Queen's Vase success gives Tipperary racehorse trainer first winner at Royal Ascot

Tipperary racehorse trainer Paddy Twomey had his first victory at Royal Ascot when Carmers won the Queen's Vase on Wednesday.

The three-year-old is now being mentioned as a potential Gold Cup contender, having broken the Queen’s Vase course record.

Carmers' success meant he maintained his unbeaten record, having won at Ballinrobe and Navan in May.

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Paddy Twomey, who is based in Golden in west Tipperary, stated “He is a horse that was just ready to run this spring.

“He was a little bit immature in Ballinrobe but he put up a more polished performance in Navan and he has built on that again today.

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“He is a strong horse who is taking training well. He has responded every time I have stepped up and asked him a question. I’d like to think he will keep improving.

“I’ve never had a runner in the Gold Cup, if he is the one that brings me there I’d be happy with that. 

“He is obviously going to have an entry in the St Leger; we will see. He has run three times, won three times, and hopefully he continues doing that".

There was another Munster connection to the winner, as Carmers was ridden by Limerick man Billy Lee.

There was further Tipperary success at Royal Ascot on Wednesday as Aidan O’Brien enjoyed a first triumph in the Queen Mary Stakes, as True Love won with Ryan Moore on board.

It was a second winner of the meeting for the O’Brien and Moore combination, after Gstaad won the Coventry Stakes on Tuesday.