Smooth Sea sets up possible Shergar bid

Stars Over The Sea faces an easier task than at the Ebor festivalCredit: Grossick Racing 07710461723

Having finished third at Goodwood last week five-year-old Stars Over The Sea found the pickings somewhat easier in the £15,000 1m4f handicap.

Up against just five rivals, rider Joe Fanning was able to dictate the gallop and, going clear early in the straight, scored unchallenged by five lengths.

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Colin Russell

Published on 4 August 2016inReports

Last updated 17:31, 3 August 2016

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