Wathnan Racing’s Crimson Advocate strikes again in Duke of Cambridge

Doha, Qatar: Crimson Advocate (Nyquist) delivered a strong performance to land the Gr.2 Duke of Cambridge Stakes over 1,600m on day two of Royal Ascot...

Doha, Qatar: Crimson Advocate (Nyquist) delivered a strong performance to land the Gr.2 Duke of Cambridge Stakes over 1,600m on day two of Royal Ascot yesterday. 

The four-year-old mare is trained by John and Thady Gosden and races in the colours of Wathnan Racing, who celebrated their third winner of the week. Ali bin Yousef Al Kubaisi, Ali bin Yousef Al Romaihi and Oliver Tait received the trophy on behalf of Wathnan Racing.

A field of seven fillies and mares lined up for the Gr.2 contest. Crimson Advocate arrived at Ascot in fine form, having won the Listed Conqueror Fillies’ Stakes at Goodwood on her seasonal return. Stepping back into Group company, she confirmed her class and consistency to become a dual Group 2 winner, having won the 1,000m Queen Mary in the same meeting last year.

After a sharp start, she was soon restrained by her jockey James McDonald at the rear of the field, tracking Soprano (Starspangledbanner), who was racing keenly.