Daniel Tudhope rides Fallen Angel to victory yesterday.
Doha, Qatar: Already a dual Gr.1 winner, Fallen Angel (Too Darn Hot), representing Wathnan Racing, returned to the top level yesterday at Deauville, claiming the Gr.1 Prix Rothschild – Fonds Europeen de l’Elevage over 1600m.
Fallen Angel had previously finished a solid third behind Crimson Advocate (Nyquist), who also carries the colours of Wathnan Racing, in the Gr.2 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot. A Gr.1 winner at two, and winner of the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas last year at three, she now adds a third Group 1 to her CV, confirming once more her class, courage and value as a top-level performer.
Trained in the north of England by Karl Burke for Wathnan Racing, the four-year-old mare was confidently ridden by Daniel Tudhope, producing a determined performance.
After the race, winning jockey Tudhope said:”She’s always been tough, you know. I was a bit concerned about the ground, but she handled it fine, it was drying out a bit. I’m pleased to get back on her; she’s been a great filly for me and for the team. I’m delighted."
Bred by Branton Court Stud LLP, she is out of Agnes Stewart (Lawman), a Gr.2 winner over 1600m at two.
Fallen Angel is a half-sister to Divine Jewel (Frankel), a winner over 2400m at three and runner-up in a Gr.3 over 2800m at four, as well as dual Listed-placed over extended staying trips at four.
