Thinking caps on! Competition to name Qatar Racing homebred by Roaring Lion

A lucky racing fan will have the opportunity to name a two-year-old by the much-missed Roaring Lion, Qatar Racing's world champion three-year-old and 2018 Cartier Horse of the Year.

The colt, who is in training with Joseph O'Brien, is out of the Candy Ride mare Assembly and is one of 33 Qatar-Racing owned juveniles by Roaring Lion in training this season. He is one of 24 colts by the four-time Group 1 winner to hold an entry for the 2023 Derby.

To enter the competition, you have to follow Qatar Racing on social media and reply to any of the social media posts with your name suggestions.

The names, which must be clean and no longer than 18 characters, will be selected by Qatar Racing's chairman, Sheikh Fahad, and David Redvers, Qatar Racing’s racing manager and owner of Tweenhills.

The prize will also include two tickets for the opening day of the Qipco Guineas Festival on Friday, April 29.

Redvers said: "The colt out of Assembly was born at Tweenhills and has been a pleasure to watch him grow and progress at the farm. Like Roaring Lion himself he is a fantastic mover, a trait we have seen a lot of in his progeny. It is exciting to see how he develops now that he is in training with Joseph O’Brien.

"Roaring Lion was a very special horse for Sheikh Fahad, his brothers and the Qatar Racing operation and we look forward to seeing his sole crop on the track this year.

"The name should reflect Roaring Lion’s legacy and the colt’s high-quality pedigree. We look forward to going through the entries. Fingers crossed – you could be naming a future champion."

The competition, which opened on Monday, will close at midnight on Sunday. The winner will be announced on Sunday, April 10.

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