Gewan’s victory in the Dewhurst Stakes marked a milestone as the first Group 1 winner for Longways Stables, operated by Sarah O’Connell and Mick Murphy. Purchased as a yearling and later sold at the Arqana Breeze-Up Sale, Gewan defied expectations by winning at 25-1 odds and is now the highest-rated two-year-old in Britain and Ireland. O’Connell highlights Gewan’s professional demeanor and physical attributes, crediting the colt’s pedigree—being by Night Of Thunder out of a stakes-placed mare—and the strong breeze-up sales sector for his success. The stable is optimistic about Gewan’s future, with the 2,000 Guineas as a likely target.

Longways Stables continues to invest in promising bloodstock, recently acquiring well-bred yearlings from Tattersalls, including offspring by Showcasing, Night Of Thunder, and Lope De Vega. O’Connell emphasizes the quality and potential of these purchases, reflecting the stable’s commitment to developing top-class racehorses. Gewan’s story underscores the attainability of high-caliber horses at various price points and the professionalism within the breeze-up sales market, offering encouragement to breeders and buyers alike.