King can coax more from William Hunter

William Hunter: progressive type looks open to further improvementCredit: Mark Cranham

Racing Post Trophy entry Red Ensign looks on a potentially handy mark 2.35 Newmarket

The combination of a lofty 250,000gns price tag and an entry in the Group 1 Racing Post Trophy gives a strong hint this juvenile could prove a fair bit better than a mark of 90 on his nursery debut.

Simon Crisford’s gelding was beaten only two and a half lengths in third after running green on his debut over 7f at Newbury in July, and the winner and second have both won subsequently.

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Published on 21 September 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 15:21, 21 September 2016

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