Amo Racing's new trainer, Kevin Philippart de Foy, maintains winning streak for the team without Burlington
British Racing Highlights: Marquis Pompeo Takes a Nose Win Over Favourite in 7f Maiden
In a thrilling race at an undisclosed track, Marquis Pompeo, trained by Kevin Philippart de Foy, clinched a narrow victory in a 7f maiden event on August 17, 2025.
The four-runner contest saw Marquis Pompeo, ridden by Sean Dylan Bowen, deliver a well-judged front-running ride, edging out the 10-11 favourite, Polygram, by a nose at the finish line. This marks the Belgian-born trainer's seventh win since he began his career in Newmarket in 2020, working with notable interests such as Amo Racing.
Marquis Pompeo, a horse who prefers to have his toe in the turf, has been thriving under Philippart de Foy's guidance. The win comes after a brief hiatus due to the preference for turf races, with the horse not running much recently.
Meanwhile, Without Burlington, the well-backed 11-8 favourite in a separate 1m4f handicap event, also secured a win under jockey Danny Muscutt. Without Burlington took the lead in the home straight of a four-runner contest and went on to win by three and a half lengths, extending its recent record to three winners from its last seven runners. However, it's worth noting that Marquis Pompeo did not run with Without Burlington's new principal owners present.
Charlie Johnston is the trainer of another notable horse, Marquis Pompeo's rival in the 7f maiden, Juddmonte. Despite being the favourite, Juddmonte was upset by an exciting horse named Alparslan in the race.
Kevin Philippart de Foy's success with Amo Racing continues to grow, with the trainer maintaining a steady record of close to 200 winners over a five-year span. The trainer's recent involvement in horse racing events, such as the race involving Stud (IRE) on August 17, 2025, further cements his position as a competitive force in British racing circuits.
With Marquis Pompeo's win, there may be opportunities for the horse in the autumn, providing a promising outlook for both the horse and its trainer.
Sports enthusiasts who enjoy horse-racing were treated to an exciting event on August 17, 2025, as Marquis Pompeo, ridden by Sean Dylan Bowen, clinched a thrilling victory in a 7f maiden race. Despite being the underdog, Marquis Pompeo edged out the favoured, Polygram, in a neck-and-neck finish, marking a significant win in racing circles.
