Well out of its starting stall, Glamis Road quickly erased his number in the boxes (8 out of 8) by gradually falling towards the rope, alongside Global Venturebefore taking the advantage alone at the exit of the turn. Sam James knew how to manage the first part of the race well, letting his partner gallop in her action, without upsetting her, while keeping extra speed to make the difference. The plan went as planned and without a hitch, unlike his final outing in Chantilly, where the daughter of Kodiak had bad luck near the post, in the Prix Miesque, a group III where Iron Bird ranked third, ahead of her. “She quickly came out of her stall and I preferred to ride her from the front, explained the winning driver. She was relaxed and accelerated well in the straight to win pleasantly. My filly performed very well.”
Ollie Sangster's success story
This victory also highlights the talent of his trainer Ollie Sangster. Active since April 2023, the young professional based in Manton, in the southwest of England, scored the thirtieth success of his career in 221 races. His trips to France are carefully considered since his horses have never finished further than fifth in five attempts. Its prettiest flagship being the victory of Simmering in a group II (Prix du Calvados), this summer in Deauville. Winner of a class 3 last May at the Val d'Or racecourse, Griseldaridden by Ronan Thomas, signed his best performance, securing second place after a remarkable acceleration in the straight line.
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