TROPBEAU wins Group 3 Prix de la Grotte

12 May 2020

The welcome return of French racing brought with it a great fillies race in the form of the Group 3 Prix de la Grotte, considered by many to be the main Classic trial for fillies.


The Andre Fabre trained Tropbeau showed all of her class and determination to take the race in very smart fashion, proving that she can get the mile easily and confirming herself as the one to beat in the French 1,000 Guineas next month.


Already a multiple Group winner, Tropbeau had an excellent two year old season last year, finishing off with a slightly unlucky 3rd in the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes and being crowned top rated two year old filly in France 2019.



Purchased by Gordon-Watson Bloodstock at the Arqana Breeze Up Sales last year, the daughter of Showcasing has a speedy pedigree, with her winning dam Frangipanni being out of Group 1 July Cup winner Frizzante. She is certainly a very exciting prospect for her owner Lady Bamford and everyone involved.

Hong Kong Success for Gracious Express

25 May 2024
GRACIOUS EXPRESS drives strongly to the line to break his Hong Kong maiden with a great ride from Brenton Avdulla. Trained by Ricky Yiu, the four-year-old by Churchill, was purchased privately to race in Hong Kong. Congratulations to connections.

Victory Number five in Hong Kong for Holy Lake

25 May 2024
Private purchase HOLY LAKE (Holy Roman Emperor/Lake Louise) showcases a great turn of foot at Sha Tin landing five competitive handicaps in Hong Kong this season. Congratulations trainer Francis Lui, jockey Vincent Ho and owners the Happy Diners Syndicate.

Kerindia Impressively Retains The Assy Thoroughbred Filly & Mare Cup

25 May 2024
Smart filly KERINDIA wins in fine style under Faleh Bughenaim. Another excellent victory in Qatar for the lovely daughter of Cotai Glory, purchased by Will Douglass at Tattersalls December Mare Sale, as a horse in training, for owner Injaaz Stud. An impressive training performance by Zuhair Mohsin. Congratulations to all connections.

Mr Ascendency lands the feature at Happy Valley

25 May 2024
Private purchase MR ASCENDENCY (The Gurkha/Dietrich) powers home taking the feature Class 1 Shan Kwong Handicap whilst landing his 3 rd win in Hong Kong and earning over £500,000 in prize money. Trained by Ricky Yiu and ridden by Harry Bentley, congratulations all.

Oddyssey Hat-trick in Qatar

25 May 2024
ODDYSSEY (Ulysses/Last Echo) , a horse in training purchase, leads home a great 1, 2 victory in the Group 2 Al Rayyan Mile partnered by Maxime Guyon. A third consecutive win for the Jassim Al Ghazali-trained colt purchased as a two-year-old by Will Douglass at Tattersalls Autumn Sale. Congratulations to owner Al Shaqab Racing.

Missed The Cut lands a second US win

25 May 2024
Private purchase MISSED THE CUT , son of Quality Road, rallies brilliantly under Joel Rosario to take the Grade 3 San Marcos Stakes at Santa Anita. A great training performance by John Sadler for owners Lanes End Farm, St Elias, Mr E Hudson, Mr E Babington. Congratulations to all connections.

SCHERZO lands the HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Trophy

by lucy • 31 January 2022
Scherzo (Wootton Bassett/ Persian Belle) landed an impressive victory in Qatar over the weekend to win the HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Trophy. The 3-y-o colt was purchased by Gordon-Watson Bloodstock for €420,000 at the Arqana Arc Horses-In-Training sale for owners Alwasmiyah Stud. Many congratulations to owners Alwasmiyah Stud, trainer Georges Mikhalides and jockey Alberto Sanna.

CEPHALUS lands the four-timer!

by lucy • 21 January 2022
CEPAHLUS (Cable Bay/Angels Wings) landed the four-timer at Newcastle with another impressive win. A great training performance by Charlie Hills and the team for owners Jerry Hinds and Philip Herbert. The son of Cable Bay was purchased from Highclere Stud by Gordon-Watson Bloodstock at Tattersalls Book 2 for only 11,000 gns. An exciting horse to follow this year!

Busy week with four H-I-T purchases winning in Doha

by lucy • 17 January 2022
It has been a very successful week in Doha with four winners, all purchased by Will Douglass at the Tattersalls Horses-In-Training Sale. Keel Bay (Starspangledbanner/Slieve), Swift One (No Nay Never/Flavia Tatiana), Wishaah (Oasis Dream/Mia Diletta) and Semper Augustus (Dutch Art/Pink Flames) were all victorious over the weekend. Many congratulations to all connections.

TURIN REDSTAR wins at Sha Tin

by lucy • 7 January 2022
TURIN REDSTAR, by Kyllachy out of a Diktat mare wins at Sha Tin. Bought by Gordon-Watson Bloodstock for 35,000 gns at Tattersalls Book 2. The eight-year-old has career earnings over £900,000.
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