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2.8-Million Guineas Tattersalls Book 1 Topper Sheds Maiden Status In Belated Debut

Godolphin's hitherto unraced Kalidasa (GB) (Frankel {GB}–So Mi Dar {GB}, by Dubawi {Ire}) hit the heights at 2022's Tattersalls October Book 1 fixture when knocked down for a sale-topping 2.8-million guineas, but missed his intended debut at Kempton last month with a foot infection.

Sent off at prohibitive odds of 1-3 for his belated unveiling in a low-key affair at Wolverhampton, Friday evening, he made no mistake and registered a 1 1/2-length triumph in the extended one-mile contest.

The March-foaled bay is out of G3 Musidora S.-winning G1 Prix de l'Opera third So Mi Dar (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), herself a full-sister to MG1SW sire Too Darn Hot (GB) and multiple Group 1-placed distaffer Lah Ti Dar (GB).

3rd-Wolverhampton, £7,300, Mdn, 1-12, 3yo/4yo, 8f 142y (AWT), 1:53.14, st.
KALIDASA (GB) (c, 3, Frankel {GB}–So Mi Dar {GB} {GSW-Eng & G1SP-Fr, $242,742}, by Dubawi {Ire}) hit the heights when knocked down to Godolphin for a sale-topping 2.8-million guineas at 2022's Tattersalls October Book 1 fixture, but missed his intended debut at Kempton last month with a foot infection. Bowling along in handy third after an alert getaway, the 1-3 lock turned for home in second and kept on powerfully under whipless cajoling in the straight to defeat Alvesta (GB) (Study Of Man {Ire}) by an ultimately comfortable 1 1/2 lengths. Kalidasa is the third of four foals and first scorer from two runners out of G3 Musidora S.-winning G1 Prix de l'Opera third So Mi Dar (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), herself a full-sister to MG1SW sire Too Darn Hot (GB), multiple Group 1-placed distaffer Lah Ti Dar (GB) and Listed River Eden S. runner-up Darmoiselle (GB). So Mi Dar, who is a daughter of MG1SW distaffer Dar Re Mi (GB) (Singspiel {Ire}), is also kin to multiple Group-placed sire De Treville (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}). The March-foaled bay is a full-brother to the 2-year-old filly So Dar Licious (GB). Sales history: 2,800,000gns Ylg '22 TATOCT. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $5,031.
O-Godolphin; B-Watership Down Stud (GB); T-Charlie Appleby.

 

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El Caballo Wins Coral At Wolverhampton, Earns Spot On All-Weather Finals Day

El Caballo looks sure to be a live contender on Finals Day following a hugely promising victory in the Coral Proud To Support British Racing Conditions Stakes at Wolverhampton Racecourse in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Saturday.

Runner-up to subsequent G3 Molecomb Stakes winner Armor on debut, El Caballo had been off the track since a stylish novice race success at Carlisle Racecourse in Carlisle, United Kingdom in May.

Despite the absence, trainer Karl Burke had issued a positive update beforehand and the 11/8 chance duly delivered under a confident ride from Clifford Lee.

In a three-runner field, El Caballo shadowed 11/10 favorite Navello throughout the six-furlong contest before making his challenge in the home straight. He joined Navello at the furlong pole and readily pulled clear of his 91-rated rival to win by three lengths.

This success provides El Caballo with a guaranteed place in the £150,000 Coral All-Weather Three-Year-Old Championships over the same distance at Newcastle on Finals Day.

Lee said: “El Caballo is a lovely horse who has been working really well at home. He should come on a hell of a lot for that.

“In his two runs this year, he ran a blinder first time out and then won comfortably.

“I think the big, galloping track at Newcastle will suit him. It was his first time around a bend today and he was a little bit green but, once he got straightened up, he has quickened away.”

Alan Crombie of part-owners Grange Park Racing said: “El Caballo is, without doubt, the best horse that Grange Park Racing has been involved in.

“We ran El Caballo first time out against Armor, who has now gone off to stud rated 111, and we said we wouldn't have been afraid of taking him on again. Then he has gone to Carlisle and won on testing ground and today he has won on the top of it. He is just a very good horse.

“He has come back from an injury and this run was to give him the confidence and to see where we are. He has shown he is well over that and now there is a lot to look forward to.

“Finals Day is an option. We will leave that to Karl as he will make the final decision on that.”

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What’s In A Name: Iron Men of Metz

IRON MEN OF METZ (Added Edge) won on this side of the Atlantic at Mahoning Valley, and ARNOUL OF METZ (Kyllachy {GB}) won at “caput mundi” Wolverhampton in England. The “Iron Men of Metz” is the nickname given to the 95th Infantry Division of the US Army, who battled the Germans in WW2 to liberate and defend the French town in November 1944, through heavy and costly fighting, sometimes in house-to-house fashion–while Arnoul (582-645) was the mythical bishop of Metz in the dark middle ages of Merovingian times–and also an ancestor to the one and only Holy Roman Emperor, Charlemagne.

8th-Mahoning Valley, $29,000, (S), 1-4, (NW1X), 3yo/up, 6f, 1:14.62, gd, 1/2 length.
IRON MEN OF METZ (g, 4, Added Edge–Ur Alwaysonmymind, by Grand Reward) Lifetime Record: 13-4-2-1, $71,641. O-Michael J. Annechino; B-Raimonde Farms LTD (OH); T-Jeffrey A. Radosevich.

2nd-Wolverhampton, £5,593, Cond, 1-4, 3yo/up, 5f 21y (AWT), 1:01.86, st.
ARNOUL OF METZ (GB) (g, 6, Kyllachy {GB}–Appointee {Ire}, by Exceed and Excel {Aus}) Lifetime Record: 19-2-2-2, $12,147.
O-D Forrester; B-Peter Spiller (GB); T-Luke McJannet. *6,000gns 4yo ’19 TATAH.

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Yarmouth Fixture Transferred to Wolverhampton

Greater Yarmouth’s Friday fixture has been transferred to Wolverhampton Racecourse, the British Horseracing Authority announced on Tuesday. The Yarmouth fixture on Aug. 3 was cancelled after a faller in the home straight, and further assessment of that portion of the course is required. The Aug. 8 card will be an evening eight-race card. Entries will close on Aug. 5 at noon, with 24-hour declarations on Aug. 6. For more information, please visit: www.racingadmin.co.uk.

“Following yesterday’s mid racing incident at Great Yarmouth, we have undertaken a thorough inspection of the whole track with senior racecourse officials and the BHA Inspectorate,” said ARC Racing Director Jon Pullin. “Whilst nothing has come to light from this inspection, including any false ground, we will, in conjunction with BHA, move the fixture scheduled for Friday, 7 Aug. to Wolverhampton, before we resume racing at Great Yarmouth on Tuesday, 25 Aug.”

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