John Dunlop's 250th Newmarket winner

ARUNDEL trainer John Dunlop send out his 250th Newmarket winner when Akmal scored at the track in a Group Race on Champions Day on Saturday.

The three-year-old Selkirk gelding won the Jockey Club Cup Group 3 race over two miles in fine style.

He scored his seventh win of the season under Richard Hills, who rode a perfect race taking up the running from the start.

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Owned by Hamdam Al Maktoum, the chestnut gelding has been an impressive horse all season and was amongst top class contenders.

But he outstayed his rivals and well justified his 9.4 favourite starting price.

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