Ghaiyyath stars in Paris
Report
At Longchamp last Saturday Ghaiyaath ( Martin, Steve), took his chance in the 1nm 2f
group 3, chased leader, eased in to lead well over 1 out, ridden to extend
advantage 1 out, kept on well inside last, winning by 3l. He gets 17.5 points.
The
John Torpey Memorial Trophy
September Total
Cliff
28.5
1005.4
Neil
218.7 944.3
Steve
112.2 706
Tony
105.1
683.9
Bob
28.5
366.8
Martin 29.5
356
Peej
80.8 334.5
Cod
121 246.2
News
John Gosden
provided a positive update on on the brilliant Enable, who is a hot favourite to successfully defend her crown
in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in a fortnight's time following her
foot-perfect comeback at Kempton earlier this month.
Gosden said:
"She has been good since the race at Kempton and we are happy with her.
She has been cantering away. We are just building her up to the Arc and we are
happy with her progress and she seems well in herself.
"Hopefully
they will get a bit of rain in Paris as I thought the ground was a bit fast
there last week, which is not entirely her scene as she appreciates getting her
toe in. She will do a couple of pieces of work between now and then."
Enable is set to
be joined in the field by stablemate Cracksman provided conditions are in his favour.The Frankel colt
has not quite discovered his best form so far this season, but has enjoyed a
break since suffering a shock defeat in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal
Ascot in June.Speaking in the rain in Newmarket, Gosden added: "Cracksman
is building up for the Arc as well. If we get the rain there he will be running
there, if not we will wait for the Champion Stakes.
"He
worked yesterday and he is coming back. He very much enjoys this type of
weather."
Sir
Michael Stoute is considering options at home and abroad for Expert Eye as he aims to
secure his charge a first Group One success. Stoute said: "I thought he was a bit unlucky in
France and so did Ryan Moore. He could possibly go to the Prix de la Foret or
the QEII at Ascot, and there is the Breeders' Cup Mile as well. I think the
weather will decide where he goes. Good to soft would be acceptable, but he
wouldn't want it any softer. He is in good shape and has come out of his last race
well. "
Crystal Ocean has enjoyed a fine campaign for the yard, completing a
hat-trick in the Hardwicke Stakes at the Royal meeting before being narrowly
denied by stablemate Poet's Word in the King George.He was no match for Enable
in the September Stakes at Kempton on his most recent start, however, and
connections are still considering whether to take on John Gosden's wonder-filly
again in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe next month.
Stoute
added: "Enable is a machine and a freak, but he (Crystal Ocean) has been
very solid all year. We've yet to decide if he goes to the Arc as I still need
to talk to the owners
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