Zoffee gained the Chester Cup to provide Cheshire-based coach Hugo Palmer a primary victory within the race on its 2 hundredth anniversary.
The 9-1 shot beneath Harry Davies got here on strongly on the finish of the 2m 2f 140y journey to edge out Emiyn and Zanndabad whereas 4-1 favorite Aztec Empire completed fourth.
Palmer operates out of Manor Home Stables in Malpas, Cheshire which is co-owned by former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen.
“It’s just about a lifelong dream to win that race and he got here second final 12 months,” stated Owen.
“I stated earlier within the week I feel we’d win the massive one. He all the time appears the half and he’s a stunning, beautiful horse.”
Zoffee – owned by Alan Peterson – was runner-up to Metier in final 12 months’s race however the eight-year-old went one higher this time.
“Harry gave him a beautiful trip. To win this massive race for us I’m completely delighted,” Palmer informed ITV Racing.
“It’s massive on this a part of the world and to have a 3, two and one within the final three years could be very thrilling.”
Davies, 19, added: “For the yard, that is the race they need to win yearly. He liked the bottom and travelled supremely effectively.
“Hugo has been a supporter of mine since I used to be a baby, so it is implausible to do it for him at present.”
