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Brighton’s Bloom scores with bargain purchase Venetian Sun at Royal Ascot

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:10 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Brighton’s Bloom scores with bargain purchase Venetian Sun at Royal Ascot

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Venetian Sun, winner of the Commonwealth Cup, was secured for £250,000 at Royal Ascot on June 19, 2026. This victory adds to Tony Bloom's reputation for identifying valuable talent at low prices, having previously bought Alexis Mac Allister for £7 million and Moisés Caicedo for £4 million. The event is part of a larger context where substantial amounts are being invested in yearlings, highlighted by significant sales at Tattersalls’ Book 1 auction last year.

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•Venetian Sun wins the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot
•Bought by Tony Bloom for £250,000
•Previous purchases include Alexis Mac Allister for £7m
•Significant yearling sales occurred at Tattersalls’ in 2024
•Bloom's strategy showcases skill in spotting sporting bargains

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5:10 PMThe Guardian Sport — Venetian Sun shines at Royal Ascot as Brighton’s Bloom lands another bargain

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Commonwealth Cup winner was bought for £250,000 Ryan Moore steers Precise to Coronation Stakes triumph Alexis Mac Allister for £7m. Just £4m for Moisés Caicedo. And £250,000 for Venetian Sun, a Group One winner here on Friday in the Commonwealth Cup. Has anyone ever had an eye for a sporting bargain quite as sharp as Tony Bloom’s? There were some huge sums changing hands for yearlings at Tattersalls’ Book 1 sale in October 2024. The football super-agent Kia Joorabchian alone signed for £25m-worth of bloodstock, while Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai’s Godolphin operation was close behind with a £23m spend. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Greg Wood at Royal Ascot

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The Guardian SportJun 19, 2026, 5:10 PM
Venetian Sun shines at Royal Ascot as Brighton’s Bloom lands another bargain
Commonwealth Cup winner was bought for £250,000 Ryan Moore steers Precise to Coronation Stakes triumph Alexis Mac Allister for £7m. Just £4m for Moisés Caicedo. And £250,000 for Venetian Sun, a Group One winner here on Friday in the Commonwealth Cup. Has anyone ever had an eye for a sporting bargain quite as sharp as Tony Bloom’s? There were some huge sums changing hands for yearlings at Tattersalls’ Book 1 sale in October 2024. The football super-agent Kia Joorabchian alone signed for £25m-worth of bloodstock, while Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai’s Godolphin operation was close behind with a £23m spend. Continue reading...

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