Unbeaten Babouche foils Whistlejacket to take Phoenix Stakes

The Ger Lyons-trained filly came out on top in a good battle with Aidan O'Brien's Whistlejacket
Unbeaten Babouche foils Whistlejacket to take Phoenix Stakes

Babouche ridden by jockey Colin Keane in the parade ring after winning the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare, Ireland. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire. 

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024 - 16:58
Alan Magee

Babouche maintained her unbeaten record with an impressive display in the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh.

The Ger Lyons-trained filly came out on top in a good battle with Aidan O'Brien's Whistlejacket, denying the Ballydoyle handler an 18th victory in the Group One showpiece.

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