By Sean Cronin
Amo Racing's Ancient Egypt (Frankel) had already caused a stir when knocked down for 1,100,000gns at last year's Tattersalls October Book 1 sale and he made a winning debut for the Charlie Johnston stable in Tuesday's EBF Novice Stakes at Beverley.
“Nothing but winning would have done today and we'd have been disappointed with second,” admitted Mark Johnston. “He got a bit warm and was coltish beforehand, so I was a little bit concerned. The race didn't pan out exactly as planned and it took a little while for the penny to drop. [Jockey] Rowan [Scott] didn't panic and, when the penny did drop, the horse lengthened and won it comfortably enough in the end. He's very laid back, he looks a very nice horse and we're delighted.”
Stalking the tempo in second through the halfway mark of the extended seven-furlong contest, the 8-11 favourite inched ahead passing the furlong pole and was ridden out to deny the rallying pacesetter Jeddaal (Lope De Vega) by a half-length.
The £1.1m racehorse wins on debut!
Ancient Egypt, by the brilliant Frankel, lands the odds in the @BritishEBF Novice Stakes for @rowan_49, @Johnston_Racing and @amoracingltd pic.twitter.com/qG2B71hxE7
— Beverley Racecourse (@Beverley_Races) July 29, 2025
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