05 May 2013

Sky Lantern Lands The 1000 Guineas

Sky Lantern (9/1) came from off the pace to win the Qipco 1000 Guineas, taking the prize from Just The Judge on the line.

The filly made up for the disappointment of the Hannon stable after the poor showing of Toronado in the 2000 Guineas on Saturday.

Jockey Richard Hughes, riding his first British Classic winner, delivered his mount with a well-timed ride to collar Just The Judge (7/1) by half a length. Aidan O'Brien's Moth (9/1), supplemented for the race last week, finished in third place.

Sir Henry Cecil's Hot Snap (5/2f) never really featured in the race and looked under pressure from some way out.

Jockey Jamie Spencer had a 'nearly' weekend, finishing runner-up in both the 2000 and 1000 Guineas on Glory Awaits (150/1) and Just The Judge (7/1).