Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted January 27, 2024 Journalists Posted January 27, 2024 Four years ago, the Coolmore contingent's Magic Wand (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) gave the GI Pegasus World Cup Turf a mighty shake, but was forced to settle for second to upset-minded Zulu Alpha. But Saturday, WARM HEART (IRE) (f, 4, Galileo {Ire}–Sea Siren {Aus}, by Fastnet Rock {Aus})–reportedly making the final start of an illustrious career before a date in the Ashford breeding shed with Justify–was given an A-plus steer from Ryan Moore, showed plenty of heart when in very tight approaching the entrance to the final furlong and stayed on courageously to become the first female winner of the $1-million GI Pegasus World Cup Turf. The final time of 1:44.45 for the nine furlongs on firm turf broke the previous record of English Channel back in 2007. Made the 12-5 second favorite behind the previously undefeated Integration (Quality Road), Warm Heart secured a forward position, with Integration a few lengths in her wake, and Moore made a key move prior to the backstretch, hustling the filly along for a stride or two and enabling to gain the rail position behind the pacesetters. Remaining glued to the fence through the middle furlongs, Warm Heart was ridden for luck nearing the stretch, as Moore tried to work magic similar to the way he did aboard Auguste Rodin (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) in the GI Breeders' Cup Turf. There wasn't much room for Warm Heart to go through, but she sliced through there gamely and held safe to the wire as I'm Very Busy (Cloud Computing) came running late. Frankie Dettori also put an outstanding ride on the outposted Catnip (Kitten's Joy), riding him for speed before sitting a wide trip and staying on for third. Lifetime Record: 11-6-2-1. O-Westerberg, Mrs John Magnier, Derrick Smith & Michael Tabor; B-Coolmore; T-Aidan O'Brien. “Here's WARM HEART! She got through at the rail!” – @AnnouncerPete Jockey Ryan Moore makes a perfect ride aboard #9 WARM HEART (IRE) in her final start and victory in the GI @PegasusWorldCup Turf Invitational. Congratulations to the @Ballydoyle team and @coolmorestud. pic.twitter.com/IKgy6aCTEI — TVG (@TVG) January 27, 2024 The post Warm Heart Beats Boys, Sets Course Record In Pegasus World Cup Turf appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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