Darkness Falls beats Desert Castle in Dewhurst Stakes
Darkness Falls proves the stronger to narrowly beat Desert Castle in the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.
In the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket, Darkness Falls narrowly defeated Desert Castle. The two horses led the race for the line, with Darkness Falls ridden by Ryan Moore holding off the favorite, Desert Castle, ridden by William Buick. Darkness Falls, trained by Aidan O'Brien, had previously won the Golden Fleece Stakes at Leopardstown.
Moore praised the horse, stating, "It feels like there's more in the tank." O'Brien echoed Moore's sentiments, calling the victory "incredible" and praising Darkness Falls' class. Ryan Moore gave an excellent ride, and he expressed gratitude for winning the race, which he believed would provide valuable experience for future races, including the Guineas.
The Triple Crown of horse racing, comprising the 2000 Guineas, the Derby, and the St Leger, was a dream goal for Darkness Falls.
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