TIDARBRET WINS AT THE CURRAGH !!!
TIDARBRET WON THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES CUP
WHAT A FANTASTIC FIRST WIN
In an electric atmosphere Tidarbret ridden by Johnny Murtagh put in an amazing show, leading from the very start as others were reluctant to make the pace he continued to lead into the final 3 furlongs when the competition made their move. Listed as the Outsider at 12:1, Tidarbret showed his true form and flew on to win in fabulous style made all the more special by no use of the whip. I am keen to see only professional use of the whip and feel a couple of slaps down the shoulder is all that should ever be needed if the horse has the ability to win. Therefore when Johnny dropped his whip in the very early stages it was to his credit as a true horseman that he rode home hands and heels, showing Tidarbret’s ability to the full. Tidarbret saw off the “big boys” in this high class race as listed below.
What an absolutely stunning first Win. To be able to take our boy to the Curragh was a dream come true, to Win – Just Incredible.
Fabulous You Tube Footage is available now to view this race. What a day. We now have an amazing trophy to bring home, made by the makers of the FA Cup, it is currently being engraved. Trophies were also presented to Johnny Murtagh and to Dennis Batteate our trainer, supported by his wife Kirsty.
List of other Runners :
Areej owned by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani, trained by Julian Smart.
Harran owned by Al Shahania Stud (founded and owned by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani), trained by Julian Smart.
Chinaactic, owned by Mandolynn Hill Farms (another industry leader in Arabian racing), trained by Bill Smith.
El Adjban, owned by Mrs L Hartley, trained by Gillian Duffield pulled out just before the start of the race was Aziz, also owned by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani, trained by Julian Smart.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd were expected to go to Aziz 1st, 2nd Areej, then Harran or Chinaactic 3rd.
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