British Sprinter | Mayson makes his mark

British Sprinter | Mayson makes his mark. Mayson's performance within the Darley July Cup has been rated the simplest by a British sprinter this season.

The British Horse Racing Association's official handicapper Stewart Copeland revealed the news in his blog on the BHA's web site.

The testing conditions, that led to the absence of Bated Breath among others and created it troublesome to return from off the pace, were factored into Copeland's calculations.

The assessor remarked that a typical winner of the July Cup would be rated 120+ at least; he had, however, settled on a mark of 119 for the son of Invincible Spirit saying: "That still means that his rating is on a par with the common we'd expect for a July Cup winner. it is also the very best rated performance by a British sprinter this year, marginally before Bated Breath at 118."

Sepoy could have did not fireplace for Godolphin within the cluster One sprint at Newmarket however another former Australian speedster racing within their blue silks did impress at Newbury with Copeland occurring to convey a positive mention to Soul: "Rated a hundred and fifteen once his fine fourth to Black Caviar in the Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot, I've credited him with an improved rating of 117 for his decisive four-length beating of Firebeam."

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Godolphin | Helmet retired to stud

Godolphin | Helmet retired to stud. Former high Australian performer Helmet has been retired to stud once finishing well crushed on his British bow for Godolphin.

Owned by Sheikh Mohammed, Helmet won last year's Caulfield Guineas in his native country, when trained by Peter Snowden, and has been victorious in 2 different cluster One races.

However, he has not won since that Caulfield success last October and trailed home in seventh behind Frankel on his sole begin for Mahmood Al Zarooni within the Queen Anne Stakes.

Oliver Tait, Darley's chief operating officer, told www.godolphin.com: "Helmet was among the best colts in an elite generation.

"Few horses will win 3 cluster Ones across 2 consecutive seasons and Helmet did it the exhausting method, out in front.

"He was an interesting talent, rated superior to his sire Exceed And Excel who is such a successful and fashionable horse on our roster."

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Mahmood Al Zarooni facing BHA hearing

Mahmood Al Zarooni facing BHA hearing | Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has been summoned to appear at a British Horseracing Authority hearing after two of his horses tested positive for a banned substance.

The BHA will hold an inquiry on August 16 after urine samples taken from Mariner's Cross and Lyric Of Light were found to have contained traces of the prohibited propoxyphene.

Mariner's Cross' sample was taken after he won the Wood Ditton Stakes at Newmarket on April 19, while Lyric Of Light tested positive after finishing last in the 1000 Guineas on May 6.

The BHA must now determine whether Al Zarooni, who could face a hefty fine, breached racing rules.

Both horses could also face disqualification from their respective races.

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Royal Ascot | Godolphin want rain for Farhh

Royal Ascot | Godolphin want rain for Farhh. Godolphin are praying for additional rain before Farhh's second run in cluster One company at Sandown on Saturday.

The lightly-raced four-year-old has been supplemented for the Coral-Eclipse following his fine effort at Royal Ascot.

He was an unlucky third within the Prince of Wales's Stakes when he created the leap from handicaps to the highest level.

The Pivotal colt, trained by Saeed bin Suroor, had previously gained 3 spectacular victories, together with a straightforward six-length success beneath prime weight within the Thirsk Hunt Cup, in an exceedingly restricted career.

He can once more be ridden by Frankie Dettori.

"Farhh came out his latest run sound and has looked well since Royal Ascot," Bin Suroor told www.godolphin.com

"He is usurping some superb horses once more however he showed within the Prince of Wales's Stakes that he's an improving horse which a mile and 1 / 4 suits him well.

"Softer ground is that the key for him and that i hope that there's many rain before the weekend."

Godolphin even have Dubai World Cup winner Monterosso and town vogue, each trained by Mahoood Al Zarooni, among fifteen horses still within the historic mile-and-a-quarter showpiece.

So you're thinking that, last year's winner and conqueror of Farhh at Royal Ascot, heads four possibles from the Aidan O'Brien stable in conjunction with Daddy Long Legs, Windsor Palace and Robin Hood.

The in-form John Gosden has earmarked the race for last year's King George winner Nathaniel, whereas 2010 Eclipse scorer Twice Over is additionally a possible runner for the Sir Henry Cecil team.

Andrew Balding's Bonfire and also the Brian Meehan-trained Cogito are, in conjunction with Daddy Long Legs, the three-year-old possibles.

The only overseas contender is that the Alain de Royer-Dupre-trained Giofra, whereas Cityscape, Crackerjack King and Sri Putra are different credible challengers.

Sandown officers say it's troublesome to predict this stage what quantity rain they're going to get.

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Royal Ascot | Godolphin buy Dawn Approach

Royal Ascot | Godolphin buy Dawn Approach. Godolphin have bought a majority share in Jim Bolger's unbeaten juvenile Dawn Approach, the ante-post favorite for next season's Qipco 2000 Guineas.

The son of Derby hero New Approach secured his fourth success from as several starts with a determined show in last week's Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.

A statement on the Godolphin web site confirmed Dawn Approach would stay in coaching with Bolger for the remainder of the campaign and race in Godolphin's colors.

A decision concerning his three-year-old career won't be created till "much later" in 2012.

New Approach was trained by Bolger throughout his two-year-old and three-year-old career, racing throughout his Classic year within the colors of Princess Haya of Jordan, the wife of Godolphin supremo Sheikh Mohammed.

Simon Crisford "It is astounding how well New Approach has started his stallion career and Dawn Approach seems to possess inherited several of his qualities."
Simon Crisford

He currently stands as a stallion at Sheikh Mohammed's Darley Stud and has enjoyed a spectacular initial season, with Dawn Approach one in every of 3 Royal Ascot winners last week.

The Godolphin web site said of Dawn Approach: "He are going to be geared toward the highest end-of-the-season races, like the cluster One Goffs Vincent O'Brien Stakes (formerly the National Stakes) at the Curragh on September fifteen and therefore the cluster One Dubai Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket on October thirteen, each run over seven furlongs."

Simon Crisford, the Godolphin racing manager, said: "We are delighted Dawn Approach can race for Godolphin and appearance forward to seeing him race at the very best level throughout his career.

"It is astounding how well New Approach has started his stallion career and Dawn Approach seems to possess inherited several of his qualities."

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