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Fujaira Prince claims the Ebor at York Andrew Nelis

Fujaira Prince followed up his Royal Ascot success with victory in York's Sky Bet Ebor Handicap. Roger Varian's grey was a rare winning favourite in one of the Flat calendar's most notoriously difficult handicaps. But just as in the Copper Horse Handicap at Ascot on his seasonal return two months ago, the 11-2 winner proved he was ahead of the assessor - this time holding off a late rally from long-time leader Glencadam Glory, who admirably outran his starting price of 25-1...                   Andrew Nelis  racing      

Fujaira prince pencilled in for the Ebor York Andrew Nelis

Roger Varian will freshen up Fujaira Prince ahead of sending him straight to next month's Sky Bet Ebor at York. The lightly-raced six-year-old will be given a short break following his impressive victory in the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot, before taking aim at the valuable handicap on the Knavesmire. Though the Pivotal gelding was hit with a 10lb hike in the weights for his latest success, the Newmarket handler believes he still has more to offer..                     Andrew Nelis Racing