By DEJA VU More by this AuthorBritain's Champion jockey, Oisin Murphy, resumed his flawless career on Saturday, rather stunningly bringing home Kameko 10-1, to secure the Qipco 2,000 Guineas. Racing up the Rowley Mile at Newmarket, Kameko gifted trainer, Andrew Balding , and, owner/sponsor, Sheikh Fahad Al Thani, with the season's first Classic behind closed shutters. Pinatubo lost his former mojo, but will still be a contender for the Saint James Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. Authentic broke outwards leaving the gate but was less than a length off the lead from his outside post position heading into the first turn. With 170 Kentucky Derby qualifying points at stakes, Authentic collected 40, Rushie, 20 and Anneau d'Or picked up 10.

Source: Daily Nation June 08, 2020 12:56 UTC