Ruling Court Claims Third Consecutive Betfred 2000 Guineas at Newmarket

This weekend at Newmarket marked significant achievements for Godolphin and trainer Charlie Appleby, as Ruling Court clinched the Betfred 2000 Guineas, delivering Appleby his third win in four years in the race. William Buick guided Ruling Court to victory in a tight finish over Field Of Gold and Shadow Of Light, highlighting a strong performance by the Godolphin stable. Additionally, Cinderella’s Dream, also trained by Appleby, dominated the Betfred Dahlia Stakes, defeating last year’s 1000 Guineas winner Elmalka, further underlining Godolphin’s current form both domestically and abroad. The 1,000 Guineas was set for a high-profile clash between unbeaten fillies Desert Flower and Lake Victoria, representing rival powerhouse operations Godolphin and Aidan O’Brien’s stable, respectively. The weekend's races also featured promising performances from other up-and-coming fillies and set the stage for the upcoming Epsom Oaks. Overall, the events demonstrated the ongoing rivalry and excellence among Europe’s top racing operations.