Shouldvebeenaring Ends 12-Race Drought with G3 Prix de Ris-Orangis Victory
In a thrilling performance, Richard Hannon’s sprinter Shouldvebeenaring ended a lengthy 12-race win drought by swooping late to claim the Group Three Prix de Ris-Orangis at Deauville. The four-year-old had been knocking on the door, with some strong runs in defeat at the highest level, including placings in the Haydock Sprint Cup and Prix de la Foret last season.
After a close call at York in May, Shouldvebeenaring had disappointingly failed to fire in his last two outings at the Curragh and Royal Ascot. However, the talented sprinter found his best form on French soil, travelling sweetly for jockey Sean Levey before powering home to deny James Tate’s Electric Storm by a head, with Archie Watson’s Shartash a neck back in third.
“It went very well for him,” said Levey. “He’s had some funny ones this year, but when he turns up, he can be quite good. He travelled extremely well today and never looked like losing.”
The victory sets up an intriguing summer campaign for Shouldvebeenaring, with connections eyeing a tilt at the prestigious Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville in August. The talented sprinter’s consistency and proven ability at the highest level make him an exciting prospect for the remainder of the season, and connections will be hopeful he can finally secure that elusive first Group One triumph, potentially at Haydock’s Sprint Cup in September.
Elsewhere on the Deauville Card
Elsewhere on the Deauville card, Ryan Moore teamed up with trainer Richard Hughes to land the Listed Prix Amandine with the giant filly Fair Angellica. The imposing youngster had disappointed at Royal Ascot but regained the winning thread in fine style, powering clear to score by a length and three-quarters.
“She’s won really well at Kempton prior to Ascot but I was very concerned about the mile at Ascot,” said Hughes. “Seven furlongs is perfect, and I believe there’s more to come. I’ve an eye on the Oak Tree at Goodwood, but we’ll see.”
With a thrilling win for Shouldvebeenaring and a promising performance from Fair Angellica, it was a successful day for British-trained runners on the continent, setting the stage for an intriguing summer ahead in the world of horse racing.
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