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Quinn hails 'phenomenal' Highfield Princess after landing unique Group 1 treble

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Quinn hails 'phenomenal' Highfield Princess after landing unique Group 1 treble. Highfieler became first horse to win Al Basti Equiworld Dubai-backed Prix Maurice de Gheest and Nunthorpe Stakes in the same season. She joined the likes of Dayjur, Black Caviar, Blue Point and Muhaarar as the winner of three consecutive Group One sprints. A tilt at the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint is now firmly on the agenda. Jason Hart is excited at prospect of locking horns with US ace Golden Pal at Keeneland.

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