The Euphrates digs deep to claim Cesarewitch crown
Handicap victory seals Curragh four-timer for O’Brien and Moore.
The Euphrates capped a fine afternoon for Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore when bringing up a four-timer for the pair with a decisive victory in the Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch. Always in a handy position, the 7-2 favourite was still full of running as the field swung into the home straight, with Moore happy for his mount to stride on and make a long bid for home. It was a move that ultimately put the race to bed and although A Piece Of Heaven and Sixandahalf were closing rapidly in the final furlong, they were never getting by Moore and his willing mount, who held a half-length advantage at the finish. “He was very well handicapped, he ended up on a good mark. His (Irish) Leger run (fourth) was an unbelievable run,” said O’Brien.“Ryan gave him a great ride, he got a great position and was controlling it. “He’s an improving horse, I’d say he’s a Cup horse. He stays two (miles) and he has a bit of class, he travelled very strong at all stages. “They were doing 12s all the way and to do that all the way in a race like that is very difficult. It’s very unusual in those distance races.” O’Brien ruled The Euphrates out of the Melbourne Cup, with St Leger scorer Jan Brueghel set to carry Ballydoyle hopes in Flemington, and added: “He’s had a busy time and he’s probably a next year horse.
The Euphrates wins the Irish Cesarewitch! 🏆🟢
A four-timer for Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore at @curraghrace 👏@Ballydoyle | @coolmorestud pic.twitter.com/jVDePjitHE — Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 29, 2024
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