Double Splendour put out to grass

Veteran sprinter Double Splendour galloped into probable retirement with a repeat victory in the NGK Spark Plugs Apprentice Handicap at Newmarket.

Sat, 24 Aug, 2002 - 13:47

Veteran sprinter Double Splendour galloped into probable retirement with a repeat victory in the NGK Spark Plugs Apprentice Handicap at Newmarket.

The 12-year-old recorded his 11th career success and took his total earnings to nearly £90,000 by quickening past College Queen inside the final furlong for a neck win on his 79th appearance.

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