By Tom Frary
Runner-up in the “Road To the Kentucky Derby” Conditions S. when last seen over a mile at Kempton Mar. 4, George Strawbridge's Berlin Tango (GB) (Dansili {GB}) dented some lofty reputations in this G3 Classic Trial over 10 furlongs at the same track. Travelling enthusiastically under David Probert in a share of fourth early, the 7-1 shot who was twice placed at listed level at two quickened up smartly on the home turn, jumped on the 15-8 favourite Hypothetical (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) to lead two out and gave extra as Pyledriver (GB) (Harbour Watch {Ire}) threatened to beat that rival by 1 1/4 lengths, with 2 3/4 lengths back to Bright Melody (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) in third.
Wednesday, Kempton, Britain
UNIBET CLASSIC TRIAL S.-G3, £37,000, Kempton, 6-3, 3yo, 9f 219y (AWT), 2:06.70, st/sl.
1–BERLIN TANGO (GB), 127, c, 3, by Dansili (GB)
1st Dam: Fantasia (GB) (MGSW & G1SP-Eng, GSW & GISP-US, G1SP-Fr & SW-Can, $724,401), by Sadler's Wells
2nd Dam: Blue Symphony (GB), by Darshaan (GB)
3rd Dam: Blue Duster, by Danzig
1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN; 1ST GROUP WIN. O/B-George Strawbridge (GB); T-Andrew Balding; J-David Probert. £20,983. Lifetime Record: 6-2-1-2, $54,131. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree.
2–Pyledriver (GB), 127, c, 3, Harbour Watch (Ire)–La Pyle (Fr), by Le Havre (Ire). (10,000gns RNA Wlg '17 TATFOA). O/B-Knox & Wells Ltd & R W Devlin (GB); T-William Muir. £7,955.
3–Bright Melody (Ire), 127, g, 3, Dubawi (Ire)–Lyric of Light (GB), by Street Cry (Ire). O/B-Godolphin (IRE); T-Charlie Appleby. £3,981.
Margins: 1 1/4, 2 3/4, 3/4. Odds: 7.00, 40.00, 4.50.
Also Ran: Hypothetical (Ire), Max Vega (Ire), Chamade (GB), Born With Pride (Ire), Night Colours (Ire), Tom Collins (GB). Scratched: Highland Chief (Ire), Yes My Boy (Ire). Click for the Racing Post result or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.
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