Murtagh predicts bright future for Leopardstown winner Zahrann
Smooth from Zahrann in the Listed King George V Cup @LeopardstownRC 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/UTeZPQY4py
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) June 5, 2025
He was still at the rear of the nine-runner field rounding the home turn, but despite showing signs of inexperience when asked to mount his challenge, Zahraan (5-2) displayed a smart change of gear to run down his rivals and he was ultimately well on top as he passed the post two and a quarter lengths in front.
'He came out of Cork really well and we were happy coming here today. We thought a mile and a half would help him as well. He's not a slow horse, but he's learning all the time,' said Murtagh.
'The King Edward VII over a mile and a half at Royal Ascot could be a possibility, depending on how he comes out of this race, and if he won that you could definitely think about supplementing him for the Irish Derby.
Zahrann & @BenCoen2 after winning the King George V Cup @LeopardstownRC @JohnnyMurtagh @AgaKhanStuds pic.twitter.com/1x9u8F6EwA
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'We'll take it race by race, but the team supplemented one for the English Derby (Midak). He's a progressive three-year-old and I said to them this is our Calandagan, who won the race in Ascot last year and was able to rock up in York (Juddmonte International) and in those big mile-and-a-quarter races.
'I'm hopeful this horse can keep improving right through the year and get right to the top.'
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