Addeybb and Tom Marquand win the Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes again!

[@leesog3203]

Outstanding! So happy for Addeybb and everyone connected to him! Well done the Brits! 😁🐴🥇🇬🇧

[@leesog3203]

@dave mac All day! Irish are the best, whether flat or jumps 😀

[@leesog3203]

@dave mac I agree! Racing is the best sport in the world.. Football is not the same.. Hopefully a special flat season awaits us 😁🐴

[@seanscanlon9067]

@dave mac Of course you can deny it because it is not true. That's not to say that Ireland does not have some great horses, trainers and jockeys because they clearly do but that is no different from several other countries too.

[@MarkSmith-fl4zq]

What a tough genuine horse he is, hearing the crowd lifting the noise gave me goosebumps.

[@hughiecoyle6073]

Nnnn n n.

[@maureenormston1687]

What a great ambassador he is for racing, so tough and genuine. Globetrotting superstar, love him ❤️

[@daviddeery4375]

Well done to Tom you could hear him roar with celebration at the finish line more jockeys should be doing this

[@markallison1987]

Very technical and well judged ride from Tom Marquand.

[@kevinbeck6785]

What a brilliant race and even better ride looked beaten turning for home great ride Tom

[@CarNNNN]

great ride. V.E lol at its head the whole way those mares can go a bit crazy weird how Winx never had anything like this.

[@michaelhopkins7878]

What a fantastic ride......Bravo Tom, safe flight home 🙏

[@GGnoobz29]

Ranvet was a nice TRIAL for ADDEYBB

[@cmrcz7550]

Yes it was but he was blowing hard this year after the QE...I think the trip this year messed him a little

[@JD-767]

No it wasn’t a trial. Group 1 never a trial. He got beaten and today he won . The two horses can beat each other on any given day

[@cmrcz7550]

@@JD-767 nope Hes a proven second up performer,was off the plane and a cold Nth Hemisphere winter It was a fitness run and it was evidenced by his conditioning and improvements Its now 3-1 He's the superior animal The case is closed

[@JD-767]

@@cmrcz7550 do not agree. The way VE was ridden today was not good. If VE kept more on the pace it would have won. There was only half a length in it and Addeybb had a massive lead around the bend. Again... it was a poor ride on VE, nothing to do with the animal’s ability. VE proved at the Ranvet her turn of foot is far superior.

[@elgransenor1472]

@@JD-767 So in 4 attempts he’s won 3 times and she’s won once all in her backyard while he’s travelled 11000 miles each time, racing out of season and away from his home stables and you’re spruiking that she’s the better horse Delusional

[@johnrowan693]

Brilliant Race!

[@kevinharrison5009]

Tom and his fiancee hollie, showing the world that British jocks CAN.

[@seanscanlon9067]

@dave mac I am not sure about that and do not even think the horse is a proven genuine Group 1 horse other than in Australia.

[@MarcusRod14]

@@seanscanlon9067 won the champion stakes at royal ascot 😂

[@kevinharrison5009]

@dave mac . Possibly, but tom did a fine job with him.

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@MarcusRod14 Yep, on Soft ground beating horses like Lord North and Magical, who had previously beaten him before. That win made Addeybb's Gr1 record in the UK 1 win from 5, having previously finished 8th of 14 beaten 9¾ lengths, 12th of 13 beaten 21¾ lengths, 2nd of 9 beaten ¾ of a length by Magical and 2nd of 7 beaten 3¾ lengths by Lord North in Addeybb's next race after winning back to back Australian Gr1s. Addeybb has won 12 of his 22 races and his Australian Gr1 record is 3 wins and a 2nd beaten 1 length by a race fit Verry Elleegant when needing the run and only tiring in the last 50 yards or so, when having not run for 5 months, whereas Verry Elleegant had run 3 times since Addeybb's last run, including when winning a month before beating Addeybb and in a head to head between the two it is 3-1 to Addeybb. Addeybb has also been beaten at Listed level here in the UK when 3rd of 9 and Gr2 level when 4th of 6 and 2nd of 6 and from his 9 UK wins, 1 was his Maiden and 3 were handicaps and we don't have Group level handicaps in the UK and he has also been beaten in a handicap here too. So like I said, only really a proven Gr1 horse on Australia, er. 😂

[@MarcusRod14]

@@seanscanlon9067 he’s won a group 1 at royal ascot I don’t get what you mean, you can only beat what’s in front of you no matter the conditions.

[@jcanyiam8309]

From a HANDICAP to TOP TOP CLASS!!!

[@Gibraltariano]

Gritty AF

[@judithwalker3600]

Whip limits?

[@tbseow344]

Winner had 2 behind him after 400m. Took handy position and made his run well before the straight. Fought on well to beat Verry Elegant, who ran the race in patches. Runner up would have won if she raced more generously. Rider had to strangle her to 3rd last in the middle stages. Made the run wide but the winner made the run before her.

[@bilalmoly9017]

👉all Horses legend... Viva sir Dragonet.. 🤘😎

[@kcts007]

The difference in Marquand to the rest of them riding is ridiculous. Jockeys from ireland and the UK absolutely dominate

[@peterkemp1973]

"absolutely dominate"? Hard to agree with your statement on this small sample size.

[@samsingh7713]

agree with U Aus jockey shit can't push horse lol

[@MrSmid888]

What does this say about the class of Oz horses? I’m surprised more Euro horses don’t travel. Nice ride

[@peterkemp1973]

Weak generalization. Your sprinters compared to ours?

[@Shadai929]

@@peterkemp1973 usually yes but battash beats anything Australia has over 5f

[@peterkemp1973]

@@Shadai929 When did that happen?

[@Shadai929]

@@peterkemp1973 battash hasn’t traveled over but neither have any of yours for royal ascot

[@peterkemp1973]

@@Shadai929 Remember, Choisir, Royal Ascot 2003? What happened in the years after that when our fast horses were winning your top sprints? We haven't bothered to travel recently after proving the point that our horses go a tad faster. The prize-money for our races is too lucrative to turn down. You should try your luck in The Everest or the T.J. Smith. That's where you can make some money if you are good enough. Have you got a better horse than Nature Strip?

[@waqarkhan25]

did any saw that a woman hug another hug woman but she got shocked of her life who was shocked hugging her it was her best friend

[@conor7187]

I really like Tom, he's like a kid in a candy shop when he's on form. None of this subdued BS you'd expect from a cool more jockey. And the horse? He's up there with the best. A Prix De L'arc could be on the cards potentially

[@jeanlawley6483]

There is only going to be more of this in the coming years ... Brits wining Australian races ... not sure about the greatest race though ... doubt any race in Australia can be called the greatest race

[@CheckRaiseBluff]

Of course the Brits want to come to Australia, no prize money in english racing. Who could blame them?

[@Humbug-o1c]

You better hope the Irish dont show they win everything.

[@peterkemp1973]

Jean, I think Australian horses have won one or two of yours, wouldn't you agree? Usually they have been your sprint classics. Oh, and don't forget we have many great races . . . which pay very well.

[@elgransenor1472]

A good performance by a very solid professional handy horse. I’ll be very surprised if this rates 120 for the winner given the whole field finishing in a pack

[@Kevjohno]

That's a group 1.... Okay then... 😂👍

[@peterkemp1973]

RPR - 113

[@Kevjohno]

@@peterkemp1973 group 3 is 110 👍

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

Yes, It would have to be higher than the 118 rating Addeybb got for the Ranvet, wouldn't it? 120 sound about right, but could be higher.

[@elgransenor1472]

@@svendbosanvovski4241 The proximity of the other horses will probably go against it.

[@rodneymckee8431]

Good performance by good horse who just falls short back home

[@mickplant5186]

Did win on championship day didnt he ??

[@rodneymckee8431]

@@mickplant5186 yes but what's your point

[@mickplant5186]

Thats surely not falling short. Winning g1 on one of biggest days

[@rodneymckee8431]

@@mickplant5186 it wasn't a great race magical was given a shocking ride that day and Serpentine hadn't run since winning the Derby c

[@onenine73_]

He requires soft to heavy ground back in UK to be a serious contender in a genuine G1 race - that is why Champions Day at Ascot in October (when you invariable get those conditions) is one of the few 10F races in the UK that he is targeted at from the start of the season. If we get a wet summer over here then races like Prince of Wales, Eclipse and Juddmonte would likely be on his agenda but on proper good or quicker ground he will find a few too good for him - I think that was one of the reason they went to Australia in the first place because they felt he had more chance of winning a G1 over there.

[@thecockerel86]

Tom Marquand enjoyed that.

[@supersaiyanjin2199]

Hmmm this horse may have a potential in the arc

[@elgransenor1472]

Not Addeybb mate Geldings cannot run in the Arc

[@elgransenor1472]

Addeybb is purely and simply a wet tracker. He is not hopeless on good or dead ground but he’s only decent on good and dead. He’s a little bit better on soft and 5 lengths better on heavy. The fact that he could beat Australia’s best horses on good/dead ground just shows how bad they are. The mare is good and she’s also better on soft or heavy ground. Good/dead ground doesn’t suit either and they are pretty evenly matched on that surface but he improves 5-6 lengths on heavy and she improves 2-3 lengths on heavy. On good or dead not much between them. On soft or heavy he’s clearly superior. Neither of them are anywhere near the best of Europe on good or dead ground.

[@jimbolger264]

Has turned into a right bent jockey it's amazing what a few prominent wins can change a jockey like that, he use to ride all his horses on their merits, he sold out IMHO

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

Take nothing away from the winner. He extracted revenge for his defeat in the Ranvet, but Verry Elleegant was desperately unlucky and probably should have won the race. They ran this on a Good 4, more than a second slower than the Ranvet on a Soft 7. This is what the Stewards reported: "Verry Elleegant - Began awkwardly and shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarter by Addeybb which shifted out. K McEvoy rider of Dalasan pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that approaching the 1600m he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Verry Elleegant which resulted in Verry Elleegant losing its running and having to be steadied. K McEvoy's licence to ride in races was suspended ... After being crossed by Dalasan Verry Elleegant continued to over race badly and refused to settle and making the first turn after being crossed by Mo'Unga shifted out resulting in Verry Elleegant and Addeybb making contact for a number of strides near the 1500m..."

[@alexmansfield8676]

Your report doesn’t surprise me as Addeybb is far better as everybody knows on soft. Regardless of her bad luck in running, he’s done well to hold off the rest of the field on that going. Good ride from Tom, he was brave enough to make a mid race move in a group one. Good to see a jockey make a decision if he doesn’t like his position or the pace in the race.

[@knowtheway7354]

@@alexmansfield8676 Great ride by Tom....But..VE...Didn't settle...so came 2nd against a Great Horse!

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

@@alexmansfield8676Agreed, Alex. Superior ride by Tom. He read the race well, taking his charge forward at a critical stage. Winners are grinners, as they say, but if there were a third test the result could go her way, irrespective of going. She has a great record on rain affected going, too. Addeybb is world class and we are fortunate to see him racing down here.

[@alexmansfield8676]

@@svendbosanvovski4241 I’ve read comments criticising the level of form, and laughing about the fact that Addeybb can win down there. Well, take a look at Addeybb’s win in The Champion Stakes here, he beat a multiple group one winner in Magical who herself took down Ghaiyyath in the Irish Champion when he was officially the highest rated horse in the world, behind her was Serpentine, our Derby winner. Further back was Mishriff, (we all know what he’s been doing), and behind him was Japan and Lord North. Basically, Addeybb is Top class on soft ground and high class on good ground. It’s silly to criticise other jurisdictions just because of national pride.

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

@@alexmansfield8676 Absolutely agree. Addeybb is the IFHR's highest rated thoroughbred still in training, and that has been acknowledged here by our racing media. He is the only Champion Stakes winner ever to compete here, and when you look at its honour roll you can only marvel at the sheer quality. VE competing so well against such a highly rated horse as Addeybb, even in defeat, can only elevate her standing. Tommy is a crowd favourite here. Last year they were referring to him as Aussie Tom. The last time that happened was the appellation Aussie Joe Bugner, when the great boxer made his home here.

[@vimtocrazy739]

Aussie Tom rode the pants off McDonald . You don’t try to make up ground on a bend . Brave as a lion .

[@kingkonho]

Australian horse racing 🃏 🤡

[@peterkemp1973]

Another silly comment which reveals your appalling knowledge of international racing.

[@RandyWatson69]

The fact that 2 lengths covered the field shows what a dreadful standard it is .

[@CheckRaiseBluff]

@@RandyWatson69 no pace makers in our small fields to buffer margins. 😉

[@invisibleman3268]

That’s crap Why wasn’t the second horse even trying???

[@sav7568]

It was exhausted. Watch it pulling during the first half of the race which was all valuable energy wasted.

[@carlobalzer3238]

👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🙌🙌

[@elgransenor1472]

Please bring VE to Europe What’s the point of her staying home racing muppets apart from racking up some easy dollars?

[@sokratissuckacockalus2408]

Do Australians think winx is the best, frankly

[@yogeshramburn6691]

The goat.

[@willelford3834]

How do you possible bring Winx into this?

[@yehyeh5514]

The fact that she’s been retired for how long now she’s still being brought up like this says everything

[@kingkonho]

Could you imagine Frankel against winx 😂 😂 😂 ten length job...

[@yehyeh5514]

@@kingkonho what makes you say that?

[@rawheadrex8487]

Ahahaha Aussie horses still crap, i see.

[@elgransenor1472]

Addeybb is purely and simply a wet tracker. He is not hopeless on good or dead ground but he’s only decent on good and dead. He’s a little bit better on soft and 5 lengths better on heavy. The fact that he could beat Australia’s best horses on good/dead ground just shows how bad they are. The mare is good and she’s also better on soft or heavy ground. Good/dead ground doesn’t suit either and they are pretty evenly matched on that surface but he improves 5-6 lengths on heavy and she improves 2-3 lengths on heavy. On good or dead not much between them. On soft or heavy he’s clearly superior. Neither of them are anywhere near the best of Europe on good or dead ground.

[@brianc6272]

Horseracing is a pile of Shite, so many fixes and you can see it in running's everyday