Libertango Wins The Lowther, Breeders’ Cup In Her Sights

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Entering Thursday's G2 Sky Bet Lowther Stakes the proven one, the Albany winner Libertango (No Nay Never) emerged best in the York contest to further enhance her record.Buried behind the main group by jockey Billy Loughnane as he switched from the stands' side to the centre, the 3-1 second favourite was delivered late to overhaul the 9-4 market-leader Star Of State (State Of Rest) and prevail by half a length. Juddmonte's blueblood Jolivette (Wootton Bassett) was a further length behind the Joseph O'Brien-trained TDN Rising Star in third.Beaten in Newmarket's Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes following her Royal Ascot success, Vefa Ibrahim Araci's 400,000gns Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up purchase was putting matters right here with her rider blaming himself for her last defeat. “I thought Joseph's filly would stay and I got it wrong at Newmarket, as she's a filly who enjoys having a target for as long as possible,”  Loughnane said. “Ascot to Newmarket is a quick turnaround and she's had a bit of time after that to strengthen up and relax. She might get a little bit further in time, but at the moment she's all about speed.”George Boughey added, “She's all about speed and it'll be the Cheveley Park now and maybe on to the Breeders' Cup after. She needs that bit of trouble in running and she'll love it in America.”Libertango is delivered perfectly to strike in the £250,000 Group 2 @SkyBet Lowther Stakes! @yorkracecourse @loughnane_billy | @gbougheyracing pic.twitter.com/J9R22zy6xg— Racing TV (@RacingTV) August 20, 2026The post Libertango Wins The Lowther, Breeders’ Cup In Her Sights appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.