Suddenly, it seems the Gosdens have a difficult situation regarding Oaks after Imad Al Sagar Rising star TDN Nashwa (GB) (Frankel {GB}) threw her hat into the ring with a sparkling performance during the S test. With most of the available space for the Epsom Classic already being used with Emily Upjohn (GB) (Sea the Stars) {Ire}) of the stables, Chantilly can count on this talented individual to attend the June 19 G1 Prix de Diane so to avoid a clash of stars filling up now.
The following 10 1/2 test might be the way to go regardless, as she showed a lot of speed when she broke her maiden 6 1/2 length per mile at Haydock on 23rd of May 4 and again here that sharper ride will come more naturally than present. Trained early on by Hollie Doyle, the 5-6 favorite was eventually given orders to eliminate three of her opponents and one subsequently took firm control at the top without posing Any serious question. Despite the pound’s efforts Notice of stay (GB) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) when running to the line, it feels like Nashwa is standing still as she records a sentence of 1/4 length with Mukaddamah (GB) (New Approach {Ire}) 1 1/4 of the rear length, 11 of the rest.
First class horses seem to follow Teddy Grimthorpe around and the breeder’s race manager has a new horse to reflect on here. “She is well settled, agile and galloping to the line. She has done it in her walk in every way,” he said. “She has options on Oaks and Prix de Diane, which is a very good conundrum. I think what’s great is the way she’s entered the race and extended her life – she’s a beautiful girl who struts to that point and Hollie gets along with her too. ”
Thady Gosden hinted that Diane could be at the forefront of the plans. “She’s been posting very smart parts at Haydock and she’s such a nice person that we’ve always liked a lot,” he said. “She shows a great attitude. Obviously today our wide draw wasn’t ideal, but Hollie dropped her in and settled very well in the back and she started very well there. She picks up the ball well in a straight line and finds a good swing. Obviously, she will learn from today’s experience. They are two different types of horses. Emily Upjohn is a big, fat girl, and Nashwa is a little more compact. There’s Epsom or France for the Prix de Diane and she has a lot of toes, so that would be a possibility. ”
Nashwa, the half-sister of Decorated Knight (GB), is the third of four ponies and one of two scorers created by Princess Loulou (Ire) (Pivotal {GB}), G1 Prix history winner Jean Romanet, she is the half-sister of Listed Pomfret S. Third Easy Goal (Fr) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}). Descendants of the third dam double-staking in May-foaled bay (GB) (King of the Indians), she’s in addition to G3 Prix d’Arenberg Glance (GB) (Grundy {Ire}) winner, which includes G1 Middle Park S.- sire wins over Awzaan (GB) (Alhaarth {Ire}), G2 winner Keio Hai Nisai S. Ball Lightning (Jpn) (Daiwa Major {Jpn}) and GIII Will Rogers S. victor Media Mogul ( GB) (Trump first {GB} ).
Saturday, Newbury, England
HARAS DE BOUQUETOT FILLIES ‘USE TRIAL S.-Listed£70,000, Newbury, 5-14, 3yo, f, 10fT, 2:05.55, gd.
first-NASHWA (GB), 128, f, 3, by Frankel (GB)
First Dam: Princess Loulou (Ire) (SW-Eng, G1SP-Fr & GSP-Ire, $175,317), by Pivotal (GB)
2nd Smash: Aim (GB), by Highest Honor (Fr)
3rd Dam: Sweeping (GB), of the King of India
WIN THE BLACK 1ST. O-Imad Al Sagar; B-Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd (GB); T-John & Thady Gosden; J-Hollie Doyle. £39,697. Lifetime record: 3-2-0-1, $56,790.
2-Notice of stay (GB)128, f, 3, Fastnet Rock (Aus) –Starfala (GB), by Galileo (Ire). TYPE 1 BLACK. O-Ben & Mr. Martyn Arbib; B-Arbib Bloodstock Partnership (GB); T-Hugh Morrison. £15,050.
3–Mukaddamah (GB)128, f, 3, New Approaches (Ire) –Craighall (GB), by Dubawi (Ire). TYPE 1 BLACK. (80,000 gns Ylg ’20 TATOCT). O-Shadwell Real Estate Company Limited; B-Whatton Manor Stud (GB); T-Roger Varian. £7,532.
Margins: 1 3/4, 1 1/4, 11. Ratio: 0.83, 22.00, 4.50.
Also Ran: Flash Betty (GB), Bouquet (GB), Golden Mayflower (GB), Ducal Crown (GB).
