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The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Almeraq powers to hugely impressive victory at Ayr
He made headway at the halfway stage and moved in front at the two-furlong marker before kicking into top gear to breeze clear of his 17 rivals. Almeraq, who has an entry for the Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock in September, powered to the line to complete a five-length success in the hands of Clifford Lee and enhance his growing reputation. The four-year-old was slashed in price to 3-1 favourite with the sponsors for the Coral Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood, although Shadwell racing manager Angus Gold sounded a warning note over Almeraq lining in the big handicap on Saturday week. 'I was impressed with his performance and it's good to see him come back to what we'd thought he might show,' Gold said. 'We always hoped last year that he would be a nice horse and he just had a few little niggles in the spring, which held William up when they wanted to get going with him. 'The only thing I would caution – I haven't spoken to William, all options are open – but we've taken a long time and been very patient with him. 'Hopefully his future is all in front of him and hopefully in the autumn we will get some decent ground, so I'm not saying he won't run at Goodwood, but I'd be surprised if he bounced straight back in after being so patient with him. 'It's only 12 days away so let's see. We'll see what the weather does and see how he comes out of this.' There was a shock in the opening EBF Maiden Stakes as Chesham Stakes runner-up Thesecretadversary was beaten by debutant Rochfortbridge (28-1). Fozzy Stack's colt went off as the 2-13 favourite, but he came out of the stalls slowly and was in the rear for much of the seven-furlong contest. While Thesecretadversary came to the outside with two furlongs to go, Adrian Keatley's charge proved too much as the 100,000 guineas buy claimed victory by three-quarters of a length, to leave his trainer eyeing up a tilt at the Acomb Stakes at York.
Rhyl Journal
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Big-money buy Distant Storm delivers on debut at Newmarket
Won 12 months ago by Field Of Gold, a host of other subsequent Group-race performers have been successful in the seven-furlong contest and the first two home both had their supporters. Distant Storm (5-6 favourite) cost €1.9million at the Arqana breeze-up and the Night Of Thunder colt boasts an exceptional pedigree as the penultimate foal of the mare Date With Destiny, who in turn was the sole progeny of multiple Group One winner George Washington. He had to prove he was tough as well as classy to see off Aidan O'Brien's Wootton Bassett colt Constitution River, but Distant Storm managed to win by a short head to provide Charlie Appleby and William Buick with another July meeting winner. The front two were well clear of the rest, and Appleby said: 'We came here with confidence – he's been a very straightforward horse to deal with. 'Obviously he was bought from the Arqana breeze-up, so you would expect them to know a little bit more and he has a pedigree to get excited about, but as an individual he's a very normal horse. 'He's not flashy and doesn't draw attention to himself, he just goes out and does what he's asked to do and in a nice manner, so hopefully he's a horse that will mentally progress quicker than some of those buzzy ones. 'The first two pulled nicely clear and he'll have learned plenty today. We'll give him a bit of time as he's unfurnished still and he needs to strengthen before you pitch them in that (Group One) level as if you pitch them in too soon or before they're ready, you will go quickly backwards.' Appleby could now look to next month's Ebor meeting at York with Distant Storm, adding: 'There'll be races we can dip our toe in and allow him to progress – with his mindset he might be an Acomb Stakes horse maybe. 'If he goes and ticks the next box, then you have a chance of looking towards a Group One target.'
Glasgow Times
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Big-money buy Distant Storm delivers on debut at Newmarket
Won 12 months ago by Field Of Gold, a host of other subsequent Group-race performers have been successful in the seven-furlong contest and the first two home both had their supporters. Distant Storm (5-6 favourite) cost €1.9million at the Arqana breeze-up and the Night Of Thunder colt boasts an exceptional pedigree as the penultimate foal of the mare Date With Destiny, who in turn was the sole progeny of multiple Group One winner George Washington. He had to prove he was tough as well as classy to see off Aidan O'Brien's Wootton Bassett colt Constitution River, but Distant Storm managed to win by a short head to provide Charlie Appleby and William Buick with another July meeting winner. The front two were well clear of the rest, and Appleby said: 'We came here with confidence – he's been a very straightforward horse to deal with. 'Obviously he was bought from the Arqana breeze-up, so you would expect them to know a little bit more and he has a pedigree to get excited about, but as an individual he's a very normal horse. 'He's not flashy and doesn't draw attention to himself, he just goes out and does what he's asked to do and in a nice manner, so hopefully he's a horse that will mentally progress quicker than some of those buzzy ones. 'The first two pulled nicely clear and he'll have learned plenty today. We'll give him a bit of time as he's unfurnished still and he needs to strengthen before you pitch them in that (Group One) level as if you pitch them in too soon or before they're ready, you will go quickly backwards.' Appleby could now look to next month's Ebor meeting at York with Distant Storm, adding: 'There'll be races we can dip our toe in and allow him to progress – with his mindset he might be an Acomb Stakes horse maybe. 'If he goes and ticks the next box, then you have a chance of looking towards a Group One target.'
North Wales Chronicle
11-07-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Big-money buy Distant Storm delivers on debut at Newmarket
Won 12 months ago by Field Of Gold, a host of other subsequent Group-race performers have been successful in the seven-furlong contest and the first two home both had their supporters. Distant Storm (5-6 favourite) cost €1.9million at the Arqana breeze-up and the Night Of Thunder colt boasts an exceptional pedigree as the penultimate foal of the mare Date With Destiny, who in turn was the sole progeny of multiple Group One winner George Washington. He had to prove he was tough as well as classy to see off Aidan O'Brien's Wootton Bassett colt Constitution River, but Distant Storm managed to win by a short head to provide Charlie Appleby and William Buick with another July meeting winner. The front two were well clear of the rest, and Appleby said: 'We came here with confidence – he's been a very straightforward horse to deal with. 'Obviously he was bought from the Arqana breeze-up, so you would expect them to know a little bit more and he has a pedigree to get excited about, but as an individual he's a very normal horse. 'He's not flashy and doesn't draw attention to himself, he just goes out and does what he's asked to do and in a nice manner, so hopefully he's a horse that will mentally progress quicker than some of those buzzy ones. 'The first two pulled nicely clear and he'll have learned plenty today. We'll give him a bit of time as he's unfurnished still and he needs to strengthen before you pitch them in that (Group One) level as if you pitch them in too soon or before they're ready, you will go quickly backwards.' Appleby could now look to next month's Ebor meeting at York with Distant Storm, adding: 'There'll be races we can dip our toe in and allow him to progress – with his mindset he might be an Acomb Stakes horse maybe. 'If he goes and ticks the next box, then you have a chance of looking towards a Group One target.'
Leader Live
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Big-money buy Distant Storm delivers on debut at Newmarket
Won 12 months ago by Field Of Gold, a host of other subsequent Group-race performers have been successful in the seven-furlong contest and the first two home both had their supporters. Distant Storm (5-6 favourite) cost €1.9million at the Arqana breeze-up and the Night Of Thunder colt boasts an exceptional pedigree as the penultimate foal of the mare Date With Destiny, who in turn was the sole progeny of multiple Group One winner George Washington. He had to prove he was tough as well as classy to see off Aidan O'Brien's Wootton Bassett colt Constitution River, but Distant Storm managed to win by a short head to provide Charlie Appleby and William Buick with another July meeting winner. The front two were well clear of the rest, and Appleby said: 'We came here with confidence – he's been a very straightforward horse to deal with. 'Obviously he was bought from the Arqana breeze-up, so you would expect them to know a little bit more and he has a pedigree to get excited about, but as an individual he's a very normal horse. 'He's not flashy and doesn't draw attention to himself, he just goes out and does what he's asked to do and in a nice manner, so hopefully he's a horse that will mentally progress quicker than some of those buzzy ones. 'The first two pulled nicely clear and he'll have learned plenty today. We'll give him a bit of time as he's unfurnished still and he needs to strengthen before you pitch them in that (Group One) level as if you pitch them in too soon or before they're ready, you will go quickly backwards.' Appleby could now look to next month's Ebor meeting at York with Distant Storm, adding: 'There'll be races we can dip our toe in and allow him to progress – with his mindset he might be an Acomb Stakes horse maybe. 'If he goes and ticks the next box, then you have a chance of looking towards a Group One target.'
