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North Wales Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Whirl-wind performance from O'Brien filly in Musidora
A market drifter before the off, the daughter of Wootton Bassett was sent off at 7-2 in the hands of Coolmore number one Ryan Moore, who was positive out of the stalls and never too far away from the pace. It was Ralph Beckett's Sandown winner Tattycoram that led the field of Classic aspirants into the straight, but Whirl was hot on her tail, with Moore soon allowing his mount to stride on up the long run for home on the Knavesmire. The further she went, the better Whirl got as she sauntered to a five-and-a-half-length success over Andrew Balding's Serenity Prayer, who made late ground from the back of the field. The perfect ride from Ryan Moore 👏 Whirl with a convincing win in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes 🏆#ITVRacing | #DanteFestival | @yorkracecourse — ITV Racing (@itvracing) May 14, 2025 Paddy Power trimmed the winner's odds for the Betfred Oaks to 10-1 from 33-1, but part-owner Michael Tabor suggested she is far from certain to head for Epsom. He said: 'Ryan said before the race his plan was to bump her out and get a good position and if they caught her, then so be it. 'I don't think anyone expected that (performance) particularly, but Aidan seems to be able to do that, as we know. 'I don't really think that Whirl is an Oaks filly. I think she'd probably get a mile and a half, but over a mile and a quarter, something like the Prix de Diane, I think, would be more suitable, but I haven't discussed it with Derrick (Smith) or John (Magnier) or Aidan, so that's just my thinking.' On what trip would be most suitable for Whirl, Moore added: 'She's by Wootton Bassett, so you can kind of do most things. 'She was very comfortable stepping up to that trip today and I thought she was impressive. 'She's very straightforward, was always travelling nicely, she didn't do a whole lot in front but she kept responding and I thought it was a nice performance.' Andrew Balding's wife and assistant Anna-Lisa said of the runner-up: 'What a star she is, she's a lovely big filly. She struggled to go with them early as they went very quick but this is only her second run. To beat the fillies she has beaten is exciting. She's come a long way in a short time. Another Classic trial another winner for Aidan O'Brien as Whirl dominates the Musidora Stakes @yorkracecourse — Ashley Iveson (@AshIveson) May 14, 2025 'I'd imagine it will be the Ribblesdale (at Royal Ascot) next, but I just put the saddle on! We'll all have a good chat tomorrow but there's lots to look forward to.' Dual Lingfield winner Go Go Boots was third on her turf debut for John and Thady Gosden. Gosden senior said: 'We're delighted with the filly, she ran a very good race. She had a little trouble getting out of a pocket but she's run very nicely. 'She's learned a lot there, that's her first run on grass. That's what's happened this year, she's done two pieces of work on grass and everything else has been on the all-weather. 'We'll see what we want to do over the next few days but we are probably pointing towards the Ribblesdale, that looks the logical thing to do and we couldn't be happier with the run. She showed a great attitude, the second filly is nice and they were a long way clear of the fourth. 'These fillies are having to learn a lot very quickly and she probably got onto the course wondering what was underneath her feet!'
South Wales Guardian
15-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Whirl-wind performance from O'Brien filly in Musidora
A market drifter before the off, the daughter of Wootton Bassett was sent off at 7-2 in the hands of Coolmore number one Ryan Moore, who was positive out of the stalls and never too far away from the pace. It was Ralph Beckett's Sandown winner Tattycoram that led the field of Classic aspirants into the straight, but Whirl was hot on her tail, with Moore soon allowing his mount to stride on up the long run for home on the Knavesmire. The further she went, the better Whirl got as she sauntered to a five-and-a-half-length success over Andrew Balding's Serenity Prayer, who made late ground from the back of the field. The perfect ride from Ryan Moore 👏 Whirl with a convincing win in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes 🏆#ITVRacing | #DanteFestival | @yorkracecourse — ITV Racing (@itvracing) May 14, 2025 Paddy Power trimmed the winner's odds for the Betfred Oaks to 10-1 from 33-1, but part-owner Michael Tabor suggested she is far from certain to head for Epsom. He said: 'Ryan said before the race his plan was to bump her out and get a good position and if they caught her, then so be it. 'I don't think anyone expected that (performance) particularly, but Aidan seems to be able to do that, as we know. 'I don't really think that Whirl is an Oaks filly. I think she'd probably get a mile and a half, but over a mile and a quarter, something like the Prix de Diane, I think, would be more suitable, but I haven't discussed it with Derrick (Smith) or John (Magnier) or Aidan, so that's just my thinking.' On what trip would be most suitable for Whirl, Moore added: 'She's by Wootton Bassett, so you can kind of do most things. 'She was very comfortable stepping up to that trip today and I thought she was impressive. 'She's very straightforward, was always travelling nicely, she didn't do a whole lot in front but she kept responding and I thought it was a nice performance.' Andrew Balding's wife and assistant Anna-Lisa said of the runner-up: 'What a star she is, she's a lovely big filly. She struggled to go with them early as they went very quick but this is only her second run. To beat the fillies she has beaten is exciting. She's come a long way in a short time. Another Classic trial another winner for Aidan O'Brien as Whirl dominates the Musidora Stakes @yorkracecourse — Ashley Iveson (@AshIveson) May 14, 2025 'I'd imagine it will be the Ribblesdale (at Royal Ascot) next, but I just put the saddle on! We'll all have a good chat tomorrow but there's lots to look forward to.' Dual Lingfield winner Go Go Boots was third on her turf debut for John and Thady Gosden. Gosden senior said: 'We're delighted with the filly, she ran a very good race. She had a little trouble getting out of a pocket but she's run very nicely. 'She's learned a lot there, that's her first run on grass. That's what's happened this year, she's done two pieces of work on grass and everything else has been on the all-weather. 'We'll see what we want to do over the next few days but we are probably pointing towards the Ribblesdale, that looks the logical thing to do and we couldn't be happier with the run. She showed a great attitude, the second filly is nice and they were a long way clear of the fourth. 'These fillies are having to learn a lot very quickly and she probably got onto the course wondering what was underneath her feet!'
Glasgow Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Whirl-wind performance from O'Brien filly in Musidora
A market drifter before the off, the daughter of Wootton Bassett was sent off at 7-2 in the hands of Coolmore number one Ryan Moore, who was positive out of the stalls and never too far away from the pace. It was Ralph Beckett's Sandown winner Tattycoram that led the field of Classic aspirants into the straight, but Whirl was hot on her tail, with Moore soon allowing his mount to stride on up the long run for home on the Knavesmire. The further she went, the better Whirl got as she sauntered to a five-and-a-half-length success over Andrew Balding's Serenity Prayer, who made late ground from the back of the field. The perfect ride from Ryan Moore 👏 Whirl with a convincing win in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes 🏆#ITVRacing | #DanteFestival | @yorkracecourse — ITV Racing (@itvracing) May 14, 2025 Paddy Power trimmed the winner's odds for the Betfred Oaks to 10-1 from 33-1, but part-owner Michael Tabor suggested she is far from certain to head for Epsom. He said: 'Ryan said before the race his plan was to bump her out and get a good position and if they caught her, then so be it. 'I don't think anyone expected that (performance) particularly, but Aidan seems to be able to do that, as we know. 'I don't really think that Whirl is an Oaks filly. I think she'd probably get a mile and a half, but over a mile and a quarter, something like the Prix de Diane, I think, would be more suitable, but I haven't discussed it with Derrick (Smith) or John (Magnier) or Aidan, so that's just my thinking.' Whirl was a decisive winner of the Musidora Stakes at York (Danny Lawson/PA) On what trip would be most suitable for Whirl, Moore added: 'She's by Wootton Bassett, so you can kind of do most things. 'She was very comfortable stepping up to that trip today and I thought she was impressive. 'She's very straightforward, was always travelling nicely, she didn't do a whole lot in front but she kept responding and I thought it was a nice performance.' Andrew Balding's wife and assistant Anna-Lisa said of the runner-up: 'What a star she is, she's a lovely big filly. She struggled to go with them early as they went very quick but this is only her second run. To beat the fillies she has beaten is exciting. She's come a long way in a short time. Another Classic trial another winner for Aidan O'Brien as Whirl dominates the Musidora Stakes @yorkracecourse — Ashley Iveson (@AshIveson) May 14, 2025 'I'd imagine it will be the Ribblesdale (at Royal Ascot) next, but I just put the saddle on! We'll all have a good chat tomorrow but there's lots to look forward to.' Dual Lingfield winner Go Go Boots was third on her turf debut for John and Thady Gosden. Gosden senior said: 'We're delighted with the filly, she ran a very good race. She had a little trouble getting out of a pocket but she's run very nicely. 'She's learned a lot there, that's her first run on grass. That's what's happened this year, she's done two pieces of work on grass and everything else has been on the all-weather. 'We'll see what we want to do over the next few days but we are probably pointing towards the Ribblesdale, that looks the logical thing to do and we couldn't be happier with the run. She showed a great attitude, the second filly is nice and they were a long way clear of the fourth. 'These fillies are having to learn a lot very quickly and she probably got onto the course wondering what was underneath her feet!'
Rhyl Journal
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Whirl-wind performance from O'Brien filly in Musidora
A market drifter before the off, the daughter of Wootton Bassett was sent off at 7-2 in the hands of Coolmore number one Ryan Moore, who was positive out of the stalls and never too far away from the pace. It was Ralph Beckett's Sandown winner Tattycoram that led the field of Classic aspirants into the straight, but Whirl was hot on her tail, with Moore soon allowing his mount to stride on up the long run for home on the Knavesmire. The further she went, the better Whirl got as she sauntered to a five-and-a-half-length success over Andrew Balding's Serenity Prayer, who made late ground from the back of the field. The perfect ride from Ryan Moore 👏 Whirl with a convincing win in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes 🏆#ITVRacing | #DanteFestival | @yorkracecourse — ITV Racing (@itvracing) May 14, 2025 Paddy Power trimmed the winner's odds for the Betfred Oaks to 10-1 from 33-1, but part-owner Michael Tabor suggested she is far from certain to head for Epsom. He said: 'Ryan said before the race his plan was to bump her out and get a good position and if they caught her, then so be it. 'I don't think anyone expected that (performance) particularly, but Aidan seems to be able to do that, as we know. 'I don't really think that Whirl is an Oaks filly. I think she'd probably get a mile and a half, but over a mile and a quarter, something like the Prix de Diane, I think, would be more suitable, but I haven't discussed it with Derrick (Smith) or John (Magnier) or Aidan, so that's just my thinking.' On what trip would be most suitable for Whirl, Moore added: 'She's by Wootton Bassett, so you can kind of do most things. 'She was very comfortable stepping up to that trip today and I thought she was impressive. 'She's very straightforward, was always travelling nicely, she didn't do a whole lot in front but she kept responding and I thought it was a nice performance.' Andrew Balding's wife and assistant Anna-Lisa said of the runner-up: 'What a star she is, she's a lovely big filly. She struggled to go with them early as they went very quick but this is only her second run. To beat the fillies she has beaten is exciting. She's come a long way in a short time. Another Classic trial another winner for Aidan O'Brien as Whirl dominates the Musidora Stakes @yorkracecourse — Ashley Iveson (@AshIveson) May 14, 2025 'I'd imagine it will be the Ribblesdale (at Royal Ascot) next, but I just put the saddle on! We'll all have a good chat tomorrow but there's lots to look forward to.' Dual Lingfield winner Go Go Boots was third on her turf debut for John and Thady Gosden. Gosden senior said: 'We're delighted with the filly, she ran a very good race. She had a little trouble getting out of a pocket but she's run very nicely. 'She's learned a lot there, that's her first run on grass. That's what's happened this year, she's done two pieces of work on grass and everything else has been on the all-weather. 'We'll see what we want to do over the next few days but we are probably pointing towards the Ribblesdale, that looks the logical thing to do and we couldn't be happier with the run. She showed a great attitude, the second filly is nice and they were a long way clear of the fourth. 'These fillies are having to learn a lot very quickly and she probably got onto the course wondering what was underneath her feet!'
Irish Independent
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Aidan O'Brien gives it a Whirl in York Oaks trial as his ‘Lion' bids to roar in Dante Stakes
A market drifter before the off, the daughter of Wootton Bassett was sent off 7/2 in the hands of Ryan Moore, who was positive out of the stalls and never too far away from the pace. It was Ralph Beckett's Sandown winner Tattycoram that led the field of Classic aspirants into the straight, but Whirl was hot on her tail, with Moore soon allowing his mount to stride on up the long run for home on the Knavesmire. The further she went, the better Whirl got as she sauntered to a five-and-a-half-length success over Andrew Balding's Serenity Prayer, which made late ground from the back of the field. Paddy Power trimmed the winner's odds for the Epsom Oaks to 10/1 from 33s, but part-owner Michael Tabor suggested she is far from certain to head for Epsom. 'Ryan said before the race his plan was to bump her out and get a good position and if they caught her, then so be it,' Tabor said. 'I don't think anyone expected that (performance) particularly, but Aidan seems to be able to do that, as we know. 'I don't really think Whirl is an Oaks filly. I think she'd probably get a mile and a half, but over a mile and a quarter, something like the Prix de Diane would be more suitable, but I haven't discussed it with Derrick (Smith) or John (Magnier) or Aidan, so that's just my thinking.' Moore added: 'She was very comfortable stepping up to that trip today and I thought she was impressive.' O'Brien, meanwhile, expects his Derby favourite The Lion In Winter to 'improve a tonne' for his eagerly-anticipated return to action in Thursday's Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes. The Sea The Stars colt supplemented debut success at the Curragh with a Group Three victory in the Acomb Stakes on the Knavesmire last summer and spent the winter months at the head of ante-post lists for the 2,000 Guineas. However, O'Brien revealed in March that he was unlikely to be ready to begin his Classic campaign on the Rowley Mile and he instead bids to enhance his Derby credentials at York. ADVERTISEMENT 'We're delighted that it looks like he's going to make it,' said the Ballydoyle handler. 'We weren't sure he would - he's been off a long time. But with the Derby in mind, it was the perfect prep. Obviously, it's a very good Derby trial. 'He's going to improve a tonne from whatever he does. Hopefully, he's going to run well and that we've enough done with him to help him to run well. But I'm looking forward to it and to see what's going to happen. 'It's going to be very interesting. Hopefully, we have him in a good enough place to show what his potential could be.' Having not yet raced beyond seven furlongs, The Lion In Winter will have his stamina tested over an extended mile and a quarter at York before a planned step up to a mile and a half at Epsom.
