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There were a few posts on Dawn Approach in the news section of the Godolphin website on Saturday including this one:
http://www.godolphin.com/NewsArticle.aspx?id=6994
Sheikh Mohammed is quoted as saying“I think that he will get a mile or a mile and a quarter but I don’t know if he is a Derby horse yet. I think the trainer will see."….. When asked if Dawn Approach would remain in training with his present trainer Jim Bolger, Sheikh Mohammed replied: “Yes.”…… Simon Crisford is quoted “He stays with Jim Bolger and that is Sheikh Mohammed’s decision".
Godolphin announced Jim Bolger would be training Dawn Approach as a 3 year old immediately after they bought a half share in him (Dawn Approach that is).
Value Is EverythingGreat idea to leave him with Jim Bolger. Then they can put all the blame on him when he gets stuffed in the Guineas instead of one of their Arab buddies.
Unusually, Dawn Approach (30-100 favourite) had his first start as early as March and was emulating his sire New Approach in landing both the Dewhurst and the National Stakes. Both now look likely to be Europe’s champion two-year-old as well.
Is it possible there may have been something in the purchase contract about where he would be trained?
Mike Cattermole was VERY careful how he was asking THE question and SM gave him a long hard look before answering. I bet Mike’s heartbeat went up a notch or two.
Time to lump on for the Guineas?
Time to lump on for the Guineas?
No Dear boy that was after the ‘Coventry’ when Ladbrokes
refused to knockback their standout 16/1 for 3 whole weeks
when the rest of the High St were going 10/1 and less!
"Godolphin announced Jim Bolger would be training Dawn Approach as a 3 year old immediately after they bought a half share in him (Dawn Approach that is)".
May I ask where you got that piece of information Ginger? Where and when was the announcement made?The Guardian were reporting the following on 2nd Oct Ginge.
But in doing so the trainer knows that, even if the colt fulfils that ambitious plan, it may well be from another stable, with Sheikh Mohammed having bought a 51% controlling interest in Dawn Approach after his Royal Ascot victory in the Coventry Stakes.
"Anyone who is over 18 years of age understands how these things work," said Bolger, who said no discussion has yet taken place as to who will train Dawn Approach next year.
I heard it from TV, RUK or ATR, may be even C4? It’s possible they were just speculating, but it sounded like a done deal.
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