Callum Shepherd continuing to make his mark
Last weekend’s Ascot hat-trick followed first strike at the Royal meeting.
It has been a season to remember for Callum Shepherd, who is eyeing more big days in the saddle following his Ascot treble last Saturday. The 26-year-old was unexpectedly in the spotlight when seeing his Derby dreams dashed earlier in the summer, replaced by Robert Havlin on Ambiente Friendly ahead of the Epsom Classic. But he was soon creating his own headlines when steering Isle Of Jura to a memorable Hardwicke Stakes victory at Royal Ascot, before having another day to remember at the Berkshire track last weekend. Less than 24 hours after being unseated from Simon and Ed Crisford’s Magnum Opus at the track, he was guiding the training duo’s star miler Quddwah to victory in the featured Anne Cowley Memorial Summer Mile Stakes.Quddwah retains his unbeaten record, holding off Ancient Rome for victory in the Summer Mile at @Ascot for @CallumSheppy and Simon & Ed Crisford… pic.twitter.com/paDknhX8Cd
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) July 13, 2024
“I’m thrilled with how things are going and I’ve registered some big-race wins on a few different horses and particularly at the bigger meetings,” said Shepherd. “I’m managing to make a bit of a mark which is pretty good.” Quddwah was Shepherd’s second Group Two success of the season and leg one of a brilliant Ascot three-timer, as he took full advantage of big-race opportunities for some high-profile connections on a busy afternoon around the country. The Kingman colt is now four from four in his career, and Shepherd believes races such as the Sussex Stakes are realistic for a horse he appreciates his weighing-room colleagues will be queueing up to ride.
The @james_fanshawe-trained Surveyor just about sees off Queen Of Atlantis to clinch a double for @CallumSheppy at @Ascot… pic.twitter.com/GzecnlU6uv
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) July 13, 2024
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