Wathnan Racing snap up eyecatching debut winner with Royal Ascot aim

Shadow Army (right): purchased by Wathnan Racing after beating subsequent Listed winner on debut

Shadow Army (right): purchased by Wathnan Racing after impressing on his debutCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Wathnan Racing have added another exciting Royal Ascot prospect to their roster with the purchase of Norfolk Stakes hopeful Shadow Army.

The Qatari operation acquired the juvenile from the Bronte Collection syndicate at the end of May and will keep him in training with Richard Fahey after an eyecatching win on his debut at York last month.

With York runner-up Francisco's Piece going on to Listed success at Chantilly on Sunday, Wathnan Racing's adviser Richard Brown is optimistic the new purchase can make his presence felt at the royal meeting in two weeks' time.

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Catherine MacraeReporter

Published on 4 June 2024inRoyal Ascot

Last updated 14:13, 4 June 2024

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