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Before the race we had a bit of a scare with him when he came up here. He kicked a wall and the clip of the shoe went into his foot. He was a little bit tender when the shoe was put back on. It could have went either way very easily so it was a great call by John Halley and Lynn Hillyer to let him run. Ryan said when he let him go it was all over. He’d been progressing from every run. He ran here the last day with the view of going for this race. He loves good ground so he can show his speed. It was a very good race but he has serious class. From day one we thought he was a bit special. At Ascot we thought he would get away with five even though we were happy going six with him. The lads can decide what they want to do. He has plenty of options and he can do anything I suppose. I’m not sure we ever had one to do that in this race. It was a deep field. I’m over the moon for Joseph. I know how hard he works, it’s everyday 24 hours. A P O'Brien, trainer

Hollie Doyle, rider of Bradsell (GB) trained by Archie Watson (in GB), reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount stumbled leaving the stalls.

For two years old colts and fillies only
Weights - 9st 5lbs Fillies allowed 3lbs