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This horse had a trip over to Dubai in the winter and he ran super over there and we had excuses. We always thought we would win a Group One over a mile and a half. Today being a mile and a quarter is hopefully a sign that there is better things to come from him. He's hardy and that was a great performance. He really had to dig deep there and it is a stiff last furlong. To be honest, I was always really happy. As playful as he might be, he really digs deep when he has to. It is wonderful for William Haggas and the team at home because he is not the easiest. He’s a very tough horse and he deserved to win a Group One. He was ridden beautifully by Tom. We were late arriving and he said please don’t make me go down first as I don’t know how to get to the start!. He knows him really well and the horse is as hard as nails. The more you ask the more he gives. He’s always been a nice horse but he keeps surprising us a bit. I think ground is important and it is on the slow side here. He won over a mile and a half at Ascot last year but his top class form is over a mile and a quarter. I thought he had a hard enough race today but looking at him there is not a bother on him. William Haggas, trainer

For four years old and upwards
Weights - 9st 5lbs Fillies allowed 3lbs