Fallon Jr. secures maiden Group 1 on Oxted in the Darley July Cup
13 Jul 2020
Pair dash to Darley July Cup glory at Newmarket
Roger Teal and Cieren Fallon Jr both broke their maiden Group 1 tag in a thrilling Darley July Cup on Saturday.
In a race packed with speed and quality on paper, the 2020 Darley July Cup looked set to be a memorable renewal and it didn’t disappoint.
Oxted wins the Darley July Cup Stakes in thrilling style under @CierenFallonJr, who picks up his first Group 1 winner on just his second ride at the highest level!
👏🏇👏@RogerTealRacing pic.twitter.com/9FhCjGJo7z
— Champions Series (@ChampionsSeries) July 11, 2020
In a field containing Group 1 winners Golden Horde and Hello Youmzain, Fallon Jr. always had Oxted handy and remained on the pace for the entirety of the six-furlong dash. The main protagonists also held good positions and a thrilling finish unfolded in the final furlong.
Evenetual-winner Oxted made his move two furlongs out between Golden Horde and the tiring Hello Youmzain.
Once hitting the front, Oxted was always doing enough to repel the challenge of Sceptical and Frankie Dettori for a memorable victory for connections.
Joyous scenes unfolded off the track as both Roger Teal and his son, Harry could be seen sprinting down the track willing the horse home.
After the race in an interview with ITV’s Oli Bell, Fallon Jr. said “I can’t put it into words, I’m speechless Oli. I was just a passenger on a very good horse today.”
“I’m speechless Oli” 🏆
Humble in victory. @CierenFallonJr, triumphant on Oxted in the July Cup. Like father like son 👏#ITVRacing pic.twitter.com/kisn0yQpAC
— ITV Racing (@itvracing) July 11, 2020
Fallon Jr. comes from racing stock, with his father, Kieren Fallon having won multiple Group 1’s and was a six-time Champion Jockey. However last year’s Champion Apprentice has already got one up on his father who himself never won the Darley July Cup.