Notarised could be hard to peg back when gifted an easy lead

Rex Imperator (left): might have gone close at Goodwood with a clear run

Notarised
Trainer: Mark Johnston
3rd, Goodwood, July 26

In the firing line throughout in this 1m6f handicap and displayed a terrific attitude to regain the lead, having been headed in the penultimate furlong, which he held until well inside the final furlong. He faced competition up front here, but if allowed to dictate in a future race this summer he could prove a difficult horse to master.

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Published on 4 August 2016inFeatures

Last updated 14:16, 4 August 2016

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