Dar delivers for Gosden

Dar Re Mi capped a double-strike for trainer John Gosden when proving too good for her rivals in the Plantation Stud Stakes at Newmarket today. The well-bred daughter of Singspiel was a slightly unfortunate third in a French Group Two three weeks ago but made no mistake in this drop down to Listed class. Jockey Richard Mullen had his mount in touch as Folk Opera tried to make every yard in the 12-furlong contest. The 5-2 joint favourite was pulled out towards the middle of the track in the closing stages and finally wore down her leading market rival inside the final 100 yards. Dar Re Mi, who will once again venture across the Channel for her next outing, scored by three-quarters of a length with a further head back to the game Icon... [read full story]