec Oaks (2010 Snow Fairy), Investec Derby (2010 Workforce), 1000 Guineas (2012 Homecoming Queen). Other Major Wins Include: Investec Coronation Cup (2009 Ask, 2011 St Nicholas Abbey), Irish Oaks (2010 Snow Fairy), Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf (2011 Wrote, 2012 George Vancouver), Breeders Cup Turf (2008 & 2009 Conduit), Coral Eclipse (2007 Notnowcato), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2009 Conduit), Prix de l Arc de Triomphe (2010 Workforce). Investec Oaks Record: Sail; Phillipina; SNOW FAIRY; Havant.

4 MADAME DEFARGE (GB) FACTFILE Breeding: b f Motivator - Friendlier (Zafonic (USA)) Breeder: Middle Park Stud Ltd Born: March 11, 2010 Owner: Bill Gredley Trainer: Michael Bell Jockey: Tom Queally Form: 1-3 *Kept on after meeting traffic to take third behind Talent in the 10-furlong Listed Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket on May 5. *Successful on her only other start, posting a half-length success in a mile maiden on heavy ground at Yarmouth in October. *Could bid to give owner/breeder Bill Gredley a second Investec Oaks success, 21 years after the victory of User Friendly. Madame Defarge s dam is a half-sister to the four-time Group One winner. Race Record: Starts: 2; Wins: 1; 2nd: 0; 3rd: 1; Win & Place Prize Money: 7,455 Bill Gredley Born: March, Background: Founder chairman of Unex Group of companies, which are involved in property development and have their headquarters at Stetchworth, near Newmarket. His son Tim, a former showjumper who has represented Great Britain, is managing director of the Unex Group, while his daughter Pollyanna is also heavily involved in the business. The 2013 Sunday Times Rich List estimated the family s worth at 125 million. Racing Interests: Became involved in racing in 1977, when he sent a couple of horses to Bill Marshall and Clive Brittain - his first winner, Purple Mark (trained by Brittain) came at Wolverhampton on April 10, He purchased Stetchworth Park Stud from breeder Douglas Gray in 1982 and still keeps a band of broodmares at the property. The best horse to be bred and owned by Gredley was User Friendly, also trained by Brittain, who won four Group One races - the Investec Oaks, the St Leger, the Irish Oaks and the Yorkshire Oaks. He openly admits to running his racing interests as a business and called for an owners strike in 1992 to make the government aware of racing s low levels of prize money and the amount that VAT and other taxes extracted from those involved. In 2005, he paid 280,000 for the cast iron entrance gates to the winner s enclosure at Ascot. Big Race Wins Include: Coral-Eclipse (1991 Environment Friend), Investec Oaks (1992 User Friendly), Irish Oaks (1992 User Friendly), Yorkshire Oaks (1992 User Friendly), St Leger (1992 User Friendly), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (1993 User Friendly) Investec Oaks Winner: 1992 USER FRIENDLY Michael Bell (Newmarket, Suffolk) Born: October 10, 1960, Bristol. Background: caught the racing bug when at Stowe School, spending part of a holiday working for trainer Henry Candy, with whom his parents had horses. After school, he prepared yearlings at the Haras d Etreham in Normandy and then spent three years in the Life Guards, during which time he rode as an amateur - winning five races, including aboard Ten Cherries at Sandown s Grand Military meeting. Spent two and a half years as assistant trainer to Mercy Rimell and three years in the same role with Paul Cole. In 1988 Pass The Peace - carrying the colours of Brian Bell, Michael s father - won the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket. Took out his own licence in 1989 and Pass The Peace was his first winner in Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury on April 14, British Classic Wins (2): Investec Derby (2005 Motivator), Investec Oaks (2009 Sariska). He has had six Royal Ascot winners. Other Major Wins Include: Prix Morny (1994 Hoh Magic), Oaks d Italia (2001 Zanzibar), Racing Post Trophy (2004 Motivator), Matron Stakes (2006 Red Evie), Lockinge Stakes (2007 Red Evie), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2009 Art Connoisseur), Irish Oaks (2009 Sariska), Nunthorpe Stakes (2011 Margot Did), Northern Dancer Turf Stakes (2011 & 2012 Wigmore Hall). Investec Oaks Record: 2001 Zanzibar (14th); 2005 Higher Lover (11th); 2009 SARISKA (WON). Tom Queally Born: October 8, 1984, County Waterford. Background: Son of farmer and trainer Declan Queally. Was out hunting on his pony by the age of seven. After a spell showjumping, became a leading figure on the pony racing circuit by the age of 13. Apprenticed to trainer Pat Flynn at 15, although the apprenticeship was terminated when Queally s parents insisted he finish his leaving certificate at school. Rode his first winner, Larifaari, at Clonmel on April 13, Moved to Aidan O Brien at Ballydoyle at the end of With the help of former owner/trainer Barney Curley, moved to Britain in 2004 and joined David Loder s Newmarket stable. Started riding for Sir Henry Cecil in 2008 and has become an integral part of the trainer s operation and will forever be associated with the unbeaten Frankel, whom he rode to all 14 victories. Accolades: Champion Apprentice - Ireland (2000). British Classic Wins (1): QIPCO 2000 Guineas (2011 Frankel). He has had five Royal Ascot wins. Other Big Race Wins Include: Champion Stakes (2009 & 2010 Twice Over, 2012 Frankel), Dewhurst Stakes (2010 Frankel), Darley July Cup (2009 Fleeting Spirit), Nassau Stakes (2009, 2010 & 2011 Midday), Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Turf (2009 Midday), Yorkshire Cup (2010 Manifest), Coral-Eclipse (2010 Twice Over), Yorkshire Oaks (2010 Midday), Falmouth Stakes (2011 Timepiece), Sussex Stakes (2011 Frankel, 2012 Frankel), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2011 Frankel), Juddmonte International (2012 Frankel), Golden Jubilee Stakes (2009 Art Connoisseur), St James s Palace Stakes (2011 Frankel), Queen Anne Stakes (2012 Frankel). Investec Oaks Record: 2009 Midday (2nd); 2010 Aviate (6th)

5 MISS YOU TOO (GB) FACTFILE Breeding: b f Montjeu (IRE)-Portrait Of A Lady (IRE) (Peintre Celebre) Owner: Andrew Whitlock Born: March 29, 2010 Breeder: Plantation Stud & Amarvilas Bloodstock Form: Trainer: David Simcock Jockey: Ian Mongan *28,000gns yearling by Montjeu and a full-brother to Group Three-placed two-year-old Vitruvian Man. *Trained for first seven starts last season by Mick Channon, winning York maiden in July, finishing fourth in two Listed contests and runner-up in 300,000 Tattersalls sales race at Newmarket in October. *Final juvenile start, and first for David Simcock, came when 10 lengths third to Morandi in Group One Criterium de Saint-Cloud in France in November. * Only start this year when 10 lengths second to Secret Gesture in Listed Lingfield Oaks Trial on May 11. Starts: 9; 1st: 1; 2nd: 4; 3rd: 1; Win & Place Prize Money: 111,981 Andrew Whitlock Born in October, 1963, Whitlock founded Staffordshire-based Prime Oak. The company specialises in making high-class conservatories and outbuildings, which - as well as having a big domestic market - are exported to Europe and the Caribbean. Miss You Too, who originally raced for Prime Oak Buildings, is the first horse to race in Whitlock s name and was bought for a yearling for 28,000gns at Tattersalls by agent Gill Richardson. No previous Investec Oaks Wins David Simcock (Newmarket, Suffolk) Born: February 23, Background: Educated at Llandovery College. Had spells with Ian Balding, Dick Hern and Luca Cumani, where he was involved with such star performers as Falbrav and Gossamer. Took out licence in 2004, at historic Trillium Place Stables in Newmarket. Starting out with just 10 horses, but has 92 registered this year. First winner was Cut And Dried at Lingfield on February 14, Major wins include: Prix Morny (2010 Dream Ahead), Middle Park Stakes (2010 Dream Ahead), July Cup (2011 Dream Ahead), Haydock Sprint Cup (2011 Dream Ahead), Prix de la Foret (2011 Dream Ahead), Beverly D Stakes (2012 I m A Dreamer), Diomed Stakes (2010 Bushman), Dahlia Stakes (2011 I m A Dreamer). No previous Investec Oaks runners Ian Mongan Born: Glasgow on March 23, 1979, but raised in Brighton. Background: Began as an amateur rider on Flat and over jumps with Sussex trainer Paddy Butler. First win came in amateur handicap chase aboard Whippers Delight I at Plumpton on December 2, 1998, for Gareth Charles-Jones. After linking up with Brighton trainer Gary Moore had first Flat win aboard Harik at Lingfield on March 3, Runner-up in 2001 apprentices championship and won 2003 all-weather championship when attached to Nick Littmoden s stable. Had spell as stable jockey to Terry Mills and since 2009 has been attached to Sir Henry Cecil s stable. Wife Laura trains at Condover Stables in Epsom. Big race wins include: Juddmonte International (2011 Twice Over), Ascot Handicap (2006 Baddam), Queen Alexandara Stakes (2006 Baddam), Supreme Stakes (2010 Tropical Paradise), Oak Tree Stakes (2010 Tropical Paradise), Tapster Stakes (2013 Noble Mission), Daisy Warwick Stakes (2012 Vita Nova), James Seymour Stakes (2010 Timepiece), Midsummer Stakes (2008 Dunelight). No previous Investec Oaks rides

6 MOTH (IRE) FACTFILE Breeding: b f Galileo (IRE) - Pieds de Plume (FR) (Seattle Slew (USA)) Breeder: Smythson Born: January 8, 2010 Owner: Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith Trainer: Aidan O Brien IRE Jockey: Joseph O Brien Form: *Finished strongly to snatch third in the QIPCO 1000 Guineas over a mile at Newmarket on May 5. *Failed to win in two starts as a juvenile, but scored by four and half lengths on her seasonal reappearance over seven furlongs at the Curragh on April 7. *By Galileo and related to six Stakes performers including Group Three scorer Hearthstead Maison. Starts: 4; Wins: 1; 2nd: -; 3rd: 2; Win & Place Prize Money: 55,379 Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor Sue Magnier - Background: Born October, 1953, daughter of legendary trainer Vincent O Brien (who saddled six Derby winners). Brother David trained 1984 Derby winner Secreto. Husband John Magnier (born in County Cork on February 10, 1948) has changed bloodstock world since teaming up with Robert Sangster and Vincent O Brien to buy Coolmore in the 1970s.Purchased potential stallions as yearlings, early successes included Alleged, Be My Guest, El Gran Senor, Golden Fleece, Sadler s Wells and Storm Bird. Magnier subsequently bought out partners and now owns Coolmore, its American and Australian offshoots, and the Ballydoyle training centre. Worth 556 million says 2013 Sunday Times Rich List. Myriad of other business interests include stakes in Barchester nursing homes, pub group Mitchells & Butlers, property, Ladbrokes, the Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados and Global Radio. Formerly had stake in Manchester United. Homes in Ireland, Barbados and Switzerland. Racing interests: Sue Magnier has had a share in all of Aidan O Brien s best horses. Those to have carried the Magnier dark blue silks include Investec Derby winners Galileo and Pour Moi. Other flagbearers include King Of Kings, Hawk Wing, Giant s Causeway, Imagine, George Washington, Duke Of Marmalade, Dylan Thomas, Henrythenavigator and Rip Van Winkle. Michael Tabor - Background: Born October 28, 1941, in East London. Trained as hairdresser and built up Arthur Prince bookmaking chain before selling to Coral in Married to Doreen and has homes in Barbados and Monaco. Son Ashley founded Global Radio, Europe s largest commercial radio group, with backing from his father. Michael Tabor s fortune grew through currency dealing and his many business interests include shares in Victor Chandler and Ladbrokes bookmakers. Valued at 550 million in 2013 Sunday Times Rich list. Racing interests: Joined forces with John Magnier after his Thunder Gulch won the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes in Previously best known for owning jumpers such as Neville Callaghan-trained Royal Derbi. Best horses to carry his colours include Montjeu, High Chaparral, Hurricane Run, Entrepreneur, Desert King, Johannesburg, Stravinsky, Starspangledbanner, Lillie Langtry, Peeping Fawn, Misty For Me and 2007 Belmont Stakes heroine Rags To Riches. Derrick Smith - Background: Former Ladbrokes trading director, now based in Barbados with wife Gay. Currency trading helped him to be worth 565 million in 2013 Sunday Times Rich List. Business interests include, with his racing partners, Barchester nursing homes, pub group Mitchells & Butlers and the Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados. Racing interests: In 2004, joined Coolmore as an investor and his purple silks with white seams, purple and white striped sleeves and purple cap have become a common sight atop such horses as last year s Investec Derby winner Camelot and Investec Oaks heroine Was. Others to sport his silks include Irish Derby winner Treasure Beach, 2011 Breeders Cup Turf and dual Investec Coronation Cup victor St Nicholas Abbey, Ascot Gold Cup winner Fame And Glory, Simply Perfect, Astronomer Royal, Mastercraftsman and the 2010 Irish Derby and Irish Champion Stakes winner Cape Blanco as well Australian import So You Think. Gay Smith has owned a number of jumpers including Holywell, a winner at this year s Cheltenham Festival. Investec Oaks Wins: 2006 ALEXANDROVA, 2012 WAS. Sue Magnier with Diane Nagle: 1998 SHAHTOUSH, 2001 IMAGINE. Aidan O Brien IRE (Ballydoyle, County Tipperary) Born: County Wexford on October 16, One of six children of Stella and Denis O Brien. Background: Won Irish jump amateur riders title in 1993/94. Worked for P J Finn, then spent three years with Jim Bolger before assisting now wife Annemarie and her father Joe Crowley. The O Briens and Crowley have around 20 mares at Carriganog Stud in Co Kilkenny (breeding as Whisperview Trading) and have bred Rock Of Gibraltar, Kingsbarns, Beethoven, King Torus and Ishvana. The O Briens son Joseph rode last year s Investec Derby winner Camelot. Their other children are Sarah and Ana, who have ridden winners, and Donnacha. Training Record: One of Ireland s most successful all-time trainers since taking out licence at Piltown in County Kilkenny in First winner was Wandering Thoughts at Tralee on June 7, Took over from the unrelated Vincent O Brien at John Magnier s Ballydoyle stables in County Tipperary in Accolades: Champion Irish jump trainer five times: 1993/94, 1994/95, 1995/96, 1996/7, 1997/98. Champion Irish Flat trainer 15 times: 1997 and from 1999 to Champion British Flat trainer four times: 2001, 2002, 2007 and Set a then world record of 23 Group/Grade One wins in 2001 (since passed). British Classic wins (18): Investec Derby (2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral, 2012 Camelot), Investec Oaks (1998 Shahtoush, 2001 Imagine, 2006 Alexandrova, 2012 Was), QIPCO 1000 Guineas (2005 Virginia Waters, 2012 Homecoming Queen), QIPCO 2000 Guineas (1998 King Of Kings, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2005 Footstepsinthesand, 2006 George Washington, 2008 Henrythenavigator, 2012 Camelot), Ladbrokes St Leger (2001 Milan 2003 Brian Boru, 2005 Scorpion). Other major wins include: Investec Coronation Cup (2005 Yeats, 2007 Scorpion, 2008 Soldier Of Fortune, 2010 Fame And Glory, 2011 and 2012 St Nicholas Abbey). His 29 Irish Classic winners include 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, 2012 Camelot). King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Galileo, 2007 Dylan Thomas, 2008 Duke Of Marmalade), Prix de l Arc de Triomphe (2007 Dylan Thomas), Breeders Cup Juvenile (2001 Johannesburg), Breeders Cup Turf (2002 and 2003 High Chaparral, 2011 St Nicholas Abbey), Breeders Cup Marathon (2009 Man Of Iron), Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf (2011 Wrote, 2012 George Vancouver). His 37 Royal Ascot winners include Yeats, who captured an unprecedented four Gold Cups ( ). Investec Oaks Record: SHAHTOUSH; Sunspangled; Crystal Downs; IMAGINE; Quarter Moon; Starbourne; Kournakova; Maryinsky; Yesterday; 2003-PU L'Ancresse; All Too Beautiful; Necklace; Kisses For Me; Virginia Waters; Silk And Scarlet; Mona Lisa; ALEXANDROVA; Peeping Fawn; All My Loving; Cherry Hinton; Nell Gwyn; Moonstone; Savethisdanceforme; Sail; Tiffany Diamond; Adored; Ice Queen; Perfect Truth; Remember When; Awe Inspiring; Cabaret; Wonder Of Wonders; Misty For Me; Eirnin; Why; WAS, Maybe; Betterbetterbetter; Devotion; Twirl Joseph O Brien Born: May 23, Background: Eldest of Aidan and Annemarie O'Brien's four children. Educated at Rockwell College near Cashel. Accomplished Pony Club rider, winning a bronze medal at the European Pony Championships in Had first ride on May 24, 2009, and first winner on May 28 on Johann Zoffany (now named Muir), trained by his father, at Leopardstown. First Pattern success came on Beethoven (bred by his parents) in Group Three Desmond Stakes in August, First Classic win came on Roderic O Connor in 2011 Irish 2,000 Guineas. Accolades: Joint champion apprentice in Ireland in 2010, champion jockey in Ireland British Classic wins (2): Investec Derby (2012 Camelot), QIPCO 2000 Guineas (2012 Camelot). Other major wins: Investec Coronation Cup (2012 St Nicholas Abbey), Irish Derby (2012 Camelot), Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (2012 Excelebration), Breeders' Cup Turf (2011 St Nicholas Abbey), Prince Of Wales s Stakes (2012 So You Think), Irish 2,000 Guineas (2011 Roderic O'Connor, 2012 Power, 2013 Magician), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2011 Maybe), Tattersalls Gold Cup (2012 So You Think), Racing Post Trophy (2011 Camelot, 2012 Kingsbarns), Grand Prix de Paris (2012 Imperial Monarch), Dubai Sheema Classic (2013 St Nicholas Abbey). Investec Oaks record: 2011 Eirnin (8th), 2012 Maybe (5th).

7 ROZ (GB) FACTFILE Breeding: b f Teofilo (IRE)-Debonnaire (Anabaa (USA)) Breeder: Darley Born: April 23, 2010 Owner: Mary-Anne Parker Trainer: Harry Dunlop Jockey: Johnny Murtagh Form: 0(1)12-0 *Bred by Sheikh Mohammed s Darley and bought for 16,000 guineas at 2011 Tattersalls October Sale. From family of Suave Dancer. *Won Kempton maiden and Listed Star Stakes at Sandown in July, Completed juvenile season when second to Certify in Group One Shadwell Stud Fillies Mile at Newmarket on September 26. *Only start this year came when 10th of 15 to Sky Lantern in QIPCO 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 5. Starts: 5; Wins: 2; 2nd: 1; 3rd:0; Win & Place Prize Money: 51,430 Mary-Anne Parker Background: With husband Charlie bought Windsor House Stables in Lambourn in 2011 from former trainer Peter Walwyn. They live in the yard where trainer Harry Dunlop is based. Roz is named after Mary-Anne s late mother. Charlie Parker, a trained accountant, is CEO of The Country Club Group. Charlie s father Sir Eric Parker, former chief executive of Trafalgar House Plc, is a longstanding owner who re-established Crimbourne Stud in Sussex in Sir Eric, a former president of the Racehorse Owners Association and director of the British Horseracing Board, has owned several horses with Mary-Anne. No previous Investec Oaks wins Harry Dunlop (Lambourn, Berkshire) Born: April 3, Background: Began training in October 2006 and had winner from first runner when Situla scored at Wolverhampton on November 2 that year. Son of dual Derby winning trainer John Dunlop and brother of Ed Dunlop, who has saddled Investec Oaks winners Ouija Board and Snow Fairy. Harry Dunlop assisted Nicky Henderson, Sir Henry Cecil and his father before training. He studied at the Royal Agricultural College at Cirencester and also gained experience at stables and stud farms in America, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. He rode as an amateur, winning a race at Cheltenham and four point-to-points. Major wins: Hoppings Stakes (2008 Classic Remark), Cecil Frail Stakes (2009 Festoso), Fairway Stakes (2010 Three Moons) No previous Investec Oaks runners Johnny Murtagh Born: Co Meath, May 14, Background: One of most-successful jockeys of recent years. Attended RACE jockeys school in Co Kildare, before becoming apprenticed to John Oxx. First winner was Chicago Style at Limerick on May 6, Longstanding association with John Oxx s stable and, following a short spell riding for David Loder, rode for Coolmore from 2008 until end of Subsequently retained by Aga Khan although that association was terminated on August 30 last year. Murtagh recently took out a training licence at his Curragh stables, where Tommy Carmody previously trained. Married to Orla with five children. Suffered drink problems early in career and took break in 2003 because of problems with back and weight. Rode over hurdles in 2005/06 season, came second on Golden Cross in 2006 Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival. Accolades: Champion Irish apprentice1989, champion Irish jockey 1995, 1996, 1998, 2009 and British Classic wins (6): Investec Derby (2000 Sinndar, 2002 High Chaparral, 2005 Motivator), Investec Oaks (2011 Dancing Rain), QIPCO 2000 Guineas (2002 Rock of Gibraltar, 2008 Henrythenavigator). Other major wins include: Prix de l'arc de Triomphe (2000 Sinndar), 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), Prix de Diane (2012 Valyra), Irish St Leger (2011 Jukebox Jury), Irish Champion Stakes (1996 Timarida), E P Taylor Stakes (2001 Choc Ice, 2007 Mrs Lindsay), Champion Stakes (2000 Kalanisi) Investec Coronation Cup (2008 Soldier of Fortune, 2010 Fame And Glory), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2003 Alamshar, 2007 Dylan Thomas, 2008 Duke Of Marmalade), Breeders' Cup Marathon(2009 Man Of Iron), Breeders' Cup Mile (1995 Ridgewood Pearl), Breeders' Cup Turf (2000 Kalanisi). Investec Oaks Record: 1997 Ebadiyla (6th); 2001 Gay Heroine (6th); 2002 Starbourne (4th); 2003 Halawanda (14th); 2004 Necklace (4th); 2005 Mona Lisa (9th); 2007 Simply Perfect (6th); 2008 Adored (15th); 2009 Perfect Truth (10th); 2010 Remember When (2nd); 2011 DANCING RAIN (WON); 2012 Vow (4th).

8 SAY (IRE) FACTFILE Breeding: b f Galileo (IRE) - Riskaverse (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Breeder: Smythson Born: April 6, 2010 Owners: Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor Trainer: Aidan O Brien IRE Jockey: Seamie Hefferman Form: 6-21 *Won a 12-furlong Cork maiden by nine lengths on May 10. *Sixth of 15 on her debut at Navan in October and was denied by a short-head on her seasonal return over 10 furlongs at Leopardstown on April 15. *Dam, Riskaverse, was a three-time US Grade One winner over nine and 10 furlongs on turf for Patrick Kelly and sold for US$5million at the 2005 November Fasig-Tipton Sale. Starts: 3; Wins: 1; 2nd: 1; 3rd: -; Win & Place Prize Money: 9,589 Derrick Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor Sue Magnier - Background: Born October, 1953, daughter of legendary trainer Vincent O Brien (who saddled six Derby winners). Brother David trained 1984 Derby winner Secreto. Husband John Magnier (born in County Cork on February 10, 1948) has changed bloodstock world since teaming up with Robert Sangster and Vincent O Brien to buy Coolmore in the 1970s.Purchased potential stallions as yearlings, early successes included Alleged, Be My Guest, El Gran Senor, Golden Fleece, Sadler s Wells and Storm Bird. Magnier subsequently bought out partners and now owns Coolmore, its American and Australian offshoots, and the Ballydoyle training centre. Worth 556 million says 2013 Sunday Times Rich List. Myriad of other business interests include stakes in Barchester nursing homes, pub group Mitchells & Butlers, property, Ladbrokes, the Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados and Global Radio. Formerly had stake in Manchester United. Homes in Ireland, Barbados and Switzerland. Racing interests: Sue Magnier has had share in all of Aidan O Brien s best horses. Those to have carried the Magnier dark blue silks include Investec Derby winners Galileo and Pour Moi. Other flagbearers include King Of Kings, Hawk Wing, Giant s Causeway, Imagine, George Washington, Duke Of Marmalade, Dylan Thomas, Henrythenavigator and Rip Van Winkle. Michael Tabor - Background: Born October 28, 1941, in East London. Trained as hairdresser and built up Arthur Prince bookmaking chain before selling to Coral in Married to Doreen and has homes in Barbados and Monaco. Son Ashley founded Global Radio, Europe s largest commercial radio group, with backing from his father. Michael Tabor s fortune grew through currency dealing and his many business interests include shares in Victor Chandler and Ladbrokes bookmakers. Valued at 550 million in 2013 Sunday Times Rich list. Racing interests: Joined forces with John Magnier after his Thunder Gulch won the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes in Previously best known for owning jumpers such as Neville Callaghan-trained Royal Derbi. Best horses to carry his colours include Montjeu, High Chaparral, Hurricane Run, Entrepreneur, Desert King, Johannesburg, Stravinsky, Starspangledbanner, Lillie Langtry, Peeping Fawn, Misty For Me and 2007 Belmont Stakes heroine Rags To Riches. Derrick Smith - Background: Former Ladbrokes trading director, now based in Barbados with wife Gay. Currency trading helped him to be worth 565 million in 2013 Sunday Times Rich List. Business interests include, with his racing partners, Barchester nursing homes, pub group Mitchells & Butlers and the Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados. Racing interests: In 2004, joined Coolmore as an investor and his purple silks with white seams, purple and white striped sleeves and purple cap have become a common sight atop such horses as last year s Investec Derby winner Camelot and Investec Oaks heroine Was. Others to sport his silks include Irish Derby winner Treasure Beach, 2011 Breeders Cup Turf and dual Investec Coronation Cup victor St Nicholas Abbey, Ascot Gold Cup winner Fame And Glory, Simply Perfect, Astronomer Royal, Mastercraftsman and the 2010 Irish Derby and Irish Champion Stakes winner Cape Blanco as well Australian import So You Think. Gay Smith has owned a numbers of jumpers including Holywell, a winner at this year s Cheltenham Festival. Investec Oaks Wins: 2006 ALEXANDROVA, 2012 WAS. Sue Magnier with Diane Nagle: 1998 SHAHTOUSH, 2001 IMAGINE. Aidan O Brien IRE (Ballydoyle, County Tipperary) Born: County Wexford on October 16, One of six children of Stella and Denis O Brien. Background: Won Irish jump amateur riders title in 1993/94. Worked for P J Finn, then spent three years with Jim Bolger before assisting now wife Annemarie and her father Joe Crowley. The O Briens and Crowley have around 20 mares at Carriganog Stud in Co Kilkenny (breeding as Whisperview Trading) and have bred Rock Of Gibraltar, Kingsbarns, Beethoven, King Torus and Ishvana. The O Briens son Joseph rode last year s Investec Derby winner Camelot. Their other children are Sarah and Ana, who have ridden winners, and Donnacha. Training Record: One of Ireland s most successful all-time trainers since taking out licence at Piltown in County Kilkenny in First winner was Wandering Thoughts at Tralee on June 7, Took over from the unrelated Vincent O Brien at John Magnier s Ballydoyle stables in County Tipperary in Accolades: Champion Irish jump trainer five times: 1993/94, 1994/95, 1995/96, 1996/7, 1997/98. Champion Irish Flat trainer 15 times: 1997 and from 1999 to Champion British Flat trainer four times: 2001, 2002, 2007 and Set a then world record of 23 Group/Grade One wins in 2001 (since passed). British Classic wins (18): Investec Derby (2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral, 2012 Camelot), Investec Oaks (1998 Shahtoush, 2001 Imagine, 2006 Alexandrova, 2012 Was), QIPCO 1000 Guineas (2005 Virginia Waters, 2012 Homecoming Queen), QIPCO 2000 Guineas (1998 King Of Kings, 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar, 2005 Footstepsinthesand, 2006 George Washington, 2008 Henrythenavigator, 2012 Camelot), Ladbrokes St Leger (2001 Milan 2003 Brian Boru, 2005 Scorpion). Other major wins include: Investec Coronation Cup (2005 Yeats, 2007 Scorpion, 2008 Soldier Of Fortune, 2010 Fame And Glory, 2011 and 2012 St Nicholas Abbey). His 29 Irish Classic winners include 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, 2012 Camelot). King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2001 Galileo, 2007 Dylan Thomas, 2008 Duke Of Marmalade), Prix de l Arc de Triomphe (2007 Dylan Thomas), Breeders Cup Juvenile (2001 Johannesburg), Breeders Cup Turf (2002 and 2003 High Chaparral, 2011 St Nicholas Abbey), Breeders Cup Marathon (2009 Man Of Iron), Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf (2011 Wrote, 2012 George Vancouver). His 37 Royal Ascot winners include Yeats, who captured an unprecedented four Gold Cups ( ). Investec Oaks Record: SHAHTOUSH; Sunspangled; Crystal Downs; IMAGINE; Quarter Moon; Starbourne; Kournakova; Maryinsky; Yesterday; 2003-PU L'Ancresse; All Too Beautiful; Necklace; Kisses For Me; Virginia Waters; Silk And Scarlet; Mona Lisa; ALEXANDROVA; Peeping Fawn; All My Loving; Cherry Hinton; Nell Gwyn; Moonstone; Savethisdanceforme; Sail; Tiffany Diamond; Adored; Ice Queen; Perfect Truth; Remember When; Awe Inspiring; Cabaret; Wonder Of Wonders; Misty For Me; Eirnin; Why; WAS, Maybe; Betterbetterbetter; Devotion; Twirl Seamie Heffernan Born: James Anthony Heffernan on July 17, Background: Based at Aidan O Brien s Ballydoyle stable since Like O Brien, gained his grounding at Jim Bolger s stable. Accolades: Jointly Ireland s champion apprentice in British Classic Wins (1): Investec Oaks (2012 Was). Other major wins include: Irish Derby (2007 Soldier Of Fortune, 2008 Frozen Fire), Irish 1,000 Guineas (2001 Imagine, 2008 Halfway To Heaven, 2011 Misty For Me), Irish St Leger (2008 Septimus), Irish Champion Stakes (2010 Cape Blanco, 2011 So You Think), Eclipse Stakes (2011 So You Think), Sun Chariot Stakes (2008 Halfway To Heaven), Moyglare Stud Stakes (2008 Again, 2010 Misty For Me), National Stakes (2000 Beckett, 2010 Power), Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (2012 Pedro The Great), Pretty Polly Stakes (2011 Misty For Me), Critérium International (2006 Mount Nelson), Middle Park Stakes (2011 Crusade). Investec Oaks Record: 2007 Cherry Hinton (5th); 2008 Tiffany Diamond (14th); 2010 Awe Inspiring (10th); 2011 Misty For Me (5th); 2012 WAS (WON).

9 SECRET GESTURE (GB) FACTFILE Breeding: b f Galileo (IRE) - Shastye (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) Breeder: Newsells Park Stud Born: January 22, 2010 Owner: Qatar Racing Ltd and Newsells Park Stud Trainer: Ralph Beckett Jockey: Jim Crowley Form: 21-1 *Announced herself as serious contender for the Investec Oaks with a 10-length success in the Listed Betfred The Bonus King Oaks Trial at Lingfield on May 11. Trainer Ralph Beckett used same race to prep 2008 Investec Oaks winner Look Here. *Two and a half length winner of a mile maiden on heavy ground at Newbury in October, *By Galileo, sire of last year s Investec Oaks heroine Was. Dam, Shastye, won over 13 furlongs for John Gosden and is a half-sister to 1998 Prix de l Arc de Triomphe victor Sagamix. Bred by her co-owner Newsells Park Stud. *Qatar Racing Ltd announced its purchase of a 50 per cent share in Secret Gesture on Tuesday (May 28). Race Record: Starts: 3; Wins: 2; 2nd: 1; 3rd: -; Win & Place Prize Money: 28,373 Qatar Racing Ltd and Newsells Park Stud Qatar Racing. Background: Headed by Sheikh Fahad Al Thani, who was born in June, 1989, and is a son of Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, a former prime minister of Qatar and brother of the country s Emir. While Sheikh Fahad races as Pearl Bloodstock, Qatar Racing Limited also includes his brothers Sheikh Hamad and Sheikh Suhaim. Sheikh Fahad did his A-Levels in London and a three-year BBA in business administration at the London Campus of the Geneva-based Europa University. He approached bloodstock agent David Redvers in February, 2010, about dipping his toe into racehorse ownership. Racing as Pearl Bloodstock, he enjoyed great early success capped by a victory for Dunaden in the 2011 Melbourne Cup. Other flagbearers include that year s Windsor Castle Stakes winner Frederick Engels and Cheveley Park Stakes heroine Lightening Pearl. Through their family company QIPCO, the brothers back Britain s Champion Series and various top-level races. Their stallions at Redvers Tweenhills Stud in Gloucestershire comprises Makfi and Harbour Watch, while there are a band of broodmares too. The brothers now have over 150 horses in training in Britain, France, Ireland, Germany, America and Australia and are looking to gain an ownership licence in Japan. Last year they bought Robins Farm Stables in Surrey, where trainer Olly Stevens is based. Newsells Park Stud: Background: The 1,200-acre Newsells Park Stud near Royston in Hertfordshire was bought in 2000 by Klaus Jacobs, a Swiss-based German-born billionaire who died aged 71 in Jacobs business interests included coffee, industrial chocolate and the Adecco employment agency and in 2002, Forbes ranked him the world s 293rd richest person with a $1.5 billion fortune. Largely through the Jacobs Foundation, he gave huge amounts to good causes. He rapidly acquired a group of around 100 broodmares for his stud, made famous when owned in the last century by Sir Humphrey de Trafford. Dr Andreas Jacobs, 49, took over the farm after his father s death and also oversees the family s historic Gestut Fahrhof in Germany and Maine Chance Farm in South Africa. He chairs the family s Jacobs Holding company and is executive chairman of Barry Callebaut and vice-chairman of Adecco. Newsells Park Stud, managed by Julian Dollar, is now home to around 70 mares and the stallions Equiano, Mount Nelson and Nathaniel. Major wins: Bred St Leger winner Masked Marvel and Gold Cup victor Rite Of Passage. The stud owned 2003 Italian Derby winner Osorio and 2005 Prix de l Opera heroine Kinnaird. No previous Investec Oaks Wins Ralph Beckett (Kimpton Down, Hampshire) Born: June 24, Background: spent part of his childhood at Serlby near Doncaster and is a cousin of Prince Khalid Abdullah s racing manager Lord Grimthorpe. Formerly assistant to Peter Walwyn, he began training at his old boss s Windsor House Stables, Lambourn, in November, 1999, and then moved to Whitsbury Manor Stables, Hampshire, in January, Moved to his current base, Kimpton Down Stables, prior to the 2011 season. Previously worked for Bart Cummings plus Martin Pipe, Arthur Moore, Jimmy FitzGerald, David Loder, Australian trainer Colin Hayes and Tommy Skiffington in the US. British Classic Wins (1): Investec Oaks (2008 Look Here). Other major wins include: Breeders Cup Marathon (2008 Muhannak). Investec Oaks Record: Kayah; LOOK HERE; Ceilidh House; Colima. Jim Crowley Born: July 14, Background: hails from Ascot, where his parents trained point-to-pointers and reared him on a diet of hunting and showjumping. First two jobs were with trainers John White and Ron Hodges and although he first made an impression as an amateur on the Flat, he soon switched his attention to jumping, attached to Sue Smith s West Yorkshire stable. Rode around 300 winners over obstacles, before deciding to concentrate solely on the Flat. Based at Pulborough, Crowley rode principally for his sister-in-law Amanda Perrett before being signed up as stable jockey to Ralph Beckett at the end of the 2009 season. Married to Amanda Perrett s sister Lucinda. Major Wins Include: King s Stand Stakes (2011 Prohibit), Prix Jean Prat (2009 Lord Shanakill). Investec Oaks Record: Tottie; Ceilidh House; Colima.