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Irish Examiner
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Thesecretadversary lands the spoils in the Coolmore Stud Churchill Stake
Thesecretadversary was not winning out of turn when taking the Coolmore Stud Churchill Stakes, though it was a fair achievement by Fozzy Stack's colt to make that breakthrough in a listed race. Regular rider Seamie Heffernan restrained his mount early and sat in fourth place as Time Bender set a good pace. Easy-to-back favourite Brussels got first crack at the leader, but Thesecretadversary came wide and fast to land the spoils with a degree of authority. Runner-up on all three previous starts, including in the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot, he is out of Too Soon To Panic, who won a maiden and a listed race for Stack, and his granddam, Scream Blue Murder, won at listed and Group 3 level for Tommy Stack. 'It was a good performance,' said the winning trainer. 'The last day was a bit of a mess, though I'd say the winner isn't too bad. There was no gallop, and the ground was soft at Ayr, but thankfully he did it well today. 'I'll speak to everyone involved and see where we might go, but there's a valuable Grade One in Canada on the same day as the National Stakes and that might be an option. 'The family has been lucky for us - it all comes from Scream Blue Murder - and thanks to the Rupert and Magnier families for sending them to us.' A younger full sister to the winner is the next to look forward to. Stella Alpina finally and deservedly got off the mark for her career by taking the opener, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden, and her trainer, Willie McCreery, is hopeful that she can develop into a smart sprinter. This was her first run over the minimum distance and she had the pace to make the running and the ability to find extra to see off Shadow Of The Moon, who made a good race of it. The Junction Gastro Bar & Guesthouse Handicap had a distinctly open look to it, but Ballysax Lil' Mick, trained by Katy Brown and ridden by Killian Leonard, found a way to get off the mark at the 22nd time of asking. An Laochmor set a strong pace but the winner was comfortable chasing it, and picked up nicely to win quite handsomely. Mallavelly, who joined Ger Lyons this year, won for the third time in five outings for current connections by taking the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies' Handicap. James Ryan timed his challenge well and while third-placed Shavasi didn't enjoy the best of luck in running, and fourth-placed Greatest Drama hung rather than going forward, the winner had a little to spare as they hit the line, and is likely to win again. Trainer Andy Slattery continues to saddle winners aplenty and when Shahada Ace, ridden by his son, Andy, ran away with the Don Moloney Plumbing & Heating Ltd Handicap, it was the stable's seventh winner in 11 days. Only three runners went to post for the Cregan Electrical Ltd Race and Nautical Force, who has been a model of consistency this season, won for the second time in his career. Last-time-out winner Crypto Force made most of the running, but Ben Coen was content to sit behind the leader before launching his late effort to land the spoils. The father-and-daughter team of Paul and Ciara Flynn earned the meeting's final trip to the winner's enclosure when Ms Messi finished strongly to take the Gain The Advantage Series (Ladies) Handicap. Formerly an apprentice, the rider took time away but recently returned as an amateur and this horse, owned by friends of the family, Dermot Murphy and Eileen Farrelly, gave her a first winner since 2022.
Leader Live
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Sons And Lovers goes the distance in the Ballyroan victory
A staying-on fifth in the 10-furlong Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot, Joseph O'Brien elected to try a mile and a half with his four-year-old, who was well backed as the 6-5 favourite . The popular Crystal Black tracked the winner all the way, but try as he might he could not quite get to Dylan Browne McMonagle's mount, going doing by half a length. O'Brien: 'He's had some very good runs this year and it was his first time going the trip. We were pretty hopeful that he would enjoy it. 'There is a race here for him on Champions Weekend (Kilternan Stakes) and we're also going to look at some international targets in the autumn. 'The owners have Absurde who ran well in Melbourne a couple of times and there is a good chance we could look at something like that for him. 'There are races all over the Middle East and there is also Dubai early next year. Everything is on the table at the moment.' Johan has been a tremendous servant to the Channon yard and the decision to travel to Ireland with the eight-year-old proved inspired in the Bahrain Turf Club Desmond Stakes, the other Group Three on the card. Having his first run since October, Jack Channon's charge was straight to the front under Ronan Whelan and the 2022 Lincoln Handicap winner refused to give way, holding on by half a length from 15-8 favourite Alakazi. Whelan said of the 12-1 winner: 'Obviously his form suggests he runs well fresh and the lads pinpointed him to come here fresh. 'He likes to get into a rhythm, so we were happy enough to bowl away and the way the track sets up played to his strengths today. 'He's a credit to connections and is getting better with age. It's nice to tick off a stakes race for them.' He added: 'The Channons have always been very good to me and it's great to repay them.' Aidan O'Brien's Montreal defied market weakness to run out a most impressive winner of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) Maiden. With plenty of support for Ger Lyons' newcomer Res Ipsa, Montreal drifted out to 6-4, as Res Ipsa went off the 5-4 favourite. However, after missing the break Colin Keane was always fighting a losing battle on the market leader, with Wayne Lordan getting Montreal over to the rail from his wide draw and moving an effortless eight lengths clear in the straight. A son of Sea The Stars, Montreal holds entries in the Champagne Stakes and National Stakes and a look into the female side of his pedigree sees the likes of King's Best and Urban Sea. Stable representative Chris Armstrong said: 'He was going nicely at home before his first run, but he jumped slow and was just a bit green and immature. He's improved nicely in the two weeks at home. 'Wayne controlled it from the front, setting a nice even tempo, and kept gradually building it up. 'All the big options for the rest of the year are open to him and he'll be a lovely middle-distance horse for next year. He's put himself in the mix to come back here on Champions Weekend.'
Rhyl Journal
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Sons And Lovers goes the distance in the Ballyroan victory
A staying-on fifth in the 10-furlong Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot, Joseph O'Brien elected to try a mile and a half with his four-year-old, who was well backed as the 6-5 favourite . The popular Crystal Black tracked the winner all the way, but try as he might he could not quite get to Dylan Browne McMonagle's mount, going doing by half a length. O'Brien: 'He's had some very good runs this year and it was his first time going the trip. We were pretty hopeful that he would enjoy it. 'There is a race here for him on Champions Weekend (Kilternan Stakes) and we're also going to look at some international targets in the autumn. 'The owners have Absurde who ran well in Melbourne a couple of times and there is a good chance we could look at something like that for him. 'There are races all over the Middle East and there is also Dubai early next year. Everything is on the table at the moment.' Johan has been a tremendous servant to the Channon yard and the decision to travel to Ireland with the eight-year-old proved inspired in the Bahrain Turf Club Desmond Stakes, the other Group Three on the card. Having his first run since October, Jack Channon's charge was straight to the front under Ronan Whelan and the 2022 Lincoln Handicap winner refused to give way, holding on by half a length from 15-8 favourite Alakazi. Whelan said of the 12-1 winner: 'Obviously his form suggests he runs well fresh and the lads pinpointed him to come here fresh. 'He likes to get into a rhythm, so we were happy enough to bowl away and the way the track sets up played to his strengths today. 'He's a credit to connections and is getting better with age. It's nice to tick off a stakes race for them.' He added: 'The Channons have always been very good to me and it's great to repay them.' Aidan O'Brien's Montreal defied market weakness to run out a most impressive winner of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) Maiden. With plenty of support for Ger Lyons' newcomer Res Ipsa, Montreal drifted out to 6-4, as Res Ipsa went off the 5-4 favourite. However, after missing the break Colin Keane was always fighting a losing battle on the market leader, with Wayne Lordan getting Montreal over to the rail from his wide draw and moving an effortless eight lengths clear in the straight. A son of Sea The Stars, Montreal holds entries in the Champagne Stakes and National Stakes and a look into the female side of his pedigree sees the likes of King's Best and Urban Sea. Stable representative Chris Armstrong said: 'He was going nicely at home before his first run, but he jumped slow and was just a bit green and immature. He's improved nicely in the two weeks at home. 'Wayne controlled it from the front, setting a nice even tempo, and kept gradually building it up. 'All the big options for the rest of the year are open to him and he'll be a lovely middle-distance horse for next year. He's put himself in the mix to come back here on Champions Weekend.'
South Wales Guardian
07-08-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Sons And Lovers goes the distance in the Ballyroan victory
A staying-on fifth in the 10-furlong Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot, Joseph O'Brien elected to try a mile and a half with his four-year-old, who was well backed as the 6-5 favourite . The popular Crystal Black tracked the winner all the way, but try as he might he could not quite get to Dylan Browne McMonagle's mount, going doing by half a length. O'Brien: 'He's had some very good runs this year and it was his first time going the trip. We were pretty hopeful that he would enjoy it. 'There is a race here for him on Champions Weekend (Kilternan Stakes) and we're also going to look at some international targets in the autumn. 'The owners have Absurde who ran well in Melbourne a couple of times and there is a good chance we could look at something like that for him. 'There are races all over the Middle East and there is also Dubai early next year. Everything is on the table at the moment.' Johan has been a tremendous servant to the Channon yard and the decision to travel to Ireland with the eight-year-old proved inspired in the Bahrain Turf Club Desmond Stakes, the other Group Three on the card. Having his first run since October, Jack Channon's charge was straight to the front under Ronan Whelan and the 2022 Lincoln Handicap winner refused to give way, holding on by half a length from 15-8 favourite Alakazi. Whelan said of the 12-1 winner: 'Obviously his form suggests he runs well fresh and the lads pinpointed him to come here fresh. 'He likes to get into a rhythm, so we were happy enough to bowl away and the way the track sets up played to his strengths today. 'He's a credit to connections and is getting better with age. It's nice to tick off a stakes race for them.' He added: 'The Channons have always been very good to me and it's great to repay them.' Aidan O'Brien's Montreal defied market weakness to run out a most impressive winner of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) Maiden. With plenty of support for Ger Lyons' newcomer Res Ipsa, Montreal drifted out to 6-4, as Res Ipsa went off the 5-4 favourite. However, after missing the break Colin Keane was always fighting a losing battle on the market leader, with Wayne Lordan getting Montreal over to the rail from his wide draw and moving an effortless eight lengths clear in the straight. A son of Sea The Stars, Montreal holds entries in the Champagne Stakes and National Stakes and a look into the female side of his pedigree sees the likes of King's Best and Urban Sea. Stable representative Chris Armstrong said: 'He was going nicely at home before his first run, but he jumped slow and was just a bit green and immature. He's improved nicely in the two weeks at home. 'Wayne controlled it from the front, setting a nice even tempo, and kept gradually building it up. 'All the big options for the rest of the year are open to him and he'll be a lovely middle-distance horse for next year. He's put himself in the mix to come back here on Champions Weekend.'
Glasgow Times
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Sons And Lovers goes the distance in the Ballyroan victory
A staying-on fifth in the 10-furlong Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot, Joseph O'Brien elected to try a mile and a half with his four-year-old, who was well backed as the 6-5 favourite . The popular Crystal Black tracked the winner all the way, but try as he might he could not quite get to Dylan Browne McMonagle's mount, going doing by half a length. O'Brien: 'He's had some very good runs this year and it was his first time going the trip. We were pretty hopeful that he would enjoy it. 'There is a race here for him on Champions Weekend (Kilternan Stakes) and we're also going to look at some international targets in the autumn. 'The owners have Absurde who ran well in Melbourne a couple of times and there is a good chance we could look at something like that for him. 'There are races all over the Middle East and there is also Dubai early next year. Everything is on the table at the moment.' Johan has been a tremendous servant to the Channon yard and the decision to travel to Ireland with the eight-year-old proved inspired in the Bahrain Turf Club Desmond Stakes, the other Group Three on the card. Having his first run since October, Jack Channon's charge was straight to the front under Ronan Whelan and the 2022 Lincoln Handicap winner refused to give way, holding on by half a length from 15-8 favourite Alakazi. Whelan said of the 12-1 winner: 'Obviously his form suggests he runs well fresh and the lads pinpointed him to come here fresh. 'He likes to get into a rhythm, so we were happy enough to bowl away and the way the track sets up played to his strengths today. 'He's a credit to connections and is getting better with age. It's nice to tick off a stakes race for them.' He added: 'The Channons have always been very good to me and it's great to repay them.' Aidan O'Brien's Montreal defied market weakness to run out a most impressive winner of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) Maiden. With plenty of support for Ger Lyons' newcomer Res Ipsa, Montreal drifted out to 6-4, as Res Ipsa went off the 5-4 favourite. However, after missing the break Colin Keane was always fighting a losing battle on the market leader, with Wayne Lordan getting Montreal over to the rail from his wide draw and moving an effortless eight lengths clear in the straight. A son of Sea The Stars, Montreal holds entries in the Champagne Stakes and National Stakes and a look into the female side of his pedigree sees the likes of King's Best and Urban Sea. Stable representative Chris Armstrong said: 'He was going nicely at home before his first run, but he jumped slow and was just a bit green and immature. He's improved nicely in the two weeks at home. 'Wayne controlled it from the front, setting a nice even tempo, and kept gradually building it up. 'All the big options for the rest of the year are open to him and he'll be a lovely middle-distance horse for next year. He's put himself in the mix to come back here on Champions Weekend.'
