Nunthorpe 'ripe for the taking' says Tate as he talks up favourite Royal Aclaim

Royal Aclaim: 'We think she's a special filly.' says trainer James TateCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Nunthorpe favourite Royal Aclaim will miss Glorious Goodwood as connections focus on Group 1 glory in a race they feel is "ripe for the taking".

Such was the impression their "special" filly created when a two-length winner of the Listed City Walls Stakes on only her third start, she is no bigger than 3-1 to land the Coolmore-sponsored five-furlong highlight on the Friday of the Ebor meeting.

"We'll go straight to York," said trainer James Tate, who enjoyed the highest-profile win of his career when Invincible Army won the Group 2 Duke of York Stakes at the Knavesmire in 2019.

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Stuart RileyDeputy news editor

Published on 19 July 2022inNews

Last updated 14:39, 19 July 2022

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