It’s always a brave call to pick a 2 year old but Peej turned up a class act with this one last season. He made his debut at the Curragh in April las year, finishing 2nd in a 6f maiden, beaten 2 ½ l by Cowardofthecounty, then in May again at the Curragh won a 5f 2 year old listed sakes by 3 ¾ l from Arizona Blaze. In June at Ascot in a 5f group 2 he was 4th, beaten 1 ¼ l behind Shareholder, then in July at Newmarket won a 6f group 2 by 1 ¾ l from Billboard Star, and in August back a the Curragh was 2nd in the 6f Group 1 Phoenix S, beaten 1 ½ l by Babouche. 2 weeks later he went to Deauville and won 6f group 1 Prix Morny, beating Rashabar ¾ l, then in September at Newmarket was 2nd in the 6f group 1 Middle Park Stakes, beaten 4l by Shadow of Light. He finished the season a Del Mar, finishing 5th in the 5f Grade 1 Juvenile Breeders Cup turf Sprint beaten 2l behind Magnum Force.
He should win some decent sprints again, and also holds a Irish 2000 Guineas entry. Aiden O’Brien told the Punter, He’s a real sprinter. He’ll be trained for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. I’d imagine we’ll look to give him a run or two before it, probably in the established trials for the race in Ireland. I’m very happy with how he’s come through the winter, and he was obviously a very high level colt last year, so the hope will be that he is a big contender in his division again. He reappeared at Navan recently, winning a 6f listed sakes by ½ l from Ides Of March
Editors Rating 3
Trainer A O’Brien
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