Mount Kilimanjaro got here from the clouds to supply Aidan O’Brien with but any other win within the Boodles Raindance Dee Stakes at Chester.
O’Brien is now the main instructor within the race’s historical past, and this was once his 7th win in 8 renewals.
While none of his winners have long past directly to apply up at Epsom, this son of Siyouni is now a normal 20/1 probability for the blue riband Classic.
As Great David came around from a large draw to guide the sector at a powerful tempo, Ryan Moore was once a way off the gallop.
He seemed to have a mountain to climb as they became the immediately, with High Stock taking on on the head of affairs, however the even-money favorite were given going overdue directly to win via a neck.
Paul Smith, son of co-owner Derrick, stated: “It was once a super experience via Ryan, he was once very affected person. I feel the tempo was once very truthful and Ryan did not panic and the pony quickened up properly and confirmed a pleasant perspective.
“As we’ve got at all times stated, they be told such a lot right here – it is virtually like they’ve two races in a single. He’ll come ahead once more from this, so we are extremely joyful with him.
“I think he’ll go for a Derby of some sorts, either Epsom or the French Derby was mentioned as well. There’s options for him and we’ll just see how the trials go and juggle them and see where they all go.”
Coolmore consultant Kevin Buckley stated: “I thought this fella showed a great turn of foot and I suppose it gives us the option of either going to Epsom or going to France with him.
“It was once a excellent efficiency and Ryan was once very complimentary. I used to be inspired and it makes it a file of Dee Stakes wins for Aidan with 12.”