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Sole Power sees off fellow speedsters in Al Quoz Sprintat at Meydan

Richard Hughes gives Sole Power a congratulatory tug of the ear after crossing the line in the Al Quoz Sprint
Richard Hughes gives Sole Power a congratulatory tug of the ear after crossing the line in the Al Quoz Sprint

Sole Power won the Al Quoz Sprint at the fifth attempt with a customary late surge in the Group One over five furlongs at Meydan.

Richard Hughes delayed his challenge on the Eddie Lynam-trained eight-year-old to collar Peniaphobia inside the dying strides.

Amber Sky set a scorching gallop which enabled Sole Power (11-2) to gun down the opposition.

Green Mask was third.

Hughes said: "He's a wonderful little horse.

"I thought he ran too lacklustre (on his last start at Meydan), but Eddie Lynam's done something and it's worked a treat."

Sole Power's owner Sabena Power said: "I'm so thrilled. He surprises us all the time - he's fantastic.

"Richard was just wonderful. He was just so cocky."

Result:
1 Sole Power 11-2
2 Peniaphobia 4-1F
3 Green Mask 33-1 

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