Hot favourite Antonia De Vega makes backers sweat in Listed success

$Antonia De Vega (Harry Bentley) wins the Listed Pontefract Castle Fillies' Stakes$

Antonia De Vega (Harry Bentley) wins the Listed Pontefract Castle Fillies' StakesCredit: Tony Knapton/Pool via Getty Images

Odds-on favourite Antonia De Vega made the most of a significant drop in class in the Listed Pontefract Castle Fillies' Stakes, but not without giving her backers an almighty fright.

Last seen in action finishing a close fourth in a German Group 1 in November, Antonia De Vega held a big advantage on ratings and was sent off a warm order at 5-6 for her seasonal return.

However, the Ralph Beckett-trained filly seemed in trouble a long way from home in the 1m4f contest, with jockey Harry Bentley sending out distress signals.

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Andrew DietzReporter

Published on 15 June 2020inReports

Last updated 18:06, 15 June 2020

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