Tourists hit the jackpot as Stradivarius warms up for crack at Doncaster Cup

Stradivarius is led towards the Al Bahathri on Wednesday

Stradivarius John and Thady Gosden

National Horse Racing Museum tours of the Heath have only recently resumed following the lifting of restrictions and one group of visitors hit the jackpot when happening upon this instantly recognisable chestnut winging up the Al Bahathri Polytrack at second lot.

The Lonsdale Cup winner is set to tackle next Friday's Doncaster Cup, a Group 2 contest he won in 2019.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 1 September 2021inNews

Last updated 15:43, 1 September 2021

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