Racing: Winged Victory thrives on a diet of hard work
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.First Edition
Winged Victory, who seemed unlikely to ever see the course last year, continued to display her healthy appetite for racing at Lingfield yesterday.
Ian Balding's filly is fond of her food, and was too overweight to race last season, but the three- year-old is now fighting fit and registered her second success in three weeks in the Surrey track's McCall Group Conditions Stakes. Ray Cochrane replaced the suspended Lanfranco Dettori on the daughter of Dancing Brave, who quickened well up the stands' rail to seize the initiative after being switched right over a furlong out.
Another horse in need of a diet, Serious Hurry, took the Victoria Trading Handicap. 'Look at him, he must be the fattest horse in racing,' said trainer Charles Elsey. 'He would be like a carthorse if I gave him a rest.'
High Domain is a probable for Royal Ascot after notching a comfortable debut win in the Hawthorn Maiden Stakes. Matt McCormack, his trainer, will choose between the Coventry or the Windsor Castle Stakes.
Popular handicapper Absonal, the mount of Lydia Pearce, broke down on his near-fore when pulling up after the ladies' handicap and had to be destroyed. The grey, trained by Paul Howling, won seven of 41 starts.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments