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Halo wins Prix La Barka with Stars fourth

Last year's winner Thousand Stars could only manage fourth this time roundLast year's winner Thousand Stars could only manage fourth this time round
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Celestial Halo (10-1) turned in a magnificent display to win the Gras Savoye Corporate Life Prix La Barka.

The nine-year-old, trained by Paul Nicholls and owned by Andy Stewart, shaped best in the torrential rainfall to claim his first victory since January 2012.

Last season's World Hurdle runner-up was a close-up second as Lord Prestige led after the last, but Daryl Jacob's mount showed characteristic bravery to get up at the line.

Thousand Stars, who won this Grade Two 12 months ago, appeared very unhappy early on but stayed on to take fourth spot, with Tidara Angel in third.