Wednesday, October 28, 2009

HIGH PRAISE FOR CARTIER AWARDS HOPE ST NICHOLAS ABBEY


CARTIER RACING AWARDS MEDIA RELEASE


A new hope is rising in the west. The radiant light of the all-conquering Sea The Stars is still very strong but the sport is now heralding the dawning of St Nicholas Abbey, who greatly enhanced his claim to the Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt Award with an exciting victory in the Group One Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster on Saturday, October 24.

Trained in Ireland at the famous Ballydoyle stables, St Nicholas Abbey has been expertly nurtured by Aidan O’Brien to win each of his three career starts and now finds himself in contention for Cartier honours.

The Cartier Racing Awards recognise excellence in horseracing. Now in their 19th year, the awards are the sport’s equivalent of the Oscars and are determined by points earned in Pattern races combined with the opinions of a panel of racing journalists, as well as votes from readers of the Racing Post and The Daily Telegraph.

European horseracing’s most prestigious accolades will be presented during a glittering ceremony before invited guests at Claridge’s Hotel in Mayfair, London, on the evening of Tuesday, November 17, 2009.

Following his Group One triumph, St Nicholas Abbey is joint-top in the Pattern race standings for the Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt Award, alongside stable companion Alfred Nobel, Arcano and Awzaan. Each have 48 points.

The Montjeu colt is now winter favourite for the 2010 Derby. Horseracing fans and pundits alike were left eulogising on Saturday as St Nicholas Abbey swept aside a top-class field of his peers with a decisive burst of speed that took him to success by three and three quarter lengths. He had already won the Group Two Beresford Stakes at the Curragh in September, a race that Sea The Stars also won as a juvenile.

With Sea The Stars retired to a career at stud, all eyes and many hopes will now be pinned to St Nicholas Abbey as racing seeks a new hero.

Having accrued a Cartier Awards’ record of 272 points, Sea The Stars himself is likely to collect the Cartier Horse of The Year Award and Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt Award after a stellar unbeaten season that yielded Group One successes in the Stan James-sponsored 2,000 Guineas, Investec Derby, Coral-Eclipse Stakes, Juddmonte International Stakes, Tattersalls Million Irish Champion Stakes and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

Ask (48 points) emerged as a late candidate for honours in the Cartier Stayer category after a last-gasp victory over Schiaparelli (54) in the Group One Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp on Sunday, October 25. Earlier this season, the Sir Michael Stoute-trained six-year-old won the Group One Coronation Cup and Group Two Yorkshire Cup and finished third to stablemate Conduit in the Group One King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes sponsored by Betfair at Ascot.

Alandi heads the Cartier Stayer division with 58 points, two ahead of the great Yeats who landed an historic fourth Ascot Gold Cup in June and has now retired.

The Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita on November 6 and 7 could yet determine some Cartier Awards, with the Older Horse category still very much to be decided. The Breeders’ Cup Mile-bound Goldikova has 104 points but faces a strong challenge from Fleeting Spirit who has 96 points and heads for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint.

The three-year-old colts, Rip Van Winkle (92) and Mastercraftsman (136) who are trained by O’Brien, are also destined for Santa Anita with probably the Breeders’ Cup Classic and Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile on each horse’s respective agenda. O’Brien is planning to run some of his leading two-year-olds at the Breeders’ Cup as well.

Harry Herbert, Cartier’s racing consultant, commented today: “Just as we bid farewell to one star, we see the emergence of another potential champion. St Nicholas Abbey has a long way to go to match the achievements of Sea The Stars but the manner of his Racing Post Trophy win means that we can all spend the winter months dreaming and hoping.

“But before we start thinking of next year’s classics, there is the matter of the Breeders’ Cup to attend to. European horses performed exceptionally at Santa Anita last year and it looks as though another very strong challenge will be mounted.

“The meeting could well decide the Cartier Older Horse Award with Goldikova bidding to emulate the great Miesque and win another Breeders’ Cup Mile, and Fleeting Spirit on course to attempt a Breeders’ Cup Sprint victory not achieved by a European horse since Sheikh Albadou in 1991.

“As we draw towards the conclusion of a memorable season, we can reflect on the exceptional performances that have characterised the 2009 campaign and look forward to honouring the heroes of the sport at Claridge’s on November 17.”

For more information, please contact Harry Herbert, Cartier’s racing consultant (01488 669166), Sarah Carlsen of Cartier (020 7408 5740) or Mark Popham of Racenews (020 7704 0326)


THE CARTIER AWARDS 2009
(points earned in Pattern races up to and including October 25, 2009)


CARTIER HORSE OF THE YEAR
SEA THE STARS 272
MASTERCRAFTSMAN 136
GHANAATI 120
FAME AND GLORY 112
SARISKA 109


CARTIER TWO-YEAR-OLD FILLY
SPECIAL DUTY 64
HIBAAYEB 40
MISHEER 40
LILLIE LANGTRY 36


CARTIER TWO-YEAR-OLD COLT
ALFRED NOBEL 48
ARCANO 48
AWZAAN 48
ST NICHOLAS ABBEY 48


CARTIER THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLY
GHANAATI 120
SARISKA 109
STACELITA 96
ELUSIVE WAVE 78


CARTIER THREE-YEAR-OLD COLT
SEA THE STARS 272
MASTERCRAFTSMAN 136
FAME AND GLORY 112
RIP VAN WINKLE 92


CARTIER OLDER HORSE
GOLDIKOVA 104
FLEETING SPIRIT 96
VISION D’ETAT 92
AQLAAM 76


CARTIER STAYER
ALANDI 58
YEATS 56
SCHIAPARELLI 54
ASK 48


CARTIER SPRINTER
FLEETING SPIRIT 96
ART CONNOISSEUR 48
BORDERLESCOTT 43
KINGS APOSTLE 40
TOTAL GALLERY 40




Please find a full list of the past winners at the Cartier Racing Awards below.


2008 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Mastercraftsman
Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Rainbow View
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: New Approach
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Zarkava
Cartier Sprinter: Marchand D’Or
Cartier Stayer: Yeats
Cartier Older Horse: Duke Of Marmalade
Cartier Horse of the Year: Zarkava, owned by HH the Aga Khan
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum


2007 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: New Approach
Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Natagora
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Authorized
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Peeping Fawn
Cartier Sprinter: Red Clubs
Cartier Stayer: Yeats
Cartier Older Horse: Dylan Thomas
Cartier Horse of the Year: Dylan Thomas, owned by Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: The Niarchos Family


2006 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Teofilo
Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Finsceal Beo
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: George Washington
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Mandesha
Cartier Sprinter: Reverence
Cartier Stayer: Yeats
Cartier Older Horse: Ouija Board
Cartier Horse of the Year: Ouija Board, owned by Lord Derby
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: Peter Willett


2005 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: George Washington
Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Rumplestiltskin
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Hurricane Run
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Divine Proportions
Cartier Sprinter: Avonbridge
Cartier Stayer: Westerner
Cartier Older Horse: Azamour
Cartier Horse of the Year: Hurricane Run, owned by Michael Tabor & Sue Magnier
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: Henry Cecil


2004 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Shamardal
Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Divine Proportions
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Bago
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Ouija Board
Cartier Sprinter: Somnus
Cartier Stayer: Westerner
Cartier Older Horse: Soviet Song
Cartier Horse of the Year: Ouija Board, owned by Lord Derby
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: David & Patricia Thompson


2003 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: One Cool Cat
Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Attraction
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Dalakhani
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Russian Rhythm
Cartier Sprinter: Oasis Dream
Cartier Stayer: Persian Punch
Cartier Older Horse: Falbrav
Cartier Horse of the Year: Dalakhani, owned by HH the Aga Khan
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: Lord Oaksey


2002 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Hold That Tiger
Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Six Perfections
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Rock Of Gibraltar
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Kazzia
Cartier Sprinter: Continent
Cartier Older Horse: Grandera
Cartier Stayer: Vinnie Roe
Cartier Horse of the Year: Rock of Gibraltar, owned by Sir Alex Ferguson & Sue Magnier
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: Prince Khalid Bin Abdullah
Cartier Special Award: Tony McCoy

2001 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Queen's Logic
Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Johannesburg
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Banks Hill
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Galileo
Cartier Stayer: Persian Punch
Cartier Sprinter: Mozart
Cartier Older Horse: Fantastic Light
Cartier Horse of the Year: Fantastic Light, owned by Godolphin
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: John Magnier


2000 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Superstar Leo
Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Tobougg
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Petrushka
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Sinndar
Cartier Stayer: Kayf Tara
Cartier Sprinter: Nuclear Debate
Older Horse: Kalanisi
Cartier Horse of the Year: Giant’s Causeway, owned by Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor
Cartier Millennium Award of Merit: HM the Queen
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: HH the Aga Khan


1999 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Torgau
Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Fasliyev
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Ramruma
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Montjeu
Cartier Stayer: Kayf Tara
Cartier Sprinter: Stravinsky
Cartier Older Horse: Daylami
Cartier Horse of the Year: Daylami, owned by Godolphin
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: Peter Walwyn



1998 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Aljabr
Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Bint Allayl
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Dream Well
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Cape Verdi
Cartier Sprinter: Tamarisk
Cartier Stayer: Kayf Tara
Cartier Older Horse: Swain
Cartier Horse of the Year: Dream Well, owned by the Niarchos Family
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: the Head Family


1997 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Embassy
Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Xaar
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Ryafan
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Peintre Celebre
Cartier Stayer: Celeric
Cartier Sprinter: Royal Applause
Cartier Older Horse: Pilsudski
Cartier Horse of the Year: Peintre Celebre, owned by Daniel Wildenstein
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: Sir Peter O'Sullevan


1996 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Pas De Reponse
Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Bahamian Bounty
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Bosra Sham
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Helissio
Cartier Stayer: Nononito
Cartier Sprinter: Anabaa
Cartier Older Horse: Halling
Cartier Horse of the Year: Helissio, owned by Enrique Sarasola
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: Frankie Dettori


1995 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Blue Duster
Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Alhaarth
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Ridgewood Pearl
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Lammtarra
Cartier Stayer: Double Trigger
Cartier Sprinter: Hever Golf Rose
Cartier Older Horse: Further Flight
Cartier Horse of the Year: Ridgewood Pearl, owned by Mrs Sean Coughlan
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: John Dunlop


1994 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Gay Gallanta
Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Celtic Swing
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Balanchine
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: King's Theatre
Cartier Stayer: Moonax
Cartier Sprinter: Lochsong
Cartier Older Horse: Barathea
Cartier Horse of the Year: Barathea, owned by Sheikh Mohammed
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: Marquess of Hartington


1993 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Lemon Souffle
Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: First Trump
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Intrepidity
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Commander in Chief
Cartier Stayer: Vintage Crop
Cartier Sprinter: Lochsong
Cartier Older Horse: Opera House
Cartier Horse of the Year: Lochsong, owned by Jeff Smith
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: Francois Boutin


1992 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Lyric Fantasy
Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Zafonic
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: User Friendly
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Rodrigo De Triano
Cartier Stayer: Drum Taps
Cartier Sprinter: Mr Brooks
Cartier Older Horse: Mr Brooks
Cartier Horse of the Year: User Friendly, owned by Bill Gredley
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: Lester Piggott


1991 - CARTIER RACING AWARDS

Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly: Culture Vulture
Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt: Arazi
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly: Kooyonga
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt: Suave Dancer
Cartier Stayer: Turgeon
Cartier Sprinter: Sheikh Albadou
Cartier Older Horse: Terimon
Cartier Horse of the Year: Arazi, owned by Allen Paulson & Sheikh Mohammed
Cartier/Daily Telegraph Award of Merit: Henri Chalhoub

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