Desert Phantom steals show at Ripon

Desert Phantom extended his unbeaten sequence to three with a game performance under Richard Mullen in the Listed Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2008 - 20:19

Desert Phantom extended his unbeaten sequence to three with a game performance under Richard Mullen in the Listed Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy.

The David Simcock-trained youngster was soon taking the field along in the six-furlong test, but backers of the even-money favourite had a scare when Favourite Girl headed him over a furlong out.

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