Adam West focused on Nunthorpe defence with Live In The Dream
“The Nunthorpe is our big goal this year to try and get out to the Breeders’ Cup.”
Adam West remains focused on Live In The Dream’s Nunthorpe defence after a change in tactics ended in defeat in the Coral Charge. The chestnut worked his way rapidly through the sprint ranks last season, placing in the Palace House and the Temple Stakes before stepping up to Group One level at York in August. There he ran away with the Nunthorpe after making the running, prevailing by a length under Sean Kirrane to book his ticket to Santa Anita for the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint. In America he was fourth when passed in the closing stages, a run that inspired connections to experiment with less aggressive tactics this season as it was felt that he may benefit from biding his time a little more. Second in the Temple Stakes on debut, the gelding was then fifth in the Achilles Stakes when almost tripping out of the gate on his next start.Incredible scenes! Epsom trainer Adam West & Live In The Dream land the G1 Nunthorpe Stakes 🏆 pic.twitter.com/aq7pqCYPpK
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) August 25, 2023
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