Sun Goddess delivered a commanding performance in the Group One Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh, securing victory for trainer Aidan O’Brien. The 5-4 favourite, ridden by Ryan Moore, rallied from a distant position to win by a length and a quarter over Folsom Blues. O’Brien’s achievement marked his 18th win in this prestigious competition, which has historically been won by several notable thoroughbreds.
The filly had demonstrated consistent form heading into the race, with victories in her two previous starts at the same venue. Her most recent outing prior to the Phoenix Stakes was a Group Two success. O’Brien noted that Sun Goddess had shown improvement since an earlier run at Royal Ascot, where she finished second behind George Boughey’s Libertango in the Albany Stakes. The trainer expressed confidence in the filly’s prospects, highlighting her versatility and multiple gears. He indicated that she possesses the capability to compete effectively over longer distances, with seven furlongs presenting no difficulty.
Elsewhere on the card, Big Mojo claimed victory in the FBD Hotels And Resorts Phoenix Sprint Stakes under Tom Marquand. The four-year-old, trained by Mick Appleby, won by one and a quarter lengths as the 5-4 favourite. After a challenging period this year, Big Mojo demonstrated his quality with the triumph, which represents Appleby’s first success on Irish turf. The trainer indicated plans for future engagements at Haydock and the Breeders’ Cup.
Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore extended their success with additional victories. Ibelieveicanfly, the 13-8 favourite, claimed her maiden win at the fourth attempt in the Grand Hotel Malahide Irish EBF Fillies Juvenile Race, securing a five-length victory. Shakespeare, an 8-15 favourite and son of Dubawi, won the Guidenstown Stud Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden on his third start. O’Brien praised Shakespeare’s physical attributes and potential for development, describing him as having multiple qualities including size, power, quality, speed and stamina.
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