August 1, 2009 - DEAUVILLE, Race , Mdn, EUR €24,000, 6f, 14
1st Dam: Divine Proportions
2st Dam: Myth to Reality (Fr)
2st Dam: Millieme (Ire)
Owner: Niarchos Family
Breeder: Flaxman Holdings Ltd
Trainer: Pascal Bary
Eightfold Path is the first foal of France's former darling Divine Proportions (Kingmambo) and attracted enough of support at the tills to start this newcomers' event as the 19-5 second choice. The bay homebred broke sharply from the gate and raced under a tight hold at the head of affairs through the early stages. Maintaining a smooth rhythm throughout, he was nudged along to retain his advantage approaching the final furlong and cruised to the line under gentle coaxing to easily hold Ephemere (Fr) (Sevres Rose {Ire}) by a half-length. “Eightfold Path has done very well at home and I was hopeful he'd run a good race,” revealed trainer Pascal Bary. “There's a lot of improvement to come, both physically and mentally, so, hopefully, he will be a nice horse for the future.” Lifetime Record: 1 start, 1 win, €12,000.
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