Hyperlinks of the Australian sprinter Astrologer They’re wanting ahead to a gaggle 1 victory at Royal Ascot after a slender defeat within the Al Quoz Dash (G1) at Meydan Racecourse on March 25.
6-year-old boy beheaded by shock winner Danyah six lengthy in group 1, however will now bid for the primary senior victory within the Platinum Jubilee Stakes (G1) on the royal conference in June.
The third group winner in Australia, the Al Quoz Dash was the Astrologer’s remaining begin for trainers Leon and Troy Corstens and can now be educated by Marco Botti in Newmarket in preparation for the Royal Ascot.
Bennett Racing house owners’ union supervisor, Nathan Bennett, stated: “We set a plan in Australia. We thought the horse was ok to return in and he proved it when he ran the Newmarket Handicap in Flemington.
“He waved the flag effectively for the Australians. We have been invited to Royal Ascot, so he isn’t going again to Australia, he’ll Newmarket and Marco Botti.”
Botti, who scored with Kensington Palace Stakes winner Rising Star at Royal Ascot final yr, stated: “The house owners have stated they’re going to see how he runs. He is very completely happy for them and he is an thrilling horse wherever he goes sooner or later.”
Whereas the astrologer is not going to formally run underneath an Australian coach’s identify within the Platinum Jubilee Stakes, he might be represented by the nation. Artorius completed an unfortunate third in final yr’s race.
The 2-time group 1 winner, who additionally completed third in final yr’s July Cup, will compete for the final time within the Platinum Jubilee, dropping three quarters. Navy Crown final summer season.
His trainers, Anthony and Sam Freedman, stated in a press release: “Artorius has had his final race in Australia. He might be returning to Royal Ascot for the Platinum Jubilee Stakes earlier than returning to Australia to retire at Newgate Stud.
“He’s now taking a brief break within the paddock earlier than the preparations for Royal Ascot start. We’re assured that he’ll make us all proud once more overseas.”
Australian educated runners haven’t gained the Platinum Jubilee Stakes since star mare. black caviar It was dramatically overtaken by a head when it was held because the Diamond Jubilee Stakes in 2012.
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