Goliath handed German aim before Japan Cup tilt
Impressive King George winner had been in contention for Champions Day.
The 62nd Preis von Europa will be the next stop on Goliath’s globetrotting journey which will see the emphatic King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner then head to the Far East to take aim at the Japan Cup. Francis-Henri Graffard’s Ascot winner was as short as 6-1 for a return to the Berkshire track for the Champion Stakes on Qipco British Champions Day, while his name was also in the mix for this weekend’s Prix Foy until it was missing after Wednesday’s forfeits for Sunday’s action at ParisLongchamp. Instead an ambitious worldwide plan has been hatched by the gelding’s new majority owner John Stewart to compete in some of the most valuable contests around the globe, starting with the short trip to Cologne in Germany on September 22.Wow! Goliath produces a superb performance to land the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at @Ascot for @CSoumillon and @GraffardRacing… pic.twitter.com/QQxDcNl7zk
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) July 27, 2024
“He’s headed to Germany next and I will be at the race,” said Stewart, who hopes Goliath can become the headline name internationally for his Resolute Racing operation and plans to launch a Goliath merchandise range in line with his Japan Cup bid. “It will be the first time I get to see him and I’m really excited about that opportunity. “After Germany we will be targeting the Japan Cup, so skipping the Breeders’ Cup this year and heading to Japan.” Goliath’s primary objective is success in Tokyo on November 24 where he will bid to become the first-French-trained winner since Le Glorieux struck for Robert Collet in 1987.
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