CONTINENT EXPRESS

CHURCHILL was trained by Aidan O'Brien with a record of 7 wins, 1 second and 2 thirds in 12 starts, winning distance from 1400M to 1600M. He showed his ability at 2YO with 5 wins in 6 attempts including the success in G1 National Stakes and Dewhurst Stakes, then he keeps shining at 3YO in 2000 Guineas Stakes that denied BARNEY ROY and rejected THUNDER SNOW in Irish 2000 Guineas, both races ridden by Ryan Moore. The star miler tried to step up in trip and could only place 2nd in International Stakes. After finished 7th in Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar where well behind GUN RUNNER, the son of GALILEO commenced his stud duties at Coolmore Stud, Ireland with 34 black type contests winners including 4-time G1 winner BLUE ROSE CEN; Prix du Jockey Club hero and Eclipse Stakes winner, VADENI. His fee in 2026 is EUR€ 15,000. CONTINENT EXPRESS was formerly known as CHURMATT and trained by Stephen Marsh in New Zealand with 2 wins and 1 second in 3 starts. After 3 barrier trials, he made its debut over 1230M that led all the way to win easily by 3Ls at Arawa Park. In his next start, he challenged 1200M Listed Wanganui Guineas. Wearing a crossed nose band for the first time that raced three-wide without cover throughout, briefly took the lead in the straight, but could not withstand the opponent's late surge, finishing 2nd. In his last overseas attempt, he took part in a 1400M race at Ellerslie, where he secure his second victory by racing handy. Half-brother TOLEMAC won up to 3900M while another also won in middle distance races. The bay gelding should be fine to handle mile or farther while soft going is fine.