27-04-2014, 07:37
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Re: Horse Racing
Hadrian's hits Gold target.
http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...target&day=Sat
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Hadrian's Approach mowed down Burton Port to claim a thrilling renewal of the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown.
The dangerously well-handicapped Burton Port travelled really well in the hands of Tony McCoy, carting the champion jockey to the lead down the back straight while most of his opponents were being ridden along, and he was still hard on the bridle rounding the home turn.
But 10-1 shot Hadrian's Approach emerged as a serious threat at the final fence and after a titanic tussle up the hill, Nicky Henderson's charge saw out the three miles and five furlongs best under Barry Geraghty to claim the traditional end-of-season highlight by three-quarters of a length.
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