Jeremy Noseda announces plans to saddle last two runners at Royal Ascot

Classic-winning trainer Jeremy Noseda, who announced his retirement on Thursday, has confirmed that he will saddle his final two runners at Royal Ascot later this month.

Noseda, who won the 2006 St Leger with Sixties Icon, will be represented by Cenotaph and Bomb Proof at the meeting.

Bomb Proof, a novice stakes winner at York's Dante meeting last month, will contest either the Windsor Castle or Norfolk Stakes, while Cenotaph will target the Wokingham on the final day.

Jeremy Noseda welcomes Laddies Poker Two and jockey Johnny Murtagh after their 2010 Wokingham successCredit: Gerry Cranham

Noseda said: “I'm thrilled that Michael Tabor and Charles Fox have asked me to prepare Cenotaph and Bomb Proof for Royal Ascot.

“It’s lovely that they want me to train their horses for the meeting as both Michael and Charles are long-standing owners of mine.

“It’s a nice way for me to finish and now I just want to do the best job I can for them and also for my staff, who have been so supportive.”

Noseda, who enjoyed his best season in 2006 when accumulating more than £1.2 million in prize-money, has saddled nine winners at the royal meeting.

Cenotaph is a 16-1 shot with William Hill for the Wokingham, while Bomb Proof is a general 14-1 chance for the Norfolk Stakes.

Noseda's Royal Ascot winners

2002 Jersey Stakes Just James
2004 Norfolk Stakes Blue Dakota
2005 Jersey Stakes Proclamation
2005 Albany Stakes La Chunga
2006 St James's Palace Stakes Araafa
2006 Albany Stakes SanderCamillo
2007 Diamond Jubilee Stakes Soldier's Tale
2009 Royal Hunt Cup Forgotten Voice
2010 Wokingham Handicap Laddies Poker Two

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