Harley picks up Twilight Son ride with 18 set for speed test

Jockey excited about partnering Royal Ascot hero

Twilight Son, the Diamond Jubilee Stakes winner, will be ridden by Martin Harley at NewmarketCredit: Charlie Crowhurst

Martin Harley is excited by the prospect of teaming up with the Diamond Jubilee Stakes winner Twilight Son in tomorrow's Darley Julp Cup at Newmarket.

The son of Kyllachy will bid to make it back-to-back Group 1 successes over 6f but will be without the services of Ryan Moore, who switches to ride Air Force Blue having ridden Twilight Son at Royal Ascot.

Twilight Son will be joined in the 18-strong line-up by his Henry Candy-trained stablemate Limato and Harley yesterday spoke of his delight at picking up the ride on such a fancied runner.

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Mark ScullyRacing Post Reporter

Published on 7 July 2016inNews

Last updated 13:24, 7 July 2016

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