Ep 449 - Henry Dwyer - Asfoora's Final Bid

In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Australian trainer Henry Dwyer returns to the podcast as his star mare Asfoora prepares for the final race of her career, the Nunthorpe Stakes at York’s Ebor meeting. Asfoora will be bidding to win the Group 1 five furlong sprint for the second year in a row and claim the fourth Group 1 victory of her career. Henry looks back at her recent run in the King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood and looks ahead to her final challenge at York. The Nunthorpe promises to be a truly international contest, with Bacio, a winner at this year’s Royal Ascot, among the leading contenders from the USA. There are further fancied runners from France and Ireland, alongside the leading British challengers. Can Asfoora sign off her racing career with another Group 1 victory?   Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices