Leading Lights Stand Their Ground In Ebor
- Tuesday, 20 August 2013 02:15
Ante-post favourite Opinion is among 53 confirmations for the Ebor at York on Saturday.
The Sir Michael Stoute-trained five-year-old, carrying the Highclere colours, was successful in the Duke of Edinburgh Handicap at Royal Ascot but could not get a clear run when fifth in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock last time.
The majority of the leading fancies in the betting market have stood their ground, including Sheikhzayedroad, Pallasator, Sun Central, Tiger Cliff, Well Sharp, Caravan Rolls On and Ted Veale.
The only horses anywhere near the top of the betting taken out of the valuable staying handicap are Silver Lime and Mubaraza.
Connections of Genzy will consider running the five-year-old in the Ebor following a good effort in Group company at Newbury at Saturday.
The former French-trained gelding put in his best work at the finish to take fourth place behind Royal Empire in the Geoffrey Freer Stakes.
"We were delighted and all is in order. We will make our mind up about the Ebor later," said trainer Ian Williams.
