Balzac
Novice winner whose rallying third of six in Listed race here (1m2f, good) in April suggested that longer trips would suit; tried 11.6f in the Lingfield Derby Trial (good to firm) and recorded his highest rating, but Maltese Cross and Bay Of Brilliance were just over 6l ahead of him; major work to do.
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Breeding
- Sire
- Japan
- Dam
- Brit Wit
- Damsire
- High Chaparral
From the connections
“That was nice to see. It's been a long winter and to come here over a mile is a little bit sharp for Balzac but you've got to start somewhere and he's done it nicely - Jane Chapple-Hyam, trainer, speaking to Racing TV.I galloped Balzac around Chelmsford a few weeks ago and he was a different horse today, he was very raw and immature. He's in the Derby and Jane [Chapple-Hyam] thinks highly of him and I thought we've got to make a man of him at some point. He responded really well to pressure and he's going to get further. He's a big unfurnished horse so there's plenty more to come - Hollie Doyle, jockey, speaking to Racing TV.”
Past runs (tracked here)
| Date | Race | Type | Pos | SP | AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2026 | Epsom 16:00 Betfred Derby (Group 1) (No Geldings) | Flat Class 1 | 12 | 66/1 | 59.8 |
Only runs Racing Alpha has synced are shown. Lifetime form is in the Racing Post form section above.
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