The Strikin Viking – the exciting colt named after Manchester City star Erling Haaland – will sport the colours of Wathnan Racing on his next start having been the subject of a mid-season transfer to the Qatari-based operation and their trainer Hamad Al-Jehani.
Previously trained and owned by Kevin Ryan and Middleham Park Racing respectively, the son of Inns Of Court made a winning debut at York before running with real credit to finish second in the Group Two Railway Stakes.
His new owners are delighted to have acquired the high-class two-year-old, who will add extra firepower to Al-Jehani’s squad in Newmarket.
Wathnan’s Richard Brown said: “Kevin Ryan and his team have done a very impressive job with The Strikin Viking and Kevin and Tom and Tim Palin of Middleham Park Racing have been a pleasure to deal with.
“Hamad’s got off to an outstanding start in Newmarket with just a handful of horses and Wathnan is keen to support him with some more firepower.
“I’m sure The Strikin Viking will give Wathnan lots of fun over the months ahead.”
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