Birr Castle (Andre Fabre/Cristian Demuro) picked up a third Listed victory with a battling display on heavy ground in the Grand Prix Region Grand Est at Strasbourg, France, on Saturday, 27 September.
More Stakes glory for Encino
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 09:11
Nyquist colt Encino (Brad Cox/Flavien Prat) notched a fourth Stakes win as he overcame a slow start to post a decisive victory in the Presque Isle Mile at Presque Isle Downs, USA, on Friday, 19 September.
Victory Queen reigns in France
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 09:43
Three-year-old filly Victory Queen (Charlie Appleby/William Buick) registered a first Listed win as she comfortably took the Prix de Liancourt at Longchamp, France, on Thursday, 4 September.
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