American Hope 6th at ROYAL ASCOT
American Hope ran a fine race in defeat at Royal Ascot on Wednesday in the Royal Hunt Cup. Drawn in stall 20 his jockey, Shane Kelly, made a crucial move to the far side to track the pace. In making the move he toook Temptress across to the far side and she eventually finished 2nd beaten a neck. American Hope was settled at the back as we reverted to hold up tactics and at the 2f marker he was travelling as well as anything else in the race. Shane made his move and at one point we were getting very excited. However, he didn't quite get there and held on for 6th place, beaten three and a quarter lengths.
We were all thrilled with his run and there is a big race in him. The photos below show the horse, and connections, after the race.
American Hope with jockey, Shane Kelly and his regular work rider, Heidi Cullinan:
American Hope with some of the Partners (Tony Wideson, Bill Lemon, Jenny Spooner, Bill Rogerson and Paul Arlotte) after the race:
Bill Lemon giving American Hope a well deserved drink after the horse's exertions:
We were all thrilled with his run and there is a big race in him. The photos below show the horse, and connections, after the race.
American Hope with jockey, Shane Kelly and his regular work rider, Heidi Cullinan:
American Hope with some of the Partners (Tony Wideson, Bill Lemon, Jenny Spooner, Bill Rogerson and Paul Arlotte) after the race:
