"Strikin Viking Eyes Gimcrack Stakes Triumph at York"

The Strikin Viking heads back to York, where he achieved a stunning debut victory, with eyes set on securing another win at the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes.

Paying homage to Erling Haaland, who swiftly found the net as Manchester City restarted their Premier League campaign last week, the talented son of Inns Of Court aspires to achieve his first triumph in group competition in similar fashion.

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Connections pinpointed the Gimcrack as the next natural target right after his setback on the Sussex Downs, and they are hopeful that the Knavesmire will complement the swift colt trained by Hamad Al Jehani.

Richard Brown, the European racing adviser for the owners Wathnan Racing, commented, 'He delivered an admirable performance at Goodwood in the Richmond. The race was run at a very high speed, and he might have been a bit outpaced, likely taking the lead a bit too early.'

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'I believe the fast six-furlong distance will really play to his strengths, but it’s apparent that this is a tough renewal.'

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Donning the colours of Big Evs' owner Paul Teasdale, Mick Appleby's contender showed remarkable improvement from his debut at Beverley, clinching Group Three honours in just his second race. The Rutland trainer is optimistic that the horse has even more potential as the race distance extends.

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Jack Jones' prominent horse Caburn has maintained his unbeaten record in his two starts, clinching victory in the esteemed Super Sprint at Newbury, following an earlier six-furlong win at Salisbury.

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Jones commented, "This is incredibly thrilling, and we targeted this race right after his Newbury win. We allowed him a relaxed week post-Newbury, but his training has been impressive since, and I'm very pleased."

He was enthusiastic about the six furlongs in the Super Sprint, and extending the distance once more is unquestionably a beneficial decision.

I wouldn't mind a touch of rain to soften the ground to good or good to soft. Nevertheless, given that he has already secured two victories on good to firm ground, we can't really complain.

'He's the star of our stable, and I just hope he continues to keep us in the spotlight. It's a very competitive race, and I was hoping it might be a bit easier – but all the big names have turned up.

'We enter this race with an unbeaten record, and what I appreciate most about my horse are his competitive traits. He pulls his ears back, lowers his head, and gives maximum effort. Hopefully, this tenacity will be advantageous if he's in the mix as we near the finish line.'

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Shadow Of Light has demonstrated remarkable skill in his two outings so far, and the Lope De Vega colt is now determined to maintain his undefeated streak. He also hopes to clinch a second win in this race for Charlie Appleby within three years.

Karl Burke's Andesite has been absent from the racing scene since his impressive debut victory over the same course and distance in May. The merit of that performance has been further validated by the runner-up, Yah Mo Be There, who subsequently clinched a win at the Listed level.

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Eve Johnson Houghton's Billboard Star, after securing fourth place in the Richmond Stakes, has demonstrated consistent performance and is anticipated to deliver an impressive show. Meanwhile, Andrew Balding's Cool Hand Luke, having finished fourth in the Coventry Stakes and subsequently improving to third place in the Vintage Stakes, now aims to achieve top honors.

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