By Sean Cronin
With three outings already in the books, Des Donovan trainee Alkuwarrior (Ire) (Alkumait {GB}) was the most experienced contender in Tuesday's British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes at Great Yarmouth and his ringcraft was a telling factor as he made all for a narrow victory to become the first winner for his Capital Stud-based sire (by Showcasing {GB}) in the extended five-furlong dash.
“He jumped very well, but was a little bit keen early on in the race,” reflected rider Mason Paetel. “I just let him get into his own rhythm and asked him to quicken 2 1/2 furlongs out. He fought hard to the line and definitely had more to give. He's very educated already and everything seems to be going well.” The winning trainer added, “That's the first winner for the stallion. Our lad's as tough as nails and everything he does is natural. I couldn't sell him at the sales, but he loves racing and could run again tomorrow. We'll turn him out now and he'll be bucking and kicking tomorrow.”
Alkuwarrior, kin to a yearling colt by Space Traveller (GB), is the seventh of eight foals and fourth scorer produced by a multiple-winning half-sister to five black-type performers headed by G3 Sandown Sprint victor Hoh Mike (Ire) (Intikhab). The March-foaled bay's third dam Peace In The Woods (Ire) (Tap On Wood {Ire}) is an unraced full-sister to the dam of four-time G1 Irish St Leger-winning sire Vinnie Roe (Ire) (Definite Article {GB}).
🇬🇧British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes @GTYarmouthRaces
Yarmouth – 2 ans – Maiden – 1044m – 6 Pts🏆Alkuwarrior (m) (Ire) 🏇Mason Paetel
📖(Alkumait (Gb) – Elegant Peace (Ire) par Intense Focus (Usa))🕶️D Donovan
🎩Mme K. Keane pic.twitter.com/dGNLydvdus— French and International Horse Racing (@Vincenzo0612) April 22, 2025
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