Chaldean too good for Acomb rivals

Juddmonte runner graduates to Group Three company at York.

The famous pink, green and white silks of Juddmonte were seen in the winner’s enclosure on International Stakes day as Andrew Balding’s Chaldean demonstrated his stamina reserves to land the Tattersalls Acomb Stakes at York.

A beaten favourite on debut, the talented son of Frankel thrived for a step up to seven furlongs to get off the mark on his second start and took the leap into Group Three company in his stride with a professional display on the Knavesmire.

Sent off at 7-2, Ryan Moore allowed his mount to stride on with the pace a sluggish one in the early exchanges and the duo dictated terms from then on, repelling the challenge of Irish raider Indestructible in the closing stages to hit the line strong.

Further Group assignments now surely lie in wait for the game youngster who was cut to 8-1 from 25-1 for the Dewhurst Stakes by Betfair.

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