Without A Fight Outpoints Rivals in Q22

Mark Smith - Saturday June 10

Without A Fight (IRE) has confirmed his status among the most promising stayers in the land when putting his opponents to the sword in the $1,200,000 Group II Sky Racing The Q22 (2200m) at Eagle Farm.

Looks like a track gallop (image Grant Courtney)

Ridden by Mark Zahra for Anthony and Sam Freedman, Without a Fight bounced off his win in the Group III Lord Mayors Cup to keep his record perfect for his new stable.

The 6yo son of Teofilo (IRE) defeated Nonconformist (Rebel Raider) by two lengths with Duais (Shamus Ward a neck back in third.

Without A Fight (IRE) arrived in Australia with a big reputation when trained by Simon and Ed Crisford. The winner of three stakes races in Europe, including the Group III John Smith’s Silver Cup Stakes at York, Without A Fight (IRE) failed to strike a blow behind Gold Trip (FR).

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Bred and owned by Sheikh Mohammed Obaid al Maktoum, Without A Fight advances his record to nine wins, three seconds, and four thirds from 20 starts with earnings of $1,246,620.

“He ran in the Melbourne Cup, it was a bit too soft for him. He had some issues post-race, which prevented him from racing,” Anthony Freedman said.

“He went and had some surgery, and he’s come back really well. Previously he was on-pace, but we’ve turned that around.

“He looks like he’s got a bright future. He’ll have a spell (in Queensland), go home, and we’ll see how he goes in the spring.”

“He’ll have up to a month off and then probably look at the Caulfield Cup and see where we end up.

“It’s only June, so it’s bit early to be talking about the Melbourne Cup. We’ll see what happens.”

A stayers physique (image Grant Courtney)

Mark Zahra said it wasn’t plain sailing.

“He pulled quite hard, but it was a great win. He pulled most of the way, and it took me a while to try and get him,” Zahra said.

“I had to go for another hold there at the 1200 (metre mark), and I thought I better start creeping into this because I might have pulled the finish out of him, but it didn’t. Extraordinary win.

“Anthony and Sam have him flying. They’ve been patient with him and haven’t run him until he’s right.”

Without A Fight (IRE) is the best of four winners from five to race for the Group III-winning Dubawi mare Khor Sheed, whose unraced daughter Sharja Princess (Invincible Spirit) is the dam of Grade II John C Mabee Stakes winner Avenue de France (Cityscape).

Khor Sheed is a half-sister to Group 1 Prix d'Ispahan winner Prince Kirk (Selkirk).

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Race Result - Sky Racing The Q22 Gr2 2200m

Eagle Farm Track: Good(4) Time: 2:16.84
1
Without A Fight
- 6g Teofilo (IRE) x Khor Sheed (GB) (Dubawi (IRE))
Tnr: A & S Freedman Rdr: M Zahra 59
2
2.0
Nonconformist
- 6g Rebel Raider (AUS) x Good Thinking (AUS) (Hold That Tiger (USA))
Tnr: G M Begg Rdr: M J Dee 59
3
2.3
Duais
- 5m Shamus Award (AUS) x Meerlust (AUS) (Johannesburg (USA))
Tnr: Edward Cummings Rdr: S Clipperton 57
4
2.6
Luncies
- 6g Iffraaj (GB) x Under The Rainbow (GB) (Fantastic Light (USA))
Tnr: K A Lees Rdr: N Rawiller 59
5
4.4
Numerian
- 7g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) x Delicate Charm (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Tnr: Annabel Neasham Rdr: J R Collett 59
6
4.7
Huetor
- 6g Archipenko (USA) x Briviesca (GB) (Peintre Celebre (USA))
Tnr: P & P Snowden Rdr: Ryan Maloney 59
7
5.4
Fame
- 3g Manhattan Rain (AUS) x Spirit Bird (NZ) (Savabeel (AUS))
Tnr: P G Moody Rdr: J B Mc Donald 56
8
5.6
Bankers Choice
- 5g Mongolian Khan (AUS) x Signorina (NZ) (Conatus (AUS))
Tnr: M D Moroney Rdr: John Allen 59
9
5.9
Serpentine
- 6g Galileo (IRE) x Remember When (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Tim Clark 59
10
8.2
Young Werther
- 5g Tavistock (NZ) x Romantic Time (NZ) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: D T O'Brien Rdr: J Parr 59
11
9.0
No Compromise
- 6g Pins (AUS) x Baggy Green (AUS) (Galileo (IRE))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: K Mc Evoy 59
12
10.1
Lion's Roar
- 5g Contributer (IRE) x Minnaleo (NZ) (Black Minnaloushe (USA))
Tnr: J A O'Shea Rdr: Craig Williams 59
13
11.5
Media Award
- 5m Shamus Award (AUS) x Music Media (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: G A Thornton Rdr: Damien Thornton 57
14
23.0
Kolding
- 7g Ocean Park (NZ) x Magic Star (AUS) (Danzero (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: James Orman 59
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