Almeraq
Promising in 6f novice events, winning at Yarmouth on second occasion (soft ground), but it was his runaway Ayr win last July that stamped him as a potential top notcher; still in contention for a York Listed event when clipping heels and taking an horrific fall in September; he remains a sprinter of considerable interest but having a positive experience back on the racecourse may be the number one priority today.
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Breeding
- Sire
- Dark Angel
- Dam
- Manaajim
- Damsire
- Muhaarar
From the connections
“I wasn't really happy with Almeraq's [low] draw and it wasn't ideal being stuck on the wing. I tried to get in the best I could but he's done everything right and he'll come on from that. He's a big baby still but he'll learn a lot from that and I liked the way he finished his race off. I spoke to Mr [William] Haggas beforehand and he said he wanted this sort of ground. He's a lovely big horse and I think he'll be a better horse in a better race - Clifford Lee, jockey, speaking to Racing TV.”
“Almeraq is exciting and I really like him. He's got a lovely mind on him and he's a horse for next year. He's improved a lot, he ran a lovely race first time and he was sharp out and did everything as you'd like. He's a well-bred horse, there's a lot of speed in the family and he likes a lot of juice in the ground- Jim Crowley, rider, speaking to Sky Sports Racing.”
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