The Last Lion provides timely update for Orby half-brother

His half-brother to be offered at Goffs on Tuesday

The Last Lion: notched his first Group 1 win in the Middle Park Stakes

The Last Lion caused an upset on Saturday when battling bravely to win the Group 1 Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket, and in the process provided a timely update for his half-brother who will be sold at the Goffs Orby Yearling Sale on Tuesday.

The Mark Johnston-trained colt led from the moment the stalls opened and despite being challenged by Blue Point, found plenty to gamely win by three-quarters of a length.

Bred by Barronstown Stud and trainer Tommy Stack, The Last Lion is the ninth foal out of the winning and Group 1-placed Brief Truce mare Mala Mala. He is a half-brother to the Listed-winning pair Russian Rock and Contest and to 7f winner Horizon Sky.

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Zoe VicarageRacing Post Reporter

Published on 24 September 2016inInternational

Last updated 17:29, 24 September 2016

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