Via tom fry
Join the black company on a second start after a 7 and a half successful debut at Saint-Cloud in October, Peter Savill’s Autumn Starlight (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}–Falling down meadowves {Ire}, by Galileo {Ire}) emerged from the Prix la Camargo listed on Saturday at that venue with an impeccable track record maintained and an enhanced reputation. Follow the leader soon Breath of Heaven (GB) (Dark Angel {Ire}) in third place under Christophe Soumillon, second favorite 14-5 looks set to help it further at home as that 8-5 market leader won what appeared to be a decisive advantage. Finding a late surge, the €150,000 Arqana Deauville August graduate overhauled the British racer in the final step of delivering a nosedive that helped her rider win the black third on the card.
Coach Stephane Wattel said: “This race is not a goal, just a reintroduction and we hope that she runs well. “We weren’t expecting her to win, so that’s probably a very good sign. She has been in good physical shape throughout the winter and will continue to do so. We’ll see her next start, but it’s not hard to imagine that it could be [G3] Prize de la Grotte.” Video sponsored by TVG.
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