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Bell and Moore Join Forces With Ace Rothstein in Bahrain

Ace Rothstein (More Than Ready) is one of 12 horses signed on in Friday's Listed HRH The Crown Prince's Cup, sponsored by Howden. The Michael Bell runner has won three times, including over the Sakhir turf course in a 1800-metre local Group 2, the Al Adiyat Racing Cup, on Jan. 7. With that effort, he defeated the reopposing duo of Medal Winner (Fr) (Olympic Glory {Ire}) and Macaque (GB) (Rock of Gibraltar {Ire}).

Ridden by Charlie Bishop in that effort, Bell has engaged the services of 2021 Longines World's Best Jockey Ryan Moore. Moore last rode in Bahrain in 2020, when his mount Sovereign (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) ran third in the Bahrain International Trophy.

“Ace Rothstein won a couple of races back in England having had a late start to his 3-year-old career,” said Bell from Bahrain. “He came out to Bahrain just before Christmas and was a bit unlucky in one of the Turf Series races when he got a bit squeezed on the rail. He then won a nice trial race for the Crown Prince's Cup 10 days ago.”

Bell continued, “In theory, he'll have to step up again. He was getting 6 1/2 pounds from Medal Winner who is one of the best horses trained in Bahrain, but he beat him pretty emphatically and it was over a trip short of our best. We're stepping up to 10 furlongs this week which should suit so even though we're worse off at the weights, the extra furlong should stand him in good stead.”

Regarding the jockey switch, Bell added, “We've got a very experienced jockey and the horse is definitely training well over here. He looks great and he's eating well. With the locals, it's always the same when you go overseas. When you go to Ireland you take on Aidan O'Brien, and when you come to Bahrain you take on Shaikh Isa and Fawzi Nass.”

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Trio of Wildcards Join Tattersalls February Sale

Three more wildcards have been added to the Tattersalls February Sale catalogue after the addition of White Marlin (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}). Rated 93, the Michael Bell-trained Dairerin (GB) (Spill The Beans {Aus}) (lot 375B) will be offered by Bell's Fitzroy House. The 3-year-old was a dual winner last year and also ran in the G3 Prix de Cabourg in Deauville, although he did not hit the board. From the family of the Classic-placed G2 Geoffrey Freer S. hero Mr Combustible (Ire) (Hernando {Fr}) and the G2 Ribblesdale S. winner and influential producer Miletrian (Ire) (Marju {Ire}), he was third in his sophomore bow at Newcastle on Jan. 13.

Also joining the Feb. 3-4 catalogue is the winning Acrion (Ire) (Dandy Man {Ire}) (lot 375D). A full-brother to Group 3 scorer Extortionist (Ire) (Dandy Man {Ire}) who also placed in the G1 Nunthorpe S., the Brian Meehan runner is rated 70p. Rounding out the trio is another hailing from Meehan's Manton Lodge Stables-lot 375C, City Runner (Ire). Rated 84, the son of Caravaggio has made three starts and graduated going seven furlongs over the Southwell all-weather on Jan. 9.

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Highclere Stallion and Yearling Parade Announced

A stallion and yearling parade will be held at Highclere Stud on Tuesday, Feb. 8. There will also be a competition to win a free nomination to Land Force (Ire) (No Nay Never), who has his first yearlings this year, or Group 1 sire Cable Bay (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}). Besides showcasing the two stallions, there will also be yearlings on parade by Galileo (Ire), Kingman (GB), No Nay Never, Night of Thunder (Ire), Sea The Stars (Ire), Cable Bay and Land Force.

“Anybody is welcome to join the parade, it will offer an insight into the commercial breeding industry with a broad spectrum of topics discussed throughout the day with likeminded individuals,” said Highclere's Jake Warren. “We very much look forward to welcoming fellow breeders to Highclere Stud for what should be a very enjoyable day.”

Drinks will be served at 11 a.m., followed by the parade at 12 p.m. and lunch at 12:45 p.m. For details on attending the parade and entering the competition for a free season, please visit the stud's website.

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Andry Muinos Dies At 83

Andry Muinos, the owner, with her husband Max, of Ela-Mana-Mou (GB) and To-Agori-Mou (Ire), has died at the age of 83.

A Greek Cypriot, Muinos met her Spanish-born husband in London and the couple owned a string of restaurants before venturing into racehorse ownership in the late 1970s. Ela-Mana-Mou was bought on their behalf by trainer Guy Harwood for 4,500gns and won the Vintage S., Royal Lodge S., and King Edward VII S. in their colours before being sold to Simon Weinstock for £500,000. At four, he won the Prince of Wales's S., Eclipse S., and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. of 1980 before retiring to Airlie Stud.

By that stage Max and Andry Muinos had already purchased To-Agori-Mou, who won the Solario S. and finished runner-up in the Dewhurst, making him the top-rated 2-year-old in Britain in 1980. Greater days were to come in his 3-year-old season when To-Agori-Mou won the 2000 Guineas, St James's Palace S., and Queen Elizabeth II S.

Muinos was only recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died on Saturday night in Marbella, Spain. She is survived by her husband Max, son Antonio and daughter-in-law Katie, and grandchildren Sophia and Max.

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