Can you imagine a horse defying the odds and winning not once, but twice in under 24 hours? That's exactly what Eagles Whistle, a horse with a modest rating of 38, achieved, leaving everyone in awe. But the story doesn't end there; a quick hat-trick might be in the cards!
Eagles Whistle's recent victories at Newcastle are nothing short of remarkable. After a surprising win on Friday over 7 furlongs at the course, she repeated the feat the very next day in the opening division of the mile classified contest. Despite carrying a 5lb penalty, the six-year-old, ridden by Jason Hart, secured another win, this time by a length and a half, with odds of 7-2.
Before joining Daragh Bourke, Eagles Whistle had a winless streak of 13 starts in Ireland. Now, under her new ownership by Edward and Rose Ltd, she's undefeated!
But here's where it gets controversial... The owners are eyeing a potential hat-trick at Wolverhampton on Monday, with the enticing Arc all-weather bonus of up to £20,000 up for grabs. This is in addition to the £40,000 top prize already won by Dartrey.
Bourke's excitement is palpable. He shared with Sky Sports Racing, "We’ve got to go, haven’t we?" He highlighted the bonus as a fantastic opportunity, especially for his small team of 21 horses. He also mentioned that Eagles Whistle was purchased for a mere £2,500.
One of the owners, who is also Bourke's best man, jokingly exclaimed, "This game’s easy – it’s the first horse we’ve bought!"
And this is the part most people miss... The race at Wolverhampton will be a step up in distance to 1m1½f, with Shane Gray set to ride. Hart believes the extra distance will be beneficial for the horse.
What do you think of Eagles Whistle's incredible winning streak? Do you believe she can achieve a hat-trick? Share your thoughts in the comments!
