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Powys County Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Desert Flower chasing more Classic glory as nine go forward for Oaks
A total of nine horses are in contention for the Betfred Oaks on Friday, with Desert Flower on track to bid for a Classic double. The Charlie Appleby-trained daughter of Night Of Thunder took her unbeaten record to five in landing the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, her first start since ending her two-year-old campaign with victory in the Fillies' Mile. In fourth at Newmarket was Saeed bin Suroor's Elwateen, running a big race on her second career start. She has been supplemented at a cost of £30,000 by her Shadwell connections, who as expected have taken out Falakeyah. Aidan O'Brien has three leading chances of making it an 11th win in the Epsom showpiece, with trial winners Giselle and Minnie Hauk having looked good at Lingfield and Chester respectively while Whirl impressed at York. The Betfred Coronation Cup on the same card features eight, headed by Francis-Henri Graffard's Calandagan, whose last three starts have been runner-up finishes in the Juddmonte International, Champion Stakes and Dubai Sheema Classic. Last year's St Leger winner Jan Brueghel is one of the possibles for O'Brien, with Marco Botti's Giavellotto another of note.
North Wales Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Whirl-wind performance from O'Brien filly in Musidora
A market drifter before the off, the daughter of Wootton Bassett was sent off at 7-2 in the hands of Coolmore number one Ryan Moore, who was positive out of the stalls and never too far away from the pace. It was Ralph Beckett's Sandown winner Tattycoram that led the field of Classic aspirants into the straight, but Whirl was hot on her tail, with Moore soon allowing his mount to stride on up the long run for home on the Knavesmire. The further she went, the better Whirl got as she sauntered to a five-and-a-half-length success over Andrew Balding's Serenity Prayer, who made late ground from the back of the field. The perfect ride from Ryan Moore 👏 Whirl with a convincing win in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes 🏆#ITVRacing | #DanteFestival | @yorkracecourse — ITV Racing (@itvracing) May 14, 2025 Paddy Power trimmed the winner's odds for the Betfred Oaks to 10-1 from 33-1, but part-owner Michael Tabor suggested she is far from certain to head for Epsom. He said: 'Ryan said before the race his plan was to bump her out and get a good position and if they caught her, then so be it. 'I don't think anyone expected that (performance) particularly, but Aidan seems to be able to do that, as we know. 'I don't really think that Whirl is an Oaks filly. I think she'd probably get a mile and a half, but over a mile and a quarter, something like the Prix de Diane, I think, would be more suitable, but I haven't discussed it with Derrick (Smith) or John (Magnier) or Aidan, so that's just my thinking.' On what trip would be most suitable for Whirl, Moore added: 'She's by Wootton Bassett, so you can kind of do most things. 'She was very comfortable stepping up to that trip today and I thought she was impressive. 'She's very straightforward, was always travelling nicely, she didn't do a whole lot in front but she kept responding and I thought it was a nice performance.' Andrew Balding's wife and assistant Anna-Lisa said of the runner-up: 'What a star she is, she's a lovely big filly. She struggled to go with them early as they went very quick but this is only her second run. To beat the fillies she has beaten is exciting. She's come a long way in a short time. Another Classic trial another winner for Aidan O'Brien as Whirl dominates the Musidora Stakes @yorkracecourse — Ashley Iveson (@AshIveson) May 14, 2025 'I'd imagine it will be the Ribblesdale (at Royal Ascot) next, but I just put the saddle on! We'll all have a good chat tomorrow but there's lots to look forward to.' Dual Lingfield winner Go Go Boots was third on her turf debut for John and Thady Gosden. Gosden senior said: 'We're delighted with the filly, she ran a very good race. She had a little trouble getting out of a pocket but she's run very nicely. 'She's learned a lot there, that's her first run on grass. That's what's happened this year, she's done two pieces of work on grass and everything else has been on the all-weather. 'We'll see what we want to do over the next few days but we are probably pointing towards the Ribblesdale, that looks the logical thing to do and we couldn't be happier with the run. She showed a great attitude, the second filly is nice and they were a long way clear of the fourth. 'These fillies are having to learn a lot very quickly and she probably got onto the course wondering what was underneath her feet!'
South Wales Guardian
15-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Whirl-wind performance from O'Brien filly in Musidora
A market drifter before the off, the daughter of Wootton Bassett was sent off at 7-2 in the hands of Coolmore number one Ryan Moore, who was positive out of the stalls and never too far away from the pace. It was Ralph Beckett's Sandown winner Tattycoram that led the field of Classic aspirants into the straight, but Whirl was hot on her tail, with Moore soon allowing his mount to stride on up the long run for home on the Knavesmire. The further she went, the better Whirl got as she sauntered to a five-and-a-half-length success over Andrew Balding's Serenity Prayer, who made late ground from the back of the field. The perfect ride from Ryan Moore 👏 Whirl with a convincing win in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes 🏆#ITVRacing | #DanteFestival | @yorkracecourse — ITV Racing (@itvracing) May 14, 2025 Paddy Power trimmed the winner's odds for the Betfred Oaks to 10-1 from 33-1, but part-owner Michael Tabor suggested she is far from certain to head for Epsom. He said: 'Ryan said before the race his plan was to bump her out and get a good position and if they caught her, then so be it. 'I don't think anyone expected that (performance) particularly, but Aidan seems to be able to do that, as we know. 'I don't really think that Whirl is an Oaks filly. I think she'd probably get a mile and a half, but over a mile and a quarter, something like the Prix de Diane, I think, would be more suitable, but I haven't discussed it with Derrick (Smith) or John (Magnier) or Aidan, so that's just my thinking.' On what trip would be most suitable for Whirl, Moore added: 'She's by Wootton Bassett, so you can kind of do most things. 'She was very comfortable stepping up to that trip today and I thought she was impressive. 'She's very straightforward, was always travelling nicely, she didn't do a whole lot in front but she kept responding and I thought it was a nice performance.' Andrew Balding's wife and assistant Anna-Lisa said of the runner-up: 'What a star she is, she's a lovely big filly. She struggled to go with them early as they went very quick but this is only her second run. To beat the fillies she has beaten is exciting. She's come a long way in a short time. Another Classic trial another winner for Aidan O'Brien as Whirl dominates the Musidora Stakes @yorkracecourse — Ashley Iveson (@AshIveson) May 14, 2025 'I'd imagine it will be the Ribblesdale (at Royal Ascot) next, but I just put the saddle on! We'll all have a good chat tomorrow but there's lots to look forward to.' Dual Lingfield winner Go Go Boots was third on her turf debut for John and Thady Gosden. Gosden senior said: 'We're delighted with the filly, she ran a very good race. She had a little trouble getting out of a pocket but she's run very nicely. 'She's learned a lot there, that's her first run on grass. That's what's happened this year, she's done two pieces of work on grass and everything else has been on the all-weather. 'We'll see what we want to do over the next few days but we are probably pointing towards the Ribblesdale, that looks the logical thing to do and we couldn't be happier with the run. She showed a great attitude, the second filly is nice and they were a long way clear of the fourth. 'These fillies are having to learn a lot very quickly and she probably got onto the course wondering what was underneath her feet!'
Glasgow Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Whirl-wind performance from O'Brien filly in Musidora
A market drifter before the off, the daughter of Wootton Bassett was sent off at 7-2 in the hands of Coolmore number one Ryan Moore, who was positive out of the stalls and never too far away from the pace. It was Ralph Beckett's Sandown winner Tattycoram that led the field of Classic aspirants into the straight, but Whirl was hot on her tail, with Moore soon allowing his mount to stride on up the long run for home on the Knavesmire. The further she went, the better Whirl got as she sauntered to a five-and-a-half-length success over Andrew Balding's Serenity Prayer, who made late ground from the back of the field. The perfect ride from Ryan Moore 👏 Whirl with a convincing win in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes 🏆#ITVRacing | #DanteFestival | @yorkracecourse — ITV Racing (@itvracing) May 14, 2025 Paddy Power trimmed the winner's odds for the Betfred Oaks to 10-1 from 33-1, but part-owner Michael Tabor suggested she is far from certain to head for Epsom. He said: 'Ryan said before the race his plan was to bump her out and get a good position and if they caught her, then so be it. 'I don't think anyone expected that (performance) particularly, but Aidan seems to be able to do that, as we know. 'I don't really think that Whirl is an Oaks filly. I think she'd probably get a mile and a half, but over a mile and a quarter, something like the Prix de Diane, I think, would be more suitable, but I haven't discussed it with Derrick (Smith) or John (Magnier) or Aidan, so that's just my thinking.' Whirl was a decisive winner of the Musidora Stakes at York (Danny Lawson/PA) On what trip would be most suitable for Whirl, Moore added: 'She's by Wootton Bassett, so you can kind of do most things. 'She was very comfortable stepping up to that trip today and I thought she was impressive. 'She's very straightforward, was always travelling nicely, she didn't do a whole lot in front but she kept responding and I thought it was a nice performance.' Andrew Balding's wife and assistant Anna-Lisa said of the runner-up: 'What a star she is, she's a lovely big filly. She struggled to go with them early as they went very quick but this is only her second run. To beat the fillies she has beaten is exciting. She's come a long way in a short time. Another Classic trial another winner for Aidan O'Brien as Whirl dominates the Musidora Stakes @yorkracecourse — Ashley Iveson (@AshIveson) May 14, 2025 'I'd imagine it will be the Ribblesdale (at Royal Ascot) next, but I just put the saddle on! We'll all have a good chat tomorrow but there's lots to look forward to.' Dual Lingfield winner Go Go Boots was third on her turf debut for John and Thady Gosden. Gosden senior said: 'We're delighted with the filly, she ran a very good race. She had a little trouble getting out of a pocket but she's run very nicely. 'She's learned a lot there, that's her first run on grass. That's what's happened this year, she's done two pieces of work on grass and everything else has been on the all-weather. 'We'll see what we want to do over the next few days but we are probably pointing towards the Ribblesdale, that looks the logical thing to do and we couldn't be happier with the run. She showed a great attitude, the second filly is nice and they were a long way clear of the fourth. 'These fillies are having to learn a lot very quickly and she probably got onto the course wondering what was underneath her feet!'
Rhyl Journal
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Whirl-wind performance from O'Brien filly in Musidora
A market drifter before the off, the daughter of Wootton Bassett was sent off at 7-2 in the hands of Coolmore number one Ryan Moore, who was positive out of the stalls and never too far away from the pace. It was Ralph Beckett's Sandown winner Tattycoram that led the field of Classic aspirants into the straight, but Whirl was hot on her tail, with Moore soon allowing his mount to stride on up the long run for home on the Knavesmire. The further she went, the better Whirl got as she sauntered to a five-and-a-half-length success over Andrew Balding's Serenity Prayer, who made late ground from the back of the field. The perfect ride from Ryan Moore 👏 Whirl with a convincing win in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes 🏆#ITVRacing | #DanteFestival | @yorkracecourse — ITV Racing (@itvracing) May 14, 2025 Paddy Power trimmed the winner's odds for the Betfred Oaks to 10-1 from 33-1, but part-owner Michael Tabor suggested she is far from certain to head for Epsom. He said: 'Ryan said before the race his plan was to bump her out and get a good position and if they caught her, then so be it. 'I don't think anyone expected that (performance) particularly, but Aidan seems to be able to do that, as we know. 'I don't really think that Whirl is an Oaks filly. I think she'd probably get a mile and a half, but over a mile and a quarter, something like the Prix de Diane, I think, would be more suitable, but I haven't discussed it with Derrick (Smith) or John (Magnier) or Aidan, so that's just my thinking.' On what trip would be most suitable for Whirl, Moore added: 'She's by Wootton Bassett, so you can kind of do most things. 'She was very comfortable stepping up to that trip today and I thought she was impressive. 'She's very straightforward, was always travelling nicely, she didn't do a whole lot in front but she kept responding and I thought it was a nice performance.' Andrew Balding's wife and assistant Anna-Lisa said of the runner-up: 'What a star she is, she's a lovely big filly. She struggled to go with them early as they went very quick but this is only her second run. To beat the fillies she has beaten is exciting. She's come a long way in a short time. Another Classic trial another winner for Aidan O'Brien as Whirl dominates the Musidora Stakes @yorkracecourse — Ashley Iveson (@AshIveson) May 14, 2025 'I'd imagine it will be the Ribblesdale (at Royal Ascot) next, but I just put the saddle on! We'll all have a good chat tomorrow but there's lots to look forward to.' Dual Lingfield winner Go Go Boots was third on her turf debut for John and Thady Gosden. Gosden senior said: 'We're delighted with the filly, she ran a very good race. She had a little trouble getting out of a pocket but she's run very nicely. 'She's learned a lot there, that's her first run on grass. That's what's happened this year, she's done two pieces of work on grass and everything else has been on the all-weather. 'We'll see what we want to do over the next few days but we are probably pointing towards the Ribblesdale, that looks the logical thing to do and we couldn't be happier with the run. She showed a great attitude, the second filly is nice and they were a long way clear of the fourth. 'These fillies are having to learn a lot very quickly and she probably got onto the course wondering what was underneath her feet!'
