Alben Star set to shine in Bet365.Com Conditions Stakes
The Richard Fahey-trained bay gelding, Alben Star, is all set to shine resplendently at Haydock racecourse where he will run in the Bet365.Com Conditions Stakes on Saturday, July 7. The Class 3 contest over 6 furlongs will begin at 5:10 (GMT).
For the prize cheque worth £8,093, the four-year-old young and momentous runner will compete against five rivals on the heavy ground that he has never experienced before.
The talented Irish horse has made some glaring marks in his 10-race career that began in June 2010. Since the dawn of 2012, the brilliant son of Clodovil out of Secret Circle has been enjoying great form.
On January 6, the maverick sprinter elegantly finished first in the Follow US On Twitter @Bluesq Handicap over 6 furlongs at Wolverhampton---he was 4-1 favourite for that event.
The Rathasker Stud-bred gelding went on to gain two runner-up ranks in a row. He again accomplished a grand victory in the William Hill App – Download Today! Handicap over 6 furlongs at Wolverhampton on March 10.
The skilled runner moved forward to gain a third in the New William Hill Iphone App Conditions Stakes over 7 furlongs at Kempton track.
During the Royal Ascot of the last month, Alben Star performed well and finished 9th against 27 rivals in the Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) over 6 furlongs.
Thus, the gelding seems to be packed with confidence and fighting spirit that will help him dominate his competitors convincingly in the coming contest.
Among the other runners, Morache Music is likely to perform well today. The Peter Makin-trained bay gelding has won 4 of his total 14 starts so far. His last victory came in August 2011.
The son of Sleeping Indian out of Enchanted Princess first ran at Haydock in September 2010 and finished 7th against a dozen of contestants.
In his second outing over there in May 2012, the Michael E. Broughton-bred horse grabbed third spot against five rivals.
In the Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) of the Royal Ascot festival, he ran very well and finished 4th against 27 competitors.
Thus, there is likely to be a rip-roaring clash at Haydock. Let us see who seals success and how. Good luck to the duo.
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