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Joshua Tree cruises to Royal Lodge Stakes win
Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2009 3:22 PM
by Mike Curry
Joshua Tree closed with a sustained rush in his third career start to win the Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes (Eng-G2) by 1 1/4 lengths under Colm O’Donoghue on Saturday at Ascot.
He wrapped up a spot in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G2) on November 7 at the Oak Tree at Santa Anita Park meeting with the victory as part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" series. Josua Tree completed one mile in 1:39.55 on turf rated as good.
“All the races like that are under consideration and come into the equation but we won’t be in a hurry with him,” said winning trainer Aidan O’Brien, who trains the Montjeu (Ire) colt for Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith. “He’s a lovely moving horse and appreciated the decent ground and pace today.”
Joshua Tree is out of Group 3 winner Madeira Mist (GB), by Grand Lodge.
Mike Curry is a Thoroughbred Times TODAY editor
