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Ghostwriter booked for Saratoga assignment

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Clive Cox is looking forward to crossing the Atlantic with Ghostwriter, who appears set for another taste of international competition in Saratoga’s Sword Dancer Stakes next month.

The son of Invincible Spirit ran with credit in the Middle East in the spring, finishing fourth in the Dubai Turf in his first race outside of Europe and having again performed admirably when stepped up in trip for the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot, Cox is now keen to head Stateside on August 9.

Cox said: “Ascot was a solid run which opens up more possibilities now going a mile and a half. At the moment we intend to take him to America at the beginning of August – that race is very much on the agenda and we’re looking forward to making plans for that.

Ghostwriter is one Clive Cox's stable stars
Ghostwriter is one Clive Cox’s stable stars (Mike Egerton/PA)

“He relished the travelling when we took him to Dubai in the spring and I’m hoping we can travel with a little bit of confidence this time and it seems a very logical and sensible plan.”

Ghostwriter was subject of plenty of headlines prior to his run at Royal Ascot having been bought for £2million on the eve of the summer highlight by Kia Joorabchian’s Amo Racing operation.

In the race itself, he found just Charlie Appleby’s globetrotting Rebel’s Romance and Joseph O’Brien’s dual Group One scorer Al Riffa too good, finishing third, a performance that proves he remains a reliable model of consistency in elite company.

Cox added: “I think the Hardwicke was a Group Two in name only and it was full of very creditable Group One performers really, but I was thrilled he hit the line well and proved the mile and a half trip is going to be suitable.

“I think he’s become very professional and is also supremely consistent, his race record is really admirable and I’m pleased to be a part of his training and very happy with how he’s come out of Ascot as well.”

Diligent Harry is Chipchase hero for Clive Cox and Saffie Osborne

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Clive Cox was thrilled to see his high-class sprinter Diligent Harry bounce back to his best with a front-running victory in the JenningsBet Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle.

Placed at Group One level in the Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai last year, the seven-year-old had failed to recapture that form in four previous outings this season, most recently finishing fifth on All-Weather Championships Finals Day at Newcastle on Good Friday.

The seven-year-old was a 16-1 shot on his return from over two months off and after a fast start, Diligent Harry quickly built up a significant lead over the chasing back and found more once challenged by Annaf to claimed the Group Three prize by a neck under an excellent ride from Saffie Osborne.

Lambourn-based Cox did not make the long trip north to Gosforth Park, but was in jubilant mood when contacted: “That was brilliant, Saffie has been in to ride him in his last couple of bits of work and it’s great when a plan comes together.

“He went to Dubai last year and ran a great race in the Group One there, but it’s tough at the top.

“We always live in hope, he loves the all-weather and he’s still pretty good, so today was a big target and to go all the way up to Newcastle and win a race like that is very satisfying.

“He’s won a Group Three now and we’ll place him accordingly.”

Osborne added: “Clive was really positive about his chances. I started going to Clive’s a couple of months ago, I rode this horse for the last couple of weeks and he’s a seriously classy horse.

“He’s a horse that was third in a Group One, he jumped out of the stalls today and Clive was keen for me not to wrestle him, so I was quite happy to let him slide on.

“I was able to get a breather into him and I always felt I was holding on to enough. He’s seriously tough and as soon as he felt the other horse coming to his girth he was always pulling out a bit more.”

Ghostwriter to step up in search for success

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Ghostwriter is to step up in trip after finishing sixth in the red-hot renewal of the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh.

Clive Cox’s four-year-old has been something of a nearly horse since winning the Royal Lodge at two, running well in the Guineas, French Derby, Eclipse and the International at York without getting his head in front.

This year began with another solid effort in Dubai, but after clipping heels just beyond halfway in Ireland he never looked like winning and Cox thinks now is the time to go further with him.

“He was on the back foot a little after clipping heels but that said I think the pace was so strong, it was a very fast time,” said Cox.

“I’m looking forwards to stepping him up in trip. I think after seeing that performance and seeing how he has matured mentally, that is the next step now.

“He’s performed well enough without managing to get his head in front once again, but hopefully stepping up in trip will allow him to show a little bit more progress.

“I’m not quite sure where we’ll do that, we’ll see how he comes out of the race first.

“It wasn’t ideal clipping heels as Rossa (Ryan) reported, but I’m not looking for any excuses. It was a strong race and it was another good performance, just not quite good enough on the day.

“Stepping up in trip, with maturity, is something we’ve talked about before and I think now is the time to take that step.”

Cox hoping James’s Delight can mix it with the best

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Clive Cox felt vindicated when James’s Delight caused a minor surprise in the Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday.

The four-year-old made rapid progress last season, ending the campaign running at Ascot on Champions Day.

Unplaced on his first two outings of this campaign, though, he was sent off a 22-1 chance for the Group Two but under Oisin Murphy he just prevailed in a blanket finish, with Cox citing rain before the race as a potential key factor.

“We were over the moon. He was very courageous. Oisin gave him a lovely ride and I was thrilled for his connections, Paul and Clare Rooney,” said Cox.

“He was first class, he showed a lot of courage. That storm of rain just prior to the race was undoubtedly a bit of a help and he’s come out of the race really well.

“It wasn’t a total surprise that he has performed well at this level because when things have gone right for him he was impressive in his Listed races in France.

“When conditions are right, he’s a very capable performer.”

When asked if he would need cut in the ground to take up his entry in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Cox replied: “He would appreciate decent ground or even slower.

“Oisin said the track was still riding quick enough at the time so that rain was a help, without a shadow of doubt, and I’ve still got hopes that on a good day, with a bit of luck in running, he can perform at the highest level – which he’s proved here.”

Delight for British raider with gutsy Greenlands victory

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James’s Delight swooped on the line to take home the Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh.

Trained by Clive Cox, James’s Delight was settled on the heels of pacesetter Lethal Levi by Oisin Murphy, who was hard at work as the field entered the last of the six furlongs.

The 22-1 winner kept responding for pressure though and edged a short head victory over Lethal Levi on the line, with Big Gossey a further neck back in third after struggling to find a gap at a crucial stage.

Australian import Storm Boy was sent off the 6-4 favourite on his European bow for Aidan O’Brien, but he dropped away after racing prominently early on and was also slightly hampered in the finish, eventually ending up last of the nine runners.

Paddy Power cut James’s Delight to 14-1 from 25s for the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Murphy said: “Clive was very happy with him. The plan was actually to get a bit of cover, but the speed wasn’t very fast and he broke well. He is a tough, game horse for very good owners, the Rooneys.

“Jason Maguire (the owners’ racing manager) does a top job and it’s fantastic they have kept this guy in their colours and he can pick up valuable prizes like today.”

James’s Delight was continuing a recent British domination of the race, with Cox’s winner a fourth successive triumph for the raiding party.

Asked why British runners have been so successful of late, Murphy added: “We generally have quite a lot of them and the handicap system is quite tough on them.

“They really have to perform in those big Saturday class two races. This guy came through that system and the guys have done a great job bringing him over here and preparing him for such a big day.”

Cox has big plans for ‘grown up’ Ghostwriter this year

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Clive Cox is buoyed by Ghostwriter’s gallant Dubai Turf run as he plans the colt’s domestic campaign.

The four-year-old was fourth in the Meydan Group One, pocketing £200,000 under Rossa Ryan in a field of 11.

He was unbeaten at two and held his own in a string of top-class three-year-old contests last season, so naturally there will be plenty of lofty targets for him when he makes his comeback on home turf.

“Ghostwriter is back home safe and sound and ran an absolute blinder for Jeff Smith in Dubai, netting a very valuable purse for finishing fourth,” said Cox.

“He will come forward for that and we will definitely be going back up to a mile and a quarter and maybe even beyond.

“I’m so pleased with the way he has come home and he’s really grown up, mentally he’s grown into a man who we can properly consider real long-term targets with – and I’m very excited.

“He’s in the Tattersalls Gold Cup and at the moment I would be encouraged to go there, especially with the way he’s taken his trip to Dubai.”

Inca hits Newbury Heights on racecourse bow

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Royal Ascot could be calling for Inca Heights after he made a tenacious winning debut at Newbury.

By trainer Clive Cox’s Coventry Stakes-winning Nando Parrado, the colt was sent off 17-2 for the Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup EBF Maiden Stakes and showed a fine attitude to deny Richard Hannon a hat-trick in a race that has been won by some smart operators in recent times.

Cox said: “That was wonderful and I couldn’t be happier. Today was very much a first day at school but he’s carried it out impeccably.

“To be honest I was managing expectations and it’s been so dry at home we haven’t been on the grass for the last three weeks, so I think that performance shows we have an awful lot to look forward to.

“Of course you now start thinking about Royal Ascot and we will work backwards from there and manage him accordingly.

“I think there were some nice-looking horses in the paddock and I’m over the moon with that. He’s shown a great, willing attitude and I couldn’t be more pleased.”

Cox will now bide his time before deciding on whether Inca Heights will step up in trip or remain at the minimum five furlongs.

However, it was a victory that gave him further pleasure given the success he enjoyed with both the colt’s sire and his owners, who have previously enjoyed great days alongside the Lambourn handler with the exceptional dual Group One-winner Reckless Abandon and popular speedster Tis Marvellous.

Inca Heights made a winning bow at Newbury
Inca Heights made a winning bow at Newbury (David Davies/PA)

“We’ll just sit tight on distance for now and he galloped out really strong after the line,” continued Cox.

“David (Probert) has ridden him at home a few times and popped him out the stalls the other morning so did have some prior knowledge of him. He can only progress from this start you would hope.

“His owners Steve Barrow and Julie Deadman are longstanding owners of mine from the Tis Marvellous and Reckless Abandon days and it is great to have another exciting prospect for them, especially one by Nando Parrado, who was such a good two-year-old for us back in covid days when he won the Coventry.”

Ghostwriter all set for showdown with Romantic Warrior

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Clive Cox is confident Ghostwriter can gain the rewards his efforts at three deserve when he takes on some of the world’s best on his reappearance in the Dubai Turf at Meydan.

Owned by Jeff Smith, the son of Invincible Spirit was a consistent performer throughout his three-year-old season, and having regularly locked horns with City Of Troy in 2024, begins the new campaign with a clash against Danny Shum’s global superstar Romantic Warrior.

“He’s due to leave on Saturday morning and we’ve been very happy with his preparations,” said Cox.

Ghostwriter (left) in action at Sandown last summer
Ghostwriter (left) in action at Sandown last summer (Steven Paston for The Jockey Club/PA)

“He’s got a long journey ahead and then next week we’re very hopeful he can reproduce the consistent form he showed last year.

“He was extremely consistent last year and we’re happy he has done really well over the early part of winter and had a good lead up to this race.”

As well as Hong Kong-based Romantic Warrior, Japan’s Liberty Island and Soul Rush could be in opposition, while Jerome Reynier’s French raider Facteur Cheval adds further spice to a contest he won 12 months ago.

Trainer Clive Cox is hopeful of a big performance from Ghostwriter at Meydan
Trainer Clive Cox is hopeful of a big performance from Ghostwriter at Meydan (Mike Egerton/PA)

However, Cox is positive Ghostwriter’s form stands up favourably with his rivals, taking plenty of encouragement in particular from his third-placed effort in York’s Juddmonte International, which was officially recognised by Longines as the world’s best race in 2024.

“This is going to be a very good comparison for us up against the Japanese horses and the other international competitors,” added Cox.

“But I’m very happy we ran a very respectable race behind City Of Troy in what was quoted as the best race in the world at York in the International and I hope that form can translate well when up against the international form.”

The Dragon King to continue in Middleham Park colours

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The Dragon King has been backed to help fill the void left by the retirements of Shouldvebeenaring and Marie’s Rock for owners Middleham Park Racing next season.

Both Shouldvebeenaring and Marie’s Rock have been standout performers for the leading syndicate in recent years with the former a consistent presence in the top sprint races and Marie’s Rock a dual scorer at the highest level over obstacles, winning at the Cheltenham Festival in 2022.

The Dragon King was slated to head to the sales later this month having come from last to first to claim the £150,000 Tattersalls October Auction Stakes.

However, he has been withdrawn from the sale and will continue to don the blue and orange silks of Middleham Park next season, with connections hopeful he will develop into a handy sprint performer.

“He was removed from the sale and at the time there were two sides to the coin and you wondered if it was the right time to cash in, but he’s out of the sale now and we will look forward to next year with him,” said Middleham Park’s Tom Palin.

“There was the six-furlong Listed race at Doncaster we were thinking about for him, but it’s just a little bit soft and he’s done silly things this year, so we will put him away and come back next year.

“James’s Delight is another son of Invincible Army of (trainer) Clive (Cox)’s to do well at three and if he could replicate his progress, that would be kind of what we’re hoping for.

“He’s still 10lb shy of Shouldvebeenaring and those type of horses and it was a shame to see ‘Ringer’ go, but he’s been a grand servant.

“It was a tough weekend and for Shouldvebeenaring and Marie’s Rock both to go in the space of a weekend, they have been champions for Middleham Park and to retire them both, they are going to be hard to replace.”

Ghostwriter out to end O’Brien’s Irish Champion monopoly

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Ghostwriter is in “excellent form” ahead of taking his place amongst a high-class cast of eight for the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.

Aidan O’Brien is responsible for half the field in a race he has won five years on the bounce, with his two most recent winners, Auguste Rodin and Luxembourg, joined by Irish Derby hero Los Angeles and outsider Hans Anderson, who is anticipated to take up his usual pacemaking duties.

However, there is also a strong British challenge this year, fronted by William Haggas’ Economics, who confirmed the promise of his impressive Dante victory in Deauville’s Prix Guillaume d’Ornano.

Economics is one of three British contenders for the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes
Economics is one of three British contenders for the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes (Mike Egerton/PA)

Joining Economics on the journey across the Irish Sea is Clive Cox’s admirably consistent Ghostwriter, who finished fourth in both the 2000 Guineas and Prix du Jockey Club before claiming minor honours behind City Of Troy in the Eclipse and Juddmonte International Stakes.

O’Brien’s all-conquering son of Justify misses this assignment as he tunes-up for Breeders’ Cup action later in the autumn and although there is still a formidable Ballydoyle contingent for Ghostwriter to face, his handler is happy with his contender heading into the feature event.

“Ghostwriter is on his way over to Ireland as we speak and I’m really pleased with him,” said Cox.

Clive Cox will saddle Ghostwriter in Ireland on Saturday
Clive Cox will saddle Ghostwriter in Ireland on Saturday (John Walton/PA)

“He’s in excellent form and has come back really happily from York, where he ran a blinder. Hopefully conditions remain on the good side in Leopardstown.

“Better ground will play to his strengths and that is why we are very much looking forward to be heading over.”

Karl Burke’s Royal Rhyme completes the trio of British raiders, while Japan’s Shin Emperor has made the journey from the Far East to take part in this Group One event, with Yoshito Yahagi’s colt set for an anticipated tilt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe next month.

Haydock and Curragh on Cox’s shortlist for Jasour

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Clive Cox is looking forward to getting Jasour back on track, with the speedster making good progress in his recovery from the gallops accident that put him on the sidelines.

The pacey son of Havana Grey – who won the July Stakes at two and placed in the Commonwealth Cup this term – was due to drop back to five furlongs for the King George Stakes at Goodwood having been supplemented into the Group Two event by connections at a cost of £20,000.

However, he suffered an untimely injury while completing his final pre-race preparations which saw him miss the contest.

Jasour is now on the comeback trail and being readied for a return to the racecourse next month where he has the option of dipping his toe over the minimum trip in the Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh on September 15, or sticking at six furlongs for Haydock’s Betfair Sprint Cup on September 7.

“The mishap he had before Goodwood was unfortunate, but he’s in good order and I’m pleased to say he is back in good form,” said Cox.

“He has an entry in the Haydock sprint and also in the Flying Five in Ireland and we will feel our way forwards from there depending on the forecast.

“He’s proven over six furlongs and we’re pleased to have that option (at Haydock), but we also have the entry in the Flying Five as well.

“I’m very happy he has trained through the last week and I’m looking forward to wherever he ends up running next.”

Cox also has lofty ambitions for James’s Delight this autumn after the consistent performer narrowly missed out on a hat-trick in the Prix de Meautry at Deauville.

The son of Invincible Army has been climbing the sprinting ranks this term and has already registered four victories in a profitable season.

Tried in group company for the first time since blowing out over further in the Greenham, he proved he is not out of place at that level over sprinting distances and with cut in the ground no issue, his stock could continue to rise as the weather turns in the concluding months of the season.

“He has come home safe and sound and it was a big effort in Deauville on testing ground,” continued Cox.

“We will see how he is but we still have some exciting targets to look forward to on autumn ground.

“He’s proven on that surface, but more importantly he is backing up a very consistent number of runs at the highest level.”

Ghostwriter could be Leopardstown-bound next month

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The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes is “under consideration” for Ghostwriter, as connections consider all options following his excellent effort behind City Of Troy in the Juddmonte International Stakes at York.

Clive Cox’s son of Invincible Spirit is yet to add to his success as a juvenile this term, but has not let his connections down in four high-class performances in the best of company.

After brave efforts on unsuitably soft ground in both the French Derby and when third to City Of Troy in the Coral Eclipse, he got the chance to rematch Aidan O’Brien’s superstar son of Justify on a preferred quicker surface on the Knavesmire.

Ghostwriter (left) has faced off against City Of Troy on three occasions this term
Ghostwriter (left) has faced off against City Of Troy on three occasions this term (Steven Paston for the Jockey Club/PA)

Although unable to turn the tables, he ran with real credit to finish on the podium in a race that smashed Sea The Stars’ 10-furlong course record.

Owned by Jeff Smith, the Ghostwriter team are still to completely pin their colours to a particular mast preferring to take stock and consider all options.

However, it appears he will remain at 10 furlongs for his next start, meaning a trip to Leopardstown during the Irish Champions Festival will come into the equation and, although an all-star cast is probable in Dublin, Breeders’ Cup-bound City Of Troy is unlikely to be involved.

Clive Cox was delighted with the performance of Ghostwriter at York
Clive Cox was delighted with the performance of Ghostwriter at York (John Walton/PA)

“We were very pleased with the performance and it was nice to see him have the chance to run on his preferred ground,” said Cox.

“It was an amazing race and I was very pleased with his performance. He’s run a super race and I think he confirmed 10 furlongs is his trip at the moment.

“I’m pleased with the way he has come out of the race and we will give him another week to see where we are and speak with Jeff and plan our way forwards from here according on ground really.

“He’s in the Irish Champion Stakes and that is a race under consideration and we just have to see how he is in the time being, along with the weather.”

Diligently does it for Clive Cox again in big sales race

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Diligently swooped in the final strides to register a 22-1 surprise in the Harry’s Half Million By Goffs Premier Yearling Stakes at York.

All eyes were on Arizona Blaze in the richly-endowed sales heat, with Adrian Murray’s Irish raider having finished third in the Group One Phoenix Stakes earlier this month.

Sent off the 11-8 favourite, he raced prominently for David Egan and looked to have sealed victory when he assumed control of the six-furlong contest inside the distance.

However, Diligently was on the leader’s heels for Rossa Ryan and delivered a finishing flourish on the far side with the line in sight.

Clive Cox’s charge had not won in five previous starts, but came good on the big day, prevailing by a head to secure the £249,908 first prize and deliver successive wins for his trainer following Dragon Leader 12 months ago.

“It was enormously satisfying to win Harry’s (Beeby, the late chairman of Goffs) race last year, he was a very special person to me and to win it two years running is amazing,” said the Lambourn trainer.

“He’s a very nice horse, especially with his pedigree (son of Harry Angel), that makes it all the more pleasing.

“He was one of those horses I wanted to run over five furlongs just to put his brain into gear. I thought he’d run well at Sandown last time, but he got absolutely murdered down on the rail and that’s why he finished nine lengths behind.

“He clearly put that result well and truly behind him today with a very satisfying reward. He’s got a wonderful mind and it’s really pleasing that he’s got a bit of scope to go on next year as well.

“It’s always a step-by-step process, but I’m really pleased that he’s confirmed he is what I hoped he might be.

“He cost a bit (£100,000), but he’s made up for that investment today and hopefully he’ll continue to progress as well.”

Adrian Murray said of Arizona Blaze: “He looked home and hosed, but he ran a blinder, we’re delighted with him.

“He looked like he had it 200 yards out, but the winner came very late at him, had he come at him sooner we might have hung on.

“We were a little bit slow out of the stalls, it probably cost us a length and David said it probably cost us the race.

“It will be back into Pattern company now, I think Kia (Joorabchian, owner) is anxious to go to America with him for the Breeders’ Cup.”

Kerdos camp turn sights to Curragh target

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Kerdos will turn his attention to the Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh after connections decided to swerve York.

The son of Profitable held an entry in the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes on the Knavesmire on Friday, but was taken out at the confirmation stage with trainer Clive Cox preferring to try his luck in Ireland.

The four-year-old had Royal Ascot winner Asfoora behind him when he won the Group Two Temple Stakes at Haydock.

But the Australian speedster gained revenge at the Royal meeting when she came home to win the King Charles III Stakes with Kerdos back in fifth, three and a quarter lengths in arrears.

Kerdos was then only beaten two lengths when they renewed rivalries in the King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood, where Big Evs held Asfoora by a short head.

Cox is wary of firmer ground predicted for York and has opted for a trip to the Curragh on Irish Champions Weekend.

Cox said: “He will be heading for the Flying Five in Ireland.

“He’s in good form, but with the ground being on the quicker side we’re taking that route. We want to avoid the ground being on the quicker side at York.

“We’re very happy with him, but we’d like to put our thoughts behind the Flying Five in Ireland.”

Cox wants dry spell ahead of Ghostwriter’s International bid

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Clive Cox’s Ghostwriter is gearing up to take to the Knavesmire in the Juddmonte International at York.

The Invincible Spirit colt was unbeaten at two and followed up on that promise when fourth in the 2000 Guineas on his first start as a three-year-old.

Fourth also in the Prix du Jockey Club, France’s answer to the Derby, the bay then took his chance in the Coral-Eclipse and ran a fine race to finish third behind City Of Troy when beaten two lengths.

Al Riffa was the other horse ahead of him, a subsequent German Group One winner, and Ghostwriter will be tested again at the same level when he lines up for the Juddmonte International next week.

“I think we were close enough last time that it keeps us hopeful that we can run a similar sort of contest,” said Cox.

Cambridgeshire Meeting – Day Three – Newmarket Racecourse
Ghostwriter winning the Royal Lodge last year (Tim Goode/PA)

“The rain that fell the night before at Sandown would’ve taken a little bit of impact from our performance, so I hope that we can look forward to coming up to York on some nice ground.

“He’s a horse that we’ve been pleased with his progress. Unbeaten at two and so far this year he has run with huge credit.

“Stepping up to a mile and a quarter, he ran very well in the Eclipse against City Of Troy and also Al Riffa, who franked the form yesterday with his Group One success in Germany.

“We bring a good level of form and we’re very much hoping the ground remains drier rather than wetter from his point of view. I’m happy he’s had a good timeframe from his last run to here and he continues to please me with his development, progress and work at home.

“He’s in really good order – I’m very happy. We know him really well now and he’s the sort of horse that we have a great routine at home with. Hopefully, that will see him come up to York in good form.”

Betfred Temple Stakes Day – Haydock Park Racecourse – Saturday 25th May
Kerdos after winning the Temple Stakes (Nigel French/PA)

Cox may also be represented in the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes on the Friday of the meeting, as Kerdos could line up in the five-furlong Group One.

The horse was fifth behind Big Evs in the King George Qatar Stakes, beaten two lengths, when last seen but will conversely need cut in the ground if he is to take his chance in the Nunthorpe.

Cox said: “He’s a sprinter that’s building in strength and confidence as we go forward. After winning the Temple earlier in the year, I’m absolutely certain he’s going to continue that winning trail before too long.

“He ran really well at Goodwood, especially as he shouldered a Group Two penalty. We were very pleased with that performance. He’s come out of the race in very good order.

“The ground was quick enough for him at Goodwood and we are not a definite runner yet (at York). We will be watching the forecast. Hopefully we’re getting drier ground for Ghostwriter – we would appreciate any rain for Kerdos.”