Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted September 14, 2019 Journalists Share Posted September 14, 2019 On paper, Godolphin’s OLD PERSIAN (GB) (c, 4, Dubawi {Ire}–Indian Petal {GB}, by Singspiel {Ire}) looked to have the field for the GI Northern Dancer S. over a barrel, and so it proved, as the reigning G1 Dubai Sheema Classic hero took over at will from the local divisional leader Tiz a Slam (Tiznow) with a furlong and a half to race and never looked like losing from there. A bit slow to begin from the inside stall, Old Persian and James Doyle mustered a bit of speed to be up into third turning down the side of the track as Cooler Mike (Giant Gizmo) opened up by the better part of 15 lengths in the opening six furlongs. The front-runner’s advantage was dwindling away rapidly as the field approached the half-mile marker, and Tiz A Slam was the first to come calling for the lead inside the final three furlongs. But knowing full well that he was aboard a superior stayer, Doyle allowed Old Persian to overtake Tiz A Slam in upper stretch and powered home to score by about three lengths as the 3-5 favorite. Nessy (Flower Alley) was up late to take a photo for second. Old Persian is the fifth North American Grade I winner and one of 41 worldwide top-level winners for his tremendously successful sire. O/B-Godolphin; T-Charlie Appleby. The post Old Persian Far Too Classy for Northern Dancer Rivals 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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