Rattan storms home
Henry Cecil sent runners around the country on another big weekend but struck first at his local track with an impressive victory by Rattan at Newmarket today.
Cecil's supporters got stuck into the chestnut, second on all three starts as a juvenile, to send him off the 5-2 favourite for the Sign-Up Bonus@betinternet.com Maiden Stakes.
Rattan only needed a quick shake of the reins from Tom Queally to pull five lengths clear of Hawk Island.
"It was his first run of the season and he'd had a couple of minor setbacks - nothing serious though," explained Cecil's assistant Mike Marshall.
"It was good to see him do it like that and I'd say he'll improve."
