Tajaanus touches big prices on her way to Sandown Star victory

Tajaanus (middle) squeezes through to beat Billesdon Brook (far) and Capomento (near) at SandownCredit: Mark Cranham

>>Tajaanus defied a high of 300 in running on Betfair on her way to an 8-1 victory in the Star Stakes at Sandown.

Stablemate Billesdon Brook appeared to have them all in trouble when in a clear lead inside the final furlong, but she tied up close home and finished only third after trading at 1.14.

Capomento briefly looked set to swamp them all on the outside and touched 1.2 before Tajaanus squeezed through for victory.

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Published on 27 July 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:02, 27 July 2017

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