Michael Owen-bred Newmarket winner It Ain't Two has team dreaming of Royal Ascot
Kitty Trice speaks to the former star footballer following a welcome surprise strike at the Craven meeting
It Ain't Two's debut success in Wednesday's two-year-old fillies' maiden at Newmarket could open the floodgates for Michael Owen's racing and breeding operation.
Hugo Palmer's charge, despite being sent off an unconsidered 18-1 chance, came home three-quarters of a length to the good over Amestris in the 13-runner contest over the minimum trip, emulating the first-time out success of her half-brother by Kodiac, Balon D'Or, last April.
The two-year-old was bred by the former international footballer under his Crypto Bloodstock banner and she carries the colours of Ms Diamond and Owen Promotions.
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Published on 19 April 2024inFeatures
Last updated 18:54, 19 April 2024
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