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Amazing weekend for Godolphin – Appleby
Western Daily Press
|May 05, 2025
DESERT Flower claimed the Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket to maintain her flawless record and continue Godolphin’s remarkable weekend.
Trained by Charlie Appleby, who landed the 2000 Guineas with Ruling Court on Saturday, the chestnut was evens favourite under William Buick yesterday afternoon.
Buick was hunting for his first success in the race and the duo led the group racing on the far side as a smaller handful challenged up the near side. Her key rival became Ollie Sangster’s Flight in the final stages, but when Desert Flower reached the rising ground she pushed on again and pulled clear of all contenders to prevail by a length. Sangster also saddled the third-placed Simmering.
Desert Flower set the seal on an exceptional weekend for Godolphin, with the owner having also landed Saturday's Kentucky Derby with Sovereignty to supplement Friday's Oaks success with Good Cheer.
This story is from the May 05, 2025 edition of Western Daily Press.
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