Latest news with #Godolphin-owned
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
"Supreme traveller" Notable Speech expected to handle July Cup distance
Notable Speech heads the market for the Group One at Newmarket and is priced at 5-2 with William Hill. Charlie Appleby-trained stablemate Symbol Of Honour is into 5-1 with the same firm Charlie Appleby is confident 'supreme traveller' Notable Speech will have the speed to cope with the step back to six furlongs for today's July Cup at Newmarket. The Godolphin-owned son of Dubawi has had 10 career outings - each of them at a mile, including Group 1 triumphs in last year's 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket and Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. Notable Speech, fourth in the top-level Lockinge Stakes at Newbury and Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot in two outings in 2025, was supplemented for this afternoon's Al Basti Equiworld Dubai-sponsored test. And Appleby believes coming back in distance is the right move for William Buick's mount. 'He's a supreme traveller and the July Cup can be won by horses like that who are dropping back from a mile,' said the trainer. 'He wasn't really in the Guineas picture because William wasn't sure whether he would get the mile. 'If we were going to try a Guineas it was going to be the French Guineas, but of course he won the Guineas at Newmarket and that's where he's been ever since. 'He's done physically very well - he's a typical Dubawi who is a ball of strength with a deep girth on him - and he's always travelled like a quick horse in his homework.' Notable Speech is William Hill's 2-1 favourite to beat 14 rivals and Appleby added 'If you are going to introduce a sprinter at this level then this is the track to do it and this could be the right race. 'If he can win it, it changes the dynamics of his future career, both as a stallion and on the racecourse.'
North Wales Chronicle
10-07-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Buick swoops for 2,000th British winner aboard El Cordobes
The four-year-old was one of two Charlie Appleby-trained, Godolphin-owned horses in the race alongside Arabian Crown, and started at 7-2 with John and Thady Gosden's Palladium the 13-8 favourite after the late withdrawal of Ghostwriter. Buick took his time in the Group Two before knuckling down in the final three furlongs, when he switched out to find some room and kicked clear for a two-length win over Wimbledon Hawkeye for a famous success. Buick said: 'It means a lot and I suppose it tells me and everyone else that I've been doing this for quite a long time! 'It's something I wasn't really aware of until pretty recently and you never quite know when it's going to happen. 'There are some places to do it that aren't as glamorous as Newmarket's July meeting, no offence, so to do it here at my home track, for Charlie Appleby and Godolphin, makes it all the more special. 'It wasn't by design, you can't design these things, but I'm very happy it happened the way it did. 'I'm lucky to have been champion jockey and I've ridden some fantastic horses for some fantastic people. I had a great time with John Gosden and now with Charlie and Godolphin, I've always been in a very privileged position and I'm grateful for all the support I've had over the years. 'It goes without saying that my family are my biggest supporters, so thank you to them and all the owners and trainers and stable staff and the great horses along the way. 'Hopefully it can continue.' On future ambitions, he added: 'You're always looking forward and always looking for the next one. 'There's still loads I haven't done and races I haven't won, the Oaks being one.' Buick, 36, has been Appleby's principal rider since 2015 and has claimed four of the five British Classics, with the Oaks the only one missing. He has won the last two renewals of the 2000 Guineas with Notable Speech and Ruling Court, doubling up in the 1000 this year on Desert Flower. He has claimed the St Leger three times and the 2018 Derby on Masar. The only other jockeys still active to have ridden over 2,000 British winners are Joe Fanning, Jamie Spencer, Ryan Moore, Luke Morris and Jim Crowley, as well as Frankie Dettori, who is currently riding in America. Buick said: 'The one race that stands out is the Derby as we all know the Derby is special and it's the one race everyone wants to win.' Asked to pick out one ride from Buick that he had given to one of his horses that was the most memorable, Appleby not surprisingly said: 'Masar in the Derby. Just because of the whole occasion and what it meant. 'If you're asking when I felt he's made the difference between winning and losing I'd have to say some of the Breeders' Cup meetings, he's been deadly round there. 'We're very lucky to have him as part of our team and congratulations to him and all his family, it's a huge achievement, long may it continue.' Buick wasted little time in making it winner number 2,001 when steering Crimson Rose to victory in the following British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes. The Appleby-trained chestnut, who is by Invincible Spirit and out of the Group-winning mare Ideal Beauty, was a 7-2 chance and prevailed by a comfortable four lengths on the line. And it was three on the day for the Buick-Appleby combination with the impressive Opera Ballo (11-8 favourite) taking the Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes.
RTÉ News
10-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
William Buick rides 2,000th British winner with Princess of Wales's victory aboard El Cordobes
El Cordobes came to the fore to give William Buick his 2,000th British winner in the Princess of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket. The four-year-old was one of two Charlie Appleby-trained, Godolphin-owned horses in the race alongside Arabian Crown, and started at 7-2 with John and Thady Gosden's Palladium the 13-8 favourite after the late withdrawal of Ghostwriter. Buick took his time in the Group Two before knuckling down in the final three furlongs, when he switched out to find some room and kicked clear for a two-length win over Wimbledon Hawkeye for a famous success. Buick said: "I haven't really been counting down, I thought I was further away than what I was and then it got to single figures and obviously then you realise. "It's nice to do it at Newmarket." Buick, 36, has been Appleby's principal rider since 2015 and has claimed four of the five British Classics, with the Oaks the only one missing. He has won the last two renewals of the 2000 Guineas with Notable Speech and Ruling Court, doubling up in the 1000 this year on Desert Flower. He has claimed the St Leger three times and the 2018 Derby on Masar. The only other jockeys still active to have ridden over 2,000 British winners are Joe Fanning, Jamie Spencer, Ryan Moore, Luke Morris and Jim Crowley, as well as Frankie Dettori, who is currently riding in America.
South Wales Guardian
10-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Buick swoops for 2,000th British winner aboard El Cordobes
The four-year-old was one of two Charlie Appleby-trained, Godolphin-owned horses in the race alongside Arabian Crown, and started at 7-2 with John and Thady Gosden's Palladium the 13-8 favourite after the late withdrawal of Ghostwriter. Buick took his time in the Group Two before knuckling down in the final three furlongs, when he switched out to find some room and kicked clear for a two-length win over Wimbledon Hawkeye for a famous success. Buick said: 'It means a lot and I suppose it tells me and everyone else that I've been doing this for quite a long time! 'It's something I wasn't really aware of until pretty recently and you never quite know when it's going to happen. 'There are some places to do it that aren't as glamorous as Newmarket's July meeting, no offence, so to do it here at my home track, for Charlie Appleby and Godolphin, makes it all the more special. 'It wasn't by design, you can't design these things, but I'm very happy it happened the way it did. 'I'm lucky to have been champion jockey and I've ridden some fantastic horses for some fantastic people. I had a great time with John Gosden and now with Charlie and Godolphin, I've always been in a very privileged position and I'm grateful for all the support I've had over the years. 'It goes without saying that my family are my biggest supporters, so thank you to them and all the owners and trainers and stable staff and the great horses along the way. 'Hopefully it can continue.' On future ambitions, he added: 'You're always looking forward and always looking for the next one. 'There's still loads I haven't done and races I haven't won, the Oaks being one.' Buick, 36, has been Appleby's principal rider since 2015 and has claimed four of the five British Classics, with the Oaks the only one missing. He has won the last two renewals of the 2000 Guineas with Notable Speech and Ruling Court, doubling up in the 1000 this year on Desert Flower. He has claimed the St Leger three times and the 2018 Derby on Masar. The only other jockeys still active to have ridden over 2,000 British winners are Joe Fanning, Jamie Spencer, Ryan Moore, Luke Morris and Jim Crowley, as well as Frankie Dettori, who is currently riding in America. Buick said: 'The one race that stands out is the Derby as we all know the Derby is special and it's the one race everyone wants to win.' Asked to pick out one ride from Buick that he had given to one of his horses that was the most memorable, Appleby not surprisingly said: 'Masar in the Derby. Just because of the whole occasion and what it meant. 'If you're asking when I felt he's made the difference between winning and losing I'd have to say some of the Breeders' Cup meetings, he's been deadly round there. 'We're very lucky to have him as part of our team and congratulations to him and all his family, it's a huge achievement, long may it continue.' Buick wasted little time in making it winner number 2,001 when steering Crimson Rose to victory in the following British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes. The Appleby-trained chestnut, who is by Invincible Spirit and out of the Group-winning mare Ideal Beauty, was a 7-2 chance and prevailed by a comfortable four lengths on the line. And it was three on the day for the Buick-Appleby combination with the impressive Opera Ballo (11-8 favourite) taking the Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes.
Leader Live
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Buick swoops for 2,000th British winner aboard El Cordobes
The four-year-old was one of two Charlie Appleby-trained, Godolphin-owned horses in the race alongside Arabian Crown, and started at 7-2 with John and Thady Gosden's Palladium the 13-8 favourite after the late withdrawal of Ghostwriter. Buick took his time in the Group Two before knuckling down in the final three furlongs, when he switched out to find some room and kicked clear for a two-length win over Wimbledon Hawkeye for a famous success. Buick said: 'It means a lot and I suppose it tells me and everyone else that I've been doing this for quite a long time! 'It's something I wasn't really aware of until pretty recently and you never quite know when it's going to happen. 'There are some places to do it that aren't as glamorous as Newmarket's July meeting, no offence, so to do it here at my home track, for Charlie Appleby and Godolphin, makes it all the more special. 'It wasn't by design, you can't design these things, but I'm very happy it happened the way it did. 'I'm lucky to have been champion jockey and I've ridden some fantastic horses for some fantastic people. I had a great time with John Gosden and now with Charlie and Godolphin, I've always been in a very privileged position and I'm grateful for all the support I've had over the years. 'It goes without saying that my family are my biggest supporters, so thank you to them and all the owners and trainers and stable staff and the great horses along the way. 'Hopefully it can continue.' On future ambitions, he added: 'You're always looking forward and always looking for the next one. 'There's still loads I haven't done and races I haven't won, the Oaks being one.' Buick, 36, has been Appleby's principal rider since 2015 and has claimed four of the five British Classics, with the Oaks the only one missing. He has won the last two renewals of the 2000 Guineas with Notable Speech and Ruling Court, doubling up in the 1000 this year on Desert Flower. He has claimed the St Leger three times and the 2018 Derby on Masar. The only other jockeys still active to have ridden over 2,000 British winners are Joe Fanning, Jamie Spencer, Ryan Moore, Luke Morris and Jim Crowley, as well as Frankie Dettori, who is currently riding in America. Buick said: 'The one race that stands out is the Derby as we all know the Derby is special and it's the one race everyone wants to win.' Asked to pick out one ride from Buick that he had given to one of his horses that was the most memorable, Appleby not surprisingly said: 'Masar in the Derby. Just because of the whole occasion and what it meant. 'If you're asking when I felt he's made the difference between winning and losing I'd have to say some of the Breeders' Cup meetings, he's been deadly round there. 'We're very lucky to have him as part of our team and congratulations to him and all his family, it's a huge achievement, long may it continue.' Buick wasted little time in making it winner number 2,001 when steering Crimson Rose to victory in the following British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes. The Appleby-trained chestnut, who is by Invincible Spirit and out of the Group-winning mare Ideal Beauty, was a 7-2 chance and prevailed by a comfortable four lengths on the line. And it was three on the day for the Buick-Appleby combination with the impressive Opera Ballo (11-8 favourite) taking the Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes.
