Sent postward at odds of 10-1, Dubai International Racing Carnival winner Balthazaar’s Gift landed his first Group win since July 2007 when landing the CGA Hungerford Stakes (G2) at Newbury by three lengths. The 6-year-old, intact son of Xaar seems to be getting better with age. After a handicap win at the 2009 DIRC, Balthazaar’s Gift has been third to Imbongi in the Criterion Stakes (G3) at Newmarket, second in City Plate (Listed) at Chester, and second in the Betfair Cup (G2) at Goodwood.
Philip Robinson had the mount this afternoon and after a stellar ride, will be hoping for additional calls on the improving horse. Post race, trainer Clive Cox suggested that the Prix de la Foret (G1) at Longchamp could be the next step.
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Balthazaar’s Gift is owned by His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan.