Chain Of Lightning to chase Royal Ascot success
Chain Of Lightning is gearing up for a thrilling journey that could take her all the way to Royal Ascot in June, but not before a potential change in ownership in May.
According to co-trainer Peter Moody, the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) champion is eyeing the prestigious Group 1 Golden Jubilee Stakes (1200m) at Royal Ascot.
“She’s slated for the broodmare sales in May, and we’ve accepted an invitation to Ascot, so she’ll be sold under that arrangement at the Magic Millions broodmare sale,” Moody disclosed to Racing.com.
Reflecting on his past success with Black Caviar at Royal Ascot 12 years ago, Moody remains uncertain about overseeing Chain Of Lightning’s campaign at Ascot. He emphasised that his involvement would hinge on whether she’s sold and the identity of the buyer.
Sired by the esteemed Northern Meteor stallion, Fighting Sun, Chain Of Lightning has notched up a remarkable Group 1 victory alongside several other Stakes triumphs.
Bred and raced by the longstanding Moody client, Stuart Ramsey, the talented mare stands to augment her impressive earnings, currently standing at $2.67 million, and enhance her value should she grace the turf at Randwick in the upcoming Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) this Saturday.
“As long as there’s some give in the ground, she’ll be there with Rachel King aboard,” Moody affirmed. “However, if the heavens don’t open up, she has viable alternatives in Brisbane and Adelaide.”
Moody also provided updates on T.J. Smith third placegetter I Wish I Win, noting his satisfactory recovery post his first-up outing. He hinted at a potential target being the $1.5 million Group 1 Doomben 10,000 (1200m) slated for May 18.