4th-KEM, £5,000, Mdn, 11-16, 2yo, 7f (AWT), 1:26.91, st.
+CHESSMAN (IRE) (c, 2, Acclamation {GB}–Dulcian {Ire}, by Shamardal), sent off the 9-4 second favourite, missed the break and raced in rear early. Full of running as he picked off rivals from the top of the straight, the bay surged by Esprit de Corps (GB) (Dark Angel {Ire}) at the furlong pole and was eased late to record an impressive 2 1/4-length success from that rival. The dam is a half to the listed winner Army of Angels (Ire) (King's Best) and G2 Lowther S. runner-up Seraphina (Ire) (Pips Pride {GB}), as well as to the dam of the G1 Cheveley Park S. and GI Nearctic S. heroine Serious Attitude (Ire) (Mtoto {GB}). Also from the family of another Gosden luminary, the G1 Prix de la Foret-winning sire Mount Abu (Ire), she has a filly foal to follow by Dark Angel (Ire). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $4,028. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O-Treasure Trove Partnership; B-Corduff Stud (IRE); T-John Gosden.
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