Farhh’s Fonteyn In Sun Chariot Upset
Via Tom Fry
Newmarket’s G1 Royal Bahrain Sun Chariot S. can produce surprises from time to time, and Saturday’s extension is responsible for one of the biggest of its kind being Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al’s 16-1 shot Maktoum Fonteyn (GB) (Farhh {GB}) rejected Laurel Rising Star TDN (GB) (King {GB}) during a 3-year-old dominance period. Reserved early by Neil Callan with a strong pace, the Kevin Ryan-trained hybrid with the best previous success came in the Michael Seely Memorial Fillies ‘S. listed in York May 13 enjoyed running up the grandstand rails to overhaul Juddmonte’s addition in the ruler final to get 3/4 of the successful length, with Grande Dame (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) 1 3/4 the length of the third is Saffron Beach (Ire) (New Bay {GB}) and Homeless Song (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) are defeats disappointments.
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