Karl Burke continues good run with Chantilly success
Trainer is heading to Ascot with his string in great form.
Karl Burke was on the board at Chantilly on Sunday when Arabie surged to a taking success in the Prix du Bois. The son of Dandy Man was second at Thirsk on debut but soon got off the mark on his second start at York last month. Now stepped up to Group Three level, he follows in the footsteps of Royal Ascot bound Ramatuelle and Andre Fabre’s Belbek who have won this for the past two seasons. Always in a handy position in the hands of Jim Crowley, Arabie was soon fighting things out with French hope Daylight at the head of proceedings and after kicking clear of the market leader, had plenty in reserve to run out a handy winner.The @karl_burke-trained Arabie grabs the Prix du Bois, producing a brave run to land the @fgchantilly Group 3 under Jim Crowley… pic.twitter.com/1bDFxWMnes
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) June 16, 2024
“It went smoothly and I rode him at York last time and he took a step forward,” said Crowley, who was banned in the UK on Sunday, but with it being a Group One day in France was able to scoop a valuable race overseas. “He’s a lovely stamp of an individual and he was always doing just enough in front. He got there quite easily and he then sort of just found himself in front and just doing enough. “He’s a lovely type of horse and hopefully he will keep progressing.” Elsewhere on the French Oaks day card, Jean-Claude Rouget’s Delius maintained his unbeaten record with a stylish victory in the Group Three Prix du Lys Longines. The Coolmore-owned son of Frankel holds entries for both the Grand Prix de Paris and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and his rider Christophe Soumillon was impressed with his mount.
Three out of three for Delius! 🙌
The Frankel colt picks up the G3 Prix du Lys, advancing to the front approaching the final furlong to defeat Saganti nicely… pic.twitter.com/kn3a9oQJlT — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) June 16, 2024
Follow us on Twitter racing365dotcom and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
O’Brien: City Of Troy has come forward from Epsom
Derby winner is all set for Eclipse next week at Sandown.
-
Tiffany comes home alone in Newcastle feature
‘She’s been a credit to Sir Mark and the whole team at Heath House’.
-
Lake Victoria adds to Ballydoyle juvenile riches at the Curragh
Another daughter of Frankel shines for Aidan O’Brien.
-
New Century gives Kameko a winner at Doncaster
Promising colt could be one to follow after victory in a nice field of novices.
-
Velazquez and O’Brien could prove dream team at the Curragh
Racing giants partner up with beautifully-bred Bernard Shaw on Saturday.
-
BHA says betting revenue falls in first quarter of 2024
First review issued on targets for new initiatives.
-
Stay Alert primed for Pretty Polly redemption
After losing out to Via Sistina last year, Hughie Morrison’s charge makes Curragh return.
-
Hollie Doyle dreaming of more Plate glory with Trooper Bisdee
Having struck with Trueshan in 2022: ‘It would be amazing to win the race again.’
-
Kinross hunting Chipchase crown at Newcastle
All-weather seasonal return for popular Group One winner.
-
Ryan Moore confident Curragh test will suit Los Angeles
Aidan O’Brien’s Epsom third bidding for Classic success in Sunday’s Irish Derby.