Dawn Approach and Toronado ready for Sussex Stakes – Horseracing news
Dawn Approach and Toronado are all set to clash in the Sussex Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) at Goodwood in England on Wednesday, July 31, 2013.
Both runners have been up against each other in the past, but the former of the two has been successful on each occasion. However, their most recent clash at Ascot proved to be quite a close one and they were separated by just a short head distance in the
end.
Talking about that race, Toronado’s trainer Richard Hughes said, “It wasn't the bump as much as that two strides before I had said go to him and I was so happy with him. Kevin [Manning] got a bump as well but he bounced off me to keep straight. I was so
disappointed for him at Ascot because this horse deserves his Group 1. He's heavier and stronger physically from Ascot but the ground is an unknown - he loves fast ground.”
The three-year-old colt has got a very good record in the sport and has performed brilliantly since making his debut in the sport. He does not have much experience, but knows how to handle pressure at the highest level. The start to his career was excellent,
as he managed to win four consecutive contests.
However, he had not appeared in any race against Dawn Approach until that point. When that happened, the Richard Hannon trainee was unable to continue his winning streak. Despite that, his camp is hopeful that he has the ability to make history by beating
one of the best runners of the modern time.
On the other hand, Dawn Approach’s trainer Jim Bolger said about him, “I'm very happy with him. We didn't give him much of a break after Ascot as he gets fresh very quickly. He is very well balanced and he is going there in very good shape.”
Although the three-year-old challenger from Ireland failed to continue his winning streak in the sport, when he was defeated at Epsom, he is still ranked highly by the bookies and the punters. He has got a phenomenal strike rate and it will be difficult
to stop him from winning at Goodwood.
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