5th-LTS, €16,000, Mdn, 8-5, 2yo, c/g, 8fT, 1:42.62, g/s.
+ZIRGON (FR) (c, 2, New Approach {Ire}—Rumored, by Royal Academy), a €220,000 ARAUG yearling, broke a shade tardily and had to be rushed forward to gain a pitch in mid-pack and became lit up as a result. Shuffled back towards rear by halfway, the 4-1 shot was delivered wide in the stretch and despite showing greenness also exhibited a touch of class to gain the lead passing the furlong pole and assert for a 1 1/2-length verdict over Saajid (Ire) (Tamayuz {GB}). The winner is a half-brother to Dabirsim (Fr) (Hat Trick {Jpn}), Hwt. 2yo Colt & MG1SW-Fr, $664,037. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, €8,000. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O-Al Shaqab Racing; B-M Monfort (FR); T-Christophe Ferland.
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