Very smart colt and another grey, though his name is more reflective of his colour, he made his debut at Naas in November 2022 finishing 5th in a 1m maiden beaten 8 ¼ l by Sierra Blanca, then 2 weeks later won a 7f Dundalk maiden by 6 ½ l from Brasilian Princess. He reappeared at the start of April 2023 winning a 1m 2f group 3 at Leopardstown by ½ l from Up and Under, and as a result was thrown in to the Derby reckoning at 25/1. He then went to York and was 2nd in a 1m 2f group 2 beaten a neck by the Foxes, then in June at Epsom was 3rd in the 1m 4f Group 1 Derby Stakes, beaten 5 ¼ l behind Auguste Rodin. In July at he Curragh he disappointed when 8th beaten 18 ½ l in the 1m 4f group 1 Irish Derby behind Auguste Rodin, and a month later at Leopardstown , finished 3rd in a 1m 4f group 3 beaten 1 ½ l behind Adelaide River (received 3 lb).
He made a winning start last season in April, taking a 1m 2f group 3 at the Curragh by a neck from Maxux, then followed up in May over course and distance in a group 2 beating Lord Massussus 3 ¾ l. He was last seen in May las year a he Curragh winning the 1m 2f group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup by 3l from Auguste Rodin. He was injured after, but is reported fully recovered and group 1 entries in the Tattersalls Gold Cup and Coronation Stakes and if he says fit is a major player in the top middle distance races.
John Murphy told the Punter He's in super form and we're very happy with him," said Murphy. "We had him entered in the Alleged Stakes but we said we'd wait and start him in the Mooresbridge next month [May 5]. "We're looking forward to him. He looks great after the winter and is training very well. The plan is to go to the Mooresbridge and then on to the Tattersalls Gold Cup. We'll regroup after that and make a plan with the owners from there."
Editors Rating 5
TrainerJ J Murphy
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