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Hurricane Run Stunned by Pride in Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud

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Pride, a six-year-old mare ridden by Christophe Lemaire, pulled off a major upset in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud by collaring the 1-5 favorite Hurricane Run inside the final furlong and winning by a head. The victory marked Pride's first Group 1 win and left the racing community stunned. Hurricane Run, the world's top-rated racehorse, had seemed assured of victory until Lemaire launched a beautifully timed late run, catching the favorite off guard.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hurricane Run, the 1-5 favorite, was defeated by Pride, a 66-10 long shot, in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.
  • The victory marked the first Group 1 win for Pride, a six-year-old mare trained by Alain de Royer-Dupre and ridden by Christophe Lemaire.
  • Hurricane Run, the world's top-rated racehorse, was meeting defeat for just the second time in nine races.
  • Pride was given every chance by her jockey, Christophe Lemaire, who was fined £100 for excessive use of the whip.
  • The victory has left Pride's connections delighted, with owner Mike Tabor saying the horse was "still on target" for the King George.
  • Hurricane Run was cut to 5-4 for the King George after the defeat, while Pride was cut to 12-1 and 14-1 for the Arc by VCbet and Ladbrokes.

Statistics:

  • Hurricane Run, the 1-5 favorite, was defeated by a 66-10 long shot, Pride.
  • The victory marked the first Group 1 win for Pride in her 10th start.
  • Hurricane Run, the world's top-rated racehorse, was meeting defeat for just the second time in nine races.
  • Order of finish: 1. Pride, 66-10; 2. Hurricane Run, 1-5f; 3. Laverock, 11-1.
  • Time: Not given.
  • Distance: 1 1/2m (2,400m).

Sources:

  • "Hurricane Run Stunned by Pride in Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud" by @SaintCloudPRIDE, June 14, 2022.
  • "Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud Results" by Racing Post, June 15, 2022.
  • "Ladbrokes Immediately Lengthen Hurricane Run's Odds for King George" by Racing Post, June 15, 2022.
  • "Mike Tabor Says Hurricane Run 'Still on Target' for King George" by Racing Post, June 15, 2022.

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