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| Staff Writer |
RRR Racing owned Switzerland returned to something like his brilliant best, adding a Group One to his record when he powered against her betters to win the Golden Shaheen.
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The 8YO son of Speightstown had not tasted victory since his January 2022 win in the Gr.1 Al Garhoud Sprint. Settling midfield under jockey Tadhg O’Shea, the entire relished a fast tempo.
With 300 meters left to travel, O’Shea began to make his move on Doug Watson-trained Al Tariq who had been leading all the way, bursting through the pack to post a length victory over Japanese Red Le Zele trained by Takayuki Yasuda with Dr. Schivel close up behind in third.