Cox fan club likely to swell if flash Harry continues to excel

At Royal Ascot last week Highland Reel showed just why his fan club is growing all the time with a gutsy display in the Prince of Wales's Stakes.

Now five, he is developing into the type of performer racing fans, particularly those with a fondness for jumping, warm to. His supporters might claim he still does not get the accolades he merits, but a patchy Classic campaign as a three-year-old may provide the doubters with ammo.

Of course, had he excelled at three he might have been retired to stud by now and unable to star on the track.