Goodwood’s Group 1 race trilogy all play out the way owners – ranchers, a result that makes it so difficult for those who have invested so much mind and money in the sport over generations. any, while also underscoring how difficult it is for prospective owners. To get on the horse at the highest level.
This season, 10 European Classics have been won by hybrids, with two of them, Sammarco (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) and Mangoustine (Fr) (Dark Angel {Ire}), were offered for sale by their breeders but were acquired. Only 1,000 Guineas Cachet (Ire) (Aclaim {Ire}) and Derby Desert Crown (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) winners have actually changed hands in a sale round, the former for 60,000gns as an air conditioner and the Desert Crown for 280,000 gns as an aspiration.
Kyprios (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) victory at the Goodwood Cup continues a banner anniversary year for his breeder Eva Bucher-Haefner of Moyglare Stud, who raced him in partnership with Team Coolmore due to horse sharing agreement. Following the 4-year-old’s win in the Gold Cup at Ascot, and the massive Irish success of 1,000 Guineas with the Homeless Song (Ire), it brings Group 1’s 2022 win total to 3 for Moyglare , and continues to increase.
For this observer, Baaeed (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) has now shone for two seasons, but his absence as a 2-year-old and no Classic performance means he hasn’t been noticed by many as a horse of his caliber. . One of the annoying things about social media is ‘Yeah, but what did he beat?’ brigade, who clearly don’t spare their weary skepticism solely for Baaeed but came into force last Wednesday after he posted his ninth straight win.
His trainer, William Haggas, was all too aware of the fleeting nature of Baaeed’s tenure at the pinnacle, and in his stable. He commented at Goodwood, “I said this to Jim in the paddock, we’ll have him for two more races after that so let’s just enjoy him and get the most out of him, because because he will most likely go to school at the end of the year and I will spend the rest of my coaching career trying to find the next one. “
Real. Here’s hoping he shows up at York for Juddmonte International and continues to please his owner Sheikha Hissa Hamdan Al Maktoum by adding another dimension to his record with a win over ten furs. Baaeed is an attractive stallion and, fortunately, will be one of the sons of Sea The Stars who is not transferred to a National Hunt stud.
And then Nashwa (GB) (Frankel {GB}). What a memorable one she has for Imad Al Sagar so far. The sight of him almost skipping the stands to the winners’ quarters to greet his star at Goodwood on the Thursday after the Nassau S. was to underscore the pure joy that a horse has such qualities. So, especially a stout horse, can give a breeder. Nashwa’s second Group 1 win after the Prix de Diane has a lot to do with Blue Diamond Stud’s future and elevates the stature that bringing the Classic winner into the ultimate broodmare band could bring. But now and next season, she will continue, likely heading to Paris next for the Prix de l’Opera, followed by America and Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf. Acceleration.
Classical Leaders
Classic French champions Vadeni (Fr) (Churchill {Ire) and Nashwa are certainly doing their best to stay in the 3-year-old league this season after the disappointments and defections of some top players, including injured Derby winner Desert Crown, who can return before the season ends.
In Germany, Sammarco (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) looks like a special pony to Helmut von Finck and, like Vadeni and Nashwa, he has now added a Group 1 win with ten teams ahead of his elders to his Derby success. His Germany.
Of course it’s not all about the Classic winners, and two particularly lucky 3-year-olds to stand out at Goodwood are commendable. The tough Oscula (Ire) (Galileo Gold {GB}) trained by George Boughey made ten starts as a teenager, as early as May 19, and won Woodcote at Epsom in his second appearance. father. Even so, she ran right through the end of October, winning the G3 Prix Six Perfection and taking four places in the Group, including coming in third in the G1 Prix Marcel Boussac. Not bad for a 4,000 guinea bucks for Book 4, and I have to admit that when I watched her run for the last time in the deep mud of the Saudi Arabia Derby in February, I thought it was. This may be the last time we see light-framed film. So happy, indeed I was very wrong.
A good start through early spring has clearly worked wonders and along with other notable reps from her stables, especially Cachet, Oscula has continued to advertise the talent. skills of her young coach. Since returning to Epsom this weekend the Derby to finish second in the Surrey S. Her total wins have increased to five, with the latest G3 Oak Tree S win typifying the style. her never-death, which comes just four days after she was hit in the nose by Jumbly (GB). in Group 3 at Ascot. Oscula is a lovely wonder.
A softer but still notable mover is Sandrine (GB) (Bobby’s Kitten), who twice beat Oscula at the age of 2 by winning G3 Albany S. and G2 Duchess of Cambridge S. She also earned a spot in Group 1 that year, finishing third in Cheveley Park S. behind Tenebrism (Caravaggio) and Flotus (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}).
Placed straight into 1,000 Guineas for her 3-year-old debut, the Lanwades hybrid finished a reliable fifth, three lengths behind Cachet, and she was a well-deserved G2 Lennox S. winner at the G2 Lennox S. Goodwood’s long-winded seventh place fall after winning another black group 1 at Falmouth S.
It could be a very interesting Arc weekend for Kirsten Rausing if Alpinista (GB) (Frankel {GB}) lined up for the main event and Sandrine handled the G1 Prix de la Foret.
Coventry a Corker in Hindsight
The form of the Coventry S. looks great, doesn’t it? The winner, Bradsell (GB) (Tasleet {GB}), was two to two and stood next to G1 Keeneland Phoenix S. at Curragh on Saturday for his first appearance since Royal Ascot.
While he’s at home with coach Archie Watson, the opponents he left behind after his wake on June 14 have been busy proving themselves here, there and everywhere. The runner-up of Persian Force (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) then won the G2 July, in which he was sent home by Show Respect (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}), who came in second. 11 in Coventry.
Royal Scotsman third class (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}) landed G2 Richmond S. on Thursday and Blackbeard (Ire) (No, never), who finished fourth at Ascot, won the G2 Prix Robert Papin as well as being defeated in the G2 Railway S.
It’s no surprise that all four compete in the G2 Gimcrack S. on August 19, although the G1 Prix Morny two days later is sure to attract some riders, even though the prize money at York has already taken off. raised to £250,000 for the race sponsored by Al Basti Equiworld. .
Welcome to The Races – Or not
Some of the wandering racecourses of the past ten days have included trips to sizable dates at Ascot, Goodwood and Newmarket, as well as to Newton Abbot’s small National Hunt course, and to Vichy for the Festival du Galop of the road. race.
There’s nothing more thrilling than getting a close-up look at some of the best horses in the world and being able to study them in the front lawn, but there’s also nothing more welcome than having your bag inspected. upon arrival and then passed by a sniffer dog. before being allowed to enter the racecourse.
This is now the norm for big days at UK racetracks, and it’s a sad indictment of British society at large. It is hardly the fault of the racecourse management teams that they have to take such measures while on the track. fighting, behavior suspected to be aggravated by alcohol and drugs. But it sets a bad tone for the day, compared with an outing to a country course midweek, or with the laid-back family atmosphere one finds at racecourses in France and Germany. .
Two occasions in particular have stood out over the past year, and they are really what British car races should aim for to stop dwindling attendance and encourage a love of horses from an early age. At Baden-Baden in September, the stars’ unusual passage from the racecourse back to the winners’ precinct is lined with children waiting patiently for a close-up look at the horses returning later race. It is much less easy to interact with the horses on some courses in the UK, where people are restricted to certain areas of the racecourse depending on the badge they have.
At Vichy last week, there were dozens of ponies wandering around the racecourse for children to ride or lead, and demand for them from many families was of course consistent throughout the evening. The final ponies are what led me to the racing life, and I’m sure they will perform the same role for others if given the opportunity.
Compare it to a recent scene on a racecourse in England, where a mother of two young children who had placed a rug on the floor (no picnic supplies) was asked to pick it up and be moved from where she is sitting. Picnic (and picnic) mats abound in both Germany and France, where it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg just to get through the gates.
Of course, the problem of drinks and drugs is not exclusive to racing, but racecourses will very easily solve the latter problem with a little imagination and a more family-friendly approach. , especially with the reduced entrance fee. Who knows how many riding and picnicking kids will return to the races later in life as the owner of a proper pony who wants to order a treat for the day?
