Key Victory out to continue winning streak in G1 Prix du Jockey Club

Unbeaten three-year-old colt Key Victory steps up to Classic company for the G1 Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly, France, on Sunday, 3 June.

The son of Teofilo heads into the extended 10-furlong feature on the back of an impressive victory over subsequent Listed winner and stable companion Old Persian in the 10-furlong Listed Newmarket Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday, 5 May, when he overcame signs of inexperience to score by a length and a quarter.

Key Victory, trained by Charlie Appleby, had previously ran on strongly to readily capture a seven-furlong maiden on his debut at Newmarket in October.

William Buick, on board for both appearances, again partners Key Victory, who breaks from stall seven in the field of 18 that also includes the first three home from the G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains – Olmedo, Hey Gaman and Dice Roll – plus G2 Prix Greffulhe victor Study Of Man.

Charlie Appleby reported: “We were very pleased with Key Victory’s success in the Newmarket Stakes, particularly with Old Persian going on to frank the form.

“He learned a lot that day and this race has been the plan ever since.

“Both of his runs so far have come on a quicker surface, but I am hopeful that he will cope with softer conditions at Chantilly as his half-brother Blair House handles cut in the ground.

“He should be suited by the course at Chantilly and I have been very happy with his preparation.”