Mutasaabeq puts it all together for Joel Stakes victory
Talented colt has not always found things going his way.
The application of blinkers had the desired effect for Mutasaabeq as the talented miler led from pillar to post in the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Joel Stakes at Newmarket. A winner at Thirsk on his seasonal reappearance in April, the Charlie Hills-trained four-year-old went on to be placed in the bet365 Mile at Sandown and the Diomed at Epsom before being beaten a nose by Chindit in the Summer Mile at Ascot. Mutasaabeq’s frustrating run continued when only fourth as a hot favourite for the Celebration Mile at Goodwood on his most recent outing, but he came good on the Rowley Mile under Jim Crowley. A smart start took the 5-2 chance straight to the lead and he was able to control the pace throughout.Mutasaabeq, wearing blinkers for the first time, bounces back to form in the Group Two @ABE_Dubai Joel Stakes @NewmarketRace for the @cbhills team under @JimCrowley1978 🏆@ShadwellStud | @hissa_hamdan pic.twitter.com/Gok6GULDjY
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 23, 2022
El Drama was always his pursuer throughout and ran a fine race on his first competitive appearance in 13 months, but Mutasaabeq found enough for pressure to prevail by three-quarters of a length. Tempus, the 5-4 favourite to notch a fourth successive win, could be counted a shade unlucky in third having missed the break and been caught in a pocket before staying on late in the day. Hills said: “He’d worked twice in the blinkers, we were happy with him so why not try it?
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