Richard Kingscote fires early to land 89-1 double at Nottingham

Richard Kingscote had plenty to smile about after the first two races at Nottingham on ThursdayCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

With plenty of Flat racing's other star jockeys at Goodwood, Richard Kingscote took advantage at Nottingham as he registered an 89-1 double in the opening two contests.

Kingscote won the 5f fillies' novice stakes on debutant Ishvara, who stayed on nicely to hold off the challenge of 1-3 shot Poets Dance by three-quarters of a length.

That victory also gave trainer Robert Cowell his first turf juvenile winner of the season.

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Andrew WilsherRacing Post Sport

Published on 1 August 2019inReports

Last updated 18:19, 1 August 2019

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