Borderlescott claims Nunthorpe again Popular sprinter Borderlescott gave the Yorkshire punters something to cheer about as he claimed back-to-back victories in the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York. Trained near Wetherby, Robin Bastiman's seven-year-old had won the race 12 months ago when it was run at Newmarket due to the abandonment of the Ebor meeting. Sent off as a 9-1 chance this time, the consistent sprinter came with a late rattle under Neil Callan, who was riding for the first time, to pass long-time leader Benbaun well inside the final furlong and win by a neck. Ironically Callan is stable jockey to Benbaun's trainer Kevin Ryan, but the Thirsk handler only ran his charge due to a late change of plan. Radiohead, the only juvenile in the field, came with a late run to grab third with Tax Free fourth. Bastiman said: "It's brilliant to win on our home ground. We're only eight miles away, so it's just the job. "He comes right at this time of year and I keep telling everybody that. "He likes that fast pace and got a nice lead today. "The change of hands probably helped but I've nothing against Pat Cosgrave, who has ridden him well enough. "It's great to have a horse like him and I just wish I had a few more. "I've had two Group One winners now and I've only got 20 horses in my yard so there must be something wrong somewhere! "Don't forget it's the Doncaster Sales next week!" Callan added: "It's the most amazing feeling. I'm having a good year and I've had five Group One winners now and these are amazing feelings. "I had a bad fall yesterday and I was a bit worried I wouldn't make it today, but I made the right decision in taking off my last two rides so I was 100%."
