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Crunch time for the sharp improver who could prove Stradivarius's heir apparent
Sir Ron Priestley: looks a star stayer in the makingCredit: Getty Images/Pool
3.10 York
Matchbook Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) | 1m6f | 4yo+ | ITV4/RTV
The last two runnings of this race have gone to superstar stayer Stradivarius and he doesn’t line up this year, but maybe his heir apparent does because Sir Ron Priestley looks very smart.
Sir Ron Priestley finished second, one place ahead of reopposing stablemate Nayef Road, in the 2019 St Leger and has looked better than ever since returning from a year off this season.
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