Sir Michael Stoute trainee Just Fine (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}–Bint Almatar, by Kingmambo) registered a first win for His Majesty King Charles III when defeating eight rivals by 4 1/2 lengths, and more, in Tuesday's Kube Leicester's Premier Event Hire Venue Handicap at Leicester. The Godolphin-bred 4-year-old gelding, sent postward as the 10-3 second favourite for the 10-furlong contest, came from off the pace under Ryan Moore to lead approaching the final furlong and lengthened clear in the closing stages to defeat Sea The Casper (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) in comfortable fashion. It was his third win in 14 starts for the Newmarket-based conditioner.
Stoute told PA Media, “A winner for the King! It is great to have done that for him–and he was very impressive.”
The King's racing manager, John Warren, said, “I'm delighted that the King and Queen Consort have had their first winner and they'll be delighted.
“I'm also absolutely thrilled for Sir Michael Stoute, who was probably the longest standing trainer for Her Majesty, and for Ryan Moore, who has put in a big effort as well.
“And for all the team at Sandringham, who rear and go through all the effort to produce the horses all in good shape, so it's a big commitment on everyone's part to get a result.”
A first winner for King Charles!
Just Fine storms to victory under Ryan Moore in the famous Royal silks at @LeicesterRaces ❤ pic.twitter.com/1w52k5V3gE
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) October 4, 2022
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