Havana Grey’s Sukanya Swoops Late for Fred Darling Upset

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According to betting forecasts, Saturday's G3 Dubai Duty Free Fred Darling Stakes was at the mercy of Shadwell's G2 Rockfel Stakes fifth Touleen (Lope De Vega), but the Owen Burrows trainee had to give best to Opulence Thoroughbreds' Rockfel ninth Sukanya (Havana Grey), who produced a late surge to register a 16-1 surprise.Settled towards the rear for most of this straight seven-furlong Classic prep, the Jack Channon-trained Listed Ingabelle Stakes runner-up and G3 Prestige Stakes fourth made eyecatching headway into contention approaching the final furlong and she kept on strongly in the closing stages to overpower the 5-4 favourite by 3/4-of-a-length in decisive fashion.Amo Racing's hitherto undefeated Domina Ignis (Pinatubo) was best of the rest and finished 1 1/4 lengths back in third.The winner does not hold an entry for Newmarket's G1 1000 Guineas, but remains engaged in the Irish equivalent. Another big Saturday winner for the @ChannonRacing team!Sukanya (16/1) takes out the Dubai Duty Free Stakes under @davidprobert9… pic.twitter.com/irq0W5WKb0— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) April 18, 2026The post Havana Grey’s Sukanya Swoops Late for Fred Darling Upset appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.