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Prix de L’Abbaye - Sunday 6th October 2013
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racing news / Prix de l'Abbaye Success for Maarek
06/10/13
1 Maarek 102/10
2 Catcall 12/1
3 Hamza 38/1
20 ran Distances: snk, 1l, shd
TIME 57.50s (slow by 0.70s)
The mudloving Maarek produced a devastating late burst of speed to capture the Qatar Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp.
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French hope Catcall hit the front and looked to have the race won, but Maarek scythed through the opposition and nailed him in the shadow of the post for a famous victory by a short neck. A further length and a half away were Hamza and Jwala, who were in a photo-finish for third, with the former prevailing by a short head.
Reckless Abandon was next home, followed by Sole Power and Ladies Are Forever.
McDonogh said: "They went very fast, but he got a nice lead off the horse who was second. He's very game and he loves soft ground. They've done a great job with him, and he goes to Ascot (Nunthorpe), but she has run a fabulous race and is clearly in good order."
