Happy ending for tenacious Lucky Story

LUCKY STORY produced a performance of remarkable tenacity to take the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster .

Happy ending for tenacious Lucky Story
Sat, 13 Sep, 2003 - 01:00
William Hayler

The Mark Johnston-trained colt took the advantage from the starting stalls and fought off all challengers to land the Group Two contest.

The time failed to leave clockwatchers gasping but it was the manner of his success that rightfully took the plaudits.

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