Dr. Zempf put himself in line for the traditional inclination by successful the Ballylinch Stud “Purple Rocks” 2,000 Guineas in Leopardstown.
At all times held in excessive esteem by coach Gere Lyons, the darkish angel’s colt had simply missed the primary set within the Phoenix Stakes and whereas on the sector in his final recreation at Center Park, he was solely overwhelmed lower than three lengths away.
Colin Kane was quickly monitoring Ryan Moore whereas Glounthaune took them, and the well-supported 11/10 favourite took the lead by a protracted and a half lead.
Acropolis completed robust to get near half the size, however there was loads to love about how the winner did his job on his first try after six furlongs. Betfair and Paddy Energy went 1/33 from the fifties for his probability within the Qipco 2000 Guineas.
Lyons stated, “There must be numerous enchancment, there must be one thing going the place it is headed. I am going to discuss to Peter (Brant, proprietor) now and see what he thinks. He acquired there ahead of he needed to be after which He simply parked his automotive, he is performed sufficient.
“I do not understand how helpful it was as a race, he ought to win and perhaps win it simpler than that, however the job is completed.
Dr. Zempf stretches removed from his opponents in Leopardstown
“That is what he does at house too, he does sufficient. There must be numerous enchancment in him. Colin stated he is gone for his belt within the poles. We have left somewhat to work on, however he wants to enhance.”
“He is nonetheless at Guinea’s guess, if we now have a colt in Guinea, it is him.”
He added: “I am going to discuss to Peter and we’ll take it from there. He ran below his belt and we are able to go to Newmarket on the finish of the month if we have to, however we’re nonetheless a great distance from the horse with a 120 score.
“We’ll see how he comes out of this match. I wasn’t anticipating to face him this weekend, pondering it could be heavy floor and the whole lot like that, so we’re forward of the match and we now have choices.
Colin Kane and coach Gere Lyons (left) conduct a debriefing after Dr. Zimpf’s win at Leopardstown
“Personally, I believe we have to enhance to proceed down this path, however that is what these experiences are all about.
“The tendency isn’t a problem for him, he does not simply must be disregarded entrance so rapidly, he desires to return in late.
“The trials are good and he gained, you may simply beat what’s in entrance of you. We’re not going to interrupt up the champagne or the rest, however we’re completely happy to get the very first thing performed.”
