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More Armory From Ballydoyle

Chester hosts just the one black-type event on Friday, with the G2 Melodi Media Huxley S. over an extended 10 furlongs acting as the first port of call in 2021 for Ballydoyle's Armory (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). Surprising a few judges when third at 66-1 and in front of Sottsass (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) and Japan (GB) (Galileo {Ire}) in the G1 Irish Champion S. in September, the bay went on to show that was no fluke when runner-up to Sir Dragonet (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) in Moonee Valley's G1 Cox Plate on soft ground in October. “He is a very classy horse and the one to beat on form, though no more rain would help,” Ryan Moore commented.

Armory's chief threat looks to be Juddmonte's 'TDN Rising Star' Sangarius (GB) (Kingman {GB}), who has undergone a wind operation since beating Bangkok (Ire) (Australia {GB}) in the Listed Quebec S. at Lingfield in December. That was only the second outing for the Sir Michael Stoute-trained homebred since his success in the G3 Hampton Court S. at Royal Ascot in June 2019 and he has all the potential to become another of his trainer's specials in the older horse department. “Sangarius had a bit of a disjointed season last year, but he actually came back and produced a pretty smart performance when he won at Lingfield,” Teddy Grimthorpe said. “We need to get him rolling and get a clean run with him this year, if we can. He certainly has talent, so let's hope things go well for him this season.”

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BHA Forms Whip Consultation Steering Group

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has assembled a 15-strong Whip Consultation Steering Group ahead of the forthcoming consultation regarding the use of the foam-padded whip in British racing.

The group, which is chaired by BHA independent regulatory non-executive director David Jones, is comprised of a range of industry participants, vets and politicians, including champion trainer John Gosden and jockey PJ McDonald, as well as Roly Owers, CEO of World Horse Welfare.

As part of the independent Horse Welfare Board's strategic plan, A life well lived – a new strategic plan for the welfare of horses bred for racing 2020-2024, a recommendation was made that a public consultation should be conducted by the BHA regarding the use of the whip in British racing. The newly-formed steering group will be integral to this process and, following consultation, will make recommendations to help determine the outcome.

“It is essential that the consultation process is fair, open and transparent and the views of all parties are considered,” said David Jones. “In addition, any decisions must be made by those who have a deep understanding and knowledge of the subject matter and who are willing to both represent and consider a range of perspectives. The role of the Steering Group will be to ensure that all of these requirements are met. The breadth of expertise and experience that has come together to form this group is truly impressive.”

Brant Dunshea, the BHA's chief regulatory officer, added,”The whips  used in British racing are foam-padded and were designed  with input from  the RSPCA.  Its use in races is subject to strict controls.

“The Horse Welfare Board were clear, however, that the use of the whip is an issue of public trust in the sport, and that the  racing  industry must be mindful of public opinion if it is to safeguard its long-term future.

“By carrying out this consultation we are looking to facilitate a positive, open debate about an important issue. Any decisions will be for racing to make, and the Steering Group's expertise from across the racing industry – alongside the perspectives of representatives of other independent sectors – will play a leading part in this process.”

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Galileo’s Japan On Top In the Ormonde

First time over further than a mile-and-a-half facing a serious rival in Trueshan (Fr) (Planteur {Ire}) meant that Thursday's G3 Ormonde S. at Chester represented a tough ask for Japan (GB) (Galileo {Ire}), but in the end his class told as the Ballydoyle stalwart opened his 5-year-old campaign on the right note. Enjoying a perfect trip on the rail nestled behind the leading duo early, the 13-8 favourite was angled out by Ryan Moore to come around Trueshan on the home bend and began to assert from the furlong pole for a 3/4-of-a-length success.

Thursday, Chester, Britain
TOTE+ PAYS YOU MORE AT TOTE.CO.UK ORMONDE S.-G3, £80,000, Chester, 5-6, 4yo/up, 13f 84yT, 2:58.01, g/s.
1–JAPAN (GB), 126, h, 5, by Galileo (Ire)
1st Dam: Shastye (Ire) (SP-Eng), by Danehill
2nd Dam: Saganeca, by Sagace (Fr)
3rd Dam: Haglette, by Hagley
(1,300,000gns Ylg '17 TATOCT). O-Masaaki Matsushima, Derrick Smith, Susan Magnier & Michael Tabor; B-Newsells Park Stud (GB); T-Aidan O'Brien; J-Ryan Moore. £45,368. Lifetime Record: Hwt. 3yo-Eur at 9.5-11f, Hwt. 3yo-Eng & Ire at 11-14f, G1SW-Eng & Fr, GSW-Ire, 15-6-0-3, $2,102,335. *Full to Mogul (GB), G1SW-Fr & HK, GSW-Eng & Ire, $2,164,811; Secret Gesture (GB), GSW & MG1SP-Eng, G1SP-Fr & Ger, GISP-US, $746,427; Sir Isaac Newton (GB), GSW-Ire, SW-Eng & GSP-Aus, $405,120; and 1/2 to Maurus (GB) (Medicean {GB}), MSW & MGSP-Aus, $510,297. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree.
2–Trueshan (Fr), 131, g, 5, Planteur (Ire)–Shao Line (Fr), by General Holme. (€8,000 Ylg '17 OSLATE; 31,000gns 2yo '18 TATHIT). O-Barbury Lions 5; B-Didier Blot (FR); T-Alan King. £17,200.
3–Sonnyboyliston (Ire), 126, g, 4, Power (GB)–Miss Macnamara (Ire), by Dylan Thomas (Ire). (€26,000 Ylg '18 TIRSEP). O-Kildare Racing Club; B-Ms Diane O'Neill (IRE); T-Johnny Murtagh. £8,608.
Margins: 3/4, 3HF, 2HF. Odds: 1.63, 2.25, 9.00.
Also Ran: Morando (Fr), Kipps (Ire), Sextant (GB), Euchen Glen (GB), Withhold (GB). Click for the Racing Post result or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. Video, sponsored by TVG.

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Haggas Outlines Plans For Stable Stars

Shadwell's Al Aasy (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), who won the G3 Finest Surprise S. at Newbury on Apr. 18, will back up in the G3 Al Rayyan S. there on May 15. Originally, the 4-year-old was tagged to go straight to the June 4 G1 Coronation Cup S., but trainer William Haggas determined that his charge was so fresh and well, another run was needed.

“I was going to wait for the Coronation Cup, but he's too well so he's going to run next Saturday in a Group 3 back at Newbury on Lockinge day,” said Haggas. “That will give us three weeks to Epsom. He worked beautifully this [Wednesday] morning. He's a very impressive horse at home.

“He wouldn't go over the top [if he didn't run at Newbury], but he might get a bit fresh and silly. He needs racing, that horse, he didn't race much last year. I don't like carrying penalties in stakes races, but this race is a good fit–I don't want to go further up in trip for the Yorkshire Cup and I think the Coronation Cup is the right race. He's very powerful and everything is easy for him, we'll see how good he is soon enough but at the moment he's an impressive horse.”

Haggas stablemate My Oberon (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), although being considered for the G1 Lockinge on May 15, is not a guaranteed runner. He won the G3 Earl Of Sefton S. at Newmarket on Apr. 14 in his latest outing.

Speaking on the Nick Luck Daily Podcast, Haggas said, “I'm debating about him. I really want to go for the [G1] Prix d'Ispahan on May 30 and I can't do both. I want to go up in trip with him and he's in the Prince of Wales's and I'll put him in the Eclipse. If he's going to improve enough to be a proper horse, he's got to do it going up in trip. He was good at Newmarket over nine and I'm just not sure taking on Palace Pier (GB) (Kingman {GB}) is the right way round. I think if we go for a nine-furlong Group 1 in France that fits better, we've got to make him a stallion.”

Rounding out the Haggas trio is the multiple Group 1 winner Addeybb (Ire) (Pivotal {GB}), who has returned in good order from his latest Australian sojourn.

Added Haggas, on Addeybb, “I'm not going to turn him away and I'm going to get him ready for the Prince of Wales's [S. at Royal Ascot on June 16], I think.”

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