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Rebel's Romance delivered another masterclass performance to secure a historic second consecutive Gr.1 H.H. The Amir Trophy (2,300m, Turf) at Al Uqda, providing Godolphin with a memorable triumph in Qatar's premier thoroughbred contest. Under a confident ride from William Buick, the Charlie Appleby-trained seven-time Gr.1 winner emerged victorious in this Class 1 international invitation race presented by Longines.
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Following the meeting's relocation from Al Rayyan due to track concerns, Rebel's Romance showed his versatility at the 15.35 feature. Prominent throughout, the seven-year-old established a commanding position before kicking clear at the top of the straight to secure a decisive length victory over The Foxes, with Japanese challenger Satono Glanz claiming third.
"We are very thankful to everyone at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club for getting the races run," said Appleby. "It has been a challenging weekend, and they have done a fantastic job in a very short space of time."
"Rebel's Romance is the ultimate warhorse, who doesn't know how to lie down. He has gone out there with his heart on his sleeve and put up another great performance. William knows the horse inside out and has ridden him with a lot of confidence again."
The Godolphin trainer confirmed future plans for his stable star: "We will ship Rebel's Romance back to Newmarket and plot the same route that we took last year, giving him a little break in preparation for the Dubai Sheema Classic. It's one race at a time with him these days, and we will enjoy every moment."
The victory not only underscores Rebel's Romance's remarkable consistency at the highest level but also highlights the continued success of Godolphin's international campaign, with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed's support proving instrumental in maintaining this seven-year-old's impressive career trajectory.