Godolphin’s resurgence this season continued apace on Sunday, when Secret Number, trained by Saeed bin Suroor, landed the valuable International Bosphorus Cup at Veliefendi. This Group Two contest, with a first prize of ?153,846, is one of the highlights of the Turkish season and, despite not having raced for 295 days, the seven-year-old son of Raven’s Pass showed his young rivals a clean pair of heels with a most professional performance, coming home two lengths ahead of Andrew Balding’s Elbereth. Horse racing in the Australian desert at Birdsville – in pictures View gallery Gérald Mossé, the winning jockey, described the victory as “nice and easy” and claimed that he “always had the race under control”. Bin Suroor was delighted with the win and, when asked where now for the victor, admitted he had thought no further than Turkey. He said: “Secret Number has won well; he had pleased me before this race. The pace was slow and this was his first start for a long time, which is why he pulled hard. The jockey did well again. There is no plan at the moment for the horse but we will look for another Group race for him.” It was also a big pay day for George Scott, the young Newmarket handler, who won the Group Three International
Hoodie Authentic Jersey Trakya Trophy on the same card. His progressive two-year-old Another Batt took the ?98,000 first prize under a well-judged ride from Oisin Murphy. The son of Windsor Knot was impressive as he strode home a length and a half clear of Armondo with Yele taking third. Advertisement George Baker’s Chess Move proved troublesome at the start and could never really get competitive. Scott enthused: “Oisin gave him a perfect tactical ride. He’s got good gate speed in this grade and was able to hold a good position. We were keen to come down the middle of the track where the better ground was. He tends to idle a little bit when he’s in front so he was good value for the winning margin in the end. “He’s a very versatile horse and he’s improving physically the whole time. He’s put on 28 kilos since he joined us which, considering he has run seven times, is brilliant. As he tries so hard it may be worth travelling him a little bit. He’s taken this trip very well. I would imagine he might be on course for a short break before maybe a trip to Dubai, but that is something we’ll all discuss.” Another Batt runs in the colours of Excel Racing, of which the Southampton striker Charlie Austin is a member. Austin was on hand to witness the victory. He told the Press Association: “It was very exciting. The plan worked. When George put the idea to me a couple of months ago I was a bit apprehensive but it was a no-brainer in the end. I’m so pleased. I didn’t know what this place was like. They’ve been so good to us. “Not only that, I’m pleased for Tom and Chris, the two stable lads who have come over with him. I never realised how much hard work all the stable staff put in. It’s brilliant for me, George, the syndicate and everyone back
http://www.officialsstlouisblues.com/Menat home.” Persuasive will try to go one better than 12 months ago when she lines up for the Coolmore Stud Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday. The John Gosden-trained filly finished second to Alice Springs in the Group One over a mile last September and was subsequently off the track until five weeks ago. She shaped with great promise, despite having no luck in running, when only beaten a length and three-quarters in fifth place behind Roly Poly in the Prix Rothschild at Deauville. “She’s good and, all being well, she’ll go to Ireland for the Matron Stakes,” said Chris Richardson, managing director for the owners, Cheveley Park Stud.“She was a bit unfortunate last time. She got caught in a sandwich at Deauville when the two groups came together and she never really got a run. “Once she got clear she started to run on so we were encouraged by that. “It’s been one of those years for us so it would be nice if luck could turn for usAnthony Joshua’s words were cordial. The respect for his opponent obvious. But Britain’s
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