Postponed bids to enhance Group 1 CV with 1m2f win

Postponed: firmly on course for Juddmonte International after missing King GeorgeCredit: Mark Cranham

Postponed is on target for York’s Juddmonte International a week on Wednesday, for which he is widely quoted as 11-4 favourite, as connections eye a first Group 1 victory over a mile and a quarter for the brilliant five-year-old.

Winner of his last five starts, which include three top-level triumphs at a mile and a half, the son of Dubawi was last month unable to defend the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes crown he lifted last year after being diagnosed with a respiratory infection just days before the midsummer Ascot showpiece.

However, Postponed has been pleasing trainer Roger Varian in his work and will bid to add to his tally on the Knavesmire.

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Richard BirchReporter

Published on 4 August 2016inNews

Last updated 16:31, 4 August 2016

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