Modern Games headlining strong Breeders’ Cup squad for Appleby
Ascot not ruled out first for French 2000 Guineas winner.
The Breeders’ Cup Mile remains Modern Games’ main target – although the Classic-winning colt could possibly take in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot as well if conditions allow. Charlie Appleby enjoyed plenty of success at the Breeders’ Cup and his Poule d’Essai des Poulains champion was one of three winners for the Moulton Paddocks handler at Del Mar in 2021 when landing the Juvenile Turf. The son of Dubawi again advertised his liking for foreign travel when bolting up by five lengths in the Woodbine Mile most recently and he is now set to spearhead Appleby’s Breeders’ Cup challenge when the two-day championships head to Keeneland in November. “It’s shaping up,” said Appleby on his raiding party for the USA.Phenomenal from Modern Games! William Buick cruises through the field in the Grade 1 Ricoh Woodbine Mile Stakes to book a ticket to the @BreedersCup… pic.twitter.com/aIfNgyqzvS
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