Three different racecourses... three winners! SAKHEER, EXIMIOUS and LIR SPECIALE land a Varian Stable treble.
SAKHEER looks like he could be one to watch as he cruises up at Haydock Races for an easy 6L victory for owners KHK Racing.
The once-raced juvenile shaped with promise on debut, coming second over 6f at Windsor last month, but proved a class above his rivals at Haydock today. Quickly into stride and untroubled throughout, it looked only too easy as he breezed up to the line 6L clear of the field under a hands and heels ride from David Egan. Along with the trophy, SAKHEER attained ‘TDN Rising Star’ status for this impressive display.
Congratulations to owners KHK Racing - the Zoffany colt was the highest-priced lot when knocked down for €550,000 to Oliver St Lawrence at this year's Arqana Breeze-Up sale.
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— Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 1, 2022
Expensive buy Sakheer (Zoffany) is well-related with all the entries and looks more than useful here for @varianstable at @haydockraces @DavidEgan99 pic.twitter.com/2wSAHTqh18
From an exciting juvenile colt, to an exciting juvenile filly! Highclere Racing’s EXIMIOUS storms home at Sailsbury to post an impressive victory on only her second racecourse appearance.
The daughter of Exceed And Excel travelled strongly throughout, proceeding to make smooth headway on the outer 3f from home before quickening away for a smart 2.5L win under the guidance of Jack Mitchell.
Congratulations to owners Highclere Racing, EXIMIOUS looks to be an exciting filly and we look forward to seeing what her future holds.
Eximious (Exceed And Excel) shaped nicely on debut and confirms that here in an impressive success.
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 1, 2022
She looks useful for @varianstable and @HighclereRacing @Mitchelljack77 pic.twitter.com/GYue2L2dKA
Opulence Thoroughbreds' LIR SPECIALE rounded off a stellar day, battling on gamely at Windsor Races to bring home a Varian Stable treble on the day.
The three-year-old Prince Of Lir colt was ridden prominently throughout, responding gamely when set to work by pilot Ray Dawson and battling on to land the 6f Racing League handicap contest by a head. LIR SPECIALE is now two wins from five career starts this season. Congratulations to owners Opulence Thoroughbreds!
Lir Speciale wins the William Hill Pick Your Places Racing League R24 with a late surge 🥇
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) September 1, 2022
Second win in five career starts for him ✌️#ITVRacing | @RacingLeagueUK | @varianstable pic.twitter.com/DFH7hpFZjX