Glorious Journey relishes return to seven furlongs to land Hungerford Stakes
The well-backed Glorious Journey earned his most significant win when landing the Group 2 Unibet Hungerford Stakes, which could lead to an even bigger target at Longchamp in October.
Trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by James Doyle, the four-year-old, available at 10-1 on Saturday morning, was supported in to 100-30 and justified that support with a half-a-length success over Librisa Breeze.
The Prix de l'Foret at Longchamp on Arc weekend in October might be next.
Appleby's assistant Alex Merriam said: "He ran well enough in the July Cup and his runs before that were solid. It's nice he got his head in front and I think the ground helped today – a bit of ease.
"He's consistent and was due his turn. You'd probably think seven was his best trip and I just spoke to Charlie who mentioned the Foret, when hopefully he'll get ease in the ground."
Watch Glorious Journey's Hungerford victory
Doyle said: "We thought quite a bit of him as a two-year-old then we lost him a little bit. Seven furlongs is perfect for him. I hit the front a bit too soon and tried to hang on to him as long as I could.
"I think there's lots more to look forward to. He needs a little bit of ease in the ground and something like the Foret could suit."
Sir Dancealot, who was bidding to be the first back-to-back winner in half a century, was unable to land a blow, with jockey Gerald Mosse in trouble a fair way from home.
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Published on 17 August 2019inReports
Last updated 09:49, 18 August 2019
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