Al Qareem Not For Passing With Cumberland Lodge Hat-trick

Al Qareem made it 3 succeeding wins in the BetMGM Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot with the type of figured out front-running efficiency that has actually become his hallmark.


Karl Burke's stalwart has now won 12 of his 34 races, declaring over ₤ 700,000 in cash prize for his owners, the Nick Bradley Racing distribute.


While never allowed to entirely do his own thing in front, Clifford Lee kicked for home early in the straight to make it a genuine endurance test, and although Hamish seemed taking a trip highly it quickly became clear Al Qareem had plenty left.


The evergreen six-year-old (9-4), galloped on strongly regardless of the headwind to win by six lengths from Tenability, a stablemate of Hamish, who on for second.


Burke said: "He put up a wonderful, hard efficiency. We know he's a brave horse and he went hard.


"I said to Clifford do not hesitate to go hard, specifically out of Swinley Bottom, as he could nick a few lengths and get the others at it due to the fact that all he does is keep galloping. You can do that over a mile and a half on soft ground and whereas one-mile-six is most likely his true journey, anything above that he simply runs out of endurance.


Al Qareem won the Cumberland Lodge for a 3rd time (Steven Paston/PA)


"He's a terrific warrior and it's a great result."


Burke, who likewise won the Sun Chariot at Newmarket with Fallen Angel, continued his incredible current run of big-race success when Native Warrior (9-4 preferred) took the ₤ 180,000 BetMGM Challenge Cup.


Jamie Spencer was on board, simply as he was when winning another valuable prize over course and range last month.


Burke said: "It was a fantastic efficiency and he's constantly threatened to do what he's performed in his last 2. I think the visor has made the distinction and Jamie on the straight track at Ascot is a master.


"Everything has actually fallen right for him the last twice and he will go back to Ascot now for the Balmoral on Champions Day.


"He'll have a 6lb charge but is in excellent form at present."