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Great value here. Grandeur is the favorite right now but has drawn out in 13…
Mull of Killough had to endure a wide, energy sapping run in Singapore. Given how he loomed and how close he finished to the 2nd horse, there’s no doubt he would’ve run a clear 2nd to a top class winner with a better trip.
Smashing first-up 1-length 2nd to Aljamaheer, who was fresh off G1 placings behind Farhh, Declaration of War. MoKillough now steps up to best distance. His form is a bit unusual, he has obviously suddenly come right and is now a serious horse right up to these kinds of races.
Very dangerous. Draw 8 is not perfect but not terrible either, small negative.The Apache has a great chance, but has drawn 10 so he probably won’t get the ideal run. He might still be good enough especially with Grandeur drawn out wide so I won’t knock him too much.
Side Glance drawn 6 is also interesting. He finished 1.5 lengths behind The Apache (who had the better run in the race) in Dubai, then ran well in the Dubai World Cup. I thought he was a miler but they’re trying for the Cox Plate down under so I must be wrong. I’d completely ignore his Ascot prep run and mark him a very similar chance to the Apache.
I find Hunter’s Light (3) form on turf a tad difficult to rate. He was only beaten a short margin in his Munich prep run so you can’t be too critical I suppose, & many foreign horses don’t handle the sweltering Singapore weather. I’m not as keen on him as I am a few others.
Race 8 – 4:23 PM
Secretariat S. (Grade I)Purse $500,000. For Three-Year-Olds. One And One Fourth Miles. (Turf)
PP Horse Virtual
Stable A/S Med Jockey Wgt Trainer
1 Golden Jason (KY) 3/C L J E Felix 119 G Dorochenko
2 Visiyani (FR) 3/C C Lemaire 119 A De Royer-Dupre
3 Rydilluc (KY) 3/C L E S Prado 123 G C Contessa
4 First Cornerstone (IRE) 3/C L1 C Hayes 119 A Oliver
5 Admiral Kitten (KY) 3/C L R Napravnik 119 M J Maker
6 Bethel (KY) 3/C L F Geroux 119 G Dorochenko
7 Yeager (NY) 3/C L1 R L Moore 119 J Noseda
8 Balthazar (KY) 3/C L R Albarado 119 D L Romans
9 Jack Milton (KY) 3/C L J Rosario 121 T A Pletcher
10 Stormy Len (KY) 3/C L A O Solis 119 D G Donk
11 Amen Kitten (IL) 3/G L E T Baird 119 W A Ward
12 Draw Two (KY) 3/C L G L Stevens 119 M Nihei
13 Tattenham (KY) 3/C L K J Desormeaux 119 W I MottRace 10 – 5:44 PM
Arlington Million S. (Grade I)Purse $1,000,000. For Three-Year-Olds And Upward. One And One Fourth Miles. (Turf)
PP Horse Virtual
Stable A/S Med Jockey Wgt Trainer
1 Real Solution (PA) 4/C L A Garcia 126 C C Brown
2 Finnegans Wake (KY) 4/C L R Albarado 126 D L Romans
3 Hunter’s Light (IRE) 5/H L1 R L Moore 126 S bin Suroor
4 Nates Mineshaft (KY) 6/R L E T Baird 126 A P Smith
5 Temeraine (KY) 4/G L E Castro 126 T F Proctor
6 Side Glance (GB) 6/G L1 J P Spencer 126 A Balding
7 Indy Point (ARG) 4/C L G L Stevens 126 R E Mandella
8 Mull of Killough (IRE) 7/G J P O’Brien 126 J Chapple-Hyam
9 Guest of Honour (IRE) 4/C L1 M Harley 126 M Botti
10 The Apache (SAF) 6/H C Soumillon 126 M F de Kock
11 Little Mike (FL) 6/G L J Rosario 126 D L Romans
12 Rahystrada (KY) 9/G L R Napravnik 126 B G Hughes
13 Grandeur (IRE) 4/G W T Buick 126 J NosedaA superb night of international competition and, as always, the European scene is well represented in three globally recognized Grade One contests.
In the Secretariat Stakes, Europe is represented from three different corners – Visiyani, First Cornerstone and Yeager. Alain De Royer-Dupre and Jeremy Noseda are no strangers on the international circuit and their respective colts both come here on the back of victories.
Admiral Kitten and forecast favourite, Jack Milton, are two strong challengers for the home team and they quite possibly have an edge over the foreign invaders. Admiral Kitten finished with a strong effort over course and distance most recently in the American Derby behind Infinite Magic. The winner was only a fair performer for Jeremy Noseda in the UK (he clearly has a fair idea on the level of form required), so there’s every chance that Jack Milton can justify favouritism.
The Todd Pletcher-trained colt demonstrated his ability over ten furlongs when an unlucky third in the Grade Two Virginia Derby last time (the consistent Draw Two and Rydilluc held). Expect to see him come late and fast to claim this prize at the expense of Yeager and Admiral Kitten.
A triple assault on the Beverely D. is headed by old rivals, Dank and Duntle, who are joined by the Paul Cole-trained Gifted Girl.
Duntle steps up beyond eight furlongs for the first time, while the improving Dank takes another step up the ladder in this Grade One event. Less than a length seperated the pair at Royal Ascot when the Irish filly prevailed in the Duke Of Cambridge, with the vanquished third doing all her best work in the closing stages.
Dank made it two-from-two in races beyond a mile with victory over a good field at the Curragh last time out, and she has reportedly taken well to her temporary surroundings. She is arguably our strongest challenger, but in the shape of last years runner-up, Marketing Mix, she faces a formidable foe.
This years renewal is quite possibly stronger, but there was nothing weak about the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf when she had The Fugue, Ridasiyna and Nahrain all behind when narrowly beaten into second place. In five Grade One efforts she is yet to finish outside the first two, but she doesn’t possess an instant turn of foot and is likely to find one too good again in the form of Dank. Duntle’s class can see her make the frame.
The Jeremy Noseda-trained Grandeur is a worthy favourite for the Arlington Million, but has been dealt a severe blow with an outside draw in thirteen. He will be no stranger to racing fans Stateside after victories in the Twilight Derby and Hollywood Turf Cup contributed to a profitable campaign last year.
The well travelled Hunter’s Light joins him in attack for the European contingent along with Side Glance, Mull of Killough and Guest Of Honour. Side Glance and Mull Of Killough may fall short of the highest level at home, but both could very well be suited by the style of racing – Jane Chapple-Hyam’s stable star in particular. Guest Of Honour has a mountain to climb, but Marco Botti saddled Jackkalberry to win the American St Leger last year and knows the type required to excel on the international scene.
Hunter’s Light was a warm favourite for the Dubai World Cup after an impressive victory in the final round of the Al Maktoum Challenge (Little Mike held), but was well beaten behind Animal Kingdom. He has since posted two fine efforts in Singapore and Germany, and this represents a similar level of competition that he faced when successful at the highest level in Dubai – competitive, but lacking in true Group / Grade One talent.
The style of racing promises to suit and the booking of Ryan Moore is a positive – he looks sure to be involved.
Ten of the last twelve winners had previously been victorious in Group / Grade One company, so last years winner Little Mike, along with Indy Point, must be respected. Little Mike is not in the same form this time around, but Indy Point made a winning debut for connections at Del Mar recently. He won two legs of the Argentine Triple Crown and Gary Stevens is in the saddle once again. He looks a tough and talented South American import and could be anything.
Indy Point is a very exciting individual and can maintain his 100% record for new connections. Hunter’s Light is over-priced for a Group One winner who has done little wrong and can go close, while Grandeur will be hard to keep out of the frame.
What a night of action!
A stunning performance from Dank, Dandino keeps going strong and controversy in the Arlington Million.
A mixed night for Ryan Moore (as I mentioned in another thread). He got lucky aboard Dandino, enjoyed a smooth success with Dank, but was an absolute disgrace on Hunter’s Light.
Yes, I backed the horse and he looked a serious contender turning in, but his unforced error could have cost Hunter’s Light his life – that is what really annoys me.
Soumillon did not help himself and he cost his horse the race. The right decision was made.
European jockeys didn’t exactly cover themselves in glory.
The judges never get involved in the guessing game.You cheat and you are out.No such thing as the best horse won etc etc etc.Wish we had the same strict rules here.You bump ,you swerve,you come off a straight line,then out you go.No excuses accepted.Love it.
Then you would have to change the non trying rule.
steward ‘Why did you not go around the horse infront’?
jockey ‘because I would be going off line and get kicked out’Gaelic Warrior Gold Cup Winner 2026
I believe you can use any move which does not force another horse off a straight line.However one is expected to go around a tiring horse.My main point however was that bumping,crossing etc can not be just called careless riding.It is an offense punishable by law.Neither can the stewards rule that the best horse won.
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