Jasour camp want no more juice in July Cup ground
Clive Cox: ‘This looks to be the right race for him, so hopefully things dry up.’
Clive Cox is hoping for a drier end to the week ahead of Jasour’s My Pension Expert July Cup bid at Newmarket on Saturday. The grey has come out in good form this term, winning the Group Three Commonwealth Cup Trial at Ascot, also known as the Pavilion Stakes, on his seasonal debut in May. He then returned to the track to contest the Commonwealth Cup itself at Royal Ascot, where he was a 4-1 chance under Jim Crowley in a field of 14 competing for Group One honours. Jasour finished third on that occasion, beaten two and a half lengths by Inisherin, who is also due to line up in this weekend’s sprint highlight.The going at Newmarket was soft, good to soft in places as of Wednesday morning following 29 millimetres of rain in the space of 24 hours, but the forecast is presently dry closer to the race and Cox is keeping his fingers crossed that remains the case. “I hope it stops raining, hopefully the forecast looks a little bit drier for the weekend,” he said. “He showed a liking for the track last year in the July Stakes, which bodes well ahead of this race. “We’ve been very pleased with his progress this year, with his success in the Pavilion before being third in the Commonwealth Cup. “This looks to be the right race for him, so hopefully things dry up before the weekend.”
Follow us on Twitter racing365dotcom and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
Fallen Angel finished for the season with 2025 in sight
Classic-winning filly will be back in action next year after signing off with French run.
-
Brighterdaysahead to take hurdles route this term
After deliberating a switch to fences, connections have decided stay over smaller obstacles.
-
Economics team to ‘regroup’ after Champion Stakes eclipse
William Haggas ‘can’t make any excuses’ after Ascot disappointment.
-
Whirl surprises stablemate with Staffordstown success
Giselle was favourite for Ballydoyle, but second string prevails at the Curragh.
-
Sprint contests unlikely for Kinross next term
‘He’s got the enthusiasm for it, but he hasn’t got the legs for that six furlongs any more’.
-
Delacroix to mount Futurity challenge for O’Brien
Ballydoyle handler planning to field just one runner in Doncaster highlight.
-
Prolific Alfa Kellenic embarks on deserved winter break
‘We’ve had a great year and we can’t wait to bring her back nice and healthy’.
-
Hong Kong Cup option open for Facteur Cheval
After finding Charyn too good at Ascot, French runner could move up in trip.
-
Onesmoothoperator out to book Melbourne spot in Geelong Cup
Pitmen’s Derby winner needs to go close to get a run in the big one.