Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted June 23, 2018 Journalists Share Posted June 23, 2018 Sir Michael Stoute has enjoyed a stellar week and it was fitting that his 4-7 favourite Crystal Ocean (GB) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) put the cherry on the cake as he bestowed his trainer an 11th success in the G2 Hardwicke S. Sir Evelyn De Rothschild’s TDN Rising Star, who was runner-up in a strong renewal of Doncaster’s G1 St Leger in September, came into this on the back of a win in the G3 Aston Park S. at Newbury May 19 and with Coolmore allowing Ryan Moore to ride for his old boss the writing was on the wall before the gates opened. Always content tracking Idaho (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), the homebred bay was sent past that rival approaching the quarter pole and without being fully extended asserted for a 2 1/2-length verdict over Red Verdon (Lemon Drop Kid), with Cliffs of Moher (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) 1 1/4 lengths away in third. “He’s continued to progress with his racing and has a lovely temperament–he is a joy to train,” this meeting’s winningmost trainer said. CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB), 127, c, 4, by Sea the Stars (Ire)1st Dam: Crystal Star (GB) (SW & GSP-Eng), by Mark of Esteem (Ire)2nd Dam: Crystal Cavern, by Be My Guest3rd Dam: Krisalya (GB), by Kris (GB)O-Sir Evelyn de Rothschild; B-Southcourt Stud (GB); T-Sir Michael Stoute; J-Ryan Moore. £127,689. Lifetime Record: G1SP-Eng, 9-5-2-2, £480,180. *1/2 to Hillstar (GB) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}), Hwt. 3yo-Eng at 11-14f, GISW-Can, MGSW & G1SP-Eng, $1,221,978; Crystal Capella (GB) (Cape Cross {Ire}), Hwt. Older Mare-Eng at 9.5-11f & MGSW-Eng, $550,532; and Crystal Zvezda (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), SW-Eng. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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