Sands of Mali takes the Gimcrack at 14-1

Sands Of Mali caused a 14-1 surprise to give trainer Richard Fahey his first win in the Al Basti Equiworld Gimcrack Stakes.

The son of Panis stepped up considerably on his Nottingham success three weeks ago to land the Group Two prize.

Paul Hanagan had him smartly out of the stalls and Sands Of Mali kept up the gallop to hold off Invincible Army. Cardsharp and Headway dead-heated for third place.

Sands Of Mali was given a quote of 50-1 with Paddy Power for the Qipco 2000 Guineas.

Hanagan said: "He's a bit inexperienced, but he pinged the gates and showed a great cruising speed. He took some pulling up.

"I think this year is just a bonus with him, he's only going to improve."