Failed stallion Kingsgate Native will head to Royal Ascot after making a winning return in the Group Two Temple Stakes at Haydock.Ryan Moore rode the 3-1 joint-favourite with a measure of confidence and the five-year-old showed a fine turn of foot to collar the long-time leader Equiano with 100 yards to run and go on to score by half a length.The now gelded Kingsgate Native carries the colours of Cheveley Park Stud."That was fantastic, we were deflated after his efforts at stud last year," manag
Failed stallion Kingsgate Native will head to Royal Ascot after making a winning return in the Group Two Temple Stakes at Haydock.
Ryan Moore rode the 3-1 joint-favourite with a measure of confidence and the five-year-old showed a fine turn of foot to collar the long-time leader Equiano with 100 yards to run and go on to score by half a length.
The now gelded Kingsgate Native carries the colours of Cheveley Park Stud.
"That was fantastic, we were deflated after his efforts at stud last year," managing director Chris Richardson said.
"We also tried to cover four mares in southern hemisphere time, but that failed too so we decided to get him ready (to race again).
"He was still at stud in February/March last year and Royal Ascot came too soon, although he finished the season well."
"I think the difference with him has been (trainer) Sir Michael Stoute has been able to give him a proper preparation and he has had a winter to do it.
"He is a talented horse, he always has been, and he has come back and shown what class he has - it was a Group One race in all but name.
"I think he will be off to Royal Ascot now, we will discuss it with Mr and Mrs Thompson (owners of Cheveley Park Stud) and Sir Michael, he is in both races (King's Stand Stakes and Golden Jubilee) but I don't suppose he would run twice."
The winner of the 2008 Golden Jubilee, Kingsgate Native is the equal 6-1 favourite for the King's Stand alongside Australian dual Group One winner Nicconi.