Trueshan made the most of the late defection of Stradivarius to run out a decisive winner of the Group 1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup under Hollie Doyle and provide Alan King with a first top-level success on the Flat. 

The 6-5 favourite was keen in early stages of the 2m contest but travelled powerfully into the straight before clearing away from Away He Goes inside the final furlong. Sir Ron Priestley finished third.

Doyle said: “He’s a superstar on this ground. We weren’t going very quick early on and he was a little keen but I just let him slide up onto the girth of the leader and he took up the bridle on me. 

“The further he went the better and he found another gear. Full credit to Alan and everyone who looks after him and thanks to the owners who have kept a bit of faith in me.”

Doyle was aboard Trueshan in the Group 2 Long Distance Cup at Champions Day at Ascot last October when the pair ran out convincing winners.

She added: “It’s been in my mind every day since Champions Day about when we could get back together in a big race like this. These are the days you do it for.”

fonte : RacingPost