Headgear left off Cracksman for final workout before Ascot

Cracksman and Frankie Dettori head to the Al Bahathri

Cracksman John Gosden

Last year's Qipco Champion Stakes winner looks in a good place to engineer a repeat this weekend judging by the way he floated up the Al Bahathri at second lot under Frankie Dettori. The son of Frankel may still be fitted with headgear on Saturday but that wasn't the case when stretching out for probably the final time on the Polytrack facility.

Stradivarius John Gosden

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 17 October 2018inNews

Last updated 18:31, 17 October 2018

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