Shadwell star Alflaila (GB) (Dark Angel {Ire}) will target the G1 Juddmonte International Stakes later this month, racing manager Angus Gold confirmed on Sunday. The 5-year-old Owen Burrows trainee won his third race in four starts on the Knavesmire, his second G2 York Stakes last month.
Gold said, “He's a real trooper and Owen said that so far, touch wood, he has come out of it well.
“We're going to head on now to the International if all stays well before then and I see no reason to not go there. We kept him in training to have a bit of fun with him and you always need these good older horses.
“I'm not saying he's going to win it, but I hope he can be competitive at least. Hopefully he can go there and not be too far away. He's a good old stick and the sort of horse you need to give everyone some good days out.”
Alflaila also the 2022 editions of the G3 Strensall Stakes and G3 Darley Stakes to his credit. After his 2023 York Stakes triumph, he ran fifth in the G1 Irish Champion Stakes. Put away for the year, he resumed behind Auguste Rodin (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) once again when fourth in the June 19 G1 Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.
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