Snow Fairy kept in training

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Ed Dunlop admits that it took him time to fully realise what he had, but now he has been given more time to explore the possibilities.

Such were the trainer’s doubts about Snow Fairy’s stamina that he did not risk the entry fee for the Oaks, or the Irish equivalent. And it was only once the filly had won a Listed race at Goodwood in mid-May that Dunlop persuaded owner-breeder Cristina Patino, to part with most of the prize money to supplement Snow Fairy for the Oaks, at a cost of £20,000.

To read the full blog: http://blogs.bettor.com/Ed-Dunlop-considers-St-Leger-for-Snow-Fairy-a20183