Tajaanus's star shines after missing royal appointment

Tajaanus (Jim Crowley, blue and white cap) heads for victory at Sandown last timeCredit: Mark Cranham

Missing Royal Ascot takes some strength of character, but it has paid dividends for the team behind Tajaanus after the filly rewarded them by stepping up to Listed success in the day's feature.

The Star Stakes, sponsored by Longines, looked a classy affair with the unbeaten Cape Bunting and Capomento in the ten-strong field, but Tajaanus squeezed home from Capomento in a thriller.

Winning owner Hamdan Al Maktoum's team and trainer Richard Hannon had resisted the temptation of the royal meeting but are now looking for Group success, possibly at Goodwood or Salisbury.

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Bruce JacksonReporter

Published on 28 July 2017inReports

Last updated 18:30, 28 July 2017

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