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Volatile Analyst edges Cammidge Trophy thriller

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Volatile Analyst got the better of Diligent Harry close home to take Listed honours in the SBK Cammidge Trophy at Doncaster.

Jockey: ADAM KIRBY Picture: Pat Healy Photography

Diligent Harry looked like landing the spoils when he hit the front over a furlong out under Adam Kirby after Justanotherbottle had set the pace – but Callum Rodriguez on Volatile Analyst had other ideas.

The 12-1 shot, trained by Keith Dalgleish, knuckled down for a fight in the final half-furlong and got the verdict by a head from the 7-4 favourite.

Mondammej was two and a quarter lengths back in third place, with Garrus a nose away in fourth.

Rodriguez said: "It's nice he's done it at this level because we've always held him in high regard. Hopefully he can have a good year now.

"He's a bit of a fiery character. He wants to get on with it and gets a bit warm, but it certainly doesn't slow him down.

"I was always pretty confident through the race. He got into a lovely rhythm and I know he stays the extra furlong as well. The further he went through the race the better he was going. I always felt I was getting on top.

"He's really coming to himself after last year and what he's done here. If he can keep on going like that there just might be a big one in him."