Small-Time Trainer Julie Camacho ‘A Bit Overwhelmed’ As Speedy Shaquille Wins Second Straight Group 1

Yorkshire-based-trainer Julie Camacho won her first Group 1 last month at Royal Ascot, and has now added a second, once again with her lightning colt, Shaquille, despite rearing at the start of Saturday's Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket.. It was a memorable day for his jockey, Rossa Ryan, who was winning his first Group 1.

The July Cup looked an open field as Shaquille took on seven rivals over the six furlongs, a field which included Little Big Bear, who he defeated in the Commonwealth Cup last month at Royal Ascot. Once again, Shaquille came out on top.

Henry Candy will be pleased with the performance of his horse, Run To Freedom, who ran into second place at 28/1, and Kinross back in third.

Speed is the name of the game on the July Course, and this colt oozes just that. Just like in the Commonwealth Cup, Shaquille, this time ridden by Rossa Ryan, reared at the start and was left trailing. But once again, the prowess of this colt drew him forward on the July course undulations and once he hit the front, that was it.

Shaquille is not for stopping in the feature Group 1 @PertempsJobs July Cup Stakes with the three-year-old producing a dominant performance in the hands of @Rossaryan15 for the @JCamachoRacing team pic.twitter.com/oU1u9A6tmU

— Newmarket Racecourse (@NewmarketRace) July 15, 2023

Julie Camacho has a real superstar on her hands and speaking with the Racing Post, she said: “I'm a bit overwhelmed,” said Camacho. “I know Rossa had discussed the horse with James and what to do with him.”

“We're a small yard in the north. We come down here, we think we've got nice horses, they give us a bang on the nose and tell us to go back up north where we belong. We get stuffed. It's lovely to come down here with a horse like him and show how good he is.

“We're going to put him in at Deauville and then probably go to Haydock. We'll discuss it with Martin [Hughes, owner]. I'm only a very small part of this. The team at home plays a bigger part than I do.”

It's a day that Rossa Ryan will remember, winning his first Group 1. Speaking to ITV, the jockey praised Shaquille's recent riders: “I have to big up James Doyle and Oisin Murphy. I spoke to both of them this morning. It's just incredible.”

Shaquille has provided yet another day to remember for connections and his stunning performance sparked jubilant scenes in the parade ring with connections.

Unbelievable scenes in the parade ring as Shaquille powers home to win his second Group 1!

There is so much love for this horse @JCamachoRacing pic.twitter.com/Yee9xcgU8f

— Champions Series (@ChampionsSeries) July 15, 2023

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