Elsworth optimistic Dash Of Spice can overcome a steep hike in the handicap
Elsworth optimistic Dash Of Spice can overcome a hike in the handicap. Elsworth and Jeff Smith have won three Royal Ascot races together. Dash of Spice has looked a handicapper going places this season. He beat Golden Wolf by six lengths at Epsom on Derby day.
The last three winners have been drawn 19, 19 and 18. Rare Rhythm beat Appeared last year.
James McDonald's rehabilitation has been completed. He had a successful jockey's jockeying career. Godolphin terminated his retainer after he was banned for 18 months in Australia for breaching betting rules.
Elsworth optimistic Dash Of Spice can overcome a steep hike in the handicap. Roger Charlton, trainer of Blakeney Point, is looking forward to running him. Alan King, Alan's trainer, was a close fourth last year off 105 and is relieved the handicapper left him on that mark. Charlie Appleby, Charlie's trainers of Walton Street and Eynhallow, hopes his horse will be competitive. Ian Williams, Ian's, Saunter, won at Kempton and was second at York. Marco Botti, Marco's Trainer, trains Crowned Eagle. David Menuisier, David's only reservation is that Thundering Blue is drawn too wide.
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