Rank aiming to Top Doncaster Mile rivals
James Tate’s charge returns on Town Moor.
Top Rank will have an early chance to confirm he is still an improving horse for the season ahead in the Listed Unibet Doncaster Mile Stakes. Trainer James Tate senses the imposing grey, who has grown again from four to five, has progressed through the winter – having already established a high level of form in 2020. Top Rank must concede weight all round when he returns on Saturday, as the winner of Haydock’s Group Three Superior Mile on his penultimate start last September.“He’s ready to go, he’s in good form and he’s done extremely well through the winter. But it’s not a bad Listed race, and he’s got to give them all a 5lb Group Three penalty,” the Newmarket trainer said. “It’s no easy task, but on the other hand, we are very happy with him and excited to see him back on the track. “Obviously we’re at the start of a new season, but so far we think he’s improved. “We’re just hoping he’s come on again. A little drop of rain wouldn’t do him any harm either.”
Top Rank – 121p (+3)
Beat some highly touted rivals in the Group 3 Superior Mile at @haydockraces He showed a cracking attitude to forge clear inside the final furlong and this lightly raced four-year-old is a colt to be positive about.pic.twitter.com/pSHxnzhdPu — Timeform (@Timeform) September 7, 2020
👌 Cream rising to the top at York – it’s what we’ve come to expect…
🤩 Jim Crowley’s dream season continues as Montatham holds on from fast-finisher Sir Busker on the inside rail. Top Rank third and Prompting fourth.pic.twitter.com/Oo3g2zZaII — Sporting Life (@SportingLife) August 20, 2020
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