Anmaat wants Rival Los Angeles: The most exciting duel at the Prince of Wales's Stakes!

Anmaat wants Rival Los Angeles: The most exciting duel at the Prince of Wales's Stakes!

Owen Burrows, horse racing's respected trainer, is optimistic about a rematch with Los Angeles in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot. Anticipation is high for this event, scheduled to take place on June 18, especially after the two horses' most recent meeting, in which Anmaat narrowly finished second, half a length behind Los Angeles. Burrows is “very hopeful” that Anmaat, who is 6-1 with the bookmakers, can improve on his performance from the Tattersalls Gold Cup. He mentions that Anmaat, who won the Champion Stakes at Ascot in October at odds of 40-1, returned fit and alert after Sunday's race.

One reason for Anmaat's suboptimal performance could be that he had not trained on grass throughout the spring season. Burrows said he was pleased with his horse's return and stressed there is a chance of a third Group 1 win of the season, but is subject to ground conditions ahead of the Prince of Wales's Stakes. If the ground isn't suitable, Burrows might consider waiting for the Eclipse.

Los Angeles in top form

Los Angeles' victory in the Irish Gold Cup on May 25 further cemented its position in international racing. The impressive performance to beat Anmaat was part of a successful afternoon for trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Ryan Moore. O'Brien praised Moore for his outstanding horsemanship and described Los Angeles as a robust and powerful stallion who is now a Group 1 winner in the 2, 3 and 4 age groups. Future races already include the Prince of Wales's Stakes, the King George and a test in the Arc before the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, where Los Angeles came third last year.

Kalpana and White Birch took third and fourth place in the most recent race. These results could influence strategy for the coming months, with White Birch's trainer John Murphy also considering running the Ascot race with an eye on the Arc in the autumn. The competition in the coming race remains exciting.

Aidan O’Brien – a trainer with a history of success

Aidan O'Brien, born October 16, 1969, is one of the greatest horse racing trainers of all time. Since 1996 he has trained at Ballydoyle Stables for John Magnier and Coolmore Stud. O'Brien has trained numerous important horses including icons such as Istabraq, Galileo and Dylan Thomas. His achievements in recent years are impressive, including induction into the British Champions Series Hall of Fame in 2024 and a record 26 Group or Grade 1 wins in a calendar year.

The rivalry between Burrows and O’Brien promises to fuel the next chapter in horse racing history. June 18th will show whether Anmaat can maintain its place at the top or whether Los Angeles will continue to have the upper hand.

The upcoming races promise excitement and drama as the best horses in the world clash. Fans can look forward to an unrivaled spectacle at Royal Ascot.