CLASSIC hero Kameko got back to winning ways in a dramatic Joel Stakes at Newmarket.
It had been a long-time between drinks for the 2000 Guineas winner, but after dancing every dance, the drop back to a mile ensured the champagne was back on ice.
After defeats in the Derby, Sussex Stakes and the Juddmonte International, Friday’s Group 2 Joel Stakes was an important outing for Andrew Balding’s star.
And he passed with flying colours over-taking Benbatl a furlong out and holding on from Regal Reality late in the day.
The QEII on Champions Day or the Breeders’ Cup are next on the radar before he’s likely to be stood as a stallion.
Balding smiled: “That was as good as his Guineas win 100%.
“There were no hiding places today with that penalty and there were proper, older horses in there.
“There’s no doubt now he’s a miler. I’d like to go to Ascot for the QEII personally, I’d like to see him on soft ground.”
