Authorized team reflect on Sandown defeat

Peter Chapple-Hyam was in philosophical mood after Authorized suffered a surprise reverse in Saturday's Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown.

Sun, 08 Jul, 2007 - 13:08

Peter Chapple-Hyam was in philosophical mood after Authorized suffered a surprise reverse in Saturday's Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown.

The Vodafone Derby winner finished second to Notnowcato in the 10-furlong feature, in which Sir Michael Stoute's winner raced alone up the stands side for much of the home straight.

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