Abbaye was a race too far for homeloving Yorkshire sprinter Alpha Delphini

Celebrations all round: Trainer Bryan Smart leaps for joy after Alpha Delphini's Nunthorpe victory

Bryan Smart had less reason to leap for joy after the Prix de l'AbbayeCredit: Edward Whitaker

Coolmore Nunthorpe winner Alpha Delphini will not race again this year after a modest effort in the Prix de l'Abbaye which trainer Bryan Smart has put down to his not coping with his first overseas trip.

Alpha Delphini pipped Mabs Cross by a nose to spring a 40-1 Group 1 surprise at York in August but was never able to challenge behind the same rival at Longchamp earlier this month.

Watch Alpha Delphini's narrow victory in the Nunthorpe

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David CarrReporter

Published on 15 October 2018inNews

Last updated 12:59, 15 October 2018

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