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Article: Racing Post Trophy: American Post blazes to head of the Derby market; Tom O'Ryan sees a magnificent family double at Doncaster - spanning a mere 29 years.(Sports)

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The Racing Post (London, England)
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October 26, 2003
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Byline: Tom O'Ryan

IT'S taken 29 years but the wait was well worthwhile, as was evident from the mile-wide smile on her face as she spoke on her mobile phone in the winner's enclosure.

Criquette Head-Maarek was overjoyed at winning the Racing Post Trophy with American Post, bridging the gap stretching back to 1974 when France last won this race, courtesy of the trainer's father Alec with Green Dancer.

"That was my father on the phone from Normandy, and he's as thrilled as I am," said the triumphant trainer after her pride and joy had waltzed home ...

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