Al Qareem Not For Passing With Cumberland Lodge Hat-trick

Al Qareem made it three succeeding wins in the BetMGM Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot with the kind of determined front-running efficiency that has actually become his hallmark.


Karl Burke's stalwart has actually now won 12 of his 34 races, declaring over ₤ 700,000 in reward cash for his owners, the Nick Bradley Racing distribute.


While never ever allowed to entirely do his own thing in front, Clifford Lee kicked for home early in the straight to make it a real stamina test, and although Hamish looked to be travelling strongly it quickly became clear Al Qareem had plenty left.


The evergreen six-year-old (9-4), galloped on strongly regardless of the headwind to win by six lengths from Tenability, a stablemate of Hamish, who stayed on for 2nd.


Burke stated: "He installed a great, hard performance. We understand he's a brave horse and he went hard.


"I stated to Clifford do not hesitate to go hard, specifically out of Swinley Bottom, as he could nick a few 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 most likely his real trip, anything above that he simply lacks endurance.


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


"He's a great warrior and it's a terrific result."


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


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


Burke stated: "It was a wonderful efficiency and he's always threatened to do what he's done 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 actually fallen right for him the last twice and he will return to Ascot now for the Balmoral on Champions Day.


"He'll have a 6lb penalty but remains in terrific form at present."