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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 year
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.

Sensational Stradivarius seals third Gold Cup with ten-length win

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Peter ScargillDeputy industry editor

Published on 18 June 2020inReports

Last updated 19:09, 18 June 2020

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