Manuel Fernandes first came to the attention of the racing public last year when he was leading up Marsha to her Group One win in France, but he’s making waves as an apprentice jockey with this success being his 13th from just 59 rides.
Bengal Lancer has shown progressive form this season for his owner/breeder, so this first win was well deserved.
He showed his turn was not far away when runner up at Sandown last time and this win was clear cut, as he came way to win by three and a half lengths.