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Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Buick backing Desert Flower to bloom in quest for Oaks glory
It has been a sublime start to the summer for the Moulton Paddocks handler and his number one rider, and after picking up both Classics at Newmarket last month the pair now head to the Surrey Downs with an exceptional chance to continue their hot streak in racing's crown jewel events. The unbeaten Desert Flower has carried all before her in her career to date and now steps up in trip, with Buick confident her versatility will aid her bid to not only stay the trip but become the first filly since Love in 2020 to complete the Newmarket/Epsom double. ALL-THE-WAY! Desert Flower takes the @Betfred 1000 Guineas in ASTONISHING style 🏇💨 — Newmarket Racecourse (@NewmarketRace) May 4, 2025 Buick, who will team up with 2000 Guineas winner Ruling Court in Saturday's Derby, said of his Oaks mount: 'I think she's tactically very versatile, but as she's only run over a mile you would have to ride her slightly accordingly. But I do think she's very versatile – each time I've ridden her she has adapted to the race scenario. 'We could have kept her at a mile, it was put across the table as a plan, but we all felt she would get further. Whether that is a mile and a quarter or a mile and a half, we will see on Friday.' Saeed Bin Suroor's Elwateen was fourth to Desert Flower on just her second start in the 1000 Guineas and the Newmarket handler could celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lammtarra's Derby success in style, as like her Rowley Mile conqueror she puts her stamina to the test. Bin Suroor said: 'She ran a really good race in the Guineas and she came out of that well. To finish fourth in the Guineas on just her second run after winning her maiden was very good. 'This is her first run over a mile and half, but she should stay because she is nice and relaxed. 'I think Epsom will suit her, she's a nice size and if she settles in the first half of the race I think she'll stay. The further she goes the better I think. She's a very nice filly and I think she'll run well.' Aidan O'Brien has won the showpiece event 10 times and saddles a host of trial winners in search of number 11. Ryan Moore has plumped for Cheshire Oaks scorer Minnie Hauk from the Ballydoyle trio, as she bids to become the first filly since Enable to follow up success on the Roodee at Epsom. Minnie Hauk – who was purchased for €1,850,000 in 2023 – takes the Weatherbys ePassport Cheshire Oaks under Ryan Moore! 🏅 It's a ninth win in the race for Aidan O'Brien… — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) May 7, 2025 O'Brien said: 'Minnie Hauk was just ready to start in Chester, we had to try to get a run into her somewhere before the Oaks and that suited perfectly. We knew it wouldn't be too demanding on her and she would have learned plenty. 'She's a lovely filly with a good nature, a good traveller and has a good stride to her. She shows plenty of pace in her work in her half-speeds.' The master of Ballydoyle will also be represented by Giselle and Whirl, who tuned up for duty with wins at Lingfield and in York's Musidora Stakes respectively. O'Brien continued: 'Giselle got very keen through the winter and spring and wanted to do too much so we didn't get to do an awful lot with her – it was all about relaxing her. 'If we were going to the Oaks she had to run and Lingfield was about the only place she could. She was probably very underdone fitness-wise in Lingfield, we were just hoping to get her started and go from there, so we were delighted with the way she won and she's come forward a lot since then we think. 'Whirl is a very straightforward filly and Ryan was very happy to make the running on her in York. A filly came up either side of her, but that was no problem to her, she's got a lovely mind and she got the mile and a quarter very well and looked like a filly that could get further.' Ralph Beckett has fond memories of the Oaks and having linked up with owner-breeder Julian Richmond-Watson when opening his Classic account with Look Here in 2008, the pair join forces again with Nottingham winner Revoir, who will attempt to reverse recent Newbury form with Ed Walker's Qilin Queen. Joseph O'Brien's Wemightakedlongway and John and Thady Gosden's Go Go Boots – representing American celebrity chef Bobby Flay – complete the field of nine.
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Buick backing Desert Flower to bloom in quest for Oaks glory
It has been a sublime start to the summer for the Moulton Paddocks handler and his number one rider, and after picking up both Classics at Newmarket last month the pair now head to the Surrey Downs with an exceptional chance to continue their hot streak in racing's crown jewel events. The unbeaten Desert Flower has carried all before her in her career to date and now steps up in trip, with Buick confident her versatility will aid her bid to not only stay the trip but become the first filly since Love in 2020 to complete the Newmarket/Epsom double. ALL-THE-WAY! Desert Flower takes the @Betfred 1000 Guineas in ASTONISHING style 🏇💨 — Newmarket Racecourse (@NewmarketRace) May 4, 2025 Buick, who will team up with 2000 Guineas winner Ruling Court in Saturday's Derby, said of his Oaks mount: 'I think she's tactically very versatile, but as she's only run over a mile you would have to ride her slightly accordingly. But I do think she's very versatile – each time I've ridden her she has adapted to the race scenario. 'We could have kept her at a mile, it was put across the table as a plan, but we all felt she would get further. Whether that is a mile and a quarter or a mile and a half, we will see on Friday.' Saeed Bin Suroor's Elwateen was fourth to Desert Flower on just her second start in the 1000 Guineas and the Newmarket handler could celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lammtarra's Derby success in style, as like her Rowley Mile conqueror she puts her stamina to the test. Bin Suroor said: 'She ran a really good race in the Guineas and she came out of that well. To finish fourth in the Guineas on just her second run after winning her maiden was very good. 'This is her first run over a mile and half, but she should stay because she is nice and relaxed. 'I think Epsom will suit her, she's a nice size and if she settles in the first half of the race I think she'll stay. The further she goes the better I think. She's a very nice filly and I think she'll run well.' Aidan O'Brien has won the showpiece event 10 times and saddles a host of trial winners in search of number 11. Ryan Moore has plumped for Cheshire Oaks scorer Minnie Hauk from the Ballydoyle trio, as she bids to become the first filly since Enable to follow up success on the Roodee at Epsom. Minnie Hauk – who was purchased for €1,850,000 in 2023 – takes the Weatherbys ePassport Cheshire Oaks under Ryan Moore! 🏅 It's a ninth win in the race for Aidan O'Brien… — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) May 7, 2025 O'Brien said: 'Minnie Hauk was just ready to start in Chester, we had to try to get a run into her somewhere before the Oaks and that suited perfectly. We knew it wouldn't be too demanding on her and she would have learned plenty. 'She's a lovely filly with a good nature, a good traveller and has a good stride to her. She shows plenty of pace in her work in her half-speeds.' The master of Ballydoyle will also be represented by Giselle and Whirl, who tuned up for duty with wins at Lingfield and in York's Musidora Stakes respectively. O'Brien continued: 'Giselle got very keen through the winter and spring and wanted to do too much so we didn't get to do an awful lot with her – it was all about relaxing her. 'If we were going to the Oaks she had to run and Lingfield was about the only place she could. She was probably very underdone fitness-wise in Lingfield, we were just hoping to get her started and go from there, so we were delighted with the way she won and she's come forward a lot since then we think. 'Whirl is a very straightforward filly and Ryan was very happy to make the running on her in York. A filly came up either side of her, but that was no problem to her, she's got a lovely mind and she got the mile and a quarter very well and looked like a filly that could get further.' Ralph Beckett has fond memories of the Oaks and having linked up with owner-breeder Julian Richmond-Watson when opening his Classic account with Look Here in 2008, the pair join forces again with Nottingham winner Revoir, who will attempt to reverse recent Newbury form with Ed Walker's Qilin Queen. Joseph O'Brien's Wemightakedlongway and John and Thady Gosden's Go Go Boots – representing American celebrity chef Bobby Flay – complete the field of nine.
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Buick backing Desert Flower to bloom in quest for Oaks glory
It has been a sublime start to the summer for the Moulton Paddocks handler and his number one rider, and after picking up both Classics at Newmarket last month the pair now head to the Surrey Downs with an exceptional chance to continue their hot streak in racing's crown jewel events. The unbeaten Desert Flower has carried all before her in her career to date and now steps up in trip, with Buick confident her versatility will aid her bid to not only stay the trip but become the first filly since Love in 2020 to complete the Newmarket/Epsom double. ALL-THE-WAY! Desert Flower takes the @Betfred 1000 Guineas in ASTONISHING style 🏇💨 — Newmarket Racecourse (@NewmarketRace) May 4, 2025 Buick, who will team up with 2000 Guineas winner Ruling Court in Saturday's Derby, said of his Oaks mount: 'I think she's tactically very versatile, but as she's only run over a mile you would have to ride her slightly accordingly. But I do think she's very versatile – each time I've ridden her she has adapted to the race scenario. 'We could have kept her at a mile, it was put across the table as a plan, but we all felt she would get further. Whether that is a mile and a quarter or a mile and a half, we will see on Friday.' Saeed Bin Suroor's Elwateen was fourth to Desert Flower on just her second start in the 1000 Guineas and the Newmarket handler could celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lammtarra's Derby success in style, as like her Rowley Mile conqueror she puts her stamina to the test. Bin Suroor said: 'She ran a really good race in the Guineas and she came out of that well. To finish fourth in the Guineas on just her second run after winning her maiden was very good. 'This is her first run over a mile and half, but she should stay because she is nice and relaxed. 'I think Epsom will suit her, she's a nice size and if she settles in the first half of the race I think she'll stay. The further she goes the better I think. She's a very nice filly and I think she'll run well.' Aidan O'Brien has won the showpiece event 10 times and saddles a host of trial winners in search of number 11. Ryan Moore has plumped for Cheshire Oaks scorer Minnie Hauk from the Ballydoyle trio, as she bids to become the first filly since Enable to follow up success on the Roodee at Epsom. Minnie Hauk – who was purchased for €1,850,000 in 2023 – takes the Weatherbys ePassport Cheshire Oaks under Ryan Moore! 🏅 It's a ninth win in the race for Aidan O'Brien… — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) May 7, 2025 O'Brien said: 'Minnie Hauk was just ready to start in Chester, we had to try to get a run into her somewhere before the Oaks and that suited perfectly. We knew it wouldn't be too demanding on her and she would have learned plenty. 'She's a lovely filly with a good nature, a good traveller and has a good stride to her. She shows plenty of pace in her work in her half-speeds.' The master of Ballydoyle will also be represented by Giselle and Whirl, who tuned up for duty with wins at Lingfield and in York's Musidora Stakes respectively. O'Brien continued: 'Giselle got very keen through the winter and spring and wanted to do too much so we didn't get to do an awful lot with her – it was all about relaxing her. 'If we were going to the Oaks she had to run and Lingfield was about the only place she could. She was probably very underdone fitness-wise in Lingfield, we were just hoping to get her started and go from there, so we were delighted with the way she won and she's come forward a lot since then we think. 'Whirl is a very straightforward filly and Ryan was very happy to make the running on her in York. A filly came up either side of her, but that was no problem to her, she's got a lovely mind and she got the mile and a quarter very well and looked like a filly that could get further.' Ralph Beckett has fond memories of the Oaks and having linked up with owner-breeder Julian Richmond-Watson when opening his Classic account with Look Here in 2008, the pair join forces again with Nottingham winner Revoir, who will attempt to reverse recent Newbury form with Ed Walker's Qilin Queen. Joseph O'Brien's Wemightakedlongway and John and Thady Gosden's Go Go Boots – representing American celebrity chef Bobby Flay – complete the field of nine.
North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Buick backing Desert Flower to bloom in quest for Oaks glory
It has been a sublime start to the summer for the Moulton Paddocks handler and his number one rider, and after picking up both Classics at Newmarket last month the pair now head to the Surrey Downs with an exceptional chance to continue their hot streak in racing's crown jewel events. The unbeaten Desert Flower has carried all before her in her career to date and now steps up in trip, with Buick confident her versatility will aid her bid to not only stay the trip but become the first filly since Love in 2020 to complete the Newmarket/Epsom double. ALL-THE-WAY! Desert Flower takes the @Betfred 1000 Guineas in ASTONISHING style 🏇💨 — Newmarket Racecourse (@NewmarketRace) May 4, 2025 Buick, who will team up with 2000 Guineas winner Ruling Court in Saturday's Derby, said of his Oaks mount: 'I think she's tactically very versatile, but as she's only run over a mile you would have to ride her slightly accordingly. But I do think she's very versatile – each time I've ridden her she has adapted to the race scenario. 'We could have kept her at a mile, it was put across the table as a plan, but we all felt she would get further. Whether that is a mile and a quarter or a mile and a half, we will see on Friday.' Saeed Bin Suroor's Elwateen was fourth to Desert Flower on just her second start in the 1000 Guineas and the Newmarket handler could celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lammtarra's Derby success in style, as like her Rowley Mile conqueror she puts her stamina to the test. Bin Suroor said: 'She ran a really good race in the Guineas and she came out of that well. To finish fourth in the Guineas on just her second run after winning her maiden was very good. 'This is her first run over a mile and half, but she should stay because she is nice and relaxed. 'I think Epsom will suit her, she's a nice size and if she settles in the first half of the race I think she'll stay. The further she goes the better I think. She's a very nice filly and I think she'll run well.' Aidan O'Brien has won the showpiece event 10 times and saddles a host of trial winners in search of number 11. Ryan Moore has plumped for Cheshire Oaks scorer Minnie Hauk from the Ballydoyle trio, as she bids to become the first filly since Enable to follow up success on the Roodee at Epsom. Minnie Hauk – who was purchased for €1,850,000 in 2023 – takes the Weatherbys ePassport Cheshire Oaks under Ryan Moore! 🏅 It's a ninth win in the race for Aidan O'Brien… — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) May 7, 2025 O'Brien said: 'Minnie Hauk was just ready to start in Chester, we had to try to get a run into her somewhere before the Oaks and that suited perfectly. We knew it wouldn't be too demanding on her and she would have learned plenty. 'She's a lovely filly with a good nature, a good traveller and has a good stride to her. She shows plenty of pace in her work in her half-speeds.' The master of Ballydoyle will also be represented by Giselle and Whirl, who tuned up for duty with wins at Lingfield and in York's Musidora Stakes respectively. O'Brien continued: 'Giselle got very keen through the winter and spring and wanted to do too much so we didn't get to do an awful lot with her – it was all about relaxing her. 'If we were going to the Oaks she had to run and Lingfield was about the only place she could. She was probably very underdone fitness-wise in Lingfield, we were just hoping to get her started and go from there, so we were delighted with the way she won and she's come forward a lot since then we think. 'Whirl is a very straightforward filly and Ryan was very happy to make the running on her in York. A filly came up either side of her, but that was no problem to her, she's got a lovely mind and she got the mile and a quarter very well and looked like a filly that could get further.' Ralph Beckett has fond memories of the Oaks and having linked up with owner-breeder Julian Richmond-Watson when opening his Classic account with Look Here in 2008, the pair join forces again with Nottingham winner Revoir, who will attempt to reverse recent Newbury form with Ed Walker's Qilin Queen. Joseph O'Brien's Wemightakedlongway and John and Thady Gosden's Go Go Boots – representing American celebrity chef Bobby Flay – complete the field of nine.
Irish Examiner
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
O'Brien back on track with Chester Classic trials double
Aidan O'Brien may have been off the mark at Newmarket on Guineas weekend but he bounced back in no uncertain terms at Chester's May meeting by winning both Classic trials on the opening day with Minnie Hauk and Lambourn. Expanded and Lake Victoria failed to live up to market expectations in the 2000 and 1000 Guineas respectively, but any talk of O'Brien's three-year-old crop not being up to speed has quickly been put to bed. Minnie Hauk was a little on and off the bridle in winning the Weatherbys ePassport Cheshire Oaks but ultimately ran out a cosy winner from Secret Of Love. Ryan Moore rides Chester better than anyone and was giving O'Brien a ninth win in the trial. The Frankel filly cost €1.85m and now looks booked for the Betfred Oaks, for which the sponsors cut her to 8-1 from 20s. O'Brien said from his Ballydoyle base: "I was very happy with the filly as she'd been a little bit behind the others and she needed the experience. "We sent her over, though, because we think she's got that little bit of quality, so we were very happy to see her do that. "We'll have to see what happens in the other trials now, but we ran her today thinking that she would then go on to Epsom. "I think Ryan was happy, he has the knack of having them in the right place at Chester and she saw the trip out well." It was a bit more like hard work for Lambourn, who briefly looked in trouble as he chased Lazy Griff into the straight, but the Australia colt's stamina kicked in and he ran out a length-and-a-half winner. Betfred were less impressed by him than Minnie Hauk, however, and go 16-1 from 33s for the Derby behind stablemate The Lion In Winter, who is their 100-30 favourite. "He looked a thorough stayer and while he was a little on and off the bridle, once the penny dropped, he came home really strongly," said O'Brien, who was winning the Boodles Chester Vase Stakes for an 11th time. "He got the trip really well and he's gone through the line nicely. "At this stage, you'd have to say he's on the Epsom team but this is a busy week for the trials. We've got Lingfield, there's Leopardstown and then there's York too. "We'll just have to see how they all get on but we were thinking of sending him to Epsom, as they learn so much when they go to Chester."
