'We knew she was good' - Shandy Star denies Buick a four-timer in feature

Monday: Pontefract

The highly-tried Shandy Star confirmed the promise she had shown on the track already when taking the 6f conditions stakes, which denied William Buick a four-timer in the process.

The Roger Fell-trained juvenile took up the running alongside the 1-2 favourite Changing Colours, ridden by Buick, and the pair engaged in a prolonged battle before Shandy Star came out on top by a length and three-quarters under Ben Curtis.

"I thought it was a good performance," said Fell, who also part-owns Shandy Star. "When we got her we knew she was good, we've lost her maiden tag now and got a good prize; it's brilliant.

"We could've won a maiden and a novice already if we'd done it differently. We've gone in at a high level every time but this time it's paid off, so I'm pleased.

"She's a lovely horse and she's quick, but she'll probably get a mile eventually. If you compare her to The Twilight Lady [73-rated stablemate] she'd be 20 or 30 pounds better than her."

Quickfire treble

It was a good day for Buick otherwise as the jockeys' championship leader landed a rapid treble on the card.

Buick steered 6-5 favourite Wagga Wagga, trained by Hughie Morrison, to victory in the 1m4f handicap by seven and a half lengths.

Western Stars made a winning handicap debut before Commandment obliged in the 6f classified stakes, both for trainer Ed Dunlop.

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