Diligent Harry ‘still on upward curve’
Cox colt out to regain winning form at Lingfield.
Clive Cox believes there is plenty more to come from Diligent Harry as he prepares for the Ladbrokes 3 Year Old All-Weather Championships Conditions Stakes at Lingfield. Winner of his first two starts, Diligent Harry was a fast-finishing second last time out – and although he surrendered his unbeaten record, he lost little in defeat. He is set to be in action against his contemporaries on Friday, and Cox said: “He’s progressive. “After two easy maiden and novice starts, that was a step forward last time out even though he was second. “I do think he’s still on an upward curve, and I certainly hope he is.” Diligent Harry has displayed plenty of pace so far, and his Lambourn trainer added: “He’s got a lot of potential and scope there, and he’s still very much learning his job – but because of that, he’s entitled to find more progress, I think. “He’s very quick – we did drop him back to five furlongs for his second outing, but that was more because the opportunity arose more than being a necessity. “I think six furlongs is where we want to be with him at the moment. “He’s taking on another notch of top-class horses, so we need to see more progress, but we’re hopeful he is progressing in the right direction to take the next step.”Follow us on Twitter racing365dotcom and like our Facebook page.
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