Rite Of Passage stuns Ascot

Rite Of Passage sprung a 20-1 surprise as he made a triumphant return to the Flat in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.

Thu, 17 Jun, 2010 - 18:27

Rite Of Passage sprung a 20-1 surprise as he made a triumphant return to the Flat in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.

Dermot Weld's charge was last seen finishing third in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, although he had won his two previous starts on the level.

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