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In an impressive display of speed and determination, Mountain Breeze stormed to victory in the prestigious Jumeirah 1000 Guineas For 3YO Filly Only (Gr.) over 1600m on turf. The three-year-old bay filly, trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by William Buick, showcased her exceptional talent in this AED 800,000 Thoroughbred contest, confirming her status as a rising star for the Godolphin operation.
Building on her victory in the Mawj Stakes at the end of January, where she similarly defeated Octans, Mountain Breeze demonstrated remarkable progression, breaking away from her competitors with a stunning turn of foot in the closing stages. The daughter of Lope de Vega has clearly thrived over the winter months, with jockey William Buick noting post-race that she had "improved physically over the winter."
The race unfolded with La Senora (USA) positioning herself advantageously from the start under Silvestre De Sousa. The three-year-old bay filly appeared to be travelling comfortably as the field entered the home straight, gradually edging closer to the leaders.
As the runners approached the business end of the contest, Mountain Breeze found herself momentarily trapped in a pocket. However, when a crucial gap opened along the rail, William Buick didn't hesitate, sending his mount through with perfect timing. Once in the clear, Mountain Breeze accelerated impressively, quickly putting daylight between herself and her pursuers.
Octans, a bay filly by The Grey Gatsby trained by Guillermo Arizkorreta, attempted to mount a challenge as the field entered the final furlong. In a repeat of their encounter in the Mawj Stakes at the end of January, the filly quickened noticeably but couldn't match the explosive turn of foot displayed by the winner, who was running clear and extending her advantage with every stride.
La Senora, who had travelled prominently throughout, couldn't sustain her effort when the tempo increased dramatically in the closing stages, ultimately having to settle for a minor placing despite her promising early position.
This victory further cements Godolphin's dominance in the region's prestigious races and highlights Charlie Appleby's exceptional ability to develop talented fillies. For Mountain Breeze, this authoritative performance suggests there could be even more significant targets within her reach as the season progresses.
The ease with which she dispatched her rivals indicates that this daughter of Lope de Vega may have the potential to compete successfully at an even higher level, with international campaigns potentially on the horizon for this exciting prospect from the powerful Godolphin stable.