Courage Mon Ami announces participation in the Goodwood Cup

Gold Cup Winner Courage Mon Ami Leads the Charge at Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes

The highly anticipated Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes is set to kick off the Qatar Goodwood Festival with a bang! The star-studded event features an impressive lineup of eleven runners, headlined by none other than the reigning Gold Cup champion, Courage Mon Ami. Trained by Andrew Balding, this stayer extraordinaire promises to deliver another thrilling performance on Tuesday.

Courage Mon Ami’s biggest rival will be Coltrane, who finished just three-quarters of a length behind him at Ascot. This Andrew Balding-trained colt is determined to claim victory and leave his mark on this prestigious Group One contest.

Frankie Dettori will once again be aboard Courage Mon Ami, aiming for back-to-back wins in this high-profile race. Owned by Wathnan Racing, Courage Mon Ami stands as their sole representative in the competition after fellow Royal Ascot winner Gregory was not declared despite being a strong contender in ante-post markets.

Aidan O’Brien’s Strong Contenders

Aidan O’Brien brings two potent challengers to the table: Emily Dickinson and Broome. Fresh from his recent triumph at Curragh Cup, Emily Dickinson is ready to showcase her stamina and determination against tough competition. Meanwhile, Broome adds depth and experience to O’Brien’s arsenal as he seeks glory in this grueling staying contest.

Other Noteworthy Runners

Marco Botti’s Yorkshire Cup winner Giavellotto and Roger Varian’s Eldar Eldarov are two names to keep an eye on. Both horses have shown exceptional form in their respective victories and will be looking to make a lasting impression at the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes.

Dettori’s Dual Challenge in the Supporting Lennox Stakes

Frankie Dettori not only has his sights set on victory in the main event but also holds leading claims in the supporting World Pool Lennox Stakes. Last year’s neck second, Kinross, will strive for redemption under Dettori’s guidance. However, they’ll face stiff competition from Criterion Stakes winner Audience and Isaac Shelby, who drops back to seven furlongs with hopes of securing another victory this season.

The Battle for Two-Year-Old Supremacy

The Al Shaqab Goodwood Festival doesn’t stop there! The day also features an exciting two-year-old contest where Richard Hannon’s Superlative Stakes runner-up Haatem aims to outshine his rivals. With no City Of Troy posing a threat this time around, Haatem has a golden opportunity to prove his mettle.

Charlie Hills’ Iberain missed out on competing at Newmarket due to ground conditions but now gets another chance to shine at Goodwood. This talented young colt displayed immense potential during his impressive debut at Newbury, leaving fans eager for more.

Ballydoyle sends Mountain Bear as their sole representative while Frankie Dettori partners with Richard Fahey-trained Golden Mind, who showed great promise with a third-place finish in the Chesham Stakes.