Judicial has Hackwood back-up
Chipchase winner may sidestep July Cup.
The bet365 Hackwood Stakes is a back-up plan for Judicial if connections decide to sidestep the Darley July Cup at Newmarket. The Group One on July 11 is an option for the eight-year-old after his victory in the Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle – but should that look too hot, Judicial may wait for the Group Three Hackwood at Newbury a week later. Judicial, trained by Julie Camacho, was a Listed and Group Three winner over five furlongs – but he seems to have improved for the step up to six. He brushed aside Group One regular Brando to take the Group Three Chipchase and looked as though he would not be out of place at the top level over six furlongs. Camacho’s husband and assistant Steve Brown said: “He’s taken his race very well. “He’s bright and fresh, and obviously everyone was delighted. He gave us another good day.“We’re just mulling over where we are going. I think we will probably see how the July Cup looks and if all the main protagonists stand their ground. “If they do we’ll probably leave it and look for the Hackwood Stakes a week later at Newbury, which is another Group Three over six furlongs. “It’s a temptation to go for the July Cup given, because it looks as though he’s found a little bit if improvement going the extra furlong – but we’ll speak to the management at (owners) Elite (Racing Club) and, most importantly, see how he is in himself.” Brown hopes Judicial may have the profile of an improving horse, despite his relative maturity. “This horse has not had a lot of racing,” he added. “He’s relatively lightly raced and he’s putting himself through less stress these days just by virtue of him being much more settled and content. “We’ll keep an open mind and just enjoy (last) Saturday, but at the end of this week or the beginning of next week we’ll have to think about (what next).”
Follow us on Twitter racing365dotcom and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
Lead Artist takes starring role at York
St James’s Palace Stakes bid on the cards for Gosden-trained colt.
-
Giavellotto defends Yorkshire Cup crown in style
Marco Botti’s charge powers well clear in York Group Two.
-
Devoted Queen enters Royal Ascot reckoning with stylish victory
Unbeaten filly could be Coronation Stakes-bound at the big meeting.
-
Upwardly mobile Ice Max has Sandown option
Heron Stakes could prove a highlight on big evening card.
-
Betty Clover has Johnson Houghton in raptures with York victory
Knavesmire winner homebred and owned by the winning trainer.
-
Siyola going on trial at Newbury for possible Oaks bid
‘Her form got well franked at York, which is always nice to see’.
-
Big Rock ready to roll in Lockinge showdown with Inspiral
Stunning Champions Day winner has moved stables since Ascot.
-
Desert Hero warming up for Royal return with Newbury outing
King and Queen’s runner sparked joyous scenes at Ascot last summer.
-
Setback rules leading fancy Arabian Crown out of Derby
Charlie Appleby’s colt was second-favourite behind City Of Troy.