Link to Share
Dual Melbourne Cup Carnival winner True Self ran the race of her life to secure black type at Group 1 level as several horses with an Australian affiliation were in action at the Curragh on Sunday.
The winner of the G3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) at Flemington the past two years ran third behind Helvic Dream ($9) and Broome ($1.90 favourite) in the €300,000 (A$472,000) Tattersalls Gold Cup (2100m).
The Willie Mullins-trained True Self ($26), ridden by Hollie Doyle, was the outsider of the field with the race held on her non-preferred Heavy ground.
Doyle bided her time at the rear of the field and upon straightening True Self was travelling so boldly it was apparent the eight-year-old mare would play a role in the finish, closing admirably to finish just over a length from Helvic Dream, who edged out Broome by a short head.
Caravaggio Colt Stars on Tattersalls Craven Sale Day 2
bloodhorse.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bloodhorse.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
UPDATED 10:13PM, APR 14 2021
After a frenetic opening session, intensity levels settled down a touch on day two of the Tattersalls Craven Sale, with the market headed by 14 six-figure two-year-olds.
The most expensive offering sold on Wednesday was signed for by Alastair Donald, who went to 240,000gns for a colt from the debut crop of bullet sprinter Caravaggio. The Yeomanstown Stud-consigned colt is a half-brother to Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes runner-up Wall Of Fire, and is out of a daughter of Galileo and Cherry Hinton Stakes winner Jewel In The Sand. He s been bought for a new Hong Kong client so he ll head out there at the end of the season, said Donald from his position at the back of the auditorium. He s a lovely horse with gorgeous movement, he s just a really striking individual and looks the type to do well in Hong Kong.
FEATURE: Racing certainties abound at Clongowes Wood in Clane
Henry Bauress looks at the famous names from the racing world linked to the school
Reporter: );
Clongowes Wood College in Clane is one Ireland’s best known schools.
Set up in 1814 by the Jesuit order, it is the only seven-day male boarding school in the country.
Many well-known Irish men have studied there, including some with famous racing connections. Such students include Michael O’Leary; Patrick Mullins, son of Ireland’s leading trainer, Willie Mullins, and Pat Taaffe, son of trainer Tom Taaffe, and grandson of the late legendary Pat Taaffe, who rode, among other animals, the great Arkle.
Horse & Hound
Trending: Credit: Melanie Sauer
Horse & Hound is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.
Over this festive season, we are shining a light on up-and-coming talent across the equestrian disciplines. Here is a trainer you really need to keep an eye out for during the 2021 season and beyond.
Twenty-nine-year-old Kevin Philippart De Foy grew up with the ambition of setting up on his own as a trainer by the time he reached 30. And the French speaking Belgian (who possesses fluent English and has an unfloundering grasp of the wit, humour and sarcasm of our language) has done just that testament to his dedication and talent for the job.
vimarsana © 2020. All Rights Reserved.