Zarigana is retaining the French 1000 Guineas title after a failed attraction from connections of Shes Good towards her demotion because of interference.
France’s star filly Zarigana was awarded the race, identified regionally because the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches, at ParisLongchamp after the Charlie Fellowes-trained Shes Good was demoted following a stewards’ inquiry.
Shes Good, owned by the Basher Watts Racing syndicate, handed the submit a nostril in entrance however was deemed to have brought about interference after veering to her left on the run-in in direction of Aidan O’Brien’s Precisely and eventual runner-up Zarigana.
Zarigana’s rider Mickael Barzalona lodged an objection after the race and, following an inquiry, the consequence was modified.
Fellowes: Gutting, however perhaps there will be a rematch at Ascot!
“I didn’t really know what to expect, I think it was a really difficult decision to make,” Fellowes instructed the PA information company.
“You solely have to have a look at the feedback on social media, it actually was 50-50. Some thought it was extremely harsh and a few thought it was a good consequence.
“That was in all probability a good reflection on the incident, the front-on digital camera appears terrible however from the digital camera behind and overhead it appears as if she’s executed little or no.
“It was a very, very hard case and I’m sure it wasn’t a decision that was taken lightly.
“Clearly I am completely gutted, it is a very large deal for my yard. I’ve bought 40 horses in and to win a Traditional, a Group One, is big for us and to have it taken away underneath these circumstances is troublesome.
“In those Group Ones we just don’t seem to have much luck, you only have to go back to Prince Of Arran in his third attempt at the Melbourne Cup.
“It is gutting, however I fully respect the choice and perhaps there will be a rematch at Ascot in June.
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Vanessa Ryle says she is ‘heartbroken’ for the Charlie Fellowes staff however ‘not shocked’ to see their French 1000 Guineas attraction dismissed.
“If I had a pound for every time someone has messaged me since last Sunday saying ‘at least you know you have a good filly on your hands’ I would be a very rich man!
“It’s true, we have a really proficient filly and wherever she runs subsequent she’s going to be one of many favourites for an enormous race. Whether or not that is the Prix de Diane or the Coronation we’ve not determined, however she’s a filly to actually stay up for for the remainder of the season.
“It’s an amazing story and the ownership group are fantastic. She couldn’t have taken the race in France any better, she’s fresh and well and raring to go again.”
