Ace two-year-old Pinatubo extended his career record with success from the Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.
Founded by Charlie Appleby and ridden by William Buick, the odds-on favourite (1/3) was scoring for the second time in the maximum level after last months Group One demolition project in the Vincent OBrien National Stakes at the Curragh.
Having his original series on Newmarkets famous Rowley Mile, the boy of Shamardal was less impressive on this occasion however showed a fantastic attitude when compelled to dig deep by Aidan OBriens Arizona (14/1), who had been just third in the Curragh but got to within two lengths on this particular occasion.
Third went to the supposed OBrien first-string Wichita (7/2) who had a clear shot in front two around the stands rail beneath Ryan Moore.
Appleby said on ITV Racing:I am relieved, so we could all attempt to be calm and composed beforehand but once you get a horse like this… weve seen it with Permit last week, and it certainly means a great deal to the public.
Happily this horse has gone and done it kept the dream alive for winter

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