He did not not get ‘gold’ in March, but he can get ‘Diamonds’ tomorrow, one way or the other.
Victor Cheeseman-trained Gandalf aims to pull off the featured grade-I Diamonds International/Crown Of Light Boxing Day Stakes and Trophy over 1570 metres at the Garrison Savannah.
Even if Cheeseman fails to land a race on the Diamonds International/Crown of Light Boxing Day at the Races Raceday card, as soon as the formalities are completed with the running of race 10, he can most certainly begin popping the bottles of celebratory champagne.
He would have eclipsed the record of six straight trainers championships – held by 12-times winning trainer Bill Marshall. (LY)
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