Improving Orion's Bow new favourite for Stewards' Cup

Orion's Bow: bids for a sixth success on the bounce in the Stewards' CupCredit: Ian MacNicol

The Qatar Stewards' Cup acquired a new ante-post favourite when Orion's Bow stormed home to complete a five-timer at Hamilton on Friday night.

In defeating the 2011 winner of the famous Glorious Goodwood handicap, Hoof It, he earned himself a penalty that trainer David Nicholls hopes will be enough to see him sneak into the field.

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Stuart RileyDeputy news editor

Published on 16 July 2016inNews

Last updated 17:23, 16 July 2016

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