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Powys County Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Calandagan finally breaks Group One duck
Calandagan claimed the elusive Group One success his connections craved with a decisive victory in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud. Second four times at the highest level since striking at Royal Ascot last summer, Francis-Henri Graffard's four-year-old has locked horns with some of the best around, performing admirably up against the likes of City Of Troy and most recently Jan Brueghel at Epsom. However, returned to home soil he proved a cut above the opposition in what appeared a stacked contest on paper, storming three and a half lengths clear of Christophe Ferland's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe runner-up Aventure. Calandagan is now 3-1 joint-favourite with his Epsom conqueror Jan Brueghel with Coral for a King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes rematch at Ascot on July 26. CALANDAGAN WINS THE GRAND PRIX DE SAINT-CLOUD! 🏆 — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) June 29, 2025 Graffard said: 'Well, he's not ungenuine. The race went really well for him and I thought he was travelling much more into the rhythm of the race this time. Mickael (Barzalona, jockey) said he still had to ask him to keep up sometimes during the race but then in the straight, when there is rhythm and he can follow the pace, he can really lengthen and quicken really strongly. I thought he was really impressive. 'After Epsom my first conclusion was that he needed the run probably against that horse on that ground that day. I thought he came on a lot for that and I think he's gaining experience with his jockey knowing him better also. 'He's never run a bad race and he's either been beaten by a champion or circumstances. Today everything went his way and we saw how good he could be. 'I will obviously discuss the King George with connections, but he is entitled to go to Ascot, it is a place he has won before and I would like to take him there 100 per cent.' What a talent he is! 🙌 Daryz makes it four wins from four with a cosy success in the Prix Eugene Adam! @mickaelbarzalon | @GraffardRacing — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) June 29, 2025 Calandagan's victory capped a fine afternoon for Graffard and the Aga Khan Studs team as they earlier watched Daryz remain unbeaten with an impressive display in the Prix Eugene Adam. George Scott's Bay City Roller can count himself unfortunate to bump into the exciting son of Sea The Stars, who after being shortened to just 14-1 for the Arc, could take a trip to York for the Juddmonte International Stakes later in the summer. 'We'll take it step by step with Calandagan and the next race (at Ascot) is a big one. But if you want to talk about the Juddmonte International then that is a race I will put forwards for Daryz,' Graffard added to Sky Sports Racing. 'I will discuss with Princess Zahra where she would like to go, but I will probably make an entry for Daryz at York and he is a horse I like a lot. I need to make him tougher and give him experience and I think he will get that if he goes abroad.'
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Calandagan impresses in first Group One win at Saint-Cloud
Calandagan claimed the elusive Group One success his connections craved with a decisive victory in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud under Mickael Barzalona. Second four times at the highest level since striking at Royal Ascot last summer, Francis-Henri Graffard's four-year-old has locked horns with some of the best around, performing admirably up against the likes of City Of Troy and most recently Jan Brueghel at Epsom. However, returned to home soil he proved a cut above the opposition in what appeared a stacked contest on paper, storming three and a half lengths clear of Christophe Ferland's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe runner-up Aventure. Calandagan is now challenging his Epsom conqueror Jan Brueghel for favouritism in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on July 26. Graffard said: "Well, he's not ungenuine. The race went really well for him and I thought he was travelling much more into the rhythm of the race this time. Mickael said he still had to ask him to keep up sometimes during the race but then in the straight, when there is rhythm and he can follow the pace, he can really lengthen and quicken really strongly. I thought he was really impressive. "After Epsom my first conclusion was that he needed the run probably against that horse on that ground that day. I thought he came on a lot for that and I think he's gaining experience with his jockey knowing him better also. "He's never run a bad race and he's either been beaten by a champion or circumstances. Today everything went his way and we saw how good he could be. "I will obviously discuss the King George with connections, but he is entitled to go to Ascot, it is a place he has won before and I would like to take him there 100%. Calandagan's victory capped a fine afternoon for Graffard and the Aga Khan Studs team as they earlier watched Daryz remain unbeaten with an impressive display in the Prix Eugene Adam. George Scott's Bay City Roller can count himself unfortunate to bump into the exciting son of Sea The Stars, who after being shortened for the Arc, could take a trip to York for the Juddmonte International Stakes later in the summer. "We'll take it step by step with Calandagan and the next race (at Ascot) is a big one. But if you want to talk about the Juddmonte International then that is a race I will put forwards for Daryz," Graffard added to Sky Sports Racing. "I will discuss with Princess Zahra where she would like to go, but I will probably make an entry for Daryz at York and he is a horse I like a lot. I need to make him tougher and give him experience and I think he will get that if he goes abroad."
Glasgow Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Eydon returns to winning form with Aston Park success
Fourth in the 2022 2000 Guineas, the son of Olden Times has had his fair share of injury problems over subsequent seasons, with this just his sixth outing since that Classic appearance three years ago. Sent off 16-1 in the hands of Oisin Murphy, Eydon travelled well close to the pace before surging clear for taking length-and-a-quarter success, justifying his connections' patience and booking his ticket to a Group One assignment in France in the process. Winning trainer Andrew Balding said: 'He's been a project – the Eydon project – and every time we felt we had him right, he has gone wrong and this is the first time we've had six weeks without any problems. 'He's had so many issues at home, just lots of little things and one thing after another, and it was the same for Roger (Varian) when he had him. He showed a really high level of form for Roger, he was fourth in the Guineas and is clearly a very talented horse. 'This was always the aim and we were really keen to get him back on a sound surface and we saw the best of him today. Everyone at home has done a fabulous job to get him here in this form. 'He saw the trip out well today and I think the opportunities are there for him over a mile and a half. 'I haven't spoken to Prince Faisal (owner) yet so I don't want to jump the gun, but I thought something like the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud could work for him which gives us plenty of time, he's a high-class horse so it would be great to give him a chance at the highest level again.' Symbol Of Honour triumphed in the Carnarvon Stakes (Steven Paston/PA) Symbol Of Honour (18-5) returned to winning form in the Listed Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes, after finding seven furlongs beyond him at Newmarket last time. Back at a sprint trip, he beat favourite Ides Of March by a length and three-quarters in a race that is often used as a stepping stone to the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot but as a gelding, Symbol Of Honour is not permitted to run. Winning trainer Charlie Appleby said: 'Where we go, I'll have to have a think, but he won't be a Jersey Stakes type as at Newmarket we saw he didn't handle the track, but more importantly just didn't see the seven furlongs out. 'I had him pencilled as a Jersey horse after Dubai but William (Buick, jockey) was adamant on the evidence of Newmarket to drop back to six and you saw there why. They've gone a good gallop and he's a strong traveller – if anything William said he probably got there a bit too soon. 'It's good to get him back on track and hopefully the trainer might now run him over the right trip.' Saddadd has Royal Ascot on his agenda now (Steven Paston/PA) Saddadd (11-4 favourite) does have Royal Ascot on his agenda after landing the Trade Nation London Gold Cup Handicap for trainer Roger Varian and jockey Silvestre de Sousa. Varian said: 'This race has a great history of producing Pattern performers and he carried a lot of weight and gave the second a lot of weight in perhaps not his ideal conditions, so I think we can expect the horse to improve and hopefully give us some nice days. 'We'll see how he comes out of the race, but he might deserve a crack at something like the Hampton Court.' Qilin Queen was a narrow Listed winner (Steven Paston/PA) Qilin Queen (18-5) edged out Revoir by a short head in the Listed Childwickbury Stud Fillies' Trial Stakes. Trained by Ed Walker and ridden by Hollie Doyle, Qilin Queen was in front with two furlongs to run and just managed to hold on, with her Oaks odds cut to 25-1 from 50s by Paddy Power. Walker said: 'We're keen to have a go at the Oaks with her and we thought we would come here and get some bold black type with her, which she has done and is great. I think if all is well, we will probably roll the dice at Epsom. 'She is very game and she will stay well. I'm thrilled. She is very athletic and she has got speed as well. She is not a dour stayer so I think tactically she will suit Epsom.'
North Wales Chronicle
18-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Eydon returns to winning form with Aston Park success
Fourth in the 2022 2000 Guineas, the son of Olden Times has had his fair share of injury problems over subsequent seasons, with this just his sixth outing since that Classic appearance three years ago. Sent off 16-1 in the hands of Oisin Murphy, Eydon travelled well close to the pace before surging clear for taking length-and-a-quarter success, justifying his connections' patience and booking his ticket to a Group One assignment in France in the process. A big performance! Eydon bounces back to form in the Sky Sports Racing Aston Park Stakes! 🥇 #ITVRacing | @NewburyRacing | @oismurphy | @AndrewBalding2 — ITV Racing (@itvracing) May 17, 2025 Winning trainer Andrew Balding said: 'He's been a project – the Eydon project – and every time we felt we had him right, he has gone wrong and this is the first time we've had six weeks without any problems. 'He's had so many issues at home, just lots of little things and one thing after another, and it was the same for Roger (Varian) when he had him. He showed a really high level of form for Roger, he was fourth in the Guineas and is clearly a very talented horse. 'This was always the aim and we were really keen to get him back on a sound surface and we saw the best of him today. Everyone at home has done a fabulous job to get him here in this form. 'He saw the trip out well today and I think the opportunities are there for him over a mile and a half. 'I haven't spoken to Prince Faisal (owner) yet so I don't want to jump the gun, but I thought something like the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud could work for him which gives us plenty of time, he's a high-class horse so it would be great to give him a chance at the highest level again.' Symbol Of Honour (18-5) returned to winning form in the Listed Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes, after finding seven furlongs beyond him at Newmarket last time. Back at a sprint trip, he beat favourite Ides Of March by a length and three-quarters in a race that is often used as a stepping stone to the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot but as a gelding, Symbol Of Honour is not permitted to run. Winning trainer Charlie Appleby said: 'Where we go, I'll have to have a think, but he won't be a Jersey Stakes type as at Newmarket we saw he didn't handle the track, but more importantly just didn't see the seven furlongs out. 'I had him pencilled as a Jersey horse after Dubai but William (Buick, jockey) was adamant on the evidence of Newmarket to drop back to six and you saw there why. They've gone a good gallop and he's a strong traveller – if anything William said he probably got there a bit too soon. 'It's good to get him back on track and hopefully the trainer might now run him over the right trip.' Saddadd (11-4 favourite) does have Royal Ascot on his agenda after landing the Trade Nation London Gold Cup Handicap for trainer Roger Varian and jockey Silvestre de Sousa. Varian said: 'This race has a great history of producing Pattern performers and he carried a lot of weight and gave the second a lot of weight in perhaps not his ideal conditions, so I think we can expect the horse to improve and hopefully give us some nice days. 'We'll see how he comes out of the race, but he might deserve a crack at something like the Hampton Court.' Qilin Queen (18-5) edged out Revoir by a short head in the Listed Childwickbury Stud Fillies' Trial Stakes. Trained by Ed Walker and ridden by Hollie Doyle, Qilin Queen was in front with two furlongs to run and just managed to hold on, with her Oaks odds cut to 25-1 from 50s by Paddy Power. Walker said: 'We're keen to have a go at the Oaks with her and we thought we would come here and get some bold black type with her, which she has done and is great. I think if all is well, we will probably roll the dice at Epsom. 'She is very game and she will stay well. I'm thrilled. She is very athletic and she has got speed as well. She is not a dour stayer so I think tactically she will suit Epsom.'
South Wales Guardian
17-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Eydon returns to winning form with Aston Park success
Fourth in the 2022 2000 Guineas, the son of Olden Times has had his fair share of injury problems over subsequent seasons, with this just his sixth outing since that Classic appearance three years ago. Sent off 16-1 in the hands of Oisin Murphy, Eydon travelled well close to the pace before surging clear for taking length-and-a-quarter success, justifying his connections' patience and booking his ticket to a Group One assignment in France in the process. A big performance! Eydon bounces back to form in the Sky Sports Racing Aston Park Stakes! 🥇 #ITVRacing | @NewburyRacing | @oismurphy | @AndrewBalding2 — ITV Racing (@itvracing) May 17, 2025 Winning trainer Andrew Balding said: 'He's been a project – the Eydon project – and every time we felt we had him right, he has gone wrong and this is the first time we've had six weeks without any problems. 'He's had so many issues at home, just lots of little things and one thing after another, and it was the same for Roger (Varian) when he had him. He showed a really high level of form for Roger, he was fourth in the Guineas and is clearly a very talented horse. 'This was always the aim and we were really keen to get him back on a sound surface and we saw the best of him today. Everyone at home has done a fabulous job to get him here in this form. 'He saw the trip out well today and I think the opportunities are there for him over a mile and a half. 'I haven't spoken to Prince Faisal (owner) yet so I don't want to jump the gun, but I thought something like the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud could work for him which gives us plenty of time, he's a high-class horse so it would be great to give him a chance at the highest level again.'
