By Tom Frary
Sunday's G2 Prix du Conseil de Paris at ParisLongchamp witnessed the return of the King George hero Goliath (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}–Gouache {Ger}, by Shamardal) and it was a case of plain sailing as he successfully prepped for the G1 Japan Cup. Always in cruise mode under Christophe Soumillon tracking the modest pace, the 6-5 favourite tanked his way to the front two out and was always holding Hamish (GB) (Motivator {GB}) comfortably at bay en route to a half-length success.
“After the minor setback he had in September we had no other choice than this race to give him a prep before the Japan Cup and it worked out really well,” trainer Francis-Henri Graffard said. “Christophe knows how to handle him and he will come on a lot for that. I am happy for his new part-owner Mr Stewart, a very enthusiastic person who has a new vision about what racing should be. We look forward to the race in Japan with enthusiasm as a new step in the career of this horse who has great potential on the international circuit for older horses.”
Back with a bang!
King George hero Goliath sees off the challenge of Hamish to score cosily in the G2 Prix du Conseil de Paris for @GraffardRacing… pic.twitter.com/A814CJI9C8
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