Caoilin Quinn and Mondo Man survived high drama at the final hurdle as class prevailed in the Betfair Imperial Cup at Sandown – but a Royal Ascot bid could be more likely than seeking a quickfire bonus at next week’s Cheltenham Festival. It looked a plan set to be executed to perfection as Mondo Man headed to the last with a clear advantage – but it was there that Quinn almost exited through the side door after an untidy leap. The rider was left to boot home Mondo Man without his irons as he held on from the fast-finishing Wreckless Eric, who was second for the second year running for Jonjo and AJ O’Neill. However, Moore was non-committal about an appearance at Presbury Park, instead posing possibilities for the Flat later in the year. “I would like to see him run in the two-mile race at Royal Ascot (Ascot Stakes).

Source: Irish Examiner March 08, 2026 05:03 UTC