Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted February 17, 2024 Journalists Posted February 17, 2024 Ridden forward from gate 10 by William Buick, Godolphin's REBEL'S ROMANCE (IRE) (g, 6, Dubawi {Ire})–Minidress {GB}, by Street Cry {Ire}) announced his return to international prominence in no uncertain terms with a dominating victory in Saturday's $2.5-million H.H. The Amir Trophy, accorded international Group 3 status for the first time in its history. Having attracted runners from Europe, Japan and its defending champion from Hong Kong, the 2024 Amir Trophy was by some distance its best running and the 2022 GI Breeders' Cup Turf hero made the short trip over from Dubai to face 10 others. Rebel's Romance–who took a spill in last year's GII Bowling Green S. at Saratoga, but was exiting a victory in the Listed Wild Flower S. at Kempton–took over racing past the stands for the first time as the likes of North Bridge (Jpn) (Maurice {Jpn}) and Israr (GB) (Muhaarar {GB}) raced in behind, while Zeffiro (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) lingered at the tail in the company of Hong Kong's defending champion Russian Emperor (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). Galloping along willingly, ears straight up down the back of the course at Al Rayyan, the homebred was full of run as they neared the 400-metre marker, but Zeffiro had made good ground from the back for Joao Moreira and looked a threat turning in. But the challenge was short-lived, as Zeffiro drifted out into the middle of the course and Rebel's Romance remained well clear to the wire. Satono Glanz (Jpn) (Satono Diamond {Jpn}) and North Bridge completed a 2-3-4 finish for Japan, while Russian Emperor also finished off his race soundly for fifth. Lifetime Record: 17-11-0-0, $4,485,232. O/B-Godolphin; T-Charlie Appleby. REBELS ROMANCE (Dubawi) wins G3 The Amir Trophy for @godolphin under William Buick Nice to see the dual G1 winner back in the winner circle after a big race Won GP von Berlin and Preis von Europa in 2022 SIMCA MILLE (Tamayuz) in 6thpic.twitter.com/MLp1hYd9vd — Luis (@Lskmml_) February 17, 2024 The post Rebel’s Romance Bosses Rivals In Amir Trophy 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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