Dreamloper provided jockey Kieran Shoemark his second win in Group 1 in 2022 in the September 4 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (G1), but it was a race that was marred by the death of hero Qipco Two Thousand Guineas ( G1) Coroebus who broke early in the straight house.
The Newmarket classics winner, who also succeeded in the St James’s Palace Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot, was defeated when last seen at Deauville’s Prix du Haras de Fresnay Le Buffard Jacques Le Marois (G1). Trying to get back on track, the pony Godolphin fell out of favor for Moulin and was kept in midfield by William Buick at ParisLongchamp. A pony and a half long, Buck tilted the pony out to challenge between the horses but it tripped and went down.
Godolphin CEO Hugh Anderson told the Racing Post the driver was “fine”, but Coroebus was seriously injured.
Coach Charlie Appleby added: “The entire team at Moulton Paddocks is deeply saddened by the passing of Coroebus and we extend our deepest sympathies to Princess Sheikh Mohammed and everyone at Godolphin.
“It is sad to see a great horse, who has given so much to racing, lose his life in this way. Everyone got so much joy from his victory at Two Thousand Guineas and at Royal Ascot.”
Buick was reported fine, but had to give up the trip after that The West Wind Blows who won the Prix du Prince d’Orange (G3) with Shoemark.
Dreamloper was an excellent third in Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (G1) last season when being ridden by Shoemark for the first time. The racer has forged a good relationship with the 5-year-old, who is coached at Lambourn by Ed Walker.
In May, the couple landed Betfair Exchange Dahlia Stakes (G2) at Newmarket and the Prix d’Ispahan (G1) at Longchamp before the two traveled more than 1 1/4 miles were unsuccessful at Alwasmiyah Pretty Polly (G1) and Qatar Nassau Stakes (G1).
A one-mile ride back was the answer, however, as the Dreamloper scored a 5 1/2 win away from Aidan O’Brien-trained Aidan O’Brien. Order from Australia with Avenger in part three.
Last summer’s Nassau heroine, Lady Bowthorpe was Shoemark’s first top-level winner, but is currently in the final stages, leaving space for another special mare in his heart.
“I need to find one like this,” he said. “Last year, I had an exceptional year with Lady Bowthorpe and I don’t know where Group 1’s next horse will come from.
“I found one pretty early this year and she provided me with another group of 1, so I’m very happy. I’m grateful to Ed, Molly Stratton who rides her every day and the owner. I’m so lucky to be a part of this story.”
Walker is planning a daring attack on Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1T) with Dreamloper. “Riding her at the Breeders’ Cup is going to be huge,” says Shoemark. “This will be my first trip and I may have several others, but she will be my best chance.”
Back more than a mile, daughter of Lope De Vega was excellent, and Walker said: “She’s an eight- or nine-hair horse, and we’d love to get a spot in Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1T), which I think is nine-and-a-half long. in this year .
“It’s about two turns, which might be perfect for her, although I’m not sure if we’ll be in the Chariot of the Sun. The distance is perfect, but she’s busy and has to travel. a little bit and we can just refresh her.”
