Royale Pagaille emerges victorious in the Betfair Chase at Haydock amidst a surprising turn of events at Ascot, where the heavily favored Shishkin, ridden by Nico de Boinville, unexpectedly withdrew from the race.
Trained by Venetia Williams, Royale Pagaille, priced at 5-1, was steered by jockey Charlie Deutsch to defeat the runner-up of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Bravemansgame. “He just took off and kept going strong,” Deutsch commented on the impressive performance.
Meanwhile, at Ascot, the spotlight shifted to Pic D’Orhy who clinched the 1965 Chase. This came after a startling incident where Shishkin, a two-time champion at the Cheltenham Festival and last seen winning the Aintree Bowl, balked at the start. The Nicky Henderson-trained Shishkin, a 13-time winner in 17 races, was the 8-13 favorite in a field of four.
With Shishkin out of the race, 5-2 contender Pic D’Orhy, under Paul Nicholls’ training, seized the opportunity, racing past 40-1 longshot Straw Fan Jack. This victory was part of a successful day for Nicholls and jockey Harry Cobden, who had chosen to race at Ascot over Haydock, where Bravemansgame was competing.
Daryl Jacob, who took over the reins on Bravemansgame, could not overtake Royale Pagaille, a horse with a remarkable track record at Haydock. The Grand National champion Corach Rambler finished third, and Protektorat, last year’s Betfair Chase winner, ended up in the last place.
Royale Pagaille, owned by Rich and Susannah Ricci, finished a remarkable six and a half lengths ahead. For the latest updates on horse racing results, stay tuned.
Shishkin’s Withdrawal Raises Concerns
After the unexpected incident at Ascot, trainer Henderson expressed his bewilderment and worry about Shishkin, particularly with the upcoming King George VI Chase in sight. “He’s usually quite consistent with his starts. It was unlike him today; he just wasn’t in the right frame of mind,” Henderson remarked.
In another notable event, Grey Dawning won the Graduation Chase at Haydock, marking a milestone victory for trainer Dan Skelton and his jockey brother Harry, their 1000th together – a first for British racing siblings.
Over at Punchestown, Willie Mullins’ State Man easily took the Morgiana Hurdle, and another of Mullins’ trainees, Gaelic Warrior, led by jockey Paul Townend, claimed victory in the beginners’ chase.
The future racing plans for Shishkin, now a topic of much speculation, remain to be determined by Henderson and De Boinville.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Horse Racing Results
Who won the Betfair Chase at Haydock?
Royale Pagaille, trained by Venetia Williams and ridden by jockey Charlie Deutsch, won the Betfair Chase at Haydock.
What happened with Shishkin at Ascot?
Shishkin, ridden by Nico de Boinville and trained by Nicky Henderson, unexpectedly refused to race at Ascot, leading to a withdrawal from the event.
Who emerged victorious in the 1965 Chase at Ascot?
Pic D’Orhy won the 1965 Chase at Ascot, following Shishkin’s surprising withdrawal at the start of the race.
What was notable about Grey Dawning’s win at Haydock?
Grey Dawning’s win at the Graduation Chase at Haydock marked the 1000th joint victory for trainer Dan Skelton and his jockey brother Harry, a first in British racing for siblings.
Are there any concerns about Shishkin’s future races?
Yes, trainer Nicky Henderson expressed concerns about Shishkin’s future participation, particularly in the upcoming King George VI Chase, following his unexpected behavior at Ascot.
More about Horse Racing Results
- Betfair Chase at Haydock Results
- Shishkin’s Withdrawal at Ascot
- 1965 Chase at Ascot Winner
- Grey Dawning’s Milestone Victory
- Nicky Henderson’s Concerns about Shishkin
5 comments
wow, Royale Pagaille really showed em at Haydock, didn’t see that one coming!
A thousand wins for the Skelton bros, that’s epic, but why’s no one talking about it more, should be top news!
Henderson’s got a real puzzle with Shishkin, curious how they’ll handle him next, hope they figure it out.
Shishkin pulling out like that, so odd! I mean, what’s up with that behavior?
Pic D’Orhy’s win was impressive, but everyone’s just talking about Shishkin, typical media focus right?