Middleham Park so close to Classic glory with Ventura Storm

Ventura Storm (far side) sticks his neck out for Silvestre De Sousa but can not hold Harbour LawCredit: Mark Cranham

Middleham Park Racing officials and the 12 owners involved with Ventura Storm sounded a little hoarse from all the shouting, but there was no hiding both their pride and heartbreak at coming so close to a first Classic success.

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Bruce JacksonReporter

Published on 10 September 2016inSt Leger festival

Last updated 18:02, 10 September 2016

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