Mishriff romps in Juddmonte International
It was a first British Group 1 success for Mishriff (Ire) (Make Believe {GB}) on Wednesday when the 4-year-old made easy work of the G1 Juddmonte International S. at York.
The colt started his move with just under 800 metres left in the 2100-metre affair and soon had the lead. Jockey David Egan didn’t have much work to do as Mishriff smoothly went through his gears to pull away from there. In the end, he flashed under the wire 6l in front with Alenquer (Fr) (Adlerflug {Ger}) 0.5l ahead of Love (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}).
“I'm just so privileged to be put in the position to ride for Prince Faisal and ride a horse like Mishriff,” Egan told Thoroughbred Daily News. “Winning the Juddmonte International, it's stuff I've dreamt of my whole life.”
Winning his third career Group 1, Mishriff is the latest star in a family that includes Pride Of Dubai, Invincible Spirit (Ire) and Kodiac (GB). His Acts Of Grace (USA) (Bahri {USA}) was imported to Australia in 2016 and her oldest named foal is 4-year-old Miss Balooshi (Pride Of Dubai). Trialling three times but never starting in Australia, that filly was exported to France in late June.
The mare’s 3-year-old Cabeoteur (So You Think {NZ}) is currently spelling for David Payne and Acts Of Grace had another Pride Of Dubai filly last August.
Wootton Bassett juvenile wins Acomb
It was a second straight victory and first stakes victory for Wootton Bassett (GB) 2-year-old Royal Patronage (Fr) on Wednesday with a victory in the G3 Tattersalls Acomb S. over 1400 metres.
Racing on York turf rated “Good,” Royal Patronage jumped straight to the front under Jason Hart. Hart asked his mount to pick it up as they reached the final 400 metres and Royal Patronage was more than happy to obey, pulling away to win by 2.25l over Imperial Fighter (Ire) (The Gurkha {Ire}) with Dubawi Legend (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) 2l back in third.
“For a 2-year-old, he's a sort of push-button type of ride. He's all there. I think he's fine at seven for the time being, but I don't see any reason why he wouldn't get a mile,” Hart told Thoroughbred Daily News.
Royal Patronage is the first foal out of a half-sister to the dam of to former Australian runner Shikarpour (USA) (Dr Fong {USA}) and Cheval Prometteur (GB) (Declaration Of War {USA}), who won in New Zealand last weekend.
Sir Prancealot gelding opens York Festival
The first winner of the York meet was Sir Prancealot’s (Ire) 7-year-old gelding Copper Knight (Ire) in a handicap.
The gelding was the leader of the far side group in the 1100-metre race half way through and asked for more with just over 200 metres to run. Copper Knight’s lead was cut down in the final 90 metres by Zebedee’s (GB) Live In The Moment (Ire) but Copper Knight was able to stay 0.75l in front with Hurricane Ivor (Ire) (Ivawood {Ire}) 0.25l back in third.
Stakes-winning Copper Knight is one of two winners for Sir Prancealot out of Mystic Dream (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}). That mare is a half-sister to stakes-winning My Reward (GB) (Rail Link {GB}) as one of three winners out of her dam.
Ribchester son wins at York
Experienced juvenile Flaming Rib (Ire) (Ribchester {Ire}) added a third win to his seven-start resume when beating 19 other juveniles in the closing race of York’s Wednesday card.
Racing over 1200 metres, he was in midpack until the final 400 metres when jockey Pierre-Louis Jamin started asking him for more. He had to fight with Pockett Rockett (Ire) (Cotai Glory {GB}) to secure the lead inside the final furlong but in the end had 0.5l on that one at the line with Hellomydarlin (Ire) (Galileo Gold {GB}) 0.25l back in third.
Flaming Rib is the first foal out of Suddenly (Ger) (Excelebration {Ire}), a half-sister to Group 2 winner Savoir Vivre (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}) and stakes winner Sussudio (Fr) (Nayef {USA}). The family also includes Listed Winter Cup winner Secessio (Ger) (Konigstiger {Ger}).
Keeneland to offer Horses of Racing Age Session at November Sale
Keeneland announced on Wednesday that their Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale will have a Horses of Racing Age session during the final day of the Sale. The Horses of Racing Age group will follow a selection of breeding stock to start the session.
Much like its 2021 April Sale, Keeneland will allow horses to be offered at off-site locations in addition to on the sale grounds. Bidders will be able to participate through phone and online bidding as well as in-person bidding.
“The timing of the Sale – after the fall racing season and before horses ship to major winter destinations – is ideal for the trade of horses of racing age,” Keeneland Director of Sales Operations Cormac Breathnach said. “The later entry deadline and ability to supplement entries gives sellers more flexibility in identifying those horses they want to sell, thereby creating a vibrant catalogue and marketplace.”
Entries for the Horses of Racing Age session are open until October 1 with supplements accepted until the Sale. The Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale is set to take place from November 10 - 21.
