Eagle ready to soar in Champion Stakes at Ascot

Dermot Weld’s hugely exciting colt Free Eagle remains on target for the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot later this month.

Eagle ready to soar in Champion Stakes at Ascot
Wed, 08 Oct, 2014 - 01:00
Nick Robson

The son of High Chaparral returned from over a year on the sidelines with a spectacular victory in the Enterprise Stakes on Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown and is primed to step up to the highest level on October 18.

“He’s in good form, I’m pleased with him and the Champion Stakes looks the logical way to go with him,” Weld told At The Races.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Distillate and Exquisite Acclaim land double for Ado McGuinness at Laytown Distillate and Exquisite Acclaim land double for Ado McGuinness at Laytown
Billie Frechette should take plenty beating in Ulster Cesarewitch  Billie Frechette should take plenty beating in Ulster Cesarewitch 
Laytown Races - Monday September 16th Ocean Manifest can get the job done at Laytown
CourtsRacingPlace: AscotPlace: LeopardstownPlace: Hong KongPlace: NunthorpePlace: ParisPlace: IrelandPlace: NewmarketPerson: EaglePerson: WeldPerson: Free EaglePerson: High ChaparralPerson: Sole PowerPerson: Richard HughesPerson: Eddie LynamPerson: LynamPerson: Tony MartinPerson: Betfred CesarewitchPerson: Quick JackPerson: Leg SpinnerPerson: PowerPerson: Barba PapaPerson: MartinPerson: John FergusonPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: ZoffanyPerson: FrankelPerson: Demi O’ByrnePerson: DarleyPerson: Alex SolisPerson: Jason LittEvent: Champion StakesEvent: Qipco Champion StakesEvent: Enterprise StakesEvent: Irish Champions WeekendEvent: Prix de L’AbbayeEvent: Galway festivalEvent: Tattersalls October Yearling SaleEvent: 2010 Phoenix StakesEvent: St James’s Palace StakesOrganisation: AttractionOrganisation: Croom House Stud
<p>SUSPENSION STANDS: Wayne Lordan will miss both the St Leger meeting at Doncaster and the Irish Champions Festival at Leopardstown as well as the Curragh next weekend. Picture: Damien Eagers/PA</p>

Wayne Lordan fails in appeal against suspension for incorrect whip use

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Latest

Sport

Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser. Please note if you are unable to sign up via your mobile web browser, please download and sign up for mobile push notifications via our FREE mobile news app.

Sign Up

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh

The voice of racing

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited