Wathnan Racing Secures Promising Sprinter Kind Of Blue

Wathnan Racing, the operation owned by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has added another promising young talent to their stable with the acquisition of Kind Of Blue, a three-year-old son of Blue Point (Ire). The horse, who has raced for his breeders Michelle Morris and Jan and Peter Hopper, will remain in the care of trainer James Fanshawe as he continues his rapid progression on the track.

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A Promising Pedigree and Rapid Rise to Prominence

Kind Of Blue was unraced at two but has made a significant impact since making his winning debut in April. The colt has quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with, finishing fourth in the prestigious G1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot after two straight victories. He has also secured placings in the G3 Hackwood Stakes and G3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes, further cementing his status as a rising star in the sprinting division.The horse's impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, and Wathnan Racing's advisor, Richard Brown, has expressed his excitement about the acquisition. "Kind Of Blue is an impressive horse with a big future," Brown said. "He has been extremely well-handled by James, who knows this family so well." The colt's pedigree is also a source of optimism, as his dam is a sister to two former stable stars, The Tin Man and Deacon Blues, both of whom were winners of the British Champions Sprint.

Wathnan Racing's Expanding Influence in European Racing

The addition of Kind Of Blue to the Wathnan Racing stable is the latest in a series of high-profile acquisitions for the Qatari operation. The team has been making waves in European racing, with a successful 2022 campaign that saw them win nine group races across the continent.One of the highlights of their recent success was the G1 Gold Cup victory of Courage Mon Ami (GB) at last year's Royal Ascot. This year, Wathnan Racing has further bolstered their roster with the purchases of Steve Parkin's homebred G1 Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Fallen Angel (GB) and the G3 Jersey Stakes winner Haatem (Ire).

Targeting the British Champions Sprint

With Kind Of Blue's impressive pedigree and recent performances, the Wathnan Racing team is eyeing the prestigious British Champions Sprint as a potential target for the young sprinter. "That could well be the target for this fellow, too," Brown said, drawing parallels to Kind Of Blue's successful siblings, The Tin Man and Deacon Blues, who both triumphed in the British Champions Sprint.The Wathnan Racing operation will be well-represented at the upcoming Newmarket meeting, with the unbeaten Defence Minister (GB), trained by Hamad Al Jehani, set to line up in the Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes, and the G2 Queen Mary Stakes winner Leovanni (Ire) heading to the Cheveley Park Stakes for Karl Burke.

A Racing-Focused Approach with an Eye on the Future

Despite the team's growing success and the potential for their best colts to retire to stud, Wathnan Racing's focus remains firmly on the racetrack. "At the moment, it's all about racing," Brown stated. "Until we are forced to make a decision on something else then [Wathnan representative] Olly Tait has made it very clear that this is a racing stable and that's our focus, to keep trying to produce good results that the Emir and his family can enjoy and be proud of."This unwavering commitment to racing excellence suggests that Wathnan Racing is poised to continue its ascent in the European racing landscape, with Kind Of Blue and other promising talents leading the charge.