Indian rises to the challenge

Sleeping Indian, runner-up in the VC Bet Challenge Stakes at Newmarket 12 months ago, went one better in the Group Two opener on Champions Day.

Indian rises to the challenge
Sat, 14 Oct, 2006 - 15:58

Sleeping Indian, runner-up in the VC Bet Challenge Stakes at Newmarket 12 months ago, went one better in the Group Two opener on Champions Day.

The 9-2 favourite was in a good position by halfway and leading over a furlong out in the hands of Jimmy Fortune, John Gosden's charge powered up the hill.

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