Royal Marine set for Dubai return

Horse Racing
Royal Marine tipped for French test

Trainer Saeed bin Suroor has confirmed Royal Marine will head back to Dubai after his win in the Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere.

The colt powered home at ParisLongchamp on Saturday just weeks after winning a Doncaster maiden.


He beat Turgenev on that occasion in south Yorkshire but he also handled the step up in class in France.


Freddy Head’s Anodor was well fancied but jockey Oisin Murphy was able to guide his charge home.


Aidan O’Brien’s Broome set the tempo but Royal Marine kicked for home, and Bin Suroor was delighted with his charge.


He said: ‘The two-year-olds this year have done really well and Royal Marine has been good since he won at Doncaster last time.


‘I talked to Sheikh Mohammed and he made the decision to run him in this race.

Now I have to go back to him again to ask about his future.


‘We’ll get him back to Dubai.

What I like about him is he stays well, but he also has plenty of speed.


‘I thought Oisin Murphy gave him a very good ride as the horse took a strong hold.’

Follow us on Twitter racing365dotcom and like our Facebook page.
Horse Racing

Latest