Sooraah gains gutsy success ahead of retirement

SOORAAH gained a welcome Listed success in gutsy style at Ascot yesterday ahead of her retirement to the paddocks at the end of the campaign.

The William Haggas-trained filly wore down long-time leader Primevere in the dying strides to snatch the Woodcote Stud EBF “Halling” Valiant Stakes.

Primevere was a tough nut to crack, but Ryan Moore got every ounce out of Sooraah (5-2) to gain the upper hand for a head victory.