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Harrington storms to victory

Kate HarringtonKate Harrington
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Kate Harrington broke new ground when triumphant on See The Storm in the Longines Handicap for lady amateur riders at Ascot - though the victory came at a cost.

The daughter of leading trainer Jessica Harrington defeated Born To Surprise by a short head aboard Ian Williams' 14-1 chance on her first ever ride in England.

Harrington was, however, banned for nine days after she used her whip above the permitted level as she just held on in a tight finish.

She said: "I'm absolutely over the moon. My agent, Ciaran O'Toole, got me the ride and I was delighted.

"The plan was just to arrive late, so I did. Thankfully he kept going."