'It's definitely his time to shine' - July Cup hope Golden Horde ready to star

Adam Kirby partners Golden Horde to success in the Commonwealth Cup, a seventh top-level win for the rider

Golden Horde: cosy winner of the Commonwealth Cup and favourite for the July CupCredit: Edward Whitaker

Golden Horde was given a glowing endorsement by trainer Clive Cox on Monday as the Commonwealth Cup winner prepares to take on his elders for the first time in what is shaping into an intriguing battle of the generations in the Darley July Cup at Newmarket on Saturday.

The prestigious Group 1 has been a happy hunting ground for Cox with successes for Golden Horde's sire Lethal Force, the fastest-ever July Cup winner, in 2013 and Harry Angel in 2017.

The trainer's penchant for speed has also been well advertised by fellow Group 1-winning sprinters Profitable, Reckless Abandon and Gilt Edge Girl, and the in-form Lambourn trainer has little doubt Golden Horde is every bit as formidable as his previous stable stars.

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Lewis PorteousReporter

Published on 6 July 2020inNews

Last updated 18:28, 6 July 2020

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