European Round-Up

Second Group One Win For Thunder Snow

The grey colt employed the same front-running tactics to win the National Stakes (Listed, 5f) at the track in May before he performed below expectations when down the field in the Norfolk Stakes (Gr 2, 5f) at Royal Ascot. He put that disappointment behind last week, breaking quickly from his draw in barrier two, and... Read More

Capri Too Strong In Irish Derby

The colt, who is now unbeaten in two career starts, travelled strongly into contention from midfield under Declan McDonogh, and the son of Bated Breath (Dansili) surged into the lead with a little over 100 yards to run. Verbal Dexterity (Vocalised) tried to fight back but could only finished second, beaten a length, with the... Read More

Unforgetable Filly Lands Dusseldorf Wempe

The two-year-old colt, who was purchased by Fahey for 72,000gns at Book Two of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale in 2016 from the Bearstone Stud draft, showed a smart turn of foot to beat Arbalet (Dark Angel) by a length and a half, with just a head back to Astraea (Cityscape) in third place. Fahey... Read More

September Impresses On Debut

The two-year-old filly was dropped in behind the leaders in fifth by Seamie Heffernan in the early stages of the contest, but crept into contention approaching the home straight and was produced to lead a furlong from home. The filly, who holds an entry for the Moyglare Stud Stakes (Gr 1, 7f) later in the... Read More

Wings Of Eagles Lands A Shock In The Derby

Two-Year-Olds The Richard Hannon-trained De Bruyne Horse (2 c Showcasing – Right Rave by Soviet Star) booked his ticket to Royal Ascot with a commanding win in the Woodcote Stakes (6f) at Epsom on Friday. The progressive colt had broken his maiden by seven lengths at Ripon at his previous start and was well positioned... Read More

Guineas Double For Churchill And Winter

Two-Year-Olds The Jessica Harrington-trained Brother Bear (2 c ex Hurricane Emma by Mr Greeley) preserved his unbeaten record when he won the Marble Hill Stakes (Listed, 6f) at the Curragh on Saturday, in the process providing his sire Kodiac (Danehill) with his 32nd stakes winner. The two-year-old, who made a winning debut at Leopardstown on... Read More