Nicholascopernicus likely to thrive in King George V Stakes
Nicholascopernicus looks to be the strongest candidate to claim top spot in the King George V Stakes (Handicap), a high-profile Class 2 contest that is going to take place at Ascot racecourse on Thursday, June 21. The action will commence at 5:35 (GMT).
On the good to soft course of 1 mile and 4 furlongs, the Ed Walker-trained young colt will test his racing credentials against 18 rivals that include some big guns like Sparkling Portrait, Pilgrims Rest, Samba King and Rocktherunway. The prize purse of the
race contains £34,238.
Nicholascopernicus is on the verge of a hat-trick. The three-year-old experienced sprinter elegantly finished first in each of his last two starts during the first half of June 2012.
First, he lifted the ace title of Royal Ascot Live On Virgin 534 Handicap at Doncaster track on June 8 and the moved ahead to grab a grand triumph in Insure Wiser Handicap that was held at Newbury course on June 14.
Prior to these epic conquests, he had gained two back-to-back runner-up ranks during April-May 2012.
The talented son of Medicean out of Ascendancy is awash with winning momentum that will help him make a big impact in the coming contest.
However, Nicholascopernicus’ march towards the finish line will not be smooth as Sparkling Portrait is likely to fight hard for success.
The Richard Fahey-trained bay colt elegantly grabbed three classic victories in a row from December 10, 2011 to May 6, 2012. Earlier, the young and talented sprinter had gained a couple of consecutive thirds during October-November 2011.
Thus, the son of Excellent Art out of Time Crystal will give enough tough time to Nicholascopernicus, and there is likely to be a tough tug of war between these two runners.
Pilgrims Rest is too likely to do well today. The Richard Hannon-trained novice gelding accomplished a couple of consecutive triumphs in May 2012. Now, he is on the verge of a hat-trick that he will try to complete in today’s marathon.
In this situation, there is expected to be a rip-roaring and awe-inspiring clash at Ascot. Let us enjoy the charged action. Good luck to all the runners.
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