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'We haven't seen the best of him' - Ebor and Melbourne Cup among Tasman Bay aims

Tasman Bay: gelding was a smart performer last season
Tasman Bay: gelding was a smart performer last seasonCredit: John Grossick / racingpost/com/photos

Britain and Australia's best Flat handicaps are the prizes could be aimed at by his connections, who have put a firm line through his comeback run at Royal Ascot.

Owned by Sir Peter Vela and trained by Sir Mark Todd, Tasman Bay developed into a smart performer last season when he was placed in two Group 2s and a Group 3.

The well-made four-year-old was keen when 12th of 15 in the Wolferton at Ascot recently, although that came against the backdrop of a quiet spell for Todd's yard, which was affected by coughing.

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