Odds-on quotes about Field Of Gold easy to resist in Irish 2,000 Guineas - these rivals look the main dangers
Juddmonte are leaving nothing to chance in the Irish 2,000 Guineas after a Classic slipped through their fingers at Newmarket, with runner-up Field Of Gold heading to the Curragh this weekend a short-priced favourite as he bids for compensation.
Field Of Gold getting rolling too late on the Rowley Mile not only cost Kieran Shoemark his job with the Gosdens, it may also deprive Harry Charlton of a first Group 1 success on Saturday with Juddmonte’s other key challenger Cosmic Year.
The son of Kingman would arguably arrive with a favourite’s chance if Field Of Gold stayed at home. He looked a special talent in both novice runs and was awarded the highest Racing Post Rating of any King Charles II Stakes winner since 2015 when impressing last time.
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