Border does it again; YORK REPORT.Byline: DAVID David, in the Bible David, d. c.970 B.C., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 B.C.), successor of Saul. The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel to replace Saul, who had been deemed a failure. YATES BORDERLESCOTT made it back-to-back successes in York's Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes The Nunthorpe Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom for two-year-old and above thoroughbreds. It is run over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres) at York Racecourse during the Ebor Festival meeting in August. with a 'home' win in the Group 1 dash yesterday. Twelve months ago the gelding, trained eight miles from the Knavesmire by Robin Bastiman, fought his way to victory in the five-furlong event, rerouted to Newmarket after rain washed out the Ebor meeting. With the Nunthorpe back in the White Rose county, the seven-year-old repeated the trick at 9-1, overhauling longtime leader Benbaun inside the final furlong  This article or section contains information about an unreleased video game.The content may change substantially as more information becomes available. to score by a neck. "It's brilliant to win on our home ground - this is the Ascot Ascot (ăs`kət), town, Windsor and Maidenhead, S central England. The famous horse races instituted by Queen Anne in 1711 are held annually in June on Ascot Heath. Ascot remains an important social and fashion event, attended by the royal family. of the north," said Cowthorpe trainer Bastiman. "We're only eight miles away, so it's just the job. "He comes right at this time of year and I keep telling everybody that. He likes that fast pace, and got a nice lead today." Bastiman, who replaced last year's winning rider Pat Cosgrave with Neil Callan, added: "It is no reflection on Pat - he will be sick today and cursing me - but it was my decision to give the ride to Neil. The horse is a true champion and we'll now put him away for the Prix de l'Abbaye [at Longchamp on October 4]." Callan nearly missed the mount after taking a crashing fall in York's first race on Thursday. "I was a bit worried I wouldn't make it today," admitted the Irishman. "But I made the right decision in taking off my last two rides so I was 100%." CAPTION(S): SMACKER Neil Callan kisses Nunthorpe hero Borderlescott after yesterday's victory |
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