Hills hoping Dutch Connection can take his chance

A decision over Dutch Connection's participation will be taken Sunday morningCredit: Edward Whitaker

LARC Prix Maurice de Gheest (Group 1) | 6½f | 3yo+ | RUK

A field where none has yet tasted top-level success might hint at a race lacking a star or two but there are plenty of Group 1 bridesmaids ready and able to catch the bouquet here.

Dutch Connection looked in the form to set the record straight when capturing the Group 2 Lennox Stakes over Goodwood’s speedy seven furlongs 12 days ago.

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Scott BurtonFrance correspondent

Published on 6 August 2016inPreviews

Last updated 14:22, 6 August 2016

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