Kieran O'Neill riding high again as he bags first Group win on Kessaar

Kessaar beats Junius Brutus in the Sirenia StakesCredit: Edward Whitaker

Kieran O'Neill topped a stellar first year for John Gosden when steering home Kessaar in the 188Bet Casino Sirena Stakes to give the Newmarket trainer a Group 3 double on the card following the earlier success of Enable.

The 9-1 chance was only fourth in the betting in the five-runner contest beforehand after a modest effort last time, but defied the market vibes when holding off 3-1 chance Junius Brutus.

Hot favourite for the 6f contest was the prolific Quiet Endeavour but after leading early the run of the 11-10 hope petered out, as did the challenge of the second favourite Konchek.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 8 September 2018inReports

Last updated 18:42, 8 September 2018

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