Arc on owner Bjorn Nielsen's mind for 'phenomenal' Gold Cup hero Stradivarius

Owner Bjorn Nielsen with Frankie Dettori after Stradivarius's Goodwood Cup win last yearCredit: Mark Cranham

Stradivarius could get his chance to contest the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in October after producing a brilliant performance to win his third Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday.

Owner-breeder Bjorn Nielsen, who watched the race from home with a small group of friends and family, admitted to nerves before the off due to the relatively quick turnaround from the six-year-old’s comeback third in the Coronation Cup at Newmarket.

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Peter ScargillDeputy industry editor

Published on 18 June 2020inReports

Last updated 19:09, 18 June 2020

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