Ascot Champions Day: To be included in the starting lineup for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, Maljoom “needs everything to go in the favour.”
The one-mile race, which starts 40 minutes earlier, has a spot open for a member of the Somerville Lodge team because trainer William Haggas‘ unbeaten superstar, Baaeed, is scheduled to retire in the Champion Stakes, the main event of the Qipco British Champions Day card.
Maljoom, who won his first three races and the German 2000 Guineas, appears to be the most qualified candidate to fill that position.
He finished fourth in the St. James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, ending his undefeated streak, however, he was the unfortunate loser that day because jockey Cieren Fallon was delayed by traffic during the chaotic race.
However, a filthy scope prevented him from competing in the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville, and if he were to start in the QEII on Saturday, it would be his first race since Royal Ascot.
The winner of the Prix de Royallieu, Sea La Rosa, has the option of reducing her distance for the Qipco British Champions Fillies’ And Mares’ Stakes, which means she might also compete on British Champions Day.
The Sea The Stars daughter mentioned a hat-trick at Paris-Longchamp and Haggas claims she has improved all season.
He continued, “We’re now thinking about the Ascot fillies and mares, but we’ll see. We placed her in Group One in Japan, but for now, all alternatives are on the table, and we’ll monitor her progress. She has been exceptional this year and keeps getting better. She’s been wonderful.”
Haggas also provided an update on the horse, Alenquer, who won the Tattersalls Gold Cup but only managed to finish eighth in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
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