Cox Plate nominated Kaspersky ran well but had to settle for second place in Saturday's Group III Superior Mile at Haydock.
The Jane Chapple-Hyam-trained Kaspersky (14/1) settled on the lead after one furlong and was still there two furlongs out where he was challenged by Ballet Concerto (8/1).
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Ballet Concerto went on a furlong out to score by 1 1/4-lengths with Kaspersky staying on for second, the 3/1 favourite Benbatl never a factor on the heavy track and finishing sixth of nine.
It's a hat-trick for Ballet Concerto who wins the Group 3 @32Red Mile under jockey, @RKingscotepic.twitter.com/VBFoOJpMja
— Haydock Park Races (@HAYDOCKRACES) September 9, 2017