The Rowley Mile at New Market saw outsider Homecoming Queen easily romp home at 25/1. That would have upset a few bookmakers who had the stable of the filly Camelot down as favourite and anyone who had guaranteed the best price by placing their bet online with racing onwww.betvictor.comwould have been laughing all the way to the bank. Nobody would have been more pleased than the horse’s Aiden O’Brien who has had an excellent year.
Winning is a Habit
The horses trained by Aiden O’Brien this year have certainly proved that winning is a habit. Taking first place in the second British Classic of the season with Homecoming Queen emphatically presses home that point. O’Brien was the trainer of Virginia Waters who was ridden by Kieren Fallon to win the 1,000 Guineas in 2005. The fact that Virginia Waters was owned by Magnier and Tabor who make up two thirds of the owners Magnier, Tabor and Smith who owned the 2012 1,000 Guinea winner. Homecoming Queen led out of the box on the day and never looked back as the chasing pack never looked like getting involved. This young filly was full of heart and got a deserved win.
O’Brien the Man of the Moment
The 2012 Guineas events will be remembered for the two fine horses trained by Aidan O’Brien. A day earlier the winning trainer had claimed first place in the 2,000 Guineas with stable mate Camelot. It was all about the Homecoming Queen though as she impressed after a faltering season last year, but now this horse has really stepped it up a gear.
A Good Day not a Great Day
While some at Newmarket were able to celebrate their success with good wins, the day was marred by the sad death of Gray Pearl who died in the stalls. This unfortunate accident delayed the 1,000 Guineas race by about 30 minutes as the Guineas debutant filly was attended to.
1,000 Guineas in 2013
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