Godolphin Off To Perfect Start

Richard Hills made virtually all the running on Count Trevisio at Nad Al Sheba last night as the Godolphin team made a winning return to the UAE with their first runner of 2007.

The rider always looked happy on the four-year-old son of Danehill, who also won first time out as a juvenile as well as last year so clearly goes well fresh.

Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford said: 'We were keen to aim him at the Carnival as he is a thoroughly honest and tough sort and a game front runner.

'Richard gave him a great ride. We will see how he is after this, but will look for something at the Carnival for him.'

Hills added: 'He is a nice horse who loves to race up with the pace and on fast ground, so everything was in his favour. I was always happy in the race and that was a good performance.'

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