Bateel in 33/1 Salisbury stunner


14 May 2015


TRAINER David Simcock sent out another big-priced winner this afternoon as debutante filly Bateel struck at odds of 33/1 at Salisbury.

Just 24 hours after Glass Office delivered a 40/1 shock in Group 2 company at York, it was Bateel's turn - albeit in maiden company.

The Dubawi filly, owned by Al Asayl Bloodstock, came with a stirring late run to score in a photo finish from Twitch.

Jockey Martin Lane bided his time on Bateel, who was slowly away in the mile and a quarter race.

But there was nothing slow about the way she finished, powering through the closing stages to get up and win by a nose.