Waleefy, the half-brother to Baaeed and Hukum, may have discovered his sprinting abilities as he secured his first victory in the Aston Martin Handicap at Newmarket. Despite his esteemed relatives excelling over longer distances, Waleefy, sired by Night Of Thunder, showed promise over six furlongs.
Trained by William Haggas, the 9-4 favourite displayed a strong finish on the fast ground at Newmarket's July course, hinting that he may have found his calling as a sprinter. Racing manager Angus Gold praised the horse's growth and consistency, noting that the decision to try him at a shorter distance paid off.
In other races, Tareefa and Billboard Star also secured impressive wins for their trainers, while Kieran Shoemark continued his recent success with a front-running victory aboard Campaign Medal at Salisbury. Darkness and Composite also notched up wins at Newmarket, showcasing their talent and potential for future success.