Snellen strikes Group Three gold with gutsy Meld success

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All eyes were on the Dermot Weld-trained Purview, who was sent off the 4-6 market leader under Colin Keane after chasing home subsequent Eclipse winner Delacroix in a Derby Trial at this track back in May.

However, it was the 16-1 shot Snellen who came home a short-head winner for trainer Gavin Cromwell and jockey Shane Foley after a thrilling duel in the final furlong.

While Snellen came from last to lead at the business end, Keane momentarily struggled to find a run aboard the favourite and although Purview gave his all when clear, Snellen was just too game and held on at the line.

Foley said: “She ran well the last day in Royal Ascot and it worked out lovely for her today in a small field. She likes taking her time and coming at them.

“She picked up better than I expected at the bottom of the straight and I said I may keep the momentum going. Colin was coming back at me late on, but she toughed it out well.

“It was a nice spare to pick up, but I’d say Gary (Carroll) will be back on her the next day.”