Wathnan Racing Celebrates European Treble as Altostratus, Procyon and Flagbearer Shine in France and Britain
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Wathnan Racing enjoyed an outstanding day on the European racing circuit, recording three victories across France and Britain as Altostratus, Procyon and Flagbearer delivered impressive winning performances.
The successful day highlighted the depth and versatility of Wathnan Racing’s team, with victories achieved over different distances and racing surfaces, ranging from a promising unbeaten performer in France to two horses opening their winning accounts in Britain.
Altostratus Remains Unbeaten with Second Consecutive Victory
In France, three-year-old Altostratus maintained his perfect racing record with a second victory from two starts, claiming the Critérium de Provence – Prix Lucien Planard, a Class 2 contest over 2,000 metres at Marseille-Borély.
Ridden by Antonio Orani and trained by Jérôme Reynier, the Wathnan Racing representative produced a commanding performance to defeat Martagny by four lengths, with Asylla finishing third in the seven-runner contest.
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The victory followed Altostratus’s successful racecourse debut at the same venue on 12 October, confirming the promise he displayed on his first appearance.
A son of Kingman out of a Frankel mare, Altostratus possesses an attractive pedigree, and his unbeaten start suggests that he is a progressive horse worth watching as he continues his racing career.
Procyon Opens His Winning Account in Style at Redcar
In Britain, two-year-old Procyon secured his maiden victory in convincing fashion in the British EBF Novice Stakes, a Class 3 contest over seven furlongs at Redcar.
Trained by William Haggas and partnered by James Doyle, the Wathnan Racing colt defeated Olympiacos by an impressive three lengths, with Arctic Force taking third place.
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The race attracted 11 runners and was contested on soft turf, providing a meaningful test for the young horses.
Competing for only the second time in his career, Procyon built on his previous third-place finish to deliver a decisive success, offering encouraging evidence of his development and future potential.
Flagbearer Completes the Treble at Kempton
Wathnan Racing’s celebrations continued at Kempton, where three-year-old Flagbearer secured his first career victory in the Bet £20 Get £20 With Unibet Novice Stakes, a Class 3 contest over approximately 2,400 metres.
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Ridden by Rossa Ryan and trained by William Haggas, Flagbearer prevailed by three-quarters of a length over Allaire, while Maldives finished third in the nine-runner field.
The victory came on Kempton’s all-weather surface and marked a welcome breakthrough for Flagbearer, demonstrating his ability to succeed over a longer distance.
It also completed a notable double for trainer William Haggas, who saddled both Procyon and Flagbearer to victory for Wathnan Racing on the same day.
Three Victories, Three Encouraging Performances
The European treble represents another positive chapter for Wathnan Racing, with the three winners displaying different strengths and stages of development.
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Altostratus extended his unbeaten record to two victories, while Procyon and Flagbearer both opened their winning accounts.
The results also demonstrated Wathnan Racing’s competitiveness across turf and all-weather racing, over distances extending from seven furlongs to approximately a mile and a half.
With an unbeaten prospect in Altostratus and encouraging breakthroughs from Procyon and Flagbearer, Wathnan Racing has further strengthened its group of promising horses for future European
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