Ombudsman to Skip Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown
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Ombudsman to skip Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown
Godolphin are putting their faith in "master trainer" John Gosden to pull off an exciting autumn schedule with Ombudsman after the handler ruled this year's star performer out of a third clash with Delacroix in the Irish Champion Stakes.
The third round of the Irish Champion Stakes (Gr1) between the Ombudsman (Night of Thunder) and Delacroix (Dubawi) will finally not take place. The announcement was relayed on Wednesday by the voice of Godolphin's CEO, Hugh Anderson: "I spoke to John Gosden this Wednesday morning. He is a genius coach and the plan he has drawn up largely corresponds to what he had in mind after the foal's victory in the Juddmonte International. No one is more co…
Ascot Next for Ombudsman with Irish Champion Bid Off the Cards
Autumn plans for leading older horse Ombudsman are beginning to take shape, with a third clash with Delacroix (Dubawi) in the G1 Irish Champions Stakes all but ruled out in favour of an appearance on QIPCO British Champions Day. Trained by John and Thady Gosden, the son of Night Of Thunder has been one of the star performers of the summer, having registered Group 1 victories in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes and Juddmonte International either side…
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