Vans Viking leaves it late before asserting authority

The Graham Holland-trained Vans Viking was a well-backed 2-1 chance in the first semi-final, but gave his supporters palpitations by leaving it late to assert his superiority.
Champagne Jackie is a bitch with a fantastic turn of pace to the bend, and she used that ability to lead around, with former Juvenile Classic winner Farloe Calvin in chase. The early leader held sway all the way to the homestraight, at which point she was challenged on both sides.