Buick and Appleby claim victory in the 2000 Guineas Stakes (England) once more.
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Horse jockey William Buick, with a beaming grin, crossed the finish line on Norway-born Ruling Court, edging past the 15/8 favorite Field of Gold. In the 2000 Guineas race, Ruling Court demonstrated remarkable resilience, keeping just enough distance from the fast-approaching Field of Gold.
Three years back, Buick and Ruling Court had a rocky race, but it was a different story this time around. Coroebus had clinched the victory instead. This time, Ruling Court's stamina shone through, giving Buick a smooth ride all the way to the finish.
The 36-year-old jockey couldn't hide his enthusiasm, praising Ruling Court as an intelligent and special horse. He ventured, "He could absolutely compete in the Derby." Buick's remarks led bookmakers to cut Ruling Court's odds for the Derby, previously at 12/1, to 9/2.
Charlie Appleby, Ruling Court's trainer, feels right at home in the 2000 Guineas winners' enclosure, having won three out of the last four editions. Appleby, 49, chuckled, "It took me a while to get the hang of it." He expressed confidence in his choice, noting that Ruling Court outpaced the others with a clear run for Buick.
While some predict brighter days ahead for Appleby and Buick, John Gosden, trainer of Field of Gold, expressed disappointment. Gosden, 74, voiced his concerns about jockey Kieran Shoemark being caught off-guard by Buick's early position. "William got first run on him," Gosden grumbled, "Field of Gold finished strong, but we ran out of track."
Looking ahead, Appleby and Buick may seal a remarkable weekend by claiming their first 1000 Guineas win with Desert Flower, a horse favored to win on Sunday[4].
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Additional Enrichment Data:- Ruling Court, a colt bought for €2.3 million, backed up his pedigree in the 2000 Guineas race with an impressive performance[1][5]. His sire, Justify, a Triple Crown winner, contributes to Ruling Court's potential for longer races such as the Derby. His physique reflects his ability to handle distances beyond a mile[2][5].- Ruling Court's victory showcased his ability to perform well even under pressure, as he secured victory by a narrow margin over the familiar challenger, Field of Gold[3][5].- Godolphin, the race's dominant force, showcased their confidence in targeting elite middle-distance races with three of the top four finishers in the 2000 Guineas[5].
- William Buick expressed confidence that Ruling Court, having demonstrated remarkable resilience in the 2000 Guineas race and backed by his sire Justify's Triple Crown winning pedigree, could potentially elude the competition in the Derby.
- After Ruling Court's impressive victory in the 2000 Guineas, bookmakers were quick to cut his odds for the Derby from 12/1 to 9/2, reflecting the increased expectations placed on the horse.
- With Ruling Court's victory in the 2000 Guineas, trainer Charlie Appleby moves one step closer to securing his fourth consecutive victory in the race, demonstrating his proficiency in horse-racing sports.
- In the aftermath of Ruling Court's victory, Desert Flower, another horse trained by Charlie Appleby, is favored to win the upcoming 1000 Guineas, which could lead to an unprecedented weekend of success for Appleby and jockey William Buick.
