Friday 4th September 2009
Sea the Stars "likely to run" in the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes – John Oxx
Having walked the course at Leopardstown this evening, trainer John Oxx declared that he was happy with the condition of the track and that Sea the Stars is a "likely runner" in the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes tomorrow unless there is unexpected rainfall which might change the ground conditions.
The latest Met Eireann forecast for the Dublin area is for it to be dry well into the night, light drizzle early in the morning, turning dry and breezy with sunny spells and temperatures of around 17 degrees.
All the Stars Declared at Leopardstown
Sea the Stars, Fame and Glory, Mastercraftsman & Casual Conquest Declared for the Champion Stakes
9 horses are declared (10am) for Saturday’s (5th September) Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes including Sea the Stars, Fame and Glory, Mastercraftsman and Casual Conquest.
John Oxx’s Epsom Derby winner Sea The Stars who has won the Epsom Derby, The Coral Eclipse, The Juddmonte International and the English 2,000 Guineas is the highest rated horse in the world is declared for this Group 1 contest.
Aidan O’Brien has 5 declared including Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby winner Fame and Glory and Juddmonte International runner-up Mastercraftsman, a quadruple Group 1 winner himself including the Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas.
Dermot Weld is represented by Casual Conquest who won the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at The Curragh earlier this year and was placed in both English and Irish Derbys in 2008.
The 9-strong line-up is completed by the Charles O’Brien-trained Lord Admiral and the Tracey Collins-trained Loch Long.
Tom Burke, Leopardstown Manager said: - “This has the potential to be one of the great races. The track is in better condition than we anticipated despite the heavy rain yesterday. At present the weather forecast is encouraging and we look forward to seeing all nine horses line up on Saturday."
The 9 horses declared in the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1):-
Casual Conquest, Fame and Glory, Grand Ducal, Long Loch, Lord Admiral, Mastercraftsman, Rockhampton, Sea The Stars & Set Sail.
For more info log onto:-http://www.goracing.ie/Content/HRI/HRIData/hriracecard.aspx?rid=94864&div=0
There are 8 declared for theCoolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes (Group 1):-
Heaven Sent (UK), Mad About You, San Sicharia, Again, Heart Shaped, Monivea, Rainbow View (UK), Totally Devoted.
For more info log onto: http://www.goracing.ie/content/hri/HRIData/hriracecard.aspx?rid=98407&div=0