Guineas second favourite Churchill out to rule again

Churchill: Bids to follow up Royal Ascot success

Churchill: sets the juvenile standardCredit: Alan Crowhurst

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Japan Racing Association Tyros Stakes (Group 3) | 7f | 2yo | ATR

Churchill, second favourite for next year's Qipco 2,000 Guineas following his victory at Royal Ascot last month, is the star attraction when he faces five rivals in a race which has been won by many subsequent Group 1 winners.

Over the past ten years Teofilo, New Approach, Rip Van Winkle, Cape Blanco, Gleneagles and Deauville all won the race en route to greater glory and Chesham Stakes winner Churchill will be attempting to give Aidan O'Brien a tenth win in the event and his third in a row.

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Tony O'HehirRacing Post Reporter

Published on 20 July 2016inPreviews

Last updated 14:30, 20 July 2016

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