Racing TV published this video item, entitled “HAATEM stamps his class over his rivals in the 2023 Vintage Stakes at Goodwood” – below is their description.
Haatem held off the late lunge of Iberian to win the Nicholson Gin Vintage Stakes at Goodwood.
Second to 2000 Guineas favourite City Of Troy in the Superlative Stakes last time out, albeit beaten six and a half lengths, Haatem was finally enjoying his moment in the sun after several respectable efforts this season.
Sean Levey rode him with confidence and was never too far from the pace, but the same could not be said of Charlie Hills’ Iberian, who was slowly away.
That left William Buick with no choice but to drop in at the rear and when push came to shove, that allowed Haatem (9-4 favourite) to get first run.
Haatem quickened up stylishly away from Witness Stand and Golden Mind, and while Aidan O’Brien’s Mountain Bear briefly looked a threat, it was Iberian who threw down the last challenge.
He could never quite get on terms, however, and went down by a length.
It was a first win in the race for Hannon, a Group Two his father won five times.
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