Provisional plans outlined for Never So Brave and More Thunder
They are currently 4-1 joint-favourites for the Bunbury Cup with the sponsors, but Philip Robinson, Suhail's racing manager, indicated both are likely to step out of handicaps.
'It was nice to see Never So Brave win and he'll probably go to Goodwood for the seven-furlong race, the Lennox,' said Robinson.
FROM THE FRONT! GET IT WINS THE WOKINGHAM STAKES! #ROYALASCOT pic.twitter.com/6FfXqC76mG
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) June 21, 2025
'We had to split him and More Thunder up and we very nearly got the double.
'I wouldn't be at all surprised if More Thunder steps up to seven furlongs next time. He was unfortunate and with one more stride he'd have got there.
'He was running over 10 furlongs last season for Sir Michael (Stoute), so we know he'll get further. He'd probably get a mile, but I think William is happy to go over seven for the time being.
'His next race, I would think, would be a Group or a Listed race somewhere, he's very keen to do that if we can.
'We've two nice horses for the rest of the season anyway.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Rhyl Journal
Qirat supplemented for Rosallion rematch at York
The Ralph Beckett-trained four-year-old was added to the Sussex field late in the day, primarily to carry out pacemaking duties for Field Of Gold, but he became the biggest-priced winner of a Group One in modern history at 150-1. It cost his owners Juddmonte £70,000 to add him to the Goodwood race and they have paid another £40,000 to run him in York's seven-furlong contest, which boasts top-level status for the first time this year. 'It looks the right race for him and Ralph felt strongly about it,' said Barry Mahon, racing manager for Juddmonte. 'The owners are happy to go along with it, he showed plenty of pace in the Sussex and while a mile is his optimum, I don't think he'll have any problem dropping back to seven.' After his hold-up last week, Richard Hannon has rerouted Rosallion, narrowly denied by Qirat at Goodwood, and the pair are in line to meet once more. Mahon said: 'It looks like we could meet Rosallion again and we know he's a top-class horse, but he obviously had a little issue last week which stopped him from running in France. We're looking forward to taking him on again and hopefully we'll be able to maintain our position from Goodwood.' Hugo Palmer's Seagulls Eleven, also a winner at Goodwood in Group Three company, is another, supplemented for the race. Andrew Balding's Never So Brave will aim to maintain his progression having won the Summer Mile last time out while Maranoa Charlie comes over from France to represent local owners Bond Thoroughbreds. Lake Forest, Audience, Exactly, Cosmic Year, Quinault, Ten Bob Tony, Ides Of March and Annaf make up the total of 13 contenders.
South Wales Guardian
a day ago
- South Wales Guardian
Qirat supplemented for Rosallion rematch at York
The Ralph Beckett-trained four-year-old was added to the Sussex field late in the day, primarily to carry out pacemaking duties for Field Of Gold, but he became the biggest-priced winner of a Group One in modern history at 150-1. It cost his owners Juddmonte £70,000 to add him to the Goodwood race and they have paid another £40,000 to run him in York's seven-furlong contest, which boasts top-level status for the first time this year. 'It looks the right race for him and Ralph felt strongly about it,' said Barry Mahon, racing manager for Juddmonte. 'The owners are happy to go along with it, he showed plenty of pace in the Sussex and while a mile is his optimum, I don't think he'll have any problem dropping back to seven.' After his hold-up last week, Richard Hannon has rerouted Rosallion, narrowly denied by Qirat at Goodwood, and the pair are in line to meet once more. Mahon said: 'It looks like we could meet Rosallion again and we know he's a top-class horse, but he obviously had a little issue last week which stopped him from running in France. We're looking forward to taking him on again and hopefully we'll be able to maintain our position from Goodwood.' Hugo Palmer's Seagulls Eleven, also a winner at Goodwood in Group Three company, is another, supplemented for the race. Andrew Balding's Never So Brave will aim to maintain his progression having won the Summer Mile last time out while Maranoa Charlie comes over from France to represent local owners Bond Thoroughbreds. Lake Forest, Audience, Exactly, Cosmic Year, Quinault, Ten Bob Tony, Ides Of March and Annaf make up the total of 13 contenders.
Leader Live
a day ago
- Leader Live
Qirat supplemented for Rosallion rematch at York
The Ralph Beckett-trained four-year-old was added to the Sussex field late in the day, primarily to carry out pacemaking duties for Field Of Gold, but he became the biggest-priced winner of a Group One in modern history at 150-1. It cost his owners Juddmonte £70,000 to add him to the Goodwood race and they have paid another £40,000 to run him in York's seven-furlong contest, which boasts top-level status for the first time this year. 'It looks the right race for him and Ralph felt strongly about it,' said Barry Mahon, racing manager for Juddmonte. 'The owners are happy to go along with it, he showed plenty of pace in the Sussex and while a mile is his optimum, I don't think he'll have any problem dropping back to seven.' After his hold-up last week, Richard Hannon has rerouted Rosallion, narrowly denied by Qirat at Goodwood, and the pair are in line to meet once more. Mahon said: 'It looks like we could meet Rosallion again and we know he's a top-class horse, but he obviously had a little issue last week which stopped him from running in France. We're looking forward to taking him on again and hopefully we'll be able to maintain our position from Goodwood.' Hugo Palmer's Seagulls Eleven, also a winner at Goodwood in Group Three company, is another, supplemented for the race. Andrew Balding's Never So Brave will aim to maintain his progression having won the Summer Mile last time out while Maranoa Charlie comes over from France to represent local owners Bond Thoroughbreds. Lake Forest, Audience, Exactly, Cosmic Year, Quinault, Ten Bob Tony, Ides Of March and Annaf make up the total of 13 contenders.
