William Haggas happy to continue backing Danny Tudhope as jockey chases title

Danny Tudhope is all smiles after winning the Duke of Cambridge Stakes on Move Swiftly at Royal Ascot

Danny Tudhope: 'He's obviously got a chance of winning the title'Credit: Edward Whitaker

William Haggas believes Danny Tudhope can win the jockeys' title and has pledged to maintain his support of the championship leader.

The trainer has supplied 17 of Tudhope's winners during 2019, with only David O'Meara having provided more winning opportunities.

Haggas and Tudhope teamed up to great effect at Royal Ascot this season with Addeybb and Move Swiftly, and combined last year to land the Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh with Urban Fox.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 18 July 2019inNews

Last updated 18:09, 18 July 2019

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