Awtaad team bidding to bow out with a bang with Guineas hero

Awtaad: Irish 2,000 Guineas winner returns after a disappointing Sussex run

Awtaad: bidding to sign off with a win in the QEII at AscotCredit: Caroline Norris (racingpost.com/photos)

Irish 2,000 Guineas hero Awtaad is reported to be in great shape as he bids to bow out on a winning note in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

The son of Cape Cross was an impressive winner of the Group 2 Boomerang Stakes at Leopardstown last time, and veteran trainer Kevin Prendergast is relishing stepping him back into Group 1 company.

He said: "I know my horse is very well. Group 1s aren't easily won but he goes there in very good form."

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Brian SheerinReporter

Published on 9 October 2016inNews

Last updated 17:06, 9 October 2016

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