Queen crowned in style at Ayr

News of the pick of the action from Ayr where Keith Dalgleish landed one of the most notable prizes of his training career

Keith Dalgleish landed one of the most notable prizes of his career as Maleficent Queen stamped her class on the inaugural running of the Listed British Stallion Studs EBF Tennent’s Rothesay Stakes at Ayr.

The four-year-old has now won five out of six in her fledgling career and could be the horse to propel Dalgleish into the big time.

Sent off the 3-1 favourite, Phillip Makin could not believe how well he was travelling approaching the final quarter of a mile, with just More Mischief to worry about.

The only question was whether Maleficent Queen would quicken up, but she did so in style, running out a two-and-three-quarter-length winner from the gallant More Mischief, who did at least pick up black type for connections.

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There are now plenty of options for the winner, who deserves to be raised in class.

“She’s just progressed with every run. We gave her plenty of time to get over each one and she keeps finding,” said Dalgleish.

“I thought she was up to this level, she was worthy, but when the rain came I was delighted, everything came right. She travelled smoothly and pricked her ears in front.

“We’ll see how …

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