War Front Colt Makes a Big Impression At Donny

3rd-DON, £5,000, Mdn, 10-23, 2yo, 7fT, 1:29.22, g/s.
+ROYAL ARTILLERY (c, 2, War Front–Masseuse {GSW-Can & US, $439,652}, by Dynaformer), backed into even-money favoritism with all the talk about him, the $450,000 FTKNOV weanling was patiently ridden early with Frankie Dettori content to anchor him towards the rear. Making smooth progress between rivals to enter contention with a quarter mile remaining, the imposing bay was sent to the lead approaching the furlong marker and needed only hands and heels riding to score comfortably by 2 1/2 lengths from Wild Hacked (Lemon Drop Kid). “He's shown us a fair bit at home. He's a big colt and has taken time to come to himself, but we've been happy with his work recently,” Gosden said. “He was in no hurry, had a lovely run through and will have learned a lot about racing. I was a bit concerned about the ground. It wouldn't be his favorite, but he did it nicely. I was very pleased with him and we'll put him away until next year. If he's training well in the spring, there'll be no reason not to go for a Classic trial.” Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $4,978. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O-Mrs J Magnier, Mr M Tabor & Mr D Smith; B-JPR Stable, LLC (KY); T-John Gosden.
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