Wootton Bassett’s Arqana Breeze-Up Sensation Northern Champion In Command At Deauville

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Enjoying the stand-out profile ahead of Thursday's Arqana Series Des Poulains at Deauville, TBT Racing's €820,000 Arqana Breezer Northern Champion (Wootton Bassett) didn't disappoint en route to his big debut payday. Always comfortable tracking the leaders under Kieran Shoemark, the 17-5 stayed on strongly to hit the front inside the final furlong and beat compatriot River Card (Hello Youmzain) by a length.

“He was very brave and has plenty of speed,” Shoemark said of the Ed Walker-trained son of the G3 Bow Mistress winner Zargos (Shamardal). “He knew his job and is a really likeable sort with talent.”

It's another successful French raid for the @edwalkerracing team!

Wootton Bassett-colt Northern Champion follows in the footsteps of Maranoa Charlie in landing this valuable prize first time up in the hands of Kieran Shoemark! pic.twitter.com/it4DvaaQ01

— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) August 14, 2025

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