JOHN Gosden enjoyed a one-two in the Listed Betway Quebec Stakes at Lingfield after a convincing victory from Dubai Warrior.
The three-year-old followed-up a victory at Chelmsford in November with an impressive performance in the 10-furlong contest, defeating stablemate Court House by three and three-quarter lengths.
The success is a third in the race for Gosden and jockey Robert Havlin, who teamed up to take the £21,000 prize last year with Wissahickon.
Smart colt! Dubai Warrior powers away from the field under Rab Havlin, giving John Gosden a third win in the Listed Quebec Stakes at @LingfieldPark pic.twitter.com/LjHU7udV3t
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) December 21, 2019
“For me, that was Dubai Warrior’s best performance to date,” said Havlin of the 8/11 favourite. “He gave me a different feel today and found a gear when I asked him. He looks a good prospect for the Winter Derby on the back of that.
“He relaxed through the race and quickened up quite well off the turn. I was not sure how well he would quicken up, but physically he is a very imposing character and has filled into his frame now.
“We always thought he was a nice horse and he is starting to look that way again. I don’t think this guy has stopped improving yet.”
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