Jockey Andrasch Starke described his thrilling success on Danedream in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday as the biggest moment of his life.
The 38-year-old rider’s mount pipped Nathaniel by a nose to become the first German-trained horse to land the Group 1 race.
And Starke, who had also been aboard the filly when she won the Prix de l’Arc Triomphe at Longchamp last October, said: “She is unbelievable. She fought today and it’s definitely the biggest moment of my life.”
Trainer Peter Schiergren added: “It’s a great feeling and this was very important for Germany.”
Jockey William Buick and trainer John Gosden bounced back from Nathaniel’s defeat to win the Darley Irish Oaks with Great Heavens yesterday.
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