Thrilling Horse Racing News: Inisherin Dominates Commonwealth Cup
(Ascot Racecourse, June 2023) – In a commanding display, Inisherin put down a strong marker in the champion sprint division with an impressive victory in the prestigious Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.
Trained in Yorkshire by Kevin Ryan for Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum, the 9/4 favorite Inisherin, sired by the esteemed stallion Shamardal, was ridden to perfection by jockey Tom Eaves. Building on his recent success in the Sandy Lane Stakes (G2), Inisherin traveled strongly at the head of the field before accelerating away to beat Lake Forest by over two lengths, with Jasour a further head back in third.
Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s Homebred Triumph
This triumph marked Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s second homebred Group 1 winner of the week, following Rosallion’s triumph in the St James’s Palace Stakes just days earlier. Trainer Kevin Ryan was thrilled with Inisherin’s performance, noting the colt’s impressive improvement since his previous outing at Haydock.
“Inisherin is a joy to train, an absolute legend,” said Ryan. “He’s just going to get quicker and better at this job. It was a very easy watch today, and he handled the ground conditions perfectly.”
Jockey’s Praise for Inisherin
Jockey Tom Eaves was equally effusive in his praise, describing Inisherin as a “machine” and expressing his gratitude to Sheikh Mohammed Obaid and Kevin Ryan for the opportunity to ride such a talented sprinter.
“Inisherin has a lot of class,” said Eaves. “He’s quick, and when I got off him after the Guineas, Kevin told me he was a sprinter. He’s very uncomplicated, and he showed that in the way he went through the race today.”
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Sheikh Mohammed Obaid indicated that both Inisherin and Rosallion will continue their campaigns next year, much to the delight of racing enthusiasts.
This commanding victory by Inisherin in the Commonwealth Cup has undoubtedly cemented his status as a rising star in the sprinting division, and fans can eagerly anticipate his future exploits on the racetrack.
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