ROBERT (CHOC) THORTON
Racing/Stud manager
Gold Maze (Golden Horn x Astonishing) Entered In The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby 20/11/19
Gold Maze (Golden Horn x Astonishing) has been entered for next seasons Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. Being Astonishing’s second foal makes the entry very exciting for us here at AppleTree. We are aware that its a long way off but Jessica Harrington must hold the horse in some sort of regard. Gold Maze third in the Beresford was a fantastic update and being the type of horse that looks like he will improve at 3 do we dare to dream? I also feel that the farm is beginning to prove itself, The first 4 runners from AppleTree have been or appear to be useful. Besides Gold Maze, Three Weeks (Tapit x Midnight Thoughts) won 3 Races and is Rated 90, High of 93, Funny Man (Distorted Humour x Midnight Thoughts) a Winner 3 times at 3yo and is rated 83, Far Rockaway (Frankel x Darinza) last week showed ability with a staying on fifth at Chelmsford and looks a sure future winner. We are hoping that these results continue and enhance the reputation of AppleTree Stud and form a degree of trust in future sales.