After a few quiet days in the aftermath of Ascot and Chantilly, things get back to work on Saturday with The Curragh staging one of the most exciting innovations of the once tax-free G1 Dubai Grand Prix. time. A race that frequently falls under the guillotine of the European Commission of Patterns has pulled out a trick this year to ensure it retains its lofty status at least for the foreseeable future.
Aidan O’Brien has tagged the winners of this Classic with measured effect and that has played a part in deterring potential thieves, but their connections Westover (GB) (Frankel {GB}) are thankfully unwilling to let historical precedent sway them to the challenge. Adding an exotic flavor to this edition, the Rosegreen ponies’ ice cream was left at home with the baton passed to the Oaks heroine. Tuesday (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). Just as Balanchine (Storm Bird) conquered the King’s Theater of runner-up Derby (Ire) (Sadler’s Wells) the last time this scenario happened in 1994, and her predecessor Salsabil (GB) (Sadler’s Wells) scrapped Blue Riband’s Hero Quest For Fame (GB) (Rainbow Quest) four years earlier, so Tuesday will be looking to beat the ponies when her stables go over. Left in the quest with no deadline for Classic glory.
There’s always a first
Aidan O’Brien could write the book on how to win the Irish Derby while successfully chasing the No. 15, but there’s always a new spot to break through at Rosegreen, and 2022 sees the year he mixes. everything. This is the Classic version where the sovereign (Ire) fugitive pacemaker (Galileo {Ire}) was cut three years ago, but there will be no unexpected results provided by the stabilizer this time. , with slowness due to starting with short odds and possibly like favorites. Tuesday’s success on the 3rd of June Epsom Classic showcases strong form and, while it is argued that Emily Upjohn (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) was unlucky, having real credit in the winner’s performance from a draw either. Tuesday has surprised her coach all year and forced her into this unique situation with her relentless progress both in training and racing.
“At one point, we didn’t think she was going to make the Guineas, but every week she gets stronger and stronger and we planned to give her a break after the Oaks, so it was unusual. but maybe because she’s too young. ,” O’Brien talks about Lillie Langtry (Ire)’s unmistakable daughter (Dancer Danehill {Ire}). Unlike the coach, it’s worth noting that Ryan Moore has yet to ride this Classic winner and will have to use her best tactics to put Tuesday in a position where she can deliver the power surge for yourself. It was no easy task, as he did not believe his mount needed a real endurance test.
“She did a great job winning a strong Oaks last time, even if she might not have watched the full ride,” he said in Betfair Blog.
Keane and eager
It is clear why on Tuesday, who showed with the 1000 Guineas and equivalent in Ireland and with the fast split in Oaks that she possesses the kind of dangerous tempo in these kinds of tests, without a pacemaker next to her due to the fact that she would thrive if this turned out to be a test of speed. Whether that happens or not is probably up to Colin Keane, who has been called up to direct Juddmonte’s third Derby in Westover around this terrain, he has come to dominate as a racer. undisputed leader of his country. Unlike Tuesday, the pony that could turn out to be the best that Ralph Beckett has trained rests in the cargo hold at a mile and a half and is the kind of no-regret gallop that suits The Curragh so well.
“When you replay the Derby replay, he is the horse that catches your eye and is usually the form Epsom holds firmly in Curragh. A more galloping track might suit him and he looks like a very straight forward horse,” his rider said.
Submit your resume straight
Westover’s incident running straight to Epsom’s house is well documented, but how that momentum disturbance affects Blue Riband’s results remains unclear. No doubt that led to consequences, and adjustments to the G3 Sandown Classic Trial winner’s fortunes there brought him close to the Desert Crown (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire) }), so the ball is in his and Keane’s yard for an exciting day for Juddmonte, who hasn’t been in the tournament since 1996.
That year, Derby runner-up Dushyantor (Sadler’s Wells) finished in a disappointing fourth place 5-4, three years after the tournament’s sole winner was Commander In Chief (GB) (Dancing) Brave).
“He certainly has the right to improve a little bit and it’s great that the family let us take him to Ireland,” said Barry Mahon of Juddmonte. “There was a major surgery here and to all the staff here who took care of him when he was hungry and weaned and let him in and started riding him before he could. When he came to Ralph Beckett’s house, they were all very excited.”
Climb uphill
Despite its obvious potential, there is a feeling that Flaxman Holdings ‘imposes Piz Badile (Ire) (Ulysses {Ire}) could be one next year and G3 winner Ballysax S.’s tireless efforts in the Derby show he’ll be up against it even if he returns on a track that won’t go unnoticed. would be more suitable.
One who remains unexposed is Normandie Stud’s Listed Cocked Hat S scorer. Lionel (GB) (Lope de Vega {Ire}), but that form is sorely lacking by Epsom standards and he may need further than this mile and a half with his family Duncan (GB) (Dalakhani {Ire}), who died in the Irish St Leger Stadium in 2011 here. Since the aforementioned Commander-in-Chief in 1993, only three British-trained winners have shown how difficult it is to win awards from the domestically trained team. However, Lionel’s coach David Menuisier is usually optimistic.
“In my heart he is always one of the top contenders, a lot of things are going his way so let’s hope for a real race and the best horse will be. win.”
Blackbeard is back
Without the Irish Derby, G2 GAIN Railway S. is the next best thing on Saturday and Ballydoyle offers another workaholic in Blackbeard (Ire) (No, never), the first to represent the G2 Coventry S form. Only fourth and was defeated in some way as the 5-2 favorite for that juvenile feature of the Royal encounter, The winners of the First Flier S. and G3 Marble Hill S. lists may have had a reason, according to Aidan O’Brien.
“He might find travel a little funny and a little insecure with it all,” he suggested on Friday. Ryan Moore added Betfair blog, “I tend to think it was a very strong Coventry this year, so his Wednesday was a very good attempt.”
A second shortest head after Blackbeard in First Flier, Amo Racing’s Crispy Cat (GB) (Ardad {Ire}) was also asked to back up after Royal Ascot, where he was the one who endured much-discussed interference caused by The Ridler (GB) (Brazen Beau {Aus}) in Norfolk.
Best Of The Left
Also at The Curragh, the long-haired G3 ARM Holding International S. 10 saw last year’s Irish hero Guineas. Mac Swiney (Ire) (New Approach {Ire}) looks for first win since that highlight when he takes on ‘Rising Star TDN‘ Duke de Sessa (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) and Ballydoyle’s Aikhal (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), who was deemed worthy of a spot in G1 St James’s Palace last Tuesday. Also, in the Royal Ascot feature it’s another feature ‘Rising star TDN‘ In Wexford Native (Ire) (Teophilo {Ire}) and while he couldn’t do justice there on his own, also quickly appeared in the Dubai Duty Free Celebration listed on the S. card by more than a mile.
In Newcastle’s G3 Pertemps Chipchase S. Network, the delightful 3-year-old from St Albans Bloodstock Sense of duty (GB) (Exhibit {GB}) made a strong statement after she defeated first-place Flotus (Ire) (Starsangledbanner {Aus}) and next-listed scorer Benefit (GB) (Exclamation mark {GB}) on Haydock S’ Cecil Frail S List. May 20. At Newmarket, all eyes will be on into the fun of Westerberg Minnetonka (Ire) (King {GB}) in the Maureen Brittain TV series Queen Fillies’ S.
