Record-breaking mare Winx still not certain to appear at Royal Ascot
Ascot officials have been trying to convince connections of the extraordinary mare Winx to run at Royal Ascot this summer, but her trainer Chris Waller refused to commit to the trip after a record 17th top-level success.
WINX took her unbelievable winning streak to 24 with a fairly dominant win in the George Ryder Stakes - but her connections are yet to commit to a run at Royal Ascot.
Trainer Chris Waller confirmed that no decision has been made with regards to the prospects of his extraordinary mare - who claimed a world record 17th win at the top-level - travelling across the world for a run at Royal Ascot in June.
Ascot officials are keen to see Winx head to Britain for the Queen Anne Stakes at the Royal meeting.
But Waller told Sky Thoroughbred Central: "To be fair to the owners, we haven't even discussed it.
"We know when it (Royal Ascot) is, and where the races are in Europe.
"This was very important, to come back and be fairly dominant.
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"And in three weeks' time there's the Queen Elizabeth, the signature Sydney race which we were never really going to miss unless we were going to campaign (with several runs) in Europe.
"So we have to talk about coming back, if she went to Europe, and race in a fourth Cox Plate - she can only really go there for one run, possibly two.
Templegate's TV Tips
- 1.50 Doncaster - Perfect Pasture: 'Started and finished last year in great form and, in these conditions, is likely to be primed for this race' (add to your betslip)
- 2.05 Newbury - Thomas Patrick: 'Trainer Tom Lacey is on a phenomenal run of form and should continue that here' (add to your betslip)
- 2.25 Doncaster - Original Choice: 'Was progressive last season, handles testing ground and should have further improvement in him' (add to your betslip)
- 2.40 Newbury - Falcon Sun: 'Hasn't been given a bad mark ahead of his handicap debut and this trip and drying ground should suit' (add to your betslip)
- 3.00 Doncaster - Zabeel Prince: 'Has the potential to be better than this grade, has two wins to his name on soft ground and looks to have plenty in his favour' (add to your betslip)
- 3.15 Newbury - Oscar Rose: 'Soft ground has hampered her all winter and, on better ground, she's nicely weighted' (add to your betslip)
- 3.35 Doncaster - Chelsea Lad: 'Always looked like he had a decent prize in him and I'm convinced he has the potential to improve this season' (add to your betslip)
"But we've got to put all the cards on the table, talk to the owners, check on the horse is most important, and we'll let you all know.
"Her career has never been hidden - we do respect everybody that follows her here, and over the other side of the world."