Ascot defeat forgotten as Ocean breezes home in the Gordon Stakes

Slow-maturing colt puts in his best performance to date

Crystal Ocean wins well but where should he go next?Credit: Alan Crowhurst

Poet’s Word
Winner, Glorious Stakes, 1m4f, Goodwood, Friday, August 4
This good-looking type by Poet’s Voice did not have to improve to take this prize. He is lightly raced and has benefited from a patient campaign, but I am sure he will now be busy and could take in the Canadian International.

The grand-looking Second Step has run consistently well since joining Roger Charlton’s yard and the Cumberland Lodge at the end of the season might be right up his street.

Scarlet Dragon looked fit but perhaps a touch light.

The disappointing horse was Lord Yeats, who did not look comfortable at any stage.

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Ken Pitterson

Published on 10 August 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 20:44, 9 August 2017

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