Dream success for Pipe

Pipedreamer registered his first Group-race success in the Sky Bet York Stakes on the Knavesmire.

John Gosden's four-year-old has held his own at the highest level this term and emphatically justified 2-1 favouritism in this extended 10-furlong affair. Last season's Cambridgeshire winner joined Frankie Dettori on Campanologist at the head of affairs two furlongs from home, before asserting authority inside the last.

Pipedreamer was not for catching and skipped away for a straightforward length-and-a-half call under Seb Sanders.

Sanders said: "The pace was a bit steady and I had Frankie on my mind as I knew a steady pace would suit him. I wanted to make sure I had him covered and I probably got there a bit too soon, I was surprised how well he picked up.

"He idled a bit when he got there - Mr Gosden and Jimmy Fortune said he was a bit more laid-back than he used to be. Once he got into his stride in the straight, he gave me a lovely feel."

Chris Richardson, managing director for Pipedreamer's owners, Cheveley Park Stud, was understandably thrilled and added: "He's so consistent. We were a little bit concerned about the ground, but he travelled extremely well on it. He led a little bit sooner than Seb had wanted, just because of the way the race was run.

"He deserved this first Group-race success - he's been running so consistently in good company. We may now come back for the (Juddmonte) International next month here. Winning a Group One would be important for his future as a stallion."