Vega denies Turpin in Poulains Lope De Vega gave trainer Andre Fabre his fifth success in the Poule D'Essai Des Poulains (French 2000 Guineas) when foiling British raider Dick Turpin. Maxime Guyon brought the son of Shamardal with a late run to hit the front in the final furlong and hold the determined challenge of Richard Hannon's runner. Pacemakers Rajsaman and Forum Magnum set the gallop but in the straight both Classic Colori and Meezaan made brief bids for glory until the two principals took charge. Lope De Vega just got first run and was always holding the Richard Hughes-ridden Dick Turpin, who also finished second in the British version at Newmarket. Shamalgan was third. Guyon said: "The horse never stopped and they went a very good pace. "He is certainly a very good horse and he might stay the distance of the Prix du Jockey-Club (10 furlongs)." Connections of Dick Turpin were delighted with his run and a trip to Royal Ascot is now on the agenda. Richard Hannon jnr, the trainer's son and assistant, said: "He's run a super race and has now finished second in two Guineas. "He's an exceptionally good horse but there are no excuses and we will now go and take our chance in the St James's Palace."
