Islander given Hollywood role

John Hills is dreaming of further stateside glory for improving three-year-old Dark Islander.

Tue, 24 Oct, 2006 - 14:36

John Hills is dreaming of further stateside glory for improving three-year-old Dark Islander.

The Singspiel colt made a big impression when running out a cosy length-and-a-quarter winner of the Grade Two Oak Tree Derby at Santa Anita on October 14.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: Santa AnitaPlace: BathPlace: CambridgeshirePlace: CaliforniaPlace: EnglandPerson: IslanderPerson: John HillsPerson: Dark IslanderPerson: Hills’Person: HillsPerson: Charlie EgertonEvent: Oak Tree DerbyEvent: Hollywood DerbyEvent: BathEvent: Dubai Duty FreeOrganisation: Races
<p>Item ridden by Colin Keane on their way to winning the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York Racecourse. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. </p>

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