Charlie Appleby boosted his amazing Breeders Cup record with a double on Classic night.
The Newmarket trainer took his tally to nine winners from just 18 runners with Modern Games and Rebel’s Romance. Both horses showed their class and determination to thwart their rivals at Keeneland, where Flightline lived up to his star billing in the feature.
Fresh from Mischief Magic's comfortable length score in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint on Friday, Appleby was celebrating after Modern Games' (11-8f) gutsy late challenge. Favourite backers faced a few nervy moments when Will Buick's mount half fly jumped as the stalls opened and he was squeezed out after the start.
