resumed winning ways in the Star Sports
Stakes at Sandown.
The Charlie Appleby-trained Ghaiyyath colt was keen for William Buick on the outside of runners through the early stages of the one-mile Listed affair, before his rider managed to slot in behind horses.
Pellitory swept right into contention after leader Matauri Bay gave way, but 5-4 favourite Opera Ballo – who won his first two career starts in the manner of a potentially top-class performer before coming unstuck in the Craven, when he did not help his chance with his headstrong tendencies – found another gear and was well on top at the line.
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