Aclaim breaks new ground for bargain hunters while Frankel finds latest niche

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Cachet: daughter of Aclaim is a flagbearer for the less pricy siresCredit: Edward Whitaker

Darley delights

The triumph of Godolphin homebred Coroebus in the Qipco 2,000 Guineas is a result that should not be underestimated in its importance for Sheikh Mohammed's global racing and breeding operations.

The exciting colt is the third Guineas winner and 49th top-level scorer for Darley's supersire Dubawi, who at the age of 20 is not getting any younger, but has exciting sons ensconced at Dalham Hall and Kildangan Stud respectively - namely the established Night Of Thunder, as well as newer recruits Ghaiyyath, Too Darn Hot and Space Blues.

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Published on 2 May 2022inNews

Last updated 16:18, 2 May 2022

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