Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 10, 2018 Journalists Share Posted May 10, 2018 Making it number seven in this Derby trial for Aidan O’Brien, Rostropovich returned to the winner’s spot for the first time since the G2 Futurity S. at The Curragh in August and did so in commanding style. Fourth on his return in the G3 Prix de Fontainebleau at a mile at Longchamp Apr. 15, the well-supported 5-2 favourite was reserved in fifth early on the rail and needed room turning for home. Getting that when the rail cut away at the top of the straight, the bay was through in an instant to take control and beat My Lord and Master (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) by 3 3/4 lengths. “He’s a very smart colt and conditions suited him–he’d never had decent ground and getting that and the step up in trip suited well,” Moore said. “He ran a lovely race in France behind two nice colts and showed what he can do today. He’s a high-class colt with plenty of options for the year.” Aidan O’Brien added, “We always thought that going beyond a mile was going to suit and they went a nice even pace and he relaxed lovely.” ROSTROPOVICH (IRE), c, 3, Frankel (GB)–Tyranny (GB), by Machiavellian. (1,100,000gns Ylg ’16 TATOCT). O-Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Susan Magnier & Markus Jooste; B-Epona Bloodstock Ltd (IRE); T-Aidan O’Brien; J-Ryan Moore. Lifetime Record: 7-3-0-2, £151,983. *1/2 to Zoffany (Ire) (Dansili {GB}), Hwt. 3yo-Ire at 7-9.5f, G1SW-Ire, G1SP-Eng & Fr, $523,650; Wilshire Boulevard (Ire) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}), GSW-Ire & GSP-Eng, $173,305; and That’s Plenty (Ire) (Dr Fong), SP-US, $124,846. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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