What Karl Burke gathered during the G2 Sky Bet Lowther S. in York on Thursday came as a surprise to no one, but the fact that it’s with a 25-1 steady second streak Swingalong (Ire) (Display {GB}) as Drama (Ire) (Showcase {GB}) finished out of frame. On pace from the start raced to center under the guidance of Clifford Lee, Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum’s 120,000gns book graduate who scored six points in her third start in long trip six times at Ripon at the beginning of the month. behind her steady friend overall winner is Queen Mary S. Just before she gets super hot, that even-money lover begins to feel pinched about to break into unknown territory. but Swingalong is getting strong and found the fence in front of the trained Kevin Ryan Queen Me (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}). Notably, the runner-up only failed to become the fourth generation winner of this award for Jaber Abdullah after she was beaten Queen Kindly (GB) (Frankel {GB}), the second Lady Of The Desert (Rahy) and the third Queen’s Logic (Ire) (Grand Lodge). Already 2 1/2 lengths back Matilda Piccotte (Ire) (Sioux Country) as Dramatized finished in fifth place. “She was green for the first few runs and has improved a lot since having Ripon,” said the winning jockey. “I’ve kept it simple and all she does is gallop – I wouldn’t be surprised if she turns seven next year.”
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Introduced over 5 feathers at Nottingham in early June, Swingalong is just 5 seconds behind All The Time (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}) then disappoints before advancing this distance after a six-week break. take a break to marry a Newbury maiden July 15. With a figure like one that stayed there, the chestnut went on foot before continuing to fourth behind G3 winner Molecomb S. then Trillium (GB) ) (No, never) but next time at Ripon, she cut a significantly different number that shows speed from start and hike to confidence-boosting success. Without Dramatized’s significant shadow, the evidence of that performance in regards to her representing Burke label settling down with chic 2-year-olds would have had her evicted considerably shorter than with her humiliating starting price and there’s no surprise in this powerful performance in two seconds quicker than the undefeated Streets Of Gold (Ire) horse (Havana Gold {Ire} ) manager on the same trip in the nursery closed on Wednesdays.
Burke said of the winner: “She has taken a huge step forward and is just filling her frame. “She has gotten a lot better in the last six weeks. I knew it was a different class, but she beat them all after two races in Ripon and I knew we were on the right track then so I said straight up that we were going to get here. At the time, I didn’t think she was good enough to beat Dramatized, but the difference was one stayed and the other didn’t. Cheveley Park seems like the obvious next step, but I’ll talk to connections. I think she’ll have a lot longer, but she has a lot of natural speed so I think we’ll use that and not push her up yet. All dreams are still alive in the moment.”
Regarding Dramatized, he added, “Be fair to Danny [Tudhope], with which he was suspicious. Two weeks ago, he worked for her more than six feather coats, but I wouldn’t understand that she wouldn’t stay. Danny was right and I was wrong. She’ll be back to the five feather clips now. I never cared for Nunthorpe because of her, but I suppose the only saving grace was that we didn’t find out she wasn’t staying in France during Prix Morny. Luckily, I attended Abbaye this week with Danny putting that element of doubt in my mind and she was able to go there and then the Breeders’ Cup. “
Kevin Ryan said of Queen Me, “It was a great run and her lack of mid-race experience probably only cost her. She’s only had one start and it’s easy the first time. Unfortunately, we were unable to reach her, which we wanted, for no other reason than the ground was too firm. We wanted to keep an eye on her and get her running on good ground so we waited here. We’ve always liked the dirty stuff and she’ll make progress from there. We would go home and sit on the fence, but she’s proven that now she’s reached this level and galloping over the fence, which is always a good sign. “
The dam of Swingalong Pilates (Ire) (Shamardal), who won more than a mile, is only half that of Knavesmire (Ire) (One Cool Cat), who won the Hilary Needler Trophy as it holds the listed position. list. This family includes Splice (GB) (Sharpo {GB}), winner of the Abernant S. list, who produced a past Lowther S. winner in Soar (GB) (Danzero {Aus} ), who also captured Princess Margaret S. G3 prior to G2’s production of Konchek (GB) (Damage Force {Ire}) of July G2. Splice was also responsible for the smart-listed dual-scorer Feet So Fast (GB) (Pivotal {GB}), second place winner in the 3rd Scandinavian champion standings in Entangle (GB) group also by Pivotal. Profitable’s son of Pilates (Ire) is on sale at Tattersalls Ireland in the upcoming September Yearling Sale, while she also has a 2022 New Bay colt (GB).
Thursday, York, England
SKY BET LOWHER S.-G2£267,500, York, 8-18, 2yo, f, 6fT, 1: 10.80, gd.
first-SWINGALONG (IRE), 128, f, 2, by Showcasing (GB)
First Dam: Pilates (Ire), by Shamardal
2nd dam: Caribbean Escape (GB), by Pivotal (GB)
3rd Dam: Soluce (Ire), by Junius
BLACK WINNER 1, TEAM WIN 1. (120,000gns Ylg ’21 TATOCT). O-Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum; B-Mount Armstrong Stud (IRE); T-Karl Burke; J-Clifford Lee. 151,699 pounds. Lifetime record: 4-2-1-0, $191,700. Nick Werk Rating: A +++ * Triple Plus *. Click to view eNicks report & pedigree of 5 children.
2-Queen Me (Ire)128, f, 2, Dubawi (Ire) –Queen Kindly (GB), by Frankel (GB).
TYPE 1 BLACK, TYPE 1 BLACK GROUP. O-Jaber Abdullah; B-Rabbah Bloodstock Limited (IRE); T-Kevin Ryan. £57,513.
3–Matilda Piccotte (Ire)128, f, 2, Sioux Country–Hallie’s Comet (Ire), by One Cool Cat. O-Matilda & Kilmichael Racing Partnership; B-Mighty Universe Ltd (IRE); T-Kieran Cotter. 28,783 pounds.
Margins: NK, 2HF, NK. Odds: 25.00, 20.00, 11.00.
Also Ran: Mawj (Ire), Dramatized (Ire), Maria Branwell (Ire), Lady Tilbury (GB), Glenlaurel (Ire), Kerindia (Ire), Sweet Harmony (Ire), Lady Hollywood (GB), Kinta ( Ire), Desert Illusion (Ire). Scratches: Miami Girl (Ire). Click to view Free Equineline.com catalog style genealogy.
