Bonfire triumphs in Dante Stakes

Bonfire enhanced his prospects for the Investec Derby with victory in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York.

Thu, 17 May, 2012 - 15:44

Bonfire enhanced his prospects for the Investec Derby with victory in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York.

Making his seasonal debut, the Andrew Balding-trained colt got the better of Ektihaam to take this Group Two test and book his place at Epsom.

The 3-1 shot won by three-quarters of a length with Fencing third.

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