Sean Levey reflects on the astonishing 66-1 win of Billesdon Brook

Richard Hannon's filly sprung a monumental surprise in the 1,000 Guineas

Classic ecstasy: Sean Levey and Billesdon Brook are led back to the winner's enclosure by connections after winning the 1,000 GuineasCredit: Edward Whitaker

Winning the 1,000 Guineas was a massive shock – Billesdon Brook had a lot to find. I'd previously said we could do with a bit of luck and that she needed to find 17lb! Where she found it from I don't know.

She was a little bit gassy in the Nell Gwyn and ran well to be fourth. If she runs to her best, she settles throughout then shows that turn of foot at the end, which she did here.

I came there two furlongs out and thought, 'Jesus, I might be going a bit early here', but I didn't want to disappoint her.

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This is everybody's dream. You ride a great quantity of winners but are always looking for a winner like this.

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Published on 10 May 2018inGuineas festival

Last updated 17:41, 10 May 2018

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