King Charlemagne

24 Jan King Charlemagne

Around the year 800, King Charlemagne was named the ‘Father of Europe’ for his efforts uniting most of Western Europe for the first time since the era of the Roman Empire. Named after the great King, the Jean Dubois-trained Charlemagne had a battle of his own, trying to shake the maiden tag.

The three-year-old gelding was successful under an excellent Brodie Loy ride at Canberra in the Capital EA Handicap over 1300m.

It was his twelfth race start, with six minor placings coming before the breakthrough. He was coming into the race second-up this preparation after an excellent rial at Warwick Farm and an 1100m run at Canterbury.

“Brodie rode him really well,” Assistant Trainer Pierre Dubois said after the race.

“He showed at the trials he was in for a good prep. I think it was just too short for him at Canterbury, although I thought it was still a good first-up run.

“Today, it finally all happened for him.

“He has been racing very well and running into some good opposition. He ran behind Snitzonfire, who went on to win in the City after that. He has been running in some good maidens.

“He is a bit of a favourite around the stable, so he will be well looked after tonight when he gets home.”

Charlemagne was a 2020 Inglis Classic purchase by International Bloodstock Agent Arthur Hoyeau on Woodpark Stud’s behalf from the Arrowfield draft.

Charlemagne is by former Arrowfield shuttler Real Impact (JPN) and out of the Snitzel mare Cross Court. He is from the family of Group 1 winner Miss Kournikova, who also produced Group 3 winner Oakleigh Girl.