Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted June 23, 2023 Journalists Posted June 23, 2023 He had obvious credentials entering Friday's G1 Commonwealth Cup, but after Shaquille (GB) (Charm Spirit {Ire}–Magic {Ire}, by Galileo {Ire}) had blown the start all looked lost until Oisin Murphy conjured an incredible effort from the Steve Brown and Julie Camacho-trained 9-1 shot. Gradually eased into contention after his disastrous break, the Listed Carnarvon S. scorer who carries the colours of his breeder Martin Hughes overhauled the 10-11 favourite Little Big Bear (Ire) (No Nay Never) in the closing 50 yards for a 1 1/4-length success. Last year's G2 Lowther S. winner Swingalong (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}) was 3/4 of a length away in third, having raced on the pace with Ballydoyle's bigwig throughout. EXTRAORDINARY! Shaquille rears as the stalls open and comes from NOWHERE to win the Commonwealth Cup for @oismurphy and @JCamachoRacing! pic.twitter.com/Ypu6bjeBf0 — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) June 23, 2023 The post Charm Spirit’s Shaquille Wins The Commonwealth Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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