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Maltese Cross racing victories at York

Overview

The horse Maltese Cross secured consecutive Group Two victories at York Racecourse. On August 18, the colt, trained by William Haggas and ridden by Tom Marquand, won the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes by two lengths, defeating the Derby runner-up, Christmas Day.

Following this performance, Maltese Cross won the Hodgsons Derby on August 19, overcoming a weight penalty to finish ahead of Pierre Bonnard and Christmas Day. Following the second victory, discussions regarding the horse’s future schedule emerged, with potential entries being considered for the St Leger Stakes or the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Entities

Maltese Cross · Dreaming Illusion · York Racecourse · Tom Marquand · Pierre Bonnard

Timeline

30 days ago

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Maltese Cross wins Hodgsons Derby at York
Maltese Cross won the Group 2 Hodgsons Derby at York, while Dreaming Illusion prepares for a high-quality clash in the upcoming Yorkshire Oaks.
about 1 month ago

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Maltese Cross wins Great Voltigeur Stakes at York
Maltese Cross won the Group Two Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes at York, overcoming a 5lb penalty to defeat Derby runner-up Christmas Day and positioning himself as a St Leger favourite.

Sources

drlandis.com · europesays.com · flameracing.wordpress.com · news.paddypower.com · stheadline.com