

Out of Grade III winner Qaraaba, Astronomer is a half-brother to four other winners from four to race, led by Grade II winners Harvest Moon and Californiagoldrush. Roman asked for him to extend as they straightened into the stretch and Astronomer shot off to win by 5 ¼ lengths with only two horses within nine lengths of him at the end.Īstronomer is trained by Simon Callaghan for Michael Tabor and owner-breeder Alice Bamford. Asked to rate by Evin Roman, the colt willingly complied and waited until it was his time to go.

Making his third start, Astronomer relished the one mile distance on the turf when taking the lead early on. You may have to select a menu option or click a button.It was an impressive juvenile winner for Air Force Blue on Saturday when Astronomer (2c Air Force Blue x Qaraaba, by Shamardal) romped in a Golden Gate Maiden Special Weight.

