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Dark Angel’s The Antarctic Battles To Cabourg Triumph

Coolmore, Westerberg & Brant's G2 Prix Robert Papin second The Antarctic (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}–Anna Law {Ire}, by Lawman {Fr}), a 750,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 full-brother to Battaash (Ire), rebounded off that Chantilly defeat to secure a first stakes success in Tuesday's G3 Darley Prix de Cabourg at Deauville. The February-foaled grey had earlier backed up two early-season wins with a seventh in Royal Ascot's June 16 G2 Norfolk S. before hitting the board in June's Listed Tipperary S. in his last-but-one start. Missing a beat at the kick, the crowd's 6-5 pick soon recovered to race on the heels of the leaders in fourth. Shaken up and angled into clear either side of the two pole, he made his challenge at the furlong marker and was driven out by Ryan Moore in the closing stages to assert by a length from Manhattan Jungle (Ire) (Bungle Inthejungle {GB}). Michael Bell trainee Kerindia (Ire) (Cotai Glory {GB}) completed a sweep for the overseas raiders and finished 3/4-of-a-length adrift in third.

“The Antarctic had run so well last time out and he is a lovely, improving horse,” said Aidan O'Brien after bridging a 24-year gap back to his only prior winner of the contest, Hunan (Ire) (College Chapel {GB}), in 1998. “He has progressed with every run, he's gone very professional and is going the right way and we're very happy. Ryan [Moore] said the trip is no problem, from five, six or seven [furlongs], because he relaxes and quickens well. That's a good sign. He's got a great physique and a good mind. He relaxed very well today and had a good trip throughout. We will see what could be next, but he could be a horse for the [Aug. 21 G1] Prix Morny. That was the reason for coming here today and that's what we're thinking at the moment.”

Moore, who swept both juvenile pattern races and would later add the Listed Prix Carrousel for a successful afternoon's work, added, “He is a lovely sort, he is very well bred obviously, being a full-brother to Battaash, and he's a very easy horse to ride. He is uncomplicated and has improved with every run because he is just learning how to run. He has benefitted from the experience of racing.”

The Antarctic, the fifth of six foals, is one of two scorers out of Anna Law (Ire) (Lawman {Fr}), herself a half-sister to four black-type performers headed by G2 Champagne S. victor and G1 July Cup third Etlaala (GB) (Selkirk). His dam's first foal is multiple Group 1-winning speedster Battaash (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) and her latest is a yearling filly by Lope De Vega (Ire). Descendants of the The Antarctic's second dam Portelet (GB) (Night Shift) also include multiple Group-winning dual Group 1-placed sire Tasleet (GB) (Showcasing {GB}).

Tuesday, Deauville, France
DARLEY PRIX DE CABOURG-G3, €80,000, Deauville, 8-2, 2yo, 6fT, 1:09.55, g/s.
1–THE ANTARCTIC (IRE), 126, c, 2, by Dark Angel (Ire)
1st Dam: Anna Law (Ire), by Lawman (Fr)
2nd Dam: Portelet (GB), by Night Shift
3rd Dam: Noirmant (Ire), by Dominion (GB)
1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN; 1ST GROUP WIN. (750,000gns Ylg '21 TATOCT). O-Magnier, Tabor, Smith, Westerberg, Brant; B-Ballyphilip Stud (IRE); T-Aidan O'Brien; J-Ryan Moore. €40,000. Lifetime Record: SP-Ire, 6-3-1-1, €109,180. *Full to Battaash (Ire), MG1SW-Eng & G1SW-Fr, $2,286,611. Werk Nick Rating: A+++ *Triple Plus*. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree.
2–Manhattan Jungle (Ire), 122, f, 2, Bungle Inthejungle (GB)–Skylight (Ire), by Acclamation (GB). 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. (€20,000 Ylg '21 GOFSPT). O-Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners; B-Patrick F Headon (IRE); T-Amy Murphy. €16,000.
3–Kerindia (Ire), 122, f, 2, Cotai Glory (GB)–Coursing (GB), by Kyllachy (GB). 1ST BLACK TYPE; 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. (£24,000 Ylg '21 TATIRY; 65,000gns 2yo '22 TATBRE). O-Peter Trainor; B-Rossenarra Stud (IRE); T-Michael Bell. €12,000.
Margins: 1, 3/4, 2. Odds: 1.20, 13.00, 39.00.
Also Ran: Sivana (Fr), Belbek (Fr), Denver Chop (Fr), Wootton City (Fr), Queen Kahina, Good Guess (GB), Royal Lea (Ire). Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. Video, sponsored by TVG.

 

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Sydneyarms Chelsea A Stakes First For Sioux Nation At Deauville

Charles Hill trainee Sydneyarms Chelsea (Ire) (Sioux Nation–Wedding Dress {GB}, by Tamayuz {GB}) ran fourth in Deauville's July 10 Listed Prix Roland de Chambure last time and was back over the same seven-furlong strip to register a career high in Tuesday's G3 Prix Six Perfections Sky Sports Racing, whilst also providing her freshman sire (by Scat Daddy) with a first black-type success. She had previously snagged her May 31 debut at Newbury and posted a fifth contesting Royal Ascot's June 17 G3 Albany S. in her penultimate start. Isolated in third as those in front went clear, the 67-10 chance made continued progress in the straight to launch her challenge passing the furlong marker and was ridden out to subdue the other British raider Ipanema Princess (Ire) (Kessaar {Ire}) before holding the late threat of Roland de Chambure runner-up Terrestrial (Ire) (Kingman {GB}) by 3/4-of-a-length. Ipanema Princess finished a length back in third, 1 3/4 lengths ahead of 'TDN Rising Star' Gain It (GB) (De Treville {GB}), who raced too freely through the early fractions and was a spent force at the business end.

“She is still a big baby, but she's a very nice filly indeed,” commented Ryan Moore. “She had run a very good race over course and distance last time, but she does have a tendency to idle and pull up when she hits the front. She stuck at it today and finished off the race well.”

Sydneyarms Chelsea, half-sister to a yearling colt by Zoffany (Ire), is the second of three foals and lone performer produced by a winning half-sister to Listed Prix des Lilas third Delhi (GB) (High Chaparral {Ire}). The February-foaled bay's second dam Dream Day (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}) ran second in the G3 Fred Darling S. and is one of three black-type performers out of Listed Prix de Saint-Cyr victrix and G3 Fred Darling third Capistrano Day (Diesis {GB). Capistrano Day, in turn, is a daughter of GI Beverly Hills H. heroine Alcando (Ire) (Alzao).

Tuesday, Deauville, France
PRIX SIX PERFECTIONS SKY SPORTS RACING-G3, €80,000, Deauville, 8-2, 2yo, f, 7fT, 1:24.07, g/s.
1–SYDNEYARMS CHELSEA (IRE), 123, f, 2, by Sioux Nation
1st Dam: Wedding Dress (GB), by Tamayuz (GB)
2nd Dam: Dream Day (GB), by Oasis Dream (GB)
3rd Dam: Capistrano Day, by Diesis (GB)
1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN; 1ST GROUP WIN. (£9,000 Ylg '21 TIRSEP). O-Cornthrop Bloodstock & Sydney Arms Chelsea; B-M Hanly, C Hanly & M Buckley (IRE); T-Charles Hills; J-Ryan Moore. €40,000. Lifetime Record: 4-2-0-0, €50,182. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree.
2–Terrestrial (Ire), 123, f, 2, Kingman (GB)–Snakeless, by Animal Kingdom. 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. O/B-Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd (IRE); T-Pascal Bary. €16,000.
3–Ipanema Princess (Ire), 123, f, 2, Kessaar (Ire)–Ball Girl (Ire) (GSP-Ire), by Tagula (Ire). 1ST BLACK TYPE; 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. (22,000gns 2yo '22 TATBRG). O-Deijaci Lemos de Souza; B-Tally-Ho Stud (IRE); T-Amy Murphy. €12,000.
Margins: 3/4, 1, 1 3/4. Odds: 6.70, 1.80, 23.00.
Also Ran: Gain It (GB), Evina (Ire), Cosmic Invasion (Ire), Sea The Lady (Fr), Zara Blue (Fr). Scratched: Kinta (Ire). Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. Video, sponsored by TVG.

 

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Dark Angel’s Khaadem Powers To King George Glory

Charles Hills dominated Goodwood's G2 King George Qatar S. with the now-retired Battaash (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) from 2017 through 2020 and has found another son of Dark Angel to claim glory in the five-furlong charge after G3 Palace House S. victor Khaadem (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}–White Daffodil {Ire}, by Footstepsinthesand {GB}) blew his rivals away and provided the trainer with a record-breaking fifth renewal on Friday. Fitri Hay's 6-year-old gelding had already tasted glory at this meeting, having annexed 2019's Stewards' Cup H. as a 3-year-old, and burst clear in the closing stages here for a career high. Racing under a firm grip in mid division through furious early fractions, the 8-1 chance made eyecatching headway into contention from halfway and went beyond recall once quickening for control entering the final furlong to hold the fast-closing G3 Coral Charge victor Raasel (GB) (Showcasing {GB}) by a neck. Clive Cox trainee Caturra (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) was best of the remainder and finished 3/4-of-a-length adrift in third.

“It has always been the plan to come here, the track suits and he has won here before in the Stewards' Cup,” explained Hills. “He is getting faster with age and today he was so relaxed, which is not like him. I said to Ryan [Moore] that he was held up when he won the Stewards' Cup, so ride him how you want. He has won a couple of times making all, but he does not have to be ridden that way and Ryan gave him a peach [of a ride]. The way the race unfolded, they all came down the one side, and that opened everything up. He likes a bit of space in his races. He is a good horse, a very good horse with a lot of speed. Ryan was very positive after and we will look now for a Group 1, the Nunthorpe or wherever. He is growing up and sprinters can take their time. As a 3-year-old he had a fantastic season, but it then did not quite work for him as a 4-year-old. When Baattash won this day, Khaadem won the Stewards' Cup the next day and someone told me that he clocked a quicker sectional. We went then to a [G1] Haydock Sprint Cup and have always thought he could get to the top table. Maybe it's age, maturity or being cut. He wears a red hood, but he is not tricky, just a bit quirky.”

Moore added, “Khaadem has shown already this year how good he is in the Palace House. It is the first time I've sat on him and the plan was not to be dropping him in. They went very hard and the pace was either side of me. Because he usually leads, I ended up taking it up too soon and he was waiting in front. He won the Stewards' Cup over six furlongs and has won this over five. He can win dropped in or from the front. He is a very good horse.”

Jim Hay, husband of winning owner Fitri, continued, “We have always thought that Khaadem was a class horse. We were hopeful that he would deliver on our expectations and he did. That was perfect, and a great training performance from Charlie. I could not split Khaadem and our other runner [eighth-placed] Equilateral, as they are neck and neck on the gallops. Equilateral did everything we wanted from him. He ran a great race and will win a big one at some point. Goodwood is a fantastic track, a lucky place for us, and we've had a great week.”

Raasel's trainer Mick Appleby was upbeat despite his star attraction's reversal. “Raasel has run a blinder,” the trainer said. “James [Doyle] just said at halfway he hit a false bit of ground and that is when he had just come off the bridle. The ground may be overwatered for him and he likes a quicker surface. He has run a blinder and the winner Khaadem is a very good horse, so we're not disappointed at all. Raasel is definitely a Group 2 horse and I would imagine it will be the [G1] Nunthorpe and the [G1] Flying Five now.”

Reflecting on the performance of third-placed Caturra, trainer Clive Cox said, “It was a very pleasing run. He probably got a little bit outpaced for the first furlong down the hill, but really hit the line well. I am delighted and that was a very good performance. He is a horse that really came into himself for the second part of last year, so I'm quite excited. He isn't that ground dependent, so we can look at all the nice five-furlong races from here on.”

Khaadem, one of his sire's 49 pattern-race winners, is one of two stakes scorers for White Daffodil (Ire) (Footstepsinthesand {GB}) and thus a full-brother to Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy victor and multiple Group-placed G2 Norfolk S. and G2 Mill Reef S. runner-up Log Out Island (Ire) (Dark Angel (Ire). White Daffodil is a winning sibling of three stakes performers headed by Listed Carnarvon S. and Listed Prix Saraca winner Lady Links (GB) (Bahamian Bounty {GB}), herself the dam of Listed Oh So Sharp S. victrix Selinka (GB) (Selkirk). Selinka, in turn, is the dam of G3 Curragh S. and G3 Mercury S. winner Hit The Bid (GB) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}) and the stakes-winning distaffer Ruthin (GB) (Ribchester {Ire}). From the immediate family of G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest-winning sire Bold Edge (GB) (Beveled), Khaadem is also a full-brother to the hitherto unraced 2-year-old colt Themainprotagonist (Ire) and a weanling filly.

Friday, Goodwood, Britain
KING GEORGE QATAR S.-G2, £300,000, Goodwood, 7-29, 3yo/up, 5fT, :56.46, g/f.
1–KHAADEM (IRE), 130, g, 6, by Dark Angel (Ire)
1st Dam: White Daffodil (Ire), by Footstepsinthesand (GB)
2nd Dam: Sparky's Song (GB), by Electric (GB)
3rd Dam: Daring Ditty (GB), by Daring March (GB)
(750,000gns Ylg '17 TATOCT). O-Mrs Fitri Hay; B-Yeomanstown Stud (IRE); T-Charles Hills; J-Ryan Moore. £170,130. Lifetime Record: SP-UAE, 23-7-2-3, $647,408. *Full to Log Out Island (IRE), SW & MGSP-Eng, GSP-Ire & SP-Fr, $250,585. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree.
2–Raasel (GB), 130, g, 5, Showcasing (GB)–Dubai Affair (GB), by Dubawi (Ire). (80,000gns Ylg '18 TAOCT; 10,000gns 3yo '20 TATHRA). O-The Horse Watchers; B-Bearstone Stud (GB); T-Michael Appleby. £64,500.
3–Caturra (Ire), 126, c, 3, Mehmas (Ire)–Shoshoni Wind (GB), by Sleeping Indian (GB). (110,000gns Ylg '20 TATOCT). O-Saeed bin Mohammed Al Qassimi; B-Tally-Ho Stud (IRE); T-Clive Cox. £32,280.
Margins: NK, 3/4, NO. Odds: 8.00, 3.00, 22.00.
Also Ran: Lazuli (Ire), Ponntos (Ire), Clarendon House (GB), Acklam Express (Ire), Equilateral (GB), Existent (GB), Mitbaahy (Ire), Vertiginous (Ire). Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.

 

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Galileo’s Tower Of London A New Rising Star

Hotfooting it from Sandown where he had partnered the exciting Stoute colt Nostrum (GB) (Kingman {GB}), Ryan Moore was in the unusual position of steering two TDN Rising Stars at two different tracks in the same day on Thursday as Ballydoyle's Tower Of London (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) planted the seeds of another Derby dream for Rosegreen at Leopardstown. Sent off the 7-4 favourite for the Frank Conroy Irish EBF Maiden over a mile, the full-brother to the Irish Derby and St Leger hero Capri (Ire) was quickly away before being anchored with one behind throughout the early stages. Moving smoothly on the outer passing the two-furlong marker, the imposing May-foaled bay overwhelmed Fleetfoot (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}) a furlong later and despite veering left on the run to the line was still able to register an impressive 2 3/4-length verdict over that Bolger runner, with a length back to Magnetar (Ire) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) in third.

 

Tower Of London is the first of the nine foals out of Dialafara (Fr) (Anabaa) to win on debut as a 2-year-old and, given the comfort of this success, it can only mean that Ballydoyle's ninth juvenile TDN Rising Star of 2022 and Galileo's 40th in all is destined to dine at the top table given normal progression. O'Brien was full of praise. “He has shown loads of class at home and is a very classy colt,” he said. “He's a Beresford and Futurity Trophy horse, but he could also be one for the [seven-furlong G2] Futurity], as his work has been short at home and he's shown plenty of speed.”

“He's been working like a horse that could go back to seven, so we'll see what's in the Futurity nearer the time and decide but we won't be in any panic with him as he's a proper middle-distance horse for next year,” O'Brien added. “Ryan was going to ride him forward, but four went on and he was very green and babyish so Ryan sat in and taught him plenty. When he got there, he didn't know where he was. He's a big, scopey horse.”

Tower Of London is currently the last known foal out of the aforementioned Dialafara, who was a €175,000 purchase from The Aga Khan Studs' draft at the 2010 Arqana December Mixed Sale and who is another who has been solely mated with Galileo so far. Alongside Capri, she is also responsible for the G3 Loughbrown S. winner Cypress Creek (Ire) and the G3 Stanerra S. winner Passion (Ire) who was also third in the G1 Irish Oaks, the G1 QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares S. and G2 Ribblesdale S. Capri, who presaged his two Classic victories with success in the aforementioned Beresford in 2016, was second on his debut at The Curragh and while that was over seven furlongs, Tower Of London comes across in every way as a pacier individual.

The fact that Dialafara's 4-year-old son Brazil (Ire) won the Cheltenham Festival's Fred Winter Hurdle in March only serves to underline the stamina gift that this family provides, with the G2 Prix de Malleret-winning and G1 Prix Vermeille-placed second dam Diamilina (Fr) (Linamix {Fr}) connected to the G1 Melbourne Cup runner-up Bauer (Ire) (Halling). There is miling pace in the pedigree, however, with the Malleret-placed third dam Diamonaka (Fr) (Akarad {Fr}) producing Diamond Green (Fr) (Green Desert) who was runner-up in the G1 St James's Palace S., G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains and G1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp.

4th-Leopardstown €16,500, Mdn, 7-21, 2yo, 8fT, 1:46.18, gd.
TOWER OF LONDON (IRE), c, 2, by Galileo (Ire)
     1st Dam: Dialafara (Fr), by Anabaa
     2nd Dam: Diamilina (Fr), by Linamix (Fr)
     3rd Dam: Diamonaka (Fr), by Akarad (Fr)
Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $10,080. O-D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg; B-Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud (IRE); T-Aidan O'Brien. *Full to Capri (Ire), Ch. 3yo-Eur at 14f+, Ch. 3yo-Ire at 14f+, Ch. 3yo-Ire at 11-14f, Ch. Older Horse-Ire at 11-14f, Ch. 3yo-Eng at 14f+, G1SW-Eng, G1SW-Ire, G1SP-Fr, $2,067,692; Full to Cypress Creek (Ire), GSW-Ire, GSP-Eng, $102,373; Full to Passion (Ire), GSW & G1SP-Ire, G1SP-Eng, $200,604. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.

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