Royal Scotsman too good in Richmond Stakes

Molly Hunter and Neil Morrice
July 28, 2022 1:57 pm

Coventry Stakes third rewards strong support.

Royal Scotsman confirmed himself a smart performer as he justified odds-on favouritism with a clear-cut success in the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood.

Trained by Paul and Oliver Cole, the son of Gleneagles was heavily backed all day and eventually sent off the 5-6 favourite against some promising juveniles.

Royal Scotsman had the best form in the book having finished third in what is looking a very strong Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot, with the second from that race, Persian Force, coming out and winning the July Stakes.

The money was well placed! 💷
Royal Scotsman strides clear in the Richmond Stakes 🥇#ITVRacing | #GloriousGoodwood | @Goodwood_Races | @JimCrowley1978 pic.twitter.com/4sPR8JQviI
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) July 28, 2022

With two furlongs to run Jim Crowley moved his Jim and Fitri Hay-owned mount between horses and in a matter of strides he had put the race to bed.

Al Karrar stuck on nicely for second, beaten a length and a half behind Royal Scotsman, who set a new course record.

Crowley said: “Royal Scotsman had the best form in the book. His Coventry form has worked out well and he was unlucky in the Coventry as I was drawn one and got a bump.

“He has a lot of speed and he could be a horse for the Prix Morny. He is physically strong and has lots of speed. The more he learns to relax, he will be able to go further.”