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True Love Installed as 1-5 Favourite After Gstaad Scratched From Phoenix Stakes

Fitness concerns at Gstaad’s final workout prompted his withdrawal, leaving True Love at 1-5 for a five-runner Phoenix Stakes.

Overview

  • Gstaad was declared a non-runner for the Group 1 Keeneland Phoenix Stakes after becoming off-colour following his final workout.
  • True Love was shortened to odds of 1-5 to become favourite in a five-runner field vying for Ireland’s first domestic juvenile Group 1 of the season.
  • The anticipated rematch between Ballydoyle’s unbeaten juveniles was halted, denying racing fans their second meeting of the campaign.
  • Gstaad’s absence reshapes juvenile rankings and will influence autumn campaign plans within Aidan O’Brien’s operation.
  • O’Brien indicated that Gstaad will be aimed at the Prix Morny at Deauville on August 24 as his next assignment.