Mishriff and Egan shine through the mist in build-up to Qipco Champion Stakes

Mishriff (David Egan) heads out to work on the Limekilns

Mishriff
John and Thady Gosden

Fog was a major hindrance to all throughout Saturday morning, so full marks to David Egan who was among the pathfinders on the Limekilns round gallop on his Qipco Champion Stakes mount. You could barely see 100 yards ahead as the Juddmonte International winner cast a ghostly figure behind his lead horse over a mile, but he could not be in better shape for his second appearance on Champions Day.

Sunray Major
John and Thady Gosden

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 9 October 2021inNews

Last updated 09:35, 11 October 2021

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