Mafaaz set for Derby
MY OLD Kentucky Home did not ring out over Kempton as it does over Churchill Downs to herald the Kentucky Derby but the atmosphere at Sunbury raised a few notches last night.
The Kentucky Challenge Stakes was won by Mafaaz earning him a place in America’s top race which takes place on
May 2.
Mafaaz got home by a neck in a three-way photo with Spring Of Fame and outsider Sohcahtoa.
John Gosden, the successful trainer, said: “The Kentucky Derby is now firmly on Mafaaz’s agenda. Obviously we will discuss it with Sheikh Hamdan, the owner."
The winner received a 33-1 quote for the race.