Newmarket review: Ralph Beckett on fire at HQ
Following Having a step up in class in his stride at the Godolphin Flying Start Zetland Stakes at Newmarket max Vega thrust himself to the Film for the Investec Derby of next year.
Having gone one better than on his debut Salisbury with an impressive victory at Pontefract next time out, the boy of Lope De Vega wasnt for quitting on his first launching over 10 furlongs in the Group Three affair.
Despite being excited ancient about the 7-1 shot pulled smartly clear to score by three lengths and finish a historical double on the card for coach Ralph Beckett and jockey Harry Bentley and make a 33-1 quote for next seasons Epsom Classic with Paddy Power from the procedure.
Beckett stated:He wasnt a large yearling and that he hasnt grown into a really big two-year-old. He should develop over. He has been a little horse that is straightforward.
He did a nice bit of work August-time and he ran well on his introduction then we went for what seemed a penalty kick.
I didnt plan to come here now but he was well, I was convinced that he would stay and he was constantly going to manage the floor.
He was excited and in halfway I believed he was going to win with a minute or fall in a hole and luckily he did the former
Tomfre can boast victories at both Newmarket paths.
The son of Cable Bay made the most of a drop down in course after failing to beat out a rival at a Recorded contest at Doncaster last time.
Racing behind the speed at the far side band during the 7-1 shot, who has two wins in the July Course to his name , moved into the head of events inside the final furlong before scoring with half a course over the Rowley Mile.
Beckett said:He saw a lot of daylight at Doncaster and he was somewhat edgy beforehand, however, he was much better now.
Most of the mares progeny handled the floor so that we were pretty optimistic and so it proved.
Hes a wonderful little horse and to get you to win four races at two takes a little doing. I guess well put him away now.
