Easy does it! Bullet winner adds to dam?s amazing haul

Zoe Vicarage talks to Marie Matthews, breeder of Alpha Delphini

Marie Matthews (second right) with Tangerine Trees after victory at NewmarketCredit: Chris Bourchier

WHEN you consider the connections of Saturday's Beverley Bullet winner Alpha Delphini, his starting price of 13-2 looks generous in hindsight.

Following the victory of his half-brother Tangerine Trees five years ago, Alpha Delphini was providing a second win in the Listed sprint for breeder and part-owner Marie Matthews.

Matthews, a Beverley resident, will be hoping Alpha Delphini continues to follow in his sibling’s footsteps, as Tangerine Trees followed his Bullet success with victory in the Group 1 Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp on his next outing.

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Published on 29 August 2016inInternational

Last updated 18:49, 29 August 2016

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