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Maximized looking to make most of G2 Richmond Stakes opportunity
Maximized looking to make most of G2 Richmond Stakes opportunity

Gulf Today

time31-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Gulf Today

Maximized looking to make most of G2 Richmond Stakes opportunity

Maximized hopes for an improved performance in G2 company when he tackles the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood in UK on Thursday. The Charlie Appleby-trained colt met with a first career defeat in the G2 July Stakes at Newmarket earlier this month, when he faded to fifth after appearing to hold a leading chance approaching the final furlong. Maximized readily beat recent Listed Pat Eddery Stakes winner Time To Turn on his debut at Haydock Park and comfortably accounted for Havana Hurricane, who went on to win the Listed Windsor Castle Stakes, in the Woodcote Stakes at Epsom Downs. Charlie Appleby said: 'Maximized had proved very consistent up until his disappointing run in the July Stakes. We have no real excuse for that effort, although the ground may have been quick enough. He came out of the race fine and we are applying cheek-pieces this time. Hopefully, he can rekindle his early season form, which will make him competitive.' Morris Dancer touched off in G2 Vintage Stakes Unexposed two-year-old Morris Dancer took a significant step forward as he went down by a short-head to Zavateri in the G2 Vintage Stakes, despite showing signs of inexperience in the seven-furlong contest at Goodwood, UK, on Tuesday, 29 July. The Palace Pier colt, making his Pattern debut for John & Thady Gosden on the back of a Haydock Park maiden success, raced in a clear last of the 10 runners for the majority of the race. Asked to quicken by William Buick two furlongs out, Morris Dancer started to make good headway soon after but had to switch out after nearly running into the back of Do Or Do Not. The Godolphin runner, who continued to look ill at ease on the camber, flew home inside the final furlong and strongly pressed Zavateri in the final strides, with the G2 July Stakes winner finding more in the shadow of the post. John Gosden said: 'We are thrilled with Morris Dancer, who has run a great race. He won at Haydock and then just had a little niggle and cough. So we backed off and he came here off the minimum work. William said don't be frightened to step up to a mile with him and we will do that somewhere.'' William Buick added: 'There wasn't much between Morris Dancer and Zavateri in the end. He ran super. It seemed like the winner found a bit more when I got to him but Morris Dancer has stepped up on his previous run, so we are very happy.'' Recently, Tornado Alert produced a superb display as he decisively beat older opposition in the G1 Grosser Dallmayr-Preis at Munich. The Too Darn Hot colt had already put up three strong efforts in the UK this season, including finishing fourth behind Ruling Court in the G1 2,000 Guineas, but was encountering soft ground for the first time in his career. Oisin Murphy positioned Tornado Alert prominently throughout the 10-furlong contest and raced in third initially before moving up to a two-length second behind Atoso heading into the first turn. Petit Marin took second from the Saeed bin Suroor-trained runner seven furlongs from home, with many horses appearing poised to challenge as the field bunched turning in. Atoso and Petit Marin kept to the inside rail but started to fade at the top of the straight as Tornado Alert led the rest of the runners towards the centre of the course. Having taken up the lead over two furlongs from home, Tornado Alert found plenty in front, seeing off Persica and then Map Of Stars before powering away to hit the line two and a half lengths clear. Saeed Bin Suroor said: 'Tornado Alert won well and I am really pleased for him. He has run well every time this season, and his second at Royal Ascot last time was a good piece of form. I was a little worried about the ground when the rain came, but he had no problem with conditions today. 'We will take him home to Newmarket and see how he comes out of this over the next few days before deciding where to go next. A mile and a quarter is his best trip, so we will look for more races over this distance.'

‘Cheat!' – Kieran Shoemark suffers more heartbreak as owners see £150,000 go up in flames after ‘disgraceful' finish
‘Cheat!' – Kieran Shoemark suffers more heartbreak as owners see £150,000 go up in flames after ‘disgraceful' finish

Scottish Sun

time11-05-2025

  • Sport
  • Scottish Sun

‘Cheat!' – Kieran Shoemark suffers more heartbreak as owners see £150,000 go up in flames after ‘disgraceful' finish

Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PUNTERS cried 'cheat' as Kieran Shoemark was denied a fairytale win after a controversial stewards' enquiry - that saw bookies pay out on the runner-up. It looked like Shoemark, who earlier in the week lost his job as John & Thady Gosden's No1 rider, had won the French 1000 Guineas on syndicate horse Shes Perfect. 2 Incredibly, jockey Mickael Barzalona resorted to using his hand after dropping the whip 2 Poor Kieran Shoemark suffered more devastation after losing the French 1000 Guineas in the stewards' room following a brilliant ride - just days after he lost his job as the No1 jockey for John & Thady Gosden Credit: Getty The Charlie Fellowes-trained filly, sent off 18-1, rallied strongly in the final furlong-and-a-half after being headed when it got to crunch time. She was first past the post and appeared to have nabbed the £250,000 first-place prize by a nose at Longchamp racecourse in Paris. Photos were even taken of overjoyed connections celebrating their big win. Until a stewards' enquiry was launched soon after the finish following an objection from former Derby-winning rider Mickael Barzalona, jockey of runner-up Zarigana. It was tricky to see with the naked eye in real time, but, despite Shoemark doing all he could to keep Shes Perfect on a true line, she edged to her left. That sparked a domino effect that saw Ryan Moore on Exactly short of room, bumping into the path of 4-5 fav Zarigana, who ran in the famous Aga Khan silks forever associated with Shergar. Incredibly, Barzalona also dropped his whip, meaning he resorted to smacking his filly with his hand for the final, crucial few yards. Zarigana was forced off her true line ever so slightly - whether it was enough to make a difference to the result is a topic of hot debate. But stewards clearly thought it was, ultimately deciding to demote Shes Perfect to second and a cheque of 'only' £100,000. Punters were up in arms over the decision, with a report from the course saying the owners were left 'visibly shaken'. To his credit, Zarigana's trainer Francis-Henri Graffard said it was not the way he wanted to win. But the result ultimately stood, robbing Fellowes of his first Group 1, the British syndicate a dream win and Shoemark redemption after the week from hell. Fellowes said: "We came so close. It's heartbreaking because I really needed a big win. Winning a Classic - that's the dream of my life." While Graffard said: "We don't like winning races this way, and I feel sorry for the Shes Perfect team. "But this is racing. To be honest, my filly was unbalanced at the worst possible moment, and at the end, we're only talking about a nose. "I'm really happy for Zarigana. "But it's hard to feel joy, I feel more relief." A report in the Racing Post said cries of 'cheat' and 'disgrace' rang around the winner's enclosure afterwards. While a load of punters were up in arms at the result afterwards - although others thought the reversal of places was justified. Those punters who bet on the race with Paddy Power and BoyleSports were winners either way, as they paid out as winners both Zarigana and Shes Perfect. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.

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