Loyalty bids to go out with a bang as he hits the century mark

The 12-year-old Loyalty is likely to have his final start on what will be his 100th start at Lingfield (2.20).

The son of Medicean, who still retains all his character according to trainer Derek Shaw, started his career in the care of Sir Michael Stoute before being bought by Shaw and his wife in November 2010.

Shaw said: "I always said I'd get him to 100 and then retire him. He's been a star for us – winning 17 races and more than £132,000 in prize-money – but he's been getting quite difficult in the stalls.

"I wish I could find ten more like him but he's not the easiest to deal with and full marks to the staff who've looked after him.

"Win, lose or draw it's been the plan to retire him but as long as he comes back safe and sound then that's the main thing."

Black Truffle's connections will also be hoping their gallant nine-year-old can make his 100th start a winning one as he returns to the scene of his beloved Wolverhampton (1.30).

The Mark Usher-trained Black Truffle has not won since December 2017 but makes a return to the track where he has won three times from 34 starts, with a further 12 placings.

Usher said: "He's been a great servant for us and he loves Wolverhampton. It's his 100th start and there are plenty of positives."

The son of Kyllachy will once again be partnered by Nicola Currie and will bid to add a fourth course-and-distance success to his name and bring further cheer to owners The Mark Usher Racing Club.

"He's in good form and Nicola Currie, who has won on him, will ride," he added.

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