Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted June 20, 2018 Journalists Share Posted June 20, 2018 Second to Qemah (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}) in last year’s G2 Duke of Cambridge S., Saleh Al Homaizi and Imad Al Sagar’s Aljazzi (GB) (Shamardal) cut an altogether different dash in Wednesday’s renewal as she surged to an emphatic 3 3/4-length success to provide trainer Marco Botti with a first Royal Ascot winner. Third on her return in the G2 Sandown Mile Apr. 27, the homebred bay was always travelling strongly towards the rear early under William Buick and when let loose swamped Tribute Act (GB) (Exceed and Excel {Aus}) with a furlong remaining before rushing into the clear. There was a neck back to Wilamina (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}) in third, while the 7-4 favourite Hydrangea (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) checked out having raced prominently to be eighth. “The race worked out perfectly, as she’s a filly who warms up into her race and this is a track that can suit closers,” jockey William Buick said. “At halfway, she really came alive underneath me and gives you a lot of confidence. She ran well at Sandown last time on soft ground and needs this ground.” ALJAZZI (GB), 126, m, 5, by Shamardal1st Dam: Nouriya (GB) (MSW-Eng), by Danehill Dancer (Ire)2nd Dam: Majestic Sakeena (Ire), by King’s Best3rd Dam: Shy Danceuse, by Groom Dancer O/B-Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar (GB); T-Marco Botti; J-William Buick. £106,757. Lifetime Record: 14-5-1-1, £258,813. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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