Darjina Vs. the boys

[brockguy]

A ton of congrats to Darjina, a superb performance..

[my miss storm cat]

Ramonti out to avenge Darjina defeat at Ascot

by Jon Lees
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RAMONTI, a dual Group 1 winner for Godolphin this year, is set to return to the scene of one of those triumphs this weekend, and bid to avenge a last-time-out defeat at the hands of Darjina.

Godolphin confirmed on Sunday their ex-Italian-trained miler is on target to contest the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday, where he will try to follow in the footsteps of former Saeed Bin Suroor-trained winners of the race, Mark Of Esteem, Dubai Millennium and Summoner.

Ramonti was on Sunday installed 4-1 third favourite by William Hill, behind George Washington at 7-4 and Darjina at 3-1.

Ramonti provided Godolphin with a welcome Group 1 success in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot in June, in which he had George Washington behind him, and underlined his ability by following up in the BGC Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, where he beat Excellent Art.

Last time out in the Prix du Moulin he again beat George Washington, but found French Classic winner Darjina too strong, going down by two lengths.

Darjina, due to be supplemented, George Washington, who won last year's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, and Excellent Art are due to feature when the latest acceptance stage is reached on Monday.
Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford said on Sunday: “Ramonti is on target. Everything has gone well since Longchamp, where we were pleased with his run.

“He is a horse who always gives his best and is a model of consistency. He doesn't quite have the raw talent of a Mark Of Esteem or Dubai Millennium but he makes up for that with a determined attitude.

“We are looking forward to seeing him run again, but it's going to be a very tough call, with lots of fancied runners. Ramonti was beaten fair and square in France, whereDarjina's turn of foot was too much for him.”

The stable could leave itself the option of making use of a pacemaker, with Blue Ksar, Caradak and Echo Of Light among the original entries.

Crisford added: "There is every chance we will leave another in the race as a precautionary measure, if we think Ramonti needs a bit of assistance.”

[my miss storm cat]

Someone please tell Simon not to do it.....

Caradak and Blue Boy aren't rabbits.

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Someone please tell Simon not to do it.....

Caradak and Blue Boy aren't rabbits.

I have always told you that they hadn't got a clue what they were doing

[my miss storm cat]

I'm hearing there might be other plans for Blue Boy..... which leaves Caradak.

Maybe i should write to Simon.....

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I'm hearing there might be other plans for Blue Boy..... which leaves Caradak.

Maybe i should write to Simon.....

You'd only recieve a stupid, stuck up response.





Rumours today that George Washington won't be running at the weekend. As i say, they are only rumours at the moment, but a number of betting firms have taken him out of their betting for the race...... which is usually a big sign.

[my miss storm cat]

Okay well Caradak is out too so looks like Blue Boy is the rabbit.