Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted February 21 Journalists Share Posted February 21 The margin was only a head, but a crafty ride from Mickael Barzalona saw the Night Of Thunder (Ire) filly CHOISYA (GB) (–Fragrancy {Ire}, by Singspiel {Ire}) spring the upset over Godolphin's Grade I winner Cinderella's Dream (GB) (Shamardal) in the G2 Balanchine at Meydan on Friday. The final time for the grassy 1800 metres was 1:48.78. Content to rate in a stalking position for much of this just to the outside of her chief rival, the chestnut was sitting on go as Ziggy's Dream (Ire) (Inns Of Court {Ire}) carried the field to the 400-metre mark. Barzalona had Choisya fully revved for the stretch drive and she got the jump on Cinderella's Dream who had to split horses as that pair took over. It was a fierce battle to the line, but that earlier move proved decisive, with the Godolphin runner cutting back the winner's deficit with every stride to just miss. Lifetime Record: 19-7-5-0. VIDEO. O-Mohammed Al Nabouda. B-Rabbah Bloodstock, Limited (GB). T-Simon & Ed Crisford. Wow! and @mickaelbarzalon stun ' in the G2 @DPWorldUAE Balanchine Stakes #DubaiCarnival | @gainsboroughHQ pic.twitter.com/wDnY1jCmiA — Dubai Racing Club (@RacingDubai) February 21, 2025 The post Night Of Thunder’s Choisya Shocks Cinderella’s Dream In Balanchine appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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