Royal Ascot favourite catches the eye for in-form trainer George Boughey

Navello (far side) mixes it with Dirty Rascal under Nicola Currie

Navello –George Boughey

After 10mm of rain on Friday, the summer grass facilities were promptly closed on Saturday morning but the Across-the-Flat gallop on Racecourse Side rode well as the son of Ivawood mixed it with an older horse under Nicola Currie. Already 6-1 favourite with Paddy Power for the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot, the juvenile will first try to complete a four-timer in the Listed National Stakes at Sandown on Thursday.

Hydros / Sangarius – Sir Michael Stoute

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 22 May 2021inNews

Last updated 12:36, 22 May 2021

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