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Owned by the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Wathnan Racing is set to make a strong showing at the Ebor Festival in York next week. The owners made a stunning entrance into British racing at Royal Ascot where Courage Mon Ami and Gregory both triumphed. The John and Thady Gosden-trained pair are both intended to line up at York, as are Isaac Shelby and Ballymount Boy.
Sheikh Tamim's Contributions To The Equestrian World
Sheikh Tamim has a great passion for horses and has made significant contributions to the equestrian world. He founded Al Shaqab Equestrian Center, which has hosted numerous international equestrian events. His passion for horses has also led to Qatar's success in the horse racing world, with Qatar-owned horses winning prestigious races such as the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the Dubai World Cup.
Wathnan Stable's Horses Set To Compete In The Ebor Festival In York
Ballymount Boy is a new recruit to the Wathnan stable and is on schedule to run in the Gr. 3 Tattersalls Acomb Stakes on Wednesday, chasing the £165,000 prize. On his last outing, the son of Camacho finished second to Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood. Wathnan racing advisor, Richard Brown, said that the horse would be stepped up to a mile, which he believes will be to the colt’s liking.
On the same afternoon, Wathnan has Gregory entered for the Gr. 2 Great Voltigeur Stakes. The son of Golden Horn has not been seen on a racecourse since his gritty front-running display in landing the Queen’s Vase spoils at Royal Ascot. Gregory also has an entry in the Hamilton Lonsdale Cup – but stable-mate Courage Mon Ami is Wathnan’s probable representative in the two-mile Group 2 contest on Friday.
Isaac Shelby could well lock horns again with Kinross in the Sky Bet City of York Stakes on Saturday August 26. The latter-named beat trainer Brian Meehan’s charge by a neck in the Lennox Stakes at Goodwood and a rematch in the Group Two on the Knavesmire appears on the cards. This year the race offers Group One prize money of £500,000.
Wathnan Racing's Success In British Racing And Upcoming Ebor Festival
Wathnan Racing's recent entrance into British racing at Royal Ascot was nothing short of spectacular. The owners' thoroughbred horses - Courage Mon Ami, Gregory, Isaac Shelby, and Ballymount Boy - have all tasted success in their respective races. Courage Mon Ami and Gregory both triumphed at Royal Ascot, while Isaac Shelby finished second in the Lennox Stakes at Goodwood. With a history of success in British racing, Wathnan Racing is sure to make a strong showing at the upcoming Ebor Festival, a highly anticipated annual horse racing event that has been attracting top-class horses, jockeys, and trainers from around the world for over 160 years.
In 2023, the festival promises to be yet another thrilling spectacle, with some of the biggest names in the sport expected to compete. Past highlights of the festival include a historic win by Stradivarius, who claimed a record fourth Yorkshire Cup in 2019, and a stunning performance by Love, who dominated the Yorkshire Oaks in 2020. Fans can look forward to another exciting edition of the festival, with the Ebor Handicap being the highlight event.