Dermot Weld flying high with Free Eagle

Dermot Weld has had winners in big races all over the world, from America to Australia and from Cheltenham to Galway, but few have given him greater pleasure than guiding Free Eagle to victory in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot yesterday.

The talented but fragile colt has had so many issues, seeing his racing career restricted to just four races in two years before he graced the Berkshire track in the successful pursuit of Group One honours.

Weld, who has shown unlimited patience with thoroughbreds throughout an illustrious training career that has seen him conquer the globe, always kept the faith and let the horse do his talking on the track.