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'It's given us all a lift' - Epsom yards hail big boost to training centre with Live In The Dream's Nunthorpe win

Running Lion canters to the mile start at Epsom under Oisin Murphy
Epsom: celebrated a major success with Live In The Dream in Friday's Nunthorpe StakesCredit: Edward Whitaker

Live In The Dream's surprise victory in Friday's Nunthorpe Stakes was celebrated by trainers in Epsom and has boosted their hopes that the training centre can become more fashionable to owners.

Before last week's exhilarating York win for the Adam West-trained sprinter, Laura Mongan had been the last trainer to send out a Group-race winner from the area, namely Harbour Law in the 2016 St Leger.

She described Live In The Dream's success as "massive" for the Surrey town, although she admitted her own Classic breakthrough did not lead to any additional interest from owners.

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James StevensWest Country correspondent

Published on 27 August 2023inBritain

Last updated 19:29, 27 August 2023

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