Nashwa piloted by Hollie Doyle, showed a good footwork that came from good speed to justify bias and landed Qatar Nassau Stakes (G1) at Goodwood Racecourse on July 28.
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Aggressively removed by Doyle to land the Prix de Diane Longines (G1) on her previous warm-up on June 19, Nashwa was given a more patient ride for the occasion and had to get through it all. his seven opponents to achieve second success at the highest level .
Despite starting from behind, Nashwa always dribbled comfortably and headed bravely to have a chance to take down 40-1 Aristia second, with Lilac Street 15-2 back in third place.
Nashwa landed Nassau and scored a second G1 win for team Gosden & @ HollieDoyle1 @Goodwood_Races
🏇Six runs
🥇Four wins
🏆 Shares of G1 Qatar Nassau
🏆 G1 Prix de Diane
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Coached by John and Thady Gosden and owned and raised by Imad Alsagar, Nashwa has set his lifelong record of four wins from six starts, with two losses coming in third on his debut in five. last year and when filling the same position in Cazoo Oaks (G1) in Epsom in June.
Doyle, who also won Goodwood’s next race on Prairie FalconJaeger-lecoultre Nursery Handicap Stakes to complete the double of the day, said: “It was fantastic and she gave me some sensations. Today was a tactical change from France, but it paid off. replied and I couldn’t fault her.
“I went down the hill with a duel and she moved really well, but it took her really a while to get into that top gear. I was just trying to keep her balance going down the hill and she hit the line. strong.
Nashwa and Hollie Doyle after their victory in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood
“This is her perfect ride and she pushes the button to ride. She’s the horse of a lifetime.”
General coach John Gosden, winning Nassau for the fifth time, thinks higher pace in the race would be a better fit for the winner, who will continue to race against his own gender in the meantime.
“We were drawn to it and didn’t want to be caught by daylight,” says Gosden. “What they did was very smart up front, they suddenly pulled the pace up, so coming from last time made it harder, but she had the class and got there.
“She won with a bit in her hand and I think next time we might have to put in a pacemaker. She’s talented and will probably stay up against those who fill in the Prix de l’Opera. (G1) and things like that. I don’t” We don’t think we want to rush into baby clothes this year. She is a great person and growing all the time.
“Hollie is a star with an incredible work ethic. As a driver, she’s very knowledgeable and strong. She has great balance and the best personality.”
Aristia, half-length behind Lilac Road in Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Stakes (G2) in York at the start of the season, reversed that form to finish second, but gambled the race Music room fade to the final finish. Ville de Grace refused to go into the stall and was withdrawn at the beginning.
