Poker Face nabs Group 2 Zabeel Mile in a thrilling photo-finish for Simon and Ed Crisford

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Poker Face's cards fell right when he claimed the Zabeel Mile in a thrilling photo-finish.

The Simon and Ed Crisford-trained six-year-old, who struck in Listed company at Kempton last month, was boxed in under Pat Dobbs turning for home, but managed to get his head in front on the line to deny Holloway Boy in the Group 2.

It was a second triumph at the level for Poker Face, who won the 2023 Prix Daniel Wildenstein.

"I'd have lost money betting on the photo as I thought I was beaten," Dobbs said.

"I said to Danny [Tudhope, Holloway Boy's jockey] well done pulling up as I thought he was sure, but when the Jeep with the cameras followed me on the way in I then thought I'd done it. It was a nice surprise.

"He had a lovely position after not jumping great but we wanted to keep things smooth. I thought a furlong out he'd pick up, but Danny had a lovely position on the outside. My lad is obviously still improving despite being six."

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