Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 31, 2019 Journalists Share Posted May 31, 2019 Without a win since last May’s G2 Jockey Club S. at Newmarket, Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum’s now-gelded Defoe (Ire) (Dalakhani {Ire}) sprang from the clouds to register a career-defining success in Friday’s G1 Investec Coronation Cup at Epsom. Settled in last early by Andrea Atzeni alongside Kew Gardens (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), the 11-1 shot enjoyed a rail run approaching the straight but needed room on the inner as that Ballydoyle representative struck the front looking to have it won two out. Getting a split in time, the grey swamped Kew Gardens 100 yards from the line before asserting for a half-length success, with five lengths back to last year’s runner-up Salouen (Ire) (Canford Cliffs {Ire}) in third. 1–DEFOE (IRE), 126, g, 5, by Dalakhani (Ire)1st Dam: Dulkashe (Ire), by Pivotal (GB)2nd Dam: Saik, by Riverman3rd Dam: Close Comfort, by Far North O-Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum; B-Darley (IRE); T-Roger Varian; J-Andrea Atzeni. The post Dalakhani’s Defoe Prevails In Cup Thriller appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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