Hanagan takes first prize on Thimaar

Paul Hanagan proved exactly why he was recruited to be Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum’s first jockey with a consummate ride aboard potentially useful stayer Thimaar in the Betfred The Bonus King Queen’s Prize at Kempton.

The unassuming Hanagan, who narrowly defeated Silvestre de Sousa in last year’s championship, found himself embroiled in a full-on duel with the Brazilian in the home straight of the two-mile handicap as 100-30 favourite Gulf Of Naples drew alongside.