Juddmonte's Calyx (GB) (Kingman {GB}) is on course to test his mettle at Group 1 level in the G1 Darley Prix Morny at Deauville next month. Trainer John Gosden reports the 'TDN Rising Star' to be thriving since his victory in the G2 Coventry S. at Royal Ascot.
“He's letting down nicely, filling out to a stronger horse now and I'm hoping to go Aug. 19 for the Prix Morny at Deauville,” Gosden told Racing UK's Luck On Sunday programme. “He was very impressive when he won first time [at Newmarket.] I think you've got to hand it to him at Ascot, being left in front with that big crowd screaming when he was out on his own with no-one to race with. He has very quickly clocked into racing.”
Gosden is also pleased with the development of fellow 'Rising Star' King Of Comedy (Ire) (Kingman {GB}), who races in the colours of breeder Lady Bamford. The colt won his debut over seven furlongs at Sandown on July 6 and is pointing toward the G3 Solario S. in September, a race his sire won in 2013.
“He's started at seven furlongs,” said Gosden. “He's like his dad. He was in a bit of a muddle, he changed his legs and was very green. He hadn't seen the grass for seven weeks and it was the first time he'd been asked to stretch. Adam Kirby was impressed. He said he quickened to get there and quickened again. He's in great order from the race. I think it would be lovely if he went to a novice, had that experience, then the Solario on Sept. 1.”
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