• Japan racing’s 19-year wait for second Group One winner is over
• Dettori foiled in attempt to win four consecutive Group Ones
Japan racing’s 19-year wait for its second Group One winner in Britain finally came to an end here on Thursday as Deirdre, a five-year-old mare trained by Mitsuru Hashida, brought Frankie Dettori’s golden run to at least a temporary halt with a one-and-a-quarter length defeat of the Italian rider’s mount, Mehdaayih, in the Nassau Stakes. Hermosa, the winner of the 1,000 Guineas in May, finished tailed off at the back of the nine-runner field.
Dettori came into the race attempting to win four consecutive Group One events in Britain for the first time in his career and for much of the race, it seemed that his streak would continue. Mehdaayih set a strong pace from the off with Hermosa in close pursuit and when Ryan Moore’s partner started to drop away rapidly shortly after the turn for home, Mehdaayih’s path to victory seemed clear.
Written by Greg Wood at Goodwood
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/01/japanese-celebrate-landmark-glorious-goodwood-win-deirdre-nassau-stakes-horse-racing under the title “Japanese celebrate landmark Goodwood win by Deirdre in Nassau”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
