Insurgent’s Romance regained the Preis von Europa (G1) at Cologne Sept. 22 by narrowly holding off Straight to triumph for the sixth time on the group 1/grade 1 stage.
Profitable within the 1 1/2-mile contest in 2022, Insurgent’s Romance has additionally received on the prime stage in Hong Kong, the USA and Dubai for Godolphin and coach Charlie Appleby. In 2022, he received the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) at Keeneland.
Ridden Sunday by William Buick, Insurgent’s Romance settled in the midst of the pack because the Jessica Harrington-trained Trevaunance made the working at a gradual tempo below jockey Shane Foley. With three furlongs to go, Buick switched Insurgent’s Romance into the clear and stoked his mount up, conscious the race was about to develop right into a dash to the end.
The 6-year-old went to the entrance inside the ultimate quarter of a mile and had sufficient to repel the persistent problem of Straight, who failed by a neck to overtake the Godolphin runner.
Buick stated: “At present he confirmed what a troublesome horse he’s and each time we come to Germany we respect the native horses because it’s by no means simple.
“The tempo was fairly gradual as we speak and he is a horse who will get right into a consolation zone. He is a high-class horse and he is aware of win—he all the time finds a method. He is an incredible horse.”
REBEL’S ROMANCE wins the Preis Von Europa once more to turn into the primary DUBAWI progeny with six Gr.1 victories. 🔵
His dam MINIDRESS (GB) has now had a Gr.1 winner in 4 international locations since January. 🏅@DarleyEurope | @godolphin
— GBRI (@GBRI_UK) September 22, 2024
