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Polar Way makes the journey worthwhile

Saturday, 14 September 2002 17:13

Polar Way retained his unbeaten record in style as he took the Group Three Aon MacDonagh Boland Stakes despite a 13-hour journey to Ireland. Patiently ridden by Johnny Murtagh, the 5-2 second favourite proved too good for the top weight One Won One to earn a crack at the Diadem Stakes at Ascot.

'We had to bring him by land and sea overnight because he had a problem with the plane. It was a bit close to the race for comfort after such a long journey, but he has won well in the end,' said trainer Amanda Perrett.

A winner as a jockey at the Curragh some years ago, Mrs Perrett indicated that stable star Tillerman would be going for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot later this month.

Filed by James McMahon
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