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Item and Haffner Secure Breeders' Cup Spots
20 Aug
Summary
- Item won the Juddmonte International, securing a Classic spot.
- Haffner claimed a Juvenile Turf spot after winning the Acomb.
- Two more berths are available at York later this week.
Two coveted berths for the Breeders' Cup World Championships were claimed today at York, England, as the Ebor Festival commenced. The prestigious Juddmonte International awarded a spot in the Breeders' Cup Classic, while the G3 Acomb Stakes offered a place in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.
Item, a 3-year-old colt, secured victory in the Juddmonte International. Trained by Andrew Balding and ridden by Colin Keane, the homebred rallied to win by a head. This marked Item's first G1 win, adding to his impressive record of five wins from six starts.
The Acomb Stakes saw Haffner, a 2-year-old son of Justify, emerge victorious by two lengths. Trained by Aidan O'Brien, Haffner showcased a strong performance, extending his record to two wins and two second-place finishes in four starts.
Further opportunities to qualify for the Breeders' Cup will be presented later in the week. Berths are still up for grabs in Thursday's G1 Yorkshire Oaks for the Filly & Mare Turf and Friday's G1 Nunthorpe for the Turf Sprint.
