The Ballarat-trained sprinter justified the long journey across the globe to power to King Charles III Stakes glory.
Victorian sprinter Asfoora has joined some of the greatest names in Australian racing, upstaging the best of Europe with a stunning victory in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot.
But ridden by Irish jockey Oisin Murphy on a quicker surface, she hit the front about 150 metres from the winning post and galloped all the way to the line for a commanding victory in front of King Charles and Queen Camilla, finishing a length ahead of the Edward Bethell-trained Regional and $3.75 favourite Big Evs a further half-length away in third.
Henry Dwyer, Asfoora’s trainer, said it had been “a bit of an audacious plan” to travel to one of the world’s most famous race meetings.“We’ve come a long way from Ballarat, but it’s been an amazing experience from start to finish. We got a bit of stick for bringing her over because she wasn’t seen as one of our better sprinters.”
Oisin Murphy riding Asfoora on his way to winning the King Charles III Stakes during Royal Ascot 2024 at Ascot Racecourse.Her victory was also huge moment for owner Akram El-Fahkri, the Melbourne taxi firm boss of Lebanese origin who was visiting Europe for the first time to see his mare run.
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