A Star on the Rise – Regal Zeus Shines with Grit and Class

What an incredible performance by Regal Zeus!

It’s hard to put into words just how proud we are of this remarkable horse and the team behind him.

Today, he faced his toughest competition yet, lining up against accomplished, open-age stars who have made their marks on the big stage.

Racing against this group of accomplished Stakes horses, including three top contenders entered for the $10 million Golden Eagle, was a mountain of a challenge.

True to his resilient nature, Regal Zeus rose to the occasion with poise and determination.

Breaking well from the gate, he was immediately under pressure with horses like Flash Flood, Pounding, Magna Spin, and Run Harry Run all competing fiercely for the lead.

Despite the unrelenting pace, with Run Harry Run constantly pressing him, Regal Zeus held his ground, fighting to maintain the lead.

Once he established a strong rhythm, he began to show his class, outlasting the intensity of the early pace.

Approaching the turn, it became clear he had the staying power to see this race through.

Whilst Run Harry Run started to fade, Regal Zeus surged forward, seizing the moment.

In the last 150 meters, he opened up a commanding two-length gap, with a determined Group 2 Vase winner and Group 1 Victoria Derby runner-up attempting to close from behind.

But Regal Zeus held strong, finishing in style and proving too tough to catch.

This victory underscores Regal Zeus’s position as a serious contender and a racehorse with undeniable talent.

A huge credit goes to John McArdle for his tremendous training performance, guiding Regal Zeus to peak performance consistently over the past three months.

Horses are finely-tuned athletes, and maintaining this level of performance speaks volumes about John’s expertise as well as the exceptional quality and grit of Regal Zeus.

Also deserving praise is D. Stackhouse, whose remarkable connection with Regal Zeus was on full display.

His seamless affinity with the horse is clear, and it was evident that this win meant a lot to him as they crossed the line together.

After such an outstanding effort, I’ll be speaking with John about giving Regal Zeus the well-earned break he deserves.

Congratulations once again on a truly impressive win!!

You can watch Regal Zeus’s Vobis Gold Premier win here