Archie Watson Hopes For The Best At Royal Ascot
Archie Watson who sent out his first runners only in August 2016 secured his 100th win with Brave's victory at Lingfield on Tuesday night. His future plans include a punt at the Royal Meeting next week.
Hollie Doyle came in for the ride on the newcomer, a homebred owned by Carmel Stud. Her success was a 99th in Britain to go alongside one in France for Watson, who trains around 65 horses at Saxon Gate in Lambourn.
"I think we'll have a team of six," added William Haggas's former assistant, whose party comprises Luchador and Shumookhi in the Queen Mary, Yabass in the Queen's Vase, Rockin Roy in the Windsor Castle – which is also an option for Soldiers Call, as is the Norfolk – and Nate The Great in the Chesham.
Watson, who mentioned the Empress Stakes at Newmarket as a possible option for So Brave, is not one to stand still and admire his achievements, so getting off the mark at Royal Ascot next week is among the new goals.
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