Asadna Teams Up with Alice Haynes Following Royal Ascot Setback

Asadna and Danger Alert: Two High-Potential Horses Switch Trainers

In a surprising move, Asadna and Danger Alert have been transferred to the care of Alice Haynes from George Boughey’s yard. The former had disappointed last week at Royal Ascot despite being well-supported for the Coventry Stakes.

The Mehmas colt had made quite an impression in May when he won by 12 lengths in a Ripon novice heat. However, he could not replicate his success in the Coventry and finished ninth, six lengths behind River Tiber.

Owner Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah has now entrusted Haynes with Asadna, who has already shown immense potential. The trainer herself enjoyed notable juvenile success with Lady Hollywood last year and has sent out 26 winners so far this year.

“I’m very fortunate,” said Haynes. “It’s lovely to be sent a horse who looks to have so much potential.”

Danger Alert is another talented three-year-old that will now train under Haynes’ guidance after being withdrawn from Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes on veterinary advice at Ascot on Friday.

The three-times winner may not be under her care for long though as he is entered into next month’s Tattersalls sales event; however, she did confirm that they would run him before then.

“We also have Danger Alert who is entered in the July sale but will run before.”