Franklin D has presidential appeal as punters pile in

There have been just two winning favourites in nearly three decades of the Betfred Mile, but tell that to those pinning their cash on this afternoon’s irresistible force that is Franklin D.

Who cares that Gordon Brown was still fresh into 10 Downing Street the last time a market leader claimed the Goodwood prize when you have found one who seems to have all the parts in all the right places?

An easy win at Newmarket 13 days ago has the Michael Bell-trained four-year-old carrying 10lb less than the handicapper would like him to.