Palace House winner Far Above the 'fastest I've trained' says James Tate

Far Above (P J McDonald) wins the Betfair supports Racing Welfare Palace House Stakes from Judicial (Callum Rodriguez)Newmarket 6.6.20 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Far Above: Palace House scorer has trainer James Tate purringCredit: Edward Whitaker

James Tate knows a good sprinter when he sees one and reckoned Far Above is the "fastest I've trained" after an impressive win in the Group 3 Palace House Stakes.

The 7-2 chance had the plum draw on the stands side rail to help him for his drop back to five furlongs, where he pulled out a bit more under PJ McDonald to see off Judicial.

The runner-up was turning out in the featured sprint for the third successive year and filled the same spot in 2018.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 6 June 2020inReports

Last updated 18:13, 6 June 2020

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