Al Aasy Eyes Glorious Stakes Hat-Trick

Veteran thoroughbred Al Aasy is poised for a potential hat-trick in the prestigious Coral Glorious Stakes at Goodwood this Saturday. The nine-year-old, trained by William Haggas, has a strong record at the venue, having won this Group Three prize in the last two seasons. His recent Listed prize victory at Beverley four weeks ago indicates he is in top form.

Shadwell's racing manager, Angus Gold, expressed confidence, noting Al Aasy's enduring enthusiasm and excellent condition. He highlighted that the horse returns to a familiar and favorable track. While Al Aasy remains competitive, he faces competition from younger rivals.

Among the key challengers is his five-years-younger stablemate, Opportunity, owned by Wathnan Racing. Opportunity is stepping up in grade following his triumph in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot. Another Wathnan-owned contender is Harry Charlton's King's Gambit, who previously served as a pacemaker.

Opportunity's racing adviser, Richard Brown, acknowledged the step up in class and some potential track reservations but expressed optimism due to the horse's improving attitude. King's Gambit is described as a talented but enigmatic horse, with jockey Jamie Spencer known for extracting his best performance. Despite past setbacks, connections believe a significant win is possible for King's Gambit.

The field also includes other notable contenders such as Ghostwriter, In My Teens, Enfjaar, Midak, and Involvement.