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South Wales Guardian
9 hours ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Green Impact gunning for Irish Derby following Glencairn glory
Jessica Harrington's son of sire-of-the-moment Wootton Bassett returned to winning ways in the Glencairn Stakes having finished sixth in the 2000 Guineas. He made all the running that day but with Epsom hero Lambourn more than likely to adopt those tactics at the Curragh, Green Impact's connections are more than happy to take a lead. 'After Thursday we were just hoping there would be some pace in the Irish Derby but now it looks like he is going to have a lead,' said Jamie McCalmont, racing manager to owner Marc Chan. 'Green Impact will improve for that race. Had he been 100 per cent then he would have been in the French Derby four days before. 'He just hadn't had the ideal preparation since Newmarket to go and run in France, I'd say he was around 85 per cent ready. 'It looks a good Guineas this year and Green Impact lost a shoe and didn't handle the dip. 'We'd liked to have gone to France but it was smart not to go as he'd had a problem with a muscle. 'He was only getting 5lb instead of 10lb off the older horses so that was a fair effort I thought.' Chan also part-owns the Ralph Beckett-trained Stanhope Gardens, who finished fifth at Epsom, but no decision has been taken as yet on his next target. 'I think it was a good run. It's too soon to say where he might go next,' said McCalmont. 'We'll discuss it in a week or so. Wherever he does go next he can only improve given his preparation.' Chan's stalwart Kinross proved the fire still burns bright when narrowly beaten on his return to action at Haydock. 'We knew he'd come to hand a lot earlier this year,' said McCalmont. 'At the end of last year we were wondering if was still what he was but if you give him time between his races he definitely is. When he's fresh he's a very good horse. 'The three-year-olds this year look very good so I'd say the July Cup this year might be a long shot so the races at Goodwood (Lennox) and York (City of York) are more than likely where he'll turn up, ground permitting.'
North Wales Chronicle
10 hours ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Green Impact gunning for Irish Derby following Glencairn glory
Jessica Harrington's son of sire-of-the-moment Wootton Bassett returned to winning ways in the Glencairn Stakes having finished sixth in the 2000 Guineas. He made all the running that day but with Epsom hero Lambourn more than likely to adopt those tactics at the Curragh, Green Impact's connections are more than happy to take a lead. 'After Thursday we were just hoping there would be some pace in the Irish Derby but now it looks like he is going to have a lead,' said Jamie McCalmont, racing manager to owner Marc Chan. 'Green Impact will improve for that race. Had he been 100 per cent then he would have been in the French Derby four days before. 'He just hadn't had the ideal preparation since Newmarket to go and run in France, I'd say he was around 85 per cent ready. 'It looks a good Guineas this year and Green Impact lost a shoe and didn't handle the dip. 'We'd liked to have gone to France but it was smart not to go as he'd had a problem with a muscle. 'He was only getting 5lb instead of 10lb off the older horses so that was a fair effort I thought.' Chan also part-owns the Ralph Beckett-trained Stanhope Gardens, who finished fifth at Epsom, but no decision has been taken as yet on his next target. 'I think it was a good run. It's too soon to say where he might go next,' said McCalmont. 'We'll discuss it in a week or so. Wherever he does go next he can only improve given his preparation.' Chan's stalwart Kinross proved the fire still burns bright when narrowly beaten on his return to action at Haydock. 'We knew he'd come to hand a lot earlier this year,' said McCalmont. 'At the end of last year we were wondering if was still what he was but if you give him time between his races he definitely is. When he's fresh he's a very good horse. 'The three-year-olds this year look very good so I'd say the July Cup this year might be a long shot so the races at Goodwood (Lennox) and York (City of York) are more than likely where he'll turn up, ground permitting.'
Leader Live
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Green Impact gunning for Irish Derby following Glencairn glory
Jessica Harrington's son of sire-of-the-moment Wootton Bassett returned to winning ways in the Glencairn Stakes having finished sixth in the 2000 Guineas. He made all the running that day but with Epsom hero Lambourn more than likely to adopt those tactics at the Curragh, Green Impact's connections are more than happy to take a lead. 'After Thursday we were just hoping there would be some pace in the Irish Derby but now it looks like he is going to have a lead,' said Jamie McCalmont, racing manager to owner Marc Chan. 'Green Impact will improve for that race. Had he been 100 per cent then he would have been in the French Derby four days before. 'He just hadn't had the ideal preparation since Newmarket to go and run in France, I'd say he was around 85 per cent ready. 'It looks a good Guineas this year and Green Impact lost a shoe and didn't handle the dip. 'We'd liked to have gone to France but it was smart not to go as he'd had a problem with a muscle. 'He was only getting 5lb instead of 10lb off the older horses so that was a fair effort I thought.' Chan also part-owns the Ralph Beckett-trained Stanhope Gardens, who finished fifth at Epsom, but no decision has been taken as yet on his next target. 'I think it was a good run. It's too soon to say where he might go next,' said McCalmont. 'We'll discuss it in a week or so. Wherever he does go next he can only improve given his preparation.' Chan's stalwart Kinross proved the fire still burns bright when narrowly beaten on his return to action at Haydock. 'We knew he'd come to hand a lot earlier this year,' said McCalmont. 'At the end of last year we were wondering if was still what he was but if you give him time between his races he definitely is. When he's fresh he's a very good horse. 'The three-year-olds this year look very good so I'd say the July Cup this year might be a long shot so the races at Goodwood (Lennox) and York (City of York) are more than likely where he'll turn up, ground permitting.'
Rhyl Journal
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Green Impact gunning for Irish Derby following Glencairn glory
Jessica Harrington's son of sire-of-the-moment Wootton Bassett returned to winning ways in the Glencairn Stakes having finished sixth in the 2000 Guineas. He made all the running that day but with Epsom hero Lambourn more than likely to adopt those tactics at the Curragh, Green Impact's connections are more than happy to take a lead. 'After Thursday we were just hoping there would be some pace in the Irish Derby but now it looks like he is going to have a lead,' said Jamie McCalmont, racing manager to owner Marc Chan. 'Green Impact will improve for that race. Had he been 100 per cent then he would have been in the French Derby four days before. 'He just hadn't had the ideal preparation since Newmarket to go and run in France, I'd say he was around 85 per cent ready. 'It looks a good Guineas this year and Green Impact lost a shoe and didn't handle the dip. 'We'd liked to have gone to France but it was smart not to go as he'd had a problem with a muscle. 'He was only getting 5lb instead of 10lb off the older horses so that was a fair effort I thought.' Chan also part-owns the Ralph Beckett-trained Stanhope Gardens, who finished fifth at Epsom, but no decision has been taken as yet on his next target. 'I think it was a good run. It's too soon to say where he might go next,' said McCalmont. 'We'll discuss it in a week or so. Wherever he does go next he can only improve given his preparation.' Chan's stalwart Kinross proved the fire still burns bright when narrowly beaten on his return to action at Haydock. 'We knew he'd come to hand a lot earlier this year,' said McCalmont. 'At the end of last year we were wondering if was still what he was but if you give him time between his races he definitely is. When he's fresh he's a very good horse. 'The three-year-olds this year look very good so I'd say the July Cup this year might be a long shot so the races at Goodwood (Lennox) and York (City of York) are more than likely where he'll turn up, ground permitting.'
South Wales Guardian
25-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Symbol Of Honour shows great resolve in Sandy Lane strike
Twice a winner in Meydan earlier in the year, he was beaten behind the smart Cosmic Year at Newmarket's Guineas meeting over seven furlongs but impressed last weekend back down at six furlongs in the Carnarvon Stakes. Sent off the 2-1 favourite to follow up, Charlie Appleby's grey found this contest harder to master, but given it was a Group Two, that should be the case. There were plenty in with chances a furlong out as Ain't Nobody, First Instinct and Big Mojo all tried to get involved. But it was Symbol Of Honour and the filly Arabian Dusk who pulled clear, with just a short head separating them at the line. There will be no Royal Ascot for the William Buick-ridden winner, though, as being a gelding, he is precluded from the Commonwealth Cup. Fine effort from Symbol Of Honour who backs up last week's Newbury win in the Sandy Lane for @WilliamBuickX and @godolphin @haydockraces — Nick Robson (@ValueRacingPlus) May 24, 2025 Appleby's assistant Alex Merriam said: 'He toughed it out, I don't think he was quite the same horse as he was last week but he showed a good attitude. 'We'll give him a break now. Obviously, he was in Dubai in the winter and ultimately he probably is a horse to go back to Dubai. What he does between now and then, we'll see. 'He's got an entry in the July Cup (7-1 from 8s with Paddy Power) but we'll see how he comes out of it, all Charlie has quickly said to me is he'll have a break now. 'It would be lovely to run him all year round but it doesn't work like that. 'The yard is flying at the moment, we just need to keep it going for another two weeks (for the Derby), and then another two weeks for Ascot!' Buick said: 'Full credit to Charlie and the team at home, to win two nice races twice in a week, at different ends of the country, takes some doing.'
