Gleam rises to the Challenge
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ARABIAN GLEAM returned to top form this afternoon when landing the Group 2 Victor Chandler Challenge Stakes at Newmarket.

 
Gleamer! Another Group 2 win today

The son of Kyllachy, a 7/1 chance, was settled on the heels of the leaders by jockey Johnny Murtagh and always travelled well.

He was last to come off the bridle and hit the front over a furlong out. before staying on well under pressure to score by neck.

Noseda said: “This horse tries awfully hard, that’s three seasons in a row that he has managed to win a Group 2 now.

“He’s a good solid performer. I think that’s it for him the season but I’ll speak with his owner. Then we may have a think about going to Dubai where the tapeta surface will suit.”

Saeed Suhail’s colt clearly flourishes in the autumn with his two previous Group 2 wins coming in the Park Stakes at the Doncaster St Leger meeting.

It was a second win in the race for Jeremy following Just James’ win in the contest six years ago.

Posted on 17 Oct 2009 by Jackie Jarvis