City Of Troy Southwell Racecourse Gallop Expected To Draw In Big Crowds

In addition to the normal horse racing meetings on Friday 20th September, fans will also have the added bonus of being able to attend the City Of Troy Southwell racecourse gallop. As connection put the final pieces of preparation into this Breeders’ Cup Classic bid in early November.

Over 1,500 Racing Fans Expected At Southwell To Witness City Of Troy Breeders’ Cup Gallop

There is no actual racing at Southwell racecourse on Friday 20th September but the Nottinghamshire track is gearing up for one of its biggest days on the racing calendar.

This is due to one of the best racehorses in training at the moment – City Of Troy – using the Southwell all-weather track for a Breeders’ Cup gallop as connection ready their Epsom Derby winner for one of the biggest races in America.

Over 1,500 horse racing fans are expected at Southwell on Friday night too. With these having already taken up the free entry that the track is offering – meaning a nice little payday for the track with racegoers sure to be tucking into some refreshments at the course.

With the course saying they will be open from 1pm, with open bars, the Tote open to bet on other meetings and also a big screen, with the gallop being broadcast around the globe.

Southwell clerk of the course John Holliday said about the interest the gallop has attracted “Lots. Certainly more than we were expecting! We have 1,200 people booked in already with tickets and we’re expecting quite a few walk-up. So, it could be nearer 1,500 by the time we get to Friday.

“When it was initially discussed we expected a fair bit of excitement, but he’s a horse who’s really captured people’s imagination and if he were to win the Classic it would be great. As I said to Mr O’Brien, if we can play a small part, it would be fantastic.”

Anyone still wanting to attend Southwell on Friday to see the City Of Troy Breeders’ Cup Classic can do so by clicking here.

What Time Is The City Of Troy Southwell Gallop?

As per the official Southwell racecourse site – the City Of Troy gallop will be between 3pm and 4pm – with the most likely time expected to be 3:30pm.

How To Watch The City Of Troy Breeders’ Cup Gallop

AttheRaces, which is Sky Sports Racing will be showing the City Of Troy gallop live on their various channels. Including TV, online, YouTube and Facebook.

City Of Troy Horse Profile and Stats

Listed here is the City Of Troy horse profile, with seven races – winning six. His only flop came in the 2024 2000 Guineas at Newmarket over 1m.

Note: All figures correct 19th Sept 2024

What Date Is The Breeders’ Cup Classic 2024?

📅Date: Saturday 2nd November 2024
🏇Racecourse: Del Mar, San Diego
💰Purse: $7m
📺 TV: Sky Sports Racing

Trainer Aidan O’Brien has never won the Breeders’ Cup Classic but came close in 2000 when his Giant’s Causeway was beaten just a neck. He’ll be hoping to go one better with his talented City Of Troy – who also has some strong American connections, being sired by former US Triple Crown hero Justify.

In total, O’Brien has had 14 runners in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, with his other best finisher Henrythenavigator – who was second to Raven’s Pass in 2008 – the last European-trained winner of the race (John Gosden).

City Of Troy is also favourite with the best horse racing betting sites in the UK to win the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic. Ahead of Florida Derby winner Fierceness and classy Japanese horse Forever Young, who took silver in this year’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

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