horse racing
Japanese filly Almond Eye and Enable set for York clash
Japanese superstar will go up against dual Arc de Triomphe winner at the Juddmonte International
Japanese superstar Almond Eye, impressive winner of last Saturday’s $6m Dubai Turf, is on course for a clash with dual Arc de Triomphe winner Enable in the Juddmonte International in York in August. Winner of the Fillies Triple Crown and Japan Cup in her home country, the filly had her biggest payday in Dubai with winning jockey Christophe Lemaire predicting more to come. “There are some big victories on the horizon for her.” If Almond Eye does travel to York, which trainer Sakae Kunieda says is a distinct possibility, it will be a huge box-office event for the Yorkshire track, particularly if 2018’s Arc runnerup Sea of Class is also in the field. “It would be a huge honour and delight to see Almond Eye on the Knavesmire. We’re very aware of the following racing has in Japan and the following that the filly has there,” said York CEO William Derby. Enable’s trainer, John Gosden, has indicated that Enable will make her seasonal bow in the Coronation Cup at the Investec Derby meeting w...
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