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RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Sajir set to follow in father's hoofprints
Replicating his sire in the Prix de la Foret and a tantalising Breeders' Cup tilt are the likely targets for Sajir this autumn, following his Prix Maurice de Gheest heroics. Andre Fabre's four-year-old excelled at Deauville when claiming the feature Group One sprint in the hands of Oisin Murphy, lowering the colours of both defending champion and Royal Ascot scorer Lazzat and Prix Jean Prat winner Woodshauna, who filled the places. It was a performance which delighted connections and vindicated their belief in the son of Make Believe as he flew home in blistering fashion, also providing compensation for being withdrawn before the start of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes that Lazzat subsequently won at Ascot back in June. "He looked magnificent on Sunday and these victories don't happen often so you try to enjoy them more knowing they are not a regular thing," said Ted Voute, racing adviser to owner Prince Faisal. "I rang Andre (on Monday) and the horse had just arrived back from Deauville to Chantilly and was sound. Obviously with the ground as rattling as it was, we were holding our breath a little, but he was sound as a pound. "He beat the form horses in second and third who had both won Group Ones themselves, so it franks everything and was won in the second fastest time ever in that race and the fastest time from a colt in that race – it writes quite a nice stallion advertisement." Make Believe won the seven-furlong Prix de la Foret for Fabre in 2015 and Sajir will take a direct route to Longchamp on Arc day in a bid to emulate that achievement. That outing could well be followed by a trip to America for the Breeders' Cup Mile, with the master trainer also tempted to test the colt's stamina at Del Mar in November. Voute added: "He's in the Foret and Andre said directly after the race we will follow his father's footsteps. He runs best fresh, so I could see us going straight there. "Andre also said though that there is something about him that makes him feel the Breeders' Cup Mile at Del Mar wouldn't be a bad idea, so we might put him in the mix there and see how we get on. "It's Andre's idea and he's a master of these sort of things and he just felt the layout of the course might play to his strengths a little bit.
Powys County Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Sajir team plot familiar route for Deauville winner
Replicating his father in the Prix de la Foret and a tantalising Breeders' Cup tilt are the likely targets for Sajir this autumn following his Prix Maurice de Gheest heroics. Andre Fabre's four-year-old excelled at Deauville when claiming the feature Group One sprint in the hands of Oisin Murphy, lowering the colours of both defending champion and Royal Ascot scorer Lazzat and Prix Jean Prat winner Woodshauna who filled the places. It was a performance which delighted connections and vindicated their belief in the son of Make Believe as he flew home in blistering fashion, also providing compensation for being withdrawn before the start of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes that Lazzat subsequently won at Ascot back in June. Sajir springs a shock in the Group One Prix Maurice de Gheest! 🏆 — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) August 10, 2025 'He looked magnificent on Sunday and these victories don't happen often so you try to enjoy them more knowing they are not a regular thing,' said Ted Voute, racing adviser to owner Prince Faisal. 'I rang Andre (on Monday) and the horse had just arrived back from Deauville to Chantilly and was sound. Obviously with the ground as rattling as it was, we were holding our breath a little, but he was sound as a pound. 'He beat the form horses in second and third who had both won Group Ones themselves, so it franks everything and was won in the second fastest time ever in that race and the fastest time from a colt in that race – it writes quite a nice stallion advertisement.' Make Believe won the seven-furlong Prix de la Foret for Fabre in 2015 and Sajir will take a direct route to ParisLongchamp on Arc day in a bid to emulate that achievement. That outing could well be followed by a trip to America for the Breeders' Cup Mile, with the master trainer also tempted to test the colt's stamina at Del Mar in November. Voute added: 'He's in the Foret and Andre said directly after the race we will follow his father's footsteps. He runs best fresh, so I could see us going straight there. 'Andre also said though that there is something about him that makes him feel the Breeders' Cup Mile at Del Mar wouldn't be a bad idea, so we might put him in the mix there and see how we get on. 'It's Andre's idea and he's a master of these sort of things and he just felt the layout of the course might play to his strengths a little bit. 'There's a lot of water to go under the bridge before we get there, but it's not a bad target!'
The Herald Scotland
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Sajir shines for Murphy and Fabre in Prix Maurice de Gheest
James Doyle had attempted to keep things simple by sending his mount forward, but a furlong from home the challengers were gathering on either side with the eye drawn to Murphy aboard Sajir. Sajir springs a shock in the Group One Prix Maurice de Gheest! 🏆 — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) August 10, 2025 Lazzat could soon give no more and it was left to Sajir to surge to glory, with Francis-Henri Graffard's Prix Jean Prat winner Woodshauna unable to close the deficit despite also finishing strongly to take second. Lazzat would finish an honourable third. Fabre said: 'This is the first time I've had him 100 per cent, he was in great condition. 'Prince Faisal is a great breeder, a great owner and a great person.' The son of Prince Faisal's Make Believe now looks set for an appearance at ParisLongchamp on Arc weekend, with Fabre adding: 'Obviously, like his father, the Prix de la Foret will be his path.' Oisin Murphy tasted Group One glory at Deauville (PA) It was Murphy's third Group One win of the year after Lead Artist's Lockinge win and striking aboard Tornado Alert in Germany recently. He was delighted to make a successful visit to the Normandy coast to reclaim the mount on Sajir and said: ''He was brilliant today. Andre had him spot on and he travelled beautifully for me. 'He relaxed very well. I was a little bit behind but I tried not to get there too soon. 'I think the horse improved 7lb on any form he'd shown before and he delivered. 'Today he switched his leads and powered to the line. The way he bends his knee he feels like a horse that will handle juice. I'm so happy for Prince Faisal.'
Rhyl Journal
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Blow for Fellowes and Basher Watts, as Shes Perfect meets with setback
The chestnut's success story for syndicate owners Basher Watts Racing has been one of the tales of the season so far, with her second in the Prix de la Grotte to Zarigana introducing her as a three-year-old to follow throughout her Classic year. She then crossed the line first in the French Guineas, seemingly turning the tables on Zarigana, but was controversially demoted to second before being denied the reinstatement of the victory in a later appeal. Her career has now been interrupted by a minor issue, with the Prix de la Foret a target in autumn but not one that she will be rushed towards if she is not ready. 'I'm afraid Shes Perfect has had a setback, it will be touch and go as to whether we see her again this year,' said Fellowes. 'She's going to need a few weeks on the easy list and we are hopeful of having her back in time for the Foret. 'It's nothing serious, but she will require a little bit of time off. We will work backwards from the Foret, but if it's not the right thing to do then we will put her away and she will be back bigger and better next year. 'She's a lovely filly and she's only going to improve next year, the future is still very bright.'
North Wales Chronicle
16-07-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Blow for Fellowes and Basher Watts, as Shes Perfect meets with setback
The chestnut's success story for syndicate owners Basher Watts Racing has been one of the tales of the season so far, with her second in the Prix de la Grotte to Zarigana introducing her as a three-year-old to follow throughout her Classic year. She then crossed the line first in the French Guineas, seemingly turning the tables on Zarigana, but was controversially demoted to second before being denied the reinstatement of the victory in a later appeal. Her career has now been interrupted by a minor issue, with the Prix de la Foret a target in autumn but not one that she will be rushed towards if she is not ready. 'I'm afraid Shes Perfect has had a setback, it will be touch and go as to whether we see her again this year,' said Fellowes. 'She's going to need a few weeks on the easy list and we are hopeful of having her back in time for the Foret. 'It's nothing serious, but she will require a little bit of time off. We will work backwards from the Foret, but if it's not the right thing to do then we will put her away and she will be back bigger and better next year. 'She's a lovely filly and she's only going to improve next year, the future is still very bright.'
