Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted October 7, 2018 Journalists Share Posted October 7, 2018 A wide draw is supposed to be the kiss of death in the G1 Qatar Prix de la Foret, but nobody told One Master (GB) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) as the Lael Stable homebred benefitted from a masterclass from Pierre-Charles Boudot to lift the spirits of the Haggas stable. Despite breaking from a woeful post in 15 of 16, the bay who had benefitted from being freshened up having won Tipperary’s G3 Fairy Bridge S. over an extended seven furlongs Aug. 30 was an insulting 47-1 and her rider had confidence as he anchored her towards the back. Delivered in the nick of time to reel in Inns of Court (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) close home, she prevailed by a short head, with another Godolphin runner in Dutch Connection (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}) a head behind in third. The 7-5 favourite Polydream (Ire) (Oasis Dream {GB}) was only seventh. “I’m absolutely thrilled,” commented Sea of Class’s trainer. “She’s very tough and good and we had been running her over six furlongs, but when we went up to seven she won well at Tipperary. Coming here, the key was to get her to settle which Pierre-Charles Boudot did very well. He gave her a great, great ride. When I come here and don’t have an English rider, I usually rely on Christophe Soumillon or Maxime Guyon, but they were not available so agent Shippy Ellis said to go with Boudot. I’m thrilled for the owners too, as they have been with me for over twenty years and send me everything they breed. I trained the dam and the granddam, so you can only imagine how proud I am. The plan was to keep her in training as a four-year-old, but now she’s won a group 1 we will have to regroup and see.” Sunday, ParisLongchamp, FranceQATAR PRIX DE LA FORET-G1, €350,000, ParisLongchamp, 10-7, 3yo/up, 7fT, 1:20.29, gd.1–ONE MASTER (GB), 125, f, 4, by Fastnet Rock (Aus)1st Dam: Enticing (Ire) (MGSW-Eng, $260,363), by Pivotal (GB)2nd Dam: Superstar Leo (Ire), by College Chapel (GB)3rd Dam: Council Rock (GB), by General Assembly1ST GROUP 1 WIN. O-Lael Stable; B-Lael Stables (GB); T-William Haggas; J-Pierre-Charles Boudot. €199,990. Lifetime Record: GSW-Ire & SW-Eng, 8-4-0-2, €283,680. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree.2–Inns of Court (Ire), 128, c, 4, Invincible Spirit (Ire)–Learned Friend (Ger), by Seeking the Gold. O-Godolphin SNC; B-Darley (IRE); T-Andre Fabre. €80,010. 3–Dutch Connection (GB), 128, h, 6, Dutch Art (GB)–Endless Love (Ire), by Dubai Destination. O-Godolphin; B-Mrs S M Roy (GB); T-Charles Hills. €40,005. Margins: SHD, HD, 1 1/4. Odds: 47.10, 16.00, 37.00.Also Ran: Gustav Klimt (Ire), Sir Dancealot (Ire), Jimmy Two Times (Fr), Polydream (Ire), Tornibush (Ire), Teppal (Fr), So Beloved (GB), Zalamea (Ire), James Garfield (Ire), Burnt Sugar (Ire), Geniale (Jpn), Karar (GB). Scratched: Coeur de Beaute (Fr). Click for the Racing Post result or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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