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It was a closely-fought 2,000 Guineas with the field bunched even in the latter stages

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But Refuse To Bend (left) edged in front in the final two furlongs...

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To give Irish jockey Pat Smullen his first win in a British Classic event

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Fears about Russian Rhythm's fitness proved unfounded in the 2,000 Guineas...

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As the filly held on under champion jockey Kieren Fallon for an impressive victory

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It meant another Classic success for the Stoute-Fallon partnership