Flash of brilliance puts Craven star in the thick of Classic reckoning

Masar (William Buick) goes to post before winning the Craven by 9 lengthsNewmarket 19.4.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Masar and William Buick before their Craven rompCredit: Edward Whitaker

William Buick revealed after the Craven Stakes that Masar had shown flashes of brilliance at home, and that's exactly what he delivered in the Craven.

When a horse wins any Flat race, never mind a leading Classic trial, by such a wide margin, it is natural to try and pick holes in the substance of the performance.

Indeed, there is no way favourite Roaring Lion ran anywhere close to last season’s high-class juvenile form in third, with rider Oisin Murphy confirming he needed the run and a step up in trip.

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Lewis PorteousReporter

Published on 19 April 2018inReports

Last updated 15:24, 21 April 2018

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