Saturday’s G1 Platinum Jubilee S. came as a surprise, but it’s a welcome one for Godolphin and Charlie Appleby as Navy Crown (GB) go beyond Creative Force (Ire) spread across the track to provide a one-two for the stables and the star of the meeting was Dubawi (Ire). Take the lead from a disappointing 5-2 favorite end result Interior (Aus) Taking the side of the racing stands (I Am Invincible {Aus}), Naval Crown, who was last seen finishing fourth in the G1 Al Quoz Sprint, was sent by James Doyle to approach the two and return home one day. I was there when Creative Force took the lead in the main group Center. In the line, it’s a 33-1 shot that sports a white hat that has a neck advantage, with a half-length return deadly heat Artorius (Aus) (Flying Artie {Aus}) and Campanelle (Ire) (The Zodiac sign {GB}).
Doyle explained: “I just got a lovely draft in the race behind the Home Office and he dropped in at about two and a half. “We had to be pretty brave and kick for the home team, but Naval Crown moved further and he has good stamina in his feet. He is very sure. This race was one of the highlights of the week, so to be able to win it again and do it for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and Charlie – it was great to be a small part of that race.” .
Running at two and three one mile, Naval Crown defeated Master of the Seas (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) in the Listed Meydan Classic last February before trailing that stablemate in second place. fourth place in the 2000 Guineas. Ironically, it was Creative Force and Doyle in white caps that had been in front of the G3 Jersey S. on the soft ground here 12 months ago, with the Naval Crown under William Buick when they take identical roads racing far apart. Naval Crown got another European outing, finishing eighth at Deauville’s G1 Prix Jean Prat in July and followed by Meydan’s G2 Al Fahidi Fort victory on January 21. Favorites for the 1351 Turf Sprint. in Riyadh on February 26, the gulf has been sent forward from his wide draw and raced overtime before fading to 11th place there and is trying the ride for the first time as a second. fourth in the March 26 Al Quoz Sprint in Meydan.
All focus is on intern Chris Waller Home Affairs, who is looking to bring in a rare double for the coach, and it all seems to go to plan as he raises two shirts. First coat under James McDonald’s arm several widths. foot rails. Halfway through, the rest of the racers were too close to get comfortable and two of the favorites were beaten as the majority of the contenders were fighting in the middle of the track. Navy Crown, Campanelle, Highfield Princess (Fr) (Night of Thunder {Ire}) and Creative Force are almost in line away from each other when passing the long column when Artorius appears in the photo, but the winner’s solo effort is clearly his team’s proof is the strongest.
“He owes me a big day, to be fair – he was the favorite for the race in Saudi Arabia and we had a terrible draw. He danced perfectly, but just completely ripped,” Doyle added. “It was a bit of a disaster, but it taught us one thing, that he was definitely a sprinter so we started with the idea and he ran a crack race in Al Quoz. That taught him a lot of things that can help him stand up to where he is today. “
Appleby commented: “One thing that Naval Crown has in the race is that he is still learning the game of sprinting. He only sprinted once in his life and that was at Al Quoz. Unfortunately, when I took him to Saudi Arabia, it was all a bit messy, although we did see his natural pace there. He’s fourth in a Guineas, so he’s a solid horse. The Creative Force ran a polishing machine. From that draw it was always far away from him but Will gave him a great ride and it was like Jersey last year – they ended up walking away with themselves. They are two great Dubais. ”
“Naval Crown is cutting his teeth in the sprint and he learns really fast. I don’t see why we shouldn’t be in the July Cup right now with what we’ve seen today. We didn’t really plan beyond this – we thought we were just watching the Australians go home to be fair. Full credit to all groups. I’m lucky to be standing here, but the whole team does all the work from home. The horses had been in poor health since the spring and it was hard to try to maintain it over the years, but touching the wood, they were still there. “
Campanelle has lost Royal Ascot’s undefeated record, but has nothing to beat and coach Wesley Ward said, “I’m so proud of her. The race went exactly as we hoped. She jumped well and the speed runners did well because of the weather conditions here. She would prefer to go a little softer. She was ahead, she ran a beautiful race and there were no excuses.”
Sam Freedman said of Artorius, “There was hardly a gap and he stuck his head through. He ran a great race. The boys say he will probably stay here for the July Cup. The track is a bit different from Ascot, but it’s a tough finish. “Henry Field, his part owner, added, “It was the style of the horse Artorius. He didn’t quite get there, but the long trip brought him a good world. Sam Freedman is one of the sharpest young coaches I’ve ever met. Anthony and Sam have done a fantastic job with him. As long as he gets through the race well, no doubt we will. run in the July Cup in a few weeks.”
Naval Crown showcased one of the key moments in Dubawi’s formidable school career becoming the 50th winner of his group 1. The dam, the listed Prix Amandine, is celebrated by Come Alive (GB) (Dansili {GB}), who is the daughter of Portrayal (Saint Ballado), who has won Listed Somes S. and was placed in the group three times. , including finishing third in the G2 Prix Robert Papin. Portrayal, whose sister Trujillo created New Zealand equity scorer Ruby Armani (NZ) from a mating with Dubawi’s son Makfi (GB), is the granddaughter of G3 Prix de Royaumont Truly winner Special (Ire) (Caerleon) has a descendant list led by GII EP heroine Taylor S. and Truly a Dream (Ire) stock producer (Darshaan {GB}). This is the family of G1 Irish heroine Oaks Moonstone (GB) (Dalakhani {Ire}). The underrated 2-year-old of Lope de Vega’s Come Alive (Ire) is named Spring Promise (Ire), while she is also desired by Shamardal.
Saturday, Ascot, England
PLATINUM JUBILEE S.-G1£1,000,000, Ascot, 6-18, 4yo/up, 6fT, 1:12.17, g/f.
first-NAVAL CROWN (GB), 131, c, 4, by Dubawi (Ire)
Beat One: Come Alive (GB) (SW-Fr), by Dansili (GB)
2nd dam: Portrait, by Saint Ballado
3rd dam: True Glory (Ire), by In the Wings (GB)
GROUP 1 AFTER 1 WIN. O/B-Godolphin (GB); T-Charlie Appleby; J-James Doyle. £567,100. Lifetime record: Hwt. 3yo-UAE at 7-9.5f, GSW-UAE & MGSP-Fr, 15-4-2-5, $1,055,430. Nick Werk Rating: A +++ * Triple Plus *. Click to view eNicks report & pedigree of 5 children.
2-Creative Force (Ire), 131, g, 4, Dubawi (Ire) –Choose Me (Ire), by Choisir (Aus). (400,000 € Ylg ’19 GOFOR). O-Godolphin; B-Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd (IRE); T-Charlie Appleby. £215,000.
(University) 3–Artorius (Aus), 131, c, 4, Flying Artie (Aus) –Gracie’s Lass (Aus), by Redoute’s Choice (Aus). (120,000 Ylg ’20 MMGYRL). O-Newgate, China Horse Club & Partners; BG J Perry (AUS); TA&S Freedman. £80,600.
(University) 3–Campanelle (Ire), 128, f, 4, Kodiac (GB) –Janina (GB), by Namid (GB). (190,000gns Ylg ’19 TATOCT). O-Stonestreet Stables LLC; B-Tally-Ho Stud (IRE); T-Wesley Ward. £80,600.
Margins: NK, HF, DHT. Odds: 33.00, 12.00, 8.50 / 10.00.
Also Ran: Sacred (GB), Highfield Princess (Fr), Happy Romance (Ire), Kinross (GB), Alcohol Free (Ire), Run To Freedom (GB), Double Or Bubble (Ire), Diligent Harry (GB) ), Minzaal (Ire), King’s Lynn (GB), Emaraaty Ana (GB), Gustavus Weston (Ire), A Case of You (Ire), Umm Kulthum (Ire), Grenadier Guards (Jpn), Internal Affairs (Aus) , Garrus (Ire), Vadream (GB), Dragon Emblem (GB), Ambassador (GB). Scratches: Glen Shiel (GB), Happy Power (Ire), Ventura Diamond (Ire). Click to view Free Equineline.com catalog style genealogy.
Navy Crown (Dubawi, @DarleyEurope) get G1 Platinum Jubilee S., one of the two famous for Team @godolphin. pic.twitter.com/97IXlTnfYx
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