Al Qareem Not For Passing With Cumberland Lodge Hat-trick

Al Qareem made it 3 successive wins in the BetMGM Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot with the type of figured out front-running performance that has actually become his hallmark.


stalwart has actually now won 12 of his 34 races, claiming over ₤ 700,000 in cash prize for his owners, the Nick Bradley Racing distribute.


While never enabled to totally do his own thing in front, Clifford Lee kicked for home early in the straight to make it a genuine stamina test, and although Hamish looked to be taking a trip highly it soon ended up being clear Al Qareem had plenty left.


The evergreen six-year-old (9-4), galloped on powerfully in spite of the headwind to win by 6 lengths from Tenability, a stablemate of Hamish, who remained on for 2nd.


Burke stated: "He set up a great, difficult efficiency. We know he's a brave horse and he went hard.


"I stated to Clifford do not be scared to go hard, especially out of Swinley Bottom, as he could nick a couple of lengths and get the others at it since all he does is keep galloping. You can do that over a mile and a half on soft ground and whereas one-mile-six is probably his real journey, anything above that he simply lacks stamina.


Al Qareem won the Cumberland Lodge for a 3rd time (Steven Paston/PA)


"He's a great warrior and it's an excellent outcome."


Burke, who likewise won the Sun Chariot at Newmarket with Fallen Angel, continued his incredible recent run of big-race success when Native Warrior (9-4 preferred) took the ₤ 180,000 BetMGM Challenge Cup.


Jamie Spencer was on board, simply as he was when winning another valuable reward over course and range last month.


Burke stated: "It was a great efficiency and he's constantly threatened to do what he's carried out in his last two. I think the visor has actually made the difference and Jamie on the straight track at Ascot is a master.


"Everything has fallen right for him the last twice and he will go back to Ascot now for the Balmoral on Champions Day.


"He'll have a 6lb penalty but is in excellent type at present."