Moore weaves Albany magic aboard Fairy Godmother at Ascot 

"I gave her an impossible task and she got me out of a hole," the jockey said. 
Moore weaves Albany magic aboard Fairy Godmother at Ascot 

Ryan Moore riding Fairy Godmother (right) wins The Albany Stakes on day four during Royal Ascot. Pic: Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse

Fairy Godmother overcame adversity to get favourite backers off to a flying start on day four of Royal Ascot, lunging late to secure victory in the Albany Stakes.

Aidan O'Brien's filly was a 15-8 shot off the back of a Group Three victory at Naas last month, but little went right for her during the six-furlong contest.

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