Tate can't wait for rematch with Mali

By Timeform, Tuesday 29 May 2018

Posted in: Royal Ascot News

Invincible Army's trainer James Tate is looking forward to having another crack at Sands of Mali in the Commonwealth Cup.

Sands of Mali narrowly came out on top in what was a good renewal of the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock on Saturday, all out to hold on from the late-surging Invincible Army. This race has really developed in recent years and in the last two seasons it's helped lay the foundations for Group-1 winning campaigns for Quiet Reflection and Harry Angel.

An incredible finish to the Armstrong Aggregates Sandy Lane Stakes! Sands Of Mali just gets the better of Invincible Army to record his fourth success from seven starts. pic.twitter.com/YLlvDpF5w0

— Haydock Park Races (@haydockraces) May 26, 2018

Both Sands of Mali and Invincible Army will likely head to the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot next, a race in which James Tate is looking forward to.

Tate said: “He ran well and didn’t lose anything in defeat.

“He looked to be closing on the winner at the line and we’ll see whether we can turn the form around and what else turns up at Ascot.

“We were gutted to get beaten so narrowly, but now we’re looking forward to the rematch.”

Both Sands of Mali and Invincible Army are a top-priced 9/1 for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.

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