'He's got plenty of size and scope' - Military Academy adds Listed success for Gosden team

Military Academy has made an unorthodox but promising start to his career and added a third win to his record with a comfortable success in the Listed Floodlit Stakes.

The three-year-old only made his debut in August, winning twice at Hamilton and Salisbury before chasing home Burdett Road in the Listed Godolphin Stakes.

Military Academy was sent off an even-money favourite on his all-weather debut and powered clear by three and a quarter lengths under Kieran Shoemark.

"He started his career a little later than usual but has progressed with every start and is still learning," said joint-trainer Thady Gosden. 

"He's taken a step forward since Newmarket. He's got plenty of size and scope and hopefully he will mature over the winter for next year. He's run a few races in quick succession, so we'll leave him alone and bring him back next year."

Loughnane double

Last year's champion apprentice Billy Loughnane has enjoyed a career-best season and claimed two more victories courtesy of Monopolise and Heathcliff. 

Loughnane partnered his 148th British winner just two days after having his first two rides at the Breeders' Cup, an experience he described as a "great buzz".

Billy Loughnane: recorded a double after Breeders' Cup debutCredit: Edward Whitaker

He said: "We didn't get the results we were hoping for but it was a great experience and I feel lucky and privileged to partner those horses. It was a great buzz and I learnt loads. Hopefully it will stand me in good stead if I end up riding at the Breeders' Cup again."

The jockey is heading to Australia for two months at the end of November, and added: "I'm looking forward to it. I'm going to be joining Gai Waterhouse but I'll be in Sydney and hopefully can ride for a host of trainers."

Promising start

Santorini Star ensured the winning feeling felt by owners Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy lasted for another day when landing the mile fillies' novice under Adam Farragher.

The William Haggas-trained three-year-old beat the odds-on Dubai Beach by a length for the same connections who won the ultra-valuable Golden Eagle in Australia with Lake Forest on Saturday.

"There was plenty of support for the Godolphin runner beforehand," said Farragher. "Santorini Star's well-bred filly who ran a nice debut at Southwell last time. She'll only get better stepping up in trip. She was still a bit green today and I'd like to think she's learnt a bit here and can take another step forward again."

Half century

Champion apprentice Sean Dylan Bowen recorded his 50th winner of the year when The Glen Rovers claimed the London Middle Distance Series Final. 

The 3-1 favourite, trained by Lucy Wadham, landed the £70,000 contest when edging three-quarters of a length clear of last season's runner-up Andaleep.

"He's been consistent," said Bowen, who held off a late rally from Joe Leavy in the title race. "He travelled beautifully and will have no issue staying further."

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