Group I 2YO for Camelot

Tara Madgwick - Saturday October 23

Camelot is a sire that has become a favourite with Australian investors and he was making news overnight with his two year-old colt Luxembourg winning the Group Doncaster Futurity Trophy I (1m) to stamp himself as a serious classic prospect for 2022.

Luxembourg is a rising star for Camelot - image Coolmore

Trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Ryan Moore, Luxembourg was a hot favourite and ran accordingly, cruising home to win by a length and three-quarters.

A last start winner of the Group II Beresford Stakes, he finishes his juvenile season undefeated with three wins from three starts.
 


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“Luxembourg would have preferred a stronger gallop, he's a big high cruiser and he got there a little bit after halfway. He was very babyish in front but he's a lovely horse. You'd have to be delighted with him really,” said Aidan O’Brien.

“The lads will decide but what he's able to do over four furlongs at home says that he probably wouldn't have any problems starting in the Guineas if that's what the lads wanted to do. Hopefully he will be something to look forward to.”



Luxembourg was bought by MV Magnier for 150,000 guineas at the Tattersalls October Book 1 Yearling Sale and was bred by Ben Sangster. A full-brother to Luxembourg sold to MV Magnier for €1.2million at last month’s Goffs Orby Sale.

He is a half-brother to Group II winner Leo de Fury and Group III placed Sens of Style being the best of four winners from Danehill Dancer mare Attire, a sister to Group III winner Forgotten Voice and half-sister to stakes-winner Australie.

Luxembourg is the ninth Group I winner for Camelot, whose outstanding Group I winning son Russian Camelot stands at Widden Stud Victoria at a fee of $22,000.


 

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