Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint Runner-Up Arizona Blaze Makes Winning Return at Dundalk

Adrian Murray trainee Arizona Blaze (Ire) (Sergei Prokofiev–Liberisque {GB}, by Equiano {Fr}), who closed a nine-race juvenile campaign with a runner-up finish in November's GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint when last seen, made a winning return to action in Friday's Horse Racing Every Friday Until 11th April Race at Dundalk.

Amo Racing and Giselle De Aguiar's March-foaled bay got the better of subsequent G1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere hero Camille Pissarro (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) in May's G3 Marble Hill Stakes and broke swiftly to gain an early advantage in this six-furlong conditions heat. Holding sway throughout, the 4-9 favourite was shaken up approaching the final furlong and ridden clear in the closing stages to easily outclass Songhai (Ire) (Sands Of Mali {Fr}) by 4 1/2 lengths.

 

Different class 🔥

Last seen running huge in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, Arizona Blaze makes a winning return @DundalkStadium.

Some big days lie ahead for this son of Sergei Prokofiev.@amoracingltd | @AMurrayRacing pic.twitter.com/Ywu2WHsVn3

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) March 14, 2025