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Cold Case Solves Commonwealth Cup Trial Riddle At Ascot

Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum's 3-year-old colt Cold Case (GB) (Showcasing {GB}–Killermont Street {Ire}, by Dream Ahead) closed his six-race juvenile campaign with victories in Doncaster's £300,000 Weatherbys 2-Year-Old S. and Redcar's Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy and came back off a 214-day break to register a game success in Wednesday's G3 British Racing School 40th Anniversary Commonwealth Cup Trial S. at Ascot. The 5-1 chance was in the squat position as the gates flew open and recovered to race on the front end after the initial strides. Scrubbed along when headed by G2 Coventry S.-winning 'TDN Rising Star' Bradsell (GB) (Tasleet {GB}) approaching the quarter-mile marker, he rallied gamely under a drive to subdue that rival inside the final 100 yards and claimed an ultimately comfortable 1 1/2-length tally from 125-1 outsider The X O (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}), who nailed Bradsell by a short-head on the line for second.

“I thought, as he hadn't run for a while, he might need it, but he picked up really well,” said winning rider Clifford Lee. “He's a good galloper, he's very consistent and he has a bit of boot as well. I will be more confident wherever he goes next time.”

Pedigree Notes
Cold Case, full to a yearling colt, is the second of three foals and lone scorer produced by a multiple-winning half-sister to G3 Cornwallis S. victrix Ponty Acclaim (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}). The January-foaled bay shares his second dam Leopard Creek (GB) (Weldnaas) with MGSP Listed Prix Francois Mathet winner Talk Or Listen (Ire) and three-time stakes placegetter Roussel (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}). His second dam Leopard Creek (GB) (Weldnaas) is a full-sister to MGSP three-time stakes winner Astonished (GB) and a half to G3 Prix du Petit Couvert victor Bishops Court (GB) (Clantime {GB}).

Wednesday, Ascot, Britain
BRITISH RACING SCHOOL 40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMONWEALTH CUP TRIAL S.-G3, £80,000, Ascot, 5-3, 3yo, 6fT, 1:14.55, gd.
1–COLD CASE (GB), 129, c, 3, by Showcasing (GB)
1st Dam: Killermont Street (Ire), by Dream Ahead
2nd Dam: Leopard Creek (GB), by Weldnaas
3rd Dam: Indigo (GB), by Primo Dominie (GB)
1ST GROUP WIN. (100,000gns Wlg '20 TATFOA; 160,000gns Ylg '21 TATOCT). O-Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum; B-Whitsbury Manor Stud (GB); T-Karl Burke; J-Clifford Lee. £45,368. Lifetime Record: 7-4-2-1, $373,722. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.
2–The X O (Ire), 129, c, 3, Zoffany (Ire)–Pivotal Era (GB), by Pivotal (GB). 1ST BLACK TYPE; 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. (110,000gns 2yo '22 TATBRG). O-G Smith-Bernal & Anthony Verrier; B-Mrs Noreen Clibborn (IRE); T-John Ryan. £17,200.
3–Bradsell (GB), 129, c, 3, Tasleet (GB)–Russian Punch (GB), by Archipenko. (12,000gns Ylg '21 TATSOM; £47,000 2yo '22 GOFTY). O-Victorious Racing; B-Mrs D O'Brien (GB); T-Archie Watson. £8,608.
Margins: 1HF, NO, 1 3/4. Odds: 5.00, 125.00, 1.63.
Also Ran: Marbaan (GB), Rousing Encore (Ire), Magical Sunset (Ire), Desert Cop (GB), Mischief Magic (Ire), Trillium (GB).

 

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An American Dream: The Return To Royal Ascot Launched By GBRI

An American Dream: The Return To Royal Ascot, the first installment of a video series in the lead up to Royal Ascot, was launched by Great British Racing International (GBRI) and Ascot Racecourse on Wednesday morning.

The series documents the journey of US-based syndicate operator Harlan Malter, as he tries to turn the dream of returning to Royal Ascot with a horse sired by his 2018 G1 King's Stand S. runner-turned-stallion Bucchero (Kantharos) into reality. In the first video installment, Malter reflects on his personal reasons for his ambitions, as well as his experience of watching the horse carry the Ironhorse Racing silks to place fifth at the Royal Meeting in 2018. He also explains his plans for purchasing an offspring of Bucchero that can be trained in the UK, as well as one day producing a homebred out of Improvise (Fr) (Iffraaj {GB}), a filly purchased from the dispersal of Queen Elizabeth II's horses at Tattersalls last November who is now racing for Ironhorse Racing in America.

Since this first episode was filmed, Malter has also secured a 2-year-old by Bucchero that he plans to aim at the Royal Palm Juvenile S. at Gulfstream Park on May 13, the winner of which will earn an automatic entry into one of Royal Ascot's six 2-year-old races. The colt, purchased for $70,000 at the OBS March Sale, will be trained by Joe Orseno.

Malter said, “Our first tangible step [of the plan] was to head over to Tattersalls this winter to try to acquire a quality European mare to eventually breed to Bucchero. After finding that in Improvise, I was thrilled when GBRI reached out to help me and follow along in this dream. The next step in the process was to find a ready to race 2-year-old Bucchero this year who hopefully we found in the colt we purchased last week.

“The last step will be to head over to Royal Ascot in June and firm up our plans with a UK trainer and together look for a yearling prospect in the fall to send right over to Newmarket to begin preparation for a 2-year-old campaign in the UK.

“In a game that is often dominated by a small group at the top, horse racing is one of the few sports that lets anyone take a shot at glory. The process, the challenge and the people we surround ourselves within this sport is why all of us wouldn't think of living a day without these amazing horses in our lives.”

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Warwick Appointed Ascot CEO

Alastair Warwick has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ascot Racecourse, the Berkshire racing venue announced Monday.

“I am delighted that Alastair has accepted the position of Chief Executive on a permanent basis,” Sir Francis Brooke, His Majesty's Representative at Ascot and Chairman of Ascot Authority (Holdings) Ltd, said. “Over the last fifteen years, he has gained the leadership and strategic skills needed for this multifaceted role. He has also played a key part in developing an excellent senior management team.

Warwick most recently held the position of Managing Director and Acting Chief Executive and has been with Ascot since 2008.

“I am thrilled to be taking on the role on a permanent basis and would like to thank Francis and his fellow Trustees for the opportunity and for the trust they have placed in me. We have an amazing team. From raceday 'Bowler Hat' stewards through to the senior team, everyone has the same aspirations for Ascot.

“During 15 years at Ascot, I have seen some of the best racing in the world and I look forward to welcoming future champions, equine and human.”

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Alex Eade Named Large Independent Racecourses Secretary General

Alex Eade has been named the successor to Charles Barnett as the next Secretary General of the Large Independent Racecourses. Barnett is due to retire after six years in the post. Eade begins his new role in the new year and has previously been General Manager at Goodwood Racecourse for five years (2015-2019). He also spent six years at Betfair, latterly as Director of Sporting Affairs. Eade is currently Group Commercial Director at Lloyd Webber Theatres, Ltd.

Bridget Guerin, Chairman of York Racecourse, said, “Firstly, I would like to thank and pay tribute to Charles Barnett, who has undertaken the role of Large Independents Secretary General since 2016 as part of a distinguished career of service to the sport. On behalf of the Large Independent Racecourses, I would like to welcome Alex to the role. Following an extensive process which included excellent candidates, Alex's combination of racing, betting and commercial experience and passion for the sport shone through.”

Eade added, “I have been a racing fan since childhood and thoroughly enjoyed working within this fabulous sport during my time at Goodwood. I am therefore absolutely delighted to be returning and honoured to be taking up this role.”

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