Fallen Idol takes Variety Club Stakes

Steady rain threatened to spoil the fun on Sandown's big charity day but the softened ground played into the hands of Fallen Idol (15-2) in the Variety Club Stakes this afternoon.

John Gosden's colt had proved better than a mere handicapper last season and had managed to win a Listed race at the course last year, although his two previous runs this season had not offered much encouragement.