Joy for Ramseys as beloved sire gets debut Euro Group 1 winner

Eclipse hero a notable first for Kitten's Joy

Hawkbill: bought by John Ferguson for $350,000 as a yearling at KeenelandCredit: Mark Cranham

Former North American champion sire Kitten's Joy supplied his first European Group 1 winner when son Hawkbill continued his steep improvement with a half-length victory over Classic winner The Gurkha in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday.

The Charlie Appleby-trained Hawkbillbecomes the ninth top-flight scorer overall for Kitten's Joy, who stands at his owner-breeder Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey's Ramsey Farm in Kentucky.

The stallion's roll of honour is headed by multiple Grade 1 winners Big Blue Kitten, Real Solution and Stephanie's Kitten.

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Martin StevensBloodstock journalist

Published on 2 July 2016inNews

Last updated 18:23, 2 July 2016

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