Hemorrhaging finances: Insights into the quandary Economics and similar individuals present for bettors and breeders
Catching a glimpse of horse racing's hidden gem, Economics, turns out to be quite the unusual event these days. Just the other day, as I was casually strolling down the street, lo and behold, there he was - a stunning chestnut stallion with a blaze on his face and three white stockings. It was none other than the horse everyone's been buzzing about since his Dante Stakes win in 2024.
Unfortunately, Economics wasn't going to make it to last week's Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot due to a muscle injury. His last appearance was at Ascot in October 2024, following the Champion Stakes, where he showed some noticeable fatigue – giving his trainer's wife, Maureen Haggas, a chance to tend to him.
This revitalizing encounter left quite an impression on me, and I could feel the palpable excitement surrounding this beast of a horse. Economics is one of the most promising horses on the training circuit, and his absence in the racing scene is greatly felt.
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Source: Racing Post
In a nutshell, Economics is an elite racing thoroughbred trained by William Haggas. He starred in multiple victories, including the Irish Champion Stakes in 2024, and was unbeaten in his first four starts as a three-year-old. However, his form dipped after a hard-fought finish in the Group 1 Champion Stakes at Ascot in October 2024. His awe-inspiring comeback was scheduled for the Royal Ascot meeting in June 2025, but unfortunately, an injury kept him from making an appearance. Although the delayed comeback might cast some uncertainty on his future racing plans, there's no doubt that Economics remains one of the most exciting horses to watch in the world of thoroughbred racing.
Following his injury, Economics missed his scheduled appearance at the Royal Ascot meeting in June 2025, leaving the thoroughbred racing community in anticipation for his comeback. Known for his successes in races like the Dante Stakes and Irish Champion Stakes, Economics continues to be one of the most intriguing figures in the realm of horse racing and thoroughbred sports.
