Positive Update On Gosden Stars

G1 Irish Derby winner Jack Hobbs (GB) (Halling) delighted connections in a racecourse gallop on Newmarket’s Rowley Mile on Friday before racing. Partnered by William Buick, Jack Hobbs came right away from his work companion Dick Doughtywylie (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}) to put himself firmly on course for the G1 Champion S. at Ascot in a weeks time. “We are delighted, very happy with that,” enthused John Gosden. “We always wanted to give him a longer piece of work and as the Limekilns is shut we decided to bring him here. I’m very happy with his work and, all being well, he will go to the Champion Stakes. After his run at Ascot we will leave him alone for the winter.” His illustrious stable-mate Golden Horn (GB) (Cape Cross {Ire}) also got a favorable mention with a fascinating Breeders’ Cup bid looking ever more likely. “I am thrilled with him, he is two kilos heavier than when he went out to France,” said Gosden. “He has got a great constitution and never misses an oat. It is pointing nicely towards the GI Breeders’ Cup Turf. We’ve got to discuss and debate it all, but there is no reason not to give it a go as he is retiring.”