There was delight for Dungarvan trainer John Queally on day one of the Ebor York Racing Festival as 11/4 shot Arcadian Sunrise justified favoritism to come from last to first and land the Sky Bet Handicap over 2 miles.
Ridden patiently and stealthily by Jamie Spencer, the 7-year-old landed on the line with a fine finish on the outside to score with 1 and a quarter lengths to spare from the Tom Dascombe trained Rajinsky.
The only Irish contender in the field, Queally and Arcadian Sunrise take back the top prize.
Arcadian Sunrise - the only Irish contender in the field prevails in the £70,000 @SkyBet Handicap, smuggled home by @JPSPENCER1980 for John Queally at @yorkracecourse pic.twitter.com/r21YodCQDU
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) August 18, 2021
The son of Arcadio struck to add to some promising form of late having been successful over hurdles at both Galway and Punchestown, making it 3 wins in his last 6 runs.
