Camille Pissarro & Ryan Moore Win Qatar prix du Jockey Club
DOHA – May 18,2024 – In a stunning display of horsemanship,Ryan Moore adn Camille Pissarro seized victory in the Qatar Prix du Jockey Club.The duo’s triumph, securing a win for trainer Aidan O’Brien, was a testament to skill and strategy. Detain and Cualificar completed the top three. Further analysis reveals the implications for future races.
Camille Pissarro and ryan Moore Triumph in Qatar Prix du Jockey Club
In a display of exceptional horsemanship,Ryan Moore guided Camille Pissarro to victory in the Qatar Prix du Jockey Club,securing a second win in the prestigious race for trainer Aidan O’Brien.
The Winning Ride
Camille Pissarro, the 7-2 favorite, surged ahead along the inside rail, expertly ridden by Moore.The Wootton Bassett colt demonstrated both speed and stamina, holding off Cualificar and Detain, trained by John and Thady Gosden.
- Winner: Camille Pissarro
- Jockey: ryan Moore
- Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
- Second Place: Cualificar
- Third Place: Detain
Overcoming Doubts
Prior to the race, questions lingered about Camille Pissarro’s ability to handle the distance, having never raced beyond a mile.However, the colt proved his stamina, maintaining his lead to the finish line. This victory marked O’Brien’s first win in the race since St Mark’s Basilica in 2021, and Moore’s first since 2014 with The Gray Gatsby.
Ballydoyle’s Continued Success
the O’Brien-Moore partnership continues to dominate, following their recent win in the French 2,000 Guineas with Henri Matisse. This victory sets them up favorably for the upcoming Oaks and derby at Epsom.
Derby prospects
aidan O’Brien indicated earlier in the week that it would be hard
for Moore not to ride Delacroix,the 9-4 favorite,in the Derby. However, stablemate The Lion In Winter remains a contender, despite drifting out to 6-1.
Trainer’s Viewpoint
Speaking to Sky Sports racing, O’brien praised Moore’s ride and the horse’s class.
I’m delighted for everyone. Ryan gave him an incredible ride. Christophe [Soumillon] was delighted with him the last day and told us to come here with him, and what a ride Ryan gave him.
Aidan O’brien, Sky Sports Racing
O’Brien further elaborated on Camille Pissarro’s credentials:
He’s a very classy horse. He was obviously a Group 1 winner on Arc day last year. It was a great run in the French 2,000 Guineas last time behind Henri Matisse, so to come back and do this is incredible.
Aidan O’Brien, Sky Sports Racing
He also emphasized the importance of the race and the qualities required to win:
It’s a difficult race to win as you need a horse with a lot of speed, and they have to get a mile and a quarter, but it’s a very significant race and it makes him a very critically important horse now.
aidan O’Brien
Future races and Odds
Camille Pissarro, with entries in the St James’s Palace and Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot, has seen his odds shorten for future races. Paddy power cut his odds to 8-1 (from 50) for the Coral-Eclipse and 16-1 (from 20) for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
Reactions from Other Jockeys and Trainers
William Buick, who rode Cualificar, expressed satisfaction with his horse’s performance: He’s run a blinder and I thought he had a good trip. He’s really come thru the grades quickly and I think he’ll get further. I’m very happy with that and I think he’ll improve again. He’s a lovely, big horse.
John Gosden also commented on Detain’s third-place finish: He ran a great race. He did hit the front, but the two came up on his inside and saw it out a tiny bit better than him.
