Ancient Wisdom Triumphs in Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket
Newmarket, [Current Date] – In the action-packed events of Newmarket’s July Festival on Thursday, the Epsom Derby eighth Ancient Wisdom (6/4 favorite) emerged victorious in the Bahrain Trophy, the opening race of the day.
Jockey William Buick expertly guided the Godolphin runner, who had to fend off challenges from his three rivals two furlongs out. Ancient Wisdom ultimately crossed the finish line a decisive one and three-quarter length winner of the Group 3 contest. Royal Supremacy claimed second place, with Portland finishing third. The disappointment of the race was Space Legend, who could only manage fourth after stepping up in trip.
“He was the Group One winner in the race, and we were always confident about the ground and the trip,” Appleby said. “William gave him a positive ride, which was always our game plan, and it’s great to get this horse’s head back in front.”
Appleby went on to explain that the plan is to now target the Great Voltigeur and the St. Leger, with the team confident in the horse’s ability to perform well on the autumn campaign, provided the ground conditions are suitable.
Elsewhere on the card
Al Musmak got his career back on track with a clear-cut victory in the Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes. Trained by Roger Varian, the 11/2 shot dug deep to beat Australian raider Kitty Rose by two and a quarter lengths, with the favorite Lead Artist finishing third.
Sergeant Wilko continued his rise through the sprinting ranks, winning the Bet Boost at bet365 Handicap under jockey Oisin Murphy for trainer Kevin Ryan. The progressive speedster was a 6/1 shot and found plenty in the final stages to score by a length from Moswaat.
Murphy completed a treble on the day, also winning the Blandford Bloodstock Handicap on Sterling Knight for trainer Ed Dunlop. In the opener, Magic Mild (15/2) opened her account at the third attempt in the British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes for trainer Clive Cox and jockey Rossa Ryan.
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