McDonald swoops on Crimson Advocate in Duke of Cambridge

Crimson Advocate swooped with some style in the final furlong to secure a second Royal success, this time in the Duke of Stakes.

Winner of the Queen Mary Stakes two years ago when trained by American George Weaver, Crimson Advocate is now with John and Thady Gosden in the colours of Wathnan Racing and came from last to first in the hands of .

Fellow Gosden runner and defending champion Running Lion made a bold bid to make all but had no answer as Crimson Advocate (13-2) collared her inside the final furlong and pulled clear of 5-4 favourite Cinderella’s Dream.

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