Tommy Berry wins George Ryder Stakes after injury

Tommy Berry celebrated an emotional victory in the George Ryder Stakes on Saturday, riding Gringotts to win. This was Berry’s first group 1 win since 2022 and came just two months after he suffered a broken neck and shoulder injury in a fall. Gringotts, trained by Ciaron Maher, won the race by a narrow margin, beating Fangirl and Ceolwulf. Berry expressed his joy at the win, noting the challenges he faced during his recovery. He mentioned feeling overwhelmed and happy to win on a talented horse like Gringotts. This victory marked Gringotts' first group 1 win, making it a notable day for Berry, who now has a total of 38 group 1 wins. In other races, Via Sistina secured her seventh group 1 victory in the Ranvet Stakes, easily winning the race under jockey James McDonald. She is set to compete in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes next month. Trainer Chris Waller praised her performance, indicating she has more potential to show. Meanwhile, Broadsiding, a three-year-old trained by Godolphin, also won the Rosehill Guineas. Trainer James Cummings is considering various future races but acknowledged the challenges ahead. Autumn Glow returned from an injury to win the Darby Munro Stakes, with Waller planning her next race carefully. Alalcance emerged as a favorite for the Sydney Cup after an impressive win in the Manion Cup. Champion trainer Chris Waller also intends to focus on mile races for Mare Of Mt Buller after her success in the Epona Stakes. Lastly, trainer Rebecca Dunn achieved a personal milestone with her first city winner, Inferencia, winning the Midway handicap on Slipper day.