Octave on song to pitch for place on Johnston's Royal Ascot team

Mark Johnston : hit the right note with Octave Pic: Edward WhitakerCredit: Edward Whitaker

Octave was handed an opening quote of 25-1 for next month's Group 3 Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot by Paddy Power after justifying strong support in the 6f fillies' novice stakes.

The flashy daughter of Dawn Approach was punted into 4-5 favourite from 2-1 in the morning before coming late to nail the equally promising Royal Intervention in the last 50 yards.

Trainer Mark Johnston has a decent pack of juveniles to shuffle for the royal meeting and the newcomer will come into contention after this win under Silvestre de Sousa.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 29 May 2018inReports

Last updated 19:43, 29 May 2018

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