Isa Salman & Abdulla Al Khalifa undefeated Test will line up on September 23 at Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Rockfel Stakes (G2), running on Newmarket’s Rowley Mile. Daughter of King face 13 competitors in a seven-time competition that offers guaranteed paid entry into the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1T) on November 4 in Keeneland through the Breeder’s Cup Challenge Series.
The John and Thady Gosden-trained leadership team looked quality as they completed an impressive 3 1/2-length winner of the Turners UK EBF Fillies Beginners competition during Newmarket’s July course in July 30. Having slowly and slipped off the reins early in the race, she soon found herself striding under Frankie Dettori and past her rivals.
Robert Havlin is leaving on Friday.
Another dubious person who has earned her only start is Richard Hannon trained by Richard Hannon Rich. Daughter of Cracksman hasn’t been seen since taking part in an early race at Newbury in May, but Hannon believes the break has done her good.
Hannon said: “I think she can be a very docile person. Her owner, Julie Wood, decided not to take her to Royal Ascot and it was a great decision. We gave her a ride. Since then, a lot of guys have ridden her and all agree that she feels she can be anything. She has accomplished so much and while we work here , she seems to know exactly what she’s doing. She’s one of the best cheerleaders you’ll ever see and has a good attitude, and I hope she runs well.”
Amo Racing was successful with Hello in last year’s race and back connections with Olivia Maralda second runner up Think in Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes (G2) August 20. Daughter of Zodiac coached by Michael O’Callaghan and will be ridden by Rossa Ryan.
Dancing on the grass was beaten with a fancy 5-4 but lost her undefeated record at the Cazoo May Hill Stakes (G2) in her latest bout and will try to get back on track under Andrea Atzeni for team Charlie & Mark Johnston who also mentor Jewson Sweet Winner Solera Stakes (G3) Lakota Sioux .
Winner of Sky Sports Racing (G3) Prix Six Perfection Trained by Charlie Hills Sydneyarms Chelsea will be ridden by form racer William Buick, who has been more than 50 winners of the British Flat Boat Racing Championship.
Five of the 14 runners-up entered the race undefeated with Bamby’s Rage, Leitzeland Electric eye join Test and Rich by putting their unmarked records on the line.
Four of the most recent five Rockfel Stakes winners have started on the Breeders Cup Juvenile Grounds. Daahyeh 2019 winner, runner-up, while last year’s winner, Hello placed fifth when the Breeders’ Cup was held last year in Del Mar.
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