'It felt too soon' - upset owner questions racing's naming policy

Fantasy Believer easily wins the 2006 Portland Handicap

Fantasy Believer pictured winning the 2006 Portland HandicapCredit: Edward Whitaker

Days after the great Golden Cygnet's namesake made her debut in a Newbury maiden, the owner of 2006 Portland Handicap winner Fantasy Believer has queried racing's naming policy.

Ann Minson, who formed part of ownership group The Fantasy Fellowship, raised concerns after spotting Fantasy Believer in the entries for Newbury on Saturday, discovering that the name she cherished had been given to a Charlie Hills-trained two-year-old.

Minson raised questions about the length of time that needs to pass before names again become eligible for use.

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Tom WardRacing Post Reporter

Published on 21 July 2019inNews

Last updated 19:05, 21 July 2019

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