Trainer Freddy Head added, "The horse gets tougher in each race and he has made a lot of progress. I congratulate Davy Bonilla for the great ride he gave the horse as he was supposed to wait but the way the race turned out he found himself in front as the horse is very fast. He had the presence of mind to not stop him, and make the most of his speed. That's the sign of a great jockey."
2008 Arc de Triomphe Undercard Stakes
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com
Naaqoos with his winner's blanket
Naaqoos with his winner's blanket after the 2008 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere Grand Criterium
© Vanessa Ng
Winning jockey Davy Bonilla said, "He had got into the habit of breaking slowly from the stalls but today he jumped out and I went from being the jockey who was supposed to ride a waiting race to one who lead the field! He's moved up a category and no doubt still has progress to make. He's a very good colt who should make a horse for the Poule d'Essai des Poulains or 2000 Guineas next year."
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